Luis Enrique: Xavi still special - but things change

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has reassured Xavi that he still has a role to play at Camp Nou but warned the veteran playmaker that "things change as the seasons go by". The now 34-year-old has only played a bit-part role since Luis Enrique replaced Tata Martino at the helm this summer and did not see a minute of action in Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Malaga. “When these kinds of games come along I have to consider everything carefully; these matches require solutions," Luis Enrique explained during a press conference on Friday. "I’ve said before that I need Xavi – just like I need every player in the squad. I will use all of them when I need them. "I am the one who has to make the decisions. Xavi is a special player – we all know that.

Gutierrez 'hurt' by Newcastle treatment

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Newcastle outcast Jonas Gutierrez says that the club's treatment of him has left him "hurt". The 31-year-old recently revealed that he is undergoing treatment for testicular cancer in his native Argentina and, with his contract due to expire at the end of the season, was told to find a new club during the summer. Gutierrez told The Chronicle: "I don't want to say if they were good or bad, I can't judge. What I can say is that it hurt me very much when they told me to look for another team after I had the surgery. "I had been at the club for five years – that was tough."

Lewandowski: Goal will be the first of many for Bayern

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski hopes his first goal at the Allianz Arena will open the floodgates for the rest of the season. The 26-year-old Poland international, who moved to Bayern from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, netted the second goal in the 4-0 rout of Paderborn on Tuesday night. Lewandowski, who fired 103 goals in 187 appearances for Dortmund, scored away at Schalke in August and insists he had no fears over a potential goal drought in front of the club's home support. "I just had to stay calm. I knew it would happen," Lewandowski told Goal. "It was my first home goal for Bayern Munich and it was a good moment for me. I hope this becomes usual now and I am able to score many goals and we can win every match."

Ancelotti: Madrid must enjoy Ronaldo

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says the club must "enjoy" Cristiano Ronaldo as rumours continue to link him with a return to Manchester United. The Portugal forward is keen on a second stint with the Premier League side - but only after he has become Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer. Ancelotti says he is "lucky" to have the 29-year-old at his disposal and is eager to do everything in his power to help maintain Ronaldo's current form. "These are words without meaning." he said. "I believe [the] reports are nonsense. Cristiano is happy here, very motivated to be here, and all Madridismo is delighted with him."

Wenger questions 'morality' of Lampard at Manchester City

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has questioned the morality of Frank Lampard's loan move to Manchester City. Having spent 13 years at Chelsea, Lampard signed a deal with New York City FC earlier this summer but secured a temporary switch to the Premier League champions until the start of January. The 36-year-old netted the equaliser against his former club in City's 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, while Manuel Pellegrini has already conceded that an extension to Lampard's loan is being considered. "You always have two judgements, one is moral and one is legal and it just depends what you consider," said Wenger to the press. "I think: 'Is it legal?' You have to respect it after that and the player has to deal with his decisions."

Totti is a freak of nature, says Garcia

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Roma coach Rudi Garcia has labelled Francesco Totti a "freak of nature" ahead of his 38th birthday. The iconic attacker celebrates his birthday on Saturday and made his debut for the club way back in 1992, but Garcia says he has the physical conditioning of a much younger player. "Totti is a freak of nature as a physical specimen," the Frenchman said at a press conference. "And he's a professional off the pitch too. "Let's not remind Totti how old he actually is. He feels as if he's still 28."

Inzaghi: Milan are only human

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - AC Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi has voiced his frustration with his side's poor start to their 2-2 Serie A draw with Empoli on Tuesday evening, but has refused to blame his players for the disappointing display. The San Siro side found themselves trailing by two goals after just 21 minutes of play, before strikes from Fernando Torres and Keisuke Honda eventually levelled the game. Inzaghi was at a loss as to explain his side's poor opening to the game, but was happy with the way they fought back to level the score. "I cannot explain what happened at the start of the match. I regret the first 30 minutes today, but my players are human and I am not able to get angry with them because they always give everything. We paid for the first half an hour," Inzaghi said at a press conference.

Lewandowski: I wanted another goal

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Robert Lewandowski voiced his delight with Bayern Munich's 4-0 victory over Paderborn in Wednesday's Bundesliga encounter at the Allianz Arena, but admitted that he would have liked to have scored another goal to silence his critics. The Poland international netted once to take his tally for 2014-15 to two goals in eight appearances, but he feels he could have gotten a second with a bit more luck. "The opening 20 minutes until the 2-0 were simply fantastic. I got a goal, we won 4-0, everything was perfect," Lewandowski told Abendzeitung. "But I would have been even more satisfied had I scored another goal. We could have won by a bigger margin. "I am feeling well, though. It was a great feeling to score my first goal at home for Bayern. It's even better when you experience someting like that for the first time."

Ronaldo has a unique gift – Ancelotti

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has taken the time to praise Cristiano Ronaldo in the wake of his sublime performance in the 5-1 win over Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday evening. The Portugal international netted four times to take his tally to nine goals in four La Liga encounters this season and Ancelotti feels the prolific attacker has a unique gift. "Cristiano doesn't like playing with his back to goal, he wants to look for spaces on the wing to be facing goal," the Madrid coach said at a press conference. "The movements he makes are very quick and that's why they come as a surprise. He is always in just the right position because he has a unique gift for movement."

Navas: Fans who whistle Casillas are unfaithful to Madrid

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas says supporters who whistle team-mate Iker Casillas are being "unfaithful" to the club. The two shot-stoppers have been jostling for the No.1 spot in Carlo Ancelotti's line-up since the Costa Rica international's summer move to the Spanish capital from Levante. Casillas was subjected to criticism from some sections of the Santiago Bernabeu crowd during a recent derby defeat to Atletico Madrid and Navas, who started Tuesday's Liga win over Elche, felt for his team-mate. "The whistles are unfair to him because he has had a big career at Madrid," Navas told reporters. "The thing we ask is for our supporters to encourage us. Those who whistle Casillas are unfaithful to Madrid."

Torres: I would swap my goal for a win

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - AC Milan striker Fernando Torres says he would swap his goal against Empoli for a win. The Rossoneri went 2-0 down after 21 minutes at the Castellani Stadium, but strikes from Torres and Keisuke Honda levelled the game. However, they could not go on to take all three points - despite Jeremy Menez hitting the crossbar and Empoli's Mirko Valdifiori being sent off late on, meaning Pippo Inzaghi's men were forced to settle for a draw. "I am happy for the goal, but I would gladly exchange it for three points," Torres told Milan Channel. "I am trying to adapt to the needs of the team ... With great players like those at Milan, it’s easy to understand each other."

Bayern's style matters most, says Guardiola

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola says he was more pleased with how his side performed in their 4-0 win over Paderborn at the Allianz Arena, than the fact that the result moved them top of the Bundesliga. The newly-promoted visitors had gone in to the fixture as league leaders - above their hosts on goal difference - but a double from Mario Gotze, as well as strikes from Thomas Muller and Robert Lewandowski, meant their stay at the summit was short-lived. “We played very well for the first 25 minutes," Guardiola told reporters. "Overall, I’m pleased because our build-up play has improved. We’re top now, but that’s not what matters at the moment. What matters is the way we play.”

Roma want the Scudetto – Gervinho

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Gervinho has flourished at Roma since signing from Arsenal last year and now believes his side have the quality to go all the way in the title race. The Ivory Coast forward has scored three times already this season to help the capital club win all four of their games in all competitions and he outlined his aims for the forthcoming season in an interview with FIFA.com. "First, winning the [African] Cup of Nations. And second, winning the Serie A title. That’s in chronological order, not in order of personal preference!" Gervinho said. The 27-year old went on to profess that he is in no doubt as to who is responsible for the Giallorossi's recent resurgence, heaping praise on current coach Rudi Garcia. "He's [Garcia] loved by the Roma supporters, as well as by everyone in and around the club," Gervinho added.

Wenger confirms Debuchy out for three months after surgery

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Mathieu Debuchy is set for three months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his left ankle, Arsenal have confirmed. Goal exclusively revealed last week that the summer signing is set for an extended period on the sidelines after damaging ligaments in his ankle during the recent 2-2 draw with Manchester City. "He has had surgery and will be out for three months," Wenger told the club's official website. "A reasonable delay is three months. "It all went well, but it can be a week or two earlier or a week or two later, but it will be around three months. "It is a blow of course, how big it will be we will only know afterwards because it will be down to how well we replace him. We bought [Calum] Chambers for that."

Exits have affected Atletico – Miranda

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Miranda has conceded Atletico Madrid have been affected by the summer exits of Thibaut Courtois, Filipe Luis and Diego Costa. Los Colchoneros conceded three goals in the 3-2 Champions League defeat at Olympiakos in midweek and followed it up with a 2-2 draw at home to Celta Vigo in La Liga, and the centre-back pointed to the summer upheaval as a key factor. “It’s not normal for us to concede five goals,” Miranda told reporters. “But we’re working hard on that and we’re going to correct what we’ve done badly in these last two games and it probably won’t happen again. “It affects us because this team defends from the strikers through to the defenders and when things change you lose the fine-tuning of the team a little. “I think we’re a group that’s still being formed during this start to the season. Important players have left, so it’s only natural that the team is a little slow responding.“

Bielsa hints at Marseille exit

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Marcelo Bielsa has revealed he could leave Olympique Marseille at the end of the season because of a termination clause in his contract. The Argentine has guided l’OM to the top of Ligue 1 with 16 points from 6 games, but has been outspoken in his disappointment in club president Vincent Labrune during the transfer window. The former Athletic Bilbao boss agreed a two-year deal with the French side in May but says his contract could be terminated after just one season. “I do not like to make long-term plans. Besides, I have a contract for one year and not two with l’OM, at my request,” Bielsa told reporters at a press conference. “It’s a decision made so that the management can see my project.“

Diego Costa: I didn't say anything bad about Atletico Madrid

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Diego Costa has denied claims he apologised to Chelsea fans for his part in their Champions League defeat to his Atletico Madrid side last season. The Brazil-born striker reportedly expressed his regret at converting a penalty during los Colchoneros’ 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge last season which eliminated the Blues from the competition. However, the 25-year-old has now insisted that these were not his words and he would not have made disparaging remarks about the team with which he won La Liga “It is impossible that something against Atleti comes out of my mouth,” Costa told Tiempo de Juego. “How am I going to speak ill of a team that have given me everything? I’ll be careful and just say things when they have to be given.”

Mata ‘very sorry’ for Manchester United’s defeat at Leicester

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Juan Mata says he is “very sorry” for Manchester United’s 5-3 defeat to Leicester. Louis van Gaal’s side had looked set for victory after leading 2-0 and 3-1 in the game but dramatically collapsed after conceding four goals in the second half. Mata began the game on the bench for the visitors, before coming on as a second-half substitute and was unable to hide his disappointment at the result. “After a whole week waiting for the match I could not imagine a Sunday like this,” he wrote on his blog. “The way back from Leicester to Manchester on the bus seemed really long."

Simeone: Atletico were wasteful

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone rued his side’s profligacy in front of goal as last season’s beaten finalists opened their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 defeat to Olympiakos. The visitors were two goals adrift by the 31st minute following Arthur Masuaku's driven effort and a composed finish from on-loan Barcelona forward Ibrahim Afellay. Mario Mandzukic reduced the deficit before half-time, but Kostas Mitroglou, who returned to the club in the summer transfer window after a short and unsuccessful spell at Fulham, converted from close range to make it 3-1 after the break. Simeone told reporters afterwards: “It was a tough game, we knew it from the start. Olympiakos can qualify and they will fight with us and Juventus, who are also well positioned. "The team attacked well, had chances in the first half, but they were stronger when attacking. Olympiakos were lucky in front of goal and we were not with the chances we had."

Wenger defends misfiring Welbeck

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Arsene Wenger defended Danny Welbeck after the €21 million signing from Manchester United missed several opportunities against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday evening. The England international had a number of chances to score for the Gunners but spurned them all, with Dortmund eventually running out comfortable 2-0 winners. But Wenger refused to single Welbeck out for criticism following the defeat, instead praising his work-rate at Signal Iduna Park. "He [Welbeck] was dangerous but he tired in the second half," Wenger told Sky Sports. "He couldn't finish tonight but he looked lively and for all the rest of the game he did well. He needs a goal to get that off his shoulders."

Ancelotti warns boo boys: Stop whistling Casillas

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Carlo Ancelotti has called for Real Madrid fans to drown out those whistling Iker Casillas following their dominant 5-1 win over Basel on Tuesday. The club captain was heckled at by some at the Santiago Bernabeu when he was on the ball, however even more home supporters reacted by cheering him, creating a bizarre contrast whenever the goalkeeper was involved in the game. Ancelotti has pleaded for positivity after goals from Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, James Rodriguez and Karim Benzema capped off a perfect Champions League group stage opener, to move on from their defeat to Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday. "We have to be positive," the Real Madrid coach told reporters in response to being asked what his message to the whistlers was. "We would not hear the whistles if the fans sing loud enough over them. "I’ve said I’m not going to talk about the goalkeepers before this game. I look at what Casillas did on the pitch, though, and I liked it."

Bale: We showed what we're made of

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Gareth Bale believes Real Madrid issued a statement of intent with their 5-1 Champions League win over Basel. The European champions - who won the competition for a 10th time last season - underlined their threat in the competition with a convincing Group B triumph on Tuesday. And Bale, who scored Real's second goal with a measured two-touch finish in the first half, was content with the performance, which helped to ease some of the frustration of Saturday's 2-1 La Liga loss to rivals Atletico Madrid. "We knew that we needed to start the game well after some poor results, but we showed what we're made of," the 25-year-old told ITV. "We felt we needed to get back on track and that's a good way to do it."

Dortmund were perfect – Klopp

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp described his side's performance as "perfect" after they swept Arsenal aside in the Champions League on Tuesday. He told Sky Sports: “I'm very pleased. Three players went out of the team because of muscle problems [last night]. In the morning we made some decisions and I have to say it was a really great performance from my team. It was pressing and counter-pressing to perfection. "We were brave, we were fast. We had everything we needed for this game because if you let them have one metre of space they are so strong. I saw some counter-pressing situations in the centre of midfield and it was perfect really. But you need to be brave for this. I enjoyed this game from the first second to the last.” “We did what we had to do to win this game and for us it was near perfection. The important thing for me is three days and we play against Mainz. It's hard work but if you see games like this it's the best job in the world."

Man United can't afford Bayern stars, says Pep

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Pep Guardiola says Manchester United cannot afford to buy Bayern Munich's star players and believes their decline should serve as a lesson to other clubs in Europe. Louis van Gaal's side spent over €175 million this summer on the likes of Angel Di Maria, Radamel Falcao, Daley Blind, Marcos Rojo, Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw. They were also linked with moves for Bastian Schweinsteiger, Arjen Robben and Thomas Muller but the Spanish coach says they were quickly told there would be no deals. "[United] didn't have enough money," he told reporters. "I saw they spent a lot of money. It’s good for my friend Louis. It’s part of the game."

Lukaku wants to be world's best – Howard

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Romelu Lukaku wants to become the best player in the world, according to Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard. Much is expected of the 21-year-old after he sealed a permanant move to Goodison Park from Chelsea for a club-record fee of €35 million following a successful loan spell last season. And having also featured for a Belgium side which reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Brazil, Howard says Lukaku is intent on reaching the level of Ballon d'Or winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. "He wants to be the best footballer in the world, he really does," Howard told ESPN. "That's what he thinks of himself. He gets his head down and he works, and we push him."

Pedro: Xavi is a living legend

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Barcelona forward Pedro has hailed the importance of "living legend" Xavi despite his scaled down role in the first team. The 34-year-old has played only 17 minutes this season over three La Liga matches, with summer signing Ivan Rakitic chosen ahead of him to start alongside Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets in midfield. Pedro stressed that his reduced gametime does not diminish Xavi's importance behind the scenes, while claiming that his own lack of goals in 2014-15 does not concern him at the moment. "Xavi is a living legend of Barca," he told reporters in a press conference on Monday. "He is the captain in the locker room and his words and presence has weight. "He's at peace with his situation. He will still be a major player for us this season."

Hazard close to agreeing record new Chelsea deal

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Eden Hazard is close to agreeing a new contract that will make him the best-paid player in Chelsea's history, Goal understands. Goal has learned that Hazard has been offered a deal worth just over €250,000-a-week plus performance-related bonuses. The new deal would make him the highest paid player in the club's history, above current top earner Cesc Fabregas, whose total package is believed to be worth €250,000-a-week. Jose Mourinho sanctioned the improved deal after having a heart-to-heart with the 23-year-old at the end of last season. Mourinho had been concerned about Hazard's willingness to work for the benefit of the team, particularly in light of comments from the player in which he criticised the team's reliance on his own creative powers.

Di Maria is one of the world's very best – Herrera

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Ander Herrera has hailed Manchester United's new signings - particularly Angel Di Maria - after Louis van Gaal's side swept to an impressive 4-0 victory over QPR on Sunday. Di Maria opened the scoring on his Old Trafford debut, with Herrera adding a second as the United debutants secured the Red Devils' first win of the 2014-15 season. "Angel is one of the best players in the world. Manchester United always has to have top players and he is one of the best," he told the club's official website. "We have Radamel Falcao as well, with Daley Blind, Marcos Rojo and Luke Shaw. I think we have a new team but we are improving, we are working hard and we are looking forward to this season."

Lahm: Bayern won't miss or mourn Kroos

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has insisted that he does not mourn the loss of Toni Kroos and that his place in the team will not be missed. The 24-year-old chose to leave the Allianz Arena in July for Real Madrid, ending his eight-year association with the Bavarians. Despite Kroos having played a large part in both Bayern's Bundesliga success in 2013-14 and this summer's World Cup win for Germany, Lahm has no doubts that Pep Guardiola's men have not been weakened by Kroos' departure. "We have so much quality at Bayern that it's difficult to weaken us," the club captain, who has branded Real Madrid as Champions League favourites this season, told Kicker. "I do not mourn Kroos. I've been around at Bayern long enough to not grieve for players leaving, even if Kroos is an excellent man."

Wilshere: Attacking role would suit me better for England

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere admits that he would prefer to play in a more attacking role for England. Despite playing in a deeper holding role for the Three Lions, Wilshere believes he could thrive in an advanced position at international level should Roy Hodgson give him the opportunity. "Naturally, I want to go forward more," the 22-year-old told the Daily Mirror. "You saw with England that ­sometimes I lost a bit of concentration when I do go forward. But in our formation it's nice to play forward and in the England one it's different. I’m happy to play either. "In the formation we play, I should be scoring more goals. We play with one holding and two going forward and I'm one who gets forward. Hopefully that will be one of many."

'Ibrahimovic isn't giving Ajax sleepless nights'

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not giving Ajax sleepless nights, according to Ricardo van Rhijn, whose side will host Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. The Dutch champions have been drawn against the Ligue 1 winners and the Sweden striker, who played for Ajax early in his career, in Group F of the Champions League. Ibrahimovic scored eight goals in the European group stage for PSG last season - and has started the 2014-15 Ligue 1 season with five strikes in three games - but Van Rhijn insists the former Juventus and Barcelona striker does not intimidate him. "I'm absolutely not afraid of Zlatan," the 23-year-old Ajax defender told RTV Noord-Holland. "I've stood toe-to-toe with top strikers before. "He's not giving Ajax sleepless nights."

Casillas: Let Real Madrid fans whistle if they want

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Iker Casillas has shrugged off abuse from Real Madrid fans in their 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid on Saturday and insisted supporters are free to whistle him if they want. Carlo Ancelotti's men suffered their second loss in three La Liga matches as Arda Turan scored a 76th-minute winner at the Santiago Bernabeu. Club captain Casillas was booed and whistled at by some sections of the Blancos' ground following Tiago's early opener but he refused to criticise fans and say he hopes to win them round with good performances. "The crowd have the final say and if they think they should whistle you have to accept it and respect their opinions," the goalkeeper, who continues to keep summer signing Keylor Navas out of the side, told reporters. "The way to respond is to train and play football."

Allegri: Juventus need to learn control

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Massimiliano Allegri believes his Juventus side need to show more control in their play after they saw off Udinese 2-0 on Saturday. Allegri began his reign - and Juve's title defence - with a 1-0 win at Chievo on the opening weekend of Serie A and he watched on at the Juventus Stadium this weekend as goals from Carlos Tevez and Claudio Marchisio sealed a routine victory. While he admits he is not surprised to see his side's winning start to the season, Allegri maintains his players must be more consistent when it comes to the tempo of their play. "It was a special night for me as Juventus coach in this wonderful stadium," he told Sky Sport. "I am absolutely not surprised we've started the season so well. This squad has physical and technical qualities which mean we can do a lot better. "We must improve on how to control the tempo, as we cannot always go at 100 miles per hour or at 10 miles per hour. Playing every three days we have to learn more control to avoid wasting energy."

Terry the 'biggest idiot' after racism row, says Ferdinand

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Chelsea captain John Terry will always be "the biggest idiot" for his role in the 2011 racism row, according to QPR defender Rio Ferdinand. The 35-year-old claims he no longer speaks to Terry or Ashley Cole after the ugly incident involving his brother Anton, where Terry was accused of calling him a "f****** black c***" during a league game. Team-mate Cole then supported the 33-year-old in court but Ferdinand admitted his pain over the situation and the roles played by both former England colleagues. "For me, the biggest idiot will always be John Terry," Ferdinand writes in his autobiography, an extract of which was published in The Sun on Sunday. "As England captain and my centre-back partner he could have saved everyone a lot of pain by admitting immediately he used the word in the heat of the moment, but was no racist."

Ancelotti: Real Madrid system not broken

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Carlo Ancelotti has defended Real Madrid's system following their 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid on Saturday - their second loss in a row. Cristiano Ronaldo had dragged the reigning European champions level following Tiago's early opener, but a late Arda Turan goal ensured that the Liga champions secured their second Madrid derby win of 2014-15 following August's Supercopa success. The home defeat leaves the Blancos with just one win in five competitive matches this season and Ancelotti is well aware that improvements are needed, but insists that the 4-3-3 formation is not to blame for their recent woes. "We need to analyse things and try to fix them fast," the former AC Milan boss told reporters. "The first half was good. In the second we were slower and less aggressive. "There's nothing wrong with the system, it's the lack of intensity. It hasn't been a good start to the season, but it's just the start. We'll sort things out."

Manchester United’s summer spree can win the title, says Rooney

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United’s €186 million summer spending spree could secure the Premier League title this season. United completed moves for Radamel Falcao, Angel Di Maria, Marcos Rojo, Daley Blind, Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw during the transfer window but are already 10 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea. Rooney, however, who insists the club have always had the potential to spend big on 'top players', feels Louis van Gaal’s new-look squad are capable of challenging for the title. "We always could [sign top players] but it was a case of who the manager at the time wanted to bring in. Obviously last season, we know we were not good enough," Rooney told reporters. "But the time is now right to get these top players to get us back to where we belong – back to winning titles."

Pepe: Please don't boo us

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Pepe has urged Real Madrid supporters not to turn against the players following a 2-1 home defeat to local rivals Atletico Madrid. The result represented Real's second defeat in succession and prompted some fans to boo the players at Santiago Bernabeu, with goalkeeper Iker Casillas again coming under the microscope. But defender Pepe says the European champions will need all the support they can get as they attempt to kick-start their La Liga campaign. "It didn't go for us," he told Canal+. "It was a tough game, we had a lot of the ball, but we didn't shoot enough from outside the box. "We have to lift our heads up, we have to work. This league won’t be easy [to win]." "The supporters are always right, but we need our supporters behind us."

Rodgers: Liverpool were too slow

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Brendan Rodgers felt his Liverpool team paid the price for a sluggish start in Saturday's 1-0 Premier League loss to Aston Villa at Anfield. Gabriel Agbonlahor netted the only goal of the game after eight minutes, ensuring Rodgers remains without a home win over Villa in three attempts as Liverpool manager. Rodgers felt the damage was done at a much earlier stage. "We started a bit slowly in the game," he told Sky Sports. "We probably only started to quicken up our tempo when we went 1-0 behind. "I think the players gave everything today. It was probably a mixture of us not being able to find that quality in the final third of the field and Aston Villa defending well."

Simeone lauds Arda Turan impact

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone hailed the impact Arda Turan and the rest of his substitutes following the 2-1 victory over local rivals Real Madrid on Saturday. The La Liga champions took the lead in the 10th minute when Tiago headed past Iker Casillas from a corner, before Cristiano Ronaldo levelled from the penalty spot. Turan - one of the players to join the action from the bench - settled the derby when he swept in an effort 14 minutes from time. And Simeone, who watched from the stands as he continued to serve a touchline ban, said Arda, along with fellow replacements Antoine Griezmann and Mario Suarez, were crucial to his side's success at Santiago Bernabeu. "I think we started well in the first half and later I didn't like the way the team was playing," he said. "In the second half with Koke in the centre we had more control and Arda gave us more creativity and Griezmann more pace."

Evra: Serie A less intense than EPL

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Patrice Evra revealed how Paul Pogba had told him all about Juventus' famous support after savouring the Turin atmosphere for the first time in the 2-0 win over Udinese on Saturday evening. Goals from Carlos Tevez and Claudio Marchisio gave the Bianconeri a second win in as many games at the start of the new Serie A season, with Evra impressing on the left hand side of a 3-5-2 formation. The Frenchman was making his first start for the club and admitted after the game he had been struck by the incredible vocal support of the home crowd, as well as revealing the adjustments he has made since moving to Italy from Manchester United this summer. He told Sky Italia: "Paul Pogba told me all about this stadium – it’s incredible! I would like to thank all the fans, staff and my team-mates. I looked to repay them with a good performance tonight. "I’ve never worked as hard in my life! Serie A’s less intense than the Premiership but there’s a greater focus on tactics. You always need to be focused and alert to everything.”

Messi would be the world's best defender, says Luis Enrique

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Lionel Messi would be the best defender in the world if he played at the back for Barcelona rather than leading the forward line, according to coach Luis Enrique. The Argentine provided both assists in the Catalans' 2-0 triumph over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday which continued the club's 100 per cent record in La Liga in 2014-15. Neymar, the scorer of the two goals at Camp Nou this weekend, said after the game that no one is better than his team-mate Messi at what he does - and Luis Enrique claims that would even be the case should Messi change his position. "Messi isn’t only the best for his goals but for his assists," the former Roma coach told reporters. "If he wanted to be the best defender around he would be. He does things that people couldn't do on a Playstation video game console."

Manchester United’s summer spree can win the title, says Rooney

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United’s €186 million summer spending spree could secure the Premier League title this season. United completed moves for Radamel Falcao, Angel Di Maria, Marcos Rojo, Daley Blind, Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw during the transfer window but are already 10 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea. Rooney, however, who insists the club have always had the potential to spend big on 'top players', feels Louis van Gaal’s new-look squad are capable of challenging for the title. "We always could [sign top players] but it was a case of who the manager at the time wanted to bring in. Obviously last season, we know we were not good enough," Rooney told reporters. "But the time is now right to get these top players to get us back to where we belong – back to winning titles."

Bielsa: I was right to criticise the president

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Marseille head coach Marcelo Bielsa stands by his criticism of club president Vincent Labrune ahead of the pair's meeting on Monday. Bielsa caused controversy earlier this month when he accused Labrune of breaking promises related to the club's transfer activity. Bielsa and Labrune will hold talks next week, and the boss stood firm in his stance regarding his president. "The question is not whether I went too far, as some think, but if what I say is true," he said. "I saw the press conference and everything was fair and accurate. I had to say what needed to be said."

Ancelotti is right, football isn't for girls – Cerezo

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says he agrees with Carlo Ancelotti in his claims that football is "not for girls". The Real Madrid boss was asked for his thoughts on Atletico's combative style but he refused to criticise them, insisting football is a "sport for men". And Cerezo has echoed the 55-year-old's point, insisting people who criticise the club for their style are "frauds, hypocrites and scumbags". "Ancelotti is a gentleman and he’s absolutely right - football isn't for girls," Cerezo told Radio Marca. "It’s certain sections of the press who say that Atletico play violent football. I’d like to ask those journalists to name an Atletico player who has been banned for nine games."

My Manchester United career is over – Cleverley

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Tom Cleverley has said his Manchester United career is over, having been told he is not part of Louis van Gaal's plans for the future. The midfielder's contract at Old Trafford is set to expire in the summer, and he believes the boo-boys have played their part in his Red Devils failings. The 25-year-old joined Paul Lambert's men as he sought first-team football, and says he is happy to be away from the negative atmosphere at Old Trafford. "With me being out of contract at the end of the year if I am being honest I don’t think I would play for the club again," he told reporters. "In modern football it is rare that one player, like Giggsy or Scholesy, plays for one club for their career."

We have no injury worries – Allegri

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said reports of an injury crisis at the Serie A champions are nonsense. Allegri's home debut at Juventus Stadium against Udinese on Saturday sees him without the services of midfielders Andrea Pirlo (hip) and Arturo Vidal (thigh), while defender Giorgio Chiellini is suspended. But Allegri said Andrea Barzagli (foot) will join the matchday squad for their home opener, while Alvaro Morata (knee) is also close to a call-up. "We have to be clear about injured players. I heard many things without any sense around," Allegri said. "A few players were previously injured or played in the World Cup, such as Barzagli or Vidal."

Ferdinand: I never got to say goodbye to Man Utd

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand hit out at his old club ahead of his return to Old Trafford on Sunday. Ferdinand's 12-year stint in Manchester ended in the close-season when he switched to QPR, the defender moving on after 312 league appearances for United. However, despite being a part of six Premier League titles under legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson, Ferdinand said he never got the chance to farewell the fans. "I had great years at Old Trafford," Ferdinand told BBC. "I never got to say goodbye when I left, which was unfortunate, so it will be a nice opportunity to say bye to a lot of people who supported me and helped me."

Man Utd confident of Strootman deal

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Manchester United are confident of signing Kevin Strootman in January and will launch a €31 million bid for the Roma midfielder once he proves his fitness. Louis Van Gaal is a huge admirer of Strootman and United have made the Dutch international aware via third parties that he stands to earn around €125,000-a-week at Old Trafford. Roma are adamant that the 24-year-old is ‘unsellable’ but the player is Van Gaal’s top choice to improve his midfield in the New Year and build on United’s huge summer spending spree. Van Gaal has a strong relationship with Strootman from his time as Netherlands coach and the all-action midfielder played a pivotal role in his country’s unbeaten qualifying campaign for the World Cup.

Vidal reassures Juventus: My knee is okay

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Juventus star Arturo Vidal has dismissed fears that he has aggravated the knee problem that almost ruled him out of the World Cup. Vidal ultimately played all 90 minutes of the 0-0 draw with El Tri but Chile then confirmed that the 27-year-old would play no part in the September 10 clash with Haiti and was being sent back to Turin, much to the concern of Juve. However, the midfielder told Tuttosport: "The ice that I used the other day was a normal thing. I only need time to get back to 100 per cent. "Rest assured, my knee is okay. I am ready to return to Turin. "Even with Mexico, I showed that I can play every game this season with Juventus. I feel great. "I'll have to be at one hundred percent, but I've proved that I can play a full game without any problems."

'Maicon's Brazil career could be over' – agent

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Maicon's agent has refused to clarify why his client was kicked out of the Brazil squad last week - but conceded that the defender will probably never be asked to return. The Roma full-back was sensationally asked to leave the Selecao set-up on Sunday but the team's general coordinator Gilmar Rinaldi would only tell bemused reporters of "an internal problem". There has been widespread speculation about the cause of the expulsion and even reports that Maicon may quit the game, but his representative Antonio Caliendo insists the 33-year-old intends to continue his club career. "Maicon will play a few seasons more yet," the agent told Tele Radio Stereo. "Just like [former Brazil captain] Cafu. "However, he is a force of nature at work. And when he quits, I suppose that he will disappear from the world of football."