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AC Milan and Inter Milan to Kaka

According to II Corrierre dello Sport, AC Milan and Inter Milan are competing for the young striker Sao Paulo, Hernanes. 23-year-old midfielder was indeed has the ability to master, even he was staying digadang have the ability like Real Madrid midfielder, Ricardo Kaka.

Thus, not infrequently several major European clubs like Barcelona want, CSKA Moscow, racing wants it. However, Sao Paulo rejected outright.

Milan, who had the stock transfer mengincarnya since last summer, again trying to get a quarterback that players numbered 10. Inter Milan also struggles Hernanes heating. The plan, Hernanes will diduetkan with Wesley Sneijder in midfield.

However, Inter and Milan have not disbursed funds to gather "Kaka" is. The reason, Sao Paulo has membanderol Hernanes for 14 million euros (USD 184 billion).

Inter Milan andidate for league champions Italy Serie A

Inter Milan showed the mental strength as a candidate for league champions Italy Serie A this season. This is seen as Nerazzurri-beat title rivals Inter-town, AC Milan, 2-0 in a derby at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, yesterday morning (25 / 1).

The victory confirmed the dominance of Inter Milan. At the first meeting this season, the Nerazzurri even more landslide win, 4-0! More importantly, these positive results with Inter firmly in the top the standings with 49 points, nine points ahead of Milan.

Inter did appear more dominant, especially in the initial fight. The result, Argentine striker Diego Milito with Inter winning pass in the tenth minute goal.

However, the blow felt by the Inter midfielder Wesley Sneijder when the referee was expelled in the 27th minute. After that, Milan controlled the game more. But, the defense remained impenetrable Inter.

Instead, the goal-nickname Rossoneri Milan-back vibrates by Goran Pandev's free kick on 65 minutes. Milan has a golden opportunity when a penalty awarded in the period of injury time. But, the execution Ronaldinho countered by goalkeeper Julio Cesar.

Penalties were born after Inter defender Lucio hold the ball with his hand in the forbidden area. As a result, the Brazilian player red dikartu. The situation forced the Inter played with nine players in injury time.

"We've shown them all. Just one way that we could lose by them, which is only playing with six players. With seven players, we still might be able to win," he said sarcastically Inter coach Jose Mourinho as reported by Sky.

Mourinho proud of his players performed mighty. "They can not help us. Inter played spectacularly on all sides, in terms of tactics, physical, and mental. A great game," said the Portuguese coach.

Meanwhile, allenatore (coach) Milan Leonardo admitted that his team could not match Inter. "They start with a very positive action and often dangerous. Sneijder change the game comes out. But, we failed to get," said Leonardo.

Yes, statistics are called the Milan game as a game master. However, it did not help. Massimo Ambrosini et al are too slow to play the tempo. The impact, they play Inter keteteran so fast. "When we try to master the field, they continue to close it," said the Brazilian coach.

On the other hand, Milan midfielder David Beckham assess his team just out of luck if you remember how many opportunities they have. "That's football. We're just not lucky. That could happen," said the player on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Milan may be lost. But, a chance win scudetto not closed. Moreover, the Rossoneri have one match less than Inter.

Carlos Tevez was the star in the Manchester derby yesterday morning

Carlos Tevez was the star in the Manchester derby yesterday morning (20 / 1). Argentine striker was bought up two goals while Manchester City take a 2-1 win over Manchester United in the Carling Cup first leg at the City of Manchester Stadium.

With the result, the City only needed a draw in the second leg at Old Trafford next Wednesday (27 / 1). Manchester derby winner will meet one of Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers are fighting on the second leg early this morning (21 / 1).

Villa had the upper hand after a humiliating 1-0 Blackburn in the first leg at Ewood Park. Carling Cup Final will dihelat at Wembley Stadium, London, 28 February.

Tevez scored the first goal via the penalty spot on 42 minutes. Prizes awarded to the City penalty after United defender Rafael Da Silva dropped City striker Craig Bellamy in the box forbidden. Goal is the score after the United leading 1-1 through goals Ryan Giggs in the 17th minute.

The winning goal Citizens-nicknamed City-created in the 65th minute. Through feedback Vincent Kompany, Tevez's goal to break again Edwin van der Sar.

"Events today (yesterday, Red) is very special for me. Feeling tired before the fight paid off with these two goals," Tevez said, as reported by the Daily Telegraph.

"Goal-a goal that I dedicate to the City fans," added the player who collected 17 goals in 25 appearances with the City. Action Tevez reap praise. "The main topics before action is only about Carlos (Tevez) and he proved it with a great performance in the field," said Gareth Barry, midfielder survive City, as reported by the BBC.

City coach Roberto Mancini excited Tevez two goals to ease their path through to the Carling Cup final. Mancini rate is now a chance to escape City 51 percent. "These results are not a big advantage, but still profit. Moreover, in 20 minutes early, we pressed against," said the former Inter Milan coach told The Times.

According to Mancini, United have made a mistake by releasing the player nicknamed Carlitos. "I love Carlos (Tevez). As a former Manchester United player, he did the right thing," said coach who recorded five wins and one defeat in the City's.

From camp United, coach Sir Alex Ferguson was not too anxious to respond the first leg result. Coach is familiarly called was optimistic Fergie-nicknamed the Red Devil United-will turn things around at Old Trafford.

"We played well and mendominsi game. Mistake we just happened in the last five minutes before half-time so that the opponent can balance the position. Support fans at Old Trafford made us be fine in the second meeting," explained Fergie told Sky Sports.

Carling Cup is not the main aim United. Status as defending champion Red Devils are not too sad if it fails to defend it. They prefer to hunt achievement in the Premier League and Champions League.

The condition is different from the City. Carling Cup trophy will pursue an all-out performance as the antidote to dry the Citizens in the last 34 years. Incidentally, the latest trophy on the shelf City is the 1976 edition of the League Cup

Elena Dementieva

Elena Dementieva said the Belgian tennis star, Justine Henin is back on his best games while resting for two years.

Dementieva is seeded fifth grand slam tournament of the Australian Open, eliminated by Henin in the second round, Wednesday (20/01/2010). Despite fierce fighting, Henin eventually won in two sets 7-5 7-6 in a match that lasted nearly three hours.

Henin decided to resign in May 2008 when it was ranked one of the world experiencing fatigue reasons. He then announced the return to the tennis world last September and got a wild card to play at Melbourne Park.

"I think the game very well," said Dementieva. "Movement is good and hard hitting. He was like a long never rest."

"He played well as ever," said Dementieva again. "He was incredible player. By facing her, you will learn many things and improve your game."

Tennis player from Russia was also welcomes the return of Henin and Kim Clijsters into the world tennis arena. "We need players like this to improve the quality of the game. So I welcome the return of Henin to tour the world."

NBA All-Star 2010

NBA All-Star 2010 has the potential to deliver an unusual phenomenon. The players who did not shine in the competition, can get a chance to be the starter in the All-Star action next February in Dallas. The player in question is Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady.

Iverson is now strengthening the Philadelphia 76ers had just thrown out of the Memphis Grizzlies. Meanwhile, McGrady faces the threat of exchange and no longer played by his team now, the Houston Rockets.

Electoral system used by the NBA to cause the election of the possibility they were very big. To select a starter, the NBA handed over entirely to the fans. The fans can vote players into the All-Star through short messages.

McGrady had a great chance to be a starter in the west. He could fill a starter guard position. The acquisition even have crossed his Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash.

The large number of votes for the players who familiarly called T-Mac was classified as extraordinary. Therefore, this season he has played in six games with the Rockets after returning from a knee injury and surgery got.

Meanwhile, Iverson currently ranks second-highest number of votes in the eastern region. He had registered as a player when the western region is still strengthening Grizzlies. But, her voice counted in the eastern region as soon as he signed to strengthen the Philadelphia 76ers.

They also have not shown his best game this season. But, it was considered not a problem for the NBA. NBA fans the option back on. "A lot of voting results shows throughout his career achievements, as well as the annual performance players,''said NBA spokesman Brian McIntyre.

Terisinya would likely All-Star squad with players who rarely play it could not help mengundangi debate. Those who objected pointed NBA voting system should be changed. As revealed by the Boston Celtics star, Ray Allen.

"I liked the fact that the fans have the chance to choose who they like to see in the All-Star. But, I think should not have 100 percent (of fans),''Allen said.

Allen said fans should have a role only 50 percent to determine, rest, determined the choice of the media and the players. He added that the players know who the best and believe in the idea that he owned.

But, the NBA had already convinced the system was adopted for a long time will not hurt. "We see this as a good way to tie the fans. We thought it was a good system,''firmly McIntyre




Barcelona increased the distance

Barcelona increased the distance with Real Madrid to five points (46-41). It happened after the two top clubs in the Primera Liga standings Spain has experienced a different fate in the jornada (week) to-18 yesterday (17 / 1). Barcelona 4-0 Sevilla drowned, while Real 0-1 defeat at the hands of Athletic Bilbao.

For Barca, the victory was a revenge after Sevilla eliminated in round 16 of the Copa del Rey. "The first thing to do is to congratulate the team," said Barca coach Josep Guardiola to the U.S..

"We never know what happened to players after the defeat hurts. This is the answer, we are back on track champion," said the man was 39 years.

Barca appear with full force. Trio main striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry and installed since the early minutes. Unfortunately, in the first round, a collaboration that should be sharp trident is actually not produce goals.

The party begins at the beginning of the second half. Sevilla defender could not stop the flow of host attack. Pressure Barca pushed Julien Escudé committed suicide on 49 minutes. Rafael Marquez's cross in front of goalkeeper Andres Palop even poked into his own goal by Escudé.

Henry is not replaced by Pedro Rodriguez maximum. Barca academy dropout that returned this opportunity to score a goal in minute 70. Lionel Messi scored two close range in the 85th minute and Barca 91 complete victory. Sevilla went home with his head bowed.

"In the first half, the kids play with in a hurry. Perhaps because hearing behind Real Madrid 0-1 in San Mamés. As a result, they became too excited," explained Guardiola. "We then got the first goal. That's what our game rhythm back. Defense is perfect and very good front row," he added.

Real otherwise indicated. Although the team performed a full line of stars with a valuable Rp 3 trillion, the troops failed Manuel Pellegrini scored as the host serving Bilbao. Real finally came home in defeat by grain of goals scored Fernando Llorente on third minute.

Bilbao goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz became a star with a gold foil some real opportunities. In injury time, the former Espanyol goalkeeper made an important rescue kicks Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed.

"Athletic are very strong. They knew how to maintain their advantage at the beginning of the game to achieve," said Pellegrini told the Associated Press. "We've got five or six good opportunities. But, the lack of precision a bit of luck made us fail to score goals," added the man from Chile.

With a five-point advantage over Real, Barca had the upper hand. Opportunity to defend the title wide open. However, Guardiola feels, the way his team ahead will not be easy.

"The incident this week only a few of those anecdotes that characterize the Primera Liga. It's not the end of the season set. Leading the five points do not mean anything. There is still 20 weeks left," said Guardiola.

"This will not last long. Sooner or later Real will pursue. A new champion could be found during this season to stay left two or three action," said former defensive midfielders Barca and the Spanish national team.

Milan coach


Milan coach admitted that if his team is now focusing on Siena. According to him, Siena is a team that can not be underestimated because it has made to work hard at Inter last weekend.

"Last Saturday, Siena come to the San Siro and the extraordinary play in the match against Inter. Foster care (Alberto) Malessani play well, they are able to excel, but then stressed by the Inter, "I'm Leonardo in acmilan.com.

In addition to possible threats that will be obtained Milan, another thing which Leonardo made Rossoneri do not underestimate the Siena is the consistency to get the victory in every game.

"We do not think derby. Our goal is to concentrate on each game. This has been demonstrated by the team when facing the Coppa Italia Novara, "said Leonardo.

"We focus on the game tomorrow (17 / 1) against Siena because every game is very valuable with three points, 'he added.

Barcelona the success

Barcelona failed to repeat the success won six titles as last season. It's as their elimination in Copa del Rey aka Spanish King's Cup. Josep Guardiola besutan team was stopped in round of 16. Although, their 1-0 win over Sevilla at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium yesterday morning (14 / 1).

Single-goal Barca Barcelona-printed title midfielder Xavi on 64 minutes. Only, the victory did not help Barca. 2-2 aggregate score. In the first action in the Nou Camp last week, Real Madrid lost 1-2. As a result, Seville who qualify because winning goal away.

"It's really a fun day. We qualify for the quarter-finals after beating the best team in the world. Extraordinary. We really enjoyed it," said Sevilla coach Manolo Jimenez as reported by Goal.

"We are delighted with this result. Although we do not win, scored on the first leg was enough to get us. Our performance in the first round was good enough. We can not help Barca. For all these times, I say we are very happy," said Jimenez.

Actually, there's nothing wrong with the Barca strategy. Guardiola put the best squad since the first minute. In the front row, Barca lose Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Thierry Henry.

However, Sevilla was not easy at-ta - klukkan. Alvaro Negredo et al was more often had the ball in the first 25 minutes. Some of the opportunities created by the host goals. Among them, heading midfielder Koffi "Ndri 'Romaric who ditepis Barca goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto.

In the 20th minute, kicking in even Negredo Barca goal. However, the referee annulled a goal such as breaking the previous Negredo Pinto. In the 64th minute intense attack Barca to fruition. Xavi right leg kick from outside the penalty box could not driven Palop.

"We eliminated from this competition. It hurts," said Guardiola was quoted as saying Soccernet.

"It's not good news. Still, one might say that we can better concentrate the Primera Liga and Champions League. This failure affects us," continued the man is 38 years.

Guardiola was sorry for not lowering the core squad more often in the Copa del Rey. In fact, the factors that affect the psychology of a star player. "If I lose them early in this event, we may not be eliminated from the Big 16. I apologize for failing to qualify for the quarter-finals," he said.

The Barca players were very disappointed. Various expressions of disappointment shown Carles Puyol et al after a long whistle sounded.

"I am very angry. We have more right away. It was weird. Therefore, we played good, but eliminated," said Xavi as the U.S. debut.

In the quarter-finals, Sevilla will menghadapiDeportivo la Coruna

Roma positive trend continued in the arena Coppa Italia

Giallorossi club's nickname was swept into the quarter-finals after silencing Triestina Serie B team by a score of 3-1 at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome, yesterday morning (13 / 1). Collector nine degree that Coppa Italia after Inter Milan had earlier escaped.

Roman deserved win. Although coach Claudio Ranieri to rest several stars, including brand-new striker Luca Toni, Rome was no match for the visitors. Triestina currently slumped in ranked 18th Serie B. In addition, Nicola et al Princivalli have not won since 21 November.

However, Triestina had a troublesome fight Giallorossi. Especially at the beginning of action. They even first time leading a new fight to walk five minutes through a penalty point. Unione-nickname-Triestina awarded a penalty after striker Luigi Della Rocca Marco Cassetti fouled in the box forbidden.

Rome tried to retaliate. However, the new efforts succeed evened the score at minute just before half-time completed. Matteo Brighi scored the first goal after utilizing Roman cross Marco Motta.

After that, the second round went much easier for the host. In the 60th minute, Roma behind the lead through striker scored Montenegro, Mirco Vucinic. Baptista complete Giallorossi victory ten minutes before the dispersion through the conquering Freekick Triestina goalkeeper Michael Agazzi.

''I'm happy with my goals,''said Vucinic in an interview with Roma Channel. ''In this way, we prove that Rome was still a great team,''he continued.

Despite facing a classy opponent under Rome, Ranieri said his team had experienced difficulties. Especially at the beginning of the game. ''In the first round, all players are always guarding the ball Triestina. We must focus attention to the ball rather than trying to score goals. We could open the scoring until Brighi do it,''Ranieri said as quoted by Corriere Dello Sport.

The coach who replaced Luciano Spalletti admitted, after successfully equalized, the men play more relaxed. It is precisely so they are more able to control the game. They also successfully closed the defense, thus making the players Triestina frustration.

''After a pause, they (Triestina) had a chance to attack back several times. But, we just want to drive to the next round. They may not use the slightest opportunity,''he said.

Later in the quarter finals, Roma meet the winner of fight between Catania vs. Genoa new place early this morning. Rome, it seems, would prefer to avoid Genoa, considering this a team that never gives a bad dream for Rome. In the Serie A opening match on 23 August, the team was nicknamed Il Grifone chopped Roma 3-2.

Incidentally, this weekend's Rome's turn to entertain Genoa. The victory in the event that clearly would raise the motivation and confidence of the entire Roman penggawa if eventually have to deal with Genoa in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.

Vucinic emphasized that his team immediately switched the focus to the match against Genoa this weekend. The game will be''a very difficult test. But, victory is very important to restore our position to the four major championship,''he said

Barcelona must immediately far from easy

Barcelona must immediately forget the euphoria of winning 5-0 at home to Tenerife (11 / 1). Heavy duty was waiting. Early days later (14 / 1), Barca host berjibaku against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

Barcelona task far from easy. They have turned the one goal deficit due to losses in the first leg 1-2 at the Nou Camp last week. No single factor is considered to be beneficial even Barca. Including, the number of injured players and Seville provisions of victory over Tenerife in the Primera Liga.

The condition this time was the same as when the first fight then. Sevilla could have strengthened a number of pillars of the injured, including the main striker Luis Fabiano and Adriano midfielder. In contrast, Barca lose a full squad, including Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

However, this time convinced Barca can beat Sevilla. One of the provisions of trust Barca is stable record Alvaro Negredo et al that was ugly. In the last two games at home, Sevilla always lose.

''Right now we are in the best shape possible and still win all the trophies as last season,''said Barca midfielder Xavi Hernandez was quoted as Sport.

''We were still able to cope with Sevilla. In the first 90 minutes then, we were pretty good. But there are still 90 minutes to go. This team can win in any stadium. This time, we should not be balanced,''a newly assertive man named the best athlete the Catalan 2009.

Having won six trophies during the past year, Barca's ability to defend is doubtful. Appearances Carles Puyol et al sekonsisten not last season. Just luck that made the club's besutan Josep Guardiola has not lost his top position Primera Liga standings.

In the first meeting, Guardiola admitted making mistakes in preparing the starting line-up. Although the full in front, Pep Guardiola-greeting-defense sectors underestimate the park Puyol on the bench.

''We know, first match is not going as we planned. Maybe we should change the pattern of the game. There will be some improvements at the back and the coaches have prepared a solution for it,''says Andres Iniesta, Barca midfielder, in an interview with Marca.

What is clear, Seville will not stay still faced the threat of Barca. Goalkeeper Andres Palop hope Barca display openly attacking game. Well, it will provide an opportunity for his team to steal the score.

Barca is a team''is always trying to take complete control over the ball. They will create space to attack. That left an empty space that can be used,''said as quoted by Reuters Palop