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Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno says that Pepe is a 'good kid'
The 48-year-old admits that the Portuguese could be sanctioned by the club, but asserts that he has been targeted
Real Madrid director of institutional relations Emilio Buntragueno has come out in support of Pepe, in the midst of the controversy surrounding the 28-year-old.
The Portuguese defender was widely criticized for his boisterous performance in Wednesday's Clasico, which featured a stamp on Barcelona's Lionel Messi.
However, Butragueno has stated that Pepe is not a bad person, and has been targeted due to his athletic ability.
"Pepe is a nice guy and very passionate. He has suffered because he's a good athlete," Butragueno said according to Sport.
However, the 48-year-old remained tight-lipped as to whether Pepe would receive censure from the club for his performance.
"We have an internal system," he explained. "Much has been said over him, and we are not going to participate with the public discussions. It's something that will be discussed amongst ourselves."
The director, who represented Real Madrid as a player, has also asserted that his side's defense of the Copa del Rey title is far from over, despite a 2-1 deficit after the quarterfinal first leg.
"The tie is not over yet. You will se us fight for this shield," he vowed.
Real Madrid and Barcelona square-off once more on Wednesday at Camp Nou, with Jose Mourinho's side needing at least two goals to progress to the semifinals of the competition.- http://www1.skysports.com
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Brescia has played 11 Italy Serie B matches this season on Stadio Mario Rigamonti. On home ground Brescia has won 4, drawn 2 and lost 5 matches. This ranks the Rondinelle (Little Swallows) 13th in home team performance in the Italy Serie B. Nocerina has played 10 Italy Serie B matches this season away from home. On away ground Nocerina has won 2, drawn 4 and lost 4 matches. This ranks Nocerina 15th in away team performance in the Italy Serie B.
Nocerina that is currently placed in the bottom 6 of the Italy Serie B Brescia has managed to collect an average of 1.27 points in 22 matches this season. Concerning matches played at home against the bottom 6 this season Brescia has collected 1.27 points on average in 11 matches.
Brescia who is currently placed in the mid 10 of the Italy Serie B Nocerina has managed to collect an average of 1 point in 4 matches this season. When looking at matches played away against the mid 10 this season Nocerina has collected 1.33 points on average in 3 matches. -wosb.com
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Robins agree deal for Rooney
Gillingham have agreed terms with League Two rivals Swindon over the sale of winger Luke Rooney on Monday afternoon.
Rooney is now on his way to Wiltshire to hold talks with the Robins after the Gills accepted an undisclosed bid.
The 21-year-old Academy graduate, out of contract at Priestfield at the end of the season, turned down the offer of a new deal in November, with manager Andy Hessenthaler subsequently leaving him out of first-team affairs.
The Kent club reopened talks with Rooney in December, shortly after Swindon boss Paolo Di Canio first expressed his interest, with Hessenthaler hopeful a new deal could be agreed. But that has not proved the case.
Gillingham were angered 10 days ago by Swindon interim chairman Jeremy Wray's decision to make discussions regarding the potential transfer public.
Rooney, who would have commanded a compensation fee in the summer in any case as he is under 24 years of age, has made a total of three substitute appearances for Gillingham since first being axed in mid-November. - http://www1.skysports.com/
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Sydney FC has played 7 Australia A League matches this season on Sydney Football Stadium. On home ground Sydney FC has won 2, drawn 1 and lost 4 matches. This ranks the Blues 10th in home team performance in the Australia A League.
Perth Glory has played 8 Australia A League matches this season away from home. On away ground Perth Glory has won 2, drawn 2 and lost 4 matches. This ranks the Glory 6th in away team performance in the Australia A League.
When looking at Sydney FC home performance in league points, Sydney FC’s performance is greatest when looking at opponents in the mid -2 with an average of 2 points per game.
Against opponent such as Perth Glory that is currently placed in the bottom 6 of the Australia A League Sydney FC has managed to collect an average of 0 points in 0 matches this season. Concerning matches played at home against the bottom 6 this season Sydney FC has collected 0 points on average in 0 matches.
