Jose Mourinho: Real Madrid Can Advance In Champions League

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho believes his side still has what it takes to lead and win the Champions League, despite a poor showing in their early matches at La Liga.

Playign against tough oponnent sides Manchester City, Ajax and Borussia Dortmund, Mourinho faces the daunting task of getting his team back in shape again after poor-grade league performances against Sevilla and Getafe.

Aside from their substandard form, the Spanish champions have gone under fire due to two things. One is the reported “sadness” of Cristiano Ronaldo over “professional reasons” at the club and the other is Mourinho’s public disclosure of his disappointment over the way his side have played.

Despite Mourinho’s apparent dismay, he asserted his certainty of Real Madrid going past through the group stage of Europe’s annual competition for its top football clubs. He said that they would do their best to win, even though he admitted that they could feel tension in going against their group rivals due to their unimpressive form.

Drawn to perhaps the toughest group in the Champions League, Real Madrid will be facing their counterparts in England, Netherlands and Germany. Manchester City, Ajax and Borussia Dortmund qualified as champions in their leagues last season.

Mourinho believes that as a manager, he feels that his focus and anticipation in playing against teams in the Champions League is the same as when his side plays in the Spanish league. Having joined Real Madrid from Internazionale Milan in 2010, he is still looking for his first European Champion title with the top Spanish outfit.

Facing Manchester City in the opener, Real Madrid will look forward to adding another victory to their 11 wins in 12 Champions League games at the Santiago Bernabeu.  They will get to face City’s challenging force with the likes of Carlos Tevez, Yaya Toure and possibly Aguero.

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Stoke Forward Michael Owen Regrets Not Leaving Manchester United Earlier

Michael Owen, Manchester United’s former striker for three seasons, said that he should have moved out of the club earlier than his April release.

Signing for a one-year deal with Stoke City, the 32-year old forward said that United manager Sir Alex Ferguson convinced him to stay at the club for one more year. He only played for The Red Devils four times last season.

Owen said that the extra year he spent at United could have given him better playing opportunities. He recalled how he stayed at the bench often while being reassured by Ferguson that he has “a big role to play”. While he called it an honour from the manager, he said that he wanted to play more.

Last year, Owen injured his thigh and was not fit to play from November until weeks before the season has ended.  He may make his first showing for Stoke when the side will be playign against tough oponnent and defending league champions Manchester City – a team that he beat via an injury time goal to make it 4-3 for United.

Looking forward to figure prominently at Stoke, Owen said that at age 32, he could still make a great impact on his career. He expressed his confidence in scoring goals for his new club, saying that he has done so in all of his previous clubs.

Having felt that he had a strong chance to play at Stoke, Owen claimed that he talked to Pulis months ago, noting that he expected an offer sooner than his entry this month. He added that he had no second thoughts on signing for The Potters.

Manager Tony Pulis said that he has not decided yet whether he will start Owen in their upcoming City match. He said that he is happy with Owen’s performance in training and noted that they “are very pleased to have got him”.

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Aguero Back On Track With Manchester City

Manchester City will now get their much-needed enhancement in playign against tough oponnent sides in the Premier League as Sergio Aguero returns from an injury.

The 24-year old striker hurt his knee in a match against Southampton in City's opening game for this season. City's website recently featured pictures of the player while in training. There is no announcement yet as to whether he will join the club's game against Stoke on Saturday.

Aguero was included in the Argentina team for the World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru, despite his injury that caused him to miss his club's matches against Liverpool and Queens Park Rangers. City manager Roberto Mancini was reportedly disappointment by Argentina's move.

The manager said that calling up Aguero for international duty is a “ridiculous move”, but said that he has to follow the rules. Saying that the striker needed a two-week rest from training, he did not bother to travel to Argentina to check on the player's condition.

On Aguero's injury, Mancini predicted that the striker will recover back in form during the international break, despite the damage looking “very strange”. The player announced that the damage is not serious, even though his clash with Nathaniel Clyne of Southampton caused great pain to his knee.

An important player in City's squad, Aguero moved from Atletico Madrid to the tune of £38 million. He scored 23 goals in his first season in the league and was instrumental in the club's 3-2 win against QPR.
Aside from Aguero, City will usher in the return of two more players – Gareth Barry and Micah Richards. Mancini expects a boost in his squad's potential to defend the title after the international break.

Barry was excluded from EURO 2012 as a player for England after an injured hip and hernia ruled him out of any matches for four months. Richards injured his ankle during the London Olympics while representing Great Britain.

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Henriquez Signs for Man Utd, Owen Goes to Stoke

Manchester United is seeking to improve their squad this season in playign against tough oponnent league sides Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal. The arrival of Angelo Henriquez to the club shows the club’s commitment to impose a stronger showing in the Premier League.

The ex-Universidad de Chile striker signed an undisclosed-fee agreement with United. He will stay at Old Trafford for four years and will serve as a future reinforcement to the likes of Danny Welbeck, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie.

Sir Alex Ferguson, United manager, said that Henriquez’ ability to read games well equalled with his rapid pace in the pitch highly suits the playing style of the club. He is positive that the club – known for its potential to form talented young players into greater players, will bring out the best in the Chilean striker while he is still at a young age.

Henriquez has long been a target of United. Ferguson noted that the club first met the striker four years ago – when the player was 14 years old. The club then monitored the player during his stint with the Chile Under-20 team and noted his excellent play.

Stoke City acquired the services of ex-Manchester United striker Michael Owen. Signing for a one-year offer, the Premier League board officially sanctioned his newfound affiliation with the Potters.

As the seventh summer signing of Stoke, Owen remarked his excitement to join manager Tony Pulis. He praised the manager for forming an excellent squad in which he thinks he could fit in. Liverpool, Everton and Sunderland subsequently refuted reports that they were going after the striker.

Owen has played for the England international team, but he has not played for them since 2008. He has a record of 89 international caps with 40 goals. United signed him for a three-year deal in 2009, but only recorded 52 matches and 17 goals with the Red Devils following injury problems.

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Russia will come into the go with as powerful favorites in many experts sight after their amazing displaying during determining. Dick Advocatt's men lead Team B with seven benefits from their ten trips.

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RIVALRY BETWEEN JUVENTUS AND NAPOLI EXTENDS TO COPPA ITALIA 2012 FINAL

Juventus and Napoli are set to face one another in this year’s Coppa Italia Final. The match will light the fire of northern and southern Italy’s rivalry once again, as the north’s Juventus hosts the Coppa Italia final with visiting Napoli from the south aiming to win against Italy’s strongest football club.

Juventus is a powerful contender for this match, beating Milan with an aggregate score of 4-3 in the semi-finals to reach the finals. It also became the third team in the history of the Serie A to go on undefeated the whole season when it won this year’s title. It is also Italy’s most successful football club, gaining the most titles and supporters throughout its history.

Napoli, on the other hand, will not take the pressure lightly. The Azzurri is capable of competing against the mighty Old Lady. Napoli did not lose to Juventus in 4 matches before its recent defeat versus the Turin-based club in this year’s Serie A. The Naples-based club enjoyed 3-1 and 3-0 wins and maintained two draws against Juventus in the Serie A matches of 2010/2011 and 2011/2012, respectively.

Can Juventus win the double this season or will Napoli win for the first time since 1987?

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Finale For Asian Champions League Group Stage

The AFC Winners League's hard-fought team level is set for a fantastic this week is set for a very thrilling play off.

South Korean title-holders Jeonbuk host Japan's Kashiwa Reysol looking to remain top on Tuesday, while China's Guangzhou Evergrande play Thai attire Buriram United.. three factors separate all four four organizations.


Jeonbuk need only a point to go through, while second-placed Guangzhou need a win to be certain. The well-heeled Chinese team this month slapped a nine-match ban on record signing Dario Conca for criticising coach Lee Jang-Soo.

And Buriram striker Franck Ohandza advised Guangzhou would not have an easy journey in provincial Thailand against this conditions impact system, reinforced by their insane home supporters.


"We know that we are very strong at home," Ohandza said, according to a press release issued by tournament organisers. "People love football in Thailand. They really inspire us, they love us, and we love them."

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Petrov will not retire - agent

The agent of Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has dismissed reports he will retire after being diagnosed with acute leukaemia.

The 32-year-old Villa skipper will be missing from the game for a while as he battles against the cancer which it was confirmed he is suffering from by an Aston Villa statement on Friday.

The Bulgarian international underwent tests due to a fever which he began feeling ill from during last weekend's 3-0 defeat at Arsenal.  Petrov was present at Villa Park on Saturday as fans of both Villa and Chelsea paid tribute to him as they sustained a minute's applause in the 19th minute of the side's 4-2 defeat to commemorate his shirt number. However claims that Petrov will now walk away from football to focus on beating the illness have been rubbished by his agent Stephen Hughes.

"It is not true that Stiliyan has said he is retiring from football," Hughes told Sky Sports. "What he did say was that he was fighting for his life and that he will fight to recover."

Manchester City Vs Sunderland premier liga match preview

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Predicted Line up:

Manchester City (Probable, 4-4-1-1): Hart; Richards, Kompany, K Touré, Clichy; Barry, Y Touré; Silva, Balotelli, Milner; Dzeko.
Out: Agüero (foot).

Sunderland (Probable, 4-4-2): Mignolet; Bardsley, Kyrgiakos, Turner, Colback; Larsson, Gardner, Vaughan, McClean; Sessegnon, Bendtner.
Out: Angeleri (knee), Bramble (Achilles), Brown (knee), Westwood (hand), Bridge (ineligible), O'Shea (calf).

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Atletico Madrid won the inaugural Europa League competition in 2010, defeating Fulham 2-1 thanks to a Diego Forlan brace. Los Colchoneros' next European goal will be their 400th overall in Uefa club competitions. Diego Simeone's men are on a run of seven straight continental home victories.

Hannover have never got beyond the quarter-finals of any European competition in their history. Mirko Slomka guided Schalke to the semi-finals of the Uefa Cup in the 2005/06 campaign. Hannover have lost just one out of five Europa League away games this season, against Standard Liege in a 2-0 defeat.

Smith hails Ledesma impact

Dean Smith praised the contribution of Emmanuel Ledesma before turning his attention to Walsall's impressive 3-1 triumph over Colchester.

The Saddlers bounced back from the shock of going behind to grab their first win in five matches and move out of the League One relegation zone thanks largely to an inspirational performance from Argentinian midfielder Ledesma, who recently rejoined the club.

Anthony Wordsworth put the U's ahead after 11 minutes with a superb left-footed shot but Ledesma took over, equalising with a superb 25-yard free-kick before Mat Sadler put the hosts in front a minute from half-time. The Saddlers made sure of the points when Ledesma set up substitute George Bowerman to head the third after 74 minutes.

"We all know what he can do and he's a fantastic talent," said Smith. "I think he'll be here next season, which is one of the reasons we brought him back. "But this wasn't about individuals, it was a team performance. We knew it was important to win because it was our game in hand and now we are looking forward to going to Rochdale on Saturday.

"The players we have are hard to beat. No team has really turned us over this season."

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Stevenage's injury problems continue to mount. Don Cowan faces around six months out after undergoing ankle surgery on Friday while fellow striker Chris Beardsley will be absent for four to six weeks with a torn hamstring. Midfielder John Mousinho is still working his way back to full fitness after missing the last four months with a broken bone in his foot.

 

Meanwhile, Bournemouth are sweating over the fitness of striker Matt Tubbs as they prepare for their first match following the dismissal of manager Lee Bradbury. Bradbury left Dean Court on Sunday with the Cherries lying 13th in npower League One, with Paul Groves taking temporary charge, and the caretaker boss may well have to do without his star forward at Boro. Tubbs has missed Bournemouth's last three matches because of a groin strain, and the same injury could keep the striker out of the trip to Broadhall Way.

Paris SG Vs Bordeaux ligue 1 match previe

FRANCE LIGUE 1: 12BET odds Paris SG Vs Bordeaux 2/26 3AM GMT+8

Bordeaux are having a blank season. The team has been weakened and weakened in the last couple of seasons and the end result is a lower midtable finish. Without motivation and decreased quality in the players, no positive things should be expected from the home side.

PSG did a good battle against Lille for the cup. The defeat is somewhat disappointing, but the chance to get important advantage for the 3rd spot battle is much more important. PSG should once again rely mainly on Erdinc and Nene in attack and this should bring results.

 

Villarreal vs Real Madrid match preview

SPAIN PRIMERA LALIGA: 12BET odds Villarreal vs Real Madrid 3/22 3AM GMT+8 

In all likelihood, there's not much Villarreal can do to slow down Madrid's world-class attack, save for knocking Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Gonzalo Higuain, Angel Di Maria and Mesut Ozil out with dirty tackles. Then again, the Yellow Submarine wouldn't be any better off playing six-on-11 as they would with a full squad against Jose Mourinho's maestros.

Realistically, the only difference Villarreal's defense can make is that between a narrow defeat and an embarrassing one.  Villarreal wasted little time making a change after Sunday's loss to Levante, sacking manager Jose Francisco Molina after less than a year on the job. 

Predicted composition of Players

Villarreal : Lopez, Zapata, Musacchio, Oriol, Mario, Senna, Soriano, Castellani, Ruben, Nilmar, Martinuccio.
Absent : Valero, Cani, Catala, G. Rossi (cedera), Marchena (hukuman).

Real Madrid : Casillas, Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo, Arbeloa, Khedira, Alonso, Ozil, Kaka, Ronaldo, Benzema.
Absent : Albiol, Di Maria, Altintop (cedera).

 

Lorient vS Brest football liga match preview

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Lorient coach Christian Gourcuff admits "the moment of truth'' is fast approaching for his side as they bid to lift themselves away from the relegation zone. Having not won since November 27, the club have dropped to 15th in Ligue 1, just a point above the bottom three. However, a win in tomorrow's Brittany derby at home to Brest would take them above their 12th-placed opponents. A draw at Toulouse last weekend ended a run of four successive defeats and Gourcuff knows they have to build on that.

After Brest, they face Ajaccio, Evian and Nice - all teams in close proximity - and Gourcuff accepts it is important to take points off each one. Brest have yet to win away from home this season although eight draws, including four in their last five matches on the road, have just kept them out of trouble. Midfielder Lesoimier Benoit and Jonathan Zebina both return from suspension but defender Omar Daf is suspended.

 

Trabzonspor vs Sivasspor match preview

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In last three matches played in Super league, Trabzonspor team won with 2-1 result with Besiktas, draw with 3-3 result with Kayserispor and lost with 2-3 result with Mersin Idmanyurdu. On the other side Sivaspor in last in last three matches played draw with 3-3 result with Genclerbirligi and lost with 4-0 and 4-2 results in front of teams Galatasaray and Fenerbahce but in all this matches were scored a lot of goals.

Burak Yilmaz is the topscorer of Trabzonspor team and also the topscorer of Super league with 30 goals in this season while Sivaspor rely especially on forwards Michael Eneramo and Kamil Grosicki, togheter they score 15 goals scored. Trabzonspor has 4 victories and one draw in last six matches with Sivaspor but everytime were scored over 2.5 goals in game. If we look at the last results of the two teams we see plenty of goals scored and now when they fight for a place on podium for sure will be a show with over 2.5 goals.