Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini ready to spoil the dream Manchester United won the doubles title this season by winning the FA Cup trophy.
Mancini's position at Etihad Stadium starting in danger after his team can not win the Premier League title this season. But he believes if they can win the FA Cup, while securing the second position.
"I understand determinations United - they have a chance to win the doubles title. Was important to them, but the FA Cup is important to us. If we can finish as the runner-up and won the FA Cup, the season is still quite good when considering all the problems we have, "said Mancio.
Mancini wary of the threat of Chelsea and Tottenham are also chasing second place. "This season is not like yesterday. Both wanted to overtake us, and we must do our best in the rest of the season. In football anything can happen if you do not look good and work hard," he concluded.
Manchester United finally won with the score 1-0 thanks to an own goal by Titus Bramble.
Sir Alex Ferguson decided to rest Rio Ferdinand, Jonny Evans, Tom Cleverley, Patrice Evra, Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck in this fight.
United immediately apply pressure to the host. Red Devils controlled the game from the first minute and Sunderland more threatening passing attack.
In the 27th minute Robin van Persie opened fire and then turn toward the toe after Titus Bramble. The goal was eventually counted as an own goal by Bramble.
At minute 33 Jonny Evans in to replace Rafael. Until the first half ended, United still lead 1-0.
In the second half, Sunderland appear more brave. They took the initiative to attack and many times.
Van Persie had a golden chance at the last second when the match live conquered Simon Mignolet. But the kick can be countered Belgian goalkeeper.
This victory bring United 18 points away from the City and will be ready to face Chelsea on Monday. Meanwhile, Sunderland fell one place to 16th position of the Premier League standings with a collection of 31 points.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson gave an ultimatum to Sunderland if they should be prepared to receive retaliation by Red Devils.
United beat the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light in the last game last season. But the dramatic victory at Etihad Stadium Manchester City make the Premier League title to-20 flew from Ferguson team. Sunderland Fans pout United failure at the end of the game.
And do not forget the humiliation Ferguson which led him to the bitter memory of 20 years ago. At that time United fell at Liverpool and had to hand over the title to Leeds United. And revenge mission expressed by Fergie when Red Devils going to the Stadium of Light at this weekend.
"The young players performed that day and Liverpool fans ask their signature - Beckham, Giggs, Scholes, Neville. They be destroyed. Giggs and I told the kids 'remember this day.' Sunderland fans celebrate a successful of City (last year) and I say, we never forget it, " Fergie said.
Stoke City manager, Tony Pulis said if he does not regret to bring in Michael Owen at the start of this season, after the retirement decision expressed by Owen at the end of this season.
Owen said he wanted to retire because he rarely played at the Britannia Stadium.
But Pulis denied the news, "Not at all. Owen was fantastic everywhere. Recruits he was great. If you look at the financial side, this is a remarkable deal for the club, with all respect," Pulis tepis.
"Owen is really got bad luck in his first season, with injuries he suffered. If he would try harder, maybe this time we will talk about different things. But that happened to him in last few years."
Robin van Persie admitted if the success in lifted the Premier League trophy this season will be able to treat the pain he felt for failing to embrace the trophy in a couple of seasons ago.
In a litle longer Van Persie dream will be able to lifted Premier League trophy will be realized first. Because, at this time, Manchester United have 15 points ahead of Manchester City. With only nine games left, it will be very difficult for the City to be able to catch up.
RVP admitted very happy because it is obviously going to treat the pain of his failure to obtain the English league trophy.
"Being able to win my first title in the league probably will feel very happy," said Van Persie as reported by Irishtimes.com. "I'm very happy."
However, the Dutchman is well aware that United's desire to win the title would not be easy. Because they still have to fight against West Ham and the City. And if they want to win a double winner, the Red Devils still have to pass through Chelsea and the City.
Manchester United, serious to get Ajax Amsterdam defender, Toby Alderweireld. Reportedly, Alderweireld to strengthen defenses of Red Devils.
Alderweireld is now 24 years old and has recorded 170 appearances for the club. Alderweireld has also brought Ajax to get Eredivisie title.
The Belgian player appearances with the club and the national team pretty amazing country. Even Alderweireld become a significant player in the national team and Ajax both. That's what makes Sir Alex Ferguson interested to sign him.
Ferguson is currently in need of new energy to renovate the United defense for next season. United's back line is in need of repair. Ferdinand is now beginning a 35 year old. Vidic gets injured too often.
The manager of Manchester City, Roberto Mancini claimed to give up to chase the Premier League trophy this season. Mancini is now focused on securing the runner-up from the pursuit of, Chelsea and Tottenham.
"The title is over, but this will not change anything because we will still try our best until the season ends," said Mancini as reported Skysport.
"We have four points ahead of Chelsea, five points ahead of Tottenham and still have 9 games again. For this reason it is important for us to keep working hard until the end of the season," added Mancini.
At the same time, Mancini insists City will survive in the long term. The Italian manager also dismissed rumors that if Yaya Toure will soon move to Ligue 1 for AS Monaco.
"Yaya will stay here for a long time. He is one of the world's best players, and will last for 3, 4, 5 years from now," said Mancini.
Dani Alves admits that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be the primary concern in the match between Barcelona vs PSG in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
This sort of thing makes Alves will give special attention to the former team-mates.
"Ibrahimovic will be a the main concern because he is an extraordinary player," said the Brazilian defender to RMC Sport.
But Alves did not want Barca just only give the attention to Ibra and forget the other players who also have the potential to provide a threat to the Blaugrana.
"We must work hard to avoid PSG make goals. We know that Ibra is a player who can score a lot of goals for the time being. Even so, it is equally important to pay attention to other players who are owned by the Paris-Saint Germain," he added.
Andrea Stramaccioni said that Inter Milan will try hard to make Juventus suffered in the derby of d'Italia.
Inter will be against Juventus in Serie A continued on Saturday (30/03) at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium. Before the game, Stramaccioni also promised to make the game in a special way.
"Our locker room was ready for this game. The Match between Inter-Juve is not the same as the other game match. We will mobilize all our capabilities to play my best and make them suffer," said the 37-year coach as reported by football-italia. net.
In the first game, Nerazzurri success beating Juventus with the score 3-1 when playing at Juventus Arena.
French media claims that Nicolas Anelka will break his contract at Juventus before the end of the season 2012/13. However, he denials about that rumor.
Anelka, 34, joined Juventus from Shanghai Shenhua in January with a five-month contract until the end of the season. So far, he has performed twice for the Bianconeri and only as a substitute.
Anelka is a former player of the PSG, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Fenerbahce, Bolton, to Chelsea. He was once called "Le Sulk" because he never enthusiastic with his carrier.
Anelka made a statement via Twitter : "I have no intention, not even once crossed my mind to terminate the contract with Juventus."
Anelka's contract will expire next June, but there are still 12-month extension options.
Although the status of Nuri Sahin is still legally owned by Real Madrid, but he did not want to return to the Santiago Bernabeu.
If it were possible he would like to settle down at Borussia Dortmund, the Bundesliga club are now borrow them, she wants in permanently.
Midfielder Turkey itself come a cropper in the last two seasons, the first season in Madrid he was get injury and flop. Then earlier this season on loan at Liverpool, but also failed to shine at Anfield Stadium.
"Dortmund are aware of my future plans, certainly the two teams need to meet and find the best solution for all parties," he said on tribalfootball.com.
"My Love is Dortmund, I believe the best ability I can come back here. Trainers (Juergen Klopp) had assured me, just about the time to return my best performance."
Yaya Toure denied that news says, if he would join the rich club of Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Speculation about Yaya from Etihad heard, after he felt not get respected by the club management. With all the contributions that he gave to the Citizens, a new contract offer was also never given to him.
Previously, Yaya agent, Dimitri Seluk had been given an ultimatum to the club, the players from the Ivory Coast was ready to leave the City, had a contract that will expire in 2015 was never extended.
"I am not in the process to PSG. I have a deal with another club. I am a City player for the time being," said the 29-year-old player.
Since imported from Barcelona FC with a price tag of 24 million pounds in July 2010 ago, Yaya immediately became an integral part of Roberto Mancini's squad. He is one actor successes City grabbed the Premier League title last season, and consistently in the top flight to date.
A few days the news came that Neymar had belonged to Barcelona, but the move will be carried out after the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Spanish media claimed that it was actually approved in advance by Barcelona and Santos, precisely in 2011 ago.
Then it sought confirmation directly to the question, and Neymar also provide the answer to the Brazil media, Globo Esporte.
"I've told you a thousand times that there is no deal with Barcelona. I am a Santos player, and that's it all I can say at this time," he said
England manager Roy Hodgson is hoping Rio Ferdinand to re-invigorate the Three Lions.
"If he wants to come back, there will be further consideration related to fitness," said Hodgson told Sky Sports.
Ferdinand pullback makes Hodgson called for two replacements, which Joleon Lescott and Chris Smalling, who played as England drew 1-1 at home to Montenegro.
"The two central defenders played very brilliant," said Hodgson.
"Smalling awesome, while Joleon Lescott doing its job very well," he concluded.
Steven Gerrard believes that Wayne Rooney is one of the key players who will be brought automatically won to England to won the 2014 World Cup qualifying Group H Euro zone.
Rooney scored the goal to Montenegro and made himself equal the record of David Beckham scoring four times in a row in the World Cup qualifying event.
However, the goal was still not enough to give victory for the Three Lions because Montenegro is able to present replies goals via Dejan Damjanovic in the second half. However, Gerrard is quite confident that his team will be able to qualify for the World Cup finals for Rooney can continue to score goals.
"Wayne is a fantastic player and a tremendous scorer. If the players are able to provide service to Wayne, we knew he would score goals," said Gerrard as reported by NDTV.
"He also deserves credit record thanks to goals that he made it. Hopefully he'll continue to score goals and take us to qualify for the World Cup."
Pedro Rodriguez will not to play at two games with Barcelona in La Liga since he suffered a calf injury.
Pedro was injured during the 2014 World Cup qualifier against France. However, before he pulled out he providing the winning goal for Spain over France.
The injury makes Pedro had resting for 10 days.
In addition, Pedro itself is also will miss the first leg Champions League quarter-final against PSG because of accumulation of yellow cards he got against AC Milan.
The Supporters of Manchester United should be happy now. Because, Robin van Persie intends to end his career at Old Trafford Stadium.
Van Persie appearance at Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifiers certainly able to satisfying the Red Devils supporters around the world.
"Manchester United will be the team that I defend in the next few years., And may be much longer. United could be the last club for me," said RVP told Voetbal International.
The Dutchman was also said he was happy to play with the Red Devils. Because, in addition to getting a positive development, he also get a good appreciation like clubs like AC Milan and Juventus appreciate their veteran players.
Russia Today, a Russian news website close to the President Valdimir Putin made the news. they reported that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been arrested by the FBI in the United States.
However, Russia Today did not mention the reason for the arrest or chronology. The news immediately sparked speculation about the conglomerate.
One issue that came was that Abramovich is involved in the death of his business partner, Boris Beresovsky. and Beresovsky are close friends who both struggling in court.
As a result of the news of the arrest, Stock of Abramovich company Evraz down to 3.3 percent in the stock market. In order to avoid a greater impact, the stronghold Abramovch finally go to vote to deny the arrest.
Abramovich field press secretary John Mann said that his boss was located in the United States. But the news of the arrest was not at all true.
Manchester United will be against Sunderland on Saturday in the Premier League. And then, the Red Devils had to fly to London for the FA Cup quarter-final replay against Chelsea.
With a schedule like that, Sir Alex Ferguson wants to maintain the health of the players.
"Health is the key factor because we are nearing the end of the season, crucial phase and many vital matches. My role in selecting the team becomes more important now. Currently not the most important quality, I had to choose the best fit," said Ferguson told the Daily Mirror .
Most of the players are fighting to defend their country.
"We've rented some private jets for some players so that they can immediately join the club as fast and comfortable as possible. Tiredness is a major problem, but we want to make ourselves as the team's most fresh," Sir Alex said.
Clarence Seedorf believes Mario Balotelli will be a great player in the future, and be able to bring glory at AC Milan.
Nice appearance of Super Mario in San Siro astonish the world. Because, since joining the Rossoneri in January, Balotelli has scored seven goals in six games.
Seedorf admire the former Internazionale. Due to the relatively young age of Balotelli, he believes the player with back numbered 45 was going to be a legend il Diavolo in the future.
"I think the presence of Balotelli pretty big impact for Milan," said Seedorf on the Azzurri striker.
"Mario has shown great enthusiasm after joining the Rossoneri. Balotelli is a great player, but I believe its potential is still able to continue to grow," added Seedorf as reported by Sky Sport Italia.
German national team coach Joachim Loew was very pleased with the performance of Borussia Dortmund midfielder; Ilkay Gundogan.
Against Kazakhstan last weekend,Gundogan replacing Sami Khedira and played pretty impressive throughout the game. Now, he was assigned to fill the place left by Bastian Schweisnteiger against forces Miroslav Beranek.
Loew said that Gundogan will be a world-class player in the future.
"Gundogan has gained a lot of valuable experience in his career, and now he is playing at the highest level with the national team. He is very potential to be a world class player in the future," said Low as reported by Bild.
"When entertaining Kazakhstan, Ilkay will play for the full 90 minutes. Advances outstanding performance, he was an important player. Not only for Dortmund, but Germany also affected."
Luka Modric says Gareth Bale is the biggest threat Croatia.
Bale impressive performance of the season is great. Even the British media gave him the title as Cristiano Ronaldo with the left foot.
"Can Croatia stop Bale? Must! Because this is an important match. after beating Serbia, we want to remain in victory lane," said Modric as reported by the Daily Mirror.
"Although Bale is a great player, football remains a collective game, and I also realize that Wales is a solid team and the support of fans host will motivate them."
Blaise Matuidi said that while France excelled in World Cup qualifying Group I and play home, Spain still can not be underestimated. Les Bleus midfielder believes that Spain is still the best in the world.
France will be against Spain at the Stade de France on Wednesday (27/3), with a two-point advantage over the champions.
"Win or a draw would be a positive result, but we must not forget that Spain is still the best team in the world," he said as quoted by Football Espana.
At the previous meeting, Spain and France drew 1-1 in. La Furia Roja will fly to France after getting a disappointing 1-1 counter Finland.
"Spain will surely seek of revenge for a draw against Finland. Match is going to be difficult as the previous meeting," said PSG midfielder.
Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Mario Gotze considered to be as Lionel Messi. He claimed to be more interested in his German Cristiano Ronaldo.
Gotze has become an important part Die Nationalelf.
"I, the Messi of German ?, no! I'm more interested in being Ronaldo of German,"
Mario Gotze has been the target of many clubs. However, Dortmund put a price is too high, and United did not buy Gotze.
Josep Guardiola was not officially trained in Germany but its presence has been waiting for football fans there. Some have already started to do a 'welcome to the former FC Barcelona's coach.
Examples are special hamburger prepared to welcome the candidate coach Bayern Munich. Hamburger was also given the name is pretty cool; HoTPepGuardinator.
The creator this hamburger is Von Martin. He explained that the name was inspired by homemade burger Guardiola.
The burgers contained chicken, cheese, chili sauce, honey mustard and vegetables. The burgers are made for the contest making of hamburger in one fast-food restaurant.
Robin Van Persie was sorry for her performance as a young man Sir Alex unsatisfactory. So he does not recruited by Sir Alex to go to Manchester United's squad. But this time he said it is ready to play nice with United.
When he was young, Sir Alex had sent a talent scout to Netherlands to see Van Persie, but Van Persie get the red card by the referee and make Sir Alex did not recruiting him.
"Fergie had sent a talent scout to Holland, to watch me play when I was younger, and played for Feyenoord. But I expelled by the referee in the game, and he returned to England with the report"
Mangrove Care Forum in Benoa, Bali chose Cristiano Ronaldo to be the ambassador mangrove of Indonesia. The forum will be launched within the two months later.
One of the leaders of Mangrove Care Forum,Tommy Winata came in Madrid on March 8.
Ronaldo said he was happy to help the organization care about the environment. In addition, he admitted to still remember well his experience to Indonesia to visit the victims of the tsunami in Aceh, 2004.
"I am honored to be able to get a role in the conservation of mangroves in Indonesia. I visited Aceh after the 2004 tsunami. Devastation caused by the disaster is still burned into my memory," said the Real Madrid superstar.
Many club's are interest to get Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur . Bale was have fantastic perform at some previously match. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester United are club's which want to get Bale.
But, Spurs was make a new plan for Bale. They will increase Bale salary. Some rumors says if Bale still want to stay at Spurs, because his manager, Andre Villas Boas want him to stay with Tottenham Hotspur.
There's many rumors about Rooney will leave Manchester United. All rumors are says the relation between Rooney and Sir Alex is going badly.
Some speculations are says if Rooney will leave MU at next season. There's many clubs are interest with Rooney, one of them is Real Madrid. Madrid rumored will negotiated with Rooney agent in order to bring in Rooney at next season.
Real Madrid defender Marcelo fined for being caught driving without a license.
The Brazilian player was stopped by police near Madrid training camp in Valdebebas.
As a result, Marcelo should be required to pay a financial penalty.
Marcelo became the second Madrid player who caught a foul while driving. Previously, Karim Benzema was also caught speeding in the streets of Madrid.
