Many people recognize that the former FC Barcelona coach, Pep Guardiola is a great coach. But not for the former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Baia. According Baia, Jose Mourinho is still above the level of Jose Guardiola.
Baia started his career at Camp Nou in the period 1996-1998 where he was a teammate Guardiola. he then returned to his home club, Porto and become part of the squad that Mourinho became champion of the 2004 Champions League.
Baia said that what has been done by Mourinho at several different clubs greater than that achieved by Guardiola with Los Azulgrana.
"Pep has done something extraordinary in Barca, but he had to show it at other clubs. Was true to reach the level of Mourinho, Pep had to win another league title. He had time to prove he can be successful in other countries, as did Mourinho, "said Baia
Sir Alex Ferguson has denied the news if he will retire at the end of this season. Manchester United's manager said that he still intends to train in the foreseeable future.
Although it managed to get all the trophies of his dreams, but the veteran coach is feeling encouraged by the spirit continues to progress remain fixed at United.
Fergie has called three names that Josep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and David Moyes. But he is not sure who will replace them.
"I'm still hoping to train for a while. Yet one day someone should replace me even now there is no definite name. Guardiola, Mourinho, Moyes. There are many big names in football. I do not know what their plans in the past two or three years future, "said Fergie to Abu Dhabi Sport.
Raul Albiol really hope that Cristiano Ronaldo will stay on the Santiago Bernabeu and extend his contract. Because he believes that CR7 is the best player in the world.
"I do not know whether he will renew his contract or not, but Cristiano Ronaldo is the best in the world., And we want to be with us as long as possible," he said at an event in Valencia.
CR7 recent weeks reportedly 'not at home' in the Spanish capital. While CR7 never revealed directly, but makes a lot of rumors arose about his future. However Albiol hopes Ronaldo will still be playing at the Bernabeu longer.
Albiol also believe that the reserve captain Iker Casillas by coach Jose Mourinho against Malaga was exaggerated by the media. "After 10 years as number 1 goalkeeper, while Casillas reserved surely surprise everyone. Yet the controversy was exaggerated. Iker even say it," he continued.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho will have to come at PSG, said a statement from Abdulrahman Bin Saoud Al-Thani who is also the right hand of PSG owner Sheikh Nasser Al Khelaifi.
"Of course," said Saoud Bin Abdulrahman when asked about interest in PSG against Ronaldo and Mourinho. "You have to have the motivation in the world of sport and do what is best for the club, by making the right investments at the right time."
It seems that statement right hand wealthy French club owners are not just mere figment. The reason, he also added that his club to the target now is to win the Champions League and if it might also be the best club in the world.
"Paris Saint Germain is one of the best clubs in the world, I'm sure. From the beginning, our goal was to win the Champions League. I guess it's not a difficult thing, we are one of the best teams in France and hopefully it will be the best team in Europe and even the world, "continued he.
Blown news that PSG was preparing a fund of 100 million euros for Real Madrid to bring the mission to bring Ronaldo and Mourinho was just a finalization stage.
Jose Mourinho says the shocking "Ballon d'Or winner has been determined," was revealed in a press conference after the match Real Madrid vs Ajax Amsterdam.
Portugal coach seems to back throwing controversy with his words, Mourinho believes there is a campaign in favor of Lionel Messi to become peraihnya by leaders of top world football.
After Real thrash Ajax 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu this morning, Wednesday (05/12), Mou was the opportunity of his men Cristiano Ronaldo Messi will be little to shift.
"When officials talk football and campaign, then there is nothing you can do," added the former Inter coach was answering reporters about the chance CR7.
If Messi is really won the Golden Ball trophy back next January, it will be the fourth in a row and a new world record.
Madrid - Real Madrid end their work in the group phase of the Champions League with victory over Ajax Amsterdam. Not wanting to take a long time to enjoy this victory, coach Jose Mourinho immediately thought of La Liga.
When they host Ajax at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday (05/12/2012) pm dawn, Madrid is certain to qualify for the last 16 of the lower number of players backing. Names such as Antonio Adan, nachos, and Jose Callejon be a starter. Jose Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata is also included in the second round.
Although it does not appear full team, Madrid was still too strong for Ajax. They won convincingly 4-1 thanks to goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka and Callejon (two goals). Ajax only reply once through Derk Boerrigter.
These results did not change the position of Los Blancos at the top of Group D. They still finished runner-up to Borussia Dortmund. In round 16, the Spanish capital club will meet one of the other group winners.
"Whichever team we will face in the next round, will certainly be difficult," said Mourinho cited Football Espana.
Mourinho added that this time he was already thinking of the domestic competition. In the Champions League, Madrid scattered in third in the standings, 11 points behind Barcelona. In the Copa del Rey, Mourinho made the team will meet with Celta Vigo in the round of 16.
"The only thing that now our focus is the La Liga and the Copa del Rey later," said Mourinho.