Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Guardiola amazed with good German - and leaves many open

Now Pep Guardiola is thus a real Munich. In his first appearance for Bayern, the Spaniards were accustomed charming on Monday - and stunned many with his good German. However, many questions remain still open. Wicker Park's first appearance Pep Guardiola (photo) of Bayern fans and observers had expected. Many new findings on Monday but there was not. The most important questions and answers about the Munich media event at which more than 250 journalists were accredited. What was Guardiola's first words at the Allianz Arena? "Good day, God bless, ladies and gentlemen. . Forgive me my German »For months, the Spaniard had feverishly filed in the language of his adopted country, had almost daily lessons with a German teacher - even ahead of the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. Savoury on the edge: The teacher held for BVB. How it is with German knowledge to Guardiola? Very neat, when you consider how long he learns the language only. All questions were asked in German, answered the 42-year-old also in German - and the most grammatically correct. Was it complicated to Guardiola took some time to think about his next sentence, drifted only very briefly into English from. Of the journalists, he received praise for his German. "Everything is memorization," Guardiola countered jokingly. Here and there he vergaloppierte actually in a few rehearsed platitudes ("Of course, every coach has his opinions"). Undeniably was for him to want to improve his German yet. How Guardiola presented on his first day? Guardiola appeared charming and direct, nevertheless also modest. He stroked a few times nervously over his forehead, touched his nose - probably because he did not trust his newly learned language so well. On the podium, the Spaniard was sitting next chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and club president Uli Hoeness, now and then he plauschte in conversation with one of his bosses. 'My greater desire that he feels at home as soon as possible, "emphasized sporting director Matthias Sammer. What does Guardiola change at Bayern, which system he wants to play? Remained largely open. Only this: the tiki-taka style of FC Barcelona, ​​he did not necessarily copy, he hinted. "I have to adapt myself to 100 percent of our players. The football is the players, not the coach. Players in Barcelona are different than the players at Bayern, "said Guardiola. Last Bayern had become triple champion with a 4-2-3-1 system. Guardiola has been in contact with his predecessor Jupp Heynckes?

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

"Goal.pl": Kucharski flies to London


How to find out service "Goal.pl" agent Cezary Kucharski Robert Lewandowski is on Friday to fly to London to meet with representatives of Chelsea. Both sides are talking about a move Polish striker at Stamford Bridge. After Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said that Robert Lewandowski will not go away this summer to Bayern Munich in the media once again sparked discussion about the new club Polish striker. Spaniards argue that BVB striker want Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. On the other hand, England have no doubt that Lewandowski is a tempting target for Manchester United and Chelsea. According to the latest information service "Goal.pl" it was "The Blues" to be a club with which the Pole will talk about the transfer. Well, this Friday to go to London is the agent "Left" Cezary Kucharski. He has met with representatives of Chelsea and negotiate the terms of their contract player. Supporter of bringing the Pole is said Mourinho. Media point out that the Portuguese spoke very highly about Lewandowski's pre-match Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund. Lewandowski is not to be the only reinforcement Chelsea in the summer transfer window. According to "The Sun" Mourinho also wants to be at home Wayne Rooney. Englishman situation at the club from Old Trafford is complicated because of the person's new coach "Red Devils" by David Moyes, with whom he once had a bone to pick. The "Daily Mail" reported that Lewandowski was Moyes wants. Former Everton

Reds insist Suarez not for sale

Liverpool have stressed Luis Suarez is not for sale and that they expect him to honour his contract with the club. The Reds appear to face a major battle to keep hold of Suarez, with quotes from the striker suggesting he is no longer "comfortable" at Anfield and is intent on leaving the Merseyside outfit. But a spokesperson for Liverpool told Press Association Sport: "Luis Suarez is not for sale - neither Luis or his representatives have communicated these feelings directly to LFC. The club remains supportive of Luis and expect him to honour his contract. We will not be making any further comment at this stage."

Cavani would relish Mourinho chance

Edinson Cavani would relish the chance to work with returning Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and has admitted talking to other clubs about a summer move. The 26-year-old Napoli striker is a reported target for the Barclays Premier League club, who have reinstated Mourinho at Stamford Bridge after a six-year absence, while Manchester City have also been linked with an approach for Serie A's top scorer. Speaking at Uruguay's pre-Confederations Cup retreat in Brazil, Cavani told Sky Sports News: "The Special One? It would be a pleasure to be managed by someone like him."

New role for De Fanti

Sunderland have confirmed the appointment of Roberto De Fanti as the club's director of football. He will be joined by new chief scout Valentino Angeloni, who replaced the departed Bryan 'Pop' Robson, under a restructuring of the club's player recruitment department. De Fanti and former Inter Milan head of scouting Angeloni have previously worked together at Udinese and Inter.

Mourinho: Terry is club captain

New Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists John Terry will always remain the club's captain, but will not offer the defender any selection guarantees. Mourinho, who has signed a four-year contract on his return to Stamford Bridge, is keen to re-establish Terry as a key figure in the squad after the centre-half, 32, was marginalised at times last season under interim boss Rafael Benitez. However, the Portuguese coach - who guided Chelsea to successive Barclays Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006 - maintains selection must always come down to individual form. "Last time (I was manager), John was the captain by a club decision because he was born in this club, also, his personality on the pitch," said Mourinho.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Arsenal trio heading for exit

Arsenal have confirmed Andrey Arshavin, Denilson and Sebastien Squillaci will leave the club once their contracts expire at the end of the month. All three were expected to depart the Emirates this summer after dropping out of the first-team picture under manager Arsene Wenger. "Andrey Arshavin, Denilson and Sebastien Squillaci will leave the club when they come to the end of their contracts on June 30, and Arsenal would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their contribution and wish them well for the future," a club statement read.