Messi is not a forbidden dream for Inter. This bold statement was made by former Nerazzur boss Massimo Moratti.
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Real confirm Bale surgery
Real Madrid have announced that Gareth Bale will require surgery on the ankle injury he sustained against Sporting Lisbon. The winger will go under the knife next week and is set to miss up to three months as he recovers. Scans have shown that Bale has damaged the peroneal tendon in his right ankle during the 2-1 Champions League win in Portugal and will be out for two to three months.
Victor Sanchez is keen to bring fans and players back
The 40-year-old has been drafted in by Los Verdiblancos after they decided to end the tenure of Gus Poyet after a matter of months. Former Deportivo La Coruna coach Victor Sanchez is keen to bring fans and players back together after taking charge at Real Betis. And Sanchez, who was sacked by Greek side Olympiacos earlier this season after they failed to reach the Champions League group stage, is keen to make his mark as quickly as possible and help Betis climb away from the threat of a relegation battle.
This is Why Real Madrid need no New Signings this season
If it’s not broken don’t fix it. That could be the policy that Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is taking with his current crop of ‘Galacticos’. That, and where else could they realistically improved their squad?
PSG goalkeeper tracked by LA LIGA DUO
Barcelona and Real are tracking PSG goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, reports L’Equipe.
Italy legend Rossi: Totti is ´the strongest in the last 20 years´
Former Italy and Juventus star Paolo Rossi has described Francesco Totti as the strongest player in Serie A for the last 20 years.
The veteran Roma forward, who turns 40 on Tuesday, has re-established himself as a key part of Luciano Spalletti’s plans at the Stadio Olimpico, making four appearances so far in what is due to be his 25th and final season as a player.
Totti is second only to Italy great Silvio Piola in Serie A’s all-time goalscoring charts, and has made the most appearances in the division of any current player – sitting behind only Javier Zanetti and Paolo Maldini in the all-time standings.
Though Totti has won the league title just once during his long career, Rossi – a European champion with Juve and a World Cup-winner with Italy – feels nobody can match his exploits since his debut in 1992.
When asked for his view on Totti, Rossi told Corriere della Sera: “Totti has been the strongest in Italy for the last 20 years.”
Indeed, Rossi believes Totti has helped to bring the best out of Edin Dzeko this season, with the former Manchester City striker silencing some of his critics thanks to four goals in five league games.
“Until a month ago, Dzeko was seen as a donkey, and now he’s looked at as a champion. I don’t think he’s either – but he’s a top striker,” said Rossi.
Source: soccerway.com
James blasts officials after Villarreal draw
James Rodriguez accused the officials of being too lenient towards Villarreal as they held Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Experience scoring against Atlético preferred
Ten current Barça players have found the net against Los Colchoneros in La Liga — with Messi having the most success.
Luis Enrique: We´re strong even without Messi
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique believes his team will remain “strong” despite losing Lionel Messi to injury.
Messi came off during the second half of Barca’s 1-1 LaLiga draw with Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou on Wednesday.