Heynckes prefers Cruyff input to Pep Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has made it clear that he would prefer Johan Cruyff's advice over that of Pep Guardiola.
The Bavarians were paired with Guardiola's former club in Friday's draw for the Champions League semi-finals but the 65-year-old feels the legendary Dutchman would be able to offer more information about Barca.
"Out of respect for his old club Pep can't give away any details about Barcelona, but I don't need him to," Heynckes told reporters.
"I know Spanish football well and I know Barcelona well. If I wanted to call anyone I would choose Cruyff, because he invented Barca's style of play."
Cruyff made 143 appearances for Barca as a playe
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Moyes wants wins on big stage David Moyes believes Everton must show they are serious top-four contenders by winning at Arsenal for the first time during his time in charge.
Moyes' side only sit four points off the third-placed Gunners after a fine run of four wins from their last five fixtures in the Premier League.
But Everton have also never beaten Chelsea or Liverpool away under Moyes and their last win away to the Arsenal came way back in 1996.
Moyes is hoping to end that run at the Emirates on Tuesday.
"I've told the players we will have to win one of these big games away from home if we are going to get into Europe," Moyes said.
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La Liga: Mallorca 1:0 Celta Vigo Giovanni Dos Santos struck a stoppage-time winner as Mallorca moved to within one point of safety with a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo.
Mallorca began the evening at the foot of the La Liga standings and were seconds away from remaining there until Dos Santos fired home from close range to breathe fresh life into their push for survival.
There were signs early on that the Mexico forward could be the man to unlock the Celta defence, as he fired two free-kicks on target.
Despite enjoying most of the ball, Joaquin Caparros' men struggled to convert their possession into chances and it was the visitors who were unfortunate not to go into the interval with a lead.
Category: News Views: 1236 Added: SkyDate: 16.04.2013 - 03:48
Conte thrilled to inch closer to Serie A crown Antonio Conte said Juventus were 'another brick closer to the finish line' after their 2-0 victory over Lazio in the Serie A on Monday night.
The win comes on the back of the club's elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich and moves them 11 points clear at the top of the table.
Conte is hopeful the three points - which came thanks to Arturo Vidal's double - will rid the club of their European hangover.
"We moved into the top eight in Europe. In Italy we have been in first place for a long time and now we won tonight," he said.
"There is nothing to be disappointed about. There are se
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Category: News Views: 1195 Added: SkyDate: 16.04.2013 - 03:46
Prandelli praise for ´extraordinary´ Di Natale Cesare Prandelli says Antonio Di Natale is 'still one of the best strikers around'.
The Udinese frontman is enjoying another successful season in Serie A, with his 17 league goals making him the second top goalscorer in the division.
And the Italy boss has reserved special praise for the 35-year-old and tipped him to continue playing at the highest level for the foreseeable future.
"He is an extraordinary player that I had the honour and pleasure to coach with the national team," Prandelli told Udinese's official website.
"He is one of those players who can excite you with his class.
Category: News Views: 824 Added: SkyDate: 16.04.2013 - 03:13
Del Bosque responds to Spain critics Vicente del Bosque has hit back at critics of his Spain side and believes their problems in attack are nothing more than a short-term issue.
Much has been made of the striker-lite system adopted by Spain, with the experimental formation receiving its share of criticism.
But the 62-year-old boss is not concerned by his side's apparent dearth of out-and-out forwards and praised Swansea's Michu for an outstanding debut season in the Premier League - despite not selecting him in any of his squads as of yet.
"We have indeed shown some uncertainty in the position of centre forward, but it is also true that the problems have not been very regular," he told sportyou.es.
Category: News Views: 952 Added: SkyDate: 16.04.2013 - 03:11
Altidore open to AZ Alkmaar stay AZ Alkmaar striker Jozy Altidore says he is open to the idea of staying with the club beyond the current season.
The 23-year-old netted his third hat-trick of the campaign in the 6-0 victory over Utrecht at the weekend.
And he insisted he was happy at the club after Alkmaar boss Gertjan Verbeek claimed he expected the USA international to have done enough to secure a move to a bigger club.
"The coach said he expects me to leave in the summer? No. I like Alkmaar. It feels like home to me. I have developed tremendously as a player and as long as the club want me, I will stay here," he told reporters.
Following the win over Utrecht, Altidore's side moved six po
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