Ferguson ´like a father´ to De Gea Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says Sir Alex Ferguson has acted 'like a father' to him at Old Trafford.
The 22-year-old, who arrived from Atletico Madrid in June 2011, has faced criticism over some of his performances this season, while the United manager has consistently backed the Spaniard in the media.
When asked about the comparisons between Ferguson and Spain coach Vicente del Bosque, de Gea told AS: "They are two great coaches and everyone has their own things but yes, the two are very paternalistic.
"I know Ferguson a little more and he is like a father, especially fo
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Barcelona still the best, says Rosell Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says his club have proven they are still the world's leading football power.
Back-to-back defeats against Real Madrid and a 2-0 Champions League loss away to AC Milan in February had prompted some to speculate this dip was symptomatic of a deeper decline at the club.
But Rosell said in an interview with Mundo Deportivo that there was never any serious cause for concern, and played down the significance of the 4-0 win over Milan.
"If the question is from the point of view of those who began to doubt (it makes sense), because I did not remove any burden," he replied
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Category: News Views: 822 Added: SkyDate: 24.03.2013 - 19:43
Tottenham will miss out on top four Former Tottenham manager George Graham believes Andre Villas-Boas' men will miss out on a top-four English Premier League finish this season.
The 68-year-old, who managed Tottenham between 1998 and 2001, feels Chelsea and Arsenal are in the driving seat because they have easier remaining fixtures and a game in hand.
"Tottenham will be the ones to lose out," Graham told the Daily Mirror.
"They have a difficult run-in and they have played a game more than the others. (Arsenal) have recovered of late and it would appear they have the easiest programme to come.
Category: News Views: 937 Added: SkyDate: 24.03.2013 - 18:13
Deschamps backs struggling Benzema Didier Deschamps has backed Karim Benzema to star for France despite growing frustration over his lack of goals for the national side.
The 25-year-old was booed by a section of fans in Les Bleus' 3-1 win over Georgia on Friday, but Deschamps insisted that he sees no issue with continuing to use the Real Madrid forward, including for the upcoming World Cup qualifier with Spain.
"I have faith in Karim," Deschamps said.
"You just have to look at the public comments of his team mates after the Georgia game. I won't deny that Karim had chances against Georgia and didn't score."
Category: News Views: 869 Added: SkyDate: 24.03.2013 - 17:33
Gerrard: Fans have right to blast Ferdinand England captain Steven Gerrard insists that fans are entitled to voice their opinion over Rio Ferdinand's withdrawal from the squad.
The Manchester United defender pulled out of Roy Hodgson's original party after claiming that he could not follow his detailed pre-match training program while on international duty.
Ferdinand worked as a television pundit during England's 8-0 victory over San Marino on Friday evening, while fans chanted abuse towards the 34-year-old.
"I think the fans have shown their frustrations about Rio not being here. They are entitled to their opinion. They've spent good mone
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Category: News Views: 807 Added: SkyDate: 24.03.2013 - 17:28
Sydney was right destination, says Del Piero Alessandro Del Piero insists that he made the correct decision when he opted to sign for Sydney FC last summer.
Del Piero scored 236 times in 573 matches for Juventus, before signing for the A-League outfit last September.
Speaking in an interview with Corriere dello Sport, the 38-year-old was adamant that he had made the right move and enthused about his new life in Australia.
"Every day that passes I am convinced that, for me and for my family, I made the right choice," he said.
"If I wanted to experience life in a cou
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Category: News Views: 901 Added: SkyDate: 24.03.2013 - 17:09
Hodgson not turning back to Terry England manager Roy Hodgson has no intention of persuading John Terry out of international retirement.
The Three Lions boss was asked after Friday's 8-0 win over San Marino whether he had considered contacting the Chelsea captain - who quit international football last year - in the wake of withdrawals by several centre-backs.
But Hodgson insists that any suggestion that he should lure the 32-year-old back is disrespectful to the defenders in his squad.
"No. The fact is John Terry has retired from international football, a decision I have respected," he said.
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