I have arrived as a leading player Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has claimed that he has 'arrived' as a 'leading player' for club and country.
The former Schalke man is the undisputed number one for Bayern Munich and the national side, and believes he has become a commanding presence between the posts.
"I have arrived as a leading player. On the pitch I conduct and organise, I'm loud," he told Kicker magazine.
The 26-year-old arrived at the Allianz Arena in 2011, but supporters of the Bavarians were initially against him joining the club following his allegiance with one of their fiercest rivals.
Category: News Views: 829 Added: SkyDate: 22.03.2013 - 21:56
Cesar laments Brazil mistakes Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar has bemoaned his team's errors as they gave up a lead to draw 2-2 with Italy on Thursday.
Italy fought back from two goals down at half-time in the friendly match in Geneva, Switzerland, to claim a draw with Mario Balotelli scoring the equaliser.
After leading through first-half goals from Fred and Oscar, Cesar believes Brazil should have been able to grind out victory.
"The game was in our hands but we stalled," Cesar said after the match.
"They scored two goals from our errors more than by their merit.
"Of course they had merit but they scored from things we got wrong."
Daniele De Rossi started Italy's comeback in the 54th minut
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Category: News Views: 901 Added: SkyDate: 22.03.2013 - 18:35
Boateng vows to help stamp out racism AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has described racism as a 'dangerous disease' that must be stamped out.
The Ghana international unintentionally hit the headlines in January when he initiated a walk-off in a friendly against Pro Patria after suffering racist abuse from supporters in the stands.
"There have been moments in my life when I didn't wish to face the problem. I tried to ignore it as if it was a headache that would sooner or later go away. I just had to wait," he said in a UN address in Geneva.
"That, however, is an illusion. It won't go away by itself. We have a duty to face rac
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Sao Caetano dispatch Ituano It was a day of surprises in the Campeonato Paulista on Thursday, as bottom two Sao Caetano and Uniao Barbarense earned valuable points.
Sao Caetano earned just their second win of the season, but did so in fine style as they dismissed Ituano 3-0 at home.
Despite sitting bottom of the table with just six points in 12 games, Sao Caetano began the better of the two sides at the Estadio Municipal Anacleto Campanella, as Jael struck after just four minutes.
They doubled their lead on 20 minutes when Eder was on target, and they maintained that advantage until late on when Danielzinho seal
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De Sciglio details Alves struggle Italy fullback Mattia De Sciglio has described how difficult Dani Alves was to handle in the 2-2 friendly draw with Brazil on Thursday.
AC Milan's De Sciglio struggled to contain the Barcelona star at times in Geneva and the 20-year-old was arguably at fault for both of Brazil's first-half goals.
However, Italy orchestrated an impressive comeback in the second half thanks to goals from Daniele De Rossi and Mario Balotelli.
"I think we did well in defence tonight," De Sciglio told RAI.
Category: News Views: 852 Added: SkyDate: 22.03.2013 - 18:23
Ecuador 5:0 El Salvado Ecuador thrashed minnows El Salvador 5-0 in their international friendly in Quito on Thursday.
Hosts Ecuador put paid to the nation some 72 spots below them in the FIFA standings, with striker Felipe Caicedo scoring a brace and Christian Benitez, Jefferson Montero and Joao Rojas also getting on the scoresheet.
Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia had a big hand in Ecuador's first two goals at Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa, providing assists for Caicedo and Benitez to have the host nation 2-0 up at the break.
Caicedo doubled his tally for the match less than 60 seconds after the interva
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Category: News Views: 1011 Added: SkyDate: 22.03.2013 - 15:22
Capello ignoring Chelsea rumours Russia head coach Fabio Capello has dismissed speculation linking him with the Chelsea job.
With interim coach Rafael Benitez likely to leave the club at the end of the season, former England manager Capello is one of several candidates for the Stamford Bridge hot-seat next term.
But the Italian insisted he is in the dark over possible interest from Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, instead underlining that his sole focus is on Russia, who play Northern Ireland away in World Cup qualifying on Friday.
"I know nothing about this (link to Chelsea). I am really happy with Russia and focused to qualify
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Category: News Views: 827 Added: SkyDate: 22.03.2013 - 15:06
