Blatter full of praise for role model Bundesliga FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes other leagues should follow the Bundesliga's example.Germany's top flight has long been praised for its affordable ticket pricing structure and enjoyable fan experience.
On top of that, the league's top two last season, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, made the 2013 UEFA Champions League final with five of the clubs' stars nominated for the 2013 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.
As a result, Blatter feels the Bundesliga should be treated as an example by other countries.
"The clubs are absolutely healthy in terms of finances and there are many big players in the teams, while they are also successful in Europe," he told the Tz newspaper.
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Tito Vilanova´s resignation letter in full Following Tito Vilanova's decision to step down as Barcelona head coach on Friday, he has published an open letter to the club's fans.
Vilanova, 44, resigned after being informed that he will require further treatment in his fight against cancer, which he was diagnosed with for a second time in December 2012.
His letter reads as follows: "Thank you Barcelona, thank you everyone.
"After five marvellous years as part of a team that would make any trainer’s dreams come true, the time has come for me to deal with a change in my professional life in order for me to devote my strength and energy to continuing to treat the illness I was diagnosed with 18 months ago.
"In the opinion of the doctors, the treatment I must now follow does not recommend me
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Ancelotti keen on Ronaldo renewal Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti expects Cristiano Ronaldo to extend his stay at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The prolific Portuguese forward has recently been linked with a move away from the Spanish club, with his public declarations of unhappiness last season leading to suggestions that former club Manchester United could make a bid.
However, Ancelotti, who was appointed as Jose Mourinho's successor at Real earlier this month, is looking forward to working with the 28-year-old, who has scored 201 goals in 199 outings for the club.
"Everyone knows that he is a superstar and a great player," he said.
"The most important thing for the club is that a player of his quality shows the utmost professionalism. That is good, especially for the young players who
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