Juventus aim to thwart Conte interest Juventus may insert a buyout clause into the contract of coach Antonio Conte after he revealed his discontent with football in Italy.
Conte's display of anger at his press conference after the 2-0 victory at Bologna on Saturday has put the club's board on high alert, with Chelsea and Real Madrid thought to be considering the former Juve midfielder as a possible answer to their coaching worries.
The 43-year-old, who had earlier been chastised by opposition coach Stefano Pioli for over-exuberant celebrations at the full-time whistle, used his media commitments as a platform to air his grievances with some of the ills in the Italian game at present.
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Sneijder issues warning to Real Wesley Sneijder says his goal in the 3-1 win over Kayserispor 'sent a message' to Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League quarter-final.
The Galatasaray midfielder played for Madrid between 2007 and 2009 and timed his strike to perfection, with Jose Mourinho, who coached the Netherlands international during his time with Inter, watching on from the stands.
"Scoring that goal sent the message that they should be careful," the 28-year-old told reporters.
"I've not seen him (Mourinho) in a long time. It was very good to see my old teacher for the first time since the Champions League final agains
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Messi admits to ´poor´ national team performances Lionel Messi admits he has not always performed to the best of his ability for Argentina.
But he refuses to take full responsibility for the underachievement of the national side at the last two World Cups.
The Barcelona star has been in outstanding form for his club so far this season, but has not always replicated his domestic feats on the international stage, and he admits there is still room for improvement in his performances for his country.
"I knew I didn't play well for Argentina but I wasn't the only one," the 25-year-old told The Sun.
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Beckham wins Ancelotti praise Carlo Ancelotti was happy with David Beckham's performance in Paris Saint-Germain's 2-2 Ligue 1 draw against Saint-Etienne on Sunday.
The veteran midfielder, 37, featured for the full 90 minutes for the first time since his move to PSG in January, and Ancelotti feels Beckham's display was confirmation that he is still in fine shape physically.
"Beckham started for the first time in the league. He showed that he can play consistently for 90 minutes and that he's in good physical condition. He played a key role in directing play," Ancelotti said.
PSG gave away a two-goal lead at the Geoffrey Guicha
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Category: News Views: 928 Added: SkyDate: 18.03.2013 - 18:21
სენტ ეტიენი 2:2 პსჟ "მწვანეებმა” თითქმის წაგებული შეხვედრა შემოატრიალეს და სატურნირო ცხრილის ლიდერი პარიზელები შინ ერთი ქულით გაუშვეს.
"სენტ ეტიენი” – "პსჟ” 2:2
გოლები: პატორე, 9, იბრაჰიმოვიჩი, 18, (პენ) – ალექსი, 37 (ს.კ.), კლერკი, 72
"სენტ ეტიენი”: რუფიე, კლერკი, ბაიალი, პერინი, ბრიზონი (გულამი, 77), გილავოგი, ლემუანი (ბოდმე, 56), კოადე, ობამეიანი, ბრანდაო, მოლო (ჰამუმა, 63)
"პსჟ”: სირიგუ, ვან დერ ვილი, ალექსი, სილვა, მაქსველი, შანტომი (ჟალე, 63), ბექჰემი, მატუიდი, პასტორე, იბრაჰიმოვიჩი, ლავესი (გამეირო, 76)
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Platt insists Mancini has support Manchester City first-team coach David Platt said Roberto Mancini has the backing of the club's owners and supporters.
The defending Premier League champions fell 15 points behind leaders Manchester United over the weekend after suffering a 2-0 defeat against Everton.
Sir Alex Ferguson's team are the clear favourites to claim the championship but Platt believes Mancini is a born winner and capable of further success in the future at the Etihad Stadium.
"There is an appreciation of Roberto from the supporters and the owners," Platt told reporters.
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Taylor sees red on McManaman challenge Newcastle midfielder Ryan Taylor has slammed Wigan youngster Callum McManaman for his challenge on Massadio Haidara.
The furore over McManaman's horror challenge on Newcastle left-back Haidara in Wigan's 2-1 Premier League win on Sunday has continued, with Taylor taking to Twitter to voice his concerns.
The 21-year-old McManaman was making his full league debut for the Latics but sparked controversy and a half-time brawl with his tackle on Haidara, himself a substitute for the injured Mathieu Debuchy.
The incident did not escape the attention of Taylor - a former Wigan player - who criticised McMa
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