Heynckes not harping on tired legs Bayern Munich head coach Jupp Heynckes is refusing to use fatigue as an excuse ahead of their Bundesliga clash against Schalke on Saturday.
A total of 13 Bayern players were called up to represent their countries in international friendlies in midweek.
But with the Bavarian giants 12 points clear at the top of the league and having just come off a winter break, Heynckes said his players will recover in time for the fixture at the Allianz Arena.
"I think the players will be able to regenerate themselves before Saturday," Heynckes said.
"Because there is a difference in having had a whole bunch of midweek games behind you and now just playing the one. It is only one for some players, of course not for all players. And of course
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Category: News Views: 795 Added: SkyDate: 08.02.2013 - 04:56
Lewandowski talk no issue for Klopp Borussia Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp refused to be drawn on rumours regarding the future of Robert Lewandowski on Thursday.
Lewandowski has been widely linked with a move to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich, while Manchester United have also been linked with the striker.
Speaking ahead of his side's clash against Hamburg on Saturday, Klopp said the speculation would not affect Lewandowski.
"I couldn't talk to him this week. I can't say anything new over it," Klopp said about the transfer speculation.
Asked if it would have any effect on the 24-year-old's performances, Klopp said: "No. Not for him and not for me. And for the rest I don't give a shit. So, everything is good."
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Prandelli relying on Allegri Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is hoping Stephan El Shaarawy and Mario Balotelli playing together at club level will improve the national side.
Prandelli said Balotelli's move to AC Milan could prove positive for his side, and said the young national team will improve after their 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Wednesday.
The 55-year-old said he hoped AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri would help nurture the pair's partnership.
"I will be relying heavily on Massimiliano Allegri as he works with Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy," Prandelli told ANSA.
"The renewal of this team is slow but we will do great things.
"We must renew this squad and we are certainly on the right track. We have great pote
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Category: News Views: 734 Added: SkyDate: 08.02.2013 - 04:50
Jol targets vulnerable Norwich Fulham manager Martin Jol believes Saturday's clash against Norwich has come at a good time for his side.
Norwich are without a win in nine English Premier League games – having lost six of those – and host a Fulham outfit also stationed on 28 points.
Jol believes the upcoming meeting at Carrow Road represents an opportunity for Fulham to start climbing the table.
He told reporters: "Norwich had a very good spell after the first seven or eight games. We started very well then they had a very good period where they were awesome.
"Then, of course, they haven't had the best of spells over the last eight, nine games so maybe it's a good time to play them.
"But it is an away game and their home form,
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Category: News Views: 784 Added: SkyDate: 08.02.2013 - 04:48
Beckham inspired by Giggs and Scholes David Beckham has revealed he is taking inspiration from former Manchester United team-mates Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes as he attempts to prove himself again at Paris Saint-Germain. Beckham stole the headlines on transfer deadline day when it was announced he would join the big-spending Parisians on a five-month deal.
Beckham has cited the likes of Giggs and Scholes - who continue to play important roles with United - as proof he can make an impact on his return to European football after leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Asked if he can help PSG's push for domestic and UEFA Champions league success. "Why not? I feel great, physi
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Category: News Views: 759 Added: BetterDate: 08.02.2013 - 02:46
McManaman looks forward to Wembley magic "You only get there on special occasions," says UEFA Champions League final ambassador Steve McManaman as he reflects on the magic of Wembley ahead of 25 May.
"Whenever you played at Wembley it was a very special moment," said UEFA Champions League final ambassador Steve McManaman, looking forward to the famous stadium hosting a European Cup final for the seventh time in May. It is fair to say that the former Liverpool FC and Real Madrid CF winger is well qualified to inform players who harbour dreams of reaching this season's showpiece what lies in store for them.
"You only got there on special occasions, whether it be cup finals or representing your country," said the ex-England midfielder, who lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy twice with
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Premier League agrees new financial regulations The Premier League says its clubs will be punished with a points deduction if they breach new spending controls.
Each team will not be allowed to make a total loss of more than £105m over the next three seasons and must limit their player wage bills from next season.
"If people break the £105m we will look for the top-end ultimate sanction range - a points deduction," said Premier League boss Richard Scudamore.
The rules are designed to improve the financial sustainability of clubs.
Investment in areas such as stadia and academies will be exempt.
The aim is a 'break even' model similar to the Financial Fair Play regulations introduced by Uefa for sides in European competitions. The FFP allows only a £38m (45m euros) loss - significantly
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