Vilanova hails Barcelona´s record season Tito Vilanova paid tribute to his Barcelona side after they beat Malaga to finish with a record haul of 100 points on Saturday.
The Liga champions equalled Real Madrid's points record and set their best-ever tally of 115 goals in a season with a convincing 4-1 win at Camp Nou.
David Villa, Cesc Fabregas, Martin Montoya and Andres Iniesta all scored for the hosts before Pedro Morales pulled one back for Malaga.
Vilanova says that despite missing out on the UEFA Champions League final, it has been a good season and Barca will look to do even better next term.
He said: "The truth is that we were eliminated from the semi-finals of the Champions League, but if we
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Category: News Views: 775 Added: SkyDate: 02.06.2013 - 02:34
Bayern eager to keep Heynckes Bayern Munich are hoping to keep outgoing manager Jupp Heynckes at the club in some capacity, club president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said.
Heynckes has led Bayern to one of their most successful seasons, winning both the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League titles, and could yet add the DFB-Pokal crown to that list if they beat Stuttgart in the final on Saturday.
The Allianz Arena outfit will become the first-ever German side to do the treble if they overcome Bruno Labbadia's men, and Rummenigge insisted the Bavarians are looking to keep Heynckes in Munich even after Pep Guardiola steps in as manager.
"I told him (Heynckes) two weeks ago at the Bundesliga title celebration t
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Category: News Views: 797 Added: SkyDate: 02.06.2013 - 02:32
Roma fans stage training ground protest Roma supporters have staged a protest outside the club's training ground in the wake of last week's Coppa Italia final defeat to Lazio.
Aurelio Andreazzoli's men were beaten 1-0 by their bitter city rivals on Sunday, and missed out on UEFA Europa League qualification as well as silverware as a result.
Around 200 fans subsequently gathered outside the club's Trigoria base to call for the resignation of directors Franco Baldini, Walter Sabatini and Mauro Baldissoni.
Daniele De Rossi and Pablo Daniel Osvaldo are also believed to have been targeted by the group of supporters, while one banner read: "Give us back our Roma."
Category: News Views: 906 Added: SkyDate: 01.06.2013 - 18:43
Van Nistelrooy praises top class Van Persie Former Manchester United star Ruud van Nistelrooy has praised striker Robin van Persie for his excellent first season at the club.
Van Persie enjoyed a superb campaign, finding the net 30 times in all competitions for the Old Trafford outfit after joining from Arsenal last August and helping them to the Premier League title.
Van Nistelrooy collected one league winners' medal and also won the FA Cup and League Cup in his time at United, and feels that his compatriot Van Persie is among the best strikers in the world.
He told the club's official website: "Robin made a massive impact in his first season. Right from the beginning. He's been a great signing and it ended with h
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Category: News Views: 930 Added: SkyDate: 01.06.2013 - 18:39
Prandelli considering options for qualifier Italy coach Cesare Prandelli says there is plenty of room for improvement after his side's 4-0 friendly win over San Marino on Friday.
Goals from Andrea Poli, Alberto Gilardino, Andrea Pirlo and Alberto Aquilani powered a comfortable win in Bologna.
Prandelli said he was satisfied with the performance but has some decisions to make ahead of their World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic on Friday.
"We need to improve the tempo when we start moves from the back, but physically we're in good shape," Prandelli said.
"I cannot name names now, as I wanted to see some players in action and they all deserve to be here, but I have to make choices.
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Category: News Views: 881 Added: SkyDate: 01.06.2013 - 18:37
Vilanova dismisses Cruyff calls Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova says he will definitely be in charge of the team next season despite calls for him to resign.
Barca legend Johan Cruyff had told the media that Vilanova should step down and focus on his health.
The 44-year-old had a tumour removed in 2011, but suffered a relapse in December 2012 and consequently missed several months of the 2012/13 campaign to undergo treatment.
But Vilanova said he had no intention of relinquishing his post.
"Well, I don't have anything to say because I've already told you. I can say it louder but not clearer. I will be here at Barcelona next season," Vilanova said.
Category: News Views: 985 Added: SkyDate: 01.06.2013 - 18:36
Mourinho thanks Real fans Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has sent out a message of thanks to the club and their fans ahead of his final game in charge on Saturday.
The Portuguese trainer and Spanish giants reached a decision to tear up his contract at the end of the season, meaning he is free to return to Chelsea in the off-season.
Mourinho will take charge of his last game as Real coach against Osasuna on Saturday and wished everyone at the club all the best going forward.
"I wish everyone associated with Real Madrid much happiness in the future," he said in a statement on the club's website.
"I appreciate the support of lots of fans
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