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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Category: News Views: 3195 Added: SkyDate: 21.07.2013 - 08:24
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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Category: News Views: 3012 Added: SkyDate: 21.07.2013 - 08:20
Handling pressure key for Moyes, says Miller David Moyes' ability to handle the pressure of being Manchester United manager will determine if he is successful, according to Liam Miller.
Moyes has the huge task of following on from the remarkable achievements of Sir Alex Ferguson, with the first challenge of his maiden pre-season at the club already overshadowed by conjecture over Wayne Rooney's future at Old Trafford.
Miller knows all about dealing with the demands and expectation at the club, having spent two years at United in 2005 and '06.
He believes Moyes should not try and make too many changes in his first season in charge but admits it will be difficult
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Category: News Views: 3270 Added: SkyDate: 19.07.2013 - 10:51
Fiorentina confirm Jovetic sale Fiorentina have confirmed that they have agreed to sell Stevan Jovetic to Manchester City.
The Montenegrin attacker has been linked with a move away from the Stadio Artemio Franchi throughout the close-season following an excellent Serie A campaign last term.
Jovetic, 23, scored 13 goals in 34 appearances for Fiorentina in 2012-13.
He is set to become City's fourth signing of the transfer window, joining Fernandinho, Jesus Navas and Alvaro Negredo after Fiorentina revealed that they had reached an agreement with the Premier League club.
"(Fiorentina has) reached an agreement with Manchester City Football Club for the outright sale of Stevan Jovetic," a post on the club's Twitter account read.
The news comes just a day after Sevilla confirmed that striker Negredo
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Category: News Views: 3181 Added: BetterDate: 19.07.2013 - 03:21
Federer, Haas, Almagro advance in Hamburg Roger Federer safely made it to the quarter-finals of the German Tennis Championships with a straight-sets victory over Jan Hajek.
The number one seed needed just one hour and 11 minutes to complete a 6-4 6-3 triumph at the ATP 500 clay-court event in Hamburg on Thursday.
Federer, who is looking for his fifth title at the tournament, broke the Czech qualifier twice in the first set, and despite losing a service game of his own, comfortably took the opener.
The second was similarly straightforward for the Swiss, breaking once and allowing his opponent no opportunities to return the favour.
Next up for Federer is German Florian Mayer for a place in the semi-final after he beat 11th seed Feliciano Lopez.
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Category: News Views: 3059 Added: BetterDate: 19.07.2013 - 03:19
Costa Rica boss eager for Honduras clash Costa Rica manager Jorge Luis Pinto cannot wait for his side's CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-final against Honduras on Sunday.
Both sides have lost once and won twice in their opening three Gold Cup fixtures, with Costa Rica missing out on a 100 per cent group C record following their defeat against the USA on Tuesday.
However, despite the loss against the Americans following a late Brek Shea goal, Pinto was pleased with his side's efforts.
"We feel that we played very well," he told the CONCACAF website.
"We’re going to continue to improve on what we're doing. I'm happy that collectively we improved our game and we have been able to do things better."
Category: News Views: 3115 Added: BetterDate: 19.07.2013 - 03:17
Mourinho confirms Rooney bid Jose Mourinho has confirmed Chelsea have made a bid to sign Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.
The Stamford Bridge outfit were the subject of a failed offer for the England international on Tuesday, with reports suggesting defender David Luiz or midfielder Juan Mata were offered as part of the deal.
While admitting an bid had been lodged, Mourinho denied claims of a part-exchange deal and insisted Rooney's future now lies with him and his current employer.
"Nothing is secret anymore. Chelsea are interested in the player, Chelsea made an official bid," the Portuguese said.
"What we did, we did officially, in a clean way. There is nothing more to say and nothing more to do.
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Category: News Views: 2989 Added: SkyDate: 18.07.2013 - 00:43
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