Month: September 2011

Jose Mourinho squad is low on morale and unity following a few below-par performances.

“We are all totally united, and the atmosphere is good even after a week which has been quite difficult,” Arbeloa told a news conference.

“Some of us players have come out and denied this talk of supposed divisions or a bad atmosphere, and I do so again.”

What About the outspoken Mourinho of damaging the club’s image with his behaviour?

“Everyone at the club is united, not just from yesterday, but they have been for a long time,” said assistant coach Aitor Karanka.

“We are all working in the same direction. The coach was the first to dismiss this talk of a crisis.”

Ajax coach Frank De Boer said he was especially looking forward to the clash given his background as a former Barcelona player.

“Madrid is a great team, and to win, we must do very well,” the Dutchman said. “Mourinho is a great coach (but) he has made mistakes, and he knows that.”

Cesc Fabregas is helping Xavi improve his game, the Barcelona FC and Spanish international has said.

Cesc Fabregas is helping Xavi improve his game, the Barcelona fc and Spanish international has said.

“We are very comfortable together on the pitch. I think we complement each other quite well,” Xavi told a news conference.

“If he goes forward I stay back and cover for him or vice versa. We have shown that many times this year. I think Cesc improves my football.”

 Fabregas has made his mark at his rightful club, after eight years in the Premier League with Arsenal, scoring four league goals in four matches.

Spain shares the blame for friendly game against Chile on Friday

Coach Vicente del Bosque said about his Spanish team “The spectacle we made of ourselves at the end of the game was not gratifying,”

“I understand the anger and frustration of the Chilean team, although I am also aware that we share some of the blame,” the former Real Madrid player and coach told a news conference.

The Spanish players said the way they stood up for each other during the fight proved they were united and the rumour of the Barca players not getting on with Real Madrid players was swept aside.

Cruyff : ‘Mourinho’s finger is an act of helplessness and arrogance’

According to Cruyff, Jose Mourinho’s continuous provocations and attitude are a real problem for Real Madrid: “If you have a coach like him, who can’t stop creating trouble, how are you gonne behave? Mourinho’s attitude affects not only his reputation and his image as a sportsman but also that of his players” he pondered.

Cruyff
Cruyff

Recent Losses in Clasico’s has made Jose Mourinho lose the plot. “The problem is that he is now becoming obsessed with FC Barcelona and has gone beyond limits.” he said.

The former Dutch coach also slammed actual FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell and its deal with Qatar Foundation :
“I see that the club’s obsession is not just to win trophies but also get a lot of money.”

Barca still the best team in the world !

Atletico Madrid has been the best team in the world in August, according to the classification drawn up by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) in a classification where the club is very strong in front of the classification.

The highest scores from around the world in the past month, reached Viktoria Plzen (48), Rennes (46), Bayern Munich (40), Botafogo (40) and BATE Borisov (39), but all were defeated in party competition and were discarded for selection as the best club in the world.

Behind the ship is still Real Madrid, now ahead of Manchester United, which has surpassed Porto, while Inter up from seventh to fifth.