Last month the consultant of Sky Sports, Thierry Henry openly attacked a compatriot of Arsenal, Olivier Giroux, calling the French striker `devoid of talent`.
According to Henry, Giroux in attack with Arsenal will fail to win the title in England.
The footballer of the Gunners, however, did not remain bound to the former Arsenal star and said in the ironic style of L`Equipe: "` was going to say that he spoke very banality. But now, throw the bomb. He feels the effects of it...`, commented Giroux.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Sharapova took revenge from Gavrilova
The two-time champion of the tournament in Rome Maria Sharapova qualified for the final. The third placed Russian won with 7:5, 6:3 against the qualifier Daria Gavrilova for one hour and 48 minutes. So, she took revenge for the sensational loss of this rival in Miami. On Sunday, Masha will argue with Carla Suarez Navarro for the title.
The success returned Sharapova on the second place in the world rankings where she displaces Simona Halep. The meeting ended with 27 winners and Masha hits 25 unforced errors. Gavrilova made 10 winners and 24 errors.
Sharapova leads with 3-1 defeats against the Spaniard Suarez Navarro, but the two never played on clay courts. The last time when the two players have met was in January this year in Brisbane, where Maria won with 6:1, 6:3.
The success returned Sharapova on the second place in the world rankings where she displaces Simona Halep. The meeting ended with 27 winners and Masha hits 25 unforced errors. Gavrilova made 10 winners and 24 errors.
Sharapova leads with 3-1 defeats against the Spaniard Suarez Navarro, but the two never played on clay courts. The last time when the two players have met was in January this year in Brisbane, where Maria won with 6:1, 6:3.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Nadal started with a quick success in Rome
Rafael Nadal began in excellent way the tournament in Rome. In a match of the second round, the Spaniard won with 6:2, 6:0 over the first rocket of Turkey Marsel Ilhan in over an hour.
Nadal, who played in the final of the tournament in Madrid last week (lost by Murray), will try to reach the final in Rome for the 10th time in the last 11 years.
The Spaniard has recorded 15 wins and 4 losses on clay this season, which is his weakest performance on clay from 2003.
On the 1/8 finals, Rafael Nadal will face John Isnar, whom he defeated a few weeks ago in Monte Carlo. They have played 5 times against each other, but Isnar never won over the Spaniard, but in 3 cases had reached a decisive set.
Nadal, who played in the final of the tournament in Madrid last week (lost by Murray), will try to reach the final in Rome for the 10th time in the last 11 years.
The Spaniard has recorded 15 wins and 4 losses on clay this season, which is his weakest performance on clay from 2003.
On the 1/8 finals, Rafael Nadal will face John Isnar, whom he defeated a few weeks ago in Monte Carlo. They have played 5 times against each other, but Isnar never won over the Spaniard, but in 3 cases had reached a decisive set.
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Real Madrid - Valencia (Primera Division)
Real Madrid welcomes Valencia in a derby match of the 36th round of the Spanish Primera Division. The meeting is with great importance for both teams, as his match is the most - difficult for them in the remaining circles until the end of the season. Their targets are huge and when we see their places in the table it becomes clear that the teams will fall into a hard battle. Quite expectedly the "Royal Club" is favorite according to leading bookmakers with odds for home success at 1.40, with a draw at 4.50 and 8.50 for the victory of the guests.
Real Madrid is two points behind Barcelona in the fight for the championship. In the remaining three rounds, the "White Ballet" will hope Barca to slip up to open the way to the title, but before that Carlo Ancelotti`s players must win their three remaining matches. That is why the upcoming match with Valencia is so important, because anything other than victory would mean an end to their ambitions for triumph in La Liga. There is some other huge challenge for Real Madrid and this is Juventus. Next Wednesday is the second leg of the Champions League, and the "Royal Club" catching up after the defeat from this week with1:2 in Torino. So, the thought for the rematch against the Italian champion will affect the boys of Carlo Ancelotti. With injuries in the camp of Real Madrid are still Luka Modric and Karim Benzema.
Valencia continues the pursuit of his dream - qualify for the playoffs for the Champions League. "Bats" occupies the fourth place with a lead of three points ahead of the fifth Sevilla. So a possible defeat at the "Santiago Bernabeu" on Saturday and eventual success of Sevillians will put them on equal points, two rounds before the end of the season in La Liga. Valencia made a very successful campaign and will not be surprised if leaves Madrid with a point, and even with something more. The team lost once in the last 14 matches in La Liga, so this presentation speaks for strong current shape. Rodrigo is the only player who remains out of the group, because is punished.
Valencia won with 2 1 at the beginning of this year against Real Madrid and interrupted a long series without success over the "Royal Club". Now, the guests will have a far harder task, and the forecast analyzed by messi best for under 2.5 goals in this game does not seem a bad option.
Prediction: Under 2.5 goals @ 3.10 at bet365
Real Madrid is two points behind Barcelona in the fight for the championship. In the remaining three rounds, the "White Ballet" will hope Barca to slip up to open the way to the title, but before that Carlo Ancelotti`s players must win their three remaining matches. That is why the upcoming match with Valencia is so important, because anything other than victory would mean an end to their ambitions for triumph in La Liga. There is some other huge challenge for Real Madrid and this is Juventus. Next Wednesday is the second leg of the Champions League, and the "Royal Club" catching up after the defeat from this week with1:2 in Torino. So, the thought for the rematch against the Italian champion will affect the boys of Carlo Ancelotti. With injuries in the camp of Real Madrid are still Luka Modric and Karim Benzema.
Valencia continues the pursuit of his dream - qualify for the playoffs for the Champions League. "Bats" occupies the fourth place with a lead of three points ahead of the fifth Sevilla. So a possible defeat at the "Santiago Bernabeu" on Saturday and eventual success of Sevillians will put them on equal points, two rounds before the end of the season in La Liga. Valencia made a very successful campaign and will not be surprised if leaves Madrid with a point, and even with something more. The team lost once in the last 14 matches in La Liga, so this presentation speaks for strong current shape. Rodrigo is the only player who remains out of the group, because is punished.
Valencia won with 2 1 at the beginning of this year against Real Madrid and interrupted a long series without success over the "Royal Club". Now, the guests will have a far harder task, and the forecast analyzed by messi best for under 2.5 goals in this game does not seem a bad option.
Prediction: Under 2.5 goals @ 3.10 at bet365
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Iniesta: Messi makes things that are unaffordable for others
Andres Iniesta believes that nothing has been decided in the clash with Bayern Munich, although Barcelona defeated Bayern with 3:0 at "Camp Nou" in the first semi-final match of the Champions League. Iniesta and his teammates Sergio Busquets and Marc-Andre ter Stegen did not fail to praise Lionel Messi, who scored the first two goals. "We have sought to possess the ball more, but our opponents wanted the same thing. The efficiency in the final minutes helped us to win with this result. Messi does things that are not within the reach of anyone else. We just have to enjoy. He has a huge contribution for the success. Once again, my hat is off to him. However, we must understand that this is a semi-final and we play with Bayern. Nothing is decided yet. We have to play a good game in Munich to go in the final, "said Iniesta.
More posts by Barca players after the game:
Marc-Andre ter Stegen: "The result by leo messi does not correspond to the game, it was not so easy. After the first goal we continued to attack and scored the second. 3:0 is unfair. Poor result by leo messi for Bayern and excellent for us. Messi is the best footballer in the world. It is good to have him in the team. 3:0 is a good result, but in Munich will be difficult. "
Sergio Busquets: "It was pretty intense match and we achieved a good result. We believed in its power. In Munich, we also go to win. Yes, now we`re the favorite, but if there is a team that is capable of creating serious problems as a host, this is Bayern, especially with the coach that they have. We have Messi, who is not only scoring goals, but also fed and even played in defense. He is the best player in the world."
More posts by Barca players after the game:
Marc-Andre ter Stegen: "The result by leo messi does not correspond to the game, it was not so easy. After the first goal we continued to attack and scored the second. 3:0 is unfair. Poor result by leo messi for Bayern and excellent for us. Messi is the best footballer in the world. It is good to have him in the team. 3:0 is a good result, but in Munich will be difficult. "
Sergio Busquets: "It was pretty intense match and we achieved a good result. We believed in its power. In Munich, we also go to win. Yes, now we`re the favorite, but if there is a team that is capable of creating serious problems as a host, this is Bayern, especially with the coach that they have. We have Messi, who is not only scoring goals, but also fed and even played in defense. He is the best player in the world."
Friday, May 1, 2015
Juve was punished for the excesses in the match against Torino
The almost sure Italy champion Juventus was punished to close the Tribune for the most die-hard fans for the next two home games from the Serie A and to pay 50 thousand euros fine.
The reason for the harsh penalty for `old lady` is the incidents of Sunday at the urban derby with Torino. Fans ofJuventus threw objects, which wounded nine people in the sector of the supporters of Torino.
Stand with the most die-hard fans of the `bianconeri` will be closed for the last two home games at Juventus this season. They are with Cagliari and Napoli on 10th May two weeks later.
But that penalty is hardly going to affect in any way the festivities at Juve for winning a fourth consecutive title. It will be legalized with a point against Sampdoria on Saturday night.
The reason for the harsh penalty for `old lady` is the incidents of Sunday at the urban derby with Torino. Fans ofJuventus threw objects, which wounded nine people in the sector of the supporters of Torino.
Stand with the most die-hard fans of the `bianconeri` will be closed for the last two home games at Juventus this season. They are with Cagliari and Napoli on 10th May two weeks later.
But that penalty is hardly going to affect in any way the festivities at Juve for winning a fourth consecutive title. It will be legalized with a point against Sampdoria on Saturday night.
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