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Brazil legend Ronaldo: Messi is the best player in the world
Brazil legend Ronaldo has claimed that there is 'no doubt' that Barcelona star Lionel Messi is the best player in the world.
The 35-year-old enjoyed stints at both Camp Nou, and at Real Madrid, and although he admits that he remembers his time at the Bernabeu more fondly, he cannot help but admire the Argentine.
"I am more a fan of Real Madrid," he told Marca. "But there is no doubt that Messi is the best player in the world."
The Brazilian went on to praise Spain's footballing approach at Euro 2012, and commended his former coach Vicente del Bosque on his use of the 'false nine' during La Roja's tournament victory.
"Football has been changing. I think Spain did a great job without a No.9. I know Del Bosque very well. I had him as a coach at Real Madrid, and he always played me as a pure No.9.
"It depends on each game, the opponent and much more [as to what formation you play]. I think the No.9 will always exist and will continue to figure in the game."
Ronaldo represented Barcelona betweet 1996 and 1997, and after a five-year stint in Italy with Inter, returned to La Liga and made over 200 appearances for Los Blancos before leaving the club in 2007.
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මුගටියා;12995916 said:Modric agrees terms with Real Madrid
Tottenham star Luka Modric has agreed terms with Real Madrid and could soon finalize a move to the Spanish side despite the clubs being unable to settle on a fee so far, according to Croatian website 24sata.hr.
The website claims Spurs are demanding over 40 million pounds for the 26-year-old, but Madrid is confident talks will come to a conclusion in the next few days.
Sources close to Modric have been quoted as saying, "Everything has been resolved. Luka and Real Madrid agree on everything."
The source added, "There is a little more difficulty with the position of Tottenham but everything will be solved and will be resolved quickly."
Bernabeu boss Jose Mourinho could soon be able to achieve what his former club Chelsea was unable to do last summer.
Eleven months ago, Modric was denied a move away from White Hart Lane despite heavy interest from Stamford Bridge when Harry Redknapp was Spurs manager.
Redknapp was sacked after the club fell from a strong position in third place and finished fourth, but did not qualify for the Champions League because Chelsea won the competition.
Andre Villas-Boas, who was in charge of the Blues when Roman Abramovich pursued Modric last year, will want to keep hold of his best players but the odds of being able to hold onto the much-coveted Croatian look increasingly unlikely.
moda yakek muu nan...Marcelo Bielsa resigns from Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa has handed in his resignation, Goal.com has learned.
The decision comes just hours after the Basque club issued a statement in which it publicly criticized the Argentine for his row with a construction company employee.
Bielsa had publicly admitted his frustration that construction at the club's Lezama training facility was not completed in time for the start of the preseason and accused the company responsible of not respecting the contract that had been signed.However, Athletic distanced themselves from such comments and apologized for the coach's behavior while insisting that the contract with the construction company 'had correctly been fulfilled' up to that point.
It is understood that the Basque side have not yet accepted Bielsa's resignation and have called an emergency meeting to decide what to do.
Bielsa took charge of Athletic last summer, enjoying an impressive debut season at San Mames as he led the club to the final in both the Copa del Rey and the Europa League, eventually losing both matches.
He signed a new contract, valid until 2013, in June to put an end to speculation about his future after being linked with Chelsea, Inter and Barcelona, among other clubs.
Brazil legend Ronaldo: Messi is the best player in the world
Brazil legend Ronaldo has claimed that there is 'no doubt' that Barcelona star Lionel Messi is the best player in the world.
The 35-year-old enjoyed stints at both Camp Nou, and at Real Madrid, and although he admits that he remembers his time at the Bernabeu more fondly, he cannot help but admire the Argentine.
"I am more a fan of Real Madrid," he told Marca. "But there is no doubt that Messi is the best player in the world."
The Brazilian went on to praise Spain's footballing approach at Euro 2012, and commended his former coach Vicente del Bosque on his use of the 'false nine' during La Roja's tournament victory.
"Football has been changing. I think Spain did a great job without a No.9. I know Del Bosque very well. I had him as a coach at Real Madrid, and he always played me as a pure No.9.
"It depends on each game, the opponent and much more [as to what formation you play]. I think the No.9 will always exist and will continue to figure in the game."
Ronaldo represented Barcelona betweet 1996 and 1997, and after a five-year stint in Italy with Inter, returned to La Liga and made over 200 appearances for Los Blancos before leaving the club in 2007.
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Spurs strike Vertonghen deal
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Ajax for the transfer of highly-rated centre-half Jan Vertonghen. Spurs have been chasing the Belgium international for some time, attempting to fend off rival interest in his services from north London neighbours Arsenal in the process.
Vertonghen made it clear from the outset that White Hart Lane was his preferred destination, as he prepared to embark on a Premier League adventure.
It has taken a while for an agreement to be put in place, with negotiations having dragged on between the relevant parties.A deal has been reached, though, and Vertonghen will become a Spurs player once he passes a medical.
Impressive
Tottenham, who will be under the guidance of new boss Andre Villas-Boas in 2012/13, are thrilled to have secured the services of a player who figured prominently on their summer transfer radar.
"We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Jan Vertonghen, subject to a medical," read a statement released on the club's official website.
"The 2011/12 campaign was the Belgium international's most successful season to date - being named Ajax captain at the start and going on to lead the Dutch side to their second straight league title.
"The centre back's impressive performances did not go unnoticed as he was named Eredivisie Player of the Year as well as Ajax's Player of the Year in a season that saw him score 10 times in 37 appearances."In total, Jan made 220 appearances and scored 28 goals for Ajax since making his debut for them in 2006."
Ruben Mino: Barcelona had no trust in me
Mallorca's new signing and former Barcelona goalkeeper Ruben Mino has expressed his relief at having a chance to make a fresh start in his career, after an unhappy spell at Camp Nou.
Mino made just one appearance for the first team during the eight years he was at Barcelona, after starting at La Masia at the age of 15.
"I did not notice them do anything to make me stay. They did not trust me," explained the goalkeeper.
After signing for fellow La Liga outfit Mallorca, Mino admitted that he knew his time with the Catalan side had come to an end.
"Last summer I aimed to be promoted to the first team squad, but it did not happen," he said. "There were not the right conditions for my success at Barcelona."
Mallorca's new signing and former Barcelona goalkeeper Ruben Mino has expressed his relief at having a chance to make a fresh start in his career, after an unhappy spell at Camp Nou.
Mino made just one appearance for the first team during the eight years he was at Barcelona, after starting at La Masia at the age of 15.
"I did not notice them do anything to make me stay. They did not trust me," explained the goalkeeper.
After signing for fellow La Liga outfit Mallorca, Mino admitted that he knew his time with the Catalan side had come to an end.
"Last summer I aimed to be promoted to the first team squad, but it did not happen," he said. "There were not the right conditions for my success at Barcelona."
'Ganso won't play for Santos again,' claims majority owner of player's economic rights
The future of Santos star Ganso has been thrown into greater uncertainly after Delcir Sonda, the owner of the investment company DIS that own 55 percent of Ganso's economic rights, said the player will not feature for the Brazilian club again.
Despite having a contract with Santos that runs until 2015, Ganso rejected an improved contract offer on July 3, with reports from South America suggesting he was holding out for twice the amount the club was offering.
Sonda claims the player is disillusioned with the side giving more attention to fellow Brazil international Neymar.
"He [Ganso] won't play for Santos again. That's definite," he told Radio Estadao ESPN on Sunday.
"Ganso is annoyed with Santos. They came up with a project for Neymar, but forgot about him."
Santos president Luiz Alvaro de Oliveira Ribeiro was infuriated by Ganso's refusal to sign an improved contract, telling the newspaper The Tribune that "it would be impossible to offer him a penny more".
The playmaker is currently away on international duty as coach Mano Menezes prepares his side for the London Olympics, but Sonda has surprisingly said that the player could move to another club in the country and not to Europe in the near future.
"Ganso could play for Internacional. I'm negotiating with Santos. He wants to leave, but stay in Brazil for another year," he concluded.
The future of Santos star Ganso has been thrown into greater uncertainly after Delcir Sonda, the owner of the investment company DIS that own 55 percent of Ganso's economic rights, said the player will not feature for the Brazilian club again.
Despite having a contract with Santos that runs until 2015, Ganso rejected an improved contract offer on July 3, with reports from South America suggesting he was holding out for twice the amount the club was offering.
Sonda claims the player is disillusioned with the side giving more attention to fellow Brazil international Neymar.
"He [Ganso] won't play for Santos again. That's definite," he told Radio Estadao ESPN on Sunday.
"Ganso is annoyed with Santos. They came up with a project for Neymar, but forgot about him."
Santos president Luiz Alvaro de Oliveira Ribeiro was infuriated by Ganso's refusal to sign an improved contract, telling the newspaper The Tribune that "it would be impossible to offer him a penny more".
The playmaker is currently away on international duty as coach Mano Menezes prepares his side for the London Olympics, but Sonda has surprisingly said that the player could move to another club in the country and not to Europe in the near future.
"Ganso could play for Internacional. I'm negotiating with Santos. He wants to leave, but stay in Brazil for another year," he concluded.
New Schalke signing Barnetta: It was time for a change
Tranquillo Barnetta joined Schalke 04 on a three-year deal after his contract with Bayer Leverkusen expired following a disappointing campaign and is delighted to be starting over at a new club.
The Swiss international described last season as "very difficult" as he fell out of favor with coach Robin Dutt, and then his replacement at Leverkusen, Sami Hyypia, as well.
The midfielder struggled with a long-term injury that restricted him to just seven league appearances last season which led him to realize that he "needed a change".
Despite being linked with a move to Lazio, Barnetta chose to remain in Germany, and is full of enthusiasm regarding the team.
"The fans are unique, and then there's the sporting challenge of the Champions League," he said. "At this club, we want to play at the very top of the Bundesliga."
The 27-year-old also explained why he has been assigned the No. 27 shirt at his new club, rather than his usual No. 7.
"I have not asked for the No. 7. It would not be appropriate to compare myself to Raul."
The former Schalke striker was a favorite among the team's supporters, despite spending just two years at the club before moving on to Al Sadd this summer.
Tranquillo Barnetta joined Schalke 04 on a three-year deal after his contract with Bayer Leverkusen expired following a disappointing campaign and is delighted to be starting over at a new club.
The Swiss international described last season as "very difficult" as he fell out of favor with coach Robin Dutt, and then his replacement at Leverkusen, Sami Hyypia, as well.
The midfielder struggled with a long-term injury that restricted him to just seven league appearances last season which led him to realize that he "needed a change".
Despite being linked with a move to Lazio, Barnetta chose to remain in Germany, and is full of enthusiasm regarding the team.
"The fans are unique, and then there's the sporting challenge of the Champions League," he said. "At this club, we want to play at the very top of the Bundesliga."
The 27-year-old also explained why he has been assigned the No. 27 shirt at his new club, rather than his usual No. 7.
"I have not asked for the No. 7. It would not be appropriate to compare myself to Raul."
The former Schalke striker was a favorite among the team's supporters, despite spending just two years at the club before moving on to Al Sadd this summer.
Elia passes medical ahead of Werder Bremen switch
Eljero Elia is one step closer to leaving Juventus for Werder Bremen after the winger completed a medical on Sunday.
The Netherlands international is desperate to leave the Serie A champion after a frustrating 2011-12 campaign, and a return to the Bundesliga now appears to be imminent for the tricky wide man.
"[Elia] has undergone his medical, but there won't be time to sign his contract today," Werder director Klaus Allofs stated to Bild.
Elia, 25, joined Juventus from Hamburg in the summer of 2011, but was unable to secure regular first-team action at the Old Lady, making just four appearances under Antonio Conte.
Bremen will reportedly pay a fee in the region of 5.5 million euros for the former Twente star, who is expected to sign a contract until June 2016 on Monday.
Eljero Elia is one step closer to leaving Juventus for Werder Bremen after the winger completed a medical on Sunday.
The Netherlands international is desperate to leave the Serie A champion after a frustrating 2011-12 campaign, and a return to the Bundesliga now appears to be imminent for the tricky wide man.
"[Elia] has undergone his medical, but there won't be time to sign his contract today," Werder director Klaus Allofs stated to Bild.
Elia, 25, joined Juventus from Hamburg in the summer of 2011, but was unable to secure regular first-team action at the Old Lady, making just four appearances under Antonio Conte.
Bremen will reportedly pay a fee in the region of 5.5 million euros for the former Twente star, who is expected to sign a contract until June 2016 on Monday.
Gio dos Santos admits he could stay at Tottenham another season
After Mexico's U-23 national team manager Luis Fernando Tena declared that Giovani dos Santos would sign for a new club, it seemed like the former Barcelona player's journey was finally settled.
However, talks appear to have broken down as Tena's words now seem to be another red herring in Dos Santos' long process of exiting White Hart Lane.
In fact, the Tottenham player has admitted to Mexican press that as of now, staying in North London is a distinct possibility.
"The transfer window closes on August 30," Dos Santos said to RECORD. "I'm not getting desperate but if there's no other option I'm still a Tottenham player and I'll keep playing here and do it in the best possible manner."
Dos Santos claimed not to have any leads on the situation with Malaga, said to have been the new frontrunner in the chase for his services.
"Nothing concrete. I'm waiting to see what happens the next few days and stay calm here with my national team. There are obviously options, but my agent takes care of those things," Gio said.
Finally, the former Racing player sized up his country's chances in London 2012.
"We don't take note in what other Mexican national teams have done in the past, we have a great team with great talent and a winning mentality, if we all believe that we can do it, we can go there and bring back a medal."
After Mexico's U-23 national team manager Luis Fernando Tena declared that Giovani dos Santos would sign for a new club, it seemed like the former Barcelona player's journey was finally settled.
However, talks appear to have broken down as Tena's words now seem to be another red herring in Dos Santos' long process of exiting White Hart Lane.
In fact, the Tottenham player has admitted to Mexican press that as of now, staying in North London is a distinct possibility.
"The transfer window closes on August 30," Dos Santos said to RECORD. "I'm not getting desperate but if there's no other option I'm still a Tottenham player and I'll keep playing here and do it in the best possible manner."
Dos Santos claimed not to have any leads on the situation with Malaga, said to have been the new frontrunner in the chase for his services.
"Nothing concrete. I'm waiting to see what happens the next few days and stay calm here with my national team. There are obviously options, but my agent takes care of those things," Gio said.
Finally, the former Racing player sized up his country's chances in London 2012.
"We don't take note in what other Mexican national teams have done in the past, we have a great team with great talent and a winning mentality, if we all believe that we can do it, we can go there and bring back a medal."
Sturridge set for fitness assessment ahead of Olympics
Chelsea forward Daniel Sturridge is to undergo a fitness test to see if he can play any part in Team GB's bid for Olympic Gold at the London 2012 games.
Sturridge contracted viral meningitis last week, and although less serious than some other forms of the disease, it remains to be seen whether the 22-year-old will be able to regain full fitness in time for the games.
"If he is fully fit, he will stay with us," Team GB manager Stuart Pearce told reporters. "If we think there are any doubts in any shape or form, we'll call someone else to replace him. July 25 is the latest we can make that decision.
"Doctors had a look at him last week, visited him and basically he will stay here. He won't come to Spain when we do our prep there, and all being well we'll pick him up when we fly back into the Olympic Village on Monday week. We will assess him at that time."
Sturridge started last season in good form, earning himself regular starts in Andre Villas-Boas' ill-fated spell as Chelsea boss, before gradually losing his place when Roberto Di Matteo took over.
That drop off in form saw him fade from the picture of likely candidates to represent England at Euro 2012, but Pearce is keen to not rule out the young forward until as late as possible.
"The good thing is we probably have a couple of weeks to make a decision on his fitness," the former England defender added. "We still have a few weeks in respect to that, but the important thing is probably once we get him on the training pitch to look at him and see how he is and how much this illness has affected him."
Chelsea forward Daniel Sturridge is to undergo a fitness test to see if he can play any part in Team GB's bid for Olympic Gold at the London 2012 games.
Sturridge contracted viral meningitis last week, and although less serious than some other forms of the disease, it remains to be seen whether the 22-year-old will be able to regain full fitness in time for the games.
"If he is fully fit, he will stay with us," Team GB manager Stuart Pearce told reporters. "If we think there are any doubts in any shape or form, we'll call someone else to replace him. July 25 is the latest we can make that decision.
"Doctors had a look at him last week, visited him and basically he will stay here. He won't come to Spain when we do our prep there, and all being well we'll pick him up when we fly back into the Olympic Village on Monday week. We will assess him at that time."
Sturridge started last season in good form, earning himself regular starts in Andre Villas-Boas' ill-fated spell as Chelsea boss, before gradually losing his place when Roberto Di Matteo took over.
That drop off in form saw him fade from the picture of likely candidates to represent England at Euro 2012, but Pearce is keen to not rule out the young forward until as late as possible.
"The good thing is we probably have a couple of weeks to make a decision on his fitness," the former England defender added. "We still have a few weeks in respect to that, but the important thing is probably once we get him on the training pitch to look at him and see how he is and how much this illness has affected him."
Bender: Dortmund has brought in 'insane quality'
Sven Bender has expressed his delight with Borussia Dortmund's transfer dealings ahead of the new season, and is anxious to see how the side will line up in attack.
The reigning Bundesliga champion lost Shinji Kagawa to Manchester United, but brought in Marco Reus, Leonardo Bittencourt, Julian Schieber and Oliver Kirch to strengthen its squad, while Mario Gotze will be at full strength again after a lengthy injury absence last term.
"Shinji's departure is a loss, that's obvious. But we've brought in insane quality. Marco Reus is a great player. Let's see what the coach is planning in attack," Bender was quoted as saying on the club's official website. "And we've got another 'new one'. Mario Gotze. He has not really played since December, he was injured for a huge amount of time.
"Marco Reus and Mario Gotze as new additions. Sounds pretty good, right? I imagine that some of the Bundesliga envy us."
The midfielder then went on to discuss the club's ambition - to achieve qualification for the Champions League again in 2012-13.
"It's okay to say [that we want to be in the Champions League]. We have won two consecutive league titles. Of course we want to be in the Champions League," he concluded.
Sven Bender has expressed his delight with Borussia Dortmund's transfer dealings ahead of the new season, and is anxious to see how the side will line up in attack.
The reigning Bundesliga champion lost Shinji Kagawa to Manchester United, but brought in Marco Reus, Leonardo Bittencourt, Julian Schieber and Oliver Kirch to strengthen its squad, while Mario Gotze will be at full strength again after a lengthy injury absence last term.
"Shinji's departure is a loss, that's obvious. But we've brought in insane quality. Marco Reus is a great player. Let's see what the coach is planning in attack," Bender was quoted as saying on the club's official website. "And we've got another 'new one'. Mario Gotze. He has not really played since December, he was injured for a huge amount of time.
"Marco Reus and Mario Gotze as new additions. Sounds pretty good, right? I imagine that some of the Bundesliga envy us."
The midfielder then went on to discuss the club's ambition - to achieve qualification for the Champions League again in 2012-13.
"It's okay to say [that we want to be in the Champions League]. We have won two consecutive league titles. Of course we want to be in the Champions League," he concluded.
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