Rooney : "Manchester City" Still Competitive

Manchester United's Striker, Wayne Rooney still rate the game his team play is still competitive. On the 1-0 victory over Birmingham City, according to him it happened because the opponent is playing closely.


1-0 victory seems inappropriate for the three times Premier League champion seasons. In addition to playing at Old Trafford, because the Birmingham gurem is just still promotion team.


However, according to Rooney, the team still playing with solid and tactical. Evidence, they have 63 percent control of the ball. that they had difficulty and then change into opportunity goal, it's because the opponent played very last.


"I think we play good. Birmingham many survive in the first round and make us difficult. However, we create the opportunity to win the match. Bless reach us witj three points," said Rooney.


Another factor make the Manchester City is to add performance goals Birmingham goalkeeper, Joe Hart. Several times, he shot ten ward right goalpost to MU. The only failure is when Hart failed to dispel Rooney's shot on 34 minutes to-be who oppress 0-1 defeat.



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John Terry's salary Increase to 151.000 Poundsterling

Chelsea will soon provide a new contract to captain John Terry at the same time Chelsea will increase his salary to 151,000 Pounds Sterling, or more than Rp 2.5 billion per week.

New contract for four years is a form of appreciation from the club owner, Roman Abramovich, on the loyalty of Terry to defend "The Blues". Some time ago Abramovich tried to persuade Terry to avoid high salary from Manchester City. Abramovich was said that money is not a problem for him as Long Terry still remains as a symbol of Stamford Bridge. This contract will be done before the final UEFA Champions League takes place next weekend.


The Daily Times said, the salary Terry received is the largest salary of the players of "The Blues". The amount is the same as Frank Lampard received, who is also a half pillar for the London club from the west. Lampard has been obtain contracts for five years after he rejected the bid Inter Milan seasons ago.

The amount received by Lampard and Terry was beated by players in the UK at this time, Robinho. Brazilian striker who purchased by City is still in line to get the salary contract season ago that 160,000 Pounds Sterling, or Rp 2.7 billion per week.

"The Citizens" until this time is still the most kind team about expenditure for the players, both the transfer and their salaries. Besides Robinho, Emmanuel Adebayor and Carlos Tevez each get paid 140,000 Pounds Sterling, or Rp 2.36 billion every a week.
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Torres Promise to make Liverpol the Champion of Premiere League

Liverpool's striker, Fernando Torres, know 20 years waiting for become a champion is so tired for the supporters. He promise to bring Liverpool become the champion of this Premiere League next season.

Liverpool's last championship is at 1990. After that, they really doesn't got any title in the last 2 years.


Seeing the map of forces, Torres really confident next season is a perfect time to become the champion.Because other team like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal, Liverpool is the one that really stabile. The team doesn't change much.

"Two years without trophy is a long time for a team like us. But, we believe, we cab do it in this year," Torres says like quoted by The Sun.

"I believe this time we will win this Premier League or League Champions. This will not be easy because there is a big rival in front of us.But, we still believe we can win this season," he added.

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Madrid Need Rp 1,4 Trilion for Financial

After spend almost Rp1, 4 trillion to buy some stars, Real Madrid now really need the money. Now, Madrid should pursue to get deposit money as much as he they can.

Therefore, Madrid will try to clean the warehouse. Some players will be sold to get the immediate needs.


According to Marca, Los Merengues will sell six players. They are Arjen Robben, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Mahamadou Diarra, Alvaro Negredo, Rafael van der Vaart, and Gabriel Heinze. Hopefully, the sixth player value will be enough, with a total of 100 million euros (about Rp1, 4 trillion).

Robben will be sold at 25 million euros (about Rp359,4 billion), Huntelaar 20 million euros (about Rp287, 5 billion) same as Diarra. Negredo sold at 17 million euro (about Rp244, 4 billion) and Van der Vaart will be sold at 15 million euros (about Rp215,6 billion). Heinze sold at 10 million euros (about Rp143, 8 billion).

Van der Vaart purchased from Stuttgart, would not declare his attitude. General Director of Madrid, Jorge Valdano, will have to make a decision soon.

Meanwhile, Arjen Robben also expressed desires to stay in Madrid. In addition, he will not necessarily easy to sell. Injury history of Robben make some club doubt to buy him.

If Madrid not immediately sell them, so the target to get Rp1,4 trillion failed. This will be a financial problem for El Real.

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About Ribery , Bayern Break the FIFA Law

Soccer Professional Organizations (FIFPro) urges Bayern Muenchen to allow Franck Ribéry move to Real Madrid. According to the FIFProthe way to protect Ribery leads Bayern to break the law of FIFA .

In the rule written that the transfer of players that are already live in a club for three seasons in have the right to move even though the still tied at the contract end of season three. The club will get compensation according to the value of the remaining contract period.


In the case of Ribery, this French players have been playing for "Die Roten" since 2007 and has a contract until 2011. Refers to the law Article 17, he could unilaterally cut off contract at the end of the third season, end of this season. Bayern will get a compensation of salary during a year Ribery.

However, Bayern Muenchen President who is also Chairman of the European Club Association (ECA), Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, said that since 2008, as many as 153 European clubs have agreed that in some cases, they can overrule the article.

Rummenigge want to use the agreement to bind Ribery. That means that Ribery can not unilaterally cut off the contract after three years at Bayern.

The objective was rejected by FIFPro. Therefore, they will submit this case to the Commission and the European Union-League.

"When the club is free overrule FIFA regulations applicable throughout the world, then it will be impossible to maintain the international law of soccer," said the power law FIFPro Wil van Megen as quoted at FIFPro official website.

"The agreement with the ECA tends to bear cartel and can not be accepted.From the experience of European Union Commissioner, (Neelie) Kroes, referring to the cartel agreement before, I also expect the strong intervention in this case," he added.

FIFPro expect, Ribery can freely determine the future and select club of interest. At least at the end of the third year in Bayern.
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MU Canceled The Match , Agum will Fly to Malaysia

Chairman of the committee the match of Manchester United (MU) against the Indonesian All Stars Agum Gumelar this evening will fly to Malaysia to talk directly about the problem of MU cancellation coming to Indonesia.

"I will go to Malaysia as soon as possible. If I can tonight I'll go. To discuss the problem about the cancellation of the MU," Agum said in a press conference at the office of PSSI Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, Jumat (17/7).


Agum said, untill now the committee and the PSSI still work hard to ensure that the club will still come to Indonesia on July 18 tomorrow. "LOC still ensure the government to still play this match . Until now we still wanna MU to come," said Agum.


At this time, he said, the head General of PSSI Nurdin Khalid, still talk to Vice President Jusuf Kalla at the Vice President Palace, but it is not yet know what the decision of the Vice President Kalla until then. "Until now , we are still trying, and Pak Nurdin are now facing the Vice President. I do not know what the decision. But we will respect any decision of him," said Agum with sad look.
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MU Canceled The Tour Because the Bomb in Indonesia

A bomb that explode at the hotel JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton hotel, Friday (17 / 7) morning , cause the committee of Manchester United (MU) against Indonesia All Star will held a coordination meeting with the management of Manchester United.

The meeting will be held because an issue the management of MU intends to cancel his arrival to Indonesia on July 19 . However,the meeting place is not known yet exactly.


The Pers until now is waiting about the meeting to be held and gain information from the MU management team about the tour and match at Indonesia.
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3500 Security will Guard MU in Jakarta

The Committee will conduct tight local security during the visit of the Premier League club, Manchester United (MU), to Jakarta since their arrival on July 18. According to the plan, the committee will recruit 3,500 security personnel, consisting of 2,000 police and and the rest is private security.

"MU Club brings its own two special guards. Both as a security consultant needed by the MU," said Coordinator of the Committee of Security (Panpel), Nugroho Setiawan, in Jakarta, Wednesday (15 / 7), told journalists after meeting the of a tour security of MU during 2009 in Jakarta.


"They will be divided into two parts, part of the personnel will guards the MU player and the rest to guard around the hotel," he said.

Furthermore, according to him, they will guarding Stadium Gelora Bung Karno at the time of exercise and the match day.

"Ring road SUGBK Regions already sterilized since 19 April 2009 at 00.00 WIB until 20 July 2009. Officials and journalists who not have ID card is prohibited to enter the running track at the stadium," he said.

For the entrance, the committee will make double security layer. At least there will be a selection on the spectators whp watch the match by officers. They will be placed on the outside and in the entrance.

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Berbatov Will Become Manchester United's Goal Machine

The legend of Manchester United (MU), Bryan Robson tell fans to give Dimitar Berbatov the opportunity to prove herself. He was sure, Berbatov can be a goal machine for MU in the next season.

After purchased at the price of 30.75 million Pounds Sterling, or more than half trillion rupiah in the last season , Berbatov's skill is become so poor . The former player of Tottenham Hotspur is not often play aggresvive at the game and often tend to wait for a bait from her team.


Far from the expectation that only 9 goals from 31 matchs in the Premier League. supporters disappointed in him and more happy seeing Carlos Tevez play , who would eventually go from MU.

According to Robson, Berbatov does not appear maximum because he is still behind the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo and Tevez. Berbatov ever stated that he is not comfortable with MU's play and method.

Now the situation is different. "With the gone of Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez, MU will be looking for another to lead the game and I am sure, Berbatov could be the key," said Robson to The Daily Mirror.

"With the gone of Ronaldo is a great opportunity for him to show and make a name for herself .," continued the former players who titled as "Robbo" or "Captain Marvel".


Robson which now become the ambassador of MU can understand that frustration and fear from the audience after the loss of Ronaldo and Tevez. However, according to him, almost all great players do not always succeeded the pressure in the Old Trafford.

Robson predict, the Berbatov potential can be optimize when he duet with Wayne Rooney. According to him, MU will more effective by placing the two in the center of the attack.

"According to me, down to the middle Rooney is the best. He was able to make more goals for United. Berbatov too as well," said Robson.

"Berbatov has the power and ability to hold the ball, he can connect the game and can make a goal," he added.

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Barcelona Got David Villa

Valencia already reached agreement with Barcelona for the transfer of striker David Villa. Soon , Barcelona will announce the transfer Villa to Nou Camp .

A source from Nou Camp to Goal.com said , Villa would also like to join the Barcelona. Currently, negotiations continue to progress. Barcelona's president Joan Laporta said, offers have been made and already come to terms.


However, Villa's price is not yet known. Barcelona also has not explained how long Villa will be contracted.

Previously, Laporta bid 40 million euros. Meanwhile, Valencia's new president, Vicente Soriano, already stated will release to Villa Barcelona.


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Ferguson got replacement for Van Den Sar

The coach of Manchester United (MU) Alex Ferguson is got a replacement of goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. It was the secondary MU goalkeeper, Ben Foster.

Foster was recognized as one of the best English goalkeeper. Unfortunately, injury makes him often absent from the match.


When Van der Sar say he will retire on end of the new season , MU was confused to searching for a replacement. Victor Valdes and Iker Casillas was in the list of incoming players who targeted by Ferguson.

However, the plan failed to do. Because Ferguson see Foster continue to show progress in his recovery and physical performance. He was also optimistic of the promising future of Foster and soon Foster signed contract with Ferguson for four seasons.

"We are happy that Ben has signed a four-year contract. Ben is recognized as one of the best goalkeeper in the UK and we really view it as perfect substitute for Edwin van der Sar," Ferguson said.



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Manchester United approach Ibrahimovic

Surprising news came from Manchester United (MU).The champion of English League was submit a proposal to buy the striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. As a beginning, they will cast a bid of 30 million Pounds Sterling, or as much Rp 493 billion.

"The Red Devils" still requires additional ammunition to maintain competitiveness after the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez. The purchase of Antonio Valencia and Michael Owen has not been enough to restore the condition of MU.


Daily Mail and The Mirror says, Ibra was considered as the right person to solve the problem of coach Alex Ferguson and supporter. He is known has the high ability and high potential to become stars.

Inter Milan is realized the value of Ibrahimovic .So If they can't convince Ibra to stay, they will try to take advantage as well as possible from this situation.

Still, "I Nerazzurri" will most likely reject the offer from the "Red Devil". They say that Ibra's not cheaper then Ricardo Kaka. The champion of series A looks like will release Ibra of 55 million Pounds Sterling or Rp 904 billion.




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A Gold Ball for Kaka

Kaka showed his best performance again. Players who have become the property of Real Madrid is inspirating the team to keep maintain the Conference Confederation Cup. Thus, he was selected as the Best player of the competition and qualified for a gold ball.

Kaka is playing good throughout the tournament. Especially in the final , he continues to work hard and inspirating his teams, in the end they win 3-2 over the United States (U.S.).


As colleagues, striker Luis Fabiano, have second ranks in the best player nomine. Third place was taken by USA, Clint Dempsey.

However, Fabiano get award too. He has the gold shoes because appears as a top scorer with the highest score 5 goals throughout the competition. U.S goalkeeper, Tim Howard, got gold glove because he was chosen as the best goalkeeper.
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Gerrard will retire on 2013

Steven Gerrard has extended the contract until 2013, with a value of 26 million Pounds Sterling or around Rp 368 billion. He says, this will be the last contract in Liverpool and seriously consider to retired.

In fact Gerrard is still tied under contract until two seasons ahead. However, the club felt the need to respect the commitment from captain, especially after the brilliant show throughout season ago the captain made.


Besides that, this certainty is also toss the motivation of "The Reds" for the next season ahead. The stand of the stars will make the team more solid and mature.

Previously, Liverpool has secure the services of Dirk Kuuyt, Fernando Torres, Yossi Benayoun, and Daniel Agger. Now, Benitez will focus on efforts to maintain Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano.
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Abbiati: Leonardo bring a motivate to Milan

AC Milan goalkeeper, Christian Abbiati, is confident that his team will be motivated by a new coach transfer. Milan is still need adaptation, but it will soon be realized.


"I Rossoneri" will undergo season under the leadership of new coach Leonardo Araújo. Leonardo that has never been served as a coach replace Carlo Ancelotti, who has eight years dealing with Paolo Maldini and friend.


Although his coach not yet have the experience, Abbiati believe that Leonardo will make a changes in his squad . At least the former Brazilian player can bring "Il Diavolo" achieve better performance out of season ago.

"There is harmony in the team. Sometimes change a new trainers can provide a new motivation for the new team," said Abbiati to Milan Channel. "On top of all that, many young players and older tried as integrated as possible."

"Of course they are still a little difficult but it is normal because they are in Milan, but I am sure in a times they will begin to find their own identity," added the Milan main goalkeeper.

Abbiati self will be absent in some match in the early next season. A knee injury that his got before the new season ago force him to rest longer .
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Real Madrid Prepare 3 Bodyguard for C.Ronaldo

Real Madrid will prepare 3 bodyguard to accompany Christiano Ronaldo every day. They also will hire more team security personel from 8 to 16 person .

The policy was taken when the club witnessing the 80,000 supporters in the session of introduction of Christiano Ronaldo to the public at the Santiago Bernabeu on Monday (6/7).


At that time, a number of supporter up to the stage to touch Ronaldo when he was presenting. It is feared similar event will happen again outside.

"You can't control all of this without the guards. Especially after witnessing what happened on Monday. He will need it. This is not Manchester," said a source in Madrid like the Daily Mail quoted.

Currently, the Head of Madrid Security Cendral Julio are observating security level in Dublin and Country Klidare. In this location, Madrid will hold a closed training session starting from next Monday (13/7).

"El Real" planning to limit the number of visitors and sterilization the location from the supporter. However, they are also preparing to add five guards. Two of the guards will guards the Christiano Ronaldo .

This security is something new in the "Los Blancos" environment. Previously, players and celebrities David Beckham does not get under guard during the time defending Madrid in 2003-2007.Actually , the sponsor provide for the security team when he doesn't perform the task at a club official.
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