Friday, October 06, 2006
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Atletico Madrid president raps Capello over Torres attack
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has hit back at Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello after his 'cheater' rap for Fernando Torres.
Capello believes Torres played up during a clash with Sergio Ramos, which saw the Real defender sent-off in Sunday's derby.
"Torres is not a cheater. What's more, he's one of the cleanest players in the Liga and receives the most kicks without complaining," said Cerezo.
"Capello's words are unfortunate and wrong. It does not seem normal to me that among coaches and players they accuse eachother this way."
Capello believes Torres played up during a clash with Sergio Ramos, which saw the Real defender sent-off in Sunday's derby.
"Torres is not a cheater. What's more, he's one of the cleanest players in the Liga and receives the most kicks without complaining," said Cerezo.
"Capello's words are unfortunate and wrong. It does not seem normal to me that among coaches and players they accuse eachother this way."
BECKHAM'S CAREER SINKS TO THE PITTS
If that wasn't bad enough, Becks has found new-boy Jose Reyes coming ahead of him in the pecking order at Real Madrid, and he was stuck on the bench again for their 1-1 derby draw with Atletico at the weekend. However, you won't find Goldenballs complaining: "I can't complain because I'm not in the starting line-up," he said. "There are lots of players on the bench in the same circumstances."
Spain must forget about Raul's omission, says Torres
Spain striker Fernando Torres told his team mates on Tuesday to forget about captain Raul's omission from the squad for the Euro 2008 qualifier in Sweden on Saturday.
Coach Luis Aragones left out Raul last Friday, the first time the Real Madrid forward had been dropped in 10 years for reasons other than injury.
"It was the coach's decision not to bring Raul," Torres told reporters. "We were surprised but those that are here must get on with the job in hand.
"After the game we will know if we have missed him. We know he's been a fixture for many years but the coach has made his decision and there is no point us worrying about it."
Spain are joint second in Group F with three points from two games, three adrift of leaders Sweden.
Last month's surprise 3-2 defeat by Northern Ireland in Belfast led to the under-fire Aragones tendering his resignation.
But he decided to continue after the Spanish federation rejected his offer to quit.
Aragones's squad has only two pure strikers in Atletico Madrid's Torres and in-form Valencia frontman David Villa.
"There isn't just pressure on myself and Villa to perform but all the players in the squad," said Torres.
"Losing to Northern Ireland wasn't in our plans and we know it will be a tough game in Sweden as they are direct rivals for qualification.
"This squad is a special one after what has happened with the coach and Raul. The players and the management have shown they have faith in Aragones, now we have to demonstrate what we can do on the pitch."
Another setback in Solna on Saturday could lead to fresh calls for Aragones to go
Coach Luis Aragones left out Raul last Friday, the first time the Real Madrid forward had been dropped in 10 years for reasons other than injury.
"It was the coach's decision not to bring Raul," Torres told reporters. "We were surprised but those that are here must get on with the job in hand.
"After the game we will know if we have missed him. We know he's been a fixture for many years but the coach has made his decision and there is no point us worrying about it."
Spain are joint second in Group F with three points from two games, three adrift of leaders Sweden.
Last month's surprise 3-2 defeat by Northern Ireland in Belfast led to the under-fire Aragones tendering his resignation.
But he decided to continue after the Spanish federation rejected his offer to quit.
Aragones's squad has only two pure strikers in Atletico Madrid's Torres and in-form Valencia frontman David Villa.
"There isn't just pressure on myself and Villa to perform but all the players in the squad," said Torres.
"Losing to Northern Ireland wasn't in our plans and we know it will be a tough game in Sweden as they are direct rivals for qualification.
"This squad is a special one after what has happened with the coach and Raul. The players and the management have shown they have faith in Aragones, now we have to demonstrate what we can do on the pitch."
Another setback in Solna on Saturday could lead to fresh calls for Aragones to go
United snap up ace Torres
Manchester United will sign Fernando Torres for £26m next summer after agreeing to make a down-payment for his services, according to the Evening Echo. The Red Devils have long been linked with the highly-rated Atletico Madrid frontman and speculation of a move to Old Trafford intensified in the summer after Ruud van Nistelrooy left to join Atletico’s rivals Real.
The 22-year-old Torres, who has also been heavily linked with Chelsea, moved to head off the reports by signing a one-year contract extension with Atletico.
But it is now claimed Sir Alex Ferguson has agreed to make a down-payment of £5m in a bid to beat Chelsea to the signing of Torres, who netted four goals at the World Cup.
The striker, nicknamed ‘El Nino’, had a buy-out clause worth £41m in his contract however Atletico have reportedly dropped the price because of United’s ‘show of faith’ and his apparent desire to move to Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Glenn Roeder has denied reports he has fallen out with Sir Alex Ferguson over Newcastle’s treatment of loan star Giuseppe Rossi at St James’.
Italy Under-21 striker Rossi has not started a game for the Magpies since his loan move from Manchester United and there have been rumours circulating in the north-west that Ferguson is annoyed at the youngster’s lack of action.
“Giuseppe Rossi has made a big impression,” Roeder said.
Row between Real and Atlético Madrid after the derby
The Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid played over the weekend is proving almost more exciting off the pitch.
The game ended with a 1-1 draw but now the goodwill between the teams ahead of the match is at an end.
It’s all because of declarations from the Real Madrid manager, Fabio Capello, who described the Atlético attacker Fernando Torres a cheat.
That after Torres caused the sending off of Sergio Ramos during the match. Capello went as far as to say he should be fined.
Torres himself responding telling the Real manager to ‘watch the video and then comment’.
The game ended with a 1-1 draw but now the goodwill between the teams ahead of the match is at an end.
It’s all because of declarations from the Real Madrid manager, Fabio Capello, who described the Atlético attacker Fernando Torres a cheat.
That after Torres caused the sending off of Sergio Ramos during the match. Capello went as far as to say he should be fined.
Torres himself responding telling the Real manager to ‘watch the video and then comment’.
Capello apologizes to Atletico's Torres
Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello apologized to Atletico Madrid captain Fernando Torres for calling him "a cheat."
"I like to speak about sport, not offend people. If it has caused offense, I apologize," Capello told Cadena SER late Monday.
Capello made the remark after Torres was elbowed by Madrid defender Sergio Ramos during Sunday's 1-1 league draw between the crosstown rivals. Ramos was ejected but Capello felt Torres had exaggerated the collision.
Atletico reacted with annoyance, with club president Enrique Cerezo describing it as "unfortunate, unjustifiable and senseless."
However, Capello continued to defend Ramos, who has received four red cards and 19 yellows since joining Madrid just over a year ago.
"You can see clearly that (Ramos) didn't mean it. I have fought a battle in Italy against those who dive, like when someone touches you close to your face and you put your hand to your face and fall to the ground. I don't like gaining an advantage like that," Capello said.
Madrid lies fourth with 11 points from five games, while Atletico is fifth with 10.
"I like to speak about sport, not offend people. If it has caused offense, I apologize," Capello told Cadena SER late Monday.
Capello made the remark after Torres was elbowed by Madrid defender Sergio Ramos during Sunday's 1-1 league draw between the crosstown rivals. Ramos was ejected but Capello felt Torres had exaggerated the collision.
Atletico reacted with annoyance, with club president Enrique Cerezo describing it as "unfortunate, unjustifiable and senseless."
However, Capello continued to defend Ramos, who has received four red cards and 19 yellows since joining Madrid just over a year ago.
"You can see clearly that (Ramos) didn't mean it. I have fought a battle in Italy against those who dive, like when someone touches you close to your face and you put your hand to your face and fall to the ground. I don't like gaining an advantage like that," Capello said.
Madrid lies fourth with 11 points from five games, while Atletico is fifth with 10.
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