Ferguson: Foulkes Remarkable Man

Former coach of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, condolences on the death of the Red Devils legend, Bill Foulkes. Foulkes died after falling ill on Monday ( 25/11/2013 ). He joined Manchester United in 1951 and the first diving debut at Old Trafford against Liverpool on December 13, 1952.

Over 19 years with Manchester United, Foulkes diving total 688 matches and scored nine pack. He also successfully presented four Premier League champions, 1 FA Cup, 1 European Cup, as well as 4 Charity Shield.

"I am very sad to hear this news. Bobby ( Charlton ) and I talked about Bill yesterday while traveling home from Cardiff. He is a very good man and also a great servant of the club," said Ferguson.

"When I came the first time as a trainer, Bill was training in Norway and he brought his players in a steep cliff. Practice he often came to MU and I know him better than that. He was a quiet man and good," he added.

Foulkes is a living witness to the tragedy of Munich 1958. He survived the tragedy with Bobby Charlton, Johnny Berry, Jackie Blanchflower, Dennis Viollet, Ray Wood, Kenny Morgans, Harry Gregg, Albert Scanlon, and Matt Busby.

"The story is extraordinary journey of his life. She was able to assure his place in the club's history with the appearance and the way he played, especially after the Munich tragedy," said Ferguson.

"After passing through the incident, how he and Harry Gregg appeared in a few weeks later, they could lead the younger players against Sheffield Wednesday, and were able to win it, is something extraordinary. He truly remarkable man," said Ferguson.

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Wenger: Arsenal take Advantage of Opportunities

Appearance Arsenal beat Swansea City 2-1 while reaping praise from Arsene Wenger. He said he was satisfied foster children can take advantage of the opportunity they had to strengthen its position atop the Premier League standings. Moreover, in the same day, their closest rivals like Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Manchester City failed to win.

" The first half is rather difficult. Swansea We were a bit slow and more dangerous. We have to be patient without making mistakes. But after that we are stronger and play at our level. We also take the chances we had, " said Wenger told Sky Sports website.

According to Wenger, the victory also shows the quality of the team that owned the Gunners this season. But he was still reluctant to boast Arsenal can end trophy drought over the last 8 seasons.

"The sign of a quality team is owned by utilizing opportunities. We did against Swansea. We tested with a defeat in the first game, but we responded defeat it in a positive way. Important to focus on the goal and desire to move forward, " said Wenger today also celebrating 17 years coaching Arsenal.

" Still a long way indeed to talk about the title, but we had a chance, " he continued.

Wenger did not forget to praise the impressive performance Aaron Ramsey who scored both Arsenal and add to the coffers of his tally to eight.

" The game reflects the Ramsey team game today. He is rather difficult, but it is getting better and look great in the second half, " added Wenger.

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Juventus Draw Against Copenhagen

Juventus drew 1-1 with Copenhagen in the Champions League group stage match, in Parkstadion, Tuesday (09/17/2013). The hosts scored the first goal in the 14th minute, through Nicolai Jorgensen. He beat Gianluigi Buffon with a left-foot shot from the middle of the penalty box, utilizing free kick for Pierre Bengtsson, unanticipated Juventus players.

Juventus equalized through Fabio Quagliarella in the 54th minute. With the left foot, it Federico Peluso post a curling shot from the middle of the penalty box to the middle of the goalkeeper Johan Wiland.

Juventus actually dominated the game and created more chances. However, their efforts did not produce a lot of goals due to the final settlement of the less scalable and performance Johan Wiland.

In the 77th minute and the 81st for example, Carlos Tevez and Sebastian Giovinco fired accurately from the middle of the penalty box, but it can be anticipated Wiland.

Meanwhile, despite a lot of pressure, the hosts were able to keep the focus so as to create a serious threat when get a chance.

Throughout the game, according to UEFA note, Juve had the ball as much as 56 percent and created 11 chances out of 23 businesses, while host fired 6 shots off accurately from 8 experiments.

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Ribery Optimistic Won the Ballon d'Or 2013

Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery, claiming optimistic won the Ballon d'Or 2013. It is expressed after crowned as the best player Europe 2013.

Ribery was elected European Footballer of ousting Barcelona striker Lionel Messi and Real Madrid midfielder, Cristiano Ronaldo. The title was achieved after helping Bayern beat Chelsea in the European Super Cup match, 2013, Saturday (09/31/2013).

Ballon d'Or a record currently held by Messi who has won the title for four consecutive years since 2009. However, Ribery said sure can beat Messi in this election.

"Of course, I believe (could come out as the winner of the Ballon d'Or 2013). Years ago, I did what I needed on or off the field. I enjoyed my time with the team and I am very happy and confident," said Ribery.

Ribery achievement last season was very impressive. The Frenchman took the role of the treble winners Bayern Munich (Champions League, Bundesliga and DFB Pokal).

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Neuer Ready to Take Revenge Against Chelsea

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, ready to avenge hurt to Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup, this weekend. Neuer Bayern hope to continue the success in the prestigious European trophy.

Bayern will meet Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup after both teams to be the best in European competition last season. Bayern are Champions League winners, Mean while Chelsea is Europa League winners.

Bayern and Chelsea have met in the final of the Champions League in the 2011-12 season. At that time, Bayern who happened to look at his headquarters, defeat of Chelsea by a shootout.

"This is a unique opportunity for us to win this championship. European Super Cup match like a final. We will play Europa League champions, and it is Chelsea. We hope to revenge and win," said Neuer.

"Winning the Champions League is very important. We have experienced hard times. Last season, we are very motivated. We were finally able to achieve remarkable success," added the former FC Schalke's goalkeeper.

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Chicharito Faithful with the Red Devils

Young striker Javier Hernandez is very happy with his career at Manchester United. Therefore, Chicharito has no reason to leave Old Trafford next season.

The Mexico striker with Robin van Persie, Wayne Ronney, Danny Welbeck managed to bring the Red Devils won the Premier League title last season. Hernandez 10 goals from 22 matches, assessed a number of people will be the future of Manchester United striker. Moreover, the 25-year-old players often score a goal in an important game.

Hernandez prodigious talent turns inviting the interest of several major clubs to get his signature on the transfer market next summer. One of them, Atletico Madrid were very wanted services Hernandez.

However, Eduardo Hernandez, Chicharito as an agent, make sure his client will remain in uniform Red Devils. "He is very happy at Manchester United. Javier've been there for three years and twice won the league," said Eduardo.

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Robben: Bayern Appear Perfect Than Barca

Bayern Munich look quite impressive with four goals without reply against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday (23/04/2013). Arjen Robben assess bayern game is perfect. 

Playing at the Allianz Arena, Bayern could really spoil all his supporters who packed their headquarters. The Bavarians also managed to make the La Liga giants, Barcelona helpless at all.

Bayern managed by Muller opened the scoring in the 25th minute in the first half. Entering the second half, Barca getting bent over an additional three goals from Bayern, each scored by Mario Gomez, Arjen Robben and Muller returned.

Bayern wins 4-0 to make the finals door wide open. Robben himself considered that the forces Tito Vilanova did not make a lot of chances in the game this time.

"We did not give them room to play, and they only had one or two chances all night. We played a perfect game and fight for everything, "said Robben as reported by UEFA.

"I think we already knew we could give them trouble. Before the game everyone said would be 50-50, but I think we can now be very proud, "he continued.

Robben admits that El Barca is a club which dominates in Europe, but his team could beat him. The Dutchman is still reminded that there is still a second leg.

"They've dominated Europe in recent years but we can defeat it, we can feel very proud. But now we have to calm down first since there are no second meeting," he concluded.

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