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Kaká Not Leaving For Olympics - Milan
AC
Milan reiterated their refusal to let Kaká take part in the Olympics with an
official note on their website.With a note on their official website, AC Milan
wanted to silence the rumours going around in Brazil concerning Kaká's possible
participation to the Beijing Olympics with the Brazilian national team.
"Following the news stories which appeared in Brazil today concerning Kaká's
possible participation to the Beijing Olympics," it says on the note, "A.C.
Milan reiterate the position already expressed earlier, not allowing the player
to join the Brazilian Olympic team." Kaká's Milan team mate Pato probably will
be a part of the Brazilian squad, and there were even rumors that Andrea Pirlo
and Filippo Inzaghi would join the Italian squad in Beijing.
Henry: Messi The Best Footballer In The World
While
on a promotional visit to Buenos Aires, French striker Thierry Henry revealed
that he believes Lionel Messi is the best player in the world. Henry, who will
turn 31 in August, praised his Barcelona team-mate, and insisted the Argentine
"is the best footballer in the world".
Since arriving at the Catalan giants last season, Henry has had the opportunity
to observe the Albicelestes star first hand, and he affirmed that he has been
blown away by his exceptional skills.
"I have the possibility to watch Messi in training each morning, and because of
what he demonstrates he is the best player in the world," he stated during a
press conference.
"It is a pleasure to watch him, and because of the way he plays he is an
undisputed leader of the Barcelona team."
The 1998 World Cup winner also praised Boca Juniors playmaker Juan Roman
Riquelme, a player who he regards as being "different" and that he likes very
much because he "plays as if he were playing on the street".
Finally, Henry stated that he cannot understand how Argentina, the team he
regards as being the best in the world, "hasn't won a title [the World Cup] in
22 years".
Inter Favourites Because Of Mourinho - Lippi
Italy
coach Marcello Lippi thinks Inter are the favorites for the Scudetto because of
Jose Mourinho's arrival. If Marcello Lippi's predictions would be correct, in
around ten months we will be commenting on Inter's 4th consecutive Scudetto
victory. According to the Italian national team coach the Nerazzurri are the
favorites for the title ahead of the new season.
"I like Mourinho very much," he said, "for this reason I think Inter are the
favorites to win the Scudetto. Mourinho is a tough guy, but when so many players
speak positively about a coach, it means he has done well."
Looking back on Euro 2008, the World Cup winner gave his view on who was the
best player of the tournament: "Spain midfielder Marcos Senna was the most
important player for the team's victory."
Talking about the challenges ahead of the road towards the 2010 World Cup, Lippi
said: "I will build a winning group which will not be much different to the one
seen at the Euros. We need intelligent lads with unity and willingness to make
sacrifices for one another: these were the qualities which allowed us to triumph
at the World Cup."
Nasri Completes Arsenal Move
Olympique
Marseille attacking-midfielder Samir Nasri has completed his move to the English
Premier League, finally signing with Arsenal for a fee thought to be around €14
million. After a month of fine tuning the 21-year-old Nasri’s contract, finally
the young Frenchman can complete his move to Arsenal from Olympique Marseille.
The switch had appeared inevitable since the beginning of June, when Nasri even
suggested that his London transfer could be completed before the start of
Euro2008.
Having barely been given an opportunity to shine in that competition as France
struggled, the creative midfielder player then had a brief break before once
again starting negotiations with Arsenal. Despite the lag, there was never any
suggestion that the move would be cancelled.
New manager Arsčne Wenger was quick to outline Nasri’s strengths telling
Arsenal’s official website that, “He is young, quick and technically an
outstanding player.”
Nasri should fit into the Gunners’ system seamlessly as his passing and vision
are superb while he is also a gifted dribbler.
“He has shown great potential with his performances for Marseille and the French
national team over the past two seasons and he will add great quality to our
squad,” Wenger eulogised.
The move seems a perfect match as Wenger has an outstanding track record of
maximising technically gifted players’ talents. Doubtless Nasri recognised this
when agreeing the move.
“I'm very happy to become an Arsenal player, it means such a lot to me,” the 12
times capped Frenchman told the Gunners’ website, “This is a very important step
in my life as a football player because Arsenal is a massive club. I really hope
everything will go well for me here. I will my best for Arsenal and its fans and
I am honoured to be part of such a great football club.”
Nasri will join his new team-mates for their pre-season tour of Austria, which
begins in ten days time.
No fee has been disclosed for the move but it is believed to be in the region of
Ł11.5 million, or €14 million.
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