Real Madrid, Zidane: "La Liga is not over"

Zinedine Zidane still wants to believe in Real Madrid's title chances in La Liga. He considers his team on a good dynamic.
While the duel against PSG is approaching fast, Zinedine Zidane has presented at a press conference to talk about the news of Real Madrid, which will face Levante Saturday, and seems quite optimistic for his team in general.

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Lack of confidence: "For sure, every match has its own story, this game is important for us and we are ready, we had a very good week of training and we have confidence."

The transfer window of January: "We are here together, in a complicated moment, I always saw the concentrated players.We had very difficult moments, they can think that I did it to avoid problems (do not recruit , but I blindly trust my team, I notice, I see it and I have great confidence in my workforce and they give it back to me In work, in envy, I think they are the."

The return of the BBC: "No, it's your opinion (that Zidane prefers, ed), I like to play with different schemes and I always changed and I have other players.The final Cardiff we When I got the three, Bale is on the right, Ronaldo on the left and Karim on the attack. "

The situation of Isco: "He must continue to work and think that there are many matches, it is an important player, tomorrow we will talk about Asensio, then Ceballos ... You have to talk about it and I have to decide."

The Champions League: "I do not care what will happen next year, I'm here to think day by day, every game, La Liga you say it is over and I do not believe it. By working, we will continue with the maximum of enthusiasm, we will do our best to win the next match. "

The state of Ramos: "He will be there and Isco too, they will be with us."

The Blues with the Netherlands and Germany at the League of Nations

The French team now knows its first two opponents in the new League of Nations created by UEFA, replacing friendlies: it is the Netherlands and Germany. These two nations have recently played against the Blues in qualifying at the 2018 World Cup for the Dutch (wins 1-0 and 4-0), as well as in the friendly match on November 14 for the German world champions (2-2). .

In Group 1 of Ligue A, the Blues will finish first to hope to compete in the finals, in the form of semi-finals, in the company of the first three other hens at this level. However, if they finish last, they will automatically be relegated to League B at the next edition.

This new event will run parallel to the qualifiers for Euro 2020, starting in September. It will allow four teams to qualify for the Euro, while twenty others will get their ticket by the more traditional way.

PSG OFFICIALIZES THE ARRIVAL OF LASSANA DIARRA!

It's official: Lassana Diarra is a player from Paris Saint-Germain. The capital club has confirmed the transfer of the French international defensive midfielder this Tuesday night. Diarra has signed a one and a half year contract until June 2019. It will be numbered 19.

@PSG_inside is proud to announce the signing of @Lass_Officiel until June 2019! #WelcomeLass pic.twitter.com/9OtaCulBf7 - PSG Official (@PSG_inside) January 23, 2018

Lassana Diarra is making a big comeback in France after having canceled her contract with the Al-Jazeera club. Recently passed by Olympique Marseille, the defensive midfielder has proved that he can be quickly operational after a significant period without playing at the very highest level. His considerable experience (Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid) and especially his technical profile of pure recuperator were elements sought by the staff and management of PSG.

Fracture of the right leg for James McCarthy (Everton)

Everton's Irish midfielder James McCarthy broke his right leg against West Bromwich on Saturday. The 27-year-old injured himself by trying to put his leg in opposition on a shot by Salomon Rondon.

MARTIAL HAS STILL HIT

French striker Anthony Martial was the only scorer in the MU game against Burnley. It confirms its beautiful form of the moment.

Anthony Martial is on a roll right now. Since the beginning of the new year, the French striker stacks successful performances and goals with his formation of Manchester United. That was still the case on Sunday at Turf Moor, Burnley's Den. In a double-close match, where his team struggled a lot to be dangerous, the former Monegasque unlocked the situation with a superb winning streak.

We played in the 54th minute, and on a quick attack, Romelu Lukaku managed to serve his attacking partner. Martial did not ask himself questions. Seeing enough space in front of him, he was armed with a shot of the unstoppable right following a control of the left. The ball ended at the end just in front of the crossbar. This was his 9th goal of the season and not the ugliest. It was also the third time in a row that he scored in the league. A first since he arrived in England in 2015.

Except Martial, no Mancunian has been threatening in this game. Before scoring, the Frenchie had already sought to find the flaw of a shot at the entrance to the surface (45th). And at the end of the game, he was ready for a 1-2 (88th) but Pope neutralized his shot. If not ? Only Ashley Young had taken the initiative to try a shot, but the try was missed (42). That's not enough and it only reinforces the idea that this Red Devils team is struggling to secure the show. Present in the stands, Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton must have been greatly bored.

Regarding the Burnley team, she was entrepreneurial and often found herself in a good position. But it was of no consequence on the bulletin board. The fault was a lack of success, with a shot from Gudmundsson on the cross following a free kick (57) or a two-meter recovery goals missed by Tarkowski (71). Finally, there was also an opportunity to Barnes (77th) not converted, and a hand of Chris Smalling in the surface (58th) that the referee deemed non-voluntary. MU has been varnished, but relying on luck and / or Martial to get away from bad times does not augur a happy tomorrow for the band in Mourinho.

LALIGA - BARCELONA DET OFFICIALLY WANT TO RECRUIT ANTOINE GRIEZMANN

The Catalan leaders issued a statement to end rumors of a possible recruitment of the French international next summer.

While the club had already made two major investments in the last five months, with Ousmane Dembélé and Philippe Coutinho, a new reinforcement was announced with insistence in the press. Thus, Antoine Griezmann was more and more one of the Catalan dailies that indicated that the French international could join the club next summer.

Under contract until 2022 with Atlético

However, the leaders of the Blaugrana have been firm about these speculations. In a statement released on Saturday, the Catalan club staff said "strongly deny the information published in recent media in different media about the player of Atletico Madrid, Antoine Griezmann, and an alleged link with our club." What cool a possible arrival?

The contracted player until June 2022 is nevertheless announced starting from several mercatos. While Manchester United seemed to hold the rope, it was Barcelona that had become a favorite to welcome the French international. This release could therefore indicate a flip-flop for the next transfer market.

PSG: why Kylian Mbappé runs so fast

Good pelvic position, efficient technique and impressive gestural frequency, Kylian Mbappé has natural predispositions of sprinters. And could even run even faster.

As fast as its hatching at the highest level. For a year, Kylian Mbappé has been martyring the defenses of Ligue 1 with his address, his hooks ... and his speed. The PSG striker was even flashed at 36 km / h by Canal + during the last PSG-Lille, after a sprint started in his half of the field to score in the empty goal. His speed impresses. Can we compare it to a sprinter or the technique of running a footballer is necessarily different? "It runs just right", insists first Stéphane Caristan, European champion in the 110m hurdles and former physical trainer SCO Angers. Decryption of the sprint of a phenomenon.

PSG: A TEAM THAT WILL NOT RUN BEFORE THE REAL MADRID

Emery, who is not a follower of turnover, made it clear that this will be even less the case before the confrontation in Madrid, on February 14th.

If Unai Emery did not make a lot of turnover during the first part of the season, it will be even less the case now, less than a month of the confrontation with Real Madrid, in the 8th finals of the Champions League ( February 14, at Santiago Bernabeu stadium).

"The best preparation is to be efficient, whether at training or during the matches.The players who play a lot like Adrien or Verratti, we have to monitor that.We will manage.But the best preparation, I repeat, it is to be ready for all matches and keep this competition. The tone is given in a press conference on Tuesday, before the reception at the Parc de Dijon counting for the 21st day of Ligue 1. Because yes, the Basque technician has in the viewfinder the European Cup and this, from the beginning of 'year. When he moved to Rennes (1-6) for the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France, in Amiens (0-2) for the 8th finals of the Coupe de la Ligue, or in Nantes (0-1 ) for the previous day of the championship, the former coach of Seville already had in mind the confrontation with Real Madrid. And that's why the turnover was limited (except in cases of force majeure) while the Cup matches would have been an opportunity for some to rake up playing time and soothe frustration on the bench.

OLD OF PSG AND BARÇA, RONALDINHO HAS RETIRED

Ronaldinho, who had made the happiness of Barça and PSG in particular, retired

The Brazilian Ronaldinho, who had made the happiness of Barça and PSG during his long and successful career, has officially retired. It is the brother of the former Brazilian international who announced the news at the microphone of Globo this Tuesday.

"It's over, he stopped football, let's do something good now for football farewells after the World Cup in Russia, maybe in August, we'll have some events in Europe, Asia and Brazil. arrange something with the Brazilian selection, "said the player's brother on Brazilian television.

Roberto Assis, who is also the agent of the former Parisian, gave more details about his brother's immediate plans: "Nike will be with us, but we have no details yet. a program, the fact that he has been ambassador of Barca for ten years will help abroad, he is very popular there, there are organized events and Mexico will be the next, for the 1st of March ", he said.

RUMOR - THE REAL MADRID PREPARES A BIG OFFER FOR ICARDI

Eager to engage the services of a great striker this winter, Real Madrid would have set his sights on Mauro Icardi.

According to the information of the Italian press, Real Madrid would be quite willing to pay the release clause of the Argentine international of Inter Milan. We are talking about a sum culminating at 110 million euros.

Real Madrid officials believe that the scorer with 18 goals in 20 games with Inter in Serie A this season would be worth this investment this winter, since it would help Real to reduce his current deficit. of goals he has suffered including throughout the season.

Evolving at Inter Milan since 2013, the former Sampdoria player would be a serious competition for Karim Benzema.

New defeat for Kristina Mladenovic eliminated in the first round of the Australian Open

The black series continues for Kristina Mladenovic eliminated in the first round of the Australian

Open.

Still no improvement in the sky of Kristina Mladenovic. Eliminated in the first round at the Australian Open by Ana Bogdan (6-3, 6-2), the French is 15 consecutive defeats and has not won a match on the circuit since early August 2017 and a victory over Tatjana Maria in the first round of the Washington tournament. She may say that the past is the past, the series begins to become as long as worrying.

Above all, the content of the meeting against a modest 104th world who had never won a match at the Australian Open hardly suggests better days in the immediate future. The faults come too fast (25 in the first set) and prevent him from being able to build anything on the court. Of course, Mladenovic is no longer afraid. She is no longer the player to beat and her opponents benefit. First, they play more liberated when the French seems constantly tense.

Then they try things in the hope that Mladenovic makes the mistake first, which is often the case. As a symbol, she let go of the match on an ugly double fault. There is something broken in French tennis and it must find the right tools to fix all that. And it starts to be urgent because Mladenovic will have to defend a pack of points in the coming weeks (victory in St. Petersburg, eighth in Dubai, final in Acapulco, Stuttgart and Madrid and half at Indian Wells in 2017).

Transfers: José Mourinho (Manchester United) talks about Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)

At the end of the contract at the end of the season, Alexis Sanchez is a man very courted in the Premier League. Manchester United, in particular, is ready to welcome the player as confirmed by José Mourinho.

The Manchester City track has cooled for Alexis Sanchez. But the one leading the Arsenal player to Manchester United is still very active. Asked about the issue by the English media after the victory of his men against Stoke City (3-0), Jose Mourinho thinks that his club can seduce the Chilean striker.

"There is no news about Sanchez. He is an Arsenal player. If he stays, all the better for Arsenal, if he comes to us, good for us and if he goes to another club, it will be good for them. There are probably other interested clubs and I should not talk about an Arsenal player. I am at the same time not confident and confident. If he moves, I think we have a chance. "

BARCELONA - JASPER CILLESSEN: "MATTHIJS OF LIGT HAS THE LEVEL TO EVOLVE HERE"

The substitute goalkeeper of Blaugrana felt that his compatriot, currently in Ajax, had the qualifications to join him in Catalonia.

Jasper Cillessen despite a status of lining within Barcelona remains a wise observer of the ball. Among his favorite football, one of the players trained at Ajax Amsterdam, like him, namely the central defender Matthijs De Ligt.

The 18-year-old was revealed last season and has been improving ever since. At the same time, it was announced in Barcelona but since it was the Colombian Yeri Mina who joined the rear guard of Blaugrana.

Not enough to discourage the international goalkeeper who sees his compatriot a possible reinforcement in the future, as he told Mundo Deportivo. "He's Barça, he's young, he can defend high and play both feet, he's a real cracker."

Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo wants to go to Manchester United

The daily As made its first on the desire to leave Cristiano Ronaldo. According to the Spanish newspaper, the Real Madrid player would like to go to Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid and he even announced it to his teammates. This is what the daily As asserts in its edition of the day. The Spanish newspaper maintains that the Portuguese want to return to Manchester United where he played between 2003 and 2009 and with which he won the first of his five Golden Balloons. He believes that Florentino Perez has not kept his promises.

Real's president had promised him an extension and a revaluation of his contract after the victory of the club in the Champions League at the end of last season. They are still not effective while Ronaldo has multiplied the calls of the foot. "He collapsed because he feels cheated," assured the player's entourage to As. He is currently under contract until 2021.

MANCHESTER UNITED TO OFFER NEW CONTRACT AT GEA

The club Mancunien would like to keep his goalkeeper, strongly courted by Real Madrid for several seasons.

David De Gea could very well come back soon with Manchester United. The Spanish goalkeeper, at the end of the contract in 2019 with an additional year in option, will, indeed, be offered an extension, Jose Mourinho's own admission.

"Obviously we're not going to let De Gea's contract option go away," the Red Devils' manager said in remarks the Daily Telegraph said, "a goalkeeper like him and a club that wants to be always We will obviously try to extend his contract, Mr Woodward (vice president, ed) will of course try to offer him a new contract that will make him stay here more than optional year. "

LEAGUE 1 - THE GESTURE OF TONY CHAPRON TOWARDS DIEGO CARLOS AT NANTES-PSG TOURS THE WORLD

Author of a kick to the Diego Carlos Nantais, the French referee has made much talk about him, beyond the borders.

What happened in the head of Tony Chapron in the additional time of Nantes-PSG? On a Paris counterattack, the referee of 45 years was shoved involuntarily by Diego Carlos who returned to defend. A surrealistic scene then unfolded, with an attempt to cringe the man whistle towards the Brazilian. All this ended with a red card for the Canary player causing the surprise and anger of Claudio Ranieri and his leaders.

Very quickly, the gesture became viral. Beyond the classic hijackings where we could see him fighting UFC or Twister player, Tony Chapron has been talked about around the world: Spain, Italy, Colombia ... All were surprised and amused by this shot of blood from the referee who must withdraw from the field at the end of the season.

CHELSEA, MORATA FACING THE CHALLENGE OF CONTINUITY

The Chelsea striker is a regular starter for the first time in his career and is going through a complicated period.

Recruited this summer for the sum of 80 million euros, Alvaro Morata has the profile to offer what is needed to a team led by Antonio Conte. Endowed with an important capacity to make the difference in the important matches, the Spanish international has a quality of call of first order in addition to a great appetite for the pressing, as he knew to prove it in particular during his passage at Juventus Turin under the direction of Massimiliano Allegri.

RONALDO: "NEYMAR IN PSG? SPORTIVELY, IT'S A STEP BACK"

Ronaldo believes that Neymar's transfer from Barça to PSG is a courageous decision but that, sportingly, it is a regression.

The transfer of Neymar to PSG will remain in history by its amount (222 million euros) and the impact that has, so far, the player in the game PSG he will try to push up the summit of Europe.

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Ronaldo Nazario, illustrious compatriot of Neymar, judged this choice in an interview granted to Zico broadcast on Youtube while saluting the personality of the young Brazilian: "Sportingly, his decision is a step backwards, but these are challenges that everyone sets. Me too in my day I played at Barça and I went to Inter Milan, but the Italian championship was then much more competitive, "he said.

PREMIER LEAGUE - GUARDIOLA ELECTED COACH OF THE MONTH FOR THE FOURTH TIME CONSECUTIVE

Pep Guardiola was again elected coach of the month in the Premier League. This is the fourth time in a row, which is a record.

Manchester City is at the top of the Premier League with 62 points, far ahead of his dolphin, Manchester United (47 points on the clock).

Valverde, the quiet man who handed Barça to the place

While the men led by Pep Guardiola have again managed to achieve success in the League Cup against Bristo City in the semi-final round (2-1), the technician was again crowned for his work.

UNAI EMERY: "THIS IS THE CLUB THAT DECIDES THE SANCTION OF CAVANI AND PASTORE"

Unai Emery was at a press conference before moving to Amiens in the Coupe de la Ligue. The opportunity to talk about latecomers and Lo Celso.

On the group

"We're going to see how they're going to be this afternoon, for the game against Amiens tomorrow, Thiago Motta is going to work to recover from his injury, I hope it's a small injury, he'll be back in the group. The others are good for the moment.

PSG: THE ABSENTS HAVE ALWAYS TORT AND THE FESTIVAL IN RENNES PROVEN

On the latecomers

"Cavani should be working today, the most important is the team, the players who are ready to play, the two who have fallen behind will have to train and then we will see, after the training of this At noon this will be a season is long, we have a lot of matches.We will need all the players.The most important is the performance of the players, the collective performances but also individual. attack in Rennes has been very successful and I'm happy to see that other players can answer this. "

Edinson Cavani Rennes PSG

"The group is strong and solid, it thinks collectively so the players know how to let the little things pass, and the penalty will be the decision of the club, I do not take care of that".

"I spoke with them personally, but the club did it too, but the content of the discussion remains private."

On the confrontation with Real

"I watch every game, whether it's La Liga or the Spanish Cup, when Real started preseason they were very strong and now they're in trouble, and they're going to be able to overcome that." Bale's injury was Zidane has a lot of experience as a player and as a coach, he brings a lot of serenity, they are used to hard times but they overcome them. "

Lo Celso

"He came here a year ago, worked with patience, played intermittently, and at the beginning of the season wondered if he would stay, or could be loaned, and finally won his place too. He is very focused, he plays to improve himself and he adapts to the positions that are asked of him.On Sunday he made a great match.His merit comes back to him.It is an example for all, it is a player who is important in the group ".

Lo Celso PSG

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"In the team he can start as a sentinel in the animation of the team, he can be the balance between the defense and the attack, he can also enter the opponent's surface. this level, that of last Sunday. "

Mercato

 "I know Lassana Diara as a player, but I'm happy with the players I currently have, Lo Celso can play the sentry post, and Antero can talk about the mercato only."