Tuesday, February 3, 2015

37-year-old footballer who was with Udinese since moving from Empoli in 2004, will not be signing any more contract with Udinese anymore. Since then Di Natale became iconic club with more than 350 appearances and 184 goals in Serie A.

Rumors about retiring at Udinese also had sounded, but Di Natale decided to continue his career in football along with other clubs.

"In June, I will not update (contract with Udinese). I will leave Udinese," said the Italian national team player who was quoted by Gazzetta dello Sport.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson, insisted that he was not worried about the status of his contract at the club today. He claimed relaxed about the situation that occurred today. 

If not renewed by Liverpool, Johnson will be a player in free transfer at the end of the 2014/2015 season. There are doubts whether Liverpool will offer a 30-year-old a new contract or not. 

The England international, who suffered a thigh injury when Liverpool lost 1-3 to Manchester City on Tuesday (26/8), said that while there has been no conversation taking place in a new contract, he admitted relaxed about the situation. 

"I'm very relaxed about my contract. Nothing happened talks with his current club. There is little talk towards the end of last season, but nothing else," said Johnson told the Liverpool Echo 

"I love playing football here from the first day. I'm more than happy here. However, obviously I can only speak to the club about it when they want to talk to me," he continued. 

With Johnson's free to sign a pre-contract agreement with a rival club in January, his time on Merseyside could be limited. However, Johnson refused to look too far ahead as he tries to help Liverpool become the Premier League champion this season. 

"In January I was able to talk to other clubs, but I'll worry about that when January comes," said the former Chelsea defender. 

"At the minute I'm playing for Liverpool and I am happy here. I am more willing to stay." 

"I'm just going to concentrate on the things that happened at the club week in week out. Manager has taken me so far. Was indicating that he wanted me here," said Johnson.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Bayern Munich needs Lewandowski

Former Bayern Munich striker, Giovani Elber, has claimed that the Bundesliga champions Robert Lewandowski does need this summer. 

Bayern signed the Polish international player on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund in early July and Elber believes that the 25-year-old is the perfect purchase for the club. 

"Mario Mandzukic scored a lot of goals for Bayern, but you have to admit that Lewandowski in Telekom Cup goal against Wolfsburg was amazing," said Elber to Spox. 

"Bayern should be happy because Lewandowski is now playing at Bayern and is no longer for Dortmund. Bayern needed a player like him," Elber said. 

Lewandowski has scored 74 goals in the Bundesliga during his career.

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Alan Pardew stayed positive.

Newcastle United manager, Alan Pardew, remain positive despite his team had lost 0-2 against Manchester City, Sunday (17/8) night. Pardew saw his squad despite playing with bold should recognize the benefits of the Premier League champions.

Goals from David Silva and Sergio Aguero gave City managed to bring home three points from St. James' Park. Newcatle did not get so many chances, but they managed to make the City stressed several times. In addition, the new recruits Newcstle, Daryl Janmaat, Jack Colback, Remy Cabella, and Emmanuel Riviere played well.

Although a little disappointed with the defeat in the first game, which is played at home, Pardew admits that there are positive things he saw of the match. Pardew see the players perform with maximum and courage to face the team that is the defending champion.

"It makes us frustrated because in the second half we really pressing. However, we just could not equalize. I felt we could have got it and win because we looked better than them," said Pardew as reported by Sky Sport.

"We are brave, we were really trying to win and the players have been outstanding. All players are solid and Remy gave us some thrilling moments around the penalty box that is not often we get."

"There were several times we fell today, probably because of the rush. However, really excellent resistance from the team. Honestly, the quality of the win today. I am satisfied with some aspects of today's game. Solid team defense and tremendous supporters," he continued.

Mikel Arteta comments on Aaron Ramsey

Arsenal captain, Mikel Arteta, Aaron Ramsey has been compared with other ex-players the Gunners, Cesc Fabregas. Arteta also called Ramsey could be additional extra motivation for the team. 

Ramsey managed to become the hero of Arsenal victory in the opening match of the Premier League when the Gunners beat Crystal Palace 2-1 on Saturday (16/8). 

"Ramsey was on fire. When you have a player like this coming from midfield to score a lot of goals gives you something extra extra motivation," said Arteta told The Express. 

"We do not have players who are capable of scoring 30 or 40 goals at the moment, so have players who can score goals from midfield is very important," he continued. 

"He reminds me with Cesc Fabregas when he was here. Finest moments, it comes from the front, making the final touches and scoring important goals," said Arteta. 

Ramsey scored 16 goals in all competitions for Arsenal last season.
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has praised his teammate for the following a 2-0 win against Newcastle United on Sunday (17/8). He felt it important victory for his side who will fight to retain the title. 

The Citizens have the perfect start by taking three points in the opening match of the Premier League season thanks to goals 2014/2015 of David Silva and Sergio Aguero. 

"It is always good and it is important to start with a win in the new season," he said as quoted by the official website of Manchester City. 

"We knew it would be tough, but we gave everything. We start from the first minute, be aggressive and try to score goals and I think we deserved to win," he continued. 

"I am very proud that we managed to win this game.'s First game could be tough, but we did it again and I want to thank our fans because I thought they were brilliant today, once again," said Dzeko. 

Man City will play host to Liverpool in their next league game on August 25.