Cesc "The Prodigal Son" Home

London, Monday - The child is missing, Cesc Fabregas, could eventually be brought back to the Nou Camp after eight years of leaving Barcelona. Playmaker who is prepared to replace the maestro's vision, Xavi Hernandez, left La Masia academy since the age of 16 years to join the young Arsenal squad. "It took me many years, months, days to get here. Nice to be home after eight years, "said Fabregas in front of the fans at the Nou Camp, Barcelona, ​​on Monday (15 / 8).

"This is the biggest challenge in my life," said Fabregas, who incessantly kissing Barcelona logo. Supporters who packed the stands side of the top of the Nou Camp repeatedly called for, "Cesc welcome."

It took two years with a very tough negotiations to repatriate Fabregas. After undergoing medical tests, Fabregas arrived at the Nou Camp on Monday morning to sign a five-year contract with Barcelona. Barcelona in his official Twitter account stated, "Cesc has signed a contract that binds him at Barcelona until 2016.

Transaction value of investment (buy out) 200 million euros ($ 2.4 trillion). " Based on the Internet sites of Barcelona, ​​Fabregas medical examination showed itself in perfect condition. The main club doctor, Ricard Pruna, said, "All examination results are satisfactory." Pruna added, Fabregas can be directly merged into the exercise without any problem. Fabregas Arsenal had not previously joined a tour to Asia, the game pre-season Emirates Cup and, because of a hamstring injury. Friday, the last Fabregas trained with Arsenal last time on Friday last week.

Schweinsteiger: Zidane was the source of inspiration

Germany and Bayern Munich star Bastian Schweinsteiger, reveal the secret of his success. According to this all-around midfielder, Zinedine Zidane has been a source of inspiration.

"I was motivated by the defeat. You remember the 2010 World Cup and then, when we were defeated by Spain in the semi-finals? That is always a motivation to get up and perform better. The defeat of Bayern by Inter Milan in the Champions League final is also a separate motivation for me , "he told the Abendzeitung.

When asked who the person is a source of inspiration in the field, 26-year-old man replied, "German midfielder Lothar Matthaeus and Michael Ballack. However, my main inspiration is Zinedine Zidane."

"Of course Zidane was a football player who inspired me. To see him play really made me motivated," he said.

Schweini also revealed he wants to win the Champions League this season with Bayern. "I know I failed to win the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2008 with Germany's national team. However, I'm sure this season Bayern will win the Champions League," he said.

Mancini: Arsenal-Barca Same trouble

Roberto Mancini assess Arsenal and Barcelona have in common, they both could not handle in addition to playing defensive.

It relates to the Premier League match between Arsenal and City, at the Emirates on Wednesday (01/05/2011), which ended 0-0 draw.

Referring to statistics, Arsenal had the ball as much as 62 percent and created five golden opportunity from 16 businesses. Meanwhile, the City release five shots, without a single one leads right into the target.

Mancini admitted he played a tactic to survive. However, he said, was because the two players, David Silva and Mario Balotelli missed due to injury.

Xavi Aims degree Ballon d'Or

Barcelona midfielder, Xavi Hernandez, claim to be happy if successful awarded the Ballon d'Or in 2010.

As is known, the Spanish maestro who managed to play a record550 times with "El Barca" when faced with Athletic Bilbao's Ballon d'Or is a finalist for 2010. He competes with his own teammate, namely Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi.

As is known, Iniesta became a strong candidate to earn the prestigious title after scoring a goal in the historic 2010 World Cup final. Goal solo goal against Holland made him regarded as a hero "La Furia Roja".

Berbatov Bulgarian Footballer

Bulgaria's football federation announced, strikers ManchesterUnited (MU), Dimitar Berbatov, was selected as Player of Bulgaria2010. He noted the record, having won this title seven times in a row.

Berbatov (29) months and looked impressive. He scored fivegoals to take spectacular Manchester United's 7-1 victory overBlackburn Rovers.

Litex Lovech club captain, Ivelin Popov, who recently transferred to Gaziantepspor, ranked second, followed by the Bulgarian nationalteam goalkeeper of the club Twente, Nikolay Mihaylov.

Riedl stretcher New Strategy Against Malaysia

Indonesia's national team coach, Alfred Riedl, admitted his teamwould change the strategy as host Malaysia in the final two AFFCup 2010, Wednesday (12/29/2010). By doing so, he admitted that he hoped the troops "Garuda" could pluck victory in the match.

Indonesia has a slim chance to become champion after a subdued"Tiger of Malaya" three goals without reply in the first final yesterday.At least, Firman Utina and his friends need four goals withoutconceding to the title.

Unfortunately, the preparation of the troops "Red and White" a littledisturbed because some players like Markus Horison and YongAribowo injury. Both players are seen practicing separately in thepractice session this afternoon.

Wenger: Kekalahan Arsenal Misterius

Pelatih Arsenal Arsene Wenger tidak dapat mengerti mengapa timnya mengalami kekalahan di tangan Tottenham Hotspur. Kini ia khawatir hal itu akan menghambat timnya dalam mengejar gelar juara.

Akibat kekalahan 2-3 itu, "The Gunners" menyia-nyiakan kesempatan merebut puncak klasemen karena Chelsea juga kalah di tangan Birmingham City. Arsenal justru disusul Manchester United, yang berhasil menumbangkan Wigan Athletic.

"Kami berada di posisi tepat dan kami gagal, jadi kami harus menerimanya. Hari ini kami selalu berada dalam posisi di mana kami dapat memenangi pertandingan dan sulit menerimanya," kata Wenger seperti dikutip Sky Sport.

"Jika Anda melihat statistik dan angka-angkanya, sulit dimengerti bagaimana kami kalah dalam laga ini, kehilangan konsentrasi, sejumlah kesalahan mendasar, juga ketidakberuntungan. Menjadi sebuah misteri bagaimana Anda dapat kalah dalam laga seperti itu," jelasnya.

"Jika Anda melihat peluang yang dimiliki Tottenham hari ini, sulit dimengerti bagaimana kami dapat kebobolan tiga gol, tapi kami mengalaminya dan kami hanya dapat berinterospeksi. Kami tidak dapat menjaga fokus maupun pentingnya permainan 90 menit karena beberapa pemain lelah," tambah pelatih asal Perancis itu.

Dalam 17 tahun terakhir, Arsenal tidak pernah kalah dalam laga kandang melawan Spurs. Spurs terakhir kali menang di Higbury pada 11 Mei 1993 dengan skor 3-1.

Guardiola Kehilangan Kata Memuji Timnya

Pelatih Barcelona Josep Guardiola begitu gembira setelah timnya menang 8-0 atas Almeria. Ia kehilangan kata-kata untuk memuji para pemainnya.

Kemenangan itu terasa semakin lengkap bagi Barca karena striker Lionel Messi mencetak tiga gol yang menjadikannya pemain keempat yang membukukan 100 gol di kancah liga. Kemenangan besar itu juga membawa Barca menyamai rekor kemenangan di Las Palmas pada 1959.

"Setiap kali kami mencetak gol, tidak seperti hari-hari lain. Sulit berkata lebih banyak setelah kemenangan besar ini. Saya hanya ingin memberi selamat kepada tim karena mereka begitu efektif," kata Guardiola.

Guardiola menegaskan, kemenangan itu tak lepas dari kerja keras tim yang selalu menjaga kekompakan di lapangan. Solidaritas ini sangat penting bagi Barca, melebih kemampuan individual dari para pemain.

"Setiap hal yang kami lakukan merupakan keunggulan kami. Itulah caranya. Kami sekali lagi memperlihatkan bahwa jika kami melakukan hal penting, memperlihatkan solidaritas, yang kami lakukan semuanya bersama-sama, kami mengendalikan permainan. Sisanya soal talenta," tambahnya.

Dalam laga semalam, semua pemain Barca bergerak bersama merusak pertahanan Almeria. Striker David Villa, meskipun tak mencetak gol, berjibaku memberikan assist untuk rekan-rekannya, termasuk Messi.

"El Loco" Grogi Jelang Debutnya

Penyerang timnas Indonesia, Christian Gonzales, mengaku grogi menjelang laga uji coba melawan Timor Leste, Minggu (21/11/2010). Pasalnya, laga itu merupakan debut Gonzales setelah resmi menjadi warga negara Indonesia.

"Saya baru saja mengantarkan dia ke bandara tadi pagi. Dia cerita tadi, dirinya sangat grogi sampai enggak bisa tidur tadi malam. Saya tidak pernah melihat dia segrogi itu. Mungkin karena besok penampilan pertamanya bersama timnas Indonesia," jelas istri penyerang Persib Bandung itu, Eva Siregar.

Gonzales kemungkinan besar akan tampil sebagai starter pada laga nanti. Ketajamannya tak perlu diragukan karena ia beberapa kali menjadi pencetak gol terbanyak di pentas Indonesia Super League (ISL).

Mengingat Gonzales pemain naturalisasi pertama di Indonesia, ia tentunya akan menjadi perhatian masyarakat pada laga nanti. Publik berharap Gonzales bisa mengangkat prestasi Indonesia.

Menurut Eva, Gonzales pasti akan bekerja keras demi "Merah Putih". Namun, kata Eva, Gonzales tentunya membutuhkan dukungan dari rekan-rekannya dan masyarakat.

"Saya berharap jangan ada lagi tanggapan miring soal naturalisasi Gonzales. Ia sudah banyak berkorban untuk menjadi warga negara Indonesia dan dia sangat ingin membela timnas. Pada laga nanti, dia bilang butuh dukungan dari teman-temannya karena tanpa peran rekan-rekannya, dia tidak bisa apa," beber Eva.

Tentunya menarik selebrasi gol apa yang akan dilakukan Gonzales pada laga debutnya bersama timnas. Namun, kata Eva, Gonzales tidak terlalu memikirkan mencetak gol.

"Saya enggak tahu selebrasi apa yang akan dilakukan dia. Mungkin saja bersyukur atau mencium garuda di kausnya. Namun, dia bilang, belum memikirkan hal tersebut. Dia hanya ingin membawa timnas menang. Baginya, mencetak gol di laga uji coba tidak terlalu penting. Yang paling penting, mencetak gol di Piala AFF," tukas Eva.