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Zuculini estaría en la mira del Man.City

BUENOS AIRES -- El volante de Racing Club Bruno Zuculini figuraría en los planes de Manchester City de Inglaterra, donde ya juegan Sergio Agüero y Pablo Zabaleta.
El club inglés podría iniciar negociaciones este año, pero en caso de llegar a un acuerdo con Racing recién incorporaría a Zuculini en 2014, algo que resultaría sumamente importante para el entrenador Luis Zubeldía.

El Manchester City no sería el único club interesado en Zuculini. Días atrás, Sky Sports mencionó en su página web que Nápoli de Italia también está en la lista de candidatos a quedarse con los servicios del mediocampista.

La apuesta de Zuculini es a futuro, ya que para esta temporada el club inglés está realizando una gran inversión económica para volver a ganar la Premier League.

Este miércoles, por ejemplo, acordó la incorporación del delantero del Sevilla de España Alvaro Negro por 23 millones de euros, y hace algunos días sumó al volante brasileño Fernandinho (Shakhtar Donetsk), por quien desembolsó 40 millones de euros.

River: millonaria oferta por Lanzini

BUENOS AIRES -- Por el pase del armador Manuel Lanzini River Plate recibió este miércoles una propuesta formal procedente de Dubai por 6 millones y medio de dólares.

El monto por supuesto que hará pensar a la dirigencia riverplatense, dado que necesita ingresos para reforzar el plantel.

Claro que también habrá que ver cuál será la postura del jugador teniendo en cuenta que el fútbol en Emiratos Arabes Unidos no es de los más competitivos.

Y otro aspecto será clave, cuál será la posición del entrenador del Millonario, Ramón Díaz, puesto que Lanzini terminó la temporada última como titular y fue uno de los que más goles convirtió para los de Núñez en el Torneo Final.

Lanzini, es bonaerense, tiene 20 años y durante la temporada 2011-2012 estuvo a préstamo en el Fluminense de Brasil.

San Lorenzo estrena dos refuerzos

BUENOS AIRES -- El delantero Martín Cauteruccio y el mediocampista Fernando Elizari, ambos procedentes de Quilmes, debutarán este jueves, a partir de las 20.10, en el Nuevo Gasómetro, frente al "Pincha", en el partido correspondiente al triangular amistoso Copa de Invierno.

El DT Juan Antonio Pizzi, una vez finalizada la práctica de fútbol, confirmó el equipo que enfrentará al equipo platense y se alineará de la siguiente manera: Sebastián Torrico; Matías Catalán, Pablo Alvarado, Mauro Cetto y Walter Kannemann; Néstor Ortigoza, Enzo Kalinski; Gonzalo Verón, Elizari y Alan Ruiz; Cauteruccio.

De esta manera se producirá el regreso de Ortigoza en el equipo titular luego de su paso por el fútbol árabe en Emirates Club durante la temporada 2012/2013.

Por otra parte, los dirigentes de San Lorenzo continúan las negociaciones con sus pares de Unión de Santa Fe por el pase del volante Juan Ignacio Cavallaro, de 19 años, quien manifestó su deseo de jugar en la institución de Boedo.

San Lorenzo integra el triangular amistoso con Estudiantes La Plata y Boca Juniors denominado Copa de Invierno que le sirve como preparación al segundo semestre del año donde competirá por torneo Inicial 2013, Copa Sudamericana y Copa Argentina.

Angelici: "Gago sería broche de oro"

BUENOS AIRES -- El presidente de Boca Juniors, Daniel Angelici, consideró este miércoles que la reincorporación del mediocampista Fernando Gago "sería un buen broche de oro como para cerrar este libro de pases".

"Siempre que encaro una gestión lo hago con optimismo. No entiendo por qué a veces se dice que estamos lejos. Son negociaciones que en el camino se van a ir resolviendo", remarcó Angelici rodeado por los periodistas, tras la práctica vespertina del plantel xeneize en La Bombonera.

Según Angelici, Boca y el Valencia de España tienen "un objetivo en común": "Nosotros de repatriar a Gago y ellos de vender un porcentaje del jugador. Me parece que más tarde o más temprano nos vamos a poner de acuerdo".

"Las transferencias de algunos jugadores a veces se hacen más largas de lo normal. Siento que vamos por buen camino, que estamos reforzando bien el plantel con algunos jugadores de jerarquía". Además de referirse a las tratativas por el pase de Gago, Angelici abordó otros temas vinculados a la actualidad boquense.

Acerca de Carlos Bianchi, el presidente, sostuvo: "Es el técnico más ganador de la historia de Boca, tiene el respaldo del hincha y está trabajando para revertir un mal semestre. Sabemos la deuda que tenemos con los hinchas, se está trabajando para pelear este torneo hasta el final".

Respecto de las situaciones conflictivas del delantero uruguayo Santiago Silva y del mediocampista Walter Erviti, el presidente, precisó: "Están sus representantes trabajando, consiguiendo club. Lo de Erviti está muy cerca de destrabarse (para un club mexicano, sería el Atlante) y lo de Silva imagino que en estos días también. Hay varios clubes en la Argentina interesados en él y está viendo también ofertas del exterior".

Finalmente, sobre algunas últimas expresiones críticas de jugadores que no continuarán en el club, en especial la del defensor Christian Cellay, Angelici manifestó que "siempre hay libertad de expresión, vivimos en un sistema democrático".

"Nosotros pretendemos que nuestros profesionales se expresen siempre dentro de la cancha. Después, cada uno es responsable de sus opiniones sabiendo que cuando se habla en Boca Juniors la repercusión es muy grande", concluyó.

Nej Nej Nej Nej.............

Arsenal´s André Santos close to joining Flamengo

Flamengo are very close to announcing Arsenal´s left-back André Santos, according to reports in Brazilian press.

The negotiations advanced on Wednesday and he could be announced by Flamengo as early as this Thursday.

The left-back is already in Rio de Janeiro to finalize the negotiations, the deal need to be finalized by Saturday, when the Brazilian international transfer window closes.

André Santos will join Flamengo on a one-year loan deal, as the full-back is under contract with Arsenal until 2015.

The Arsenal left-back played for Flamengo from 2005 to 2006. without impressing, and later moved to Corinthians.

Flamengo´s current manager Mano Menezes was at Corinthians at the time André Santos played for the São Paulo-based club. André Santos´ performances there were good and he eventually got called up, playing the Confederations Cup and Copa América.



Tåbe !

Mano Menezes praises Flamengo´s target André Santos

Flamengo´s manager Mano Menezes has praised the club´s target André Santos, following the team´a 2-1 win vs ASA.

The left-back is close to be announced by Flamengo, he is set to join the club on a one-year loan deal.

Mano Menezes talked with reporters after the game, he said: "We all know André [Santos] well. He played for Flamengo in the past besides working with me at Corinthians.

"He is an experienced full-back, has played in many places, has a lot of quality, a player that will add a lot if everything works out and the deal becomes official."

André Santos has already arrived in Rio de Janeiro to finalize the negotiations, he played for Grêmio during the first semester.

Så har de fundet erstatningen for Leandro Damião....så er spørgsmålet blot Zenit eller Napoli ?

Ignacio Scocco set to join Internacional - report

Newell´s striker Ignacio Scocco is very close to joining Internacional, according to reports in Brazilian press.

Zero Hora reports that Internacional are offering US$ 6.5 million for the Argentine striker, the deal could be announced later on this Thursday.

The Argentine club originally planned to sell him to a European club but they have accepted to have talks with Internacional.

River Plate were also interested in the striker, which encouraged Internacional to act quicker to try to sign him. Scocco will earn a salary estimated in 120,000 Euros per month, considerably higher than his wages at Newell´s.

If the deal is confirmed, he is likely to replace Leandro Damião, who is wanted by Napoli and Zenit St. Petersburg, and could leave for a fee estimated in 22 million Euros.

@ Samba

Det gik ikke så godt for Atlético-MG med 0-2 nederlaget til Olimpia i den første finalekamp i Copa Libertadores. Det sidste mål blev sat ind i overtiden. Ærgerligt, ærgerlig. Nå, Galo har tidligere vendt 0-2 til samlet sejr i turneringen, senest i semifinalen mod Newell´s Old Boys.
Returkamp på Mineirão om en uge. Atlético ville gerne have spillet på lykkearenaen Independência, men Conmebol sagde nej. Kapaciteten mod små 25.000 er for småt.

DE savnede vel også Bernard tænker jeg ? - Var det ellers fortjent nok ? - Så ikke kampen, men Olimpia er stærke hjemme i Asuncion og har jo muligheden for at snuppe deres 4. Copa Libertadores så de var vel stærkt motiveret for at få et godt result med til returkampen - de er ikke helt så stabile ude...så mulighederne er der bestemt.

Olimpia take control of final

http://www.youtube.com/w…UfT8XTQhiVg

Paraguayan side Olimpia put one hand on the Copa Libertadores trophy as they beat Brazil´s Atletico Mineiro 2-0 in the first leg of the final.

Goals in each half from Alejandro Silva and Wilson Pittoni gave Ever Hugo Almeida´s Olimpia a healthy lead ahead of the return match in Belo Horizonte next Wednesday, when they will look to seal their fourth Libertadores crown.

Olimpia were the better side at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco, with their tough midfield and powerful attackers to the fore, while the Brazilian side, typified by former AC Milan and Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho, struggled.

Uruguayan midfielder Silva put Olimpia ahead in the 22nd minute following a long run that ended with a left-footed shot from outside the box.

That goal gave Olimpia´s players more confidence and Juan Manuel Salgueiro could have extended the lead in the 37th minute, but his was just wide of the post.

Four minutes after the interval, Diego Tardelli shot and Ronaldinho failed to deflect that ball into the back of the net to equalise. With the match looking set to finish 1-0, Pittoni gave the home fans cause to celebrate in injury time by netting a free-kick that gave Olimpia a more comfortable lead.

A couple of minutes earlier, Mineiro defender Richarlyson had been shown red and he will miss the return match, as will his team-mate Marcos Rocha who picked up another yellow card.

Pittoni told Fox Sports: "The 2-0 lead is very important but Atletico Mineiro will be hosts next week and we must keep our feet on the ground. They are great players and fortunately we managed to play good football tonight."

Salgueiro added: "This is the lead we had expected on paper, but there are 90 minutes to go and Atletico Mineiro are very powerful as hosts. We did a good job. Mineiro is the best team in the competition and winning was crucial and the goal difference is good considering we know how to defend as visitors."

Og så har vi de colombianske mestre på plads....Atletico Nacional

Colombia Primera A: Santa Fe 0 Atletico Nacional 2

http://www.youtube.com/w…85jqWvwsBV8

Atletico Nacional are champions of Colombia after beating Santa Fe 2-0 away from home in the second leg of the Apertura final.

Following a goalless draw in the first leg in Medellin on Sunday, the title was up for grabs at Santa Fe´s Estadio Nemesio Camacho in Bogota on Wednesday.

And it was the visitors who drew first blood seven minutes before half-time, with striker Jefferson Duque charging into the box, beating two defenders before rifling a right-foot shot between the legs of Santa Fe goalkeeper Camilo Vargas.

Atletico had to wait until the 83rd minute to make sure of victory, however, and the goal came courtesy of substitute Luis Mosquera.

Mosquera, who replaced Duque on 79 minutes, made sure of the win when he collected a pass inside the box and his side-footed effort found its way past Vargas and into the net, securing Atletico their 12th Colombian title.

Ecuador

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Ecuador Primera A Wrap: Road wins maintain Emelec, Catolica dominance

Emelec and Universidad Catolica remain unbeaten on top of the Ecuador Primera A after both posted 2-0 away wins on Wednesday.

Catolica journeyed to bottom side Deportivo Quevedo and had goals from Federico Laurito and Diego Benitez to thank for their triumph.

http://www.youtube.com/w…pgBS6Kn0pbs

Emelec, meanwhile, defeated LDU Loja 2-0 thanks to goals from Gabriel Achilier and Fernando Gaibor, the latter from the penalty spot.

http://www.youtube.com/w…5Vfwqg5L_Kw

Both Emelec and Catolica have won their first three matches of the new season and have a goal difference of plus-seven.

Manta moved into third place via their 1-0 victory over Macara, with a 90th-minute goal from Luis Escalada the difference between the two sides.

http://www.youtube.com/w…-T8t8dX-dwg

Deportivo Quito enjoyed a 1-0 win over Independiente, while El Nacional won by the same scoreline against LDU Quito.

http://www.youtube.com/w…DwRM2MHn_V0

http://www.youtube.com/w…A2uJLHdZ-iw

And Barcelona had a 71st-minute equaliser from Cristian Penilla to thank for their 3-3 draw at home against Deportivo Cuenca.

http://www.youtube.com/w…qP4UIXOv2MY

Andres Rios scored a brace for Cuenca, and when the 24-year-old Argentine netted his second just before the half-time his side were up 3-2.

But Pernilla´s goal with 20 minutes remaining ensured honours remained even between the two strugglers, with neither side breaking their winning duck this season.

Al-Khelaifi holds sway for Thiago Silva

Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva has spoken once again of his admiration for Barcelona, but declared his "very good relationship" with club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has helped persuade him to stay in the French capital.

Thiago Silva, 28, has four years remaining on the contract he signed with PSG following his €42 million move from AC Milan last summer.

However, the Brazil international has still been consistently linked with a move to Barca, who have reportedly already made a €32 million offer for the centre-back.

"I have four years on my PSG contract, and I´m going to respect it. I have a responsibility towards an important club in my career. I don´t have anything else to say. As far as potential negotiations, you´ll have to talk to my club about that. It´s pointless putting me under pressure. I´m used to it, I´m experienced," Thiago Silva, who will not return to training until July 30 following his exertions in helping his nation win the Confederations Cup last month, told globoesporte.com.

"I have affection for Barcelona and their style of play. Everyone loves the way in which they play. As I´m passionate about football, I do too. But there´s nothing certain for the future. I´m happy and I hope to be able to honour my contract at PSG."

Thiago Silva was given the captain´s armband by former PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti last season, leading the club to their first Ligue 1 title since 1994. And Laurent Blanc, the Italian´s successor, has already acknowledged the defender is the most likely candidate to continue in the role.

Al-Khelaifi has also repeatedly emphasised the importance of Thiago Silva to the team, and the player himself revealed that his admiration for the Qatari was a further factor in his decision to remain in Paris.

"I´ve spoken about it many times with the president. The season is going to start as the last one finished. I´m going to be wearing a PSG shirt," he said. "He´s a very nice person. We have a very good relationship. That pushes me to stay. It gives me even more motivation that I have this relationship with the president and the owner of the club."

Thiago Silva’s words follow on from those of his agent, Paulo Tonieto, who told PSG´s official website earlier this week: "Thiago Silva is a Paris Saint-Germain player, he has a contract and he´s going to respect it. The rumours exist today as they did last year, but Thiago Silva is a PSG player and he will go to the end of his contract with his club."