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ROSARIO -- El partido amistoso que debían jugar este domingo en el Gigante de Arroyito, Rosario Central y Newell´s Old Boys, fue suspendido por los hechos de violencia que se registraron horas antes del partido.

El ministro de Seguridad de Santa Fe, Raúl Lamberto, confirmó también la suspensión por los incidentes graves previos en el Parque Indepedencia, donde un policia fue herido de bala en el cuello.

El policía Pablo Orellano que recibió este domingo un balazo en el cuello se halla fuera de peligro, informó el cirujano que lo operó en el Hospital de Emergencias Clemente Alvarez, en la capital rosarina, donde por los episodios de violencia fue suspendido el clásico de fútbol.

"Está en buen estado de salud, es buena la evolución, no ha tenido lesiones de gravedad. Se le ha realizado una exploración quirúrgica y gracias a Díos el proyectil no ha tocado órganos vitales", precisó el cirujano Sebastián Rena, en declaraciones para Radio 2.

El médico añadió que el policía que cumple funciones en la Comisaría Quinta "está en el área de estados críticos, pero consciente", e inclusive que hicieron pasar a la madre para que lo vea y "se quede tranquila".

El principal incidente de la jornada se originó aproximadamente a las 16, cuando hinchas de Central y Newell´s Old Boys se cruzaron en las inmediaciones del Parque de la Independencia.

Los incidentes continuaron cuando Orellano resultó herido y la Policía ingresó al club ñulista en búsqueda del victimario, a pesar de que en esa zona numerosas familias disfrutaban en ese momento de la jornada dominical.

Todo derivó en la posterior suspensión del clásico de la ciudad que se iba a jugar en el Gigante de Arroyito, sólo con la presencia de la parcialidad local. Respecto de la herida, el facultativo, explicó: "Por la trayectoria que tenía parecía de bastante seriedad y por eso se lo llevó a quirófano lo antes posible".

Rena aclaró que durante la interervención quirúrgica se optó por no retirar el proyectil para evitarle daños innecesarios al paciente. El mismo jefe médico también dijo que se atendió a un hincha que recibió una herida causada por un perdigón "en la zona glútea" y que posteriormente ese simpatizante "fue retirado del hospital incluso por la Policía".

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Russo: "Siento pena e impotencia"


ROSARIO -- El entrenador de Rosario Central, Miguel Angel Russo, señaló que la suspensión del amistoso ante Newell´s Old Boys por incidentes entre hinchas de este equipo y la policía, le produjo "pena e impotencia".

"Como hombre de fútbol, uno siente pena, más que nada impotencia. Somos hombres de fútbol y nos duele este tipo de cosa", señaló Russo.

El técnico de Central puntualizó además que "entre todos tenemos que buscar la forma porque es muy lindo jugarlo (al clásico). Cada uno (por las autoridades) desde su lugar debe hacer las cosas lo mejor posible, y el resto de la sociedad debe saber interpretar este tipo de situaciones".

"El tema (de la violencia) es muy largo y tardaríamos mucho en desarrollarlo, y mucho más en solucionarlo", enfatizó.

TAMBIÉN SE FRUSTRÓ EL "ENTRENAMIENTO"

Los jugadores de Rosario Central no pudieron realizar el entrenamiento que tenían previsto realizar en el Gigante de Arroyito porque los hinchas invadieron el campo de juego para robarles la ropa.

Los futbolistas ingresaron al campo de juego a las 20, e inmediatamente ingresaron de manera imprevista los hinchas, quienes comenzaron a robarle la indumentaria.

Acompañados por unos pocos efectivos policiales, los jugadores volvieron a ingresar al vestuario



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Violencia: 10 detenidos en Rosario


ROSARIO -- El ministro de Seguridad de la Provincia de Santa Fe, Raúl Lamberto, informó este domingo que hay 10 detenidos por los incidentes que causaron la suspensión del clásico rosarino y precisó que se halló un arma de fuego en la pensión de Newell´s Old Boys.

"Hay 10 detenidos por los incidentes", fue una de las confirmaciones que aportó Lamberto a la prensa con relación a los episodios de violencia que se desarrollaron durante la jornada rosarina y que tuvieron su epicentro aproximadamente a las 16 en el club del Parque de la Independencia, cuando el policía Pablo Orellano recibió un balazo en el cuello, por lo que hubo que operarlo para ponerlo fuera de peligro.

"Se encontró un arma nueve milímetros en la pensión de Newell´s", fue otro de los datos que proporcionó el funcionario del gobierno santafesino.

Eso sí, el ministro aclaró que se vieron impedidos de recurrir a las cámaras de seguridad en las instalaciones de Newell´s para obtener una información más exacta.

"No están las imágenes de la cámara de seguridad porque justo hubo un corte de luz", advirtió Lamberto.

Respecto de la suspensión del clásico que se iba a jugar este domingo en el Gigante de Arroyito sólo con la presencia de la parcialidad local, el ministro remarcó que no tuvo más remedio que tomar esa medida por los serios incidentes que se desencadenaron aproximadamente a las 16 en el club del Parque.

"Le brindamos la seguridad a Newell´s para ir a la cancha (de Central), pero por los hechos sucedidos tomé la decisión de suspender el partido".

Lo que estaba previsto era escoltar a los futbolistas rojinegros hasta el escenario de los "Canallas", pero todo empezó a frustrarse cuando barras de Central pasaron cerca del Coloso Marcelo Alberto Bielsa y pusieron en marcha un intercambio de piedrazos con un grupo violento de los "leprosos", que por entonces estaban terminando de almorzar.

Lo que siguió fue la intervención policial, la herida de bala que recibió Orellano y el ingreso de los efectivos al club para buscar al victimario, a pesar de que por entonces numerosas familias ñulistas disfrutaban allí la jornada dominical.

A pesar de todo lo ocurrido, Lamberto sorprendió porque de ninguna manera descartó que se realice el domingo próximo en el Coloso la versión del clásico que hasta el momento está programada para esa fecha. "Nosotros vamos a dar todas la garantías posibles y esperemos que el clásico se pueda jugar porque es una fiesta cultural de la ciudad", argumentó.

Lamberto también llamó la atención al restarle importancia a la invasión al campo de juego que debieron soportar este mismo domingo los futbolistas de Central que afrontaban una práctica abierta para evitar una desconcentración precipitada y descontrolada de los 20 mil hinchas que ya se hallaban en el Gigante a la hora en que se tomó la determinación de cancelar el encuentro de ida ante Newell´s.

"Eran todas de la misma parcialidad, fue una situación especial porque el partido se había suspendido, pero acá lo importante es que nosotros vamos a dar todas la garantías necesarias para que se juegue", insistió

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger slams referee over Ramires ´foul´


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claims that Brazil midfielder Ramires should have been booked for a foul on Francis Coquelin in the build up to Chelsea´s first goal.

The Gunners crumbled to a 2-1 defeat, the manner in which left Wenger furious: "Yes, I was surprised. He [Martin Atkinson] could have given Ramires a yellow card."

Indeed, Wenger was displeased by both Chelsea goals, pointing out that a foul on Francis Coquelin by Ramires in the build-up to Juan Mata’s opener was not spotted.

"We were unlucky because there was a free kick for the first goal, and it wasn’t a penalty [for the second goal],” he said.

“I don’t understand. The referee gave a lot of free kicks today, and some much less than the Coquelin one.

"It’s frustrating. It doesn’t mean we should have conceded the goal, but in the big games these decisions have big implications.”

Ramires told reporters: "Today was very important for us, firstly to keep going and try to reduce the gap to Manchester United and Manchester City.

"The other thing is to play well in front of our supporters. They were nervous, and after the last game [a 2-2 draw at home to Southampton] I think they were very happy today.”

and they did.....

Belize aims to make history

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - In terms of international football, the times finally seem to be changing in Belize.

The team is yet to win its first-ever match at the UNCAF Copa Centroamericana (Central American Cup), after eight appearances and 20 matches over the years at the tournament. But the Belizeans arrived in Costa Rica this year with some defined goals and look to have the on-the-field ability to end the run of winless matches.

Guided by Costa Rican head coach, LeRoy Sherrier, who led the country to its first point ever in this competition twelve years ago, Belize showed a number of alluring qualities in its 2013 tournament debut Friday night, falling by the minimum 1-0 difference to host Costa Rica.

"We´ve only been working three months ago, and we can get better," Sherrier told CONCACAF.com. "We want to improve on that performance from twelve years ago. I along with the board of directors believe that we can achieve fifth place.

"Our goal is to get to the Gold Cup."

Qualifying for CONCACAF´s most important tournament would be a history making feat for the country of just over 300 thousand inhabitants, given that to date the team has just four ties to show for its Copa Centroamericana participation.

However, Belize does baost a record of some success under Sherrier´s command. Twelve years ago, the Costa Rican led Belize in a memorable performance at the 2001 UNCAF championship, played in Honduras. It was in that tournament that the coastal Caribbean nation obtained its first-ever point in UNCAF play, tying eventual champion Guatemala, 3-3.

The coach explained that in the opener of this year´s edition, his team suffered a bit from nervousness in front of the partial Costa Rican crowd. Sherrier, though, could understand, since returning to his native country at the helm of another national team has also been an emotional experience for the one-time Saprissa coach.

"I feel good, because it´s been a while since I coached at this level," said Sherrier. "Coming to Costa Rica, to my country, where I was born, is satisfying because it´s a great honor for me."

"It´s a great feeling, because when I started playing football it was on this very field. Coming here to coach a national team, against the local team in the first round, is something beyond description," he added.

In Friday night´s match with the host, a standout performance by goalkeeper Woodrow West, combined with a resolute Belizean defense and a surprisingly quick and fluid counterattack, caused problems for the Ticos all night. Those same abilities now promise to be the source of trouble for Belize´s remaining Group A opponents.

For that reason, even if Belize is in fact yet to win an UNCAF match, its Costa Rican coach is certain that his team won´t return empty handed to Belize this time around.

"I think we could have done even better," Sherrier said of Friday night´s result. "But we´re happy with what happened, against the home team. Now we´ll be out for more."

Belize faces Guatemala on Sunday at 2 PM local time, before closing its Group A participation on Tuesday against Nicaragua. All the games of the 2013 UNCAF Copa Centroamericana are to be played at the Estadio Nacional in San Jose.


Costa Ricans hoping to improve at UNCAF

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - The head coach of the Costa Rican national team, Jorge Luis Pinto, was content that his squad came out on top of its opening UNCAF Copa Centroamericana against Belize, 1-0, on Friday at the Estadio Nacional.

Pinto acknowledged that the rival has made things difficult, as Belize was particularly successful at closing down space and generally complicating the Ticos´ evening.

"It´s not easy to play the opening game against a team that´s packed in defensively," Pinto said.

Despite that, the coach said he expects improvement from his team in the future, as it heads into a match with Nicaragua this Sunday.

"I hope we can improve a bit more, but I like the way we took care of the ball," Pinto said. "We can give more, we can play better football."

For his part, Costa Rican forward Jairo Arrieta was pleased after scoring the lone goal for the Tricolor against Belize.

"We would have wanted to win by more goals, but the opponent also plays a role," said the Columbus Crew striker.

According to Arrieta, though the goal is important to him on a personal level, the most important thing was for the team to win and secure the three points.

"The goal was very important for me, but also what´s really important is that the team wins," the 29-year-old added. "We won and now we have to keep working towards the next game."

Costa Rica leads Group A with three points, two ahead of Guatemala and Sunday´s rival, Nicaragua

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Guatemala, Belize battle to 0-0 stalemate

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - Guatemala and Belize played to a scoreless tie Sunday afternoon at the Estadio Nacional in a match that kicked off the second day of Group A play at the 2013 UNCAF Copa Centroamericana.

The two teams spent much of the first period feeling each other out, with valid scoring opportunities at a premium.

Late in the first half, Belize winger Ashley Torres was sprung through, however, his touch let him down and Guatemalan goalkeeper Cristian Alvarez was able to collect without difficulty.

Just minutes later, Carlos Figueroa had a chance to put the Chapines ahead, but his shot from point blank range went straight at Belizean goalkeeper Woodrow West.

The second half proved a much more open affair. Both teams had numerous chances to get on the scoreboard, the best of which came when Guatemalan forward Minor Lopez saw West parry away his 67th minute effort from close range.

After a series of further close calls for Guatemala, Belize nearly got the winner through substitute Andres Makin, who ran onto a ball at the top of the box in the 82nd minute, but pushed his shot just wide.

West continued his stellar day by making another top notch save on a Lopez header as time wound down, preserving the tie and a valuable point for Belize, their first at the 2013 Copa Centroamericana.

The result left Guatemala winless in seven of its last eight UNCAF games, while Belize has three draws in its last five in the competition.

The point lifted the Guatemalans into sole possession of second place in Group A with two points, one behind leader Costa Rica. The two sides will meet on Tuesday.

Belize and Nicaragua have one point each, and will square-off against each other in two days.


El Salvador, Panama draw 0-0 at Copa Centro

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - Panama and El Salvador played to a 0-0 draw in a Group B match of the 2013 UNCAF Copa Centroamericana on Sunday at the National Stadium.

Even though this was Panama´s first Copa Centroamericana action in the three-team group, it was the livelier side in the early going. Despite the bright start, the Canaleros had difficulty turning their early offensive impetus into clear chances.

El Salvador was content to wait back and break forward, looking for the tricky Rafael Burgos on the counter around the Panamanian box. With the two sides unable to create good opportunities, though, there was little work for either goalkeeper and the teams went to the locker room at halftime goalless.

The action picked up early in the second half, with both teams attacking with speed and in waves.

In the 55th minute, Panama had its best chance of the game. Marcos Sanchez streaked down the right and delivered a cross to Blas Perez, who nodded a header just wide of the Salvadoran goal.

Seven minutes later, Burgos could have put the Salvadorans ahead, when a defensive miscue ended with the ball on his foot at the six. But the Hungary-based attacker could only slam his shot wide.

As the half wound down, El Salvador looked more content to play for the draw that would give them the provisional lead in Group B after two matches. All prospects of hope for a goal ended late after Panama´s Rolando Blackburn flashed a late header wide.

Panama extended its Copa Centroamericana unbeaten run to eight-consecutive games, including three straight draws.

The shutout left El Salvador goalless in four of its last five outings in the competition.

The Cuscatlecos top Group B with two points, while Panama and Honduras -- set to face off in the final Group B game on Tuesday -- have one point each.


Costa Rica qualifies for CONCACAF Gold Cup

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - Costa Rica won its second straight match at the 2013 UNCAF Copa Centroamericana on Sunday, topping Nicaragua, 2-0, and advancing to the competition´s semifinals, as well as earning a place in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

With his team playing on just a day´s rest, Costa Rica head coach Jorge Pinto made a number of changes to his squad from the opener. The modifications, though, did not prevent the host from firing on all cylinders against its northern neighbor.

In just the sixth minute, a Celso Borges cross was headed in by Cristhian Lagos, giving Costa Rica the early lead.

The Ticos continued to press, but despite numerous close calls - including a Borges drive in the 45th minute that required a sterling save from goalkeeper Justo Lorente - they couldn´t extend their lead before half time.

The second half was much of the same, with the local side pushing towards the Nicaraguan goal in waves, while the scrappy Pinoleros did their best to possess and move the ball forward.

Despite positive intent from both sides, the narrow difference would hold until the 87th minute, when the Ticos put the game away. An Ariel Rodriguez corner kick found the head of an unmarked Borges, who neatly headed in to provide the final, 2-0, score line.

Costa Rica, which has won six Central American championships and has appeared in 10 previous Gold Cups, is unbeaten in 11 of its last 12 UNCAF games. Nicaragua is winless in six consecutive Copa Centroamericana outings.

The victory clinched first place in Group A for Costa Rica, which faces second-place Guatemala on Tuesday night. Nicaragua and Belize - both still very much in the hunt for a semifinal spot and accompanying CONCACAF Gold Cup berth - will face off on Tuesday.

Pardo calls it a career after 19 seasons

After a 19-year-old professional soccer career, former Mexican international midfielder Pavel Pardo has decided to hang up his boots.

A two-time Mexican World Cup veteran and the second most capped player in Mexican National Team history played had a career that saw him compete at the top levels in Mexico, Germany and the United States, most recently with the Chicago Fire.

“This was a very difficult decision, but after speaking with my family, I’ve decided that it is the right time to retire from professional soccer,” Pardo said in a statement. “I’ve had the opportunity to play for world-class clubs and represent my country at the highest level. The journey has been an exciting one and I’m proud of the things I’ve accomplished along the way. Thank you to all of my teammates, coaches, clubs, family and most importantly my fans for supporting me for the last 19 years. I’m excited about the next phase of my career and look forward to being involved in soccer for many more years to come.”

Pardo, who joined the Fire in July 2011, was instrumental in the turnaround as the Fire made a late-season surge, barely missing out on the post-season. He re-signed with the club on Jan. 18 of last year and lead the Fire to the playoffs for the first time since 2010. In two seasons with Chicago, Pardo made 41 regular-season appearances, scoring two goals and adding nine assists.

“It has been a truly great experience to have had Pavel Pardo represent the Fire on-and-off-the-field,” Fire owner Andrew Hauptman said in a statement. “Pavel’s character, leadership and integrity as an individual rival his passion, ability and skill on the field. Our club is honored to have been a part of Pavel’s 19-year professional career. Pavel will forever remain a member of the Fire family.”

Pardo began his career with hometown Mexican Primera side Club Atlas, in which he appeared in 156 matches and recorded seven goals from 1993-98. After a stint with UAG Tecos, Pardo joined Mexican giants Club America for the first of two tenures with the club in 1999. It was with las Aguilas that Pardo made his mark, appearing in 224 matches, scoring 24 goals from 1999-2006 while helping the club to the 2002 Verano and 2005 Clausura championships as well as the 2006 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

“We want to thank Pavel for his contributions as a member of the Fire,” Fire president of soccer operations Javier Leon said in a statement. “He was an integral part of our squad as we returned to the playoffs in 2012 and the leadership and experience that he brought to our locker room was tremendous. Pavel has had an illustrious career for both club and country. We wish him all the best as he transitions into the next chapter of his life.”

Pardo’s play for America allowed him to go to Europe, signing with German side Vfb Stuttgart in 2006. There, Pardo appeared in 71 matches, scoring four times while helping the club to the 2006-07 Bundesliga title, the club’s first since 1992. He returned to Club America after the 2009 Bundesliga season, playing in another 86 matches for las Aguilas through the 2011 Mexican Clausura.

He is the second-most capped player in Mexican National Team history with 148 appearances for El Tri. The central midfielder appeared in seven matches during the 1998 and 2006 World Cups, helping the side to round of 16 appearances in both competitions. Pardo was also a member of the Mexican side that hosted and won the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup and has twice been a part of Mexico’s CONCACAF Gold Cup winning teams in 1998 and 2003.

Flamengo sign Rubin Kazan´s Carlos Eduardo on loan

Flamengo have confirmed the signing of Rubin Kazan midfielder Carlos Eduardo on an eighteen-month loan deal.

Carlos Eduardo moved to Rubin from German club Hoffenheim in 2010 but has suffered from a number of injuries in Russia and was subsequently made available for loan by the club.

The 25-year-old was also wanted by Santos, after Paris Saint-Germain star Nenê chose to move to Qater instead, but Eduardo has opted to join the Rubro-negro on a temporary deal.

"What we can offer is the shirt of a club that has magnitude. We have parameters and our policy does not allow us to go crazy," said director Paulo Pelaipe when asked if Flamengo would react to interest from Santos.

The Rio-based outfit are set to officially unveil the former Grêmio man on Monday, at an event held in association with new club sponsor, Peugeot.

FC Porto left-back Alex Sandro: I feel I have grown since I arrived

FC Porto left-back Alex Sandro feels he has grown and improved as a player since joining the Portuguese giants.

Sandro, 21, moved to FC Porto from Santos in 2011 for €9.6 million and has impressed in the Primeira Liga so far and this weekend he was awarded man of the match for his display, and goal, in the 2-0 victory over Paços de Ferreira.

"I feel I have grown since I arrived,” he told Portuguese newspaper A Bola.

“FC Porto have given full support to my development and this award is a reward not only for my work, and for the whole team.

"I made ​​a goal last season, but the fact that this has been achieved in Estádio do Dragão makes it more special.

“What´s more, it was a time when the team needed it. I´m glad I made ​​the goal and helped the team."

FC Porto are joint top of the Primeira Liga with Benfica but sit second in the table on goal difference.

Former Liverpool left-back Emiliano Insúa signs for Grêmio from Sporting - report

Grêmio have signed former Liverpool left-back Emiliano Insúa from Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon, according to reports in Portugal.

A Bola claim that Insúa, 24, has agreed to join the Porto Alegre club in a deal worth around €3million and the move is expected to be announced by the club on Monday after personal terms were agreed late on Sunday evening.

Coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo has moved to sign the defender so to provide competition with Insúa´s former Liverpool teammate Fábio Aurélio, who has suffered a number of injuries since joining Grêmio, and also because Alex Tellos is considered to inexperienced.

Insúa started his career at Boca Juniors but moved to Liverpool, first on loan and then permanently, without making a senior appearance for Boca after being spotted by scouts from the English giants while playing for the Argentinian under 17s.

He became the first choice left-back under Rafa Benitez but struggled to adapt to the pace of the English game and, after the Spaniard left, it was made clear he no longer had a place at Anfield and was sent on loan to Turkish club Galatasaray, before moving to Sporting in 2011.

Manchester City told AS Roma defender Marquinhos is not for sale - Report

Manchester City have been told that AS Roma defender Marquinhos is not for sale after making tentative inquiries about the young Brazilian, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Marquinhos, 18, moved to the Italian club last season after impressing in his first few outings for Corinthians and has quickly established himself alongside his former Timão teammate Leandro Castán as first choice for the Giallorossi.

So far this season he has made 12 appearances for coach Zdeněk Zeman and his performances are now attracting interest from other big clubs around Europe.

Both Manchester City and Barcelona have been told by Roma that the young defender, who is yet to be called up for the senior Brazil team, is not available for transfer, while Real Madrid are believed to have sent scouts to watch the player.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is in the market for another defender after losing faith in Joleon Lescott and with Kolo Toure away with the Ivory Coast at the African Nations Cup in South Africa.

Former Palmeiras captain Marcos Assunção delighted to return to Santos

Marcos Assunção has revealed his delight at returning to his former club Santos.

Assunção, 36, left Palmeiras, where he had played since 2010, last month after failing to agree terms on a new contract with the relegated club and jumped at the chance to rejoin the club he left 14 years ago.

“The feeling is of happiness, after all this time, 14 years out,” he told Lancenet!

“After my return to Brazil I always had conversations and unfortunately it never worked out (to return).

“I am glad to return to the team that always supported as a child. I always liked it here, they gave me all the support to go to Europe and be a great professional.”

The former Real Betis midfielder has signed a one year deal with Muricy Ramalho’s team and is looking forward to helping out and, hopefully, winning some titles.

“I hope that 2013 can be a year of many achievements and I can help as much as possible. This current squad is quite young, promises a lot of quality players and we have the best player of the Americas (Neymar).

“With the arrival of some players, Santos will win titles and give much joy to the fans.”