Madrid Berharap Keadilan : Terkait Investigasi RFEF kepada Mourinho

2:29 AM SPORT

MADRID | Kubu Real Madrid mengaku terkejut atas ancaman sanksi dari pihak federasi sepakbola Spanyol (RFEF) kepada pelatih Jose Mourinho. Mereka pun menyatakan siap membela pelatih asal Portugal tersebut.
Beberapa saat lalu, pihak RFEF menyatakan bakal membuka investigasi terkait aksi cubitan Mourinho kepada asisten pelatih Barcelona Tito Vilanova di tengah kericuhan yang terjadi antara kedua kubu, jelang berakhirnya duel leg kedua Supercopa Spanyol, Kamis lalu. Pelatih berjuluk The Special One ini pun terancam sanksi berat, yakni hukuman larangan mendampingi tim di 12 laga.
Menyikapi hal tersebut, kubu Madrid pun langsung mengajukan pembelaan untuk Mourinho, karena menilai ada beberapa kejanggalan atas sikap RFEF yang menyatakan akan membuka investigasi, setelah hampir sepekan insiden tersebut terjadi.
Empat Poin
Berikut empat poin keberatan yang diajukan El Real.
1. Real Madrid sejak awal memilih untuk menunjukkan kehati-hatian dan tanggung jawab, juga tidak ingin menciptakan tensi tinggi dalam even seperti ini.
2. Real Madrid juga ingin menunjukkan keterkejutan atas dibukanya investigasi, lima hari setelah pertandingan berlangsung, terlebih hanya beberapa jam setelah Presiden Barcelona berbicara di depan publik agar Federasi Sepak bola Spanyol mengambil tindakan.
3. Real Madrid berharap investigasi tersebut akan mengklarifikasi apa yang sebenarnya terjadi dalam pertandingan dan setelahnya. Real Madrid berharap ada titik terang terkait provokasi, penghinaan dan agresi yang menimpa tim utama kami dan staf kepelatihan baik di lapangan maupun di dalam lorong menuju ruang ganti. Kami sangat menyesali insiden tersebut.
4. Real Madrid akan terus mempertahankan entitas dan nilai-nilai yang melekat dan selalu berjuang untuk kemungkinan terjadinya kolaborasi hebat antara klub dan institusi di seluruh dunia.

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Fabregas Cetak Gol Pertama

2:24 AM SPORT

--BARCELONA-- Pada laga keduanya bersama Barcelona, Cesc Fabregas berhasil mencetak satu gol.
Gol itu diceploskan ketika La Blaugrana memukul Napoli 5-0 sekaligus memenangi Joan Gamper Trophy di Camp Nou, Selasa (23/8) dini hari WIB.
Fabregas dimainkan sejak menit pertama. Gelandang yang baru dibeli dari Arsenal tersebut membuka gol pada menit ke-25, disusul Seydou Keita (30), Pedro Rodriguez (62), serta Lionel Messi (65 dan 77).
“Ini pengalaman hebat, dan saya berharap menikmati momen ini. Saya sangat gembira bisa menyumbang gol pertama dengan kostum Barcelona,” tegas Fabregas.
Dia lantas menambahkan, “Di klub ini, saya selalu merasakan kerendahan hati, disiplin, kerja keras, dan dedikasi. Pelatih tahu dan kami tak akan membiarkan hasil yang bertolak belakang terjadi.”
Tentang dua kemenangan dari dua pertandingan bersama Barca, Cesc menyebut itu sebagai awal yang bagus.
Namun, dia mengingatkan rekan-rekannya untuk mempersiapkan diri menghadapi partai berikutnya melawan FC Porto dalam perebutan Piala Super Eropa di Monako, Jumat (26/8).
“Semoga ini menjadi persiapan yang baik sebelum bertemu Porto,” tuturnya.
Fabregas diturunkan sebagai pemain pengganti tatkala klub Catalan mengungguli Real Madrid di Piala Super Spanyol.

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The history of the Reds at the Emirates

2:25 AM SPORT

| LONDON | Arsenal had outclassed Liverpool 0-2 in a match at Emirates Stadium last night. The defeat was very painful. Moreover, it happened in front of his own supporters.
In those games, the Gunners have to play with 10 men in the 70th minute after Emmanuel Frimpong received a second yellow card. That reduces the power loss of the season as Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas.
Two goals the Reds scored by an own goal by Aaron Ramsey 78 minutes and Luis Suarez minute 90 +1. This is Liverpool's first win at the Emirates Stadium is beginning to be used as a cage Arsenal since 2006. Seven times competed there in various arena, Liverpool just four draws and three defeats.
Not only that, the victory this time also cut history never to win the Reds that has spanned the past 11 years. Finally, Liverpool beat Arsenal at home in an opponent in 2000.
In the game, Wenger enter the name of Samir Nasri in the starting line-up. In addition he also provides the opportunity for Carl Jenkinson and Emmanuel Frimpong to live debut on this season.
In contrast, Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish made ​​two changes. Dalglish choose save Suarez as a substitute. He menduetkan Dirk Kuyt by Andy Carroll on the front. In the back row, Martin Kelly has started to occupy the position of John Flanagan.
Both teams demonstrate attacking game since the early minutes. However, Arsenal have lost Laurent Koscielny at the beginning of the game due to back injury.
The best chance for Liverpool came in minute 20. Stewart Downing cross from the headlong Carroll managed by goalkeeper Wojcieh Szcszesny. Three minutes later, Jordan Henderson's header was also arrested Szcszesny.
SUICIDE
Arsenal have a good chance from Emmanuel Frimpong at minute 31. From outside the penalty box, he opened fire leveled off but can still be ignored by Reina. Until halftime, the position remained 0-0.
In the second half, Arsenal increasingly eager to score. However, Liverpool's players play and tactical discipline to confront the attacks. Indeed several times faster attack the Reds troublesome host defense. Martin Kelly's kick on 53 minutes still hit the crossbar.
Unfortunate for Arsenal. They have to play with 10 men after Frimpong received a second yellow card due to a hard foul on Lucas Leiva.
Since then, Arsenal's young players began to look panicky. As a result, errors defender host must be paid handsomely. Ignasi Miquel intending to throw the ball in the penalty box, instead of the chest so that Ramsey himself into the net. Suarez complete victory of the Reds with his goal in injury time.

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Stuttgart Overcame Schalke 3-0

3:12 PM SPORT

VfB Stuttgart headed the Bundesliga competition this season brilliantly. Faced Schalke 04 in the pen personally, Die Schwaben won unequivocal with the score 3-0. In the match in Mercedes-Benz Arena, on Saturday (6/8), the team of the host opened the score in the 37th minute. Started from the Tamas Hajnal corner kick, the Fickle head kick could not be stemmed by the goalkeeper Schalke, Ralf Fahrmann. Stuttgart could just double the superiority in the 56th minute. While ruining himself, Martin Harnik butted the cross Cristian Molinaro bait ball from the left and shook the Fhrmann goal. The Stuttgart victory was equipped by the aggressor from Japan, Shinji Okazaki, a minute before time completely normal. Controlled the ball on the right, Okazaki deceived one opposing back before opening fire was measured from outside the box of the penalty. This victory took troops of Bruno Labbadia to the peak of temporary classification with three points. They were sharp with Wolfsburg that also reaped the victory 3-0 in the first week.

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Alonso to stay motivated for the sake of gain champion

2:51 PM SPORT

Vacation for a moment into the mountains of Trentino, Fernando Alonso for inspiration after a month that makes the stress will result at least he accomplished. But, considering the fans and the name of the team, Alonso is a moral obligation to remain optimistic about the title.
"Now, I'm looking for the wind for a moment, as well as teams do, because July is the month that create stress. We need to fully charge again force us, "said Alonso.
Fernando Alonso is still very far adrift with a temporary leader, Sebastian Vettel. Nevertheless, it has not eliminate Ferrari hope to be able to win the title.
Until the last series title in Hungary a few weeks ago, the difference of 89 points from Alonso Vettel. The defending champion is still comfortably on top with a collection of 234, even still 85 points adrift of nearest rival Mark Webber.
With competition left to live eight series, only a victory that could lead to the reins of world champion Alonso.
"We must try and win the race as much as possible. We are realistic and the situation is indeed so, but we've seen the situation turned around suddenly, "said the Spaniard rider.
"And above all, we are a Ferrari and we have a moral obligation, especially to the millions of fans to always think about the purpose of the maximum."
"We can not say we are going through eight races without thinking about the championship: we are always aiming for the championship, at least until the opportunity was closed. Of course we must start to win while hoping Vettel made ​​a mistake or have errors, "he asserted.
Alonso eager to win his third championship in his career. Previously, he became champion in 2005 and 2006 while defending Renault.

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