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Madrid Mocked By Spanish Media

Spending hundreds of millions of pounds, Real Madrid failed to provide the best results in the Champions League. ‘Constellations’ of the Spanish capital was only contain black holes, so the media mockery Spain.

To bring Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo to Karim Benzema and Xabi Alonso, Madrid at least has to pay up to a trillion dollars more. However, the respite was not enough to provide the desired performance.

Having thrown in the Copa Del Rey, Manuel Pellegrini protégé morning was out of the Champions League. Los blancos volume II eventually became fodder for the Spanish media, as quoted from the U.S.

“The galaxy will only be a black hole (black hole)”, was derived headlines Sport. “After the failure of Galacticos, they are Humiliated. Real Madrid eliminated from the Champions League in the last 16 of the game with Olympique Lyon at the Santiago Bernabeu,” continued the newspaper’s headquarters in Catalonia.

While Mundo Deportivo lifting the title “Goodbye to the 10th Degree”. They also highlighted the failure of Madrid built a squad that qualified after spending so many amounts.

From outside Spain, Gazzetta dello Sport (Italy) down the news about the wonders of Lyon at the Santiago Bernabeu. While the two sports media from Argentina, Clarin and Ole, also did not want to miss. They flatter Lyon who managed to force Madrid to extend the curse of the last 16.

Incidents involving Globoesporte concern Kaka (Brazil). “Kaka and Real Untouchables,” as they proclaim the former world’s best players. While the French, L’Equipe high flatter “consistency and courage draw against Lyon at the Santiago Bernabeu Madrid”.

Pjanic: Watch Your Mouth, Madrid

The success of Lyon beat Real Madrid is a certain satisfaction for Miralem Pjanic. For him, these victories to silence opponents boast players.

Step Madrid to break the curse of being tackled in the semifinal. Despite playing in his own headquarters at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (11/3/2010) dawn WIT, this Spanish giant could only drew 1-1 with Lyon. These results could not pass the Los blancos into the next round because of a 1-2 aggregate defeat.

A goal from Cristiano Ronaldo in the sixth minute, which lasted until the remaining third of the game, had turned up Madridista. However, these hopes vanished instantly when Pjanic replies scored in minute 75, which also passed Les Gones.

Bosnian teenager who appeared as a hero confessed Lyon very satisfied with this victory. For boasted that leveled a number of players including Sergio Ramos Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo unbroken.

“Qualifying was really good, especially since the players Real Madrid too much talk in the press before the game was very disappointing to us,” said Pjanic told TF1.

“It is very difficult first-half lead but we are still strong. We are waiting for the next round now. Champions League is not over for us,” added the player who has scored eight goals this season.

Lyon is still more likely to return to ‘hurt’ public Madrid. If, Claude Puel care team was able to step up to the top of the party which will be held at the Bernabeu, 22 May.

La Liga Madrid’s Last Chance

Real Madrid did not want to sink too long over Olympique Lyon expelled from the Champions League. Los Merengues now can instead concentrate fully to La Liga, competition remains that they could win.

The number of labeled a star player in Madrid’s camp was not able to remove the curse of the quarter. Since bent AS Monaco in the 2003-04 season, the trophy holder of this most Spanish league never able to reach last 16 of the Champions League with Olympique Lyon became the last barrier after losing 1-2 aggregate.

So it naturally if the entire team is overwhelmed by a deep disappointment. Moreover, this defeat makes Los Merengues have to let Santiago-Bernabeu venue which held the Champions League final this season, used by two other teams.

However, there are always lessons to be learned from each incident. Similarly, the removal of Madrid but this will only make the club which is led by Florentino Perez became more focused to the Spanish League.

“We are sad but still need to be calm. We must be wise. A few days later, we will assess what is happening in this season, but now we must focus on La Liga,” said goalkeeper Iker Cassilas on the official club website.

A similar attitude was shown by Esteban Granero. Versatile midfielder is eager to have his team can win La Liga title as a solace.

“We started the game (against Lyon) well and have a number of opportunities to play more comfortably in the second round, but it was not enough. We have to win the La Liga after all the way. We need this for our fans,” said the former Getafe player.

Semifinal, Capello’s Minimum Target

In all the teams who had refine, Fabio Capello has always set the target to be champions. To England World Cup 2010 later, at least he wants to The Three Lions in the semifinals.

So far a period of Capello’s training sessions in England is running quite smoothly. Reaching 16 wins and two draws from 22 action plus convincing performances in World Cup qualifier, led to a lot of optimism about Rio Ferdinand et al.

Advanced to the final and won history repeating in 1966 will certainly be the largest current Don Fabio. But in 2010 South Africa, he would be satisfied if England could get a big four. Semifinals minimum target he planned.

“When I became a manager in Milan, Juventus, Roma or Barcelona targets always try and win, the same condition in England. I’ll find the best way and we are one of the best teams in the World Cup. We hope to semifinals, was the most minimal, if you can go, after all this time, of course, win the World Cup, “Capello said in the Guardian.

Capello later be many obstacles related to conditions in England. After several players caught sex scandals and affairs, last week she made more and dizzier as news emerged of the circulation of the conversation tape hotel where the England team was staying.

But it all could not make Capello angry. With a squad that has qualified this time, he was confident the results would be obtained good English.

“We’ve got a good team, good players, and now I think we can beat any team because we can play at the same level with the best teams in the world,” said the man was 63 years.

In the last 44 years once the New England qualify for the World Cup semi-final. The moment occurred in Italy in 1990, where they are removed then West Germany with a score of 3-4 on penalties.

Alonso: The Beginning of Ferrari’s Success

Fernando Alonso is in a high confidence ahead of the prime season series in 2010. Starting with success in Bahrain, he was convinced the Prancing Horse will undergo a fantastic season.

This weekend Alonso will undergo his debut with Ferrari in the official race. Many people suppport Alonso to be victorious in F1 2010, it admitted the Spaniard could not wait to return to the track.

“I can not wait to be able to perform in Bahrain. The winter training sessions it was very long and now it’s time to prove in the race,” Alonso said on ITV.

Alonso had a good record at the start of the season series. Since 2003, both the F1 season, the former Renault driver can always get points in the first series. These facts, plus the good results recorded in pre-season testing to make double world champion was very optimistic.

“We came (to Bahrain) with a new performance in winter, so I think Bahrain will be the beginning of a season that very good for us,” Alonso continued.

Alonso and Ferrari’s duet predicted to be planted on the highest podium Bahrain GP. In the six races that are held in the circuit, Ferrari managed to three times a champion while Alonso twice.

Bolt-Serena the Best Sportsman of 2009

For the second time, Usain Bolt won the best sportsman version Laureus Awards. While from the princess, that status belongs to Serena Williams.

Election Bolt as an athlete’s best son 2009 incisions not excessive considering that he’s incredible recorded on the track. In Athletic World Championship last year, the Jamaican sprinter won three gold medals and broke world record in the 100 and 200 meters.

This is the second time Bolt was awarded the best male athlete. He gets the same trophy last year following a good performance at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Also was awarded for the second time is Serena Williams, after the first one in 2003. Raihan’s best tennis player in the United States in 2009 was winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon as well as reclaims the throne of the world’s number one.

Still from the world of tennis, Kim Clijsters received an award as the Comeback of the Year. After a two-year absence due to get married and have children, last year appeared as Clijters Grand Slam champion in the United States Open.

From the path F1, Jenson Button took home the award Breakthrough of the Year Award. Success is equipped with the election of the GP sebagai1 Brawn best team.

Bryant Ends Lakers’s Losing Trend

Kobe Bryant LA Lakers became a hero to end the trend of losses in three previous matches. Throw the ball at the last second win over the Toronto Raptors team.

Act as host, Wednesday (10/3/2010) WIB, the Lakers had buried his guest with a score of 109-107. Bryant’s final numbers are made when the game 1.9 seconds remaining.

Bryant incised Total 32 points, including 14 that made the fourth quarter. Colleague Andrew Bynum contributed equally large donations to the Lakers with 22 points.

Bryant final points off Raptors hope that had risen when Chris Bosh equalized through tosses three points in nine seconds remaining. This defeat made the children of Toronto six times fallen from his last seven games.

Meanwhile, another team, Los Angeles, LA Clippers, was feeling bad day. After leaving General Manager Mike Dunleavy who was fired, they also defeat the Orlando Magic 113-87.

Dunleavy dumped a few hours before the match, a month after he took off his duties as head coach. Functions were transferred to GM as his assistant, Neil Olshey.

Clippers now in the order of 12 West Region standings with a 25-39 match statistics. Results from the tour in Orlando this trend extend into four consecutive defeat.

In the camps Magic, Dwight Howard became the inspiration his team victory scored 22 points and 15 rebounds. Jameer Nelson added 17 points and Rashard Lewis contributed 15 points. Magic is now unbeaten in his last six games.

McLaren Asks to Support the New Team

While Ferrari loudest voice criticizing the presence of new teams in Formula 1, McLaren chose a different attitude. They have green teams were supported.

Some time ago, Ferrari denounced the Newer teams because they were considered far from ready. Later, Felipe Massa calls the new teams that could be dangerous.

Unlike with Ferrari that looks cynical to the presence of new teams, the McLaren was more positive. Rather than criticize, McLaren called on all parties to support rookie teams that, for the sake of his own F1.

“As a group, we must support the new teams were. I have great respect for what is practically a driver and one or two teams worried, but I think that’s the case the FIA,” said McLaren managing director Jonathan Neale.

Create McLaren, supporting the new teams for the sake of stability it is F1. Losing some teams, as happened in recent years, it hurt that land the jet racing.

“We have to try and raise as much as possible new teams. We have to stabilize them as quickly as possible because we have been disappointed to lose Honda, Toyota and BMW,” said Neale.

“I think we can all achieve together,” added Neale as launched by Autosport.

The Mission to Defeat Rooney

AC Milan knew exactly how dangerous figure of Wayne Rooney. Thus the Rossoneri camp has been set up tactics to ‘kill’ Manchester United’s bombers.

So far, Rooney has scored 28 goals in all competitions. This figure is evidence of the sharpness of England international striker is in the opponent’s goal tear.

Milan also had been a ‘victim’ player nicknamed it numbered 10 back. Facing MU in the first leg Champions League three weeks ago, Rooney successfully delivered two goals while the team victory.

By the second meeting at Old Trafford, on Thursday (11/3/2010) dawn WIB, Milan did not want the same thing happen again. Reportedly, the team ‘Dark Red’ has prepared a way to make Rooney did not move.

“Rooney is very bright at first meeting. We’ve seen tapes of the game and the key to victory for us is to stop him getting the ball near the penalty box,” said Ronaldinho as reported by The Sun.

“If we were able to stop him our options would be better. We will beat United,” added the former world’s best players.

Fight between two great teams of Europe is probably not simply to determine the subsequent pursuit of a team in the tournament, but also about prestige both clubs. Like Ronaldinho who claim this game just like the top action.

“As far as I have seen, this match is like the Champions League final itself. I saw a game full of attack with a lot of goals,” lid former PSG and Barcelona player was.

Sepang is Ready to anticipate the rain

Malaysian GP race season rains in 2009 and then disrupted. Clearly not the same thing again and the expected the facilitator prepared to anticipate, including the re-deploy rain handlers.

Sepang has hosted the race ‘Army Jet’ since the year 1999. But last season when the race pushed back to early evening in order to accommodate viewers in Europe.

The result, heavy rains fell in the middle of the race which started at 17:00 local time and make the track duel lasted only 56 laps 32 of the planned walk.

Went to the 2010 season, the organizers also included rain factor as one of the race despite the potential obstacles will also have advanced to at 16.00 local time.

“In addition to physical preparation for the circuit, we obviously also a religious preparation,” explained Head of Communication Azllan Akil Sepang Circuit in a press conference in FX, Senayan, Tuesday (9/3/2010).

“Yes, hopefully the rain handlers we prepared this season could be success,” hope he continues.

Force India Aimed For Podium

The results achieved by the Force India last season made them more confident. Force India is now targeting more reached the podium from which they gained last season.

In the 2009 season, Force India managed to take the podium at the Belgian GP at the time by drivers Giancarlo Fisichella. Entering this season, Force India 2010 was more ready to rely on two drivers Adrian Sutil and Tonio Liuzzi.

“We finish in 2009 with a record high – with our first point – the podium and moved up one position in the constructors standings,” said Team Principal Vijay Mallya Force India as reported by Reuters.

Mallya also want to bring positive results to the higher level in the 2010 season. He also hopes his team can achieve better results this year again by reaching the podium more.

“Reaching every point and bet for a podium had to be objective and we know it possible. I put a lot of confidence in the drivers and technical staff. I think we’ve had a good rhythm with the same now,” he said.

‘Age is not a Matter for Schumi to Win’

Michael Schumacher will be the oldest driver in Formula 1 grid in 2010. Although Schumacher has 41 years of age, Emerson Fittipaldi convinced that German drivers can still win.

After retiring at the end of 2006, Schumacher was going back to the F1 car cockpit this year. Collectors seven world titles it would defend the banner of Mercedes GP.

At the age of 41 years, Schumacher is not just the senior drivers, but it qualifies as a veteran. Imagine, Schumi opponent later is the man in their 20s, like Lewis Hamilton (25 years) or Sebastian Vettel (22).

“If he’s motivated to win, yes, I’m sure he can,” said Fittipaldi, former F1 driver from Brazil, as quoted by Sky Sports.

“He’s physically fit. I know there are a lot of younger drivers, but for the motivation to live, no doubt, he must have competitive,” said Fittipaldi again.

Fittipaldi compares Schumi himself. As an illustration, Fittipalid still active in the race until the age of five approached the head. Done in F1, Fittipaldi many race in America.

“When I race in America after F1, the last victory I achieved when I was 49 years old. And in second place, there was Jacques Villeneuve who was 21 years old,” Fittipaldi said the now 63-year-old.

Fittipaldi thinks, Schumacher chose the right team because Mercedes is a continuation Brawn Grand Prix team which last year featured as the world champion constructors and led Jenson Button became the world champion racing driver.

“It would take two or three races for him to get used to race again at the circuit. It’s not like a test when you’re alone in the circuit. It took two or three races and he’ll enjoy it,” he added.

Bolt is Suggested to be in 400 M

The world’s best sprinter Usain Bolt is the natural ruler of the 100 and 200 meters. The Sprinting Legend Michael Johnson advise Bolt to start reaching the 400 meters.

Opinions Johnson after he cast Bolt 43.58 seconds record time (split time) while running in the 4×400 m relay number in a local championship in his country, Jamaica, 10 days ago.

“He has the ability to be a world record holder. If I were him, I will move to the 400 m,” advises Johnson told BBC Sport.

For comparison, 400 m world record with a time Johnson recorded 43.18 seconds to do with the start up. Meanwhile, Johnson’s record is The world’s best sprinter Usain Bolt is the natural ruler of the 100 and 200 meters. The run Legend Michael Johnson advise Bolt to start reaching the 400 meters.

Opinions Johnson after he cast Bolt 43.58 seconds record time (split time) while running in the 4×400 m relay number in a local championship in his country, Jamaica, 10 days ago.

“He has the ability to be a world record holder. If I were him, I will move to the 400 m,” advises Johnson told BBC Sport.

For comparison, 400 m world record with a time Johnson recorded 43.18 seconds to do with the start up. Meanwhile, Johnson’s record is a melancholy 4×400 m relay number is 42.94 seconds (rolling start).

Bent’s Sharpness is Deserved to be Replied by the World Cup

Darren Bent showed attractive action to score three goals to lead Sunderland to defeat Bolton Wanderers. Action Bent is worth rewarded with a place at the 2010 World Cup.

Advanced to compete in the English League in the Stadium of Light, Wednesday (10/3/2010) dawn GMT+7, Sunderland won 4-0 with three goals scored by Bent, respectively in minute 64, 74 and 88.

Hat-trick goal was to make Bent’s collection reached the number of 18, only losing to Wayne Rooney (23) and Didier Drogba (19). England players for this category, Bent sharpest number two behind Rooney.

Although relatively consistent sharpness Bent far, England manager Fabio Capello is not too interested in bringing to South Africa Bent 2010. Sunderland manager Steve Bruce hopes Capello change attitudes.

“This is a remarkable comeback from Bent. He knocked on the door (England),” Bruce flattered for his men was quoted as saying by Sky Sports.

Trigol Bent to finish as a goal famine Bolton striker scored the 26 years that the last time scored early in February when Sunderland was arrested Portsmouth.

In addition, performance also brought fierce Bent Sunderland climb away from relegation. The Black Cats currently ranked 13th with 30 points.

“When you consider our position, scored 18 goals while your team sits on the board under it quite amazing,” said Bruce.

“I’m sure there are still many things he can do until the end of the season and it will give him a chance to play in the 2010 World Cup,” convinced the manager.

Alonso Anticipating Schumi’s Trickiness

Besides the seven world championship titles, Michael Schumacher F1 career is also decorated with a lot of controversy relating the tricks that he’s sly lead did. Regardless of his efforts, Fernando Alonso is ready to make Schumi dim this season.

“I think Michael will quickly and also controversial as ever. Race with Michael was very tight in 2005 and 2006 seasons, with a series of fierce battles,” said Alonso five days ahead of the prime F1 series in 2010 in Bahrain will be held.

Schumi has sparked controversy since the early days of his arrival in F1. 1994 years ago he was considered by deliberately rammed a car into a vehicle for Damon Hill grabbed the world title. Almost the same conditions occurred in Canadian GP in 1997 with Jacques Villeneuve became the victim.

Alonso himself has been made andry by Schumacher during Monaco Grand Prix qualifying in 2006. At that time accused of deliberately Schumi retire at the edge of the car blocking the track after Alonso grabbed pole position in the struggle.

Still, it remains champion Ferrari welcomed the return to the track Suhumacher this season. Alonso also stressed that he had great ambitions beat Schumacher continued success, as in 2005 and 2006 seasons.

“After he retired, had the same condition when you win the race – when you beat a legend in F1 it will be very special, very motivating,” said Alonso was quoted as saying by The Sun.

‘Now he’s back, I think not only for me, but also to other drivers. Beat Michael will be very special, “close the 28-year racer.

Marion Looped Mavericks

Shawn Marion appears to deliver exceptional incised Dallas Mavericks 12 victories in a row. While the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the San Antonio Spurs without LeBron James.

Faced with the host Minnesota Timberwolves, Tuesday (9/3/2010) WIT, Mavericks managed to emerge as the winner with a score of 125-112. Marion became a star with 29 points plus nick 14 rebounds.

“I’ve never done this before. It’s easy,” Marion joke about the statistics he had made in those games, as quoted by AP.

31-year-old forward was already showing his prowess once again haunted by injuries last season. He has pocketed an average of at least 17 points per game as much as seven times in his career. Number 29 which he had printed today is the highest point so far this season.

Marion also assessed began reducing his offensive role in this season and becoming good at last.

“Every week I told him how important he was to us. And also as a coach, how much I appreciate what he’s done this season in terms of changing the game around,” said coach Rick Carlisle.

In addition to Marion, the other Mavs players who play nicely is Dirk Nowtizki, which recorded a 24 points. Caron Butler added 23 points for the visitors, while the top performer of the Wolves camp is that Al Jefferson scored 36 points and 13 rebounds.

Mavericks now have a 44-21 match record, and never lost since February 16. In the standings as they rose to the position of the two Western Region, not far adrift from the Los Angeles Lakers (46-18).

Meanwhile, Cleveland Cavaliers managed to subdue the San Antonio Spurs 97-95 on its own. In this action LeBron James missed a second consecutive year because it is still struggling with ankle injuries. Shaq O’Neal is also no finger injury, and Antawn Jamison left in the third quarter due to knee problems.

Before out, Jamison has donated 17 points for his team, just like Mo Williams. Delonte West also contributed large enough for Cavs to donate 16 points.

From camp Spurs, Manu Ginóbili carving 38 points, this is the highest achievement in this season. Meanwhile, George Hill, who fill the place of the injured Paul Parker, produces 23 digits.

The results of the match:
CLEVELAND 97 San Antonio 95
Atlanta 99 NY Knicks 98
Memphis 107 New Jersey 101
Minnesota 125 Dallas 112
NEW ORLEANS 135 Golden State 131

CR9: Madrid Has All Conditions to Win

Reverse the defeat of one goal for Olympique Lyon believes Cristiano Ronaldo will be carried out by Real Madrid, because Los Merengues has all the requirements to be qualified for the quarterfinals.

Thin Madrid 0-1 defeat at Lyon on a visit to the leg I last 16 of the Champions League two weeks ago. Though fallen, Manuel Pellegrini certainly do not have to worry about given the opportunity to escape the second fight will take place at home.

The reason is what makes Ronaldo confident that victory will be achieved when the team had to face each other again on Thursday (11/3/2010) morning pm.

“We will need the best physical condition, but we’re playing at home now and can perform better than in Lyon. I am sure we will give a good response and passes to the next round,” said Ronaldo in the U.S.

Although famous Lyon had a tough defense, only conceded three goals in the Champions League this season, Madrid decent chances looked optimistic, because in La Liga Primera ‘The White’ extraordinary show by scoring seven winning streak and 25 goals in that period.

“We’ve got everything to win this game, to be able to score goals and play more offensively. The coach knows what’s best teams need to be reduced in order to win,” added the world’s most expensive player.

The former Manchester United star is also hoping public support Santiago Bernabeu will be able to help Madrid win and stepped into the quarterfinals, things which was happened when Madrid win 3-2 over Sevilla last weekend.

“The effect is extraordinary. The fans were fantastic in the face of Seville. I hope that tomorrow will come back like that, it is important to give us confidence. I’m sure the stadium will be fully charged and it will be beautiful,” added he.

Three Names that Make Fergie Become Cautious

There were three pillars of AC Milan who are labeled “dangerous” by the Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Who are they and what makes Fergie wary?

MU will host Milan in the second action of the Champions League 16, Thursday (11/3/2010) morning pm. Red Devils held the upper hand because of bagging 3-2 victory at home to Milan in the first leg.

Yet Fergie does not want to foster children off guard. Scottish manager said there were three Milan players to watch out for.

“We must ensure that we really know the quality of Pato, Ronaldinho and Marco Borriello and make sure we can kill them,” Ferguson said as quoted from the Belfast Telegraph.

Milan trio mentioned are the top club in the Serie A. Pato 12 goals, Dinho and Borriello nine goals. Total of three goals to reach 60 percent of goals in Serie A. Milan

What the boss said it would be considered by the MU players, mainly in the back row of the first fight to get stern warning from Fergie.

Sir Alex also stressed that his team did not just look for the draw. “Of course we also need to maximize the instinct to attack and make sure we can immediately end the game.”

“It’s not easy, but Milan was very good and the action would certainly be a brilliant fight,” added Fergie.

Terry & Bridge are starting to “Cool Off”

John Terry is almost divorced Toni Poole because of sex scandal, reportedly began to cool again household. Meanwhile, Wayne Bridge took even another woman in the United States.

Scandal love triangle between Terry, Bridge with Vannesa Perroncel is affecting the lives of famous footballer. Terry did an affair with Vanessa clearly make Manchester City defender was hurt. Moreover affair was conducted both when Vannesa Bridge still a girlfriend and now has given a son to him.

As a result, Terry was removed from the position of England captain plus almost divorced his wife. While the Bridge is not going to be admitted in a team with Terry, decided to strike to play with the Three Lions squad.

After a while circulating heat, this issue finally reached the ‘cooling phase’. Along with Terry and Bridge which seems to have found tranquility again.

Terry began to stick with his wife Toni. Even the Chelsea defender was chosen to celebrate his team victory over Stoke with Tony than his team.

Reported The Sun, Terry invited Toni to a theater in London to see Michael Jackson music mat. According to an eyewitness, they looked very tender when listening to the song.

“John Terry looks very convincing to his wife who has sacrificed so much to him – it’s all about Tony. There is nothing wrong in his behavior. Terry has look like a real man who tried to make amends,” said one source.

And what did Bridge? Bridge chooses a vacation to Miami, USA, along with his colleagues of like City Micah Richards and Shaun Wright-Phillips. They are known to rent a room in a luxury five star hotel.

Male 29 years seems to be enjoying this holiday with his partner. It added, Bridge also got a new trailer because it seemed to intimate with a mysterious woman while in a bar.

‘Don’t Aim for the World Cup, Maradona’

Argentina’s performance attracted criticism. It could be because so bad, coach Diego Maradona is better advised not to make the World Cup as a target.

Opinion was made by Cesar Luis Menotti, Argentina coach in 1974-1983.

“Since Marcelo Bielsa no longer be a coach, the situation becomes not good. There are no plans about the development of the team, when disposed of waste, and friendly matches are not used to ripen the team,” Menotti said as quoted by Momento24.com.

The man nicknamed El Flaco refers to the number of players who are called by Maradona to form a team. For about 15 months dealing with ‘Tango Team’, has 100 players who have called by Maradona. If this is coupled with outstanding performance, sure many will understand.

In fact even Argentina struggled to navigate the World Cup 2010 qualifying CONMEBOL zone. Lionel Messi et al. finally managed to escape despite only four positions in the zone, under Brazil, Chile and Paraguay.

It could be because it was so disgusted with the performance of Argentina, Menotti rate that Albiceleste does not need to target pairs champion in South Africa later.

“Maradona, your job is not to bring the world title. Your task is to form a clear concept of the game. When it comes to players, we have quality players and it no doubt.”

The man who led Argentina to the 1978 world champion also criticized the appearance of Lionel Messi, Tim Tango icons.

“Many people are hoping Messi alone can bring victory. However, a victory achieved thanks to the teamwork, not individuals,” Menotti said.

“Messi is a top player. Now we hope to see his appearance for the team,” he concluded.