Mowbray: Celtic Not Scared on Arsenal

Glasgow - Celtic will entertain Arsenal in the fight Playoff Champions League, Wednesday (19/8/2009) early days. Celtic coach Tony Mowbray hopes to reverse his prediction that the Gunners as a strong candidate to fight the winner.

On paper, Arsenal do have greater opportunities dinobatkan as the winner in that fight. Moreover, the club upbringing Arsène Wenger just fantastic display performance when the "bury" Everton 6-1 in the match of the Premier League, last week.

However, that decline Mowbray PLAYERS akan The superiority subject to the Gunners. Coach 45 years insisted that the PLAYERS have great strength of the Cesc Fabregas et al.

"I think Celtic should not be described as a collection of players who lose out from the superior (clubs) the Premier League," Mowbray ketus as disitat Irish Independent, Tuesday (18/8/2009).

"This club has been facing Barcelona, Manchester United and AC Milan. We record the result is good," said Mowbray.

"Thus, although we respect their talents on the Arsenal, I think we also have the right not to subject to them," Mowbray firm. Read More SPORT UPDATE

Ready Anelka Drogba of the European

LONDON - Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba goal proved to be productive engine for Chelsea in the 2008/2009 season. This season, Anelka sure if Drogba himself and become capable striker duo in fear Him most in Europe.

Seasons ago, Anelka successfully snatch Sepatu Gold menorehkan after 19 total goals in the Premier League place. Meanwhile, Drogba goal for a 14 The Blues in all competitions.

Under the command Carlo Ancelotti, Anelka is now determined to attack the line of being considered in the Blue Continent. With the quality of Drogba, the French origin bomber sure, hasratnya will not be difficult to form.

"I solemnly with my speech. If we play together consistently, we can be a duo attacker in fear Him most in Europe. And that includes (compared with) clubs such as Barcelona and Real Madrid," cetus Anelka to The Sun, Tuesday (18/8/2009).

Furthermore, the former Arsenal and Real Madrid are proud to gag critics of his call is not able to work with Drogba.

"Yes, the critics say we can not play good if shared. But, we have proved that the words they are pure garbage," accuse him.

"I want to win the Golden Shoe again. But, if in fact that Didier get, then I do not mind at all," said Anelka. Read More SPORT UPDATE

Chelsea Anelka New Pending Contracts

LONDON - holds the title of top score of the Premier League, Nicolas Anelka is not to be treated special by Chelsea management. Club who now say diasuh Carlo Ancelotti will not give Anelka the new contract until at least the end of season 2009/2010.

Previously, Anelka agent, Doug Pingisi, made the conduct intensive negotiations with the Blues management about a new contract clients. However, The Guardian reported, on Tuesday (18/8/2009), Chelsea will open the new discussions concerning a new contract bomber French origin is at least the end of next year season.

Given the impressive performance with Anelka Chelsea 2008/2009 season ago, is certainly worth the management does not want to hurry to extend contract.

However, the club owned by Roman Abramovic seems to have been delayed until the last time before giving the contract for the new star players, John Obi Mikel, Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard a new contract to extend the contract leaving them only one year.

Anelka joined with the beginning of the Roman Emperor in 2008 after spending two seasons with Bolton Wanderers. In the 2008/2009 season, former Arsenal star is topskor snatch the Premier League title with a score 19 goals. Read More SPORT UPDATE

Nesta Ingin Hebat Lagi

MILAN - Alessandro Nesta can appear fully defend AC Milan. Nesta participated deliver subduct trofi Milan beat Juventus with Berlusconi, the night before. The veteran defender is ready to return to find the best performance this season.

Nesta has been absent to compete in the season long ago, after a severe injury. However, Nesta has been cured and ready to back up the title with the Rossoneri. Back with the number 13 is scheduled to appear on the fight of Serie A, the end of this weekend.

"I just season to spend time at home. It is very difficult to adapt quickly to get my best performance. But, I have been ready to play again," said Nesta to Milan Channel, Tuesday (18/8/2009).

"I want to try the highest level before I decide to retire. We are the stronger the presence of Thiago Silva, and are still waiting fitnya back Kakha Kaladze. There is no problem with the rear line of Milan," continued the former Lazio player is.

The 33 years since Milan defend this 2002 season. He has been playing the game in 157 Serie A. Unfortunately, Nesta has retired from the Timnas Italy, because the injury was found. Read More SPORT UPDATE

Win Milan, Gattuso not underestimate

MILAN - Gennaro Gattuso could not breathe relieved even though the AC Milan achieved the first victory in the pre-season fight. Half thought that 31 years, must have the Rossoneri are still many tasks for the 2009/2010 competition season.

Wash in the San Siro in the event Trofeo Berlusconi against Juventus, Milan successfully raise trofi with 5-4 victory over compete penalty, after the previous play 1-1. This is the positive results that millions have awaited Milanisti the world after the children's foster Leonardo Araújo reap disappointing results during the pre-season.

"This is a victory for as long as we first pre-season, although it must be through penalty compete. This is important to us, as we undergo a month without a victory," said Gattuso to the Sky, on Tuesday (18/8/2009).

However, remind Gattuso, Milan's time not be rejoicing. Stars rate the Italy international, Il Diavolo still must complete a number of problems on skuad.

"(Lack of victory) we are still a problem at this time, because the players that the club has been disappointing. We have not been the problem with the victory tonight, because a lot of work still to be completed," specifically.

"The veteran players like me, (Andrea) Pirlo, and (Massimo) Ambrosini often get with injuries lately. But, at any time wear costumes Milan, for you to win, and that we do not," Gattuso go again.

"It's hard to receive criticism that we get of late. So, again, there are many jobs that we must finish," he said.

Milan akan melakoni kick-off the end of Serie A this weekend at Siena. Can Gattuso et al showed increased performance in the fight? Read More SPORT UPDATE

The crisis in the United Rear line

LONDON - Injury experienced defender Rio Ferdinand, add the lines in the back of Manchester United. Ferdinand is absent in the fight against Burnley on Wednesday (19/8/2009). Rio must rest for two weeks.

Ferdinand is already undergoing the examination, there is a problem is reported on the muscles pahanya. He has been absent on United defend the establishment of the fight against Birmingham City, which United win 1-0 at Old Trafford, last week.

Ferdinand injury occurs after the Red Satan must also lost Nemanja Vidic, who was also absent against Burnley. The reserve back Jonny Evans looks limp and also experienced injuries.

Besides the three players mentioned above, previous injury already sprawling goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar a broken hand injury, thigh injury Gary Neville and Rafael da Silva a shoulder injury.

Coach Alex Ferguson was not too dizzy condition. Fergie to compare this situation with a few seasons ago. "We had experienced a more severe condition with some of the injury. However, we still bsia through and end the season with the title of champion," said Fergie made as AP, Tuesday (18/8/2009).

"Nemanja Vidic is back light practice. I hope he can perform against Wigan, next Saturday," coach close this Scottish origin. Read More SPORT UPDATE

Ronaldo record rival Beckham

Madrid - Cristiano Ronaldo David Beckham potential friction, as a soccer player most wander money. Ronaldo is the first step to record transfernya Real Madrid to reach the 130 million dollars.

"Now there is vacancy for the most popular figures in football. Beckham, due to the age and stage career, he has lost it. Ronaldo is likely to replace Beckham. He is still young and very talented," said professor sport business strategy and marketing at Coventry University English, Simon Chadwick.

Chadwick, who is also the strength of athletes learn to become famous trademarks, said Ronaldo has some qualification to exceed Beckham. In addition to the high skillnya, a good physical, play in the team and enjoy great success.

Winger origin Portugal this ad are already a few stars such as Pepe Jeans products, sports equipment manufacturer Nike, Coca-Cola beverages, video game FIFA Street 2 and Indonesia's energy drink Extra Joss.

He collects USD19, 6 million people are still uniformed pertahun when Manchester United, for all the ads. Last year, Beckham collect USD42, 5 million, for all the ads in mainkannya.

Time to move to Real, Ronaldo is not alone. 24 players recruited this year along with Kaka and Karim Benzema. The same steps when Beckham decided to move to Madrid.

"He has a fantastic position. United and Barcelona are the two clubs who have marketing and trademark good. Utilize Ronaldo to stay," said Jamie Wynne-Morgan, manager director of M & C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment.

FIFA best player of 2008 signed a contract for six seasons with Real Madrid, with a value of 94 million euro transfer. CR-9 be paid 13 million euros permusim, that makes players with the highest salaries. Read More SPORT UPDATE