Regret Wenger

London - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger expressed his apology to the fans after the humiliating defeat suffered by the Gunners from Manchester United.

Arsenal humiliated MU with a score of 2-8 when they travel to Old Trafford on Sunday (08/28/2011) night. This is the first time since 1986, the North London club's conceded eight goals in one party.

After the match, Wenger insisted he would not retreat from his position. Nevertheless, he still apologized for the defeat was so humiliating.

"Fans do not want to see their team like that," Wenger told Arsenal World quoted Sportinglife.

"We can only apologize and try to restore our strength and passion in the next game," added the man from the French.

"Scores of it embarrassing and difficult to accept. But I do not think they have a special meaning," he said.

"They're always in special circumstances," he added.

Vacillation Kaka

Madrid - Until now there has been no sign Kaka will be a regular starter for Real Madrid. However, associated with the transfer window to be closed soon, he chose not to leave the Santiago Bernabeu.

Kaka had difficulty becoming a core player Real Madrid since absent for more than half a year due to injury in the summer of last year. After recovering any coach Jose Mourinho is still more often play off the bench.

At the beginning of this season, the 2007 world's best players also seem to have convinced the coach to play from the first minute. In the opening match of Real Madrid in La Liga on Sunday (28/08/2011), for example, took to the field of new Kaka in the 78th minute, though four minutes later scored one goal - Madrid won 6-0 at home to Real Zaragoza.

Toward the end of the buying and selling players on August 31 tomorrow, rumors circulated that some clubs want to recruit Kaka. One is the English clubs who are in the spotlight because of poor performance, Arsenal, the Brazilian star who wants to borrow it until the end of the season.

But the question is not interested. He prefers to fight for his place in Madrid, where he had inhabited since leaving AC Milan in 2009.

"I always say, I want to stay here, and I have not changed my mind. I want to survive and will continue here," said 29-year-old player was quoted Dailymail.

La Liga was Starts

Having delayed a week due to strike, La Liga will finally begin this weekend. Club and the players were ready to fight, one of which is Cesc Fabregas who will undergo his first full season with Barcelona.

Fabregas, who returned to defend his boyhood club after eight years with Arsenal, Barca bersegeram chance diving debut in La Liga when host Villarreal.

The defending champion will start the season with his true face Malaga at the weekend, but strikes from the players association (AFE) associated salaries make the kick-off this season finally postponed for one week.

"We just want everything to be started immediately so that we can return to play in matches," said Fabregas in Reuters.

Crash of the season are also expected to soon make a bad incident involving Barca and Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup in August this may soon be forgotten.

"There has been too much talk. This problem has been completed," straightforward Fabregas, who started the process against him tackle the incident.

Meanwhile El Real, the ambition is to end the dominance of El Barca in La Liga during the last three seasons, will begin the effort with a visit to the headquarters of Real Zaragoza in La Romareda.

Messi European Player

Monaco - Lionel Messi was finally crowned the best player in Europe. Barcelona star was beating two other competitors, namely Xavi Hernandez and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Player of the announcement was read out after the draw for the Champions League group after in Monaco on Friday (26/08/2011) pm dawn. Messi get more votes than the number of Xavi and Ronaldo.

In voting conducted by 53 sports journalists representing each member of UEFA, Messi, collecting 38 votes. Xavi won over only 11 votes and Ronaldo are only three.

Messi was brilliant last season. Besides bringing Barca win La Liga and the Champions League, Argentine players also scored 53 goals, including 12 goals in the Champions League that makes it a top scorer in European club tournaments such.

Here is the result of a vote for Player of the Year in Europe, plus a position to complete the top 10 nominations.

Wonderfull Messi

Monte Carlo - Lionel Messi became a hero for Barcelona in the European Super Cup match. Barca a 2-0 victory over FC Porto learned is thanks to one goal and one assist Messi.

Playing at Stade de Louis II, Monte Carlo, Saturday (08/27/2011), Barca struggled early in the game before a goal from Messi in 39 minutes and Cesc Fabregas scored in the last minute to ensure their victory.

In this match, Porto even have to finish the game with nine men due to their two players red carded, Rolando and Fredy Guarin.

The game
Porto actually started the game pretty well. The proof, in the eighth minute a kick Joao Moutinho forced Barca goalkeeper Victor Valdes, threw himself brushed off the ball.

Three minutes later, almost picking Barca's first goal. Andres Iniesta pass the ball on the foot of Pedro Rodriguez Rolando making no off-side, but the flick Pedro soar.

After waiting long enough, Barcelona could eventually scored the opening goal on 39 minutes. Rolando Sodoran ball even reached Messi then deceive the goalkeeper Helton and struck the skin round against Porto. Barca 1, Porto 0.

In the second half, Porto returned to threaten; precisely at 54 minutes. Guarin swift kick forced Valdes to move to the left and just brushed it off so a corner kick.

Two minutes later, Barca back to almost get a goal. This time, the shot horizontally Villa, Messi after the use of bait, Helton can be tamed very well.

Barca benefit from a second yellow card given to Rolando on 85 minutes due to violation of Messi. The first yellow card for Rolando was dropped due to violation of Messi.

In the 88th minute, Barca finished 2-0 to seal victory. Messi welcomes feedback lever, the new play Fabregas in the 80th minute goalkeeper Helton successful break with a measured kick.

In the final minutes, Porto increasingly suffering from a straight red card handed down to Guarin due to harsh tackle on Javier Mascherano.

Not long after, the referee blew the long whistle signaled the end of the game and Barca were entitled to the trophy kings of Europe the 2011 edition.

Optimism Wenger

Manchester - Only one point in two matches, unseeded when Arsenal meet Manchester United at Old Trafford. But Arsene Wenger is confident that the assessment was wrong.

After a 0-0 draw against Newcastle United in the first week, Arsenal defeated Liverpool 0-2 in the second week. On each such action Arsenal end the game with 10 players because Gervinho and Emmanuel Frimpong get a red card.

Besides the issue of Discipline of players, the Gunners are also getting the spotlight in the second game was abandoned because the two flagship player, Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri. Wenger has dismissed the problem of loss of mainstay players, but he did not just let the player discipline problems.

"The issue of discipline has much to our disadvantage since the start of the season. If we can control our responses and reactions, then the six points would have at hand," he said on ESPN Star.

But, there is little relief which then makes Wenger believes his team can achieve results when facing Manchester United on Sunday (08/28/2011) night. Victory over Udinese in the Champions League has made Robin van Persie et al. sure that they still have the strength to fight.

"After the first game against Udinese, the team we were a little giddy. The game was stuck in our minds when we faced Liverpool."

"The game was now out of our minds, and now we are a team that is much more confident ahead of the game in Manchester," he said.

Second Trophy For Fabregas

Monaco - Just joined a week, Fabregas immediately greeted with a trophy. One more title that may be obtained Cesc Fabregas at the beginning of his career with Barcelona, ​​the European Super Cup. Fabregas then was very excited to welcome her first experience in that arena.

During nearly eight years of Arsenal, Fabregas did not even have to feel to fight in that arena. Once reaching the 2006 Champions League final and a chance to win a trophy, Fabregas failed because Arsenal lost to Barcelona.

So now after joining Barca, Fabregas had a chance to win a trophy in his career first Super Cup title as well as a third within the last two weeks. Europa League champions Porto will be opponents at the Stade de Los Cules Luis II, Saturday (27/08/2011) pm dawn later.

"This is my first away game with the team and I'm very pleased to be part of this great squad. Until recently, they treated me very well. I do not know whether we will lose or win, but with this team we can do everything," said Fabregas in the team's official website.

Regarding his opponent who has now left Porto coach Andre Villas-Boas and topskorernya last season, Radamel Falcao, Fabregas still rate them as a strong team and watch out for shoes. Even 24-year midfielder admitted if the style of play was almost similar to Porto with his team.

"I thought they possessed a style that is almost similar to us. They hold the ball a lot and did not want to play long balls. They played well and it will be difficult. We know they've won everything last season and they scored five goals against Villarreal in the 45 minutes, "said Fabregas.

Criticism For Mourinho

Barcelona - Barcelona continue grilling Jose Mourinho. Latest, Vice President Barca Carles Vilarrubi man from Portugal who criticize it.

Mourinho attitude salient Barca assistant coach Tito Vilanova, inviting reactions. Los Cules Defender, Gerard Pique, calling the act of former Chelsea and Inter Milan architect was destroying the Spanish football.

Meanwhile, Mourinho is not less nosy. He discusses the problem of loss of ball-boy at Camp Nou Stadium in the second half the Spanish Super Cup match. The loss of the boy's ball collector Mourinho accused as a subterfuge Barca to spend time.

The situation eventually never cold. After back-reply comments like that, which comes next is no less scathing comments from Villarubi.

"I just want to widen Pique comment. I can say is, he is a disease for Spanish football," he said on ESPN Star.

"I believe, Madrid as an institution will not support the actions of their coach in a case like yesterday. We'll see what will happen in the next few hours," he continued.

So far, no sanctions are imposed, both to Mourinho and Vilanova. Why their name was not in the report who leads the match referee.

The El Clasico

Barcelona - Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup after beating Real Madrid 3-2 in the second leg. El Barca's 5-4 aggregate win over El Real.

Present a fierce match at Camp Nou on Wednesday (18/08/2011) pm dawn. Andres Iniesta makes Barca winning first, to match Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi then closed the first half of the match with a 2-1 lead to Barca over the tally a few moments before the halftime break.

Eight minutes before the game ended, Madrid evened the score by Karim Benzema. But Messi Barca finally sealed victory with goals in the 88th minute.

Newer Barca players, Cesc Fabregas, appears to be a substitute in this match. Action in the final minutes to make Marcelo prop with hardware, fruit red card for Real Madrid's players - before the red card, a total of nine yellow cards to the players of both camps.

The incident sparked tensions between the sides Barcelona and Madrid, which involves the players to the staff of both teams. Mesut Oezil from Madrid looked very upset about something that had to hold the other colleagues. Barca reserve goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto was not absent in the commotion. While entrenador Madrid Jose Mourinho was caught on camera "menjahili" man who looks like Barca staff.

Regardless, in the end Barca was the one who won the Spanish Super Cup 5-4 on aggregate, after playing the series 2-2 in first leg and won 3-2 in the second leg.

The game

Madrid first started the attack. Ronaldo went on a corner kick with a kick, but the ball was wide

Three minutes later, Ronaldo again get a room for a shot. This time the ball far missed the mark.

Barca hit back at minute 13. Pedro dangerous release bait into the face of goal and Messi tried to continue, even though the ball can still be driven Casillas.

Barca took the lead in minute 15. Accurate feedback breakthrough release Messi Iniesta try to catch up. After the ball, Iniesta coolly sent the ball past Casillas.

Score to a draw again in minute 20. Madrid evened the score finished 1-1 after a kick from outside the penalty box Benzema Ronaldo continued.

A minute later, Casillas tested readiness and must be stretched to ward off the ball which leads to rushing the net.

In the 24th minute, Ronaldo kicks off which can still be pushed hard Valdes then hit the crossbar for Barca.

Messi penetration in 36 minutes. He managed to catch the ball ahead of opponents and then kicked her, but the rate of the skin round can still be dammed Casillas.

Barca the lead again just before halftime. Starting a corner kick, Messi had the ball and then worked one-two with Pique. By telling Messi then directing the ball towards the far post.

Tension occurs in the 55th minute after Messi had fallen because he felt violated Marcelo. The players Barca and Madrid also had gathered before the referee brandished a yellow card for a number of players from both camps.

Messi in action on 66 minutes after receiving the ball from Iniesta. Messi finished with a kick, though the ball can still be driven Casillas.

Two minutes later, Madrid turns pressing. Benzema then try to kick the ball forward directly though the skin round is still on target.

Excellent opportunities for Ramos after a corner kick in the 70th minute. Not guarded at all, the header is still sent the ball wide of the goal.

Eight minutes before dispersal, Madrid evened the score. Of
Kaka corner, chaos born in the face of goal Barca and Benzema then successfully kicked the ball past Valdes. Score was now 2-2.

Two minutes ahead of dispersal, Barca scored the third goal. Messi cooperate nicely with Adriano before the goalkeeper Madrid for the second time in the game.


Teams

Barcelona: Valdés; Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Abidal; Busquets (Keita '85), Xavi, Iniesta; Pedro (Fabregas '82), Villa (Adriano '73), Messi

Real Madrid: Casillas; Ramos, Pepe, Carvalho, Coentrao; Di María (Higuain '64), Alonso, Khedira (Marcelo '46), Benzema, Oezil (Kaka '78), Ronaldo
(Detik.com)