Barcelona 2 - 1 Sevilla FC Match Highlight La Liga February 23, 2013

Barcelona star Lionel Messi scored a decisive victory over Sevilla team by a score of 2-1 in the La Liga continued at the Camp Nou stadium, Saturday, 2/23/2013). Assistant coach of Barcelona, ​​Jordi Roura, massive rotation in this game. While Cesc Fabregas and Carlos Puyol does not play, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Xavi Hernandez and Pedro Rodriguez bench. Roura prefer to play David Villa and Alexis Sanchez to accompany Lionel Messi in attack.

Rotation is done Roura not reduce the aggressiveness of Lionel Messi and his friends. Barca looks still dominate the game as usual. However, Barca looks difficult to score because the players are very disciplined Sevilla cut grooves opponent's attack. Several times, Messi and Sanchez had to lose the ball. In fact, the home team can not make shots on goal, before Messi finally kick scalable despite successfully blocked by goalkeeper Beto at minute 23.

Barca still maintaining rhythm. But damn, even Barca conceded by Alberto Botia header in the 42nd minute. Goals came from bait Rakitic to Coke who was in the right side of the Barca defense. Coke then release bait into the penalty box which was met with a header Botia. Heading players graduated from La Masia was so loud that failed driven Victor Valdes. As a result, this makes the Sevilla goal to beat out Barcelona 1-0 in the first round. Barca finally able to equalize after Villa scored in the 52nd minute. From the left side of defense Sevilla, Alves welcomed a sweet feed off Villa with hard headed. The ball came rushing into the left side Atletico.

Goal is to make Barca more confident. Betap not, within eight minutes Barca back ahead 2-1 thanks to goals from Messi. From the front of the opponent's penalty box, Messi sends the ball to Tello. Tello quickly sent the ball back to Messi who successfully pushed into the penalty box. The Argentine calmly struck the ball into the middle of the goal. With this goal, Messi temporarily encapsulate 38 goals in Liga BBVA. Advantage Barca almost gone. In the 72nd minute, Manu try his luck with the hard shot from outside the box. Lucky, Valdes swiftly to block the ball.

Dewi Fortuna back side with Barca. Rakitic breakthrough bait successfully mastered Negrodo. Spaniard then dribbled into the penalty box and fired a hard shot. But unfortunately, kicking Negrodo still failed to hit the target in the 76th minute. Barca regained control of the game in the final minutes. However, none of which managed to convert chances into goals until the fight was over.

Lineup
Barcelona: 1-Victor Valdes; 2-Dani Alves, 3-Gerard Pique, 19-Martin Montoya, 25-Alex Song; 8-Andres Iniesta (Xavi 69), 11-Thiago Alcantara, 14-Javier Mascherano; 7-David Villa (Busquets 79), 9-Alexis Sanchez (Tello 46); 10-Lionel Messi

Sevilla: 13-Beto; 2-Federico Fazio, 3-Fernando Navarro, 23-Coke Andujar, 24-Alberto Botia; 7-Jesús Navas, 8-Gary Medel, 11-Ivan Rakitic, 12-Hedwiges Maduro, 14-Manu; Papa Babacar Diawara 20 (Negredo 61).

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Summer, Kagawa Bring MU to Japan

Attacking Midfielder Manchester United (MU), Shinji Kagawa, anxious to return to his homeland next summer. Kagawa will return to Osaka as part of the Red Devils squad that will undergo a pre-season tour of 2013. In addition to playing against his former club Kagawa, Cerezo Osaka, on July 26, 2013, MU was also scheduled to meet Yokohama Marinos, three days earlier.

"Cerezo Osaka is a club that laid the foundation of professional soccer to me. Club has been after me before going to Europe," said Kagawa.

"Cerezo is where I spent the first few days as a player. Means, Osaka is my favorite city," he added.

"For Yokohama, I used to play in their stadium with the Japanese national team. I never scored a goal at the stadium. Favorite stadium as well as a very nice atmosphere. Yokohama is a beautiful city by the sea. I think everyone will like it," said Kagawa.

MU has announced the schedule for preparation for the Asia tour next season. In addition to Japan, Sir Alex Ferguson will also be playing against A-League All Star in Sydney (20.07.2013) and against Kitchee FC in Hong Kong (29/07/2013).

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Galatasaray 1 - 1 Schalke 04 Match Highlight Champions League February 20, 2013

Galatasaray had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Schalke 04 guests in the inaugural match of the Champions League last 16. In the second minute, Burak Yilmaz tries to kick speculation. As a result, the ball bounced away from Schalke goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand escort. However, Yilmaz amends in the 12th minute. As bait pull Selcuk Inan, Yilmaz beguiling Schalke players who escorted him. The ball was then kicked into the net Hildebrand could not do anything about it. Galatasaray 1-0 up.

Goal was becoming significant after posting Yilmaz himself as the first Turkish player in the Champions League with four different clubs. Remarkably, three other clubs were the giants formerly Yilmaz of Turkey, Besiktas, Fenerbahce, and Tranzonspor. Four minutes after the goal Galatasaray, Schalke tried to retaliate. Heading tall player Benedikt Hoewedes fooled goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, but Klaas-Jan Huntelaar failed to struck the ball which brushed his lips Galatasaray goalkeeper.

Two minutes later, Galatasaray, almost doubling the numbers. Starting from the bait Sodoran Wesley Sneijder, Didier Drogba dribble defense splitting the Royal Blues. Tanggungnya failed to pull a bait secured Hildebrand. Paraded loose ball to Hamit Altintop, but the execution just makes the ball hard kick hit the crossbar Schalke.

Galatasaray was ambitious to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League first since 2001. That's why insist on imposing fleet Fatih Terim victory at Ali Sami Yen. When the game running half an hour, Schalke chance to equalize again. However, this time, Michel Bastos free kick can still be blocked Sabri Sarioglu. In the 35th minute, referee Collum award a yellow card for Jermaine Jones. It means he will miss the second half of the match in Gelsenkirchen March.

However, Jones amends a few seconds before the interval. Beginning with the action Huntelaar, threaded the ball to Jefferson Farfan. Ex-Ajax midfielder was combing the defense side Galatasaray. Farfan Jones can still see a more favorable position. With the cold and get rid of the ego, Farfan sending the ball to Jones. Without mercy, dilesakkannya ball into the goal Muslera Galatasaray and beguiling. Until the break, the score ended 1-1 for both teams. Today, ending the game and replaced Sneijder Nordin Amrabat.

Six minutes after the break, Galatasaray next reap a golden opportunity. Collaboration with Albert Riera Amrabat make chaos in front of goal Schalke, but can still feed the stomach Riera punched out the dangerous area by Hildebrand. In the 55th minute, Schalke behind stinging solo run through the action of Julian Draxler. He handed the ball to Farfan. Fortunately, Galatasaray still have Sarioglu who bravely blocking a shot Peru's players.

Hamit Altintop, who was born in Gelsenkirchen, Schalke headquarter town-end action in the 66th minute after Emmanuel Eboue replaced. Eleven minutes before the normal time added, Galatasaray again have a chance to win. Sarioglu volley bounced towards goal Die Knappen. However, Hildebrand was able to reach out and parried the ball out of the park.

Position 1-1 last until the referee blew the long whistle Collum. With that result, Schalke need only a goalless draw because it has the advantage on away goals. Thus, continuing the trend Schalke impresifnya away games in European competition. Pride Gelsenkirchen club that lost only once in 10 tour final. On the other hand, Drogba failed to continue its positive performance when facing Bundesliga clubs. Ivory Coast striker has poured five goals in nine appearances against the representatives of Germany, including the time contributed one goal during Chelsea's 2-0 win over Schalke in the Champions League group stage 2007/08.

Lineup
Galatasaray: 25-Fernando Muslera; 8-Selcuk Inan, 11-Albert Riera, 26-Semih Kaya, 55-Sabri Sarioglu (19-Umut Bulut 83), 4-Hamit Altintop (27-Emmanuel Eboue 66), 10-Felipe Melo , 13-Dany Nounkeu, 17-Burak Yilmaz; 12-Didier Drogba, 14-Wesley Sneijder (53-Nordin Amrabat 46)

Schalke: 34-Timo Hildebrand, 4-Benedikt Hoewedes, 12-Marco Hoeger, 33-Roman Neustaedter, 35-Saed Kolasinac; 13-Jermaine Jones, 17-Jefferson Farfan, 31-Julian Draxler (27-Tranquillo Barnetta 84), 32 -Joel Matip; 9-Michel Bastos, 25-Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (20-Teemu Pukki 75).

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Arsenal 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers Match Highlight FA Cup February 16, 2013

Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup fifth round after a 0-1 defeat of Blackburn Rovers at the Emirates Stadium, London, Saturday (16/02/2013). Blackburn produced only goal Colin Kazim-Richards in the 72nd minute. The first chance for the visitors held on the 3rd minute. From a free kick Morten-Gamst Pedersen, the ball was cleared by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. However, the direction of the ball actually leads to Marcus Olsson who apparently failed to capitalize on a golden opportunity to open the scoring.

Arsenal had their chances in the 24th minute. Tomas Rosicky corner to send feedback to the front of the Blackburn goal. There, waiting Abou Diaby who headed the ball without guarded. The ball right into the goal of The Rovers. However, goalkeeper Jake Kean with a brilliant brushed off the ball out of the field. Two minutes before the break, the public was made to bite the finger at the Emirates the best opportunity for Arsene Wenger arrived. Receiving feedback breakthrough sweet Rosicky, Gervinho are faced with Kean missed a horizontal kick the ball because they deviated slightly from the Rovers goal. The first half ended goalless.

Entering the second half, Arsenal had a chance to score a goal in the 67th minute. A long kick Rosicky could only hit the crossbar Kean. Blackburn goalkeeper saved, Arsenal failed to reach a goal. Preoccupation attack, the Gunners defense off guard. In the 72nd minute, a quick counterattack freely put Martin Olsson sent a hard shot on goal Arsenal. Szczesny was brushed off the ball, but unfortunately even towards Kazim-Richards. Without mercy, the former Galatasaray player throwing the ball went on to rip the nets for the Gunners.

In the 88th minute, Arsenal's last chance to score again thwarted Kean. Heading Theo Walcott's cross Jack Wilshere could be stopped Kean with fast reaction. Score 1-0 to Blackburn last until dispersal. These results make Arsenal were knocked out, while the Rovers cruised into the FA Cup round six.

Lineup

Arsenal: 1-Wojciech Szczesny; 5-Thomas Vermaelen, 6-Laurent Koscielny, 17-Nacho Monreal Eraso, 2-Abou Diaby, 7-Tomas Rosicky (10-Jack Wilshere 70), 8-Mikel Arteta, 15-Alex Oxlade- Chamberlain (19-Santi Cazorla 70), 22-Francis Coquelin; 12-Olivier Giroud, 27-Gervinho (14-Theo Walcott)

Blackburn: 34-Jake Kean; 2-Bradley Orr, 3-Martin Olsson, 16-Scott Dann, 31-Grant Hanley; 6-Jason Lowe ,12-Morten Gamst Pedersen, 14-Marcus Olsson (35-David Bentley 63), 17-Lee Williamson; 11-Jordan Rhodes, 39-Colin Kazim-Richards.

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AS Roma 1 - 0 Juventus Match Highlight Serie A February 16, 2013

Juventus 0-1 defeat of AS Roma in Serie A at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday (16/02/2013). Host winner Francesco Totti scored in the 56th minute. These results make Roma climbed to seventh Serie A standings with 37 points. Meanwhile, Juventus are still entrenched at the top with 55 points, five points ahead of Napoli difference in the new ranking will play two games against Sampdoria on Sunday evening.

Both teams played at a fast tempo from the beginning of the fight. Roma took the initiative to attack first. Pablo Daniel Osvaldo get a chance at minute 11. However, despite past Buffon, odds are it fails because there are no players in the middle of the Juventus penalty box appeal welcomes feedback from the left side of the field. Even coming under pressure, Juventus can not remain silent. The best chance for the visitors gained Andrea Pirlo in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, the efforts of former AC Milan midfielder has yet to produce results because the ball can still kick by goalkeeper Roma, Maarten Stekelenburg.

Throughout this round, Roma and Juventus played the ball more in midfield because of the opponent's defense each performed quite disciplined. So also with the appearance of two goalkeepers of each team made several great saves to secure the net. After halftime, both teams are still buying and selling mutual attacks. In the 57th minute, Gianluigi Buffon returns must be forced to work hard while trying to resist the efforts Pjanic scored after the use of bait Osvaldo.

One minute later, Totti finally able to make the home fans cheering after opening advantage Roma 1-0. Goals are ditorehkannya with a powerful shot from outside the box that hit the net without being able to be pushed over Buffon Juventus. Left behind, Juventus coach, Antonio Conte, include striker Nicolas Anelka replaces Arturo Vidal in the 71st minute to add the power on his squad. Although time to get some chances, Paul Pogba and his friends in a hurry so it failed to convert opportunities into goals.

Meanwhile, Rome several times still managed to threaten goalkeeper Buffon with a counterattack dikreasi Totti, Daniele De Rossi and Osvaldo through quick counter-attack. However, until the referee blew the long whistle the score 1-0 to Roma unchanged. It was the first victory in 2013 and end the famine full points in seven home games Il Lupo.

Lineup
Roma: 24-Maarten Stekelenburg, 3-Marquinhos (42-Federico Balzaretti 83), 7-Marco Antonio de Mattos Filho, 35-Vasilis Torosidis, 8-Erik Lamela, 15-Miralem Pjanic (4-Michael Bradley 68), 16 - Daniele De Rossi, 23-Ivan Piris, 29-Nicolas Burdisso, 9-Pablo Daniel Osvaldo, 10-Francesco Totti (48-Alessandro Florenzi 88)

Juventus: 1-Gianluigi Buffon, 4-Martin Caceres, 22-Kwadwo Asamoah (20-Simone Padoin 56), 26-Stephan Lichtsteiner, 6-Paul Pogba, 9-Mirko Vucinic (12-Sebastian Giovinco 56), 15-Andrea Barzagli , 19-Leonardo Bonucci, 23-Arturo Vidal (18-Nicolas Anelka 71), 21-Andrea Pirlo, 32-Alessandro Matri.

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Granada vs Barcelona Preview La Liga - Live Stream - Feb 16, 2013

Barcelona midfielder Xavi admits they are missing coach Tito Vilanova as they continues to undergo treatment for cancer in Los angeles. Assistant Jordi Roura will just as before oversee the team for that Primera Division holiday to Granada. The Catalans have hardly gone heli-copter flight rails in Vilanova's absence with 6-1 and 5-1 wins in their last three matches, but Xavi says players are searching toward having him back.

Barca still hold a commanding 12-point lead over Atletico Madrid on top of the standings, but full-back Adriano claims they still can not afford to ease up. Barca use a testing little while ahead with the first leg of these Champions League last-16 tie with AC Milan, the return leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final against Real and also a league match against their bitter rivals coming. Adriano, though, said Barca will never be distracted by big games coming.

Those victories, website over Real, have lifted the hosts around 15th place, six points ahead of the relegation zone. They won 3-0 at Deportivo La Coruna last time out, but forward Nolito admits dealing with Barcelona would have been a different proposition entirely. And Nolito, who played a lot more than 100 games for Barcelona B, understand that, despite their recent good form, Granada are still in the relegation battle. Barca are going to be without striker David Villa, who has been discharged from hospital on Friday, per day after being readmitted for continued remedy for kidney stones.

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Balotelli and El Shaarawy Best in Serie A

AC Milan defender Cristian Zaccardo, assess duet Rossoneri now have the best striker in Serie A in self Stephan El Shaarawy and Mario Balotelli. According to him, the power of Milan this season increased by the presence of the duo. 

Balotelli recently anchored to the San Siro from Manchester City in the transfer market last winter. In the his first match, SuperMario directly pack two goals as Milan beat Udinese 2-1, Sunday (03/02/2013).

"I think we have the best front line in the Serie-A. We have Balotelli, a world-class player. Mario has done amazing things in practice and the benefits are huge for the team," said Zaccardo.

According to the former Palermo defender, the combination Balotelli and El Shaarawy will make Milan front line more sharply. Moreover, the duo is also assisted by several other attackers were not less quality.

"El Shaarawy is very fast, Balotelli complete player. While M'Baye Niang is a player who is very good at her age. Do not forget, there's Robinho, Giampaolo Pazzini, and Bojan Krkic," said Zaccardo.

Milan is ranked fourth Serie A standings with 40 points, behind 12 points from Juventus capolista. Next, Massimiliano Allegri's squad to face Cagliari on 10 February.

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