Laporta will promote Pep Guardiola at AC Milan

Football-siip :: Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta slightly open views to Pep Guardiola. According to a former coach of Barcelona's 'loves Italy' and believed it was a promotion at AC Milan.

The Rossoneri had suffered five straight defeats from eight games so far this season. There was gushing speculation hayal if coach Massimiliano Allegri will be thrown out, and Guardiola is prepared to be his successor.

And Laporta, a figure that had raised Guardiola became captain at Camp Nou during the club's president in office in 2008, more rumors heat up with the statement.

"Pep is someone who does not pay attention to any frills. Ia Azulgrana purely because the purpose of working and doing the greatest tranquility. Silvio Berlusconi and I know I can guarantee if Pep is the man with the greatest charm. Guardiola love Italy," he said.

Laporta also revealed that during a visit to Pep bring troops anywhere, he always read the Italian newspapers. "Am I going to see on the bench again this year? Ask her. Pep is a great guy, always looking for perfection," he said.

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Juventus remains strong as the top of Serie A

Juventus confirmed the position of the Italian Serie A standings after beating Napoli 2-0 at Juventus Arena, Saturday (20/10) evening.

The victory was not achieved easily. The match marred by numerous violations but did not decide to produce the red card. A tough, full points can be determined host ten minutes of the match thanks to two goals from two substitutes donated.

Juventus and Napoli meetings may be called as a match the two best teams Italy today. The two teams faced off in the final and Supercopa Coppa Italia, May and August. The last meeting in Beijing even colored unpleasant events typewriting Napoli refused to attend the medal ceremony after the game purchase. In Coppa, gave Juve 2-0. The defeat was rewarded with a score of 4-2 in the Supercopa in overtime.

First Round

Juventus had the upper hand from the start. Utilizing the public support themselves, the Juventus players trying to score quickly and confronted with a number of offenses. Edinson Cavani even earn a yellow card for attempting to prevent the movement of Giorgio Chiellini. A few moments later, Juventus thumped. Fortunate Morgan De Sanctis managed to cut bait breakthrough Andrea Pirlo towards Sebastian Giovinco.

Leonardo Bonucci should receive care medical team at the 17th minute and was stretchered off the field. After knees were cooler, Bonucci was able to continue the match.

The first opportunity for the visitors occurred in the 26th minute when Marek Hamsik violated in the edge of the box. Cavani curved free kick, but the ball hit the crossbar and away from the Juventus goal.

This opportunity gave wind to Napoli. They begin to master the rhythm of the game by playing short balls. 30 minutes, Arturo Vidal and even received a yellow card as Jose Zuniga attempt to inhibit motion in the middle of the field. Violations were also committed Stephan Lichtsteiner and Andrea Pirlo against Gokhan Inler, but they escaped punishment by the referee.

The players locked Napoli Juventus defense, but it is difficult to get a room fired at goalkeeper Marco Storari. Meanwhile, Juve rely more on the counter-attack for 15 minutes of the game the first half, mainly through the left wing.

In the last minute of the first half, a kick Claudio Marchisio Morgan De Sanctis pushed over the crossbar, from the resulting corner kick Juve lost the ball and build Napoli counterattack. Consequently, Lichtsteiner had dropped Cavani. Free kick earned Napoli failed to use its full potential.

Second Round

Opportunity with a free kick to open the second half of the game. Juventus gain after a breach in the 49th minute. Pirlo acting as executor, the ball hit the fence players, and successfully mastered De Sanctis despite moves in the opposite direction.

Feed Hamsik to Goran Pandev almost hit Juventus. Pandev controlled the ball briefly before outwit Bonucci. When trying to find space for Marchisio fired a shot come from behind to save the goal Storari.

Sebastian Giovinco not remain silent. This tiny slice striker move Napoli defense, but it was too long so fired the ball wide of the target. Soon after Juventus make the turn first to pull out Fabio Quagliarella and Alessandro Matri put. Opportunities Matri obtained immediately when trying to chase a long ball, but it can be defeated De Sanctis.

Home fans roared in the 69th minute when he saw Christian Maggio dropped Kwadwo Asamoah. The referee did not give a free kick sign violation. The decision was right after the replays look Maggio with a clean tackle.

After Andrea Barzagli received a yellow card in the early minutes of the 70s, Juventus taking preventive decisions to replace Vidal and played Paul Pogba. Substitution last made not long ago by pulling Asamoah seen limping off the field. Martin Caceres go in his place.

Substitute the latter Juve broke the deadlock in the 80th minute. Pirlo corner kick without escort for Caceres welcomed goalkeeper De Sanctis.

Before Napoli was able to get up, Juventus scored a second goal two minutes later. Again, a goal scored by a substitute. Campagnaro trying to throw the ball out of the penalty box, but the ball was not far away and right in front of Pogba. Without wasting any time, the player is 19 years old fired a volley that sank into the left corner of De Sanctis.

It's hard for Napoli to pursue two goals with the rest of the time, while Juventus increased confidence. Pandev failed to capitalize on the counter-attack team in the 89th minute gave the ball is too heavy due to Lorenzo Insigne. Storari controlled ball.

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Gonzalo Higuain Goal miraculously beat Celta Vigo

Real Madrid close the gap with the leaders while Barcelona and Atletico Madrid to five points thanks to goals from Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo into the goal for the promotion of Celta Vigo.

Higuain put the hosts ahead in the 11th minute, as well as a cross-kick from the left wing, which strangely beyond the reach of goalkeeper Sergio.

The narrow angle kick a field goal was spectacular, despite replays can not tell whether the ball on the leg or indeed greatness Celta defender Higuain capitalized on a mistake Sergio position.

Ronaldo a chance to double the advantage, unfortunately header from close range was not on target, and then the shot was hit the crossbar.

In the second half, Madrid back hard through the Celta defense, but the violation of Mesut Ozil in the forbidden box, used Ronaldo to score ninth in the Spanish Primera Liga this season from the spot in the 67th minute.

Celta almost missed out, but captain Iker Casillas saved a header success of South Korean striker Park Chu-Young.

With this result, Real temporarily ranked fourth with 14 points from eight matches, while Barcelona and Atletico have 19 points from seven games.

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Canaries first win in the Premier League this season

The hosts managed to beat Norwich City 1-0 Arsenal directly on the Premier League match on Saturday (20/10) evening local time.

Goal offered striker Grant Holt capitalized on a mistake the Arsenal back line in the first half. Arsenal did not play well although able to master the game. Coupled with the high spirit in maintaining excellence Norwich, Arsenal rarely get the opportunity to threaten goalkeeper John Ruddy.

Jack Wilshere in the Arsenal squad who visited Carrow Road, but had to settle for sitting on the bench. Wilshere has been sidelined for 16 months due to a series of injuries. Unfortunately, the 20 years old midfielder is to be patient waiting for a chance to play again because it was not revealed in this match.

First Round

The hosts started the match with attacking initiative. Anthony Pilkington's cross can be anticipated by Vito Mannone before the ball reaches Wes Hoolahan. Arsenal revenge when Lukas Podolski fired horizontally moving and wide.

Minute 20, Canaries shocking Arsenal. Alexander Tettey pushed hard kick Mannone. Grant Holt loose ball properly utilized. Moving faster than Per Mertesacker, Holt fired the ball into the goal Mannone. After this goal happen, Norwich intensified attacks by sending direct balls to Holt.

The hosts almost doubled their lead five minutes later. Pilkington corner kick met Michael Turner at the far post without escort. Luckily for Arsenal since the ball to the goalkeeper Mannone only sideways. There seems to be a problem as Arsenal attempt to overcome the opponent dead balls.

Arsenal trouble reap opportunities despite being able to control the rhythm of the game. Gervinho try to provide a solution by splitting the opposition defense, but can be guarded well by Turner. Until the break, 1-0 to the host position has not changed.

Second Round

Arsenal controlled the game quickly trying to find a goal back as soon as possible. However, the first chance in the second half is actually achieved Norwich. Javier Garrido's cross almost found Holt with a header. Arsenal responded by showering host defense through cross balls. Olivier Giroud almost utilizing a loose ball, but the ball is too difficult to control and he was not in the perfect position.

There also can disassemble host defense, Arsenal make the turn in the 66th minute. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain came on for Podolski and is expected to provide a solution through the movement of the wings. Substitution is also done because Podolski looks limping after scrambling the ball with Pilkington moments earlier.

Substitution does not get the desired results. Norwich are very persistent to maintain its superiority. Free kick taken Santi Cazorla in the 73rd minute Ruddy is not difficult at all. The ball is too weak to be easily controlled by the host goalkeeper.

Oxlade-Chamberlain even have to leave the pitch after just nine minutes to play. Injuries forced him to appear briefly and give place to Andrey Arshavin.

Entering the last ten minutes of the match, Norwich again took the opportunity to double the advantage, but again squandered. Holt ran from the middle of the field without escort after Thomas Vermaelen slipped. With Mertesacker left behind, Holt tried to outwit Mannone to poke the ball. But the ruse failed and secured the ball the goalkeeper.

No Arsenal player capable goalkeeper Ruddy though the game plus five minutes after normal time. Survive for 1-0 Norwich. This result is the first victory Canaries in the Premier League this season.

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Beat Schalke, Bayern Munich Lead Standings

Schalke beat Bayern Munich 2-0 to win back row in the Bundesliga for the umpteen time.
A Goals from Toni Kroos and Thomas Müller in the second half to make the Bavarians became the ruler of the Bundesliga standings with 12 points, a perfect result from the opening four games. This victory will be costly for Bayern, as their flagship winger, Arjen Robben, an injury in the second round.
In the early minutes of the first half, the hosts had threatened goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Unfortunately, Jefferson Farfan kick from outside the box was captured perfectly by the former Schalke goalkeeper. In this game, each time holding the ball, Neuer always gets jeers from the home fans.
After a couple of minutes later, Bayern turn making opportunities. Feed Bastian Schweinsteiger Toni Kroos successfully retrieved, but the Schalke goalkeeper Lars Unnerstall quickly repulsed the slowly flick Kroos. 25 minutes, Bayern again get a golden opportunity. Crossing Arjen Robben leads to Mario Mandzukic free-standing in the goal mouth, but the Croatian national team player's header just wide into the goal.
In the middle of the first half, Bayern practical mastering the game. But the runner-up last season's Champions League is a bit frustrating due neat defense raised by the players behind Schalke.
Occasionally Schalke hit back and had a golden opportunity in the 39th minute when Farfan hard kick from inside the box. But Neuer swiftly dismissed and produced only a corner kick. The first half ended goalless.
In the second half, Bayern still medominasi the game. In the 54th minute, Thomas Müller managed to jump high and the bait ball Holger Badstuber stomach. Unfortunately, the ball just rolled thin on the edge of the post.
A few minutes later, Bayern finally scored. Toni Kroos dribbled into the penalty box and feed to Müller. Müller Kroos then feed directly back kick to the right corner of the goal Schalke.
Four minutes later, Müller returned contributed to the Bayern goal. This time, through a brilliant individual action from the right side. Müller managed to fool three Schalke players and direct the ball into the goal Unnerstall. 2-0 to the Bavarians.
The 66th minute, Arjen Robben wasted a chance when he faced one-on-one with the goalkeeper. He intends to kick lob, but managed to guess brilliantly by Unnerstall while preventing a third goal for the visitors. A few minutes later, the Dutch winger should be out of the field due to injury
After two goals, then loosen the Bayern game. The inclusion of midfielder Javi Martinez replaces striker Mandzukic confirms this. However, Schalke still not out of pressure from the visitors.
In the minutes of injury time, Klaas Jan-Huntelaar almost dropping. Kick only on the outside of the goalkeeper Neuer. Bayern also ended the game with the final result 2-0.

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