Two-goal Dimitar Berbatov’s goal against Sunderland on Sunday (12/26/2010) night successfully defended Manchester United’s position as the top standings Premier League. Bomber Bulgaria are center on fire this season. After scoring five goals in the 7-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers (27/11/2010), Berbatov was again a hero when the Red Devils host Sunderland.

Berbatov’s first goal was born in the fifth minute, after maximizing cooperation Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney. Starting Giggs dribbling movement as far as 30 yards, Rooney welcomes veteran midfielder operand Wales and scalable to cross off Berbatov.

Berbatov, who was waiting in front of goal, immediately the ball into the goalkeeper Craig Gordon and bring the host 1-0 up. Five minutes later, Rooney’s turn to open opportunities for the Red Devils. Unfortunately, the England striker still kick off a few inches from the crossbar. Opportunities Berbatov, one minute later, also unable to increase the score for United’s stronghold, after the ball hit the goalpost. Read the rest of this entry »

Juventus striker, Amauri Carvalho is going to strengthen his club, next year. Parties argue Amauri agents will move to Fiorentina. Giampiero Pocetta, Amauri agent claimed his client was not included in the transfer market in January next. Statement of the agents was dismissed rumors that call Amauri will move in the New Year. “There is nothing new for information about Amauri. Juventus are free to make whatever decision they want, but the player is not for sale,” said Pocetta. ?According Pocetta Juventus so far also do not give speech to his party to sell Amauri. Amauri also has been working hard to restore his fitness after injury, and he certainly did not want to leave Juventus. ?”Moving to Fiorentina? Amauri wants no contact with Fiorentina at all,” Pocetta asserted. The agent added that Amauri will not be considering his future for immediately moved from his club today. “Once the club has made a decision and if the impact on Amauri, then we will see what to do. But for now just a rumor,” said Pocetta. Juve back of these mentioned would sell Amauri to be replaced by Alberto Gilardino of Fiorentina and Giampaolo Pazzini from Sampdoria. Juve is also rumored to be recruiting Antonio Floro Flores from Udinese.

Manchester United’s midfielder Antonio Valencia, called the British media will recover more quickly from an ankle injury, thanks to the intervention of Research and Development Agency for Aerospace Technology USA, NASA.

Valencia suffered a broken ankle injury in the face Glasgow Rangers in the group stage C, at Old Trafford last September and is expected to recover late this season. NASA then helped the recovery with providing a special treadmill for him. As a result, this weekend Valencia was able to practice lightly and seemed never experienced any problems.

According to the news in England, Valencia could be expected to be back in February.

Wayne Rooney pleaded not ever intend to move to Manchester City club. Wayne Rooney tries to make peace with Manchester United’s loyal supporters. He apologized to supporters associated with his move to Manchester City.

“I feel obliged to apologize but people insisted that I did not do it sincerely ,” Rooney said, as quoted by the AFP news agency.

“If indeed that is the situation, I apologize,” said Rooney, Manchester United scored a single goal against Glasgow Rangers in the Champions League Group C match Thursday morning.

Speculation Rooney to Manchester City’s move comes after new contract talks with Chelsea ends in its dead end. Former Everton player was openly questioned the ability of MU to build a formidable squad. Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson when it even seemed to take off Rooney because Rooney’s assumed intention to leave Manchester United have been rounded.

“Even if I moved, I would choose the club outside the UK,” Rooney said.

Bayern Munich’s getting worse. Come to the cage, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern continued forced to give up for 0-2 in the Bundesliga 1.

Bayern are now in the 13th while Bundesliga standings 1. Meanwhile Dortmund firmly in second place with a value of 18, the shadowing Mainz who led with a value of 21.

Eager to win after last week’s defeat Mainz, Bayern immediately attacked from the outset. In fact, Thomas Mueller and his team dominate the game more.

However, attacking style of his play is just opened the space for Dortmund. Through counter-attack, they are often troubling Bayern defense. Especially in the second half, Dortmund attacks are often dangerous. Read the rest of this entry »

BERLIN – Michael Ballack returned to celebrate victories in the major leagues in Germany (Bundesliga) after four years with Chelsea, which together host Bayer Leverkusen beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the opening game of their season, local time Sunday.

Meanwhile, league champions Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over VfB Wolfsburg through one goal ahead of arenas created by Bastian Schweinsteiger on Friday, and Hamburg SV bent last season’s runners-up Schalke 04 with a score of 2-1 on Saturday.

Ballack, who played for Leverkusen until 2002, moved to Bayern Munich, and then back from Chelsea before the season. “What is it less in me is power,” said 33-year-old midfielder’s.

“But I’m happy to be playing for full 90 minutes, the coach had asked me a few times but I said that I could continue to play,” he added. Leverkusen grabbed the early advantage in the 19th minute when Tranquillo Barnetta successfully welcomes the mature feedback.

Three minutes later, Leverkusen added advantage over a solo act by Renato Augusto.
Dortmund tried to minimize their backwardness in the second round, but free shot of Nuri Sahin soared above the crossbar Germany international goalkeeper Rene Adler.