Football: Advantage Atletico after hard-fought draw against Girona in Copa del Rey

Football: Advantage Atletico after hard-fought draw against Girona in Copa del Rey

GIRONA, Spain (AFP) - Antoine Griezmann helped Atletico Madrid edge towards the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday (Jan 9) as they took a valuable away goal from a 1-1 draw with Girona.
Griezmann's early shot squirmed its way in off both the crossbar and then goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz but Girona hit back before half-time through Anthony Lozano.
Neither side could find a winner in a cagey contest at Montilivi but Atletico will be the happier, with the second leg at home still to come next week.
Diego Simeone fielded a strong line-up that included Griezmann, Diego Godin, Koke, Saul Niguez and Thomas Lemar but goalkeeper Jan Oblak was left on the bench.
Oblak's immense value was brought into focus by his stand-in, the 31-year-old Antonio Adan, offering a weak attempt at saving Lozano's equaliser.
Atletico needed a heavy dose of fortune too as they took the lead after eight minutes. Nikola Kalinic cut the ball back to Griezmann on the edge of the area and he fired it first-time towards goal.
Iraizoz did well to push it onto the crossbar but his effort drew scant reward as the ball cannoned down, off the diving goalkeeper and in.
Girona were far from overawed, however, and pulled level shortly after the half-hour, Lozano's guided shot met only by a weak hand from Adan on its way into the far corner.
Lozano could have had a second five minutes later but his flicked header struck the bar, while Atletico might have won it in the second half as Kalinic blazed over and his replacement, Vitolo, stung the hands of Iraizoz.
Thomas Partey had arguably the best chance when Iraizoz rushed out, only to send his clearance straight to the midfielder. The goal was empty but Partey's long-range effort drifted wide.



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Raheem Sterling: Manchester City winger gives brilliant response when Piers Morgan asks him to join Arsenal

Raheem Sterling: Manchester City winger gives brilliant response when Piers Morgan asks him to join Arsenal

Raheem Sterling has been one of the standout players in the Premier League this season and it is easy to see why so many clubs would want the Manchester City winger.


Arsenal fan Piers Morgan even tried to get him to sign for the Gunners, but the 24-year-old had the perfect response to his cheeky request.





Raheem Sterling poses with the Integrity and Impact Award at the BT Sport Industry Awards 2019




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Raheem Sterling poses with the Integrity and Impact Award at the BT Sport Industry Awards 2019



Morgan has been a vocal critic of Sterling in the past, particularly over the machine gun tattoo on his leg which came to media attention just before last summer’s World Cup.















But the Good Morning Britain presenter took to Twitter to congratulate the England star after he was awarded the Integrity and Impact Award at the BT Sport Industry Awards 2019.





Piers Morgan congratulated Sterling on Twitter



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Piers Morgan congratulated Sterling on Twitter



He wrote: â€Å“Congrats @sterling7. Your continued evolution as a footballer & a man of important cultural influence is very impressive.”


Sterling then thanked Morgan. He said: â€Å“Thanks Piers. I’ve come a long way.”


Morgan then saw his opportunity to try and convince the winger to join his team.





He added: â€Å“Haha, you have. But more power to you. Life’s about self-improvement & you’ve turned yourself into a brilliant role model on & off the pitch. Now, since I’ve got your ear, how about joining Arsenal?”


But the former Liverpool man dodged the question with a brilliant reply.















â€Å“I’m running out of battery, sorry,” he tweeted back, adding three running emojis to the message.


Sterling has scored 17 goals and got 10 assists for City in the Premier League this season and his brilliant performances have seen him nominated for both player and young player of the season awards.






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One’s on £500k-a-week, the other is on 500,000 gallons a week and both are hardly Manchester United legends.


But who was worse: Alex Sanchez or talkSPORT’s Alan Brazil?





There are reports circulating that United want rid of the player they brought to the club from Arsenal in January 2018, which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move the other way.


It is claimed the club are prepared to pay half of Sanchez’s £26m salary if it means he leaves Old Trafford this summer.


Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, however, will have the final say on who stays and who leaves.















Sanchez has played 31 Premier League games for the Red Devils, scoring three goals – even Mr Brazil did better than that!


In his 31 league appearances, the former Scotland international managed eight goals between 1984 and 1986 having joined from Tottenham in a £625,000 deal.





Alan Brazil scored eight goals in 31 league games for Man United



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Alan Brazil scored eight goals in 31 league games for Man United






Yep, this guy has a better record at United after 31 league games than Alexis Sanchez



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Yep, this guy has a better record at United after 31 league games than Alexis Sanchez



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‘Steven Gerrard would WALK into the Rangers team right now and BOSS it’, claims former Liverpool team-mate Danny Murphy

‘Steven Gerrard would WALK into the Rangers team right now and BOSS it’, claims former Liverpool team-mate Danny Murphy

Steven Gerrard is good enough to still be playing and would WALK into his own Rangers side, according to his former Liverpool team-mate Danny Murphy.


The Reds legend, and current Gers boss, showed he̢۪s still got it as he ran the show and scored a last-minute winner in a game against AC Milan legends this weekend.





Gerrard was back playing alongside a host of Liverpool‘s iconic figures, including Robbie Fowler, Ian Rush, Luis Garcia, Dirk Kuyt, Sami Hyypia, Jamie Carragher and Steve McManaman.


But it was the Champions League-winning skipper who was pulling all the strings once again in a Reds shirt, as the Anfield faithful delighted in their hero̢۪s return.


Speaking on talkSPORT on Monday, Murphy says his friend and former team-mate is easily good enough to play in the Rangers team he manages – and wouldn’t put it past him to score a winner against Old Firm rivals Celtic, either!





â€Å“From what I saw of him at the weekend, he would – with a little bit of tweaking – walk into that Rangers team,” Murphy told Jim White.


â€Å“He’d run it. He’s boss it. He’d be humble and say no… but he’s still in his 30s!


â€Å“If he put his boots on against Celtic, it wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest if they won and he got the winner.


â€Å“That’s just what he does!”




Listen back to what Danny Murphy had to say about Steven Gerrard’s triumphant Liverpool return below!










Danny Murphy says he has no doubt that Steven Gerrard could still play at a high level as the former Liverpool midfielder says he could walk straight into the Rangers team and score against Celtic.
Steven Gerrard is the best footballer at Rangers and would




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Football: 'Proud' Son sparks Koreans to Asian Cup win as Iran fire blanks

Football: 'Proud' Son sparks Koreans to Asian Cup win as Iran fire blanks

ABU DHABI (AFP) - An effervescent Son Heung-min inspired title-chasing South Korea to a comfortable 2-0 victory over China on Wednesday (Jan 16) to finish top of their Asian Cup group.
Iran, joint favourites with the Koreans, also advanced as group winners despite being held to a goalless draw by bitter rivals Iraq, while Kyrgyzstan squeaked through on their tournament debut.
Hwang Ui-jo and Kim Min-jae were on target as South Korea, boosted by the arrival of their talisman, ran China ragged in Abu Dhabi.
Son won the penalty converted by Hwang and fizzed in the assist for Kim to help South Korea finish top of Group C with a perfect nine points as they look to end 59 years of Asian Cup hurt.
"Of course I'm a bit tired - I didn't expect to play for so long," Korean captain Son told AFP after completing 87 minutes despite a punishing run of 13 games for Tottenham since the start of December.
"But it's an honour to wear this red shirt and play for the national team. My first game of the tournament, clean sheet, 2-0 - it's a happy afternoon!"
Marcello Lippi's China finished as group runners-up having likewise already sealed their place in the last 16 by winning their first two matches.
Spurs forward Son, who played in the London club's 1-0 defeat by Manchester United three days ago, showed quick feet to tempt China defender Shi Ke into a rash lunge after 12 minutes.
Hwang calmly tucked away the spot-kick to send thousands of Korean 'Red Devils' fans wild at the compact Al Nahyan Stadium.
South Korea, who beat Asian Cup first-timers Philippines and Kyrgyzstan 1-0 in their opening two games, went for the jugular.
A Hwang Hee-chan rocket forced China goalkeeper Yan Junling into a fingertip save before Hwang Ui-jo curled an effort against the post.
The Koreans doubled their lead six minutes after the break when Son's corner was met by Kim's thumping header.
Son went down clutching his ankle after a meaty challenge from China's tattooed defender Zhang Linpeng late on.
But the 26-year-old appeared to suffer no lasting damage and was given a rousing reception when he trotted off three minutes from time.

TITLE DROUGHT


South Korea, who famously reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2002, have failed to win Asian football's most coveted prize since winning back-to-back titles in 1956 and 1960.
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Ronaldinho’s 14-year-old son Joao Mendes signs first professional contract with Brazilian club Cruzeiro

Ronaldinho’s 14-year-old son Joao Mendes signs first professional contract with Brazilian club Cruzeiro

Ronaldinho’s 14-year-old son has been tipped to reach Cruzeiro’s first team after signing his first professional contract with the Brazilian club.


Joao Mendes, whose dad is former Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldinho, plays as a centre forward or just off the striker.





Ronaldinho (right) won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002



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Ronaldinho (right) won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002



And there appear to be high hopes for the youngster, with Cruzeiro’s director of grassroots football Amarildo Roberio claiming Mendes has ‘high technical quality’, versatility, pace and deadly finishing.


Roberio told the club’s website: “Today, we signed the contract of Joao Mendes, who is a promising player with interesting characteristics and who, I believe, will soon be integrating with our professional team.


“He is a tall player with high technical quality. A player who can play both as a box player and as a second striker. He is a player who, even with his size, has speed and finishes very well.”















Mendes has been with Cruzeiro for a year. but on signing his pro deal he said: “It was the team that opened the door for me. I have a great affection for the club.


“The training is very good, the structure is very good. It’s the biggest club in Brazil and it’s a pleasure to play here.


“It’s a very happy day. Thanks to the board for the confidence you have given to me. I also thank God for me being able to play every day.


“It is a dream that one day I can sign the professional contact with Cruzeiro, play professionally, score a goal in the crowded Mineirao and dedicate it to the fans.”





Mendes said it is a pleasure to play for Cruzeiro




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Mendes said it is a pleasure to play for Cruzeiro



It is understood Mendes did not say he was Ronaldinho’s son when he first joined the club in a bid to impress on his own merits.


Ronaldinho had a glittering career – winning the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and playing for big clubs including Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan.






RONALDINHO'S son Joao Mendes has agreed a five-year contract with Cruzeiro. The 14-year-old has been with the club since last year and has impressed enough to earn a long-term deal with the
Ronaldinhos 14-Year-Old Son Signs First Professional Contract


Ronaldinho's 14-year-old son Joao Mendes signs first




Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes de Assis Moreira has signed his first professional contract with Cruzeiro. The promising forward, who will be playing with the under-14 squad, has signed a deal for
Ronaldinho's 14-year-old son Joao Mendes signs first contract




Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes signs with Brazilian club Cruzeiro. The 14-year-old forward did not reveal who his famous father was until he had had a successful trial and signed a training contract with the Brazilian club. submitted 28 days ago by 2ndEarlofLiverpool. 254 comments; share; save



Ronaldinho's son signs first professional contract Cruzeiro Esporte Clube Joao Mendes de Assis Moreira signed in Brazil on a six-year deal, and it has a number of people excited about what could
Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes signs with Brazilian club




Being the son of Brazilian legend Ronaldinho brings its own expectations, so when Joao Mendes went for a trial with Cruzeiro he wanted to earn a place on talent alone. The 14-year-old forward did not reveal who his famous father was until he had had a successful trial and signed a training contract with the Brazilian club.
Cruzeiro | Ronaldinho's son signs first professional contract




Ronaldinho's 14-year-old son has been tipped to reach Cruzeiro's first team after signing his first professional contract with the Brazilian club. Joao Mendes, whose dad is former Ballon d
Ronaldinho's 14-year-old son signs first professional




Ronaldinho's 14-year-old son Joao Mendes has signed a five-year contract with Brazilian outfit Cruzeiro. It is the youngster's first professional deal and comes after he rose up the ranks in their
Brazilian football news: Ronaldinho's 14-year-old son Joao




Cruzeiro have signed Ronaldinho's 14-year-old son Joao Mendes to a training contract at the club that will run until he is 19 years old. The agreement was put in place between the club and player
Ronaldinho's son signs professional contract with Cruzeiro




Ronaldinhos 14-Year-Old Son Signs First Professional Contract April 7, 2019 April 7, 2019 0 Comments Last year, Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes hid his identity at a Cruzeiro trial because he didn't want the status of his father to influence the club's final decision on his talents.
Ronaldinho's son signs professional contract with Cruzeiro
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Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes de Assis Moreira has signed his first professional contract with Cruzeiro. The promising forward, who will be playing with the under-14 squad, has signed a deal for several years, sources told ESPN Brasil.
Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes signs with Brazilian club Cruzeiro