Iker Casillas: "We want to win all four titles"

The goalkeeper of Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, Iker Casillas, who is visiting Houston to establish a new program for the Real Madrid sports schools in collaboration with BBVA Compass, said the goals achieved are not going to limit the new goals about which he already thinks for next season with Real Madrid and Spanish national team.

Iker Casillas

"I want to do better than the last season. Next season will also be long and Real Madrid wants to achieve the four titles we have in mind; the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona, to win again the Spanish league, to reach and win the final of the Champions League and the Spanish Cup (Copa del Rey). In addition, of course, I think about the Spanish team and I want to enjoy and get the Confederations Cup in Brazil" explained the Spanish international goalkeeper.

In assessing what the new season ahead can bring, Casillas admitted that Real Madrid and Barcelona are the favorites: "We are the champions and have good chances. What happens is that in recent years Real Madrid and Barcelona have always been the two teams that have excelled over others and maybe that was a problem to Spanish football" assessed Casillas. "The crisis has meant that not every team can sign what they want, but ultimately they reinforce increasingly better".

About the leaving of Pep Guardiola from FC Barcelona, ​​and its impact in the Spanish league, Casillas said it was something that does not worry him: "I do not know what to say about this. I respect what Guardiola and Barcelona have done, but what interests me is Real Madrid, and what interests me is that Real Madrid comes to get all the possible titles" Casillas said.

Real Madrid goalkeeper thinks that the beginning of the new season with his team facing Valencia is a good match and ideal to start the season at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium: "Real Madrid vs Valencia is always an interesting match. We are two teams that always play good football and Valencia at the Bernabeu has made us ​​things very difficult" commented Casillas.

The captain of Spain said that despite the promotional trips he had rested and somehow began to miss the competition: "The professional footballer who is out of sport for the holidays, does not take long to feel again the need to return to play" said Casillas.

About the achievements of the last European Championship with Spain, Casillas admitted that they aimed to get the title but also were aware that the mission would be very complicated: "We went with that idea, to return to win the title, but we knew it would not be easy, even though many people demanded that we had to win with that team. Besides, the other teams were stronger. Four years ago Spain, perhaps, was the surprise. Now the other national teams play against us in a very different way" Casillas analyzed.

Euro 2012 champions Spain Candidates

World Sport News - Euro 2012 champions Spain Candidates
Many a candidate will emerge as champions Spain Euro 2012. England coach Fabio Capello also agree with these predictions. With a myriad of talents that are owned, Capello believes Spain will exert every effort to maintain the European title.

However, the former Juventus and AC Milan pelarih did not dismiss the notion that if the Netherlands is one of the best teams with Portugal and Germany are joined in Group B. In fact, Capello has a valuation, Seleccao das Quinas-nickname Portugal could appear surprising.

"I think Spain is always a favorite. They are the best team in the world today. So also the Netherlands, a good team. Perhaps, you may find some surprises when I think about the surprises, I think Portugal (can make surprises)," said Capello was quoted Goal.

Turning to group D, in which the UK will each scuffled with France, Ukraine and Sweden, Capello does not deny, The Three Lions are in a complex group in which France as the strongest challenger and ready to tackle on their steps in the group phase.





"It's not easy group. Sure, the game against France (very difficult). We lost to them at Wembley (in a friendly) and they are very good," said Capello said.




However, Capello remains high confidence, the players get past the obstacles the British competitors in group D. "I believe the team and my players. They are all still young. I think, they can provide a lot of things," complete Capello.



Capello Ready to Leave England After the Euro

Fabio Capello seems to have been rounded to not renew his contract with the England team. Regardless of any outcome that harvested England at Euro 2012, Capello will still lift the foot.

"Yes, with England," Capello said when asked whether Euro 2012 would be his last tournament with the Three Lions.

Capello's statement was disclosed after he attended the Euro 2012 draw in Kiev, Ukraine. British themselves are in Group D along with hosts Ukraine, Sweden and France.

Mentioned about our strengths in each group, Capello also confirmed that Group B is filled in the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany and Denmark as the group of death in most grand tournament Blue Continent.

"I think the most terrifying Group B. Group A nicer. (Group D) to be the most balanced group," said Capello.

When mentioned about the strongest opponents in Group D, Capello blurted directly mention French. Laurent Blanc's team made Capello will be intense.

"Against France, it will be a fierce match as this will be the first game. Usually the first game will be very difficult," continued the Italian man.


"It will be a difficult game for us and also for France. The third match (against host Ukraine) also will be a difficult match," added Capello.

EURO 2012 POLAND-UKRAINE (GROUP)

GROUP A

POLAND

GREECE

RUSSIA

CZECH

GROUP B

NETHERLAND

GERMANY

PORTUGAL

DENMARK

GROUP C

SPAIN

ITALY

CROATIA

IRELAND

GROUP D

UKRAINE

FRANCE

ENGLAND

SWEDEN

THE MOURINHO - RAMOS "SPLIT" | QUESTION OF WINNING OR LOSING

REAL MADRID Coach José Mourinho left defender SERGIO RAMOS on the bench for the Champions League match against Manchester City on Tuesday & that has ignited the "speculation" fuel can. Most observers interpret the move as a "punishment" & a call to attention by the Coach towards one of the "heavyweight" dressing room players. The actual protagonists have only limited themselves in explaining that it was a tactical move & nothing more. José Mourinho even commented post match that there are no bad vibes with the 26 year old International & second Team Captain. 


Said all this, the substitute RAFAEL VARANE was absolutely splendid on the night & unfortunately instead of most of us exalting the virtues & class of this young French defender we are again intertwined with rumours & internal conflicts talk. 


Veteran Spanish Football Observer, Alfredo Duro,  voiced on Spanish TV last night that there is effectively a serious split between Coach Mourinho & Sergio Ramos which may be difficult to repair, at least in the short-term. His explanations are that both personalities have worn themselves out, Mourinho favours some players ( the "Portugues pack" ) , that there is increasing distrust between both ( methods & play) & that the player is feed up with him being singled out every time there is a problem on the field.   The fact is that Sergio Ramos is an outspoken man & does not bite his tongue or follow strictly the "Mourinho Doctrine". Alfredo Duro went on to say that it is the high professional attitude of Sergio Ramos that has allowed this situation to continue without effecting the team as he puts the latter first & infront of his personal attitudes. Sounds admirable, & I suppose there is some "propaganda" thrown in as well. When Coach Mourinho comments publically that "some players"  have their heads elsewhere apart from Football, there is a reason. Plus when you watch the videos & analyze the defensive mistakes, Ramos is somehow involved directly or indirectly. In a nutshell there currently exists all the ingredients for the media to have a field day & sell lots of papers & Tv time. Not to mention the multiple enemies that José Mourinho has build up over his time in Spain, many waiting to sick the knife in deeply. 




Sergio Ramos
Obviously there is tension between personalities,  & some  dressing room territorial battles of egos & prestige. Also there is real possibilities that if this is not - or other situations - managed properly that the dressing room could explode & the 2012-2013 with it. The above Football journalists goes as far to say that at the end of the season there will be a "either he goes or I go situation". Daring prediction I would say with more than 8 months left of the season & anything could happen . Imagine if Real Madrid wins Champions League? Will anyone remember this incident? This post?



With this in the air some European Clubs smell opportunity & are already positioning themselves for the possibility of getting over the 26 year old who is considered one of the "Best Central Defenders" in World Football. The market price is conservatively valued at 50M€ & it seems that CHELSEA FC maybe preparing something.  They & Manchester City, perhaps Manchester United & some say the Russian "petrol" dollar Clubs. 


I say the following , Ramos will be lined up this weekend against RAYO VALLECANO in Liga & if a victory occurs the waters will settle. Here is the point, winning is the glue that keeps things together, defeat separates & opens wounds, in the Ramos case & in every Football case. If Real Madrid can regain a winning streak this will be another "hiccup", if they lose & lose in big competitions the dressing room & Real Madrid will burst apart taking players & causing victims.


Lastly, if a Club came with +50M€ for Ramos at the end of the season , I would sell. There is a fabulous defender waiting for his regular chance called Rafael Varane who is a marvel to watch.  Potentially much better with more class than Ramos. 



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THE MOURINHO - RAMOS "SPLIT" | QUESTION OF WINNING OR LOSING

REAL MADRID Coach José Mourinho left defender SERGIO RAMOS on the bench for the Champions League match against Manchester City on Tuesday & that has ignited the "speculation" fuel can. Most observers interpret the move as a "punishment" & a call to attention by the Coach towards one of the "heavyweight" dressing room players. The actual protagonists have only limited themselves in explaining that it was a tactical move & nothing more. José Mourinho even commented post match that there are no bad vibes with the 26 year old International & second Team Captain. 


Said all this, the substitute RAFAEL VARANE was absolutely splendid on the night & unfortunately instead of most of us exalting the virtues & class of this young French defender we are again intertwined with rumours & internal conflicts talk. 


Veteran Spanish Football Observer, Alfredo Duro,  voiced on Spanish TV last night that there is effectively a serious split between Coach Mourinho & Sergio Ramos which may be difficult to repair, at least in the short-term. His explanations are that both personalities have worn themselves out, Mourinho favours some players ( the "Portugues pack" ) , that there is increasing distrust between both ( methods & play) & that the player is feed up with him being singled out every time there is a problem on the field.   The fact is that Sergio Ramos is an outspoken man & does not bite his tongue or follow strictly the "Mourinho Doctrine". Alfredo Duro went on to say that it is the high professional attitude of Sergio Ramos that has allowed this situation to continue without effecting the team as he puts the latter first & infront of his personal attitudes. Sounds admirable, & I suppose there is some "propaganda" thrown in as well. When Coach Mourinho comments publically that "some players"  have their heads elsewhere apart from Football, there is a reason. Plus when you watch the videos & analyze the defensive mistakes, Ramos is somehow involved directly or indirectly. In a nutshell there currently exists all the ingredients for the media to have a field day & sell lots of papers & Tv time. Not to mention the multiple enemies that José Mourinho has build up over his time in Spain, many waiting to sick the knife in deeply. 




Sergio Ramos
Obviously there is tension between personalities,  & some  dressing room territorial battles of egos & prestige. Also there is real possibilities that if this is not - or other situations - managed properly that the dressing room could explode & the 2012-2013 with it. The above Football journalists goes as far to say that at the end of the season there will be a "either he goes or I go situation". Daring prediction I would say with more than 8 months left of the season & anything could happen . Imagine if Real Madrid wins Champions League? Will anyone remember this incident? This post?



With this in the air some European Clubs smell opportunity & are already positioning themselves for the possibility of getting over the 26 year old who is considered one of the "Best Central Defenders" in World Football. The market price is conservatively valued at 50M€ & it seems that CHELSEA FC maybe preparing something.  They & Manchester City, perhaps Manchester United & some say the Russian "petrol" dollar Clubs. 


I say the following , Ramos will be lined up this weekend against RAYO VALLECANO in Liga & if a victory occurs the waters will settle. Here is the point, winning is the glue that keeps things together, defeat separates & opens wounds, in the Ramos case & in every Football case. If Real Madrid can regain a winning streak this will be another "hiccup", if they lose & lose in big competitions the dressing room & Real Madrid will burst apart taking players & causing victims.


Lastly, if a Club came with +50M€ for Ramos at the end of the season , I would sell. There is a fabulous defender waiting for his regular chance called Rafael Varane who is a marvel to watch.  Potentially much better with more class than Ramos. 



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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP F - G RESULTS | FC BARCELONA - VALENCIA CF

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Group matches continued tonight with Spanish Football Teams playing in Group G & F respectively. Here are the final results & the scorers.

Tello
FC BARCELONA hosted their Group G "mates" Russian Club SPARTAK MOSCOW Coached by ex-Valencia & Spanish Coach Unai Emery. The final result was 3 - 2 & the match had some coincidences to the Real Madrid match yesterday with comeback.  Barça can be said to have deserved the victory as they played better but went through some nervous & suffering moments as the Russian were at one stage leading in the scoreline.

The opener came via TELLO for Barcelona in the 13th min. The young player put in a great performance tonight & was applauded when taken off for Villa around the 70th min. Moscow equalized with a DANI ALVES own goal in the 28th min.

Then the surprise in the 59th min when Spartak went ahead with a goal from ROMULO, however ( once again ) MESSI came to the rescue with two goals - 71st min & 80th min - to secure things & the three points


Bad news of the night was the injury to Barça defender Gerard Pique in the 11th min, the player may miss the Liga "Clasico" match against Real Madrid coming up soon.

Bayern Munich scores
BAYERN MUNICH defeated an absent VALENCIA CF 2 - 1 in their Group F clash. The Germans dominanted most of the game & scored two goals via SCHWEINSTEIGER in the 38th min & KROSS in the 76th min with a lovely goal.  Valencia managed a consolation goal in the end via VALDEZ in the 91st min.

Valencia CF avoided a penalty when goalie Alves stopped Mandzukic in the 93rd min.

Bad night for Valencia which offered bad Football with lots of mistakes that the Germans exploited to secure their three points.

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP F - G RESULTS | FC BARCELONA - VALENCIA CF

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Group matches continued tonight with Spanish Football Teams playing in Group G & F respectively. Here are the final results & the scorers.

Tello
FC BARCELONA hosted their Group G "mates" Russian Club SPARTAK MOSCOW Coached by ex-Valencia & Spanish Coach Unai Emery. The final result was 3 - 2 & the match had some coincidences to the Real Madrid match yesterday with comeback.  Barça can be said to have deserved the victory as they played better but went through some nervous & suffering moments as the Russian were at one stage leading in the scoreline.

The opener came via TELLO for Barcelona in the 13th min. The young player put in a great performance tonight & was applauded when taken off for Villa around the 70th min. Moscow equalized with a DANI ALVES own goal in the 28th min.

Then the surprise in the 59th min when Spartak went ahead with a goal from ROMULO, however ( once again ) MESSI came to the rescue with two goals - 71st min & 80th min - to secure things & the three points


Bad news of the night was the injury to Barça defender Gerard Pique in the 11th min, the player may miss the Liga "Clasico" match against Real Madrid coming up soon.

Bayern Munich scores
BAYERN MUNICH defeated an absent VALENCIA CF 2 - 1 in their Group F clash. The Germans dominanted most of the game & scored two goals via SCHWEINSTEIGER in the 38th min & KROSS in the 76th min with a lovely goal.  Valencia managed a consolation goal in the end via VALDEZ in the 91st min.

Valencia CF avoided a penalty when goalie Alves stopped Mandzukic in the 93rd min.

Bad night for Valencia which offered bad Football with lots of mistakes that the Germans exploited to secure their three points.

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