Rodgers: Balotelli's theme is closed

FC Liverpool's head coach Brendan Rodgers commented on the Act of striker Mario Balotelli at half-time of the match with Real Madrid, when Italian exchanged t-shirts with Real Madrid's Defender Pepe.

"We have responded to the Act with Balotelli inside the Club. We talked about what we can do in this country and, in particular, in our Club and what not. Topic closed. It seems to me that talk about Balottelli, he deserves criticism or not, it's part of football, and they always will be," - said Rogers.

The match with Liverpool vs Real Madrid was held October 22 at "Anfield" and Blancos won with a score of 3: 0.

Cristiano Ronaldo: We feel that the situation is hot

Real Madrid's striker Cristiano Ronaldo has commented on the speech team and his fellow Defender Pepe.

Recall Pepe recently scored loudly about what they are doing in Spain persecuted on all sides. Agreed with him former Real Madrid's Carlos Secretário.

«Pepe has meant fans, staff and players of Real Madrid. He meant something like meet us at stadiums in mobile games. We feel that the situation is hot» - Ronaldo said.

Xavi: Goofy words Pepe on the simulation players Barcelona is nonsense

FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez slammed Real Madrid Defender Pepe.

Criticism of the football team of Spain is said by the Portuguese after the last Clasico between the two grandees. Pepe said that the players of FC Barcelona very much artistry. After that mentor blue-pomegranate Tito Vilanova advised Ronaldo to watch matches Real Madrid and their fouls. And midfielder Andres Iniesta said that the words of Pepe sound offensive to the players, Barcelona. Pepe did not become silent and stated that listening to the truth about himself, causing the players Ronaldo pain.

«Goofy words Pepe on the simulation players Barcelona is nonsense and doesn't correspond to the truth. They were bad, because the match was very exciting. In our ties is the required voltage, but it ends with the game. We are partners for the Spanish national team. But Iniesta is the most honest football which you can imagine,» - said Xavi.

Pepe: Russian team accompanied by luck

Portugal Defender Pepe believes that Paulo Bento's men outnumbered the national team of Russia in the match of FIFA World Cup 2012 qualification.

Fabio Capello's team was celebrating a victory by a single goal in this match, Alexander Kerzhakov.

«The national team of Portugal was the better. Evidenced it created scoring chances. But the Russian team accompanied by luck, and scored in the opening match. In that episode, everything happened very quickly, and we were taken by surprise. This was our mistake, and the opponent was able to use it. But still to come, and we must continue to work to achieve their goals,» - said Pepe.