Prandelli is still counting on Balotelli in Italy National Team

Italy's coach Cesare Prandelli told reporters that will continue to be in the national team Manchester City 's striker Mario Balotelli, who has not obtained this season.

«I still look forward to it in your team. He should always play for the national team, he has the potential. I have a certain advantage over Manchester City coach Mancini. The team is 3-4 Balotelli and simply does not have time to scandals,» - Prandelli said.

Pedro: The tour was excellent for us

FC Barcelona winger Pedro Rodriguez did not hide the joy of victory with a score of 4:1 over Atletico in a match 16-round Spanish La Liga, but called on blue-pomegranate not ease off, despite the gap in 13 points behind Real Madrid.

«In the last match we played the goal effectively and so won big. Our team won an important victory, while Real Madrid lost points at home. The tour was excellent for us. At the same time, we must not relax. The race is not over yet, despite our big break. We must continue to play in the same vein, to lose so few points as possible,» - Pedro said.

Juventus had left them with the Defender Lucio

The current champion and current Championship leader Italy Serie A, Juventus announced that prematurely terminated the contract with Brazilian defender Lucio. 34-year-old left the Torino on a free transfer. The Lucio joined Juventus this summer, after his contract expired with Inter. The player's defence agreement was calculated for two years. However, in the first team since then, Lucio has played just four matches.

According to unofficial data, the career world champion-2002 will continue in Germany or Brazil.

Delio Rossi became the new head coach of Sampdoria

Sampdoria determined leadership named the new head coach. As the press service of the Genoa, lead a team will be a 52-year-old Delio Rossi. Terms of the agreement and the financial side of the contract have not been announced.

In this post was replaced by Ciro Ferrara, who was sacked yesterday, after the defeat of Catania in the Italian Cup. Last place of work, Rossi was Fiorentina, where specialist who worked with Palermo, Lazio, Lecce and Atalanta, retired in May this year.

Carles Puyol: With my new contract in Barcelona will have no problems

34-year-old central defender and captain of Spain national team and FC Barcelona Carles Puyol in an interview with the French press had said that was not going to hang up the cleats on a nail very soon.

«With my new contract in Barcelona will have no problems, I want to continue the performances for the Club. I intend to play at a professional level to 40 years and wish to do so. 

Can we say that we have already won the title of champion of Spain? No, we need to continue to fight every game like it's the last game for us. Of course, we have a big advantage, but you can pay dearly if his to lose,» - Puyol said.

Michael Ballack: I want to say goodbye to the fans

Former Germany Captain Michael Ballack has denied published a day earlier by the German Internet publications with information that he has tentatively scheduled a farewell match June 5, 2013, the city of Leipzig at the Red Bull arena.

«The idea to hold a farewell match is, it's true. Moreover, the issue is quite intense. However, I was surprised after reading reports about the specific date and venue. The fact is that this issue is not yet resolved. When you see the specific information I will report. I want to say goodbye to the fans, but new information is speculative,» - Ballack said.

Mancini: Today all my team played well

Manchester City's coach Roberto Mancini said the victory of their wards with a score of 3:1 in an away match against Newcastle United in the 17-th round of the Championship of England.

«Today all my team played well. We could have scored more, and five, and six, or even seven goals. There were a lot of moments. When you miss so many chances, everything may change if the opponent will punish thee bare, but the situation was fortunately because we scored more. Will tell you that a large number of created things reminded me of last season,» - Mancini said.