Berlusconi: In recent years Barcelona has played the best football

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi declined to talk about who will be the head coach next season.

“You are asking to remain in command of the Allegri next season? I must say the truth? Then, please ask another question.

If we talk about on Barcelona success, I always wanted to bring it in Milan, because in recent years Barcelona has played the best football. We contacted him, but he said he wants to leave. He said he liked it in Italy, and expressed appreciation for the offer me a villa on Lake Como, but at this point the chance that Guardiola will lead the AC Milan, very small,” – Berlusconi said.

Jose Mourinho: A champion will be determined in fighting teams from Manchester

Head coach of Real Madrid Jose Mourinho gave an interview to the British media, which shared his thoughts on the State of the Premier League - 2012/2013 and expressed the view that the champion will be either Manchester United or Manchester City.

«United, and leads them to slip from first place has never been easy. However, Manchester City's stunning composition, they force the champions and they will fight for the Championship and this season.

Tottenham have a good composition, there are some brilliant players are among the best in the Premier League. And now they have managed to achieve stability in their speeches. I don't think they can win the championship this season, but the top three-four will be.

As for Chelsea, then defeat by Queens Park Rangers killed their chances for the Championship. Chelsea have a game in hand, and they will fight for a place in the Earth. I think that the first four will look like this: United, City, spurs, Chelsea.

Arsenal? They play it well, then not very much. Arsenal are now not in the Earth, but they always manage to finish it. So why would they not do it this season? Although it will be difficult. They have to contend with Tottenham, Chelsea and Everton. Everton and David Moyes also deserve a place in the Earth. I really like their discipline, orderliness and spirit.

The fight for 3rd and 4th place will be serious. A champion will be determined in fighting teams from Manchester. I am sure of that,» - Mourinho siad.

Balotelli wants to return to Italy

Italian striker of English Manchester City Mario Balotelli wants to return to Italy. British media have reported that the 22-year-old said in a conversation with their buddies. Additional information about this yet.

Earlier this week, a Balotelli had a conflict with head coach of Manchester City Roberto Mancini during exercise reigning Champions England. «We held the game, Mario is hit his partner. I said to him: «Go away, leave field». He refused to do. So I grabbed his t-shirt and he put it. Here's what actually happened. Nothing special. No fights, all this is not true. This situation does not change anything in terms of its future. I talked to him after the workout, I communicate with him constantly. Dealing with it is not as easy a lot of talk about it, but my attitude has not changed,» - Mancini told reporters in English a day after the incident.

Balotelli joined Manchester City in 2010, and prior to that he played for Inter Milan. Specialized Internet portal Transfermarkt estimates its cost at € 32 million.

IFFHS: Buffon - goalkeeper of XXI century

The goalkeeper of Juventus and Italy international Gianluigi Buffon topped the list of the best goalkeepers of the 21st century by the International Federation of football history and statistics (IFFHS). Following a vote of 34-year-old guard gate just by one point ahead of goalkeeper of Real Madrid and Spanish International Iker Casillas, recognized by the IFFHS best goalkeeper by the year 2012. Third place in the ranking took Cech Petr Cech of Chelsea, and behind it are the Dutchman Edwin van der Sar and German Oliver Kahn, has already completed a career.

Allegri: Abate - player for AC Milan and is good here

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has signaled that he is not going to part with Defender Ignazio Abate, which, according to the Italian Internet publications, wants to buy Zenith.

«Abate - player for AC Milan and is good here. I didn't even consider the option of leaving,» - Allegri said.

It was reported that the Zenith is ready to pay for a € 10 million Abate.

Casillas voted best goalkeeper of the year IFFHS

Real Madrid's Captain Iker Casillas was voted the best goalkeeper of the year by the International Federation of football history and statistics (IFFHS).

The Guardian of Real Madrid got in its favour 224 points, surpassing the goalkeeper of Juventus Gianluigi Buffon.

In third place London Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, who was 92 points. This is followed by Bayern's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (85 points).

As for the Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart and Barselona's Viktor Valdez, then they got 26 and 15 votes respectively.

It should be noted that Casillas is the best by IFFHS for the fifth time in his career.

Ibrahimovic is recognized by fans of PSG's fifth consecutive player of the month

On the official website of PSG's traditional vote summed up that defines the best player in the team at the end of the month. For December was voted best Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has previously been recognized by fans of the Paris Club in August, September, October and November.

In the December vote, in which more than 18 thousand people, Ibrahimovic scored 27% of the vote. Second place went to Brazilian defender Thiago Silva - 18%, the third was the Argentinian midfielder Javier Pastore is 14%.