Menezes: Barcelona always bet on the idea

Brazil coach Mano Menezes told the Spanish media called on standoff between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.

Recall, most Clasico between the two teams was held at Stadium Nou Camp in the seventh round of the National Championship and ended in a draw with the score 2:2.

«I believe that you don't need to share football on good and evil. I'd be opportunist, had said that Barcelona is representative of the good, whereas Real is the embodiment of evil. Each of these clubs has its own style and philosophy. Guardiola's side have had their vision, but after he left the blue-pomegranate continue to practise them. This is due to the fact that philosophy is always more important than individual personalities. But Barcelona always bet on the idea,» - said Menezes.

Jose Mourinho: I don't understand why Catalonia strives for independence

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said in an interview on Portuguese television that he does not understand the political situation in Spain.

Now Catalonia together with its Government is struggling to gain independence from Spain. Soon there are going to hold a referendum on the issue.

«It is difficult for me to express views on the subject, as in Portugal nothing. We have a confrontation between SL Benfica and FC Porto, North against South. And this is the maximum. Beyond football, nothing comes out. I thank God, Portuguese. And, being Portuguese, I don't understand why Catalonia strives for independence,» - said Mourinho.

Prandelli: Our group is quite smooth

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said on the eve of the match of the World Cup 2014 qualifier with Denmark, that the opponent is traditionally tough for His coach.

«Our group is quite smooth. As regards Denmark, the opponent always has created us many problems,» - said Prandelli.

Xavi: Pep was an example for me as a coach and as a player

FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi said that he likes to work in the current season, under the leadership of the new mentor team Tito Vilanova.

«Tito and Pep, except for some differences in tactics, almost equal. Guardiola was closer to us in training, Vilanova is trying to keep some distance. Tito has surprised me. He has clear ideas, and he is totally ready for this work. He continues to follow the Club's philosophy. Although I lack Guardiola. He was an example for me as a coach and as a player. Pep has helped me, he was a true leader in the locker room,» - said Xavi.

Didier Drogba: I do not hide that I get good money in China

Ivorian striker Didier Drogba, who in the summer move from English Chelsea in Chinese FC Shanghai Shenhua, commented that he agreed to transfer to China primarily because of the financial side of the issue.

«I do not hide that I get good money in China. But here it's simple — if you diligently someday, you want your papers were evaluated based on merit. When it comes to football players, begins play in people envy. People think that footballers don't have brains and that they earn millions, just chasing the ball. I think that in life you get what you deserve.

In China I moved as wanted to discover a new world, another culture. It's not like anything else, life here is different from London, where are my children. But I can say that I enjoy your stay here,» - said Drogba.

Zidane: I hope one day I will be at the head of the French national team

The legendary French midfielder Zinedine Zidane has said that he hopes to become the next head coach of the France team.

«I hope one day I will be at the head of the French national team. It would mean a lot to me,» - said the 40-year-old Zidane.

Zidane during his playing career, participated in 108 matches and scored 31 goals for the national team of France, where he won both the European Championship and the World Championship.

Note also that Zidane was a three-time world footballer of the year by FIFA (1998, 2000, 2003).

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.