Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes that Mario Balotelli will remain in the City and it is in line with the wishes of the club's owner, Sheikh Mansour.
Balotelli has been a controversial figure on and off the field since joining the Citizens from Inter Milan in 2010 ago. However, the talents of the Balotelli was very admired by Sheikh Mansour, in addition to the "selling power" of the player.
"I think Balotelli will survive, but in the future largely depends on him," Mancini told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "Sheikh Mansour like Balotelli, because he recognized the talent and can introduce City name in the whole world."
"We need to consider, that Balotelli is a big investment. And, this is not a club that can throw random players," said Mancini.
This season, a new Balotelli resemble one goal in 11 games in the Premier League. Balotelli performance clearly decreased compared to last season's success netted 13 goals in 23 games, and took City to win the Premier League.
Balotelli Create Name City Famous
Flamengo Cancel Recruit Robinho
Flamengo says it has canceled its plans to recruit AC Milan striker, Robinho. Because the team nicknamed Rubro-Negro Milan rejected the asking price in order to woo the Brazilian.
Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has reportedly flown to Rio de Janeiro to discuss the subject of the contract. However, Flamengo finally gave for rejecting the price of 6 million Euro (about USD 76 billion), which prompted the Rossoneri.
"Flamengo director, Wallim Vasconcellos and Flavio Godinho on Monday (24/12/2012) afternoon met with Adriano Galliani to recruit Robinho," the Flamengo official website.
"However, based on the amount of money demanded Milan, the club decided not to pursue this deal and get out (to recruit Robinho)," continued the statement.
Meanwhile, although Flamengo has given the statement, Galliani claimed a deal with Brazilian club was not over. "No act done kongret Flamengo, at least until January 2, 2013," said Galliani.
"Robinho wants to return to Brazil, but is agreed to Flamengo Milan asking price? I do not know. You should ask their leaders," he said.
12 Most Important Moment of 2012 Football World Cup Version
Here is a list of 12 most important moments during the 2012 football World Cup version.
1. February 12 - Zambia Africa Cup champion
Zambia for the first time African Cup. They won the final match against Ivory Coast on penalties (8-7), after the 0-0 score did not change until the end of extra innings, in the Stade d'Angondje, Libreville.
Final was also the first game in Libreville, since the plane crash that experienced Zambia national team in 1993. From the entire team, only one person survived the accident.
2. March 17 - The Miracle Muamba
Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba, suffered a heart attack in the FA Cup quarter-final match against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. As a result of the incident, the game was not resumed. Muamba eventually survived even though his heart had stopped for 78 minutes.
3. May 13 - Manchester City Premier League champions
Premier League title race between Manchester United (MU) and Manchester City last until the last minute to the last-38 match. Both sides ended the season with the same value, namely 89 points. However, the City has the right to be champions on goal difference.
When the match Sunderland-Manchester United has ended with the score 1-0 to Manchester United, match City and Queens Park Rangers are still ongoing with the state 2-2. City eventually won the game by a score of 3-2, thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero in the 90th minute +4.
4. May 19 - Chelsea win the Champions League
Chelsea's win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League final at the Allianz Arena. Didier Drogba became the main character in this game.
In the 88th minute, Drogba scored a position changed to 1-1. The match determined to penalty kicks after a 1-1 score did not change until the end of extra innings.
Chelsea won the round with a score of 4-3 on penalties and Drogba is executor last round.
5. June 10 - Tahiti Oceania Cup champions
Tahiti 1-0 win over New Caledonia in Oceania Cup final, at Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara. Goals mere puppet created Chong Hue in the 10th minute.
6. June 14 - Rangers degraded
Rangers were relegated from the Scottish Premier League Third Division due to financial problems.
7. June 24 - Penalty "Panenka" Pirlo
Andrea Pirlo execution style Panenka penalty in the game against England, on a penalty shootout quarter-final European Cup, in NSK Olimpiyskyi. Penalty done after 0-0 score did not change until the end of extra innings. Ended 4-2 on penalties to Italy.
8. July 1 - Spain won the European Cup
Spain won the 2012 European Cup, after a 4-0 win over Italy. Victory is determined by the goals Spain David Silva (14), Jordi Alba (41), Fernando Torres (84), and Juan Mata (88).
9. August 6 - The U.S. subdued Canadian drama seven goals
United States women's national team beat Canada 4-3 in the semifinal round of the London Olympics addition, at Old Trafford. While Christine Sinclair scored Canada created (22, 67, 73), the U.S. goal scored by Megan Rapinoe (54, 70), Abby Wambach (80, penalty) and Alex Morgan (120 +3).
10. 14 November
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored four goals that brought Sweden's 4-2 win over England in a friendly match at Friends Arena. Ibra last goal is an overhead kick, about 23 yards from goal.
11. December 9
Lionel Messi scored two goals in a decisive 2-1 victory over Real Betis Barcelona. With two goals, Messi has scored 86 goals in 2012. The number is one more than the record goal scorer in the previous year, which was held by Gerd Mueller.
In his last fight in 2012, the BBVA League match against Real Valladolid (12/22/2012). Messi scored a goal that will determine Barca win 3-1. It was Messi scored all 91 of this year.
12. December 16
Corinthians beat Chelsea 1-0 in the final of the Club World Cup. Goals mere puppet created Paolo Guerrero in the 69th minute.
Financial Crisis, Malaga is Prohibited Competed in Europe
UEFA released an official statement that will strike Malaga participation from European competitions for failing to achieve financial qualifications that have been standardized.
"The club was banned from participating in UEFA competitions under even though they qualify for the next four seasons (2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17)," UEFA said in a statement.
"To that end, Malaga will not be included in the competition under despite their UEFA qualifying in four next season if they can not prove, until March 31, 2013, that they can pay the club financial obligations to its employees and / or social authorities / tax which is based on the Financial Fair Play Regulations and the UEFA Club Licensing, "continued the statement.
This season, Malaga qualification to the Champions League as the club's fourth place status late Liga BBVA. Manuel Pellegrini's squad escape the group stage and even became champion by eliminating AC Milan (runner-up group) plus kicking Zenit St Petersburg from the arena of competition.
However, the financial crisis during the summer to make UEFA to sanction the club. Ironically, it was the middle of the Andalusian club are in track to end the Liga BBVA this season as the fourth-best team after Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.
This season, the Istanbul club, Besiktas, is not allowed to participate in the UEFA Europa League due to financial problems entangled.
Schalke Join Hunting for Sneijder
Schalke 04 is rumored to come chasing Inter Milan midfielder, Wesley Sneijder, who will soon leave the San Siro in the January transfer window.
Schalke reported ready to bid 15 million euros (about USD 191 billion) to persuade Sneijder career in Germany. However, Schalke should be ready to compete with Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are also keen to bring in players from the Netherlands.
Sneijder himself has so far not play again with the Nerazzurri squad because it still has not signed a new contract. The player who had led Inter to the treble winners in 2010 it had to end this year sooner though Serie A still leaves one more match.
Rumors persisted, the 28-year-old players will leave. Understandably, in a deal that would extend until 2016 it played Sneijder, Inter's management intends to cut his salary per year reported six million euros ($ 72 billion).
During the work for Inter, Sneijder donate each one Scudetto, the Champions League trophy, the Italian Super Cup, Club World Cup champions plus two Italian Cup titles.
Lippi Denies Will Replace Mourinho
Guangzhou Evergrande coach, Marcello Lippi, has denied rumors that he will replace Jose Mourinho coached Real Madrid in January. Lippi insists will respect his contract with Guangzhou.
Speculation about the future of Mourinho as coach of Madrid rampant discussed. Less harmonious relationship with President Florentino Perez, create opportunities away from the Santiago Bernabeu Mourinho big enough. Plus, Madrid are now 16 points behind the league leaders while Barcelona.
"Joining Real Madrid according to Zinedine Zidane suggestions? Was not true. Was not because I do not like to be associated with a great club like Real Madrid. None of it was true," said Lippi.
"I read about Florentino Perez and Zidane in the newspaper. Yet, I still have a contract for another two years in Guangzhou. I feel happy in many aspects. Nothing happened. If there is, then I still have a contract," said Lippi.
Robinho Chance to Play Together With Neymar
"There is the possibility of selling (Robinho) to Santos. Kesemapatan We also have not yet reached with Flamengo and I still do not know about Atletico Mineiro," said Galliani.
According to reports in Italy, Robinho to Santos transfer negotiations stalled because of the salaries. Robinho wants called salary of 5 million euros per season and it is unclear whether Santos could meet the request.
Milan itself is called will sell Robinho for a bid of 12 million euros.
Earlier, Milan Italian media reported almost completed the sale of Alexandre Pato to the Corinthians.
Blackburn Dismiss Henning Berg
Blackburn Rovers have sacked manager, Henning Berg, Thursday (27/12/2012), having only trained for 57 days to handle the 10 matches.
Previously, Blackburn, who is playing in the League Championship (second caste in the Premier League), coached by Steve Kean. However, he resigned in September. Berg who was then appointed as manager then assessed failed to improve the performance of the team. In fact, Blackburn dream to return to the Premier League farther, as they now are in the order of 17 klasemeb League Championship or in danger of relegation.
In his announcement through the club's official website, Blackburn explained, Berg, assistant Eric Black, coach Iain Brunskill, and goalkeeping coach Bobby Mimms have all been fired.
"This decision was taken following a series of disappointing results," explains Blackburn.
Blackburn Director of the Times of India said, "We did not do a good job and lost too much value, because too often lost. We wanted to ride," he said.
Berg including Blackburn legend. He is a mainstay of the club's defender while winning the Premier League 1994-95 season. He actually tied three-year contract. But, after losing to Middlesbrough on Wednesday (12/26/2012), the club had no choice but to fire him. Because, this fifth defeat from six matches.
Wenger Happy of The Healthy Arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted his team are very pleased that more and healthier. Host Newcastle United in the Premier League continued on Saturday (12/29/2012), hampil his players ready for battle. The only player who is injured goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.
Abou Diaby and Andre Santos who had an injury, now healed and start practicing. While Olivier Giroud and Tomas Rosicky are even ready to play. Despite practicing, Abou Diaby has not been included in the squad, as well as Fabianski and Ignasi Miquel.
Even so, the condition of fitness Arsenal have been very satisfactory. Only, Wenger still cautious not to trigger put players who are recovering from injury, especially Diaby and Santos.
"There's no more injury news in the last week. Meanwhile, Giroud and Rosicky are ready to play. They got sick when we played at Wigan," he explained.
"This is very satisfying and not reasonable, given the competition already this far. This is because the team's hard work behind the scenes. We expect these conditions to continue, because this is important Sagat enters January with a full squad, except the loss of Gervinho who will defend country in the African Nations Cup, "he said.
Three Taekwondoin Indonesia Conquer Taekwondoin Australia
Three tekwondoin Indonesia conquered Australia in a match taekwondoin professional antartaekwondoin held in Melbourne, Australia. Third taekwondoin built Universal Taekwondo Indonesia (UTI) Pro which a winner is Chess Yuni and Stefhani Elizabeth (daughter), and Jason Filomeno (son).
In that game, Chess Yuni win over Cheyene Chameron. Stefhani Elizabeth defeated Ann Maree Dell 'Orso, and Jason Filomino beat Mario Stanic. "This game was a very valuable experience, because taekowndoin deployed to Australia is the result of selection in the arena champions Best Of The Best YUTI Cup last year. Highly satisfactory results because they are able to compete with professional taekwondoin Australia," said the Grand Master Nam Khiong Lioe, builder UTI Pro, Thursday (12/27/2012) in Jakarta.
Professional match was held at the Hotel Starred in Melbourne. The Taekeondoin fight in the ring size of 7 x 7 meters, with the World Taekwondo Professional regulation.
Besides taekwondoin, UTI Pro also send one referee, Martina Navratilova Hutagaol to join leading one match.
