Champions League Atletico Need to Preserve Falcao

the football - With his performance today, Radamel Falcao clear so coveted the big clubs of Europe. An easy way to maintain the pursuit of Falcao's club is Atletico Madrid must appear in the Champions League next season.

Before dawn in the Europa League final counter Athletic Bilbao, Falcao just proved if gelontoran funds worth 40 million euros issued Atletico last summer was not in vain.

Two of his goal to bring Atletico won 3-0 at once drew their second Europa League title in three seasons. Not only that, Falcao also managed to retain the title after ending the season tournament top scorer with 12 goals.

Plus 23 goals in La Liga, means the player nicknamed Il Tigre aka The tiger was recorded 35 goals from 47 appearances in all competitions. A performance that deserves to pay off a stack of money has been paid to FC Porto Atletico.

But the brilliant performances with the Los Cochoneros make Falcao targeted many big European clubs. Manchester City and Chelsea are interested in Colombian striker's signature 25-year-old.

Atletico certainly did not want to relive the days when the attackers left behind another great as ever. For Atletico's president, Gil Marin, requested that the club could end the season in the top four to qualify for the Champions League.

To note that this season Falcao has "sacrificed" to appear in the Champions League with Porto after he received the proposal Atletico.

"If the club was unable to qualify for the Champions League then we will have problems in terms of income. Atletico need to finish in the top four," Marin said as quoted by Reuters.

"If we can not do it, then Falcao would be difficult to survive here," complete Marin.

Atletico are currently ranked fifth with 53 points, two in Malaga which sits at No. 4. If you want to qualify for the Champions League, Diego Simeone's foster children have to beat Villarreal and hope Malaga failed to win over Sporting Gijon.

Not a failure if Spurs Finish in Four Large Foreign

the football - Tottenham Hotspur will struggle to finish in the Champions League last week's Premier League. Had the Spurs failed to achieve it, Benoit Assou-Ekotto did not rate it is a failure.

Spurs currently sit fourth in the standings with 66 points, one point ahead of Newcastle United at the bottom and one point adrift of Arsenal in third place.

Due to a shoulder injury, Assou-Ekotto certainly absent in the final match when Spurs entertain Fulham at White Hart Lane on Sunday (05/13/2012) night.

A victory would ensure the pace of Harry Redknapp's squad to the bully club competition in Europe next season.

"No, I do not think finishing outside the top four will be called a failure," said the Cameroon international defender told Sky Sports in the event of the Best of Africa.

"People forget we only finished in the top four once in a very long time (in season 2009-10), but I thought there would be disappointing if we fail," continued Assou-Ekotto.

"Our fans will not get a good summer. So also with the players, it would not be fun and I know the boss will not like it so everyone would not jump and laugh.

"But people are not going to cry because we are not degraded, and we are still one of the best teams in England," he added.

7 Interesting Facts in the Premier League Week Pamungkas

the football - Rivalry Manchester United and Manchester City are not the only one that makes the season 2011/2012 to be one of the best. In this final week, there are interesting facts, from Robin van Persie to Swansea City.

Competition for the champion title clearly be a major concern. City are now in pole position because it occupied the top spot, though with only goal difference.

Apart from Manchester United and City, the other interesting thing is the final week scramble Champions League involving three clubs. In addition, there is also a record of goals that may be created and the rivalry between the two Merseyside clubs Liverpool and Everton.

Greg Nwokolo Disappointed Not Called to National Team

the football - Pelita Jaya FC attacker, Gregory Junior Nwokolo, was disappointed not called to follow the national team training camp Indonesia. Though he claimed to be ready to defend "Red and White".

Nwokolo been naturalized citizenship and passports is now Indonesia. Although by many considered to have a competent and decent skill in shining logo "Garuda", he does not official recognition by the senior national team, which is currently undergoing a training camp in Yogyakarta.

"I'm disappointed with PSSI, why was I not called to defend Indonesia. And I've been part of Indonesia," said the man born in Enugu, Nigeria, was to hariandetik, Thursday (10/05/2012).

When touched, whether it could join the national team if called upon, whereas ISL clubs generally do not give permission to players to join the TC, he insisted he wanted to become Indonesian national team players, and that is why it is naturalized.

"Yeah right now (because it is not called the national team) I just focus on defending the club alone," added the 26-year player, who also claimed spunya a better life after becoming a citizen. Among other things, he says, he is now able to buy my own house for Rp 2.8 billion in Cilandak, South Jakarta.

Naturalization-related issues yesterday, the former chairman of the National Team Technical Area Agency PSSI in the era of Nurdin Halid, Iman Arief, said Sergio van Dijk and Joey Suk almost certain to become citizens. Both are scheduled to be sworn in Central Jakarta District Court in early June.

Van Dijk, who is now playing in Australia League, Adelaide United, and Joey, players club Go Ahead Eagles Netherlands, until recently was still a Dutch citizen. The main agenda of the national team this year Indonesia is ASEAN Football Championship on November 24 to December 22 in Thailand and Malaysia.

Nesta Leave Milan

the football - Gone together with AC Milan Alessandro Nesta. After 10 years in uniform Rossoneri, 36-year-old central defender was decided to go at the end of this season.

Nesta's decision to leave Milan has a lot of thought. Besides reportedly intends to return to Lazio, players born in 1976, began to frequent injuries were seized makes its contribution begins to decline.

"This is my last season with Milan. I go. We played at a high level and if I find it no longer mattered so I opted to stay at home. I took this decision when I was in a state of (physical) is excellent," said Nesta press conference in Milan.

"I've won a lot of (title), but with respect for the club and myself, I want to go and try another experience where I could do well," said Nesta as reported by Football Italia.

Began settling in the San Siro since season 2002/2003, Nesta has undergone a total of 318 games for the club 'Red and Black' and scoring 10 goals. In that period, the owner of 78 caps with the Italian national team that won 10 titles, including two scudetto, two Champions League and Club World Cup title.

"It's a wonderful 10 years with Milan. In February I've decided that this is my last season for Milan. I have also been reported on board (the club)," he continued.

Where Nesta will be anchored next season, until now he himself has not given a definitive answer. But there's a chance he will continue a career in the United States.

"I do not know where to play next season because I have not signed anything. I'm considering offers from the United States. Milan tried to convince me to stay for another year, but I've made a decision," he continued.

Milan Nesta parting with it unfortunately took place in an atmosphere that is not fun. Diavolo Rosso has just failed to retain the Serie A championship title, and must submit the title into the hands of Juventus.