Real Madrid: Zinedine Zidane is not "worried" for Benzema and asks for "patience"

Asked about the case Karim Benzema who has been struggling to bring great performances lately, Zinédine Zidane was confident about his number 9 and asked for patience to the journalists present at a press conference after the draw (1-1) in the League of the Champions this Tuesday against Tottenham.
Zinédine Zidane on Karim Benzema: "He would have liked to score on his big opportunity of the match, that of the center of Modric where he makes this head but good what Lloris did ... You can do the action 10 times, Hugo la I do not see any particular change at Karim, he is progressing day after day, he scored against Getafe on the last day and he could have scored tonight because he had two, three chances, just be patient and think about the next game. "

PSG: Nasser Al-Khelaïfi summoned by the Swiss judiciary on 25 October

Suspicion of corruption, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi will explain himself to the Swiss justice on 25 October.

Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the president of Paris Saint-Germain, was summoned by the Swiss justice on 25 October to explain the alleged corruption of the TV rights of the World Cups 2026 and 2030. The Qatari leader is also the president of beIN Média, and it is within this framework that he is targeted by both the Swiss judiciary and the FIFA Ethics Committee. The name of Jérôme Valcke was also heard in this case. The former FIFA general secretary is suspected of being corrupted by Nasser Al-Khelaïfi via a villa in Sardinia that would have been made available to him according to the Italian police.

United States: Bruce Arena resigns as coach share

Bruce Arena on Friday announced his departure from his position as coach of the United States, after failing to qualify his selection for the 2018 World Cup.
Bruce Arena's third United States coaching mandate will not even last for a year. The American technician (66 years old) announced Friday his departure from his post on the official website of his Federation. He left his post after failing to qualify the selection for the 2018 World Cup, after a chaotic playoff campaign, a humiliating defeat in Trinidad and Tobago to conclude (2 -1). "When I took the job last November, I knew that a big challenge was ahead, probably more than most people could imagine. All the people involved in the program have given everything in the last 11 months and, in the end, it was too fair. No excuses. We have not done the job, and I take my share of responsibility. "
Arena had taken the place of Klinsmann
Fifth in the Concacaf zone, the United States will miss the World Cup for the first time since 1986. As a reminder, Arena, who led Team USA during the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, was succeeded by Jürgen Klinsmann, two defeats of entry in the final pool of the qualifiers, against Mexico (1-2) and Costa Rica (6-0). His contestation ran until July 2018, after the final round in Russia. Former coach of DC United, New York Red Bulls or the Los Angeles Galaxy, he could now return to the MLS.

Friendly - Bleus: Lionel Messi back in France?

France will see Russia in 2018. So it remains eight months to the men of Didier Deschamps to prepare for the next World Cup. And to get into the best conditions, what better way than to face the best formations on the planet.

France will see Russia in 2018. So it remains eight months to the men of Didier Deschamps to prepare for the next World Cup. And to get into the best conditions, what better way than to face the best formations on the planet. While a friendly match in Germany is already scheduled for 14 November in Cologne, the president of the French Football Federation seems to have some great ideas. Indeed, at a press conference, Noël Le Graët expressed the wish to welcome Argentina, also qualified in extremis for the 2018 World Cup, in a friendly match. The next friendly match campaigns will take place in November and March.
A first since 2009
This friendly match would be the occasion to beat the albiceleste training for the first time. Indeed, in three confrontations, the team of France has always bowed. The last date of the 11 of February of 2009. Argentina of Lionel Messi had triumphed of the Blues of Raymond Domenech in a Velodrome stadium glazed by the wind. A two-goal defeat to zero (Lionel Messi and Jonas Gutierrez were the scorers of the evening, editor's note). On the Blue side, Thierry Henry, Nicolas Anelka, Farnck Ribery, William Gallas and Steve Mandanda were present.

Premier League - Manchester United: Danny Rose (Tottenham) for next summer?

According to the Daily Star, left-back Danny Rose of Tottenham, could join Manchester United at the next Summer Mercato.

Under contract to June 2021 with Tottenham, the left-wing international left-back Danny Rose (27) could join Manchester United in the next summer Mercato, it was learned in the columns of the Daily Star. While Chelsea would also be on the rows, the former Leeds player apparently favored the challenge offered by the Red Devils. During the last period of mutations, his name was also evoked from ... Manchester City.

Investigation against Nasser al-Khelaifi for corruption

Criminal proceedings were opened against Nasser al-Khelaifi, PSG president and CEO of BeIN Sports for bribery as part of the World Cup broadcasting rights.

The sky darkened over the head of the President of Paris Saint-Germain. The prosecutor of the Confederation (MPC) announced on Thursday that an investigation was opened against the current president of the PSG and director of the BeiN Media group Nasser al-Khelaifi. A criminal procedure that should lift the veil on TV rights for the World Cups. But the strong man of the Parisian club is not the only one quoted in the case.
Valcke involved, an investigation opened on March 20
Indeed, former FIFA general secretary Jérôme Valcke, suspended for 10 years for other corruption, is also involved. The latter is accused of having perceived illegal advantages in connection with the granting of broadcasting rights in certain countries. Finally, the Swiss judiciary would also suspect a third businessman active in the field of sport. An investigation was reportedly launched on March 20 for "suspicion of private bribery, fraud, unfair management and forgery in securities," the MPC explained. The Commission has also revealed that a "coordinated" operation has been "carried out in several countries" as part of this investigation.
The offices of BeIN Sport raided
In France, the National Finance Department explained that two of its magistrates on Thursday conducted "a search of the Paris offices of beIN Sports France. Former FIFA General Secretary Jérôme Valcke is "suspected of having accepted undue advantages in connection with the granting of media rights in certain countries by a businessman in the field of the sporting rights in respect of the 2018, 2022, 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cup ™ and Nasser Al-Khelaïfi in respect of the FIFA World Cups of 2026 and 2030. " The Public Prosecutor of the Confederation also reported that no person is in preventive detention, stating that "the presumption of innocence prevails for all those involved."

Chelsea: New blow for Blues

N'Golo Kanté could be removed from the fields for the next three weeks according to the Telegraph.

An international truce that could cost Chelsea dearly. N'Golo Kanté, who was injured after 30 minutes of play against Bulgaria with the French team, could be kept away from the pitch for the next three weeks, according to the Telegraph. A blow for Antonio Conte and Chelsea who must already compose without his strong man in attack: Alvaro Morata. What is more binding for the Blues is that the next three weeks of competition promises to be busy. And the absence of the boss of the midfielder London could considerably handicap the training led by Antonio Conte.
Kante forfeit both matches against Rome?
The international truce has barely finished, the big European teams will return to the Champions League next week. Chelsea move next Saturday, N'Golo Kanté could miss the six meetings of the Blues scheduled in October according to The Telegraph. And the double confrontation against AS Roma in the Champions League is on the program of the teammates of Eden Hazard. The tricolor midfielder could make his return to competition on November 5th. Chelsea gets ... Manchester United. On the bench, another French international could replace N'Golo Kanté. It is the former Monegasque Tiémoué Bakayoko. Unless Antonio Conte prefers Danny Drinkwater to him.

Southampton: The track Paco Alcacer (FC Barcelona)

According to the Daily Star, Southampton would think of Paco Alcacer, FC Barcelona striker.

Under contract until June 2021 with FC Barcelona, Spanish international striker Paco Alcacer (24) would have a track in the Premier League. According to the Daily Star, Southampton would be very interested in the profile of the former Valencia player, whose contract expires in June 2021. For lack of playing time under the colors of Blaugrana, the native Torrent could be the subject of an offer at the Winter Mercato. Mauricio Pellegrino, the manager of the Saints, would be on the lookout.

Manchester United: A new lease for José Mourinho?

José Mourinho (54), the Portuguese manager of Manchester United, could re-qualify. According to information from the Sun, the Red Devils would like to shield the commitment of the former coach of Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid. While the team-mates are now in second place in the Premier League, the Setubal native could apparently extend his contract until June 2022. A new lease of nearly seventy-two million euros would obviously be in the pipes, but the the final details would not be resolved at this time.

Ballon d'Or 2017: Kylian Mbappé with Cristiano Ronaldo in the pre-list of 30

Kylian Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the last five players in the race for the 2017 Golden Ball. Isco, Eden Hazard and Leonardo Bonucci complete the list of 30 pre-selected players.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid, Portugal - 32 years old)

His record in 2017: Champions League, Club World Cup, Supercup of Europe, Spanish Supercup, Spanish Supercup
His statistics in 2017: 43 matches, 41 goals
Ballon d'Or 2016: 1st

Who to succeed him? Person a priori. With a stunning new season, Cristiano Ronaldo beat a new record. With twelve goals in the Champions League (including 10 in the quarter-finals), the Portuguese broke a new record. He crushes the competition once again this year and no one seems to have enough shoulders to dethrone Cristiano Ronaldo. The fifth Golden Ball of the Portuguese legend is in progress.

To go deeper :
>>> The profile of Cristiano Ronaldo
Eden Hazard (Chelsea, Belgium - 26 years old)

His record in 2017: English Championship
His statistics in 2017: 31 matches, 9 goals
Ballon d'Or 2016: Not ranked

The man of the reconquest of Chelsea. After a morose season, Eden Hazard returns under the orders of Antonio Conte. Absent from the classification of the Ballon d'Or last year, the Belgian can claim an honorary place this season after his title of champion of England. With 70% dribbling successfully, Eden Hazard scored the last season of the Premier League. Canon.

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>>> The profile of Eden Hazard
Leonardo Bonucci (AC Milan, Italy - 30 years old)

His record in 2017: Italian Championship, Italian Cup
His statistics in 2017: 43 matches, 4 goals
Ballon d'Or 2016: Not ranked

If Juventus Turin has reached the final of the Champions League, it can thank Leonardo Bonucci. With only seven goals conceded in their last campaign of C1, the defense of Juventus Turin had found his guide before the Italian left to join AC Milan. A reference.

To go deeper :
>>> The profile of Leonardo Bonucci
Isco (Real Madrid, Spain - 25 years old)

His record in 2017: Champions League, Club World Cup, Supercup of Europe, Spanish Supercup, Spanish Supercup
His statistics in 2017: 41 matches, 16 goals
Ballon d'Or 2016: Not ranked

One of the many Real Madrid players to compose this list of 30 players named for the Golden Ball 2017. With 15 assists in 2017, Isco has become a must in Zinedine Zidane's system. With a Champions League in their pocket and a new status with the Spanish selection, Isco is a serious outsider for the Top 10 of the 2017 Golden Ball.

To go deeper :
>>> The profile of Isco
Kylian Mbappé (PSG, France - 18 years old)

His record in 2017: French Championship
His statistics in 2017: 43 matches, 24 goals
Ballon d'Or 2016: Not ranked

The man, or rather, the kid of all records. Kylian Mbappé became this Monday the youngest player named in the Ballon d'Or list. He was only six days ahead of Michael Owen in 1998 (and winner in 2001, ed.). With 24 goals at only 18 years old, Kylian Mbappé has become the new phenomenon of world football. A transfer to PSG of 180 million euros, an element almost impossible to circumvent of the team of France. In short, Mbapped between a little more in the court of the great ones.

A Tricolore to replace Sanchez in Arsenal?

According to the Daily Mirror, Arsenal would think of the French international striker of Manchester United, Anthony Martial.

Arsenal will be on the trail of French international striker Anthony Martial (21 years old, Manchester United), according to information from our colleagues in the Daily Mirror. Under contract until June 2019 with the Red Devils (plus an additional year optional), the Tricolore would have been targeted to compensate for the announced departure of Chilean Alexis Sanchez who will be free next summer and who would stay in the viewfinder duo Paris Saint-Germain - Manchester City (the Citizens could have the preference of the ex-Barcelonese).
Wenger seduced by Martial
Appearing six times this season in the Premier League (3 goals and 2 assists), the former player of Lyon and Monaco could apparently be the object of an offensive by the training managed by Arsène Wenger also register the departures of Mesut Özil or Theo Walcott). The appointment would be taken visibly for the next summer Mercato. The coach of the Gunners would be convinced of the potential of the Tricolore and would like to offer him the opportunity to explode alongside Laurent Koscielny's teammates. In recent months, the native of Massy was quoted in particular from Inter Milan, but without the slightest continuation.

Moroccans round Aubameyang

A few hours after Morocco's wide victory over Gabon in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, the Atlas Lions responded to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's pre-game tweet, which assured that part of his selection had been contaminated with orange juice.

One point is what it lacks in Morocco to win its direct ticket for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The Atlas Lions did the job against Gabon on Saturday night in order to get a final on the last day against Ivory Coast in Abidjan. Khalid Boutaïb's team-mates did not give the Gabonians any chance (3-0). The latter missed their match and said goodbye to Russia. This defeat Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had somehow felt him come before the game because part of the Panthers selection got sick after drinking orange juice according to their captain.
The excuse is a little easy since Gabon took the water in Casablanca and the Moroccans did not have to be prayed to chamber the attacker of Borussia Dortmund. Medhi Benatia, the Lions captain, addressed a message to his comrade, assuring him in a humorous tone that it was more of the tea side than the orange juice.
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Cornet dismisses Lepchenko

Alizé Cornet had some scares in a match interrupted twice against Varvara Lepchenko. The French managed to get rid of the American in three sets to join the Greek Maria Sakkari in the next round.

Alizé Cornet was very badly embarked in this part against Varvara Lepchenko on Wednesday. La Niçoise ended up winning in three sets and 2:36 of play with some interruptions caused by the rain. The 42nd world player was the first to give up her service game on her very first commitment before debreaker, then to re-lose her service again. This time, the Frenchwoman did not delay and had to cling in the second run. If Alizé Cornet took the American service, she was joined at 3-2 before a first interruption because of the rain, then a few seconds later. The Tricolore finally broke to 6-4 to equalize to a sleeve everywhere, before unrolling in the third set. With this success, she joined her compatriot Caroline Garcia who also qualified for the quarterfinals. La Niçoise thus offered the fourth quarter-final of its season after that of Guangzhou last week, Monterrey in April and Brisbane in early January. Alizé Cornet will face Greece's Maria Sakkari, the 80th World Cup winner of Elena Vesnina, 21st in the WTA standings.

Varane's turn to extend

After Karim Benzema, Marcelo and Isco, Raphaël Varane extended his contract with Real Madrid. The Frenchman is now linked to the Merengue until June 2022.

The wave of extensions continues on the side of Real Madrid! After Marcelo, Karim Benzema, Isco, Dani Carvajal and Marcos Llorente, and in the meantime Sergio Ramos, Raphaël Varane signed a new lease this Wednesday with the double European champions. The French defender of 24 years extended until 2022, while his current contract, signed in 2014, ran until June 2020.
Varane, what a prize list!
Arriving in the summer of 2011 in Spain, the native of Lille has gradually made his place within the plethoric number of the Merengue, despite several injuries that have distanced him from the team. He has played 114 Liga matches in his first six seasons, and three in 2017-18, where he enjoyed the departure of Pepe, his main competitor in recent years. In Real, the former Lensois has built a fairly hallucinatory list: three Champions League, two Liga, one King's Cup, two Spanish Super Cups, three European Super Cups and two Club World Cups. The French defender will hold a press conference on Thursday afternoon in Madrid to come back on this extension.

Zidane ready to market at PSG

He had been announced on departure this summer, but eventually stayed at PSG. Julian Draxler still sees his playing time going down in arrows since the start of the season, barred by Neymar and Kylian Mbappé.

According to the information of "Bild", Real Madrid would then recover the footballer of 24 years at the mercato of winter. Competition among Zinedine Zidane's workforce, however, could be equally unfortunate for Julian Draxler. He had already been coveted in 2012 and 2013 by Real Madrid, while he was playing in his former German club.

Ghoulam on the shelves of Liverpool?

At the end of the contract with Naples in the summer of 2018, Faouzi Ghoulam should not extend. Liverpool will be on the rows to welcome the Algerian left lateral, and this next winter.

Arrived in Naples in January 2014, Faouzi Ghoulam should soon leave the Boot. His contract with the Azzurri will end in the summer of 2018 and the left-hand side would not have planned to extend the adventure while Mario Rui, a direct competitor at his post, arrived at the last Summer Mercato. Some English media (The Sun and Daily Mail in front) confirm this information and reveal that Liverpool would like to welcome the former Stéphanois. Chelsea would also be interested. In order not to let the Algerian international (26 years, 37 selections) leave free in June next, the Neapolitans could accept to give way this winter.

Hummels: "Rich versus rich"

Interviewed at a press conference on the remarks of his leaders who criticized the massive investments of the PSG last summer, Mats Hummels calmed the game. The Bayern defender did not enter the polemic and believes that his club also superior means to his opponents in the Bundesliga. The German international expects a beautiful meeting against Paris Wednesday night at the Parc des Princes.

"He said the rich against the rich (allusion to Karl-Heinz Rummenigge's words): one has been rich longer than the other, that's the only difference: for me as a player, is how the teams are composed, what I see on the pitch is eleven versus eleven.It is a sporting competition.In the Bundesliga it is the same thing, but in the other direction.We invest much more than our opponents, you have to know how to adapt to this, and from a sporting point of view, it is a very attractive match, especially for the spectators who will be neutral, and it is also very attractive for the players. I already played here in Paris, with the Borussia Dortmund in 2010. This was a completely different team, and I personally enjoyed this sporting challenge.

Zinedine Zidane impressed by his players

Zinedine Zidane pulled a hat to his players after Real Madrid's victory against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League (3-1).

Zinedine Zidane had a smile as a result of Real Madrid's victory over Borussia Dortmund on Matchday 2 of the Champions League (3-1). An end-to-end performance after the last complicated weeks for the White House, which has linked several negative results. Tuesday night, the Merengues have put themselves back to the place and this does not suffer from any dispute according to the French technician. "Over the whole game, we deserve our victory," said Zidane at beIN Sports' microphone. It was important to win here because we had never won. That was the message to all of us. We made a huge game. The players were enormous. We were enormous in all areas. What made the difference was that we kept possession of the ball. And as the Borussia does not like to run after the ball ... "
Zidane: "Critics will return if the results do not go on"
While Zizou crossed his first zone of turbulence at the head of Real Madrid, the former number 10 of the Blues remains cautious. The Tricolore is aware that the wind can quickly turn into a team like the White House. "Critics, it will happen another time, probably. It's part of a career and it's the life of a great club. It will be necessary to redo a big match Sunday because if one is less good, if the results do not go on, one will be again criticized. »Answer Sunday at the reception of Espanyol Barcelona (20h45) on behalf of the 7th day of La Liga. A crucial meeting for the Madrid players since they already have seven lags behind FC Barcelona, ​​leader of the championship.

FC Porto / Yacine Brahimi : "We deserve our victory "

Very good against Monaco on Tuesday night (0-3), Yacine Brahimi, the winger of FC Porto, had a smile at the final whistle.

Yacine Brahimi had chosen her evening to shine. For his return to France, the Algerian international was a poison for the defense of Monaco Tuesday night, during the great victory of FC Porto in the Principality (0-3). The former player of Stade Rennais did not hide his joy at the final whistle. "We were expecting a complicated match against Monaco. We had to react after our defeat in the first match and that's what we did, Brahimi welcomed at beIN Sports microphone. Collectively, I think we were very strong defensively, we played very well the counter-attacks we had, and we deserve our victory. We did not have any special pressure but we wanted to do well. We had come here to win. Apart from the bar, we were not too worried, we managed the game well. That's great for the future. "