"I will not say what I think of Messi" Pep Guardiola

Bayern Munich coach, Pep Guardiola was visibly pained yesterday after  Barcelona’s Lionel Messi caused a stir in the Champions League  match against Bayern last night by scoring two goals and setting up the third for teammate, Neymar.

He praised his team and insisted his men controlled the game well but lost their grip after the visitors’ first goal. He also commended the Blaugrana’s team efforts but did not acknowledge the brilliance of the man of the match.

” I will not say what I think of Messi. They are not just Leo, Barca are a very good team . They were very solid , in defence and attack . They have great players , Neymar , Luis Suarez . We tried to control the game so that Messi would not participate so much . We were 15 minutes away from a very good
result . ‎”

Bayern would need 4goals to knock their opponents out of the race. The Spaniard ‎who coached the spanish team for over 3 years doubts that his team will turn things around when they meet for the second leg.

“You can turn around a one or two-goal deficit, but three is tough.”‎ He added.

"I'll show Messi who's boss". Manuel Neuer

Bayern Munich’s skipper, Manuel Neuer has vowed to stop Barcelona attacker, Lionel Messi when they meet in the Champions League semi-finals today.
The 2014 Ballon d’Or nominee believes he can replicate his performance at the World Cup in the game and silence the world best footballer. 

He told L’Equipe, “I have a lot of respect for Messi and for everything that he has achieved. He is very humble. But it’s crucial to show authority when we meet on the pitch and show him who’s boss. I did the same in the World Cup final and this worked out pretty well.

“We will be looking to do the same on Wednesday night. It is vital to obtain a position of dominance and instil respect. We have to make good use of our physical presence, our character and show a certain ruthlessness.”

Although the German international foresees a tough game he’s confident his team will perform well.
“We know that we face a tough task, but I am confident we will get our chances.” He added.

Mourinho quoted calling Real Madrid stars sons of bitches, the most treacherous squad in new book.

A new book quotes self-acclaimed Special One, Jose Mourinho calling Real Madrid stars ‘sons of bitches’ before a clasico match in 2011. A year after the Portuguese joined the Spanish club in 2010, he had already believed the players were teaming up against him and spilling his plans to their opponents. He reportedly asked directors to study the phone records of players and club employees.
The book written by sports journalist, Diego Torres is titled, ‘The Dark Side Of Jose Mourinho’. At the eve of Madrid’s Champions League semi-final clash with Barcelona in 2011, the Chelsea boss stormed the dressing room and accused them of leaking the line-up.
Excerpts from the book reads, ‘You’re traitors. I asked you not to speak with anyone about the team selection but you’ve betrayed me. It shows you’re not on my side. You’re sons of bitches. The only friend I have in this dressing room is Granero… and I’m not even sure I can trust him any more. You’ve left me all on my own. You’re the most treacherous squad I’ve had in my life. Nothing more than sons of bitches.’
Casillas reportedly walked out while he was speaking and went to the bathroom. The 53 year-old took a can of Red Bull, smashed it against the wall, knelt down, insulted them again, wiped tears off his face and told them he was going to speak with Real’s President and Director. Before he left, he said, “If I’m in Vietnam and I see you laugh at a mate, I’d grab a gun with my own hands and kill you. Now it’s you yourselves who have to look for the one that leaked the line-up.”

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST 16 DRAW

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST-16 DRAW

 This is the list of the champions league last 16 clubs, lets keep our fingers crossed and see who overcomes who? but the pairings don’t really look bread and butter?

Lyon v APOEL Nicosia
Napoli v Chelsea
AC Milan v Arsenal
Basel v Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen v Barcelona
CSKA Moscow v Real Madrid
Zenit St Petersburg v Benfica
Marseille v Inter Milan
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