"Balon d'Or for a German or Ronaldo is fair"

 

Bayern Munich's and Real Madrid's former player Xabi Alonso has expressed his Balon d Or favourite this year.

The 32-year old wants either Cristiano or one of the six Germans win this year.

"It would be fair if a German or Ronaldo wins, because they won World Cup and Ronaldo won Champions League" Xabi said to Daily Mail.

Xabi Alonso maybe true according to me. This year's Balon d'Or should be given to either Ronaldo or a German.

Giving the Balon d'Or to Neuer is no fault because he won the Golden Glove. Bastian Schweini was the man who helped Germany pip Argentina. Lahm is the captain of Germany and Kroos has been the most consistent and influential German of this year. Gotze is a small part of their World Cup but his winning-goal and a position in Bayern's XI this season gives him a chance. Whereas Muller's performances should be appericiated. Winning the silver boot and opening Germany's campaign with a hattrick was one of those Muller did this year. He also opened the scoring against Brazil and the winning goal against USA.

On the other side, Xabi Alonso believes Ronaldo deserves this year. The winger has been the most important player and also led them to Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Copa del Rey. When you count the records and goals Ronaldo have scored, there is no one near him.

However, Xabi Alonso was the headline in the Transfer Market this summer after his move to Bayern Munich.

"Real won the 10th Cup. I could have stayed through go somewhere. This is my last script of football. Bundesliga is getting better. And to play for best team in England, Spain and Germany is great". 

"Learning off from the best"- Bale on Ronaldo

Gareth Bale believes his idol Cristiano Ronaldo has always made him better.

The 25-year old believes the winger is the best in world and he is pleased to learn from CR7.

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale expressed Ronaldo as the best and he has been learning from the World Player of the Year.

Gareth Bale signed for Madrid back on Sep 11, 2013 and also help them win three titles so far. However, Bale showed his admiration for fellow teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

'Cristiano is the best and learning from best is incredible. My goal is to become a great player and Ronaldo help me make better. I learn everyday from him. I also want to improve my right foot.'

Bale then went to heap praise on his former club rather than Mertesacker's mates.

"I still want Arsenal to lose. If I wasn't here i wouldn't have left. The fans were incredible to me. But the Champions League was the reason why we came here". 

"CR7 will win it again".

 

Brazillian Ronaldo backs Cristiano to repeat 2013 success ahead of Lionel Messi in Balon'd Or list.

Ronaldo Nazario de Lima, also known as Brazillian Ronaldo has backed the Portugese to grab the prize for a second year in a row.

2002 World Cup winner Ronaldo has said that the man with his name will win the Balon d'Or 2014 ahead of Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been in impressive form this season though he failed to hit the peak in his past three or four games. However, the Portugese has been clinical throughout the year as he scored 51 goals and also won numerous awards. The Real Madrid superstar has been awarded UEFA Champions League Player of the Year, European Golden Shoe, Pichichi award, LFP Player of the Year, LFP Striker of the Year, LFP Goal of the Year award.

CR7 also has a Champions League medal, Copa del Rey and UEFA Super Cup and a Club World Cup still to be played. 

Whereas, on the other side, Messi could achieve only the Golden Ball award this year. The Argentine was even pipped out for the Barcelona Player of the Year below Mascherano.

Though Cristiano had a World Cup to forget in which his side was shown the door at group stages, Ronaldo de Lima believes Ronaldo has been better than his rival this time.

"Messi's  year has been memorable like Cristiano. Cristiano is going to win again".

"I think Messi's year hasn't been fantastic".

"I ask Bale to score and get assists" - Ancelotti

  

"Running is no problem for Bale".

The Italian has shut reporter's mouth after questioning Bale's form this season.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti hit back at reporters after the Italian was asked on Bale.

The ex-PSG coach  said that Bale knows to "run" and he didn't want to explain more to the Welshman. Bale came to the Spanish capital last season for a record 100-million and Ancelotti said that Bale knows how important it is to work hard and to get a starting place in XI.

Isco is currently in starting XI for Bale. And the Spaniard has been in impressive form this season. However, Ancelotti has said that he wants goals and assists from Bale and also said that rotation would take place in the squad.

"I ask Bale to score and get assists and do what he did last year. Running is no problem for Bale. I dont have to tell him like others. They knew it".

"If someone has to be left out to give up a place for Bale, I'll tell him it's nothing definitive. Rotation is normal at this time.Whoever doesnt play tomorrow, will play next game."

Ancelotti also expressed that his side wont change plans against Rayo. He also said that he just don't like such teams.

"I don't like teams that change their ideas against some opponents. Rayo are a great example of Spanish football," he added.

"I'm worried that there are too many compliments. That means that, when things aren't going well, there will be too much criticism. The season is very long."

'Cristiano Ronaldo or a German will win Balon d'Or'.

  

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has tipped his striker or a German player ahead of Argentine Lionel Messi for Balon d'Or.

The ex-AC Milan player has said that Cristiano Ronaldo or any of the 6 Germans will win the most prestigious individual honor this year.

Ancelotti  has revealed that he won't see Lionel Messi winning the award ahead of others. The Argentine and Ronaldo have won last seven Balon d'ors and Ancelotti believes this year Messi won't win them.

"Ronaldo has done everything to win it. Then there could be Germany players because they won the World Cup. I don't see other players who can be on the list," he told a press conference.

Ancelotti then responded to Ronaldo's comments on equalling late Di Stefano.

"Ronaldo believes he is Di Stefano's heir. He has this image, it's a very great compliment. everyone knows what he meant, and to have this image gives him great belief for the future. He deserves it."

Cristiano Ronaldo receives European Golden Shoe

 

Real Madrid superstar takes a hattrick of Golden Shoe to fill his trophy cabinet.

Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded Golden Shoe for 2013-14 season in which he scored 31 in 27 league games and tie with Luis Suarez.

'LFP Player of the Year' Cristiano Ronaldo has won European Golden Shoe in his glittering career after he previously won it in 2007-08 season and 2010-11 season. The previous three awards was for Lionel Messi but this time the Portugese and Luis Suarez pipped the Argentine for award.

Cristiano also revealed his admiration for Di Stefano and wants to become best player in the world." Everybody believes I am Alfredo and its a honor to compare me with such a great player".

"My opinion is to become the best player. If I retire, I want to know whether I am among the best players. I'll be there and I am certain for it and achieve them".

When asked about his team and teammates, he said in this way:

"I am happy that they are here. It would have been better had Bale, Ramos and Iker been here. If I had invited them, they would have come. This is important because it can happen only with a good team".

"Everyone believes we are the best club, but if we don't win, we are not the best side in history. If we create more chances and have more balls, we can win. And we will go for the treble".

When asked about Blatter's comments on Ronaldo winning Balon d'Or, Ronaldo said that he isn't bothered even if doesn't win.

"I don't want to get into that because the Ballon d'Or will be awarded in January and everything is going well and I'm scoring a few goals. The best place to answer is on the pitch: to those who make opinions about football and those in charge.

"Nothing surprises in the past 6-8 years.I'd like to win athird, but I am not obessed with that".  

"I will play till 40" -Iker Casillas

  

Casillas wants to stay until the age of 40's.

The 33-year-old never considered leaving the Whites.

Real Madrid skipper San Iker Casillas Fernandez has expressed his love at Real Madrid and wants to play for his city as long as he could or for at least seven more years. The Spaniard is currently 33 and wants to play until the age of 40.

Casillas also said that he was allowed to leave when he felt unhappy but the keeper never really thought of that.

"I was allowed to go the day I wanted to leave according to my presidents. I want to play until 40. I am happy here".

When asked why he was always happy there Casillas responded in this way,"If you have a target and if you are strong, you wont leave where you are".

When asked about club's prestige, Spanish number one said anything could be possible in "months". "You can get anything here in months. Example, the European Cup is a great example".

Finally, Casillas was asked about 'The Eleventh'. 

"We have got a team for that and we can win the 11th European Cup".

Real Madrid next face Liverpool tonight with Casillas set to make a start like always. 

'Best place to win titles is Real Madrid'

                    

The young Spaniard believes his country capital best ever place to fill trophy cabinet.

Isco also reveals he has no intention to leave the "best club" in the world.

Real Madrid midfielder Francisco Roman Alarcon has stressed that he has no intention of leaving Madrid due to sitting on sidelines.

The 23-year-old was cold on bench for most of his first campaign but has shone since Bale's injury. With Bale set to return tomorrow, it threatens Isco for starting XI.

However, he still doesn't want to leave the Whites for Liverpool who is interested in the young Spaniard.

"I am in the best club in the world. It is best club to win titles. I am feeling positive here".

Isco has also likened his team's  summer signings and also mentioned qualities of each one. "Kroos have ball control, James have quality, Chicharito have eye for goal, and Navas is best goalkeeper in the world".

Madrid next face Liverpool tomorrow at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu and Isco believes that his side currently lie better than Reds.

"Liverpool are good opponent, but we are better than them".  

Granada 0-4 Real Madrid : James stars in Real rout.

  

 Real Madrid move top of La Liga with 4-0 win over the Andalusian side.

 James, Cristiano and Benzema displayed five-star performance in Real's win.

Real Madrid crashed Granada 4-0 to bag 11th consecutive win in all competitions. The win kept them top of table at least for 24 hours if Sevilla wins their match.

Real had a bright start with Carvajal reclaiming a lost ball from his foot to pass to Benzema. The Frenchman assisted to Ronaldo who struck a beautiful shot into the bottom corner in the second minute.

The game was completely in Real's control then. Just before half time, James scored a wonderful dipping shot into the net. Real Madrid got a throw-in which James threw to Benzema. The striker lobbed into the Colombian who dipped the shot giving Roberto no chance to get a hand on it.

Real Madrid got the third off Benzema's legs. The Frenchman passed to Ronaldo who passed it to the former with a neat backheel. The Frenchman completed a neat finish to make it 3-0.

The last goal came when Benzema passed the ball to Arbeloa. The Spaniard passed to Ronaldo who could have scored a tap-in, but instead he could just manage a scramp into the ball which James scored 2 yards from goal.

The win kept them top of table after Barcelona slumped to a 1-0 defeat. If Sevilla wins tonight, Madrid will go down one point to Sevilla. But if Sevilla drew level or lose their game, Real will top league after week 10.

Ancelotti: Bale deserves to play

  

The Welshman will still be a part of starting XI according to his trainer.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to choose Bale in starting XI ahead of Isco and James.

Gareth Bale will be one of the best players in the squad and will play in the starting XI instead of being the bench for rest of 2014-2015 insists the Italian.

The Welshman is yet to adapt to life at the Spanish capital although he had a lot of memorable moments in his last one and a half years. However, the stunning form of Francisco Roman Alarcon (Isco) has been a stback for the 25-year-old.

But his coach still believes Bale stand a chance in the squad.

"Isco is playing well and I hope he does so till this season. He is also good with Bale. They have already played together. Bale deserves to play. He is important  and plays well".

When asked about LFP awards, Ancelotti answered that he won't be surprised if Cristiano, Modric and Ramos won them. He also said that they deserved them most.

Ancelotti would also like to rest Bale ahead of Granada match.