Yellow forced, threatened and even Cazorla Nilmar

LISBON, April 19 - Even Santi Cazorla of Villarreal and Nilmar risk being disqualified for having voluntarily by UEFA warning during the match quarter-final first leg against FC Twente won 5-1, so you jump back (they were in warning) and then be available for the semifinal. It is therefore a case similar to that of Barcelona's Iniesta.

This points to the online edition of the Portuguese sports daily 'A Bola', stressing that tomorrow the UEFA disciplinary committee will also deal with this case, as well as to Iniesta. In fact, even the race official to Villarreal-Twente would bring in its report, the behavior of the two Spanish players, who in the Champions League semi-finals, scheduled for next week (the first leg is scheduled for Thursday 28) facing the Port .

• UEFA might suspend Villareal's Nilmar, Cazorla (19/04/2011)
• UEFA to meet over Iniesta (19/04/2011)
• Villarreal trounce Twente (08/04/2011)
• Villarreal trounce Twente (08/04/2011)
• Villarreal striker Nilmar: Pleasure playing with Rossi (03/04/2011)

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Referee ejects Sheva, the fan kicks VIDEO

KIEV, April 8 - The referee who expelled the Dutch striker Andriy Shevchenko of Dynamo Kiev, former AC Milan in the Champions League match last night with the Portuguese Braga received a kick on a fan as he left the field at the end game. He shows a video released by an agency of Ukraine. The images show a man extend his foot to the 'referee Bjorn Kuipers, at the end of the quarter-final round, finished 1-1.

Champions League, Benfica in the quarter-PSV Eindhoven

ROME, March 18 - is the coupling between the Portuguese Benfica and PSV Eindhoven of the Netherlands the most fascinating in the quarterfinals of Europe League (scheduled for 7 and April 14), as determined from the urn of Uefa Nyon (Switzerland). In 1988 the two clubs met in the Champions League final, and had the better of PSV.

These are the quarter-finals: Porto (Por)-Spartak Moscow (Rus) Benfica (Por), PSV Eindhoven (Ola) Villarreal (Spa), Twente (Ola) Braga (Por)-Dynamo Kiev (UCR) Semi-finals (April 28 and May 5): Braga or Dynamo Kiev - PSV Eindhoven Benfica or Porto or Spartak Moscow - Villarreal Twente or Finale on May 18 in Dublin.

• Braga to face Dynamo Kyiv in Europa League quarter-finals (18/03/2011)
• Rangers 0-1 PSV Eindhoven (PSV win 1-0 on agg) | Europa League report (17/03/2011)
• Onyewu's Twente to face Rossi's Villarreal in Europa quarters (18/03/2011)
• Portuguese trio avoid each other in Europa League draw (18/03/2011)
• Europa League draw (18/03/2011)

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English against Balotelli: "It's a cordardo and an idiot"

LONDON, March 18 - A silly Eurovision: Mario Balotelli more "bad boy" and now the download Roberto Mancini, accusing him of having compromised the qualification of Manchester City. Criticized by his coach, but also crucified by the British press, which calls him "idiot", "coward" and "stupid" for the expulsion in Europe League.

Forced to recall him of going 0-2 against Dinamo Kiev after just 36 'the Citizens found themselves outnumbered. Due to a broken speech, out of time and absolutely free Balotelli, similar to that of his team-mate Nigel de Jong in the World Cup final in Johannesburg on Xabi Alonso. So blatant ("cheeky ..

Spalletti: "I at Juve? Zenith'm fine '

ROME, March 11 - heavy defeat to Zenit St Petersburg Luciano Spalletti, beaten 3-0 by the Dutch Twente in the Champions League knockout round. "We still have the possibility - Spalletti said on Mediaset Premium - retrieve despite a 3-0 is difficult, I am confident and I'd bet on my team. In Italy we are talking about me to Juventus? Before there was talk of Manchester United, Inter and now Juventus: I'm fine because I stay at Zenit, is a better society.

Champions League, Mancini and Spalletti in the second round ko

ROME, March 10 - Europe's bitter not only for Italian teams involved in the Champions League. Roberto Mancini and Luciano Spalletti they lose the first leg of the Champions League knockout round. The defeat leaves Manchester City 2-0 with Dynamo Kiev: Opens at 25 'a goal by former AC Milan, Shevchenko doubles final in Gusev.

Zenit St Petersburg, however, falls 3-0 (De Jong and double Landzaat) Twente in the Netherlands. It should be better Giuseppe Rossi, who signed the first of three goals (two goals then Nilmar) which taketh Villarreal 3-2 Leverkusen. Sporting Braga shot, surpassing Liverpool 1-0, while Spartak Moscow won 1-0 against Ajax Amsterdam.

• Mancini: Europa League is a great competition (09/03/2011)
• Spartak surprise Ajax, Zenit thrashed in Europa League (10/03/2011)
• Roberto Mancini enthused by Europa League (09/03/2011)
• Mancini praises Europa League (09/03/2011)
• Europa League Round-Up: Oguchi Onyewu Goes 90 As Twente Progresses (Goal.com) (25/02/2011)

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Rossi: "Napoli more physical, we keep the ball '

MADRID, Feb. 24 - For Giuseppe Rossi, Napoli's opponent tonight with Villareal in the Champions League, Italian football is now behind those of Spain, Germany or United Kingdom. The striker's Spanish team, third in La Liga, and the National Cesare Prandelli said in an interview today in El Pais that "Italian football is below the Premier, La Liga or the Bundesliga." Rossi remembers the last great artists of the Italian football, Baggio, Del Piero, Totti, but notes that "in recent years has sought to play more physical and it is paid, because football has changed and the teams that win are those that keep the ball.

"Villarreal is not afraid of Naples." Watch the VIDEO

NAPLES, Feb. 23 - "Against Napoli will have a 50% chance to go through. The important thing is to repeat the match played in Italy. " Juan Carlos Garrido, Villarreal coach, is dependent on the eve of returning to Champions League challenge against the blue of Mazzarri. Snatched the 0-0 first leg at the San Paolo still leaves wide open the discourse on the qualification.

"At home we can always express at high levels, thanks to the decisive contribution of our fans," continued the coach of the 'Yellow Submarine'. "We hope that the field is decisive factor. This will be a challenge to see, perfect for anyone who loves football. We must live this challenge with the necessary enthusiasm.

Naples, see how you load the Villarreal

VILA-REAL, February 22 - "Este Jueves the Madrigal todos, Queremos hacer historia. Para seguir Europe necisitamos you apoyo. Ganaremos contigo. " Villarreal posted a video on the official website to rally supporters in view of the European League challenge back on Thursday night in Spain, seasoned with phrases and words to effect of some players who invite the public to support the team in the return against Napoli (San Paolo went to 0-0 and ended qualification still open).

Napoli-Villarreal, arbitrary Clattenburg

NAPLES, Feb. 15 - The challenge of the sixteenth round of Champions League between Naples-Villarreal (on Thursday the 19th at the San Paolo stadium) will be directed by the referee English, Mark Clattenburg. Assistants Darren Cann and Michael Mullarkey will be the fourth official Mike Dean, the assistant referee, Michael Jones and Anthony Taylor.

• Arsenal monitoring Villarreal keeper Diego Lopez (15/02/2011)
• Napoli face tough test against Villarreal (17/12/2010)
• Europa League Glance (15/02/2011)
• Tottenham Hotspur Vs. Bolton Wanderers: Mark Clattenburg Grants Another Penalty, Spurs Fail To Convert (05/02/2011)
• Sevilla end Villarreal's Spanish Cup bid; Napoli reach quarterfinals (18/01/2011)