Anchelotti: The strongest side of Ronaldo isn’t his athleticism but his mentality

The former coach of Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti shared his opinion about the strongest sides of Ronaldo . The Italian expert does not agree with the view that the strongest side of the player of the Portuguese national is his athletic quality.

“Everybody is talking about the physical preparation of Ronaldo, but I myself believe that his main weapon is his mentality” - quoted Ancelotti Il Corriere dello Sport.

Before Anchelotti quoted that Ronaldo’s achievements are due to the intelligent game of his partner in the team Karim Benzema.

Garay's wife published the first photo with newborn daughter

Tamara Gorrie wife of the defender of Zenit Ezequiel Garay, published the first joint photo with newborn daughter in the social network Facebook. Earlier Garay because of the childbirth left the Argentinean national team and missed the World Cup qualifying match - in 2018 with the national team of Paraguay, which was held in Asuncion, and ended with a score 0:0.

In the current season Garay spent 11 games in the Russian Premier League and got a yellow card.

Van Persie: I'm not the one who runs away from difficulties

Forward of Fenerbahce Robin van Persie commented on the bad qualifying round of Euro-2016, which was held by a national team of the Netherlands. The team of Danny Blindtook fourth place in the qualifying group and reached the final of the European Championship.

“I'm not one who runs away from difficulties. I will not leave the Netherlands national team. Now the team will face criticism, which we hit in the near future - from fans, media and even from everyone.

I am honored to defend the colors of the Netherlands national team. Whether in good or bad times,” - The Telegraph quoted Van Persie.

Ibrahimovich: The Championship of Europe without me? It’s impossible

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said that he can’t imagine the European Championship in 2016 without the participation of his national team. At the end of the qualifying round the Swedes took third place in the group, behind Russia and Austria, and now they will play in the play-offs in November.

"I don’t want to miss The European Championship. This is impossible to imagine the Championship without me. We couldn’t reach the Final but we can find another way too. Whoever becomes our opponent in the play-offs, it will be very difficult - in such matches all laid out for 200%. But I am sure that we pass on," - online edition of Goal quoted Ibrahimovic.

Barzagli will finish his career in the Italian national team

The defender of Juventus Andrea Barzagli reported that he will finish his career in the Italian national team after theEuropean Championship 2016, which will be held next summer in France. 34-year-old player made his debut in a T-shirt Azzurri in 2004 and since then has played for the national team in 52 matches. I will leave the Italian national team after the championship, it’s the right time to give the opportunity to the new comers. In the national team of Italy Barzagli became the world champion in 2006, in 2012, he reached the Final of the European Championship, and in 2013 won the bronze medal at the Confederations Cup.

ENGLAND/ MANCHESTER CITY, From Germany - United defeated: Guardiola will replace Pellegrini for next season

Just a few days following Bayern Munich's announcement regarding Carlo Ancelotti replacing Josep Guardiola as Bavarians manager, almost 45 years old Spanish strategist, according to Kicker, has now reached a pre-agreement with Manchester City, where he'd take over Manuel Pellegrini, possibly becoming next Chelsea long-term head coach. Former Barcelona FC win-it-all is tracked by Manchester United as well.

ENGLAND/ WBA, 2 suitors for McManaman

Playing for West Bromwich Albion since the second half of 2014/15 and currently on a deal with Baggies until June 2018, English offensive winger Callum McManaman (24) has been targeted by both Bournemouth and Derby County, according to Daily Telegraph. The player's ownership is esteemed around 4 million pounds.