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"Liverpool" management announced that they will not renew contracts with Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher at the moment. Contracts will only be renewed after the Champions League final. (eurosport)
"Man Utd" coach Alex Ferguson described his team as a "bus that waits for no one." The first "passenger" leaving the bus will be defender Gabriel Heinze. Heinze himself does not expect to stay with the team next season, even though according to his contract he should represent the club for a few more years. (The Times)
Former Brazilian national team goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel says he cannot understand Kaka and Ronaldinho's refusal to play in the upcoming Copa America matches. "The coach is always unhappy if the players he trusts request not to be called up for the national team. It is very important that they understand the situation the coach is in. They needed to think about this situation. But everyone makes their decision personally and chooses what they think is best," said Taffarel. (futeboltotal.com)
Madrid's "Real" defender Roberto Carlos' goal in extra time brought victory in the match against "Recreativo" and allowed the team to maintain its leadership position in the Spanish championship. "Many talk that I am already old. But now I run much more than when I was 20. We are now very strong, both psychologically and physically, we are again one team and ready to go all the way," said the Brazilian. (lenty.ru)
"Milan" management is in negotiations with "Real" defender Emerson's representative regarding his transfer to Italy. According to a source, there are practically no obstacles for the Brazilian to return to Serie A. (Corriere dello Sport)
"Man Utd" midfielder Michael Carrick is pleased that Owen Hargreaves will join the team next season. "High-class players always strengthen the team, and Hargreaves is exactly that," Carrick said. (Sky Sports)
"Liverpool" midfielder Xabi Alonso says he is not afraid to settle scores with "Milan" in the Champions League final if it comes down to penalties, just like in 2005. "It would only make us happy, because we are preparing for it and even have additional training sessions to practice penalties, which is important. In addition, our goalkeepers are penalty specialists. Jerzy Dudek was amazing in Istanbul, and Jose Reina gained fame in Spain as an excellent penalty saver. Reina's secret is that he analyzes the way the penalty takers shoot and knows which way the ball will be sent," he said. (Reuters)
Madrid's "Atletico" forward Fernando Torres recalls with horror the 35th round match of the Spanish championship with "Barcelona." "We were shocked. During the match, I thought they would score 20 goals against us. Now we just want to forget this nightmare as soon as possible," said the forward. (marca.com)
