Despite the debacle in Brazil, Del Bosque remains the coach of Spain

Vicente del Bosque will remain the coach of Spain to the European Championship 2016. Spanish experts will remain on the bench of the “red fury” even though they suffered a debacle at the World Cup in Brazil.

– The success which lasted six years, can not disappear for two games. The Federation appreciates all you’ve done so far. We feel strong again. We will continue to work, the same as before – said del Bosque.

Spain’s double successive European and former world champion. However, at the recent World Cup failed to pass the group stage as they lost to the Netherlands (5-1) and Chile (2-0). However, coach del Bosque said that the team do not need major changes.

– We do not need drastic changes. We just need to get back on track, with minor changes. We will try to defend our title at the European Championship – concluded the coach of the Spanish national team.

Red carpet for the world champions from Bayern: Schweinsteiger on his knees

German national football team was welcomed in Berlin at the Brandenburg Gate on Tuesday, a day later organized a reception for the players of Bayern. In the capital of Bavaria, Munich football players received special treatment. At the exit of the plane the red carpet was waiting for them. Bastian Schweinsteiger is particularly welcomed, and on his knees bowed to citizens who have waited for a footballer.

Philipp Lahm, Manuel Neuer, Thomas Mueller and Toni Cross were also at a very good mood. They gave a statement to journalists, shared autographs, but of course there was the inevitable toast with a pint of beer. Welcome event in Munich failed to Jeremy Boateng and final hero, Mario Gece who directly from Berlin went on vacation.

To remind, the Germans won their fourth title at the World Cup in Brazil, when they beat Argentina 1-0. Gece scored in the 113th minute.

 

Lahm raised the “Golden Goddess” and retired

He won the title of the world champion, picked up the “Golden Goddess” and now has decided to retire. According to the German Bild Germany’s national football team captain Philipp Lahm (30) has decided to leave the national team.

Defender of “elfs” and Bayern Munich’s team played 113 games and started to playe from the national team ten years ago.

 

De Boer: Messi the best? FIFA must be joking

Many were surprised by the decision of FIFA to declare Lionel Messi as the best player of the World Cup in Brazil. Among them is found the former Dutch legend Ronald de Boer.

Messi the best player of the World Cup? FIFA must be joking. He is the best in the world, but not in this tournament – said Ajax youth coach  and added:

– My favorites – Thomas Mueller, Arjen Robben and Toni Cross. 

World Cup: Scolari resigned

Luis Felipe Scolari is no longer the football coach of the Brazilian national team. As reported by the BBC Scolari resigned after the World Cup where the “Selesao” won fourth place. Recall, the Brazilians were defeated in the semi-finals by Germany with 7:1, and in the third place match of the Dutch lost with 3-0. That the 65-year-old Scolari resigned published a Brazilian portal UOL, citing sources from the National Alliance of Latin American countries.

Scolari firstly became coach of Brazil in 2001, and the following year won the title of world champion. He then worked in the national team of Portugal, Chelsea, Bunyodkor and Palmeiras.

Riots in Buenos Aires after Argentina’s defeat

In Buenos Aires are not easy to accept lost in the final of the World Cup. While the Germans were celebrating in the streets of their cities, at the capital of Argentina, riots started.

Despair and sadness, mixed with alcohol and who knows what led to clashes of crowd with police. There were broken windows, smashed cars, and there were casualties.

According to reports of the local agency, 50 people were arrested, while eight policemen were injured.

Recall, the Germans were naked in overtime by Mario Gotze  and celebrate victory over Argentina (1-0).

 

Silva: We did not deserve such a sad end

Captain of Brazil, Thiago Silva, said after the defeat of the Netherlands that his team did not deserve such a sad end of the World Cup.

– This is frustrating, we did not deserve such a sad end. Unfortunately, that’s football. I have to apologize to our fans. They supported us and after the defeat (in the semifinals of 7:1) in a week. Finally, they booed, but that’s normal – said Silva.

Brazil in the semifinals lost from the Netherlands 3-0 in the third place match at the World Cup. In the World Cup’s final, on tonight at 21.00 CET will meet Argentina and Germany.

Van Gaal: This is the best group of players that I had

The Netherlands has left a great impression on the World Cup, which ended as it began, a decisive victory against the favorites. After Spain (5:1), “tulips” beat Brazil (3-0) in a battle for third place reached as unbeaten.

Selector Louis Van Gaal after the match with Brazil superlatives talking about his team, “the best he has managed.”

– This is the best group of players I’ve ever lead – said the coach of the Netherlands and then summed up the performance of his team.

– We achieved nearly two goals per match, and we received only four. We were eliminated at the worst possible way, after a penalty. Better that we lost 7:1 … we were so close to the finals – he added.

Van Gaal set a new record at the World Championships, as the first coach that has all 23 players into play, such as third goalkeeper Vorm handed a chance in the very final match against the Costa Rica.

– I am happy that I could do that, but I’ve not made ​​that decision all by myself. Players asked for it.  I told to Vorm that I would introduce him if we led 2-0.

It’s not the first time that all players get a representation of time on the World Cup. It’s happened before with France in 1978, Greece and Russia in 1994., but the time limit was at 22 players that the selectors could lead.

 

 

Neymar broke Scolari’s conference to hug coach

Saturday was another apocalyptic day for Brazilian football, because the South Americans, after the historic debacle in a duel with Germany (1:7), disgraced and against Netherlands in the match for third place (0-3), leaving the crowd in tears.

Selector of Brazilian team Luiz Felipe Scolari was certainly not easy to appears before reporters after another heavy defeat and answers to many provocative questions.

In contrast to all the people at the press conference that literally demanded the resignation of  Scolari at same evening, the support he has got from the player in who was laying all the hope of Brazilians in the World Cup – Neymar.

In the middle of the conference Barcelona’s ace strolled the room, came to Scolari to hug him, gave him support and uttered a few words with him.

See here for the moment.

Company of Statistics announced ideal World Cup’s team

Company “Opta“, which deals with statistics, has released its ideal team of the World Cup in Brazil, where three players are from Germany and one from Argentine.

Best goalkeeper, according to statistics of “Opta”, is Tim Howard of the United States. The defensive line is with the Argentinean Roho Marcus, a Dutchman Stefan De Fry, German Mats Humels and Dani Alves from Brazil.

Midfielders are Colombians Juan Cuadrado and James Rodriguez, German  Toni Cross and Swiss Djerdan Shaqiri, while in attack are Thomas Miller and Karim Benzema.

In the final of the World Championship of 21.00 CET will meet Argentina and Germany.