Vincent Kompany was at Tegernsee [last summer], he drove out there with Christoph Freund, and said: 'Uli, we need Xavi Simons'. I had put an apple pie on the table for the meeting and replied: 'Vincent, you can have another piece of the apple pie, but you're not getting Xavi. We want you to play the young players'.
Cora coming in, she deserves her chance. She has been a proven goalscorer the last number of years and she has worked really hard. I am really delighted for her and if she gets her opportunity, I am sure she will grab it with both hands.
Fabinho recalls the incredible feeling of wearing the Brazil shirt for the first time, especially during his senior debut in Sao Paulo, where family watched him play. He reflects on his journey, stating, 'In the opportunities I've had to play, I think I always did well.'
When I came to Milan, I went inside the locker room just by myself. I saw the photos and the names around the locker room. I said 'wow'. In front of me, I have Kaka, Seedorf, Pirlo, Gattuso is here, and Maldini. Ronaldo, too. I say 'wow'. I need to play it cool. It was amazing.
Although it is a great honor and appreciation of my athletic performance, I have consciously decided against the matches with the Peruvian national team. My focus is clearly on supporting my club and the team as best as possible during a challenging phase of the season.
The report has described Allan as a complete midfielder. It is no secret that Liverpool need more quality in the middle of the park, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for them. He will add creativity and physicality in the middle of the park. Liverpool scouts believe that Allan could be the perfect fit for the high-pressure football in England.
They were dubbed "The Billion Generation." A group of attacking talent, and three youngsters in particular, who came up through the ranks at Palmeiras in Brazil and were destined for great things. But where? The terminology is important. This group of players -- Endrick, Luis Guilherme and Estêvão -- was not named after the senior titles they were going to win for the São Paulo-based club. It was assumed that they would not linger long enough to bring in much silverware.