Columbo 588 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has dismissed as a “lie” a newspaper report that claimed senior players at the club threatened to demand transfers if coach Jose Mourinho was not removed from his post at the end of the season.Spanish sports daily Marca claimed on its front cover that the ultimatum had been issued by goalkeeper Iker Casillas and defender Sergio Ramos during a meeting with Perez earlier this week.Perez this afternoon took the unusual step of responding directly to the speculation, branding the report an "attempt to destabilise the club" in a press conference convened at short notice at the Bernabeu."It's totally false that there was un ultimatum from the players," Perez said."I have not spoken to Mourinho. I don't normally come out to deny reports, but this was too important. This crossed an ethical line."I have only come here to deny a news story that has destabilised our club and the players."I understand some people want the coach or president out, but what has been published is a lie."We (the board) are the only ones that will decide the future of our club."After winning La Liga at a canter last season, Mourinho has come under scrutiny this term after presiding over an indifferent run of results that has left the club trailing league leaders Barcelona by 15 points.Reports of in-fighting between the outspoken coach, his playing staff and several club directors have never been far from the surface, while the Portuguese courted controversy recently by dropping talismanic club captain Casillas from successive league games.There have been high points this season, with Madrid safely into the last 16 of the Champions League and into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey after completing a 3-1 aggregate win over Valencia last night.Speaking before last night's match, Mourinho again conceded the title race was beyond Madrid and said the focus must now be on success in the cup competitions."The league title is impossible now - there is too big a gap," he told RMC Sport."We have to focus on other goals like the Copa del Rey and the Champions League."Mourinho signed a contract extension to 2016 in the wake of Madrid's league triumph but he has continually been linked with a move away from the club, with a return to Chelsea or a move to Paris St Germain touted.Meanwhile, Casillas faces a long spell on the sidelines after fracturing a bone in his hand during last night's cup clash with Valencia.Casillas took a kick to the hand after 18 minutes of the 1-1 draw, which safely saw Madrid through to the semi-finals.A club statement this morning confirmed Casillas had a fracture."After carrying out initial x-rays at the La Moraleja Sanitas Hospital it has been confirmed that the footballer Iker Casillas has suffered a fracture at the base of the first metacarpal on his left hand," the statement read."It will be assessed again by a specialist later today to decide what treatment will be followed."While no estimate was given on how long Casillas might be sidelined, an injury of this type could take up to three months to heal.That will mean a return to duty for back-up Antonio Adan, who has been chosen ahead of Casillas in a handful of recent matches.http://www.independe...se-8465348.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstone 374 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Man utd will knock them out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 16,990 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Man utd will knock them out.Wouldn't be surprised, and with two legs against Barca in the Copa Del Rey as well their season could be over soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Player power seems to be what does it. He seems to have taken on some players that are not sellable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,384 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 If he goes then will Ronaldo follow suit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 If he goes then will Ronaldo follow suit?Wouldn't surprise me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 If he goes then will Ronaldo follow suit?I would expect so.Ronaldo to Man City next season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I would expect so.Ronaldo to Man City next season.Ronaldo won't go there. I'd be very surprised if he played in England at anyone other than Man. Utd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Ronaldo won't go there. I'd be very surprised if he played in England at anyone other than Man. Utd.hopefully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOO72 4,429 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 If he goes then will Ronaldo follow suit? hopefully they both fuck off to China or Qatar or some other country where we never have to hear from them again . Couple of bellend sniffers . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Casillas out for 3 months just after he has been dropped and a new keeper signed Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingAlly 23 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Man utd will get nowhere near Madrid over the two legs Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I would expect so.Ronaldo to Man City next season.PSG would be my guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 PSG would be my guess.sensible money would say you could well be right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstone 374 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Man utd will get nowhere near Madrid over the two legsUtd will knock them out fella, just you watch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingAlly 23 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Utd will knock them out fella, just you watch!Madrid might be going through a difficult spell, which I belive they are just getting over in fact, but United are nowhere near them. On every aspect of the park. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,287 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Not bad for a football song Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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