Perrin denies

The coach of Saint-Etienne, Alain Perrin, convened by the National Council of Ethics on 23 February due to “his statements post-match challenging arbitration” after the derby against Lyon has defended Wednesday have been insulting.

“These are comments that reflect a certain frustration, but I was not insulting,” he stated after the daily workout. Alain Perrin, who said he would answer the call, put forward to the derby own pressure and pressure related to the result: “A cold is sure that it does not say the same thing, in the same way. There is a game. These are things that are said to already hot and the next day, we see things differently, “he added.

Romania beat

Romania lost (1-2) to Croatia in a friendly match Wednesday in Bucharest, last rehearsal before the decisive meeting of March 28 against Serbia in qualification for World Cup 2010.

Argentina-France: 0-2

On the lawn of the Velodrome stadium, France received a lesson in realism of Argentina friendly match (0-2). Les Bleus, who have no demerit have cracked a shot Gutierrez (41st) and a splendid view of the inevitable Lionel Messi (83rd).

The lights will react to the double confrontation facing Lithuania on 28 March and 1 April at the World Skills 2010.

Löw labor

The German breeder, Joachim Löw, felt the defeat of his team in Norway (1-0) “deserved” and believes it “has many things to work before the next game of the Mannschaft. “Our game lacked inspiration, speed and consistency,” he added.

Beckham equal Moore

David Beckham the middle, into the game in second period against Spain in a friendly match in Seville, has become the player of the field more English cape, with 108 selections, along with Bobby Moore.

Beckham entered the field back to the dressing rooms to replace Downing, is still far from the record of 125 selections Keeper Peter Shilton.

Portugal fight

Thanks to a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo in the 78th, Portugal was hardly free of Finland (1-0), in friendly match in Faro-Loulé.

England-Spain: 2-0

Spain beat England (2-0) in friendly match in Seville thanks to goals from Villa (35th) and Llorente (82nd).

The Real, the richest

Real Madrid is the club that generates the most revenue in the world at Manchester United, the English with the sharp devaluation of the pound after several years of uninterrupted growth.

The two French clubs in the ranking, Lyon and Marseille, are progressing, respectively at the 13th to 12th and the 19th to 16th.

Henry: “It’s hard”

Thierry Henry did not hide his frustration after the defeat of the Blues side to Argentina (2-0). “It’s hard. It is never easy to lose a game of prestige like this especially in Marseille. But we must remain positive even in defeat.”

“I prefer to lose this match and win our two games of qualifying at the World Cup to face Lithuania. We are in trouble in the playoffs and these are the matches that he must win.”

Ribéry: “difficult night”

Franck Ribéry has expressed his disappointment at the defeat of the Blues side to Argentina (2-0): “It was a bad second half. However, the first period was very good.. It need more movement, found more easily, that there be more fun together. ”

“We had a difficult evening, you have to forget and look to the two important matches against Lithuania. We have seen the need to improve.”

A duet for Portsmouth

Tony Adams to replace thanked Monday, Portsmouth decided confierles reins of the team at Paul Hart-duo Brian Kidd. Pompey club is currently 16th in Premiership.

Costa Rica leads

With his victory over Honduras (2-0), Costa Rica took the lead in the Concacaf zone playoffs in the World 2010 with the United States, tombeur Mexico (2-0).

Germany criticized

After the defeat of Germany to face Norway (1-0), the German press, especially Bild, reacted strongly in condemning the lack of movement and envy “and” stupid but “conceded by his national team.