Football Focus Highlight

Manchester City's super-signing Robinho has told Brazilian radio that he is about to leave the English Premier League club.

Robinho told Radio Bandeirantes that he had been advised by Man City directors that Sunday's match against Scunthorpe in England's FA Cup would probably be the Brazilian forward's last for the club.

Robinho moved from Real Madrid to City for a British-record fee of $58 million in 2008 but has struggled to make an impact at Eastlands and has been in and out of the side this season.

Robinho reached stardom while playing for Brazilian club Santos, Pele's former club, before going to Spain in 2005.

"It would be exceptional to return to Santos," said Robinho.

"To play at Santos would help me on the way to the World Cup. It is my home, I know everybody."

Robinho confirmed that the club wanted to offload him.

"It's what they say. The entire board felt that it is better to lend me," he said.



In the same interview Robinho said that Italy's Serie A club Juventus were also interested in signing him but that he wanted to return to Santos to secure his place in Brazil's World Cup side.

He said that he was not playing well for City, but complained about new coach Roberto Mancini, saying the Italian had prevented him from playing regularly.

"The coach was very sincere with me and said that I would play every other match,'' Robinho said.

"I told him that would not be interesting to me, it's a World Cup year.''

Robinho has been a regular in Brazil's squad under coach Dunga, but several players have been competing for a position in the team's attack for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Among those vying for a spot are Adriano and Ronaldo, who recently successfully decided to leave European football to try to attract Dunga's attention in Brazil.

Robinho, who will turn 26 on Monday, said he was disappointed with the style of coaches in European football.

"They choose a formation and want you to play in it, it doesn't matter if you are short or tall,'' he said.

As for his future, Robinho said: "The financial situation is important, but being happy also counts.''

Source: aljazeera.net

Reading success of the event dumped Liverpool FA Cup 2009/2010, Wednesday (13/1/2010). Shane Long to seal the 2-1 Royals victory by class header, admitted satisfied with these results.

Reading make Liverpool public panic by the defeat, though the Reds had led 1-0 in the first half. And Long, who fell as a substitute player, said his team deserved the victory in the third round.

"Fun! Goals are long-awaited by everyone, after we failed to win in previous matches, "said the striker was told ITV's Royal as reported by Goal.com.

"We deserve all this, including the penalty Gylfi Sigurdsson," he added.



Victory over Premier League team admitted whipping the Royals squad morale. Including the manager, Brian McDermott.

"From now on, we intend to maintain this spirit, because our performance proved better than we thought," he said.

Source: bola.okezone.com

Liverpool had to fight a second match in the FA Cup third round. Was confirmed after they could only a 1-1 draw with Reading. Saturday (2/1/2010).

The Reds were forced to fight hard on this party. Imagine, they were coming from behind 1-0 early in the first half, before finally able to equalize the numbers.

The Kop disaster started from an unexpected goal score by Simon Chruch in minute 24 '. Starting from the pole length bait away Liverpool, striker Grzegorz Rasiak had welcomed with a sweep into the penalty box and the ball accidentally on Chruch and rolled into the goal to make the Royals led 1-0.

Continue to improve the attacks, new Liverpool could pay in 36 minutes'. Steven Gerrard was shot and continued with Dirk Kuyt gimmick that can penetrate the goalkeeper Adam Federici. Results last up to 1-1 interval itself.

The second half, the game's practically become the Anfield Gank. They almost dominated opponents throughout the 45 minutes remaining.



Several opportunities could also be present, including the bomber mainstay Fernando Torres. Unfortunately until the final action no longer a team that can score goals.

The game ended in a 1-1 draw position and both teams are required to play second duel in Liverpool headquarters to determine the rightful winner and advanced to the next round.

Manchester City shine. Roberto Mancini's squad ran over the club successful Championship (Second Division English League) Middlesbrough 1-0 in the fight FA Cup third round on Saturday (2/1/2010).

Although no confirmed two stars, Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure, Citizens proven aggressive appearance at the Riverside Stadium. Benjani Mwaruwari became a star City victory, tonight.

Carlos Tevez et al dominating since the first round begins. Pablo Zabaleta successful defense dismantle Boro in minutes to 7. Unfortunately, the kick was wide. At 39 minutes turn to Martin Petrov who fail to maximize opportunities. Goal guarded Danny Coyne saved.

However, the visitors did not immediately surrender. City continued to press the army Gordon Strachan. Success! Of Manchester City striker Benjani finally break down Middlesbrough's goal in minute 45, the results of Petrov sweet bait. Position 1-0 to City in the first round.



Excellent one goal to make City craze. Fifth Premier League standings increasingly showing its fangs.

Several times Tevez creates golden opportunities, including two kicks of Petrov results in the injury time. Unfortunately, Argentine football maestro remains unable to penetrate the security Coyne whistle sounded to finish the game.

Meanwhile, in another game, a duel of two teams won the Premier League Aston Villa. Ranking sixth was grinding standings Blackburn Rovers 3-1. While brushing Wigan Athletic 4-1 Hull City.

Mop-up also won a number of clubs. Among them are cut Bolton Wanderers 4-0 Lincoln, Preston North End contra buy seven goals Colchester, and Tottenham 4-0 Peterborough.


FA Cup Match Results, Saturday (2/1/2010):

Aston Villa 3 to 1 Blackburn R.
Blackpool 1 to 2 Ipswich T.
Bolton W. 4-0 Lincoln C.
Everton 3 to 1 Carlisle U.
Fulham 1 to 0 Swindon T.
Huddersfield T. 0 to 2 West Bromwich A.
Leicester C. 2 to 1 Swansea C.
Middlesbrough 0 to 1 Manchester C.
Millwall 1-1 Derby County
Milton Keynes Dons 1 to 2 Burnley
Nottingham F. 0 to 0 Birmingham C.
Plymouth Argyle 0-0 Newcastle U.
Portsmouth 1 to 1 Coventry C.
Preston North End 7-0 Colchester U.
Scunthorpe U. 1 to 0 Barnsley
Sheffield W. 1 to 2 Crystal Palace
Southampton 1-0 Luton T.
Sunderland 3-0 Barrow
Tottenham H. 4-0 Peterborough U.
Wigan Athletic 4 to 1 Hull C.
Torquay U. 0 to 1 Brighton & Hove A.