Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez claims there is a campaign against him and the club

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Agen SbobeT  ~    Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez believes there is a campaign against him, the club and its president Florentino Perez.

The former Liverpool boss has been under scrutiny virtually ever since he replaced Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu in the summer, with his style of play yet to win Real fans over.

There has also been speculation that Perez wants to replace the Spaniard with former boss Jose Mourinho, who only left the club in 2013.

However, Benitez is remaining defiant and believes much of the criticism levelled at him and his players this season has been unjustified.

There is a campaign against (president) Florentino (Perez), Real Madrid and me," Benitez told a news conference on Tuesday.

"Everything is criticised that can be and where not it is manipulated which anyone can see. This is particularly clear if you look at the situation from the outside."

Real face Sociedad on the back of a crushing 10-2 win over Rayo Vallecano but the result was distorted by two sendings-off for the visitors who looked strong early on and held a 2-1 lead.

Bandar Judi Online SbobeT  ~   Although they have scored freely against the more modest sides, Real have generally been unable to beat stronger opponents and a humiliating 4-0 loss to arch-rivals Barcelona last month was particularly damaging for Benitez.

Real are two points off joint leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid with 33 points from 16 games, but the Catalan side have a game in hand after playing in the Club World Cup.

"Everything is being magnified and I have a lot of experience coaching so I know to be distracted as little as possible," Benitez said.

"I have 24 players in the squad but when I leave out one player then it is made out that it is something personal and a load of speculation is built up. The team is a lot better than people think.

"My relationship with the players is infinitely better than what you read in the press. There is a communications department that keeps me informed. The team is doing some things well and others not so much."

Benitez said he was able to relax over Christmas which he spent with his family in northern England where he used to manage Liverpool.

"It was calm. I had a short holiday as we are playing again on the 30th," he said.

"Fortunately, the English press do not exaggerate as much and so it was relaxing with the family and concentrating on how to beat Real Sociedad and win trophies this year."

Jose Mourinho offered Real Madrid job to turn up the heat on Manchester United's Louis van Gaal

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Agen MaxbeT  ~   Jose Mourinho is facing a massive dilemma after being offered an instant return to Real Madrid.

And that will turn up the heat even further on Manchester United and Louis Van Gaal who is under increasing pressure at Old Trafford.

United must move quickly or risk missing out on Mourinho who must also decide on whether to pursue the Real Madrid job - or hang on.

Mirror Sport revealed last month Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants Mourinho to return to the Bernabeu.

And it is understood that Perez has now made a move to bring in Mourinho to replace under-pressure Rafa Benitez - and wants him in charge as quickly as possible.

Bandar Judi Online MaxbeT  ~   Mourinho would prefer the United job rather than return to Real Madrid where he left amid controversy and under a cloud two-and-a-half years ago.

But despite Mourinho being unpopular with sections of the Real Madrid fans and dressing room, Perez has remained a huge fan. Agents have now sounded out Mourinho’s camp and placed an offer on the table.

Benitez has not been a success and, despite a remarkable 10-2 win over Rayo Vallecano, is clinging on to his job as well as being aware of Real Madrid’s interest in his bitter rival Mourinho.

Mourinho made it clear after being axed by Chelsea that he wanted to get straight back into management and also made a pointed remark about staying in England.

But Real Madrid are determined to get their man and it is believed that not all of the hierarchy at Old Trafford are in favour of Mourinho because of his troublesome reputation and baggage that comes with him.

West Ham winger Michail Antonio vows to come good despite slow start to Upton Park career

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Agen Klik4D  ~   Michail Antonio has reassured West Ham co-owner David Gold he will come good in the Premier League.

Gold infamously retweeted a message from a prankster last month asking him to raise awareness of a person who had gone “missing” in Manchester.

The tweet was subsequently deleted when Gold realised it was a picture of Antonio, whose Hammers debut was as substitute in a 2-1 win at Manchester City in September.

Antonio has by his own admission been “rusty” since a £7million deadline-day switch from Nottingham Forest.

But the winger is now finally getting a run in the side due to injuries after making his third consecutive start in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa.

His cross-field pass led to Aaron Cresswell’s stunning opener and the wideman is anxious to prove himself.

Asked about being determined to show his qualities to Gold, Antonio replied: “Definitely, but I take it as all banter. I didn’t take it anything seriously. He has put it up as banter and I have taken it as banter.

“One thing I have faith in is my ability. Right now I do feel a bit rusty, I need to get sharper, but I feel I will get to that point and once I do I believe I can terrorise the Premier League as well as the Championship.

Bandar Judi Online Klik4D  ~   “I am a player where I try and excite the fans and run at players. I always give 100 per cent. Right now I feel I am doing all right, but I need to do more back in the team as an attacker to get more assists and more goals.

I had quite a bit of a break but as the games are coming on I feel myself getting better and getting sharper.

“Hopefully Monday things will start building on until I start playing my game.”

West Ham host Southampton today with Slaven Bilic’s side still set to be without key man Dimitri Payet and fellow attacking wideman Victor Moses.

And Antonio is anxious the Hammers end a run of five successive draws to re-ignite their push for Europe.

He added: “Right now we are going through a bit of a draw rut but it could be worse, we could be getting no points.

We can’t complain with our form but it is about getting more goals now.”

Bottom club Villa dominated, but found old boy James Collins in fine form at the back and keeper Adrian nearly invincible.

The visitors took the lead against the run of play from Cresswell’s left-foot screamer before Villa levelled from Jordan Ayew’s penalty after Rudy Gestede was fouled.

Villa boss Remi Garde, still searching for his first win, reflected: “It’s a bit frustrating. I am sad for the players because they deserved three points.”

Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool's win over Leicester was a relief after shaky recent form

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Agen TangKasneT  ~   Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool's narrow win over Leicester at Anfield was "very important" following their recent slump in form.

The Reds were emphatically beaten by Watford in their last outing and Klopp said it was crucial Liverpool secured a confidence-boosting 1-0 victory against high-flying Leicester.

Klopp told the BBC: "After four games with no result, that was very important today.

"Everybody knows of the quality of Leicester and what we had to do today was play simple football."

Bandar Judi Online TangKasneT  ~   Liverpool dominated possession in the first half, but failed to convert their superiority into goals.

Klopp's plans were also disrupted when Divock Origi was injured shortly before half time and he was replaced by eventual goal hero Christian Benteke.

He said: "The first half was really good and then we had to change. Christian Benteke was not warm [when he came on for Divock Origi], it's not easy to come into the game.

"We made the goal, brilliant situation where the boys showed their quality in small situations. We were never really under pressure."

Norwich complete Matt Jarvis signing from West Ham on permanent transfer following loan spell

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Agen CasinO  ~   Norwich City have completed the permanent transfer of Matt Jarvis from West Ham.

The deal will officially go through when the winter transfer window opens on Saturday January 2 after the player signed a three-and-a-half year contract.

The 29-year-old has been on loan at the Canaries since the start of September and the deal has been made permanent after an undisclosed fee was agreed. 

Jarvis is currently sidelined through injury but is targeting a return to the side in the neat future, after scoring twice in his seven Norwich appearances so far this season.

The winger told the club's official website: "It's nice to get it done before the window opens as the Club have shown they really wanted me.

 I had a great start here and hopefully I'll be back up-and-running soon for the rest of the season.

Bandar Judi Online CasinO  ~   My first game especially was great. To get out in front of the home fans and score in a win was a perfect start which carried on for a while.

"Unfortunately I then picked up an injury but I'm desperate to get back fully-fit, and back playing. To get the deal sorted is really nice and I'm looking forward to helping the team as soon as I can."

 

Jarvis leaves with the best wishes of West Ham.

Club chairman David Gold took to Twitter to wish Jarvis success in the future. 

He wrote: "Matt Jarvis has today completed his transfer to Norwich. Matt, we wish you every success in your new endeavours."

Swansea caretaker Alan Curtis prepared to stay in charge for the rest of the season

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Agen SbobeT  ~   Caretaker boss Alan Curtis is prepared to remain in charge of Swansea until the end of the season with the club no nearer to appointing a new manager.

Despite Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins holding discussions with several candidates – including Marcelo Bielsa and Gus Poyet – since Garry Monk was sacked a fortnight ago, an appointment has not been forthcoming.

In the meantime Curtis, who has served the club for over 40 years, has overseen an improvement in ­performances despite Swansea’s slide into the relegation zone.

The 61-year-old admits a move to bring in former Athletic Bilbao boss Bielsa appears to have “cooled” and he is set to be in charge for the Boxing Day fixture against West Brom and Monday’s meeting with Crystal Palace.

Bandar Judi Online SbobeT  ~   Should Curtis oversee two positive results he may find himself tasked with continuing to lead the Welsh club, and is ready to do so until the summer if necessary.

“I will carry on for as long as it takes, if it’s the weekend or a little bit further,” said Curtis.

“We will do what it takes for the club to continue to show the improvement on the field and, perhaps more ­importantly, pick up points.

“Part of the equation would be if we were to win a couple of games and the performances carry on being decent, then probably the need to appoint a new manager is not so great.

“Things can move very quickly and it may be that it is not long before someone is appointed, but there is no point rushing it. It has to be the right man.”

West Ham grant club captain Mark Noble testimonial match as he closes in on 350th appearance

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Agen MaxbeT  ~   West Ham have announced that club captain Mark Noble has been awarded a testimonial match.

The Hammers skipper has played almost 350 matches for the club, and will run out at Upton Park for the match, which will be contested by the Irons and a West Ham all-star side, on Easter Monday 28 March 2016 at 2pm. 

All proceeds from the fixture will be donated to charity. It will be a final opportunity for may fans to see some of their heroes from yesteryear on the Boleyn Ground turf.

Noble, who first joined the club as a 13-year-old, says he can't wait for the match.

“I am hugely honoured and grateful that the Board have awarded me a Testimonial match at the Boleyn Ground,” Noble said.

This is where I come from and this is my Football Club, so I can think of nothing better than having my Testimonial at the stadium where I have laughed, cheered and cried, both as a fan and as a player.

“Everyone knows how much West Ham United means to me, so to have the opportunity to share a pitch with the players who I have grown up with will be fantastic – and it will be even more special to have my family, friends and so many Hammers fans watching from the stands.

Bandar Judi Online MaxbeT  ~   “I am pleased and proud to say we will be donating all the proceeds from my Testimonial match to three charities that mean a huge amount to me – Richard House Children’s Hospice, Help for Heroes and the DT38 Foundation.”

Joint-chairmen David Gold and David Sullivan have hailed Noble's contribution to the claret and blue over the years, and say he fully deserves the recognition.

Mark is the modern-day ‘Mr West Ham’, so it was natural that he would be granted a Testimonial at the end of what will be his 12th season as a member of the first-team squad,” they said.

“Mark has been a tremendous servant to West Ham United both on the field and off it and this Testimonial match is recognition of the long and dignified career he has enjoyed in a Claret and Blue shirt.

“It is a mark of the man that he will donate all the proceeds from this match to three charities that mean so much to him and to everyone at the Club.

“The match has been scheduled for the afternoon of Easter Monday, meaning fans of all ages can come along to the Boleyn Ground and see some of their heroes in action one last time.

"We are sure Mark and his Testimonial Committee will ensure it is a truly ‎memorable event‎.”