Capello has stated recently that both major Spanish clubs Real Madrid and Barcelona seem to be in top form this year and he had positive words to say about them. He said that Barcelona´s coach Pep Guardiola has been an excellent influence in modern football, and that his quality, freshness, and ideas are somewhat remarkable. He also said that he finds it superb that the team manages to attack with all their players. For Madrid he states that Pelegrini knows what he is doing and that its only a matter of time before Madrid starts to regain its old golden form.
David Beckham has returned back to Italy to play alongside Ronaldinho and gang in the Italian League with Milan. The player was unhappy in Los Angeles, and stated that he wanted to be back in Europe. His wish has been granted. He is however injured on his right leg, but will definitely play this season with the Rossonieri. He hopes to play in the World Cup if the coach calls on him, just as Ronaldinho, who has definitely improved this season. Dunga is pressured to call on him as he has denied his presence in the qualifiers, but there is no turning him down this time as he has played so well recently.
Mourinho states that Guardiola is the best coach for Barcelona right now, and he congratulates the team. He states that the deal for Etoó to play at Inter and for Ibrahimovic to go to the Spanish squad is good for both teams, and that he will fight hard in order to remain in the Champion´s League next year as his team needs to win against Chelsea, his old team and the favorite team this year to win the cup.
Benitez states that one of the main reasons his team is not performing well this season has been the fact that both Gerrard and Torres have been out for numerous games due to injury. The team is a surprising eight in the Premiership and has already been eliminated from the Champions League. Bookmakers state that the coach might get the sack after the season is over.