Beating Italy Was Very excellent

French defender, Patrice Evra, said France is very proud to beat Italy 2-1 in the match at the Ennio Tardini on Wednesday (11/14/2012). While this is a friendly match, meaning huge for his team.

"The French are very proud because it always has a tough competition with the Italians. Consequently, the players are very happy," said the Manchester United defender. "We are also happy to hold Spanish in Madrid. Now, beating European Cup runner-up is a great achievement," he added.

Evra also explained, "The French have a problem in the 2010 World Cup, while Italy now took a step forward. We try to get up by wearing this shirt (the French national team) and have a great coach Didier Deschamps on the self that has won many trophies. We hope to continue the game like this and convinced the French fans will be proud of this victory. "

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Afellay Wanted to Play Again for Barcelona

Winger Ibrahim Afellay said main target now is to return to Barcelona as borrowed time at Schalke runs out, June 30, 2013.

Barcelona bought Afellay from PSV Eindhoven on January 1, 2011 and on loan to Schalke on August 31, 2012. Over at the Camp Nou, he played 20 times in the Liga BBVA, with 12 of them as a substitute. In 20 appearances, he scored one goal.

At Schalke, until the weekend of the 11th Bundesliga, he has played 10 times, with two of them as a substitute, and created two goals. Afellay said he was satisfied with its performance in Schalke so far. "Go back to Barcelona is my goal. Important that I enjoy football. Feelings are much stronger than before," I Afellay.

One of the things that interfere with the process of adaptation Afellay in Barcelona is a matter of muscle (30 July 2011-3 September 2011) and a cruciate ligament injury (22 September 2011-11 April 2012). "If you are fit, it does not mean you can play. I can say that based on my experience, and therefore I would appreciate (playing time)," he said.

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