Several ways to get Franck Ribery as angry as Pep Guardiola believes he needs to be

Several ways to get Franck Ribery as angry as Pep Guardiola believes he needs to be - One of Bayern Munich's problems in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid was the disappearance of Franck Ribery. The UEFA Best Player in Europe award winner has been enjoying yet another stellar season and if Bayern are to come back from the 1-0 deficit, they'll need Ribery to be at his best. Luckily, Bayern manager Pep Guardiola thinks he knows the key to getting that out of him.

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From Reuters:

"He was playing angry against Bremen [in Bayern's 5-2 win on Saturday]. Franck needs this aggression, he needs to play angry. He keeps fighting and that is why fans love him. He is one of the best players in Bayern history, he has always performed at the highest level and we need the best Ribéry."

But how do you ensure that Franck Ribery is suitably angry? Well, there are few methods worth trying...

• Tell him that Cristiano Ronaldo definitely deserved the Ballon d'Or more than him.
• Stick him with a mascot that's too tall for his liking.
• Have all of his teammates relentlessly chase him with glass boots full of beer.
• Tell him Cristiano Ronaldo said that he didn't deserve to win the Ballon d'Or.
• Tell him Cristiano Ronaldo laughs at him while he polishes the Ballon d'or trophy.
• Tell him Cristiano Ronaldo thinks his name is "Franck Rickery."
• Just say "Cristiano Ronaldo" in his presence.
• Show him this image...

Sorry Im not sorry, bro. (Nike) 

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Cristiano Ronaldo the best I have played with

Kaka : Cristiano Ronaldo the best I have played with  - AC Milan midfielder Kaka says Lionel Messi and Zinedine Zidane are the best footballers he has faced and Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest player he has ever played alongside.

The Brazilian midfielder faced Messi numerous times during his time at Real Madrid, where he played alongside fellow Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo.

Zidane was only involved in the set up at the Santiago Bernabeu while Kaka was there, but the 31-year-old's appearances against the France legend earlier in his career were enough to leave a lasting impression.

"The best ones I played against were Zidane and Messi," Kaka wrote in a Q&A via Milan's official Twitter page. "The best one I've played with was Cristiano Ronaldo.

"The strongest defender I've played with or against is Paolo Maldini [Kaka's former teammate at Milan]."

Kaka also expressed his delight at playing under Clarence Seedorf, who took over from Massimiliano Allegri as Rossoneri coach in January, but played down the chances of him following in the Dutchman's footsteps when he hangs up his boots.

"It's the first time a former teammate is now my coach," he said when asked what it's like playing under the ex-Netherlands international. "I'm so happy about it and I think Seedorf will do a great job!

"I would say no [to coaching in the future]. I don't want to coach once I retire from playing, but I do not know if I will miss being part of the field of play. Who knows!" ( Goal.com )

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Messi's Latest Golazo Is Another Work Of Art

Messi's Solo Goal Against Getafe Is A Work Of Art (VIDEO/PHOTOS) - Attempting to definitively determine the most spectacular goal that Lionel Messi has ever scored for Barcelona can be an endeavor as wondrously frustrating as trying to calculate which structure built by architect Antoni Guadi in the Catalan capital required the most inspiration. Both masters of their craft produced multiple masterpieces worthy of repeat viewings with rare combinations of artistic flare and mechanical ingenuity.

The 26-year-old Barcelona talisman added to his body of work with a remarkable golazo on Thursday that turned Getafe's Coliseum Alfonso Perez into his own personal Park Guell. With Barcelona already leading Getafe 1-0 in their Copa Del Rey match, Messi embarked on a thrilling solo slalom through the defense to double the advantage in the 63rd minute.

The four-time Ballon d'Or winner began his diagonal right-to-left run to goal by leaping over the outstretched leg of midfielder Michel.

After hurdling that lunging tackle attempt approximately 30 yards from goal, Messi accelerated, driving the ball into the teeth of the Getafe back line.

With Rafa and Lisandro Lopez patrolling the center of the field outside the home penalty area, Messi veered to his left to keep the former on his right. Messi then slipped between the defenders before they could close off his path.

With those three behind him, Messi continued drifting left across the mouth of the goal. He rolled the ball into the penalty area behind Carlos Vigaray and caught up to it before the defender could track back.

With no defenders left to halt Messi's progress, goalkeeper Jordi Codina came off his line. Capping the scintillating diagonal dash through the defense in fitting style, Messi rounded Codina and scored from a tight angle.

After the ball rolled into the back of the home net, there was just one thing left for Messi to do: celebrate. ( huffingtonpost )

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Maybe one day I'll be in France

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Maybe one day I'll be in France' - Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted he could be tempted to one day play in France should he leave Real Madrid.

The Portugal star, who has enjoyed another excellent campaign with 22 goals in 20 La Liga games so far, was linked with a potential switch to Paris Saint-Germain prior to signing a new contract at Santiago Bernabeu last year.

Speaking on Sunday, the Blancos forward was open in discussing his footballing aspirations and, while he stressed he is keen to see out his five-year deal with the Spanish giants, he pointed to an interest in Ligue 1.

"Maybe one day I'll be in France to live and to play. Or maybe not," he told French football programme Telefoot. "France has always been welcoming to the Portuguese people. My mother worked there. It's a country that I really love. All I can say about French fans is that they continue to support me.

"I have a contract with Real until I am 33. I hope to stay here, I'm very happy."

Ronaldo believes PSG should be considered among the favorites to win the Champions League this season, with Laurent Blanc's side having cruised through the group stage to set up a tie with Bayer Leverkusen.

"PSG will be a contender to win the Champions League," Ronaldo said. "It's a strong team and will be hard to beat. They will be one of the favorites to win this competition."

Ronaldo claimed the second Ballon d'Or of his career last month after his sensational 2013, and the 28-year-old says the emotional ceremony will live long in his memory.

"Maybe people were surprised to see me cry [when I won]," he said. "But those who know me know that this is the real Cristiano. Someone honest. This is the reality, this is not the image that I give myself. It was natural. Having my son at my side, it was an incredible moment. It was one of the most beautiful nights of my life.

"[Franck] Ribery, like Lionel Messi, deserved to win it too. They accomplished a lot of things. But it was my turn. People voted for me because I made a superb season. It will be hard to beat my own record [of 69 goals], but nothing is impossible. I will do my best, as always. I hope I will not have any injuries. I am prepared for this challenge. We'll see what happens."

Ronaldo and Madrid will be in action Sunday as they travel to face Athletic Bilbao and will be hoping to overtake leader Barcelona, which is a point ahead in the table. ( .goal.com )

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