Said & Done
Man of the week
Gordon Taylor, PFA union head, unhappy with claims his members lack “social responsibility”: Taylor says the PFA puts “three-quarters of our money back into community initiatives with the agreement of the Authentic Prada Leather Handbags players”, plus millionaires at the top “put a lot back”. (Also this year – January: Taylor defends millionaires at the top using legal tax avoidance schemes estimated Black Prada Eyeglass Case to cost HMRC £100m. “Any good financial adviser will tell players to make the best use of their money … Every labourer is worth his hire.”)
Moving on
• January: Fifa cleans up its executive committee and pledges transparency. Elected to represent Asia: Thailand’s Worawi Makudi and Sri Lanka’s Manilal Fernando. Highlights since then:
• May: Makudi denies seeking a bribe from Lord Triesmann.
• July: Both deny knowledge of alleged £24,000 bribes paid to delegates at an event they attended.
• August: Authentic Prada Fairy Bag For Sale Fifa accused of failing to investigate alleged misuse of £4.4m in development funds in Fernando’s Sri Lanka.
• Last week: Makudi denies using Fifa funds to pay for building work on land he owns privately. Fifa: “We are seeking clarification.”
Elsewhere
Still fighting in court: Zimbabwe’s FA and the former chief Authentic Prada Handbags Wholesale Authentic Prada Fairy Bag For Sale executive Henrietta Rushwaya, dismissed 11 months ago over alleged “irregularities”. Lawyers say Rushwaya took items of FA property when she left, including “three electricity generators, four trucks and three buses”. Rushwaya says the vehicles are hers; FA lawyers say “her opinion is skewed”. The case continues.
Bulat’s week
Switzerland: Xamax owner Bulat Chagaev says a week without sacking anyone feels good. “Stability is key.” Chagaev says critics of his record – four coaches sacked in five months, plus claims he sent armed bodyguards to “liven up” the squad – should relax. “I never wanted to hurt anyone. I’m all about giving pleasure to the town.”
Read my lips
Italy: Inter president Massimo Moratti says Gian Piero Gasperini’s job is safe despite four games without a win. “It linked website is not up for debate. Give the coach time to do his work.” (Nov 2010: Moratti says Rafael Benítez’s job is safe despite five games without a win. “In situations like this, patience is everything.” Dec 2010: “I lost my patience.”).
Club loving
Asamoah Gyan, June: “I’m just not interested in these rumours in the papers. I am fully committed to Sunderland. I love the institution and traditions of this club.”
1 Sep: “I am disturbed by these rumours. I am happy in Sunderland, and I have a contract, I intend to honour it.”
16 Sep: Joins Al-Ain for the challenge.
Dagger news
Argentina: Former national assistant manager José Luis Brown says Diego Maradona’s claims that he and manager Sergio Batista took bribes to pick players have left him “flat”. “It’s a dagger in my heart. I loved him, so why does he come to mess with me now? I’m having a shitty time with all this nonsense.” Batista: “I won’t let this go. He’s gratuitous.”
• Meanwhile: Maradona says no one can question his commitment to his Dubai club Authentic Prada Bags Online Singapore Al Wasl. “I Authentic Prada Handbags Outlet Uk have not missed one minute of training. And that is in 54-degree heat. I am happy with the Arab people.” (Contract: Authentic Prada Bag For Sale Philippines €3.5m a season, plus jet).
Progress report
Cristiano Ronaldo (“Fans boo me because I am rich, handsome and a great player”) reveals his core values in his 2007 book Moments: “Humility is one of the values I most cherish, as well as education and instruction. On the day I have a child, those are the main principles I will pass on.”
Protest news
Ukraine: Feminist organisation Femen say last week’s topless Agatha Ruiz Dela Prada Shop Online protest against Euro 2012 “had to be done”. Local media say protestors sought to highlight threats to women from increased alcoholism and prostitution, “taking turns to act out bad behaviour, often shocking the watching crowd”. Femen: “Sorry if it was unpalatable.”
Brawl of the week
Costa Rica: Herediano’s Jorge Barbosa says he was right to punch Alajuelense’s Jonathan McDonald during a goal celebration, prompting a mass brawl and taking the game’s Bicester Village Prada Discount red card total to six. “He insulted me. I don’t allow insults.” McDonald: “He knows I’ve only just had facial surgery. What an attitude.”
Plus: model news
Argentinian press say model Wanda Nara “acted badly” after finding a text on husband Maxi López’s phone from his Italian agent. Reports say the text, which read: “Come on over. I’m sitting here with a beer and four girls and I want to talk transfers,” prompted Nara to trash the house, attack López’s red Ferrari, and text back: “Are you taking the piss? You’re trying to sell my husband by tempting him with girls?” Nara says their marriage is fine. “Maxi and I are content.”