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Uchunguzi kuhusu nyimbo ya taifa kugoma unaendelea Friday, 04 February 2011 20:50

Sweetbert Lukonge

KAMATI ya kuchunguza tukio la kugoma kupigwa kwa nyimbo za taifa lilijitokeza katika mechi ya kimataifa kati ya Taifa Stars na timu ya taifa ya Morrocco imesema ipo katika hatua za mwisho kukamilisha uchunguzi wake juu ya suala hilo.

Tukio hilo la kugoma kupigwa kwa nyimbo hizo za taifa lilijitokeza katika mchezo huo mbele ya Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete ambaye alisimama kwa muda akisubiria kupigwa kwa nyimbo hizo bila ya mafanikio na baadaye akalazimika kurudi jukwaani mpaka kipindi cha pili cha mechi hiyo.

Akizungumza na Mwananchi jana Mwenyekiti wa kamati hiyo Hamidu Mbwezeleni alisema bado hajamaliza uchunguzi juu ya suala hilo na watakapokuwa tayari wataweka wazi kile walichobaini katika uchunguzi wao.

"Mpaka sasa katika uchunguzi wetu ambao tunaendelea nao tumeweza kubaini mambo mbalimbali ambayo kwa hakika yanazidi kutuongezea kazi ili kuhakikisha tunakamilisha uchunguzi kwa uhakika zaidi.

"Tumegundua kuwa kabla ya mechi hiyo kulikuwa na vikao mbalimbali vilivyoshirikisha Shirikisho la Soka Tanzania (TFF),Wizara pamoja na wadau mbalimbali wa soka wakiwemo Polisi.

"Pomja na hilo kwa hakika mpaka sasa tumejikuta tunawahoji mpaka Wachina zaidi ni kuhakikisha tunajua nini chanzo cha tatizo hilo hivyo tunawaomba wananchi waendelee kuwa na subira na tutakapo kuwa tayari tutaweka wazi kazi yetu tuliyotumwa tuifanye," alisema Mbwezeleni.

Casillas aanza kuota ubingwa
Friday, 04 February 2011 20:47

MADRID, Hispania
KIPA wa Real Madrid, Iker Casillas ana matumaini ya kutwaa Kombe la Mfalme mwaka huu kwa kuwafunga mahasimu wao Barcelona katika fainali itayopigwa mwezi Aprili 20.

Casillas atakuwa akicheza fainali yake ya tatu ya kombe hilo huku akiwa ameambulia patupu mara mbili, nyota huyo wa Hispania sasa natafuta kujaribu bahati yake kwa mara nyingine.

"Tumefurahi sana kwa sababu tutakuwa tukicheza moja ya mechi muhimu zaidi mwaka huu," alisema Casillas na kuongeza kuwa "hii ni moja ya kutimiza malengo yetu tuliyojiwekea msimu huu na tumefanikiwa kutimiza.
"Sasa tunaangalia kama tutakuwa na bahati ya kutosha kutwaa taji hilo. Ni faraja kufika fainali. Nimekosa ubingwa mara mbili kwenye fainali na hii ni mara ya tatu naamini bahati itakuwa kwangu."

Nyota huyo mwenye miaka 29, alizungumza hivyo baada ya kuishinda Sevilla 2-0 na kwenye mchezo wa marudiano uliofanyika kwenye Uwanja wa Bernabeu katikati ya wiki.

"Haikuwa mechi rahisi. Tulicheza mechi nyingi mwezi uliopita na wote tulikuwa kwenye hali ngumu.

"Pamoja na mazingira hayo tumeweza kucheza fainali. Tulikuwa na matatizo latika kipindi cha kwanza, lakini Sevilla walibadilika na kutoa nafasi kwetu ya kupata matokeo hayo mazuri.

"Sasa bado tunamechi tatu kabla ya Ligi ya Mabingwa, hivyo kuna vitu tunatakiwa kubadilika kidogo," aliongeza Casillas.

"Hatuwazi kitu kingine chochote zaidi ya mchezo wetu ujao. Katika La Liga hatupo kwenye nafasi nzuri, lakini ushindi huu umetuweka kwenye mazingira mazuri zaidi kwa mechi ijayo."

Fleva Nite waadhimisha mwaka mmoja Mzalendo


na Ruhazi Ruhazi

BURUDANI ya disko ya Fleva Nite Jumamosi kesho inatarajiwa kuadhimisha mwaka mmoja tangu ianzishwe kwenye ukumbi wa Mzalendo Pub, ulioko jengo la Millennium Tower, Kijitonyama jijini Dar es Salaam. Akizungumza na mwandishi wa habari hizi jijini Dar es Salaam jana, mratibu wa burudani hiyo, Boniventure Kilosa ‘Dj Venture', alisema kuwa kesho wanatimiza mwaka na miezi mitatu, lakini kutokana na pilika pilika za kuuaga mwaka 2010 walishindwa kuwa na onyesho maalum.
Alisema, kutokana na hilo wameamua kusherehekea kutimiza mwaka mmoja wa burudani wakiwa na mashabiki wao Jumamosi hii.
Alisema, kama kawaida kutakuwa na zawadi kibao kwa wapenzi watakaojumuika nao hiyo kesho, ukiachilia mbali burudani ya uhakika ya nyimbo za kileo na zile za zamani.
Alisema katika kuonyesha kuwa wameridhishwa na mafanikio yaliyopatikana tangu kuanza kwa disko hilo, kutakuwepo na madj wote waanzilishi pamoja na wengine wakali watakaoalikwa ili kuhakikisha wapenzi wanapata burudani ya uhakika.

TFF yalamba dola 300,000 za FIFA


na Makuburi Ally

SHIRIKISHO la Soka Tanzania (TFF), limepata bonasi ya dola 300,000 za Marekani kutoka Shirikisho la Soka la Kimataifa (FIFA), ikiwa sehemu ya mpango wa msaada wa kifedha (FAP).
Akizungumza na waandishi wa habari jijini Dar es Salaam jana, Ofisa Habari wa TFF, Boniface Wambura, alisema uamuzi wa kutolewa kwa bonasi hiyo ulifanywa na Kamati ya Utendaji ya FIFA, kutokana na mafanikio yaliyopatikana katika fainali za Kombe la Dunia 2010 zilizofanyika Afrika Kusini, ambako mapato ya shirikisho hilo yaliongezeka.
Wambura alisema, FIFA imeagiza fedha hizo zitumike kwa maendeleo ya soka katika maeneo ya vijana, soka la wanawake, waamuzi, makocha na kuwawezesha wanachama wake kushiriki katika mashindano mbalimbali inayoyaandaa ambapo fedha hizo zitatumika kuzingatia kanuni za FAP.
Katika hatua nyingine, Wambura alisema FIFA imemteua mwamuzi Oden Mbaga kuchezesha pambano la marudiano la mzunguko wa kwanza la michuano ya Olimpiki kanda ya Afrika, kati ya wenyeji Madagascar na Algeria utakaochezwa Aprili 10 kwenye uwanja wa Mahamasina jijini Antananarivo.
Wambura aliwataja waamuzi wasaidizi katika mchezo huo kuwa ni pamoja na Hamis Chang'walu na John Kanyenye wakati mwamuzi wa akiba atakuwa ni Israel Nkongo wote kutoka Tanzania wakati Kamishna atakuwa Andre Mtine wa Zambia.

Mgosi, Banka, Bonny warejeshwa Taifa Stars
• Marwa, Samata na Mrope nao ndani

na Makuburi Ally

KOCHA mkuu wa timu ya soka ya Tanzania, Taifa Stars, Mdenish Jan Poulsen jana ametaja kikosi chake kitakachokipiga na Palestina Februari 9 jijini Dar es Salaam huku akiwarudisha kundini nyota wake wanne na wengine wapya wanne.
Kwa mujibu wa Poulsen, nyota hao saba wamerejeshwa kutokana na kuonyesha uwezo katika mechi kadhaa za Ligi Kuu Tanzania Bara hatua ya pili iliyoanza Januari 15.
Akizungumzia umuhimu wa mechi hiyo ya kirafiki, Poulsen alisema ni kipimo kizuri, ingawa Stars iko nafasi ya 117 kwa ubora duniani huku Palestina ikiwa ya 127.
Waliorejeshwa ni Mussa Hassan Mgosi, Mohamed Banka na Juma Jabu (wote kutoka Simba); na Godfrey Bonny wa Yanga.
Wapya ni Chacha Marwa wa Yanga, Mbwana Samata kutoka Simba, Julius Mrope anayekipiga Mtibwa Sugar na Ramadhan Chombo ‘Redondo,' wa Azam FC.
Waliosalia ni makipa Juma Kaseja (Simba) na Shaban Kado (Mtibwa Sugar).
Mabeki: Shadrack Nsajigwa, Nadir Haroub ‘Canavaro' (Yanga), Aggrey Morris (Azam), Juma Nyosso, Kelvin Yondani, Haruna Shamte na Juma Jabu (Simba).
Viungo: Shaban Nditi (Mtibwa Sugar), Nurdin Bakari (Yanga), Jabir Aziz (Azam).
Washambuliaji: Mrisho Ngassa, John Bocco (Azam FC), Machaku Salum (Mtibwa Sugar).
Mechi hiyo kwa Stars ni sehemu ya maandalizi ya kutafuta nafasi ya kushiriki fainali za kombe la Afrika (CAN) mwaka 2012 Guinea ya Ikweta na Gabon.
Katika kundi lake la nne, Stars yenye pointi moja inakamata nafasi ya tatu nyuma ya vinara Afrika ya Kati na Morocco iliyo nafasi ya pili huku Algeria ikiwa ya mwisho.
Mechi hiyo ni muhimu kwa Stars kwa ajili ya kusaka makali ya kuwakabili Afrika ya Kati, mechi itakayopigwa nchini kati ya Machi 25 na 27.

Timbe ataka mshikamano Yanga


na Dina Ismail

KOCHA mpya wa Yanga ya jijini Dar es Salaam, Mganda Sam Timbe, amewaomba wachezaji, viongozi na wanachama wa klabu hiyo kuwa kitu kimoja ili kuweza kuipatia mafanikio klabu hiyo.
Timbe alisema hayo jijini Dar es Salaam jana, katika hafla maalum ya kumtambulisha kwa waandishi wa habari ambapo alisisitiza kuwa bila ushirikiano itakuwa ngumu kwa klabu hiyo kupata mafanikio.
Kocha huyo alitoa kauli hiyo wakati akijibu maswali ya Wanahabari kuhusiana na msigano uliopo katika klabu hiyo na kusisitiza umoja na mshikamano baina ya pande zote, kwani mgawanyiko hauwezi kuleta mafanikio.
"Mgogoro nimeusikia, ila wachezaji hawana budi kucheza kwa minajili ya kushindana kwa ajili ya kupata zawadi...watakaposhinda kwa kiasi kikubwa itasaidia kuondoa migogoro," alisema Timbe.
Alisema, kutokana na kupewa jukumu la kuinoa klabu hiyo atahakikisha anaipa mafanikio, kwani ameshakishuhudia kikosi hicho kikicheza hivyo kuna matatizo kidogo ameyabaini, ambayo atayafanyia kazi.
Pamoja na kutambulishwa huko, Timbe bado hajasaini rasmi mkataba wa kuifundisha klabu hiyo huku akiondoka kwenda kuaga familia yake nchini Uganda na anatarajiwa kurejea kesho tayari kuanza kazi rasmi.
Msemaji wa Yanga Louis Sendeu alisema kuwa uongozi upo katika mazungumzo ya mwisho na kocha huyo, kabla ya kuingia naye mkataba rasmi.
Timbe ambaye amewahi kuzinoa timu mbalimbali katika ukanda wa Afrika Mashariki na Kati, amejiunga Yanga akirithi mikoba ya Mserbia Kostadin Papic aliyeziulu kuinoa timu hiyo hivi karibuni.
Wakati huo huo, mwandishi wetu Samia Mussa anaripoti kuwa, kocha wa timu ya Majimaji ya Songea, Sebastian Nkoma, ametamba kuibuka na ushindi katika mchezo wa leo dhidi ya wana Jangwani hao.
Majimaji ambayo ilianza vibaya mzunguko wa kwanza wa Ligi Kuu bara, ina historia ya kuifunga Yanga katika uwanja huo wa nyumbani mara kwa mara na leo itakuwa ikihitaji kufanya hivyo ili kuendeleza ubabe wake na kujiweka katika nafasi nzuri kwenye msimamo wa ligi hiyo.
Akizungumza na Tanzania Daima jana kwa njia ya simu kutoka Songea, Nkoma alisema, mchezo wa leo utakuwa mkali kwa kuwa amejiandaa vema kukiimarisha kikosi chake ili kujizolea pointi tatu muhimu nyumabani.
"Kwa kweli mchezo utakuwa mgumu na mimi ninachotaka ni kuendeleza rekodi ya makocha wenzangu waliopita kwa kuweza kuifunga Yanga nyumbani, naamini hilo linawezekana," alisema Nkoma.
Alisema leo ni kufa ama kupona na ushindi ni lazima upatikane ili kujiimarisha kutoka chini na kuwa miongoni mwa timu bora katika msimamo wa ligi hiyo.
Naye Makuburi Ally anaripoti kuwa, Azam FC imezidi kujiimarisha katika ligi hiyo baada ya jana kuichapa Toto Africa ya Mwanza kwa mabao 3-0 kwenye Uwanja wa Uhuru jijini Dar es Salaam.

Wachina Uwanja wa Taifa kikaangoni


na Makuburi Ally

KAMATI ya kuchunguza sakata la wimbo wa taifa kugoma kwenye Uwanja wa Taifa, inatarajiwa kumaliza kazi hiyo mwishoni mwa mwezi huu baada ya kukamilisha uchunguzi Shirikisho la Soka Tanzania (TFF), Wizara ya Habari, Vijana, Utamaduni na Michezo huku ikibaki kwa wataalamu wa Kichina wanaosimamia uwanja huo.
Akizungumza na waandishi wa habari jijini Dar es Salaam jana, Mwenyekiti wa Kamati hiyo, ambaye alikuwa Mwanasheria Mkuu wa zamani wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar (SMZ), na Makamu Mwenyekiti wa Kamati ya uchaguzi ya TFF, Hamidu Mbwezeleni, alisema uchunguzi huo unaendelea ambapo wanatarajia kuwachunguza Wachina ambao ndio waendeshaji wa uwanja huo.
Mbwezeleni alisema, kamati hiyo itahakikisha kuwa inamhoji kila mhusika anayetakiwa kutoa maelezo juu ya sakata hilo la wimbo wa taifa kugoma mbele ya Rais Jakaya Kikwete, siku Taifa Stars ilipomenyana na Morocco, ikiwa ni mara ya pili baada ya kutokea katika mechi nyingine ya Stars na Brazil mwaka jana.
Mwanasheria huyo alifafanua zaidi kwamba kutakuwa na uhusishwaji wa tukio hilo na mengine ya nyuma ili kutoa picha halisi ya aliyehusika na uzembe huo.
Wajumbe wa kamati hiyo mbali ya Mwenyekiti Mbwezeleni ni Ofisa wa Ikulu na Mjumbe wa Kamati ya Nidhamu wa TFF, Yussuf Nzowa, Mkuu wa Upelezi Kanda Maalum ya Polisi ya Dar es Salaam, Ahmed Msangi, Mkurugenzi wa Sera na Mipango Wizara ya Habari, Vijana, Utamaduni na Michezo, Gasper Mwembezi na Mhariri Msaidizi wa Michezo wa Habari Leo, Zena Chande.

Fergie sets 84-point title target






Updated Feb 5, 2011 7:48 AM ET
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has set an 84-point target as his side attempt to wrest the Premier League title from Chelsea.
Ferguson believes that amount will secure the crown, which means they will need to take 30 from their remaining 14 games.

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Given United could set a club record of 30 league games unbeaten, stretching back to last season, at bottom club Wolves on Saturday evening, it would not seem to be an unreasonable goal.
Ferguson said: "Consistency is the key and over the last two months it has been very good. Consistency is the thing that gives you the extra yard or extra belief.
"They trust each other. You have to trust each other. They can look around the dressing room and we have some battled-hardened professionals who have been through the course many many times.
"We are going to find that in the run-in there are going to be some interesting games for Manchester United. We have a little lead but that can vanish overnight.
"Manchester City are in a challenging position in that top four. . Chelsea, Arsenal, ourselves and Tottenham, we are all in there battling.
"Our job is to retain that consistency and relish what we are going to experience. This is a great time to play football knowing you have an opportunity to win the league."
Ferguson expects a rough ride from Mick McCarthy's Wolves, who only lost to Bolton after a late Daniel Sturridge goal.
"Mick McCarthy by his nature is a fighter and his team are fighters so we expect a tough game, " said the United boss.

"I watched them against Bolton and I felt for Mick, I really did. It was devastating to lose that goal the way they did in the last minute of the game."
Meanwhile Ferguson wants Gary Neville to stay at Old Trafford in a coaching role, now the England defender has retired.
Ferguson said: "Gary has been a terrific example to all the young players here. At times he has helped these young players with their contracts.
"Time and again he has been prepared to fight their corner and make sure they get the right deal.
"We should have that presence and coaching ability Gary has at the Academy. I do think he has a role to play as a coach, I really do, particularly with the young players.
"He is taking his badges. He is ready to go into coaching and we will just find a role for him. We want him to stay."

English Premier League Roundup, Feb. 5

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Updated Feb 5, 2011 10:22 AM ET
Central defender Robert Huth scored two goals in the last eight minutes to give Stoke a 3-2 Premier League win over Sunderland, which had led for more than an hour of the match.
Kieran Richardson had put Sunderland ahead in the second minute and, although John Carew equalized 30 minutes later, Asamoah Gyan's ninth goal of the season put the visitors 2-1 up early in the second half.
But Huth equalized from close range in the 83rd seven minutes and then slid in to touch in an injury-time free kick to put Stoke ahead for the first time in the match.

Torres: Reds duo broke promises






Updated Feb 5, 2011 8:13 AM ET
Fernando Torres has pinned the blame for his departure from Liverpool squarely on the shoulders of Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
Torres claims the club's ousted owners are responsible for what was their worst start to a league season for more than half a century following "two years" of broken promises at Anfield.

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The striker believes the new regime at Liverpool is on the right track to revive their fortunes but admits he was not prepared to hang around and wait for the Reds to become major contenders for trophies once again.
Entering his peak years, the 26-year-old decided to join last season's double winners Chelsea, who he is confident are already equipped to challenge for the game's top prizes.
Expressing his discontent about Liverpool's "old owners", Torres added: "I think when the new owner, John Henry, came and brought his team with him, the club was moving in the right direction.
"They have ambition and they know how to do things and go back to the way they were.
"It is my opinion, though, that they need time for that. Maybe they will need the time while I'm at my best age to play football.
"I explained my situation, my feelings, and was honest with everyone.
"I told everyone, face to face, my feelings and that I wanted to leave for Chelsea.
"They didn't hear that in the press. They heard it from me. That was maybe 10 or 12 days before the window closed."
Explaining why he chose Chelsea, Torres said: "When you have a chance of playing for a team in the Champions League, who have a chance to win the Champions League, and if you are the right age to do that and compete with the best, you have to do that."
Torres' desire to leave Anfield angered some Liverpool fans, who had welcomed him as one of their own from the moment he arrived.
While still an Atletico Madrid player, he had 'You'll Never Walk Alone' stitched into his captain's armband.
But he insists the only club he has ever supported is Atletico.
He said: "When you are joining a club, you want to do the best for yourself and that club, and that's all. Some people like to kiss the badge. They can do it.
"I only want to score goals and do my job, and achieve all the targets the team has.
"I was not a Liverpool fan or a Chelsea fan in Madrid. I was an Atletico fan. I still am.

"Maybe they're the only badge I will kiss."
Some Reds fans burnt Torres replica shirts when his departure was becoming inevitable, while he has been criticised by some former players.
"I think 'traitor' makes no sense," he said.
"I played three very good seasons there, left massive money there, lots of goals, good performances.
"I'm very happy with everything I did there."
Torres insists it did not even enter his mind to ask to sit out tomorrow's Barclays Premier League clash with his former club, although he has vowed not to celebrate if he scores.
He added: "Maybe it's too soon to ask for a good reception. I'm not expecting that. But it would be a surprise for me if I get a very bad reception."
The arrival of Torres and David Luiz for a combined £75million has sparked reports Chelsea may sell the likes of Didier Drogba and Florent Malouda this summer.
But manager Carlo Ancelotti said: "We don't want to sell.
"We don't need to sell players."

Harry rues Van Bommel snub



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Updated Feb 5, 2011 9:17 AM ET
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp regrets his decision to turn down the chance to sign Holland midfielder Mark van Bommel last month.

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Tottenham were offered Van Bommel in the January transfer window when Bayern Munich decided to allow the 33-year-old to leave six months before his contract expired.
But the World Cup finalist, who also attracted interest from Liverpool, opted instead to join AC Milan on a five-month deal as Redknapp mulled over whether signing the 33-year-old would be worthwhile.
Tom Huddlestone's setback in his return from an ankle injury has left the Spurs boss with Jermaine Jenas and the erratic Wilson Palacios to choose from to protect his back four.
He believes that Van Bommel could have added an extra layer of steel to his squad towards the end of the season and admits he is considering an approach for the physical former Barcelona man when his contract at Milan ends this summer.
"I could have took Van Bommel, it was probably a mistake - perhaps I should have taken him," Redknapp said.
"It was a difficult one and I dragged my heels with it. I took my time over it, too long and we didn't do it in the end.
"He would have been a good player for us. Tom has had a setback and Van Bommel was on a free, he has signed a five-month contract at AC Milan.
"He gives you experience, he's been there, played Champions League final, World Cup final. He is a proper player for sure but that's how it goes.
"We could go back for him."
Redknapp was only able to land Steven Pienaar and Bongani Khumalo in what was originally expected to be a busy transfer window for the club.
Chairman Daniel Levy made club record bids for Sergio Aguero and Giuseppe Rossi but neither deal went through and Redknapp watched on as rivals Chelsea spent £50million on Fernando Torres and Manchester City splashed £27million on Edin Dzeko.
Redknapp admits he was surprised at the fees that changed hands last month, but insists that Tottenham can keep up with their big-spending competitors in the market.
"I had a look at Dzeko last year and they were talking £50million and that was too dear, then suddenly he looks cheap at £27million," Redknapp said.
"Ronaldo doesn't look dear at £70million when you look now. How much is Messi worth I wonder? He's got to be worth £1billion.
"I think we can compete though. We have good players here - Gareth Bale is a £50million player. If you can find them they are out there."

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Redknapp believes that an unfortunate consequence of the money flooding the British transfer market is that the five clubs in contention for the Champions League will not do business with each other.
"Man City won't sell us a player," Redknapp said.
"We didn't bid for (Emmanuel) Adebayor because we knew it would be a waste of time."
Redknapp takes Tottenham to Bolton tomorrow knowing that a win will draw his side level with fourth-placed Chelsea, who play Liverpool on Sunday.
With almost two thirds of the season complete, Tottenham sit 13 points behind leaders Manchester United and eight behind their main challengers Arsenal.
A 4-0 hammering at Fulham in the FA Cup last week led some to question Tottenham's ability to make it into the top four again but after losing just once in their last 13 league fixtures, Redknapp insists his side can stay the course and are even good enough to finish third.
"We won't finish above Man Utd. If I had to pick one team who might have a chance of catching them I would go with Chelsea," Redknapp said.
"We have a chance to finish above the others.
"It's quite open. City are a good side but it's not impossible, and it's not impossible to finish above Arsenal.
"The belief is there. We have lost one league game since god knows when, at Everton. We can write the cup off, we had a horrific first 10 minutes at Fulham."
Redknapp has also revealed that Spurs have started talks with William Gallas' about renewing his contract beyond the end of the season.
He said: "I think it probably will get done.
"William wants to stay and he has been outstanding."

Tevez: City lack consistency






Updated Feb 5, 2011 7:12 AM ET
Talismanic striker Carlos Tevez claims Manchester City lack the consistency to become Premier League champions this season.
The Argentina frontman believes the Blues' last two games has jeopardised their campaign.

Stoke City 3-2 Sunderland | Recap
Aston Villa vs. Fulham
Everton vs. Blackpool
Man City vs. West Brom
Newcastle vs. Arsenal
Tottenham vs. Bolton
Wigan vs. Blackburn
Wolves vs. Man United West Ham vs. Birmingham
Chelsea vs. Liverpool

Roberto Mancini's side were defeated at Aston Villa before being held to a draw at Birmingham, leaving the club eight points behind leaders Manchester United.
Tevez told The Sun: "I'm not happy with the last scores. If we want to fight for the title it is impossible to fail in matches against Aston Villa and Birmingham.
"To obtain only one point out of six is to concede too much advantage to rivals in the championship race.
"I have the experience in this aspect with Manchester United and these really are the type of matches where success is the key for the league.
"For us not to have triumphed gives others a big advantage.
"Consistency is the key to becoming champions and now this is our problem.
"There are still many points left but to give an eight, nine or 10 point advantage to United is to say goodbye to our chances."
City take on West Brom at Eastlands on Saturday before their Old Trafford showdown against arch-rivals United next weekend.
Tevez added: "From this weekend it is impossible to fail. We've left ourselves very little room for error and have reduced our hopes of the title"

Spurs open Gallas contract talks




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Updated Feb 5, 2011 8:25 AM ET
Harry Redknapp is confident Tottenham Hotspur will agree a new contract to keep veteran defender William Gallas at White Hart Lane.

Stoke City 3-2 Sunderland | Recap
Aston Villa vs. Fulham
Everton vs. Blackpool
Man City vs. West Brom
Newcastle vs. Arsenal
Tottenham vs. Bolton
Wigan vs. Blackburn
Wolves vs. Man United West Ham vs. Birmingham
Chelsea vs. Liverpool

The Frenchman joined Spurs on a one-year contract in August after failing to agree a new deal at the club's fierce rivals Arsenal.
Gallas has impressed during his time at White Hart Lane and has made 21 appearances for the club in all competitions.
Spurs boss Redknapp has confirmed talks have started over an extension for the 33-year-old and is optimistic Gallas will be part of his plans next season.
"I think it probably will get done," said Redknapp.
"William wants to stay and he has been outstanding."
Meanwhile, Redknapp accepts Spurs are no longer realistically in the Premier League title race, but feels second place is not beyond his team's reach.
He added: "We won't finish above Man United. If I had to pick one team who might have a chance of catching them I would go with Chelsea.
"We have a chance to finish above the others. It's quite open.
"City are a good side, but it's not impossible and it's not impossible to finish above Arsenal. The belief is there."

Moyes hits back in Fabregas row




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Updated Feb 4, 2011 5:25 PM ET
Everton manager David Moyes has hit back at Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger in a row over the conduct of Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas.
Wenger said "it is wrong for Moyes to come out on what he pretends to have heard in the tunnel" after the Everton boss claimed Fabregas made "disgusting" comments towards officials this week.


The Spaniard was alleged to have approached the fourth official at half-time during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday to complain about the visitors' goal.
Arsenal were angry Louis Saha had not been flagged offside before opening the scoring in the Premier League clash.
Moyes said: "I have to defend the integrity of Everton and David Moyes as well. "I think it has been said I didn't see it or I didn't hear it.
"Well I was there and I saw it and I heard it. "
Cesc questioned Everton's integrity by suggesting we possibly had given money to the referee. "In doing that he also questioned the integrity of the referees.
"If I had said that or any other player had said that I think that would have warranted a sending off. "I think Arsene said there was an unwritten rule that you don't say things which are in the tunnel.
"Well his player was the one who broke the unwritten rule. "Because what he did was question Everton football club, that we may be paying officials."
Wenger has defended his player and said that only he spoke to referee Lee Mason at half-time. Moyes however has confirmed that he thought Fabregas was speaking to fourth official Kevin Wright.
He said: "Cesc never swore once. He was very calm, very calculated. It wasn't a rant or a rave like I've heard a lot people saying.

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"It was just straight to the point and I thought it was out of order and he deserved to be sent off.
"I thought if I said that to the fourth official - who he did direct it to - I would have been sent off and the FA would be involved and probably fining me £8,000 again."
Mason made no mention of any half-time incidents in his report and the Football Association will not be investigating.
Moyes added: "We have no intention of getting the FA involved.
"If the FA ask for information I won't give them it. That doesn't get me three points back.
"In truth I wouldn't have even brought it up or mentioned it again if it wasn't that it looks like Arsene seems to think I have not seen or heard it."
Defeat at Arsenal has left Everton just three points above the relegation zone and still struggling to build momentum. The Merseysiders have won just two of their last 14 Premier League games and are anxious to put that right as out-of-form Blackpool visit Goodison Park tomorrow.
Ian Holloway's promoted Seasiders are a point and two places better off than Everton but have experienced a reality check in recent weeks, losing on six of their last seven league outings.
Moyes said: "Ian's doing a brilliant job. There are other managers doing great jobs but Ollie is certainly doing very well.
"I think people like them because of their attacking style.
"I think they make lots of opportunities, they give you opportunities and that makes the games open.
"If you take your chances you can get in front but if they take their they can be a handful. They have attacking options and some good players."
Everton did not make any major signings during the January transfer window due to a lack of funds, not even managing to bring in loan players.
But they can at least welcome back top scorer Tim Cahill tomorrow after a month away with Australia at the Asian Cup. The 31-year-old scored nine times before joining up with his international colleagues after the Christmas programme, still four more than any other player.
Moyes said: "It's great to have him back. He's a big player for us and scores important goals."

Redknapp ponders Beckham signing




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Updated Feb 4, 2011 3:37 PM ET
Harry Redknapp has hinted he could attempt to bring David Beckham to Tottenham when his Los Angeles Galaxy contract expires in December.
Beckham has been training with Spurs in recent weeks but the two clubs were unable to agree a short-term loan deal for the former England captain.

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The veteran midfielder is expected to head back across the Atlantic to rejoin Galaxy next week, but that does not spell the end of Redknapp's interest in the talented wideman.
And the White Hart Lane boss revealed that Beckham has been producing passes in training on a par with Rafael van der Vaart's sublime effort to pick out Peter Crouch in the 1-0 win over Blackburn on Wednesday, seemingly at will.
When asked about a future approach, Redknapp said: "I could do, yeah. I love him, I love the way he plays. That ball that Van der Vaart hit for Crouchy, David hit about seven of them the other morning in training.
"It was like he had radar and Crouchy kept heading them in the goal. I kept saying 'That's what I have been asking you to do lads'.
"David has been fantastic. He is a top-class bloke. He has been great around the place. You would love to have him at your club."

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Redknapp was quick to pay tribute to the determination and work ethic of the 35-year-old during his stint with the north London club and remains disappointed he was not able to turn out in a Spurs shirt.
He said: "I think David will go back on the ninth (of February). I would like to have had him playing as he has looked great in training.
"He is so slim and so fit, he is a fanatical trainer. He works in the morning and the afternoon in the gym. He just loves playing football.
"He could be at home now sitting around the pool. I am sure he has a decent enough semi in Los Angeles but he is over here wanting to play football. Most footballers would want to be in Los Angeles.
"But that is what has made him what he is. He wants to keep playing and he is a mega rich man. He just loves the game."

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• Report Abuse epl2nba
  
  • 2/5/2011 9:41:19 AM
  Theiry Henry comes back to Arsenal for traiing in dead of English winter, traing facilities aren't good enough in NY? No, it's all about the camaraderie and quality of those around you that keep your motivation and strength up. I think Henry has provided some good vibes for Wilshire & Walcott based on recent form but Gibbs not so sure yet.
  
  The larger point of future England glory will fall on the heads of the new kids NOT Becks so who from within is leading that parade? All it takes is a little spark and I think Becks would like to serve up that initial strike. Besides, every top athlete needs a challenge to keep their level of competition up.
  
• Report Abuse epl2nba
  
  • 2/5/2011 9:23:41 AM
  "Crouchy" ? hahahhaha OK,british colloquialism is not Nappyy's forte. but trying to inspire youngers players and giving them a practical sense of what to stive for on the pitch while in training is what Harry needs. I belive Becks can inspire but for some reason it doesn't rub off much w/ Galaxy, however if the point about what leadership and dedication to the game is at the heart of a true footballer then Becks should be a model of class and consistency in any league. Perhaps Becks wants the same longevity of ex ManU mates Giggs & VanDeSar.
  
• Report Abuse EyesRight
  
  • 2/4/2011 8:08:47 PM
  vtheman, I would disagree that Becks is England's only hope. They have a lot of quality young players and will continue to challenge. Wilshere, Walcott, Micah Richards, Keran Gibbs, Joe Hart and Conor Wickham are all very promising young English stars that were not involved in South Africa.
  
• Report Abuse vtheman
  
  • 2/4/2011 7:08:36 PM
  the debate can rage over beckhams ability at 35 and the legitimacy of his career because of his ability to sell merchandise; but all must take note that Beckham has more class than any footballer around. You wont find him at the Mayfair Hotel plowing 17 year old girls, you wont see him skipping training sessions for whatever, and he continues to prove his quality by working hard.
  what footballer would give up vacation to train? He knows he's almost done and thats why hes working so hard. He's proving that he actually is a great man, leader and footballer. He IS the example footballer/football role model. Besides, in a sea of washed up over paid chavs he is England's only hope for YEARS to come
  
• Report Abuse mojo42
  
  • 2/4/2011 6:46:08 PM
  It is still premature to expect team Beckham to show up in Dallas or KC in March and April. What professional would want to be there?
  
• Report Abuse ynwa_in_la
  
  • 2/4/2011 5:19:26 PM
  Great Idea Harry. Its too bad you couldn't spring for some coin and do it permanent this winter (which I'm pretty sure was an option given you by Arena). Now the 50M man will go back to spurs a free transfer, nice.
  
• Report Abuse dlh0664
  
  • 2/4/2011 3:25:45 PM
  Why does it seem like Redknapp is chasing a 35 year old has-been who as far as i'm concerned would struggle to make Spurs starting 11? Except of course, Beckham is needed for his image and to sell some shirts. After all, isn't that what he has done all his career?
  
• Report Abuse PhiladelphiaHotSpur
  
  • 2/4/2011 3:02:09 PM
  Yo Arry - Maybe if you focused al lthis time on a striker solution instead of a 35 year old MF who currently plays in the MLS, we could have landed a stiker in the transfer window.....
  
  Time to move forward........Not too mention, Maybe put some time on your calendar to optimize our starting 11 (per our opponent) & have a few plans around a few tactical adjustments.....
  
  Gracias. .