Although the TAS has offered the opportunity to Barcelona to claim the return of the player, the selection argentina wants to remain part of the team which revalidated the gold in Athens 2004.

The coach of the Olympic selection argentina, Sergio Batista, said today that Messi "wants to stay with the team throughout the tournament" and confirmed that tomorrow will vest in the debut of the albiceleste against Ivory Coast. "Lionel (Messi) told me he wants to keep the campus" Argentine explained the technician at a press conference, adding that "I will not get into legal issues, but I know that will continue playing for us throughout the championship."



Batista said that the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) "in total tranquillity", despite statements by Messi, who a few days ago said that if needed Back to Barcelona, would return. "Lionel what could have said at that time," said Batista, but "now says that stays here with the rest of the team." Messi "requests the Barcelona who understands their situation," added the coach, who believes that "people Barca means to Lionel and I do not think there will be no problem."

The Barcelona wants Messi is not involved in the JJOO and joins the team for the preliminary phase of Champions, about what they felt that Batista "We know well what they were playing Barcelona, but I do not think you feel angry about the decision we might take the player, nor that it can move to higher". Batista pointed out that he would like to chat with Pep Guardiola, the coach of Barcelona, "to explain the urge that Messi has to stay" and what that is happy with Argentina.

The AFA says that Messi is left to play Games
The president of the Association of Wrestling (AFA), Julio Grondona, and Argentine selector, Sergio Batista, assured today that the striker Leo Messi will stay with his selection in China to participate in the Olympic Games in Beijing, despite the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has determined that no FC Barcelona is obliged to release the player for the Olympic tournament. Grondona said the Argentinian channel TN that "Messi plays and stays in Beijing", while Batista also stated that the first footballer to play tomorrow partido de la argentina selection in the Olympic Games, before Ivory Coast, and that "the player will be responsible for Barcelona to express their desire to be here." "Messi is going to be tomorrow and will play throughout the tournament with us, although I am not going to get into legal issue," he said.

"I am calm and confident because I spoke with the player and I know his thinking. The will to Barcelona express its wish to be here," Batista said in a press conference in Shanghai, as reflected various means Argentines. In addition, noted that no cree "Barcelona to claim that call." "I have great faith and also thought the player is all we want," said the coach of Argentina. Batista has also explained that "understood" that Barcelona can not cause any problems "Messi if he got with the selection and that if he were coach of Barca," never denied anyone playing with the selection. " With regard to statements Messi week Last, which ensured that Barca to go back to if they ruled the TAS, said: "I read what could have said in a moment, but I DJI who will speak with executives."

In its resolution, the TAS has the right to FC Barcelona to rule today that clubs have no "legal obligation" to cede their players to teams for the Olympic Games, so that the club could claim the player for the round Prior to the Champions League. The ruling also supports the TAS to Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen in the cases of their respective players and the Brazilian Rafinha Diego.

The crack has snapped to perfection in the merger and believe that all have with him closer medal

The presence of Leo Messi in training for selection argentina has meant a breath of fresh air and optimism. All his colleagues have received him with open arms and a point of veneration aware that their presence options for Argentina to get a medal in the Olympic Games in Beijing are much higher. The conviction that Messi will remain on the team throughout the competition and, therefore, may debut on Thursday before Ivory Coast is almost complete, although the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has not yet delivered its verdict, expected at the latest for Wednesday. The striker's club has received praise by all members of the selection, although the most explicit of all was the Madrid Carlos Gago, who noted that the presence of Messi and Riquelme in the same trigger allows the maximum illusions: "They are two great players, that anytime you can decide a match and, thank God, are Argentines. "

The relationship between the two stars of the albiceleste still wrapped up yesterday on rumours of a possible confrontation.

However, both were responsible for dispel any doubts during the meeting held at Tongji University in Shanghai. Both sat on the pitch and were chatting in a relaxed for about 20 minutes. The complicity that was publicly exhibited the best proof that the Argentine Olympic combined can breathe quiet since his two main exponents have connected well.

Messi has come to China in a good physical condition after having done the first part of season with the club and its screening, Sergio Batista, has been highly satisfied with their status. If the TAS final judgement in favor of the interests Argentines, the presence of Barcelona in the eleventh holder versus Ivory Coast would be fully insured. Their quality is the main weapon argentina to try to aspire to gold.

Pep Guardiola valued hottest items of current Barcelona at the end of the match last night before the Fiorentina. The coach of the club wished him the best for Messi and praised the "behavior" of Eto in this preseason.

Guardiola wishes him the best for Messi, who will depart this Thursday due to China with his selection to participate in the Olympic Games, which in principle will prevent him playing upstream of the Champions with the club.

I have the feeling that we are stronger with Messi, but does not have the gift of ubiquity and can not be in two places at once. Now we have to go. I understand that the time will give us reason and that the CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) it will also run, although we do not know if we can get there. If you can not be, hopefully win the gold medal

Guardiola launched a message to the leaders of the football associations Agentina (AFA), who urged respect for legality, as has now Barca with Fifa, if the TAS finally give the reason the club Barca and Messi I had to return

Argentina has much power in Fife. Hopefully the resolution of TAS, and see if they all carry us as we ported

The aim is that Leo is happy, be happy, smile and what happens is fine. I am not complaining because they go, and you enjoy that win the gold medal

What was an open secret is now official. France Football crowned yesterday at the Milan midfielder as the best player in the world this year. It is the seventh trophy that goes to the hands of an Italian player of this club.

Kaka repeated yesterday in Paris the same gesture he made nothing but win the last Champions in Athens. Alzó their hands to the sky and thanked God his triumph in the votes to win the Golden Ball in 2007. Kaka is deeply religious, belongs to the organization Athletes of Christ and has confessed that wants to be a pastor when evangelist withdraw. Hence their special dedication.

It was an open secret for several weeks, but yesterday it became official. Kaka, with the nickname is known to the Ricardos in Brazil, has been the best player in the world for 96 journalists selected by France Football, which awarded 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 points to his five favorite players of a closed list by the magazine. The stylish midfielder of Milan, 25 years old, swept: 444 points. Almost turn its two arch-rivals, Cristiano Ronaldo (277) and Messi (255), which was also found at the FIFA World Player Gala to be held at the Zurich Opera the next day 17.

The merits of Kaka are indisputable. He was the best player on the Champions and the top scorer (10 goals). His performance in the semifinals against the Manchester was unforgettable. Enmudeció Old Trafford with two golazos and Italy opened 3-0 which gave way to the final. The Brazilian succeeds Milan for the eighth trophy, which equates to Juventus.