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Scolari warns Ronaldo: do not get big headed

March 6th, 2007

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Scolari warns Man Utd’s Ronaldo: Don’t get big-headed 
Scolari said: “Cristiano Ronaldo could over the next years be one of the candidates for the FIFA award for the best one in the world. Today, there is no-one superior to him playing in attack. “But I would like to think that he doesn’t fall into the trap of believing that he is already the best player in the world.”

Abramovich wants Crespo back at Chelsea
Crespo is currently starring on-loan at Inter Milan this season and has made it no secret that he wants to stay in Italy long-term. However, the Argentina international’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo, revealed today: “Abramovich wants to bring him back to London in June. “If they want him to resume his time there, there’s nothing we can do.” Hidalgo is currently in Valencia to speak with Crespo ahead of tomorrow night’s Champions League clash, but will jet to London for talks with Chelsea officials this afternoon.

Barcelona’s Eto’o reveals Chelsea, Arsenal contact
Eto’o, who revealed that he has asked coach Frank Rijkaard to field him against Liverpool in their Champions League clash this week, also said: “It (England) is a sensational country for football and if someday I was to leave here my destiny would be the Premiership because it is a very attractive championship for goal scorers. “Arsenal and Chelsea have made contact in the last months, but nothing else has taken shape.”

Spurs boss Jol goes for Liverpool’s Crouch
Jol has failed to be won over by Egypt international Mido and is desperate to land a quality target-man during the summer. Spurs have been watching Racing Santander centre-forward Nikola Zigic, however the People says Crouch is Jol’s top target. The England international could be surplus to requirements at Anfield as manager Rafa Benitez adjusts his sights in the market following the recent takeover by American billionaires Tom Hicks and George Gillett. Apart from Spurs, Benitez admitted recently that several Italian clubs had also been in touch about Crouch’s availability.

Rangers chasing Derby winger Barnes
Scotland on Sunday says Gers boss Walter Smith has sent his scouts out to watch the left-sided midfielder in action. But the Ibrox side face tough competition with Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Spurs all keen on the £2million-rated star.

Ex-Hearts coach Ivanauskas facing prison threat
A newspaper in his home country of Lithuania has reported that he is being sought for alleged non-payment of a debt owed in Germany, where Ivanauskas played for nearly ten years. The newspaper Lietuvoas Rytas stated that German banker Henning Sohl has obtained a court decree in Germany for €24,000 allegedly owed by Ivanauskas. If he does not pay up, he could face 90 days’ imprisonment. Sohl has reportedly employed a Scottish law firm to arrest Ivanauskas’ wages. The Lithuanian denies the charge, calling it “a provocation”.

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