Paris must sacrifice the UEFA Cup?

LIFE footballer wife sometimes curious paradoxes. It s'escrime, during a season, to push through a European seat and, when arguing continental competition, one is tempted to let the pretext given the championship. For what purpose? Pick simply a European ...

Aspire to be this vicious circle will never far away.
Parisian side, nobody said that "sacrificing" the UEFA Cup and not play out tonight to face Spain's Santander. But for PSG, fifth from L 1, the appointment of the week is set Sunday with the move to Rennes, the current 4th to the goal difference.

"The championship is our competitive basis, I have to say and I have not changed their view, confirms Paul Le Guen. In my mind, the Rennes match is even more important than Santander. But it spares no competition. It would be a bad trial for us, "he insists. Last year it was built some things in the League Cup and French Cup and reached the finals twice. "

"It offers playing time for everyone"

Last of his group, with a game less than its opponents, the PSG must prevail to preserve its chances of qualification. Le Guen has nevertheless decided to leave Giuly, Makelele, Camara and Hoarau on the bench. Further evidence that Paris did not have great ambitions in this demanding competition for bodies and not profit. "We must be lucid: today, it was more likely to win the League Cup as the UEFA Cup," added Le Guen. We are in the quarter-finals of the first and when the time comes, it will be difficult to an impasse. "

Thence to infer that his club is "deadlocked" on the UEFA Cup, there is not one that his players will not cross. "There has qualified for the UEFA Cup and for us, the players, there is no question of letting aside, explains Fabrice Pancrate. It offers playing time for everyone. Moi matches cut allowed me to score points. I want to eat grass. And even if, to go after is a long history of fighting, it's still a prestigious competition. All players will want to play at Manchester City next week. "Just like Pancrate, the liners will be keen to show they deserve more time Thursday

So even if the PSG has virtually no chance of winning the UEFA Cup is not devoid of interest. For the image of the club, also out of respect for its history and 25 000 spectators (including 3 000 Spaniards) who go to the Park tonight, Paris can not afford to play extras.

Security will be strengthened this evening near the Parc des Princes. A surveillance subway will be exercised while a specific filter and palpation will be set up at the entrance of the stadium. Eighty-four people are denied access to the stadium.

LoC-Real Madrid: Raul joined Inzaghi

Scorer for Real Madrid Tuesday evening, face BATE Borisov (1-0), under the fifth day of Champions League, Raul has increased its total output C1 to 62 goals, and is currently the top scorer in its history. It has two units ahead of his teammate, Dutchman Ruud van Nistelrooy (60). The Spaniard joined Filippo Inzaghi also leads the best goalscorers of all European competitions combined, with 64 achievements.

Liverpool has its two stars Football - Champions League

For the receipt of Marseille at the 5th day of Champions League, Liverpool will rely on its two stars, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres. A very bad news for Marseille enlightens as the duo play the Reds this season even if they have been aligned together 11 times.

Marseille drew the jackpot. Since October 5 last 10 matches all competitions combined, Rafael Benitez had never been able to align its entrance two stars. Each time, its Spanish striker, Fernando Torres, its iconic player, Steven Gerrard, could not accompany his companion near the green of England because of various injuries. During this long period of time, however, concluded by five wins, two defeats and two draws, the Reds have been less flamboyant than the beginning of the season. Lack of opportunity for OM: the two leaders of the Mersey club will be well go for the shock of the 5th day of C1.

Absent for many weeks because of an adductor injury, Torres came back last week and was established this weekend against Fulham (0-0). A match where the absence of Steven Gerrard has been sorely felt: "We have not played well, we did not have enough energy and our passing game was not good," Benitez had analyzed in After this void. This corresponds perfectly to the qualities of English, real conductor capable of rameuter its troops even in bad times. And this is not the AC Milan who say the opposite after the final of the Champions League in 2005.

Both will be part of the deal with Marseille. And - except for the show - is anything but good news for the Olympians. For Gerrard-Torres is clearly the winning ticket in Liverpool. "As coach, I do not like players out of the lot, but Gerrard and Torres have written something like 54 goals between them since they play together. It is clear that these are two important players for us," concedes Benitez. But how could it be otherwise?

The figures speak for themselves effect: all competitions combined, Gerrard, who signed a double victory against OM to go (1-2), is the top scorer of the Reds season with 7 goals (in tied with Dirk Kuyt) in 17 appearances, before Torres, 5 goals in 15 matches. Better still, Benitez was able to play all eleven times since the beginning of the year 2008-2009 for a review of 9 wins and two invalid. That speaks volumes about their impact. "Last season, the agreement between Torres and Gerrard was really good and he began to have signs that it is improving this year," said Benitez. Marseille is not polished.

Basketball - Pro A - Roanne - Gray out 3 weeks

After Etienne Brower (hip) and Marcellus Sommerville (meniscus), Roanne is denied a new element with his squad: Taj Gray. The U.S. domestic than 24 years (2.04 m) will be unavailable for three weeks because of an injury to his right shoulder resulting from a clash Tuesday night, in the face of Eurocoupe ASK Riga (winning 79-75). Gray will not be replaced in the choir, his unavailability below the 45 day minimum required by the National League.

Foot - C1 - Lyon - Lloris: "We have the charisma"

Unlike Claude Puel, Hugo Lloris did not go so far as to say that Lyon has no doubt his performance delivered the most successful of the season against Fiorentina (2-1) on Tuesday. The doorman of OL has simply pointed out the progress of his training in the Champions League. The Rhone club was already facing a mad mad mad match in the Romania against Steaua Bucharest (5-3), on 21 October. It has now demonstrated a new strength, helped, it is true, by the awkwardness of the attackers Italian club. "What happened in Bucharest has served as a lesson, he says. It was very strong, especially during the first quarter of an hour. Tonight, there has been exemplary in our game begins. "

The former Nice regrets half-word to Gilardino cashed at the very end of the first period (45th). "2-0 at half time, it would have been better, we realized the game a little more difficult in the second period." It also "damage that OL has not put away by inserting the purpose of 3-1, but emphasizes all the efforts made by his teammates. "Compared to that, we can congratulate everyone," he said, with special mention for its central hinge Cree-Boumsong. "She knew perfectly master the onslaught of a Fiorentina, who played the ball very well and has often tried to play in his back. It was not obvious, but it was ambitious from beginning to end. It did not take this goal could make us very badly. "

"The character and charisma to go far"
Matches like this, Lloris coming back. "There were bars, poles, guard stops, goals. All the ingredients for a great match. It is that Lyon is won. It proves we have the character and charisma to go far in this competition. " The French international has not wanted to comment on the chances of final victory of his team. Prior to speculate, he agreed to the first?''The group final against Bayern Munich on 10 December. The issue will be important, but not necessarily crucial. "Being able to receive the return match is an advantage, but when we're in this competition, we do not think we are there to play and win anywhere, he says. It will be a beautiful match during which he will have fun and give our supporters.

Proa Basket: Nancy Orleans and leads the championship

Nancy Orleans and dance lead at the top of the French Championship basketball with seven victories each after the 8th day marked by the large victory of taking the title from Gravelines, who won.

Nancy Orleans and dance lead at the top of the French Championship basketball with seven victories each after the 8th day marked by the large victory of taking the title from Gravelines, who won.

Nancy - Gravelines (100-76). The SLUC killed the suspense from the first-quarter time (26-11) against northerners came for first place in Lorraine. The French champions were speaking the richness of their workforce with six players between 12 and 18 points and six three-point markers for a remarkable total of 17 out of 30 long distance. Ricardo Greer summed alone qualities of the team (12 points, 9 rebounds, 4 interceptions, 7 assists). With a game less qu'Orléans, Nancy is the true leader of the Proa.

Orleans - Dijon (88-78). The Orléanais began the match in imposing their opponent a terrible 16-0, confirmed gap at half time. The second period was much less convincing for the agreement, although led by Laurent Sciarra at ease with his previous club (10 points, 5 assists). The strong American winger Brian Greene did not go far triple double (13 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists).

Cholet - Le Mans (56-80). The Manceaux have put an end to a series of four backs (two in Proa, two in Euroleague) providing a big boost in the second quarter-time (26-8). The Brazilian MSB Joan Paolo Batista (20 points) took advantage of the absence of Claude Marquis to dominate inside. For Cholet, still blocked two victories, the horizon darkens.

Besançon - Rouen (91-85). Besançon has secured its place in the heart of the pack by controlling end of the duel promoted. The winger Justin Hawkins (38 points, including 7 in 3-point baskets) has passed the board of the evening.

Pau-Orthez - Chalon-sur-Saone (57-88). Eighth defeat in as many matches, and one of the hot, béarnais for Elan, which goes over from spin. Until probes? The Palois were, it is true, deprived of two Americans wounded. The new leader has disappointed Daniel Horton (7 points, 7 bullets).

Toulon-Hyeres - Vichy (67-81). Vichy has eradicated the red zone by winning his third success in a row after a series of five defeats. The Varois are in a dynamic reverse with five setbacks in six matches

Villeurbanne - Roanne (94-69). The ASVEL had no trouble winning the derby with a more balanced group (6 players over 10 points against 3 to the choir) and Laurent Foirest full success (19 points on 6 / 8). Roannais later, Taj Gray (28 points) was too isolated.

Le Havre - Strasbourg (73-83). The GIS, which is decidedly not like bases, won his fourth success of the season, third on the outside. No signs of thinning the side of Le Havre, beaten for the seventh time in a row and penultimate.

Webber successfully

Good news for Mark Webber. Following his injury Saturday (fractured leg), the Australian pilot was made. The Red Bull team confirmed that the operation was successful and that doctors had put a metal rod on his right leg. There still remain for some days in Tasmania before returning to Britain to begin his rehabilitation.