Moratti would accept the exchange Kaka-Maicon

Kaka and Maicon

Yesterday the Italian sports daily "La Gazzetta dello Sport" surprised everyone with a cover in which was assured that an exchange of players was brewing between Real Madrid and Inter Milan. Today the same media gives a further twist to the issue and says that Moratti would accept the exchange, Kaka for Maicon, but if Madrid takes part of the salary of the Brazilian midfielder.

Inter Milan president does not consider a problem to lose the Brazilian side, who is considered the best in the world in his position along with Dani Alves, but he is worried thinking about the 6 million euros net that Kaka earns per season in Real Madrid. So the most representative person of the Italian team could have asked Real Madrid to help him, if the operation goes ahead.

Remember that Kaka's salary was the reason why Milan ruled out any possibility of trying to sign Kaka few weeks ago, when following a statement by Berlusconi, was rumored over the interests of Italians to sign him. And today, there are very few teams in the world that can assume a salary so high, and most of those who can, if not all, are in the English Premiership.

Kaka in exchange for Maicon

Jose Mourinho could get this summer the player for who he fought last season and finally could not get. This is the Brazilian Maicon. According to 'La Gazzetta dello Sport', the Portuguese would have had a telephone conversation with Leonardo (Inter Milan coach) in which would have addressed the possible exchange of the side defender for Kaka. According to Italian newspaper, the Inter Milan president, Massimo Moratti, is not yet convinced of this plan, although the idea of ​​having the next season Kaka wearing the 'neroazzurri' shirt is something that seduces him a lot.

Maicon and Kaka

In any case, this information contradicts the news that to date had occurred on the continuity of Kaka at Real Madrid. The Brazilian has repeated several times that all he thinks about is to stay at Real Madrid and win in white, and as was said in the Spanish press, the player would have convinced Mourinho, who had not so clear that the midfielder would continue.

Board's confidence in the quality and possibilities of Kaka also help for his continuity. What's more, many times the former Milan player has made clear his love for the 'rossoneri', so that is at least doubtful that his move feels good to the fans of arch-rivals.

Neither Inter Milan is the first team that is interested in the Brazilian player, nor it is the first time this idea is conceived. Last January was talked about the possibility, but got nowhere. Although his performance has been so hobbled by injuries, Kaka remains a highly coveted piece of the biggest clubs in Europe, like Milan (Berlusconi talked about this) or Chelsea, in process of reconstruction, would have been interested on him in recent months.

In the same way, the Italian daily newspaper 'La Repubblica' also talks about the interest from Inter and Real Madrid to exchange these players. It says that Florentino Perez thinks that Kaka has a price of 40 million euros, while Inter thinks that Maicon is half, 20 million. "The operation (to buy Kaka) can be closed with Maicon and 20 million", said 'La Repubblica', which states that the last word in this deal lies with the Brazilian striker.

Heart Classic Match 2011: Great success

The 73,104 spectators who attended the Santiago Bernabeu yesterday, along with money contributed by the sponsors, allowed to collect on the Real Madrid Foundation an amount exceeding 500,000 euros. A donation that will go to the opening of twenty schools that will host more than 5,000 children and will be distributed in seventeen African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Rwanda, Congo, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Togo, Angola, Mozambique , Madagascar, Ethiopia, Egypt, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea and Mali.

Breitner and Butragueño

Part of that half a million euros was also paid by the sale of television rights. The charity match was broadcast live to Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Cyprus, Scandinavia, United States of America, Australia and a large part of the Middle East by Al Jazeera.

One who does not want to miss the party of solidarity was Mourinho. Reached the stadium fifteen minutes before kick-off accompanied by his children, Matilde and Jose Jr., and occupied a box in the stands where he was located in the games he was suspended last season.

At the end of the match, the players welcomed the success of the initiative. Figo was pleased: "It was fun to meet again and we have been able to help disadvantaged children". Amavisca, meanwhile, praised the white fans: "Whenever a match is organized for solidarity, the Bernabeu fans respond magnificently".

Heart Classic Match 2011: Real Madrid 8 - Bayern 3

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munchen: Heart Classic Match 2011

All veterans sighed: "The head wants to play, but the legs do not respond". But yesterday, on the pitch at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, a player defied the laws of nature; Zinedine Zidane. Every touch, every control, every technical gesture, every stride, every pass thrilled audiences on five continents. Zidane showed, at 38, something almost impossible: his football never ends. Endless magic of the French was the best claim to the 73,104 spectators and reminded us that Europe owes a debt to Africa. Maybe to the legends of Bayern and veterans of Real Madrid any time spent would be better, but thanks to fundraising yesterday at the Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid Foundation will offer a less gloomy future for the children of Africa.

The players of both teams remembered the essence of this European Classic from the very beginning. Augenthaler protested to the referee, the first of the three penalties that noted in favor of whites (10'), as if his life depended on it. It was a charity match, but did not seem friendly. The roughness of the Bavarian central defender clashed with the elegance of Butragueño, Figo or Redondo. In this subtle style was framed too, but in the opposite side Breitner, who endured 76 minutes playing. Rummenigge was out of the match in the last minute.

Sales target of Real Madrid: 90 million euros

Real Madrid's players for sale

Real Madrid needs to sell to lighten its staff, 27 players now, and finance the investment in reinforcements. There are seven players who could leave, five of them for cash. By order of valuation, highest to lowest; Kaka (40 million), Lass (20 million), Gago (12 million), Garay (10 million) and Pedro Leon (8 million). Then there are the issues of Canales and Mateos, who would leave loaned.

The white club has priced to high, of course, and aims to reach a figure to be around 90 million euros, well above last year figure (21.5 million) that Real Madrid earned for the transfer of Rodrigo (6), Marcos Alonso (2.5), Van der Vaart (10), and Soldado (3, Valencia enforced a purchase option). The rest were temporally loaned or their contract ended.

As it is the market and not forgetting the salary of its players, always among the highest, the business will not be easy. The clubs concerned, except a few cases like that of Manchester City, do not want to take over such high salaries. Not even Abramovich's Chelsea, which now looks very closely the salaries of the players.

Florentino Perez: "This is the beginning of a great era"

Florentino Perez, president of Real Madrid, said at the assembly of supporters' clubs, held at Valdebebas Sports City, that the recently conquered title of "Copa del Rey" is the start of a great time: "The supporters' clubs worldwide are the Real Madrid. This football factory you can see here, makes the club stronger and in one of the great references. We are convinced that the Spanish Cup is only the beginning of a great time", in an act where also appeared Aitor Karanka and Esteban Granero.

Florentino Perez: Supporters' Clubs Meeting 2011

"If something characterizes this institution is its hunger for wins and titles. This year we have laid the groundwork for future compliance with the challenges of our Real Madrid. We have a spectacular team, very young, with the best coach of the world and a great technical team, which has already achieved the first title. This first cup is just the beginning of a great era", the president said.

"This year we won the Spanish Cup and next season we look for more success, but we only succeed if we have the support of our fans. We have a young team with the best coach in the world, but ye are, madridistas, who transmit the values ​​of a club that is yours and which must remain eternal thank to you", Perez said during the speech.

The meeting of supporters' clubs was held for the first time in the Sports City of Real Madrid something that satisfied Florentino Perez: "The sports city is the pride of all us. Here every day is forged our identity and are built our dreams. Our identity has been reached based in successes and difficulties, becuase the ability to never give up represents us. That value made ​​us the biggest club in the twentieth century and will do forever", he said.

Florentino Perez was also proud of the role that the youth ranks of Real Madrid have performed this season: "We believe in the effort, the dedication and talent and especially in the work with the youth teams. Here, we educate and prepare our young people and think about the fans who feel the Real Madrid. The homegrown players know when they come here that if something characterizes this institution is the thirst for victories and titles".

Zidane: The elegance of a plain hero

The sporting life of the former player of Real Madrid and French national team, Zinedine Zidane, has been represented in the book "The elegance of a plain hero", launched at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. A book that in the opinion of president Florentino Perez, portrays a player "essential" in the club's history.

Zidane: The elegance of a plain hero

"The white heroes are our players, are the main protagonists of the myth of Real Madrid.The story needs to be strengthened each season. Zidane magnified to Real Madrid, with his class, talent and touch to the ball, unforgettable for those who saw him play. Being president of Real Madrid is accumulated joys and sorrows. Satisfaction days are those days of the signing of Zidane", said Florentino Perez.

Zidane was grateful for having been the subject of a biographical work and for having played for Real Madrid: "I want to thank the President for bringing me to Madrid. It is the dream of many players. I had the opportunity to play five years in the best club in the world. That's a lot", said the Frenchman.

"Now I am working with the club, and I hope to stay at Real Madrid for many years", said Zinedine, who, following the out of Jorge Valdano, will become the right hand of Jose Mourinho in sporting issues. Zidane showed himself honored to appear in this series of biographies of Real Madrid legends after Di Stefano, Raul and Cristiano Ronaldo. "Now, enjoy and buy it", he concluded.

The author of the book, the journalist Enrique Ortego, said: "I came back to feel myself young writing a book that chronicles the steps of one of the best players in the history of football and Real Madrid". "Here is Zidane, eleven years later, with unforgettable memories of five years with the white shirt. Here lives happily with his family, his children, engaged in follow the footsteps of their father. Review his life, see pictures of matches, his goal of Glasgow, the dribblings.. It has been like rejuvenate a few years", he said.