Jorge Garbajosa, two steps away from Russian Khimki

After leaving the Toronto Raptors, Garbajosa might end up playing in the Russian Khimki

The pivot Madrid, according to some sources, could have accepted the offer of Russian Khimki two seasons at a cost of three million euros for each one, taking advantage of the presence of Russian managers of the club in Madrid to sign his former companion the Raptors, the Argentinian Carlos Delfino.

Thus, the Torrejon de Ardoz would have ruled at the Tau and Unicaja, which is also struggling for their services. The director general of Khimki, Vyktor Bychkov, acknowledged yesterday in the act of signing the contract of Carlos Delfino, that his team was “interested” in hiring Garbajosa, but said that there was still “no agreement” with Madrid. One thing that may be officially in the coming hours.

Marc Gasol - There is still a long way to go to Beijing -

Marc Gasol: “There is still a long way to go to Beijing”
The Spanish pivot Marc Gasol valued the triumph achieved with Argentina in preparing for the Games in Beijing, but maintained that remains a long way to go before the onset of the Olympic event

“It was an exciting match, encouraged the general public, but it’s really just a training; have a long way to Beijing and now we are in four days in Orense and will be a game more, training more,” analyzed the Catalan.

Gasol, who next season will premiere in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies, discussed the South American rival: “Argentina will win all matches, fought until the end, he tried in every way and we take away our little party; Olympics is always in some way, everyone will want to win, want to fight and is appreciated. ”

In time thinking potential rivals in the fight for medals in China, plus U.S., Russia and Greece, Marc said: “include Argentina, also to China as the host nation, will have a lot of people in their favour ; Is clear that we too can be up there too, sure. ”

Finally, the smaller of the Gasol referred to its stake in the Spanish selection and the large number minutes that he has touched play in these first three matches of the tour: “I’m well, very happy for all things, there is still take a lot of pace, colleagues, and myself as a team, but still remaining time and effort. “

The club makes official the signing of Lubos Barton

The eave Czech Lubos Barton (DKV Joventut) reached an agreement with FC Barcelona where he will play next three seasons, made official on Wednesday as the entity Barca
Barton wear of Barca next season

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Barton has played the last three seasons in the ‘Penya’, with the team that has played a total of 117 matches in CBA. At that time the Czech has signed an average of 9.5 points and 10.2 points valuation.

The Barcelona conducted last July 1 an offer to the player, but had to wait for DKV Joventut not make effective the right of first refusal over the same. Barton, 28 and 2.02 metres, has become a player intimidador from all distances. The eaves will strengthen both the perimeter game as the interior of his new team.

The eave Czech began to play basketball at the lower levels of Ceska lips, but also formed part of the team SCE Decin his country. With 18 years, Barton decided to complete their training in the NCA to be part of the team at the University of Valparaiso.

Upon his return to Europe, the eave portfolio by the Italian Skipper. Subsequently by Lottomatica, where he played for two seasons. In the forthcoming season (2005/06) enlisted in the DKV Joventut, where he was champion of the fiber Eurocup in Kiev, champion of the ULEB Cup, European Champions League and the League Catalan.

In three seasons in the CBA, the Czech has secured a 33% hit a three-point shots, 54% in two launches and 69% in free throws.

Lopera Betis sold for 50 million euros

The businessman Luis Castel buy 52 percent of its shares. After 16 years, Lopera feels harassed by their problems with the Justice

Manuel Ruiz de Lopera, the maximum shareholder Betis, is very close to the club permanently separated from their loves. The verdiblanco leader, who took the reins of the entity in 1992, brings about a year weighing the possibility of leaving the club and, apparently, is just a step to meet its goal. Lopera Barajas two offers to leave Betis and, finally, has opted to sell 52 percent of its shares to businessman Luis Candel. The owner of the club still Bética pocket around 50 million euros by disposing of its shares.

The problems with the Justice Lopera has been steady in recent times. And believes that the best thing you can do is desligarte of Betis. This week, and Luis Lopera Candel have held a summit to take more than just an exchange of views. And that, in short, is the new maximum shareholder Betis, commented that”will start the season at the helm of the club.” A real data to bear in mind. The ruler verdiblanco feels more than ever harassed by their problems with the Justice and understands that this is the ideal time to sell their shares.

And another fact to bear in mind what we have to Lopera’s decision may not be possible to reverse. As transfer 52 percent of its shares to Luis Candel, and may forget to have a say in the club Bética. ”Do not come into my Council”, said Candel, so blunt, being questioned about it.

In addition to the above-mentioned option, Lopera has the offer of a Swiss group that would allow it to remain at the helm of the entity, but I still the owner of Betis’s interest to dissociate itself from the club altogether.

In another vein, indicate that the president of Betis, Pepe Leon, is very optimistic for the next campaign at sports. I would not move”that the troubles of last year, which touched us suffer too.

Paco Chaparro has very clear ideas and to do so has informed Lopera and the direction sports. We are working and, although I say that I am a little unrealistic, improve the current staffing seems to me difficult. Time will tell”the president said verdiblanco, who did not want to come to value more than the possible sale of shares by Lopera.

The Fifa requires the club to release Messi for Beijing

The Fifa requires the club to release Messi for Beijing
After days of uncertainty the Fife today decided to take action and demanded the clubs to release players younger than 23 years convened by its selections for the Olympic Games in Beijing

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“The release of players younger than 23 years has always been compulsory for all clubs. This same principle applies for Beijing 2008,” said Joseph Blatter, president of Fifa, in a circular sent to all member associations.

With his blunt statement, Fifa opens the way to players such as Argentine Lionel Messi and Brazilian Diego ensure their presence at the Olympic Games in Beijing, whose soccer tournament begins on August 6, two days before the opening ceremony .

Blatter added that the fact that the tournament is not included in the calendar of international matches “does not mean that clubs are not bound corresponding to release players,” he added.

“Obstructing the participation of players younger than 23 years in the final stage of the tournament could be interpreted as an attack on the Olympic spirit, as these players form the core of the teams participating in the Olympic football tournament male,” added the president.

So, FC Barcelona was forced to release Messi so you can dispute the JJOO with his selection, which lost the previous Champions League that all Catalan begin play next August 12/13 .

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Yao Ming ruled China from the struggle for medals

Yao Ming ruled China from the struggle for medals
The player of the Houston Rockets and leading Chinese sports star, Yao Ming, does not believe that China is ready to get a medal in the Olympic Games in Beijing
The idol of China plays in the NBA

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A brief “no” was Yao’s response to the question whether China saw at the podium, in a statement issued by the portal ‘Sohu.com’.

Yao said that it will be ready for the Games after they saw him still out of shape in the Stankovic Cup just ended and in which China was imposed on Serbia by 96-72, 71-72 and lost to Angola def a diminished Russia 72-50.

Yao showed an irregular behavior on the track after five months away from basketball for a stress fracture that occurred in March in the left foot.

“My state of how the parties can be an illusion caused by the different quality of opponents,” said Yao, who scored just before Russia six points, a wealth far below expectations generated and quality credentials poses

China is framed him in the same group as the U.S., against whom debut in JJOO, Spain, Angola, Germany and Greece, where four teams are classified for the next phase.