The Malaysian Insider :: Sports

Real need to snap out of malaise quickly, says Ramos

Posted: 16 Sep 2012 08:08 AM PDT

MADRID, Sept 16 — Real Madrid's players need to take on board Jose Mourinho's criticisms and lift their game, Spain defender and a leading figure in the Bernabeu squad, Sergio Ramos, has said.

Action speaks for Ramos, Spain defender and a leading figure in the Bernabeu squad: "Just awful." — Reuters pic

The Spanish champions slumped to their second La Liga defeat of the campaign in a 1-0 reverse at Sevilla yesterday, prompting sharp words from Mourinho, who questioned the attitude and commitment of a large number of his players.

"It's rare that after four games the boss has been so tough and the team have not raised themselves," Ramos told reporters, referring to earlier comments the Portuguese coach had made about his team.

"The moment has arrived for us to look at ourselves and say we can give more, that we should improve and change our attitude."

Real have taken only four points from their opening four games and are now eight adrift of arch-rivals and leaders Barcelona, who have a 100 per cent record so far.

Although it is early days, Real lost only two games and drew four on their way to winning the title last season.

Daily El Pais headlined their match report today: "Madrid in a state of alarm", while sports daily AS made reference to Cristiano Ronaldo's remarks from two weeks ago that he was sad.

Real's leading striker appears to have unsettled the side with his public outburst, prompting wide-ranging media speculation over the reasons for his unhappiness that the club have failed to staunch.

"It isn't a matter of whether Cristiano is sad or not anymore," AS wrote. "Now all of Madrid is sad. Unexpectedly sad."

Real host Manchester City in their opening Champions League group game on Tuesday. — Reuters

Lorenzo wins San Marino GP, Pedrosa crashes

Posted: 16 Sep 2012 07:24 AM PDT

Lorenzo takes a flying leap on the podium to celebrate his victory over Rossi (left). — Reuters pic

MISANO, Italy, Sept 16 — World championship leader Jorge Lorenzo won the San Marino MotoGP today to extend his lead in the standings while his nearest challenger and fellow Spaniard Dani Pedrosa crashed early in the race in Misano.

Honda rider Pedrosa collided with Karel Abraham, causing both riders to crash out, with the two of them lucky to walk away unscathed.

Italy's Valentino Rossi was second, just ahead of Alvaro Bautista.

Australian world champion Casey Stoner, third in the overall standings, is out of action after undergoing surgery on his ankle in August. — Reuters

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Ahad, 16 September 2012

The Malaysian Insider :: Sports

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