Gerard Pique : Messi Is More Dangerous Than Cristiano Ronaldo

Gerard Pique has said that he has no doubts that Lionel Messi is a bigger talent than Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Barcelona defender declared that the Argentine international is more dangerous on the ball and difficult to defend against.

“Messi has more. He is crucial while Ronaldo is spectacular. Ronaldo dribbles well, has an excellent aerial game, but Leo is more direct with the ball. He is simply more dangerous for defenders,” said Pique.

“Ronaldo is a little easier to defend against.”

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Friedel : There Is No Revolt Against Gerard Houllier

Brad Friedel has played down talks of a player revolt against manager Gerard Houllier.

The Aston Villa goalkeeper and other members of the squad were reported to be unhappy at new rules allegedly brought in by Houllier, including the banning of mobile phones in the dressing room.

However the USA goalkeeper is adamant this is not the case and also claims the vast majority of rules set out for the players to adhere to have been in force for many years.

The American said: “There has been a set of rules here for as long as I have been at the club as there is at every club and probably most, if not all, work environments.

“The suggestion that I am in revolt – or any player is in revolt – over new rules is laughable.

“There are no new rules of any substance that I am aware of and the vast majority of what is in the rule book was agreed years ago.”

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Aston Villa Want Rafa Benitez To Replace Gerard Houllier

Reports are out claiming that Premier League club Aston Villa is interested in securing the services of former Liverpool and Inter Milan boss Rafa Benitez.

The Spaniard was squeezed out at Liverpool by the club’s American owners last year and was later sacked as Inter Milan coach.

However, according to The Sun he is still highly-regarded after winning the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005.

Villa have drifted into the relegation fight under boss Gerard Houllier.

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