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  1. You could sense the mild irritation from Arsene Wenger, but it was this time nothing to do with the ongoing questions about his Arsenal future. It was about the past. As he sat down for his press conference in the Allianz Arena, Wenger seemed to take it as a bit of a slight to be asked about his side’s poor record against Bayern Munich, repeatedly insisting it was far more relevant to “focus on our next performance”. That is probably fair, but the reality is it’s impossible to discuss almost anything about this fixture without wondering how past meetings condition it; how it influences every move. That’s because this is a fixture with an awful lot of relevant recent history, probably more than almost any other in the competition’s whole history. Facing off for the fourth time in just five seasons, Bayern-Arsenal is one most repeated pairings either the Champions League or old European Cup have seen. It is only matched by Barcelona-PSG, and only trumped by Liverpool-Chelsea (five times in five seasons between 2004 and 2009) and Bayern-Real Madrid (four times in three seasons between 1999 and 2002). Unlike those, though, this history has been highly weighted towards one side. Bayern have prevailed every time, either going through or finishing top of the group. That in itself creates a unique dynamic to this last-16 tie, and arguably makes it the most important factor, even beyond the actual quality of the teams. When you’ve played a fixture that often, and it always has the same end result, does it start to distort what actually happens on the pitch? Who does it favour? Is there a danger that the dominant team will get complacent as the conviction of their opponent to finally win grows, or will they retain that psychological edge, creating a complex for the team that never wins? Can familiarity, in short, breed contentment for one. The managers and players put out for the press conference were naturally reluctant to go into the specific mental or instinctive mechanics of any of this. Even allowing for the fact that Wenger and Carlo Ancelotti are almost seen as mood-managers and facilitators of expressive football rather than rigorous tacticians, though, it still felt pointed that both referenced “psychology” before the game. That’s what it feels like this game will come down to; whether past results will simply bolster Bayern or sap their drive; whether they will motivate Arsenal or make them intimidated. The heightened history between the sides appeared to create even more bland Champions League diplomacy than usual in fairly prosaic press conferences, but Ancelotti insisted Wenger’s side would not be intimidated in that way. Then again, he probably has to say that to stave off complacency from his own side. “It won’t be a psychological barrier,” the Italian said. “If there is a psychological barrier, it means that they want to move from this. I have a lot of respect. Arsenal can play fantastic football. We have to leave them uncomfortable on the pitch.” One positive for Arsenal, though, is that Bayern haven’t yet looked completely comfortable in Ancelotti’s system. Their patchy level of performance was something else repeatedly mentioned in the build-up to Wednesday, and that’s saying something given they have won 10 of their last 11 in a customary steamrolling of the Bundesliga. Ancelotti acknowledged it himself, although he has never been one to be abrasive with questions or criticism he doesn’t like. “In our job, it’s normal to be criticised,” he said. “Sometimes we played well. Sometimes we could play better, but in general, I’m satisfied with what we’re doing. Tomorrow will be different game because it’s a game of two games – 180 minutes. It will be important to play well, defend well, have balance and put our strategy in the game.” The problem is Arsenal haven’t been playing all that well themselves. It sums up something else about this fixture. That pendulum of form and perception has actually swung a lot since they were yet again drawn together in December. At the time, it was probably Arsenal who were on much better form than Bayern, only for that to invert once more. It is reflective of their issues, though, that both sides had personnel and tactical problems to solve. Wenger confirmed David Ospina would start over the off-colour Petr Cech, and the two managers faced questions over whether one of their German World Cup stars would be dropped, with Mesut Ozil on such poor form, and Thomas Muller apparently in a poor mood all season. Mats Hummels backed both, but it did feel conspicuous that the defender specifically mentioned how Arsenal “were in a very good mood” earlier on in the season, even if he did immediately temper it with that typical Champions League diplomacy. He and Manuel Neuer predictably spoke about keeping a clean sheet, too, but Ancelotti wasn’t thinking along those lines. “We are not playing to avoid goals. We’re playing to have a good game, have a control of the game,” he said. That is one positive about this game for everyone else, even if there is a genuine ennui about how often it is played. None of that should affect how often these teams attack. It is likely to be another gloriously open affair. Wenger emphasised as much by striking an optimistic note. “We want to play attractive and efficient football and I don’t think that is a bad target personally. We have gone through the group stage and not lost a game yet. Let’s focus on what we did until now in the Champions League and focus on our next performance. We had very difficult teams in our group stage – we had Paris Saint-Germain and we could deal with them, who are one of the favourites as well. Let’s focus on what we want to do and not too much on what people say and think. It is really down to our performance.” And not, he would insist, down to the past. Now is the time to prove that. Bayern, meanwhile, must prove they are still as good as ever.
  2. LG has sent out invitations to an event taking place on 26 February, where it is expected to launch a new flagship smartphone. The company failed to get pulses racing with the experimental G5 last February, and will be hoping to bounce back with a dramatically different follow-up. LG’s invitation includes a GIF resembling a smartphone display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The image shows fireworks exploding in the night sky, before the tagline, “See More, Play More” appears on-screen. It’s a nod to the rumoured LG G6, which will feature a display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, according to ZDNet. The handset will succeed the LG G5, which was unveiled at MWC 2016. LG took an enormous risk by making last year’s handset modular, and it didn’t pay off. The unusual G5, which featured a removable battery and numerous clip-on accessories, failed to ignite consumer interest, allowing the likes of Samsung and Apple to dominate the market with the Galaxy S7 and iPhone 7. LG’s modular experiment appears to have been shortlived, with a recent update on the company’s US Twitter page suggesting it will instead concentrate on improving a selection of core features with the G6, including waterproofing and a large screen. The South Korean firm is holding the event in Barcelona a day before the start of Mobile World Congress, the annual tradeshow where technology companies traditionally reveal their latest products.
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  4. Pep Guardiola has indicated that Sergio Aguero could yet leave Manchester City this summer, despite declaring that he wants to keep the forward. The Argentina international’s future at the Etihad Stadium has become increasingly uncertain of late, as a result of his struggles to adapt to manager Guardiola’s high pressing system and the impressive form of new signing Gabriel Jesus. Aguero, who has a contract until 2020, has been restricted to brief substitute appearances in each of City’s last two matches, with Jesus starting in his place as part of a front three, alongside Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling. The Brazil striker, signed from Palmeiras for £27m in January, appears better suited to the Guardiola style and has scored three times in his first two Premier League starts, including both goals in a 2-1 victory over Swansea eight days ago. It leaves Aguero facing the prospect of being on the bench again as City travel to Bournemouth in the Premier League tonight. The forward has endured an up and down campaign, despite being City’s top scorer with 18 goals in all competitions. He missed no fewer than four penalties in the first two months of the season, was forced to sit out seven games through suspension and has lost his place in Argentina’s starting line-up. Guardiola has made clear that the 28-year-old is part of his plans, but is not sure if he can give Aguero enough games to stop him leaving at the end of the season. The City manager said: “At the end of the season, I don’t know. I know how difficult it is to find top goalscorers. The guy in the centre of the goal is one of them. “I would like him to stay but I don’t know what is going to happen. Even in my career [as a player and manager], I didn’t know what would happen [with me] at the end of the season.” Guardiola has retained the forward line of Jesus, Sane and Sterling since playing all three together in the 3-0 FA Cup fourth-round victory at Crystal Palace on January 28, a match Aguero missed because of a minor injury. However, the manager is satisfied that the Argentina international is doing his best to fit in with his style. He said: “I was clear every time we spoke with Sergio from the beginning. I know his strengths. I know he’s trying. “I know how much he fought against Tottenham and how many chances he had. But at Palace I saw three guys in front with a high intensity and said: ‘Wow, I like what they do.’ “In the last game, it gave them continuity. My advice to the guys is: Keep going – show me again how good you are.” Aguero, signed from Atletico Madrid for £38m in 2011, said after last weekend’s win over Swansea that he was not sure if City wanted him to stay beyond the end of the season. City moved quickly to make clear that they wanted to keep him – and manager Guardiola has backed that up. He added: “Sergio knows the intention of his manager and the club. I don’t want to sell him, I want him to stay here for a long time until he decides.”
  5. The complete 911 range is currently undergoing its mid-cycle update, with the most recent model to be updated being the Turbo. It looks like the next will be the updated GT3, and judging by the latest prototype the reveal isn’t far. A debut in the coming months is likely, as we've already seen the updated GT3 in race car form. The current GT3 made its debut at the 2013 Geneva auto show and proved quite controversial due its standard dual-clutch transmission. There was also the little issue of engines needing to be replaced in some of the earlier models. That hasn’t stopped the car from being extremely po[CENSORED]r, especially in RS trim, so understandably Porsche won’t be looking to rock the boat with the update. Look for a few visual tweaks, changes to the suspension and perhaps some extra horsepower under the hood. We hear the 6-speed manual transmission from the latest 911 R may also be made available. The most significant change are the new bumpers. The engine cover is also new, possibly to improve air flow. There will be some minor tweaks inside, too. Expect the latest Porsche Communication Management infotainment system complete with 7.0-inch display, smartphone integration and updated navigation with real-time traffic info and Google Earth/Streetview functionality. The good news is that Porsche won’t be adding turbocharged power to the GT3, which it has been doing to most of the other models in the 911 family, including the base Carrera. The current GT3’s engine is a 3.8-liter flat-6 with 475 horsepower on tap. Beyond the updated GT3, we can expect a new GT2 to join the 991-series 911 family. And a next-generation 911 isn't too far away.
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  10. The new Xperia X Performance so like an Xperia Z5 improved slightly in terms of design and features, we tend to think that Sony plans simply to bury its Xperia Z range for the benefit of its Xperia X. Before get into the thick of it, here are the characteristics of the two smartphones, face to face. Design and screen: A bit like different generations of iPhone or Samsung Galaxy (between S6 and S7), Sony retains between the Xperia Z5 and the same X Performance Full HD on a slab Triluminos IPS. However, the X Performance is a bit smaller, with its 5-inch screen against 5.2 inches, which automatically increases the resolution of some PPP. It should also be noted that unlike the Z, X series only offers 5-inch formats, welcome for small hands, but larger than the ZX Compact. Besides the issue of size, the main difference that opposes the Xperia X Performance in Xperia Z5 is its design. It obviously keeps very sober style unique to the brand, with a flat back and round wafers on which we find as a fingerprint sensor as volume control buttons and camera shutter button, but exchange material. To better fit the times, Sony has abandoned the glass Z5, whose frosted effect has also been praised for the brushed metal. This preserves a unibody design. Damage, however, that the X-performance, more compact than his colleague (144.8 x 71.1 x 7.62 mm against 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm) is slightly thicker, and especially heavier than 10 grams. Conclusion: A little better or equivalent to the Xperia Z5 on most points, the Xperia X Performance clearly taking over from its predecessor more than is complete. Nevertheless, it still ignores its launch price, which is reasonable hope. Because by its release in May 2016, the Zperia Z5, which is already around 500 euros, will have time to see its price drop, which may decrease even the interest of invest in an X Performance.
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  11. good and hard matchs , good luck for my favorite team real madrid HALA MADRID
  12. Paul Pogba scored a spectacular long-range goal as France took control of Group A with a 1-0 win over Holland. Manchester United's world-record signing unleashed a dipping 30-yard strike in the first half to sink the Dutch at the Amsterdam Arena, inflicting Netherlands' first World Cup qualifying loss since September 2001 - an unbeaten run of 33 matches. Pogba has found the net just once for United this season and his previous goal for France came in the Euro 2016 quarter-final victory over Iceland, which was his first international strike in almost two years. However, the £89m midfielder was helped by some generous goalkeeping by Maarten Stekelenburg as he netted his seventh goal for Les Bleus. With Dimitri Payet pulling the strings France dominated the early stages and got a first sight of goal after just four minutes. However, Payet's corner was headed wide by Raphael Varane, and shortly after Stekelenburg saved from Kevin Gameiro. The deadlock was broken in spectacular style by Pogba on the half-hour mark when Laurent Koscielny intercepted the ball on the halfway line and fed Payet, who played a square pass to Pogba. Pogba took a couple of steps forward, looked up and unleashed a fierce shot which the diving Stekelenburg got a hand to but could not keep out. Payet then fancied a slice of the action and had a long-range effort saved, but France survived a scare just before half-time when a poor backpass from the West Ham midfielder allowed Vincent Janssen to move in on goal. Janssen's shot was blocked by Koscielny, and although the ball bounced onto the defender's hand, Holland's appeals for a penalty were waved away. Janssen came even closer to finding the target after the break when he rolled Varane in the area but lashed his shot into the side-netting. Pogba almost created a second for France when his ball over the top found Kevin Gameiro, who brought it down superbly but was unable to beat the onrushing Stekelenburg with Antoine Griezmann skying the rebound. Pogba then squandered the opportunity to notch his second when he headed Payet's corner straight at Stekelenburg. France were grateful to goalkeeper Hugo Lloris for keeping out Memphis Depay's late snap-shot to preserve the three points.
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  17. The African Club (Arabic: النادي الإفريقي) or Club Africain of Tunisia according to usage (abbreviated CA) is a Tunisian football club based in Tunis. The club is a founding sections of the namesake sports club, the African Club, founded in 1920 in the district of Bab Jadid. Known as Al Ifriki, the first football team plays in the Tunisian championship. This is one of the two big clubs of the capital of Tunisia, Tunis, with Espérance de Tunis (EST). Derbys with another club are games of great intensity, during which is exacerbated the historic rivalry between the two clubs and their supporters. The African Club holds international securities: a cup of clubs African champions, an Afro-Asian Cup clubs, an Arab Cup Winners Cup, an Arab Champions League, two North African cups of Champion Clubs three cuts Maghreb champion clubs Cup and the Maghreb winners Cup. Nationally, the African club has won thirteen championships but also eleven cups and three Super Cups in Tunisia. Creation Order permitting the African Club October 4, 1920 Club Africain was ready to operate as soon as 1919 but that delayed the beginning was the name he was going to take (Islamic African Club). Indeed, this name has been questioned by the authorities of the French protectorate since, at that time, any Tunisian club had the right to exist only with the permission of the authorities. So it is that on October 4 1920, the club is officially allowed to operate but its route does not begin on that date. Club Africain, as claimed by some of its founding fathers, is a natural extension of the African Stadium (association founded in 1915 and dissolved in 1918) he keeps the color, spirit, part of the name and a core of players (particularly Mohamed Soudani). This is also the president of the constituent meeting of the club held in a café in Bab Jadid belonging to a family now clubiste. It is noteworthy that the first headquarters of the club is the Makhzen Essouf (wool deposit) which is located in the district of El Morkadh. Since its introduction, the application for authorization is subject to blackmail because the approval is subject to three conditions: appointment to the CA the head of a French national president; changing colors chosen (ie the red and white), which forced the club to play its first season with a blue shirt; the renunciation of the national emblem (crescent and star). It is then to force clubbists to steer clear of any reference to the national flag and to alienate his whole identity base. The terms of the compromise are categorically rejected, especially the first point as his future rival and neighbor, IS founded on 15 January 1919 was a French President Louis Montassier. Finally, the fury forced the authorities of the time to give in and give the African Club a historic concession on Tunisian nationality of the President and the national emblem which now adorns the club's jersey. The founding fathers of the club, much more intransigent ultimately win the case and impose a desk entirely Tunisian director and chaired by Bechir Ben Mustapha. The first director office is composed as suit4,5: Chair: Ben Mustapha Bashir; Vice President: Jameleddine Bousnina; Secretary General: Chedly Alwerfeli; Secretary-General: Abdelmajid Chahed; Treasurer: Hassen Nouisseri; Sports Commission: Mahmoud Malouche, Ezzedine Belhadj, Fradj Abdelwahed, ZEGLAOUI Ahmed, and Ahmed Abdel Wahed Fradj Dhahak. The first official team in 1920 is as follows: Goalkeepers: Bechir Ben Amor and Manoubi Houari Defenders: Jameldine Bousnia Mohamed Mahmoud Malouche Machouch and (C) Midfielders: Hassen Gaddour, Nouisseri Hassen Ahmed and Mohamed Ayed Mistaoui Forwards: Abderrahmen Kalfat, Larbi Ben Yemina Ahmed and Ahmed ZEGLAOUI Dhahak Happy Birthday , 96 years of glory <3 <3 <3
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