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Ferrari engineer sentenced over ‘spy-gate’ saga” plus 6 more- Former Ferrari engineer sentenced over ‘spy-gate’ saga - La Liga: Sacked Antonio Álvarez was Sevilla’s fall guy - Aviva Premiership Preview: Saracens face Leicester test - Defensive tactics pay off as Rangers overcome Bursaspor - Ryder Cup 2010: Europe and USA ready to do battle - Ancelotti to attend Arsenal clash despite father’s death - Hernández can be an Old Trafford great – Fletcher Former Ferrari engineer sentenced over ‘spy-gate’ saga Posted: 30 Sep 2010 04:01 PM PDT Ferrari's former chief mechanic Nigel Stepney has been given a 20-month prison sentence by an Italian court for his role in the “spy-gate” scandal. Ferrari fired Stepney in July 2007 and launched criminal proceedings accusing him of passing confidential technical data to arch-rivals McLaren and plotting to sabotage Ferrari's cars. McLaren were fined a record $100million by the FIA for their part in the scandal and were kicked out of the constructors' championship after the Woking-based team were found guilty of possessing a 780-page Ferrari dossier. While both teams agreed to put the matter behind them the following year, Ferrari continued with its criminal action against Stepney. Local press in Modena reported on Wednesday that Stepney was sentenced to a 20 months in prison and slapped with a €600 fine for "sabotage, industrial espionage, sporting fraud and attempted serious injury". Stepney's lawyer Sonia Bartolini is quoted as saying: "We can be satisfied, even if my client has always denied sabotage. "We have to thank the prosecutor for agreeing to a plea bargain. Initially the sentence was much higher, but I don't want to be specific." The FIA had warned its licence holders against working with Stepney or former McLaren chief designer Mike Coughlan—the man found with the Ferrari dossier. That stance, however, was relaxed in early 2009 as the FIA concluded that both men had been "minor players" in the scandal, with Stepney working in the FIA GT1 Championship for Sumo Power. La Liga: Sacked Antonio Álvarez was Sevilla’s fall guy Posted: 30 Sep 2010 03:19 PM PDT Antonio Álvarez turned out nearly 350 times for Sevilla as a player in the 1970s and 80s, making him something of a mythical figure in the eyes of the fans. As manager, however, the problem with Álvarez was that he was never the first choice to take over from Manolo Jimenez back in March. Jimenez's sacking mid-way through the 2009-10 season was the culmination of a run of five La Liga matches without a win and a humiliating Champions League exit to CSKA Moscow. Sevilla's chances of qualifying for the Champions League again were looking decidedly slim at that point but Álvarez made the transition from Director of Football smoothly and enjoyed some immediate success. The Andalusian club eventually pipped Real Mallorca to fourth spot in the final minute of the final match of the season thanks to that famous Rodri goal and beat Atletico Madrid in the final of Copa del Rey to bring some much-coveted silverware to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Why then, after five matches of the 2010-11 campaign and a far from irretrievable seventh position, has Álvarez already been shown the door? The simple answer: Sevilla President Jose Maria Del Nido never really wanted him as manager and it was only the club's failure to snare Luis Aragones that saw Álvarez installed in the first place. That is the basic underlying motive but certain factors this season have made it easier for Del Nido—the outspoken Sevilla boss who insists on wearing a fedora hat so that he resembles a 21st century Al Capone—to give Álvarez the boot. The two-legged Champions League play-off defeat to Sporting Braga in August is the main point of reference. Having worked so hard to claim 4th spot last year, it was galling to then see their place in the group stages of Europe's premier competition usurped by a Portuguese debutant. Their exit at that stage also has wider permutations for Spain, who enjoy the privilege of occupying four spots in the Champions League thanks to their UEFA coefficient ranking. Fortunately, the continued success of La Liga teams in Europe – which is rivalled only by the English Premier League's representatives – means that they are unlikely to forfeit that privilege in the foreseeable future. Álvarez's man-management style also came under criticism in his final weeks at Sevilla and he felt the need to defend himself in a press conference convened after his dismissal, stating that he did not have any personal gripes with any of the players at the club. There is no doubt, however, that perceived dressing-room unrest, which was reported in the press, unsettled the team. Speculation about a fall-out with Sevilla's biggest star, Brazilian number 9 Luis Fabiano, also undermined Álvarez, and if there was no foundation to the rumours, it seems strange that the striker was left out of the team several times this month despite an apparent clean bill of health. Presidential post-match interviews are a Spanish curiosity and a journalist's dream. Those conducted at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan over the last few weeks have allowed us to see first-hand how Sevilla's failure to win at home since the Super Cup first leg victory over Barcelona has infuriated Del Nido. While performing effectively on the road—excluding the recent Hercules debacle—defeats to Sporting Braga and Paris Saint-Germain coupled with draws against Deportivo La Coruna and Racing Santander suggest that the home quandary is more psychological than anything. If that is indeed the case, a managerial change was the obvious solution. And who better to bring in to fix the problem than former Real Mallorca manager Gregorio Manzano. After a trip to Germany to play Borussia Dortmund in the Europe League, Manzano's first challenge at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan will be the visit of Atletico Madrid this weekend in a rematch of last season's Copa del Rey final. A win in that game would send out a clear message of intent. Balearic club Mallorca were impeccable on home turf at the Ono Estadi under Manzano. Last season their record in Palma was the best outside of the top two in the division, and that is a strength which Jose Maria Del Nido is hoping Manzano will carry into his new club. Sevilla still have plenty of time to mount a serious assault on the top four this season. The benefit of an early change is that no irrevocable damage has yet been done. The new manager's main task, besides forging a strong home base, is to reintroduce some harmony into the dressing room. Players like Luis Fabiano, who is coveted by top clubs all over Europe, and Diego Capel, who has not seen nearly enough playing time over the last couple of seasons, will have to be placated. It would be a shame if they were forced to sell such stars, even though Sevilla's world-famous scouting network and academy would almost certainly produce replacements. The dream for most local fans is that Sevilla will evolve beyond their current status as a top-class football factory and shake off the justifiable moniker that it is essentially a selling club. Football finance is such, however, that all but a very select handful of European clubs are precisely that. For those who are curious, here is what Sevilla might look like if they had refused big money offers in the last few years: Sevilla as it might have been: 4-4-2: Andres Palop; Adriano, Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Dani Alves; Seydou Keita, Christian Poulsen, Jose Antonio Reyes, Jesus Navas; Julio Baptista, Luis Fabiano. Some of the players who have moved on have blossomed elsewhere, others have found it more difficult but, the fact of the matter is, all of them were top players when they were at Sevilla. Judging by the players coming through, the future looks bright, as the Andalusian club continues to unearth formidable talent such as Diego Perotti, Jose Carlos and Rodri. The hope now is that Gregorio Manzano can use these resources, combined with the current crop of stars, to construct a new team capable of loosening – alongside the likes of Atletico Madrid, Valencia and Villarreal – the stranglehold with which Barcelona and Real Madrid's currently grip La Liga. Read more on Spanish football at Simon Jalie’s La Liga Blog Aviva Premiership Preview: Saracens face Leicester test Posted: 30 Sep 2010 02:57 PM PDT Saracens will look to build on their victory over Northampton last week when they host fellow title rivals Leicester at Vicarage Road on Sunday. Saracens have lost five of their last six clashes with the Tigers, including their defeat in last year's Premiership final. The Tigers have lost in successive games away from Welford Road, but this fixture tends to favour the away side, with the travelling outfit emerging victorious on the last three occasions. Northampton will be keen to get back to the top of the table after having been knocked off by London Irish last week and will see a home tie against Exeter as an ideal opportunity to bounce back. The Devon side have turned a number of heads in recent weeks in beating Newcastle and local rivals Gloucester at Sandy Park. However, they have struggled away from home, suffering resounding defeats to both Harlequins and defending champions Leicester. London Wasps will also be looking to rebound from a disappointing defeat as they travel to Edgeley Park to face Sale. Wasps lost narrowly to Gloucester last week and will be keen to avenge that defeat with a morale-boosting victory over struggling Sale. London Irish also have an ideal fixture following their move to the top of the table – they are pitted against bottom club Leeds Carnegie at home. Leeds did well to escape the drop last year and are seemingly faced with the same battle this time around having not won a Premiership game since 25 April. London Irish will be keen to cement their place at the summit and will have one eye on the bonus point. Newcastle face a tough trip to the capital to play Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop. The Stoop has provided a tough place to visit for the Falcons, with the north-east side not having won there in ten years. Gloucester, fresh from their narrow victory over Wasps, will do well to continue their winning form as, they travel to the Recreation Ground to face a tough tie against Bath. Bath are in impressive form too, having won six of their last seven Premiership fixtures – and will be keen to continue that impressive run. This weekend is the penultimate round of fixtures before the break for European Cup fixtures, and all the teams involved will be looking to capitalise on any momentum they can find heading into a cluttered couple of months. This weekend’s Aviva Premiership fixtures in full: Bath v Gloucester Sale v Wasps Harlequins v Newcastle London Irish v Leeds Carnegie Northampton v Exeter Saracens v Leicester Defensive tactics pay off as Rangers overcome Bursaspor Posted: 30 Sep 2010 02:44 PM PDT Rangers set their sights on the knockout stages of the Champions League after grinding out a 1-0 win against Turkish champions Bursaspor. The Scottish champions had failed to win their previous six European games at Ibrox, including their three Champions League games last season, but were buoyed by a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Old Trafford two weeks ago and recorded their first win at home since November 2007. Make no mistake; Rangers will never be one of the most enjoyable of teams to watch in the Champions League, nor will they be a free-scoring side, but led by 40-year-old veteran David Weir, they are turning into one of the most assured defensive units in the competition. Before the game, the talk about Bursaspor goalkeeper Dimitar Ivankov was that he takes the penalties for his side, but the Bulgarian had a first half to forget in Glasgow as he flapped at two crosses before being partly at fault for the only goal of the game. Steven Whittaker's deep cross found the head of Kirk Broadfoot, despite Ivankov favourite to win the ball, and the midfielder's header down fell to Steven Naismith who prodded the ball home at the Ivankov's near post. Rangers continued to press the Bursaspor defence in the first half, and controlled the game as the visitors struggled to get up and running – their only real chance a 30-yard free-kick special from Brazilian-born defender Gökçek Vederson which tested Allan McGregor. Naismith had the chance to double his Champions League tally, but screwed a volley wide ten minutes before the break. Lone striker Kenny Miller came even closer to doubling Rangers’ lead within a minute of the restart, but Ivankov did well to save with his legs Speaking after the game, Smith said: "It’s a great win because it’s a difficult climate to operate in. There were a few disappointments last season in home games so it’s nice to get a win. "It was a terrific goal, a good header by Kirk Broadfoot and a good finish by Steven. We had started well and possibly deserved to go into the lead at that time so we were delighted." "In other games here in the Champions League, we’ve played well and haven’t managed to get in front. We’ve then lost a goal, had to go and chase the game, and we’ve paid the penalty for it. "But it was good to get in front today, it gave us something to hold on to and we did that extremely well. These games are like cup ties –it’s important to get the first goal." Rangers' victory means they sit joint top of Group C with Manchester United, who also won 1-0 with a late goal this week in Valencia. When the draw was made United and Valencia had been labelled as favourites to qualify, but the group has been blown wide open as Smith now prepares for a visit from the Spanish league leaders in three weeks' time. "When Valencia come here it will be a big night for everyone," Smith added. "From our point of view it gives us another opportunity–but we appreciate they are an excellent side." If Rangers can secure another draw against Los Che, Smith's tactics, however dull, will have been fully justified as they edge closer to a continued European campaign. Ryder Cup 2010: Europe and USA ready to do battle Posted: 30 Sep 2010 02:30 PM PDT The world of golf has finally descended upon Wales and the Celtic Manor Resort for the 2010 Ryder Cup. The Americans are in town and are looking to defend their home victory at Valhalla in 2008. The European team are the home favourites which is not a surprise – rarely does the visiting side come and win on the other's ground in these matches. The European team, captained by Ryder Cup legend Colin Montgomerie, is made up of Lee Westwood, Luke Donald, Ian Poulter, Miguel Angel-Jimenez, Eduardo and Francesco Molinari, Rory McIlroy, Martin Kaymer, Padraig Harrington, Ross Fisher, Peter Hanson and Graeme McDowell. The US squad, led by Corey Pavin, consists of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Zach Johnson, Stewart Cink, Rickie Fowler, Dustin Johnson, Hunter Mahan, Matt Kuchar, Steve Stricker, Jeff Overton, Bubba Watson and Fed Ex Cup winner Jim Furyk. Both teams are laced with inexperience. For the Americans, Dustin Johnson, Matt Kuchar, Jeff Overton, Rickie Fowler and Bubba Watson are all making their first Ryder Cup appearances. Only Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk and Stewart Cink could be called Ryder Cup veterans. And it’s a similar story on the European side. No experience with Fisher, Hanson, Kaymer, both Molinari brothers and McIlroy, with Westwood, Poulter, Donald, Jimenez and Harrington the veterans. Most of the European players have had strong years. Kaymer is perhaps the best on the European Tour, and Westwood on the PGA. Westwood reinjured a calf late in the summer that slowed down a very strong year, perhaps his best ever, but he is said to be fit and ready for the main event. On the American side Kuchar has enjoyed what was arguably the best year on the PGA Tour, and Furyk arrives on the back of his Tour Championship win and the Fed Ex Cup title. Mickelson and Woods struggled for most of the year, although the former did win the first major of the season in the Masters back in April. Both of them, however, have played better of late. Team play makes up the schedule on Friday and Saturday, with foursome and fourball play both days. The singles matches finish up the Ryder Cup on Sunday. The Americans need 14 of the possible 28 points in order to hold on to the cup. And Europe need 14-and-a-half points to steal it back. Celtic Manor's 2010 Course, as it is called, should slightly favour the Europeans. The greens will be a tad slower than the American's are generally used to, and the fairways tight and the rough long. The American side tends to have longer hitters, but they are less accurate. There is water in play on about half of the holes. The front nine is predominantly a links style course, while the back nine is a more American-type water hazard layout. Ancelotti to attend Arsenal clash despite father’s death Posted: 30 Sep 2010 02:22 PM PDT Carlo Ancelotti will return to London in time to take charge of Chelsea’s clash with Arsenal on Sunday despite the death of his father Giuseppe. Giuseppe, 87, died on Wednesday night with his son at his side and the funeral will take place on Saturday. Assistant manager Ray Wilkins will take charge of first team matters in Ancelotti’s absence, including Friday’s press conference. Chelsea returned to winning ways after two straight defeats with a confident 2-0 victory over French champions Marseille on Tuesday evening. A Chelsea statement read: “Carlo Ancelotti’s father Giuseppe passed away in Italy last night aged 87 with his son at his side. “Everyone at Chelsea Football Club sends our deepest condolences to Carlo and his family. They are all in our thoughts at this time. “The funeral will take place in Italy on Saturday. Carlo will return to London for Sunday’s match versus Arsenal.” Ancelotti boasts a perfect record against Arsenal with Chelsea. The Italian manager oversaw a 3-0 victory at Emirates Stadium in November 2009 and a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge earlier this year. Hernández can be an Old Trafford great – Fletcher Posted: 30 Sep 2010 01:51 PM PDT Darren Fletcher believes Mexican forward Javier Hernández will develop into an Old Trafford great following a promising start to his Manchester United career. The Scotland international sung the striker’s praises after United’s crucial 1-0 Champions League victory over Valencia at the intimidating Mestalla Stadium. Hernández scored an 85th-minute winner to move the English side to the summit of Group C, level on points with Scottish champions Rangers. “Javier got his head down and finished it fantastically,” said the Scotland captain. “He showed he is going to be a great player for Manchester United. “He is young and still getting used to the way we play. But he has come in from Mexico and is a real talent.” Sir Alex Ferguson signed the 22-year-old Hernández for £7.4million after he impressed for Mexico during this summer’s World Cup in South Africa. Hernández, who had only made one start for United since scoring in the Charity Shield against Chelsea in August, remained level-headed despite his obvious elation at his first Champions League goal. “It is a dream come true for me but the result is the biggest thing for me,” said Hernández. “I’m so happy about the goal and it will give me so much confidence. 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