Albanian National Team coach Christian Panucci has denied having come into contact with Roma for the coach’s bench.

In an interview for the Italian media, the number 1 of the bench for the Rossoneri’s representative stressed that there was no conversation between him and the leaders of the red and yellow club, as he is focused on his work with Albania and wants to continue the adventure with the Rossoneri.

“No one has called me from Rome, I have heard simple voices in the media,” Christian Panucci said in his interview.

The name of the coach of the national blackjack was mentioned as a successor of Di Francesco in Rome after the latter’s dismissal but apparently all of these were simply alludings.

The first match in 1/8 of the Champions League final, between Barcelona and Lyon, ended with a score of 0: 0. On Wednesday, the match will take place and the fourth quarter finisher will be placed.

Lyon striker Nabil Fekir is well aware that his team will be difficult to stop Lionel Messi, but they must do this to have a chance to win a place in the quarterfinals.

The French praised Champions League rivals, but insisted he and his teammates will do their utmost to reach the qualifying stage.

“For me, Messi is the best player in the world, since he has been at the highest level for ten years now. He is crucial to his squad every year, “Fekir said.

“Barcelona is one of the best teams in Europe and it’s always fun to play against such clubs.”

“It’s normal that fans expect a lot from me in this game, we know it will be a very difficult match, but we will give our best.”

Exactly 284 days after saying goodbye to Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane has been formalized as the new coach of “Los Blancos,” replacing Santiago Solari.

Before leaving the club in Madrid last May, the Frenchman had hinted that he could return to Madrid as well as sent some messages to club fans.

“This team must continue to win and needs change. After three years, they need another talk, another method of work and for that reason I made that decision, “Zidane said.

“I did not make the decision just enough to do it, but I thought so long about it. I really love this club and the president has given me the opportunity to go back to Real Madrid and be grateful to him for all my life. ”

“This may be a ‘see later’ because Madrid has given me everything. Now I feel good and you do not have to be bored. I do not forget the tough moments. We finished the season with wonder, winning the Champions League title, but there are complicated moments and this forces you to reflect. ”

“I may be wrong or there may be people who have different opinions from me, but I clearly feel that we will continue to win. I will not become the coach of any other team. ”

“Maybe I did not think well enough in February when I said I would continue here. I said, but something else came to my mind. I’m not tired of being a coach, but that’s the right time for me. ”

“The best time as a coach was the triumph at La Liga and for me, this was my roof. The worst moment was when we lost against Leganes, in the King’s return game. ”

“This is a decision for my own good, and for the benefit of the staff. I think the change is necessary to continue with victory. The players have nothing to do with my decision. ”

“This year I have clear feelings. I’m the winner and if I feel I will not win, I have to make a difference and I’m leaving. Would I continue if I had not won the Champions League title? I do not know maybe”.