Platini feels signing plethora of stars does not guarantee success for Real Madrid
Platini feels signing plethora of stars does not guarantee success for Real Madrid
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Madrid have spent 250million euros this summer on superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka and Karim Benzema as part of returning president Florentino Perez's plan to get the Spanish giants back to the top of the football tree.
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Michel Platini (left) and Man U boss Alex Ferguson |
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However, as was the case when Perez was previously in charge of Madrid and his expensively-assembled 'Galacticos' endured a spell without any major trophies between their title triumphs in 2003 and 2007, Platini warned that bringing in so many world-class players does not necessarily guarantee silverware.
"Perez wants to win everything and that's why he has signed so many stars...but we will see what happens in May, when the final of the Champions League is played in Madrid," Platini was quoted as saying in Marca. "The history of football tells us that the great players do not always win the tournaments."
Fergie agrees
Marca also spoke to Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson about Madrid's summer spending.
Ferguson believes that with so much talent on show the Bernabeu is sure to be in for some entertaining nights, although he pointed out that it is still early days under new coach Manuel Pellegrini.
"Of course these great players are going to assure good football and they will provide great days for the fans.
The only thing is that Pellegrini still has to mould a team," said Ferguson, who was also asked about his relationship with the Spanish giants, which has not always been great over the years.
Ferguson said: "I don't believe in everything that this Real Madrid represents, although I respect them."
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