Totenham Hotspur Tak Butuh Damiao

Totenham Hotspur Tak Butuh Damiao Pelatih Andre Villas-Boas menyatakan Totenham Hotspur tidak akan membeli penyerang baru pada bursa transfer musim panas ini.

"Spurs" kerap diberitakan akan memboyong Leandro Damiao (Internacional Porto Alegre) dan Willian (Shakhtar Donetsk). Kabar itu akhirnya dibantah. "The Lilywhites" lebih memilih mempermanen status Emmanuel Adebayor, bomber Manchester City yang dipinjam musim lalu Rooney Membuat MU Jaya

Leandro pemain fantastis. Saya pernah menemuinya di Brasil saat saya berlibur. Namun, dia tidak berada dalam prospektif kami saat ini. Saya pikir, kami tidak butuh penyerang," ucap Villas-Boas Liverpool Meminta Maap Kepada Man U.

Sementara soal Willian, pelatih asal Portugal tersebut mengatakan,"Saya tertarik dengannya tahun lalu. Dia bertalenta. Namun, saya tidak ingin terlibat lebih dalam karena saya tak ingin mengecawakan Shakhtar. Saya punya hubungan bagus dengan mereka."

Dalam kesempatan itu, Villas-Boas menjawab soal spekulasi masa depan Jermain Defoe. Pelatih yang pernah membesut Chelsea tersebut memastikan Defoe bertahan di White Hart Lane.

"Saya telah berbicara dengan agennya dua hari lalu. Saya mengapresiasi kualitasnya. Saya berharap dia terus menjadi pemain Tottenham pada masa datang," tegasnya Totenham Hotspur Tak Butuh Damiao.

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Rooney Membuat MU Jaya

Dibuka penolakan Luis Suarez menjabat tangan Patrice Evra, diselingi percekcokan di lorong ruang ganti saat jeda, duel Liga Inggris penuh emosional itu berakhir dengan kemenangan MU 2-1 (0-0) atas Liverpool di Old Trafford, Sabtu (11/2). MU kini di puncak klasemen.


Berdasarkan jalannya permainan, Manchester United (MU) pantas memenangkan laga. MU mendominasi penguasaan bola lewat permainan passing yang matang dan daya juang yang menyala-nyala. Tuan rumah juga lebih tajam dan lugas dalam melancarkan gempuran.

Terciptanya dua gol pada rentang waktu tiga menit melalui striker Wayne Rooney (menit ke-47 dan ke-50) adalah buah dari etos permainan itu. Melalui dua gol itu, Rooney seolah mencontohkan bagaimana menjalankan peran sebagai striker tim.

Gol pertama Rooney, berawal dari tendangan datar first time atas bola sundulan tipis Jordan Henderson ketika mengantisipasi bola sepak pojok Ryan Giggs, membuktikan insting gol mautnya ke mulut gawang.

Gol kedua Rooney, dengan menuntaskan sodoran bola Antonio Valencia, bukti ketenangannya menyelesaikan peluang. Pada laga sebelumnya di kandang Chelsea, juga lewat dua gol—dari titik penalti—dia berperan menghindarkan MU dari kekalahan.

Striker Liverpool, Suarez, tak mau kalah. Ia melesakkan satu gol balasan, menit ke-80, yang memanfaatkan bola lepas dari kontrol Rio Ferdinand saat menahan tendangan bebas Charlie Adam. Gol itu sedikit mengurangi kadar antagonis Suarez karena penolakannya atas uluran jabat tangan bek Evra sebelum laga.

Glen Johnson hampir menyamakan 2-2 saat injury time lewat tendangan keras yang ditepis kiper David De Gea. Hasil kemenangan itu, MU sementara mengambil alih puncak klasemen dari tangan Manchester City dengan nilai 58, satu poin di atas City yang bertandang ke Aston Villa, Minggu (12/2).

Insiden nonlaga

Laga diawali insiden penolakan Suarez atas uluran jabat tangan Evra, memperpanjang perseteruan keduanya terkait kasus rasisme, Oktober lalu. Striker Uruguay itu melewati Evra yang siap menjabat tangannya dan langsung menyalami De Gea.

Evra coba menarik lengan Suarez, tetapi tetap diabaikan striker Liverpool. Melihat hal itu, Ferdinand membalas tidak mau menyalami Suarez. Sepanjang laga, setiap menggocek bola, suporter MU mencemooh Suarez.


Perseteruan Suarez-Evra berpangkal dari tindakan Suarez yang dituduh rasis dengan melontarkan ucapan ”Negro” kepada Evra pada laga yang berakhir seri 1-1 di Anfield, 15 Oktober 2011. Kasus itu membuat Suarez diskors delapan laga.

Insiden berlanjut saat turun minum. Sky Sports melaporkan, Evra menghampiri Suarez untuk mengatakan sesuatu. Bek Liverpool, Martin Skrtel, mendekat dan sejak itu keributan kecil terjadi di lorong menuju ruang ganti sebelum ofisial keamanan melerai.

Hal itu terus berbuntut hingga laga berakhir. Hampir terjadi kericuhan kecil saat Evra bersukacita di depan Suarez yang tertunduk.

”Kami profesional dan kami berkonsentrasi pada tugas di lapangan. (Soal) itu di antara dua pemain dan kami enggan terlibat,” kata Rooney soal Evra-Suarez.

Minggu ini, City ke Aston Villa. Jika tak kalah atau menang, City sukses mengatasi ”kerikil” Piala Afrika. Dari enam laga tandang, City sekali menang.

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Liverpool Meminta Maap Kepada Man U

Manchester United (MU) menerima permintaan maaf dari Liverpool terkait tindakan tidak suportif Luis Suarez yang menolak berjabat tangan dengan Patrice Evra sebelum pertandingan Premier League


"Manchester United berterima kasih kepada Liverpool atas permintaan maaf terkait pertandingan hari Sabtu. Setiap orang di Old Trafford ingin keluar dari permasalahan ini," tulis MU dalam pernyataan resminya.

"Sejarah dari kedua klub adalah kesuksesan dan rivalitas yang tak tertandingi di sepak bola Inggris," lanjut pernyataan tersebut.

Laga di kandang MU tersebut merupakan pertemuan pertama Suarez dengan Patrice Evra setelah insiden rasisme saat Liverpool dan MU berlaga di Anfield, 15 Oktober 2011.

Penyerang asal Uruguay itu kembali membuat ulah sebelum pertandingan dimulai. Seperti biasa, kedua tim terlebih dahulu melakukan ritual jabat tangan. Ketika mendekati Evra, Suarez hanya melewati pemain asal Perancis tersebut, kemudian langsung menyalami kiper MU, David De Gea. Namun, Suarez akhirnya telah melayangkan permintaan maaf dan menyadari kesalahannya

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Pemain Premier League yang Menyebalkan

Sejatinya, pemain sepak bola menampilkan pemain terbaiknya saat berada di lapangan serta membawa timnya memenangkan sebuah pertandingan. Di balik itu, pemain sepak bola sering membuat ulah-ulah yang menjengkelkan.


Akibat ulahnya, sang pemain kerap harus terlibat perselisihan dengan pemain lain, dicemooh pendukung, atau bahkan sampai berurusan dengan hukum. Karier sang pemain juga sering kali terancam gara-gara tindakannya sendiri di dalam dan luar lapangan.

Peter Webster, kolumnis Bleacher Report, membeberkan beberapa pemain Premier League yang dianggap paling menjengkelkan. Namun, dia tak menyebutkan dengan jelas apa saja yang membuat seorang pemain masuk kategori menjengkelkan. Seorang pemain disebut menjengkelkan karena berselingkuh, sedangkan Ryan Giggs tak masuk dalam hitungannya. Padahal, pemain Manchester United itu juga berselingkuh, bahkan dengan istri adiknya dan mengakibatkan kehancuran keluarga adiknya tersebut.

Berikut pemain Premier League yang paling menjengkelkan versi Peter Webster.

1. Carlos Tevez
Tevez menjadi pemain menjengkelkan setelah menolak pemanasan saat Manchester City melawan Bayern Muenchen pada September 2011. Tindakan penyerang asal Argentina itu membuat Pelatih Roberto Mancini berang. Setelah itu Mancini menyatakan, Tevez tidak akan pernah lagi bermain untuk City.

Tevez yang pernah membela Manchester United kemudian memilih pulang ke Argentina tanpa seizin klub pada 7 November 2011. Akhirnya, Tevez kembali ke City untuk melanjutkan kariernya setelah Mancini memberi sinyal damai.

Tevez pun menyatakan siap meminta maaf jika hal itu diperlukan. "Aku tidak merasa bersalah. Namun, jika klub berpikir aku salah, aku akan minta maaf. Aku siap untuk kembali, untuk menang, dan melakukan yang terbaik bagi City," kata pemain berusia 28 tahun itu.

2. Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney ternyata menjadi pemain Manchester United yang paling menjengkelkan. Penyerang asal Inggris itu memang memiliki bakat luar biasa. Namun, dia memiliki sifat yang menjengkelkan dalam dirinya. Lihat saja bagaimana saat istrinya, Coleen, sedang mengandung, Rooney berselingkuh dengan seorang pramuwisma. Watak yang menjengkelkan tersebut membuat Rooney digambarkan seperti tokoh animasi Shrek.

3. John Terry
John Terry baru saja kehilangan ban kapten timnas Inggris. Federasi Sepak Bola Inggris (FA) mencopot bak kapten dari lengan Terry sebagai hukuman atas pelecehan rasial yang dilakukan bek Chelsea itu kepada bek Queens Park Rangers, Anton Ferdinand.

Sebelumnya, Terry juga pernah kehilangan jabatannya sebagai kapten Inggris. Itu terjadi setelah terungkap perselingkuhannya dengan Vanessa Perroncel, yang merupakan kekasih rekannya sendiri, Wayne Bridge.

4. Luis Suarez
Nama Luis Suarez menjadi pembicaraan hangat di Inggris akhir pekan lalu. Penyerang andalan Liverpool itu menolak berjabat tangan dengan Patrice Evra saat melawan Manchester United.

Laga di kandang MU tersebut merupakan penampilan pertama Suarez setelah menjalani skors delapan laga terkait ucapan rasisnya dengan beberapa kali berkata "negro" kepada Evra saat Liverpool dan MU berlaga di Anfield, 15 Oktober 2011.

Tindakan Suarez tersebut membuat Liverpool marah. Pasalnya, Suarez sempat berjanji akan berjabat tangan dengan Evra. Akhirnya, Liverpool memilih meminta maaf kepada MU. Suarez pun melakukan hal yang sama. Dia mengaku menyesal karena tindakannya telah mengecewakan Pelatih Kenny Dalglish dan klub.

Menurut Webster, Suarez menjadi orang paling dibenci di Merseyside saat ini akibat ulahnya yang menjengkelkan.

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Rooney will play against West Bromwich Albion, but Hargreaves will not

Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson will use his most dangerous forward Wayne Rooney in the game against West Brom Albion, despite the contradictory statements that both of them gave to the press during this week.


The game will take place at the Old Trafford Stadium, and Wayne will be leading the "Red Devils" attack. However, Owen Hargreaves did not recovered from his injury and is about to miss the match.


As we know, during this week Ferguson said that an ankle injury lowered Rooney's performance with England against Montenegro. However, Wayne said he had no injuries at all.


In the other hand, Owen Hargreaves will miss the game because Ferguson believes that he is still not recovered from a knee surgery.

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Wayne Rooney intent on leaving United

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's concerns over the club's squad strength are behind his decision to dramatically seek an Old Trafford exit.

The 24-year-old, whose deal expires in the summer of 2012, revealed he had spoken to chief executive David Gill.

A statement from Rooney read: "He did not give me any of the assurances I was seeking about the future squad."

The England star added that he was "surprised" by some of United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's comments.

On Tuesday Ferguson admitted he was "shocked" and "disappointed" to hear that the former Everton player intended to leave.

However in a strongly worded statement released only hours before United's Old Trafford Champions League clash against Bursaspor Rooney countered: "I was interested to hear what Sir Alex had to say [Tuesday] and surprised by some of it.

"I have never had anything but complete respect for the club. How could I not have done given its fantastic history and especially the last six years in which I have been lucky to play a part?

"For me it's all about winning trophies - as the club has always done under Sir Alex. Because of that I think the questions I was asking were justified.

"Despite recent difficulties, I know I will always owe Sir Alex Ferguson a huge debt. He is a great manager and mentor who has helped and supported me from the day he signed me from Everton when I was only 18."

Rooney has been linked with a number of clubs, including wealthy local rivals Manchester City, but he insisted that a concern over United's ability to attract the world's top players was at the heart of his decision to seek a move.

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Countdown to the start of the premiership!

So there is less than a week to go until the start of our new premiership campaign and we still haven't signed anyone. Should we be worried? Can we do it with the old boys? You bet we can. This weekend saw us take on Portsmouth in the charity shield, a rather drab affair, but one we won nonetheless. I didn't get to see the game, as I was away in Ireland on my stag do (I have a few bruises for memories sake), but I heard that Nani and Tevez were our men of the moment!!

Although there was a distinct lack of goals on Sunday, I think this has more to do with the fact that, we always start the season, a little slow, we get the wins however we can, battling away, grinding out those 1-0 victories, knowing that they will be the games that make our season. I do feel that our best asset this season will be our defence. We are difficult to break down, and pressurise in attack.

Over the weekend I heard that our man Fergie is after Henry. Personally I think that this is a ploy to try and hurry the transfer up of Berbatov. Spurs know that it is a battle that they will ultimately lose, trying to keep a player against his will, will never end up with the club coming out on top…. Where have we heard that before? Whether it's next season or this season that he moves, is the only subject for debate, again where have we heard that one before? I guess the difference between us and Spurs is that we have a lot more money and we win stuff. However ultimately that Portuguese cry baby will leave for Spain and he will kiss the badge of Madrid and that is why I can never take him to my heart like I could with players like Rooney, Tevez , Scholes and Giggs! No player is bigger than the club.. nobody.

So last post I said that I wouldn't take about Ronaldo and as I type I end up talking about him… man the guy has infuriated me! But enough of that, let's look at the season ahead. Next up we have Newcastle at home. Let me know in your comments, you first 11. remember you can have 5 subs as well.

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Wayne Rooney to miss the derby

Sir Alex Ferguson is pleased with the strength of his squad, despite injury set-backs for Wayne Rooney and Owen Hargreaves.

Rooney, who signed a five-year contract after an intense few days of speculation at Old Trafford last week, is currently recovering from an ankle injury and has been told to rest. He suffered the injury in training on 18 October, so a three-week absence would have meant he was back in the days leading up to United's visit to Manchester City on Wednesday 10 November, but he has effectively been ruled out of that game now.
"Wayne's away at the moment, so there's no recovery," said the boss. "He did his remedial work before he went away, but thereafter we're happy that he's resting." Asked if the three-weeks prognosis still applied, Sir Alex added: "I think it may be longer."


Nevertheless, the form of Javier Hernandez has been a huge bonus in Rooney’s absence, and Sir Alex feels his squad is looking strong. “The only injuries to report are the ones we know about. Ryan [Giggs] should start training on Monday, I think he’s progressed quite well now. Michael Owen unfortunately picked up a hamstring injury in training. That’s disappointing for him and he’ll be out for four or five weeks. “Owen Hargreaves is still recovering from a long-term injury. I can’t see [him playing in the next few weeks]. He was making very good progress when he first came back, but it seems to have stalled a little bit and he is back with the physios now. But they’re the only injuries we have at the moment and we have quite a strong squad at the moment. We hope it stays that way.”

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Win Thin, Manchester United into the quarter-finals

Manchester United could only win 1-0 on Crawley Town in the FA Cup fifth round match early morning pm at Old Trafford. However, this result was enough to deliver MU menuggu opponent in the quarter-finals.

In this match, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson gives the opportunity for players who rarely come down to appear since the beginning. Nevertheless, MU still control the game. Support from the thousands of fans who packed Old Trafford Stadium makes young squad "Red Devils" to appear excited.

However, it was the visitors who did the experiment first in the 11th minute. Unfortunately Ben Smith kick the ball outside the penalty box is still well above the crossbar MU who escorted Andres Lindegaard.

MU managed to open the advantage in the 28th minute. The feed header from Darren Gibson welcomed by Wes Brown. Brown headed the ball to glide smoothly on the left side of goalkeeper Michel Kuipers.

Fabio da Silva had a chance to add the advantage in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, from the middle of a sweet bait breakthrough could not put to good use by Fabio. Fabio kicks off the mark still thin on the right side of goal Kuipers.

Four minutes later, Gabriel Obertan conducting the experiment. But this time Kuipers deftly brushed off the ball hard kick Obertan.

Although keep trying, "Red Devils" still not able to add the advantage in the first round.

see his team attack blunted in the first half, Wayne Rooney Ferguson enter early in the second half to replace Anderson. However, still no change.

MU still not able to penetrate the tight defense Crawley. In fact, Crawley who got a chance in the 71st minute. Unfortunately kick from David Hunt still deviated on the left side of the wicket Lindegaard. Three minutes later, a turn-kick volley from Matt Tubbs salto a widened over the crossbar MU.

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Ferguson: Manchester United Wonder balanced

Manchester United (MU), Alex Ferguson, Crawley Town play better in the second half and deserved a draw, the game against his team in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday (19/02/2011).

The match ended 1-0 to United. They are merely puppets goals scored by Wes Brown in the 28th minute. In the quarter-finals, Manchester United will meet Arsenal or Leyton Orient.

"They deserved a draw considering their performance in the second round. No doubt the players (MU) being unfair to yourself (not showing the best performance, Red)," said Ferguson.

"I havehave no complaints about our performance in the first round .I thought we were fine .However ,we would not be in the game during the second half .We always lose in every struggle for the ball ,"

"It's disappointing because there are a few of our players who may not understand what the FA Cup. It's a good lesson for them,"

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Ferguson defends Nani, blames Gomes

Manchester United (MU), Sir Alex Ferguson, who defended Nani score against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday (10/30/2010). In addition, she blamed Hotspur goalkeeper, Heurelho Gomes, who mistook the match.

Nani before doing handsball Hotspur in the penalty box, after a crash and asked for penalty kicks. However, the referee did not give it. Hotspur goalkeeper, Heurelho Gomes felt this free kick, because Nani is clearly handsball. He also took the ball and put it under, then back to ready a free kick.

Because the referee blew the whistle yet, Nani straight forward and kicked the ball into the goal Hotspur. Referee endorse that goal. He ruled a line judge Simon Beck who raised the flag.

"Very strange. At that time, nobody knew there was a mistake," said Ferguson.

"In a minute, Gomes held the ball and then ball into the net (since kicked Nani, Red). Nani when he saw the referee and the referee declared the game continued. So, naturally she then stole the ball and menendangkannya to the goal," he added.

According to Ferguson, there is actually a mistake on Gomes. He does not understand the referee's decision. So, if he thought there was a free kick and put the ball in the bottom, it's his own fault.

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Gomes blunder Give Nani Goals

What is called cunning improvisation, basic goalkeeping errors, or the referee is incompetent for the creation of Nani goal when Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur, 2-0, in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday (30/10). The goal was legitimate because the game is still running (play on) without interruption of the referee.

Two goals defender Nemanja Vidic's header in the 31st minute and kick Nani, who "stole the ball" goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes in the 84th minute brought the team "Red Devil" into third place standings with a value of 20, five points adrift of the top standings, Chelsea. Manchester United (MU) defeated second place on goal difference from Arsenal.

MU's second goal, which is printed Nani through a unique process, sparked a polemic between the two camps. Goals that preceded handsball Nani who asked for a penalty after a crash because the body collided with defender Younes Kaboul in the penalty box.

It was Nani touched the ball. Assistant referee Simon Beck was waving the flag, but referee Mark Clattenburg did not blow the whistle and let the game is still running. Gomes thought-because-he touched the ball Nani had a free kick. He laid the ball and, because the referee did not whistle sounded, from behind Nani stole the ball and kicked it into the Tottenham goal.

"Overall, it was a joke," said Harry Redknapp, Tottenham coach, "That handsball. He (Nani) touched the ball and mengibaskannya. He should have given a yellow card for intentionally touching the ball. The referee did not see it, but the linesman saw and that was why he raised the flag. "

Tottenham players protested the goal, but referee Clattenburg still ratify Nani goal after consulting with his linesman. Who's game to stay alive (play on) due to Tottenham in the position of the ball (advantage) by Gomes.

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Sent Schweinsteiger Join MU

Bayern Munich midfielder, Bastian Schweinsteger said he has a brother who always advised him to join Manchester United (MU). He claimed to love the Premier League, but has not been able to confirm anything because it is still under contract until 2012.

"I liked the speed in English football, but I do not know what will happen to me. I still have a contract until 2012 and we will see," said Schweinsteiger.

"What I like is the atmosphere in the stadium of England. When we played in Manchester last season (Manchester United versus Bayern Munich in the Champions League), it was fantastic,"

"Saudarku is a Man ​​U fan and he always says, 'Change to Man U, move to Man U.' I told him, 'I can not, I can not'. "explained.

Laughing, he added, "Maybe they can swap me with Rooney

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Ferdinand denies Want "Prosecute" MU

Manchester United (MU), Rio Ferdinand, has denied the news that Manchester United update call will demand a higher salary value from the current contract, which will expire in 2013, as they give it to Wayne Rooney.

"I'm not the next player (after Rooney), which will require a new contract (high value, as reported today," said Ferdinand.

On Friday (10/22/2010), Rooney signed a five-season contract with the salary which, according to reports in the UK ranged from 200,000 to 250,000 pounds, or approximately USD 2.5 to 3.1 billion per week.

MU give high salaries to get the commitment of Rooney, who had time to assess MU mengkomodasi no ambition to win many titles and claimed to consider moving the club.

According to an agent of United players, Chelsea's decision to give high salaries to retain Rooney has weakened their bargaining position in front of the player and open opportunities for other players demanding higher pay rise.

"The club has opened wide the door to the top players to raise charges, after spending a lot to get Wayne Rooney's signature," said the agent.

"The player itself may not be knocking on the door, but the agents who represent them will certainly do that," he added.

Apart from Ferdinand, who is still under contract until 2013, the new defender Nemanja Vidic renew the contract two months ago was reported also are monitoring the situation

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Nani: I World Player

Winger Manchester United (MU), Luis Nani, claiming he is one of the best players the world today. According to him, he has the best ability is almost perfect.

Looking at the statistics, achievements are very shiny Nani this season. He led the list of printers asissts most Premier League with six asissts incision. He also has scored four goals, in which all the goals were very helpful MU won the important points this season.

Finally, against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, Nani contributed one goal and one asissts to lead his team won 2-0. "As a player, I judge myself more completely. Now I can say that I was one of the world's top players," said Nani told Sky Sports.

"I play to the best team in the world and my role on the team as a player is decisive. I kept mengkreasi and scored so that the team continues to win," he continued.

"You all must believe in yourself and believe in your abilities possessed in the field. big game for big players only. I want to be one of the best. I'm not afraid to play in the game-big game, it is a beautiful thing in football. You are required to play at the highest level, "continued the Portuguese international.

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