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NYON, Switzerland -- The coaches of some of Europes top clubs urged UEFA on Thursday to close the transfer window earlier, even though their owners prefer the existing September deadline. Wholesake Fake Under Armour Shoes . Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas, speaking after a UEFA-hosted meeting of elite coaches, said they were "unhappy" and wanted more settled preparation for their teams each season. "We have alerted UEFA that something has to be done," Villas-Boas said after the annual two-day session attended by 16 coaches, including Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid. Tottenhams record 100 million euro ($132 million) sale of Gareth Bale to Madrid was among the big transfers sealed near Mondays deadline. Napoli coach Rafa Benitez said the "beginning of August" or Aug. 15 were suggested as better deadlines than this seasons Sept. 2 transfer window closure, which came after European leagues began. The call follows UEFA President Michel Platini saying that "this window is too long and will have to shorten it." "We will ask FIFA to have a look into what we propose and for all European leagues to start at the same time," Platini said after last weeks Champions League draw. Securing a place in that lucrative competition is seen as a key factor for clubs wanting to prolong their trading options. Villas-Boas identified that "the problem is the discrepancy" between coaches seeking stability and some clubs who seek to ensure Champions League qualification. A place in the 32-team group stage is typically worth at least 15 million euros ($19.7 million) in prize money from UEFA. Villas-Boas said Schalke coach Jens Keller pointed out that the German club could buy midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng from AC Milan only after winning its Champions League playoff last week. "Boateng is one example and its quite dangerous," Benitez said. "You prepare everything with your players and, one week after, the players could be playing against you." Napoli, like Tottenham, sold its star player in the off-season, getting 64 million euros ($85 million) from Paris Saint-Germain for Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani. Both Napoli, which is in the Champions League, and Tottenham, a Europa League contender, reinvested in signing several high-class players while conforming to UEFAs "Financial Fair Play" rules which require clubs to aim toward breaking even. "When a player of that stature leaves, you have to look at it from a very positive vantage point," said Benitez, whose new recruits include forward Gonzalo Higuain and defender Raul Albiol from Reral Madrid. "So long as the club is better off afterwards, I think its a good thing." Completing the Bale deal stretched throughout August while Tottenham positioned itself to sign midfielders Erik Lamela from Roma and Christian Ericksen from Ajax last Thursday. "The influence of Real Madrid has been very, very strong," Villas-Boas said in Spanish. "You get to a point where you have to consider if its feasible . in not accepting the offer . whether you can press on with the player (Bale) in that state of mind." In other issues, the coaches discussed whether the away-goal rule -- which some argue now promotes negative tactics -- should no longer apply in knockout matches. "It should be maintained," Villas-Boas said. "It was raised that also (in) extra time, the away goals shouldnt count." The Tottenham coach said the session supported UEFAs decision to enter the Europa League winner in the Champions League from 2015. Although the coaches discussed FIFAs international match calendar, Benitez said switching the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from a June-July slot was not raised. Wholesale Fake Air Max 270 . LOUIS -- David Ross never expected to be on a World Series podium. Replica Shoes . 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He gets a totally different type of opponent Saturday night, taking on slugger Alfredo Angulo in a junior middleweight fight that likely wont be wanting for action. The story line against Mayweather was whether a young and strong champion could solve a puzzle no other boxer had been able to. The story line against Angulo will be whether Alvarez can come back from the loss and establish himself again as one of the stars of the sport. "What happened in September is in the past," Alvarez insisted. "Im fully concentrated on this fight." Alvarez didnt pick a walkover for his comeback fight, the first of what he hopes to be three bouts this year. Angulo is a rugged and hard-hitting contender who may come into the ring as a big underdog but will have more than just a punchers chance. Angulo was stopped in his last fight by Erislandy Lara after his left eye swelled shut in the 10th round. But he had knocked Lara down twice earlier and was holding his own before suddenly turning his back to Lara in a sign he couldnt go on. "Im ready to chase him or fight him like a true Mexican warrior," Angulo said. "I plan to test him like hes never been tested before. I dont think anyone has ever hit Canelo as hard as Im going to hit him." The fight is part of a pay-per-view card on Showtime that was supposed to include a fight between IBF light middleweight champion Carlos Molina and challenger Jermall Charlo. That fight was cancelled Friday, though, while Molina remained in a Las Veegas jail on a 2007 felony warrant for failing to register as a sex offender. Discount Fake Shoes. Promoters elevated a lightweight fight between Ricardo Alvarez, brother of Canelo Alvarez, and Sergio Thompson to the televised spot instead. Alvarez weighed in at 155 pounds Friday, the contract limit, to 154 1/2 for Angulo. Angulo (22-3, 18 knockouts) has had his own issues with jail, spending eight months at a detention facility in California after turning himself in for being in the U.S. on an expired visa. The native of Mexico says he has since cleared up his immigration issues, and devoted himself to his boxing career at the age of 31. "There were a couple times when I was in the immigration detention centre that I wanted to quit," Angulo said. "But my team of lawyers always motivated me, wouldnt let me stay down for too long and kept telling me that justice would prevail and that I shouldnt give up. I always dreamed of being a headliner on a major card, and here it is. I am so ready for Saturday." Alvarez (42-1-1, 30 knockouts) was overmatched in his fight against Mayweather, losing almost every round and never being able to figure out how to get inside Mayweathers defence. He vowed to use his first defeat as a learning experience, though, and wants to regain the stature that has made him a reliable pay-per-view attraction in recent fights. To do that he must win -- and win impressively -- against a fighter who might have more guts than talent. "Angulo presents a difficult challenge because hes a fighter who can punch and take a great punch," Alvarez said. "I know I have to prepare and establish my game plan early. But you know how it can be with game plans. Sometimes, once a fight starts, you have to do what you have to do to win." Angulo said that is just one of the reasons the fight should be an entertaining one, no matter how long it lasts. "Style-wise, this is a great matchup for the fans and both of us," he said. " Fans are going to get a great fight." ' ' '