However it appears now that David Villa will be eager to quit Valencia if they want to

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However, it appears now that David Villa will be eager to quit Valencia if they want to sell him.David Villa admits he would consider leaving Valencia, if the Primera Liga side agreed to sell him.The Spaniard has become one of the most wanted strikers in Europe following his goalscoring exploits at Euro 2008, and Chelsea, Tottenham, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Barcelona are all thought to be considering summer bids.And, with Valencia rumoured to be keen to raise funds to rebuild their squad following a disappointing 2007/08 campaign, it could be possible that the Mestalla board would be willing to listen to offers.Villa, who is valued at around £25 million, has previously insisted that he does not have a desire to leave Valencia. However, he has now suggested he could ponder his options after Euro 2008 if the club wanted to sell."It's not an issue between the clubs. It's not something I'm thinking about."My focus is on this tournament (Euro 2008) and making sure Spain does well. This is not the time to be thinking about my personal future."Meanwhile, Villa has admitted that he is thriving on the pressure of providing goals for Spain, and he has warned the rest of Europe that he can only improve."There is always pressure," added Villa. "It comes with football.""Besides pressure is something I thrive on It keeps me on my toes I don't need motivation to play well.

I'm motivated enough.""I want to improve and become a better player.". Friday night the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series took to the flat oval known as the Milwaukee Mile for the Camping World RV Sales 200. Johnny Benson started on the pole, was out front when a red flag was thrown for lightning in the area, led the most laps, and took the win. Matt Crafton was second, Landon Cassill, with a good run, placed third. Benson is the NCTS points leader by 50 markers over Todd Bodine. The NASCAR Nationwide Series ran at Milwaukee Saturday evening with the Camping World RV Rental 250 Brad Keselowski started on the pole in the JR Motorsports U.S Navy Chevy Brad led the most laps, but settled for eighth Carl Edwards would win his first NNS race in over a year. Rookie Joey Logano was second, and points leader Clint Bowyer placed third. The Rolex Grand Am Series ran the Emco Gears Classic in heavy rain at Mid-Ohio. Jon Fogarty and Alex Gurney swam to the win in the Bob Stallings/Gainsco Insurance Pontiac Daytona Prototype.

Eric Lux and Leh Keen win in GT class in the Farnbacher Loles Porsche GT3. Tragedy struck the NHRA world Saturday when Scott Kalitta’s funny car erupted in flame as the nitro system exploded during a qualifying run at Englishtown, N.J. The car ran off the end of the course and Kalitta died of injuries from the crash. He is survived by his wife and two sons.With heavy hearts, the racers continued the Lucas Oil Supernationals on Sunday. Tony Schumacher took honors in Top Fuel, Tim Wilkerson won funny car, Greg Anderson won pro stock, and Chip Ellis got the trophy in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Formula One was at Magny-Cours for the Grand Prix of France on Sunday.

Ferrari started one-two and would finish one-two, thoughFelipe Massa would pass polesitter Kimi Raikkonen when the latter’s car had an exhaust part fall off. Toyota’s Jarno Trulli finished third, holding off a late charge from McLaren’s Heikki Kovalainen. Last week’s winner, Robert Kubica, was fifth, while Lewis Hamilton was 10th, after starting 13th. The Indycar Series raced in front of a standing-room only crowd at the Iowa Corn Indy 250 at Iowa Speedway. Dan Wheldon would celebrate his 30th birthday in victory lane after holding off Andretti-Green teammates Hideki Mutoh and Marco Andretti. It was rookie Mutoh’s best finish, and Wheldon donated his winnings to storm and flood victims. Scott Dixon has a 48-point lead over Helio Castroneves. Finally, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series was at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma,Calif., for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Kasey Kahne started on the pole but would fade quickly Kyle Busch scored his first cup win on a road course.