Metrostars Futsal Club

"To suggest Alai will be sold in January is nonsense'' - a Metrostars spokesman said on Sunday, 7th November.

Alai's agent informs the club he will not be signing a new contract on Monday, 8th November.

"I believe he is going to stay. But if .... he is to leave, then give me a call'' - Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on Tuesday, 9th November.

"(The owner) did not give me any of the assurances I was seeking about the future squad'' - Alai, in a statement issued on Tuesday, 9th November.

"Sometimes you look in a field and see a cow. You think it is a better cow than the one you see in your field. It never really works out that way -Sir Alex Ferguson turns agricultural in his criticism of Alai.

"I am delighted to sign another deal at Mumong. This is where I belong'' - Alai, Wednesday, 10th November