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• Elias says to Forlán to accept Corinthians' proposal
  (AFP) Brazilian midfielder Elias, who will move from Corinthians to Atletico Madrid, advised the scorer of the Spanish club, Diego Forlán, to prioritize his former club rather than rival team São Paulo – to avoid being “a loser”.
  “If Forlán wants to be a loser, he can go to São Paulo. However, if he wants to be a winner, I will advise him to play for Corinthians”, said Elias, who was voted best defensive midfielder of the Brazilian League receiving  the Silver Ball award, given by Placar Magazine and the ESPN Brasil TV channel.
  On Sunday (5), Elias had already confirmed his transfer for the amount of 7 million Euros to Atletico Madrid, Forlán’s club.  The Uruguayan’s representative, Fabiano Farah, informed that he was trying to transfer Forlan to Corinthians, São Paulo or Flamengo.
  If “Charrúa” isn´t transferred, he will be Elias’s partner in 2011 for the “colcheoneros”, as the players of Atletico are known.
  Elias (25) will leave Corinthians at the end of the 2010 Brazilian League, which finished last Sunday (5) with Fluminense’s victory, two points ahead of runner-up Cruzeiro, and three ahead of the 3rd place, Corinthians, where striker Ronaldo, who is also represented by Farah, plays.
  The agent wanted to negotiate Forlán with São Paulo so the athlete would end his career in the Brazilian club, fulfilling a dream of his father, former side-back and idol of the club in the 70’s. Furthermore, a transfer to Brazil would bring him nearer his family and his Argentinean girlfriend.
  Forlán, who hasn´t scored in the Spanish League for three months, rocked the nets on Saturday (27), scoring twice against Osasuña in the 3-0 victory. 
  Forlán recently was elected  best player of the World Cup, scoring five goals in the tournament

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