The future of the Italian GP remains unresolved after Bernie Ecclestone admitted there was currently not much action over a new contract. Monza has staged more grands prix than any other circuit but its F1 deal expires after this seasons race in September.The circuit on the outskirts of Milan has yet to agree the financial terms on a new agreement with Ecclestone to safeguard the race beyond 2016, but remain hopeful of doing so. However, Ecclestone insisted his hands were currently tied.Its Italian. A lot of conversations at the moment and not much action, Ecclestone told Reuters.They said to me a few months ago everything is sorted out, we know exactly where we are and its all agreed and no dramas.And now I heard yesterday its become very political...theyll get on with it. Or not. Nothing we can do about it. Its a little bit Italian, says Bernie Ecclestone as Monza contract saga drags on The 1980 season is the only one in F1s 66-year history in which Monza did not stage Italys home race and its association with grand prix rating dates back to the early 1920s.Ecclestone hopes to reach an agreement on 2017 and beyond before the racing season begins in March.Theres no deadline, he said. They can take as long as they like, provided its by the end of this month.As a mainstay of the sport, Monza has long been considered one of F1s sacrosanct events, but the traditional European races have felt the financial squeeze amid the sports worldwide expansion over the last decade. Experience Silverstone live Get your 2016 tickets to Silverstone now! Despite the success of Mercedes and four home drivers, the German GP fell off the calendar for the first time in 40 years last season, while France, the birthplace of grand prix racing, has not staged a race since 2008.Silverstones contract to stage the British GP runs until 2027, and after a number of challenging years, the venue is set to announce a profit on last years race after a record 140,000 race-day crowd turned out.The first Barcelona test starts on Monday February 22 and the Sky Sports F1 Digital team will be providing live commentary from dawn until dusk on all four days of both Barcelona tests while Sky Sports News HQ will also deliver live updates from trackside. Also See: F1 in 2016: Line-ups and race calendar Red Bull launch: What to expect Robert Williams Jersey . Schenn scored the game-winning goal and added two assists to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday. Boston Celtics Jerseys .B. - Sebastien Auger made 44 saves as the Saint John Sea Dogs edged the visiting Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2-1 on Saturday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. http://www.celticssale.com/kids-larry-bird-celtics-jersey/ . -- Gus Malzahn finally had his day in Fayetteville. Danny Ainge Celtics Jersey . Speaking Thursday on TSN 1050 Thursday, the Leafs GM also touched on the questions surrounding the teams leadership and the struggles of his big-name free-agent signing. “Its not from lack of effort from the coaching staff. Reggie Lewis Celtics Jersey . Louis Blues teammates who would also be participating in the Olympics, Alex Pietrangelo felt right at home, no different in some ways to the travel experience of any old road trip – save for the length of the journey, that is.David Beckham says Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still among footballs best as the Manchester United striker won Swedens Golden Ball for the 11th time. Ibrahimovic, who was Beckhams team-mate at Paris Saint-Germain before the former England captain retired, has been awarded Swedens best player accolade every year since 2005 - bar 2006 - and will be honoured with a statue outside the Friends Arena - the countrys national stadium. Sky Sports Black Friday sale Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price! Beckham paid tribute to his close friend Ibrahimovic in a video message at the awards ceremony on Monday, and revealed why he is delighted the 35-year-old Swede is now at his beloved United. His physique, his passion, his love for the game, hasnt changed, Beckham said, as reported by TV4Sport . Hes still one of the greatest players that has ever played the game - one of the reasons why Im happy he is now playing at Manchester United, my team. Thanks for that, Zlatan. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored six Premier League goals for United this season On accepting his award, Ibrahimovic said: It feels unreal. Many are thinking Why him? and so on, but after all the hard work over 15 years in the national team and 20 years in my club career, it feels like its being appreciated.You usually get this after you die, but I still feel alive. When I die, this (statue) will live on forever.Beckham also admitted his favourite Ibrahimovic goal was his 30-yard overhead kick for Sweden in their 4-2 win over England in 2012, insisting only the United forward is capable of scoring such a goal. Ibrahimovic has scored six Premier League goals for Jose Mourinhos side this season after signing for the club in the summer, but missed the 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Saturday due to suspension. Beckham says Ibrahimovics overhead-kick against England in 2012 was the strikers best goal United are sixth in the table, nine points behind leaders Chelsea, but Beckham revealed Ibrahimovic will not tolerate losing.dddddddddddd#160;For me, Zlatan is a player who has class, always wants to win, and he proved that when I moved to PSG, said Beckham. He was one of those players that it doesnt matter whether we were playing an important match in the French league, or on the training field, he wanted to win. Highlights of Uniteds 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Saturday If he wasnt winning, he was like one of my children. He would get upset, he would get angry, he would lose it. Not that my kids lose it, but Zlatan does. For me he is a winner. Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price. Hurry, offer ends December 4! Also See: Carra on underrated Mata Carrick the answer for Utd Allen over Ozil on UEFA list Jose: Why I left Rooney out ' ' '