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Muamba Retirement From The World of Football

2012-08-15T16:54:00.001-07:00

England midfielder who plays for Bolton Wanderers, Fabrice Muamba, finally decided to hang up his boots on the advice of prominent doctors who see the development of heart condition.

Although heavy, Muamba accept the decision of the doctor gracefully. He also must be willing to leave the world who has made his name since 2005.

"Last week, I visited a famous doctor in Belgium to find his advice. But the answer I received was not what I expected. I have to announce retirement from football," he said as quoted by the Guardian. "This is bad news for me, but I must be thankful. I thank God that I can still live," he said.

"I also want to thank everyone who has supported my career. Do not forget, I am grateful to the fans of Bolton Wanderers is quite remarkable," continued the former 24-year-old players.

However, Muamba was quite happy to enjoy a wonderful career kicked the skin round. "I played football all my life and get plenty of opportunities. Top it all, I love football and feel lucky to be playing at the highest level," said Muamba.

Incidence of FA Cup quarter-final between Bolton against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane Stadium, March 17, 2012, the beginning of the story Muamba. At minute 41, Muamba suddenly fell without contact with another player and was unconscious. He then rushed to the hospital and the match was stopped.

After being nearly a month, Muamba finally discharged on 16 April 2012. However, until now Muamba has not even played in a match. Finally, Muamba suggested retirement to minimize the risk of heart disease recur.

Jerman 1-3 Argentina Highlights Friendly Match August 15, 2012

2012-08-15T16:31:00.001-07:00

In public stadium Commerzbank-Arena, Germany must bear the shame after Argentina faces 1-3, Wednesday (08/15/2012). Test match was marred by issuing the red card, penalty of failure, plus the inclusion of smuggling into the green field.

Both teams attack each other directly from the kickoff sounded. However, the Germans successfully mastered the first 20 minutes. Unfortunately, three shots from Mesut Ozil opportunities and Mats Hummels wasted.

In minute 22, Argentina have the opportunity when Angel di Maria escaped from the ambush German defender-defender. What can I say, not just his assists up to the captain Lionel Messi. Germany must lose Hummels instead of the injured. He was replaced Benedikt Hoewedes in the 25th minute.

Joachim Loew's side catastrophe came in the 29th minute, when goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler Jose Ernesto Sosa halt. The referee immediately withdraw the red card. Loew directly enter belianya goalie Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who replaced Thomas Mueller. However, Lady Luck was still siding with the Germans, when the execution Messi captured easily by Stegen.

Luck started to stay away from entering Germany at the first minute of injury time. Sami Khedira even put the ball into his own net to anticipate when a corner kick Di Maria. The goal was memungkasi first half and made the position of Argentina in the wind from the host.

In the second half, Germany increasingly collapsed, when Gonzalo Higuain maximized feed Messi in the 52nd minute. Barcelona striker edits at once to pay the penalty of execution errors in the first phase.

At the 73rd minute, Di Maria added a goal the team "Tango". Real Madrid midfielder speculative kick from 30 meters failed to anticipate Stegen.

"Der Panzer" minimize the catch at the normal time of nine minutes. Is successful Hoewedes struck the ball, the assists Mario Goetze. Frankfurt public had rumbled noisily in the 90th minute, when a man to break into the middle of the field. He freely trot, and even then walked over and congratulated Messi.

"Entertainment" just before the long whistle failed to burst the spirit of "Die Nationalmannschaft" is a show with ten players. Practical, to disperse, Germany should be 1-3 defeat of Argentina.

Teams:

Germany (4-2-3-1): Zieler (merah/30 card '); Boateng, Hummels / Howedes (25'), Badstuber, Schmelzer; Khedira / Gundogan (69 '), Bender / Gotze (74'); Reus, Ozil / Kroos (69 '), Muller / Marc Andre ter Stegen (30'); Klose / Schurrle (62 ')

Argentina (4-4-2): Romero; Zabaleta / Campagnaro (66 '), Fernandez, Garay, Rojo; Sosa / Aguero (46'), Mascherano / Brana (79 '), Gago, Di Maria / Guinazu (74' ); Messi, Higuain

Lucas Moura Moved to Paris Saint Germain

2012-08-10T23:35:00.001-07:00

Decision Paris Saint Germain (PSG) for Lucas Moura proposes leaving a polemic. Is this move is the right investment, or just a big blunder?

Initially, the public is presented with a fierce fight football Manchester United Inter Milan in the hunt for counter signature Lucas Moura. Sao Paulo midfielder's 19-year-old is believed to be one of the young talents who have bright prospects.

However, both United and Inter camp was capped with a determination to fix the management of its assets Sao Paulo is the exorbitant price tag. Brazilian League contestants are only willing to release Lucas with a dowry of no less than 30 million euros.

Even tough negotiations impasse continues to color the way United and Inter efforts. Until at some point, come to undermine the efforts of the PSG club.

Clubs who supported unrestricted funds from employers Qatar, Nasser Al-Khelaifi was immediately overtaking by offering funds that could not be rejected Sao Paulo. PSG willing to pay Lucas to expensive, which is 45 million euros. Lucas will be the official sod at the Parc des Princes in January.

Suddenly, the courageous decision taken as a sports director Leonardo Araujo is also a long way. Many experts and analysts consider management decisions PSG careless and too risky.

The reason? They assess the amount spent ukurang PSG is too high for a young player and has not had a qualified flight hours on the highest European level. Lucas Price is higher than the two other PSG new star player, Zlatan Ibrahimovic (22 million euros) and Ezequiel Lavezzi (30 million euros).

In addition to be too bold, maneuvers performed PSG this time also considered going to ruin the market. Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson is a person who disagreed with the team's latest maneuver was made by Carlo Ancelotti.

Fergie had said in a statement, "I hope UEFA could use its power in this regard. When a club willing to pay 45 million euros for the 19-year-old players, this is crazy, "he said as he urged that the regulation of the Financial Fair Play is immediately applied.

Although much criticized, but not infrequently also to assess the PSG is a bold move would have a positive impact. Coach of the champions, Montpellier, Rene Girad rate, the star players who were brought PSG would increase the prestige of the French League, Ligue 1 (can be equated with the top European leagues).

So far, in the transfer market this summer has been poured PSG estimated approximately 150 million euro fund to woo Lavezzi (30 million euros), Ibra and Thiago Silva (65 million euros) and up to date with Lucas Moura 45 million.

Well, what a great investment PSG management issued this time would lead to success, or even end up in vain?

Draw Results Play-off Champions League

2012-08-10T23:20:00.001-07:00

The following is the draw and fixtures round of Champions League play-offs, made in Nyon on Friday (08/10/2012).

Champion lines

FC Basel vs CFR Cluj

Celtic VS Helsingborgs

BATE Borisov vs Hapoel Kiryat Shmona FC

AEL Limassol vs RSC Anderlecht

Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Maribor

path League

SC Braga vs Udinese

Spartak Moscow vs Fenerbahce

Malaga vs Panathinaikos

Borussia Monchengladbach vs Dynamo Kiev

Lille VS Copenhagen

first leg

August 21, 2012

FC Basel vs CFR Cluj

Celtic VS Helsingborgs

Spartak Moscow vs Fenerbahce

Borussia Monchengladbach vs Dynamo Kiev

Lille VS Copenhagen

August 22, 2012

BATE Borisov vs Hapoel Kiryat Shmona FC

AEL Limassol vs RSC Anderlecht

Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Maribor

SC Braga vs Udinese

Malaga vs Panathinaikos

second leg

August 28, 2012

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona FC BATE Borisov VS

RSC Anderlecht vs AEL Limassol FC

Maribor NK Dinamo Zagreb VS

Udinese vs SC Braga

Panathinaikos vs Malaga

August 29, 2012

CFR Cluj vs FC Basel

Celtic VS Helsingborgs

Fenerbahce vs Spartak Moscow

Dynamo Kiev vs Borussia Monchengladbach

Lille vs FC Copenhagen

The winner will enter the group phase along with the 22 teams that qualify automatically. Lottery will be conducted at the group stage Monaco, on August 30, 2012. The losing team will enter the Europa League group stage.

Maria Sharapova Success to the Final Sony Ericsson Open

2012-03-29T20:15:00.001-07:00

Second seed Maria Sharapova won 4-6 6-2 and 6-4, defeating sixth-seeded Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the finals Sony Ericsson Open.

Thus the event, which is also known as the Miami Masters champion is certain to spawn a new as all the remaining players have never won this prestigious WTA title.

Sharapova's opponent in the finals on Saturday (31/3) is the winner of tomorrow's tennis no. 5 world tennis player Agnieszka Radwanska or world No.7 Marion Bartoli on Wednesday (29/3) and then successfully frustrate the No. 1 player and defending champion Victoria Azarenka.

Sharapova successfully reached his third final this year after earlier, the Russian was the runner-up at the Australian Open last January and the Indian Wells two weeks ago.

Wozniacki, former world no.1 tennis player now rank sixth in the world, refused to shake hands after the match referee Kader Nouni because he felt cheated when determining points in the third set.

When the score 40-30 for Sharapova at 5-4 in the third set, Sharapova's serve both the linesman judged over the line field. When it should be, Sharapova double-fault and declared the score to deuce, the referee ordered service instead Nouni Kader repeated. Reruns of shows that actually the right decision Nouni Kader.

Given Wozniacki had no more right to ask the referee saw the replay, then Sharapova's serve again to secure victory and success.

"Del Piero Will Stay at Juve"

2012-03-29T20:04:00.001-07:00

Atalanta coach Stefano Colantuono, rate striker Alessandro Del Piero will still be playing for Juventus next season. That disclosure statement responding to the Juventus camp will not extend the contract Del Piero, which will expire at the end of this season.

Del Piero to date have not decided where he will leave, if not properly maintained by Juve. However, the performance is very good in the past two weeks, including one scored the winning goal for Inter Juve, made a number of parties assessed Del Piero will survive together "La Vecchia Signora".

"I think in the end will survive Del Piero (Juventus). You will see it happen. I believe Juve directors will look at the possibility of this option," Colantuono said.

"Performance Del Piero was still in a good level, and Juventus will still be undergoing some heavy event next season, including Champions League. I think Del Piero will stay at Juventus," he added.

Meanwhile, Del Piero has said that for now he would not think of anything related to his future. According to Del Piero, he will first focus through a number of games remaining in Serie A and Coppa Italia final.

"I have not thought about my future. Future was in Napoli (against Juventus last weekend). I want to feel every second of my trip this time, then let's talk about this anymore," said Del Piero.

Del Piero brought Juve from Padova in 1988. During the joint "Old Lady", he has scored 205 goals in 503 appearances.

Cassano Back Practicing With Milan

2012-03-29T19:59:00.001-07:00

Conditions AC Milan striker Antonio Cassano has continued to improve after following the recovery of heart problems. In fact, the former Roma player has been able to follow a regular training session with his colleagues.

Cassano previously suffered heart problems after a Serie A match against AS Roma, 29 October. On 4 November, he underwent surgery and predicted it will not play again this season.

Milan announced that Cassano had a stroke and needed surgery to patch a small hole in his heart. The surgery went well, and the player then undergo a period of recovery.

As reported by Football Italia, Cassano joined the players "Rossoneri" another in a practice session at Milanello, Thursday (29/03/2012). After that, the 29-year-old player then resume the recovery program.

However, until now not known when Cassano camp ready to play by Milan in the Serie-A. However, the former AC Milan player is expected to defend the Italian national team at Euro 2012 in June.

Muamba Condition Continued to Improve

2012-03-29T19:50:00.001-07:00

Bolton Wanderers midfielder conditions, Fabrice Muamba, reportedly is improving after suffering a heart attack on the FA Cup quarter-final match against Tottenham Hotspur, March 17. Coach Bolton, Owen Coyle, said, Muamba medical progress continued to show significant progress at this time.

"He kept improving, but still need intensive care from the doctors. We always get the news from the hospital. This is very important for us to know his condition continued to improve," said Coyle.

Coyle said the improving condition of Muamba not be separated from a number of positive support from the media. Muamba, said Coyle, now still need enough rest to recuperate with his family.

"I am very grateful to the media which has given a private room for Muamba and his family. All support is greatly helped him to return to these conditions. I hope he can get well soon," said Coyle.

"Now, Muamba still needs time to recover his illness. I hope he can recover soon and return to play," he said.

Maicon Preparing to leave Inter Milan

2012-03-29T19:41:00.001-07:00

Wing back Inter Milan Maicon are rumored to be leaving the Giuseppe Meazza at the end of this season. Paris Saint Germain and Anzhi Makhachkala immediately showed interest in and ready to accommodate the 30-year-old players.

Contract player's full name is actually Sisenando Douglas Maicon will be coming out in June 2013.

However, as reported by Corriere dello Sport on Friday (3/30/2012), Maicon has canceled its contract in order to transfer free status at the end of this season.

PSG director Leonardo is well known as Maicon and in 2011 he became coach of Inter. While Anzhi a club that pays 25 million euros for one star Samuel Eto'o at Inter earlier this season.

The fourth-highest paid player in the Nerazzurri this is one of the most valuable asset for Inter. According transfermarket.co.uk, Maicon transfer values ranged from 16.5 million pounds-18, 5 million pounds.

The former player Cruzeiro was purchased by Inter when Roberto Mancini was trained in 2006 from AS Monaco to the transfer of 6 million pounds.

AC Milan vs Barcelona Live Preview Highlight March 28, 2012

2012-03-27T20:43:00.001-07:00

Seeing how great Barcelona in the Champions League this season, it's hard to not favor Pep Guardiola, although it faces opponents Serie A giants AC Milan.

With a squad that is still minus David Villa for months, Barcelona is still a very tough team, especially with Lionel Messi, who seemed to not want to stop scoring. In La Liga, the Blaugrana continued to stalk Real Madrid, from the difference of 10 points, they managed to cut it into six points.

Carles Puyol confidence and his friends clearly on the rise, they also have a mission to win the Champions League for two seasons in a row, the last time made unique by Milan in the season 1988/89 and 1989/90. Barca stubborn to go back to the European authorities is also evident from the results of their victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16.

Imagine, representatives of the defeated Germany 7-1 while playing at the Nou Camp, and when the host Barca, Leverkusen also lost 1-3. But, of course Milan versus different when compared with Leverkusen.

Rossoneri have a strong history in elite competitions blue continent, they recorded collecting seven Champions League titles, the second largest after Real Madrid had won the trophy nine times. However, this time Milan had to deal with Barcelona, the club is considered to be the strongest in the world today.

Indeed, the Rossoneri have met with Azulgrana in the Champions League group stage this season. When they travel to Camp Nou, the care team's success Massimiliano Allegri 2-2 draw against Barca. Unfortunately, the turn to play at San Siro, Milan had beaten 2-3 of this Catalan team.

Will result in the San Siro in November last year could happen? Could be. Not mean to underestimate Milan, but Barcelona's current level of play was at the peak with Lionel Messi, while Milan itself is quite difficult, especially when dealing with Arsenal in the last 16.

Rossoneri came close to failing to advance to the quarter-finals after losing 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium, but they have bagged a 4-0 win at home to Arsenal in the first leg. This means that Milan has a weakness, loss of focus when it is superior, it is not allowed to have clubs that wanted to win the Champions League.

The match between Milan against Barcelona certainly is an exciting and entertaining fight that fight exciting, given the status of both the big European clubs. Interesting as well wait, what do Allegri way to reduce the dominance of the Blaugrana, considering he did not have many options in attack.

Forecast players of both teams:

Milan: Abbiati, Bonera, Mexes, Nesta, Antonini, Ambrosini, Nocerino, Aquilani, Boateng, Ibrahimovic, El Shaarawy.

Barcelona: Valdes, Puyol, Pique, Mascherano, D. Alves, Busquets, Iniesta, Xavi, A. Sanchez, Pedro, Messi.

Marseille vs Bayern Munich Live Preview Highlight March 28, 2012

2012-03-27T20:38:00.001-07:00

Bayern Munich have cruised down to the final mission of the Champions League this season, the reason, the top party headquarters will be played in their pride, Allianz Arena Stadium on May 19 next.

However, before looking at the final, FC Hollywood first have to face Marseille in the quarter-finals. Marseille is not haphazard club, French club have also won the Champions League in season 1992/93.

Marseille just get rid of Serie A giants, Inter Milan in the last 16, the result would make the troops Didier Deschamps confidence improves. Therefore, the situation experienced Marseille inversely proportional to their performance in domestic competition this season where they were stranded in the ninth Ligue 1 standings.

Marseille is also winless in their last eight games, the details, one draw and seven defeats in all competitions in which they live. Certainly not the record that was not too good before they host Bayern.

Bayern alone get rid of Basel with a convincing 7-1 aggregate advantage through. Basel lost 1-0 at home, but Franck Ribery cs successful Swiss club shave it with a striking score 7-0. The victory which further increase the confidence the troops The Bavarians.

Moreover Marseille defender Souleymane Diawara will be left who suffered an injury, while Bayern appeared full. Under these conditions, the German giants is certainly a little more favored in the face of Loic Remy et al.

However, Jupp Heynckes care team should not be complacent, especially underestimate Marseille whose condition was worse. When that happens, Bayern would be an easy target Les Phocéens - nicknamed Marseille, which may play without a load.

Forecast players of both teams:

Marseille: Mandanda, Azpilicueta, N'Koulou, Morel, Traore, A. Diarra, Mbia, Amalfitano, Valbuena, Remy, A. Ayew.

Bayern Munich: Neuer, Boateng, Lahm, Badstuber, Contento, Alaba, Schweinsteiger, Ribery, Robben, Muller, Gomez

Skrtel Liverpool's Player of the Season

2012-03-27T20:33:00.001-07:00

Liverpool defender, Agger Dadiel, giving praise his fellow defender, Martin Skrtel. For him, the 27-year-old player is the best player "of the Reds' season.

Players from Slovakia's appearance in the 2011-12 season was fairly good. He was able to shift the position of Jamie Carragher who had previously often believed from season to season to guard the heart of the defense of this Merseyside club. However, this season Skrtel is always featured as a major player.

"The quality (Martin) can not be doubted. I do not think there is another option. He has been so consistent. I'm not sure how many years he was here, but he's improved every season," said 27-year-old player.

"This year he has been getting better and better. I think the most powerful in the game, it would be him," he said later.

Skrtel has performed this season in almost every game that is run Liverpool. In 30 games that matched, Skrtel not only played twice.

Liverpool currently occupying the seventh position of the standings with 42 points. Even so, "the Reds' ranks third as the club conceded the least (31 goals), behind Manchester City (22 goals) and Manchseter United (27 goals).

Hunterlaar Still Reluctant Renew Contract

2012-03-27T20:30:00.001-07:00

Klaas Jan Huntelaar is still not ready to decide his future at Schalke 04, at least until the completion of the Euro 2012 event. He admits that they want to think about it pretty carefully.

Huntelaar's performance this season was quite a hit with very high productivity goals. Noted, he has created 40 goals from 38 matches in all competitions with Schalke.

Unfortunately, the contract with The Royal Blues Huntelaar itself will end up next season. It is immediately used by several big clubs for him up, like Manchester United and Manchester City.

In order to maintain its flagship player from some other club, Schalke immediately offered him a new contract and also paid quite large. However, the Dutchman is not yet decided the decision would be his career.

"There are still plenty of time to re-gather my thoughts after the competition ends. Before that, I still want to focus in scoring and will not allow myself to falter in later European arena, "he said Wednesday (28/03/2012).

Every goal scored by Huntelaar, made it more expensive for the Royal Blues, even though market prices are not only participate but also hopes to increase to get a raise.

However, Schalke President Clemens Tonnies was not sure if the players decide everything based on money alone. He considered the comfort will make Hunterlaar remain at Schalke next season.

"We will make a bid Klass to be substantial (to other clubs). However, I believe the convenience will play a role in his decision, "he concluded

Madrid & Juventus Want Edin Dzeko

2012-03-27T20:25:00.001-07:00

Manchester City are rumored to be off Edin Dzeko next season. Because the performance was considered to be declining Dzeko and begin excluded from the main squad for the Citizens.

At the start of the season players from Bosnia is indeed appear quite impressive since he imported in 2010. Unfortunately, in recent matches Dzeko is often backed up by coach Roberto Mancini.

Mancini would rather lose Sergio Aguero is paired with Mario Balotelli as the spearhead of The Citizens especially the presence of back Carlos Tevez. That is, immediately led to speculation when Dzeko will leave from Etihad Stadium.

As reported by Dailymail, Wednesday (28/03/2012), Mancini will consider offers from other clubs for Dzeko. Reportedly, Juventus and Real Madrid became the club most interested in the 26-year-old players.

Indeed, not be a secret that Real Madrid coach, Mourinho admired Joses Dzeko game since he played in the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg. Meanwhile, Juventus are looking for a striker who qualified to compete with the big clubs in Serie A and Champions League next season.

In fact, the scenario of the transfer by Mrs Large has been created. Juve did have a main target for next season is Gonzalo Higuain, while Dzeko be backed up. If, Higuain Turin anchored to the opportunity to move to Madrid Dzeko greater.

In order to get one of them, the club has set aside $ 30 million Pounds. I Bianconeri have to spend an estimated fund of 27 million pounds to sign Dzeko from the City.

Muamba Injured, Spurs vs Bolton Match Terminated

2012-03-17T22:49:00.001-07:00

FA Cup quarter-final match between Tottenham Hotspur Bolton Wanderers counter must be stopped in the middle of the match, after one of his players have collapsed or unconscious on the ground.

Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba suddenly lost consciousness when the game entered the 42nd minute of the first half. This condition instantly create Bolton medical team rushed to help start artificial respiration until the tool of oxygen (defibrillator).

Do not want to place things that are not desirable, the medical team immediately ran to the nearest hospital Muamba. When brought to the edge of the field, Muamba has not regained consciousness.

"Fabrice Muamba had to be rushed to the hospital because of (collapsed) into unconsciousness. To date we have not been able to give further details, and still waiting to hear from the hospital, "said a spokesman told Sky Sports club on Sunday (3/18/2012).

Over this incident, referee Howard Webb immediately called on both teams left the pitch and the match should be postponed. The match was stopped at 1-1.

Bolton went ahead through an own goal by Gareth Bale in the sixth minute, before Spurs equalized through the action of Kyle Walker in the 11th minute

Fiorentina vs Juventus Live Preview Highlight March 17, 2012

2012-03-17T02:42:00.001-07:00

Before that could be called a clash between AC Milan cons determination Juventus, Juventus must first pass through giornata to Fiorentina in the 28th, Sunday early morning. Juve took an additional three points clear of Fiorentina to keep pressing Milan at the top.

The problem is in the performance of the Old Lady who declined lately. A number of unsatisfactory results make them terkudeta from the top, a few weeks ago. Now, they are four points behind Milan are still comfortable 'perched' on top of them.

A number of the wounded gladiator mainstay - especially the back, making them have to work extra hard to bring home the victory of the Artemio Franchi, as well as to remove the minor tradition when they travel to Fiorentina's headquarters.

If you cross over to the camp host, Fiorentina's performance is also somewhat volatile recently. Raihan four points from five games is not a good report card for allenatore Delio Rossi.

But that does not mean reinforcements courtier La Viola will gladly and willingly give the Bianconeri three points to be wrapped. Fierce resistance will be served the children of Florence was armed with a positive tradition when they entertain at home to Juventus.

View of statistics and head to head both teams, predicted a draw would still be dominant. Especially fond of both camps are known to dominate the field of each opponent and control the midfield to pressure the opposing team.

Head to Head:

26/10/2011 Serie A: Juventus 2-0 Fiorentina

17/04/2011 Serie A: Fiorentina 0-0 Juventus

28/11/2010 Serie A: Juventus 1-1 Fiorentina

26/5/2010 Friendship Game: Juventus 0-1 Fiorentina

03/07/2010 Serie A: Fiorentina 1-2 Juventus

Forecasts of players:

Fiorentina: Artur Boruc, Alessandro Gamberini, Manuel Pasqual, Mattia Cassani, Cesare Natali, Juan Vargas, Riccardo Montolivo, Ricardo Oliveira, Marco Marchionni, Amauri Carvalho, Alessio Cerci

Juventus: Gianluigi Buffon, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Paolo De Ceglie, Martín Cáceres, Andrea Pirlo, Simone Pepe, Arturo Vidal, Claudio Marchisio, Marco Borriello, Fabio Quagliarella, Alessandro Matri.

Besiktas 0 - 3 Atlético Madrid Highlight Match March 15, 2012

2012-03-16T04:55:00.000-07:00

Atletico Madrid managed to advance to the quarter-final Europa League after beating Besiktas 3-0 in the last 16 second leg at the Inonu Stadium on Thursday (3/15/2012). With this result, Atletico advanced to the quarter-finals with a 6-1 aggregate advantage over Besiktas.

Besiktas who took at least three goals to qualify, perform hit since the early minutes. The game has been running for six minutes, Besiktas have threatened the Atletico goal by Simao. Unfortunately, the Portuguese player kicks the ball can still be denied by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

Besiktas to keep pressing until the mid-first round, first conceded in the 26th minute. Starting from behind the attacks, Arda Turan and then provide feedback ripe to proceed with Adrian who directed the kick into the net.

Besiktas tried to get out of pressure. At the 38th minute, Hugo Almeide got a chance to equalize. However, the ball hard shot from outside the box can be driven quite well by the keeper Courtois.

One minute before halftime, Besikitas had another chance to score. Again, the goalkeeper Courtois still appear quite swiftly to kick the ball.

Entering the second half, Atletico continued to press the Besiktas defense. At the 75th minute, Juafran got a golden opportunity to increase the benefits. Unfortunately, the ball can still be anticipated kicks goalkeeper Rustu Recber well enough.

Nine minutes later, Atletico finally managed to increase the lead to 2-0 thanks to goals from Falcao in the 84th minute. Receiving a cross from a corner kick, players from Colombia was able to get the ball toward the goal Besiktas.

Minutes into injury time, Atletico solidify his lead through substitute Eduardo Slavio at minute 94. 3-0 score did not change until the referee blew the long whistle.

Teams:

Besiktas: 1-Rustu Recber, 3 -? Smail Koybas?, 5-Ibrahim Toraman, 6-Tomas Sivok, 55-Egemen Korkmaz, 4-Manuel Fernandes, 8-Veli Kavlak, Ekrem 17-Da? (23-Flip Halosko 46), 20-Simão, 9-Hugo Almeida, 33-Edu.

Atletico Madrid: 13-Thibaut Courtois, 2-Diego Godin Leal, 6-Luis Filipe, 23-Miranda, 4-Mario Suárez, 11-Arda Turan (12-Paolo Assancao 81), 14-Gabi, 19-Koke (8 - Eduardo Slavio 78), 20-Juanfran, 7-Adrián, 9-Radamel Falcao.

Referee: P. Tagliavento

Manchester City 3 - 2 Sporting Lisbon Highlight Match March 15, 2012

2012-03-16T02:15:00.001-07:00

Manchester City recorded almost as spectacular comeback 3-2 win over Sporting Lisbon. Coming from behind 0-2 in the first half, finally turned Citizens won 3-2. If they could make one more goal then they will qualify for the Europa League quarter-finals.

City proved tough at home at Etihad Stadium or the City of Manchester because since 1971 they've lost once in Europe. Of the 33 games, the new Sky Blues lost once against Chelsea.

However, two goals that they suffered from the Sporting equivalent to the number of goals suffered in seven home games in European competition. Sheikh Mansour's team's performance was pretty bad in the first half, lucky they pay through a great performance in the second round.

Competition: The second leg 16 of the Europa League

The match: Manchester City vs Sporting Lisbon

Stadium: Etihad

Score: 3-2

Scorers:

City: Aguero (60 '& 82'), Balotelli (p) (75 ')

Sporting: Fernandez (33 '), Von Wolfswinkel (40')

Referee: Tom Hagen (Nor)

Attendance: 38 021

The composition of players:

Manchester City (4-4-2): 25-Hart; 2-Richards, 28-K.Toure, 15-Savic, 13-Kolarov; 11-Johnson (34-De Jong 46 '), 8-Pizarro (10 - Dzeko 55 '), 42-Y.Toure, 21-Silva (19-Nasri 65'); 16-Aguero, 45-Balotelli.

Sporting Lisbon (4-3-3): 1-Rui; 93-Xandao, 4-Polga, 3-Carrico, 48-Insua; 25-Bruno, 8-Schaars, 14-Matias (31-Net 64 '); 10 -Izmailov, 9-Von Wolfswinkel (18-Carillo 68 '), 11-Capel (17-Jeffren 63').

Game stats:

Control of the ball: Manchester City 65% - 35% Sporting Lisbon

Kick wide: Manchester City 10 - Sporting Lisbon 4

Kick on goal: Manchester City 4 - Sporting Lisbon 3

Corner: Manchester City 11 - Sporting Lisbon 6

Offsides: Manchester City 3 - 1 Sporting Lisbon

Breach: Manchester City 17 - Sporting Lisbon 11

Yellow cards: Manchester City 4 (Y. Toure 13 ', 22 Kolarov', Savic 73 ', Balotelli 91') - Sporting Lisbon 3 (Fernandez 26 ', Carrico 62', Polga 91 ')

Red card: Manchester City 0 - 0 Sporting Lisbon

Athletic Bilbao 2 - 1 Manchester United Highlight Match March 15, 2012

2012-03-16T02:12:00.001-07:00

Athletic Bilbao again showed their superiority over Manchester United. Red Devil conquered twice. After winning 3-2 at Old Trafford last week, returned Bilbao won 2-1 at San Mames.

United goal scored by Wayne Rooney at the end of the game. That was the 10th goal in seven games last Wazza United.

Two successive defeats in the party in European competition this is the third event in the history of the Red Devils after previously occurred in December 2004 and March 2005.

Competition: The second leg 16 of the Europa League

The match: Athletic Bilbao vs Manchester United

Stadium: Estadio San Mames

Score: 2-1

Scorers:

Bilbao: Llorente (23 '), De Marcos (65')

United: Rooney (80 ')

Referee: Cüneyt Cakir (tour)

Attendance: 40,000

The composition of players:

Athletic Bilbao (4-3-3): 1-Iraizoz; 15-Iraola, 5-Amorebieta, 24-Martinez, 3-Aurtenetxe; 8-Iturraspe, 14-Susaeta, 21-Herrera (17-Inigo 82 '); 10 -Oscar, 9-Llorente (2-Toquero 40 '), 19-Muniain (6-San Jose 88').

Manchester United (4-5-1): 1-De Gea; 21-Rafael, 5-Ferdinand (12-Smalling 63 '), 6-Evans, 3-Evra; 13-Ji-Sung, 23-Cleverley, 16 - Carrick (42-Pogba 63 '), 11-Giggs (19-Welbeck 68'), 18-Young; 10-Rooney.

Game stats:

Control of the ball: Athletic Bilbao 50% - Manchester United 50%

Kick wide: Athletic Bilbao 14 - Manchester United 0

Kick on goal: Athletic Bilbao 5 - Manchester United 3

Corner: Athletic Bilbao 5 - Manchester United 5

Offsides: Athletic Bilbao 1 - Manchester United 1

Violation: Athletic Bilbao 12 - Manchester United 15

Yellow card: Athletic Bilbao 1 (Susaeta 55 ') - Manchester United 2 (Rafael 60', Pogba 72 ')

Red card: Athletic Bilbao 0 - Manchester United 0

Middlesbrough vs Leeds United Live Stream Highlight March 11, 2012

2012-03-10T20:48:00.001-08:00

Middlesbrough will be chasing their third successive victory when United come to town & their return of 59 points so far this season is the best they have produced since their last promotion to the Premier League in the 1997/98 season. If the home side are to record their first league double over the Whites since 1963, they will must beat Leeds at home for the first time since they moved to the Riverside stadium. The last time Boro managed to beat United on home soil, Leeds were Champions in August 2010. The Whites have enjoyed six victories & draws since then, including a 3-2 victory in which a positive Lamine Sakho scored in the coursework of the 2003/04 season.

Alex Bruce and Leigh Bromby are both set to continue on the sidelines as the pair continue to struggle with their injuries. However Aidan White could return to action as they nears recovery from the knock they picked up at home to Southampton last weekend. Paul Robinson could also make his debut for the Whites after the veteran sat it out on the bench at Hull in the coursework of the week giving boss Neil Warnock lots of options at left back.

Danny Webber will be hoping to keep his place in the beginning eleven after earning his first start at the KC stadium on Tuesday night. However the likes of Lloyd Sam and Ramon Nunez are also knocking on the manager's door asking for a chance in the team.

Last Six Meetings:

13th August 2011 – Leeds United 0-1 Middlesbrough

1st January 2011 – Leeds United 1-1 Middlesbrough

16th October 2010 – Middlesbrough 1-2 Leeds United

31st January 2004 – Leeds United 0-3 Middlesbrough

30th August 2003 – Middlesbrough 2-3 Leeds United

15th March 2003 – Leeds United 2-3 Middlesbrough

Racing Santander vs Barcelona Live Preview Highlight Mar 11, 2012

2012-03-10T20:29:00.002-08:00

Good news came for Barcelona squad who are still in pursuit of the mission of the difference of 10 points from Real Madrid. Racing ahead of the Partido contra, the El Capitan Carles Puyol is back in the squad.

Conditions are already being felt in good shape Puyol, after some time to be absent from the starting XI Blaugrana adductor injury and was forced parked when Barca celebrate a goal, 7-1 in the Champions League second leg against Bayer Leverkusen.

Middle of last week, Puyol was actually already completed a period of recovery. However, Barca are the team doctors have not signaled a green light for 33-year-old Defensor.

Comeback Puyol a solace for Josep Guardiola tactician who now have to lose before Gerard Pique at the party because of a red card sanctions. After Puyol, Guardiola is now still waiting for the other six are still lying jugador injury.

Barca on the list of prisoners, there is still the name of Ibrahim Affelay and David Villa are still going long recover, and Thiago Alcantara, Alexis Sánchez, Éric Abidal and Andreu Fontas that while this has not been able to use his services.

Head 2 Head:

October 16, 2011: Racing 3-0 Barcelona (La Liga)

January 23, 2011: Racing 3-0 Barcelona (La Liga)

Aug 30, 2010: Racing 0-3 Barcelona (La Liga)

February 21, 2010: Racing 4-0 Barcelona (La Liga)

23 Sept 2009: Racing 1-4 Barcelona (La Liga)

5 last games Racing:

March 4, 2012: Rayo Vallecano 4-2 Racing (La Liga)

February 26, 2012: Racing 1-1 Sporting Gijon (La Liga)

February 19, 2012: Real Madrid 4-0 Racing (La Liga)

February 12, 2012: Racing 0-0 Atletico Madrid (La Liga)

February 5, 2012: Levante 1-1 Racing (La Liga)

5 last games Barcelona:

March 8, 2012: Bayer Leverkusen 7-1 Barcelona (Champions League)

March 4, 2012: Sporting Gijon 3-1 Barcelona (La Liga)

February 27, 2012: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (La Liga)

February 20, 2012: Barcelona 5-1 Valencia (La Liga)

February 15, 2012: Leverkusen 1-3 Barcelona (Champions League)

Predictions Racing Santander vs Barcelona starting XI:

Racing: Fernandez, Torrejon, Cisma, Bernardo, Gonzalez, Diop, Colsa, Adrian, Arana, Samperio, Stuani.

Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Keita, Mascherano, Adriano, Busquets, Xavi, Iniesta, Pedro, Messi, Fabregas.

Birmingham 0 - 2 Chelsea Highlight Match March 06, 2012

2012-03-06T18:08:00.000-08:00

Chelsea made it to the FA Cup quarter-finals after silencing Birmingham City 2-0 in the match FA Cup fifth round replay on Tuesday (03/06/2012). In the quarter-finals, Chelsea will be against Leicester City on March 18.

This game should diulan, because previously they only drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge Stadium. With a 2-0 victory, then Chelsea winning 3-1 on aggregate.

Chelsea victory thanks to goals from Juan Mata and Raul Meireles also marked the debut of Roberto Di Matteo for Chelsea's interim coach, replacing Andre Villas-Boas who was sacked on Sunday (03/04/2012) then.

After only a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge in the previous game, both teams fought each other to ensure the victory of tickets to the quarter-finals. Roberto Di Matteo immediately lowered its full strength. He played three attackers, namely Fernando Torres, Salomon Kalou, and Juan Mata.

Even so, "The Blues" looks hard to develop his game. Several attempts Fernando Torres and his colleagues successfully broken by the home team's defense. In addition, Chelsea also appear to be too hasty in taking advantage of opportunities. As a result, Chelsea had to play a draw after a 0-0 score lasted until halftime.

Throughout the first half, Chelsea controlled the game by 53 percent by removing the three shots on goal from six trial shots. Meanwhile, Birmingham shot off three of four experiments.

After halftime, Chelsea took the initiative to attack. Penetration Juan Mata in the penalty box Birminham almost fruitless. However, the Spaniard shot can still be countered by Colin Doyle in the 49th minute.

Even so, the eyes were finally able to bring his team ahead thanks to a goal which he created in the 54th minute. Mata had the ball after the use of heat in front of goal which started from the feed Birmingham Ramires.

Only six minutes later, Raul Meireles managed to double the advantage for his team. From outside the box, Meireles, who received the ball from the bait drop Ramires, fired hard to make the ball nestled into the right corner of the goal Birmingham.

Chelsea have a golden opportunity to increase the benefits after they get a penalty in the 70th minute. The referee immediately pointed to the spot as Fernando Torres Guiranne N'daw dropped in the box. Unfortunately, these opportunities wasted. Doyle managed to block a shot eyes forward as executor.

No matter the failure, Chelsea continued to demolish the home team. Unfortunately, some of the opportunities created by Chelsea failed to convert into goals. Even so, the 2-0 win was enough for Chelsea to qualify for the quarterfinals.

The lineup

Birmingham City: 13-Colin Doyle; 5-Pablo Ibanez, 24-Curtis Davies, 23-Jonathan Spector; 15-Wade Elliott, 8-Guiranne N'daw, 14-Morgaro Gomis, 12-Jordan Mutch, 22-Nathan Redmond; 19-Nikola Zigic, 17-Adam Rooney (Chris Burke 59).

Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech, 24-Gary Cahill, 2-Branislav Ivanovic, 34-Ryan Bertrand, 4-David Luiz; 16-Raul Meireles, 12-John Mikel Obi, 7-Ramires; 9-Fernando Torres, 21-Salomon Kalou (Sturridge 59), 10-Juan Mata (Essien 86).

Benfica 2 - 0 Zenit St Petersburg Highlight Match March 06, 2012

2012-03-06T18:04:00.001-08:00

Benfica managed to silence the Zenit St. Petersburg 2-0 in the second leg of the Champions League final perdelapan, Tuesday (06/03/2012). With this result, Benfica automatically advanced to the quarter-finals after winning 4-3 on aggregate.

Bagging a 3-2 victory in the first leg, Zenit really only need a goalless draw in this match to secure a ticket to the quarter-finals. However, it is not easy for Benfica gave fierce resistance since the early minutes.

Benfica came close to winning first through Axel Witsel hard kick in the fifth minute. Unfortunately, the business can still be defeated by Zenit goalkeeper, Vyacheslav Malafeev.

Ten minutes later, Bruno Cesar's turn that off the threat to the visitors' goal. Again, Vyacheslav Malafeev successfully confront Cesar shot.

Slowly but surely, Benfica begin to master the game. However, their efforts paid off in the new the 45th minute. Maxi Pereira managed to bring his team ahead after Axel Witsel maximize feedback. The goal was also to lock the edge Benfica 1-0.

After halftime, Benfica controlled the game and created many chances. However, they only added one goal. These goals were created after the use of bait Nelson Oliviera Bruno Cesar in the 90th minute.

Throughout the game, Benfica off four shots on goal from 18 attempts. Meanwhile, Zenit only fired two shots on goal kicks from the two trials.

The lineup

Benfica: 1-Artur; 33-Jardel, 4-Luisao, 3-Da Conceicao Emerson, 14-Maxi Pereira; 6-Javi Garcia, a 28-Axel Witsel, 8-Bruno Cesar, 20-Nicolas Gaitan (Nemanja Matic 72); 7-Óscar Cardozo (Oliveira 80), 19-Rodrigo (Nolito 62).

Zenit Saint Petersburg: 16-Vyacheslav Malafeev; 6-Nicolas Lombaerts, 14-Tomas Hubocan, 4 - Domenico Criscito, 2-Alexander Anyukov (Bruno Alves 53); 15-Roman Shirokov, 18-Konstantin Zyryanov (Viktor Faizulin 70), 27 -Igor Denisov, Vladimir Bystrov, 34, 25-Sergei Semak; 11-Alexander Kerzhakov.

Arsenal vs AC Milan Live Preview Highlight March 06, 2012

2012-03-06T06:00:00.001-08:00

Arsenal offense are required to perform full-time host AC Milan in the last 16 second leg Champions League 2011-2012, Tuesday (03/06/2012). Because, only it's the only way if the Gunners want to continue doing business in the European elite stage.

0-4 defeat suffered by the Gunners in the first leg at San Siro in the first leg, making them the opportunity to advance to the quarter-finals was almost destroyed.

Although difficult, but Wenger seems to still hold a full philosophy of 'nothing is impossible in football.' The professor still believes his team were able to publicly defeating Milan Emirates Stadium with a big score.

Arsenal win 5-0 or known to need minimal winning by a margin of more than four goals to get through to the quarter-finals.

With these demands, Wenger is required to draw on proven strategies to make his team look fierce in front of Milan's goal. Wenger certainly can not just rely on Robin van Persie as a goal machine. He had to find a player to be a secret weapon, which is not accounted for Milan.

However, Mission Impossible or a mission impossible to embrace Wenger intercepted a number of constraints. The Gunners squad is currently following the injury of a player loss. Recently, Arsenal have lost Mikel Arteta to injury caused by collision with jaw Liverpool, Jordan Henderson, as the teams fight.

This debate must make Wenger stressed. He even said he would lose six at home to Milan striker. In addition because it takes a lot of goals, this strategy as well as to cover the rottenness of the Arsenal midfield left by the injured star.

"The poor in this game is Mikel (Arteta), (Abou) Diaby, (Yossi) Benayoun and Kieran Gibbs injury. I do not think anyone will go down in a match later Tuesday. Maybe, I just lose six strikers at once, because we are required to score as many goals, "Wenger said at the time.

However, Arsenal could be a little optimistic following a positive trend in the midst they live. Of the last two games, the Gunners won success over two tough opponents, Tottenham Hotspur (5-2) and Liverpool (2-1). Remarkably, the victory was obtained after it was left behind.

While on the other sides, AC Milan did not want jumawa with these results. Coach Massimiliano Allegri mengultimatum foster children to not be lulled by the 4-0 victory.

For reference, Allegri dark memory called the Champions League 2003-2004 and 2004-2005. Yes, the title does give two painful memories for Milan.

In the 2003-2004 season, Milan had eliminated in the quarterfinals by a representative of Spain, Deportivo La Coruna. Tragically again, Andriy Schevchenko et al. should fall after a 4-1 lead in the first leg. In the second leg at the Riazor, Depor host Il Diavolo crushed out by a score of 4-0 (aggregate 5-4).

A year later, Milan returned must be miserable. This time in Liverpool counter-party summit in Istanbul. At that time, Milan was far ahead 3-0 in the first round. However, due to careless, the Reds can score three goals in return for bringing the game is determined by a penalty shootout, and Milan finally had to bite the fingers.

This is the bitter memories diwanti warns Allegri. To that end, the match at the Emirates later, the former architect of Cagliari is asking his players to keep playing seriously for the sake of scoring a goal, or permanent victory.

Allegri deserves to set a target of winning at the game later, the article is currently in the middle of the graph Milan also play uphill, following a 4-0 win over Palermo at the weekend.

Moreover, the mainstay bomber Zlatan Ibrahimovic also was on-fire, after scoring a hat trick in the game. For the match, Allegri is likely to return menduetkan Ibra with Robinho. While on the bench, Alexandre Pato reportedly ready to play after time with injuries.

Head to Head:

(02.16.12) Champions League: Milan 4-0 Arsenal

(7/31/10) Friendship Game: Arsenal 1-1 Milan

(03.05.08) Champions League: Milan 0-2 Arsenal

(21.02.08) Champions League: Arsenal 0-0 Milan

Andre Villas-Boas, Fired By Chelsea

2012-03-04T19:47:00.001-08:00

Chelsea players rated contributed to the sacking of coach Andre Villas-Boas (AVB). The dismissal took place on Sunday (03/04/2012).

AVB terminated his contract after giving up two wins in nine games last. Results were also made Chelsea threatened to fail to finish in the top four Premier League and were knocked out in round 16 of the Champions League.

Former Manchester United player, Robert Savage, rate, causing greater removal AVB is a dispute with a number of senior Chelsea players, one of Frank Lampard and the club management that can not wait for Chelsea's performance improvement.

"I am concerned with the Villas-Boas. The players and management are to blame. Villas-Boas should still be there," Savage said as reported by the BBC.

For a while, a position he left Villas-Boas filled Assistant Manager, Roberto Di Matteo. A number of names such as Rafael Benitez and Pep Guardiola was mentioned British media would occupy the position.

"According to believe, Rafa Benitez has promised, and he could spend the best ability of Fernando Torres," said Savage answering the question who the right person to coach Chelsea.