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Italy’s Gattuso announces his retirement from national squad after World Cup

noreply@blogger.com (izalkancil) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:16:00 +0000

AP Azzuri midfiellder, Genaro Gattuso plans to retire from international football after the World Cup.

Italy stalwart Gennaro Gattuso said Saturday he planned to retire from international football after the South African World Cup.

The 32-year-old midfielder was instrumental in the Azzurri’s World Cup victory four years ago. But he has been struggling with a knee injury and was often relegated to the bench by his club A.C.Milan during the past season.

“Wearing this jersey is the most beautiful thing there can be,” Gattuso told reporters at Italy’s training grounds in Centurion. “But when you are nearly 33 years old it is right to make room for youngsters.” However, while confirming that he would be “done with Italy” after the World Cup, the midfielder said he dreamt of one day leading the Azzurri as their coach.

Gattuso, an energetic defensive midfielder known as “ringhio” (growl) for the way he lashes at his opponents, first played for Italy in 2000. He has been capped more than 70 times since but is not assured of a place when Italy take on Paraguay in their Group F clash on Monday.

2010 FIFA World Cup Stars-Lionel Messi

noreply@blogger.com (izalkancil) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:13:00 +0000

Come June 11, 2010, and the world will witness the greatest sporting action in the world - the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The euphoria and animosity among fans will be back!
It'll be a tussle among various countries to stamp their supremacy and soccer aficionados will flock the grounds to root for their favourite stars.
With the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in South Africa having already begun, we take a look at the star campaigners who will enthrall many with their mesmerising skills:
Lionel Messi
Widely regarded as the best player in the world, Messi is the current holder of both the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year.
The Barcelona star is in red-hot form having scored four goals in a match for the first time in his career in April this year against Arsenal in the Champions League.
At the age of 19 in 2006, he became the youngest player to turn out for Argentina in the World Cup and scored a goal against Serbia. Messi was also part of the Argentine gold medal winning team in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Coach Diego Maradona has already anointed Messi as his successor and will hope that he can reproduce his club heroics for Argentina.

2010 FIFA World Cup Stars Cristiano Ronaldo

noreply@blogger.com (izalkancil) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:11:00 +0000

Cristiano Ronaldo Ronaldo's value was vividly demonstrated when Real Madrid shelled out a whopping 80 million pounds to acquire him from Manchester United, making him the most expensive player in football history.
He is a former winner of both the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA Player of the Year. Ronaldo scores an astonishing number of goals for a midfielder, even becoming the first winger to scoop the European Golden Shoe in 2007-08.
Not above gamemanship, in the last World Cup he intervened with the referee to get his United teammate Rooney sent off and then winked slyly at the bench.
will be keen to make amends in South Africa for having failed to trouble the scorers in seven qualifying games.

CASTROL FIFA WORLD CUP™ PREDICTOR

noreply@blogger.com (izalkancil) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:06:00 +0000

Two of the world’s most passionate footballing nations, Spain and Brazil, are favourites to go head to head in the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Final according to the Castrol Predictor. While Spain seem to be most bookmakers’ favourite, the Castrol Predictor shows that they actually have only a 16.1% chance of glory and are second favourites behind the five time winners Brazil, with a 23.6% chance of success.

View team chances of winning the FIFA World Cup™
Castrol’s analysis shows that the best placed teams to qualify from Group G, the so called ‘Group of Death’, are Castrol Predictor tournament and group favourites Brazil (91.7%) and Portugal (52.4%). Carlos Queiroz’s men cannot afford to be complacent as they are almost inseparable from their group rivals and African favourites Ivory Coast, who have a 50.5% chance of reaching the last 16.
The Castrol Predictor measures past team and player performance and works out the attack and defence ratings of each nation. Then, by simulating the tournament more than 100,000 times and taking into account the draw groupings, Castrol has calculated each team’s chances of progression through the FIFA World Cup™ group stages and ultimately, of winning the world’s most famous trophy.
Castrol has applied the same expertise they apply to the development of their oils to create the Castrol Predictor, using objective analysis and highly advanced technology to offer unique insights into winning performances.
Castrol Ambassador Marcel Desailly says: “I am surprised that the Castrol Predictor shows Brazil as favourites because I really thought Spain were the team to beat this time. I will be hoping that my home nation Ghana does better than predicted as the Castrol Predictor only gives them a 0.2% chance of success! It’s great being able to look at the teams’ predicted success in this way and I’m sure it will be a talking point for football fans everywhere."

World Cup 2010 stadiums where England will be playing in Group C

noreply@blogger.com (izalkancil) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:04:00 +0000

England will play at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, Green Point Stadium in Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth after being draw in Group C at the World Cup 2010 draw in Cape Town, South Africa on Friday evening.

Match 1: England will face USA at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg

Match 2: England will face Algeria at Green Point Stadium, Cape Town Match 3: England will face Slovenia at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth

Ryan babel

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Roberto Fabian Ayala

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Adriano Leite Ribeiro

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REAL MADRID

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NATIONAL TEAMS

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MANCHESTER UNITED

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STEVEN GERRARD

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ALESSANDRO DEL PIERO,PAVEL NEDVED,FRANK LAMPARD

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ADRIANO,HERNAN CRESPO

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FRANK LAMPARD,MICHAEL BALLACK,DIDIER DRAGBA

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MICHAEL BALLACK

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MESSI

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Football Balls

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ARSENAL TEAM

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AC Milan Team

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Cristiano Ronaldo Wallpaper

noreply@blogger.com (izalkancil) — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:22:00 +0000

Cristiano Ronaldo

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Real Madrid Sell 2,000 Cristiano Ronaldo Shirts In Two Hours
2009-07-07

The figures have been coming out thick and fast since Cristiano Ronaldo's presentation but only this morning has it been revealed how many fans decided to snap up shirts with his name on the back.

Cristiano Ronaldo

noreply@blogger.com (izalkancil) — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:17:00 +0000

	Full name	Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
	Birthday	February 5, 1985 (age 24)
	Birthplace	Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
	Height	1.84 m
	Weight	75kg
	Nickname	Ronnie, CR, Rocket Ronaldo, CR7, C. Ronaldo
	Position	Right/Left Winger
	Current club	Real Madrid
	Youth club	Andorinha , CD Nacional and Sporting
	Hero	Maradona
	Actor	Jean Claude Vandamme
	Actress	Angelina Jolie
	Movies	"The Sixth Sense", "The Rock"
	Music	Dance Music

Cristiano Ronaldo At Bernabeu Side This Summer- Media’S Favorite Sports Personality Of Year

noreply@blogger.com (izalkancil) — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:14:00 +0000

Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer saga is becoming one of longest running saga of this decade as the Portuguese international and Manchester united star is engaged in switch from old Trafford side to Bernabeu. Cristiano Ronaldo is most likely a player will carry number 9 jersey of Spanish giant Real Madrid at this summer. The bigger probability according to fans of Cristiano Ronaldo admits that the player will be seen in Madrid shirt this June and Portuguese super star is expected to have massive bid for transfer which let people believe that English club will face difficulty in rejecting such a massive transfer bid.

Cristiano Ronaldo is on headlines this year with number of events like transfer saga to Spanish giant real Madrid for more than one year and engaged in talk with Serie A giants inter Milan and Ac Milan comment mania. Ac Milan coach Carlos Ancelotti already admit him better player in Europe and tagged him spectacular player. Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho who is currently managing Inter Milan side at San Siro is also wishes to sign 23 year Portuguese star which makes him most wanted player by top clubs of Europe. Cristiano Ronaldo also escaped from serious accident while his 200000 pounds Ferrari crashed and write off.

Cristiano Ronaldo is involved in transfer gossip a year ago when Spanish giants try to land him in Spain but Portugal winger is favorite in Man united and It’s not easy to convinced them for a transfer. Will Ronaldo persuaded by Bernd Schuster’s club and become one of world’s highest paid players of century. The Portuguese international is wished last year to give up his career at old Trafford and join the Spaniard side in 2009. Manchester United's Coach Sir Alex Ferguson is urging red devil’s fan to support 23 year old youngster and stood by him to play him more for old Trafford side. After dismissal of Calderon the Bernabeu side boss urges his club to land golden boy who wins ballon d’Or and FIFA world player of year who can help Spanish giant to reclaim their Primera Liga title.

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for http://www.scorespro.com/">champions league draw against first leg of knockout round with Italian giant inter Milan and confident over defense of their title of champions league. Ronaldo is travelling to San Siro on 24 February with red devils to first encounter between Manchester United and Inter Milan followed by welcoming the Italian giants at old Trafford. Joes Mourinho coach of inter Milan already conclude this star striker Ibrahimovic as better player than him. The UEFA champions league’s live action on 24 February can be witnessed with action packed thrilling game encounter between these two giants. If you are regular soccer viewer you must notice his goal scoring abilities.

What happened if Cristiano Ronaldo stays at Manchester United he will be known as loyal warrior of club and what happened if he chooses Spanish giant real Madrid he will be known as enthusiastic kid of football and that’s what else you can say to the football player of his statue? Whatever the outcome of this transfer will be, it will have effect on both teams.

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Cristiano Ronaldo A Player Which Makes Difference In Final Results Of Match

noreply@blogger.com (izalkancil) — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:10:00 +0000

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for their game against fulham and for European champion league against Inter Milan who is considers stronger and favorite team this year. The Manchester united is one of clubs who make him better player but it’s all about football not about being part of club. Real Madrid the Spanish giants are seeking progress in Cristiano Ronaldo deal with his club and as he is announced world player of the year they are eager to have them on Bernabeu side.

Real Madrid and Manchester united have great reputation in European champion league and they are always in verge of finding prominent players for their club to provide tough competition. Manchester united is preparing for their battle against Italian giant Inter Milan which is most crucial match for them this season and you will be waiting soccer results for this particular match. Real Madrid are preparing for their match against English power house club Liverpool who have some reputation to conquer champions league. Whatever the soccer livescore witnessed by people around the globe it’s interesting to watch the saga of transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to Spanish giants.

The story of landing of world player of the year is started in preseason but failed and now it has its effect of football in which Manchester united is stood firm on their winger but Bernabeu side is confident to land this world class player to Spain for their campaign to win trophies in coming season. What will be future of world player of year in coming days decided by current European campaign and attitude of club to quote right for him? The Portuguese winger is having reputation to save Manchester united from number situations when they are down to goal and he came from nowhere to rescue old Trafford side to win the game. That’s the difference which some people say a player can make to their clubs and that’s the reason Real Madrid are after him to see him at Bernabeu side and saving them on persuade of winning title and champions league.

Cristiano Ronaldo has great achievements under his name in this age which include recent world player of the year award. He has face triumph at old Trafford side in champion league and 2007-08 and won many cup along with his team. The FIFA club forward of the year and Fan’s player of the year award is also awarded to him last year. He also got Barclays golden boot and player like his reputation can make a difference to club. A report shows that in number of occasion he saved Manchester united from losing or getting behind so he is player who can make difference.

To see his coming live action in Manchester united against fulham and inter Milan in champions’ league you must seek live soccer scores which can be seen on ScoresPro.com and his actions packed games are not worth to lose them.

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