Minggu, 27 Mei 2012
Donovan score hat-trick in 5-1 United States win against Scotland
Landon
Donovan led United States to condemn Scotland to a 5-1 defeat in international
friend with Michael Bradley and Jermaine Jones scored one goal each. Donovan capped for
139 international games opened the score before Bradley add the second on just 11th
minute. Geoff
Cameron then scored own goals followed by two from Donovan within 5 minutes and
Jermaine Jones seal the score on 70th minute.
Sabtu, 19 Mei 2012
Chelsea win Champions League trophy, Drogba rescue and seal the victory
Chelsea won their first Champions League trophy in Allianz Arena defeating Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalty after 1-1 draw in 120 minutes. The Blues holds on for long time despite Bayern Munich dominance in all 120 minutes. Bayern
Munich missed several chance with some being broken or saved by Petr Cech until Thomas Muller break the
deadlock in 83rd minute to put Bayern in front. It looked as if
Selasa, 15 Mei 2012
Group C
Group C - Spain, Italy, Croatia, Republic of Ireland
SPAIN - The European and World champions will arrive at the 2012 tournament as the favourites to once again lift the trophy. An unmatchable squad for depth, skill and talent will provide a team unbeatable if they perform to their potential. However, a long season for many of the squad could provide tired legs and Real Madrid and Barcelona's domestic successes could come back to haunt the team in red.
Fifa Ranking - 1
Players to Watch - Fernando Llorente, Jesus Navas, Jordi Alba
VERDICT - Runners-up
ITALY - After their abysmal world cup showing the former world champions will be looking to seek salvation from their passionate fans. This years tournament offers an Italy squad that mixes experience, youth and potentially an upset. The inaugural champions could be the tournaments dark horse alongside France.
Fifa Ranking - 12
Players to Watch - Antonio Nocerino, Domenico Criscito, Sebastian Giovinco
VERDICT - Quarter Finals
CROATIA - The 2008 quarter finalists will find it tough to qualify in yet another tough group at this years championships. Nevertheless, the Croatians have built a solid squad under the workmanship of Slaven Bilic and could sneak through the group if they can get a result off Italy. It seems unlikely but, if the European Championships have taught us anything it is to not bet against anyone.
Fifa Ranking - 8
Players to Watch - Luka Modric, Ivica Olic, Ivan Rakitic
VERDICT - Group Stage
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND - The 2012 championships is Ireland's first international tournament since 2002 and any success will be very difficult to ascertain. Being placed in the second group of death does not to them any favours but they boast another vastly experienced squad and could gather a few crucial results.
Fifa Ranking - 18
Players to Watch - Kevin Doyle, Aiden McGeady, James Mclean
VERDICT - Group Stage
SPAIN - The European and World champions will arrive at the 2012 tournament as the favourites to once again lift the trophy. An unmatchable squad for depth, skill and talent will provide a team unbeatable if they perform to their potential. However, a long season for many of the squad could provide tired legs and Real Madrid and Barcelona's domestic successes could come back to haunt the team in red.
Fifa Ranking - 1
Players to Watch - Fernando Llorente, Jesus Navas, Jordi Alba
VERDICT - Runners-up
ITALY - After their abysmal world cup showing the former world champions will be looking to seek salvation from their passionate fans. This years tournament offers an Italy squad that mixes experience, youth and potentially an upset. The inaugural champions could be the tournaments dark horse alongside France.
Fifa Ranking - 12
Players to Watch - Antonio Nocerino, Domenico Criscito, Sebastian Giovinco
VERDICT - Quarter Finals
CROATIA - The 2008 quarter finalists will find it tough to qualify in yet another tough group at this years championships. Nevertheless, the Croatians have built a solid squad under the workmanship of Slaven Bilic and could sneak through the group if they can get a result off Italy. It seems unlikely but, if the European Championships have taught us anything it is to not bet against anyone.
Fifa Ranking - 8
Players to Watch - Luka Modric, Ivica Olic, Ivan Rakitic
VERDICT - Group Stage
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND - The 2012 championships is Ireland's first international tournament since 2002 and any success will be very difficult to ascertain. Being placed in the second group of death does not to them any favours but they boast another vastly experienced squad and could gather a few crucial results.
Fifa Ranking - 18
Players to Watch - Kevin Doyle, Aiden McGeady, James Mclean
VERDICT - Group Stage
Senin, 14 Mei 2012
Group B
Group B - Germany, Holland, Portugal, Denmark
GERMANY - The Germans frequently perform at major finals. In 2002, 2006, 2008 and 2010 they have come close to glory, yet they are still without a major trophy since Euro '96. However, this years European Championships is where their luck will surely change. The latest breed of talent, boasts vast experience, youthful energy and a team of winners. It seems Joachim Loew has all the ingredients for Germany to once again rule the football world.
Fifa Ranking - 2
Players To Watch - Mario Gotze, Mesut Ozil, Holger Badstuber
VERDICT - Winners
HOLLAND - The Dutch national team will be looking to rid the demons of the 2010 World Cup Final as they threw 40 years of Dutch football tradition down the drain to turn the Soccer City stadium into a battlefield. Nevertheless, their talent is unrivalled in many areas of the game. Like Germany they have an experienced squad with an unbelievable attack likely to expose the Portuguese and Danish defences.
Fifa Ranking - 4
Players To Watch - Urby Emanuelson, Gregory Van Der Wiel, Robin Van Persie
VERDICT - Semi Final
PORTUGAL- Portugal have come close to success at major tournaments as many times as ever in recent years. A final defeat in Euro 2004, 4th place at the 2006 World Cup and Semi Finalists at Euro 2008. However, their so-called "Golden Generation" is all but vanished from international football leaving one man to carry the team, Cristiano Ronaldo. Its seems, despite a talented first XI, that the over reliance on Ronaldo and a fragile defence will spell an early exit for the Iberian nation.
Fifa Ranking - 5
Players To Watch - Cristiano Ronaldo, Fabio Coentrao, Nelson Oliveira
VERDICT - Group Stage
DENMARK - The winners in 1992 will have a mammoth task to progress to the quarter finals in next months tournament. The outsiders in the "Group of Death" will have to rely on a decent back four if they are to pull off a great shock and qualify. Big players like Agger, Kjaer and Eriksen are capable of an upset but must utilise their talented squad to perfection. Any repeats of the 2010 World Cup and it's bye-bye Denmark.
Fifa Ranking - 10
Players To Watch - Christian Eriksen, Daniel Agger, Anders Lindegaard
VERDICT - Group Stage
GERMANY - The Germans frequently perform at major finals. In 2002, 2006, 2008 and 2010 they have come close to glory, yet they are still without a major trophy since Euro '96. However, this years European Championships is where their luck will surely change. The latest breed of talent, boasts vast experience, youthful energy and a team of winners. It seems Joachim Loew has all the ingredients for Germany to once again rule the football world.
Fifa Ranking - 2
Players To Watch - Mario Gotze, Mesut Ozil, Holger Badstuber
VERDICT - Winners
HOLLAND - The Dutch national team will be looking to rid the demons of the 2010 World Cup Final as they threw 40 years of Dutch football tradition down the drain to turn the Soccer City stadium into a battlefield. Nevertheless, their talent is unrivalled in many areas of the game. Like Germany they have an experienced squad with an unbelievable attack likely to expose the Portuguese and Danish defences.
Fifa Ranking - 4
Players To Watch - Urby Emanuelson, Gregory Van Der Wiel, Robin Van Persie
VERDICT - Semi Final
PORTUGAL- Portugal have come close to success at major tournaments as many times as ever in recent years. A final defeat in Euro 2004, 4th place at the 2006 World Cup and Semi Finalists at Euro 2008. However, their so-called "Golden Generation" is all but vanished from international football leaving one man to carry the team, Cristiano Ronaldo. Its seems, despite a talented first XI, that the over reliance on Ronaldo and a fragile defence will spell an early exit for the Iberian nation.
Fifa Ranking - 5
Players To Watch - Cristiano Ronaldo, Fabio Coentrao, Nelson Oliveira
VERDICT - Group Stage
DENMARK - The winners in 1992 will have a mammoth task to progress to the quarter finals in next months tournament. The outsiders in the "Group of Death" will have to rely on a decent back four if they are to pull off a great shock and qualify. Big players like Agger, Kjaer and Eriksen are capable of an upset but must utilise their talented squad to perfection. Any repeats of the 2010 World Cup and it's bye-bye Denmark.
Fifa Ranking - 10
Players To Watch - Christian Eriksen, Daniel Agger, Anders Lindegaard
VERDICT - Group Stage
The Teams
Group A - Poland, Russia, Greece, Czech Republic
POLAND - This years joint host will be coming to the tournament on the back of some fine form, only losing one of their last eight friendly matches. That was against a strong Italy side as well. A strong midfield and attack will provide Group A with an attacking flair to spice up what could potentially be the closest group.
Fifa Ranking - 65
Players To Watch - Wojciech Szczesny, Jakub Błaszczykowski, Robert Lewandowski
VERDICT - Quarter Finals
RUSSIA - The largest country in the world, steeped in history, but yet to win a major tournament since 1960. This tournament Russia will have their work cut out if they are to hit the heights of 2008. Back then, an Andrei Arshavin inspired squad reached the semi-finals, but a weak current squad means a repeat seems unlikely.
Fifa Ranking - 11
Players To Watch - Igor Akinfeev, Alan Dzagoev, Pavel Pogrebnyak
VERDICT - Quarter Finals
GREECE - The Euro 2004 champions qualify for yet another major tournament. The lowest scoring qualifiers are the tournaments rank outsiders with an aging squad which shows little creativity, but boasts a mean defence. However against top opposition, it is likely to be exposed.
Fifa Ranking - 14
Players To Watch - Kyriakos Papadopoulos, Ioannis Fetfatzidis, Theofanis Gekas
VERDICT: Group Stage
CZECH REPUBLIC - Semi-Finalists in 1996 and 2004 and seconds away from a quarter-final in 2008, the Czech men love the European Championships. However, it is difficult to see where inspiration will come from this year. Although they qualified well, the quarters should be just out of reach again in 2012
Fifa Ranking - 26
Players To Watch - Tomas Rosicky, Michal Kadlec, Vaclav Kadlec
VERDICT: Group Stage
POLAND - This years joint host will be coming to the tournament on the back of some fine form, only losing one of their last eight friendly matches. That was against a strong Italy side as well. A strong midfield and attack will provide Group A with an attacking flair to spice up what could potentially be the closest group.
Fifa Ranking - 65
Players To Watch - Wojciech Szczesny, Jakub Błaszczykowski, Robert Lewandowski
VERDICT - Quarter Finals
RUSSIA - The largest country in the world, steeped in history, but yet to win a major tournament since 1960. This tournament Russia will have their work cut out if they are to hit the heights of 2008. Back then, an Andrei Arshavin inspired squad reached the semi-finals, but a weak current squad means a repeat seems unlikely.
Fifa Ranking - 11
Players To Watch - Igor Akinfeev, Alan Dzagoev, Pavel Pogrebnyak
VERDICT - Quarter Finals
GREECE - The Euro 2004 champions qualify for yet another major tournament. The lowest scoring qualifiers are the tournaments rank outsiders with an aging squad which shows little creativity, but boasts a mean defence. However against top opposition, it is likely to be exposed.
Fifa Ranking - 14
Players To Watch - Kyriakos Papadopoulos, Ioannis Fetfatzidis, Theofanis Gekas
VERDICT: Group Stage
CZECH REPUBLIC - Semi-Finalists in 1996 and 2004 and seconds away from a quarter-final in 2008, the Czech men love the European Championships. However, it is difficult to see where inspiration will come from this year. Although they qualified well, the quarters should be just out of reach again in 2012
Fifa Ranking - 26
Players To Watch - Tomas Rosicky, Michal Kadlec, Vaclav Kadlec
VERDICT: Group Stage
Minggu, 06 Mei 2012
Lionel Messi score 4 to reach 50 goals in La Liga, 72 all competition and close to Pichichi trophy and Golden boot
The Barcelona star score
4 goals to set new high La Liga goals record and the world record of most
goals in a season Barcelona 4-0 win against Espanyol at Nou Camp. Messi
has now scored 50 goals in La Liga this season and 72 goals in all competition
this season alone. With his 14th hat-trick in Spanish league puts
him ahead of Cesar Rodriguez for 5 goals more. Argentinian has reached 251 in
Sabtu, 05 Mei 2012
Arsenal striker Robbin Van Persie score 30th EPL goals and close on Premier league Golden boot and a EPL record of 31 goal per season by Shearer and Ronaldo
Arsenal FC failed to take a big step toward
Champions league qualification after forced to a 3-3 draw with Norwich City.
The gunners are currently two points ahead of Tottenham and Newcastle with the
two having a game at hand. Meaning Arsenal can easily surrender third position,
and force to fight for fourth position, which is a risk position this year.
With
Chelsea hopes for Champions
Jumat, 04 Mei 2012
Sandved player Talat Abunima see red card protesting for penalty kick awarded to him in Norwegian fifth division vs Ild
Sandved player Talat Abunima was red carded while complain about a penalty awarded to him when playing against Ild with Sandved leading 3-1. He tripped and falls in penalty area and referee Nedzad Munjic signal for a penalty kick. Abunima protested a penalty decision to the referee and received yellow card. He continued protesting and was sent off after a second yellow card. Abunima talking to
Rabu, 02 Mei 2012
Lionel Messi score hat-trick to break Gerd Muller’s goals scoring record and be close to golden boot and pichichi awards
Lionel Messi score hat-trick in Barcelona 4-1 victory against Malaga and break 67 goals record set by Bayern Munich's striker Gerd Muller after adding his goal tally to 68 a new European goal scoring record.
The hat-trick also raised his La Liga goal tally to 46, three more than Ronaldo and more close to the pichichi award and European golden boot. The win keEP Real Madrid waiting for La
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