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Messi the best European Player of 2009

2009-11-30T19:57:00.000-08:00

As previously predicted, Barcelona star Lionel Messi was selected as the European Player of the Year 2009 and is entitled to the Golden Ball trophy or the Ballon d `Or aka the Golden Ball. He defeated the winner of last season, Cristiano Ronaldo and his club colleague Xavi one.

Poll results announced by France Football magazine as the organizer of the selection of the best players in Europe, Tuesday (1 / 12) morning, says Messi won a landslide victory by bagging 473 points, well ahead of Ronaldo who is ranked second with 233 points and Xavi in the order of the three with 170 points.

Messi victory can not be separated from the contribution of the successful carrying amount Barcelona won three titles last season, won the Champions League, Spanish League and the King's Cup (Copa del Rey). He also helped Argentina qualify for the World Cup finals in 2010 in South Africa next year.

With this victory, Messi was recorded as the sixth player in the history of Barcelona who won the Golden Ball, and the first since Ronaldinho grabbed it in 2005. He also recorded as the first player from Argentina who won this prestigious award.

Chelsea meet Watford, Ancelotti is happy

2009-11-30T19:54:00.000-08:00

The third round of the draw that brought the FA Cup with Chelsea Warford coach Carlo Ancelotti is very happy.

In particular, Ancelotti did not know the map strength Watford, who play in division one (Championship), and had never met on the field. But the Italian coach was hoping to meet with key sympathizers Watford, Sir Elton John, who happened to be her favorite singer.

"I do not know Watford, but I will learn their strengths. But I hope to meet Elton John because he was near Watford and also my favorite singer," Ancelotti said after the 3-0 win over Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday (29 / 11).

The FA Cup, Chelsea is the defending champion while still handled by Guus Hiddink. To deal with Watford, Chelsea have the advantage because it will play at home.

Of the draw as a whole, the representative has not met the Premier League match despite a surprise opponent is likely to occur as usual appeared in the FA Cup. But already there are three parties to unite fellow Premier League team, one of which is West Ham United vs. Arsenal.

Having to leave Atletico Aguero

2009-11-30T19:51:00.000-08:00

Atletico Madrid striker Sergio "Kun" Aguero, confessed reluctant to leave the Vicente Calderon. However, in order to free the club from the burden of economic crisis and debt of turns, he is ready for sale.

Atletico itself actually also reluctant to sell Aguero. However, depletion of cash and debt payment deadline, make them think selling Aguero in the second transfer window in January, next. The high economic value assessed Aguero became an instant solution to the problem Atletico.

Well, that's the problem. although willing to sell, Aguero Atletico did not want to leave next January. He claimed to want to stay at least until the end of the season. According to him, he did not want to leave the job half way.

"I always told the club that from now until June, I'll stay here. Then, we'll see what clubs do. Bla until June the club still needed money, there are ways to help," he said.

"Atletico is my home. However, if the club want to sell me, I gotta go. I do not know anything. Now, I need concentration to bring the team to Europe," he continued.

Spanish and English media, believe, Chelsea is the most serious team get Aguero. "The Blues" is already preparing a proposal to purchase a total value reaching 100 million pounds, or about Rp 1.5 trillion. However, so far, both Atletico and Chelsea deny the existence of such a purchase plan.

Beat Porto, Chelsea meet Knock-out Phase

2009-11-30T00:31:00.000-08:00

Chelsea's 1-0 win over FC Porto in a duel continued round Champions League group stage on Wednesday (25/11). With a collection of 13 points, they make sure they qualify for the knock-out phase as Group D winners

Opponent's playing at home, Chelsea could appear dominant. During the first 20 minutes, they were able to turn off the host attack while creating a threat through Nicolas Anelka, Florence Malouda and Didier Drogba. Unfortunately, all three shots went off target.

Continued depressed, FC Porto was discouraged. In the middle of rush threat, they remain calm. Porto's patience eventually led to the first threat in the 21st minute through Fernando Belluschi. Kick from outside the penalty box can still be secured Petr Cech.

Action Belluschi FC Porto started the game. They also began to improve ball control and balance the Chelsea game. Unfortunately, although the game became increasingly open, both sides failed to score a goal until the halftime whistle sounded.

Entering the second half, Chelsea improved coordination game midfield and forward. Although not often, they also managed to create a more effective attack.

Finally, after waiting until the 69th minute, they succeeded in winning through Anelka. Utilizing feedback Florent Malouda, Anelka butt the ball into the middle of the goal guarded Beto Porto.

Abandonment does not provide an option for Porto than attacking. While maintaining solidity back line, midfield to attack focused vision helped build the front row. Porto were able to cast a serious threat to the goalkeeper Cech.

In minute 73, to 80, to 82, for example, Freddy Guarin, Ernesto Farias, and the Hulk turns into a goal to spread the threat of Chelsea. However, the hands and juluran Cech reflex effort to overcome the enemy.

Not want to give up, Porto continued to stream attacks. However, despite the difficulty to attack, Chelsea can survive very well. Score was 1-0 to Chelsea last until the end of the fight.

Nomine Ballon d`Or tinggal 10 orang

2009-11-30T00:28:00.000-08:00

Nomine winning the European Player of the Year award (Ballon d `Or) is given by the magazine France Football, live 10 people from 30 players before.

Barcelona from Argentine striker Lionel Messi, remains the favorite winning the gold ball. Another favorite is Real Madrid striker, Cristiano Ronaldo who last year won the award.

Meanwhile, eight other players who signed in nomine is Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Samuel Eto'o (Inter Milan), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Barcelona), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Kaka (Real Madrid), Wayne Rooney ( Manchester United), and Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona). Not a single player of any nationality or from Italian and German clubs.

Previously, the list nomine committee issued a number of 30 players. The names of players from France, Karim Benzema, Yoann Gourcuff, and Franck Ribery signed in nomine, but finally tercoret. Another deletion is the victim Fernando Torres, Frank Lampard and Cesc Fabregas.

Winners of the plan will be made on Tuesday (1 / 12)

Singing the Blues. The Chelsea Shirt Then and Now

2009-11-26T19:23:00.001-08:00

Chelsea Football club are a professional English football team currently plying their trade in England's top division, the Premier League. They are one of England's top domestic teams and are regularly challenging for honours in Europe. They were runners up in the Champions League final of 2008.

Chelsea's home ground is Stamford Bridge in Fulham, West London. They have played there since the team was founded in 1905. On a slightly pedantic note of geographical accuracy, Chelsea are not actually based in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, rather in Hammersmith and Fulham. Chelsea FC was founded in March 1905 in the Rising Sun pub opposite Stamford Bridge. They occupied Stamford Bridge shortly afterwards, taking over the site from the London Athletics Club which had used the facility for the previous 28 years.

The Chelsea Shirt for home games has always been blue, although it was not always the same dark shade it is today. The strip was finished with white shorts and blue socks. In 1912, royal blue shirts were introduced. The now familiar blue shorts were added by Tommy Docherty in the 1960s. White socks were added, the received wisdom being that the combination of white and blue made the strip more distinctive. The away kit is typically all yellow or all white, however this has gone through some interesting deviations over the years. The first away shirt comprised black and white stripes. In the 1980s a bizarre mint green kit was sported by the Chelsea players. The 1990s saw the Chelsea shirt for away games at its most distinctive with red and white checks, and a grey and tangerine colour scheme all being tried. The Chelsea shirt has had a large number of sponsors emblazoned on the front over the years. These have included Gulf Air, Coors and most latterly Samsung.

The club crest attached to the Chelsea shirt has gone through four major iterations during the history of the club. The initial crest design was based around the image of a Chelsea Pensioner. This gave rise to the club's nickname of "The Pensioners". This crest was in use for fifty years when the design was changed as part of a modernisation programme going on at the club. A temporary solution was to use the C.F.C initials for about one year when the new crest was unveiled. This comprised a blue heraldic lion looking backwards and holding a staff. This crest took it's inspiration from the coat of arms of the Borough Of Chelsea. The crest also featured two footballs and three red roses. This was the first crest to appear on the Chelsea shirt, which was unadorned until this time. Another bout of modernisation in 1986 saw the heraldic lion replaced by a more realistic looking lion in yellow standing over the C.F.C initials. The final big design change came in 2004 where the old design was reinstated for the approaching centenary. This design has appeared on the shirts in different colour schemes. such as white and gold.

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2009-11-26T19:22:00.000-08:00

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Mourinho: Barca and Inter are equally depressed

2009-11-24T18:31:00.000-08:00

Barcelona will be excluded if lost to Inter Milan, and in other action Rubin Kazan win over Dynamo Kiev, in the advanced stage the Champions League group stage on Tuesday (24/11) or Wednesday morning pm.

The absence of several players pillars, including Lionel Messi and the possibility of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the stronghold of Barcelona, is slightly favored to make the Inter will win the fight later. However, Inter coach Jose Mourinho said his team faced the fight will not as easy as imagined.

According to him, Barcelona and Inter Milan, both under pressure. Target must win the party to five of this, psychologically it will burden the players mentally from both sides. It is according to Mourinho will be little effect on the performance of both teams in action later.

"We had played well in Italy and Europe, but in the Champions League group stage this, at all difficult to predict the outcome," said Mourinho.

"If Rubin Kazan will win against Dynamo, and we picked up three points at the Nou Camp, the Barcelona eliminated. Conversely, if we lose, then we will be thrown into third position. So, we both were under pressure," he added.

Mourinho added that Barcelona is still a great team even though the two lost their previous fight and a draw from newcomers team Rubin Kazan. "I think Barcelona is still a great team, even before they lose and a draw from Rubin Kazan," said Mourinho.

Of the four who have played the game, Inter Milan lead the standings of Group F with a value of 6. Rubin Kazan in the second position with a score of 5, and Barcelona in the third position with a score of 5. Dynamo Kiev in the caretaker position with a value of 4. In this position the four teams still have the same chance to escape.

Totti better than Diego and Robinho

2009-11-24T18:23:00.000-08:00

Quality as a player Francesco Totti, AS Roma, according to goalkeeper from Brazil, Julio Sergio, better than the two top Brazilian striker, Diego (Juventus) and Robinho (Manchester City).

Totti is recovering from a knee injury, showed sharp by scoring a hat-trick while ensuring victory over Bari Roma 3-1 in Serie A on Sunday (22/11). Thus, he has scored a total of 19 goals in 13 matches in all competitions this season.

Commenting on the brilliant game captain, goalkeeper Julio Sergio said that Totti is a player who is able to give change and a different color in the team.

"Totti has given something different in a game since the first time I performed with him," Sergio said in an interview with Centro Suono Sport.

"I've never played with Diego, Robinho and Elano, and they all do not like Totti, who can change the entire game by himself," added Sergio.

Hiddink became the technical director of Chelsea?

2009-11-22T20:02:00.001-08:00

Guus Hiddink was reported to be technical director of the new Chelsea at the beginning of next month. Thus a growing number of reports this weekend.

The future of the Dutch trainer recently led to much speculation after he failed to bring Russia into the World Cup final Selatan/2010 Africa, after the defeat against Slovenia in the playoff party.

Contract as national team head coach is the new Russia ends next June 2010, but several sources close to Hiddink claimed he would end the agreement and return to Stamford Bridge.

63-year-old coach was considered a success when guiding Chelsea last season, in which the present Hiddink to replace Luiz Felipe Scolari in January. He took Chelsea two perched on the rank below the Premier League and Manchester United reached the FA Cup.

Hiddink left the club according to the deal with the Blues owner, Roman Abramovich, who also has a large role in the Russian national team.

Yet also rumored that if Hiddink back to Stamford Bridge he would not be involved directly with the now former squad trained Carlo Ancelotti is.

The Italian was himself considered a success because it managed to take Chelsea to rule the top of English League standings with five points above the rank of two Manchester United, after their crushing 4-0 win over Wolverhampton.

"He'll be back and will be in a position (that support) if there was something good. The Chelsea players like him," said one source close to Hiddink.

Support for Hiddink also come from Ancelotti. "Guus Hiddink my friend. If he had no time, he can come to Chelsea and we could train together. It does not matter. Maybe I can leave for a while," Ancelotti said half-jokingly, in a press conference after the match against Wolves.

In a Russian newspaper Sovietsky Sport, Hiddink admitted, "My future will be decided."

Valencia beat Osasuna 3-1

2009-11-22T20:00:00.000-08:00

Goals through David Villa, David Albelda and Carlos Machena, Valencia had approached the leadership of La Liga standings by beating Osasuna 3-1, early morning Monday, 23.11.

With 24 points in the find, Valencia is now perched at the four position, four points behind league leaders Real Madrid, three points behind Barcelona and one points behind Sevilla.

Villa booked his ninth goal in the league regular at minute 12, through Machena assists. At minute 20, Albelda managed to outwit Osasuna goalkeeper Ricardo Lopez and made his goal very well. Machena volley in the second round finally confirmed Los Che's 3-1 victory.

The only goal for the host is entered by an Iranian attack, Masoud Soleimani through close range header.

Apart from the defeat, Osasuna also have lost striker Walter Pandiani was issued for two yellow cards. This condition is exacerbated vanguard host.

This is compounded by red card from Miguel Flano in injury-time period due to a rough tackle. As a result, Osasuna did not move slightly further enhanced with only nine players.

In other matches, two goals led the Nilmar beat Villarreal 3-1 Real Valladolid.

The Brazilian striker was booked two goal through header, ie when a new game lasted seven minutes through Damian Escudero feedback and toast in the 47th minute, when he made it through enemy defense and goalkeeper Justo Villar swindle.

Players from Italy, Giuseppe Rossi to Villarreal a 3-0 victory in 58 minutes, before finally Diego Costa managed to minimize the defeat Valladolid 1-3 three minutes later.

This victory makes Villarreal managed to collect 12 points and boost the team to leave the relegation zone, which they occupy at the beginning of the season.

Trio England fought Kjaer

2009-11-16T23:42:00.000-08:00

Three English giants, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea, was competing for Palermo central defender Simon Kjaer. The young players aged 20 years the Danish origin was mentioned as one of the best stopper in Europe today.

The third interest in the club came after Kjaer indicated his desire to play in one of Europe's elite club next season. In addition to the three English clubs, the Italian giant, Juventus, is also interested in recruiting him.

"I've heard, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool, interested in him," said Director of Sports Palermo, Walter Sabatini. "In fact, Juventus have sent their talent scouts to see the appearance of Kjaer," he added.

But Sabatini Kjaer not sure if will be released later in January when the transfer market opens again. "With whatever reason, Kjaer will not leave in January next," said Sabatini.

Palermo Kjaer joined the club FC Midtjylland in the summer of 2008. In 34 appearances with Palermo, he has scored three goals.

Scholes contract was extended for one year

2009-11-16T23:33:00.000-08:00

Manchester United seems still need experienced players like Paul Scholes. They would extend the contract 35-year-old player for one year or until June 2011.

Scholes long contract was due to expire in June 2010. However, the appearance of former England player had remained consistent in his old age was somewhat older, it seems that makes Ferguson wants to keep it.

With Darren Fletcher MU guard midfield, Scholes had continued to show a satisfactory performance. In fact, he more often fitted as a starter rather than the two other reliable midfielder, Michael Carrick and Anderson.

In addition, the presence of Scholes also provides a positive influence for other players. Him performance which remains stable and consistent at a young age that no longer is certainly an inspiration for players younger age.

Results of Play-Off 2010 World Cup

2009-11-15T19:34:00.000-08:00

New Zealand qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after defeating Bahrain 1-0 in a match play-off second leg at home on Saturday (14/11). On the first leg action in Bahrain some time ago the two teams drew 0-0.

While the game play-off zone of Europe, Sunday (15/11) morning last, three favorite teams, namely Russia, France and Portugal managed to win the first leg. While Greece is only reaping a 0-0 draw at home against the Ukraine,

In public alone, Russia beat Slovenia 2-1, France hosts Ireland bent 1-0, and Portugal beat the visitors 1-0 Bosnia Herzegovina. All three need only a draw in the second leg duel, Wednesday (18/11) to ensure themselves into South Africa.

Results Play-Off matches:
New Zealand vs Bahrain 1-0
Goals: R, Fallon (45)

Russia vs Slovenia 2-1
Goals Russia:
D. Bilyaletdinov (40, 52)
Slovenia Goals:
N. Pecnik (88)

Greece vs Ukraine 0-0

Ireland vs France 0-1
Goals: Anelka (72)

Portugal vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0
Goals: B. Alves (31)

Van Persie breaks two months

2009-11-15T19:31:00.000-08:00

Bad news for Arsenal. Their mainstay striker, Robin van Persie, will miss playing between six to eight weeks ahead following the ankle injury he suffered Saturday (14/11) and.

Van Persie carried out on the game field 15 minutes into the friendly match Netherlands vs. Italy 0-0 it ended. He suffered serious injury in his right ankle after a hard was tackle by Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.

"With this injury so I had to break to play at least six weeks," said Van Persie in a brief interview with Dutch television station, NOS.

Van Persie, 26, has scored 8 goals in his last 11 games with Arsenal and took the club sits in second place standings in the English Premier League under Chelsea. Chelsea will entertain Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on 29 November.

Brazil defeated by England

2009-11-15T19:23:00.000-08:00

Brazil beat England 1-0 in an international friendly match in Qatar, Saturday (14/11) was in fact. Meanwhile in other friendlies, Spain bending Argentina 2-1.

Brazil is reducing its main strength to ensure victory through goals Nilmar header on 47 minutes. Brazil should increase the superiority if Luis Fabiano did not waste an opportunity presents a penalty in minute 56.

England players are not reinforced a number of pillars like John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and left back Ashley Cole. They were all absent through injury.

The last time England beat Brazil in 1990, and in eight meetings after that, including the fight last night, England lost four times and four other matches end in a draw.

Meanwhile in another friendly match, Argentina lost 1-2 to give the European champions, Spain, with the score 1-2. Two goals by diborong Spain Xabi Alonso at minute 16 and 86 (penalty). While goals replies Argentina Lionel Messi printed from the spot on 61 minutes.

Two Seconds, Record Fastest Goal

2009-11-12T18:17:00.000-08:00

Riyadh - They say records are made to be broken. But what is listed Nawaf Al Abed seem to be hard to beat after he break opponent's goal just two seconds after kickoff.

Historic event occurred on Saturday (7/11/2009) and the event Prince Faisal bin Fahad Cup. At that time Al Hilal, a top club Saudi Arabia, to compete against Al Shoalah.

Al-Abed, who quickly scored it, do it right from the middle of the field. Moment occurred shortly after his partner held the ball in the kickoff.

Whether it was first practiced or of seeing your opponent's goalie was not ready, 21-year striker immediately release the left foot kick bounced toward the goal. Within two seconds of the round leather was lodged in the opponent's goal and change the position of the 1-0.

Television show, as posted on Youtube, even almost lost the moment because the speed events. While the keeper was seen trying to mengapai swift passing the ball on it, although he then just be stunned in front of the net.

Dailymail reported, this is a record for the fastest goal in an official event. While the action is the final score 4-0 in favor of Al Hilal.

We have the fastest goal in FIFA is officially recorded in the name of Fabinho. He break New Zealand's goal just seven seconds after the mat kikcoff FIFA U-17.

Ibra on the fate of his country career

2009-11-12T17:02:00.002-08:00

Stockholm - Career Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the Swedish national team was shaded by a question mark after the coach Erik Hamren not call for the match trials. For what reason?

Ibrahimovic is not included in the squad for friendly against Italy party-in this weekend.

Hamren this decision made after his discussions with Ibra. "His future on the national team in doubt. Until he took the decision, I would not be called into the squad," said Hamren to Fotbollskanalen launched from Sky Sports.

Coach Lars Lagerbäck did not say what the reason was called Ibrahim in detail. But the coach who served as caretaker until the next August it confirmed, that he was only calling the players who have the motivation.

"To me is very important to ensure that the players will do the job wholeheartedly country."

"I was surprised, but I understand the decision to not meet Ibra my calls. This is the first time I talked to him, and the conversation between us lasted very well."

"You indeed can lead a horse to the water, but if the horse will drink or not, it's up to the horse," lid Hamren philosophize a little while.

National team appearances in Ibra was really contrary to what he had shown to the club. When uniformed Swedish tall players were not sharp, not like that he showed at the club.

In the 2010 World Cup qualifying European zone for example, Ibra scored for Sweden just two. There were a total of goals from the Scandinavian countries is 13. Sweden failed to qualify himself to South Africa next year.

Robinho to Real Madrid? Who said

2009-11-12T17:02:00.001-08:00

Barcelona - Robinho rumored to be borrowed by Barcelona in the winter, but the coach Josep Guardiola had just called his team needs new players today. So?

As reported previously, Robinho and the Catalans are believed to have reached an agreement related to the duration of temporary and contract clauses move The Brazilian striker was.

Mentioned that Robinho wanted to be a permanent player in Barcelona during the winter transfer window opened next month. El Barca camp but want Robinho's move from the status of loans originated and new permanent contract in the summer of 2010.

Unlike the news spread, Guardiola denied that there will be players who come to the Nou Camp next winter, or at least he did not ask for new players brought.

"I'm not asking for new players to be brought. Maybe I'm just going to ask if the time is right," he said as quoted Yahoosports.

Coach Pep is familiarly called was also denied that Robinho had reached an agreement with the club. He still has to respect the contract that the former Real Madrid player with Manchester City.

"It's not a good thing to force a player who is still bound by contract to move," he said.

Meanwhile, President Joan Laporta said the decision to bring in players in the control fully Guardiola. "If the coach wants a player in the winter, we will try to get it," said he.

Blazevic nervous against Portugal

2009-11-11T22:11:00.000-08:00

Although without Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal still regarded as a dangerous team, at least according to Miroslav Blažević.

Yes, the coach of Bosnia that would lead his team in the determination of fighting a ticket World Cup finals against Portugal in the 2010 play-off phase.

Recognized Blazevic, her face a little worried about this game.

"I never felt so afraid in my life because this game is the biggest test of my career," he said as quoted by Reuters.

Still, Blazevic remains optimistic his team can win and grabbed the ticket, although the conditions required to qualify is not easy to fulfill.

"It took a world-class performances in the two fight to conquer Portugal," said Blazevic.

Seedorf Want to try the Premier League

2009-11-11T22:05:00.002-08:00

Clarence Seedorf was not to forever be in Milan. Dutch midfielder is hoping to play in the Premier League before England decide later hanging shoes.

This was expressed to talkSPORT in a special interview session yesterday.

"It became my dream to play in the Premier League England," said Seedorf.

"I always wanted to play in three major countries, Spain, Italy and the UK. The dream can not happen now, but in the future, no one knows, right?"

"For now, I'm happy to be in Milan. But you can not say no in life," added Seedorf.

Messi got awards Trofeo Alfredo On Stefano

2009-11-11T22:05:00.001-08:00

Talented young star Lionel Messi Barcelona won the award Trofeo Alfredo On Stefano. When accepting the award on Thursday (12/11) morning WIB, Messi was pleased because this award is given directly by the two men to his idol, Diego Maradona Argentina coach and players of legendary Alfredo di Stefano.

"I am so proud to be in between Maradona and Di Stefano. What makes me very happy because they direct this award to me," Messi said as quoted by Marca.

Eduardo Inda, a leader of the daily Marca, referring to the victory was obtained Messi is like a victory gained Barcelona.

Award by Marca is to give appreciation to the best player in Spanish football, starting from the competition of La Liga, Copa del Rey, as well as foreign competition and the Supercopa. In this gift, Messi managed to put aside Diego Forlan, Zavi, and Andres Iniesta are the nominees.

The jury of award consisted of the world's top players including In Stefano, Jorge Valdano, Andoni Zubirreta, Fernando Hierro, Emilio Butragueño, Luis Aragones, Luis Suarez, Johan Cruyff and Zinedine Zidane.

Died Enke, Bundesliga Grieving

2009-11-10T23:39:00.000-08:00

Robert Enke died tragically. He died committed suicide by crashing his way to a train.

No doubt, everyone near him was surprised by this. They claim to sympathy and shock at the tragic death Enke.

Below are their comments:

- Kevin Kuranyi (Former teammate Enke in German national team)
"This news should simply not true. Robert was truly fantastic," he said.

- David Jarolim (Hamburg SV captain)
"I could hardly breathe at this news. All this is really a tragedy, the first daughter and now he is," said Jarolim who was present in the funeral Enke daughter who died at the age of two years in 2006 because of heart.

- Franz Beckenbauer
"I am very saddened to hear this. When you get this kind of news, other news so there is no meaning," said the German legend.

- Joerg Schmadtke (Hannover 96 sports director)
"This is very scary. I can not tell anything more about it now," he said.

- Oliver Bierhoff (Germany national team manager)
"We can not say anything," he explained.

Liverpool viewfinder Lassana Diarra

2009-11-10T23:36:00.000-08:00

Liverpool are considering an offer to buy the Real Madrid midfielder, Lassana Diarra, in January next. French players were rumored to have no taste for longer play in the Santiago Bernabeu.

As reported The People, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez needs to fill the void Diarra quarterback survive after Xabi Alonso's move to Real Madrid at the beginning of this season.

Also Diarra also prepared to prevent the possible departure of Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano, from Anfield at the end of next season.

Diarra reportedly started hot at Real Madrid because he did not become the primary choice in the care of the squad coach Manuel Pellegrini. The player, who joined Real Madrid from the club Portsmouth in January and it was, failed to get a regular position in the El Real first team since losing to compete with Xabi Alonso.

Chelsea do not need Pato and Aguero

2009-11-10T23:34:00.000-08:00

Chelsea coach, Carlo Ancelotti, denied the news which says the club wants to recruit the young striker, AC Milan, Alexandre Pato, and Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero, in the summer.

"I think Pato happy and fine in Milan," said the former AC Milan coach was answering reporters' questions in Italy, last Monday, about the possibility of him bringing Pato at the end of next season.

While concerns Aguero, he said there is no plan to recruit young stars in Argentina's January though Chelsea will lose some African players during January. Didier Drogba, Michael Essien and Salomon Kalou will strengthen their respective countries at the African Cup of Nations tournament in January.

"All clubs must look for young stars, and he (Augero) is one of them, as well as Pato," said Ancelotti. "We are going to face the problem of shortage of players because some of our players will follow the African Cup of Nations tournament, but I think we will not sign new players in January next."

Controversial penalty by Gerrard rescued Liverpool

2009-11-10T00:08:00.000-08:00

A controversial goal from the penalty spot Steven Gerrard scored Liverpool save face from a humiliating defeat at home to entertain Birmingham City at the Premier League scene, Tuesday (10/11) morning pm.

Prizes awarded a penalty by referee Peter Walton to David Ngog Liverpool after falling in the penalty box because it violated Lee Carsley. Referee's decision protested by Birmingham players who think Ngog do diving.

"I did not touch it," said Carsley on the alleged violations did to Ngog referee.

Liverpool coach, Rafa Benitez, admitted that the collapse was not due to a violation Ngog. It was learned from Ngog own admission after the game. Ngog said that if he fell not because of broken Carsley.

"I've talked to him (Ngog) and he said if it was not a penalty. But apart from that, we achieve results worthy of a draw, maybe even should have won, because we dominate the game," said Benitez told reporters after the game.

Gift penalties executed perfectly by Gerrard in the 70th minute made the position of a 2-2 draw. Birmingham had the 2-1 lead through the first Babab goals Christian Benitez scored in the 26th minute and Cameron Jerome in the 45th minute after David Ngog first brought Liverpool to lead 1-0 in minute 13.

With this result, Liverpool remained perched on the 7th ranked value of the standings with 19, behind 11 points behind Chelsea pemuncak standings, six points behind Arsenal and Manchester United. While Birmingham frozen in position 15 with a value of 12.

Seedorf was not looking forward to Beckham

2009-11-10T00:04:00.000-08:00

Senior midfielder AC Milan, Clarence Seedorf, seems not wait to David Beckham's arrival in Milan. He missed playing with the English star is scheduled to strengthen the Milan starting in January next as a loan player.

"I am very happy David Beckham coming back," Seedorf said in an interview with Sky Sports. "I am pleased that his presence will help the team navigate the rest of us in the competition. Beckham is still a very good player if it fit.

Dutch players also said they would help Beckham reach the best game so he can strengthen the UK at the World Cup finals in South Africa next year.

"Of course we will help him, as he had done the same thing to us. We will help him to reach the best level of the game," said Seedorf.

Beckham chose Milan to rejoin as a player during the six-month loan because they want to realize his ambition to appear in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Earlier, England coach Fabio Capello has warned Beckham's chance to play in the elite clubs of Europe if it wants to be called to strengthen the British in World Cup

Chelsea did not rush to buy players

2009-11-08T18:09:00.000-08:00

Chelsea coach, Carlo Ancelotti, states will not rush to buy players in the transfer market next winter, after the player purchases the sanctions imposed on the original The Blues revoked Friday 6 / 11 ago.

Ancelotti almost certainly can buy players again, later in January, with the lifting of sanctions decided on Sports Arbitration Court last week. Earlier, Chelsea players are prohibited to transfer for two years due to the purchase scandal Gael Kakuta.

With the lifting of the sanctions, so Chelsea will buy heavily reported Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero, who earlier this week claimed to have been honored to be the target of the top English teams are. Stamford Bridge is also reportedly ready to welcome the arrival of Benfica winger, Angel Di Maria and Brazilian playmaker Alex Teixeira.

Chelsea reportedly will bring a number of players, due early next year The Blues will lose Michael Essien, Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou and John Obi Mikel that it will strengthen the national team at the 2010 African Cup. However, Ancelotti said he remained convinced the Chelsea squad have now will not be strengthened despite the star field.

"This is a decision that gives us the possibility to buy new players, if needed. But this time the purchase was unnecessary. That's good for the club and the team. I know my best players will not be able to play (in January) later. But now, for us, it does not matter. Our goal is to improve the players into good condition, because we've got a big squad with many players. I think that's our goal right now, "said Ancelotti.

Added the former AC Milan's coach, new players who had caused controversy, Gael Kakuta, was able to play today. The plan, Kakuta will be included in the reserve team, Monday 9 / 11.

"Thanks for making it, so we have time to search for new players. But we do not want to take any decision at this time. I'm very happy with the existing squad, the players, and do not need to take a new player today," said Ancelotti

Terry goal brings victory for Chealsea

2009-11-08T18:04:00.000-08:00

A goal from John Terry managed to bring Chelsea's 1-0 lead over Manchester United, Sunday 8 / 11, and strengthen its position at the top of English League standings with the Red Devils to leave five points.

Terry dedicated the victory to the hosts on 76 minutes, through the feedback Frank Lampard free-kick. The referee is still validating goals despite the claims Didier Drogba Chelsea are in offside position.

Wayne Rooney is also has two good chances, but Chelsea rearguard meeting to Carlo Ancelotti's squad continued to maintain unbeaten record at home in 11 consecutive games.

Chelsea also managed to create the first goal chance, but shot Branislav Ivanovic managed to secure goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. So also when Drogba Michael Ballack got the bait, but the header from Ivory Coast player is still wide of the target.

In minute 23, Chelsea won the free kick, but Lampard executions soared above the crossbar Van der Sar. So is the free-kick into the back of two handled Lampard, the kick was weak and just hit the wall of the MU players.

Chelsea goal chances in the second half, created shortly after Ashley Cole was tackle by Fletcher on the left side of the field. Terry then had a header into the back free kick executed Lampard and could no longer stemmed Van der Sar. Score 1-0 in the second round mid Itupun survive until the game was over

Mancherster lose, blame the referee

2009-11-08T17:06:00.000-08:00

Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson, blamed the referee for his team's defeat. This time, Fergie even said the referee's decision has made himself and the players 'lost confidence' in the field trial.

In the match between Chelsea and Manchester at Stamford Bridge, referee Martin Atkinson endorsed John Terry goal of making the host the Blues won 1-0. Atkinson award a free kick, shortly after Darren Fletcher Ashley Cole tackle. "Obviously, Darren Fletcher won the ball, Ashley Cole was never getting the ball, he just jumped in the air, and (Didier) Drogba pushed (Wes) Brown to fall and the goal was created," tanads Ferguson told Sky Sports.

According to Fergie, Atkinson's position would not allow the referee to make decisions-mentioned Fergie as a ridiculous decision. "He could not see anything. One player Chelsea (Joe Cole) was standing right in front of him, the referee could not even move," said Fergie who felt cheated the referee.

"It was a bad decision, but there's nothing we can do. You sometimes lose faith in the referee, that's what the players," he added.

Of course, Ferguson blamed referee Atkinson in his team's defeat this time, which makes the MU left from Chelsea by five points. "Goals should not be legalized. We dominated the game. We also have many good opportunities that can win the game," says Fergie

Ronaldo need to rest three weeks away

2009-11-06T17:40:00.000-08:00

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo still need time to rest two to three weeks longer to treat injured ankle. Thus the conclusion of the examination she lived in Amsterdam last Thursday.

As previously reported, Thursday (5 / 11) yesterday morning, Ronaldo flew to Holland to see a specialist called Dr Niek van Dijk. This doctor had ankle surgery when he suffered serious injury when he was strengthening Manchester United.

Club Real Madrid in his official statement last night said Dr Niek van Dijk estimates suffered injuries from Portugal's players will recover in two to three weeks.

Ronaldo did not play again since last October 10 when Portugal beat Hungary 3-0 in World Cup qualifying event. He suffered from ankle injuries was tackle by Marseille players in the Champions League match a few days earlier.

Torres playing in the injured conditions

2009-11-06T17:36:00.001-08:00

Extraordinary sacrifice of Fernando Torres to Liverpool. In defense of his club that he was willing to play despite pain. He also opted to delay the recovery operations of the injury in order to continue to strengthen the Red.

Torres decision to play in conditions less fit, according to manager Rafa Benitez, because he could not bear to see Liverpool continue to reap bad results because of many key players who could not perform because of injury. One of them was captain Steven Gerrard.

"Fernando Torres playing with pain. And after the game he had always ridden the same problem. But he always wanted to play. He would rather bear the pain, rather than have surgery," said Benitez.

To reduce the pain during a match, go Benitez, Torres is always accompanied by a physician who is ready to help deal with the problems he experienced while playing.

Ronaldo was treated to the Netherlands

2009-11-05T17:47:00.001-08:00

Ankle injuries that never heal forced Cristiano Ronaldo off seeing a doctor one of the experts in the Netherlands. Daily Marca reported that Real Madrid star went to the Netherlands last Thursday morning.

The decision to seek treatment in the Netherlands was taken Ronaldo after the treatment she lived in Madrid never heal the injury. In fact, the latest MRI examination showed the injury is different from what was diagnosed as Real Madrid's medical team early last October.

In the Netherlands, Ronaldo will see a specialist named Dr. Van Dijk. This doctor who did surgery on Ronaldo when he suffered serious injury when he was strengthening Manchester United.

Until now, Ronaldo absent for a month starting to play. He suffered the injury during Real Madrid beat Marseille in the match Champions League group stage last month. Since the absence of him, Real Madrid's performance dropped dramatically.

He certainly absent in the derby against Atletico party this weekend and can not be expected to strengthen Portugal in World Cup playoff match on the 14th and 18th November.

Mourinho told Inter sure escape

2009-11-05T17:42:00.000-08:00

Inter Milan lead the standings of Group F Champions League since the 2-1 victory they achieved in the party away games against Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday (4 / 11). At the top they collect six points, two points ahead of Rubin Kazan and Barcelona, and four points above the Dynamo.

With such a position points, the four teams in Group F still has the same opportunity to qualify for the final eighth round. That means they have to fight hard in the remaining two matches scheduled on November 24 and December 9, to win two rations to last 16 of the.

As an illustration, Inter will travel to Barcelona on November 24, and entertain Rubin Kazan on December 9. While Barcelona will travel to Dynamo Kiev on December 9, after the host Inter on 24 November. Rubin will host Dynamo Kiev on November 24, prior to Inter on 29 December.

Although competition in this group is very tight, Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho is optimistic his team will be headed to the final eight. He argued that Inter have a character who wants to team always wins and excited. They prove it in action this morning against Dynamo Kiev. Coming from behind 0-1 by Andriy Shevchenko scored in the 21st minute, Inter finally won through goals Diego Milito and Wesley Sneijder in the last five minutes.

"The important thing is the character of the team, because when you fail to take advantage of opportunities, then you could lose steam. I'm sure Inter will qualify, but I do not know whether the winner or runner-up," said Mourinho after the game. "We are a balanced team in all lines, so we become feasible if the group champions."

Ferguson admitted Chealsea more stronger

2009-11-05T17:35:00.000-08:00

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, admitted that Chelsea under the care of coach Carlo Ancelotti now much better and tougher than ever before. He also reminded his players to be extra vigilant in away games at Stamford Bridge, Saturday (7 / 11).

According to Fergie, Ancelotti factors that have made more consistent than Chelsea last season. Tactics that brought diamond gives many blessings to the London club.

"Under the care Ancelotti this season, they were more consistent than last season," said Ferguson. "Ancelotti brought the first system used at AC Milan, the diamond formation in midfield. It is difficult to penetrate them, when you've entered the three-quarters of their field."

In the diamond formation, the Chelsea players to move close to each other in the midfield area. That's what makes it difficult to attack your opponent from the middle.

Faced with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this weekend, Ferguson asked his players to perform focus and minimize unnecessary mistakes as they did when he defeated Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield two weeks ago.

"Against Chelsea is always difficult, but we'll deal with it and play better than at Anfield. I believe it," said Fergie.

In later action, MU certainly not strengthened central defender Rio Ferdinand is still bandaged injury. However, Nemanja Vidic and Ryan Giggs who previously absent because of injury, is reported to have recovered and ready to be lowered.

MU, Chelsea, Porto and Bordeaux qualify for the final eight

2009-11-04T19:42:00.000-08:00

Four teams qualify to make sure the knockout round of the Champions League final eight after the party passed into the fourth round of group stage on Tuesday (3 / 11) or Wednesday morning pm. They are Manchester United, Chelsea, Porto and Bordeaux.

Manchester United survived if only to reap results in a 3-3 draw with pen action against CSKA Moscow. Additional one point was enough to cement their position at the top of Group D with a total of 10 points from four times a game. Leading four points over second place Wolfsburg, and four points above the CSKA.

From Group D, Chelsea and Porto was again unstoppable pace as far superior over the other two clubs. Chelsea's only bringing home the results of the 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid at the top of the league lead with a value of 10, while Porto in the second position with a value of 9 after the morning action was slim 1-0 win over host APOEL Nicosia.

While representatives of France, Girondins Bordeaux win tickets to the next round thanks to 2-0 victory over four-time champion Bayern Munich in the cage opposite. From four times a match, Bordeaux collecting 10 points, two points ahead of Juventus who won 1-0 against Maccabi.

From Group C, four teams were equally likely to escape after Milan and Real Madrid a 1-1 draw at San Siro, and Marseille 6-1 win over Zurich great. Milan are top with a score of 7, equal to the value of Real Madrid. Marseille in the third position with a score of 6, and Zurich in the caretaker position with a value of 3.

Barcelona and Liverpool held

2009-11-04T19:38:00.000-08:00

Defending champion Barcelona again failed to cope with new arrivals team Rubin Kazan. In action the Champions League group stage on Wednesday (4 / 11) or Thursday morning WIT, El Barca hold a goalless draw by the Russian club. Two weeks ago at the Nou Camp, Barca humiliated the same team 2-1.

In other matches, Liverpool must also accept the results of a 1-1 draw in the away game against Lyon. These results are increasingly diluting Liverpool hope to qualify for the knockout phase. They are still perched on the third position of Group E with 4 points, behind six points behind Lyon and five points behind Fiorentina.

Inter Milan lead in Group F after successfully buried host Dynamo Kiev with a 2-1 score. From four times to compete Inter collect six points, one point ahead of Rubin Kazan and Barcelona.

Alkmaar entertain Arsenal in Group H, guest mercilessly slaughtered by a landslide score 4-1. These results confirmed Arsenal's position at the top of the standings with a value of 10.

While Sevilla advanced to ensure yourself perdelapanfinal round after a 1-1 draw with Stuttgart. At the top they collect 10 points, five points ahead of Unirea Urziceni and seven points above Stuttgart.

Liverpool lack of players

2009-11-02T21:18:00.000-08:00

Liverpool seems to be difficult to meet the target of winning the away game Champions League group stage against Lyon on Wednesday (4 / 11). Some of the pillars of their players, including captain Steven Gerrard, absent in this action because of injury.

Gerrard's groin injury and may be operated in the near future. Other players are also injured and likely was not revealed midfielder Albert Riera, defender Martin Kelly and Martin Skrtel. Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani is expected to fill the midfield is also in doubt due to stricken ill readiness.

"Gerrard is not going to Lyon. His condition is not possible," said manager Rafa Benitez over the club website. "Aquilani got a virus, and still rather weak. Let's wait until Wednesday of its development," added Benitez.

Mainstay striker Fernando Torres is also reportedly not in fit condition. According to Benitez, Torres suffered a calf muscle disorders. However, he'll injected painkillers so he could play. "We do not have much choice, so Fernando will still play," Benitez said.

As for Riera, Kelly and Skrtel, the coach said the players certainly will not be installed as the starter.

Liverpool have to win away games this if you want to uncover opportunities to perdelapan final round. Because of the three games, they just collect the results from 3 points win over Debrecen once and lost to Lyon and Fiorentina.

Berbatov and Rooney won the MU

2009-11-01T21:45:00.000-08:00

Striker Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney scored a decisive victory over Manchester United 2-0 Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League continued at Old Trafford Stadium, Saturday (31/10). MU is now in second place with 25 points, or just two numbers differ from Chelsea at the top of a Manchester United.Itu back to second place. Be some time before, had shifted their positions Arsenal 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. MU went back near Chelsea position is now at the top of the standings with a value of 27, only the difference of two points.

Manchester United are appearing aggressive since the early minutes. a collective game and solid, they were able to force the opponent to survive, with almost no chance to attack.

Unfortunately, the pressure to make Blackburn Chelsea had no choice but to survive. This makes the MU trouble slipping malicious attacks. Never mind the shooting, to just feed my comrades, MU often fail, because the ball was cut or removed trigger opponent.

Only when the game entered the 30th minute, Chelsea began to slip a number of opportunities. In minute 31, for example, Dimitar Berbatov sent the ball successfully gore Antonio Valencia. Unfortunately, although the right target, the ball can still be secured Paul Robinson.

In minute 43, the MU also have an opportunity to score goals by Wayne Rooney. At that time, Rooney had the ball in front of the left pole Blackburn goal. However, as soon as he fired the ball into the goal, defender Gael Givet legs deflect the ball out of goal.

Despite continued to reap failure, Chelsea never gave up. After all, they should be charitable to accept a 0-0 draw at the end of the first 45 minutes.

Entering the second half, Manchester United are still difficulties to overcome defensive solidity guest team. In the middle of that impasse, Berbatov became a hero after the shipment passed the ball to the goal Wayne Rooney Robinson.

Superior 1-0, Manchester United tried to add power press. After repeated mentally, MU efforts eventually produced the second goal, from the foot of Wayne Rooney in the 87th minute. Exploiting cross Anderson, Rooney fired the ball into the middle of Robinson's goal.

MU trying to add goals in the time remaining. In the injury time, Michael Owen scored a third chance "Red Devils". Unfortunately, very thin kick missed to the right side of the pole Blackburn. Owen did not have time to pay his fault because the referee blew the whistle long trigger.

With nine players, Liverpool demolished by Fulham

2009-11-01T19:54:00.000-08:00

Liverpool defender, Philippe Degen and Jamie Carragher, a red card that made Liverpool must play with nine players since the 82nd minute in a duel versus Fulham in the Premier League continued on Saturday (31/10). As a result, Liverpool were forced to swallow the painful 1-3 defeat.

Opponent's playing at home, Liverpool could actually dominate the game. However, they had difficulty creating a golden opportunity to score goals. Liverpool's first best chance just happened in minute 21, which was created by Yossi Benayoun. Unfortunately, kicking Benayoun Fulham hit the crossbar.

Failure to make Liverpool curious. They also increase attack power. Unfortunately, their efforts have not led to a goal, when Bobby conquered Zomora Pepe Reina's goal in minute 24. Utilizing feedback Damien Duff, Zomora send the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal "The Reds".

In abandonment. Liverpool did not lose focus. Survive the standard quick game and short balls, Liverpool are able to control the game and forced the hosts to take defensive. Finally, at minute 43, Liverpool managed to equalize through Fernando Torres utilizing wild ball, Torres pushed the ball into the goal Schwazer.

Fulham itself actually no better than Liverpool. Although the first superior, they are still not able to overcome the Liverpool game. Fulham had to be content to close the first half with 1-1 advantage.

Entering the second half, Liverpool back control of the game. However, their efforts to attack, strong resistance from the host. The game was running more open and exciting. Both sides can take turns creating a threat.

In minute 60, for example, Zaltan Gera managed to fire from the penalty box, who then successfully secured Reina. Six minutes later, Liverpool's turn to threaten through Benayoun. However, able to ward off the ball Scwarzer.

Attack each other's action ended at minute 74, following the creation of both Fulham goals from Erik Nevland feet. Utilizing feedback Zoltan Gera, Nevland struck the ball into the middle of Reina's goal.

After that, Liverpool can continue to suppress and equalize opportunity. However, the opportunity to avoid a sudden fall apart after losing a pair of red cards received by two Liverpool defender Philipp Degen for prop Clint Dempsey in the 79th minute and Jamie Carragher because Zomora wedge in the 82nd minute.

Losing two players ruin the game balance of Liverpool. Instead, faced nine players, Fulham increasingly fierce. Without mercy, they continue to urge Liverpool to create a third goal from the foot of Dempsey Fulham in the 87th minute. Utilizing feedback Nevland, Dempsey sent a ball into the bottom right corner of Reina's goal.

Liverpool do our best to follow the rhythm of the game opponent. However, nine players could not do much in three minutes. Liverpool had to fight to finish 1-3.Dengan defeat this result, Liverpool stuck in fifth with 18 points. As for, Fulham moved up a place to 11th with 14 points.

After slaughter Bolton, Chelsea Settled in Top standings

2009-11-01T19:45:00.000-08:00

Chelsea back partying four goals without reply to Bolton Wanderers on goal in the Premier League continued at the Reebok Stadium, Saturday (31/10). Chelsea now top the standings over with 27 points or five points ahead of Arsenal in the position 2.Pada Wednesday (28/10), Chelsea entertain Bolton in the Carling Cup continued. At that time, Chelsea's success massacred netted the visitors with four goals without reply.

However, facing a meeting with Bolton in the Premier League, Chelsea prepare yourself seriously. The reason, they believe, Bolton will try hard humiliating defeat in reply to a Carling Cup.

Sure enough, playing as the host, Chelsea Bolton appear troublesome. Indeed, Chelsea can dominate and control the ball control game. However, coordination neat game Bolton, Chelsea made it difficult to change a goal opportunity.

Chelsea stalemate following the sudden bright red cards received following the defender Jlloyd Samuel offense to Didier Drogba in the penalty box just before the end of the first half. Chelsea had started the party of their goals through penalty which Frank Lampard successfully executed.

In the second half, Chelsea had no trouble controlling the game. Slowly, with excellence and quality of individual soldiers, Chelsea continued to reap the benefits of goals and zoom.

Chelsea keep a distance of two goals from Bolton managed to escape when Deco feedback Nicolas Anelka in the 61st minute. In the 82nd minute, Chelsea got a third goal for free, following an own goal Zat Knight. Chelsea goal feast was closed by Didier Drogba who managed to get feedback Lampard in the 90th minute.

According to statistics, Chelsea managed to break just 13 shots on goal. However, because the goalkeeper Jaaskelainen is showing prime, so he just "allow" Chelsea just passed four goals.

In the meantime, no additional numbers, Bolton had to settle languishing in 14th position with 11 points.

Gerrard ready to perform against Fulham

2009-10-29T17:40:00.000-07:00

Liverpool supporters disappointed after the Reds 1-2 defeat by Arsenal in a League Cup, a bit relieved by the news Steven Gerrard improving. The captain is reported to have recovered from injury and ready to play this weekend.

Gerrard missed the last couple of action, including in the fight versus Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Thursday (29/10) morning earlier, due to groin injury. The injury happened while reinforcing English in World Cup qualifier three weeks ago.

Gerrard's return was expected to raise again the performance of Liverpool who had swallowed four consecutive defeats before winning 2-0 against Manchester United on Saturday (24/10) and.

Through the official website of Liverpool, yesterday coach Rafa Benitez revealed that Gerrard was able to play again this weekend against Fulham.

"He (Gerrard) is not going to perform against Arsenal (Thursday morning earlier), but his condition is much better now. I think he could play Saturday against Fulham," said Benitez.

Ronaldo did not go to Milan

2009-10-29T17:36:00.000-07:00

Cristiano Ronaldo certainly absent when Real Madrid come to the AC Milan for the qualifying matches across the Champions League Group C mid next week. The Portuguese player was reportedly not recovered from injury.

Ex-Manchester United star was suffering from ankle injuries when Real Madrid played against Olympique Marseille in the Champions League on 30 September. He was fouled hard by the defender Souleymane Diawara in the fight that ended with the score 3-0 for Real Madrid's victory.

At first, targeting the medical team had recovered before he left for Milan. However, Los blancos in his official statement through the club website yesterday said if the player still needs further treatment for one week.

Since the absence of Ronaldo, Real Madrid performance continues to decline. They lost three times, and only one win and one draw in five final action. Two final defeat is now bent mid-AC Milan 3-2 last week, and shamed the club Division Two B, Alcorcón, with the score 0-4 in Copa del Rey stage, Tuesday (27/10) this weekend.

Messi was born as a legend

2009-10-28T20:41:00.000-07:00

Former Barcelona star Brazilian, Rivaldo, says Lionel Messi has all the requirements to become a legendary player and in between the rows of great players throughout history.

Rivaldo, who is now playing at the club Bunyodkor, Uzbekistan, contributed to bring Barcelona won 2 titles, Spanish Primera Liga champions and Copa del Rey in 1998, and together with Brazil winning the World Cup 2002 in Korea-Japan.

He also never won the world's best players (FIFA World Player of the Year) and the best players of Europe (Ballon d `Or) in 1999.

"He (Messi) is still very young. Seeing the achievements that have been achieved, talent and age, he was born to become a legendary player," said Rivaldo told Sport.

"Technically and physically he is very special, that's what makes him so extraordinary. He can not be stopped. It is to be a legendary player, someone needs to win the World Cup, but that's relative. (Alfredo) In Stefano and (Johan) Cruyff was never World Cup-winning side, but both are among two of the three best players of all time, "Rivaldo added.

Liverpool defeat against Arsenal

2009-10-28T20:37:00.000-07:00

Liverpool must admit toughness to defeat Arsenal 1-2 in the League Cup match or perdelapanfinal Carling Cup which took place at the Emirates Stadium, Thursday (29/10) morning. In other matches, Chelsea and Manchester City recorded a big victory.

19-year-old player from Spain, Fran Merida, open the Arsenal victory with a kick from a considerable distance in the 19th minute, but Liverpool managed to reconcile the goals scored by Emiliano Insua in the 26th minute.

Reinforced young players of Arsenal, eventually won the fight and win a ticket to the quarterfinals after Nicklas Bendtner scored his winning goal in minute pemasti to 50.

For Liverpool, this defeat diminish their ambition to redeem defeat by Arsenal in the same event on January 9, 2007. At that time they were slaughtered Arsenal 3-6 at Anfield.

In other matches, Chelsea look too tough for the visitors Bolton Wanderers. Besutan team coach Carlo Ancelotti was slaughtering his opponent with a crushing score of 4-0 through goals scored by Salomon Kalou (15), Malouda (26), Deco (67) and Didier Drogba (90).

Landslide victory also learned that Manchester City crushed second division club Scunthorpe United with a 5-1 score. Ireland, Cruz, Lescott, Tevez and Johnson each contributed one goal.

A painful injury time for AC Milan

2009-10-28T20:30:00.000-07:00

AC Milan have lost the victory is in sight because they could not stem the onslaught of opponents in the injury time. They went home with the 2-2 draw away from the party against Napoli Serie A, Thursday (29/10) morning pm.

Shown with confidence, AC Milan was immediately pressed against the first whistle sounded. The victory is likely to achieve them easily after the first six minutes, they managed to lead 2-0 through goals pippo Inzaghi scored at minute 3 and Alexandre Pato in the 6th minute.

Two-goal advantage was even more encouraging this Leonardo troops to continue pressing Naples. Unfortunately they were not able to add features to the first half finished.

The situation turned so the game entered the second round. Naples hosts look began to find his game rhythm. There was only able to keep the game pretty Milan, they are also a couple of times a dangerous pressure.

Instead Milan began to look tired holding your opponent strikes. They often do to stop the opponent's offense. As a result they lose Ignazio Abate who rewarded the red card by the referee on 86 minutes.

Lack of defensive players that made Milan the topsy-turvy. The condition is used well by Napoli. Through struggle tireless, Naples finally be able to equalize in the 2-2 extra time (injury time) 3 minutes. Two goals replies are born in quick succession was printed by two substitute players, Luca Cigarini (90 +1) and Germany Denis (90 +3).

In other matches, second-Juventus Sampdoria crushed by a score of 5-1 landslide. Two goals were contributed by Amauri, while the other three goals were born from the foot Chiellini, Camoranesi and Trezeguet. These results led Juventus rise to the second position with a value of 21, one point in carrying Inter Milan, Sampdoria and shift down to third position with a value of 20.

Liverpool defeated Manchester United

2009-10-27T18:19:00.000-07:00

Liverpool at home to record an important 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the English Premier League continued on Sunday.

Two goals Fernando Torres Liverpool printed in minute 65, and David Ngog in the last moments of the match.

This victory is important because Liverpool had earlier defeated four times in a row, and the fate of manager Rafael Benitez will be more critical when they lose.

Manchester United ended the match with 10 men after Nemanja Vidic's red card guess, after Dirk Kuyt dropped in 89 minutes.

This is the second yellow card for Vidic after getting the card when prop Torres.

Liverpool player Javier Mascherano's red card was also hit several minutes after Vidic after violation of goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

In his commentary as the game manager Rafael Benitez praised the performance specifically Torres, who actually did not practice this week because the maximum is still injured.

"We do need Torres caliber players. He can change the game immediately. So even if he does not practice the maximum, I still install it, and he proved that he is a world class player," Benitez said.

With this victory, Liverpool are in fifth place with 18 points.

Chelsea still lead the standings with 24 points from 10 matches, with Manchester United have 22 points.

Tottenham Hotspur in third place with 19 points.

Ronaldo wants to appear opposite Milan

2009-10-27T18:09:00.000-07:00

Cristiano Ronaldo hoping to get back to playing when Real Madrid visit to Milan in the advanced stage the Champions League group stage on 3 November.

The Ex Manchester United star was absent in the last four matches Real Madrid, including the Los blancos arrested when AC Milan 2-1 at the Bernabeu last week. He was absent due to ankle injury suffered while playing against Mersaille three weeks ago.

"I want to play against Milan. The game was very important to us and I'd love to be there," said Ronaldo as the U.S. debut.

During her absence, Madrid only won once in the arena of La Liga, the top Real Valladollid a week ago, the rest lost to Sevilla, and only a 0-0 draw against Sporting Gijon hosts, Saturday (24/10). Beyond that, they lost 1-2 in Milan last week.

"I want to help the club as quickly as possible, but I certainly consider the risks. Season is still long, and I only dropped if the conditions I am ready 100 percent fit," he added.

Results and Standings Group A-D

2009-10-22T01:24:00.000-07:00

Two giants England, Manchester United and Chelsea record perfect in the first three games the Champions League qualifying round, after the game Wednesday (21/10) or Thursday morning WIT, they win again.

Here are the results of the game Wednesday (21/10) and AD Group standings:

Group A
Girondins Bordeaux vs Bayern Munich 2-1
Goalscorers:
Bordeaux: Michael Ciani (29), Marc Planus (40). Penalties failed: Yoann Gourcuff (66), Jussie (88).
Bayern Munich: Michael Ciani (own goal 6). Thomas Mueller red card (30), Daniel Van Buyten (87)
Juventus vs Maccabi Haifa 1-0
Scorers:
Giorgio Chiellini 47
Red card: Tiago Dutra (Maccabi Haifa, 68)

Group B
CSKA Moscow vs Manchester United 1-0
Scorers:
Antonio Valencia (86)
VfL Wolfsburg vs. Besiktas 0-0
Red card: Grafite (VfL Wolfsburg 74)

Group C
Real Madrid vs AC Milan 2-3
Scorers:
Real Madrid: Raul (19), Royston Drenthe (76)
AC Milan: Andrea Pirlo (62), Alexandre Pato (66, 88)
FC Zurich vs. Olympique Marseille 0-1
Scorers: Gabriel Heinze (69)
Red card: Laurent Bonnart (Olympique Marseille 90 +2)

Group D
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid 4-0
Scorers:
Salomon Kalou (41, 52), Frank Lampard (69), Luis Perea (90 suicide +1)
Porto vs APOEL Nicosia 2-1
Scorers:
Porto: Hulk (33, 48 penalty). Red card: Mariano Gonzalez (74)
APOEL Nicosia: Alvaro Pereira (suicide 22)

Standings:
Group A
Bordeaux 3 2 1 0 7
Juventus 3 1 2 0 5
Bayern 3 1 1 1 4
Maccabi Haifa 3 0 0 3 0

Group B
Manchester United 3 3 0 0 9
Wolfsburg 3 1 1 1 4
CSKA Moskva 3 1 0 2 3
Besiktas 3 0 1 2 1

Group C
AC Milan 3 2 0 1 6
Real Madrid 3 2 0 1 6
Marseille 3 1 0 2 3
Zurich 3 1 0 2 3

Group D
Chelsea 3 3 0 0 9
Porto 3 2 0 1 6
APOEL 3 0 1 2 1
Atletico Madrid 3 0 0 2 1

Kaka praised Milan

2009-10-22T01:21:00.000-07:00

Real Madrid star, Ricardo Kaka, praised the glorious appearance of AC Milan team that beat Real Madrid 3-2 favorite in the Santiago Bernabeu in the advanced stage the Champions League group stage on Wednesday (21/10) or Thursday morning pm.

Coming from behind 0-1 in the first round, Rossoneri who played confidently able to turn things around with a score three goals in the second round, each a goal from Andrea Pirlo and the two other goals from Alexandre Pato player.

After the game, Kaka stated salute to former club which still shows itself as one of the big clubs in Europe.

"I'm sorry if we lost from my old club. But as I said earlier, Milan is not in crisis. They remain a tough team. Pato, a very strong player," said Kaka who left Milan last summer after six years strengthen the club.

Although his team lost, the former World Player 2007 is still optimistic, Real Madrid will qualify to the next round.

"I hope we perform better in the next three games that could eventually qualify for the final perdelapan," he said as quoted by Sky Italia.

Before and after the game, Kaka looks familiar mingle with former friends from Milan. He also did the costume exchange with Milan players, pippo Inzaghi and Ambrosini.

Milan-Beckham talks have not finished

2009-10-22T01:16:00.000-07:00

AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani said his side would finish talks borrowing LA Galaxy midfielder, David Beckham.

Beckham said last week, borrowing agreement was '95 per cent 'completed. "We've almost completed talks with the promoters. We're finishing some things through contact with Los Angeles," added Galliani.

However, he said, too early to say that it's over. "Yes, too early to say it's over. But we are going to get it over, very soon," he said.

Arsenal target a young star Ajax FC

2009-10-22T01:06:00.000-07:00

After successfully bringing a central defender Thomas Vermaelen in the beginning of this season and striker Robin van Persie a few years ago from Ajax Amsterdam, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger is now re-aiming, Gregory van der Wiel, from the Dutch club.

According to a report in The Daily Mirror, Arsenal have sent scout (talent) to Amsterdam to monitor the quarterback's 21-year-old. Arsenal interested in Van der Wiel Vermaelen when they approached the end of last year. Vermaelen had digaet Arsenal this summer with the transfer price of 8.5 million pounds.

Van der Wiel was mentioned as one of the players behind the Dutch future. Thanks to the impressive performance with Ajax, he was called into the Dutch national team. Five times he has strengthened the Dutch and scored three goals.

The player plays the body was 183 cm dibanderol 7 million pounds by Ajax. Wenger needs to fill the line back Bacary Sagna replacing that reportedly targeted by Juventus.

France meet Ireland in play off

2009-10-22T01:03:00.000-07:00

1998 world champion, France, Ireland will be challenged in the play-off 2010 World Cup qualifying which will take place on 14 and 18 November with the format of the game, home and away.

Play-off game brought together the best teams from the round of European Zone qualifying group. A total of eight teams best runner-up, namely Ireland, Greece, Ukraine, Bosnia-Herzegovina, France, Portugal, Russia and Slovenia, will compete in play-off to fight the four rations left for Europe to perform at the World Cup.

Portugal will meet Bosnia-Herzegovina, while 2004 European champions Greece will be challenged Ukraine. Next Russia will face Slovenia. Thus the draw made the South African national team players Steven Piennaar and FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke at the headquarters of FIFA, Zurich, Switzerland, Monday (19/10).

Here are the drawing results of play-off:
Ireland vs France
Portugal vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
Greece vs Ukraine
Russia vs Slovenia

FIFA Threatens Maradona

2009-10-16T18:33:00.000-07:00

Your mouth is your tiger. Proverb is now going to experienced trainers Argentina, Diego Maradona. Because of the emotional statement, he would be investigated and threatened taxable FIFA sanctions.

Blatter is not too happy with emotion and Maradona's comments out of place, Friday (16/20). After Argentina beat Uruguay 1-0 and qualified for the World Cup finals in 2010, Maradona emotionally attacked his critics and the media. He asked the media to swallow his writings.

Maradona has a lot of harsh criticism, after stumbling Argentina in World Cup qualifier. They lost the last three games against Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. He considered not fit into coach. So, once escaped Argentina, Maradona joy and felt no reason to attack his critics behind. But, the words considered rude.

"The reports we have received so far is clear and there is no other alternative. We will submit this issue to the Commission for Discipline FIFA opened a case examining Diego Armando Maradona," said Blatter at a press conference in Cairo, Egypt.

Blatter did not want to discuss the issue Maradona too long. "I do not want to comment anymore. Now, this is a problem of legal institutions to deal with FIFA," he said.

"The escape of Argentina to the World Cup is expected of all people. Argentina is one of the giants in football and always have been. So, we welcome the presence of Argentina in the World Cup," he added.

"Eat criticism and writing!" They are anti-Argentina and did not want this country succeed, "said Maradona. It's become one of the sentences in question.

"This victory for the people of Argentina, except the press. I would like to thank my players during qualifying because they play like a man and today they are consecrated to me as a coach. I would also like to dedicate this result to all the people of Argentina, as well as my family , but not for a group of people who do not deserve this because they have treated me like garbage. I repeat, to all who have said anything against me, eat it your words! " Maradona twit.

Maradona had apologized for his words are harsh. "If anyone hurt on my words, then I apologize. That's if they want it. If tida, I still apologize," he said.

However, in a television interview, Maradona said, "I do not need to apologize."

Grondona defend Maradona

2009-10-16T18:31:00.000-07:00

President of the Argentine soccer federation (AFA), Julio Grondona, defending Diego Maradona. He also would keep it as Argentina national team coach.

Maradona got threatened sanctions from FIFA, after the words are considered rude. After Argentina beat Uruguay 1-0 and qualified for the 2010 World Cup, Maradona as a chance to attack back to its critics. He said the victory was for all the people of Argentina, except the media and his critics. He also asked the press and critics swallowed feelings of their words.

As a result of his words are considered rude and emotionally, FIFA had asked the Commission to act Discipline. If it is considered a violation, Maradona could be affected by sanctions.

Maradona to defend direct Grondona. FIFA and the international public reacted immediately, because that issue had words Maradona. "If a statement saying it was not Maradona or another player, it will not get a reaction like that. In fact, it was not considered important," said Grondona.

"Everyone knows, he's temper. Moreover, he also promised not to get the words out like that again," he added.

According to Grondona, AFA will have a meeting on Tuesday (20/10) to discuss the issue. Grondona is also vice president of FIFA stressed, "You must understand Maradona. He did not really mean to attack people, especially he eventually regret."

Portugal and Spain did not meet in the play-offs

2009-10-16T18:23:00.000-07:00

France, Portugal, Russia and Greece as a seed placed in the play-off round of World Cup European zone which took place on 14 and 18 November. Similarly FIFA announced on Friday (16/10).

As a leading team, four teams are certainly not going to meet each other in two play-off action (cage and away) to fight a ticket to the World Cup in South Africa next year.

Prospective their opponents in round play-off later is a non-leading four teams, namely Ukraine, Ireland, Bosnia and Slovenia. Draw potential opponents will be Monday (19/10).

The eight teams that appeared in the play-offs was ranked second best World Cup qualifying group nine zones of Europe.

The nine teams from the European zone which passes directly to South Africa as the group champion, Danish, Switzerland, Slovakia, Germany, Spain, England, Serbia, Italy, and Netherlands.

Capello: Beckham like Obama

2009-10-15T23:48:00.000-07:00

Although only played in the middle of the second half, the performance of England's senior quarterback, David Beckham, so stunning. He said as the Man of the Match or the best performer in the British action in the party of counter Belarus last World Cup qualifying on Wednesday (14/10) or Thursday morning pm.

LA Galaxy player 34-year-old was entered in the 58th minute to replace Aaron Lennon. He immediately gave assists through the birth sepakpojok for the second goal scored England Shaun Wright-Phillips in the 60th minute. The game itself ended 3-0 to win the British host. Two other goals by Peter Crouch printed in the minutes of the 4 and 70.

Because it was an impressive performance, Beckham got an award as man of the match at the end of the game.

Coach Fabio Capello, who admitted Beckham amazed by the performance that night saying, Beckham won the award which was quite surprising because he only played 30 minutes. Capello had Beckham likens such as Barack Obama, President of the United States, who got the Nobel peace only a few months after he became president.

"Frankly I was surprised," said Capello after the game about the best player award for Beckham said. "Getting the award after only playing for 30 minutes? Think like Obama, who received the Nobel Prize after only nine months as President of the United States."

Capello's statement certainly did not mean to belittle or sarcastic Beckham poster awards committee. On the contrary, it was as an expression of her admiration for Beckham who always wanted to be perfect in every game, no matter how long he played.

"Does David Beckham play for five, 10, 15 minutes or half a game, he always played with great focus. Some new players added difficulty, but Beckham did well," Capello explained.

Switzerland and Slovakia to escape, Portugal to the play-offs

2009-10-15T23:29:00.000-07:00

Switzerland and Slovakia complete the nine teams from the European zone which passes directly to the South African World Cup as group winners after they get rid of his opponents in the final qualifying match on Wednesday (14/10).

Switzerland appeared as Group 2 champion with a value of 21 after the final morning match was a 0-0 draw with guests Israel. The results draw was enough to prevent them from pursuing its nearest competitor in the Greek another game 2-1 win over Luxembourg. In the second position, the Greeks collected 20 total points and advanced to the play-off.

Slovakia ensure themselves escaped to South Africa as group winners thanks to 3 thin 1-0 victory over host Poland. They are two points ahead of Slovenia who finished second in the other party's 3-0 win over San Marino.

Meanwhile, Portugal opened the opportunity to escape into South Africa through the play-off after successfully put himself in second place Group 1. Position they gained after successfully killing Malta 4-0 in final qualifying group match last morning. In the second position, Portugal collecting 19 points, two points adrift at the bottom of the first rank Danish.

With the end of this qualifier, the nine teams from the European zone passes directly into South Africa was, Danish, Switzerland, Slovakia, Germany, Spain, England, Serbia, Italy, and the Netherlands.

Meanwhile, the team advanced to match play-offs are the eight best second place teams from each group, namely Portugal, Greece, Slovenia, Russia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Ukraine, France and Ireland.
Play-off matches will take place 14 and 18 November.

European zone final standings
Group 1
Danish 10 6 3 1 21
Portugal 10 5 4 1 19
Sweden 10 5 3 2 18
Hungary 10 5 1 4 17
Albania 10 1 4 5 7
Malta 10 0 1 9 1
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Group 2
Switzerland 10 6 3 1 21
Greece 10 6 2 2 20
Latvia 10 5 2 3 17
Israel 10 4 4 2 16
Luxembourg 10 1 2 7 5
Moldova 10 0 3 7 3
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Group 3
Slovakia 10 7 1 2 22
Slovenia 10 5 2 2 20
Czech Rep 10 4 4 2 16
Northern Ireland 10 4 3 3 15
Poland 10 3 2 5 11
San Marino 10 0 0 10 0
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Group 4
Germany 10 8 2 0 26
Russia 10 7 1 2 22
Finland 10 5 3 2 18
Wales 10 4 0 6 12
Azerbaijan 10 1 2 7 5
Liechtenstein 9 0 2 7 2
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Group 5
Spain 10 10 0 0 30
Bosnia-Herzegovina 10 6 1 3 19
Turkey 10 4 3 3 15
Belgium 10 3 1 6 10
Estonia 10 1 2 6 8
Armenia 10 1 1 8 4
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Group 6
England 10 9 0 1 27
Ukraine 10 6 3 1 21
Croatia 10 6 2 2 20
Belarus 10 4 1 5 13
Kazakhstan 10 2 0 8 6
Andorra 10 0 0 10 0
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Group 7
Serbia 10 7 1 2 22
France 10 6 3 1 21
Austria 10 4 2 4 14
Lithuania 10 4 0 6 12
Romania 10 3 3 4 12
Faroe Islands 10 1 1 8 4
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Group 8
Italy 10 7 3 0 24
Rep.Irlandia 10 4 6 0 18
Bulgaria 10 3 5 2 14
Cyprus 10 2 3 5 9
Montenegro 10 1 6 3 9
Georgia 10 0 3 7 3
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Group 9
Netherlands 8 8 0 0 24
Norway 8 2 4 2 10
Scotland 8 3 1 4 10
Macedonia 8 2 1 5 7
Iceland 8 1 2 5 5

World Cup match schedule 2010

2009-10-07T20:14:00.000-07:00

World Cup qualifiers towards the end of 2010 and which teams are going to perform in South Africa will become clear in this weekend. The following schedule more games:

European Zone
Saturday (10/10/2009)

Group 1
Danish vs Swedish
Portugal vs Hungary

Group 2
Switzerland vs Luxembourg
Moldova vs Israel
Latvia vs Greece

Group 3
Czech Republic vs Poland
Slovakia vs. Slovenia

Group 4
Finland vs Wales
Russia vs. Germany
Liechtenstein vs. Azerbaijan

Group 5
Armenia vs Spain
Bosnia vs Estonia
Belgium vs Turkey

Group 6
Belarus vs. Kazakhstan
Ukraine vs England

Group 7
Serbia vs Romania
Lithuania vs Austria
France vs Faore Islands

Group 8
Cyprus vs. Bulgaria
Montenegro vs Georgia
Ireland vs Italy

South American Zone
Sunday (11/10) morning WIB

Chile vs Colombia
Ecuador vs Uruguay
Venezuela vs Paraguay
Argentina vs Peru

Monday (12/10) morning WIB
Bolivia vs Brazil

Africa Zone
Saturday (10/10)

Group A
Cameroon vs Togo
Gabon vs. Morocco

Group C
Egypt vs. Zambia

Group D
Ivory Coast vs. Malawi

Sunday (11/10)

Group B
Nigeria vs. Mozambique
Tunisia vs. Kenya

Group C
Rwanda vs Algeria

Group D
Ghana vs Benin
Mali vs. Sudan

Group E
Guinea vs. Burkina Faso

CONCACAF Zone
Saturday (10/10)
Mexico vs. El Salvador

Sunday (11/10)
Costa Rica vs. Trinidad & Tobago
United States vs. Honduras