The AFC Champion League 2009 Round of 16 Schedules this June
Sunday, June 14, 2009
AFC Champions League Round of 16 Schedule
FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 South Africa Schedule/ Results
Here are the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 South Africa Schedules/Results:
Sunday/June 14
- South Africa v Iraq [1] 0:0
- New Zealand v Spain [2] 0:5
- Brazil v Egypt [3] 4:3
- USA v Italy [4] 1:3
- Spain v Iraq [5] 1:0
- South Africa v New Zealand [6] 2:0
- USA v Brazil [7] 0:3
- Egypt v Italy [8] 1:0
- Spain v South Africa [9] 2:0
- Iraq v New Zealand [10] 0:0
- Italy v Brazil [11] o:3
- Egypt v USA [12] 0:3
- 1A v 2B
- 1B v 2A
- L13 v L14
- W13 v W14
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Official Mascot of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
So what can we tell about him? One thing is for sure, Zakumi will be first on the dancefloor and last off it at the biggest party in the world - the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010. He wants to dance and entertain as many people as he can. He is an animator for fans, players and officials, for schoolchildren, teenagers and those young at heart!
He is extremely proud to be the Official Mascot and determined to be the best host for everyone visiting his beloved country. He symbolizes South Africa and the rest of the African continent through his self-confidence, pride, hospitality, social skills and warm-heartedness.
Zakumi is a jolly, self-confident, adventurous, spontaneous, and actually quite shrewd little fellow. He loves to perform and always follows his instinct and intuition, yet sometimes has the tendency to exaggerate a bit. You will often find him fooling about and teasing people but not in a mean way. He is caring, and wants to make as many friends as possible.
He loves to play football as it is a great way to connect with others and break down language barriers. He always carries his football around which he will use to invite people to play with him.
Zakumi loves football. At one time he decided to dye his hair green as he felt it would be the perfect camouflage against the green of the football pitch; a bit like his rosette spots are when hunting in the wilderness!
He does have one striking weakness. With all his energy, he needs frequent rests. Occasionally, in-between performances on stage, he may suddenly fall asleep on the spot at the most random times! But rest assured, these are only short breaks that a leopard of his calibre needs to recharge his batteries.
Over the last years he has travelled the whole of Africa where the leopard habitat is good (pretty much everywhere from open savannahs, forests, jungles to mountainous areas, even deserts). He has therefore learned to adapt to new environments; enjoying the diversity in nature and people across the African continent
The name ‘Zakumi' is a composition of ‘ZA' standing for South Africa and ‘kumi', which translates into ‘10' in various languages across Africa.
Zakumi's main priority is to turn the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 into one huge, joyful and unforgettable party and show the thousands of international guests the warmth and spirit of the African continent.
"He wants to create a good mood for the fans and raise the excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2010, the first on African soil. He is a proud South African and wants to ensure that the world will come together in South Africa," explained Lucas Radebe, South Africa's football icon and close friend of Zakumi.
Who will win FIFA Confederation Cup 2009?
Eight teams; one trophy. Everybody wants to know whether you think Brazil, Egypt, Iraq, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain or USA will win this year's FIFA Confederations Cup 2009?
Courtesy of their UEFA EURO 2008 conquest, the 32-game unbeaten run they will take into their curtain-raiser and the presence in their squad of Iker Casillas, David Villa and Fernando Torres, Spain will start as the marginal favourites.
However, they face stern competition from Brazil and Italy. A Seleção will enter the tournament as its holders and, thanks to Julio Cesar, Robinho and Kaka, in a rich vein of form. For their part, I Azzurri are the reigning world champions and boast players of the calibre of Gianluigi Buffon, Daniele De Rossi and Andrea Pirlo.
The hosts have won two of the last five FIFA Confederations Cups, and Teko Modise and Steven Pienaar will be out to help South Africa emulate Mexico and France. Meanwhile, Egypt, Iraq, New Zealand and USA will charge Mohamed Aboutrika, Younis Mahmoud, Shane Smeltz and Landon Donovan respectively with inspiring them all the way.
So, it's over to you: who will win this year's FIFA Confederations Cup 2009?And it's up to the playing teams to do their Best to defend and win the title.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Squads Revealed for South Africa 2009
USA announced their squad for the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 last June 8, meaning that all eight participating nations have now confirmed their rosters for the quadrennial tournament.
Every confederation is represented at the 'Festival of Champions', with the six respective continental champions joined by FIFA World Cup™ champions Italy, together with host nation South Africa. Among the 184 players selected are some world's finest footballers, all of whom have already demonstrated their quality on some of the game's greatest stages. Now, after much anticipation and exctiement, the moment of truth is finally upon us.
The famous names
Reigning FIFA Confederations Cup champions Brazil return as South American champions boasting an array of attacking talent, with Robinho and former FIFA World Player of the Year Kaka arguably the star attractions. Attempting to halt their progress in Group B will be world champions Italy, for whom captain Fabio Cannavaro will again be a key man behind the playmaker supreme that is Andrea Pirlo. USA and Egypt, meanwhile, will look to their respective talismans in Landon Donovan and the much-beloved Mohamed Aboutrika.
European champions Spain possess an all-star midfield crowned by Xavi and Cesc Fabregas, who in Andres Iniesta's absence will shoulder the responsibility of providing ammunition for the lethal Fernando Torres-David Villa double act. Host nation South Africa will lean on in-form midfield maestro Steven Pienaar, while Iraq can call on a genuine star of the Asian stage in Nashat Akram. Completing the group is New Zealand, for whom striker Shane Smeltz has been in a rich vein of scoring form both domestically and internationally over the last couple of years.
The FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 will undoubtedly witness some of the world's greats displaying their awesome talent, not to mention providing a glimpse of some exciting up-and-coming international stars. It promises to be a tasty treat for supporters across the globe and will surely whet the appetite ahead of next year's FIFA World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo on Real Madrid (The Deal of the Century)
Manchester United have finally caved in to Real Madrid's repeated attempts to lure Cristiano Ronaldo away from Old Trafford.
United confirmed Thursday morning they had accepted an £80million bid for the world player of the year, with a world-record deal expected to go through by June 30.
The news had been expected when Madrid stated talks were under way, and now it is only a matter of finalizing the player's personal terms before he completes a dream move to the Bernabeu.
Madrid president Florentino Perez had already vowed to do "everything possible" to sign the 24-year-old and, unlike 12 months ago, Sir Alex Ferguson did not even attempt to talk Ronaldo out of it, knowing the former Sporting Lisbon player had his heart set on a move.
A United statement read: "At the request of Cristiano Ronaldo -- who has again expressed his desire to leave -- and after discussion with the player's representatives, United have agreed to give Real Madrid permission to talk to the player.
"Matters are expected to be concluded by 30 June. The club will not comment until further notice."
The news is bound to be greeted with some skepticism by United fans, who have repeatedly been told no deal had been agreed for the sale of FIFA's World Player of the Year in the face of regular statements from Spain that the Portuguese international was bound for the Bernabeu.
As it now seems a matter of when, rather than if, a world-record transfer will be completed, Ferguson might wish to explain why he has gone back on his famous comment in December last year that he would not "sell that mob a virus".
It is the first time for many years United will have allowed a player to leave they were not happy about losing. Yet some supporters may be pleased that at least another drawn-out transfer saga, such as the one 12 months ago, is not played out in public.
And at least the money could be reinvested in a squad that almost, but not quite, proved good enough to win back-to-back Champions League trophies, in addition to a hat-trick of Premier League titles.
With Edwin van der Sar, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville all reaching the end of their careers, it promises to be a far more testing summer than Ferguson might have realized.
And, for all the petulance and pouting for which Ronaldo is so famed, filling the void created by the loss of his immense talent may prove difficult.
Madrid confirmed the news in a brief statement on their website, www.realmadrid.com, adding that they hoped to finalise matters as soon as possible: "Real Madrid confirm they have made an offer to Manchester United for the acquisition of the rights of the player Cristiano Ronaldo. The club hope to reach an agreement with the player in the next few days."
Thursday, June 11, 2009
The Official Ball and Official Emblem for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009
The Official Ball and Official Emblem to be use in the FIFA Beach soccer World Cup 2009, this said event is the most awaited today, a big event before the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010.
The only difference is the pitch use and number of players playing.
This November 16-22, Dubai would be the next host of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 and I myself is surely they are very lucky and honored that they are the one who is chosen to be the host that most country are longing for because the beach soccer is now the fastest growing sport in the world.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
England on their First Win Against Andorra (3-2)
England snatched their first victory at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 in heart-stopping fashion. Giancarlo Giancovich’s extra-time winner is good for 2 points and a barrel full of confidence to face powerhouse Russia tomorrow.
England Team
# PLAYER (Starters)
1 Reading x
4 Bowen
5 Bowes © x
6 Rodriguez
7 Funnel x
8 Day
9 Brown
10 Giancovich x
11 Blake x
12 Webb
Head coach: Jamie O’Rourke
Referees:
1st Fabio Polito (ITA)
2nd Mikhail Prokharau (BLR)
3rd Sylvain Palhies (FRA)
4th Libor Kastanek (CZE)
SCORE CHART:
Goal Scorer;Time left
#10 Giancovich (ENG) 7’48
#7 Godoy (AND) 0’41
#11 Blake (ENG) 0’43
#7 Godoy (AND) 0’47
Extra-time
#10 Giancovich 2’46
“The Andorrans defenitely didn’t make it easy it on us, we did make hard work of it. We knew they’re a good side and that it was going to be a tough game. I think we had a lot of chances that we should have finished and not allow them to take the game into extra-time” -Giancarlo Giancovich (England Striker)
Always be Updated on FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 and keep on supporting your favorite teams.
Despite of the Lose...England Through to Last 16 in BSWW World Cup Qualifier
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Steve Black & Andrew Reading (GK) |
FINAL SCORE:Russia 7 x 4 England
The revamped English squad tried hard to outbalance beach soccer giants Russia, but the Red Army’s efficiency again proved to be vital to determine who moves into the round of 16 as Group C leaders. Goals by Shishin (2), Makarov (2), Shaykov, Eremeev, and Leonov lifted Russia to a comfortable 7-4 win over England.
# PLAYER (Starter)
1 Reading x
4 Bowen
5 Bowes © x
7 Funnel
8 Day x
9 Brown
10 Giancovich x
11 Blake x
12 Webb
15 Black
Head Coach: Jamie O'Rourke
Referees:
1st Libor Kastanek (CZE)
2nd Christian Zimmerman (SUI)
3rd Sylvain Palhies (FRA)
4th Afgan Hamzayev (AZE)
SCORE CHART:
Goal Scorer; Time left
#6 Shishin (RUS); 7’'45
#6 Shishin (RUS); 6’'55
#9 Shaykov (RUS); 11'’27
#14 Eremeev (RUS); 5’'20
#4 Makarov (RUS); 3’'39
#10 Giancovich (ENG); 2'’17
#8 Leonov (RUS); 11'’57
#7 Funnel (ENG); 10’'14
#15 Black (ENG); 9’'42
#11 Blake (ENG); 4’'58
#4 Makarov (ENG); 4’'25
“"We played well, but gave away too many free kicks. The Russians are lethal when it comes to these kinds of situations. We could have gotten a lot more out of this game if we would have been more concentrated from the start”" - Giancovich (England Striker)
FINAL GROUP STANDINGS:
Group C
Team; Points; Goal diff;
1 Russia; 6; +15;
2 England; 2; -2;
3 Andorra; 0; -10;
Sunday, June 7, 2009
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 Match Schedule
Following the successful draw conducted by BSWW Head of Competition, Josep Ponset and draw assistant Julio Salinas in Castellon’s town hall on May 15, BSWW has now finalized the match fixtures for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 Qualifier Castellon.
The 28 European hopefuls were allotted to seven groups of four in which they will round robin. The seven first and second placed teams in each group, and the best two third placed teams, end up in the round of 16. The teams that reach the quarter finals will each play a match that is worth as much as a final, as the four victors book places in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 Dubai. The four losers go into a further series of play-offs to determine which nation snatches the last ticket to the global showpiece.
And Here is the Match Schedule:
Sunday, June 7
Czech Republic vs Romania
Belgium vs Poland
Norway vs Belarus
Israel vs Switzerland
Greece vs Turkey
England vs Andorra
Hungary vs Netherlands
Germany vs Austria
Ukraine vs Estonia
Bulgaria vs Italy
Slovakia vs France
Kazakhstan vs Russia
Azerbaijan vs Portugal
Latvia vs Spain
Monday, June 8
Italy vs Estonia
Czech Republic vs Latvia
Hungary vs Israel
England vs Kazachstan
Greece vs Slovakia
Norway vs Belgium
Ukraine vs Bulgaria
Germany vs Azerbaijan
Switzerland vs Netherlands
Poland vs Belarus
France vs Turkey
Russia vs Andorra
Portugal vs Austria
Spain vs Romania
Tuesday, June 9
Poland vs Norway
Andorra vs Kazakhstan
Turkey vs Slovakia
Switzerland vs Hungary
Italy vs Ukraine
Estonia vs Bulgaria
Romania vs Latvia
Belarus vs Belgium
Russia vs England
Austria vs Azerbaijan
France vs Greece
Portugal vs Germany
Netherlands vs Israel
Spain vs Czech republic
Thursday, June 11
M43: B1 vs Best 3rd
M44: G1 vs A2
M45: C1 vs F2
M46: E1 vs D2
M47: D1 vs G2
M48: F1 vs E2
M49: B2 vs C2
M 50: A1 vs 2nd Best 3rd
Friday, June 12
M51: Winner 43 vs Winner 44
M52: Winner 45 vs Winner 46
M53: Winner 47 vs Winner 48
M54: Winner 49 vs Winner 50
Saturday, June 13
M55: Loser 51 vs Loser 52
M56: Loser 53 vs Loser 54
M57: Winner 51 vs Winner 52
M58: Winner 53 vs Winner 54
Sunday, June 14
M59: Loser 57 vs Loser 58 (3rd place play-off)
M60: Winner M55 vs Winner M56 (5th place play-off)
M61: Winner M57 vs Winner M58 (Final)
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