Soccer World Cup 2010 Cancelled - South Africa, Not Ready!

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Are you expecting to see a news headline like, "Soccer world cup 2010 Cancelled - South Africa, Not Ready!" What about this one, "SA not Capable of Hosting a Successful Cup!" What about, "2010 Has No Benefit for the Average South African!". Many believe South Africa is not capable of hosting a world cup, citing a bucket full of problems from lack of infrastructure to Swine Flu! Well the IOC, FIFA & the SA government disagree and they all believe that the hosting of a big even is not only possible but will be the best ever and the answer to our economic woes to boot, and I for one, am pleased, as my woes are increasingly nasty.

What about property? According to the hype, by 2010 and 1 day we will all be retired with fat property portfolios, pretty cool hey? But is it true? Were the Chinese really in an once-in-a-lifetime property-buying opportunity during the Olympics? Karen Robinson in The Sunday Times tells us that - Athens, Sydney, Atlanta and Barcelona - all saw property prices outperform their national markets in the 5 years leading up to the games. Barcelona - most impressive - prices rose 49% than they did in the rest of Spain. The differential in Sydney was 11%, in Athens 9%, and in Atlanta 6%.

No every one is so sure the growth is a given, Emma Thelwell notes that not all the games took place amid ongoing property booms & London games will likely coincide with a property slump, so will London see growth? It seems more likely to be small, and another factor is that prices in east London climbed 40% ahead of the national trend over the past few years, so they are starting from a high. In South Sydney, far from the Olympic stadium, prices rose significantly faster than in the Olympic corridor in the run up to the games and Michael Bounds published a paper on the Games' impact on the property market says it was essentially because the area was already undergoing regeneration.

So if you insist on trying to make your fortune out of SA or London property markets, look for areas that will do best out of regeneration. Sorry looks like it depends where your property lies in the scheme of things. So in South Africa I guess the regeneration of former, "urban decay" areas will probably be a better bet that upmarket areas in terms of % growth, as a result of 2010? Some say the tournament will never happen anyway, they believe SA will not be ready, that Swine Flu or political chaos will kill the dream? Not according to Blatter who said in an interview with the FM, "There is no reason to believe that we will have to re-evaluate the situation of the 2010 world cup due to any organizational issues... We are convinced that the world cup will take place in SA."

Is Blatter gambling, I doubt it? Remember that FIFA's makes 86% of its revenue from this single event that is staged every four years, so they leave nothing to chance when it comes to the World Cup and it seems to be paying off. The federation's 2007- 2010 revenue budget is US$3,2bn, and it has already raised $3,1bn through the sale of sponsorship and broadcasting rights for the South African World Cup - double the $1,8bn revenue it made in Germany. So what else will 2010 have in store for South Africa! The truth is that the Soccer World Cup hardly touched German economy at all according to a report released in Germany. "The World Cup's contribution to economic growth has been negligible. It was great fun. Nothing more, nothing less."

Can this be true? Even after consulting firm Grant Thornton said that the World Cup will pump around R21.3-billion into South Africa's economy, generating an estimated R12.7-billion in direct spending and creating an estimated 159 000 new jobs? The short answer is yes, the truth is the capital expenditure always outweighs the income, the stadiums alone are reported to be costing R11- billion, road infrastructure - R14- billion, Airports Company SA - R20- billion, National Roads - R70- billion, Metro rail - R18- billion.

Goolam Ballim, (chief economist - Standard Bank) believes,"...the indirect impact may be more meaningful for a sustainable economic lift in subsequent years... it will help change the perceptions that a large number of foreign investors hold of Africa and South Africa." In the short term the country's tourism industry will benefit from the estimated three million visitors expected for the tournament, while construction and engineering companies will look to a slice of the billions to be spent on infrastructure in the lead-up to the event. So unless you are actually building the stadium, have a guest house or sell beer don't order the yacht just yet. The real good news for South Africa is the legacy of 2010. The improved infrastructure and heightened international awareness, this is the platform for success not the prize.

John Mauldin, recently voted second only to Warren Buffet as an investment guru, after visiting SA had this to say about, "Finding Value in South Africa, "There is much to like about emerging markets. That is where a great deal of the real potential growth in the coming decades will be. And South Africa will be one of the better stories. If you are not doing business there already, you should ask yourself, why not?" Wow, a strong endorsement, so the WC is coming, the stadiums are all but finished and best of all South Africa has just had a peaceful, free and democratic election - WOW!

Confederations Cup 2009 Compilation - Best Moments And Goals: The Masterpiece

Here is my new confederations cup 2009 compilation with all the best goals,moments,emotions... I hope you enjoy with it and don`t forget to comment rate and suscribing me, to keep watching videos like this.. The Confederations Cup 2009 was played in southafrica from the 14 to the 28 of June.The teams which participated were: Brazil,Spain,Italy,USA,Egypt,Iraq,New Zelanad and Southafrica.Brazil was the Champion. Score Of Departures : 01 - South Africa - Iraq 0-0 02 - New Zealand - Spain 0-5 03 - Egypt - Brazil 3-4 04 - USA - Italy 1-3 05 - Spain - Iraq 1-0 06 - South Africa - New Zealand 2-0 07 - USA - Brazil 0-3 08 - Egypt - Italy 1-0 09 - Spain - South Africa 2-0 10 - Iraq - New Zealand 0-0 11 - Italy - Brazil 0-3 12 - Egypt - USA 0-3 Semi Final : Spain - USA 0-2 Brazil - South Africa 1-0 2010 World Cup South Africa : South Africa has built five new football stadiums in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2010. Be the first time the country's history that the region will have stadiums dedicated to football. Under the former government of Apartheid, the stadiums were built exclusively for the rugby and cricket. South Africa has little tradition in football, participated in the 2002 Cup in Korea and Japan in Group B, being eliminated in the 1st phase of the crown in that group who participated in the selections of Spain, Slovenia and Paraguay, also participated in Cup 1998 in France. A delegation of FIFA completed a first visit to South Africa after the country was chosen to ...

Test Wicketkeepers - Top Six Innings Performances of the 2000s

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While the role of the wicketkeeper in the modern game has changed, one can value the contribution of a wicketkeeper by how many dismissals he can effect. In the top ten performances of the decade between 2000 and 2009, there were some outstanding and record-equalling performances by the glove-men. In the top six performances of the 2000s, there are even a couple of surprises.

1. Ridley Jacobs, West Indies - 7 dismissals versus Australia at Melbourne (December 2000)

Jacobs was the most consistent glove-man for the regional team since Jeff Dujon in the 1980s. Given his usually competent work behind the stumps, it is no surprise that he had this record-equalling feat. What was surprising was that he got the opportunity to take seven dismissals in a game that Australia dominated from the start. In that game, the Antiguan wicketkeeper took seven catches off the fast bowlers to become the only wicketkeeper to take seven dismissals in that decade. The West Indies lost that match by 352 runs though.

2. Mark Boucher, South Africa - 6 dismissals versus Zimbabwe at Centurion (March 2005)

In the midst of turmoil, Zimbabwe's cricket was considerably weakened. That their batsmen offered six chances for Mark Boucher to catch was no surprise. The reliable and agile South African does not drop catches easily. That second innings performance by Boucher facilitated an innings victory for South Africa.

3. Geraint Jones, England - 6 dismissals versus Bangladesh at Chester-le-Street (June 2005)

Playing against Bangladesh in their seminal stage was always going to offer catching practice, but Geraint Jones gleefully accepted the practice. The Papua New Guinea-born England wicketkeeper caught six as Bangladesh tumbled to 104 all out against England. The struggling Tigers lost to England by an innings and 27 runs in that Test.

4. Chris Read, England - 6 dismissals versus Australia at Melbourne (December 2006)

English wicketkeepers were playing musical chairs in the 2000s after the retirement of stalwart Alec Stewart. There was Matt Prior, Geraint Jones and Chris Read. Read was likely the best wicketkeeper amongst the lot, although a below-average batsman. It was no surprise that he took six vital dismissals in the 2006 Boxing Day Test against the Aussies. However, that outstanding glove work did not prevent England falling to an innings and 99-run defeat.

5. Chris Read, England - 6 dismissals versus Australia at Sydney (January 2007)

In the same 2006/2007 Ashes series as above, Read again claimed six dismissals - one stumping and five catches. England failed to capitalise on that achievement, falling to the Aussies by 10 wickets.

6. M.S. Dhoni, India - 6 dismissals versus New Zealand at Wellington (April 2009)

In a drawn match, that India nearly won, Dhoni took six catches behind the stumps - including two sharp chances standing up to Harbhajan Singh's offspin. It was ironic that Dhoni's cautious captaincy, in setting New Zealand 617 to win, denied India the victory, after such a stellar first innings performance.

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FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 Official Theme Song

The official theme of the South African World Cup 2010

Cricket World Cup 2007

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Calypso Cricket has long thrilled fans with its cavalier approach to an often unnecessarily complicated gentleman's game. 'Why find a gap in the field when you can just hit over the top,' argued West Indian great Sir Vivian Richards. Likewise, as a spectator sport, cricket in the Caribbean has always been a world apart. It is best described as a 'lively party' painted with colour and equipped with seasoned conches, drums and various other instruments to add to the rhythmic flavoured day. Just imagine, in Australia even beach balls are confiscated upon entrance; in Barbados, ushers guide 'loud' fans to mounds where lively spectators and DJs are jamming to calypso and soca chutney.

Hosting cricket's showcase event is an enormous task for any nation, let alone a region as distinct as the West Indies.

"Ten years ago if you said that nine governments would combine to pass legislation for the world cup, and that this scale of construction would happen, people would have said you were mad. Since the 1930s we have taken cricket in the Caribbean for granted but now we have the chance to change the game for ever. We have spent more than $300m and used it to overhaul everything. It has been a fantastic exercise." -Chief Executive of the world cup, Chris Dehring

Whether Dehring's enthusiasm translates to a smoothly run tournament is a matter of some concern for an anxious cricket public. One thing is for certain though, when the tournament opens in Jamaica on March 13th, any speculation about the fate of the 2007 Cricket world cup will fade away seamlessly into the rhythm of the diverse crowd as all eyes focus on that shiny red ball.

Preview

So, who will win the 2007 world cup? Well...

1. Australia

Prediction: Champion

The reigning World Cup holders are in ominous form. They secured the Champions Trophy in India in November, then trounced England and New Zealand at home. Their belligerent on-field approach has won them some critics, but it's also won them a lot of tight matches. Captain Ricky Ponting is a tactical master who knows how to choke opposition teams. Wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist is capable of destroying potent attacks, Brett Lee has matured into a devastating one-day bowler, and Michael Hussey has built a reputation as a clinical finisher. World domination never gets old for this mob. Reason enough to keep them very safe.

Player to watch: Andrew Symonds

An electrifying exponent of the modern game, Symonds is a dread-locked, zinc-lipped master - look for his middle-order mayhem with the bat. Symonds is more than handy with the ball too. He can bowl either darting off-spin or probing medium-pace, and his fielding is quite simply the finest in world cricket.

2. South Africa

Prediction: Semi-Finals

South Africa remains a well-drilled unit, with an experienced top shelf. Captain Graeme Smith heads a talented batting line-up that relies on the stroke-making of Jacques Kallis and Herschelle Gibbs. Throw in two tough all-rounders in Justin Kemp and Andrew Hall, plus the bouncy Makhaya Ntini, and most sides will find them hard to keep out.

Player to Watch: Mark Boucher

Vice-captain Mark Boucher is a tremendous lower order batsman, and a world-class glovesman who marshals an excellent fielding side. The 30-year-old thrives in difficult situations, but can also accelerate an innings at the death. If called upon, he rarely fails.

3. Pakistan

Prediction: Semi-Finals

Coach Bob Woolmer will be looking for consistency from his fresh-faced Pakistan side that showed promise on 2006 tours to South Africa and India. Only the much-maligned captain Inzamam-ul-Haq remains from the star-studded 1992 World Cup winning side, but key batsmen Younis Khan and Mohammed Yousuf (currently rated #1 in the world) are a formidable middle-order presence. Plus young speedster Mohammed Asif has emerged as a big wicket taker. If the opening batsmen can settle, then Pakistan will surely threaten the big boys.

Player to Watch: Shoaib Akhtar

Pakistan's chances of World Cup glory were given an enormous boost recently when speed demon Shoaib Akhtar had a two-year ban for steroid use lifted by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Love him or hate him, the high-flying playboy is a proven match-winner. He has sheer pace and a mysterious ability to reverse swing the ball. If fit and firing, Pakistan will go a long way.

4. New Zealand

Prediction: Semi-finals

A one-day specialist side, the Black Caps are a tenacious defensive team, with enough firepower to cause upsets. The bowling attack boasts a world-class spinner in Daniel Vettori who has developed into a fine artist of flighted left-arm orthodox, the rejuvenated paceman Shane Bond, and underrated seamer Mark Gillespie. Captain Stephen Fleming fronts a flexible batting line-up, with a lower order full of dash. If the top order can shake off a tendency to self-destruct, then New Zealand will take advantage of their weak grouping.

Player to Watch: Jacob Oram

Oram is crucial to his team's balance. A muscular left-handed batsmen, he has resurrected countless Black Caps' innings with a mixture of power and grace. Importantly, Oram also bowls useful medium pace, which enables the Kiwi selectors to include another specialist batsmen, or promising spinner Jeetan Patel. An injury-free Jacob Oram holds the key for New Zealand.

5. West Indies

Prediction: Super 8'S

The host nation can rarely be discounted in a major tournament, and the West Indies are the kind of team to win it just for kicks. Or at least they used to be. This current crop has talent, inconsistency continues to baffle their legion of frustrated fans. The ever-present Brian Lara will make one last hurrah, but it's the opening pair of Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Chris Gayle who could well dictate how far the team progresses. Jerome Taylor is developing quickly as a strike bowler, and Ian Bradshaw has a good one-day record, but the West Indies lack frontline bowlers to keep opposition batsmen in check. Given an all-round team performance though, and who knows what home ground advantage might bring?

Player to Watch: Dwayne Bravo

Bravo is exactly what the West Indies have been looking for - a genuine, athletic all-rounder. Bravo made a huge impression on debut in England in 2004, and hasn't looked back since. An attacking though technically astute middle order batsmen, and a deceptive medium-pace bowler, Bravo has injected some timely enthusiasm into Caribbean cricket.

6. India

Prediction: Super 8's

Expectation weighs heaviest on Team India, and their form is often harder to gauge than a winter monsoon. Yet coach Greg Chappell seems to have turned them around in recent months, with axed captain Sourav Ganguly returning to the fray as an opening batsmen, and poster boy Sachin Tendulkar enjoying yet another purple patch. But scoring runs has never been India's problem; stopping runs has proven harder. Harbajan Singh and Anil Kumble give them attacking slow bowling options, but the conditions in the Caribbean won't suit their sharp turn. Likewise pace duo Zaheer Khan and Ajit Agarkar are too erratic to regularly trouble the world's best top orders. If India tighten up in the field though, don't discount the sleeping giant.

Player to Watch: MS Dhoni

The glamour boy of Indian cricket, MS Dhoni gets the crowds jumping, the girls swooning, and the selectors licking their lips. The long-haired wicketkeeper is also a punishing middle-order batsman as he proved in both Sri Lanka and Pakistan in 2005.

7. Sri Lanka

Prediction: Super 8's

The 1996 World Champions have done well to stay competitive after a golden era. This well-coached, flamboyant side continues to produce impressive results. Their solid away record is due to batting depth, sharp fielding, and a couple of star bowlers, namely world-record wicket taker, Muttiah Muralitharan and veteran leftie, Chaminda Vaas. With Jayawardene as an uncompromising, positive captain, and stalwart slasher Sanath Jayasuriya still getting his team off to a flying start with the bat, look for Sri Lanka to cause a few serious headaches.

Player to Watch: Lasith Malinga

This fiery fast bowler has been a revelation for the small island nation. His round-arm action leaves batsmen with little time to sight the ball, and his reputation for toe-crunching yorkers and searing bouncers has cricket fans lining up to see him play. Malinga is sure to relish the West Indian pitches too, so look for him to make a real impact at World Cup 2007.

8. England

Prediction: Super 8's

The tragedy of international one-day cricket, England has won only a handful of matches in the past two years. Conservative and short-sighted selections haven't helped the cause, such as the latest Australian tour which saw three players in their mid-30's make their debut. There are some positives though, namely the brave stand-in captain Andrew Flintoff and dashing batsman Kevin Pietersen. The return of opener Michael Vaughan will make an enormous difference too, as will the continued development of cagey spinner Monty Panesar and swing bowler James Anderson.

Player to Watch: Kevin Pieterson

The out-and-out star of English cricket, charismatic Kevin has rocked the establishment with his natural aggression and powerful stroke-making. Pietersen has the confidence to lead from the front, and without him England are a timid and miserable bunch. When he's in the mood though, there are few better exponents of the art of batting.

Group A

1. Australia

2. South Africa

3. Scotland

4. Netherlands

Warner Park Stadium, St Kitts & Nevis

Group B

1.India

2. Sri Lanka

3. Bangladesh

4. Bermuda

Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad & Tobago

Group C

1. New Zealand

2. England

3. Kenya

4. Canada

Beausejour Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia

Group D

1. Pakistan

2. West Indies

3. Zimbabwe

4. Ireland

Sabina Park, Jamaica

Super 8's*

Sir Vivian Richards Oval, Antigua & Barbuda

Queen's Park, Grenada

Providence Stadium, Guyana

Kensington Oval, Barbados

* The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super 8's stage. From there, another set of round-robin matches will determine the semi-finalists.

Semi-Finals

April 24th - Sabina Park, Jamaica

April 25th - Beausejour Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia

Final

April 28th - Kensington Oval, Barbados

Virendar Sehwag to Miss T20 World Cup 2010

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Virendar Sehwag, the opening batsman for India, has reportedly suffered a shoulder injury and will miss the T20 world cup 2010. He has been advised rest for 4 weeks, which means he has next to no chance of playing in the T20 world cup 2010, which is starting on the 30'th of April in the Carribean, with India having their first match on the first of May.

Virendar Sehwag, opener for both the Indian team and the Delhi DareDevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has been replaced by Murali Vijay in the Indian team, who otherwise plays for the Chennai Superkings in the IPL. Vijay will take on the role of opener, though whether Gautam Gambhir opens with him or someone else, its still not very clear. Gambhir opening with him can be a nice combo, considering the kind of aggression and form Murali Vijay has shown in IPL 2010. On the other hand, Gambhir might be pushed down the order to provide more stability to the middle order.

Sehwag sustained a similar injury prior to the 2009 T20 world cup as well, and he missed that tournament as well. The Indian team was knocked out in the second round, in which they didn't win a single game, however it can be attributed to the fact that Sehwag wasn't the only one who was injured at that time and many other key players were unable to participate.

With the kind of explosive batting Sehwag packs, he can put pressure on the bowling side and turn the game around even in the tightest of spots. He'll be definitely missed in the Indian team, and we hope Murali Vijay will try and perform, if not more than, than at least equal to the level Sehwag has set for the opener's spot.

World Cup USA 94, Final (Italy Vs Brazil)

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The date was July 17, 1994 and in many ways it was another Sunday in the summer that had been that year with the exception that on that day Italy would be playing Brazil for the right to be crowned World Cup champion, in a tournament that unlike many was only held once every four years. This making it all the more important to win, at any cost and how those of us who supported either Italy or Brazil knew this to be true.

It being a final, that with Italy playing saw my enthusiasm along with optimism for an Italian victory raise to peak levels as I put on the jersey of the azzuri, which I would wear along with a white cap; also of the Italian national football team, as I waved the red, green and white of the national flag from where my father did come from. Victory I must say was all that was on my mind that afternoon as I got ready to go watch the game, for all I could think about was how great it was going to be to celebrate seeing Italy win its fourth world title; music would be played in honor of the occasion and there was sure to be great big party, which all those who were fans of Italy would partake in.

There is one thing that is both great and tragic about being Italy, Brazil, Germany or Argentina in football and this being that nothing but total victory will bring on celebrations, for second, third and fourth are simply not what it is about, for we are the best and as such must achieve results of the same. Sweden and Bulgaria had come in third and fourth respectively and to them this had been cause for celebration in their countries however for Italy second would have been perhaps not a tragedy but surely not a cause for joy as the quality of our game demanded we win.

It was not that I did not consider defeat to be a possibility, specially given the fact that we were playing against Brazil, a team which if anything was going to the final with less injuries than we were. After all two of our greatest players Baresi and R. Baggio would be playing, almost injured. This being the case though it had come to be my believe (which I still hold till this day) that in sports as in many things, defeat is not something we should ever plan for till it arrives, though our minds should always hold place for it in case it should arrive, as it is wisest in my counsel to always know victory can by all means be but by none has to be.

As for Brazil and Italy, they had already met on one occasion in the final, to be exact 24 years prior; with Brazil coming out on top by an overwhelming score of 4-1 to claim their third title along with the right to hang on to the Julies Rimet trophy. This given that Brazil by virtue of having beat Italy on that day so many years ago become the first country to have won the title three times. Italy in 82 however would go on to claim her third title, to put her on level terms with Brazil and Germany who in 90 would go on to claim its third title as well.

There was a strange feeling upon my arrival in Bar Napoli, as I had been there before for important games in this tournament but in a way this one was more so, as it would decide all, one game to proclaim a winner, while for the defeated team there would be four years to ponder where they had gone wrong. As in the previous occasions John and Gabriella had made their way to the place where we had suffered so much, all in hope and desire to see Italy win, as we had till that point and as we spoke before the game, I sensed a tension amongst ourselves, as if we were standing at the gateway of something great. For we were so close yet it was by a no means a certainty that ours would be to enter this sacred place of being world champions.

It was also on this day that many who had not been following the world cup or at least not in Bar Napoli, came as this final was attracting people from all around; even some Americans who in fact knew almost nothing about our brand of football and even less of what this game really meant to us. I for my part must even say that it was grand to see how this sport which had never really been mainstream in America was attracting those who before would have shown little if any interest. I, on this day recall holding a conversation with a young lady from Atlanta, who seemed astonished by how much it meant to us that Italy win to the point where, it seemed like a matter of life and death; only to be told that it was even more important than that, as Bill Shankly had once said.

At the start of the game the atmosphere was tense as it had been back in 1982, the last time Italy reached a final, for we knew this would be an incredibly difficult match for both teams; where the margin of victory would be either a mistake by one of the two sides or a spark of brilliance. It being what we were counting Roberto Baggio to provide for us with while Brazil was doing likewise from Romario. The first few minutes of the game as one can expect started with Brazil going on offense, with Italy going back in to defensive positions; always waiting to take advantage of those badly made passes, in order to go on the counter. All in a system of marking commonly referred to as "pressing".

This was a final and like with any other pressure was high, which made every moment count but the reality was that few good chances came about for either side in this first half, with perhaps Italy having the best one. This being the case when Daniele Massaro after a long ball got past Mauro Silva, only to loss his nerve when faced with the presence of Brazil's goalkeeper Tafarel, who managed to save his weak shot, from a position which by all accounts should have been a goal. As for myself, it was as if my eyes as well as those around me were glued to the action; as if the rest of the world not only did not matter but did not even exist, for it was when I saw Massaro with a clear shot on goal from inside the box that I got ready to scream out a goal at the top of my lungs for all to hear yet it was not to be.

The game that day in all honesty was perhaps to intensely fought to see many clear chances for either team. This due to how marking was tight all over the field; to say that least however Romario and Bebeto would create two good chances for Brazil, while the clearest one coming on what was a huge mistake by our goalkeeper Gianluca Pagliuca. This occurring when a poorly taken shot slipped through his hands and bounced in front of him and on to the post, which he would kiss in gratitude, as it did save us from disaster. Roberto Baggio, who was being followed everywhere however did have a moment in which he got of a hard shot; wide of the mark which perhaps under healthier conditions he would have at least had on target.

The game ended 0-0, as it began, so overtime was the case, which in reality would be required for the fifth time to solve which team would win the tournament. Italy was tired but then again so was Brazil, yet if truth be told the game had been what could be hailed as mediocre but be that as it may it was a final which no one could afford to loose. The 30 minutes of overtime brought about few chances but some very clear ones, specially for Italy when Roberto Baggio got the ball in the clear but perhaps at too much of an angle; not only from the goal but his body as the shot he got off gave little if any real trouble to Brazilian goalkeeper Tafarel. I, of course to this day feel that history would have been another had Baggio been up to form that day but can one really blame a man, who had had to be carried off in the previous game? A man who also more than likely was playing on strong pain killers? Baggio's after all was not a lack of effort but health which would make itself all too clear, in almost everything he did that day however in all reality Brazil, also did not allow him much if any freedom, in the way Maradona was not allowed any in the 86 final by Germany.

For better or worse this was a game, that would end with the same score it began, all of which indicating that it would be penalties to decide which team would be the first one to win four world cups. It would come down to these kicks to decide it all, which team had the penalty takers with the strongest nerves, would it be us or them? We all held our breaths as if the fate of Italy and its penalty takers, known in Italian as "rigoriste" meant our very lives.

Italy would be kicking first as they had four years ago against Argentina, and like then it would be Franco Baresi to go first. He had scored his penalty then, so we felt he should do it again but unlike then Baresi's shot sailed over the bar which meant Brazil would be kicking to go up 1-0. It was then that our hopes turned in to seeing Brazil miss one or perhaps our goalkeeper coming up with a great save and it was precisely this that occurred when Pagliuca kept Santos's penalty from going in to the net, to maintain the 0-0 score. A great roar was heard as Brazil's first kicker missed, for we the tiffosi of Italy knew we were back on level terms, still with a chance to go up 1-0 and become world champions. Albertini approached the spot and what relieve it was as his shot went past Tafarel, giving us a slight 1-0 lead. Romario however came next for Brazil and how he flirted with a miss; as his shot hit the inside of the post, barely going in the net, making the score 1-1. We came so close as ours almost become a huge scream only to be disappointed, as I could tell from the looks about me from those who like myself had been following Italy since their first game against Ireland. Gabriella for her part, was an amazing sight; this being a young lady who held no connection what so ever with Italy and yet she was as dependent on an Italian win as were the rest of us. She perhaps more than anybody symbolized to me at that moment what it was to love a football team, as she in all truth was living it with us, as much as any; with all the suffering that in fact is passion. For what is this so often mentioned emotion but wanting something, till the point where we hurt inside for what we are so much in hope of getting, to the extreme that even when we have it, we are still unfulfilled.

After Romario's near miss both Evani (for Italy) and Branco (for Brazil) scored without any major difficulty, leaving it up to Massaro who much to our grief missed, leaving matters at 2-2 with Dunga about to take his turn. Dunga however scored giving Brazil the lead at 3-2 and putting Italy on the verge of defeat. This left it all up to Roberto Baggio, for if he missed it would be all over, as Brazil would claim their fourth title, at our expense. Of course, if Baggio did what most of us supposed he could; it would all come down to Brazil's Bebeto to determine matters as a goal from him would result in the same.

We were on the brink of loosing, yet there was still hope as a goal by Baggio and then a save by Pagliuca would tie up matters one more time and continue this agony which was penalty kicks. In all honesty I must say that a Baggio miss was something I had not really counted on, as my mind was rather looking forward to seeing if Bebeto's nerves would hold up to convert Brazil's fifth spot kick.

Baggio stepped up to the ball and as he did, it seemed that time stood still for a moment, almost as if the whole world had done so for that matter. Baggio then struck the ball and as he did it much to our disbelief went over the crossbar, making in unnecessary for any more penalty kicks to be taken, as Brazil had won it all. It was the sight of Baggio standing at the penalty spot with his head down, while Brazilians everywhere cheered that I will remember most from this world cup final. For Baggio it must have been a situation similar to that of Ramades in the opera Aida, who at one point had been hailed as a hero of Egypt, only to later be executed for unintentional treason. Baggio had saved us from certain defeat in the round of eight, given us victory against both Spain and Bulgaria yet for all this he had just handed Brazil its fourth title. I however would not be so quick to blame Baggio, given he was not the only one to miss however his was the one that put an end to all our dreams.

We had lost, there was nothing to be said or hoped for; as ours would be to come in second place, though this by no means signified we were the second best team, just that we were the ones who had managed to avoid the winners till the final. This not being the case with countries like the USA, Netherlands or Sweden who had been forced to play Brazil in the rounds prior to the final. Of course Italy unlike the rest had made Brazil extend themselves, as far as not only overtime but penalties but at the end it had all been in their favor not ours that it had ended.

Italy had played a great tournament, making it to the final but there is a lot of truth in the American saying "you are only as good as your last game", and we had not won. Sadness was everywhere as people paid their checks and Gabriella cried as if at a funeral along with many others, myself included. We even tried to consol ourselves by saying that perhaps Brazil had played not better than us but had had the better chances and therefore deserved to win but this was not the point, for we had come so close. A few penalties going our way, Romario's shot going a few more millimeters left and it would have been ours, naturally if Baresi and Baggio had scored yet it was not the way it went.

After a few minutes of hugs, amongst ourselves and disappointment we did manage to leave Bar Napoli with all the dignity that did not see anything broken or smashed; as defeat is something one must accept gracefully. Once outside in a show of support however the chorus "Italia, Italia, Italia" was heard for about ten minutes as we let it be known that we were not ashamed that we had supported the team we had and would gladly do it again and would be in the world cups to come. For this above all be known that a fan is one who stands behind his or her team; win or loose, which is what we in our case were doing.

I for my part went home and on my way bought a Brazilian cap for a young waitress whom I had made a bet with, this being the case since I was not able to find a flag. It was also on my way home that I came to the conclusion that loosing was not so bad, if one gave it one's best and with no regrets, specially since Italy had not really lost in what could be called play but in penalties. All of which saving face that ours had been to come arguably closer to winning than any other loosing team in the history of the world cup, and though this had not finished in what we all had wanted it had seen us get to the final. In a road which had past many great emotions, which for all of us who lived them were not in vain. For this above all was our sport and we would be back to compete for more titles.

Regarding Italy and Brazil, they have played several games since that Sunday in 94 but none of any importance that went beyond a friendly however it is with great anticipation that I await another encounter with our great rival.

World Cup 2010 Football Preparations in Full Swing

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Every four years the football world gets together for the premiere tournament in the sport, and the World Cup 2010 football tournament is shaping up to be an exciting one. Teams are in the final stages of preparation for this mid-summer event, and new international team uniforms are being unveiled every week. Fans are clamoring for the new gear and teams are making the final adjustments to their games so that they will be ready for the spotlight in July.

South Africa Hosts

South Africa won the honor of hosting World Cup 2010 football this year. It's the first time an African nation has hosted the tournament, and promises to be a beautiful venue for the games. South Africa has spent quite a lot of money and time in preparation for the tournament, and they have even built new stadiums specifically for the World Cup. Revenue from tourists and media should pay for all of the renovations and more, which is one of the reasons that hosting the event is such a sought after honor. South Africa was in competition with several international sites for the hosting job.

Football on the World Stage

Many people have compared World Cup 2010 football to the Olympics, and it is a valid comparison. World Cup brings together most of the world's nations for two and a half weeks of intense match play, culminating in the crowning of football's world champion for the next four years. Millions of fans watch the games on satellite feeds around the world, and the event is covered by international news agencies as well. The hordes of international fans that will descend on South Africa will resemble the mixture of cultures that usually attend the Olympics, and they will probably double the size of the population of the city during the tournament.

Book Hotels Early

If you plan to travel to South Africa for World Cup 2010 football, you should make your reservations right away. Hotels that are anywhere near the stadiums will be booked solid months before the tournament, and outlying hotels will be filled up relatively quickly as well. If you can't find a traditional hotel, you may have luck finding someone who is willing to rent out their apartment or home for the duration of the tournament. Local residents would sometimes rather get out of town than stay for the circus of the tournament, and they don't mind making a little money by renting their dwellings to someone who wants to attend the games.

Beware Ticket Resellers

One of the biggest hazards to anyone who plans to attend the World Cup 2010 football games are ticket resellers, or scalpers. These unsavory characters will purchase large blocks of tickets at the retail price, then resell them for an outrageous profit just before the games. Some unscrupulous con artists will even fabricate tickets and sell them to unsuspecting football fans who receive a nasty shock when they try to enter the stadium with the bogus tickets. Purchase tickets from respectable sources to avoid any potential problems.

Paintball - PSP World Cup 2009 Mix of Music

Paintball World Cup 2009 the DVD here: www.socialpaintball.com We put together this PSP World Cup video. Paintball to Bitter Sweet Symphony. That's a throwback. Some guys getting bonus balled and lit up at the end. Various pro and semi pro teams playing footage.

Best Football Skills 2010 - This Is My Style *Volume 1* HD

Best Football Skills 2010 Volume 1. --By FinnishRonaldo-- Comment And Rate! MORE TAGS:Top 10 Best World Footballers 2009 This is a new updated video of who I think are the current top 10 football (soccer) players in the world. I have based this on form and actual talent to select the top 10. There are so many talented footballers at the moment, who do you think will take top spot? Here are the players that I chose from: Sergio Kun Agüero (Atlético Madrid)Samir Nasri (Arsenal)Fernando Torres (Liverpool)Zlatan Ibrahimovic(Inter Milan)Kaká (AC Milan)Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal)Ronaldinho(AC Milan)Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)Lionel Messi(Barcelona)Gianluigi Buffon(Juventus),Iker Casillas(Real Madrid),Petr Cech(Chelsea),Edwin van der Sar(Manchester United),Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Paolo Maldini (AC Milan), Alessandro Nesta (AC Milan), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), John Terry (Chelsea) (Barcelona), Thierry Henry (Barcelona), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Inter Milan), Wayne Rooney (Machester United), Carlos Tevez (Manchester United), Fernando Torres (Liverpool), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Real Madrid), David Villa (Valencia). The players featured in this video play for countries: Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Togo, Wales.Arsenal, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Bolton, Chelsea, Derby County, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool ...

Football World Cup 2010 - South Africa Shows Its Star Quality

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Football world cup 2010 South Africa will show the world how the country has changed and developed. They were fortunate enough to win the bidding to host this event, something this country has never been able to do before. The number of countries that are participating in this tournament will match the number that participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics.

The date is almost here and soccer fans around the world will be watching the games from stadiums throughout the country. They had to build five stadiums from scratch and upgraded five others to meet the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) specifications. They also upgraded their public transportation system to handle the number of fans expected to attend the event.

One of the main concerns for fans and players from other countries is security and safety. Ninety million dollars have been spent on security equipment for the government. They have bought high tech bomb disabling equipment, special body armor, command vehicles, security cameras and other specialized equipment to help ensure the safety and security of everyone. They also hired 55,000 officers to work at the stadiums to maintain crowd control.

Danny Jordaan who is the organizing committee's president feels that the South Africans will be gracious hosts. He has tried to convey to the people the importance of displaying their country as one that is willing and able to host future events of this magnitude. He hopes their attitudes and demeanor are gracious and hospitable. It will be a great chance to build their nations unity.

Right now Spain has the best team in this sport. Every position on the team is being played by a world class athlete. The champions of the 2008 European Championship are the team going to South Africa. As displayed in each and every game they have a teamwork that far surpasses any other.

Of course this does not mean Spain will take home the cup. Lionel Messi who plays for Argentina is going to be someone that you will one day be proud to say I saw him play in the 2010 world cup. His artless ability during a game places him in a class all his own. They have a great chance at the cup because their coach, Diego Maradona was at one time the greatest soccer player of all time. He is a legend in the soccer world and the two of them together could make anything possible.

Soccer has not been one of the USA's strongest sports. However, their current team almost won the Confederations Cup had Brazil not played such an outstanding game. To help us gain recognition in this sport Americans need to start showing support for our team at this event.

The Football World Cup 2010 South Africa proves to be an event to possibly change history. Hopefully South Africans will show the world that they are committed to the love of this sport and will use that love to unite their people during this great sporting event that they have been given the chance to host. The world will be watching and praying that they can put their differences aside to make this a successful endeavor for all countries involved.

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2010 World Cup, Johannesburg Accommodation

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Johannesburg is the heart of South Africa. And this year, that is 2010 FIFA world cup will be played here. Almost around 15 games will be played in Johannesburg. Since Johannesburg is very well connected with different travelling systems, it is very easy to travel to nearby states which are also hosting games this year.

So, it is better to have advance reservations of accommodation facilities in and around Johannesburg. Options differ for different people. Various 2- stars, 3- stars, 4- stars, 5- stars hotels can be booked for enjoying the stay during games or other options are various hostels, motels, lodgings and ins.

Since, FIFA attracts tourists from all over the world, if bookings are made in advance this will be better for getting comfortable stay and people generally do prefer early bookings.

As the Games will be played in several of South African cities, there is a good chance to view plenty of winelands, culture and beautiful beaches in the Western Cape Town along with safari expeditions in North West and battlefields, beaches in Kwazulu Natal. Also the world's biggest elephant's safari expeditions in Limpopo as well as culture glore in Gauteng.

For making reservation certain things which should be noted are full names and surnames of people using accommodation should be provided to accommodation in charges. Other information which is to be provided are complete address, phone numbers, emails of all people who need reservation and passport number of all above persons. Information of arrival and departure should be informed beforehand like tentative dates, flight number, expected arrival and departure time.

Football Boots Spotter - Cristiano Ronaldo Wears New Blue Nike Vapors

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Football boots spotter: Cristiano Ronaldo scored a double to help Manchester United destroy Wigan Athletic 4 - 0 wearing his new blue Nike Vapor football boots.

Man utd romped to a comfortable win at Old Trafford after a goaless first-half.

Carlos Tevez, also wearing Nike Football Boots, opened the scoring with a superb strong run into the box holding off and going past Kilbane and then powering home into the corner of the net.

Soon after Ronaldo, wearing Nike Vapor Football Boots, popped up at the far-post and nodded home comfortably, celebrating emphatically and pointing towards his injured eye.

Man Utd continued to dominate and got their third goal in the 76th minute and again it was the portugeuse pin-up. Rooney, wearing Nike T90 Laser Football Boots, squared him up an easy effort and he tapped home for his fourth goal in five games.

Then with less than 10 minutes on the clock debutant Danny Simpson produced a fine cross for Rooney, wearing Nike Laser Football Boots, to head in. Ronaldo looks like he is continuing straight away in his fine form of last season - business as usual.

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What helps Ronaldo and Drogba sprint faster, further and more frequently then any other players in the game? Designed for explosive accelerations that leave defenders glued to the spot. Nike's fastest boot ever. A perfect fit for players who rely on speed and finesse to punish the oppostion.

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World Cup Soccer: Football That Unites The World

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In every sporting event one can invariably find a player, a team, a nation, poised to become the next memorable story - a story that will survive the test of time and go down in history. The FIFA World Cup is unique, in that, every country can qualify. It is the only tournament that can unite the world with its common passion for the sport. It is a tournament where everyone celebrates, dances, and rejoices in the streets of their capitals, exulting in the spectacular feats of their players, their teams and their nation.

But what makes the World Cup particularly extraordinary is the national pride that it inspires, especially for the first time qualifiers. Since the first tentative World Cup in Uruguay in 1930, World Cup history was not only about the winner or winning the title, but about the stories. World Cup history resonates with the back-stories that echo through time - of players, teams and nations that surprised the world by achieving the unexpected. From the poignant moments of the underdogs and the worlds Cinderella teams, to the birth of legends and the brilliance of the football giants - the World Cup brings joy to every nation. It is about the stories of players, teams and nations taking it to the highest levels; the stories about emotions and pride that unites the world.

At 2006 FIFA World Cup, we welcome the heavy favorites - from the European continent and all the way to the South American continent. For these giants, winning is everything. In their spirit is held the promise of thrilling showdowns, individual feats of brilliance and the majestic harmony in motion of a team united in its quest for the world's most coveted prize in football. Will the European contenders - Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, France, and England have the firepower to overcome the South American power forces from Brazil and Argentina, or will the world be dancing to the samba beat again this year?

What about the other European contenders, the lesser known South American teams, or the North American and Central American zone teams? Or better yet, the Australians? Let's not overlook the African continent! Will the trophy finally make its first trip south of the Mediterranean Sea? For that matter, even the Asian continent and their desire to bring Asian football to new international acclaim should be considered.

At the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, we hope to see these underdogs, long shots, and Cinderella teams. There is always something special about the underdogs for winning is not everything to them. Simply by qualifying to walk onto the world stage, they have realized their goals and sparked the hopes of their nation. Armed with this impossible hope, win or lose, they are there to defend their national pride, and valiantly defend it they will, sometimes to the very chagrin and amazement of disbelieving onlookers.

As football fans across all continents count down to the opening day of 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, BetUS Sportsbook has launched its 2006 World Cup betting portal for soccer betting enthusiasts around the world. What a day it shall be, June 9th 2006! What a month it shall be, until the truth will set us all free on July 9th 2006! The whole world will be looking to Germany from June to July, watching history in the making. There will be sorrow, there will be joy. There will be dreams crushed, there will be dreams made. There will be silence in the streets, there will be rejoicing and dancing in the streets. After all, this is the World Cup, the tournament of tournaments. So may the best national team win!

Argentina v Ecuador: 2010 South American World Cup Qualifier

Watch highlights for Argentina vs Ecuador during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South America Qualifiers. For more great highlights, full game replays and news, visit qualifiers.jumptv.com

Who Should've Won the World Cup - Australia!

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Yes I am an Australian, but before you get petty and accuse me of bias, I've got a dual nationality to throw back at you. I'm lucky enough to be both an Australian and EU citizen (and two bad passport photos to match). In theory then, I should have just as much allegiance to the English team as I have to the Socceroos. I don't. Sorry Beckham.

I was so certain that Australia had what it takes to secure the 2006 World Cup, that as soon as we qualified I was on the phone to the ever-reliable British Airways to book a flight to Berlin for the final. I managed to score some tickets to the match through a friend at work, and I have been called insane by most, if not all, of my friends, for going to Germany by myself - but that doesn't matter, I felt that it would be worth it.

What if we didn't make the final? Well, in my mind that wasn't even a worry. Australia were on track for World Cup glory! We are determined and talented and, well Australian - we don't give up, ever! The end as far as I'm concerned should have been the final. Australia should have won the World Cup.

When I booked my plane tickets I was really in the mood for the match and I even thought about suggesting that the flight attendants should dye their hair green and gold - the colours of our team lighting up the sky for what I thought would be a triumphant pilgrimage across the seas. In all honesty though, irrespective of team colours, I just love being up in the air.

I flew from Sydney to London using BA. On long haul flights there are those personalised televisions showing all the films you missed out on at the cinema, with lots of yummy snacks, not to mention continuous table service. In all my flights from Australia to Europe thus far, the flight attendants have been pleasant, the pilot superb (I wonder which is more difficult, landing a plane or taking a free kick?). I love just staring out the windows at the ground and clouds passing below, I always thoroughly enjoy myself.

Given last Friday's diabolical result I'm more than a little peeved as Australia won't now win the World Cup. I'll still enjoy my flight over for the Final's carnival atmosphere - whoever's playing!

For more information on the progression of the world cup visit the official world cup site

Improve Your Soccer Stamina

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A fitter player and, more importantly, a fitter team can play at a faster pace for a longer period of time. Fitness and player stamina is what sets apart professional and part-time teams, especially when they play in "all or nothing" matches such as the FA Cup where there is no middle ground for a draw. Stamina training in soccer is just a party of getting and remaining fit for the entire season. A player requires strength to keep the ball and win the match and this means the player must be able to sprint, accelerate and move quickly around the field for 90 minutes.

The warm-up is an essential part of injury prevention, vital when your star player is earning £70,000 a week and will pick this up whether he plays or is sitting out injured. To improve your fitness and agility, start off with five minutes of jogging on the spot followed by high knees, heel flicks, jumping jacks and then five minutes of stretching. You can also perform press ups, squat thrusts, 'lateral raises' by using dumbbells or resistance bands, crunches, dips and sit to stand using the dumbbells. Instead of running at a continuous pace, mix up the routine with running, jogging and sprinting in a random manner.

You can start by jogging for five minutes, then sprint for 20 yards, slow jog for 100 yards, cruise for 200 yards, backward running for 20 yards, turn and sprint for 30 yards, walk for 50 yards and then jog again for 300 yards more. When you finish your training session, stretch the hamstrings, groins, quads, calves and lower back for between 20 to 30 seconds to allow your muscles to recuperate properly.

Soccer demands a high level of stamina, thus endurance training is an essential part of any professional soccer training programme. It serves as a great confidence booster when you can see your opponent fading during the later stages of a match and you have reserves to use and take advantage of. Endurance training is a must that requires a solid aerobic base so that you remain active in the playing field for a long period of time.

Stamina fitness training for soccer players include activities like jogging, hill running, cycling and shuttle runs. It requires certain exercise equipments like cross-trainer, stair climbers and treadmills. Sprint training includes shuttle runs, relay runs, and the pattern of sprint-walk-jog. For sprinting, a strong drive is required. The upper body should be relaxed. Strength training includes circuit training and weight training.

You can easily perform some of the activities for improving your overall stamina:

o A full squat with bodyweight

o Clean and press seven-tenths of their weight overhead

o Curl six-tenths of their weights

o Hop 25km distance in 10 hops on each leg (if you are feeling especially masochistic!)

o 40 press-ups in one minute

o 40 bent-knee abdominals in one minute

o 40 squat thrusts in one minute

o Eight chins (male) and three chins (female).

Stamina is developed by completing rounds of continuous activity at moderate intensities, performed for longer than three minutes. The general-endurance component of run-play training has a middle distance event where you carry out a cool run of 2000-3000 metres at around 70 to 75 per cent of maximal heart rate.

Stamina training also includes a distance events where you have to to try a cool run of 3000-5000 metres at about 70 to 75 per cent of maximal heart rate.

Africa 2009 - FIFA World Cup 2010

www.weforum.org 11.06.2009 World Economic Forum on Africa 2009 FIFA World Cup 2010 Building a Legacy for Africa In 2010, South Africa will become the first African country to host the FIFA World Cup. As part of the 2010 Africa legacy, related investment is being made in education, sports, development and infrastructure across the continent. Meet the champions behind the FIFA World Cup to hear how their initiatives are changing lives and uniting the continent. Abedi Pele Ayew, Head Coach and President, Nania Football Club, Ghana Jane Carter, Director, Coaching for Hope, United Kingdom Michael Jordaan, Chief Executive Officer, First National Bank of Southern Africa, South Africa Daniel Alexander Jordaan, Chief Executive Officer, 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee, South Africa Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe, Deputy President of South Africa Helen Zille, Premier of the Western Cape Province, South Africa Moderated by Robyn Curnow, Correspondent, CNN, South Africa

Neymar Show - Santos 3 X 0 São Paulo - Melhores Momentos - Paulistão 2010 - 18/04/10

Santos dá show e vai para a final. Santos 3 X 0 São Paulo - Melhores Momentos - Paulistão 2010 - 18/04/10 Equipes Participante do Campeonato Brasileiro 2009 Série "A" : Atlético/MG - Atlético/PR - Avai - Botafogo - Corinthians - Coritiba - Cruzeiro - Flamengo - Fluminense - Goiás - Grêmio - Grêmio Barueri - Internacional - Náutico - Palmeiras - Santo André - Santos - São Paulo - Sport - Vitória Milan vs FC Barcelona 0-0 Highlights 16.09.2009 Ignore Tags: FC Barcelona 2-0 Manchester 27/05/2009 - C. Ronaldo vs L. Messi 2010 *Champions League -diego felipe melo del piero Uefa Super Cup FC Barcelona Vs Getafe (12/09/09) 2ª Jornada Liga BBVA Goals Goles highlights - Barça Vs Shakhtar Donetsk 28/08/09 - Arsenal vs Chelsea Liverpool vs West Ham Valencia CF vs Real Madrid CF South park FC Barcelona vs Villarreal CF 09/05/2009 28/06/2009 Final Conferedations cup copa chy grynskiy lil wayne kanye west rap hip hop confederaciones 2009 USA 2-3 BRAZIL Goals and Highlights UEFA Champions League Messi(2) Park Van Persie Real Madrid 2-6 FC Barcelona 02/05/2009 - 2th May sneijdar - The Classic - Goals and Highlights Leo Messi [NEW2010] - The Proof - Who said i'm not the best? Kuyt Alonso Geovanni 2-2 henry messi eto'o resumen completo Highlights in high quality sevilla 2-4 real madrid raul hat-trick marclo capel renato liga española Real Madrid - FC Barcelona santiago bernabeu 0-0 0-1 0-2 0-3 0-4 0-5 0-6 0-7 0-8 0-9 -10 Messi(Barcelona)Gianluigi Buffon(Juventus),Iker Casillas(Real Madrid ...

Total Skills Volume 14

Volume 14 ---------- -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- cream Rabona Elastico Hocus Pocus roullette futbol socer football Messi Ronaldinho best yt 2009: crop = 16:09 Viva Futbol Soccer best football dribbling Regates Gestes Technical Skills No Petit Pont Look Pass Elastico Panna Nutmeg Rabona Roulette Sombrero Hocus Pocus Zinedine Zidane Cristiano Ronaldo Rainbow Soccer 2008Robinho dribble Kerlon Sergio Kun Aguero Nuri Sahin (Atletico Madrid) Samir Nasri (Arsenal) Fernando Torres (Liverpool), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Inter AC Milan), Kaka (AC Milan), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) Ronaldinho (AC Milan), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Petr Cech (Chelsea), Edwin van der Sar (Manchester United), Fabio Cannavaro ( Real Madrid), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Paolo Maldini (ACMilan), Alessandro Nesta (AC Milan), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), John Terry (Chelsea) (Barcelona), Thierry Henry (Barcelona), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Inter Milan), Wayne Rooney (Machester United), Carlos Tevez (Manchester United), Fernando Torres (Liverpool), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Real Madrid), David Villa (Valencia). The players featured in this video play for countries: Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Togo, Wales.Arsenal, Aston ...

Abdul Razzaq 46* off 18 Balls - 5 Huge 6s Sixes - Full Innings - Dubai 2010 Pakistan Vs England

Pakistan played their 2nd T20 against England on 20th Feb 2010. They almost lost this match but here came Abdul Razzaq. He played a champion innings of 48 off only 18 balls with 5 huge sixes. This saw the Pakistani side home. This is how one can lead from the front. I believe that Razzaq should play more and more if Pakistan wants to win the World cup in West Indies. He playes batter than Shahid Afridi at times.

Best goals 2009/10 2009/2010 allotment 1

The Best Goals from the 2009/10 Season . More Parts to come throughout the season! Sum 41 - Pieces .Please comment and rate [GREATEST EVER YOU SEEN] *NeW* Cristiano Ronaldo 2008/2009 [GREATEST EVER YOU SEEN] C BOY Cristiano Ronaldo - The Golden Boy 2008/09 *Freestyle Battle & Skills* ----------------------- Top 10 Best World Footballers 2009 This is anew updated video of who I think are the current top 10 football (soccer) players in the world. I have based this on form and actual talent to select the top 10. There are so many talented footballers at the moment, who do you think will take top spot? Here are the players that I chose from: Sergio Kun Agüero (Atlético Madrid)Samir Nasri (Arsenal)Fernando Torres (Liverpool)Zlatan Ibrahimovic(Inter Milan)Kaká (AC Milan)Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal)Ronaldinho(AC Milan)Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)Lionel Messi(Barcelona)Gianluigi Buffon(Juventus),Iker Casillas(Real Madrid),Petr Cech(Chelsea),Edwin van der Sar(Manchester United),Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Paolo Maldini (AC Milan), Alessandro Nesta (AC Milan), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), John Terry (Chelsea) (Barcelona), Thierry Henry (Barcelona), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Inter Milan), Wayne Rooney (Machester United), Carlos Tevez (Manchester United), Fernando Torres (Liverpool), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Real Madrid), David Villa (Valencia). The players featured in this video play for countries: Argentina, Belarus ...

Brasil vs. Netherlands 4:2 - World Cup 1998 (Semi-Finale)

On 07.07.1998: World-Cup 1998 in France: Quarter-Finale: Brasil vs Holland ______________________________________ Ronaldo 1:0 46. minute, Kluivert 1:1 87. minute, (End: 4:2 after penalty-shootout)