Blatter set to be re-elected as FIFA suspends two senior officials

FIFA has suspended two of its senior officials amid allegations that they bribed voters ahead of the organization's presidential election, while Sepp Blatter has been cleared of ignoring these activities and is now set to be re-elected as FIFA chairman on Wednesday.

Mohamed bin Hammam, head of the Asian confederation, and Jack Warner, head of the Caribbean and North American (CONCACAF) federation, were both suspended from any involvement with association football pending an investigation into the alleged bribery.

"Both bin Hammam and Warner were provisionally banned from future activity in football while a full investigation is carried out," announced Petrus Damaseb, chairman of the FIFA ethics committee. "There, they can confront their accusers."

At a recent FIFA meeting in Trinidad on May 10 and 11, the committee heard that both bin Hammam and Warner were accused of offering US$40,000 in cash gifts to other national associations in return for their votes in the presidential election.

Blatter was also summoned to the ethics committee following allegations that Warner told him in advance about the payments. The committee later accepted Blatter's testimony and cleared him of wrongdoing.

This decision clears the way for Blatter to be run unopposed for re-elections as FIFA president on Wednesday.


В ФИФА отстранены от работы два высокопоставленных чиновника

Международная федерация футбольных ассоциаций (FIFA) отстранила от работы двух высокопоставленных сотрудников. В воскресенье комитет по этике ФИФА постановил временно отстранить от исполнения обязанностей Мохамеда бин Хаммана из Катара и Джека Уорнера из Тринидада и Тобаго. Оба обвиняются в предложении взяток в размере 40 тыс. долларов двум членам Карибского футбольного союза за голосование на предстоящих выборах президента ФИФА. Хаммам и Уорнер отрицают все обвинения в свой адрес.

Отстранения последовало за субботним заявлением бин Хаммана о том, что он снимает свою кандидатуру с выборов президента ФИФА, которые назначены на следующую среду. Таким образом действующий президент швейцарец Йозеф Блаттер останется единственным кандидатом на этот пост.

В воскресенье комитет по этике снял с него все обвинения. Блаттер был вынужден пройти процедуру проверки после того, как Хаммам заявил, что глава организации мог знать о взятках.

Джек Уорнер раскритиковал действия комитета по этике, заявив, что обвинения против него и бин Хаммана были «мотивированы политическими соображениями».

31 мая 2011 года


Бин Хамам се повукао из трке за председника ФИФЕ

29. мај 2011.Цирих-  (Beta-AP) - Мохамед бин Хамам повукао се у недељу из трке за председника ФИФА-е, неколико часова пре него што ће бити саслушан због навода о корупцији током његове кампање за првог човека светске фудбалске организације.

Катарац Бин Хамам, иначе председник Азијске фудбалске конфедерације, оптужен је да је овог месеца покушао да подмити 25 гласача у кампањи током посете Карибима.

Бин Хамам, као и Блатер, који је 13 година на челу Фифе, и потпредседник светске фудбалске организације Џек Ворнер, требало би да буду саслушани у Етичком одбору ФИФА-е. Избор за председника ФИФА-е се одржава у среду.

„Због недавних догађај сам повређен и разочаран - на професионалном и личном нивоу. Ожалошћен сам што борба за ствари у које сам веровао има велику цену - деградацију репутације ФИФА-е. То није оно што сам имао на уму за ФИФА-у и то је неприхватљиво“, написао је Бин Хамам на свом интернет сајту.

И Ворнер, председник Конфедерације Северноамеричке, Средњоамеричке и Карипске фудбалске асоцијације, такође је умешан у скандал. Оптужбе против Бин Хамама и Ворнера изнео је члан Извршног одбора ФИФА-е, Американац Чак Блејзер.


Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team banned by FIFA

The national football team of Bosnia and Herzegovina has been banned by FIFA, the sport's international governing body. The ban comes after the Bosnian Football Federation (NSBIH) rejected a demand from FIFA to change its three-man presidency to a single president. The change was rejected on Wednesday during an NSBIH meeting, causing FIFA and European football governing body UEFA to make the decision to suspend the federation.

FIFA and UEFA said in a statement that "[t]he NSBIH representative and club teams are no longer entitled to take part in international competitions as of 1 April 2011 and until the aforementioned problem is solved. This also means that, as of 1 April 2011, no NSIBH official or representative may participate in any international match or event."

The Bosnia and Herzegovina national team's manager, Safet Susic, spoke out against FIFA's ruling, blaming politics for the demand not being met. He said "[t]here is absolutely no chance that the NSBIH might find a way out of the present deadlock and get the job done. These people are incapable of running the NSBIH properly, although this situation is partly a result of political orders because Bosnia is an ethnically divided country where a dysfunctional system has now caught up with football. Denying the players a chance to perform on the big stage through no fault of their own is like sending innocent people to prison."

Bosnia and Herzegovina are currently competing in the qualifying stage of the 2012 European championship. Bosnia are only five points behind group leaders France, and hold a game in hand over both Belarus and Albania. Unless FIFA's ruling is reversed, it seems unlikely that Bosnia's next game against Romania on June 3 will take place.


FIFA i UEFA suspendovale BiH

Цирих / Нион / Швајцарска, (Beta) - Svetska fudbalska federacija (FIFA) i Evropska fudbalska unija (UEFA) suspendovale su u petak do daljnjeg Bosnu i Hercegovinu iz svih takmičenja i učešća u organizacijama zbog toga što nacionalni savez te zemlje nije usvojio statut u skladu sa pravilima.

U saopštenju ovih organizacija navodi se „duboko žaljenje“ zbog ovih odluka, kao i da će se „što je ranije moguće“ održati sastanci da se pronađe rešenje da se BiH „vrati fudbalskoj porodici“.

Evropska i svetska kuća fudbala zatražili su prošle godine da Nogometni/Fudbalski savez BiH (NFSBIH) najkasnije do 31. marta usvoji statut, prema kome će tim telom predsedavati jedan čovek, a ne tročlano predsedništvo kao do sada.

NFSBIH na vanrednoj sednici 29. marta nije usvojio novi statut, tako da će reprezentacija i klubovi biti isključeni iz svih takmičenja, a nijedan funkcioner iz BiH neće moći da učestvuje u radu fudbalskih organizacija.


Boston Red Sox are World Series Champions once again

For the second time in four years, the Boston Red Sox have won the World Series Championship sweeping the Colorado Rockies in four games.  They won the deciding game 4 on Sunday night, 4-3.

The Rockies, who went nearly undefeated in their final 21 games with just one loss and claimed the National League wildcard, seemed poised to put up a fight in the series after sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS, 3-0 and the Arizona Diamondbacks, 4-0 in the NLCS, and enjoying eight days of rest after beating the Diamondbacks.

However, the Red Sox dominated the series from the outset. They earned their place in the series after coming back from a three games to one deficit against the Cleveland Indians in the ALCS. They managed to win their second World Series title in four years, after their nearly historic comeback in 2004 in which they won their first championship in 86 years and ended the "Curse of the Bambino".

Mike Lowell received the World Series MVP Award which included a hybrid Chevy Malibu and a hybrid Chevy Tahoe. It is currently unknown at the moment if Lowell will resign as he has attained free agent status now that the season is over.


波士頓紅襪奪得2007年世界大賽冠軍

美國職棒大聯盟2007年世界大賽已在10月28日結束，在第四場比賽中，美國聯盟波士頓紅襪以4:3擊敗了國家聯盟科羅拉多洛磯，總局數以4:0奪得世界大賽冠軍。

在第四場比賽中，波士頓紅襪防守非常出色，首六局沒有失分。而進攻方面，紅襪在第六局已經取得三分。在第八局洛磯將積分追近3:4，可是洛磯無法再多取一分，讓紅襪隊取得了勝利。紅襪隊自2004年以來再次奪得世界大賽冠軍，球隊自成立以來，奪得第七個世界大賽冠軍。

至於最有價值球員獎由紅襪隊一壘手麥克·洛威爾取得。


Brazil wins FIFA Confederations Cup final, defeats USA 3–2

After being down 2–0 at halftime, Brazil defeated the United States 3–2 in the final round of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, claiming their third FIFA Confederations Cup finals victory.

The match was held at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. The FIFA Confederations Cup has been held there as a prelude to next year's 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The United States made its first appearance in any FIFA men's tournament final while Brazil made its fourth appearance in a Confederations Cup final (after 1997, 1999 and 2005). The victory may result in Brazil claiming the top position in FIFA's world football rankings.

The United States, the CONCACAF Gold Cup champions, qualified for the match by defeating Spain in the semifinal round by a score of 2–0, just days after nearly being eliminated from the tournament. Brazil qualified for the match by defeating South Africa 1–0 last Thursday in the second semifinal match. Brazil was the defending Confederations Cup champion having won in 2005 and winners of five World Cups.

Early goals by Clint Dempsey (10') and Landon Donovan (27') gave the United States a commanding 2–0 lead at halftime. Brazil quickly retaliated with two goals by Luís Fabiano (46' and 73') in the second half to tie the game. A goal by Lúcio (83') helped seal the comeback victory for the Brazilians while the team controlled the clock for the remaining ten minutes.

Eight saves by USA goalkeeper Tim Howard helped stifle the Brazilian offense for most of the match until the latter end of the match. Brazil attempted 24 shots with 11 on goal while USA attempted 8 with 4 on goal.

In other news, Spain defeated South Africa in the tournament's third place match 3–2.


Brasil da vuelta al marcador en la final y gana la Copa Confederaciones

28 de junio de 2009Johannesburgo, Sudáfrica — La selección de Brasil dio vuelta a un marcador adverso de 0-2 en la final ante su similar de Estados Unidos y obtuvo el título de la octava edición de la Copa Confederaciones.

El seleccionado norteamericano abrió el marcador con los goles de Clint Dempsey y Landon Donovan antes de los 30 minutos iniciales. En el arranque del segundo tiempo, el equipo de Dunga salió decidido a cambiar el partido y solo a los 42 segundos Luis Fabiano marcó el primer gol para la verdeamarela. 27 minutos más tarde el mismo jugador repitió la fórmula y dos minutos antes del pitazo final sería Lúcio quien de un cabezazo se encargaría de dejar la cuenta definitiva a favor de Brasil.

Este es el tercer título para los cariocas en la historia de este campeonato. Hasta ahora ningún equipo ha ganado la Copa Confederaciones y el Mundial de fútbol en años consecutivos, pero esta selección tendrá la oportunidad de cambiar la historia el próximo año en ese mismo país.


Brasil conquista o título da Copa das Confederações de 2009

A Seleção de Futebol do Brasil derrotou hoje de virada a seleção dos Estados Unidos por 3 a 2, na partida final da Copa das Confederações de 2009.

No primeiro tempo, os Estados Unidos abriram o placar com Dempsey aos 9min e ampliaram com Donovan, aos 27min. Trocado os lados do campo, aos 40 "segundos" da segunda etapa, Luís Fabiano marcou, deixando 2 a 1 para os EUA. Aos 14min, após cruzamento, Kaká cabeceou e a bola bateu no travessão e entrou no gol, mas o goleiro norte-americano tirou rapidamente, onde o juiz e os bandeiras não perceberam e não validaram. Aos 28min, Luís Fabiano marcou novamente para o Brasil e empatou a partida. Com um final dramático, aos 39min do segundo tempo, o capitão Lucio cabeceou e virou a partida, fechando o resultado.

Além de ter conquistado o título, o Brasil ganhou o título de país "fair play" (jogo limpo, em português), devido ao menor número de cartões amarelos na competição. Kaká conquistou o título de melhor jogador da copa, seguido por Luís Fabiano (bola de prata) e Dempsey (bola de bronze) dos Estados Unidos. Luís Fabiano também foi o artilheiro da competição com 5 gols, seguido por Fernando Torres e David Villa da Espanha com três gols cada.


Brasilien vinner FIFA Confederations Cup 2009, besegrar USA med 3–2 i finalen

Efter att ha legat under med 2–0 i halvtid, vann Brasilien matchen mot USA med 3–2 i finalen av FIFA Confederations Cup 2009, som blev deras tredje finalvinst genom tiderna i FIFA Confederations Cup.

Matchen spelades på Coca-Cola Park i Johannesburg, Sydafika. FIFA Confederations Cup har varit en förberedelse inför nästa års Världsmästerskapet i fotboll 2010.

USA spelade sin första final någonsin i FIFA Confederations Cup medan Brasilien spelade sin fjärde final hittils. Vinsten gjorde att Brasilien gick upp på första plats på FIFA:s världsrankning.

USA som vann CONCACAF Gold Cup 2007 kvalificerade sig till finalen genom att besegra Spanien i semifinalen med 2–0, bara dagar efter att ha nästan blivit utslagna ut turneringen. Brasilien kvalificerade sig till finalen genom att besgra Sydafrika med 1–0 i den andra semifinalen. Brasilien var försvarande Confederations Cup vinnare efter att ha vunnit 2005.

Tidiga mål av Clint Dempsey (10:e minuten) och Landon Donovan (27:e minuten) gav USA en 2–0 ledning i haltid. Men Brasilien gjorde snabbt mål i andra halvlek genom Luís Fabiano som gjorde mål (46:e 73:e minuten). Lúcios gjorde det sista och avgjörande målet i den (83:e minuten) med mindre än tio minuter kvar av matchen.

Åtta räddningar av USA:s målvakt Tim Howard stoppade mycket av Brasiliens offensiv. Brasilien lyckades att skjuta 24 skott varav 11 på mål mot USA:s 8 skott varav 4 på mål.


Brendan Rodgers pens four-year contract extension with Celtic FC

Yesterday, Northern Irish football manager Brendan Rodgers signed a four-year contract extension with Scottish club Celtic F.C., the club announced via their official website. The extended contract runs through June 2021. His previous contract was to expire at the end of the season.

After signing the contract, Rodgers said, "It was an easy decision for me[...] Personally and professionally I’m in a great place, a few years ago I might have been in a rush but you learn through experience to appreciate what you have. What I have here is that I'm a supporter who got very, very lucky, but hopefully I can help to develop the club along with the people who are already here." The 44-year-old manager joined the Glasgow side in 2016 replacing Ronny Deila, and guided The Bhoys to the national league victory on Sunday.

Celtic, who secured their sixth consecutive Scottish Premiership title with eight games to spare have a chance to complete a first domestic treble since 2001, having already won the Scottish League Cup and having qualified for the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup later in April under Rodgers. Rodgers narrowly missed out on the Premier League trophy with Liverpool F.C. in 2014.

Rodgers enjoyed his first ever league victory with Celtic, and earned a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League's group stage. Celtic under Rodgers have extended an unbeaten streak to 38 matches in the Scottish league.

Rodgers was sacked by Liverpool in October 2015 after three-and-half-years of service at Anfield; and former Borussia Dortmund's manager Jürgen Klopp filled his vacated spot. Peter Lawwell, Celtic's Chief Executive said, "Brendan has made a huge impact at Celtic already. He's an outstanding manager and we believe he is one of the best coaches in Europe, if not world football, and we're delighted that he has committed his future to Celtic."


Brendan Rodgers firmó contrato por cuatro años con el Celtic

Hoy, el gerente del fútbol norirlandés Brendan Rodgers firmó una extensión de contrato por cuatro años con el club escocés Celtic F.C., anunció el club a través de su sitio web oficial. El contrato se extiende hasta junio de 2021. Su contrato anterior iba a expirar al final de la temporada.

Después de firmar el contrato, Rodgers dijo: "Fue una decisión fácil para mí, [...] Personalmente y profesionalmente estoy en un gran lugar, hace unos años podría haber estado apurado pero aprendes a través de la experiencia a apreciar lo que tienes. Lo que tengo aquí es que soy un partidario que tuvo mucha, mucha suerte, pero espero poder ayudar a seguir creciendo el club, junto con las personas que ya están aquí. El entrenador de 44 años se unió al equipo de Glasgow en 2016 en sustitución de Ronny Deila, y guió a Los Bhoys a la victoria de la liga nacional el domingo.

El Celtic, que consiguió su sexto título consecutivo de la Premiership de Escocia con ocho partidos por jugar, tiene una posibilidad potencial de completar un triple nacional desde 2001, habiendo ganado ya la Copa de la Liga escocesa y habiendo clasificado para las semifinales de la Copa de Escocia en abril. Rodgers perdió por poco el trofeo de la Premier League con el Liverpool F.C. el 2014.

Rodgers disfrutó de su primera victoria en la Liga con el Celtic, y ganó un lugar en la fase de grupos de la próxima temporada de la UEFA Champions League. El Celtic cayó sólo cuatro puntos esta temporada bajo Brendan Rogers y extendió su racha de 38 partidos sin derrotas en la liga escocesa.

Rodgers fue despedido por el Liverpool F.C. en octubre de 2015 después de tres años y medio de servicio en Anfield; y el ex entrenador del Borussia Dortmund, Jürgen Klopp, ocupó su puesto vacante. "Brendan ha hecho un gran impacto en el Celtic, es un excelente jugador y creemos que es uno de los mejores entrenadores de Europa, estamos encantados de que él siga con nosotros", dijo Peter Lawwell, director ejecutivo de Celtic.


Brian Lara becomes second person to score 11 000 runs

Hotshot batsman Brian Lara has become the second player in test cricket history to score 11,000 runs.  Brian achieved the milestone while delivering a characteristic century to his West Indies team score sheet during day one of the final Test against Australia in Adelaide.  Lara scored an unbeaten 106 by tea and cucumber sandwich time and is now only 107 runs behind Test record holder Allan Border, who plundered and pillaged 11,174 runs in 265 innings.

Lara already holds the records for the highest Test and first-class scores, 400 not out and 501 respectively.


11 000 rundor i Adelaide, Australien

Adelaide –

Cricket-stjärnan Brian Lara blev den andra spelaren i historien som lyckas uppnå 11 000 rundor. Milstolpen uppnådde Brian då han noterade ytterligare en s.k. "century" (dvs 100 poäng) i protokollet för sitt lag. Hans västindiska lag mötte Australien i Adelaide och den 11 000 rundan kom under den första tävlingsdagen. Efter paus hade Lara uppnått 106 poäng och är nu bara 107 rundor efter rekordinnehavaren Allan Border som tagit 11 174 rundor på 265 ronder. Lara har dock redan tagit flera andra cricketrekord.


California teen becomes youngest to conquer Everest

Jordan Romero, a thirteen-year-old alpinist from Big Bear Lake, California, is the youngest person to have summited Mount Everest, according to reports circulated by the Associated Press quoting a spokesman based in the United States. The expedition included the boy's father, stepmother, and three Sherpa guides.

Romero ascended 8,850 metres (29,035 feet) breaking the record for the youngest climber on Everest previously set by 16 year old Temba Tsheri from Nepal.  "It's something I've always wanted to do before I die — I just happen to be doing it at this age.  I happen to be going for a world record. But I just want to climb it," Jordan told AFP reporters before embarking on the trek.  On the same day, mountaineer Apa Sherpa, from Nepal, scaled Everest for the 20th time breaking a personal record.

It is anticipated that additional information will become available once the summit team returns to camp on the Tibet side of the mountain.


Everest Dağı'nda yeni rekor

13 yaşında bulunan Amerikalı Jordan Romero Everest Dağı’nın zirvesine çıkan en genç insan oldu. California'lı Romero’nun, 22 Mayıs'ta 8.850 metre yükseklikteki zirveye eriştiği açıklandı. Eski rekor 16 yaşında bulunan Nepalli Temba Tsheri’ye aitti. Nepal hükümeti 16 yaşından küçüklerin Everest Dağı'na tırmanmasına izin vermediği için aralarında Romeo’nun babasıyla üvey annesinin de bulunduğu ekip dağa Çin tarafından çıkarıldı. Zirvede uydu telefonla basına açıklama yapan 13 yaşındaki dağcı dünyanın en mutlu insanı olduğunu söyledi. Bu arada ekipteki dağcılardan Apa adlı bir etnik Şerpa zirveye 20. kez çıkarak başka bir rekor kırdı. Romero’nun ekibinde daha önce zirve yolunda bırakılmış eski malzemeleri temizlemeye giden dağcılar da bulunuyordu.


Canada wins Men's World Hockey championships in Moscow, defeating Finland 4-2

Canada has won the Men's 2007 World Hockey Championship in Moscow, defeating Finland 4-2. Canada's national ice hockey team went undefeated with a 9-0 record. The Tournament Most Valuable Player was Rick Nash (Canada). Other individual award winners were; Top Forward, Alexei Morozov (Russia); Top Defenceman, Andrei Markov (Russia); Top Goalie, Kari Lehtonen (Finland).

Canada captured the title for the 24th time in the history of the championship, making the country the record holder for most victories in the event. Host country Russia beat Sweden, which won last year, with 3-1, and thus became 3rd after Canada and Finland.

The next Ice Hockey World Championship will take place from 1 to 18 May 2008 in Canada, and at the 100th anniversary of the International Ice Hockey Federation, Canada will defend it's honour and try to secure a 25th victory.


Kanada ist Eishockeyweltmeister

Moskau (Russland), 14.05.2007 – Bei der Eishockeyweltmeisterschaft in Moskau besiegte am Sonntag, dem 13. Mai, die kanadische Eishockey-Nationalmannschaft im Finale das finnische Team mit 4:2 Toren. Kanada erringt damit zum 24. Mal in der Geschichte der Eishockeyweltmeisterschaften den Titel und ist jetzt alleiniger Rekordweltmeister.

Gastgeber Russland sicherte sich mit einem 3:1-Sieg gegen Titelverteidiger Schweden den dritten Platz.

Die nächste Eishockeyweltmeisterschaft wird vom 1. bis 18. Mai 2008 erstmals in Kanada stattfinden. Zum 100. Jubiläum des Bestehens des IIHF-Weltverbandes könnte das kanadische Team sich vor eigenem Publikum den Traum vom 25. Titelgewinn erfüllen.


Tour de France: Cancellara wins 7.9 km time trial prologue

At least half a million onlookers turned out to line the route as the Tour de France Prologue closed the streets of Central London for a day. Setting off at one minute intervals the 180 plus riders took less than ten minutes to speed past some of London's most memorable landmarks. With the eventual winner World time-trial champion Fabian Cancellara completing the 7.9 kilometre individual time trial in 8 minutes 50 seconds.

The Tour had to compete with more familiar sporting events, the British Grand Prix, the closing stages of Wimbledon and with the Live Earth concerts for the heart's of the British public. However some say as many as a million turned out for the Gallic extravaganza; the party atmosphere aided by a turn in the weather, the sun coming out for the first time all summer.

Run on the second anniversary of the 2005 terrorist attacks and at a time  of heightened security, policing was successfully discrete the most visible police presence, by way of their novelty being, 45 members of the Gendarme Nationale.

Coming to England for the first time since 1994 fans new and old had the course of the day and the three hours of the trials to familiarise themselves with the French institution. The initial good natured cheering on of every rider, growing into real excitement as the shape of the race emerged. At the end of the day the standings were:


Tour de Francia: Fabian Cancellara a la cabeza

Por lo menos un millón de espectadores vieron el Tour de Francia mientras cerraba las calles del centro de Londres por un día. Estando a aproximadamente intervalos de un minuto, los más de 180 ciclistas tomaron menos de diez minutos para pasar por Londres. El suizo, Fabian Cancellarra, completó la fase por tiempo de 7,9 km en 8 minutos y 50 segundos.

El Tour tuvo que competir con otros eventos deportivos: el Grand Prix Británico, las etapas finales de Wimbledon y con los conciertos del Live Earth. Sin embargo, varios miraron el espectáculo francés; el evento se vio ayudado por el buen tiempo.

Llegando a Inglaterra por primera vez desde 1994, los fans tuvieron el curso a su alcance. Al final del día, los resultados eran los siguientes:


Tour de France cycliste 2007 : Prologue

Le tour de France 2007 qui est le 94e depuis la création de l'épreuve a débuté aujourd'hui pour 3 semaines de compétition.
Ce matin à 11 heures (heure locale soit 10h00 UTC), Christian Prudhomme déclare « Je veux que le coureur qui lèvera les bras sur les Champs-Élysées à l’arrivée soit irréprochable ». Vers 14h30, les 189 coureurs avaient signé la charte controversée stipulant qu'ils doivent verser leur année de salaire s'ils sont contrôlés positifs aux contrôles antidopages et qu'ils doivent subir un prélèvement d'ADN dans le cadre de l'affaire de dopage organisé Puerto.
C'est Fabian Cancellara ( Suisse, Team CSC) qui remporte ce prologue et devient maillot jaune.

Le prologue commence en face de Whitehall puis la course passe devant le palais de Westminster, emprunte la rue Victoria et le pont de Buckingham avant de passer derrière Buckingham Palace, de faire le tour de l'étendue d'eau The Serpantine de Hyde Park et de finir sur The Mall. En tout, les coureurs ont parcouru 7,9 km aujourd'hui.

Tout au long du parcours, 300 000 personnes se sont amassées afin de voir la course. Elles étaient plutôt venues pour voir la victoire de l'un des trois Britanniques participant à la course, Bradley Wiggins sera le premier d'entre-eux mais terminera à la 4e place à 23 secondes du vainqueur.

À 15h00 (heure locale soit 14h00 UTC), le coureur Enrico Degano ( Italie) de l'équipe Barloworld part le premier dans les rues de Londres. Son départ a été donné par Ken Livingstone, Maire de Londres, Bertrand Delanoé, Maire de Paris, et Christian Prudhomme, directeur du Tour de France. Il termine au bout de 10 minutes et 21 secondes, soit une moyenne de 45,9 km/h.

À 15h49, Stuart O’Grady ( Australie) chute alors qu'il est un habitué des victoires d'étapes, il se relève aussitôt et change de vélo. À 16h17 Vladimir Karpets ( Russie) termine le prologue en tête avec un chrono de 9’16’’.

À 17h42 Andréas Klöden ( Allemagne), candidat pour le podium final fait une grosse impression et se place en tête du prologue avec un temps de 9’03’’, il a donc roulé à la vitesse moyenne de 52,4 km/h

À 18h16, Fabian Cancellara ( Italie) de l'équipe Team CSC) termine premier du prologue avec un vélo ultra-léger (s'approchant des 7 kg réglementaires) et s'empare du maillot jaune. Avec sa vitesse moyenne de 53,7 km/h, il termine l'épreuve en 8’50’’ et est de fait le seul coureur à être descendu en dessous de la barre symbolique des 9 minutes. Il a ensuite déclaré vouloir arriver en France avec ce maillot jaune.


Fabian Cancellara wygrał prolog Tour de France 2007

W sobotnie popołudnie rozpoczęła się 94. edycja Tour de France. Pierwszego dnia kolarze rywalizowali ze sobą na niespełna 8-kilometrowym prologu. Swoją klasę potwierdził aktualny mistrz świata i mistrz Szwajcarii w jeździe indywidualnej na czas – Fabian Cancellara z CSC, zostając pierwszym liderem wyścigu dookoła Francji.

Spośród 189 zawodników, którzy ustawili się na linii startu w Londynie, Fabian Cancellara i Andreas Kloeden okazali się bezkonkurencyjni. Szwajcar wygrał prolog, zdobywając na 8-kilometrowej trasie aż 12 sekund przewagi względem drugiego na mecie Niemca. Jednak pomimo ogromnej różnicy pomiędzy pierwszym, a drugim czasem, również Kloeden pokazał swoje świetne przygotowanie do wyścigu, utrzymując przez długi czas najlepszy wynik w tej próbie. Zawodnik Astany był o 10 sekund lepszy od trzeciego tego dnia, George’a Hincapiego (Discovery Channel), a ostatecznie jego rezultat pobił dopiero Cancellara.

Rozczarowanie mogło spotkać tych, którzy ogromne nadzieje pokładali w Brytyjczyku Bradley’u Wigginsie (Cofidis), który pomimo ogromnej woli walki, zajął dopiero 4. miejsce, ze stratą 23 sekund do zwycięzcy.

Pozycję 5. i 6. podzielili między sobą dwaj Rosjanie - Vladimir Gusev z Discovery Channel stracił 24 sekundy, a jego imiennik Karpets, był o sekundę gorszy.

Kolega z ekipy Kloedena, a także jeden z faworytów Wielkie Pętli, Alexander Vinokourov (Astana) dojechał na metę jako 7., tracąc niespełna 30 sekund do zwycięskiego Szwajcara.

Pierwsza dziesiątkę uzupełnili: Holender Thomas Dekker z Rabobanku, Włoch Manuel Quinziato z Liguigas oraz Amerykanin David Zabrskie z Team CSC.

"Bardzo cieszę się z wygranej w prologu. Było to jednym z moich głównych celów w tym sezonie. Mamy silną drużynę i postaramy się, abym mógł jechać w maillot jaune jak najdłużej. Na pewno chciałbym wjechać w niej do Francji, ale może uda się ją utrzymać, aż do pierwszych górskich etapów" - powiedział Cancellara po zakończonym prologu.


Tour de France: Fabian Cancellara na liderança

Pelo menos um milhão de espectadores viram ontem (7) Tour de France, que fechou as ruas do centro de Londres por um dia.

Distanciados um do outro a intervalos aproximados de um minuto, os mais de 180 ciclistas levaram menos de dez minutos para passar por Londres. O suíço, Fabian Cancellarra, completou a prova por tempo de 7,9 km em 8 minutos e 50 segundos.

O Tour teve que competir com outros eventos esportivos: o Grande Prêmio da Inglaterra, as etapas finais do Torneio de Wimbledon e com os concertos do Live Earth. Entretanto, várias pessoas foram assistir ao espetáculo francês que foi ajudado pelo bom tempo.

Esta é a segunda vez que a prova acontece na Inglaterra (a primeira foi em 1994).

Ao final do dia, os resultados foram os seguintes:


Champions League round of sixteen—first leg results

The first leg of the round of sixteen in the Champions League was completed on Wednesday, with at least one controversial result, and a bag full of ties.  The leg began on Tuesday with four games, and the other four were played the next day, including reigning champions FC Barcelona of Spain.

English star David Beckham started the game for the Galácticos, while Canadian/Englishman Owen Hargreaves started his first game back after injury for Bayern Munich.  Madrid came out fast, with David Beckham passing it to Ruud van Nistelrooy, who slid in a tidy pass to Raúl, who slid the ball past Oliver Kahn in the bottom right corner of the net.  Bayern struck back within 13 minutes, after a Willy Sagnol free kick was headed home by Lúcio.  Madrid kept up the fight, and 5 minutes later, Raúl was on the score sheet again after heading home a David Beckham corner kick.  Real increased their lead 5 minutes later, when Ruud van Nistelrooy slotted home a redirected Beckham free kick. Bayern was able to grab a crucial late away goal via Mark van Bommel.

Arsenal were without several key players due to their upcoming Carling cup final against Chelsea this weekend, but star Thierry Henry was in the squad along with Emmanuel Adebayor as a strike partner. The only goal came in the 61'st minute, when Edison Méndez shot a low screamer past Jens Lehmann from around 25 yards from goal.

In a game ripe with controversy, Manchester United walked away with a  crucial away win after a Ryan Giggs free kick gave them the lead.  Lille protested the goal, saying the team was setting up its wall at the time Giggs took the kick, and the team nearly left the pitch.  After goading by officials, the game was resumed, but Lille said it would be making a stake for a replay with UEFA. UEFA has rejected the claim and declared the goal valid, as well as deciding to "instigate proceedings against Lille for the improper behaviour of their players immediately after the goal."

A spirited draw both sides played competitively, but neither had a finishing flourish to seal the points.

Another goalless draw, this game lacked discipline. English referee Mike Riley issued 11 yellow cards, 8 for Roma alone.

Inter came into this game on a 15 game winning league in domestic play, while Valencia as also been hot in the Spanish league as of late. Inter struck first with Cambiasso pouncing on a rebound after Ibrahimović redirection of a Figo freekick was fabulously saved by goalie Cañizares.  Valencia replied in the second half with a free kick by David Villa Sanchez form 30 yards. Inter restored their lead just over 10 minutes later, as Maicon slotted home a Julio Cruz pass. As the game wound down, Valancia pressed, and were rewarded with a goal by Silva, a volley ensuing from a corner.

Both goals happened early in this game, with the home side taking the lead after 12 minutes. Raúl Meireles volleyed a ball towards the net, and after a deflection of Frank Lampard's knee, the ball beat Petr Čech low. Chelsea leveled only 4 minutes later, when Arjen Robben jetted down the sideline and crossed the ball into the middle, where Andriy Shevchenko slotted the ball into the bottom corner.

This game saw the current champions taking on the champions of the year previous. Barcelona came out strong, and Brazilian Deco scored early, heading in a Zambrotta cross. Liverpool leveled just before half time, with Craig Bellamy heading a ball across the net, and out of the reach of Víctor Valdés. After the break, John Arne Riise gave Liverpool a crucial away win, as he cleared home a Bellamy pass after some poor defending by Barcelona.


Football : résultats des huitièmes de final aller de la Ligue des Champions


Chelsea sacks José Mourinho

Today, London-based football club Chelsea F.C. sacked José Mourinho from the position of the club's manager.

Chelsea, the last years' Premier League champions, have sixteenth position in the league table and very poor performance this season, winning just four games out of sixteen in 2015-2016's season. The Portuguese Mourinho has managed the club for seven seasons, in two spells, won the Premier League thrice, FA Community Shield and FA Cup once.

Chelsea, battling relegation, won only fifteen points and are 20 points behind Leicester City.  Mourinho signed a four-year contract in August. Mourinho's last game as Chelsea's manager was played against Leicester City, in which his side lost 2–1.

Chelsea, on the club's website released a statement, saying that José and the board agreed this performance was not good and both sides agreed to the move. The statement also said José would still be a much loved figure at Stamford Bridge, and described him as "the most successful manager in our 110-year history."

Previously, when José was sacked after winning two titles, he won the Champions League with Inter and La Liga with Real Madrid. Before his first signing for Chelsea, he won the Champions League with FC Porto.


El Chelsea acomiada José Mourinho

Ahir, el club de futbol londinenc Chelsea Football Club va acomiadar José Mourinho del lloc de manager del club.

El Chelsea, en aquests últims anys campió de la Premier League, ocupa actualment la setzena posició a la taula de la lliga i acumula molt mals resultats en aquesta temporada, guanyant a penes quatre partits de setze a la temporada 2015/2016. El portuguès Mourinho ha gestionat el club durant set temporades, en dos períodes, va guanyar la Premier League tres vegades, i la Community Shield i la FA Cup una vegada.

El Chelsea, en lluita contra el descens, ha guanyat només quinze punts i està a 20 del Leicester City. Mourinho va firmar un contracte de quatre anys a l'agost. L'últim partit de Mourinho com a entrenador del Chelsea es va jugar contra el Leicester City, i el seu equip va perdre per 2-1.

El Chelsea va emetre un comunicat a la pàgina web del club dient que José i la junta estaven d'acord en que la situació no era bona, i les dues parts van acordar la seva sortida del portuguès. La declaració també deia que José seguirà sent una figura molt estimada a Stamford Bridge, i el va descriure com “el manager de més èxit en els nostres 110 anys d'història”.

Anteriorment, quan José va ser acomiadat després de guanyar dos títols, va guanyar la Lliga de Campions amb l'Inter i la Lliga amb el Real Madrid. Abans del seu primer fitxatge pel Chelsea, va guanyar la Lliga de Campions amb el FC Porto.


Chicago White Sox win 2005 World Series baseball championship

The Chicago White Sox win the 2005 World Series, the ultimate championship of baseball in the United States of America and Canada, defeating the Houston Astros four games to zero, a series sweep. Tonight at Minute Maid Park in Houston, the White Sox won the final game by a score of 1 - 0, scoring the game's only run in the eighth inning.  The Chicago White Sox are the 2005 American League pennant champions and the Houston Astros are the 2005 National League pennant champions.


アメリカ・大リーグ、ホワイトソックス88年ぶりでワールドシリーズを制する

日本時間10月27日の報道機関各社などによると、アメリカ大リーグのチャンピオンを決めるワールドシリーズ・ヒューストン・アスロトズ対シカゴ・ホワイトソックス（7戦4勝制）の第4戦が、現地10月26日夜、アメリカ・ヒューストン市で開かれ、ホワイトソックスが1-0のスコアで勝利し、通算成績4戦4連勝で1917年以来88年ぶり3回目のワールドシリーズ制覇となった。

アメリカ大リーグの日本語公式サイト・「MAJOR.JP」によると、ホワイトソックスはフレディー・ガルシア投手、アストロズはバック投手がそれぞれ先発のマウンドに立ち、7回まで両軍・両投手の好投で0-0だったが、8回・ホワイトソックスはアストロズのブラッド・リッジ投手を攻めて、2アウト3塁からダイ選手がセンター前ヒットを放ち先取点を奪う。その裏のアストロズの攻撃を2人のリリーフ投手が得点を許さず、更に9回にリリーフのエース・ボビー・ジェンクス選手をマウンドに送り、最後の打者をショートゴロに打ち取って優勝を決めた。なお、熊本日日新聞によると、ワールドシリーズに於ける4戦4連勝の完全優勝は2004年度のボストン・レッドソックスに続いて2年連続通算19回目の記録だった。


Chile announces official list of players for South Africa Football World Cup

Chile's national football team has finally removed Roberto Cereceda, a player from Colo-Colo, from the list of players in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Chilean press had pointed out that Cereceda was the most probable player to be discarded in the final list, although Marcelo Bielsa, coach of the football team, said some weeks ago that his inclusion in the list was not being discussed.

The official list of players on the football team follows:


Chile tiene nómina oficial para el Mundial de Sudáfrica

2 de junio de 2010Santiago, Chile —

La selección de fútbol de Chile ha finalmente descartado la participación de Roberto Cereceda, quien es el lateral izquierdo de Colo-Colo.

Cereceda había sido indicado como el jugador que podría ser descartado, por la prensa, aunque Marcelo Bielsa, director técnico de la selección, señaló hace unas semanas que su inclusión en la lista final no se discutía.

La nómina oficial de la selección es la siguiente:


Chile beats Argentina to win first Copa America title

On Saturday, host nation Chile defeated Argentina 4–1 over penalties in the 2015 Copa América ((en))Spanish language: America Cup, which was held in Estadio Nacional located in the Chilean city of Santiago, to clinch the title for the very first time.

The first half saw 3 yellow cards. In total, both halves, 49 fouls were committed. Nobody scored in the first half of the match. Chile had 57% possession of the ball. The second half saw 4 yellow cards, but neither team could find the net. Since the second half ended in 0–0, the match proceeded to extra time. Gonzalo Higuaín missed some chances to score a goal for Argentina. Argentina has not won any major trophy in the past 22 years.

Chile began the penalty-shootout. Chilean players converted each penalty kick into goal, whereas except for FC Barcelona star Lionel Messi, no other Argentine could score a penalty. Misses by Higuaín and Banega turned out to be costly for Argentina and the final strike by Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez sealed the victory by the host nation.

Chilean captain Claudio Bravo won the golden glove trophy and Eduardo Vargas won top scorer award.


Xile guanya la Copa Amèrica 2015

El futbol xilè li va donar la primera alegria als seus simpatitzants després de gairebé cent anys, va obtenir la Copa Amèrica, que aquest any va tenir a aquest país sud-americà com a amfitrió. El partit es va haver de estendre fins a la definició via penals per haver finalitzat sense gols. Per la seva banda la selecció de futbol de l'Argentina suma la tercera derrota en finals i la manca de títols des de 1993.

El primer temps va ser el més entretingut dels dos, mostrant a tots dos equips amb la plenitud física i l'ambició de guanyar encara que cap dels dos va tenir grans ocasions, els xilens van intentar avançar-se en el terreny de joc però es van trobar amb els argentins responent amb força en els seus contraatacs. Les ocasions més clares van ser d'Arturo Vidal als 10 minuts i de Lavezzi als 46 minuts respectivament.

El segon temps va mostrar el desgast físic de tots dos equips i amb prou feina es poden destacar dues jugades, una per cada equip, la primera d'Alexis Sánchez, que va quedar sol davant l'arc sense ningú que el marqui, i l'altra una combinació entre Messi, Lavezzi i Gonzalo Higuaín, que va desaprofitar aquest últim a llançar-tarda a la recerca de la pilota a prop del pal de l'arc.

L'empat va obligar a allargui, 30 minuts amb la mateixa dinàmica que el segon temps i la posterior definició per penals. Argentina va desaprofitar dos dels penals, Higuaín la va llançar per dalt de l'arc i Banega va rematar molt a poc a poc, l'arquer la va aturar sense dificultat. Fi del partit i alegria per a Xile en futbol, la primera en molts anys.

Xile: Claudio Bravo, Mauricio Isla, Gary Medel, Francisco Silva, Jean Beausejour, Charles Aránguiz, Marcelo Díaz, Arturo Vidal; Jorge Valdivia (m.74, Matías Fernández), Eduardo Vargas (m.94, Angelo Henríquez) i Alexis Sánchez. DT: Jorge Sampaoli.

Argentina: Sergio Romero; Pablo Zabaleta, Nicolás Otamendi, Martín Demichelis Marcos Rojo; Lucas Biglia, Javier Mascherano, Javier Pastore (m.80, Éver Banega); Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María (m.29, Ezequiel Lavezzi) i Sergio Agüero (m.73, Gonzalo Higuaín). DT: Gerardo Martino.

Àrbitre: Wilmar Roldán  Colombia


Chile se consagra campeón de la Copa América 2015

El fútbol chileno le dio la primer alegría a sus simpatizantes después de casi cien años, obtuvo la Copa América que este año tuvo a ese país sudamericano como anfitrión. El partido debió extenderse hasta la definición vía penales por haber finalizado sin goles. Por su parte la selección de fútbol de Argentina suma su tercer derrota en finales y la falta de títulos desde 1993.

El primer tiempo fue el más entretenido de los dos, mostrando a ambos equipos con la plenitud física y la ambición de ganar aunque ninguno de los dos tuvo grandes ocasiones, los chilenos intentaron adelantarse en la cancha pero se encontraron con los argentinos respondiendo con fuerza en sus contraataques. las más claras fueron de Arturo Vidal a los 10 minutos y de Lavezzi a los 46 minutos respectivamente.

El segundo tiempo mostró el desgaste físico de ambos equipos y apenas se pueden destacar dos jugadas, una por cada equipo, la primera de Alexis Sánchez que quedó solo frente al arco sin nadie que lo marque y la otra una combinación entre Messi, Lavezzi e Higuaín que desperdició este último a arrojarse tarde en busca de la pelota cerca del palo del arco.

El empate obligo al alargue, 30 minutos con la misma dinámica que el segundo tiempo y la posterior definición por penales. Argentina desperdició dos de los penales, Higuaín la mando por arriba del arco y Bánega remato muy despacio, el arquero la atajó sin dificultad. Fin del partido y alegría para Chile en fútbol, la primera en varios años.

Chile: Claudio Bravo, Mauricio Isla, Gary Medel, Francisco Silva, Jean Beausejour, Charles Aránguiz, Marcelo Díaz, Arturo Vidal; Jorge Valdivia (m.74, Matías Fernández), Eduardo Vargas (m.94, Angelo Henríquez) y Alexis Sánchez. DT: Jorge Sampaoli

Argentina: Sergio Romero; Pablo Zabaleta, Nicolás Otamendi, Martín Demichelis Marcos Rojo; Lucas Biglia, Javier Mascherano, Javier Pastore (m.80, Éver Banega); Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María (m.29, Ezequiel Lavezzi) y Sergio Agüero (m.73, Gonzalo Higuaín). DT: Gerardo Martino.

Árbitro: Wilmar Roldán  Colombia


Chile bate Argentina nos pênaltis e ganha o primeiro título da Copa América de 2015

Chile

No último sábado (4 de julho), o país anfitrião Chile derrotou a Argentina por 4 a 1 em penalidades na Copa América de 2015, que foi realizada no Estádio Nacional localizado na cidade de Santiago do Chile, para garantir o título pela primeira vez.

É a primeira vez que o futebol chileno lhe deu a primeira alegria aos seus torcedores depois de quase cem anos, que este ano teve a esse país sul-americano como anfitrião. A partida teve que se estender até a definição via penal por ter finalizado sem gols. Por outro lado, a seleção de futebol da Argentina soma-se a sua terceira derrota nas finais e não ganha algum título importante há 22 anos, quando em 1993, ganhou na Copa América, excluindo-se a histórica conquista de ouro nas Olimpíadas de Atenas, na Grécia, em 2004.

O primeiro tempo foi o mais entretimento dos dois, mostrando a ambas equipes com a plenitude física e a ambição de ganhar, mas nenhum dos dois tiveram grandes ocasiões, os chilenos tentaram adianta-se no campo, mas encontraram-se com os argentinos respondendo com força em seus contra-ataques. A mais clara foram Arturo Vidal aos 10 minutos e de Lavezzi aos 46 minutos, respectivamente. Durante o primeiro tempo, foram contabilizados três cartões amarelos; com total, ambas as metades, 49 faltas cometidas; ninguém marcou no primeiro tempo da partida e Chile teve 57% de posse de bola.

O segundo tempo mostrou o desgaste físico de ambas equipes e apenas pode-se destacar apenas duas jogadas, uma por cada equipe, a primeira de Alexis Sánchez que estava sozinho ao gol, sem nada que o marcar e outra uma combinação entre Messi, Lavezzi e Higuaín que desperdiçou este último a jogar-se tarde em busca da bola perto da trave da baliza. Durante o segundo tempo foram quatro cartões amarelos, mas ambas as equipes não encontrou a baliza.

Quando o segundo tempo terminou zero a zero, o empate obrigou a continuidade dessa partida a passar a ter o tempo extra, dois tempos divididos no total de 30 minutos com a mesma dinâmica no segundo tempo. Durante a prorrogação, Gonzalo Higuaín perdeu algumas chances de marcar o gol pela Argentina e a posterior definição por penalidades.

Chile começou melhor penalidade: todos os jogadores chilenos converteram cada pontapé de grande penalidade na baliza. Já a Argentina, nenhum outro argentino conseguiram marcar alguma penalidade, excerto a estrela do de FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi. A seleção argentina desperdiçou dois dos pênaltis, Higuaín chutou por cima da trave e Bánega rematou muito lento e o goleiro chileno o interrompeu sem dificuldade. Já a seleção chilena, Misses, Higuaín e Banega marcaram contra Argentina e Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal FC) selou a vitória do país anfitrião. Fim de partida e alegria para Chile no futebol, o primeiro em vários anos.

Capitão chileno Claudio Bravo ganhou troféu de ouro de luva e Eduardo Vargas ganhou o principal prêmio marcador.

Árbitro: Wilmar Roldán


Chile knock out defending champions Uruguay from Copa America 2015

On Wednesday, Chile, the host nation, defeated the defending champions, Uruguay, in the first quarter final of the 2015 Copa América ((en))Spanish language: America Cup which was held in Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos stadium in Santiago, Chile.

La Roja had 80% possession of the ball in front of Uruguay. Two Uruguayan players were red carded in this match.

Mauricio Isla scored in the 81st minute, assisted by Jorge Valdívia, the only goal of the match. Cavani got his yellow card at the 29th by arguing with a linesman. 11 minutes later, Uruguayan defender Jorge Fucile was booked for clattering on Vargas. The first half ended with 0–0 score, and four players booked.

Cavani's father Luis Cavani was arrested earlier this week over a Monday truck crash in which a 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed. Then, in the 63rd minute Chilean defender Jara provoked Cavani reportedly by putting his finger in Cavani's anus. Cavani touched Jara's face, and Jara fell to the ground causing Cavani to get a card. The Uruguayan team had only nine men left after Fucile received his second yellow card for a foul on Alexis Sánchez.


Chile derrota a Uruguay y clasifica a las semifinales de la Copa América 2015

Chile clasificó a las semifinales de la copa que alberga en su país, al derrotar a Uruguay por uno a cero en un partido polémico. El gol fue de Mauricio Isla a los 81 minutos. El partido se disputó en el Estadio Nacional de Santiago de Chile.

El primer tiempo mostró, tal cual indicaban los pronósticos iniciales, al dueño de casa atacando a su rival y Uruguay esperando con dos líneas de cuatro jugadores atrás, lo que originó varias jugadas violentas que fueron sancionadas con falta. Pero Uruguay tuvo la posibilidad de haber abierto el marcador a los dos minutos de comenzado el partido ante un error en un saque lateral de Bravo. A partir de esta jugada los chilenos dominaron el partido y tuvieron a los siete minutos una jugada colectiva que terminó con Alexis Sánchez tirando desviado. Siguieron presionando arriba pero sin la precisión necesaria para convertir el primer gol. A los 36 minutos Muslera debió desviar un potente remate de Vidal.

El segundo tiempo mostró la misma dinámica: Chile buscando crear jugadas de peligro y Uruguay poniendo toda la técnica necesaria para contrarrestar la ofensiva de la Roja. El jugador Cavani fue expulsado por agredir a Gonzalo Jara y recibir la segunda tarjeta amarilla del partido y posteriormente casi viene el gol en los pies de Carlos Sánchez, un remate que dejo mudo a todo el estadio. Cuando promediaba el partido, Sampaoli puso toda la potencia en el ataque, ingresaron Mauricio Pinilla y Matías Fernández, siguió atacando y en una de esas jugadas Isla aprovechó una pelota rechazada por Muslera que le quedo corta para patearla desde el ingreso al área y asegurar la clasificación de su equipo a las semifinales.

Finalizando el partido una dudosa falta del uruguayo Fucile fue sancionada con tarjeta roja por el árbitro, expulsión que algunos periodistas deportivos consideran injusta. En reacción a este fallo los jugadores que estaban en el banco se tiraron encima del juez de línea provocando un incidente en donde se vieron involucrados jugadores del banco suplente rival.

Chile: Claudio Bravo, Mauricio Isla, Gary Medel, Silva, Beausejour, Charles Aránguiz, Marcelo Díaz, Arturo Vidal, Jorge Valdivia, Eduardo Vargas, Alexis Sánchez DT: Jorge Sampaoli

Uruguay: Fernando Muslera, Maximiliano Pereira, José María Giménez, Diego Godín, Jorge Fucile, Carlos Sánchez, Alvaro González, E.Arévalo Ríos, Cristian Rodríguez, Diego Rolan, Edinson Cavani DT: Óscar Tabarez

Árbitro: Sandro Ricci  Brasil


China strikes first gold in 2012 Summer Olympics

Yi Siling, a Chinese shooting competitor nicknamed the "Shooting Beauty" in China, won the first gold medal awarded at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games held in London. Teammate Yu Dan received the bronze medal, and Poland's Sylwia Bogacka earned the silver in Saturday's women's 10 metre air rifle final competition.

Bogacka was the leader midway through the final, but shot a 9.7 in the eighth round. Yi shot 10.7 in that round, then fired solid 10.3 and 10.5 shots afterwards, and finished with a total of 502.9 points. Bogaka shot an almost perfect 10.8 in her final attempt, finishing second with 502.2 and besting Yu, third with 501.5.

Yi, also the Asian Games champion, earned her quota spot by winning the 2010 Munich world women’s 10-metre air rifle championship. The 23-year-old left-handed shooter from Guangdong province has been competing for China since 2009.

China's gold and bronze mark the first time in 24 years a team has won two medals in the event.


Jeux olympiques d'été 2012 : la première médaille d'or pour la Chine

La Chine vient de remporter sa première médaille d'or lors de ces Jeux olympiques d'été de 2012. La chinoise Yi Siling a remporté la médaille d'or en tir à la carabine air à 10 m. La polonaise Sylwia Bogacka remporte la médaille d'argent et le bronze revient à une autre chinoise, Yu Dan.

C'est un très bon début pour la Chine, pays émergent, qui devient une superpuissance sportive et qui est arrivée première aux JO de Pékin en 2008.


Crash kills Indy driver Paul Dana

Indy Racing League (IRL) driver Paul Dana died Sunday afternoon, following injuries sustained during a crash in the warmup session of the Toyota 300 race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

During the warmup, Ed Carpenter's car spun out of control heading into a turn due to a tire failure. Carpenter's car hit the raceway wall and went into a spin down the race track when Dana hit his car on the side while travelling at over 200 mph (321 km/h).  The team reported that Paul was warned of the danger by his spotter, but did not ease off as much as other drivers in the section of the track. The slow-motion footage appeared to show Paul hitting debris from Ed's car a few seconds before the main impact.

Both were taken to a nearby hospital, where Dana died nearly two hours later, shortly after noon local time (1700 UTC).  According to Henry Block, senior director of medical services for the IRL, Carpenter was listed in stable condition at the hospital.

Dana's wife, who was attending a church service in Indianapolis at the time, was informed of his death shortly afterwards.

Despite Dana's death, the Toyota 300 continued as scheduled. However, teammates Danica Patrick and Buddy Rice did not compete. Dan Wheldon beat Helio Castroneves by the car's cone nose to win the race.  Wheldon had placed Dana's number, #17, onto his car before the race.

Dana's death is the first in the league for nearly three years.  Tony Renna, the last driver in the league to die in a fatal accident, was killed during a test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Dana was also the first death at Homestead since 1997, when NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series racer John Nemechek was killed in an accident.


Mort du pilote IndyCar Paul Dana

Le pilote Paul Dana de l'Indy Racing League est mort dimanche après-midi. Il participait au warmup de la course Toyota 300 sur la piste de Homestead-Miami.

Durant le warmup, la voiture d'Ed Carpenter a touché le mur dans une courbe et retombait lorsque Paul Dana a touché son côté à près de 321 km/h. Les deux pilotes ont été conduits à l'hôpital où Dana est mort 2 heures plus tard. Ed Carpenter serait dans un état stationnaire.

La course a continué sans les co-équipiers des pilotes accidentés, Danica Patrick et Buddy Rice. Dan Wheldon a gagné la course devançant Helio Castroneves d'un pare-choc.  Avant la course, Wheldon avait emprunté le numéro de Dana (le 17) pour lui rendre hommage.

La mort de Dana est la première depuis 3 ans. Le dernier était Tony Renna sur le circuit d'Indianapolis.


美國印第賽車聯盟開鑼日意外 新秀車手賽前練習時撞車身亡

美國印第賽車聯盟 (I.R.L.) 2006賽季一開鑼就發生嚴重事故，新秀選手保羅·得納 (Paul Dana) 於3月26日賽前練習時撞車，終告不治，享年30歲。

事發地點為佛羅里達州邁阿密市的 Homestead-邁阿密賽車場，各參賽選手於早上練習，準備當日下午的 I.R.L. 豐田300賽事。練習開始兩分鐘後，於美東時間上午 10:03 (1503 UTC)，選手艾德·卡盆塔 (Ed Carpenter) 於1.5英哩長的賽道進入第二圈時，失控撞上圍牆後，反彈至賽道底部。得納駕駛的第17號車煞車不及，以接近每小時180英哩的速度撞上卡盆塔的車子尾部。得納的車凌空飛起，撞回地面後碎片四飛，並繼續在賽道上滑行。卡盆塔的車也嚴重損毀。

當卡盆塔的車撞牆後，I.R.L. 的賽事職員立即揮動黃旗，警告車手有危險。各個賽車隊伍亦馬上用通訊設備通知選手遠離肇事車輛。

得納被送到邁阿密市傑克森紀念醫院創傷中心救治，並於接近中午的時間宣告不治。而被撞的卡盆塔並沒有受重傷，X光顯示沒有問題，但他也過夜留院以接受觀察。

車手斯考特·夏普 (Scott Sharp) 親眼目睹撞車經過，他說：「我以為這只是練習而已，於是馬上退後，因為我們只想熱身一下，但保羅已經拋離我許多。突然，我看見他凌空躍起，發現碎片到處飛，其他的我都沒看見了。」

得納所屬的 Rahal Letterman 車隊所有人鮑比·拉豪 (Bobby Rahal) 稱：「這是我們車隊非常黑暗的一天。」他說事發時車隊並沒有通訊問題。事後，拉豪沒有讓該車隊旗下第15及16號車作賽；加上得納及卡盆塔的事故後，原來有20名車手的豐田300賽事僅餘下16輛車參賽。

車隊另一名所有人，美國夜間清談節目名嘴大衛·萊特曼 (David Letterman) 也發表了聲明，說：「我個人不認識得納，但我們都很以他效力本車隊為榮，對他英年早逝我深感難過。」

得納生於美國密蘇里州聖路易市，於1995年畢業於西北大學新聞系，用他的賽車記者身份躍進賽車壇。他於多份雜誌發表賽車文章，並曾任汽車技工、駕駛教練、公關經理等工作。得納生前居於印第安納州印第安納坡利斯市，遺下一名任職醫生的妻子。


Cuba and Japan to play in WBC final

Today, at 9:00 PM EST, Japan and Cuba will face off in the World Baseball Classic final. The matchup will take place in PETCO Park, San Diego California. Coaches Higinio Velez of Cuba and Sadaharu Oh of Japan highly praised both teams. "We know the Asians," Velez said. "We have played against the Asians, we know how the Asian teams play, and they're great players. They put everything into the field, great effort, very similar to Latin American players. They play hard, they have their tactics, they have their technique, and all I can say is that you will have a wonderful game [Monday]." Cuba has a record of 5-1 against Japan at the Summer Olympics.

Cuba defeated a MLB player-filled team from the Dominican Republic 3-1 to earn this berth to the finals.  Vicyohandri Odelin has been rumored to be the starter for Cuba tonight. Cuba has no MLB players, whereas the Japanese team has two—Ichiro Suzuki and Akinori Otsuka. Cuba has earned a medal at each Olympiad, taking the gold in 1992, 1996, 2004 and the silver in 2000. Before the World Baseball Classic even began, Cuba was at risk of not being able to attend, due to tension between the US and Cuba. However, Cuba has gone all the way with a 5-2 record, knocking out Panama, the Netherlands, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic in the semifinal.

Japan barely made it into the semifinals through a complicated tiebreaking process, and managed to defeat an undefeated South Korean team that had beaten them twice before with a shutout, 6-0. A two-run homer by young Kosuke Fukodome sealed the game. Led by their powerful coach, Sadaharu Oh, Japan was favored as the major Asian power, but instead struggled through qualification with a 3-3 record. They ravaged Taiwan, China, and Mexico, but failed to overcome the United States or Korea. Ichiro Suzuki has led this team into the finals with a .345 average, one homer, and four stolen bases.


2006年WBC、日本とキューバが決勝進出

朝日新聞によると、2006年ワールド・ベースボール・クラシックの準決勝2試合が現地時間18日（日本時間19日）にアメリカ・サンファンのペトコ・パークで行われた。キューバがドミニカ共和国、日本が韓国をそれぞれ破り、ともに決勝への進出を決めた。

Bloomberg、MAJOR.JPによると、準決勝第1試合では、ドミニカ共和国が6回裏に二塁手のエラーで先取点を取った。キューバは7回表にグリエルのサードへの内野安打などで作ったチャンスに、二塁ゴロで同点にした。ウルティアのセンター前タイムリーヒットで逆転し、ラミレスのセンターへの犠牲フライで3点目とし、そのまま逃げ切った。

第2試合では、日本が7回表ノーアウトから松中が二塁打。1アウトになってから、代打の福留が2ランホームランをライトに打って0-0の均衡を破った。さらに里崎のエンタイトルタイムリー2ベースヒットや宮本、イチローのヒットでこの回5点を取った。さらに8回、多村がソロホームランを打ち、無失点で勝利した。

決勝戦はキューバと日本によって、20日、同じ球場で行われる。


Cuban athlete banned for life after attack on referee during Olympics

Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games

Cuban Taekwondo athlete Ángel Matos was banned for life yesterday after an assault on Swedish referee Chakir Chelbat during the 2008 Beijing Olympic games. Matos was competing in the bronze medal match against Arman Chilmanov of Kazakhstan when he sustained an injury. As he lay on the mat with medical attendants, Matos was disqualified for exceeding the one minute injury time limit. When Chilmanov was declared the winner of the bout, Matos delivered a kick to the face of Chelbat. Touch judges rushed in to try to control the situation.  Matos pushed one of them and then spat on the floor. Both Matos and his coach Leudis Gonzalez were banned for life from all official Taekwondo events for their behavior in the incident.

The World Taekwondo Federation released a statement referring to the incident as a "strong violation of the spirit of Taekwondo and the Olympic Games". They also called for all records of Matos to be removed from the Olympic records. Later coach Leudis Gonzalez claimed the Kazaks offered him money to lose the bout. WTF secretary general Yang Jin-suk said "due process must be followed before officially banning the two."

Matos won the gold medal in Sydney in 2000; he finished in 11th place in Athens four years later.


Olimpiadi 2008, Taekwondo: il cubano Matos prende a calci e pugni l'arbitro

Violenza inaudita, sia verbale che fisica, al termine di un incontro di taekwondo tra un atleta cubano ed uno kazako ai Giochi olimpici in corso di svolgimento a Pechino.

L'arbitro dell'incontro è stato offeso verbalmente dall'allenatore di Ángel Matos, per poi essere preso a calci e pugni dallo stesso Matos, il quale ha tentato di colpire anche gli assistenti del giudice di gara. Furia e rabbia costati cari al cubano, già medaglia d'oro nella categoria 80 kg a Sydney 2000: è in arrivo infatti la squalifica a vita da tutte le competizioni sportive per lui e per il suo allenatore.


Atleta cubano é banido definitivamente após atacar o árbitro durante as Olimpíadas

Pequim, China • 24 de agosto de 2008

O atleta cubano do taekwondo, Ángel Matos foi banido definitivamente ontem após atacar um árbitro sueco Chakir Chelbat durante os Jogos Olímpicos de Pequim 2008. Matos foi competir a medalha de bronze lutando contra o cazaque Arman Chilmanov, quando ele sofreu ferimento. Como ele esteve sobre o tapete com assistentes médicos, Matos foi desclassificado por um minuto por exceder o tempo limite lesão. Quando Chilmanov foi declarado o vencedor do turno, Matos deu um pontapé no rosto de Chelbat. Vários juízes apressaram em tentar controlar a situação. Matos foi empurrado por um deles e em seguida cuspiu no chão. Logo depois o treinador se envolveu na confusão. Tanto Matos e seu treinador Leudis Gonzalez foram banidos definitivamente de todos os eventos oficiais Taekwondo por incidente do comportamento.

A Federação Mundial de Taekwondo divulgou uma declaração referindo-se ao incidente como uma "forte violação do espírito do Taekwondo e os Jogos Olímpicos". Também pediu para que todos os registros de Matos a ser retirados dos recordes olímpicos. Mais tarde, o treinador Leudis Gonzalez Kazaks alegou que ofereceu-lhe dinheiro para perder a quadra. O secretário geral da FMT, Yang Jin-suk, disse que "devido processo devem ser seguidas antes de banir oficialmente os dois."

Matos ganhou a medalha de ouro em Sydney 2000, ele terminou em 11 º lugar em Atenas quatro anos depois.


Curaçao wins maiden Caribbean Cup

On Sunday, Curaçao's football team won their first Caribbean Cup defeating the defending champions Jamaica 2–1.

Elson Hooi opened the scoring for Curaçao in the tenth minute. The defending champions were trailing the team ranked 70th in the FIFA ranking. Rosario Harriott scored an equaliser for the Jamaicans after a free-kick in the 82nd minute of the game. But within two minutes, Hooi, who previously played for Dutch football clubs NAC Breda and FC Volendam, netted another goal, restoring Curaçao's lead. The match ended 2–1.

In 2013's competition, Curaçao did not manage to win a single game. Before Sunday's final, Curaçao's goalkeeper said, "Being in the final is a wonderful feeling". He added, "But I must say, Jamaica is a dangerous team. They have no European players in their team and they are still in the final. They have speed, unity and physical players. So, on Sunday, we need to work hard for our victory." He won the 2016–17 KNVB Cup with Dutch Eredivisie (Dutch league) club SBV Vitesse.

Curaçao defeated hosts Martinique 2–1 in the semi-final. In the third-place decider, French Guiana defeated Martinique 1–0. Sloan Privat scored the only goal of the match in the 74th minute. Curaçao, Martinique, French Guiana, and Jamaica are to play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup which is scheduled to be played next month in the United States. Curaçao has never featured in a Gold Cup tournament.

Curaçao's starting lineup consisted of Rangelo Janga, Jarchinio Antonia, Elson Hooi, Gevaro Nepomuceno, Dustley Mulder, Leandro Bacuna, Gillian Justiana, Darryl Lachman, Quentin Jakoba, and Cuco Martina, with Eloy Room guarding the nets.


Curaçao wint de Caribbean Cup

Curaçao wint de Caribbean Cup

Het Curaçaos voetbalelftal heeft de Caribbean Cup gewonnen. Het elftal deed voor de vierde keer mee aan dit toernooi. Het is niet alleen de eerste keer in het bestaan dat het elftal deze cup wint. Het is ook de eerste keer dat het een wedstrijd op dit toernooi wist te winnen. Door de winst zal Curaçao over twee jaar debuteren in de Copa América.

Elson Hooi maakte beide doelpunten voor Curaçao in de finale. Hij speelde voorheen voor NAC Breda en FC Volendam. De eindstand werd 2-1. Van de tegenspeler Jamaica wist Rosario Harriott het tegendoelpunt te maken.

De halve finale werd eerder met 2-1 beslist tegen het Martinikaans voetbalelftal. Gevaro Nepomuceno en Rangelo Janga maakten de doelpunten voor Curaçao. Yoann Arquin scoorde nog een tegentreffer voor Martinique.

In het doel stond Eloy Room die bij Vitesse speelt. Andere voetballers met een basisplaats in het Curaçaose voetbalelftal die in het Nederlandse betaalde voetbal uitkomen zijn Jarchinio Antonia, Leandro Bacuna, Darryl Lachman, Cuco Martina en Dustley Mulder. De bondscoach van het elftal is Remko Bicentini

Na twee dagen is de voetbalkoorts in Curaçao nog steeds niet voorbij. Volgende week begint het team met de deelname aan de Gold Cup, een voetbalkampioenschap waaraan naast de Cariben ook Midden- en Noord-Amerika meespelen. De FIFA heeft Curaçao inmiddels op de 70e plaats van de wereldranglijst gezet. Dit was vijf jaar geleden nog de 177e plaats.

Meervoudig scorer Hooi maakte na zijn tijd bij NAC hij enkele ongelukkige keuzes en hoopt dat dit succes zijn doorbraak wordt. Hij speelt nu in Denemarken en hoopt dat hij een terugkeer naar de Eredivisie in Nederland kan maken. Tijdens de Gold Cup krijgt hij opnieuw de kans om zich in de kijker te spelen.

Speler Kemy Agustien verhaalt dagen later, nog nooit zo'n onthaal op  Curaçao te hebben meegemaakt. Op het vliegveld werden ze door een horde supporters ontvangen en daarna werden ze officieel onthaald door de premier. Hij is blij met de positiviteit die er nu in het nieuws over  Curaçao is.


Day 2 Results - Olympic Winter Games

The following are the medal results for the second full day of competition for the Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy.

Results are courtesy of NBC and the IOC


Résultats du deuxième jour des jeux Olympiques d'hiver de 2006


Day 3 Results - Olympic Winter Games

The following are the medal results for the third day of competition for the Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy. Further details of all the Winter Olympics action can be found at Olympic Winter Games 2006 on Wikipedia.

Results are courtesy of NBC, the IOC and are updated as necessary.

The home side was knocked out of the women's ice-hockey by Sweden, a great disappointment to the large Italian crowd.


Résultats du troisième jour des jeux Olympiques d'hiver de 2006


Day 4 Results - Olympic Winter Games

The following are the medal results for the Fourth day of competition for the Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy. Further details of all the Winter Olympics action can be found at Olympic Winter Games 2006 on Wikipedia.


Résultats du quatrième jour des jeux Olympiques d'hiver de 2006


Day 5 Results - Olympic Winter Games


Résultats du cinquième jour des jeux Olympiques d'hiver de 2006


Diego Costa scores Atlético Madrid's winning goal against Real Madrid

Yesterday, Atlético Madrid's Diego Costa scored his team's only goal in their 1–0 victory in La Liga play over cross town rivals Real Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid.

The goal came in the tenth minute after a pass from Koke.  The goal was Costa's eighth in this season of La Liga, and ended Real Madrid's 30-plus–game home winning streak.  The home team crowd responded to Costa's play with chants of "Costa is not Spanish."


Atlético de Madrid slo Real Madrid CF i fotball

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På lørdag tapte Real Madrid 1-0 mot Atletico de Madrid i Madrid-derbyet - sist de vant over dem var i 1999. Diego Costa var eneste målscorer, og satte ballen i mål etter bare ti minutter. Real Madrid dominerte kampen.


Disdery Hombo & Tatyana Perepelkina win the 2008 Taipei International Express Marathon

The 13th Taipei International Express Marathon, sponsored mainly by Carrefour for the second time since 2007, raced on Hsichih-Wugu Elevated Viaduct of Taiwan National Highway No. 1 this Sunday (March 23). Although it rained until the start of the marathon and half-marathon classes, the race finished properly. Despite the improved weather, the gradient near the Hsichih stop of Hsichih-Wugu Elevated Viaduct provided a major challenge to the runners' physical strength.

The race's organizer, the Chinese Taipei Road Running Association, invited several world-class marathon runners based on their prior performances in several international marathons. However, because of political instability in Africa, there were only four African runners participating in this race.

Finally, Disdery Hombo from Kenya and Tatyana Perepelkina (in Russian: Татьяна Перепёлкина) from Russia were, respectively, the men's and women's champions of the marathon (42K) class with 2H21m27s and 2H49m15s.

After this race, when Wikinews Journalist Rico Shen briefly interviewed Hombo, Hombo expressed his satisfaction with this race and Taiwan's image, as well as his eagerness to try out for future marathon races, especially the ING Taipei Marathon this December.


2008台北國道馬拉松 不受天候影響 中外好手大車拼

由家樂福二度冠名贊助的「2008台北國道馬拉松」，昨（23）日（台北時間）在中山高速公路汐五高架段進行比賽，雖然從凌晨到馬拉松組起跑，滂沱大雨、低溫與風勢，打亂了比賽的節奏，但十公里組開跑前夕，雨勢逐漸停止，加上道路封橋無管制的關係，是能夠讓比賽順利完成的重要關鍵。

比賽前夕，主辦的中華民國路跑協會，透過多項國際大賽的表現進行分析，並開始進行國際菁英選手的邀請，雖然，非洲地區遇到政治局勢的動盪，但最終，肯亞的Benson Rangondi Ogato、Sally Jebichii Lagat、Disdery Hombo，能夠順利成行，確實有激勵台灣選手表現的效果，當然，也包含俄羅斯中年女子好手Tatyana Perepelkina（俄文：Татьяна Перепёлкина）以及南非籍的世界級好手Sibusiso Binguleli的參與。

除了國際級好手比拼全程馬拉松，台灣選手如吳文騫、邱建興、許玉芳等，分別在半程組、10公里組力拼外，今年，企業團體與政府機關的參與，再度展現團隊向心力凝聚與樹立優良運動風氣的效果，包含警政署、台北市政府常跑社，都展現了「健康慢跑」的團體運動風氣。

最終，Disdery Hombo、Tatyana Perepelkina，分別以2小時21分27秒與2小時49分15秒的成績，分別獲得本屆馬拉松比賽的男女總冠軍；台灣選手部分，曾在年初拿下Nike Run Taipei男女總冠軍的吳文騫、謝千鶴，則分別在本次比賽的十公里組中，以32分59秒與37分33秒的成績，拿下男女總冠軍；剛在金石國際馬拉松拿下女子總冠軍的許玉芳，則是以1小時21分26秒的成績，拿下女子半程馬拉松的冠軍；何盡平也成功問鼎了這次比賽的男子半程馬拉松的冠軍，成績為1小時8分43秒。

而在賽後訪問男子冠軍Hombo時，他除了滿意這次比賽的表現，也對台灣的整體形象感到滿意。此外，針對參賽考量的問題，他也希望在未來，能夠有機會，來台灣參與年底的ING台北國際馬拉松比賽。而這個回應，也預告了另一波國際選手之間的競爭。


USL football: Djekanovic to Whitecaps; O'Brien to Earthquakes

Canadian USL club Vancouver Whitecaps signed former Toronto FC goalkeeper Srdjan Djekanovic to a one year contract. Djekanovic posted a record of two wins, three losses and two ties with a 1.28 goals against average with Toronto FC.

In another transaction, Toronto FC traded right winger Ronnie O'Brien to San Jose Earthquakes for a First Round Pick in next year's draft and cash.


Fußball: Djekanovic geht zu den „Whitecaps“ – O'Brien wechselt zu den „San Jose Earthquakes“

Toronto (Kanada), 19.03.2008 – Der kanadische Fußballverein Vancouver Whitecaps schloss mit dem ehemaligen Torhüter des Toronto FC Srdjan Djekanović einen Jahres-Vertrag ab. Djekanovic wurde von seinem alten Club in acht Spielen eingesetzt. Davon hat der Verein zwei Spiele gewonnen, drei verloren und zwei Unentschieden gespielt. Im Durchschnitt hat Djekanovic 1,28 Tore pro Spiel kassiert.

In einem anderen Transfer hat der Toronto FC den im rechten Mittelfeld spielenden Ronnie O'Brien an die San José Earthquakes abgegeben. Im Gegenzug erhält der Verein beim Auswahlverfahren „MLS SuperDraft 2009“ ein bevorzugtes Stimmrecht und eine unbekannte Menge Geld. Die „SuperDrafts“ sind eine jährliche Veranstaltung, bei der die Teams aus der Major League Soccer Spieler, die die Hochschule absolviert haben oder von der Liga benannt wurden, auswählen. O'Brien konnte für den Toronto FC vier Torvorlagen in 13 Spielen erzielen.


Djokovic defeats Federer to win 2015 Wimbledon Championship men's singles

On Sunday, Novak Djokovic defeated seven-time champion Roger Federer 7–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–3 to win the 2015 Wimbledon Championships men's singles, which is overall his third Wimbledon trophy of his career. Djokovic, who is ranked world number one in men's tennis, has now won a total of nine Grand Slam titles.

Djokovic won the first set 7–6 with 6 aces in total. Federer snatched the second set 7–6 in his favour, that too with 6 aces. The Serbian Djokovic had only 16 unforced errors as compared to Federer's 35 unforced errors. Completing the third and fourth sets 6–4 and 6–3, Djokovic ruined the chance of Federer winning the championship for an eighth time, a feat nobody has ever accomplished to date.

The match was completed in two hours and 56 minutes. After the match, Federer said "I had my chances in the first set. I got lucky to win the second, had chances in the third. But he was better on the bigger points. He was rock solid, I didn't play badly myself. That's how it goes."

This was Djokovic's 48th victory in 2015.


Ђоковић одбранио титулу на Вимблдону

12. јул 2015.Вимблдон/ Енглеска  (Beta) - Први тенисер света Новак Ђоковић одбранио је титулу на Вимблдону, пошто је у недељу у финалу у четири сета победио Роџера Федерера, 7:6, 6:7, 6:4, 6:3. Ђоковићу је ово трећа титула на Вимблдону и девети гренд слем трофеј у каријери. Финале је данас одиграно уз око 15 минута паузе због кише.

Ђоковић ће остати убедљиво први на АТП листи у понедељак, док ће Федерер остати на другом месту.

Старим ривалима ово је био 40. међусобни дуел, а Ђоковић је сада дошао до нерешеног учинка, пошто обојица имају по 20 победа. Ђоковић и Федерер одиграли су још један фантастичан меч у коме је публика са много познатих личности на централном терену могла да ужива.

Обојица играча су били сигурни на сервисима, а Федерер је у шестом гему дошао до три брејк лопте и искористио прву после грешке Ђоковића за вођство од 4: 2. Српски репрезентативац одговорио је појачаним притиском и стигао до две брејк лопте, а шансу је искористио после грешке Шјвацарца.

Федерер је после тога имао две сет лопте, али је Ђоковић био присебан и спасао је те лопте, а меч је отишао у тај-брејк. Ђоковић је ту био сигуран и брзо је дошао до вођства од 5: 1, а онда и до сета, после 45 минута борбе.

Обојица су заиграла још боље у другом сету. Федерер је у шестом гему имао две брејк шансе, али није успео да их искористи. Ђоковић је после тога имао и брејк и сет лопту, али је његов ривал ипак одбранио сервис, тако да је сет поново отишао у тај-брејк.

Федерер је почео мини-брејком, а Ђоковић је одговорио са два мини-брејка, да би после тога одмах изгубио свој сервис, али је ипак дошао до 4: 2 у тај-брејку. Србин је после тога дошао до 6: 03:03 сет лопте, али је својим грешкама и Федереровим потезима меч изједначен на 6: 6.

Ђоковић је након тога имао још три сет лопте, али није искористио ниједну, да би Федерер био успешан у својој другој и добио је тај-брејк са 12:10, и изједначио на 1: 1 у сетовима.

Ђоковић је у трећем сету направио један брејк, али му је то било довољно за сет. Меч је током трећег сета био прекинут на око 20 минута због кише, али кров није навучен, већ је само терен покривен. Играчи су се вратили и наставили меч тамо где су стали, на 3: 2 за Ђоковића, који је после тога мирно привео сет крају са 6: 4.

У четвртом сету Ђоковић је искористио прву грешку Федерера и направио брејк за 3: 2. Швајцарац је у шестом гему спасао две брејк лопте, али је Ђоковић у деветом гему брзо дошао до брејк и меч лопте и искористио је одмах директним поеном из форхенда.

Ђоковић је за ову победу добио 2,61 милион евра и 2.000 АТП поена.

Претходно Новак је у првој рунди победио Филипа Колшрајбера са 3:0 (6:4, 6:4 и 6:4), у другој рунди Јарка Нијеминена 3:0 (6:4, 6:2 и 6:3), у трећој рунди Бернарда Томића са 3:0 (6:3, 6:3 и 6:3), а у осмини финала је победио Кевина Андерсона са 3:2 (6:7, 6:7, 6:1, 6:4 и 7:5).


Draw results for UEFA Euro 2008 announced

The draw for UEFA Euro 2008 was held today in Lucerne, Switzerland. The tournament will be held in Austria and Switzerland, beginning on 7 June 2008.

Austria and Poland, both making their debuts in the European Championships, were drawn against Germany and Croatia in Group B. Co-hosts Switzerland will open the tournament with their match against the Czech Republic in Group A, which also includes Portugal and Turkey.

World Champions Italy will play France in a repeat of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final while the Netherlands and Romania join them in Group C. Greece, the defending champions, were drawn against Sweden, Spain and Russia in Group D.

Italy and France had already played each other in the qualifying rounds, as did Netherlands and Romania, also in Group C, and Sweden and Spain in Group D.


Football : Tirage au sort de l'Euro 2008

Publié le 2 décembre 2007   Le tirage au sort pour l'Euro 2008 a été effectué ce dimanche à Lucerne en Suisse. Cette compétition réunira les seize meilleures nations européennes, quatorze ont dû disputer des éliminatoires pour se qualifier tandis que la Suisse et l'Autriche ont été qualifiées d'office en raison de leur statut de pays organisateur de l'événement. Le tenant du titre est la Grèce.

Le format de la compétition est la suivante : la première phase est quatre poules de quatres équipes qui se rencontrent à une reprise entre elles, les deux meilleurs équipes se qualifient pour les quarts-de-finale. Lors de cette seconde phase, les équipes s'affrontent en match à élimination directe : quart-de-finale, demi-finale puis finale. Il n'y a pas de match de classement pour la troisième place.

Les groupes sont les suivants, les sélections étaient réparties par chapeau (C1 : chapeau 1 etc ...) :


Eastern Conference wins 2008 NBA All-Star Game

The Eastern Conference defeated their Western Conference counterparts at the 2008 National Basketball Association All-Star Game held at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday. The final score was 134-128.

The East took an early 11 point lead in the first 5 minutes, due to an injured Kobe Bryant only playing 2 minutes before sitting on the bench for the rest of the game. "There's one player we really, really missed, and that was Kobe," said West coach Byron Scott. The West later reduced the lead to 2 points, but at halftime, the East led 74-65.

The West trailed by 13 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but rallied behind New Orleans point guard Chris Paul, who had seven assists in the final period. With 2:48 remaining, Brandon Roy scored a layup on an assist from Paul, giving the West a 122-119 lead, their biggest lead of the game.

The East then answered back with two three-pointers from Ray Allen, before Chris Paul tied the game with a three-pointer of his own. However, the East would then take the lead and the game with layups from Dwyane Wade and Allen, as well as a driving dunk from LeBron James. A Brandon Roy three-pointer put the game within three points with 8.7 seconds left, but 3 free throws from Ray Allen sealed the win for the East.

"The fourth quarter was crazy," said Chris Paul. "We were down 13. We picked up the intensity. We took the lead a few times but Ray Allen was unbelievable the way he shot the ball. And that last dunk by LeBron, we had two people on him but that still wasn't enough."

With 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists, James was named the All-Star Game's Most Valuable Player for the second time in his career. Some television commentators also considered Ray Allen a likely choice for the award, with 14 of his 28 points coming in the final 3 minutes of the game. "I think Ray Allen had a heck of a shooting night," James said after being presented the award.

Although the All-Star game itself is the highlight of the All-Star festivities, the weekend would not be complete without the league's best players showing their skills in other events, including the Rookie Challenge, Three-Point Shootout, and the fan-favorite Slam Dunk Contest.

The Sophomores defeated the Rookies 136-109 in this game featuring the best young players in the league. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson was named the game's MVP, with all 33 of his points coming from 3 point shots. He broke Kyle Korver's Rookie Challenge record of seven three-pointers, set in 2005. This was the sixth straight victory for the Sophomores.

Team San Antonio won this shooting competition featuring current and former NBA stars, as well as WNBA players. Team San Antonio, which consisted of Spurs forward Tim Duncan, former Spurs center David Robinson, and Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon, defeated Team Chicago in the finals on a halfcourt shot by Duncan.

Deron Williams passed, shot, and dribbled his way through the obstacle course to win the Playstation Skills Challenge with a record time of 25.5 seconds in the final round. Chris Paul's time of 31.2 seconds was strong, but no match for Williams' performance. Dwyane Wade, who had won the challenge for the past two years in a row, struggled through the first round with a time of 53.9 seconds. Also eliminated in the first round was Jason Kidd, who finished the course in 39.7 seconds.

Toronto Raptors guard Jason Kapono won the shootout for the second year in row, making him the first back-to-back winner since Peja Stojakovic won in 2002 and 2003. Kapono's final round score of 25 tied the record set by Mark Price and Craig Hodges in the 1986 competition. Also in the final round were Daniel Gibson, who scored 17 points in the final round, and Dirk Nowitzki, the 2006 Shootout champion, who scored 14. Eliminated in the first round were Stojakovic, Richard Hamilton, and Steve Nash.

"I don't think people want to see the same old dunks. They want to see something else, see some spice."

These were Dwight Howard's words after winning the Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday. In the first year where fans were able to vote for the winner through text messaging and the Internet, Howard received 78% of the vote, beating out Gerald Green for the slam dunk trophy.

In one of the more notable dunks of the contest, Howard donned a Superman costume, complete with a red cape. He then took off from just inside the free throw line and threw the ball down without even touching the rim. In Howard's first dunk of the night, he tossed the ball off the reverse side of the backboard, caught it, and dunked left-handed.

Gerald Green impressed the fans and the judges when his teammate Rashad McCants placed a cupcake with a lit candle on the back of the rim; Green then jumped up, blew out the candle, and threw down a left handed dunk.

"At first I thought he was going to take the cupcake, eat it and then dunk it," said Howard. "I thought he would have won with that."


Leste vence o Jogo das Estrelas

O tradicional All-Star Game (Jogo das Estrelas) teve como vencedor o time da Conferência Leste da NBA, por 134 a 128. O grande destaque da partida foi Lebron James, jogador do Cleveland Cavaliers, que anotou 27 pontos, pegou sete rebotes e deu oito assistências.

O jogo foi realizado na cidade de Nova Orleans, como forma de dar apoio à cidade, que foi devastada pelo furacão Katrina.


Ecuador beats Poland, 2-0 in Group A

A strong defensive display and two well taken goals saw Ecuador beat Poland in the second Group A match at the soccer World Cup.

The thousands of Polish fans who had traveled to the Veltins-Arena stadium in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, saw their team struggle to put together attacking plays.

Ecuador, whose captain and defender Ivan Hurtado was taken off injured on 67 minutes, scored a goal in the first half and one ten minutes from the end for a 2-0 victory.

The first twenty minutes was cagey with both sides unable to find form; there was not one chance on goal for the first twenty minutes.

When one did come it was Ecuador who capitalised: a throw-in from the right into the penalty area was flicked on for Carlos Tenario to nod passed the outstretched fingers of Artur Boruc into the far corner of the Polish net.

While first half-possession was equal for both sides Poland dominated the second period as Ecuador sat back on their lead, content to hit on the break.

Poland continued their early form of choosing the wrong pass and many times lost the ball in the third of the pitch nearest the opposition goal.

Ecuador scored a second ten minutes from time; in a rare attack near the Polish goal the ball was threaded by Polish defenders leaving a two on one with a stranded Boruc.

Agustin Delgardo didn't miss from ten yards.

The Polish game never got going for manager Pawel Janas until the last five minutes when they hit the horizontal and then the vertical whitework of Christian Mora's goal.

Much of the credit for the performance of Luis Suarez's Ecuador side must be put at the feet of their defenders, particularly Giovanny Espinoza and Ivan Hurtado.

He will be hoping his defensive leader recovers for the next game against Costa Rica while Poland must contend with a German side who won their first game of the World Cup, Friday.

Group A

Attendance: 52,000

Referee: Toru Kamikawa (Japan).


Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft: Auftakt in der Gruppe A

München / Gelsenkirchen (Deutschland), 10.06.2006 – Gestern begann die Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2006 mit zwei Spielen der Gruppe A. Nach einer Begrüßungsfeier, bei der Bundespräsident Horst Köhler die WM eröffnet hatte, fand in der Allianz Arena in München das Auftaktspiel Deutschland gegen Costa Rica statt. Anpfiff war um 18:00 Uhr.

In der sechsten Minute sorgte Philipp Lahm für das 1:0 für Deutschland. Costa Rica zog aber nach: in der zwölften Minute sorgte Paulo Wanchope für den Ausgleich. In der 17. Minute brachte Miroslav Klose Deutschland wieder in Führung. 2:1 war auch der Halbzeitstand. Nach der Pause war Klose erneut erfolgreich: Nach einer Vorlage von Lahm erzielte er in der 60. Minute das 3:1. Wanchope erzielte einen weiteren Treffer für Costa Rica. Torsten Frings sorgte dann mit einem Weitschuss in der 87. Minute für den Endstand von 4:2.

Die deutsche Elf bestritt das Spiel ohne Kapitän Michael Ballack, der wegen einer Wadenverletzung ausfiel. 90 Minuten vor Spielbeginn wurde er dem Fußball-Weltverband FIFA als verletzt gemeldet. Bis zuletzt war unklar gewesen, ob Ballack spielen würde. Nach dem Spiel sagte er in einem Interview mit dem ZDF, er habe spielen wollen. Bundestrainer Jürgen Klinsmann habe ihn „bremsen und zügeln“ müssen.

Das zweite Spiel des Tages, Polen gegen Ecuador begann um 21:00 Uhr „Auf Schalke“ in Gelsenkirchen. Ein Tor des Ecuadorianers Carlos Tenorio in der 24. Minute sorgte zur Halbzeit für ein 0:1. Mit einem weiteren Tor, diesmal von Agustín Delgado, ging Ecuador 0:2 in Führung und gewann mit diesem Stand.


Ecuatorianos celebran victoria sobre Polonia

Los ecuatorianos salieron a las calles de Quito para celebrar en media de la lluvia su primera victoria mundialista en Alemania.

Ecuador produjo la primera sorpresa de la Copa Mundo al derrotar a Polonia 2 a 0, después de haber sido derrotado en juegos amistosos que habían causado la preocupación de los seguidores. La victoria alimenta las esperanzas de que la selección nacional del país sudamericano pueda realizar una buena presentación en la contienda mundial.

El primer gol de Ecuador, cabezazo de Carlos Tenorio al ángulo inferior, sucedió en el minuto 24 del partido. Agustín Delgado marcó la segunda anotación a 10 minutos del final.

Delgado había anotado el primer gol para Ecuador de un mundial hace cuatro años. Su segundo gol en un mundial le da la segunda victoria al país sudamericano en la historia de los mundiales de fútbol.


Mundial 2006: Polska 0-2 Ekwador

Polska przegrała drugi mecz grupy A z Ekwadorem 2-0, który odbył się w piątek na Veltins-Arena w Gelsenkirchen.

Kapitan reprezentacji Ekwadoru, Iván Jacinto Hurtado, powiedział w wywiadzie dla Dziennika - Polska-Europa-Świat, że ten mecz może być decydującym dla obu drużyn. Zapewnia także, że z grupy A wyjdzie Ekwador. Dla Hurtado, nadchodzące spotkanie z Polską będzie jego 130. występem w kadrze narodowej.

Dotychczas Polska spotkała się raz z Ekwadorem. 13 listopada 2005 roku w Barcelonie obydwa zespoły rozegrały mecz towarzyski. Zwyciężyła Polska 3-0 po bramkach Tomasza Kłosa, Euzebiusza Smolarka i Sebastiana Mili. Spotkanie odbyło się w ulewnym deszczu.

Reprezentacja Polski rozpoczęła mecz. Polscy kibice skandują: Gracie u siebie.

W 6. minucie Ekwadorczyk Segundo Castillo oddał niecelny strzał na bramkę. Minutę później, Maciej Żurawski wywalczył rzut rożny dla Polski.

Bramkarz Artur Boruc w 12. minucie obronił strzał z dystansu Castillo. W 14. Edison Mendez faulował Jacka Krzynówka - sędzia podyktował rzut wolny. Wykonywał go sam poszkodowany, lecz strzelił ponad bramką.

W 24. minucie, nieupilnowany przez Mariusza Jopa, Carlos Tenorio zdobył gola dla Ekwadoru. Minutę później, szansę na wyrównanie miał polski zespół, ale Euzebiusz Smolarek był na spalonym.

Ekwadorczyk Agustin Delgado po rzucie z autu w 30. minucie oddał strzał, jednak piłka nie trafiła w światło bramki.

Kapitan Ekwadoru Ivan Hurtado został w 31. minucie ukarany żółtą kartką po faulu na Mirosławie Szymkowiaku. Strzał z rzutu wolnego pewnie obronił Cristian Mora.

Smolarek w 36. minucie faulował Edwina Tenorio i w rezultacie dostał żółtą kartkę. Strzał Mendeza z rzutu wolnego obroniony przez Boruca.

Po 43. minucie Polska zdobyła trzy rzuty rożne, jednak nie zagroziła bramce Ekwadoru. W międzyczasie, bramkarz Ekwadoru otrzymał ostrzeżenie od sędziego za celowe przedłużanie gry.

Sędzia przedłużył połowę o jedną minutę. W pierwszej części spotkania Polska oddała zero strzałów, przy czterech Ekwadorczyków.

Jacek Krzynówek w 52. minucie trafił do bramki Ekwadoru, ale sędzia liniowy zasygnalizował spalonego i nie uznał gola. Chwilę później strzał Radosława Sobolewskiego został zablokowany przez ekwadorskiego obrońcę.

Zmiana w ekwadorskim zespole - w 65. minucie Ivan Caviedes wszedł za Carlosa Tenorio. Dwie minuty później Ireneusz Jeleń zmienił Radosława Sobolewskiego. Trener Paweł Janas zdecydował się na ustawienie 4-4-2.

Kolejna zmiana w drużynie Ekwadoru - w 67. minucie zszedł kapitan Ivan Hurtado, wszedł Jorge Guaga. Edison Mendez otrzymał chwilę później żółtą kartkę za uniemożliwienie gry. W drugiej połowie, do tej pory, jeszcze żaden zespół nie oddał celnego strzału na bramkę.

W 74. minucie kontratak Polaków przerwał Mendez. Trzy minuty później Kamil Kosowski wszedł za Jacka Krzynówka.

Agustin Delgado strzelił w 80. minucie drugiego gola dla Ekwadoru. Chwilę wcześniej polscy kibice odśpiewali hymn narodowy.

W 84. minucie trenerzy dokonali dwóch zmian: Paweł Brożek za Macieja Żurawskiego w polskim zespole, Patricio Urrutia za Agustina Delgado w Ekwadorze.

W 89. minucie Paweł Brożek trafił w słupek. Sędzia doliczył cztery minuty do końca meczu, jednak stan gry się nie zmienił.


Equador derrota Polônia por 2 a 0

Gelsenkirchen, Alemanha • 9 de junho de 2006

Na segunda partida da Copa do Mundo de 2006 a Seleção Equatoriana de Futebol derrota o selecionado polônes e assume a 2º posição do Grupo A, atrás da Alemanha, que derrotou a Costa Rica por 4 a 2. O jogo ocorreu às 16:00 horas no Brasil (-3UTC), na cidade de Gelsenkirchen.

Partindo do pressuposto que a Alemanha é a seleção mais forte do grupo e se classificará em primeiro (e a Costa Rica a mais fraca e lanterna), o Equador conquistou um importante passo rumo à classificação, já que provavelmente disputará a vaga com a Polônia.

A seleção sul-americana começou o jogo num ritmo rápido e explosivo, surpreendendo a descreditada e rígida seleção polonesa. Desde a saída de Aguinaga o Equador adotou um novo ritmo de jogo, o que possibilitou melhores jogos fora de Quito, o grande trunfo dos equatorianos graça à altitude.

Aos 20 minutos do primeiro tempo, após conrança de lateral na área, Carlos Tenorio abre o placar com uma cabeçada, curiosamente depois de um passe de cabeça. A Polônia pressiona durante toda a etapa e o começo do segundo tempo, mas aos 30 do segundo, Kaviedes, impedido, recebe passe e decreta o resultado final.

Este resultado favorece o Equador na luta pela segunda vaga e complica a Polônia, que aposta suas forças no duelo com a Alemanha.


England defeats Germany 1-0 in FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 third place playoff

On Saturday, England defeated two-time world champion Germany by 1–0 in the third place playoff in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, which was held in Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta in Canada, and won the bronze medal.

Germany had a greater possession of the ball against England in the match. Three English players were yellow carded in the match with 30 fouls committed. Nobody scored in either half of the match. Katie Chapman, Karen Bardsley, and Laura Bassett of the English team were booked in the 77th, 83rd, and 90+2nd minutes respectively.

As the scores were 0–0 at the end of 90 minutes of game play, the match proceeded in extra time. In the 108th minute, England won a penalty kick.
Fara Williams netted the penalty which gave a lead to The three lionesses. The German team tried even in the dying moments but English goalkeeper Karen Bardsley denied the Germans to claim the bronze medal.


Anglaterra aconsegueix el tercer lloc de la Copa Mundial de futbol femení

Dissabte, la selecció de futbol femení d'Anglaterra va derrotar a les dues vegades campiones del món, la selecció d'Alemanya, per 1-0 en el partit per al tercer lloc a la Copa Mundial 2015 de futbol femení de la FIFA, que es va celebrar al Commonwealth Stadium a Edmonton, Alberta, al Canadà, i va guanyar la medalla de bronze.

Alemanya va tenir una major possessió de la pilota davant Anglaterra en el partit. Tres jugadores angleses van ser sancionades amb targeta groga en el partit, amb 30 faltes comeses. Ningú va anotar en cada meitat del partit. Katie Chapman, Karen Bardsley i Laura Bassett, de l'equip anglès, van sortir al terreny de joc als minuts 77, 83 i 90+2 respectivament.

Com el resultat va ser 0-0 a la final dels 90 minuts de joc, el partit va seguir en temps extra. Al minut 108, Anglaterra va guanyar un tir de penal. Fara Williams va anotar el penal que va donar l'avantatge als tres lleons. L'equip alemany va intentar tot en els últims instants, però la portera anglesa Karen Bardsley va negar a les alemanyes la medalla de bronze.


England's top scorer Wayne Rooney retires from international football

Yesterday, English football player Wayne Rooney announced retirement from international football via his official website.

In his official statement, Rooney, who left Manchester United to join Everton FC last month, said it was time to "bow out" and wanted to "focus all my energies on helping them [Everton FC] be successful." Rooney announced his decision just after England's manager Gareth Southgate called him on phone asking him to play in the upcoming matches against Malta and Slovakia. Rooney said he had "already thought long and hard" to retire from international duties.

In 2003, Rooney made his international debut in a friendly match against Australia at the age of seventeen, becoming then-youngest player to play for England. Since then, Rooney has won 119 international caps with England. Only Peter Shilton has more appearances for the Three Lions. 31-year-old Rooney is England's all-time top goalscorer netting 53 goals.

Rooney has played in three FIFA World Cup tournaments — 2006, 2010 and 2014. At the continent level, Rooney has played in three UEFA Euro tournaments — in 2004, 2012 and 2016. Rooney did not win any trophies with England in the FIFA as well as Euro tournaments. Last year, England lost to Iceland in the Last 16 of the UEFA Euro 2016 in France. Rooney scored the only goal for England. Iceland defeated the English 2–1. Since 2014, Rooney has been the England's captain. His last game for England as a captain  on November 11 ended in a 3–0 over Scotland.


Wayne Rooney se retira de la selección de Inglaterra

El miércoles Wayne Rooney anunció en su sitio web que se retira de la selección inglesa de fútbol y del fútbol internacional.

Luego de ser citado por el entrenador de la selección inglesa Gareth Southgate para prepararse para los próximos partidos de la selección ante Malta y Eslovaquia, el jugador le comunicó telefónicamente su decisión, y publicó el anuncio en su sitio web oficial donde explicó por qué ha decidido retirarse de la selección. Allí expresó su deseo de centrar todos sus esfuerzos en ayudar a que tenga más éxito el club que lo formó, el Everton Football Club.

Rooney debutó en la escena internacional en el 2003 con unos 17 años de edad en un partido amistoso ante Australia, siendo el jugador más joven en jugar en el equipo inglés. Desde entonces ha participado en 119 partidos con la selección, el segundo con más participaciones luego de Peter Shilton, en los que anotó 53 goles. Con 31 años, es el jugador con más goles convertidos para Inglaterra.

El jugador participó en las copas mundiales FIFA del 2006, 2010 y 2014, y en las Eurocopas 2004, 2012 y 2016, aunque su participación a nivel internacional no fue excepcionalmente brillante tanto como lo fue su carrera a nivel de clubes y en el ámbito europeo. Desde el 2014 ha sido el capitán de la selección nacional. Su última participación en la selección fue ante Escocia el 11 de noviembre de 2016, partido que Inglaterra ganó 3 a 0.

En julio había confirmado que el jugador se iba del Manchester United al haberse terminado el contrato con el primero, rumbo al Everton.


Wayne Rooney se aposenta da seleção inglesa

Ontem, o jogador de futebol inglês Wayne Rooney anunciou a aposentadoria do futebol internacional pela seleção inglesa, através do seu site oficial.

Em sua declaração oficial, Rooney, que deixou o Manchester United para se juntar ao Everton FC no mês passado, disse que era hora de "se curvar" e queria "concentrar todas as minhas energias em ajudar-o Everton FC a ser bem sucedido". Rooney anunciou sua decisão depois que Gareth Southgate, gerente da Inglaterra, o chamou de telefone pedindo que ele jogasse nos próximos jogos contra Malta e Eslováquia. Rooney disse que "já pensou há muito tempo" para se aposentar dos deveres internacionais.

Em 2003, Rooney fez sua estréia internacional em uma partida amistosa contra a Austrália aos 17 (dezessete) anos, tornando-se o jogador mais jovem a jogar pela Inglaterra. Desde então, Rooney participou 119 partidas internacionais com a Inglaterra. Somente Peter Shilton tem maior participação nos Três Leões (como é conhecida a seleção), no qual marcou 53 gols. Rooney, de 31 anos, é o goleador de todos os tempos da Inglaterra com 53 golos (ou gols).

Rooney jogou em três torneios da Copa do Mundo da FIFA (2006, 2010 e 2014). No nível do continente, Rooney jogou em três torneios da UEFA Euro (em 2004, 2012 e 2016). Rooney também não ganhou troféus com a Inglaterra nos torneios da Euro na FIFA. No ano passado, a Inglaterra perdeu para a Islândia na Última 16 da UEFA Euro 2016 na França. Rooney marcou o único gol para a Inglaterra. A Islândia derrotou o clube inglês por 2-1. Desde 2014, Rooney foi o capitão da Inglaterra. Seu último jogo para a Inglaterra como capitão em 11 de novembro terminou em 3 a 0 sobre a Escócia.


Уэйн Руни завершил карьеру в сборной Англии

Нападающий «Эвертона» Уэйн Руни сообщил, что больше не будет выступать за сборную Англии.

Он — лучший бомбардир в истории сборной Англии по футболу, забивший 53 мяча, и второй игрок по числу проведенных матчей в футболке национальной команды (119).

Уэйн Руни заявил:

24 августа 2017 года


Euro 2008 Qualification: Poland vs. Belgium

The Polish national football team won 2:0 against Belgium in the Silesian Stadium in Chorzów. For first time in the history, the former have a safe passage to UEFA Euro 2008 (from Group A).

Both goals for the Polish side were by Smolarek.