Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will assess defender Steve Gohouri and striker Hugo Rodallega before deciding on his squad to travel to Manchester United on Boxing Day.
Manchester United (Probable, 4-4-2): Lindegaard; Valencia, Smalling, Evans, Evra; Nani, Jones, Carrick, Giggs; Rooney, Hernandes.
Out: Young, Vidic, Anderson (all knee), Ferdinand (foot), Cleverly, Gibson (both ankle), Fletcher (bowel condition), Fabio (hamstring), Owen (thigh).
Young joins an extensive casualty list that is easing slightly with the recovery of Brazilian fullback Rafael from a hamstring injury but not as quickly as Ferguson would have hoped at this congested phase of the season.
Mark Ogden’s prediction: Manchester United 3 Wigan Athletic 0
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Betting: Home 3-20, Away 11-1, Draw 5-1.
Match Notes
Despite Wigans desperate record against United, Roberto Martinezs team has started to hit their best form of the season so they will at least travel to Old Trafford with hope of ending their woeful run against the champions.
It is a welcome piece of good news for United, who have been ravaged by injury in recent weeks and who will be missing Ashley Young with a knee injury for an extended spell. Team News
Phil Jones has been given the all-clear to face Wigan after X-rays revealed the teenager did not suffer a broken cheekbone when he was caught by Clint Dempsey in the first-half of a 5-0 win at Fulham on Wednesday.
Stat of the game: Manchester United have played Wigan 12 times in the League and have won them all.
Rodallega picked up a heavy knock during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea, but played against Liverpool in midweek and he will be checked again to ensure he is suffering no after-effects.
James McCarthy is also expected to be available despite also suffering a knock against Liverpool.
United, despite their growing list of injuries, rarely lose on Boxing Day and, given the way they took Fulham apart, Sir Alex Ferguson will be confident that his team are unlikely to slip up in this one.
Club America started to get more chances in the second half and gained more ball possession in the attacking side of the field.
Manchester City FC will play against Major League Soccer’s Vancouver Whitecaps in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Monday, July 18, 2011 and against Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Galaxy in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 24, 2011 to complete their 2011 World Football Challenge tournament schedule.
For more information and tournament schedule, visit the 2011 Herbalife World Football Challenge site.
The English side dominated much of the first half and was rewarded with two first half goals. Defender Ryan McGivern tallied the first goal for Manchester City in the 17th minute. Midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips added another tally in the 27th minute with his blast from just beyond the penalty box.
English Premier League’s Manchester City FC dominated their World Football Challenge match against Mexico Primera Division Club America with a 2-0 victory on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA.
Alex Baranda. Despite substituting 10 of its players within the first 10 minutes of the second half however, the English side’s defense was very well organized and held the Mexican side off the score sheet.
Club America will play against Italian Serie A’s Juventus on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Flushing, NY and against Spanish La Liga’s FC Barcelona on Saturday, August 6, 2011 in Arlington, TX to complete their 2011 World Football Challenge tournament schedule
Wedding Invitation Trends for a Summer Wedding by Grace W. Chen
For example, you might choose a light blue and green paisley border with a touch of pink, and then pull that pink out into the center to host your wording.
Wedding Invitation Trends for a Summer Wedding
by: Grace W. Consider a bold, mustard yellow combined with a bright blue pinstripe on the outside with small blue and yellow flowers creating a border inside the wedding invitation. You could choose one set of pastel colors and have a patterned border with a pastel center containing your wording. Another popular pattern is damask or paisley, and using any of these color combinations will create an upbeat, joyous summer wedding invitation. You could choose a robins egg blue paper and shape it like a robins profile. Why should your wedding invitations stray from these feelings? Embrace the call of summer with these suggestions.
Bold and Beautiful Summer Wedding Invitations
Stripes are a rising trend, especially pinstripes and stripes with multiple thicknesses. You could also choose dark and light pink, dark pink and lime green, or light pink and a forest green for summer contrast. You could incorporate pastel blues, pinks, greens, and a touch of yellow to create a subtle rainbow effect signaling youve found your pot of gold.
Summer is often perceived as a more relaxed time of year with children out of school, people off on vacation, and commuters experiencing less traffic. Bright blue skies contrast with white clouds and the bright yellow of the sun, and vibrant green grass is set against bold pinks, reds, and yellows of natures floral palette when you look down. Color is everywhere and if you love bold, bright colors, then dont be afraid to use these in your wedding invitations.
Just because its summer, dont feel that you must use bold color combinations if it isnt your style. Pastels evoke romantic feelings, perfect for a wedding. You can still have fun with pastels and create more passive yet equally impressive summer wedding invitations. Summer weddings are often casual affairs as well and reflect all the beauty that makes summer so enjoyable: great weather and the beauty of nature in full bloom. Or, if your wedding will fall near the 4th of July, you could choose a flag shaped invitation and faded reds and blues to unite a pastel and patriotic theme. Of course, any attachment you choose should be a contrasting pastel color that will stand out from the wedding invitation, such as a light pink against a creamy vellum page.
Passive and Pastel Summer Invitations
Whether you choose boldly colored invitations or a pastel, whimsical design, your wedding invitations are sure to capture the magic of summer and create excitement at the prospect of your summer wedding.
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Layered wedding invitations work especially well with pastels, and the vellum layer could be attached by a satin or chiffon ribbon, a flower, a pearl, or a wax seal containing your monogram. Although people tend to be more relaxed during the summer months, this doesnt mean they arent aware of the stunning colors that come with summer. Chen
If your wedding will be casual, consider a shape that will tie in with your summer theme
Barcelona legends Xavi and Andres Iniesta back ‘fantastic’ Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal
Now I have to keep working hard and let’s see if I have the same luck with my club.’
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has received the backing of two Barcelona legends who both believe he will be a success at Old Trafford despite an unconvincing first year in charge.
Xavi and Andres Iniesta both played under Van Gaal at the Nou Camp and lavished praise on their former boss.
The Spain internationals labelled United’s manager ‘fantastic’, ‘ahead of his time’, and a ‘special’ manager, after he gave both men their Barca debuts.
Barcelona legends Xavi (right) and Andres Iniesta (centre) have both come out in support of Louis van Gaal
The Barca pair were both given their first chance at the club by the Dutch manager when he was in charge
The Manchester United boss finished fourth last season at the club, and his methods have been criticised
‘They criticise him on a human level because he is very direct or because he seems arrogant,’ Xavi told Diario Sport in Doha, where he now plays for Al Sadd.
‘But you have to know him as a coach on a day-to-day basis. He’s mediocre.
‘He destroyed Barca and is destroying Man United. With what he has done to [Victor] Valdes he has shown he is a bad person.
‘Hopefully Pedro will listens and does not go there. He will do a great job.’
Van Gaal handed Xavi his debut back in 1998 and his positive comments were echoed by Iniesta, who the Dutch coach put in the first team when he was still just 17.
Xavi comes on for his Barcelona debut in 1998, an opportunity handed to him by Van Gaal
Iniesta said: ‘He has been a fundamental person in my career and a key coach in my development.
‘He gambled on me as a player when there were some really big name players in front of me and that’s why he will always be special to me.’
The Dutch coach has been on the wrong side of Spain internationals Victor Valdes, David de Gea and Ander Herrera recently.
He made Victor Valdes train with the United youngsters earlier this summer; he has consistently over-looked Herrera despite the former Athletic midfielder having the backing of most United fans; and he has had De Gea watching the start of the season from the stands.
The Dutch manager has over-looked Ander Herrera (left) at times, to the annoyance of many United fans
David de Gea (centre) has spent this season watching from the stands due to his desire to join Real Madrid
He also incurred the wrath of former Barcelona player Hristo Stoichkov recently when it seemed Manchester United might sign Pedro.
Stoichkov said: ‘I would never play for Van Gaal. He will make them very strong in the Premier League and in the Champions League. ‘I really wanted to play the game. Van Gaal will ruin him as a footballer.’
Former Barcelona forward Hristo Stoichkov, pictured in 1997, has blasted Van Gaal (right)
Stoichkov (left) played under Van Gaal during his second spell at Barcelona in the 1990s
De Gea was due to face his boss on Wednesday before the afternoon training session as the pair look to repair the damage done by the keeper’s failed attempt to move to Real Madrid.
De Gea hinted that he is still not sure if he will be welcomed back into the first team for Saturday’s meeting with Liverpool when he said after his return to competitive action in Spain’s 1-0 win over Macedonia.
‘I felt good out there,’ he said. For me he is fantastic.
‘He was ahead of his time back then; he worked to perfect the training sessions and improve the team technically and tactically – 20 years ago he was a very complete coach.
‘In time he will do a very good job at Manchester United
Nike selecciona 100 finalistas para “The Chance†en la Búsqueda Global por jugadores de fútbol de primer nivel
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El texto original en el idioma fuente de este comunicado es la versin oficial autorizada. Para los 100 finalistas, la semana de pruebas proporciona a jvenes jugadores talentosos la posibilidad de entrenarse, jugar y experimentar la vida de un atleta de primer nivel con la oportunidad de ingresar a la Academia Nike.
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Para ver a los 100 finalistas en The Chance que compiten por uno de los ochos lugares en la Academia Nike visite http://go.nike.com/Final100. Los jugadores disfrutarn de instalaciones de nivel internacional, entrenadores de primer nivel, nutricionistas, psiclogos y preparadores fsicos, con partidos contra academias de primer nivel y equipos profesionales de la reserva.
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La semana de pruebas representa una oportunidad tremenda para que estos jvenes jugadores hagan valer sus ambiciones y aprovechen su potencial para ganar un lugar en la Academia Nike, dijo Huw Jennings, Director de la Academia Nike. por un ao a partir del prximo verano y sern miembros a tiempo completo de la Academia Nike. Para obtener ms informacin, vistenos en www.nikebiz.com. UU., es el diseador, comerciante y distribuidor de calzado, equipo, aparatos y accesorios atlticos originales ms importante del mundo, para una amplia variedad de deportes y actividades de fitness.
Bajo el ojo alerta de entrenadores y cazatalentos de primer nivel, se seleccion a los 100 finalistas de 40 pases entre ms de 75.000 presentaciones llegadas de todo el mundo. Puede ver una fotografa grupal con los 100 finalistas en NikeMedia.com.
NIKE, Inc., con oficinas centrales cerca de Beaverton, en Oregn, EE. La bsqueda global de participantes en The Chance es excitante desde la perspectiva de un entrenador, lo que resulta en una competencia de intenso y elevado nivel durante la semana de pruebas.
Los 100 jugadores finalistas viajarn a Londres el 19 de enero para comenzar tres das intensos de entrenamiento y competencia, durante los cuales los evaluar un equipo de entrenadores y cazatalentos de nivel internacional. (NYSE: NKE) anunci hoy los nombres de los 100 jugadores finalistas que participan en The Chance, una bsqueda internacional para que jugadores de ftbol amateur de primer nivel se unan a la Academia Nike, un programa de alto desempeo apoyado por la Premier League en Inglaterra.
Los 100 finalistas fueron seleccionados por Nike a travs de los eventos de Entrenamiento lite de Nike (Nike Elite Training), la Copa de la Ciudad Nike (Nike City Cup) y la exposicin a travs de la plataforma digital.
Acerca de NIKE, Inc. Bajo la gua de Huw Jennings, Director de la Academia Nike, el plantel de entrenadores evaluar a los participantes y elegir a los ocho finalistas para la Academia Nike. Las subsidiarias que son propiedad completa de Nike incluyen: Cole Haan, que disea, comercializa y distribuye calzado, bolsos, accesorios y abrigos de lujo; Converse Inc., que disea, comercializa y distribuye calzado, aparatos y accesorios deportivos; Hurley International LLC, disea, comercializa y distribuye calzado, aparatos y accesorios para deportes de accin y estilo de vida joven y Umbro Ltd., una marca de ftbol (soccer) internacional con base en el Reino Unido. Los jugadores tambin participarn en una serie de ejercicios de entrenamiento y sesiones tcticas orientadas a ampliar la exposicin a tcnicas de entrenamiento de primer nivel.
Los ocho finalistas seleccionados vivirn en el R.
The Chance brinda a jugadores jvenes de todo el mundo una oportunidad nica para mostrar su talento, mejorar su juego y lograr un panorama invaluable de las demandas mentales y fsicas del juego profesional, declar Arsene Wenger, Gerente de Arsenal FC. Los tres das de pruebas intensas sern apoyados por entrenamiento y soporte profesional de nivel internacional.
Durante la semana de pruebas los jugadores recibirn experiencia de entrenamiento personal y consejos de los entrenadores internacionales y jugadores profesionales ms importantes del mundo como Theo Walcott de Arsenal FC. U
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A little more quality with the delivery and there’s a goal here – both sides are so open.
What is Olivier Giroud doing? John Obi Mikel is standing a yard away, then the striker appears to try and elbow him in the face! And then, oddly, almost stroke him.
Nigeria had 4 corners in each of its last two games, already 4 today.
30 minutes in, and Nigeria have yet another corner…
Mainer, I haven’t seen one yet, though I could be wrong.
Yet another corner for Nigeria – can they make one of them count?
Enyeama had the third-best save percentage among Ligue 1′s regular starting goalkeepers last season.
Mathieu Debuchy is finding plenty of space down the right and crosses for Benzema at the back post, but there’s too much on it. Lloris comes out and flaps at a high ball, but wins a free kick for nothing at all.
Matuidi once again gets in behind on the left and wins a corner – clever play.
Through 31 minutes, its quite even. Nigeria has 189 touches, France 171. Both teams completing about 75% of their passes.
Fred C. Hernandez and Pedro F. Suarez of Mintz Levin to be Featured Speakers at UC Berkeley’s Entrepreneurial Best Practices Series
His practice is focused on all aspects of patent law, with an emphasis on software, wireless, medical products, semiconductors, and consumer products.
For more information about Mintz Levin, please visit www.mintz.com
. Suarez will discuss the benefits of various intellectual property strategiescommonly employed by start-up companies and will provide an overview of several intellectual property legal terms and how they relate to entrepreneurs and their businesses. Hernandez practices in Mintz Levin’s San Diego office. Suarez practices in Mintz Levin’s San Diego and Palo Alto offices, and has a broad range of experience handling patent matters for emerging and global, high-technology companies.
Mr. Hernandez has particular expertise in advisingearly stage medical device companies in offensive and defensive competitive strategies regarding patent portfolios. Hernandez and Mr.
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mintz Levin intellectual property attorneys Fred C. The series will focus on the practical aspects of entrepreneurial activity. Suarez was named to the San Diego Daily Transcripts 2010 Top Attorneys list. Hernandez and Pedro F. Suarez will be featured speakers at the Entrepreneurial Best Practices Series at University of California-Berkeley’s Haas School of Business on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 pm. In 2010, Mr.
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Mr. He specializes in advising early stage and emerging growth companies in strategic management of patent portfolios. He is on the board of directors of STC.UNM, a non-profit organization responsible for protecting and monetizing technology innovations for the University of New Mexico
After the match ended 1-1 on extra time, Uruguay won 4-2 the penalty shootout.
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Ghana vs. Slovakia
Netherlands’ Wesley Sneijder is carried by Netherlands’ Dirk Kuyt, center, after scoring their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Slovakia at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Monday, June 28, 2010. Uruguay
Uruguay’s Luis Suarez, left, touches the ball with his hands to give away a penalty during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Uruguay and Ghana at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, July 2, 2010. Spain
Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas, right, holds the ball after saving a penalty by Paraguay’s Oscar Cardozo, top left, during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Paraguay and Spain at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, July 3, 2010. Uruguay
Uruguay’s Diego Forlan, second from right, competes for the ball with South Korea’s Kim Jung-woo, right, South Korea’s Ki Sung-yong, second from left, and South Korea’s Lee Jung-soo, left, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Uruguay and South Korea at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, June 26, 2010.
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South Korea vs. England lost 4-1.
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Germany vs. Uruguay reached the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1970, beating Ghana 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw Friday.
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Netherlands’ Wesley Sneijder celebrates after kicking the ball towards goal which led to an own goal by Brazil’s Felipe Melo, not visible, during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Brazil at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Friday, July 2, 2010. England
England’s Wayne Rooney, center, reacts after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Germany and England at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Sunday, June 27, 2010. United States
Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson fails to stop a penalty kick by United States’ Landon Donovan, not visible, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Ghana at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, Saturday, June 26, 2010.
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Ghana vs. Spain
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, center, Portugal’s Simao Sabrosa, right, and Portugal’s Danny, left, react after Spain’s David Villa, not seen, scored the opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Spain and Portugal at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, June 29, 2010.
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Portugal vs.
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Germany vs.
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Brazil’s Kaka, foreground left, celebrates after his teammate Juan, right, scored the opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Chile at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, June 28, 2010.
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Netherlands vs. Uruguay
Netherlands’ Arjen Robben celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, July 6, 2010.
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Argentina vs. United States
United States’ players Michael Bradley, right, Carlos Bocanegra, second from right, Landon Donovan, third from right, Robbie Findley, center, Jozy Altidore, second from left, and Maurice Edu, left, sit on the bench following the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Ghana at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, Saturday, June 26, 2010. Paraguay
Referee Frank De Bleeckere, from Belgium, back right, speaks to Paraguay’s Paulo Da Silva, right, and Japan’s Daisuke Matsui, left, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and Japan at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday, June 29, 2010.
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Brazil vs. Spain
Spain’s David Villa celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Paraguay and Spain at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, July 3, 2010. Paraguay
Paraguay’s Edgar Barreto, left, scores on a penalty during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Paraguay and Japan at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday, June 29, 2010.
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Japan vs. Uruguay
Referee Wolfgang Start of Germany, center, and his assistant referees watch as Uruguay’s Diego Perez, second from left, and an unidentified team member celebrate following the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Uruguay and South Korea at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, June 26, 2010. Netherlands>
Netherlands’ Wesley Sneijder, left, celebrates after scoring a goal as Brazil’s Felipe Melo, right, reacts during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Brazil at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Friday, July 2, 2010. Spain
Spain’s David Villa, second from right, scores a goal past Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar, right, during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Paraguay and Spain at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, July 3, 2010. Netherlands>
Netherlands’ Arjen Robben, right, reacts after being tackled by Brazil’s Michel Bastos, left, during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Brazil at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Friday, July 2, 2010.
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Brazil vs. Spain
Spain’s Carles Puyol, front, celebrates after scoring a goal with Spain’s Gerard Pique, back, during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Uruguay
Netherlands’ Giovanni van Bronckhorst, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal with fellow team member Joris Mathijsen, right, and Wesley Sneijder, left, during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Germany backed up its pre-game trash talk with an emphatic 4-0 rout of Argentina in the quarterfinals Saturday.
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South Korea vs. Slovakia
Slovakia goalkeeper Jan Mucha, foreground, fails to block a shot by Netherlands’ Arjen Robben during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Slovakia at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Monday, June 28, 2010.
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Netherlands vs.
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Paraguay vs. Chile
Brazil’s Robinho, hidden, celebrates with teammates after scoring the third goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Chile at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, June 28, 2010. United States
Ghana’s Jonathan Mensah, back, and United States’ Jozy Altidore, front, compete for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Ghana at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, Saturday, June 26, 2010.
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South Korea vs. Spain defeated Paraguay 1-0.
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Paraguay vs. Spain defeated Paraguay 1-0.
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Paraguay vs. Mexico
Mexico goalkeeper Oscar Perez fails to stop a goal by Argentina’s Carlos Tevez, not visible, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Mexico at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 27, 2010.
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Ghana vs. Spain
Spain’s David Villa, center back, scores the opening goal past Portugal goalkeeper Eduardo, center front, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Spain and Portugal at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Mexico
Argentine players and coach Diego Maradona celebrate their 3-1 win after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Mexico at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 27, 2010.
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Argentina vs. Slovakia
Netherlands’ Arjen Robben celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal as Slovakia’s Marek Hamsik, right, goalkeeper Jan Mucha, left, and Slovakia’s Martin Skrtel react, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Slovakia at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Monday, June 28, 2010.
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Germany vs. Uruguay
Uruguay’s Sebastian Eguren, front right, and Uruguay’s Nicolas Lodeiro, back right, celebrate following the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Uruguay and Ghana at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, July 2, 2010.
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Brazil vs. Uruguay beat South Korea 2-1, advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years.
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South Korea vs. Chile
From left, Brazil’s Gilberto Silva, Brazil’s Juan, Chile’s Arturo Vidal and Chile’s Pablo Contreras go for a header during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Chile at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, June 28, 2010. The Netherlands won the match 2-1.
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Netherlands vs. United States
Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan, foreground, celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Ghana at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, Saturday, June 26, 2010.
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Ghana vs. Paraguay reached its first World Cup quarterfinal by winning a shootout over Japan, which missed a penalty kick.
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Japan vs. The Netherlands turned on the style in the second half to reach its third World Cup final – and first in 32 years – with a 3-2 victory over Uruguay.
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Netherlands vs. Ghana won 2-1 in extra time, advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals.
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Ghana vs. Spain defeated Paraguay 1-0.
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Argentina vs.
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Netherlands vs. Uruguay reached the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1970, beating Ghana 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw Friday.
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Ghana vs. Germany
Germany’s Thomas Mueller, foreground right, celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Germany at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday, July 3, 2010.
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Argentina vs. Paraguay
Japan’s Yuichi Komano reacts after missing a penalty kick during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and Japan at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Uruguay
Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera saves a penalty kick by Ghana’s Dominic Adiyiah, not seen, during the penalty shootout of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Uruguay and Ghana at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, July 2, 2010. England
Germany’s Thomas Mueller, left, celebrates after scoring his side’s fourth goal past England goalkeeper David James, right, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Germany and England at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Sunday, June 27, 2010.
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Argentina vs. Uruguay won 2-1. England
Referee Jorge Larrionda of Uruguay, left, assistant referee Pablo Fandino of Uruguay, center, and assistant referee Mauricio Espinosa of Uruguay, right, walk off the pitch at half time during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Germany and England at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Sunday, June 27, 2010. Spain
Spain’s Carles Puyol, second from left, scores a goal past Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, second right, during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.
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Germany vs. Uruguay
Uruguay’s Alvaro Pereira, left, goes for a kick as Netherlands’ Khalid Boulahrouz looks on during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Germany
Germany’s Miroslav Klose celebrates after scoring his team’s fourth goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Germany at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday, July 3, 2010. Ghana won 2-1 in extra time, advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals.
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Ghana vs. The Netherlands won 2-1.
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Brazil vs. Germany won 4-0.
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Argentina vs. Mexico
Argentina’s Gabriel Heinze, left, competes for the ball with Mexico’s Ricardo Osorio, right, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Mexico at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 27, 2010. Uruguay
Uruguay’s Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Uruguay and South Korea at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, June 26, 2010. Brazil beats Chile 3-0 to reach the quarterfinals.
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Brazil vs. Spain
Germany’s Miroslav Klose, top, falls over Spain’s Gerard Pique, bottom, during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.
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Spain’s Carles Puyol, right, heads the ball to score a goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.
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Netherlands vs.
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Japan vs. Spain won 1-0.
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Germany vs. Uruguay
Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, second from left, punches away the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Uruguay and South Korea at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, June 26, 2010. Germany vs. Forlan curled a left-footed shot from 25 meters in the 41st minute that goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg couldn’t keep out despite getting a hand on the ball.
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Netherlands vs. Germany
Germany’s Miroslav Klose, right, scores a goal past Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero, second from right, during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Germany at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday, July 3, 2010. Netherlands>
Brazil’s Robinho, center, back to camera, followed by Netherlands’ Arjen Robben, left, scores a goal past Netherlands goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, back, during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Brazil at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Friday, July 2, 2010.
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Portugal vs. Uruguay
Uruguay’s Diego Forlan celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, July 6, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1.
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Brazil vs. United States
Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson, bottom, blocks United States’ Jozy Altidore during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Ghana at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, Saturday, June 26, 2010.
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Ghana vs. United States
Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson celebrates at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Ghana at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, Saturday, June 26, 2010
Soccer-Liverpool confirm deal to sign Ings | Reuters
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LONDON, June 8 Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Burnley striker Danny Ings, the Premier League club announced on Monday.
“Liverpool FC are delighted to announce that they have agreed personal terms with Danny Ings and, subject to a medical, the striker will join the club on July 1 after his contract with Burnley has expired,” the club said on their website (www.liverpoolfc.com).
Ings scored 11 goals in the Premier League last season as Burnley finished 19th and were relegated.
He was their only player to score in the last nine games.
The previous season he netted 21 times as the club won promotion from the Championship.
He has played nine times for the England under-21 team and is due to play in the European under-21 Championship in the Czech Republic later this month
Real Madrid vs Barcelona 1-2 highlights 18th January 2012
Recently, Cristiano Ronaldo has been assaulted with an endless line of negative comments in the past few weeks due to his inability to shine in big clashes. Currently,The Whiteshopes to reign Copa del Rey champions after beating their rivals 1-0 at Mestalla in last season’s final courtesy. In the defeat with Pep Guardiola’s men last month, French footballer Karim Benzema scored the quickest goal in Clasico history (after only 23 seconds). The Copa del Rey quarterfinal match ends with 1 2 result with Barcelona win over Real Madrid. Without any fresh injury concerns heading into the match, manager Pep Guardiola insist, Barcelona wants to claim all the titles.
The French footballer celebrates his goal with teammate Daniel Alves. Despite going into the break a goal down, Barca still performs well with Lionel Messi creates a near-post shot excellently saved by Iker Casillas and Andres Iniesta and Andres Iniesta losts a chance inside the box with a left-footed strike that flashed wide. Hes scored countless hat-tricks, he carries so much pressure on his back.
. At 49, Barca has a goal by a superb header from Puyol and at 76, Barcelona continues to dominate the fame when Abidal scored his second-ever goal for the Catalans, with Lionel Messi the architect.
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Head coach Josep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho look on during the match
Real Madrid vs Barcelona 1-2 highlights 18th January 2012: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid scores his sides opening goal during the Copa del Rey quarter final match Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Real Madrid have only won one match in their previous 12 meetings with their Catalan rivals they lost eight and drew the other three. The two teams are the divine representation of the finest aspects of Spanish club football; then, for one to exist, the other must co-exist. Jos Mourinho insists that Ronaldo works like an animal, stating If someone criticises Cristiano Ronaldo, he has a problem with me. In the previous day, the 32-year-old defender Eric Abidal extended the contract with the club until June of 2013
The El Clasico season 2012 opens on 18th January 2012 with a Copa del Ray clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Quarter-Final first leg one of the most exciting Clasicos in memory. We won the Copa del Rey because of his goal, and hes scored I dont know how many goals for us. In the previous day, the 32-year-old defender Eric Abidal extended the contract with the club until June of 2013″ height=”382″ src=”http://img.ezinemark.com/imagemanager2/files/30004252/2012/01/2012-01-19-09-09-16-5-the-french-footballer-celebrates-his-goal-with-tea.jpeg” width=”480″ />
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after Barca beat Real 2-1 in the Copa del Rey Quarter Finals match on 18 January 2012
Real Madrid leads Barcelona after 45 minutes of the Copa del Rey quarterfinal, but after the break, they no longer keeps the clean sheet. Real Madrid and Barcelona have already scored 203 competitive goals between them this season; hence, the upcoming match is a real battle (again) thanks to their extravagant attacking power and strong defense.
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Karim Benzema challenges Andres Iniesta during the Copa del Rey Quarter Finals match in Madrid, Spain
Carles Puyol celebrates his equalizing goal with his teammates Xavi Hernandez and Cesc Fabregas
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: First Leg at Spanish Supercup 2011 in Pictures
Meanwhile, Barcelona head to the game after six matches unbeaten run at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Merengues leads the game with a score of 1-0 at halftime by Cristiano Ronaldo at 11st minute
. At 49, Barca has a goal by a superb header from Puyol and at 76, Barcelona continues to dominate the fame when Abidal scored his second-ever goal for the Catalans, with Lionel Messi the architect.
