AC Milan propose player swap deal for Arsenal's Adebayor


According to reports in Italy, AC Milan will sign Emmanuel Adebayor for £24m plus France Under-21 international Yoann Gourcuff.
The Rossoneri claimed to have received a letter from Arsenal saying that the Gunners were now prepared to discuss a deal for the Togo striker.

This was later followed by a statement from the Arsenal chairman, Peter Hill-Wood, insisting that the Londoners were hoping to keep Adebayor.

Gourcuff joined Milan in 2006, and was regarded as one of the best young talents in Europe.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is a huge admirer of the 22 year old midfielder, and it seems the inclusion of Gourcuff in the deal has swayed him to accept Milan's offer.

Milan general manager Adriano Galliani is said to be hopeful of completing the transfer by next Wednesday (July 16).

The Togolese Striker has come under severe fire from Mr.Arsene Wenger who describes him as a "football mercenary".Mr.Wenger has also criticized the transfer window system which he feels gives players the right to effect their transfers to other clubs irrespective of their current deals.

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Liga Sur de Paintball 2010 - Fechas disponibles


Las siguientes fechas han sido designadas por la organización de la Liga Sur de Paintball para su edición 2010.

24 de enero
21 de febrero
11 de abril

Fecha de emergencia en caso de que por alguna incidencia haya que recorrer alguna jornada 2 de mayo.

Paintball Division como co organizador del evento una año mas se prepara para tan esperada cita.

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INTER MILAN FC PORTUGUESE BID



Inter Milan FC is offering to take Ricardo Carvalho and Deco to Italy. Carvalho has stated that he is willing to leave Stamford Bridge. The “SPECIAL ONE” Jose Mourinho who had coached the two Portuguese internationals at FC Porto is a keen admirer of Carvalho and Deco was instrumental to the signing of Carvalho in 2004 from FC Porto when he became gaffer at Stamford Bridge.
Deco had preferred a move to FC Barcelona rather than move to Stamford Bridge with Jose Mourinho.
Carvalho had cost Chelsea FC GBP 19.85m but the Italians are offering GBP 9.3m. The Italians also believe that the value of Deco has dropped since he had not had enough playing time at Stamford Bridge. Deco had cost Chelsea FC GBP 8m during the regime of Luis Felipe Scolari but could not get enough playing time.
Chelsea FC is asking Inter Milan FC to increase their price for the two Portuguese players but only time will tell if they will be able to come to a compromise deal.

EDWIIN VAN DER SAR TO RETIRE



Manchester United FC Goal-keeper Edwin Van Der Sar has insisted that he will hang his boots at the end of next season. The shot-stopper has really served as his achievements include three English FA Premiership Titles in2006/2007,2007/2008 and 2008/2009 seasons, the Carling Cup, etc.

He had helped the Red Devils to win their third UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Title against Chelsea FC when he saved Nicolas Anelka’s penalty in the 2007/2008 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Final in Moscow. He was in the Ajax FC team that won the club that the UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Title in 1995. He had also helped Manchester United to reach the UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Final in 2009 against Barcelona FC in Rome and the Red Devils was able to become the club that had the highest number of unbeaten games in the UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE.

He had played for Fulaham Fc, London before Manchester United FC.

PREMIERSHIP STARS IN 2009 FIFA CONFEDERATIONS CUP




The 2009 FIFA CONFEDARTIONS CUP in South Africa has come to an end with Brazilas the winner. The Brazilians beat USA 3-2 to lift the trophy.
USA qualified for the final by beating Spain 2-0 in the Semi-Finals while Brazil beat South Africa 1-0.
The European Champions, Spain had a number of Premiership Stars such as Fernando Torres(LIVERPOOL FC), Xabi Alonso(LIVERPOOL FC),Cesc Fabregas(ARSENAL FC) , Arbeola(LIVERPOOL FC),Albert Riera(LIVERPOOL FC) ,etc.
Fernando Torres had showed why he is one of the best strikers in the English Premiership as he had scored a hat-trick under 20 minutes in one of their group stage matches. Alonso and Fabregas also showed their midfield prowess for Spain during the group stages as they easily made it to the Semi-Finals.
Fulham FC player Dempsey and Everton FC goal-keeper Tim Howard played well as USA surprisingly beat Egypt 3-0 to make it to the Semis and beat Spain 2-0 to qualify for the Finals.
South-Africa had Everton FC’s Steven Pienaar, etc and Italy had Liverpool FC’s Dossena, etc.

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AC Milan FC has revealed that Alexander Pato will not be joining Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea FC,London. The Brazilian international had been hopeful of joining Ancelotti at Stamford Bridge as the Italian had helped to mentor him at the San Siro Stadium.
Pato had held talks with the AC Milan hierarchy concerning his future at the club but the talks had led to the AC Milan FC deciding that he will remain at the club.
The San Siro outit has qualified for the UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE next season and is looking forward to challenging Inter Milan FC and Juventus FC next season’s SCUDETTO Title. Thus they will appreciate the services of the Brazilian who is young and has many years to play football.
Chelsea FC will have to look elsewhere for a striker as they also hope to boost their squad towards next season.However,Abramovich has promised to raise his bid for Pato to GBP60million and Ancelotti is still quite hopeful that he can get the sevices of Pato.

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US Soccer Development Academy, Simek injury update, and Guy pre-season video


*Simek is on the road to recovery with Sheffield Wednesday and should be returning for full matches soon.


*Watch highlights of several games from the US Development Academy.

*Here is an interview with Josh Lambo. He is not a Yank Abroad, but he is with US Soccer so figured some would want to see it.

*Glenn Davis wrote an article about Yanks going abroad to the smaller leagues. No earth-shattering news, but worth a read. MLS is going to have to raise that salary cap to keep players in the league.

Ryan Guy with St. Pats
*He went the full 90 in another pre-season game.
*St. Pats will play Dynamo Kiev tomorrow which will be a great experience for the young American.

US Soccer Development Academy & Other Reports

*Adu twinged his lower back yesterday but was already back at practice today.

*Jared Jeffrey (U-17 midfielder) signed with Club Brugge in the Belgian league.

These aren't exactly Yanks Abroad videos, but this should tie you over for the time being. These are videos from US Soccer's Development Academy.



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*Pickens is the only Yank Abroad who is playing today (assuming he gets in), so I will post later if he gets in for QPR.

Yanks in UEFA Cup - 11/29

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Yanks Down South, Rongen Podcast & Other Updates

*Looks like Freddy Adu is changing agents. Could this mean a move out of Benfica?

*Thomas Rongen talks about the U-20s in Portugal via this podcast through US Soccer.

*Luis Bueno has the update on all of our Yanks Down South.

Torres with Pachuca
*He set up the first goal in a 1-1 draw with Monterrey.
*Nowak was scouting him at RFK. Hopefully he can get him to join the good guys.

Watch Yanks in the Premier League Online 4/19

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Arsenal vs. Reading 8am EST
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Ireland Vs West Indies ICC CWC 2011 World Cup match - 27th Match Group B

Ireland Vs West Indies ICC CWC 2011 World Cup


Ireland Vs West Indies ICC CWC 2011 World Cup match - 27th Match Group B

West Indies are at their best after defeating Bangladesh in their home ground.

West Indies have to beat Ireland to safe guard their chance in the Quarterfinal.

Ireland will be looking to another upset as they have already defeated England, Ireland need two wins from their last three match to reach the quarter finals.

27th Match,
Group B
Ireland Vs West Indies
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium,
Mohali,
Chandigarh

Team likely Ireland

William Porterfield (c), Paul Stirling, Ed Joyce, Niall O'Brien (wk), Andrew White,Andre Botha, Kevin O'Brien, Alex Cusack, John Mooney, Trent Johnston, George Dockrell, Boyd Rankin

Team likely West Indies

Chris Gayle, Devon Smith, Darren Bravo, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Kieron Pollard, Devon Thomas (wk), Darren Sammy (capt), Nikita Miller, Sulieman Benn, Kemar Roach

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The Ghost of Pelle

By: C.G. Morelli

He was the last piece of the puzzle for a team, and a city, that had their hearts set on hoisting another Stanley Cup.  He was a savage acrobat, a new-age Bernie Parent and, with his signature full-face hockey mask, he was a possible stunt double for Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th.  Tragically, it was on a drive home from the Flyers’ practice facility in Voorhees, NJ that ended it all for future star, Pelle Lindbergh.

Pelle was only five years old when he learned how to skate on an iced-over soccer field just south of Stockholm, Sweden.  By the time he was seven, his agility had already been recognized by Swedish National coach Curre Lindstrom, who urged Lindbergh to begin playing organized hockey in the Hammarby Youth League.  It was at this early stage that young Pelle began formulating a plan for himself.  And he wasn’t shy about it.  As a ten year old boy, he had already discovered his talent as a net-minder and vowed to his friends that someday he’d become the greatest goalie in the world.

By the time Pelle was 12 years old, he was playing for Hammarby’s traveling pee wee team, which routinely made trips to Leningrad and Moscow, and even to Canada.  It was on a trip to hockey Mecca in Toronto where Pelle further solidified his living blueprint.  While all his teammates were soaking in the classic confines of Maple Leaf Garden, wearing newly-purchased items all embroidered with the hallowed blue leaf, Pelle took the road less traveled.  He, instead, went to the souvenir shop and purchased a black and orange jersey with a curious insignia sewn to the front.  It was the first time he’d ever wear a Philadelphia Flyers jersey, but certainly not the last.

Pelle never played a game thereafter without the Flyers’ logo stamped somewhere on his helmet.  He wore it throughout the 70’s as he minded net for the Swedish Junior Nationals.  On this team, Pelle developed his characteristic quick glove playing alongside future NHLers Thomas Eriksson, Hakan Sodergren, and Mats Naslund.  In 1975, Pelle was named the best junior goalie in Sweden, and in 1978 he led his team, Smakrongorna, to the Junior League championship.  After the tournament, when asked why he wore a curious black and orange logo on his helmet, he told spectators simply, “I’m going to play for the Philadelphia Flyers.”

Of course, most people scoffed at Pelle’s early prediction.  It would be hard enough just to make it to the NHL, but it would take all kinds of luck to land on one of the league’s elite teams.  But that luck would come.  In the 1979 NHL Entry Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers selected a young, Swedish goaltender named Pelle Lindbergh to the surprise of many.  Pelle, of course, had known this would happen all along.

Before reporting to the Flyers, Pelle was selected to compete for Sweden at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, where he managed to bring home a bronze medal. The Swedes were the only squad who didn’t lose to the Miracle on Ice team.  That summer, Lindbergh reported to the Flyers training camp to begin learning the North American style of goaltending from his long-time idol, Bernie Parent.  With Parent’s tutelage, Pelle developed amazing quickness and led Philadelphia’s AHL affiliate from Portland, Maine, the Mariners, to the Calder Cup.  The team could not bring home the championship, but Lindbergh made a name for himself in a big way by bringing home an armful of hardware.  He had won the Red Garrett Award as rookie of the year, the Hap Holmes Award for the best goaltender, and the Les Cunningham award as the AHL’s most valuable player.

But for the next few years, Pelle was up and down between the big club and his AHL team.  He was inconsistent and struggled in net.  At one point he even asked to be traded from the team he once dreamed of playing for.

In 1985, however, his dream finally took shape.  The Flyers traded goalie Pete Peeters for defenseman Brad McCrimmon, officially paving the way for Lindbergh.  This time he made the most of his opportunity, leading the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Finals against Edmonton with a sparkling GAA of 3.02 and a record of 40-17-7.  The Flyers weren’t able to overcome the play of the great one, Wayne Gretzky, but the fans of Philadelphia were uplifted by the future promise of their team with Lindbergh at the helm.  At season’s end, Pelle was awarded the prestigious Vezina Trophy to go along with his first-team All-Star designation.  He had become one of the NHL’s biggest stars almost overnight.

In ‘85-’86, the Flyers picked up right where they left off.  They shot out to a 6-2 start.  Lindbergh was doing his best impression of Bernie Parent in goal, and the outlook was good for a team that was generally regarded as one of the tops in the NHL.  The quick start was reason enough for Coach Mike Keenan to reward his players with a rare, early-season night off. 

Pelle and a few others went out for the evening, eventually finishing off the night with a few drinks at a lounge inside the Coliseum, the Flyers’ Voorhees, NJ practice facility.  In the early hours of the morning, Pelle and two passengers set off in his new Porsche.  He never noticed the sharp, winding curve in the road which culminated in a set of concrete school house steps, until it was too late.  The two passengers survived the crash with minor injuries, but Pelle was not so lucky.  He was declared brain-dead a few hours later at John F. Kennedy Hospital in Somerdale, NJ.  Two days later, after seeing no change in their son’s condition, Anna-Lisa and Sigge Lindbergh were faced with the ultimate decision.  They elected to stop the respirator and spare Pelle any suffering.

And with that, the fortunes of a future NHL legend were erased…but not from the minds of his teammates, his favorite hockey club, or the millions of fans from the Philadelphia area who had quickly grown to love their adopted Swedish son.  To them, somewhere in the backs of their minds, there will always be a lightning fast goaltender in a Friday the 13th mask making heart-stopping glove saves.  To them, the memories of Pelle’s one shining season will never be lost. 

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The 20 Dumbest Football Quotes

By: C.G. Morelli 

 Let’s face it, football players are measured more accurately on stop watches than on IQ tests. Don’t get me wrong. I‘m not complaining. It’s not like I tune in every Sunday for rocket science. 

Actually, I’m here to support athletic stupidity in all its forms. Without it, how would I compile a list with such absurd notions as the ones you’ll see below. Thank you, sweet football, for yet another 20 reasons to spend half my weekend drooling before you.

They may stupid. They may be childish. They may not make a shred of sense. But at least they’re something.  I give you: 

20 Really Stupid Football Quotes

George Rogers, former Saints RB
“I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first”

Bill Peterson, former Oilers Head Coach
"You guys line up alphabetically by height."

Dick Butkus, former Bears LB
"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."

William “Refrigerator” Perry, former Bears DT
"I've been big ever since I was little."

Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson, former Cowboys LB
On Terry Bradshaw’s brain power…“He couldn’t spell cat if you spotted him the C and the T.”

Joe Theisman, former Redskins QB  
“Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein."

Jim McMahon, former Bears QB
On traveling to Europe…"The people don't take baths and they don't speak English. No golf courses, no room service. Who needs it?"

John McKay, former Bucs Head Coach
"Well, we've determined that we can't win at home and we can't win on the road. What we need is a neutral site."

Randy Moss, Titans WR
“When you're rich you don't write checks. Straight Cash, Homey!” Randy Moss

John Madden, former Raiders Head Coach
"The purpose of the center during the snap is to get the ball to the quarterback; and if that doesn't happen it usually results in a fumble."

Terry Bradshaw, former Steelers QB
“I may be dumb, but I’m not stupid.”

Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, former Saints RB
“People say I’ll be drafted in the first round, maybe even higher.”

Randy Cross, former 49ers RG
“The NFL, like life, is full of idiots.”

Chuck Knox, former Rams Head Coach
“Most of my clichés aren’t original.”

Gale Sayers, former Bears RB
“The only thing I got out of football was the ability to work hard, and that’s it.”

Joe Namath, former Jets QB
“I guarantee a win.”

Bum Phillips, former Cowboys Head Coach
“If I drop dead tomorrow, at least I’ll know I died in good health.”

Jim Mora, former Saints/Colts Head Coach
“What’s that? Playoffs? Don’t talk about — playoffs?! You kidding me?! Playoffs?! I just hope we can win a game!” (former Saints and Colts coach Jim Mora

Bill Cowher, former Steelers Head Coach
 “We’re not attempting to circumcise the rules.”

Bruce Coslet, former Bengals Head Coach
“We can’t run. We can’t pass. We can’t stop the run. We can’t stop the pass. We can’t kick. Other than that, we’re just not a very good football team right now.”

Qualification Schedule of All England 2011

Mixed Doubles
19:00 WIB Nova Widianto/Vita Marissa [INA] v Vitalij Durkin/Nina Vislova [RUS]
19:00 WIB Ong Jien Guo/Chong Sook Chin [MAS][3] v Liao Min Chun/Chen Hsiao Huan [TPE]
19:15 WIB Shin Baek Cheol/Kim Ha Na [KOR] v Markis Kido/Lita Nurlita [INA]
19:35 WIB Noriyasu Hirata/Miyuki Maeda [JPN] v Wong Wai Hong/Chau Hoi Wah [HKG][4]
19:35 WIB Nipitphon Puangpuapech/Somsri Nessara [THA] v Alexandr Nikolaenko/Valeri Sorokina [RUS][2]

Men's Singles
19:50 WIB Yogendran Krishnan [MAS] v Lee Hyun Il [KOR]
20:15 WIB Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk [THA][4] v Valeriy Atrashchenkov [UKR]
20:35 WIB Chan Yan Kit [HKG] v Hans-Kristian Vittinghus [DEN][3]
20:55 WIB Hsueh Hsuan Yi [TPE] v Wong Wing Ki [HKG][2]

Women's Doubles
20:55 WIB Lita Nurlita/Saralee Thoungthongkam [INA/THA] v Fu Mingtian/Gu Juan [SIN]
21:15 WIB Chang Hsin Yun/Lai Chia Wen [TPE] v Cheng Shu/Ma Jin [CHN][2]

Women's Singles
21:55 WIB Chen Hsiao Huan [TPE] v Lindaweni Fanetri [INA][4]
22:15 WIB Adriyanti Firdasari [INA][3] v Gu Juan [SIN]
22:15 WIB Aprillia Yuswandari [INA] v Fu Mingtian [SIN]

Men's Doubles
22:15 WIB Ruud Bosch/Koen Ridder [NED][1] v Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif/Hoon Thien How [MAS]
22:35 WIB Baptiste Careme/Sylvain Grosjean [FRA] v Luluk Hadiyanto/Candra Wijaya [INA]
22:55 WIB Vitalij Durkin/Alexandr Nikolaenko [RUS] v Yohanes Rendy Sugiarto/Afiat Yuris Wirawan [INA]
22:55 WIB Angga Pratama/Rian Agung Saputra [INA] v Chan Peng Soon/Lim Khim Wah [MAS][4]
22:55 WIB Liu Xiaolong/Qiu Zihan [CHN][3] v Josef Rubas/Jaroslav Sobota [CZE]
23:15 WIB Liao Min Chun/Wu Chun Wei [TPE] v Robert Blair/Flandy Limpele [INA][2]

Qualification Result of All England 2011

MD - Qualification
Chan Peng Soon/Lim Khim Wah [MAS][4] beat Baptiste Careme/Sylvain Grosjean [FRA] 21-18 21-17
Kim Ki Jung/Kim Sa Rang [KOR] beat Liao Min Chun/Wu Chun Wei [TPE] 21-18 21-18
Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif/Hoon Thien How [MAS] beat Patipat Chalardchaleam/Nipitphon Puangpuapech [THA] 21-14 21-11
Alexandr Nikolaenko/Vitalij Durkin [RUS] - No match

WS - Qualification
Pai Hsiao Ma [TPE] beat Kim Moon Hi [KOR] 20-22 21-17 21-15
Gu Juan [SIN] beat Fu Mingtian [SIN] 13-21 21-13 21-11
Chen Hsiao Huan [TPE] beat Olga Konon [GER] 21-12 21-16
Chan Tsz Ka [HKG] beat Wang Rena [USA] 21-9 18-21 21-15

XD - Qualification
Nova Widianto/Vita Marissa [INA] beat Halim Haryanto Ho/Eva Lee [USA] 21-16 21-16
Alexandr Nikolaenko/Valeri Sorokina [RUS][2] beat Ruud Bosch/Lotte Jonathans [NED] 21-19 21-16
Noriyasu Hirata/Miyuki Maeda [JPN] beat Markis Kido/Lita Nurlita [INA] 18-21 21-9 21-18
Mikkel Delbo Larsen/Mie-Schjoett Kristensen [DEN] beat Liao Min Chun/Chen Hsiao Huan [TPE] 21-10 21-10

MS - Qualification
Lee Hyun Il [KOR] beat Pablo Abian [ESP] 18-21 21-17 21-13
Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk [THA][4] beat Carl Baxter [ENG] 21-16 21-15
Ajay Jayaram [IND] beat Hans-Kristian Vittinghus [DEN][3] 17-21 21-15 22-20
Anand Pawar [IND] beat Hsueh Hsuan Yi [TPE] 21-18 21-11

MD - Qualification
Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif/Hoon Thien How [MAS] beat Ruud Bosch/Koen Ridder [NED][1] 21-13 21-16
Patipat Chalardchaleam/Nipitphon Puangpuapech [THA] beat Michael Fuchs/Oliver Roth [GER] 13-21 21-17 21-17
Baptiste Careme/Sylvain Grosjean [FRA] beat Luluk Hadiyanto/Candra Wijaya [INA] Walkover
Vitalij Durkin/Alexandr Nikolaenko [RUS] beat Yohanes Rendy Sugiarto/Afiat Yuris Wirawan [INA] 21-17 21-15
Chan Peng Soon/Lim Khim Wah [MAS][4] beat Angga Pratama/Rian Agung Saputra [INA] 21-16 29-27
Liu Xiaolong/Qiu Zihan [CHN][3] - Rasmus Bonde/Anders Kristiansen [DEN] No match
Kim Ki Jung/Kim Sa Rang [KOR] beat Jorrit De Ruiter/Dave Khodabux [NED] 21-15 21-13
Liao Min Chun/Wu Chun Wei [TPE] beat Robert Blair/Flandy Limpele [SCO/INA][2] 22-20 18-21 21-16

WS - Qualification
Kim Moon Hi [KOR] beat Karina Jorgensen [DEN] 21-17 10-21 21-19
Pai Hsiao Ma [TPE] beat Nicole Grether [CAN] 21-15 21-13
Chan Tsz Ka [HKG] beat Tatjana Bibik [RUS] 20-22 21-19 21-12
Wang Rena [USA] beat Charmaine Reid [CAN] 21-8 21-11
Olga Konon [GER] beat Chen Jiayuan [SIN] 14-21 21-11 21-14
Chen Hsiao Huan [TPE] beat Lindaweni Fanetri [INA][4] 21-18 11-21 21-13
Gu Juan [SIN] beat Adriyanti Firdasari [INA][3] 21-12 21-12
Fu Mingtian [SIN] beat Aprillia Yuswandari [INA] 12-21 21-16 21-15

WD - Qualification
Savitree Amitapai/Somsri Nessara [THA] beat Eva Lee/Paula Lynn Obanana [USA] 21-19 21-17
Lita Nurlita/Saralee Thoungthongkam [INA/THA] beat Fu Mingtian/Gu Juan [SIN] 21-15 21-13
Cheng Shu/Ma Jin [CHN][2] beat Chang Hsin Yun/Lai Chia Wen [TPE] 21-11 21-12

MS - Qualification
Lee Hyun Il [KOR] beat Brice Leverdez [FRA][1] Walkover
Pablo Abian [ESP] beat Scott Evans [IRL] 17-21 21-19 21-17
Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk [THA][4] beat Valeriy Atrashchenkov [UKR] 21-13 21-9
Carl Baxter [ENG] beat Christian Lind Thomsen [DEN] 21-9 21-14
Ajay Jayaram [IND] beat Eric Pang [NED] 21-17 21-14
Hans-Kristian Vittinghus [DEN][3] beat Chan Yan Kit [HKG] 18-21 24-22 21-19
Anand Pawar [IND] beat Rune Ulsing [DEN] 21-10 22-20
Hsueh Hsuan Yi [TPE] beat Wong Wing Ki [HKG][2] 21-9 21-9

XD - Qualification
Nova Widianto/Vita Marissa [INA] beat Vitalij Durkin/Nina Vislova [RUS] 21-11 16-21 21-13
Halim Haryanto Ho/Eva Lee [USA] beat Fang Chieh Min/Wang Pei Rong [TPE] 21-19 27-25
Liao Min Chun/Chen Hsiao Huan [TPE] beat Ong Jien Guo/Chong Sook Chin [MAS][3] 23-21 21-11
Mikkel Delbo Larsen/Mie Schjoett-Kristensen [DEN] beat Baptiste Careme/Laura Choinet [FRA] 21-19 22-20
Markis Kido/Lita Nurlita [INA] beat Shin Baek Cheol/Kim Ha Na [KOR] 21-16 22-20
Noriyasu Hirata/Miyuki Maeda [JPN] beat Wong Wai Hong/Chau Hoi Wah [HKG][4] 21-14 21-13
Ruud Bosch/Lotte Jonathans [NED] beat Johannes Schoettler/Sandra Marinello [GER] 21-19 21-19
Alexandr Nikolaenko/Valeri Sorokina [RUS][2] beat Nipitphon Puangpuapech/Somsri Nessara [THA] 21-14 21-15

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes his squad is capable of success in Europe this season.
He said: "This team is ready for the big challenge of doing well in Europe this season and we have to believe we can go all the way.
"You always need a little bit of luck in the cups but this pool of players can develop into something special.
"I'm delighted with the way our campaign is going. We added to the squad with Owen Hargreaves, Tevez, Nani and Anderson and they have all made a real impact.
"They are all young lads who bring a real energy to the place.
"I have been quoted as saying this is the strongest squad I have ever had and I stand by that statement.
"Things are going well in the league and we qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League with ease."
Manchaester United qualified for the Knock-out stages of the UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE with 16 points and will face Schalke 04 FC of Germany in the round of 16.

BEHOLD THE NEW ENGLAND MANAGER

Mr. Fabio Capello has been appointed as the new manager for the THE THREE LIONS...He was confirmed as the new manager when top notch contender Mr. Jose Mourinho piblicy declined the plum job..as the officials of the English FA had publicly made known their intention to fill the vacant post left by Mr. Steve McClaren. Mr. Capello has had a very successful stinct as a coach as he has coached AS RomaFC, Juventus FC and Real Madrid FC. He has won the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE and most recently the LA LIGA TITLE with Real Madrid FC after 4 years. He is widely known for his high discipline and is expected to be a hugh inspiration for the England Team.

PHIL BROWN

Philip "Phil" Brown was born on 30 May 1959 in South Shields, County Durham, England) is an English former footballer and the current manager of Hull City. As a player, Brown made over six hundred league appearances in an eighteen-year career. As a manager, he became the first to lead Hull City to the top division in their 104-year history, winning the Championship play-offs in 2008.
His first managerial role was as assistant to Sam Allardyce at Blackpool. He returned to Bolton Wanderers after his playing career ended and served as assistant manager to Colin Todd and he took charge of the team as caretaker manager after Todd's departure in 1999, winning four games out of five, until the appointment of Sam Allardyce. He then served as Allardyce's assistant for six years, before deciding to forge his own career as a manager.
In the 2008/2009 Premiership season with HULL CITY, Brown was rewarded with a new three-year contract, which he signed on the weekend of Hull City's first ever top-flight match, a 2–1 victory over Fulham on 16 August 2008.On 28 September Brown managed Hull to a famous 2-1 away victory over Arsenal. It was only Arsenal's second ever defeat at the Emirates Stadium and was described by the Hull press as the greatest victory in the clubs history. After a 1–0 victory at bottom of the table Tottenham Hotspur the following weekend, and an 3–0 away victory at the also newly promoted West Bromwich Albion, he was awarded the Manager-of-the-Month award for Hull's performances in September.
The first nine games Hull spent as a top division club resulted in six wins as they occupied third place in the Premier League and were only being kept off the top by Liverpool and Arsenal having superior goal difference.
Phil Brown was very happy in the last day of the season despite losing to Manchester United FC because Newcastle United FC lost their match which meant that Hull City survived relegation and Phil Brown could be described as having achieving a very lofty feat in the 104-history of HULL CITY FC.

Ronaldo, Anderson back Veloso for Man Utd

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After last night's 2-1 Champions League victory, Anderson said: "Veloso is a great player, the world knows that. Coming to Manchester, he will be well received. Everyone will help him reach his best here."
The Brazil international added: "My adjustment to English football has gone well. We're winning - and that obviously helps."
United ace Cristiano Ronaldo also said: "Manchester United always has it's doors open to great players. Veloso is a great player."

KENDO

KENDO


Kendo
Kendo is one of the oldest Japanese martial art which originated from the tradition of Budo. in Budo, "do" means a street or how to develop themselves through martial arts training. Kendo is not only teach technique - physical sword techniques, but also teaches philosophy inherited Budo. In Kendo we can develop a strong soul, and the establishment of a positive outlook and virgin respect for each other.
Players Kendo swordsmanship using a distinguished flexible bamboo sword (shinai) to hit targets on the opponent protective clothing. Basic attacks in kendo:

    Men
    Men on the go to attack your opponent's head. Sword lifted up to pass through / right above the head and then swung up to the opponent's head. Seangan men are the most basic attack in kendo. Kendoka beginners are strongly advised to expedite this one attack. Another variation of Men is Sayu-Men. In Sayu-Men, directed to attack the opponent's temples both left temple and right temple.
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    Kote
    Kote attacks directed at the opponent's right hand. Part is the hand that targeted the area around the wrist. Same as Men, to do kote, a kendoka also raised his sword up and swung it toward the opponent's kote. Kote attack is usually the second attack techniques that are taught at kendoka after studying Men.
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    Do
    Do attacks directed toward opponents stomach. Do the attacks are also carried out by lifting the sword over to then directed to the left side of abdomen / chest opponent (the attacker's point of view). After the sword touched his chest / stomach, Swords will be drawn with the aim of dividing the stomach opponent. At the initial stage, beating Do seakan2 done with 2 movement, but along with increasing experience and expertise of a kendoka, then attack Do was going to be a smooth movement (clean cut). Do attack is probably the most difficult technique when compared with other basic attack techniques.
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    Tsuki
    Tsuki attack is a stab in the neck. Tsuki kendoka usually begin to be taught to intermediate level. Tsuki no kendoka taught to beginners, because this attack is very dangerous if missed.
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    In practice, these four basic attacks will be further developed into a series of attacks more effective. But to get exercise, it takes effort and time is not short. The kendoka beginner will be more honed its ability to perform basic attacks first. And unfortunately this process is not brief. Perhaps it is this which causes the kendoka jemunya beginners because they are continuously trained basic attacks only. many of kendoka beginners who feel not getting what they want eventually stopped practicing kendo. This is very normal and common in all kinds of martial arts stream.
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EXERCISE Kendo
First impressions of Kendo is the martial arts who noisy, aggressive and loud (so klo nyari kendo dojo dojo search aja most noisy). Kendo is a martial art which dynamic, but with a distinguished learning more will be known that Kendo takes skill and a high concentration, grace and physical dexterity. The students come from diverse backgrounds ages, and women train with the provisions and the same level with men (for those who demanded emancipation cewe2 please participate in kendo kendo because you are treated the same as laki2 ^ ^).
Kendo Training consists of several types of exercises. Each type of exercise has a purpose which vary in developing the Kendoka.
Kendo, like other martial arts requires discipline and seriousness to belatih.
Kendoka are just starting to learn the basic training exercises such as ethics (Reigi), pose body and footstep different, and how to swing a sword properly. With practice gradually, the kendoka can prepare to start training with the use bogu. The next exercise will be determined olek instructors, depending on what is focused in training.

CONCEPT Kendo
The concept of Kendo is useful to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the Katana. The purpose of practicing Kendo is:
- Uniting the mind and body
- Foster a vibrant spirit,
- And through the practice of a distinguished and hard,
- To always develop the art of Kendo,
- Uphold the honor and good manners
- Connect with others sincerely,
- And to forever continue to develop themselves.
- So that will continue to be able to love the country and its people
- To contribute to the development of culture,
- And to continue to socialize peace and prosperity in society.
(The concept of Kendo is made by the All Japan Kendo Federation in 1975)

TERMS IN Kendo:

    Shinai
    Shinai is a sword made of bamboo. Shinai used in Keiko (training pairs), Jigeiko (sparring with the sensei or senpai), as well as Shiai (tournament). Nature shinai who have a high durability is very suitable for training, compared with Bouken.
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    Bouken
    Bouken is a sword made of wood. Bouken only used in Kata (demonstration). So bouken not used in Keiko, Jigeiko, or Shiai. Sometimes in certain film2 (both documentary and action) we often see a kendoka collided with Bouken without wearing bogu, although not banned, but good control is needed in using Bouken. If not careful, Bouken can be quite dangerous weapons, especially when used in combat / sparring.
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    Kendo gi
    Kendogi are clothes that are used in practice kendo. Kendo gi color does not indicate the level of a kendoka. Kendo gi can be colored blue, white or black.
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    Hakama
    Hakama pants that are worn in kendo practice. Color hakama even this does not indicate the level of a kendoka. hakama can be colored Blue, Black, or White. (In a VCD about the words I've seen brown hakama).
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    Men
    Men are the protectors head when a kendoka're doing Keiko, Jigeiko, or Shiai. The front of the men made of iron that make up a trellis. In Men also have a protective neck, which serves to resist attack or puncture Tsuki toward the neck.
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    Kote
    Kote is protective gloves ..... hand (^^').
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    Do
    Do the abdomen and chest protector.
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    Tare
    Tare is a hip protector. On Tare, often a kendoka write his name and also the dojo where he came from.
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