BERLIN - Bad start result force German Bundesliga team, Bayern Munich busy in the transfer market this summer. FC Hollywood (Bayern nickname) want to acquire Real Madrid winger Arjen Robben yesterday (27 / 8).
Based on news reported by AS, Robben hoped able to save Bayern from the worst start of the season in the last 43 years. Under Louis van Gaal, the new Bayern team only collect two points from three matches.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has confirmed the sale of Robben to Bayern. The former Chelsea player was sold with price 25 million euros. in converse, Bayern side have not confirmed the truth of the news.
"About player transfers undertaken by Bayern Munich, Only us which give a confirmation. We're not going to announce anything before completing all the work," said Mark Hoerwick, Bayern spokesman, was quoted as saying to TZ.
However, earlier, Bayern side through Bayern General Manager Uli Hoeness said they will continue to hunt the player until the summer transfer market was closed on August 31. It was done in the purpose to strengthen the squad.
Without Franck Ribery and Luca Toni which is injured, Bayern could not doing anything in the Bundesliga. They draw twice and lost once by the campaign team, Mainz. Therefore, the purchase of Robben is expected to fill the gap.
Incidentally, Robben facing difficulties in getting a place at Real since Perez build Neo Galacticos project (Real squad title) by bringing a series of stars, like Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Karim Benzema, and Xabi Alonso. Robben along with several colleagues from the Netherlands at Real has been briefed by Real coach Manuel Pellegrini that they do not become part of Real's future plans. They included in selling list.
Besides Robben, there were Wesley Sneijder, which is join Inter Milan. Royston Drenthe and Rafael van der Vaart. Ruud van Nistelrooy are just waiting for his contract ended at the end of this season. (ham / aww)
FLORENCE - Fiorentina strolled into the Champions League group phase dramatically. With 1 goal left behind when serving Sporting Lisbon at the Stadio Artemio Franchi yesterday (27 / 8), La Viola - Fiorentina nickname - finally forced the 1-1 final result.
It’s Stevan Jovetic goal in minute 54 that saved Fiorentina from defeat. This goal pay back free kick Joao Mutinho action which take Sporting lead at minute 35.
With this draw 1-1 result, both team has aggregate 3-3. But La Viola win away goal because the first leg at Sporting base (18 / 8) ago, They successfully held Sporting with a score of 2-2.
“'It’s important for us to get through, although we know we must go through a difficult struggle. Changes? Occasionally it worked. This evening Jovetic role was crucial. He found his confidence, "said Cesare Prandelli, Fiorentina allenatore (coach), told to Sky Sport.
"We do repair and enhance mental during the game. In the second half, we made a very risky decision by pull our defend line a little forward," he continued.
Jovetic deserved to be honored. He had entered at the beginning of the second half and scored important goal immediately to Fiorentina. "This game is difficult for both clubs. But, in the second half we did better. I think we are worthy of going into the group phase," explained 19-year player from Montenegro's.
On the other hand, the disappointment felt the Sporting player. Tickets to the group phase which in sight was flying away. ''This is a game with high pressure. We should be able to qualify for the next round if our players act more sharp in the opponent penalty box,''said Sporting coach Paulo Bento to Reuters. (ham / ca)
Eduaro Da Silva became ‘a star' with his action on Arsenal versus Celtic yesterday (27 / 8). This Arsenal player were accused of doing diving to get penalty gift. Any criticism to the players rushing this Brazilian player but now defend Croatia National team.
“Eduardo showing disrespect to the game with the action he did. We want him punished. It must be done by UEFA”, Gordon Smith, chief executive of SFA (Scottish Football Association) said, as reported by the BBC.
The incident occurred at minute 28, when Eduardo penetrate into the Celtic penalty box. Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc stop Eduardo. In a television replay, there was no contact between Boruc and Eduardo. However, Spanish referee Manuel Gonzalez Mejuto act differently. He was sentenced the Celtic a penalty. Eduardo who became executor could do the task successfully.
“UEFA must take an action to Eduardo and sentenced him. He deserved to be punished, ban two fight”, stated Massimo Donati, Celtic midfielder. “That is absolutely not a penalty. But, this is part of football We can not do anything because the referee decided,''he continued.
According to Donati, Eduardo should receive sanctions such as Lithuanian striker Saulius Mikoliunas which do a similar action when play against the Scots in Hampdent Park in September 2007. At that time, UEFA use match record to give the sanction.
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger admitted Eduardo action should not bear a penalty. Still, he's defending his men. “Eduardo may be a reason, because the injury trauma” Wenger said, as reported by AP.
''I never asked a player if he did dive to get penalties. But, occasionally they do. I do not think Eduardo would protest if it can not be a penalty,''said the French trainer. (ham / ca)
LONDON - In line with predictions, Arsenal strolled into the Champions League group phase. This is because of their 3-1 victory over FC Celtic at at the Emirates Stadium, London(27 / 8).
The victory was confirmed the domination of Arsenal over Celtics. In the first match in Celtic Stadium (19 / 8), the Gunners also won 2-0. As a result, the club with Arsene Wenger Manager goes to group phase with victory aggregate 5-1. This achievement become an important invest to face big match in the English Premier League this weekend. They challenge the defending champion Manchester United at Old Trafford Stadium tomorrow night (29 / 8).
"You always want to have a high confidence when visit to Old Trafford. Now we have that moment," Wenger said as quoted by Sky Sports.
Victory over Celtic reinforce increasingly sharp attack power of Arsenal. The Gunners bomber has shot 15 goals in four matches. This result of course could not be separated from strategic changes formulated by Wenger this season.
Unlike the last season which use 4-4-1-1 pattern, this time the coach applying 4-3-3 formation. This makes Arsenal play more offensive. It supported by the speed of the Gunners where their player is young in average.
"Our squad against Celtic on average 23-year-old. That means, if we qualify from the group phase, in the next six months we've become a more formidable team," said the French coach.
"Now we want to focus on developing the way we play, the speed of the game, and showed we have made major changes during the game on Saturday (against United)," said Wenger.
Arsenal captain, Cesc Fabregas didn’t play in that game against Celtic, because of hamstring injure. But the Gunners midfield which filled by Alexander Song, Abou Diaby, and Denilson had dominated the game. To have the best squad in peak condition when challenging United, Wenger made several changes in the second half. Diaby, Eduardo, and Emmanuel Eboue pulled out. They were replaced by Aaron Ramsey, Arshavin, and Jack Wilshere.
Victory begins with the Penalty execution by Eduardo Da Silva in minute 28. Followed by Eboue (53 ') and Arshavin (74') goals. While Celtic have an entertaining goal donate by Massimo Donati in injury time.
Decision of referee Manuel Gonzalez Mejuto to give Arsenal a penalty get negative reaction from the Celtic. Eduardo according to them act diving. However, Celtic coach Tony Mowbray pretend that Arsenal deserved to win. "I can not see the incident. But, all my players said there was no contact and no penalty should be," he said. (ham / ca)
Y.E. Yang, Golfer from South Korea shockingly became the first Asian-born player to win a major Sunday with a stunning performance in the PGA Championship, memorable as much for his clutch shots as the player he beat.
Woods was 14-0 when he went into the final round of a major atop the leaderboard. He had not lost any tournament around the world in nine years when leading by two shots.
None of that mattered to Yang, a 37-year-old South Korean who hit the shots everyone expected from Woods. Leading by one on the final hole, Yang slayed golf's giant with a hybrid 3-iron that cleared the bunker and settled 12 feet from the cup.
Yang made the birdie putt and shouted with joy as he pumped his fist. That gave him a 2-under 70, and a three-shot victory when Woods missed yet another short par putt and shot 75.
"I tried to master the art of controlling my emotions throughout the small wins I had in my career," Yang said through his agent, Michael Yim. "I think it turned out quite well today."
It was the second time Woods has finished runner-up in the PGA Championship at Hazeltine, both times to a surprise winner. Seven years ago, he birdied the last four holes and came up one short of Rich Beem.
This time, Woods made one mistake after another over the last four holes, mostly with his putter.
"I did everything I needed to do, except for getting the ball in the hole," Woods said. "Just didn't make the putts when I needed to make them."
Yang was No. 110 in the world, his only victory on the PGA Tour coming in March at the Honda Classic, on a course across the street from headquarters of the PGA of America. He was best known for holding off Woods at the HSBC Champions in China three years ago.
This stage was far bigger. Yang was even better.
Picture above : Tiger Wood congratulate Yang for his win
He took the lead for the first time all week by chipping in for eagle from about 20 yards short of the 14th green. And when it looked as though nerves were getting the best of him on a three-putt bogey at the 17th, he delivered his two most important shots.
Yang still had enough strength left to hoist his golf bag over his head, and later the 44-pound Wanamaker Trophy. After a long and tearful embrace with his wife, Young Ju Park, he walked across a bridge saluting thousands of fans who couldn't believe what they saw.
What a capper to this year in the majors.
Kenny Perry was poised to become the oldest Masters champion at 48 until Angel Cabrera beat him in a playoff. Phil Mickelson, reeling from his wife being diagnosed with breast cancer, was on the verge of finally winning the U.S. Open until Lucas Glover outplayed him over the final few holes. And just last month, 59-year-old Tom Watson was an 8-foot par putt away from winning the British Open, then lost in a playoff to Stewart Cink.
Woods losing a two-shot lead in the final round of a major? That was unthinkable -- until a breezy afternoon at Hazeltine.
"I played well enough the entire week to win the championship," Woods said. "You have to make putts. I didn't do that. Today was a day that didn't happen."
With this lost, Tiger Wood didn’t win any major tournament this year. This is the first year after he coming back from his knee surgery?. Is Tiger not as dominant as 5 years ago?
About Y.E. Yang
Yang Yong-Eun (born 15 January 1972), or Y. E. Yang, is a South Korean professional golfer currently playing on the PGA Tour, where he has won twice, including the 2009 PGA Championship.
In 2006 he won the Korea Open, an Asian Tour event, and this victory gained him entry into the HSBC Champions Tournament in November 2006. He won the tournament, beating a strong field including Tiger Woods who was second. The victory earned him membership of the European Tour and moved him into the top forty of the Official World Golf Rankings. In 2008 he played on the PGA Tour after earning his card through qualifying school. Yang won his first event on the PGA Tour at the 2009 Honda Classic in his 46th career start in the United States. With this win, he became only the second Korean to win on the PGA Tour along with K.J. Choi.
On August 16, 2009, Yang won the 91st PGA Championship, overcoming a two-shot deficit going into the final round to defeat Tiger Woods for Yang's first major championship. The victory was the first major championship for a male player born in Asia. It was also the first time that Woods failed to win a major after holding at least a share of the lead at the end of 54 holes.
That’s the new answer, after Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt beat his own world record in the men's 100 meters with a new record 9.58 seconds. He break this record at the world track and field championships in Berlin.
At this 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Bolt eased through the 100 m heats, clocking the fastest ever pre-final performance of 9.89 seconds. The final was the first time Bolt and Gay had met in the season, and the American ran 9.71 seconds, 0.02 off Bolt's world record run in Beijing. However, Bolt finished some distance ahead of Gay, improving the world record to 9.58 seconds to win his first World Championship gold medal. Taking over a tenth of a second off the previous best mark, this was the largest ever margin of improvement in the 100 m world record since the beginning of electronic timing. Another Jamaican Asafa Powell was third in a time of 9.84.
Usain Bolt Achievement
Bolt's personal best of 9.58 seconds in the 100 meters is the fastest ever legal time. Bolt also holds the second fastest time of 9.69 seconds, the current Olympic record. Tyson Gay recorded a time of 9.68 second at the 2008 US Olympic Trials, but was aided with a tail wind of 4.1 m/s, exceeding the legal limit of 2.0 m/s set by the IAAF and nullifying its inclusion as a world record. Obadele Thompson's run of 9.69 s in 1996 is also not recognized as it was aided by a 5.0 m/s tail wind.
Bolt's personal best of 19.30 s in the 200 metres is both a world record and Olympic record as well. This was recorded at the 2008 Beijing Games against a headwind of 0.9 m/s, breaking Michael Johnson's previous world record and Olympic record of 19.32 s. After Bolt and Johnson's record setting runs, the next fastest time is almost three tenths of a second slower: Tyson Gay's personal best of 19.58 s. Bolt is the only non-United States sprinter in the IAAF top five.
The Jamaican relay team including Bolt, set the 4x100 metres world and Olympic records at the 2008 Olympics with a time of 37.10 seconds. This is the only run in the IAAF top ten performances which was not set by an American team.
Below is Usain Bolt Progress along his career for 200m. He’s improving well
David Beckham recorded his 113 caps when he play against Netherlands yesterday (13 / 8). Beckham surprisingly play as starter before replaced by Shaun Wright-Phillips in the second round. With 113 caps, Beckham only 12 game more to be the same record as Peter Shilton (125 caps).
But it’s not Beckham caps which captured UK media's attention, but his intention to end his journey in USA Soccer League (MLS) with Los Angeles Galaxy and return to the UEFA European. ''I can assure that 95 or 99 percent it will happen. At this time, my concentration is still with Galaxy,''said players who are familiar to be called Becks.
The sudden intention was triggered by England coach Fabio Capello statement on 10 August. Capello will still play Beckham as long as he play in European club.
Although he reached age of 34 years, Beckham charisma still exist. Some club want to recruit this former Manchester United and Real Madrid player as Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth and Chelsea. The problem is, Beckham seems more interested in returning to Milan.
'I really enjoy defending AC Milan. They are so enthusiastic to welcome me back. You certainly know that AC Milan is one of the world's best clubs,''said the father's of three children.
All F1 fan must be disappointed. Michael Schumacher said Tuesday he is calling off his much-anticipated Formula One comeback because of lingering injuries from a motorcycling crash earlier this year.
The seven-time world champion planned to fill in for injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa and hoped to return at the European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain, later this month.
However, Schumacher said on his Web site he informed top Ferrari officials on Monday evening that "unfortunately I'm not able to step in for Felipe."
Schumacher, 40, retired at the end of the 2006 season. Since then, he has raced occasionally in a motorcycling series but was injured in a crash in February. "The consequences of the injuries caused by the bike accident in February, fractures in the area of head and neck, unfortunately have turned out to be still too severe," Schumacher said. "That is why my neck cannot stand the extreme stresses caused by Formula One yet.
"I really tried everything to make that temporary comeback possible. However, much to my regret it didn't work out," he added.
"Unfortunately we did not manage to get a grip on the pain in the neck" which arose after he tested an old Ferrari at the Mugello circuit in Italy, Schumacher said. The German won 91 races in 250 starts.
"I am disappointed to the core. I am awfully sorry for the guys of Ferrari and for all the fans which crossed fingers for me," Schumacher said. "All I can do now is to keep my fingers crossed for the whole team for the coming races."
Schumacher's statement did not say who Ferrari might turn to as a driver instead. Last week Schumacher said he was slimming down for the race, but complained of some neck pain.
"I only have to admit that my neck pinches a bit. We have to get a grip on that as health has priority - that's the clear arrangement made with Ferrari and, by the way, with my wife, too," Schumacher said.
Ferrari Point out Driver Test Luca Badoer
Meanwhile, to fill up Massa seat, Ferrari point out Luca Badoer, an Italian test driver.
Ferrari says Italian Luca Badoer will replace Michael Schumacher at this month's European Grand Prix at Valencia after the seven-time world champion called off his much-anticipated Formula One comeback.
Badoer is a Ferrari test driver whose name was first floated by Italian media after Felipe Massa's crash took him off the race circuit.
Schumacher, 40, agreed to drive in Massa's place, but announced Tuesday he canceled his return to F1 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycling accident earlier this year. He says he informed Ferrari officials Monday evening that he would not be able to step in for Massa.
Michael Schumacher (born 3 January 1969, inHürth-Hermülheim, Germany ) is a GermanFormula One driver and seven-time Formula One world drivers' champion, and current advisor and temporary driver for Ferrari. According to the official Formula One website, he is "statistically the greatest driver the sport has ever seen". He is the only German to win the Formula One World championship, and is credited with popularizing Formula One in Germany. In a 2006 FIA survey, Michael Schumacher was voted the most popular driver of the season among Formula One fans.
After winning two championships with Benetton, Michael Schumacher moved to Scuderia Ferrari in 1996 and won five consecutive drivers' titles with them from 2000–2004. Schumacher holds many records in Formula One, including most drivers' championships, race victories, fastest laps, pole positions, points scored and most races won in a single season. Schumacher is the only Formula One driver to have an entire season of podium finishes, a feat he accomplished in 2002. His driving sometimes created controversy: he was twice involved in collisions that determined the outcome of the world championship, most notably his disqualification from the 1997 championship for causing a collision with Jacques Villeneuve. After the 2006 Formula One season Schumacher retired from race driving.
Off the track, Schumacher is an ambassador for UNESCO and a spokesman for driver safety. He has been involved in numerous humanitarian efforts throughout his life and donated tens of millions of dollars to charity. He is the elder brother of former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher, currently racing in Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM). They stand as the only brothers in F1 history to have both won races and they scored the first sibling 1-2 finish in Formula One.
Short Michael Schumacher Bio
1969: Born on January 3 in Huerth-Hermuelheim, Germany.
1973: Made his racing debut in a kart race.
1987: Won German and European kart championships.
1988: Finished fourth in German Formula Ford championship and second in the European series in first year of car racing.
1990: Won first major single-seater title, clinching the German Formula Three crown. Stepped up to sportscars, driving for Mercedes.
1991: Made Formula One debut for Jordan in Belgium, qualifying seventh before retiring. Poached by Benetton for the rest of the season.
1992: Takes first grand prix win in Belgium on his way to third in the championship.
1994: Wins title, with eight wins to his name, after controversial last-race clash with Damon Hill.
1995: Retains world crown, taking nine victories.
1996: Moves to struggling Ferrari and manages three wins on his way to third in championship.
1997: Wins five races but is stripped of second in the championship for attempting to take out title rival Jacques Villeneuve at Jerez.
1999: Breaks his leg at Silverstone when easily leading the championship.
2000: Finally wins Ferrari's first world title since 1979, amassing nine wins on the way.
2001: Another nine wins and another title, setting a new record for all-time victories on the way.
2002: Wins championship in record time, setting a new mark of 11 victories.
2003: Wins title by a point after six victories, breaking Juan Manuel Fangio's record of five championships.
2004: Breaks his own record for wins in a season to take title number seven.
2006: Sept 10 - Announces his retirement at end of 2006 season after winning Italian Grand Prix.
2009: July 29 - Makes shock return to Formula One with Ferrari, deputising for Felipe Massa until the Brazilian is recovered from injuries suffered in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The puzzle about who will sit behind Felipe Massa cockpit has an answer. Michael Schumacher, 7 times World Champion will be back to replace Massa place. He will compete against reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton for the very first time at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on Aug 23.
The announcement, which will have Ferrari's hardcore tifosi drooling, came just 24 hours after the German driver's manager, Willi Weber, said he was "200 per cent sure" his client would not race in Valencia.
That bold prediction was made to look rather foolish at about 6pm on Wednesday (07/29).
"Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro intends to entrust Michael Schumacher with Felipe Massa's car until the Brazilian driver is able to race again," Ferrari announced on its website.
Zinedine Zidane is born in Marseille, France on the 23rd of June in 1972. His parents of Algerian descent have a total of five children. As a kid, school is not his strongest asset so he turns to football. Zidane got his start in football (known as soccer in North America) at an early age, when he joined the US Saint-Henri club.
He moved on to Septemes Sports Olympiques after the coach convinced the director of the club to sign him. After leaving Septemes at the age of 14, Zidane participated in the first year junior selection for the league championship, the same year he was discovered.
By the age of 16, a scout by the name of Jean Varraud recruits the youngster to Cannes. He was called in for 3 days at the sport regional centre in Aix-en-Provence at the beginning. He ventured off to Cannes for what was intended to be a six-week stay, but remained even longer. Playing with professionals at the age of 16, it would only be a matter of time when he too would turn pro, and he knew he was on his way to realizing his dreams.
Showing the determination of an athlete who wants to exceed expectations, Zidane had played his first game in First Division at the age of 17, and it was from then that football went from an ambition to a passion. The Cannes midfielder scored his first goal on February 8th, 1991 (he received a Clio as a promise from the Cannes President, who promised him a car when he scored his first goal as a professional), and his first season with the club was marked by a qualification for the UEFA Cup.
Zidane's second season with Cannes wasn't as promising, but on the non-professional front he met his future wife Veronique, a Spanish dancer. After a lukewarm 91-92 season, Zidane felt it was time for a change and switched to Bordeaux after he was asked to sign a four-year contract. Marseille also wanted Zidane, but Bordeaux proved to want him more.
He is signed by Bordeaux in 1992. His beginning with Bordeaux was hard on 24-year-old Zidane, as it forced him to adapt, but once he did, he did so with flying colours. Not only did Bordeaux qualify every year that Zidane played with the team, but Bordeaux also qualified for the UEFA Cup through Intertoto and went to the final in 95-96, Zidane's last year with the team.
At the same time, Juventus sought out Zidane, and after his four crucial seasons with Bordeaux, he moved to Torino. Again, Zidane was forced to adapt to the Italian way of playing as well as to the lifestyle, but after his first year, he was a bona fide star.
After his move to Italy, trophies start to to pour in. By 1996, Ziziou had the UEFA Cup, the European Supercup and the Intercontinental Cup under his belt. He also won the Italian Calcio twice in a row during 1997 and 1998. In the same two seasons, his club manages to reach the Champions League final twice.
When Real Madrid purchases Zinedine Zidane in the summer of 2001, he becomes the most expensive player of all time. The Spanish club paid a whopping $66 Million for his transfer. In the 2001/02 season, the Frenchman leads Real Madrid to Champions League glory by scoring a spectacular winning goal in the final.
In international competition, Zidane enters the spotlight after carrying his national team to their first World Cup title in 1998. He eventually helps them win their second European title in EURO 2000.
At World Cup 2002, France is eliminated in the first stage. Zizou struggles with an injury at the time and watches most games from the sideline. Two years later at EURO 2004, Zidane's country fails to impress again and is knocked out by tournament surprise Greece. Zidane retires from international football, but returns again in the wake of World Cup 2006.
Individually, Zinedine Zidane has been given every major award that a player can achieve. He has won the precious Balon D'Or in 1998 and the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 1998, 2000 and 2003.
Currently, Zinedine Zidane is one of the most skillful and technically gifted players in the game. He can settle and distribute almost any pass thrown in his direction. In individual encounters, Zidane prefers to shield the ball and dribble away from pressure. His style is not flashy, but rather simple and elegant. Zidane can apply his playmaking skills in any circumstance and make it look effortless.
Quick Facts
Name
Zinedine Zidane
Starting Number
#5
Born
23 June 1972 in Marseilles, France
Nationality
French
Height
185 cm / 6'2" feet
Weight
80 kg / 176 pounds
Family Status
Married to a Spanish dancer named Veronique with two kids: Enzo (named after Enzo Francescoli) and Luca
Foot
Both
Teams
Cannes (France) Bordeaux (France) Juventus (Italy) Real Madrid (Spain)
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