Posted
by suman680
on July 10, 2010
Today the battle of football between two European countries, who've never won World Cup before. The battle between =>
1. Spain midfield vs Netherlands Attack.
2. Spain skill vs Netherlands speed.
3. Spain Superstars vs Netherlands Stars.
4. Villa vs Van Persie.
5. Xavi vs Robben.
6. Iniesta vs Snijder.
7. Alonso vs Van Bommel.
8. Legend vs Legend in the making.
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Posted
by FIFA'10
on July 10, 2010
Johannesburg - Football fans are right if they feel that goals have been in short supply at the current World Cup. At 2.24 goals per match so far, the average is the second-lowest ever after the 1990World Cup in Italy, which saw an average of 2.21 goals.
If fewer than three goals in total are scored in Saturday's playoff for third place and Sunday's final, the 2010 World Cup in South Africawill go down in history as the one with the fewest goals scored per match.
A table of World Cup goals follows:
Goals, Average, Matches
1930 Uruguay 70 3.89 18
1934 Italy 70 4.12 17
1938 France 84 4.67 18
1950 Brazil88 4.00 22
1954 Switzerland140 5.38 26
1958 Sweden 126 3.60 35
1962 Chile 89 2.78 32
1966 England 89 2.78 32
1970 Mexico95 2.97 32
1974 Germany 97 2.55 38
1978 Argentina102 2.68 38
1982 Spain 146 2.81 52
1986 Mexico 132 2.54 52
1990 Italy 115 2.21 52
1994 USA ... [MORE]
Posted
by Jislaaik
on July 10, 2010
While most South Africans will know many Dutch phrases like LEKKER and Bliksem, what do you say to your Spanish friends?
The last thing you want to say to a Spaniard on Sunday is...
Que gane Holanda (May Holland win)
Yes, Sunday is la final del mundial (the World Cup final), and
Spain have made it for the first time ever.
And if, like me, te gusta el futbol (you like the futbol) then you'll
love being able to chat on this subject.
Que gane el mejor (may the best team win)
Pero yo quiero que gane espanya. (But I want Spain to win)
Viva Espanya !!
Posted
by FIFA'10
on June 19, 2010
Reports say the star insulted his coach at halftime of loss to Mexico
French star Nicolas Anelka has been thrown off his nation's World Cup team after getting into a heated exchange with coach Raymond Domenech and refusing to apologize.
The Chelsea forward reportedly made obscene comments to Domenech at halftime of France's 2-0 loss to Mexico on Thursday. He was asked to make amends by FFF president Jean-Pierre Escalettes.
"Faced by the refusal of the player to publicly apologize, he (Escalettes) took the decision in total agreement with the coach and the official members of the delegation present in Knysna to exclude Nicolas Anelka from the squad," the FFF said in a statement. "He will leave the French team camp this evenin... [MORE]
Posted
by suman680
on June 17, 2010
Argentina played some awesome football in the match against Korea and got a 4-1 win over them, also get the ticket of round of 16 in World Cup 2010. Messi showed some amazing skill of football which is excellent.
Now, the chances of Argentina to win World Cup 2010 is become high to higher after the match against Korea.
Argentina will play the group-B last match against Greece.
Argentina is in the right direction to win World Cup 2010 and increase the tally 2 to 3 time.
Posted
by imran
on June 17, 2010
Holland could start with Robben and Ghana with Drogba
Posted
by FIFA'10
on June 12, 2010
The Bayern Munich winger is unlikely to be risked, however, as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
Robben suffered the setback in a warm-up match against Hungary and remained in Holland to receive treatment.
After Denmark, the Dutch take on Japan and finally Cameroon in Group E.
Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie believes they have every reason to feel confident going into the tournament.
He said: "We should reach the semi-finals at least. That's a must for us, especially when you look at the 23 players and the clubs they play for."
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Posted
by FIFA'10
on June 04, 2010
The AC Milan player sustained a knock to his calf and has left the Italy training camp in Sistriere. He will now be unavailable for Italy's final preparation match against Switzerland.
Pirlo is undoubtedly a key player for coach Macello Lippi due to his attacking creativity and he will be a big loss to the Azzurri's offence if he were to be ruled out of the World Cup.
The extent of the damage to the 31-year-old is to be confirmed, but there are fears he could miss the tournament in South Africa altogether.
The 31-year-old will go to Milan in order to have further tests done.
Italy are drawn alongside Paraguay, New Zealand and Slovakia in Group F and will kick off their defence of the World Cup against Paraguay on 14 J... [MORE]
Posted
by FIFA'10
on June 04, 2010
The Manchester United star left hospital on crutches after undergoing a scan on the knee injury suffered during the final minutes of England's second training session at their Bafokeng Sports Centre base.
The problem resulted from Ferdinand being on the receiving end of what coach Fabio Capello described as a "minor tackle".
But the fact that Michael Dawson was immediately put on stand-by by the Italian suggested the setback is more than a minor scare, and now Sky Sports News claim Ferdinand is out.
Ferdinand had been talking optimistically only 48 hours ago about leading England to World Cup glory.
He insisted anything less than winning the competition would not be regarded as a success and that England were "not here to make up the numbers".
... [MORE]
Posted
by suman680
on June 03, 2010
Can Argentina win World Cup 2010?
World Cup is one of the prestigious football tournament in all over the world. Football fans wait for four years to watch the World cup glory. The players come from different nation to show their awesome skills and their world class football but not only football players, also the football fans come from different country and create some great environment in the field.
Argentina is a big name in world football without no doubt. Without Argentina the world football is not complete perfectly. Argentina is a great world class football nation and they show their class by their amazing football style.
History of Argentina football in World Cup:
Some great performance:
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Posted
by FIFA'10
on June 02, 2010
The AC Milan playmaker was a key member of Brazil's successful 2002 team in the Far East and also played in the 2006 finals in Germany.
However, he has yet to cement his spot in current Brazil coach Dunga's plans and there are suggestions he could miss out on this year's tournament.
The two-time World Player of the Year is not fearing for his place, though, and believes he can be involved in another World Cup-winning squad for his country.
He said in an article in Chi:"I will go to the World Cup and I will win it.
"Recently I have had problems with the national team, but it hasn't been my fault.
"I can't imagine a World Cup without Ronaldinho on the field. It seems impossible to me when I think of not playing.
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Posted
by FIFA'10
on June 01, 2010
Warnock had been rated as extremely doubtful to be on the plane to South Africa after failing to take any part in the two recent warm-up games against Mexico and Japan.
With only six minutes' international experience - as a substitute against Trinidad and Tobago in 2008 - Warnock currently has the shortest England career on record and did not seem likely to increase that tally in South Africa given Leighton Baines featured against Mexico and in the friendly against Egypt in March.
Taken at face value, Capello's post-Japan statement that the 22 names - excluding Gareth Barry - in his mind are the same as the ones that were there before the two-week training camp in Austria, Baines should be in.
However, it seems Capello has concerns over the Everton defender's ability to cope with the demands of a major tournament, which could lead to an unexpected reprieve for Warnock as Capello mulls over the make-up of his squad.
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Posted
by FIFA'10
on June 01, 2010
West Ham striker McCarthy has struggled for fitness in recent months and has been criticised for being overweight.
He was one of five players cut from a 28-man training squad with goalkeeper Rowen Fernandez, defenders Bryce Moon and Innocent Mdledle and midfielder Franklin Cale also omitted.
South Africa Squad: Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs), Moeneeb Josephs (Orlando Pirates), Shuaib Walters (Maritzburg United); Siboniso Gaxa (Sundowns), Anele Ngcongca (Genk), Aaron Mokoena (Portsmouth), Matthew Booth (Sundowns), Bongani Khumalo (SuperSport United), Siyabonga Sangweni (Golden Arrows), Tsepo Masilela (Maccabi Haifa), Lucas Thwala (Orlando Pirates); Teko Modise (Orlando Pirates), Lance Davids (Ajax Cape Town), Reneilwe Letsholonyane (Kaizer Chiefs), MacBeth Sibaya (Rubin Kazan), Thanduyise Khuboni (Golden Arrows), Kagiso Dikgacoi (Fulham), Steven Pienaar (Everton), Siphiwe Tshabalala (Kaizer Chiefs); Surprise Moriri (Sundowns), Bernard Parker (FC Twente), Katlego Mphela (Sundowns), Siyabonga Nomvethe (Moroka Swallows)
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Posted
by FIFA'10
on May 19, 2010
With all the talks of heading to Real Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona or Juventus, the Frenchman's long line of suitors may well have wasted their efforts in luring him away from Munich as the club is set to secure his further services.
In a speech by Christian Nerlinger reported in L'Equipe, the general manager of Bayern said: "We are in close contact with Franck and we have the impression that he values the situation he is in with Bayern and we can see good chances of being able to extend his contract."
The French midfielder, who is suspended for the Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan, is tied to Bayern until 2011. However, with doubts over his future at the German giants, a growing list of clubs which includes Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea and Juventus is waiting to pounce for his signature.
But in what may be bad news to his suitors, Bayern has offered him a deal more outstanding than Real Madrid, according to sources in ... [MORE]
Posted
by FIFA'10
on May 19, 2010
Barcelona have confirmed that they have agreed a fee of 40 million euros with Valencia for Spain striker David Villa.
The Spain international has long been linked with a move from Los Che after five seasons at the Mestalla and has signed a four-year deal.
Villa, who will undergo a medical on Friday, is the first summer capture for the Catalan club, with Cesc Fabregas also rumoured to be angling for a move back to Barcelona.
A statement on Barcelona's official website, www.fcbarcelona.cat, read: "FC Barcelona and Valencia CF closed a 40 million euro deal for Spanish striker David Villa on Wednesday morning.
"The Spanish international is due in Barcelona on Thursday evening and will have a medical on Friday morning.
... [MORE]
Posted
by FIFA'10
on May 19, 2010
ichael Ballack's agent is contemplating on taking legal actions against Portsmouth midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng.
Michael Becker, who is in charge of Ballack, is clearly not satisfied with Boateng's apology to German captain and has claimed that the his client is set to suffer a €1 million loss of revenue from sponsors and bonuses after the influential midfielder is ruled out of the World Cup, thanks Boateng's reckless challenge in the FA Cup final.
Becker is also adamant that Ghanaian had no intention to play the ball during his challenge on Ballack.
"Every spectator has seen what Boateng did. That was clearly a foul with the intention to hurt Ballack. We are considering taking legal action," said Becker in an interview with Bild.
"We are thinking about taking the case to civil court, but criminal p... [MORE]
Posted
by FIFA'10
on May 16, 2010
Roque Santa Cruz scored a late penalty to hand Paraguay a 1-0 win over North Korea in a World Cup warm-up game in Nyon.
The Manchester City striker converted from the spot after Nam Song Chol was adjudged to have handled inside the area with just four minutes to go.
The South Americans were the better side in the second half, twice hitting the woodwork, after weathering spells of sustained pressure from Kim Jong-hun's men in the opening 45 minutes.
Paraguay were drawn in Group F at the finals alongside Italy, Slovakia and New Zealand while North Korea line up in Group G against Brazil, Ivory Coast and Portugal.
Posted
by FIFA'10
on May 16, 2010
Ballack was the victim of a heavy tackle by Portsmouth's Kevin-Prince Boateng, who could be an opponent of Germany at the World Cup this summer if he makes the cut in Ghana's 23-man squad.
Preliminary x-rays confirmed that no bones were broken, but Ballack will undergo a scan on Sunday to assess the full extent of the damage.
"I have tried to get hold of him but have not been able to," said Low.
"I have heard that nothing is broken, which is a relief, and that he will undergo a scan tomorrow (Sunday). I hope he gets good news from the hospital.
"Of course we need our captain. He has so much experience."
After watching video footage of the foul, Low was critical of Boateng's challenge. The midfielder recently switched allegiances from ... [MORE]
Posted
by FIFA'10
on May 15, 2010
The former European player of the year is looking forward to spearheading his side in South Africa and while many have predicted a downfall for the reigning world champions, Cannavaro is not too bothered about it.
In fact, he believes it will work in favour of the team.
"Right, it's right like this. It's best not to start the tournament as favourites," Cannavaro said in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"Us Italians are the masters of starting negatively in general, but this is not right because we qualified for the tournament early, but we are always criticised.
The Juventus defender is also seeking inspiration from the 2006 World Cup, which the Italians won despite not being labeled as the ‘favourites... [MORE]
Posted
by FIFA'10
on May 14, 2010
In an interview with Canal+ show ‘Les Specialistes Europe', the on-form Arsenal midfielder said: "It's difficult but there are the choices of the coach.
"I respect them, but I also want to know why, because I hear reproach for my behaviour now. I respect the decision of the coach."
Domenech, who is lucky to be even naming his World Cup squad thanks to Thierry Henry's infamous handball, has raised many eyebrows with his perplexing selection of his 30-man preliminary squad for the World Cup where he has chosen to overlook proven and big name players like Karim Benzema and Nasri for uncapped players like Mathieu Valbuena and Yann M'Vila, amongst others.
Nasri also revealed that Arsene Wenger, his club coach at Arsenal, has offered him advice and encouragement after news of his World Cup heartbreak.
The Frenchman added: "Arsene Wenger call... [MORE]
