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Alonso says Spain can now make it three in a row
The 2008 European champions Spain won their first ever World Cup when they defeated The Netherlands in the extra time thanks to Iniesta's goal. This was only the third time that a European country won a major trophy two times in a row. The other two being France and West Germany. But neither of the [...]
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Where are the much hyped stars?
The football world cup this year was supposed to one of the most exciting ever with stars like Rooney, Torres and Messi bracing the pitch. But they have been disappointing so far. Wayne Rooney will not be playing a part in the World Cup after England were trashed 4-1 by Germany. The Manchester Unite[...]
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David Silva signs for Manchester City, Juan Mata to Barca
David Silva has signed for English club Manchester City for a fee of €35 million. Chelsea were keen on signing the Spanish playmaker but the player rejected the offer and was lured in to Manchester City megabucks. Roberto Mancini also had a long talk with Silva and he convinced the former Valencia[...]
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Great Britain Fails To Bring Home Medal From MilanDownfall of Khalid Yafai in Flyweight and Scott Cardle in Light-welterweight brought no medal to Great Britain from Milan. Not securing at all medals brings up Britain’s disappointment.
The examination put on the decision of team bosses overtake elite squad which many needless arouse question on Olympic performance of preceding 56years. Yafai fighter of Birmingham was inspired reaching till quarterfinals and could have reached further but his team was doubtful of achieving the contest with Beblik. It seems that number of good shots were not been counted has his two points were penalized in the second round for a low blow. Cardle said he really wanted to finish the fight his defender was more skilled than he was and uttered saying next time he will bring back the medal. Last year Beijing Olympics England team won three medals similar to World Championships in Chicago held at 2007, later on Coach Terry Edward contract was not renewed.
Rafael Nadal vs Fernando Gonzalez Belated Rain
Rafael Nadal and Fernando Gonzalez for the second time have left center court in Arthur Ashe Stadium, as quarterfinal match at US Open has been overwhelmed due to rain delay. Rafael Nadal took over the first set lead over Fernando but the delay hit with serving at 2-3 in the second set tiebreaker.
Third seed Nadal saved two set points and had treatment for an abdominal injury but still on lead. Players were enforced to stop the game for 75minutes early in the second set. Nadal in lead of four points after the
play ended for the day but Gonzalez need to thrive hard to gain the victory over the second set to retrieve the match. Gonzalez had win two set points in the 10th game of first set but missed a good chance on second return resulting in tiebreak. Nadal confirmed sign of uneasiness for the duration of three-minute medical timeout, his play continued to be of highest excellence.
White Adds Colors For Australian Victory
Australia beat England in the third one- day international in Nat West at Rose Bowl to take a lead of 3-0 in seven match series. Cameron White strike his first ODI century a prime mover for Australia’s victory. England won the toss and decided to take the first strike they congregated 228-9.
Match- winning joint venture by White 105 and Michael Clarke 52 added 143 runs made easy for Australia to win. White’s century included of one six and nine fours batted coolly right through the match. England batted inadequately in all the three series. In spite of this captain decided to bat first. England did not loose their heart and they remained determined with the final score 228 with the loss of nine wickets. England did set some calculated sort of target to try to defend the team. With the win, Australia is in leading position in the seven matches of one-day series. On the other hand, England does have a lot many issues to struggle about it. Aussie striking lead indicates of getting Champions Trophy.
World Cup To Withhold Wobbly Argentina
Since 1970 Argentina the main winner of World Cup but this year, they are in risk of loosing World Cup after the defeat of Paraguay to 1-0. Diego Maradona’s have vowed of fighting while his team are at one point behind Ecuador they are in fourth position our with two games to play and only top four team assured to be qualified.
In fifth side of final tournament along with fourth position team in North Central America and Caribbean, group. In the interim Brazil strike Chile by 4-2 and continued to stay third in their group that licensed Brazil to ninth victory in South American qualifying group. Ecuador hit Bolivia 3-1 with goals from Edison Mendez, Manachester United’s Antonio Valencia, and Birmingham’s Cristian Benitez. Defeat of Argentina has piled pressurized on coach Maradona. His side needs to play with Uruguay and Peru. He uttered saying as long as he have a drop of blood left, he will fight to get Argentina qualified. He added saying we are not out of World Cup and continue to fight no matter who all condemn him.
Team Sky Enrolls Gold medalists Geraint Thomas
Geraint Thomas is among one of six British riders join up Team Sky a new Professional cycling squad. Geraint Thomas is the Olympic gold medalist. More riders are yet to be proclaimed with a conjecture that GB star Bradley Wiggins might join with these riders.
Welshman Thomas was the youngest rider in Tour de France in 2007. Current team is assuming of joining Tour de France next year with the goal of obtaining victory by 2014. David Brails ford the GB performance director was accountable for providing 34 medals at Beijing Olympics and Paralympics will handle the team financed by broadcasters BSkyB. These opportunities will enable top British cyclists to be trained together and most importantly possibility of gaining success for future World Championships and Olympic Games. Brailsford uttered in following weeks and months other riders will join from Britain and overseas. Name for Team Sky Squad until now are Geraint Thomas, Peter Kennaugh, Steve Cummings, Chris Froome, Ian Stannard and Russell Downing.
Capello Acclaim England’s Best Performance
England boomed into 5-1victory over Croatia at Wembley. Fabio Capello coach of England team tagged as their best performance under him. England pay backed in a most wide-ranging manner thanks to a powerful performance from Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard both scored twice while Wayne Rooney finished off scoring succeed record.
Capello expressed his view stating, he is very happy as they accomplished the target pity early. He added saying, a best performance under him, they played quick, and movement of ball was awesome and first 20 minute of the game was mind bowling. Capello was enchanted, as his team was qualified for World Cup. Both performances next to Croatia team were delightful. Fall out from Euro Cup 2008 with the loss of 3-2 over Croatia was at Wembley when Steven Mc Laren was the precursor of the team. John Terry the captain of England team was uniformly pleased. Slaven Bilic Croatian Manger was surprised by England’s performance and he did not even assume in a nastiest dreams. England players did look quick and assertive from the start of first goal. At half- time, it was only 2-0 and then we accepted a third goal it was difficult to come back. He added saying if they enhance playing like this then definitely, they can win the World Cup.
Nadal Attain US Open Quarterfinals
Spaniard Rafael Nadal defeat France’s Gael Monfils and get into quarter-finals of US Open. Nadal displayed great strength 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 6-1 6-3 to win set-up with Fernando Gonzalez. Rafael world number three player is back after a serious knee injury and abdominal problem but he did not portray any sign at the time of match.
Juan Martin Del Potro and Marin Cilic also triumph set up quarterfinal tie. During the final match held at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Monfils verge a high quality first set in tiebreak after failing to serve out a 5-3 with his huge serving and heavy forehand taking him through. However, after some enthusiastic celebration Nadal maintained an unbelievable stamina. After the pair exchanged break midway through the second set, Nadal broke again out of breath while eighth game of exhausting rallies that left his competitor tired.
Nadal expressed his knees condition very good and added saying he is very happy after playing the last two matches. He said it is third time in his career-entering quarterfinal. Gonzalez seeded 11th beat seventh seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 3-6 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 in a lively match on Louis Armstrong Stadium. Gonzalez controlled his temper and took back in third set tiebreak. Trailing 5-4 in the fourth set, the pressure became too much for Tsonga as he double faulted twice and handed over the game and match. Sixth seed Del Potro proved too strong for Juan Carlos Ferrero as he moved into the last eight with 6-3 6-3 6-3 win. Del Potro lost to Murray in quarterfinal last year but has risen to sixth ranking and barely lost to Federer in five set in French Open semi- final.
First Championship Points For Force India
After being tagged as back markers for almost two seasons, but all changed as Giancarlo Fisichella drove the every improving VJM02 to a second place finish at the Belgian Grand Prix at Sap on the weekend. Finally it was months of persistence and hard work that showed the much desired results for the Indian owner Billionaire Dr Vijay Mallya. The team Dr Mallya took over has a long history as it was called Spyker when he bought it, before that it was Midland and before that it was Jordan.
Force India was quite optimistic as they came into the Belgian Grand Prix after the changes they had introduced in Valencia. They were surely expecting some points out of the race but never ever dreamt of taking the pole position in the qualifying.
Force India was deprived there first victory in F1 by the Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen as he used the KERS energy boost to optimum use and went past Fisichella. Sabastian Vettel finished third behind the Force India car. Robert Kubica finished fourth in his BMW Sauber ahead of teammate Nick Heidfeld.
Although Lewis Hamilton crashed in the first lap of the race but Heikki Kovalainen did some consolation for the team as he finished sixth. Rubens Barrichello drove his last three laps with an oil spiting engine and managed to finish seventh for the Brawn Mercedes team, but things went worst as he came into the pit lane after the race, his engine busted into flames. The last point for the Belgian Grand Prix was taken by Nico Rosberg in his Williams Toyota.
Some of the disappointments and retirements at the spa were Alanso, Trulli, Button, Grosjean, Hamilton and Alguersuari. Now a major question and doubt on all minds is if Force India can repeat its performance for the rest of the season.






