Tuesday, 28 October 2014

FIFA World Coach of the Year 2014 shortlist

FIFA World Coach of the Year 2014 shortlist
  • Carlo Ancelotti (Italy/Real Madrid), 
  • Antonio Conte (Italy/Juventus FC/Italy national team), 
  • Pep Guardiola (Spain/FC Bayern Munich), 
  • Juergen Klinsmann (Germany/ USA national team), 
  • Joachim Loew (Germany/Germany national team), 
  • Jose Mourinho (Portugal/Chelsea FC), 
  • Manuel Pellegrini (Chile/Manchester City FC), 
  • Alejandro Sabella (Argentina/Argentina national team), 
  • Diego Simeone (Argentina/Atletico Madrid), 
  • Louis van Gaal (Netherlands/Netherlands national team/Manchester United FC)
 

FIFA Ballon d'Or: 23-man shortlist revealed

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Eurosports uk kata SHOCK AS LUIS SUAREZ FAILS TO MAKE CUT

Saturday, 25 October 2014

LA LIGA (El-Clasico) : REAL MADRID 3 - 1 Barcelona

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It is four months since Luis Suarez sunk his teeth into Giorgio Chiellini and absented himself from football for his brief sabbatical. On Saturday evening at the Bernabeu he re-emerged and time away from the game had not withered him nor has psychiatric counselling dimmed his spirit. But good though he is, he cannot yet conjure miracles. He may have added intensity, ferocity and guile to an already formidable Barcelona attack - but as a collective unit they do not have the tools to stop Cristiano and Co at present.

Real Madrid come from behind to beat Barcelona in Clasico classic

La Liga, Bernabeu - Real Madrid 3 (Ronaldo pen. 35, Pepe 50, Benzema 61) Barcelona (Neymar 4)

Barcelona's Neymar (R) celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring against Real Madrid during their Spanish first division Barcelona's Neymar (R) celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring against Real Madrid during their Spanish first division
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Luis Suarez is tackled during a frustrating El Clasico for Barcelona's new striker as Real Madrid win at the Bernabeu on Saturday evening 
Luis Suarez is tackled during a frustrating El Clasico for Barcelona's new striker as Real Madrid win at the Bernabeu on Saturday evening
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the El Clasico clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona on Saturday evening 
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the El Clasico clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona on Saturday evening
Messi struggled in the match and failed to score this chance against Real goalkeeper Iker Cassillas on Saturday evening at the Bernabeu 
Messi struggled in the match and failed to score this chance against Real goalkeeper Iker Casillas on Saturday evening at the Bernabeu
Real Madrid were welcomed to the match by a huge crowd of fans outside the Bernabeu ahead of their win over rivals Barcelona
 
Real Madrid were welcomed to the match by a huge crowd of fans outside the Bernabeu ahead of their win over rivals Barcelona

MAN OF THE MATCH : Karim Benzema (Real Madrid): The French striker has become a big game player for Real Madrid. Benzema has now scored in each of his last three league Clasico games, and was at his fast and furious best against Barca once again. He could have, and probably should have, scored more than just once, proving too much for Pique throughout the game.

BPL : Sunderland 0 - 2 ARSENAL

Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal: Deadly Sanchez punishes home howlers to nick points

Alexis Sanchez capitalised on a defensive howler by Sunderland's Wes Brown to score the first goal of a mediocre match and then capitalised on a goalkeeping howler by Vito Mannone to double the lead at the end. The double strike from the South American forward earned a second away win of the season for Arsenal and takes the Gunners to the fringe of the top four.

Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez lifts the ball over Sunderland's Vito Mannone to score (PA Photos)
Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez lifts the ball over Sunderland's Vito Mannone to score (PA Photos)

#Trimakasih Wes Brown & Vito Mannone

MAN OF THE MATCH
Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal): It was his goals that separated the sides, and it was only he who appeared to be superior to their opponents. On a day of poor passing and deep defending, only Sanchez had the calmness to make the most of a chance when it came his way.
PLAYER RATINGS
Sunderland: Mannone 4, Vergini 5, van Aanholt 6, O’Shea 6, Brown 5, Cattermole 6, Larsson 5, Rodwell 6, Buckley 5, Johnson 5, Fletcher 5. Subs: Wickham 6, Gomez 6, Altidore 5.
Arsenal: Szczesny 6, Chambers 6, Mertesacker 6, Monreal 6, Gibbs 6, Arteta 6, Flamini 5, Oxlade-Chamberlain 6, Cazorla 5, Alexis 7, Welbeck 5. Subs: Bellerin 6, Ramsey 6, Rosicky 6.
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BPL : WEST HAM 2 Manchester City 1

 Champions Man City suffer shock defeat at West Ham

  • Morgan Amalfitano opened the scoring for West Ham midway through the first half
  • West Ham doubled their lead 15 minutes from time thanks to a Diafra Sakho header
  • Manchester City pulled a goal back through David Silva near the end 
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero and West Ham's Alex Song fight for the ball (Getty Images)
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero and West Ham's Alex Song fight for the ball (Getty Images)
West Ham-Manchester City
MAN OF THE MATCH
Alex Song (8)

Sunday, 12 October 2014

Arsène Wenger playing for RC Strasbourg in 1978 as a centre back (dolu-dolu)

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Selangor, Felda bakal terima padah [utusan]


PENYOKONG Selangor membaling suar ke arah pasukan keselamatan selepas perlawanan suku akhir kedua Piala Malaysia yang berkesudahan Selangor tersingkir setelah sekadar seri 3-3 menentang Felda United di Stadium Mini Temerloh, Temerloh, Pahang, semalam. - MINGGUAN/MAHATHIR ALI

KUALA LUMPUR - Bukan sekadar Selangor, namun Felda United juga mungkin terpaksa berdepan tindakan daripada Jawatankuasa Tatatertib Persatuan Bola Sepak Malaysia (FAM) ekoran insiden pembakaran suar dan merosakkan tempat duduk penonton semasa aksi suku akhir kedua Piala Malaysia antara kedua-dua pasukan di Stadium Mini Temerloh, Jumaat lalu.

Jelas Setiausaha Agung FAM, Datuk Hamidin Mohd. Amin, Felda tidak boleh terlepas daripada apa yang berlaku memandangkan mereka adalah tuan rumah dan perlu memastikan keselamatan berada di tahap maksimum agar perkara berkenaan tidak berlaku.

Namun, segalanya bergantung kepada laporan yang akan disiapkan oleh komisioner perlawanan terhadap apa situasi sebenar yang berlaku di Stadium Mini Temerloh sebelum memanggil pihak yang terlibat.
"Seperti biasa, kami akan meneliti laporan pegawai dan komisioner perlawanan sebelum diserahkan ke Jawatankuasa Tatatertib untuk diteliti bagi mengenal pasti siapa yang perlu bertanggungjawab.
"Ada dua pihak yang boleh dikenakan tindakan sama ada tuan rumah iaitu Felda United atau Selangor selepas para penyokongnya yang difahamkan terbabit dalam insiden berkenaan (membakar dan membaling suar).
"Tanggungjawab menyediakan gelanggang pertandingan termasuk soal keselamatan adalah tertakluk kepada Felda dan kami akan meneliti sama ada mereka mematuhi SOP (Prosedur Operasi Standard) yang ditetapkan dan jika ada sebarang kelemahan, mereka juga boleh dikenakan tindakan.

"Manakala bagi penyokong yang terbabit dengan insiden pembakaran suar, sudah cukup melalui beberapa orang sahaja (pengenalan melalui pakaian) untuk kita kenal pasti mereka adalah penyokong pasukan mana," katanya ketika dihubungi, semalam.

Perlawanan antara Felda dan Selangor terpaksa diberhentikan seketika pada minit ke-84 selepas jaringan penyamaan Indra Putra Mahayuddin ekoran tindakan kumpulan penyokong berkenaan membakar dan membaling suar di belakang pintu gol Felda.
Walaupun pihak bomba cuba datang memadam suar yang dilemparkan, selain kehadiran anggota keselamatan untuk mengawal keadaan, namun kumpulan penyokong terbabit tetap berdegil sebaliknya berterusan membaling suar ke arah mereka.

Di samping itu, difahamkan ada beberapa penyokong begitu berani cuba masuk ke dalam padang, tetapi berjaya dihalang oleh anggota keselamatan selain terdapat beberapa kerusi penonton yang dicabut dan dicampak berhampiran trek perlawanan.
Insiden terbabit bukanlah yang pertama kerana pada aksi suku akhir pada 3 Oktober lalu, kumpulan penyokong berkenaan turut melakukan perkara yang sama, lima minit sebelum perlawanan tamat sebaik sahaja Felda mendapat jaringan keempat.

Menyentuh isu berlainan, Hamidin menegaskan pasukan Kedah yang berjaya melayakkan diri ke separuh akhir Piala Malaysia dijangkakan turut berdepan tindakan selepas laporan awal menyatakan terdapat sebilangan para penyokong masuk ke dalam padang semasa permainan berlangsung.

"Berdasarkan maklumat yang saya terima, ada sedikit kelemahan dalam isu keselamatan di Stadium Darul Aman apabila ada segelintir penyokong yang terlepas masuk ke dalam padang untuk cuba meraikan jaringan dengan pemain.
"Perkara ini bukan sesuatu yang baik kerana ia menyentuh tahap keselamatan para pemain serta pegawai pasukan sewaktu perlawanan berlangsung dan FAM akan menilai laporan mengenai perlawanan ini selain Felda-Selangor," katanya.

Tuesday, 7 October 2014

Cassilas tersinggung ejekan peminat

CASSILAS melalui detik sukar bersama Real selepas gagal meneruskan aksi cemerlangnya sebelum ini dan kini dilihat hanya kerap memanaskan bangku simpanan.

MADRID – Penjaga gol Real Madrid, Iker Casillas mengakui tersinggung dengan ejekan para penyokong pasukan itu yang sengaja ditujukan kepadanya sewaktu perlawanan berlangsung.
Penjaga gol berusia 33 tahun itu mengharungi detik sukar bersama Madrid sewaktu dikendalikan bekas jurulatih, Jose Mourinho serta turut dituduh menjadi punca perpecahan pemain dalam bilik persalinan.
Casillas juga turut dikaitkan akan berhijrah menyertai pasukan lain selepas Carlo Ancelotti menggantikan Mourinho, dan hanya beraksi dua perlawanan dalam saingan Liga Sepanyol tetapi kerap diturunkan dalam perlawanan lain.
Bagaimanapun, penjaga gol antarabangsa Sepanyol itu kini bersedia untuk merebut tempatnya dengan pemain baharu, Keylor Navas sejurus perpindahan pencabar utamanya, Diego Lopez awal musim ini.
Namun, persembahannya masih belum mampu meyakinkan beberapa penyokong Madrid dan ia membuatkan Casillas terpaksa berdepan dengan situasi sukar ketika ini.
“Sangat menyakitkan mendengar ejekan mereka. Saya berada di sini sejak berusia sembilan tahun. Banyak yang telah saya berikan kepada pasukan ini yang menjadi batu loncatan buat saya dalam skuad Sepanyol.
“Orang ramai berhak me­lakukan apa sahaja tetapi ia menyakitkan. Saya terpaksa menerima beberapa perkara kerana sudah berada di sini terlalu lama.
“Saya sedar para penyokong sentiasa mahukan yang terbaik tetapi jauh di sudut hati, saya merasai kesakitan ini seperti kesetiaan saya dipersoalkan.
“Saya berhasrat untuk menamatkan karier saya dengan Real Madrid. Saya tak dapat bayangkan hidup saya dengan pasukan lain,” katanya. – Agensi

Sunday, 5 October 2014

BPL : Aston Villa 0-2 MC

Sergio Aguero  of Manchester City celebrates scoring his sides second goalASTON VILLA 0-2 MANCHESTER CITY - ROB DRAPER AT VILLA PARK: He had not dominated the midfield; there were not the rampaging runs of old; at times he even looked a little bit lost, as he has all season. Yet as the game closed in and City grew ever more desperate, slowly, surely the influence of Yaya Toure began to be felt.

Toure answers critics with opener before Aguero caps impressive showing with second for City to ruin Benteke's return

Aguero celebrates finally finding a way beyond Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who sits dejected in the background as Manchester City win 2-0 at Villa ParkAguero celebrates finally finding a way beyond Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who sits dejected in the background as Manchester City win 2-0 at Villa Park

Saturday, 4 October 2014

Fabregas mahu lukakan Arsenal (Kosmo)

 FABREGAS mungkin menjadi ‘duri dalam daging’ buat Arsenal ketika mereka dijadualkan turun menentang Chelsea pada aksi Liga Perdana England malam esok

LONDON – Cesc Fabregas mahu memastikan Arsenal kecewa dan kempunan ekoran kegagalan menandatanganinya untuk kembali ke Liga Perdana England ketika dia bakal disenaraikan Chelsea untuk bertemu dengan bekas pasukannya buat kali pertama di Stadium Stamford Brigde malam esok.
Sebelum ini, Fabregas dianggap sebagai permata buat pasukan bimbingan Arsene Wenger tetapi pemain Sepanyol itu mengambil keputusan untuk meninggalkan The Gunners dengan menyertai kelab asalnya, Barcelona pada tahun 2011 Arsenal memiliki peluang untuk mendapatkan kembali khidmatnya pada pramusim lalu.
Begitupun, Arsenal enggan berbuat demikian selepas menyifatkan posisi tengah mereka sudah stabil dengan kehadiran Mesut Ozil, Santi Carzola dan Aaron Ramsey.
Sebaliknya, The Blues berjaya mendapatkan Fabregas dengan menandatanganinya menerusi yuran perpindahan sebanyak £27 juta (RM141 juta) untuk membawa kembali bintang Sepanyol itu beraksi di London.
Ternyata, pembelian Fabregas berbaloi buat pasukan bimbingan Jose Mourinho apabila pemain tengah itu berjaya merakamkan tujuh hantaran tepat musim ini termasuk satu hantaran ketika membantu pasukannya menewaskan Sporting Lisbon 1-0 pada aksi Liga Juara-Juara baru-baru ini.
Kapten Chelsea, John Terry mengakui, Fabregas telah bersedia untuk mengulangi prestasi terbaiknya biarpun dia menyedari bakal berdepan ejekan dan provokasi hebat dari peminat-peminat fanatik Arsenal.
“Fabregas telah membuat satu impak cukup besar buat Chelsea.
“Saya tahu dia adalah seorang pemain cukup berkualiti dan buktinya, Fabregas telah banyak mencipta peluang jaringan kepada rakan-rakan sepasukan Chelsea.
“Tidak semua mengetahui atau menyaksikan cara dia berlatih sebagaimana Fabregas selalu berlatih secara bersendirian untuk meningkatkan skil hantarannya.
“Saya percaya dia akan melakukan sekali lagi ketika berdepan dengan Arsenal yang gagal menandatanganinya ketika The Gunners berkunjung ke Stamford Brigde nanti,” katanya. – AFP

Friday, 3 October 2014

Wenger must be kicking himself over Fabregas snub

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil and Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas will come face to face on Sunday.
Arsenal's Mesut Ozil and Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas will come face to face on Sunday.
Sumber : Eurosports
So it was all true. Cesc Fàbregas did indeed, as was confirmed by Arsène Wenger, want a return to Arsenal this summer.
But, Wenger being Wenger, had made his decision and that was final. Arsenal already had ample cover in attacking midfield and a player of Fàbregas' ilk was not a necessity. Other areas were prioritised.
To an extent he was right. With Mesut Özil, Aaron Ramsey, Santi CazorlaAlex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jack Wilshere, Wenger already had plenty of players wanting to play in central areas. There was no space for Fàbregas; the money could be better spent elsewhere. 
A striker, a defensive midfielder and a centre-back were widely regarded as the priority, and yet Wenger only really strengthened in attacking areas. Yes Calum Chambers and Mathieu Debuchyarrived, but there were departures in defence too. It left them one injury away from a crisis.
So, Wenger rejected the chance to sign one of the world's best midfielders, happy with what he already had, citing Özil's signing as reason enough to miss out on Fàbregas. With the Spaniard's impressive start to life across London, Wenger is now being made to regret not going in for him. 
Fàbregas already leads the Premier League for assists, with 6, while Arsenal players have 7 between them; Özil has just 1. 
There is little to separate Özil and Fàbregas in terms of creative ability. When the German is at his best there are few better, so in that sense re-signing Fàbregas did not make sense for the Gunners. In truth, Özil is too good to sit on the bench anywhere and moving him out wide has been rather fruitless. 
Whoscored.com compares Cesc Fabregas and Mesut Ozil
But - and there is a big but - when a player of Fàbregas' quality asks to join your team, you simply have to make room for him. 
It must hurt Arsenal fans to see him show such quality in the blue of Chelsea. His stats scream class even more than his displays. 
He has created the most chances in the Premier League this season (20), including the most chances deemed 'clear-cut' by the statisticians at Opta; he has completed more passes (453) than any other player, including the most through balls (4). His assists are varied, too; he leads the league for those from both open play (4) and dead balls (2). 
His vision is unrivalled by anyone else in England's top tier. Incredibly, despite spending 3 of the last 6 seasons in Spain, Fàbregas has played more accurate through balls (68) than any other player since the start of the 2009/10 season, doing so in 58 appearances. Second in that list isDavid Silva, with 66 in some 136 appearances. 
Özil, meanwhile, has drifted in and out of games, looking disinterested and fatigued after a World Cup triumph that consumed him physically and emotionally. He has created a fairly meagre 11 chances (with just that 1 assist), scored once against an Aston Villa side ravaged by illness, and contributed defensively as if he'll be struck down if he strays too near his own goal. 
He has unquestionably world class, but there is an argument to say that while Alexis Sanchezwas an exciting signing, the chance to snap up a proven Premier League player in Fàbregas should have been grabbed with both hands.  
Fàbregas was always going to be a success upon returning to the Premier League, and while Arsène Wenger will never admit it, it was always going to be a mistake to let him go anywhere other than his preferred destination; the Emirates. 
-- By Alistair Tweedale, Editor-in-Chief, WhoScored.Com
All statistics courtesy of WhoScored.com, where you can find yet more stats, including live in-game data and unique player and team ratings. 

Wednesday, 1 October 2014

UCL 02/10/14

Arsenal 4-1 Galatasaray: Welbeck sparks a glory night at the Emirates as stunning hat-trick evokes memories of icon Henry

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Whisper it, but there were times when he even looked a little bit like...well, you know who. Him. The one. The man. The boss. It seems almost sacrilegious to make the connection after such a short space of time, but they were all thinking it, inside the Emirates Stadium. Might he be? Could he be? They all know the last time they saw finishing like this, and they knew who was responsible too. It just seemed all too soon to start thinking that way. And yet, and yet. It took Thierry Henry four seasons to score his first hat-trick for Arsenal. Danny Welbeck? Five matches.

Anderlecht 0-3 DORTMUND | ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 Juventus | Ludogorets 1-2 REAL MADRID | MALMO 2-0 Olympiacos | Zenit 0-0 Monaco | Basel 1-0 Liverpool


Brendan Rodgers (C) raises his hands in frustration after Balotelli breaks down a Liverpool move Brendan Rodgers (C) raises his hands in frustration after Balotelli breaks down a Liverpool move

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