May 15
We saw a lot of unbelievable misses in football – sometimes shocking, sometimes embarrassing. Amateurs and players from lowly teams can be forgiven. But what can you say if it’s a miss from a topnotch player from one of the world’s top club and top country team?
See this shocking miss of Miroslav Klose in front of the goal.
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Apr 18
Will there be any Good Friday sports or football match you can watch somewhere? Not in my place of the world. Most, if not all, are on Lenten breaks. No badminton, no basketball, and certainly no football. There will be no sports on TV that day. (I’m not sure with cable though)
But hey, in Australia, there were plans to put football in the calendar for a Good Friday match. These made lots of Christian churches fuming mad. According to reports, Catholic spokesman Bishop Christopher Prowse said: “Good Friday is a day like no other for the vast majority of Victorians who are Christians and even for those who are not. It’s a time to reflect on deeper issues and on our ultimate destiny. Sport should serve humanity and society, not the other way around. This is making sport itself into a religion.”
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Apr 14
West Ham striker Carlton Cole has admitted to a charge by the Football Association of improper conduct in relation to a comment he made on Twitter during the England-Ghana friendly at Wembley.
“Immigration has surrounded the Wembley premises! I knew it was a trap! Hahahaha. The only way to get out safely is to wear an England jersey and paint your face w/ the St. George’s flag!” his tweet says.
Realising that his initial comments were considered offensive by many, Cole tweeted, “To my ghanian brothers dont take it so seriously, its just jokes! Youve played well! Done africa proud!”
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Apr 11
A Chelsea vs Manchester United encounter will never fail to excite the football world. On April 12, 2011, they will meet again at the Old Trafford for the leg 2 of their 2011 Champions League quarterfinals match. The Red Devils has a goal advantage courtesy of Wayne Rooney’s first half goal during the first leg. It will now be a do-or-die game for the Blues as they chase for their first ever European title.
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Apr 3
The news that Jose Mourinho has lost a home game is louder than Real Madrid’s loss against Sporting Gijon. On Mourinho’s 151st home game since his time at Porto in February 23, 2002, an opposing player break free near the end of the game to fire the winning shot.
Miguel de la Cuevas, a former Atletico Madrid player, broke the hearts of Mourinho’s fans. In the 79th minute, he broke free and fired in right footed shot off the post. It also meant a dimmer hope for the title as Barcelona will be 8 points ahead.
Jose Mourinho’s winning streak followed him from Porto to Chelsea, then to Inter, and now at Real Madrid. There were close games, even near defeats. But somehow, he was able to salvage at least a draw, even with a man lacking. Mourinho, in the past, insisted that he is not playing for the records but for the points.
But this is not really a good time to lose a home game. Much less end a record that is far to beat by any manager at this time. Tottenham’s confidence must have been raised by now ahead of their quarterfinals clash this Tuesday. Real Madrid’s top players, Ronaldo and Benzema, are still out due to injury.
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Mar 17
The draws for the quarter-finals and semifinals of the 2010/2011 UEFA Champions League will take place this Friday, March 18, 2011 (starting at 12.00CET) at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. EUFA General Secretary, Gianni Infantino, together with the ambassador for the final, Gary Lineker, the former England striker will conduct the draw.
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