Sunday 26 February 2012

UKRAINE AND UEFA EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP EURO 2012


All of Ukraine is waiting for the most important event - Euro 2012. And for every fan of football this day will be special. That’s why Ukraine tries to ensure comfortable conditions of stay for all visitors’ fans. New hotels are building, special accommodations for taking foreigners are renewing in Ukraine.
Nevertheless, the demand for cheap housing for Euro 2012 will still be present. So, probably more than 200 thousand foreign citizens will be involved in search of such accommodation. And here is the oncoming help for them - the specialized system of booking accommodation and vehicles for the duration of the European Football Championship Euro 2012 - Euro-helper.com. Each foreigner can book in advance the accommodation and vehicle by himself or through the specifically trained staff.
At the same time the foreigner gets the ability to communicate with the owners of affordable accommodation and discuss with them all their questions. Rental value of proposed accommodations will be more than competitive, because the specialized portal Euro-helper.com doesn’t get any percentage from the rental price. In addition this portal includes the most extensive list of accommodations for rent on Euro2012 in all four cities to host the championship, namely, KievKharkov, Lvov and Donetsk. Anyone who visits one of these cities will want to come back there again.
kiev.jpgUkraine is one of the largest countries in Europe, which is famous for its history, traditions and culture. One of the most historic cities of Ukraine is Kiev, and it’s also the capital of Ukraine. This picturesque town is situated on the banks of the Dnieper River. All the wealth of art and architecture of Kiev are recognized worldwide, although many of them were destroyed by many wars. In the capital, there are lots of places to visit, that is, to walk along the main street - Khreshchatyk, see how the golden domes of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra majestically pose on the heights of the right bank of the Dnieper River. Lovers of architecture will draw their attention to Andrew's Church, which is located on steep slopes Podil and built in the style of baroque.
Central Park is the Mariinsky park in Kiev, in which flaunts the Mariinsky Palace, known as the ceremonial residence, and the second name - the Presidential Palace. There are all public celebrations held there, such as receptions of foreign ambassadors, awards, appointments, meetings and meetings of official delegations at the highest level.
"Golden Gate" - is the famous landmark of Kiev, which became a symbol of the city and served at the time of Kievski Rus as the entrance to the city. This historic monument is preserved to this day.
The second city, which will host the sport’s celebration, is Kharkov. This city has many exciting places. The main street of the city is Sumskaya. There are a lot of old buildings. The oldest one which attracts all the tourists - St. Basil's Cathedral, designed in the charming Russian-Ukrainian style. The cathedral has its own history, as this church has repeatedly tried to destroy and had to repeatedly rebuild. Another "celebrity" of Kharkov is the longest street - Moscowskaya, its length is 15 kilometers. The Catherine Palace and the baroque Uspenski Cathedral are not less interesting.
The most romantic place is on the street Sumskaya, this is the unforgettable, magnificent fountain called "Mirror Stream," which is surrounded by a park. Beautiful gazebo, paths, flower beds create a pleasant atmosphere ... Guests in Kharkov will also be surprised by beauty, originality and uniqueness of other monuments, squares.
lviv.jpgThe third host city - Lviv also will meet with joy the football fans who will visit Ukraine at the European Football Championship Euro 2012. This is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, it gradually meets the past and present. This city fascinates its cathedrals, churches, architectural monuments. Narrow streets, old buildings and a warm atmosphere create the feeling that time stood still here. You can spend a nice time in cozy coffee shops, drinking coffee; enjoying yourself with a delicious dessert. You can walk all day on Lviv streets, admiring the charming views.
It is very quiet, peaceful town, there are no noisy crowds, the roar of engines. In the downtown there is the city government - City Hall, it is located on Market Square. The tower was built in the style of Viennese classicism, and attracts all citizens and tourists with their beauty and elegance. This city has always struck by national ideas and rich culture. There are many different art galleries, exhibitions and museums, as well as theatrical and musical troupes. One of the hills in the city is the Castle Hill, which shows open spaces of this mysterious city. You will not stay without impression from Lviv Opera House, which is considered one of the best theaters in Europe.
donetsk-ukraine-city-views-10.jpgThe fourth city, which will take all the fans and football fans at the European Football Championship Euro 2012 is Donetsk. This is one of the youngest cities in Ukraine. Donetsk is the capital of football, and it is worthy to start our trip in this city from the stadium "Donbass Arena", which is impressing by its scope. A highlight of the stadium is a "ball-fountain", which also surprised by its size, and soon it should be recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest granite ball that spins. Just as in other cities of Ukraine, Donetsk has monuments and parks created in honor of the victory in World War II. Central Park welcomes foreigners to walk on cool green alleys of the viewing platform, from which we can take a look on the whole city. Each year there is blacksmith’ festival where all the professionals of that craft come to, and they leave figures as the gifts, which represent the region where these masters come from. Because of this tradition The Park of Forged figures are to be created.
As for the sport’s life of the country, Ukraine is actively takes the leading positions in the most widespread form of sport - football. And most importantly, within a short period of time, Ukrainian football teams managed to win many trophies and gold medals that lead Ukraine into the world football arena.
Each country is not only the history, culture and language; it is also its people who create all this, which have national traditions and hospitality. Ukrainians will be able to accept all comers and create the most comfortable stay in Kiev, Lviv, Kharkiv and Donetsk by providing accommodation of cheap apartments for Euro 2012, as well as services of private taxi drivers. A football fan will provide himself a comfortable stay and freedom in movements at the time of Euro 2012 after booking beforehand a favorite car or an apartment. The Ukrainians will be delighted to see guests, fans at the UEFA European Football Championship Euro 2012 and will do everything possible to ensure that this celebration is on the highest level, and our guests will have depart from Ukraine with great pleasure and unforgettable emotions.

uefa european football championship 2012 -Eligibility


1) Each association must select its national representative team from players who
hold the nationality of its country and who comply with the provisions of Articles 15
to 18 of the Regulations governing the Application of the FIFA Statutes.
List of players for the qualifying competition and head coach information.

2) Each association must provide the UEFA administration with a list of 23 players
(surname, first name and date of birth) as well as the name and date of birth of the
head coach, mentioning his coaching qualification. This list must be in possession
of the UEFA administration at least four full days before each qualifying
competition match is played.

3) This list is provisional and amendments are allowed until the pre-match
organisational meeting during which the final list of 23 players must be confirmed
to the UEFA match delegate. For the match sheets paragraphs 14.04 to 14.11
apply respectively.
Players registered for the final tournament

4) A list of 23 players must be in possession of the UEFA administration at least 10
full days before the opening match in the final tournament. Three of these 23
players must be goalkeepers.


5) In the event of serious injury to a listed player before his team’s first match in the
final tournament, the player in question may be substituted only if a doctor from the
UEFA Medical Committee and the team doctor concerned both confirm that the
injury is sufficiently serious to prevent the player from taking part.

6) Each association must ensure and confirm to UEFA by the deadline set for
submitting the players list that all registered players have undergone a medical
examination, including cardiovascular screening. This medical examination must have
been carried out within the two years prior to the start of the final tournament. The
UEFA administration provides each association with a document explaining all
mandatory examinations.

7) The list of 23 players is published by the UEFA administration.

USA Soccer Schedule 2012


All Times EST
(Won 2, Lost 0)
  Saturday, Jan. 21 -- United States 1, Venezuela 0
  Wednesday, Jan. 25 -- United States 1, Panama 0
  Wednesday, Feb. 29 -- vs. Italy at Genoa, Italy, 2:45 p.m.
  Saturday, May 26 -- vs. Scotland at Jacksonville, Fla., 8:11 p.m.
  Wednesday, May 30 -- vs. Brazil at Landover, Md., 8:11 p.m.
  Sunday, June 3 -- vs. Canada at Toronto, 7 p.m.
  a-Friday, June 8 -- vs. Antigua and Barbuda at Tampa, Fla., 7:11 p.m.
  a-Tuesday, June 12 -- at Guatemala
  a-Friday, Sept. 7 -- at Jamaica
  a-Tuesday, Sept. 11 -- vs. Jamaica at U.S. site TBA
  a-Friday, Oct. 12 -- at Antigua and Barbuda
  a-Tuesday, Oct. 16 -- vs. Guatemala at U.S. site TBA
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  a-World Cup qualifier

Thursday 16 February 2012

Champions League 2012 Fixtures and Results

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
TimeHomeAwayStageVenue
17:00 GMT CSKA Moscow  v  Real Madrid Round of 16 Luzhniki Stadium
19:45 GMT Napoli  v  Chelsea Round of 16 San Paolo

Wednesday 15 February 2012

Set aside in Valenciennes, Samassa took revenge against Nancy


Persona non grata in Valenciennes, Mamadou Samassa took his entrance late in the game against Nancy to offer the victory to his team. A great comeback for a player full of doubt.

Before the meeting, Nancy Valenciennes on Saturday night, no doubt would have preferred to be Mamadou Samassa in Malabo, where Mali was celebrating his bronze medal at the 2012 African Cup. But guess what, the Valenciennes was again found on the bench on the stage of Hainaut, covered with a thick blanket. Far, far away from the festive atmosphere in Equatorial Guinea. The party, the former Marseille striker will taste too late in the game. Launched just a few minutes late, Samassa, on the lookout for a missed hit Cohade in the surface, crucified Ndy Assembé following a sequence-control type. The aim is also an important lucky to Valenciennes. If Samassa little mark, goals allowed the VAFC to blow at crucial as against Auxerre at the 14th day (2-1). Offered six points against direct competitors to maintain: the former Le Mans striker chooses his games. "I do not have much playing time in recent months. It's hard. The ball comes in my feet and I can monitor and follow up with a shot from the left. This goal allows me to breathe a little but it is especially good for the team. " Despite this great revenge, Samassa refuses to play the personal card. "It's a feeling of joy for the whole group. This is an important victory against a very tough team to move. This success will do much good mentally but above all, Nancy is left behind us, chained Samassa. Nancy is a very athletic team with big guys behind very difficult to pass. Much has been attempted, although sometimes it showed clumsiness. It has nothing dropped. "With three consecutive victories, Valenciennes is better. Like "Mamad '" which hopes to extend its current shape. For this, the person has an idea: "The trip to Marseille will be another match. I'd like to plant a goal at the Velodrome as well. "

Champions League in Milan but not necessarily goodbye


If it comes in Milan Wednesday, Thierry Henry will play his 112th Champions League match before leaving the United States. And this 112th mach of C1 will perhaps not the last.

Thierry Henry will say "bye-bye" to the Gunners Wednesday night before returning to New York. But not "goodbye". His loan ends on a final game. And not just any face AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza-. The French striker he will enter his fourth goal in the gold loan for the team Arsene Wenger? The image is sharp. Become the "Supersub" the Gunners since his return to England this winter, Henry scored three times in six entries in. He would love to score a fourth goal in Italy to help his club to cross the knockout stages, increasing its total Goal C1-51 (a figure that stuck with him since he totaled 51 goals in selection).

Henry knows he will not go further this season with the Gunners. His loan ends on February 16. It will be Wednesday, by far the most experienced player of Arsenal with 111 games already played in the Champions League. Behind, Tomas Rosicky has not played only 55. Finalist of the race winner with Arsenal in 2009 but with Barcelona, ​​Titi Henry has long awaited international recognition in the club. He would have loved to lift the trophy in June 2006 with the Gunners but adverse scenario had prevented the Gunners to properly defend their chances of facing Barcelona Ludovic Giuly. Henry will take the Cup to Big Ears in his arms under the shirt of Barca, justifying his decision to leave London for Spain in order to expand his list.

The man with 229 goals for Arsenal does not mean, however, make his reunion with the Champions League a particular time. The top scorer in the history of the France team still wants to play and after thinking that it would compete more Champions League as immigrants to the United States, he does not, after a final this year against freelance Milan, replay one day Europe. At 34, Henry has said repeatedly: he is not taking early retirement in America. And level with the Gunners at its freelance demonstrates that he is still alive and can still run several years. His 112th Champions League match will therefore perhaps not his last. Clarence Seedorf, 35 and one-night rival, certainly does not contradict the top three of its success in the test and its C1 122 matches. Age is one thing. But it is not everything.

Bosnia and Portugal, Volume 2


Friday, Portugal faces Bosnia-Herzegovina in a remake of the game of dams that had pitted the two selections for the qualification to the 2010 World Cup. Except that this time, the issue is a ticket for Euro 2012 which takes place in Poland and Ukraine. And the balance of power between the two teams has changed significantly.

In the match of dams for the 2010 World Cup, the Portuguese did not have to strain their talent against a Bosnian team that was a novice at this level (1 -0 / 1-0). In addition, teammates Cristiano Ronaldo did not have to fear a team where, apart Dzeko, Misimovic Pjanic and the very young, the rest of the workforce did not shake the world of football. But that was before. Since then the team has taken the Bosnian grade. His striker is also that of the five best teams in Europe, the young Pjanic has two years more and thrives on the Roma (See the last match against Novara), and the group begins to be perfectly polished. The France team is also not gone far from being beaten in her home and having to make two additional games to open the doors to the finals. We can also think a draw in Lusitanians would not displease Safet Susic et al. But all this depends on the outcome of Friday, in their den of Sarajevo. Experience against recklessness If Portugal team must actually fear the Balkans, but also because his level of play left observers perplexed. It is now two competitions in a row that the players must do battle Paulo Bento game in dams.

The last meeting, decisive lead the group H and qualify directly for Poland and Ukraine, was a concentrate of mediocrity. No binders, a middle and a nonexistent defense exceeded in any acceleration of teammates while Eriksen had allowed Denmark to pull out of the game This meeting will be one of opposites, between a great team in decline and a new training on the international scene who wants to show it has the potential to have a news other than cash games during the playoffs of a major tournament. Safet Susic, the national coach, make no mistake, moreover, not when he considers: " Bosnia has not lost in the last 6 meetings. We just took a goal from the penalty spot against France. was even made ​​great matches this season and I'm very optimistic . " Caution still does not wake the beast that lurks in the ego of the Portuguese.