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, Kiev, Kharkov, Lvov and Donetsk. Anyone who visits one of these cities will want to come back there again.

Ukraine 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.

The 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.

The 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
  -- -- -- =
  a-World Cup qualifier

Champions League 2012 Fixtures and Results

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Time	Home		Away	Stage	Venue
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, February 22, 2012
Time	Home		Away	Stage	Venue
19:45 GMT	FC Basel	v	Bayern Munich	Round of 16	St Jakob-Park
19:45 GMT	Marseille	v	Internazionale	Round of 16	Stade Vélodrome

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Time	Home		Away	Stage	Venue
19:45 GMT	Arsenal	v	AC Milan	Round of 16	Emirates Stadium
19:45 GMT	Benfica	v	Zenit St Petersburg	Round of 16	Estadio da Luz

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Time	Home		Away	Stage	Venue
19:45 GMT	Apoel Nicosia	v	Lyon	Round of 16	Neo GSP Stadium
19:45 GMT	Barcelona	v	Bayer Leverkusen	Round of 16	Camp Nou

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Time	Home		Away	Stage	Venue
19:45 GMT	Bayern Munich	v	FC Basel	Round of 16	Allianz Arena
19:45 GMT	Internazionale	v	Marseille	Round of 16	Giuseppe Meazza

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Time	Home		Away	Stage	Venue
19:45 GMT	Chelsea	v	Napoli	Round of 16	Stamford Bridge
19:45 GMT	Real Madrid	v	CSKA Moscow	Round of 16	Santiago Bernabéu

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. 

France derives his hat

In the aftermath of the last play-off matches, UEFA has formalized the content of hats that will underpin the next lot of hens for Euro 2012, which will take place in Ukraine and Poland from June 8 to July 1. On 2 December, the team of France, who inherits the cap 4, will know what his future will be in the middle of favorites such as Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.

 HAT 1(Spain, Netherlands , Ukraine, Poland): Everyone wants the Ukraine or Poland
So much in the chapeau of "small" team that included France Friday, December 2, will be made ​​when the draw of Euro 2012 (18 hours). Qualifications, Tuesday after dams returns, Portugal and Croatia, have indeed made ​​demote the Blues - 12th in the standings UEFA European index - the third to the fourth hat. The only lower ranked teams are qualified and the Czech Republic (13th), Ireland (14th), Ukraine (15th) and Poland (28th). But as the past two nations are hosts of the event, they find themselves propelled into the hat to one side of the two nations currently at the top of the Old World: Spain, reigning European champion, and the Netherlands , finalists of the last World Cup. Suffice to say that the 12 courses listed in caps 2, 3 and 4 will cross fingers on December 2, falling on Ukraine and Poland. Probably with a preference for Poland which, besides being the lowest ranked of the 16 qualified teams, provides conditions for accommodation and travel much better. What is important for the fans ... The Blues have also their (good) marks face the Ukrainians and Poles, they went to fight in June 2011 during a tour of repetition (4-1 1-0 in Ukraine and Poland).

HAT 2 (Germany, Italy, England, Russia): Germany scares
In Pot 2 are two chunks: Germany, Vice-European Champion title and third in South Africa, which still impressed Tuesday evening by offering the scalp of the Netherlands (3-0), and Italy, although defeat at home Tuesday against Uruguay (0-1), remains a formidable opponent, she has walked in the playoffs (eight wins, two draws). To a lesser extent, we find that England, if it stays on two hits in a friendly against Spain and Sweden (1-0 each time), seems to have trouble making the link between its generations. The opponent most affordable cap 2 appears to be Russia's Dutch coach Dick Advocaat experimented, who took over from Guus Hiddink.

HAT 3 (Croatia, Greece, Portugal, Sweden): All except Portugal
The hat offers 3 good and less good. In the latter category with Portugal, which, if he had to go through qualifying to win his dams - dams themselves torn narrowly - Tuesday proved in the return match in Lisbon against Bosnia (6-2 atomized ), when Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, Moutinho, Meireles and other Coentrao were decided to play the right way and above all, they could worry any team in the world and Europe. The other three formations, Sweden (qualified as the second best of the eight preliminary groups), Greece and Croatia, appear on the paper of equal level, with probably less hassle to do with these last two.


HAT 4 (Denmark, France, Czech Republic, Ireland): They do not want the Blues
Finally, the cap 4, alongside the troops of Laurent Blanc are Denmark, Ireland and the Czech Republic. This is a relegation to the France team, which is explained by its recent disappointing outings at Euro 2008 and World Cup 2010, each with an elimination in the first round of benefits punctuating extremely disappointing . Still, for many teams appearing in caps 1, 2 and 3, the objective is to avoid the unpredictable France, and which counts among its ranks players still making the happiness of some big European clubs (Benzema, Abidal, Ribery, Evra ...). " Abroad, they have more consideration for the team of France, the Germans want to avoid France in the fourth hat ", has also commented on Tuesday after the sad Laurent Blanc France-Belgium (0-0). " It's a compliment and a truth. I told them to be reassured because we also want to avoid them . "

The Blues will challenge England

The balls have delivered their verdict. The draw for the group stage of Euro 2012, made ​​Friday at the Palais des Arts in Kiev, was relatively spared the France team. At the big meeting to be held four in Poland and Ukraine (June 8 - July 1), the Blues returned in Group D, will face Ukraine, Sweden and England. These opponents appear within reach of El Tri who might fear the worst, knowing that they were placed in the fourth hat. The flexibility of protected Laurent Blanc will not stop unless restricted.

The French camp could be stretched. The fourth hat draw for the group stage of Euro 2012, made ​​Friday in Kiev, placed de facto the Blues in a difficult position and could have the balls to book a hell Laurent Blanc and his band. It has not happened. At the great meeting of European football, which runs from June 8 to July 1 in Ukraine and Poland, will challenge the team of France, in addition to host Ukraine, England and Sweden. While it is difficult to qualify for this draw favorable, given the recent performance of the selection remains winless in seven outings at major competitions (World Cup and Euro), it is still on the ropes of the French. L England without Rooney The "chunk" will be reserved for Blue England, they compete for their entry in the event June 11 in Donetsk. This historic adversary, they are fully aware, remains a formidable training but is facing a significant concern. Indeed, Wayne Rooney , sent off in the qualifying campaign against Montenegro, was given a heavy suspension and will miss three meetings of the group stage. Without the star of Manchester United , the selection drivée by Fabio Capello is certainly less afraid. The French will also discuss this part with a slight psychological advantage, having gleaned a prestigious victory in a friendly at Wembley in November (1-2).

The team's iconic Andrei Shevchenko will have the advantage of playing on home soil but appeared to lack of landmarks during its preparation. Occupying a very lackluster 55th place ranking Fifa, the hosts of the competition represented one of the best prints and copies in a hat which also included the ogres Spanish and Dutch. Finally, at the third meeting, the Blues will challenge Sweden, June 19 in Kiev. The Scandinavians have talented players, starting with the unpredictable Zlatan Ibrahimovic , but have hardly shone at their recent international competitions. Les Bleus will go in any event with favors predictions during the first round but n 'will have little room to maneuver, the Euro is a test favorable to surprises and always difficult to negotiate. It is now seven months to Laurent Blanc to best prepare a competition where the French will clearly have the pressure to look good after a missed Euro 2008 and a 2010 World traumatic.

Lacazette, The Show of Winter

Author of a very good game and the winning goal when receiving the Apoel Nicosia (1-0) Tuesday night in the eighth-finals of the Champions League, Alexander Lacazette took his tally to five goals since the start of 2012. Used and developed confidence since last summer by Remi Garde, the attacker formed club is taking hold in the starting lineup at the expense of Jimmy Briand .

Alexander Lacazette has already experienced unforgettable moments in his young career. Winner of the U19 European Championship in 2010 with the France team for the class, the native of Lyon scored the winning goal against Spain in the final. With OL, he will remember his first Ligue 1 at the end of the 2009-2010 season, against Auxerre , or even his first goal in the Champions League, the following December, against Hapoel Tel Aviv, on the last day of the group stage. The beginning of the year 2012 could mark a turning point in his career, that of his change of status in the eyes of owner Remi Garde. Since the beginning of the season, the successor of Claude Puel has continued to trust his striker, rather axial base, using it on the wings at the mercy of injuries. Gradually, the new international Hopes has adapted to the requirements of the role of attacking midfielder in a 4-4-2 eccentric, responsible for the difference in attack but also to lend a hand to defensive block. Instead of Briand Since Christmas , Lacazette has rewarded his hard work by shaking the nets 4 times (one Ligue 1 goal against Dijon , a double to Lorient in the League Cup and a Cup of achievement in France to Bordeaux). His appointment on Tuesday against the Apoel, in place of Jimmy Briand on the right wing, had finally surprising. Lacazette and acted responsibly. The 20 year old was chained at the foot percussion ball against a defense Cypriot quite permeable. The number 38 has purchased two large chances in the first period, before the deadlock at the hour of play " I'm in a good period, I am confident. the better for me and for the team. I enjoys plenty of confidence from the staff and my partners , "he confided shyly after the meeting told reporters. In the group, it seems unanimous. " It's a quality player, I really appreciate. Today, he scores. With Bafé and Licha, they save the team take turns , "enthuses Michel Bastos. For Aly Cissokho , the presence of Alexander Lacazette " the group helps a lot. You can count on good young players and this year they are competing, this is the group live . " " He feels the game, he is a footballer, he just playing " Except that the explosion could send Lacazette Briand on the bench. Already, last season, the former Rennes had been gradually sidelined by Claude Puel. It must be said that the player, which exploded in Britain as before-deep center, is still not suited to the role of attacking midfielder right. It just does not have the qualities needed. His defensive work does not certainly fills its major technical deficiencies and lack of intelligence of the game now clear on the forces involved, Remi Garde could act accordingly. " The game is based on Alexander's vivacity, with or without ball. In the strengthened defenses, it can be differences , "said the former defender, after the victory against Apoel. A few months ago, Bernard Lacombe had praised the " revelation "of Gones. " It is closest to the pros at the attackers. It reminds me of Sylvain Wiltord in her routines, catching the ball, he feels the game, he is a footballer, he just plays , "explained the adviser to the president Aulas . On the OL, however, Alexander Lacazette was not expected to become almost inevitable since early this year.

Insatiable Barca

Where will the FC Barcelona Pep Guardiola version? Sunday in Yokohama, the Blaugrana have thrashed the Brazilians of Santos FC (4-0) in the final of the World Cup for clubs to offer its thirteenth technician Catalan trophy since his arrival at the helm of the club in May 2008. Faced with Brazilian formation was ambitious before kick-off of the match, the Spaniards have recited their lines and found the net through the inevitable Messi (17th, 84th), Xavi (24th) and Fabregas (45th). Almost too easy ... The film of the match

Santos, a legendary institution of South American football, dreamed of bringing down the great Barca. With the stars in the making that are Neymar and Ganso in its ranks, the formation made ​​famous by the "King" Pelé addressed this long-awaited appointment since the victory in the Copa Libertadores with a certain ambition. Crazy and excessive to some. The technician Auriverde, Muricy Ramalho, thought to hold the secret formula to thwart the designs Iberian and talent of Lionel Messi. His 5-3-2 deployed at kickoff was to contain the Blaugrana and vague flashes of its offensive elements make the difference in cons. Match, in reality there was none. As the suspense of a football match becomes so predictable when the Catalan artists take to the track ... Fold in half time From the first moments, the scenario of the game took on the appearance of déjà vu, even of classic. The Barcelona recited their lines, multiplied agreements truly felt, and monopolized the leather without leaving crumbs to the opponent. The symphony took shape and the nets were soon dancing. After a magnificent game developed three on the right side, Xavi, one after magnificent control from a pigeon wing, Messi was the heart of the truth. The jewel of Argentina presented before a single Rafael that he crucified a pricked balloon perfect (1-0, 17th). Displaying a ball possession around 75%, the Blaugrana stifled their opponents and saw their domination logically rewarded when the playmaker Xavi, well served by Dani Alves , doubled the advantage of a surgical strike at ground level (2-0, 24th). head under water, Neymar, very shy, and his teammates continued to suffer. Fabregas touched wood (29th) before they drive the point just before the return to the locker room after an action initiated again by the brilliant Messi (3-0, 45th). Messi doubled the offer during the second act, and despite a tactical repositioning wise move seeing the highest field, the Brazilians were still experiencing many difficulties exist. Fabregas lacked somewhat the fourth goal (46th) before Messi (54th), Iniesta (56th) and Alves, on the post (80th), do not fail to spice up the tab. In the final part, the Golden Ball 2010 was able to afford a doubled by erasing the goalkeeper of a master hook control despite a bit long on his grip on the ball before pushing the ball into the empty net (4-0, 82nd). Definitely an achievement confirming the triumph Catalan, second in the history of Barcelona in the race after 2009.

Messi believes in its selection

In an interview with the official journal of the Argentine federation, the Argentine prodigy Lionel Messi returned to his ambitions with the Argentine. And what is certain is that the attacker of Barcelona do not miss, since he says sure to win the World Cup and the Copa America with the Albiceleste.

If a player moves to FC Barcelona since the late 2000s, it is certain you can view one of the charts provided most of the world: Champions League, Premier League, FIFA Club World Cup, European Super Cup, etc.. If that player is lucky to be born Spanish, he also probably a World Cup and Euro in his trophy room. Unfortunately, this is not the case for Lionel Messi. Argentine by birth, the double Footballer of 2009-2010 has so far suffered two setbacks in the race for the most beautiful trophy in the world and could not qu'empocher a medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. However, to 24 years, "Pulga" has plenty of time to glean the Grail world with his selection. Besides, he does not doubt for one moment that this will happen in the near future. This is certainly what he told the magazine of the Federation of Argentine football: " I have only one dream: to win the World Cup and the Copa America with my selection. I sure I will get there one day. " " Just the best for Argentine football " Often criticized for being less effective with his national team with his club, FC Barcelona star does not seem to be affected by this kind of criticism and is justified through this interview. " I have to prove anything to anyone. I want to win a title with my country, but I am not alone in the team , explains the Blaugrana. I just want the best for Argentine football, nothing more. " Author for now qualifying sawtooth (2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss), the team's coach Alejandro Sabella should not however be very difficult to qualify for the 2014 World Cup to be held on the continent, Brazil. In 2014, Lionel Messi turns 27 and will be in the prime of life. While it is entirely possible that a player of 31 years participated in an international competition, it is more difficult to hold out physically, especially when his game is based in part on the tone. This is the problem with the World Cup, players do not have a large margin of error for the win.

Milan does not like the English

The AC Milan hosts Arsenal on Wednesday night at 8:45 p.m. at final knockout move the Champions League. In the race for the Scudetto, the club also rossonero dream to regain its European splendor. But the Italians are three eliminations through training in English finals C1. For the Gunners, Thierry Henry will play his last game before his return to MLS. The match live

This is certainly the impact of knockout of the Champions League. Arsenal, the first in Group F, found AC Milan second in Pool H. Between the Gunners off the hook in the race for the Premier League but still dangerous in C1 and the Rossoneri, the fight for the Scudetto, the combat looks exciting. If the Italians realize a better season, it will take at least that to overcome Arsene Wenger's men. For the Alpine Club is not successful in recent years owing to English training. Since his title in 2007, AC Milan played in three finals of the Champions League as long deletions in the fourth round ... each time the face of British clubs (Arsenal in 2008, Manchester United in 2010 and Tottenham in 2011). A statistic that does not scare Kevin-Prince Boateng , who launched the first hostilities on Tuesday in the Sun . " The problem with Arsenal is that they can play an incredible football and not knowing what to do. They are motivated but do not know how to reach their goal. They need experience, we, we. " Arteta and its partners will appreciate ... The last LoC for Henry But with Van Persie, scorer of Premier League, Thierry Henry , highly motivated for his last game before returning to New York, the Gunners were probably more arguments that the Ghanaian striker does not want to admit. Experience, "Titi" are certainly good enough to register an away goal so important in C1. Decisive since his return in his favorite colors, it will strive to complete its interim brilliantly in what could be his last visit in the Champions League.

Premier League - "It was weird, but Tevez can help us"

Carlos Tevez will make his return to Manchester City on Tuesday and
could play again with the Citizens this season. The agent of Argentina
confirmed the desire of his protégé to return. And Roberto Mancini,
the Mancunian manager, no longer rules count on him.

Carlos Tevez is approaching more and more ... Manchester City. Monday,
one of the officers of the Argentine announced it would make a
comeback in the north of England. Especially, the attacker now play
again with the Citizens. "Carlos will return to Manchestertomorrow. He
wants to play football again because that's what he does best. He
needs to be back and reuse the shirt Manchester City (...) to score
goals and help the team, "said Paul McCarthy chain SkySports. "He
wants to help Manchester City to win the title. When Carlos has
returned to form, it will be an asset to City. I thinkRoberto Mancini
has opened the door," McCarthy chained. In recentdays, the coach of
Citizens has indeed repeated calls of the foot. It no longer excludes
the return of Tevez. Especially not of the play:"Carlos Tevez is in an
invidious position for four months. I think he'll be back. I heard he
was coming back. We have not spoken since Munich. I had him said,
excuse yourself and it will be over. Everyone makes mistakes. There is
no problem '. But he left and we have not spoken since. It was weird.
But if it rev i at time t andis fit, he can help us, "Mancini Alance
Sunday in the Italian press.

In recent days, the coach of Citizens has indeed repeated calls of the
foot. It no longer excludes the return of Tevez. Especially not ofthe
play: "Carlos Tevez is in an invidious position for four months.
Ithink he'll be back. I heard he was coming back. We have not spoken
since Munich. I had him said, excuse yourself and it will be over.
Everyone makes mistakes. There is no problem '. But he left and we
have not spoken since. It was weird. But if it rev i at time tand is
fit, he can help us, "Mancini Alance Sunday in the Italian press.
Tevez review, which affects 200,000 pounds a week (238,000 euros) but
refuses to pay queCity since late November and he left South America,
under the shirt of Citizens seemed unlikely, however there are still a
few weeks. But his failure to transfer during the winter transfer
window despite approaches from AC Milan, PSG or Inter has changed the
situation. Like maybe a little less attractive benefit of City, which
remains at the top of the Premier League with two points ahead of
United dominates but less about his recent matches. In late September,
however, Robert Mancini had a different vision. The manager of
Citizens had clearly left again play striker, who finished top scorer
in the Premier League last season after the player's refusal to come
into play in a Champions League match against Bayern Munich.

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The Alouettes hire six new players for 2012 and 2013

The Montreal Alouettes announced yesterday that it signed contracts
with six non-Canadian players, all for the next two seasons in the
CFL. Newcomers are defensive back and kick return specialist Stephan
Neville, the receiver Felton Huggins, running back Devine Christmas,
defensive end Michael Montgomery, defensive back Dajuan Morgan and
winger défensifDuke Lemmens. Neville, a 5-foot 8 inches and 195
pounds, tied a record for the second division of the NCAA in scoring
11 career touchdowns on punt returns during his four-year university
coursewith Stonehill College. In 2010 he returned 26 kickoffs for 773
yards gains in addition to writing four major. As a defensive back, he
managed 164 tackles and 12 interceptions in the college ranks. Devine,
23, played the 2011 season with the Omaha Nighthawks in the United
Football League after attending training Aucamp Philadelphia Eagles.
The former running back from West Virginia University in the NCAA had
his best season in 2009 when he garnered 1,742 combined yards in
addition to include 14 major. Hefinished university with sonstage 4315
rushing yards and 29 affected, for an average of 5.9 yards per carry.

Huggins spent the 2008 and 2009 seasons within the practice squad of
the Buffalo Bills. The player aged 28, 6 feet 2 inches and 168 pounds,
has an agreement with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2007 before moving
to the Frankfurt Galaxy in NFL Europe, with whom he participated in
the World Bowl. Starting player at Southeastern Louisiana University
for three seasons, he finished his collegiate career with 162
receptions for 2,350 yards gains in addition to scoring 22 touchdowns.
Montgomery was drafted in the sixth round by the Green Bay Packers in
2005 and the 6-foot 5 inches and 182 pounds has evolved primarily as a
reserve defensive end in his first three seasons. In its first 56
parties in the NFL, a player 28 years old has managed 56 tackles and
five sacks. After a stint with the Minnesota Vikings, he returned with
the Packers in October 2010. It is aligned with the locomotives in the
UFL Las Vegas in 2011. Third round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs
in2008, Morgan has managed 42 tackles in 30 games in the NFL. He
played two seasons with the Chiefs before joining the
Coltsd'Indianapolis in 2010. This player 6 feet and 203 pounds was
part of the practice squad of the New York Jets last year. He
playedhis college football with the Wolfpack of North Carolina State
University which was then Marc Trestman as offensive coordinator.

Lemmens played four seasons with the Gators University of Florida,
where he won the national championship in 2008. In 45 games with the
Gators, including 14 as a starter, the 6-foot 3 inches and 250 pounds
recorded 66 tackles, five sacks and 9.5 tackles for losses. Players
aged 23 participated in training camp with the Arizona Cardinals last
year.

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Eden Hazard confirms his interest in Tottenham

As announced by France Football, Eden Hazard heads for Tottenham end of season. Asked by Belgian television, the Lille has not denied the report and expressed his admiration for the Spurs.

The future of Eden Hazard cleared a little more. Announced each week in the biggest clubs in the world, the environment would Lille bound for Tottenham. The information released by France Football earlier in the day was confirmed to spell by the Belgian international in the evening. "Maybe it will be Tottenham. It is a big English club. I said that I would go to England and there are very good players, "said the Lille number ten on the board of the Tribune, a Belgian issue. The destination is consistent with the desire of the player. In Spurs, Hazard, who has always maintained his love for the Premier League, will most certainly time Thurs The Belgian international will play probably the Champions League. courted by Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester United or the Inter Milan, the 21-year-old decided not to cut corners. Alongside Modric, Bale, Lennon and other Van der Vaart, Hazard ask her bags at a team player and who advocates an offensive game. This information comes after President Lille, Michel Seydoux, blocked the transfer of the player in Paris. "Hazard to PSG? We will not build a French team, "he said in particular micro RMC. One thing is certain: Hazard has a cost and the Spurs will unlock as many as 40 million euros to strike a blow on the transfer market. Above all, Harry Redknapp's team should not follow the example of Arsenal. The Gunners had reached an agreement with the player last summer, to no avail ...

Distanced by Real Madrid in La Liga, Barca does not want to miss his Champions League

Distanced by Real Madrid in La Liga, FC Barcelona wants to keep its Champions League. But for that, the Blaugrana should resume.Josep Guardiola has muscled his speech to rouse them.

The front pages of the press in Madrid are clear: "At ten points! "For AS , "And now the Champions" for Marca ... Real Madrid caress the Spanish league title after this weekend unfavorable to Cules . Fought in Pamplona against Osasuna, Barcelona could not count on a hand other Blaugrana La Liga, Levante those, beaten 4-2 by Real Madrid indeed helped by a favorable arbitration . With ten points behind, Barça is about to give up his title of champion of Spain in the intimate enemy, although Puyol has pretended to believe in a press conference looking like a crisis. But the Catalans know that beyond the domestic title, Real Madrid dream of the Champions League. To prevent Madrid to win this race mainland, Barca knows that the best way is to retain his trophy.

Andoni Zubizarreta then, the club's sporting director, says it will be almost impossible to return to Real Madrid in La Liga, Barcelona have left the training center of La Masia to go play in the Champions League against Bayer Leverkusen. And this time, Barca can not afford to concede ground? So, Josep Guardiola has changed his tune. Far rather quiet and sympathetic to the failures of his team, the coach of Barcelona held a tough talk to his players Sunday before traveling to Germany. He who has not yet extended hammered his players as "the Champions League can not (we) escape. " Talking to his players, he detailed this time glaring errors that precipitated the defeat of his team in Pamplona and pointed to a defense in disarray.

Guardiola also knows that his choices had consequences in Navarre.Private Busquets, Keita and Iniesta, he has given rest to Xavi and Cesc Fabregas. This election showed that the Catalan coach clearly favored the Champions League championship. Now, he must assume. So far, Barca flew over the proofs with great technical mastery. But it stems from the mental superiority of a group who has faith in his game and the place through a blind trust. But with a confidence devalued, Barcelona can it evolve to that level that allowed him to become the best team in history? At Leverkusen, the Blaugrana will provide a first response. Musclant In his speech, Guardiola will he reach his wake champions?