Showing posts with label world cup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label world cup. Show all posts
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
New Zealand v Slovakia - LIVE
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Monday, 14 June 2010
Holland V Denmark - LIVE
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Monday, 17 May 2010
Australia
Region: Asia
Head Coach: Pim Verbeek
The Socceroos will be participating in only their third World Cup in June. The men from 'down under' qualified for South Africa in impressive style without losing a single game and only conceding one solitary goal in the process.
The Aussies find themselves in a difficult Group D and have the unenviable task of opening their 2010 campaign against a much fancied German side.
Amongst their squad will be some familiar names for watchers of Premier League football. Everton's Tim Cahill and Mark Schwarzer, fresh from Fulham's Europa League escapade will be key players. Former Liverpool star Harry Kewell, now plying his trade in Turkey will be looking to end a career ravaged by injury with a World Cup swansong.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Mark Schwarzer (Fulham/ENG), Adam Federici (Reading/ENG), Brad Jones (Middlesbrough/ENG).
Defenders: Scott Chipperfield (FC Basel/SUI), David Carney (FC Twente/NED), Lucas Neill (Galatasaray/TUR,captain), Michael Beauchamp (Al-Jazira/UAE), Craig Moore (no contract), Mark Milligan (JEF United/JPN), Luke Wilkshire (Dinamo Moscow/RUS).
Midfielders: Mark Bresciano (Palermo/ITA), Tim Cahill (Everton/ENG), Jason Culina (Gold Coast Utd/AUS), Brett Emerton (Blackburn Rovers/ENG), Richard Garcia (Hull City/ENG), Vince Grella (Blackburn Rovers/ENG), Brett Holman (AZ Alkmaar/NED), Mile Jedinak (Antalyaspor Kulubu/TUR), Carl Valeri (US Sassuolo Calcio/ITA), Dario Vidosic (FC Nurnberg/GER).
Strikers: Josh Kennedy (Nagoya Grampus/JPN), Harry Kewell (Galatasaray/TUR), Nikita Rukavytsya (FC Twente/NED).
Random Facts About Australia's Squad
* 7 members of the squad currently play in English football.
* Only 2 members of the squad currently play in Australia's Hyundai A League.
Pete Guest
Saturday, 15 May 2010
Uruguay
Confederation: CONMEBOL (South America)
Head coach: Oscar Tabarez
Captain: Diego Lugano
Group: A
Two time World Cup winners Uruguay will travel to South Afica, after taking the last place in the South American qualifiers. An inconsistent qualifying campaign left them having to do battle with Costa Rica in the playoffs. The Uruguayans have some excellent talent in their ranks. Most notably, their strikeforce would leave many teams envious. In Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez they will have opposition defenses fearing the two hitmen. Forlan, who broke Fulham fans' hearts by scoring a brace in the Europa Cup final, will join Suarez in attack and between them, they have scored 33 goals for Uruguay.
Defender and captain, Diego Lugano is a very solid centre-half and will prove tough to breach at the finals. Central midfielder, Walter Gargano will operate as an enforcer type role in the heart of midfield. Gargano is an all round midfielder, good on ball and can also get stuck in if needed.
Speedy winger, Nicolás Lodeiro is definitely one to keep an eye on this summer. Pace, good technique and a danger from free-kicks are all attributes the Ajax man posses. Uruguay find themselves in group A, which on paper, is a difficult group. However, I'm tipping the Uruguayans to reach the second round and surprise a few people.
Squad:
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Head coach: Oscar Tabarez
Captain: Diego Lugano
Group: A
Two time World Cup winners Uruguay will travel to South Afica, after taking the last place in the South American qualifiers. An inconsistent qualifying campaign left them having to do battle with Costa Rica in the playoffs. The Uruguayans have some excellent talent in their ranks. Most notably, their strikeforce would leave many teams envious. In Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez they will have opposition defenses fearing the two hitmen. Forlan, who broke Fulham fans' hearts by scoring a brace in the Europa Cup final, will join Suarez in attack and between them, they have scored 33 goals for Uruguay.
Defender and captain, Diego Lugano is a very solid centre-half and will prove tough to breach at the finals. Central midfielder, Walter Gargano will operate as an enforcer type role in the heart of midfield. Gargano is an all round midfielder, good on ball and can also get stuck in if needed.
Speedy winger, Nicolás Lodeiro is definitely one to keep an eye on this summer. Pace, good technique and a danger from free-kicks are all attributes the Ajax man posses. Uruguay find themselves in group A, which on paper, is a difficult group. However, I'm tipping the Uruguayans to reach the second round and surprise a few people.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera (Lazio), Juan-Guillermo Castillo (Cali), Martin Silva (Defensor Sporting)
Defenders: Diego Lugano (Fenerbahce), Diego Godin (Villarreal), Andres Scotti (Colo Colo), Jorge Fucile (Porto), Martin Caceres (Juventus), Mauricio Victorino (Universidad de Chile), Maximiliano Pereira (Benfica)
Midfielders: Walter Gargano (Napoli), Egidio Arevalo-Rios (Penarol), Sebastian Eguren (AIK Stockholm), Diego Perez (Monaco), Alvaro Pereira (Porto), Alvaro Fernandez (Universidad de Chile), Ignacio Gonzalez (Valencia), Nicolas Lodeiro (Ajax)
Forwards: Sebastian Fernandez (Banfield), Luis Suarez (Ajax), Diego Forlan (Atletico Madrid), Sebastian Abreu (Botafogo), Edinson Cavani (Palermo).
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Ant Myers
Friday, 14 May 2010
¡Viva España!
Spain:
Perennial World Cup under-achievers Spain go into the World Cup 2010 in South Africa as clear favourites to win the golden trophy. Their qualification into this years tournament couldn't have been easier with a perfect record in Group 5 of 10 wins from 10. With the lively Fernando Torres and dangerous David Villa spear-heading the attack it's easy to see why Spain managed to score 28 goals in the ten games played, however, possibly more impressive is their goals against tally which stood at only 5 goals conceded in the 10 games played and never actually conceding at home! Spain's only blemish in the past 4 years was a defeat in the Confederations Cup Semi-Final to USA.
La Furia Roja (The Red Fury) have found themselves in a relatively easy group in the World Cup 2010. They'll face Switzerland in Durban, Honduras in Johannesburg, then Chile in Pretoria. Qualification should be plain sailing for the Spanish, as they look to win their first ever World Cup. Their favourites tag has been attached as a result of their impressive showing in the European Championships 2008 in Austria/Switzerland. Spain defeated Germany 1-0 to be crowned European Champions, striker David Villa took home the golden boot award, playmaker Xavi was named the tournaments best player and nine Spanish squad members in total made the Championships team of the tournament.
However Spain has a habit of choking on the biggest stage of all. Their best finish in a World cup was back over half a century ago in Brazil 1950. Spain managed to finish fourth in a tournament won by the then great Uruguayan side. It's for this reason alone why Spain may not be fancied to lift this years Fifa World Cup trophy. For all their skill, creativity and unique ability to make even the worlds best footballers look novice like, Spain has always seemingly lacked the grit and determination to succeed at the FIFA World Cup.
30 man Preliminary Squad:
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas, David De Gea, Diego Lopez, Pepe Reina, Víctor Valdes.
Defenders: Raul Albiol, Alvaro Arbeloa, Cesar Azpilicueta, Joan Capdevila, Carlos Marchena, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Sergio Ramos,
Midfielders: Xabi Alonso, Sergio Busquets, Cesc Fabregas, Andres Iniesta, Javi Martinez, Marcos Senna, David Silva, Xavi, Santi Cazorla, Jesus Navas, Juan Mata,
Forwards: Pedro, Daniel Guiza, Fernando Llorente, Alvaro Negredo, Fernando Torres, David Villa
KEY MAN: Xavi (Barcelona, Midfielder, Centre) Integral to everything Spain do.
ONE TO WATCH: Jesus Navas (Seville, Midfielder, Right) If Spain gamble on you Navas to go to the World Cup, he could have a place on the right wing. Direct, pacy and loves to take on his opponent.
Craig Stewart
Perennial World Cup under-achievers Spain go into the World Cup 2010 in South Africa as clear favourites to win the golden trophy. Their qualification into this years tournament couldn't have been easier with a perfect record in Group 5 of 10 wins from 10. With the lively Fernando Torres and dangerous David Villa spear-heading the attack it's easy to see why Spain managed to score 28 goals in the ten games played, however, possibly more impressive is their goals against tally which stood at only 5 goals conceded in the 10 games played and never actually conceding at home! Spain's only blemish in the past 4 years was a defeat in the Confederations Cup Semi-Final to USA.
La Furia Roja (The Red Fury) have found themselves in a relatively easy group in the World Cup 2010. They'll face Switzerland in Durban, Honduras in Johannesburg, then Chile in Pretoria. Qualification should be plain sailing for the Spanish, as they look to win their first ever World Cup. Their favourites tag has been attached as a result of their impressive showing in the European Championships 2008 in Austria/Switzerland. Spain defeated Germany 1-0 to be crowned European Champions, striker David Villa took home the golden boot award, playmaker Xavi was named the tournaments best player and nine Spanish squad members in total made the Championships team of the tournament.
However Spain has a habit of choking on the biggest stage of all. Their best finish in a World cup was back over half a century ago in Brazil 1950. Spain managed to finish fourth in a tournament won by the then great Uruguayan side. It's for this reason alone why Spain may not be fancied to lift this years Fifa World Cup trophy. For all their skill, creativity and unique ability to make even the worlds best footballers look novice like, Spain has always seemingly lacked the grit and determination to succeed at the FIFA World Cup.
30 man Preliminary Squad:
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas, David De Gea, Diego Lopez, Pepe Reina, Víctor Valdes.
Defenders: Raul Albiol, Alvaro Arbeloa, Cesar Azpilicueta, Joan Capdevila, Carlos Marchena, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Sergio Ramos,
Midfielders: Xabi Alonso, Sergio Busquets, Cesc Fabregas, Andres Iniesta, Javi Martinez, Marcos Senna, David Silva, Xavi, Santi Cazorla, Jesus Navas, Juan Mata,
Forwards: Pedro, Daniel Guiza, Fernando Llorente, Alvaro Negredo, Fernando Torres, David Villa
KEY MAN: Xavi (Barcelona, Midfielder, Centre) Integral to everything Spain do.
ONE TO WATCH: Jesus Navas (Seville, Midfielder, Right) If Spain gamble on you Navas to go to the World Cup, he could have a place on the right wing. Direct, pacy and loves to take on his opponent.
Craig Stewart
Thursday, 13 May 2010
Slovenia
Confederation: UEFA (Europe)
Head coach: Matjaž Kek
Captain: Robert Koren
Group: C
Slovenia is the smallest nation that will be taking part in the World Cup this summer. This will be their second World Cup outing, since splitting from Yugoslavia in 1991. The Slovenians advanced through to the Finals by impressively beating giants, Russia, in the playoffs. They were placed in group C, along with Algeria, England and USA. They will have to perform amazingly well to reach the second round, as they are the clear underdogs in this group.
Captain Robert Koren will be familiar to English fans, as he played for newly promoted West Bromich Albion. The midfielder has good technical ability and can score some spectacular goals. Slovenia will need their star man to perform, if they are to succeed this summer. Head coach, Matjaž Kek, has picked his squad and it consists of players scattered all over Europe
Squad:
Samir Handanovic (Udinese), Jasmin Handanovic (Mantova), Aleksander Seliga (Sparta Rotterdam); Bojan Jokic (Chievo), Marko Suler (Gent), Bostjan Cesar (Grenoble), Branko Ilic (FC Moscow), Matej Mavric-Rozic (Koblenz), Elvedin Dzinic (Maribor), Miso Brecko (Cologne), Suad Filekovic (Maribor); Andraz Kirm (Wisla Krakow), Andrej Komac (Maccabi Tel-Aviv), Rene Krhin (Inter Milan), Dalibor Stevanovic (Vitesse Arnhem), Robert Koren (West Brom), Aleksander Radosavljevic (Larissa), Valter Birsa (Auxerre); Milivoje Novakovic (Cologne), Zlatko Dedic (Bochum), Zlatan Ljubijankic (Gent), Nejc Pecnik (Nacional), Tim Matavz (FC Groningen)
Ant Myers
Head coach: Matjaž Kek
Captain: Robert Koren
Group: C
Slovenia is the smallest nation that will be taking part in the World Cup this summer. This will be their second World Cup outing, since splitting from Yugoslavia in 1991. The Slovenians advanced through to the Finals by impressively beating giants, Russia, in the playoffs. They were placed in group C, along with Algeria, England and USA. They will have to perform amazingly well to reach the second round, as they are the clear underdogs in this group.
Captain Robert Koren will be familiar to English fans, as he played for newly promoted West Bromich Albion. The midfielder has good technical ability and can score some spectacular goals. Slovenia will need their star man to perform, if they are to succeed this summer. Head coach, Matjaž Kek, has picked his squad and it consists of players scattered all over Europe
Squad:
Samir Handanovic (Udinese), Jasmin Handanovic (Mantova), Aleksander Seliga (Sparta Rotterdam); Bojan Jokic (Chievo), Marko Suler (Gent), Bostjan Cesar (Grenoble), Branko Ilic (FC Moscow), Matej Mavric-Rozic (Koblenz), Elvedin Dzinic (Maribor), Miso Brecko (Cologne), Suad Filekovic (Maribor); Andraz Kirm (Wisla Krakow), Andrej Komac (Maccabi Tel-Aviv), Rene Krhin (Inter Milan), Dalibor Stevanovic (Vitesse Arnhem), Robert Koren (West Brom), Aleksander Radosavljevic (Larissa), Valter Birsa (Auxerre); Milivoje Novakovic (Cologne), Zlatko Dedic (Bochum), Zlatan Ljubijankic (Gent), Nejc Pecnik (Nacional), Tim Matavz (FC Groningen)
Ant Myers
Monday, 10 May 2010
Ghana
Confederation: CAF (Africa)
Head coach: Milovan Rajevac
Captain: Stephen Appiah
Group: D
The Black Stars will take part in their second World Cup finals in June, after topping group D in the African qualifiers. Ghana have a squad of undoubted quality, the likes of John Mensah, Sulley Muntari and Stephen Appiah are players that all feature in Europe's elite leagues.
Group D consists of four dangerous team, who all have a realistic chance of reaching the knock-out stage. Ghana will pose a threat to any team, with their power, pace and athleticism. Head coach, Rajevac has named his squad and has decided to include Portsmouth midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, who has switched his national allegiance from Germany to Ghana.
The loss of Michael Essien will be a massive blow to Ghana, as the Chelsea man is potentially the best box-to-box midfielder in the world. I'm sure I speak for most people in saying that Essien will be a big miss this summer.
Squad:
Ant Myers
Head coach: Milovan Rajevac
Captain: Stephen Appiah
Group: D
The Black Stars will take part in their second World Cup finals in June, after topping group D in the African qualifiers. Ghana have a squad of undoubted quality, the likes of John Mensah, Sulley Muntari and Stephen Appiah are players that all feature in Europe's elite leagues.
Group D consists of four dangerous team, who all have a realistic chance of reaching the knock-out stage. Ghana will pose a threat to any team, with their power, pace and athleticism. Head coach, Rajevac has named his squad and has decided to include Portsmouth midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, who has switched his national allegiance from Germany to Ghana.
The loss of Michael Essien will be a massive blow to Ghana, as the Chelsea man is potentially the best box-to-box midfielder in the world. I'm sure I speak for most people in saying that Essien will be a big miss this summer.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Richard Kingson (Wigan/ENG), Daniel Agyei (Liberty Professionals/GHA), Stephen Ahorlu (Hearts of Lions/GHA)
Defenders: Samuel Inkoom (FC Basel/SUI), Jonathan Mensah (Grenada/ESP), Lee Addy (Bechem Chelsea/GHA), Rahim Ayew (Zamalek/EGY), Hans Sarpei (Bayer Leverkusen/GER), John Mensah (Sunderland/ENG), Isaac Vorsah (Hoffenheim/GER), John Paintsil (Fulham/ENG).
Midfielders: Sulley Muntari (Inter Milan/ITA), Derek Boateng (Getafe/ESP), Anthony Annan (Rosenborg/NOR), Kwadwo Asamoah (Udinese/ITA), Andre Ayew (Arles-Avignon/FRA - on loan), Stephen Appiah (Bologna/ITA), Quincy Owusu Abeyie (Al Sadd/QAT), Kevin-Prince Boateng (Portsmouth/ENG)
Forwards: Matthew Amoah (NAC Breda/NED) Asamoah Gyan (Rennes/FRA), Prince Tagoe (Hoffenheim/GER), Dominic Adiyiah (AC Milan/ITA)
Ant Myers
The World Awaits......
As the domestic leagues and cups are drawing to a close, football fans around the world are starting to prepare for the Globe's best sporting tournament. The World Cup is not just for football fans, it's for everyone. It unites nations and gives a country a good excuse to forget about troubles and join together to support their homeland. Flags on cars, packed pubs, John Barnes rapping and plenty of beer consumed.
With 31 days until the big kick-off, the participating countries are assembling their squads for the trip to South Africa. Most managers will now have a good idea who their 23 man squad will be, however some will have to make tough decisions. Managers will have to decide whether form or reputation should be the most important factor.
Over the next two months we will bring you news, previews, reports and much more........
You can watch all the games live online at flashsportstreams.com
Ant Myers
With 31 days until the big kick-off, the participating countries are assembling their squads for the trip to South Africa. Most managers will now have a good idea who their 23 man squad will be, however some will have to make tough decisions. Managers will have to decide whether form or reputation should be the most important factor.
Over the next two months we will bring you news, previews, reports and much more........
You can watch all the games live online at flashsportstreams.com
Ant Myers
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