AFF CUP 2012 match schedule

GROUP A

 Saturday, November 24 Vietnam VS Myanmar Rajamangala Stadium

Saturday, November 24 vs. Philippines Thailand Rajamangala Stadium

Tuesday, November 27 Vietnam VS Philippines Rajamangala Stadium

Tuesday, November 27 Myanmar VS Thailand Rajamangala Stadium

Friday, November 30 Myanmar VS Philippines SCG Stadium

Friday, November 30 Thailand VS Vietnam Rajamangala Stadium

GROUP B

Sunday, November 25 Indonesia VS Laos Bukit Jalil National Stadium

Sunday, November 25th Malaysia VS Singapore Bukit Jalil National Stadium

Wednesday, November 28 Indonesia VS Singapore Bukit Jalil National Stadium

Wednesday, November 28 Laos VS Malaysia Bukit Jalil National Stadium

Saturday, December 1st Singapore VS Laos Shah Alam Stadium

Saturday, December 1 Malaysia VS Indonesia Bukit Jalil National Stadium

Robin Van Persie Training With Manchester United

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Valencia In Jakarta, Pict

Milan interested in Rossi

Milan are reportedly keen to pick up Italy striker Giuseppe Rossi this summer from Villarreal. Rossi, who has otherwise been linked with Napoli, is widely considered to be available for transfer this summer, after his team’s relegation in Spain to the Segunda Division.

However, still recovering from knee ligament damage, the player is unavailable for selection until February 2013. Even so, the Corriere dello Sport understand that Milan are in talks with the Spanish over a possible deal and are offering an initial €7m to take the 25-year-old. This is then to be followed up with a bonus structure totalling a further significant sum. However, it is believed that Villarreal are keen for at least €11m up front, followed by a large bonus scheme.

Robinho ‘For Santos I am always available’

Robinho has revealed that Santos did make an offer for him this summer that Milan turned down, an offer that he would always have considered.

The Brazilian was strongly linked with a second return to the club earlier this summer, with delegates from Santos at one stage in Milan talking with Rossonero officials.

However, Milan declared the player was off the market and rejected the Brazilian side’s advances. Whilst confirming this version of events himself, Robinho has refused to close the door on speculation of a move entirely, encouraging Santos to come back in again.

Ronaldinho: Allegri forced me out

Following on from Gennaro Gattuso’s criticism of his former Milan Coach, Ronaldinho has launched a broadside at Massimiliano Allegri too.

The Brazilian was sold to Flamengo midway through Allegri’s first season in charge at San Siro and reflected today that, like Gattuso, he was left with a bitter taste in his mouth at the treatment received from the Coach.

source: football italia

Pict: Guardiola in Indonesia

Guardiola upon arrival at Jakarta airport in Indonesia. He's expected to spend the weekend in the Asian country.

Source: @indobarcelona

England Squad For Euro 2012

The following 23-man England squad for Euro 2012:

Goalkeepers: Joe Hart,
                       John Ruddy,
                       Robert Green.

Defenders    : John Terry,
                       Glen Johnson,
                       Phil Jones,
                       Joleon Lescott,
                       Gary Cahill,
                       Ashley Cole,
                       Leighton Baines.

Middle         : Theo Walcott,
                       Steven Gerrard,
                       Gareth Barry,
                       Scott Parker,
                       Frank Lampard,
                       Stewart Downing,
                       Alex Oxlade
                       Chamberlain,
                       Ashley Young,
                       James Milner.

Forwards     : Wayne Rooney,
                       Jermain Defoe,
                       Danny Welbeck,
                       Andy Carroll

Standby players : Jordan Henderson,
                             Daniel Sturridge,
                             Jack Butland,
                             Phil Jagielka,
                             Adam Johnson

Euro 2012 Trophy Tour Poland - Ukraine

Euro trophy or also known as the Henri Delaunay trophy (the name of the creator) is scheduled to be visited 14 cities in Poland and Ukraine. Euro trophy tour will begin to be done five weeks before the tournament rolling on 10 June.

The following Euro 2012 Trophy Tour schedule:

April 20 to 22: Warsaw, Parade Square

April 24 to 26: Gdansk, Targ W? Glowy

April 28 to 30: Poznan, Wolno? Ci Square

4 to 6 May: Wroclaw, Market Square

May 7: Lodz, Manufaktura

May 9: Krakow, Podzamcze Square

May 10: Katowice, Plac przed Spodkiem

May 11 to 13: Kyiv, Independence Square

May 14: Ivano-Frankivsk, Victory Square

May 15 to 17: Kharkiv, Freedom Square

May 18 to 20: Donetsk, Lenin Square

May 21: Dnipropetrovsk, Dandelion Fountain

May 23 to 25: Lviv, Freedom Avenue

May 26: Odesa, Dumska Square

Indonesia Vs LA Galaxy 30 November 2011

Indonesia became one of the country of destination Los Angeles Galaxy in their Asia Pacific tour, as the club announced on Wednesday and they stop to Jakarta is the 30th of November.

Galaxy will play with the team of star players from Indonesia Super League at the Bung Karno Stadium (GBK). Galaxy will then travel to Manila in the Philippine national team against the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila on December 3 and stop in Australia on December 6 against A-League team in Melbourne.

David Beckham, LA Galaxy in Indonesia November 30

Indonesia became one of the country of destination Los Angeles Galaxy in their Asia Pacific tour, as the club announced on Wednesday and they stop to Jakarta is the 30th of November.

Galaxy will face the team of star players from Indonesia Super League at the Bung Karno Stadium (GBK). Galaxy will then travel to Manila in the Philippine national team against the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila on December 3 and stop in Australia on December 6 against A-League team in Melbourne.

South Africa to host the African Nations Cup 2013

Protracted internal conflict in Libya to make the country lose its right to hold Africa Cup of Nations 2013. Instead, the Federation of African Football (CAF) South Africa appoint as his successor.

Countries that will host in 2015 has been set is Morocco. And in 2012, the tournament will be held in Guinea and Gabon with Egypt as defending champions.

Decision CAF Africa Cup of Nations held in 2013 due to start that year the championship will be held in odd years, in order to avoid clashing with the World Cup event, as happened last year. Earlier African Cup is always held in even-numbered year.

Stokes 1 vs 1 Manchester United

The match running 25 minutes MU capable of winning it first in minute 27. pass one two Nani with Darren Fletcher splitting stoke defenses. Nani doing acceleration and make a goal. Woodgate almost equalized on 36 minutes through a cross-kick but his shoot could be thwarted by manchester united keeper De Gea. Score 0-1 until halftime

Second half, minute 51 Crouch had to equalize 1-1 originated from the corner kick, Crouch who was tall succeeded heading the ball into the goal manchester united. In minutes 54 Crouch almost make goals again for Stoke but his shot was bounced over the crossbar.

 

Stoke had the opportunity to increase the score from a free kick outside the penalty box error originated from Valencia who abuses, but the free kick can ignored by De Gea. Crouch was again threatened manchester united goal at minute 82 with a header, welcomed the corner kick, Crouch had the ball but his header was off to the right side of goal manchester united.

Minutes 90 Ryan Giggs almost make Manchester united winning, nani Crossing succesful welcome by Ryan Gigs, but his shot was off the mark. Score 1-1 until full time

Mancini: We need more time

Manager Roberto Mancini has moved to quell expectations at Manchester City The Italian insists the club are playing in the Champions League sooner than he expected them to be. City will make their Champions League debut against Napoli on Wednesday evening and also tackle Bayern Munich and Villarreal in the group phase.

In addition, the club's stunning 100 per cent start to the Barclays Premier League season has drawn parallels with the style of football played by current European champions Barcelona. However, following Saturday's comprehensive 3-0 win over Wigan Athletic, Mancini was keeping realistic about City's prospects following the progress the club have made in recent seasons.

Peter Crouch Join Stoke City

Peter Crouch leaving Tottenham Hotspur and join Stoke City. He came to the Britannia Stadium in conjunction with Cameron Jerome and Wilson Palacios.

Stoke needs to raise 10 million pounds to get Crouch. These transfers could still grow another 2 million pounds.

Thus, the Potters could potentially spend up to 12 million pounds. This figure is the club's transfer record.

"Peter had a record of scoring very well at the highest level. The ratio of goals per party to the UK was incredible and he scored seven goals in 10 Champions League defeat to Tottenham last season," said Stoke manager Tony Pulis, the club's official website.

Stoke awarded contracts for four years to Crouch.

Apart from Crouch, Stoke front line will also be more polished by the presence of Jerome. The 25-year attacker digaet from Birmingham City for a fee of an undisclosed and contracted for four years.

Meanwhile, Palacios digaet from Tottenham for a fee which is also kept secret. Honduras midfielder has also contracted for four years.

Udinese Vs Arsenal

Arsenal finally confirm their participation in the Champions League group phase. In a trip to Udinese, the Gunners had left before a 2-1 win.

Competed in Friulli Stadium on Thursday (08/25/2011) pm dawn, Udinese lost 0-1 in the first game first managed to excel. Antonio Di Natale goal to break down the Gunners in 39 minutes.

But in the second half Arsene Wenger's squad managed to turn things around. Goals from Robin van Persie and Theo Walcott to make them finish the game with a 2-1 victory.

These results make 'Gunner' winning 3-1 on aggregate and eligible to appear in the main round of the Champions League, which pengundiannya will be on Thursday (08/25/2011) in Monaco. While Udinese have to settle for competing in the Europa League.

Manchester United star vacation in Bali?

Some Manchester United players reportedly were in Bali to enjoy his holiday. They are Nani, Park Ji-sung, Paul Scholes and Edwin van der Sar.

The news was widely circulated in a number of mailing lists support the Red Devils. As an amplifier, there are also several photos of the players with a strong background with shades of the island.

In one photograph, which reportedly taken on Thursday (16/06/2011), looks Nani posing with a woman dressed in traditional Balinese. The Portuguese winger was wearing a white sleeveless shirt.

In another photo, Nani picture taken with some of his colleagues and the women dressed in traditional Balinese place it in a nuanced thick island.

In addition to Nani, Park Ji-sung also reportedly been in Bali. Two players 'Red Devils' who recently retired, Edwin van der Sar and Paul Scholes, reportedly also go on holiday in Bali.

Activities of the United players in Indonesia are likely purely vacation. Because the MU this year is no agenda in pre-season tour of Asia. They prefer to visit the United States.

Another Manchester United player, Rio Ferdinand, the plan also will visit Indonesia. Defender 32 years it will be in Jakarta on 29 June.

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Nani really want to feel the forging of The Special One's

Manchester - The arrival of Ashley Young to Old Trafford has clearly spread threats to other players. One player who is predicted to be displaced is Nani. This season, the conduct of players numbered 17 this does look sluggish. One indication, he does not fit into United's starting line upsaat fight against Barca in the Champions League final, at Wembley, 29 May last.

Sir Alex's decision was clearly a disappointment. In fact, according to him, this is the best season since he joined United, 2007 ago. "Actually I wanted to play since the first half," he said. But, he said, "Yes, please. Coaches must have a reason," he said.

He also said he did not want to dissolve in the disappointments and denied she was not at home anymore. "Here, I'm fine, really," he said.

wait a minute, there's the additional sentence: "But if there's fun to clubs interested in me," he said.

Nani claimed more fun again when the offer came from manager Jose Mourinho, who is now dealing with Real Madrid. Nani really want to feel the forging of The Special One's. "Do I really want to work for Mourinho? Yes," he said.

Portugal players are indeed interested in some clubs, such as Juventus and Real Madrid. Nani has lit a signal to where he will be docked, if it is true disposed of Sir Alex.

Paul Scholes takes Manchester United coaching role

After a Manchester United first-team career spanning 17 years and 676 appearances, Paul Scholes has announced his retirement with immediate effect. There had been speculation about the 36-year-old's future in the past few weeks after he became increasingly dissatisfied with his bit-part role, and he will now take up a coaching position at Old Trafford from next season.

The famously shy midfielder said: "I am not a man of many words but I can honestly say that playing football is all I have ever wanted to do. To have had such a long and successful career at Manchester United has been a real honour. To have been part of the team that helped the club reach a record 19th title is a great privilege.

"This was not a decision I have taken lightly but I feel now is the right time for me to stop playing. I would like to thank the fans for their tremendous support throughout my career, I would also like to thank all the coaches and players that I have worked with over the years.

"But most of all I would like to thank Sir Alex [Ferguson] for being such a great manager. From the day I joined the club his door has always been open and I know this team will go on to win many more trophies under his leadership."

A member of the famed class of '92, who won the FA Youth Cup, Scholes made his debut in 1994, and his last game was Saturday's Champions League final defeat to Barcelona. He won 10 Premier League titles and, after missing the 1999 Champions League final through suspension, was part of the team that beat Chelsea in the Moscow final of 2008.

"What more can I say about Paul Scholes that I haven't said before?" Ferguson said. "We are going to miss a truly unbelievable player. Paul has always been fully committed to this club and I am delighted he will be joining the coaching staff. Paul has always been inspirational to players of all ages and we know that will continue."

Scholes's precise role within the United coaching setup has still to be confirmed, although there could be an opening available with the reserves, where Warren Joyce has been acting alone since the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The former England international will also be granted a testimonial, which will take place in August.

Wayne Rooney said Scholes is the best player he has ever played with. "He will be missed greatly," Rooney said. "He is definitely the best player I have played with. I tried to ask him what he was doing but you don't get much out of him.

"I didn't think it would come this quickly. Everyone will be sad to see him stop. He is a great player."

"It is a very sad day for Manchester United fans around the world," David Gill, the United chief executive, said. "Paul has established himself as one of the greatest players to ever wear the United shirt. It is very important that the club keeps the association with these great players and we are delighted that Paul will join the coaching staff." (Source: Guardian.co.uk)

Expenditure of funds manchester united for next season

Manchester United has a great opportunity to add strength in the next season. That was after United's big boss, Malcolm Glazers expressed willingness poured huge funds to spend on the player transfer market this summer.

As the Guardian reported on Friday (27/05/2011), a businessman from the United States has set up a fund of 160 million pounds to spoil Sir Alex Ferguson in adding ammunition to navigate tight next season.

With large numbers, the Scottish architect is also likely to harbor a number of players with star status. Glazers judge, United need additional new ammunition to be able to continue to compete with a number of rivals, such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly ready to jor-rod to be able to rival the achievements of these city rivals.

Get the abundant fund, Sir Alex had great potential to fulfill his desire to complete his squad by recruiting three new players. Although the name is still kept secret, but one player who is now heralded the middle of the target of Ferguson's is an elegant Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri.

Incidentally, the French midfielder has not signed a contract extension with the Gunners. At Old Trafford, Nasri will be plotted to fill a position that will be left Paul Scholes who will retire at the end of this season.