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Bordeaux among major

2009-11-04T11:03:00.000+07:00

Bordeaux qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League on Tuesday after his victory at the Allianz Arena on Bayern Munich at the 4th day (2-0). Facing a desperate team in Munich, Yoann Gourcuff has been opened in the first half before Marouane Chamakh not complete the masterpiece at the very end of game. Match

This Bordeaux is raised. Third in their group last year, the Girondins were this time secured their passage to the knockout stages, although there are still two games remaining. To avoid spoiling anything, men have to shoulder even offered the luxury to pick this skill in the lair of a (former) big in Europe, Bayern Munich. Perfectly organized against a team in Munich on AC, the Aquitaine victory does not suffer from any challenge.

Players Laurent Blanc attack flat out since the meeting Yoann Gourcuff send a hit to Hans-Jorg Butt from the first seconds (1st). If the ball goes well over the Girondins prove they do not come at the Allianz Arena to defend. While in place, the teammates of Alou Diarra submit Bayern a good cleaning and prevent him from playing. The Germans, with no idea in the game, they rely on moving back left, Edson Braafheid. The Dutch worried once Cedric Carrasso brushing against the bar from a free kick (19th).

Gourcuff alone at the far post ...

The game will eventually switch to five minutes. The first act takes place near the Gironde area. On kick, Schweinsteiger sending a magnificent strike into the top corner but Carrasso relaxes completely to remove the ball. In continuity, the former Marseille is a hole on the output and Miroslav Klose, who was lying there, coming to the end-on but Michael Ciani empties and stops the path ... arm (32e). A twist of fate which Bordeaux will benefit shortly after when Wendel is on kick Gourcuff arrested a strange one at the far post for the opening goal (0-1, 37th).

Returning to the field, as he had announced before the game, Louis van Gaal's Joker launches Batavian Arjen Robben. The face Bayern then changes radically and the Bavarians begin a siege of the French defense. To begin, it's Luca Toni, who resists Marc Planus before sending his shot over (47th). Five minutes later, Ciani is forced to throw to counter a strike from Van Bommel (52 '). It then Robben, hyperactive on the whole front of the attack, which highlights a left-footed shot inside the area that borders the porter's pole light (62nd).

Chamakh, first in the Champions League

While Van Gaal has tried everything to get while striker Gomez to replace defender Braafheid, defense Gironde, which is not protected from falling concentration, the image of this happening not sufficiently supported by Chalmé for Carrasso, bend but not break. The Munich foot down finally in the last quarter of an hour and it finally Marouane Chamakh who will complete the fine performance with his first goal in the Champions League following a supersonic cons led to "walk" by the master of Bordeaux (0-2, 90).

Three minutes later, Laurent Blanc could rejoice and the audience booed his team in Munich. In turn, micro Canal +, Yoann Gourcuff expressed his satisfaction. "It was solid, it has formed a good team unit. They were prevented from playing and we did not have too many worries in the final. After the 1st goal is a bit of a holdup because it our first opportunity, trusted, honest, the playmaker of the Blues before explaining the changing status of his team: "It was more mature. Winning the title, it gave us great confidence. It has a new status. We should take a lesson from Lyon. And why not go higher?

Source: http://www.football.fr

Champions League - Bordeaux has everything a great

2009-10-23T10:55:00.002+07:00

By beating Bayern Munich on Wednesday at the Stade Chaban Delmas, the champion of France confirmed to those who still doubted that he now had the weapons to compete with the best in Europe.

Admittedly, not everything was perfect last night with the start of the match but missed two penalty kicks wolves, whose importance may be great, but that Bordeaux is reassuring. A little over a month after going searched the point of zero field of Juventus, the champions of France have already signed a very good result against a great European, namely Bayern. Something they have never been able to achieve last season against Chelsea and Roma. Evidence that the protected Laurent Blanc has indeed taken a remedy.

The Girondins retain the essential

Fifteen minutes is what had to Chamakh and its partners to recover from their last two league defeats and return to the game is their strength and dominate the German champions and this is not the goal scored against his camp by Ciani who are prevented. Anxious to do well and do not waste all that has been built since the start of the season, Aquitaine were able to afford to excel and also offered to French football results prestige. "The mentality in the way of playing or even in duels, we saw a very good Bordeaux tonight," White told Lawrence to the final whistle part. An objective analysis, which summarizes quite accurately the performance of his foals. Day and night compared to what they have shown during the previous season's Champions League. What suppose a significant improvement.

Of course, there were imperfections that would have cost to Bordeaux three points of victory, as the sin of gluttony by Yoann Gourcuff on the penalty kick that hit (he attempts and misses a Panenka), but another later this risk-taking reflects, and is reassuring, some confidence. That we had much difficulty to detect in previous seasons. On this, the Cevennes is in agreement, even if he does not hide a wider success would have necessarily been more pleased: "Do not summarize the match on penalties. This happens to miss kicks. I regret it because that would have given us more confidence. " The players, meanwhile, preferred to point the finger notes positive and not dwell on the few flats of the evening: "We are scared to the end by missing two penalties but it is not as easy as you think. It does not matter, the most important is to have taken 3 points. It should continue like this, do not let go "dropped Wendel.

With seven points from three matches, Bordeaux is the gateway to the knockout stages of the Champions League, but there is not. To achieve the first stage of this competition, "Navy and White" will still need to provide a little effort in garnering four points from their last three outings. This will be one of their future goals. The second is to restart in the league, they have lost twice. Will they succeed? What is certain is that they are best placed in the predisposition to, as confirmed by the young but very mature Trémoulinas Benoit: "We're back on the right track with this victory against Bayern. We are all very happy. We will enjoy but we must refocus tomorrow for the league match against Le Mans. We must revive in the league is very important. "See you Saturday at 19h against Sochaux. For a further blow to Bordeaux?

Soccer Trips to South African Safari for World Cup 2010

2009-08-23T11:11:00.001+07:00

Yet another Soccer World Cup is around the corner. World Cup Qualifying Matches are in full swing and fan’s frenzy has already started building up and most of the football freaks must have already booked their travel packages for their much awaited soccer trip. 2010 Soccer World Cup is expected to be one of the most spectacular events of this most loved and widely played game in the world. The world has already witnessed some dramatic results in the 2010 Soccer World Cup Qualifying Matches recently. Australians were the underdogs for many years but this time they are all set to have back to back appearances in the upcoming world cup. They are on the verge of qualifying and must have started planning for their soccer travel too. But may be Argentina has other plans, the way they are playing it seems they have plans of booking some other travel packages. Chances are they won’t be there for playing but they can always register there appearance as tourists in the picturesque South Africa. After all the country has something or the other for anyone visiting this proud nation which is honored to host the Grand Event for the very first time.

Even though people who are least interested in the game have found another reason to get their travel packages booked well in advance as bookings for the soccer travel are already on a high for South Africa. South Africa is one of the most diverse and beautiful countries in the world. This is one of the reasons why people who won’t be watching any football matches are queuing up for bookings under soccer travel packages fearing they are not left behind in the rush and perhaps for while they would be unconventional football fans having an unexpected soccer trip to Africa. But nobody is complaining and there is no reason to. People are taking full advantage of various soccer travel packages on offer. So, this time around the whole world seems to be preparing for its “soccer trip” to South Africa.

There is every reason why one should spent a bit over budget on his travel packages. This glorious country has so much to offer that even if your teams or players didn’t do well, your hard earned money spent on soccer travel packages won’t go down the drain. Whether you are looking for a wildlife, beach or adventure holiday with family, it is all there. So your dream soccer trip cannot just end at the soccer stadiums. African Safari must find its place on your soccer travel destinations.

And your soccer trip just doesn’t end there. You must book your soccer travel packages for the iconic and adventurous Kruger Park. A visit at the Garden Route would be memorable which is spread out along the coast, like a giant natural theme park, it is a rich tapestry of very large trees, freshwater lakes etc. It won’t be a bad idea if your soccer trip also includes a visit at Devil’s Peak in Cape Town, Nature Reserves of St. Lucia and Drakensberg in Durban and Shamwari Game Reserve in Port Elizabeth to say the least but South Africa has far more to it what you can imagine and it is up to you, how much you can add to your soccer trip. One thing is assured that your 2010 soccer trip to this glorious country of South Africa would be one you would cherish for the rest of your life.

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Heinze says yes to OM

2009-07-31T11:06:00.000+07:00

This is the surprise of Dassier Jean-Claude and Didier Deschamps ... In search of a central defender for a few weeks, Olympique de Marseille finally stopped his choice on Gabriel Heinze, ostracized from Real Madrid. Having first denied the Phocéens left and assault and convinced the Argentine international to join them for 1.5 million euros in compensation and a contract for three seasons in the key.

But where will stop Olympique Marseille? On Thursday, the White and Sky have announced the arrival for the next three seasons, Gabriel Heinze, who becomes the eleventh summer recruit Didier Deschamps, including the return of Garry Bocaly ready, to play first team this season, and Charley Fomena, and without taking into account the return of André Ayew and Elliot Grandin, pushed towards the exit.

No, Diakhate

While everyone has been waiting Diakhate Pope, the central defender of Dynamo Kiev, is finally Argentine international will strengthen the central defense of Heaven and White to the start of the season 2009-2010. A week ago or so, the player had refused to engage with the OM, eager to make a final season with Real Madrid before leaving in the summer of 2010, one year of the term of his lease.

But since the old Parisien has been excluded from the group by the new coach of the White House, Manuel Pellegrini, along with Rafael van der Vaart and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. In fact, the native Crespo returned to their initial position to operate, at 31, his return to Ligue 1.

Viewers of the French championship, and more specifically those of the Stade Velodrome, thus this fougeux central defender, also capable officer in the left lane, five years after his departure, he was the symbol par excellence of Paris Saint-Germain . Furthermore, it was in the club from the capital that the main interest was announced in early June.

A rookie shock

Supporters of Red and Blue dreamed of returning this land warrior, pugnacious, aggressive and never defeated. In the end, the latter again probably near Parc des Princes, but with the tunic of the enemy phocéens. Quite a blow ...

But no doubt that the Paris Club did little concerned about this and the White Sky and even less. Now, Didier Deschamps has obtained satisfaction and can count on four central defenders by trade, with Julien Rodriguez, Vitorino Hilton and Souleymane Diawara, the latter being required to hold in line to the side of the newcomer, which will cost 1.5 million euros to Marseille.

A very affordable price for a player if experienced compensated by a salary not disclosed but probably prohibitive (Heinze received more than 4 million per year on the other side of the Pyrenees). Remains how to "age" the new recruits over the next three seasons. At 31 years, Argentina is already in decline and has based his play on her looks, not particularly an ace of anticipation and placement. But in terms of duels and battles, Olympique de Marseille has undoubtedly made the right pick.

source: http://www.football.fr

Dzeko ends the hopes of AC Milan

2009-07-30T03:10:00.000+07:00

In search of an attacking edge, Andrea Galliani had made its priority Edin Dzeko summer.

Bosnian striker, the revelation of the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg had registered 26 goals in 32 league matches, raids at the same time, a place in the ranking of European Tops Scorers. If the player has loudly proclaimed his desire to join AC Milan, he met with the intransigence of its leaders who have said transferable. Interviewed by the German media Welt Online, Dzeko explains his fascination with the German club, but his decision to remain in Wolfsburg "I've always been fascinated by the club. Why, I do not know, but I always considered the AC Milan the best club in the world, and receive a proposal for such a club at 23 years, it made me dream and I wanted to go. As I was honest, I clearly demonstrated my desire to go. Meanwhile, the club refused to release me and that was in the right. After we are not always what you want in life, at least not immediately. Wolfsburg gave me my chance two years ago and I have a contract that runs until 2011. I spoke with Armin Veh (Note: the coach of the club), and I expressed my desire to leave, but he said there were big targets and that I still absolutely. So I stay where I am finally ".

Nevertheless, he still hopes to join AC Milan in a year. Otherwise continue to shake the net in the Bundesliga and to languish a little longer a club of Milan, which has still not found his attacker.

LB: Rémy is the folder unchoked and sets fire to Nice

2009-07-28T15:03:00.000+07:00

This time he seems to be good. After several weeks of tough negotiations and not really simple, Olympique Lyonnais will finally see the end of the tunnel in the case Loïc Rémy. Remy, a young striker released by Nice OL last summer against 8 M € and, 32 Ligue 1 matches and 11 goals later, should return home for a fortune. So far only the PSG had shown in this area with Nicolas Anelka, the Gones will therefore imitate.

If the question of why the OL has to do to recruit forcing a high price kept hope may not always be debated, one thing is certain, the Gym will make a wonderful gain. Indeed, according to Le Parisien, the Board of Directors of the OGCN decided to let their prodigy against the incredible sum of 18 million € + Anthony Mounier. Either a value (taking into account that of Mounier) than a Bastos.

Returned to the attack in recent days, the OL has a motorway all mapped out to reach a successful conclusion of the fact that the player will not be difficult to convince contract. Except that if this transfer takes place, in addition to losing its essential part, Nice may lose more than that. The Paris daily adds that the President Cohen, who continues to oppose the transaction, reportedly threatened to resign. If this departure should be achieved after the operation, the soap Rémy may not have to finish talking.

Source: www.footmercato.net

Real Madrid: a fourth Galactic in 48 hours?

2009-07-28T14:54:00.001+07:00

Always looking for his fourth Galactic after Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, Real Madrid will finally be able to recruit. If the Spanish media have reported that the club merengue preparing the arrival of a world class player on this week, they did not Xabi Alonso in the case. But it is the middle of Liverpool, until perhaps the arrival of this mystery player, is more likely to be the fourth Galactico of Florentino Perez.

But everything will be done Thursday at the latest. Indeed, in its edition today, Marca revealed that the Reds have given 48 hours to their counterparts in Madrid to complete the transaction. Tired in this case, Rafa Benitez finally won the "yes" of the Roman Alberto Aquilani and may let the Spanish international.

If everything should settle Thursday, has yet to find a transfer satisfactory to Liverpool. The English club has recently refused an offer of € 27 million and require 41 million €. But the transfer could finally be around € 30 million. As everybody criticized Perez for his recruitment very offensive, there is no doubt that the arrival of Alonso should also give more substance to the Madrid entrejeu ... and especially a huge helping hand Lassana Diarra.

source: www.footmercato.net