janvier 2010 ~ Football

Seville to the test of Barcelona

mardi 5 janvier 2010 04:32

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From 10 to 31 January 2010 will be held in Angola Africa Cup of Nations. Like every two years, the championship of France, which occurs most impacted by this competition, including the leadership of world football do not care about leaving it to take place in the middle of the European Championships, without regard for teams who "employ" many African International.

It is a fifty African players operating in League 1 and League 2, which will be missing their clubs in January 2010.

Olympique de Marseille is one of the clubs most affected, although the "pill" would have been harder to swallow if Senegal had not gone totally beside the playoffs. On the side of the Velodrome, one console keeping is a lesser evil, Mamadou Niang, Edouard Cissé Souleymane Diawara and ... However, these are 4 players who will be missing the actual Olympian for a period shorter or longer, depending on the route of their respective national teams. It is with Taye Taiwo (Nigeria), Bakary Kone (Ivory Coast), Charles Kabore (Burkina Faso), Andre Ayew (Ghana), and Stephane Mbia (Cameroon).

Nice club most affected by the CAN

The club's most "hit" is, however, undoubtedly OGC Nice, who sees from Angola for a dozen of his players, which has angered the president of the OGCN, castigating the lack of professionalism its recruiters about this, but also a humorous resignation of coach Didier Ollé-Nicole: "Some league matches postponed because France are only two or three players are affected by influenza virus A. I should do without a dozen players left in Africa, affected by the outbreak of the selection. This situation is characteristic of French championships which, culture, history and knowledge of the "pool", are great eaters of African talent.

Indeed, there are a total of 80 players in Ligue 1 may be involved in the African Cup of Nations, or 1 in 7! And if it does that nationality, without regard to their level and status of "convocation", according to the Professional Football League (LFP), there are about 540 players playing in League 1, not less 140 players born in Africa, or born in Europe but chose to defend the colors of the country of origin of their parents.

The recognition of an event requires a planning calendar

Released by their clubs, the majority of players summoned miss at least the Round of 32 of the Coupe de France (9 and 10 January), the 8th finals of the League Cup (12 and 13 January), the 20th day of Ligue 1 (January 16) or the quarter-finals of the League Cup (26 and 27 January). As noted, the OM had to push a big "sigh" of relief against non-qualification of Senegal. It is the same for Bordeaux and Nancy, who will be able to dispose of their Moroccan Marouane Chamakh and Youssouf Hadji ...

In any event, there is a problem internationally. Do accept that FIFA World Cup takes place in the middle of March? Except to consider it a competition "minor" and the recognition of an event starts with a planning calendar, history give it a full, in connection with the importance it is supposed to give him!

Beckford, the hero of Leeds

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Sunday, January 3, Old Trafford Stadium, 19th minute of the match between Manchester United to Leeds United. Jermaine Beckford scored the winning goal for his team against the Red Devils and goes well in the history of the club. At 26 and after an unusual career, the England striker finally in the light. Portrait ...

Chelsea to Leeds

Young Jermaine Beckford was born December 9, 1983 in London. At the age of 17 he was spotted by the prestigious Chelsea. During 3 years, the England striker thrives at the training center for the Blues. However, Becks, as is his nickname, landed in the small amateur club Wealdstone. From 2003 to 2006, he recorded 63 goals in 107 games is an astounding average of 0.59 goals per game. His career seems to take a turn in 2006 when he joined the prestigious club of Leeds United, winning 3 times in the Premier League and then English second division. Yet just after defeating his bags, Beckford on loan for 6 months at Carlisle United, third division club. There will only 4 matches and a goal. Returning to Leeds in January 2007, he was again loaned, this time at Scunthorpe United, another club from the third division. This experience is more positive. Indeed, he played 18 games, scoring 8 goals.

Elland Road, his garden

After the 2006-2007 season, Jermaine Beckford is back again in Leeds then relegated to the third division. During the 2007-2008 season and despite an ankle injury, Becks is needed in the eleventh type of the Peacocks to the delight of fans of Ellen Road. The powerful English striker playing in effect 44 games, scoring 20 goals, finishing as 2nd best scorer in the Football League One. 2008-2009 is the season of confirmation, even the explosion, Jermaine indeed registered 34 goals and became the fourth player in club history in London over 30 goals a season. He joined in particular the prestigious John Charles, star striker for Leeds and then Juventus in the 50s. The summer transfer window 2009 might well have sealed the fate of Jermaine Beckford Leeds United. The London club leaders, irritated by the refusal of the English to extend his contract for a period of 3 years, decided to put on the list of players for sale. Despite interest from several clubs in English second division, no offer is on the club's London office. Leeds then removes his pearl English this list last July 17. This is a winning choice striker since a six foot eight is top scorer in the Football League One mid-season.

Manchester United, a prodigy at the sight of all

This Sunday's Round of 32 of the FA Cup between Manchester United to Leeds United, Jermaine Beckford dazzles match his talent. His power, his intelligence game, his ball protection, and some technical moves worthy of the greatest strikers regale the 74 000 fans at Old Trafford and viewers worldwide. Causing difficulty to the central hinge of the Red Devils for 90 minutes and scoring the only goal of the heroic victory of his, Jermaine Beckford, free at the end of the season, has probably caught the eye of several Premier League clubs . During the winter transfer window, Wolverhampton has already shown its interest in Newcastle and England striker has proposed an offer of 1.5 million euros to leaders London, an offer immediately rejected by Leeds. Beckford has become the star of a day in England. We look forward to following this story and unusual "so British".

Time running out for Valbuena

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Things get complicated for Mathieu Valbuena. So it was no longer any doubt in recent weeks that the midfielder would leave Marseille OM during winter transfer window, "Small Bike" still does not know where to land. The rumors are born but the record does not advance. Meanwhile, training Marseille impatient. She had asked around the "hero of Anfield" to move quickly to rapidly explore potential opportunities for recruitment.

Mathieu Valbuena will he finally Phocéen until the end of the year 2009-2010? Junk in the OM and gets ready to leave the Canebière, "Small Bike" pedal in semolina. While everyone on the side of the club as the player's entourage, had agreed to make him find a way out at the winter transfer window, the slow operation becomes problematic.

Pressed for time

One of the conditions set by the leaders was that Mathieu Valbuena quickly finds a solution. His agent, Christophe HUTTEAU boasted already many clubs interested in the profile of the Right Bank. "In France but also abroad. In Spain, in England but also in Turkey and Greece," he confessed there are now more than two weeks. So many tracks as possible so. But since then, still no concrete alternative was not presented to the former protege of Eric Gerets. And while the transfer market has been open since Monday ... We'll have to hurry.

Especially since "Small Bike" knows that if he remained at the OM, his playing time would not result in much more. The question is whether losing six months before leaving in the summer would not be better than losing two seasons after making a wrong career choice. The player and his agent remained optimistic. But despite the promises he had made early lead, thanks in part to its magnificent goal scored on the pitch at Anfield a short but very prestigious win against Liverpool (0-1) in League Champions in October 2007, Mathieu Valbuena has never really confirmed. Explosive and often criticized for its propensity to add when he suffers a fault, the old Right Bank will have to resolve to join a club Marseille less posh than he wants to hold.

Finally abroad?

The middle pocket prefers a transfer to another club in Ligue 1. Monaco has already expressed, but Paris also appears on the ranks. According to Provence, his agent met with Alain Roche last Saturday at a hotel in the capital. Information immediately contradicted by the hiring manager of PSG. Christophe HUTTEAU him, has not denied nor confirmed. But do not respond in the negative when asked if there is mutual interest between his colt and training francilienne. The Marseille midfielder, for his part has already prepared the ground, reminding supporters that he was phocéens Girondin home. History does not go to Parc des Princes with the label "traitor" stuck to the back, as there has been a multitude in the history of the rivalry between PSG-OM ...

But no concrete step has been carried out in two weeks on this issue. Like all the others too. At least officially. But knowing the player and his agent, and especially the clear interest of the club Marseille to get rid of his midfield, no doubt that any new information on the subject have been widely reported. Las Mathieu Valbuena just to find his escape route. What to consider starting a transfer abroad. Why not Seville, a time referred to, even if it would be very difficult for him to impose himself. Certainly not Greece nor Turkey anyway. "Small Bike" did not want to go risk his career as far afield, has repeatedly hinted Christophe HUTTEAU. But maybe not there more real choice.

Cicinho in search of lost time

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It is not enough to be a Brazilian side and being passed by Real Madrid to secure a place in a large formation of Europe and therefore in Selecao. Barre course by Maicon and Daniel Alves at right back position, Cicinho has literally disappeared from circulation. And even the Roma, which he joined in 2007 from Real Madrid, the player is even more incumbent after a return from injury. Morality, the player hopes, at age 29, joining his former club Sao Paulo in Brazil to find playing time And here again, nothing is done ...

Arrived at Real Madrid in 2005 from Sao Paulo, Cicinho was announced as a new Roberto Carlos, with the difference that the player was in the right lane. But hold only 15 times with the club merengue in its first season, the Brazilian did not convince Wanderlei Luxemburgo, who preferred the same age Michel Salgado during the season. And since that period, the native Pradopolis never managed to resurface. Losing confidence, the defender would then be up to Sergio Ramos and Michel Salgado, once again, to share game time under the command of Italian Fabio Capello.

Ranieri the sulks

Ships to Roma in 2007, the player resumed the hair of the beast under the orders of Luciano Spalletti, before taking the closet during the current year with the arrival of Claudio Ranieri, the former Juve coach. Since the beginning of the season, the Brazilian has attended only two league games. Wounded and hampered in its progress by a knee injury, the International has never been able to grasp his chance in the club of the Italian capital, preferring to align Ranieri Italian Mauro Cassetti.

Today beset by doubts, Cicinho is expressed in the Brazilian media to not only request a transfer, but also demand a return to countries like Adriano or Ronaldo for the most unknown. And for that, the defender is ready for anything, even leaves to reduce his salary for the return game time no later than Monday, the player spoke on the Brazilian site and Lance has restored voice after have already proclaimed his intentions to the microphones of the TV channel Globo. "I'm very optimistic," and said the Brazilian international, determined in the columns of Lance. "Roma do not terminate my contract, but nevertheless there is a big possibility that I return to Sao Paulo," he said, before explaining: "I indicated my commitment to my club. It is a years of World Cup and I reminded them that this would be a good thing both for me than for them. "

A new transfer bench for waxing?

Capped 17 times, the Brazilian is seen perhaps too good while world class players fighting for a spot at this position in Brazilian selection. In this position, the five-time world champions are already well supplied with Maicon, the former Monaco and current Inter and, of course, Daniel Alves, who won six trophies this season with FC Barcelona.

Even Joao Miranda seems better placed than him and only 25 years while Cicinho in now 29. Joao Miranda, who can also play in a central defender, is moving to ... Sao Paulo. To think that Cicinho really love waxing the sidelines ...

Egypt to leave or triple!

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Favorite Group C, Egypt will have to first digest his disposal against Algeria match in support of the 2010 World Cup before hoping to play an unlikely hat-trick. And to look more closely match the preparation cons Malawi (1-1), it is not won. Without their strategist Aboutrika, wounded, and their strikers Mido and Zaki, the Pharaohs, winners of the last two editions, does not go with the favors of forecasts. The quarterfinals are still within their reach. But then what?

Winning the last two African Cup of Nations in 2006 and 2008, Egypt had come from 10 to 31 January next in Angola with status favorite scarecrow and the competition just as the coach of Cameroon Paul Le Guen and Côte d'Ivoire striker Didier Drogba. Sacred against the Indomitable Lions at the last continental final, the Pharaohs will still be hard pressed to make such provision. Since 2008 and this January walleye, water has flowed under the bridges and the Egyptians had obviously been a sacred disillusionment against Algeria in qualifying for World Cup 2010.

First income anywhere in Cairo in the second leg of the playoffs by winning 2-0 against the Algerians and snatching a game support in Sudan, Egypt delivered weapons to Khartoum on a single achievement of Antar Yahia, central defender and author of a goal fox surfaces (0-1). Legitimately disappointed after this blow on the head, the Pharaohs have obviously not yet digested the affront. For proof, a draw against Malawi in the game preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations. Cons Flames obviously inferior to them on paper, Egyptians and conceded the null result on a goal of Msowoya head (87). The breakthrough of Abd Rabo penalty spot (47th) had not been enough to make a difference.

Too many missing important

Bad shape psychologically, the Pharaohs will be without three vital components for the CAD, which looks exciting. If the absence of Amr Zaki, who was wounded in the thigh, and Ahmed Hossam Mido, his friend of Zamalek well known to Marseilles, was already possible, that of Aboutrika, foot injury, is a real blow. The attacking midfielder was a real person by entering the playoffs no less than 5 achievements for his selection in the qualifying campaign.

Without these three men, Egypt counting on his veteran of 154 selections, Ahmed Hassan, and the Borussia Dortmund striker Mohamed Zidan very good at the Confederations Cup and author of 2 achievements, to make a difference in a group C which includes Nigeria and Benin. The match against the Squirrels of Benin will also crucial in a group that remains open. Potentially, the Pharaohs could then face Tunisia in the quarterfinals. Not sure that under current conditions, this team can already pass a barrier like this.

Best of interviews 2009 : Yoann Gourcuff

dimanche 3 janvier 2010 05:17

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To finish the year in style, Sportweek you to find the best interviews published in "Sport" since September. Today, up to Yoann Gourcuff.
Playmaker Bordeaux and the team of France, Yoann Gourcuff has a little experience matches cleavers. He knows where he puts his feet.
INTERVIEW Released November 13

When is this shirt is what one feels the weight of his legacy?
Yes. It is a jersey that has a history of great players have worn. When one puts it, it makes you want to be equal to this story. The shirt is one of the strongest symbols of the France team.

What did you feel when you scored your first shirt?
Pride. I was very happy. It made me want to push myself and help with the France team is a match.

What have you done?
I gave my parents.

This new jersey is special, it looks like those of 84 and 98. Golden generation?
(Laughter) I was born in 1986, so that in 1984, I know less. But I followed the whole course of the Blues in 1998. The team impressed me and motivated me to become a top level player.

For you, it's even more special because the players were emblematic of playmakers: Zidane and Platini. This affiliation bother you does it?
These are two great players that have marked French football. Admittedly, I move the same position but they do not want to pressure me and compare me to them. I am early in my career. Zidane and Platini are judged on their entire history ... And I do not like comparisons. It is an exercise which engage the media, but not me. What drives me is the desire to play well, have fun and participate in developing the game for my team.

Which of these two players do you like most?
Each style in travel, technology and driving the ball. There may be similarities but they are the observers who fall. Again, Zidane and Platini are unique and I do not compare. I am in search of personal growth without reference to my elders. While I admire greatly.

What do you like most about the position of leader: mark, mark making, organizing?
I like the organization of the game, have influence and make my teammates play. Touching the ball and distribute. In my position and my travels, I always try to
give opportunities to my partners.

You think becoming an executive at the Blues?
Not at all. I am early in my career, I count fourteen selections. I did not have enough experience in France team to be considered as a framework. I am looking for this international experience. I am always very proud and happy to be called, I give up on the ground and I remain positive on the outside.

You have become a leader ...
I do not consider myself a leader. I am shy and reserved. I am a player group, which seeks to fulfill its role.

In the absence of Ribery, you will be custodian of the game for these dams ...
Not entirely. I know my role and I assume. But the responsibility of the game is for each player on the team. As a midfielder, I have a pivotal role. Like other media, I must defend and support the attacks. Football is collective, the animation is not based on one man but the group. What matters are the movements relative to each other. The animation is collective.

You were absent from previous games, what did you think of the game of the France team?
The results were very positive (Ed.: victory against the Faroe Islands and draw in Serbia). It is important for the group because it gives confidence. This experience is very positive.

The team is really born at the rally?
I was away so it's difficult to answer. But I think the strength of a team comes in as and shared experiences.

Why the Blues do they need to be cornered to react?
We give the best of ourselves to each match. This is not really being in a difficult situation. As in all sports, being cornered, it puts pressure and it forces them to react. Since the beginning, I give myself thoroughly and it's the same for all. There were good things since the beginning of the qualifications and must be assessed. Otherwise, we are working to improve. Now, do not underestimate our opponents. They are often over-motivated when they play us. The France team is a team to beat.

How to address these barriers?
With a lot of motivation. I want to please me too, like everyone else. I hope it will be OK.

What to fear from Ireland?
I have not seen much play. But it is a very good team that has lost any match in a tough group which included when even Italy. It should not be taken lightly. They are confident. Like most teams Anglo-Saxon, they are
great intensity in the game, a lot of pace. They like duels and physical impact. They can count on a public hot to go to Croke Park.

How to play Ireland in relation to Romania and Serbia?
It is difficult to compare. Each team has its own style of play they will save us a lot of pressure to go. Everything is possible in two games like that. There are more than
hierarchy on dams. Everyone will have to give back, the Blues will be motivated and united.

Since your injury, you hardly find the rhythm. After Munich, are you reassured?
That's true but it is often the case after an injury. It takes a little time. I am not yet back to where I was last year or early in the season but I
working hard to get there. The match against Bayern reassured me because I worked hard.

Qualification for the knockout is gained in the Champions League. In what areas have you grown?
We all grew in the club. The team has gained experience internationally. I stayed in Bordeaux for a sports project and I am pleased that the results are the ambitions. The champion has brought us much confidence. I think I gained a lot of serenity in the preparation. I also learned a lot about the technical staff with the Gironde. But I can still improve.

The new taxation of athletes Could you grow from the end of the season?
No. I have not chosen to remain on financial considerations. It is the athlete who has always taken precedence. I do not think about my future right now. I'm on the challenges that await me with the team of France and the Girondins. I have enough goals ... I think next season later, but the financial aspect will not dictate my choices.