World-Italy stick by forwards, system may change

By Mark Meadows
NELSPRUIT, June 20 (Reuters) - World champions Italy made an enforced change in goal for Sunday’s World Cup Group F clash with New Zealand but otherwise kept the same team that drew 1-1 with Paraguay in their opener.

Goalkeeper Federico Marchetti replaced Gianluigi Buffon, who could miss the rest of the tournament with a back problem, but coach Marcello Lippi resisted the temptation to bring in winger Mauro Camoranesi in place of Claudio Marchisio.
Forwards Alberto Gilardino and Vincenzo Iaquinta were retained despite unconvincing recent showings.
A change in formation from the 4-2-3-1 which started against Paraguay is likely though, with wideman Simone Pepe playing on the right and Marchisio on the left of a 4-4-2.

As already announced, New Zealand named the same team which drew 1-1 with Slovakia in their first match with midfielder Tim Brown fit enough for a place on the bench after a shoulder problem.
(Editing by Jon Bramley)

New Zealand Beat Serbia Confident After

Wellington - New Zealand a surprise 1-0 win over Serbia in trial matches. With "the best results in the history of New Zealand football", they too confident heading to South Africa.

Nicknamed "underdog" may be pinned to New Zealand in the World Cup in 2010. Performed on both the World Cup - their first appearance at the World Cup in 1982 - the team with 78 world ranking is probably only rated as "complementary suffered" only in South Africa later.

However, Italy, Paraguay, and Slovakia joined in Group F along with New Zealand should not be complacent now. New Zealand proved to be able to present such a surprise when it lowered the Serbian inhabitants of the Group D teams in World Cup 2010, which ranked 15th world.

Playing in Wortherseestadion, New Zealand picking narrow victory thanks to goals from Shane Smeltz mere puppet in minute 22. This game itself is running hot because of the little commotion among fans in the time interval, forcing Captain Serbian Nemanja Vidic calm intervened via a microphone.

"For us this is a remarkable result, the best we've ever found in history, because it can beat teams that have a level like that. Now we'll always be an opportunity to make goals, whoever our opponent," said coach Ricki Herbert at the agency.

Raihan New Zealand is more impressive because it was made without the two players namely mainstay Tim Brown, who just last week undergone shoulder surgery, and Chris Killen, who was married in England.

"It shows our unequal strength squad. I think this victory sends a message to the entire world," Herbert straightforward. (Krs / krs)

Coming to New Zealand vs Italy Do not underestimate New Zealand, Italy!

Coming to New Zealand vs Italy

 
Nelspruit - New Zealand is the "underdog" in the 2010 World Cup. But because of the "underdog" can steal the numbers in the first party, Italy certainly can not underestimate.

World Cup 2010 is New Zealand's second appearance at the World Cup. Previously they had qualified for the World Cup finals in 1982 with a record of three defeats in the group phase and immediately eliminated.

On the mat this time at least New Zealand has succeeded in sharpening the note offset degan Slovakia, on Tuesday (06/15/2010), after playing 1-1.

Raihan mixing Ricki Herbert's team undoubtedly create quite surprised. Given sufficient number of surprises on the carpet in 2010 World Cup, New Zealand was ready to surprise the Italian.

"It's great for us is that people underestimate us. All the teams looked trivial to us but now they know they must play well to beat us," said New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen as reported by the Italian Football

New Zealand is another weapon that they would appear without the load versus Italy, Sunday (6/20/2010), who instead claimed victory after the first game only played 1-1 draw with Paraguayan opponent.

"I said to the New Zealand media that the biggest pressure we've ever faced was when the qualifier against Bahrain, in front of his own supporters, as the host, and must win."

"You see (us) against Slovakia, there is nothing to worry. The team is very confident with who they are and all the preparations. I think we will not be nervous," Nelsen straightforward.

New Zealand have met Italy in a friendly match before the Confederations Cup last year. They had the lead three times before losing 3-4

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World Cup braces for possible early SAfrica exit

JOHANNESBURG (AP)—It’s crucial that South African fans show enthusiasm for other teams if, as now seems likely, the home squad fails to advance to the second round, World Cup organizing chief Danny Jordaan said Thursday.

Jordaan, the CEO of the local organizing committee, called South Africa’s 3-0 defeat to Uruguay on Wednesday a crushing disappointment for the host nation’s zealous fans.

“As people walked home, for the first time the vuvuzelas were silent,” he said, referring to the plastic horns that have created a din at World Cup matches.

South Africa still has a slim chance to advance with a victory over France next week, depending on how other teams in its group fare. But the chances are high it will become the first host nation to fail to reach the knockout phase of a World Cup.

“What’s important is the extent to which fans embrace the tournament beyond Bafana Bafana,” Jordaan said, using the home team’s popular nickname.

The government echoed the plea.

“This is not the time to pull back, regardless of the disappointment we may feel after Bafana Bafana’s loss,’ said government spokesperson Themba Maseko.

“Since the opening game. … South Africans have heeded the call to be good hosts, coming out in numbers to create a thrilling atmosphere,” he said. “We need to continue doing this, irrespective of Bafana Bafana’s performance.”

Jordaan, at a breakfast briefing with journalists, said the South African loss and the stunning upset of Spain by Switzerland added up to “a day of shock and pain” on Wednesday. He noted that it also was a national holiday marking the 1976 protest march by Soweto students that ignited anti-apartheid clashes.

Aside from the home team’s predicament, Jordaan said he was pleased by the tournament thus far—with fans heeding calls to arrive earlier for matches, and ticket sales on the verge of surpassing Germany in 2006 to become the second highest in World Cup history after the 1994 tournament in the United States.

“It’s a tournament of severe host nation pain, but a celebration from the organizing committee perspective,” he said.

One concern, looking ahead, is possible traffic congestion on July 11 when the final is played at Soccer City in Johannesburg. Jordaan urged fans to use public transportation, and warned that access by private cars to Soccer City would be restricted.

He also anticipated an escalation of ticket scalping for the final—and said organizers were working with police to try to curtail this.

Fans of the teams in the finals “will be prepared to pay any price,” he said.

Jordaan expressed relief that South African police were now planning to take over security duties for the rest of the tournament at four stadiums where security stewards had gone on strike over wages.

Asked if the organizers would need to pay the police for the extra deployments, he acknowledged there were “cost implications” but gave no details.

A union representing many security workers in South Africa has asked the Labor Department to investigate whether labor laws were broken in dealings with the aggrieved stewards. Jordaan said organizers and others were looking into the question, but that answers “will take some time.”

He praised the police for “an incredible job” handling the security duties, and added, “We have the responsibility to create an environment where fans can celebrate.”

Asked about the shortage of goals thus far in the tournament, he predicted an offensive surge as the teams head into their second matches—with several needing wins, rather than draws, to advance. He said there was no consensus on whether the new ball created for the World Cup was a factor in the low scoring.

“The team winning the World Cup will definitely praise the ball,” he said,

One reporter suggested that Jordaan urge South African fans to rally behind North Korea, which appeared to have the smallest number of its own fans at the World Cup.

Jordaan laughed, but praised the North Korean team.

“I’m sure they will develop strong support,” he said.

Urging Klose Goals Record

Urging Klose Goals Record

Pretoria - Germany coach Joachim Loew Miroslav Klose encouraged to re-find his best form. Klose also ready to respond with a goal-tally.
Klose, that June 9 was even 32 years old, have a difficult time in his club last season. The attacker could only score three goals in the Bundesliga.
"He was an important player for us, but the situation is not easy for him last season," I Loew at the FIFA website.
With 46 goals from 96 games with the Caps, Loew knew that Klose has been already proved spurs in the national team. Loew is convinced Klose game began to show the best form.
"He has worked hard in recent weeks and I think for the first time he felt he had to prepare physically better," said Loew.
Klose will now be fighting for a place with Cacau, Brazil blooded players, competing for the main striker in the German national team. But Klose sure you can show off as he broke the record.
"I'm very confident can play well in the World Cup," said Klose told Kicker magazine.
"I want to score more than five goals this time. I know Ronaldo from Brazil still holds the record 15 goals, more than (the legendary players of Germany), Gerd Muller," exclaimed he continued.
For the record, in 2002 and 2006 World Cup could Klose scored five goals each. With the addition of more than five at the 2010 World Cup Klose will be topskorer of all time in World Cup finals because it exceeds Raihan Ronaldo. (Krs / ARP)

Portugal Determined to Be No.1

Portugal Determined to Be No.1
Johannesburg - With a talented squad of players strewn, Portugal would be talking a lot in the 2010 World Cup. Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz is convinced his team will prove themselves as the best team in the world.
Portugal now has a number of name players who've managed to prove themselves in their respective club. There Cavalho Ricardo, Deco and Cristiano Ronaldo, for example.
"We have a good time to play with high intensity, and can be seen all the players are well prepared to become the best in the world," explained Queiroz told FIFA's website quoted fpf.pt.
Just before the World Cup 2010 begins mat, Portugal also appear quite impressive against Mozambique. Without Nani and Cristiano Ronaldo, who missed that are stored in the first 60 minutes, the players 'European Samba' still performing beautifully.
"This game is beautiful with a goal-tally and important for all players who will be played at the 2010 World Cup," added Queiroz.
Portugal will start the match in the World Cup in 2010 with a face Ivory Coast on June 15. After that, North Korea and Brazil are ready waiting for them to determine their next steps.

(Krs / ARP)

Paraguay Ready to Play Offensive Against Italy

Paraguay Ready to Play Offensive Against Italy
Cape Town - In the premiere party for the 2010 World Cup, Paraguay will face tough opponent: Italy. But Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino guarantee will remain offensive because it believes have better attack power than before.Paraguay jump start the adventure in South Africa with a weight of having to fight the defending champion Italy in the opening group match F. After that, Paraguay will face a relatively easier games against Slovakia and New Zealand.
Faced with opponents who are also heavy champion one candidate, in fact legitimate if the Paraguay game plan to survive the total. However, it will not happen later.
"Now that Paraguay has a variation in the attack, which we have never sebelunya," explained Martino told Fox Sports quoted FIFA site.
Coaches who had been a South American Coach of the year 2007 it added that his team this time the material is more complete than previous Paraguayan team with a number of mainstay players kinds Nelson Haedo Valdes (Dortmund Borussia), Roque Santa Cruz (Manchester City), Oscar Cardozo (Benfica), and Lucas Barrios (Borussia Dortmund).
"We look forward to bebuat the best in the World Cup this time to Paraguay," explained 47-year-old man.

(Krs / ARP)

Focus Brazil Only degree Champion

Focus Brazil Only degree Champion
Johannesburg - Brazilian midfielder Gilberto Silva did not depart South Africa for pleasure. Together with his colleagues, he was determined to bring 'Samba' to be World Cup champions for the sixth time.
Each mat World Cup, Brazil always go to class winning teams. No exception this time, where Gilberto cs ready to turn into champions.
"We're not here for fun, we want to be champion," Gilberto loudly on FIFA's website.
Still, do not call Gilberto kepedean. Panathinaikos players who are now defending the jugrealistic enough because did not want to arbitrarily say Brazil would win.
"If I said we'd be champions so of course I need a clairvoyant crystal ball. I can not say it, but since I started working harder than three and a half years ago to get here, that's what we shoot, up to the finals and win," he exclaimed.
At the age of 33 foot figures, Gilberto is one of the veteran players in the squad for Brazil. But his experience with the Brazilian champion in 2002 and its participation four years ago he believed would have a positive impact to the squad in 2010.
"I have the potential to greatly contribute," he bluntly.

Coming to France vs. Uruguay

Jakarta - Uruguay coach Oscar Washington Tabarez announced the starting XI for their first match against the French. There were two players included minimal Tabarez caps as a starter.
Two player is a defender and midfielder Mauricio Victorini Egidio Arevalo. Both new collection of four caps with the national team.
In the front row, La Celeste will be led by the duo Luis Suarez and Diego Forlan. Meanwhile, as a shot stopper was chosen Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.Tabarez also a little game that will expose tactics applied to face Les Bleus. "We must think about the power of the opponent, where the starting point of it all is that all our players can survive nicely," said 63-year-old coach as reported by the AP.
"When we controlled the ball, we had to get them under pressure," close the Uruguayan architect since 2006 is.
There are no contra Uruguay France match held on Saturday (12/06/2010) pm dawn.

Uruguay Starting XI to face France
Fernando Muslera; Mauricio Victorino, Diego Lugano, Diego Godin, Maximiliano Pereira, Alvaro Pereira, Diego Perez, Egidio Arevalo Rios, Ignacio Gonzalez, Luis Suarez, Diego Forlan
 

Coming to South Africa vs Mexico

Jakarta - When appearing in the World Cup opening party, representatives of African print positive results. South Africa has the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Cameroon and Senegal.
2010 World Cup opening match was marked by the match between South Africa contra Mexico, Friday (06/11/2010) evening hrs.
Throughout the history of the World Cup, always print the Black Continent representative positive results when performed at the opening party. Unmitigated, is recorded victories over the defending champion.
Cameroon 20 years ago to make the world gasped after
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England test matches with the Platinum Stars

Wayne Rooney arguing with the referee as England test matches with the Platinum Stars in Moruleng Stadium, Moruleng, South Africa, Monday (7 / 6). (Michael Regan / Getty Images)

Finally, what is Frank Lampard fears proved well. Hot temperament England striker, Wayne Rooney, exploded while testing against Platinum Star in Moruleng Stadium, Moruleng, South Africa, Monday (7 / 6) yesterday. Though this game just testing - precisely to make the UK exercise - even just lawannya local players. But Rooney is taken seriously. Because of the seriousness, the Manchester United players were rewarded to the point that because of spraying the referee yellow card with the word "F ** k you".

Selogilwe Referee Jeff, a local referees who sprayed Rooney, says if Rooney tertingkah such behavior during the World Cup, he would have dikartumerahkan. Fortunately this game is just testing. "He abused me. He said F ** k you," said Selogilwe.

"He's a very good player if you see it on TV. But if in the field, he is always harassing you. He must learn to control his emotions. He will be expelled at the World Cup, especially if using bahsa like that," he added.

Well, this has actually been made-ketir ketar Lampard. Players 31 years it is something stupid to say if a player gets a red card, especially for things that are not necessary. Especially talking about Rooney, England relies heavily on players aged 24 this. Rooney indicated will be the main striker Fabio Capello who took aim first for the state title after 44 years.

But with the behavior, demeanor, temperament, and emotions like this? Can be critical.

The United States players who became England's first opponents in Group C, Saturday (12 / 6) tomorrow, has said would be 'disturbing' Rooney. The hope, Rooney emotion and silliness that made him do exile.

Emotion is reminiscent of events Rooney four years ago, at the World Cup 2006 Germany. Last appearance Rooney tipped with a red card for stepping on Portugal defender Ricardo Carvalho, at the quarter-final match. Match in FIFA World Cup Stadium, Gelsenkirchen, July 1, 2006, it ended with the elimination of England having lost on penalties 3-1 (0-0).

Calculating the day of the 2010 World Cup

Calculating the day of the 2010 World Cup
05.28.2010 | Author: bloggerceria | Article Posted in Sports, Soccer
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World Cup 2010 live events, counting the days again. Some teams / countries are ready and set foot in South Africa. Like Brazil's example. After announcing the list of players Brazilian squad, the team is also one of the first countries to come first in South Africa.

Brazil have moved into their training camp in South Africa. Without Ronaldinho, Adriano and Ronaldo, the team was still relying on the champion's favorite Kaka and Pato up front. See the complete schedule for the 2010 World Cup match in which Brazil's team will be competing. I believe they will face North Korea in his first match. For more complete news and information surrounding the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, do not forget to stop at the site of the 2010 World Cup which will start updating regularly from now on. Greetings to all of football ..!

news world cup (Portugal Ganti Posisi Nani dengan Ruben)

Johannesburg - Striker Portugal, Nani has officially come out of World Cup 2010, after suffering an injury to the bone. This statement as quoted in the Portuguese Football Federation website, Tuesday (www.fpf.pt).

"After undergoing a medical examination, Nani convicted suffered bruising on the bone. We conclude that this player is not eligible to compete in the World Cup tournament," this statement as quoted FPF.

Nani injured last Friday, the Manchester United player next position will be replaced by the player from Benfica, Ruben Amorim.

In four tournaments this year, Portugal will play against Brazil, Ivory Coast and North Korea. While the upcoming friendly match in Johannesburg, Mozambique, Portugal will face.