Neymar Player of South America 2011

Neymar again attracted public attention with football lovers voted the best South American pemaian annual 2011.Penghargaan years of daily Uruguay, El Pais puts the player terbaikdengan Neymar surpass Chile striker, Eduardo Vargas, from club Universidad de Chile, in second, and colleagues at club Santos, Paulo Henrique Ganso, in third place.

Neymar role in helping Santos beat Penarol in the Libertadores Cup final last June, collecting 130 votes. Vargas get 70 votes after carrying his club won the Copa Sudamericana and the League of Chile.

In other categories ie coach, Oscar Tabarez terpili back as best as last year. This year's Oscar Tabarez led the Uruguay national team won the Copa America in July, after last year led the country into the World Cup semi-finalists in South Africa. Then number two is the best coach Jorge Sampaoli from Universidad de Chile.

List of the best footballer in South America since 2000:

2000 - Romario (Brazil / Vasco da Gama)

2001 - Juan Roman Riquelme (Argentina / Boca Juniors)

2002 - Jose Cardozo (Paraguay / Toluca)

2003 - Carlos Tevez (Argentina / Boca Juniors)

2004 - Carlos Tevez (Argentina / Boca Juniors)

2005 - Carlos Tevez (Argentina / Boca Juniors)

2006 - Matias Fernandez (Chile / Colo Colo)

2007 - Salvador Cabanas (Paraguay / America)

2008 - Juan Sebastian Veron (Argentina / Estudiantes)

2009 - Juan Sebastian Veron (Argentina / Estudiantes)

2010 - Andres D'Alessandro (Argentina / Internacional)

2011 - Neymar (Brazil / Santos)

China Confessing bribed referees.

China began prosecuting the bad actors in their football world. This is because of a former referee admitted taking bribes to arrange a match a match. Referees named Huang Junjie was admitted receiving about 1.6 million yuan in the period of four tahuun ever.

Money received is derived from six domestic and two club international matches, which is in a friendly match between Manchester United against Shenzhen FC in 2007, which MU won a landslide 6-0, as well as Sydney FC against Shanghai Shenhua in 2009.

Referee Huang Junjie set of these two international matches with one another referee named Zhou Weixin. But not fully cited the second way is to set the referee matches.

In China proclaim prosecute about 60 national players, referees, coaches, and officials allegedly involved in match-fixing scandal.

Lionel Messi the Best

Barcelona won the Club World Cup tournament this year. Spanish giants this star, Lionel Messi was selected as the best player.

Game determination in Yokohama, Japan, Sunday (12/18/2011), Barcelona won 4-0 over South American champions, Santos, and repeat their success in two years ago, when the beat Estudiantes 2-1.

In addition to receiving the Club World Cup championship trophy, the care team Josep Guardiola is receiving an award as the cleanest team. Where Barcelona played twice, first against Al Sadd in the semifinals with a score of 4-0, and only received two yellow cards in the name of Gerard Pique and Javier Mascherano, who received in the final game.

Individual category, Lionel Messi was selected as the best player and is entitled to receive the Golden Ball trophy, plus one unit of the latest cars from Toyota, which became the main sponsor of this tournament. Besides Adriano and Lionel Messi both scored twice, then both share the predicate.

As for Xavi Hernandez, obtaining Silver Ball as best player of the second and third best player award given to young players Santos, is Neymar.

Barcelona won 4-0 Santos Top

Club World Cup 2011 in Yokohama, Japan, Barcelona emerged as champions after a 4-0 win over Santos. These four goals in each print by Messi two goals at minute 17 and 82, Xavi at minute 24, and the latter Fabregas at minute 45. Moreover, Barcelona is also far superior in the control of the ball that is 71 percent and the remaining 21 percent to Sanstos.

Players :

Santos :

Rafael Cabral; Edu Dracena, Leo, Danilo (Elano '31), Arouca, Durva, Henrique, Borges (Alan Kardec 78 '), Ganso (Ibson 83'), Neymar, Bruno.

Barcelona:  :

Valdes; Alves, Pique (Mascherano 56 '), Fabregas, Puyol (Fontas 84'), Xavi, Iniesta, Messi, Thiago (Pedro 78 '), Sergio Busquets, Abidal

First Cruyff and Pele vs. Now Neymar vs Messi

Determination of Santos vs Barcelona match in the final of the Club World Cup is the dream final everyone sebauh because akana featuring two exceptional talents of the two teams, namely Messi of Barcelona and Neymar of Santos. According to existing historical records, the second meeting of giants is not for the first time, and at that moment that there are two talented players from Santos Pele and Johan Cruyff from Barcelona.

When viewed from the trophies and awards that have been obtained, Messi won by a landslide of Neymar because until now Messi has collected 17 titles with the Catalans, while collecting four new Neymar fatherly title with his team.

How the results of Santos vs Barca and Messi duels Neymar cons? The answer will be presented during the final match held on Sunday (12/18/2011) at 19:30 pm.

Club World Cup 2013-2014

In 2013, the Club World Cup championship will move the location, ie from Japan to Morocco in accordance with the decision of FIFA. This is the first event of this magnitude was held on the African continent.

Positive things from the election of Morocco to host the Club World Cup will pave the way for this event to go to new locations, such as the World Cup to be held in Russia in 2018 and Qatar four years later.

Song for Gary Speed

The death of Gary Speed ​​is still blanketed Wales State. Even bands that country of origin, ie, Stereophonics, recording a song to commemorate the late Gary Speed.

In appearance to the memory of Gary Speed ​​on BBC Wales TV, Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones, presents a classic song with the title Can not Take My Eyes Off You.

Wife of the late Gary Speed ​​was deeply touched by the song and he requested that an acoustic version of this song was recorded to be played at the funeral of Gary Speed.

Gary Speed's funeral process is enclosed in a region in Hawarden, near the place where he spent all his childhood.

Gary Speed ​​has died at the age of 42 years in a way that is in a state of tragic hanged himself in his own house, which suggests that the former Everton and Newcastle United player had committed suicide.

Tango 12, 2012 European Cup Official Ball

Introduce adidas ball return receipt for the prestigious 2012 European Cup. Earlier in the 2010 World Cup is known as Jabulani and now The skin round for the 2012 European Cup title in Poland-Ukraine is in the given namaTango 12 which has been officially launched during the 2012 European Cup drawing done.

Tango 12 to continue the series that was released Adidas Tango ball in the early 1980s, the Tango River Plate who became the official ball in the European Cup tahun1980, Tango Mundial for the European Cup in 1984 and Tango Europa for the European Cup in 1988.

But there is a difference in this Tango 12. Tango modern interpretation of a simple design, this ball has a color line drawn from the color of both the host country's flag. In another part of the ball also designs three lines etched into the representation of cut paper art, a tradition which can be found in rural areas of both countries.

Refining the design, the Tango 12 displays a series of triangular panels are woven together to ensure the stability line. Adidas is also convinced that this ball has a fine texture and will give an increase in the control of the ball.

Adidas Tango 12 also became the official match ball to-11 produced for the European Cup mat, which has been started since 1963. To facilitate the players to adapt, all contestants who will appear in the European Cup will receive 30 official match ball.

Barcelona wants to be World Champion Again

Barcelona won the World Cup title in Abu Dhabi Antaklub ie, 2 years ago after defeating the South American representative, Estudiantes. Currently in Japan, Barcelona want to repeat a similar feat.

Vice-Europe and South America had the privilege to immediately appear in the semifinals, while the new Barcelona will play against Esperance December 15, 2011 or Al-Saad.

With a squad that is currently owned and the performance of a Lionel Messi, Barca are certainly favorites to become champions.

Messi, Xavi & Strong Candidate Ronaldo winning the Ballon d'Or 2011

Messi, Xavi & Ronaldo candidate winning the Ballon d'Or 2011 FIFA officially announced. Barcelona, ​​Lionel Messi and Xavi will compete with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo to earn the title of the world's best players of 2011.

All three nominees above has been filtered from 23 people. Lionel Messi, who won the Ballon d'Or last year beating Xavi and Andres Iniesta.

Lionel Messi again be the strongest candidate to win this award for the third time. The Argentine displays outstanding performance last season and scored 53 goals in all competitions.

Xavi, a creator of goals as his team's co. Number 1 Spanish midfielder is proving itself as one of the best midfielders in the world. The combination of Messi and Xavi took Barca managed to retain the La Liga title and Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo is defeated by his rival's good. Although only present a Copa del Rey title, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 53 goals last season.

Especially for Lionel Messi, if it can be awarded the Ballon d'Or 2011, it will become the third player to successfully acquire three of the world's best player award after Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo Luis Nazario da Lima.

There are other awards for the world's best coaches that will be contested by Josep Guardiola of Barcelona, ​​Jose Mourinho from Real Madrid and the latter was Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United.

Lionel Messi is a big chance to be able to achieve two prestigious awards after his goal against Arsenal managed to enter as candidates for the award or the prettiest goal Puskas Award and will compete with Neymar and Wayne Rooney.

Category of the best players will be contested by daughter Marta from Brazil, Japan's Homare Sawa and Abby Wambach of the United States. While the best coach award will be contested by the princess of France Bruno Bini, Norio Sasaki Japan and Pia Sundhage of Sweden.

The whole of this prestigious award will be given in the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala will be held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland on January 9, 2012. Thus was launched from the official FIFA website.

Iker Casillas Beware of Ireland

Spanish national team captain as well as the main goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, reminds all his colleagues did not see eye to potential opponents in the European Cup in 2012, the Republic of Ireland. According to him, the Irish could have a surprise in the game.

European Cup 2012, Spain signed a pretty tough group that La Furia Roja joined in Group C along with the Italian giants, Ireland and Croatia.

For Spain, Italy is probably the toughest rival, but, according to Iker Casillas, it was not supposed to make the other team to be underestimated.

Spain will start with the 2012 European Cup against Italy on June 10, 2012 in Gdansk, Poland. Four days later, they will be challenged Ireland in the same place.

Socrates Died

Shocking news came from the football world had just lost one of his legend. Brazil World Cup captain in 1982, Socrates, died at the age of 57 years and leaves a wife and six children.

Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira, died at Albert Einstein Hospital, Sao Paulo. He was treated for an intestinal infection caused by alcohol consumption habits.

During active play, Socrates who plays attacking midfielder ever strengthening Botafogo-SP, Corinthians, Fiorentina, Flamengo, Santos, and Garforth Town. Peak of his career at Corinthians in the year 1978-1984.

Together with the Brazilian national team, collecting 60 caps Socrates with a total contribution of 22 goals. He appeared in the 1982 World Cup and 1986, but was unable to deliver the Selecao a champion.

Socrates is widely known for his genius in the field and a pass is captivating. World Soccer magazine put his name as one of the 100 best footballer in history.

Fabio Capello Rooney Including Fixed

The fate of the cutting edge of England, Wayne Rooney in the 2012 European Cup group phase has not been clearly linked the threat of sanctions from UEFA. Although the heaviest punishment that is not appearing in three games, Fabio Capello will still include Rooney in his squad.

Wayne Rooney will face UEFA's disciplinary committee relating to the violation done to the Montenegrin players at Euro 2012 final match. As a result of the incident Rooney was awarded a red card and got a 3 match ban punishment.

This situation makes Wayne Rooney threatened absent in the first three group phase matches and Euro 2012 is a great loss for England, and Fabio Capello Rooney could have been crossed out and come up with other players who can perform since the first game.

However, this was not taken up by Capello. If an appeal is filed is rejected, Capello will still include them in the squad to Poland-Ukraine.

The fate of England striker will be determined middle of next week when he and several representatives of the FA scheduled a meeting with UEFA's disciplinary committee. Parties to the Three Lions hoping Rooney can be reduced at least one sentence that can still play in the final game the group phase.

Van Marwijk Focus First Opponent

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk have not thought hard fight against the German national team in Euro 2012 qualifier. The focus is on the first game against Denmark.

Good game displayed by the children in foster care Der Panzer Joachim Loew was a strong candidate won the 2012 European Cup. Moreover, De Oranje previously lost by Germany with a score of 0-3 in the match trials.

Sign in the group of death, Van Marwijk admitted there will be many challenges faced. But this time he did not want to think about the match against Germany but focus heavily to win the first game against Denmark, which was held on 9 June.

Travel Spain is not easy

Spain tried to become the first team able to retain the European Cup title. But this is not easy due to meet Italy in the group phase.

Since it was first rolled out in 1960 the Soviet Union as the champion the first time, none of whom could retain the title two times in a row. Even the Germans as the largest holder of the title (3 titles) had not been done.

This has to be broken by the Spanish in the Polish-Ukrainian event next summer. As defending champions Spain would be one of the most favored to win. Moreover, they are also status as a world champion today.

With the quality players that exist today as well as mixing the cold hand of Vicente Del Bosque, Spain has made ​​great capital to do so.

The results of the draw made on Saturday (03/12/2011) pm dawn, Spain joined with Italy, Croatia and the Republic of Ireland in Group C. Viewed from the prospective opponent Spain, Italy is the most serious opponents and will face in the opening group C

But for Vicente Del Bosque assess all opponents in group C are as daunting, especially the Italians who had defeated them 2-1 in the trial match last August. The results which makes Vicente Del Bosque's current worry. Yet another opponent must not be underestimated.