Netherlands started their campaign with a 2-0 win over Denmark.
It was a goaless game during the first half. within a minute into the 2nd half Simon Poulsen's own goal , from there on Denmark failed to recover.
The second goal came in the 85th minute by Dirk Kuyt.
Netherlands ball possession was over 65% and they had almost 19 shots on the Goal, whereas Denmark only managed 13 shots.
Two Yellow Cards were shown to Netherlands and One to Denmark
Teams:
NETHERLANDS: Maarten Stekelenburg - Gregory van der Wiel, John Heitinga, Joris Mathijsen, Giovanni van Bronckhorst (capt.) - Mark van Bommel, Nigel de Jong - Dirk Kuyt, Wesley Sneijder, Rafael van der Vaart - Robin van Persie.
Coach: Bert van Marwijk
DENMARK: Thomas Sorensen - Simon Poulsen, Simon Kjaer, Daniel Agger, Lars Jacobsen - Christian Poulsen, Martin Jorgensen (capt.), Thomas Kahlenberg, Thomas Enevoldsen - Dennis Rommedahl, Nicklas Bendtner
Coach: Morten Olsen
Monday, June 14, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
The Axe Effect: Who will FIFA kill? Portugal, Spain or Brazil?
The above headline has appeared in many newspaers and my take on this is completely different. I think people fail to note that Portugal due to their bad performance in the qualifiers where they barely managed to get into final 32.
If Brazil meeting Spain both play according to their rankings then they will meet in the final. So you asked the wrong question,its which team will kill itself not FIFA
The FIFA draw is conducted based on performance in qualifying not the actual ranking.
If Brazil meeting Spain both play according to their rankings then they will meet in the final. So you asked the wrong question,its which team will kill itself not FIFA
The FIFA draw is conducted based on performance in qualifying not the actual ranking.
Football World Cup kicks off today in South Africa
Finally the D day has come. today evening (IST) 32 countries will start their campaign to conquer the cup.
For South Africa,the World Cup has provided employment opportunities and revenue. all the bad things would be forgotten once the games start. people would be more than happy discussing the game rather than complaining about other things.
The opening game is South Africa taking on Mexico in Soccer City, followed by Uruguay vs France in Cape Town.
Also this could easily be the largest recorded congregation of foreign visitors in a country. It would certainly be the highest ever viewed event. With 43,600 broadcasts across 214 countries at an average 73,072 hours of viewing, and an estimated cumulative viewership of 26.29 billion.
For South Africa,the World Cup has provided employment opportunities and revenue. all the bad things would be forgotten once the games start. people would be more than happy discussing the game rather than complaining about other things.
The opening game is South Africa taking on Mexico in Soccer City, followed by Uruguay vs France in Cape Town.
Also this could easily be the largest recorded congregation of foreign visitors in a country. It would certainly be the highest ever viewed event. With 43,600 broadcasts across 214 countries at an average 73,072 hours of viewing, and an estimated cumulative viewership of 26.29 billion.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
The Teams
Group A:
South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay and France
Group B:
South Korea,Greece, Argentina and Nigeria
Group C:
England, U.S.A., Algeria and Slovenia
Group D:
Serbia, Ghana, Germany and Australia
Group E:
Netherlands, Denmark, Japan and Cameroon
Group F:
Italy, Paraguay,New Zealand and Slovakia
Group G:
Ivory Coast, Portugal, Brazil and North Korea
Group H:
Honduras, Chile, Spain and Switzerland
South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay and France
Group B:
South Korea,Greece, Argentina and Nigeria
Group C:
England, U.S.A., Algeria and Slovenia
Group D:
Serbia, Ghana, Germany and Australia
Group E:
Netherlands, Denmark, Japan and Cameroon
Group F:
Italy, Paraguay,New Zealand and Slovakia
Group G:
Ivory Coast, Portugal, Brazil and North Korea
Group H:
Honduras, Chile, Spain and Switzerland
The Tournament
FIFA World Cup 2010 format involves 32 teams, and they would be competing for the title over a period of one month. still date there has been 18 world events and only seven nations have won the title.
Brazil has won 5 times and they are only th eteam which has participated in all the 18 events. Defending champions Italy has won the cup 4 times and followed by Germany - 3 times. whereas Italy and Uruguay has won in 2 times each. Both England and France holding the cup - 1 time.
Official Ball:
the ball has 11 different colours used in the design represent 11 official language of South Africa and its 11 tribes. The circumference of teh ball is 69(+/- 0.2) cm and weight is 440 gms.
Brazil has won 5 times and they are only th eteam which has participated in all the 18 events. Defending champions Italy has won the cup 4 times and followed by Germany - 3 times. whereas Italy and Uruguay has won in 2 times each. Both England and France holding the cup - 1 time.
Official Ball:
the ball has 11 different colours used in the design represent 11 official language of South Africa and its 11 tribes. The circumference of teh ball is 69(+/- 0.2) cm and weight is 440 gms.
The Trophy
The trophy was produced by Bertoni (Milan)and it depicts 2 human figures holding up the earth
36.5 cm is the height of the trophy
5 Kg and 18ct gold has been used to mould the trophy
6.175 kg is its total weight
World Cup 2010:-
ZAKUMI: official mascot of the 2010 FIFA world Cup.
ZAKUMI - "ZA" means south africa and "KUMI" means ten in afrikaans - South Africa in 2010
36.5 cm is the height of the trophy
5 Kg and 18ct gold has been used to mould the trophy
6.175 kg is its total weight
World Cup 2010:-
ZAKUMI: official mascot of the 2010 FIFA world Cup.
ZAKUMI - "ZA" means south africa and "KUMI" means ten in afrikaans - South Africa in 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
People to watch out for in the World Cup: Kaka
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite (born 22 April 1982), commonly known as Kaká, his first professional contract with the club at the age of fifteen that he chose to focus on football. Raí the former Brazilian and São Paulo FC captain, has always been the idol of Kaká.
In 2003 he joined A.C. Milan for a fee of €8.5 million. He won the FIFA World Player of the Year awards in 2007. On 3 June 2009, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez had offered Milan a ₤68.5 million deal.
Kaká is a follower of the evangelical Rebirth in Christ Church He married his childhood sweetheart Caroline Celico on 23 December 2005 at a Rebirth in Christ church in São Paulo. Their first child, Luca Celico Leite, was born in São Paulo on 10 June 2008.
Kaká was sworn in as an Italian citizen on 12 February 2007. He features prominently in adidas advertising and also has a modeling contract with Armani.
Raí, the former Brazilian and São Paulo FC captain, has always been the idol of Kaká.
Kaká's best friend is Chivas USA midfielder and fellow Brazilian Marcelo Saragosa. They both served as best man at each other's wedding.
In 2003 he joined A.C. Milan for a fee of €8.5 million. He won the FIFA World Player of the Year awards in 2007. On 3 June 2009, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez had offered Milan a ₤68.5 million deal.
Kaká is a follower of the evangelical Rebirth in Christ Church He married his childhood sweetheart Caroline Celico on 23 December 2005 at a Rebirth in Christ church in São Paulo. Their first child, Luca Celico Leite, was born in São Paulo on 10 June 2008.
Kaká was sworn in as an Italian citizen on 12 February 2007. He features prominently in adidas advertising and also has a modeling contract with Armani.
Raí, the former Brazilian and São Paulo FC captain, has always been the idol of Kaká.
Kaká's best friend is Chivas USA midfielder and fellow Brazilian Marcelo Saragosa. They both served as best man at each other's wedding.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Team and Players to look out for: World Cup 2010
The World Cup is just 3 days away and with teams starting to arrive in south africa the excitement has already huge.
Here are my teams that are strong contenders , many be differ or not agree to this. but its purely what i feel:
SPAIN
Spain the Euro 2008 champion, has plenty in talent and i feel that they are the favourties to lift the cup. Players to look out for:
Casillas, Carlos Puyol, David Silva, Fernando Torres, David Villa.
ITALY
Defending champions Italy, they have experience, newcomers actually a good mix of players on their side. according to me the players to look out for:
Buffon, F Cannavaro, Zambrotta, Camoranesi, Gattuso.
GERMANY
The Germans with their never to give up attitude always make them a strong contender for the cup. the biggest set back for them been Michael Ballack injured and out of the team. but still they are a side to reckon with.Players to look out for:
Philipp Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Miroslav Klose, Lkas Podolski.
ARGENTINA
with Maradona leading the team as a coach, the team have the flair and talent to upset any team on their said day. maradona would love to rewrite history by winning the cup this time as a coach. Players to look out for:Zanetti, Riquelme, Javier Saviola, Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez.
many might wonder that i have missed out Brazil from the above list. the above is what my mind says, but my heart is with Brazil.
Brazil go buddy go and once again conquer the cup
also all the best for all th remaining teams
Here are my teams that are strong contenders , many be differ or not agree to this. but its purely what i feel:
SPAIN
Spain the Euro 2008 champion, has plenty in talent and i feel that they are the favourties to lift the cup. Players to look out for:
Casillas, Carlos Puyol, David Silva, Fernando Torres, David Villa.
ITALY
Defending champions Italy, they have experience, newcomers actually a good mix of players on their side. according to me the players to look out for:
Buffon, F Cannavaro, Zambrotta, Camoranesi, Gattuso.
GERMANY
The Germans with their never to give up attitude always make them a strong contender for the cup. the biggest set back for them been Michael Ballack injured and out of the team. but still they are a side to reckon with.Players to look out for:
Philipp Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Miroslav Klose, Lkas Podolski.
ARGENTINA
with Maradona leading the team as a coach, the team have the flair and talent to upset any team on their said day. maradona would love to rewrite history by winning the cup this time as a coach. Players to look out for:Zanetti, Riquelme, Javier Saviola, Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez.
many might wonder that i have missed out Brazil from the above list. the above is what my mind says, but my heart is with Brazil.
Brazil go buddy go and once again conquer the cup
also all the best for all th remaining teams
Monday, June 7, 2010
Suspense continues over Drogba playing the world cup
Didier Drogba is set to join the Ivory Coast World Cup squad on Monday after weekend surgery on a fractured arm.
However, it is still not clear whether the African Footballer of the Year will be fit to play in the opening Group G match against Portugal in Port Elizabeth next week.
Drogba fractured the ulna, or inner bone, of his right forearm in a warm-up match against Japan in Switzerland on Friday.
The striker had surgery in Berne on Saturday, an operation Swiss doctors described as successful.
"His recovery has been extremely encouraging. It is suggested that, at this stage, all the signs are good and there is great hope the captain of the Elephants will be in action with his team mates as soon as possible," spokesman Roger Kouassi said.
However, it is still not clear whether the African Footballer of the Year will be fit to play in the opening Group G match against Portugal in Port Elizabeth next week.
Drogba fractured the ulna, or inner bone, of his right forearm in a warm-up match against Japan in Switzerland on Friday.
The striker had surgery in Berne on Saturday, an operation Swiss doctors described as successful.
"His recovery has been extremely encouraging. It is suggested that, at this stage, all the signs are good and there is great hope the captain of the Elephants will be in action with his team mates as soon as possible," spokesman Roger Kouassi said.
" Wayne has matured a lot as a player" says Lampard
England midfielder Frank Lampard has warned his team-mates that discipline on the field will be a key factor for any World Cup success. He also rejected suggestions that striker Wayne Rooney might be easily provoked into hot-headed retaliation when England play the United States in their opening group C fixture on Saturday (June 12).
Rooney was sent off for retaliation, stamping on Portugal defender Ricardo Carvalho, in his last finals appearance in the quarter-finals four years ago.
Lampard, however, believes the fully-committed and energetic 24-year-old striker has matured sufficiently in the time since that dismissal to be able to rise above any deliberate attempts to prompt a red card.
"No I don't think so," he said. "Wayne has matured a lot as a player over the last few years as we all know, so I don't see that one happening."
Rooney was sent off for retaliation, stamping on Portugal defender Ricardo Carvalho, in his last finals appearance in the quarter-finals four years ago.
Lampard, however, believes the fully-committed and energetic 24-year-old striker has matured sufficiently in the time since that dismissal to be able to rise above any deliberate attempts to prompt a red card.
"No I don't think so," he said. "Wayne has matured a lot as a player over the last few years as we all know, so I don't see that one happening."
Germany land in South Africa
Germany landed in south Africa, confident of winning the cup. Four Years back they finished third behind Italy and France and were runners-up to Brazil in the 2002 finals in South Korea and Japan.
They are always traditionally considered title contenders regardless of the state of the national team because of their famed refusal to give up no matter how desperate the situation in a World Cup match.
Hopes of Germany winning this time suffered a massive blow when midfielder and captain Michael Ballack was ruled out after tearing ligaments in the English FA Cup final.
They are always traditionally considered title contenders regardless of the state of the national team because of their famed refusal to give up no matter how desperate the situation in a World Cup match.
Hopes of Germany winning this time suffered a massive blow when midfielder and captain Michael Ballack was ruled out after tearing ligaments in the English FA Cup final.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Countries where the FIFA World Cup was held yearwise:
Uruguay 1930
Italy 1934
France 1938
Brazil 1950
Switzerland 1954
Sweden 1958
Chile 1962
England 1966
Mexico 1970
West Germany 1974
Argentina 1978
Spain 1982
Mexico 1986
Italy 1990
USA 1994
France 1998
Japan/South Korea 2002
Germany 2006
Italy 1934
France 1938
Brazil 1950
Switzerland 1954
Sweden 1958
Chile 1962
England 1966
Mexico 1970
West Germany 1974
Argentina 1978
Spain 1982
Mexico 1986
Italy 1990
USA 1994
France 1998
Japan/South Korea 2002
Germany 2006
World Cup 2006 – A Recap
Winners: Italy
Golden Boot Miroslav Klose (Germany) - 5
Stats A total of 147 goals were scored; Germany (14) scored the most
The final attracted an estimated audience of 715.1 million people.
There were a record-breaking 326 yellow cards and 28 red cards issued.
The Semi-Final: Italy vs Germany
The game was heading for a penalty shoot-out situation when suddenly the Italians scored not just once but twice one in the 119th minute and the second in the 120th minute of the match.
The shocked Germans eventually picked up the third place.
The Second Semi Final – Portugal vs France
The Portugal was heavily depended on Ronaldo and Luis Figo to see them thru to the final, but Zidane had the last laugh has he scored the goal to take France to the final once again.
Final : Italy vs France
It had all the ingredients of a cracking game. Both teams were almost equal in every department and the game went into extra time. France was trying best to get the much needed goal and suddenly Zidane became involved in a altercation with Materazzi. Zidane used a head butt to get the Italian on floor ( this action sequence became famous). Zidane was asked to leave the field. In the penalty shoot out Italians scored all the 5 goals. And thus Italy became the World Champions.
Golden Boot Miroslav Klose (Germany) - 5
Stats A total of 147 goals were scored; Germany (14) scored the most
The final attracted an estimated audience of 715.1 million people.
There were a record-breaking 326 yellow cards and 28 red cards issued.
The Semi-Final: Italy vs Germany
The game was heading for a penalty shoot-out situation when suddenly the Italians scored not just once but twice one in the 119th minute and the second in the 120th minute of the match.
The shocked Germans eventually picked up the third place.
The Second Semi Final – Portugal vs France
The Portugal was heavily depended on Ronaldo and Luis Figo to see them thru to the final, but Zidane had the last laugh has he scored the goal to take France to the final once again.
Final : Italy vs France
It had all the ingredients of a cracking game. Both teams were almost equal in every department and the game went into extra time. France was trying best to get the much needed goal and suddenly Zidane became involved in a altercation with Materazzi. Zidane used a head butt to get the Italian on floor ( this action sequence became famous). Zidane was asked to leave the field. In the penalty shoot out Italians scored all the 5 goals. And thus Italy became the World Champions.
World Cup Upsets
Over the years, the World Cup has produced some of football’s biggest shocks. Some are such that even today its difficult to believe. Below are some of the upset that I feel is worth mentioning. The list below is random:
Year : 1982 Spain
Match Between: Northern Ireland 1-0 Spain
The world cup which was held in Spain (1982), one of the biggest upset was defeating the host team by N.Ireland. This victory by Ireland is still date one of their greatest ever international moment.
Match Between: Algeria 2-1 West Germany
Another shocking defeat in the 1982 world cup was when Algeria defeated Germany.
Year: 1990 Italy
Match Between: Cameroon 1-0 Argentina
In the opening match Cameroon caused one of the biggest shocks of all by beating the reigning World champions - Maradona and all. Also it was during this world cup Roger Milla became a household name in Cameroon. They carried out their campaign still the quarter finals.
Match Between:Costa Rica 1-0 Scotland
It was one of Scotland’s worst World Cup results, after this the Costa Ricans went on to beat Sweden in their next match.
Year:1994 USA
Match Between:Bulgaria 2-1 Germany
Two goals in three minutes from Hristo Stoichkov and Yordan Letchkov caused this major shock in 1994.
Year: 2002 Korea / Japan
Senegal 1-0 France
History was repeated just like the opening game in 1990 where Argentina was defeated, the same happened Senegal defeated reigning World Champions 1-0 in the opening game.
Year : 1982 Spain
Match Between: Northern Ireland 1-0 Spain
The world cup which was held in Spain (1982), one of the biggest upset was defeating the host team by N.Ireland. This victory by Ireland is still date one of their greatest ever international moment.
Match Between: Algeria 2-1 West Germany
Another shocking defeat in the 1982 world cup was when Algeria defeated Germany.
Year: 1990 Italy
Match Between: Cameroon 1-0 Argentina
In the opening match Cameroon caused one of the biggest shocks of all by beating the reigning World champions - Maradona and all. Also it was during this world cup Roger Milla became a household name in Cameroon. They carried out their campaign still the quarter finals.
Match Between:Costa Rica 1-0 Scotland
It was one of Scotland’s worst World Cup results, after this the Costa Ricans went on to beat Sweden in their next match.
Year:1994 USA
Match Between:Bulgaria 2-1 Germany
Two goals in three minutes from Hristo Stoichkov and Yordan Letchkov caused this major shock in 1994.
Year: 2002 Korea / Japan
Senegal 1-0 France
History was repeated just like the opening game in 1990 where Argentina was defeated, the same happened Senegal defeated reigning World Champions 1-0 in the opening game.
After Cricket its Football in India
As the World Cup date is nearing, in India the most football crazy states been kerala and West Bengal will be very eager to the Kick off to happen.
Brazil & Argentina teams been favourities in India and supporters are going out of way to ensure that there is no disruption while during the match. A classic example Nainamvalappu, in the northern Kerala district of Kozhikode,here the locals are not complaining about being in the dark this summer. They are experiencing long power cuts for over a week now as the state electricity board repairs power cables in the area. Instead of being grumpy, though, the 7000-plus residents are happy. They know good times is round the cornor: Uninterrupted power during match time in June, when the World Cup kicks off in South Africa.
Far away to the east, Kolkata, there's a similar buzz building up as kick-off time nears.
Here, Lothar Matthaus kicked off the excitement five months ago, on January 15, when the German supremo unveiled the trophy during its global tour.
Soccer fever has also meant brisk sales for jerseys and flags of different teams. Hamsakoya, who runs a sports goods outlet, says he sold as many as 4000 pieces each of the Brazil and Argentina jersey in less than a month. Though the mood in the city predominantly favours Brazil, Hamsakoya says the demand was more for Argentina flags.
Brazil & Argentina teams been favourities in India and supporters are going out of way to ensure that there is no disruption while during the match. A classic example Nainamvalappu, in the northern Kerala district of Kozhikode,here the locals are not complaining about being in the dark this summer. They are experiencing long power cuts for over a week now as the state electricity board repairs power cables in the area. Instead of being grumpy, though, the 7000-plus residents are happy. They know good times is round the cornor: Uninterrupted power during match time in June, when the World Cup kicks off in South Africa.
Far away to the east, Kolkata, there's a similar buzz building up as kick-off time nears.
Here, Lothar Matthaus kicked off the excitement five months ago, on January 15, when the German supremo unveiled the trophy during its global tour.
Soccer fever has also meant brisk sales for jerseys and flags of different teams. Hamsakoya, who runs a sports goods outlet, says he sold as many as 4000 pieces each of the Brazil and Argentina jersey in less than a month. Though the mood in the city predominantly favours Brazil, Hamsakoya says the demand was more for Argentina flags.
Another star out of World Cup due to injury: England captain Ferdinand
England captain Rio Ferdinand was ruled out of the World Cup on Friday after injuring his left knee in their first full training session since arriving in South Africa.
The 31-year-old central defender suffered a ligament injury in the final minutes of training after he went into a tackle and fell badly. Liverpool's Steven Gerrard will now captain the team.
Tottenham Hotspur's Michael Dawson is to fly to South Africa to take Ferdinand's place in the 23-strong squad.
Ferdinand took over as captain after Chelsea's John Terry was stripped of the job in February because of an off-pitch scandal involving his private life but he has not played regularly for Manchester United this season due to a succession of injuries.
The United defender appeared for England in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups and has made a total of 78 appearances, scoring three goals.
The 31-year-old central defender suffered a ligament injury in the final minutes of training after he went into a tackle and fell badly. Liverpool's Steven Gerrard will now captain the team.
Tottenham Hotspur's Michael Dawson is to fly to South Africa to take Ferdinand's place in the 23-strong squad.
Ferdinand took over as captain after Chelsea's John Terry was stripped of the job in February because of an off-pitch scandal involving his private life but he has not played regularly for Manchester United this season due to a succession of injuries.
The United defender appeared for England in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups and has made a total of 78 appearances, scoring three goals.
Drogba may be ruled out of World Cup due to injury
Didier Drogba is now sure to miss the World Cup after breaking his right arm on Friday in a warm-up match. The 32-year-old Drogba was taken off 15 minutes into Ivory Coast's 2-0 win over Japan after a high challenge by Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka. He was then rushed to a hospital.
Drogba scored 29 goals in 32 Premier League matches this season, helping Chelsea win the title. He also has 45 goals in 70 appearances for his country.
Tulio said he had no intention to hurt Drogba. "God and everybody in the stadium saw it was a normal challenge," said the Brazil-born defender, who was shown a yellow card. "I do hope he gets better in time to play in the World Cup."
Two minutes before the challenge, Drogba's 22-meter (yard) free kick was deflected by Tulio into his own net.
FIFA rules stipulate that a player can be replaced because of injury up to 24 hours before a team's first match.
That gives Ivory Coast 10 days to see if Drogba's condition improves. The Ivoarians also play Brazil and North Korea in Group G.
Drogba scored 29 goals in 32 Premier League matches this season, helping Chelsea win the title. He also has 45 goals in 70 appearances for his country.
Tulio said he had no intention to hurt Drogba. "God and everybody in the stadium saw it was a normal challenge," said the Brazil-born defender, who was shown a yellow card. "I do hope he gets better in time to play in the World Cup."
Two minutes before the challenge, Drogba's 22-meter (yard) free kick was deflected by Tulio into his own net.
FIFA rules stipulate that a player can be replaced because of injury up to 24 hours before a team's first match.
That gives Ivory Coast 10 days to see if Drogba's condition improves. The Ivoarians also play Brazil and North Korea in Group G.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
England’s Squad for the World Cup in South Africa
FThey have always been a team to reckon with. with the High profile David Beckham not their in the squad, it would loose some of the glamour. however you should never underestimate them. England are competing in Group C.
The Squad
Robert Green - Goalkeeper. Born Jan. 18 1980. Caps 9. Goals 0.
David James - Goalkeeper. Born Aug. 1 1970. Caps 49. Goals 0.
Joe Hart - Goalkeeper. April 19 1987. Caps 1. Goals 0.
John Terry - Defender. Born Dec. 7 1980. Caps 59. Goals 6.
Rio Ferdinand - Defender. Born Nov. 7 1978. Caps 76. Goals 3.
Ledley King - Defender. Born Oct. 12 1980. Caps 19. Goals 1.
Ashley Cole - Defender. Born Dec. 20 1980. Caps 77. Goals 0.
Matthew Upson - Defender. Born April 18 1979. Caps 19. Goals 1.
Glen Johnson - Defender. Born Aug. 23 1984. Caps 20. Goals 0.
Steven Warnock - Defender. Born Dec. 12 1981. Caps 1. Goals 0.
Jamie Carragher - Defender. Born Jan. 28 1978. Caps 34. Goals 0.
Frank Lampard - Midfielder. Born June 20 1978. Caps 77. Goals 20.
Steven Gerrard - Midfielder. Born May 30 1980. Caps 78. Goals 16.
Gareth Barry - Midfielder. Born Feb. 23 1981. Caps 36. Goals 2.
Aaron Lennon - Midfielder. Born April 16 1987. Caps 15. Goals 0.
Joe Cole - Midfielder. Born Nov. 8 1981. Caps 53. Goals 10.
Michael Carrick - Midfielder. Born July 28 1981. Caps 21. Goals 0.
James Milner - Midfielder. Born Jan. 4 1986. Caps 7. Goals 0.
Shaun Wright-Phillips - Midfielder. Born Oct. 25 1981. Caps 30. Goals 6.
Wayne Rooney - Forward. Born Oct. 24 1985. Caps 58. Goals 25.
Peter Crouch - Forward. Born Jan. 30 1981. Caps 37. Goals 20.
Jermain Defoe - Forward. Born Oct. 7 1982. Caps 39. Goals 11.
Emile Heskey - Forward. Born Jan. 11 1978. Caps 57. Goals 7.
The Squad
Robert Green - Goalkeeper. Born Jan. 18 1980. Caps 9. Goals 0.
David James - Goalkeeper. Born Aug. 1 1970. Caps 49. Goals 0.
Joe Hart - Goalkeeper. April 19 1987. Caps 1. Goals 0.
John Terry - Defender. Born Dec. 7 1980. Caps 59. Goals 6.
Rio Ferdinand - Defender. Born Nov. 7 1978. Caps 76. Goals 3.
Ledley King - Defender. Born Oct. 12 1980. Caps 19. Goals 1.
Ashley Cole - Defender. Born Dec. 20 1980. Caps 77. Goals 0.
Matthew Upson - Defender. Born April 18 1979. Caps 19. Goals 1.
Glen Johnson - Defender. Born Aug. 23 1984. Caps 20. Goals 0.
Steven Warnock - Defender. Born Dec. 12 1981. Caps 1. Goals 0.
Jamie Carragher - Defender. Born Jan. 28 1978. Caps 34. Goals 0.
Frank Lampard - Midfielder. Born June 20 1978. Caps 77. Goals 20.
Steven Gerrard - Midfielder. Born May 30 1980. Caps 78. Goals 16.
Gareth Barry - Midfielder. Born Feb. 23 1981. Caps 36. Goals 2.
Aaron Lennon - Midfielder. Born April 16 1987. Caps 15. Goals 0.
Joe Cole - Midfielder. Born Nov. 8 1981. Caps 53. Goals 10.
Michael Carrick - Midfielder. Born July 28 1981. Caps 21. Goals 0.
James Milner - Midfielder. Born Jan. 4 1986. Caps 7. Goals 0.
Shaun Wright-Phillips - Midfielder. Born Oct. 25 1981. Caps 30. Goals 6.
Wayne Rooney - Forward. Born Oct. 24 1985. Caps 58. Goals 25.
Peter Crouch - Forward. Born Jan. 30 1981. Caps 37. Goals 20.
Jermain Defoe - Forward. Born Oct. 7 1982. Caps 39. Goals 11.
Emile Heskey - Forward. Born Jan. 11 1978. Caps 57. Goals 7.
Brazil's squad for the World Cup in South Africa
Brazil is arguably the most successful team in football history. They're the only team to have won the World Cup five times - 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002. Brazil are in Group G.
The Squad
Julio Cesar - Goalkeeper. Born Sept. 3 1979. Caps 47. Goals 0
Doni - Goalkeeper. Born Oct. 22 1979. Caps 10. Goals 0
Gomes - Goalkeeper. Born Feb. 15 1981. Caps 4. Goals 0
Maicon -Defender. Born July 26 1981. Caps 52. Goals 4.
Daniel Alves - Defender. Born May 6 1983. Caps 34. Goals 3.
Michel Bastos - Defender. Born Aug. 2 1983. Caps 3. Goals 0.
Gilberto - Defender. Born April 25 1976. Caps 33. Goals 1.
Lucio - Defender. May 8 1978. Caps 91. Goals 5
Juan - Defender. Born Feb. 1 1979. Caps 75. Goals 6.
Luisao - Defender. Born Feb. 13 1981. Caps 38. Goals 3.
Thiago Silva - Defender. Born Sept. 22 1984. Caps 6. Goals 0.
Gilberto Silva - Midfielder. Born Nov. 7 1976. Caps 91. Goals 3.
Felipe Melo - Midfielder. Born Aug. 26 1983. Caps 16. Goals 2.
Ramires - Midfielder. Born March 24 1987. Caps 11. Goals 0.
Elano - Midfielder. Born June 14 1981. Caps 42. Goals 6.
Kaka - Midfielder. Born April 22 1982. Caps 74. Goals 25.
Julio Baptista - Midfielder. Born Oct. 1 1981. Caps 43. Goals 8.
Kleberson - Midfielder. Born June 19 1979. Caps 33. Goals 2.
Josue - Midfielder. Born July 19 1979. Caps 26. Goals 1.
Robinho - Forward. Born Jan. 25 1984. Caps 71. Goals 22.
Luis Fabiano - Forward. Born Nov. 8 1980. Caps 36. Goals 25.
Nilmar - Forward. Born Oct. 9 1982. Caps 11. Goals 8.
Grafite - Forward. Born April 2 1979. Caps 2. Goals 1
The Squad
Julio Cesar - Goalkeeper. Born Sept. 3 1979. Caps 47. Goals 0
Doni - Goalkeeper. Born Oct. 22 1979. Caps 10. Goals 0
Gomes - Goalkeeper. Born Feb. 15 1981. Caps 4. Goals 0
Maicon -Defender. Born July 26 1981. Caps 52. Goals 4.
Daniel Alves - Defender. Born May 6 1983. Caps 34. Goals 3.
Michel Bastos - Defender. Born Aug. 2 1983. Caps 3. Goals 0.
Gilberto - Defender. Born April 25 1976. Caps 33. Goals 1.
Lucio - Defender. May 8 1978. Caps 91. Goals 5
Juan - Defender. Born Feb. 1 1979. Caps 75. Goals 6.
Luisao - Defender. Born Feb. 13 1981. Caps 38. Goals 3.
Thiago Silva - Defender. Born Sept. 22 1984. Caps 6. Goals 0.
Gilberto Silva - Midfielder. Born Nov. 7 1976. Caps 91. Goals 3.
Felipe Melo - Midfielder. Born Aug. 26 1983. Caps 16. Goals 2.
Ramires - Midfielder. Born March 24 1987. Caps 11. Goals 0.
Elano - Midfielder. Born June 14 1981. Caps 42. Goals 6.
Kaka - Midfielder. Born April 22 1982. Caps 74. Goals 25.
Julio Baptista - Midfielder. Born Oct. 1 1981. Caps 43. Goals 8.
Kleberson - Midfielder. Born June 19 1979. Caps 33. Goals 2.
Josue - Midfielder. Born July 19 1979. Caps 26. Goals 1.
Robinho - Forward. Born Jan. 25 1984. Caps 71. Goals 22.
Luis Fabiano - Forward. Born Nov. 8 1980. Caps 36. Goals 25.
Nilmar - Forward. Born Oct. 9 1982. Caps 11. Goals 8.
Grafite - Forward. Born April 2 1979. Caps 2. Goals 1
Argentina Squad for the FIFA World Cup 2010
Argentina is one of the most successful national football teams in the world. The team has twice won the FIFA World Cup, in 1978 and 1986.Argentina are competing in Group B.
The Squad:
Sergio Romero - Goalkeeper. Born Feb. 22 1987. Caps: 5.
Mariano Andujar - Goalkeeper. Born July 30 1983. Caps: 4.
Diego Pozo - Goalkeeper. Born Feb. 16 1978. Caps: 3.
Nicolas Otamendi - Defender. Born Feb. 12 1988. Caps: 6.
Martin Demichelis - Defender. Born Dec. 20 1980. Caps: 25. Goals: 1.
Walter Samuel - Defender. Born March 23 1978. Caps: 54. Goals: 4.
Gabriel Heinze - Defender. Born April 19 1978. Caps: 63. Goals: 2.
Nicolas Burdisso - Defender. Born April 12 1981. Caps: 28. Goals: 2.
Clemente Rodriguez - Defender. Born July 31 1981. Caps: 11.
Ariel Garce - Defender. Born July 14 1979. Caps: 3.
Javier Mascherano - Midfielder. Born June 8 1984. Caps: 56. Goals: 2.
Mario Bolatti - Midfielder. Born Feb. 17 1985. Caps: 4. Goals: 1.
Jonas Gutierrez- Midfielder. Born July 5 1983. Caps: 15. Goals: 1.
Juan Sebastian Veron - Midfielder. Born March 9 1975. Caps: 69. Goals: 9.
Angel Di Maria - Midfielder. Born Feb. 14 1988. Caps: 7.
Javier Pastore -. Midfielder. Born June 20 1989. Caps: 0.
Maximiliano Rodriguez - Midfielder. Born Jan. 2 1981. Caps: 35. Goals: 10.
Lionel Messi - Forward. Born June 24 1987. Caps: 45. Goals: 13.
Gonzalo Higuain - Forward. Born Dec. 10 1987. Caps: 4. Goals: 2.
Carlos Tevez - Forward. Born Feb. 5 1984. Caps: 53. Goals: 8.
Sergio Aguero - Forward. Born June 2 1988. Caps: 21. Goals: 7.
Diego Milito - Forward. Born June 12 1979. Caps: 21. Goals: 4.
Martin Palermo - Forward. Born Nov. 7 1973. Caps: 13. Goals: 8.
The Squad:
Sergio Romero - Goalkeeper. Born Feb. 22 1987. Caps: 5.
Mariano Andujar - Goalkeeper. Born July 30 1983. Caps: 4.
Diego Pozo - Goalkeeper. Born Feb. 16 1978. Caps: 3.
Nicolas Otamendi - Defender. Born Feb. 12 1988. Caps: 6.
Martin Demichelis - Defender. Born Dec. 20 1980. Caps: 25. Goals: 1.
Walter Samuel - Defender. Born March 23 1978. Caps: 54. Goals: 4.
Gabriel Heinze - Defender. Born April 19 1978. Caps: 63. Goals: 2.
Nicolas Burdisso - Defender. Born April 12 1981. Caps: 28. Goals: 2.
Clemente Rodriguez - Defender. Born July 31 1981. Caps: 11.
Ariel Garce - Defender. Born July 14 1979. Caps: 3.
Javier Mascherano - Midfielder. Born June 8 1984. Caps: 56. Goals: 2.
Mario Bolatti - Midfielder. Born Feb. 17 1985. Caps: 4. Goals: 1.
Jonas Gutierrez- Midfielder. Born July 5 1983. Caps: 15. Goals: 1.
Juan Sebastian Veron - Midfielder. Born March 9 1975. Caps: 69. Goals: 9.
Angel Di Maria - Midfielder. Born Feb. 14 1988. Caps: 7.
Javier Pastore -. Midfielder. Born June 20 1989. Caps: 0.
Maximiliano Rodriguez - Midfielder. Born Jan. 2 1981. Caps: 35. Goals: 10.
Lionel Messi - Forward. Born June 24 1987. Caps: 45. Goals: 13.
Gonzalo Higuain - Forward. Born Dec. 10 1987. Caps: 4. Goals: 2.
Carlos Tevez - Forward. Born Feb. 5 1984. Caps: 53. Goals: 8.
Sergio Aguero - Forward. Born June 2 1988. Caps: 21. Goals: 7.
Diego Milito - Forward. Born June 12 1979. Caps: 21. Goals: 4.
Martin Palermo - Forward. Born Nov. 7 1973. Caps: 13. Goals: 8.
Format change
This world cup a completely new format was introduced with a first round that featured six groups of four teams, with the top two teams advancing to the second round.
A second round then comprised four pools of three teams, with the group winners advancing to the semifinals. The final stages were a knockout tournament, with extra-time and a penalty shootout applying in the event of a draw.
A second round then comprised four pools of three teams, with the group winners advancing to the semifinals. The final stages were a knockout tournament, with extra-time and a penalty shootout applying in the event of a draw.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Huge Welcome was given on their arrival in Zimbabwe for a friendly match
Brazil got a rapturous welcome when they arrived in Harare for a friendly with Zimbabwe as local fans tried to catch a glimpse of the squad.
Hundreds of cheering fans beating drums mobbed Brazil coach Dunga and his players, including former World Footballer of the year Kaka and Robinho, as they entered a Harare hotel under tight police guard.
"This is unbelievable! Hosting this team is as good as having our own small World Cup in Zimbabwe," screamed one fan as the Brazilian players were ushered into the five-star hotel.
Hundreds of cheering fans beating drums mobbed Brazil coach Dunga and his players, including former World Footballer of the year Kaka and Robinho, as they entered a Harare hotel under tight police guard.
"This is unbelievable! Hosting this team is as good as having our own small World Cup in Zimbabwe," screamed one fan as the Brazilian players were ushered into the five-star hotel.
Lippi's announces the final 23 member squad for World Cup
Villarreal striker Guiseppe Rossi and Palermo centre-back Mattia Cassani were left out by Italy coach Marcello Lippi's final 23-man World Cup squad.
Italy:
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Morgan De Sanctis (Napoli), Federico Marchetti (Cagliari)
Defenders: Salvatore Bocchetti (Genoa), Leonardo Bonucci (Bari), Fabio Cannavaro (Juventus), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Domenico Criscito (Genoa), Christian Maggio (Napoli), Gianluca Zambrotta (AC Milan)
Midfielders: Mauro Camoranesi (Juventus), Daniele De Rossi (AS Roma), Gennaro Gattuso (AC Milan), Claudio Marchisio (Juventus), Riccardo Montolivo (Fiorentina), Angelo Palombo (Sampdoria), Simone Pepe (Udinese), Andrea Pirlo (AC Milan)
Strikers: Antonio Di Natale (Udinese), Alberto Gilardino (Fiorentina), Vincenzo Iaquinta (Juventus), Giampaolo Pazzini (Sampdoria), Fabio Quagliarella (Napoli)
Italy:
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Morgan De Sanctis (Napoli), Federico Marchetti (Cagliari)
Defenders: Salvatore Bocchetti (Genoa), Leonardo Bonucci (Bari), Fabio Cannavaro (Juventus), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Domenico Criscito (Genoa), Christian Maggio (Napoli), Gianluca Zambrotta (AC Milan)
Midfielders: Mauro Camoranesi (Juventus), Daniele De Rossi (AS Roma), Gennaro Gattuso (AC Milan), Claudio Marchisio (Juventus), Riccardo Montolivo (Fiorentina), Angelo Palombo (Sampdoria), Simone Pepe (Udinese), Andrea Pirlo (AC Milan)
Strikers: Antonio Di Natale (Udinese), Alberto Gilardino (Fiorentina), Vincenzo Iaquinta (Juventus), Giampaolo Pazzini (Sampdoria), Fabio Quagliarella (Napoli)
Paraguay Team for World Cup Football 2010
Young Libertad striker Rodolfo Gamarra was a surprise inclusion in Paraguay's 23-man World Cup squad on Monday.
The Coach Gerardo Martino announced the 23 man world cup squad and included striker Rodolfo Gamarra over the 21-year-old over Monterrey midfielder Osvaldo Martinez .
Other Players that were dropped were defenders Julio Manzur and Marcos Caceres, midfielders Sergio Aquino, Eduardo Ledesma and Marcelo Estigarribia and striker Jorge Achucarro.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Justo Villar (Real Valladolid), Aldo Bobadilla (Independiente Medellin), Diego Barreto (Cerro Porteno)
Defenders: Denis Caniza (Leon), Paulo Da Silva (Sunderland), Claudio Morel (Boca Juniors), Julio Cesar Caceres (Atletico Mineiro), Carlos Bonet (Olimpia), Dario Veron (Pumas UNAM), Aureliano Torres (San Lorenzo), Antolin Alcaraz (Wigan Athletic)
Midfielders: Edgar Barreto (Atalanta), Cristian Riveros (Sunderland), Jonathan Santana (VfL Wolfsburg), Victor Caceres (Libertad), Enrique Vera (LDU Quito), Nestor Ortigoza (Argentinos Juniors)
Forwards: Roque Santa Cruz (Manchester City), Nelson Haedo Valdez, Lucas Barrios (both Borussia Dortmund), Oscar Cardozo (Benfica), Edgar Benitez (Pachuca), Rodolfo Gamarra (Libertad)
The Coach Gerardo Martino announced the 23 man world cup squad and included striker Rodolfo Gamarra over the 21-year-old over Monterrey midfielder Osvaldo Martinez .
Other Players that were dropped were defenders Julio Manzur and Marcos Caceres, midfielders Sergio Aquino, Eduardo Ledesma and Marcelo Estigarribia and striker Jorge Achucarro.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Justo Villar (Real Valladolid), Aldo Bobadilla (Independiente Medellin), Diego Barreto (Cerro Porteno)
Defenders: Denis Caniza (Leon), Paulo Da Silva (Sunderland), Claudio Morel (Boca Juniors), Julio Cesar Caceres (Atletico Mineiro), Carlos Bonet (Olimpia), Dario Veron (Pumas UNAM), Aureliano Torres (San Lorenzo), Antolin Alcaraz (Wigan Athletic)
Midfielders: Edgar Barreto (Atalanta), Cristian Riveros (Sunderland), Jonathan Santana (VfL Wolfsburg), Victor Caceres (Libertad), Enrique Vera (LDU Quito), Nestor Ortigoza (Argentinos Juniors)
Forwards: Roque Santa Cruz (Manchester City), Nelson Haedo Valdez, Lucas Barrios (both Borussia Dortmund), Oscar Cardozo (Benfica), Edgar Benitez (Pachuca), Rodolfo Gamarra (Libertad)
German football squad for World Cup 2010
Germany coach Joachim Loew announced his final World Cup squad of 23 players on Tuesday,leaving out Andreas Beck on the trip to South Africa.
Already without injured captain Michael Ballack and Heiko Westermann, Loew admitted he had to take tough decision ahead of submitting his final team.
Germany will begin their World Cup campaign on June 13 against Australia, and will also play Serbia, and Ghana.
Loew's squad will fly to South Africa on June 7 after a final warm-up game against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer (Schalke 04), Tim Wiese (Werder Bremen), Jorg Butt (Bayern Munich).
Defenders: Dennis Aogo (Hamburg), Holger Badstuber (Bayern Munich), Jerome Boateng (Hamburg), Arne Friedrich (Hertha Berlin), Marcell Jansen (Hamburg), Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich), Per Mertesacker (Werder Bremen), Serdar Tasci (Stuttgart).
Midfielders: Sami Khedira (Stuttgart), Toni Kroos (Bayer Leverkusen), Marko Marin (Werder Bremen), Mesut Ozil (Werder Bremen), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich), Piotr Trochowski (Hamburg).
Strikers: Cacau (Stuttgart), Mario Gomez (Bayern Munich), Stefan Kiessling (Bayer Leverkusen), Miroslav Klose (Bayern Munich), Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich), Lukas Podolski (Cologne).
Already without injured captain Michael Ballack and Heiko Westermann, Loew admitted he had to take tough decision ahead of submitting his final team.
Germany will begin their World Cup campaign on June 13 against Australia, and will also play Serbia, and Ghana.
Loew's squad will fly to South Africa on June 7 after a final warm-up game against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer (Schalke 04), Tim Wiese (Werder Bremen), Jorg Butt (Bayern Munich).
Defenders: Dennis Aogo (Hamburg), Holger Badstuber (Bayern Munich), Jerome Boateng (Hamburg), Arne Friedrich (Hertha Berlin), Marcell Jansen (Hamburg), Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich), Per Mertesacker (Werder Bremen), Serdar Tasci (Stuttgart).
Midfielders: Sami Khedira (Stuttgart), Toni Kroos (Bayer Leverkusen), Marko Marin (Werder Bremen), Mesut Ozil (Werder Bremen), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich), Piotr Trochowski (Hamburg).
Strikers: Cacau (Stuttgart), Mario Gomez (Bayern Munich), Stefan Kiessling (Bayer Leverkusen), Miroslav Klose (Bayern Munich), Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich), Lukas Podolski (Cologne).
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