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Poor Performance from Spain Says Del Bosque
Posted on 22. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Spain manager Vincente del Bosque has admitted that Spain’s performance in the 2-0 victory over Honduras was still some way short of the standard he is looking for. Spain lost their first match against Switzerland but bounced back last night to record their first win of the tournament.
Del Bosque feels that although the all important points were won, his side looked frail defensively and this will be something that will have to be addressed.
“We certainly paved the way for the third group match against Chile, but this hasn’t been a great match, we had glorious opportunities, many opportunities, we should have won the game by more goals so I’m not entirely satisfied,” he said.
“We were more vulnerable than we were against Switzerland. Honduras were quite adventurous, they came out and let us play.”
David Villa, who scored two but also missed a penalty, said: “Our defeat to Switzerland is water under the bridge now, there is no sense in looking back.
“We still need to beat Chile later, but there is a long way to go before we can even think about being world champions, both in terms of time and matches.”
Honduras manager Reinaldo Rueda was left to admit that his side had been outclassed by Spain, despite them giving their all.
Honduras played with heart but Spain did look a cut above and the scoreline could have been a lot larger than the 2-0 result.
“We had too much respect for them especially at the start of the game,” said the Colombian.
“The early goal tipped the balance of the game. There’s not much to explain, we were playing a much superior team.
“They surprised us with that goal, that individual move by David Villa very early on and I think we lacked conviction in our play to try to offset and overcome this rival.”
With Spain getting back to winning ways they are back amongst the hot favourites to win the tournament with bwin offering 19/4 on them adding a World title to their European one.
Paddy Power are offering odds of 9/2 and bodog are offering 4/1.
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Rio Ferdinand to miss World Cup
Posted on 07. Jun, 2010 by admin.
England captain Rio Ferdinand will miss out on this summer’s South African World Cup after obtaining ligament damage to his left knee during their first training session after arrival.
Tottenham’s Michael Dawson will fly out to replace Ferdinand, who has been ruled out for six weeks.
The 31-year-old will be replaced as captain for the rest of the tournament by Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard.
“Everyone with the squad is very disappointed and sorry for Rio,” said England manager Fabio Capello.
“It was an accidental injury in training, but had nothing to do with the pitch.”
Ferdinand was injured in a “normal challenge” on striker Emile Heskey and was sent to the Fearncrest hospital in Rustenburg for a scan of the leg.
His replacement, Michael Dawson, has enjoyed a season on fine form at Spurs as they finished fourth in the Premier League, however, he is yet to win a cap at international level.
“It’s a crazy game and things can change in a split second,” said Dawson.
“One minute I’m trying to arrange my holiday, then I get a call asking if I was on holiday because Rio had pulled out of training.
“I said ‘no’ and then I was just waiting by the phone before getting a call saying I would be picked up in an hour.
“I’ll be going out there still having not yet won a senior cap, so where better place to get one if that was to happen.”
He also told Tottenham’s website: “For Rio to get injured, there would be no worse feeling for him as a player. To miss the biggest tournament in the world as the captain, I feel for him. ”
England start their World Cup campaign against the US on June 12th. William Hill and bet 365 give Fabio Capello’s side 4/9 odds of victory in their first game, while Victor Chandler set their odds at 2/5.
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Become a football hero with bwin.com
Posted on 02. Jan, 2010 by admin.
That’s right, bwin.com – Europe’s biggest online gaming brand – are giving you the exclusive chance to live the life of one of your football heroes. You could realise your dreams and be pulling on the same shirt as Clarence Seedorf, Andrea Pirlo, and Alessandro Nesta. Bwin.com are offering you the chance to sign for one of Europe’s most successful football clubs, Italian giants AC Milan. You’ll experience what it’s like to live the life of a world class footballer at one of the world’s biggest and most successful clubs. And what’s more, you’ll do everything your heroes do, so in the morning, you’ll be heading down to the San Suro to face the Italian media, at your very own press conference! After this, it’ll be time to collect your personalised AC Milan shirt and wear those famous red and black stripes for the very first time – making your inclusion in the team official and following in the footsteps of such names as David Beckham, George Weah, and Paolo Maldini. Next, things start to get real exciting, as you’ll be jumping aboard the exclusive team bus and heading down to the training ground to rub shoulders with the likes of Ronaldinho, Inzaghi, and a whole host of the world’s greatest players. This exclusive prize includes flights to and from Milan, as well as first-class accommodation for you and a friend, and its simple to enter. So, to be in with a chance of becoming an AC Milan footballer, head over to www.enter-the-game.com and create your very own Milan dream debut, then, place a bet on who you think will become the team’s top goalscorer come the end of the season. That’s all there is to it, so turn your dreams into reality today!
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bwin Speaks Out About Match Fixing
Posted on 02. Dec, 2009 by admin.
www.bwin.com, the online betting portal, has spoken out about the recent match fixing scandal which has rocked the footballing world.
Speaking on behalf of the betting giant Norbert Teufelberger, Co-CEO of bwin, explained:
“The lack in regulation and insistence on preserving the anachronistic monopolies do not reflect an up-to-date approach in fraud control but actually accomplish the exact opposite: the emergence of an uncontrollable black market,”
It was back in 2005 that bwin, along with other key betting sites, founded an organisation which aimed to detect any fraudulent activity taking place. The system allows for swift and close examination of unusual betting patterns which may be taking place.
See the full story here.
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Football Fans are some of the Harshest Fans Around
Posted on 19. Aug, 2009 by admin.
When it comes to football in Europe, it is important that people realize how seriously the sport is taken. Upon the time when an individual is a fan of the game, the individual is not only a fan of the game, but the individual is going to become a critic of the favorite team and even a bigger critic of their favorite player and their performance within every single game. These fans are hardest on their favorite players and therefore it can cause a loss of morale within the team that is playing on the field, especially in the case where a potential mistake is made and individuals are chanting at the player in a demeaning manner.
It is important for fans to realize that there is indeed an effect when the fans are chanting demeaning and insulting things to the player that is playing within the soccer field. Although the player might be a favorite and the team might be a favorite, a football fan can turn quickly and go against the player and everything that the player stands for. There is little to leniency when it comes to Europeans and their love of the game and the love for their players while they are playing good and the disdain that comes when the player has made a bad move.
There has been much talk lately about the fact that Europeans need to take measures to quell this behavior. Through the behavior which is demonstrated, it is not uncommon for players to shout insults toward the field of the players, even though the player that is having insults shouted at home is generally one of the favorite players.
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Choosing Goalie Gloves While Playing Soccer
Posted on 03. Aug, 2009 by admin.
While playing the game of soccer, it is important that one is equipped with the proper accessories that can be used while playing the game. One of the most important aspects of becoming a goalie is to make use of the gloves which can be used to protect the hand as well as being used to enable the goalie to further protect the net, saving goals as they are being shot upon the net by the other team. Through the use of goalie gloves, an individual is able to add another layer to the skin to reduce the harm that comes while playing the position of goalie.
How should one go about choosing goalie gloves? The first aspect that should be taken into account while choosing goalie gloves is to make common measurements of the hand. The first measurement that should be taken should be taken around the circumference of the hand. Through this number, the thumb should be excluded to ensure that the most accurate number has been chosen. Through measuring the fullest part of the hand, the individual is able to determine the size of goalie glove which is needed in order to remain in the game of football.
After this measurement has been taken record the number. To find the glove size which should be used while playing the game of football, add one to the number that has been discovered. Through the use of the glove size, you should round one number up, as in an inch to find an accurate glove size that will fit with the thumb being included.
It is important to measure both hands are there are some instances in which one hand is larger than the other. In this case, go with the larger sizes – or, if there is a significant difference, choose a different size for each hand.
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How to use the Internet to Find Football Predictions
Posted on 01. Aug, 2009 by admin.
The internet is a vast resource that is full of information that can be used to learn about certain aspects of sports and certain aspect of betting. Just as the player is able to learn about the game and learn the rules and the players that are associated with each team, the player is also able to learn about sports betting – including tips and techniques that can increase the chances of winning. Throughout these tips and techniques, there are often pieces of information which are referred to as predictions that can be used to predict the outcome based on the odds, of the ranking in teams when it comes to the premier league. -
Through the pieces of information which are available through blogs and other forums and types of websites an individual is able to learn about the various predictions which are made based on the odds? These predications can be simply found while searching through football betting sites, or even through software which has been created to inform the player of the certain odds which are associated with each bet. These rankings are available to individuals to use while making the bets to determine the odds, as well as to determine the chances of winning, or the amount that can potentially be won from the money which has been placed for the bet to secure the wager.
Through the use of the internet, there are many football predictions available, but how do you know which predictions you should adhere to and which are absolute rubbish? The predictions that are adhered to should be chosen from a site in which is reputable and trustworthy. The site should offer secured information from a professional within the field. Be sure to research the information before the advice for the predictions is taken, for the best outcome.
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Best Beginner Betting Tips for Football
Posted on 04. Jul, 2009 by admin.
When it comes to betting on the popular game, there are certain tips that can be learned from seasoned betters that can help the player to increase the chances of winning while placing bets with certain football teams, through the use of certain football games. Through the betting tips that I am going to provide, you will be able to potentially increase the chances of winning by increasing the knowledge that comes with the game, as well as increasing the strategic methods which are used while placing the bets.
Here are some of the best tips for betting on football, from seasoned pros:
- Know the game that you are betting on. While betting on football, it is important to know the game inside and out and know the teams which are playing. Knowing information about the teams can help an individual to make an informed decision about the teams and therefore create the best possible chances of winning the bet.
- Stay on top of news within the world of football. There are certain aspects which can change the odds of a game that should be adhered to. These acts that can change the odds of the game include a player that has succumb to an injury, or an event within the team that can damage the morale, even something as simple as whether the team is playing at home or not. These small events can change the outcome of a particular game.
- Learn the types of bets that can be made within the game. Once the bets are learned an individual can easily learn which are going to be the most profitable. Learning which bets are going to be the most profitable can be an effective way to make the most of the bet.
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The History of the Golden Goal Method to Break a Tie
Posted on 29. Jun, 2009 by admin.
Before the silver goal method was introduced into the game, which used a period of fifteen minutes to break a tie, the golden goal method is one of the historically significant methods that have been used to break the tie throughout the entire game of football. The golden goal methods a type of sudden death match in which the team that scored the first goal through the end of a tied game, through overtime like situation, was the declared winner of the game. The other team that was taking part in the game was declared the losing team and lost their place within the tournament or the match.
Why was the golden goal method stopped throughout the game of football? There are various reasons that this method of declaring a winner was changed. For one, the method put a lot of pressure on the referee to navigate the game and therefore the referee had been given a hard time by the players, the coaches and even the fans. The second reason that this was stopped is that players were beginning to become too aggressive while playing and losing the focus on the offense portion of the game. With the introduction of the silver goal method, players would again have to focus on the offense portion of the game.
The period of time that the teams were given through this type of sudden death match was a thirty minute period of time. This period of time was divided into two periods of fifteen minutes with a small half time in between. For the ten players on the team, this would equal one very long game. At the end of the additional thirty minutes, in the case that no goals have been scored, a shootout would occur through the game to determine a winner and finalize the score.
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The History of Football
Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by admin.
Although most fans are unsure of the history that comes along with the game of football, that is increasingly popular in the UK as well as throughout the globe, there are certain aspects which are necessary to learn in order to understand the rules and traditions that are associated with the game today.
The history of football in the UK begins more than one hundred and fifty years ago through the late eighteen hundreds within the UK. It began with the formation of the football association of England, which was popular through the time of Football and Rugby which were played through different fields and through different rules within the game.
There were more than six types of games which were played and have different variations of football. Through the use of these variations, came the game that we know of today and the rules in which we have associated with playing the traditional football game, or soccer as the game is known in parts of the world such as North America.
There were many shortcomings within the game through the early development as there were often instances of players becoming too rough with one another and complete disarray when it came to the rules of the game. Throughout the nineteenth century, the game saw a complete overhaul through the rules which were developed and the techniques that were used in the game. It is through these changes that came the inspiration for the game in which we commonly play and watch today.
Learning the history of the game can help to better the knowledge when it comes to being a fan of the game of football. Through the knowledge which has been created, individuals are able to know the history of the game and how it relates to the present rules and practices.