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Football - World Football

Absent Drogba Face Guinea
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 17:13 wib

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Photo: Reuters

Abidjan - This weekend, Ivory Coast national team to face Guinea on the continuation of the 2010 World Cup qualification without reinforced mainstay striker Didier Drogba. Ivory Coast Football Federation explained, bomber Chelsea must break due to injury.

Reuters launch on Wednesday (11/11/2009), Drogba stay in London to check his condition after his chest was hit by Manchester United defender Johnny Evans, last weekend.

The incident occurred when the Blues bending United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Monday (9/11/2009). 31 years bombers had collapsed quite soon after Evans accidentally kicked his chest.

However, Drogba was allegedly able to take part when Ivory Coast face Germany in action trial, Wednesday (18/11/2009) local time.

Drogba's absence would not make a coach Vahid Halihodzic dizzy. Because the fleet The Elephants are certainly qualified for the finals in South Africa with Ghana.
(van)

Football - Spanish Liga

Football - Spanish Liga

Madrid: Guti Sale
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 15:21 wib

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MADRID - The future of Real Madrid midfielder Guti veteran Hernandez still gray. Management Madrid Guti instead plans to release in exchange transfer volume II, January 2010.

33-year player was scheduled to meet with the general director Jorge Valdano, this afternoon, Wednesday (11/11/2009). The meeting will discuss the future of the player.

Guti has not appeared to defend Madrid in the final four action since the fight with coach Manuel Pellegrini, when Madrid lost 0-4 from Alcorcón, some time ago.

Pellegrini admitted not having a problem with these veteran players. However, Chile trainer is not also given the opportunity to appear on Guti. The reason, Pellegrini asked Guti to quickly find the best game shape.

Ironically, Guti think the coach had not wanted to be in the squad again. Guti reportedly been talking with a former colleague Wesley Sneijder, about the possibility of joining the Italian champions, Inter Milan.
(zwr)

Football - World Football

Football - World Football

Cassano for Children Abandoned Lippi?
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 12:35 wib

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Photo: Reuters

ROME - Italian architect Marcello Lippi League criticized for continuing to ignore the Sampdoria star Antonio Cassano. Now, the latest issues surrounding the reluctance of Lippi called Fantantonio spread. What's that?

La Stampa Italian media indicated the cause of Lippi never called Cassano during his tenure was due to personal conflicts between the players with the child Lippi, Davide.

The rumors about strife and Davide Cassano had been heard for some time. Recently, Davide denied the news and claimed his relationship with 27-year striker fine.

However, an eyewitness of the conflict is now confirmed to the Italian television program, Striscia la notizia. La Stampa launch, a witness who was unnamed witnessed Cassano and Davide Lippi engaged in heated arguments. The incident occurred last March in Versilia.

Further, the witness believed, they could be involved fisticuffs if that argument does not stop third parties.

However, until the news was revealed, both Cassano and Davide have not commented about the new claim that.
(van)

Football - Spanish Liga

Football - Spanish Liga

Difficult Madrid Skip Deficit Goal
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 12:32 wib

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Photo: Reuters

MADRID - Real Madrid again eliminated from the Copa del Rey event. Although managed to win 1-0 in the second leg on Wednesday (11/11/2009) in the morning, Los Galacticos failed to advanced to round of 16 goals due to the deficit.

Raul Gonzalez et al have to give up third division club headed Alcorcón fifth round of Spain's annual tournament. Embarrassing 0-4 defeat in the previous leg two weeks ago proved too difficult to pass.

It is recognized solely by the entrenador, Manuel Pellegrini. "The most disappointing is the fact that we eliminated. Today we fail to reverse the four-goal deficit. When I got the best chance through Ruud van Nistelrooy, the ball hit the crossbar," he said.

"The problem is the mistake we did in Alcorcón. Here, we bear great pressure. But I do not regret the lineup this time," added the coach from Chile as reported by the U.S..

A title lost, Pellegrini directly shifting the focus to the La Liga and the Champions League. Former Villarreal architects optimistic, Madrid could still end the season with flying colors.

"We are a point adrift of Barcelona in La Liga and are in top Champions League group standings. All that ends well," he concluded.
(van)

Football - Spanish Liga

Football - Spanish Liga

Albiol: Madrid player has Failed
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 11:45 wib

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MADRID - The prestigious title was out. Ambition to record three titles this season bergangsi direct buried. Los Galacticos hopes to stay in the competition of La Liga and Champions League. Previously, Manuel Pellegrini foster children are removed Alcorcón third division club with 4-1 on aggregate in the Copa Del Rey.

Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol said the players had failed to meet what the team needed. Kegalan This was a blow for all players, coaches and club officials.

"Mistakes are located on all players involved in those games. We had two very bad action. We lost 4-0, the gap is very far away," he said as quoted skysport Albiol, Wednesday (11/11/2009).

"We do not look like what is needed at Real Madrid. Alcorcón worked hard to get through and they deserve it," said Albiol.

"We struggled to score goals and just realized at the last minute. We expect to score goals early. We can not do and then becomes more difficult. They went through two good games and we should congratulate them," he explained.

Albiol insisted, Madrid achievement expectations in the arena only La Liga and Champions League. Can Madrid won two titles are? Feel free to predict.

(fmh)

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Qatar Welcomes Brazil Vs England
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 11:37 wib

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DOHA - Two strong teams from other continents will fight. England will try out the power of Brazil in action in the trial of Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, on Saturday (14/10/2009). Qatar as the host is ready to welcome the presence of the two countries.

Qatar's willingness to prepare all the related facilities candidacy to host 2022 World Cup. The two countries alone will arrive in the Middle East countries today.

British and Brazilian officials said it would come to Qatar with full force. Brazil coach Carlos Dunga Fabio Capello and England start the final preparations before they appear on the 2010 World Cup in South Africa (South Africa).

"We are very pleased to welcome two great teams rich quality," said team leader Qatar successful candidacy to host the 2022 World Cup, Hassan Al Thawadi as reported by Reuters on Wednesday (11/10/2009).

"The people of Qatar are genuine football fans and we were really pleased to have the opportunity watch the British and Brazilian star in our own barn," continued Al Thawadi.

Al Thawadi hope the game will show what can be offered by Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup.

"We made an offer to FIFA as a historic opportunity to bring people from all over the world together in friendship and unity," explained.

In addition, Qatar has also been organizing or providing facilities for the entire audience that will lead the stadium. Special buses have been prepared from various locations in order to facilitate travel fans.
(fmh)