Sergio Aguero scored two goals for Argentina to book a place in Copa America quarter-finals. The Atletico Madrid striker scored on 45th min and 52nd minutes before Real Madrid's Angel Di Maria sealed victory in the 63rd minute. Barcelona’s star; Lionel Messi feed Aguero and Di Maria for second and third goals respectively and created many chances for his team mates. In Group A winners Argentina and Colombia progress to last eight and Costa will wait for results from other game to go their way for two best third placed teams. Argentina will now meet team from Group C, it could be Chile, Uruguay or Peru - while Costa Rica could still progress in third if other results go their way.
Sergio Aguero is satisfied with the win and team performance
"We played very, very well. We scored the goal we had needed in the previous match, but the most important thing is that we played great football tonight."
Sergio Batista changes
The manager made 4 changes in starting line-up dropping Ever Banega, Esteban Cambiasso, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Carlos Tevez for Fernando Gago, Di Maria, Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain. Batista is very delighted with Lionel Messi performance and especially the two assist.
Batista said
"Lionel was brilliant, like the rest of the team, I'm very happy with the attitude. We had a number of opportunities to score goals in the first half’’
Video highlights: all three goals
Top scorers Copa America
Sergio Agüero, Argentina 3
Radamel Falcao, Colombia 2
José Paolo Guerrero, Peru 2
Nelson Haedo Valdez, Paraguay 1
Roque Santa Cruz, Paraguay 1
Selasa, 12 Juli 2011
Senin, 11 Juli 2011
Premier league: Arsenal confirm the signing of Gervinho, Lille striker
Arsene Wenger has confirmed the signing of Ivorian Lille striker Gervinho from Lille. Gervinho scored 15 goals and assisted 10 in league one and played a major role in Lille title win, the first in 57 years and Cup double. Gervinho became the second player to arrive at Emirates club after signing of full-back Carl Jenkinson from Charlton Athletic. Wenger also intend to keep Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri at Emirates.
The Ivorian International had played for Beveren 2005-2007 (61 games, 14 goals), Le Mans 2007-2009 (59 games, 9 goals) and Lille 2009-2011 (67 games, 28 goals) during his senior career. He caped 27 games and scored 6 at Côte d'Ivoire national teams.
Gervinho became the tenth Ivorian in Premier league, joining Emmanuel Eboue (Arsenal), Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou (Chelsea), Abdul Razak, Kolo Toure and Yaya Toure (Manchester City, Cheik Ismael Tiote (Newcastle), Abdoulaye Meite (Westbromwich Albion) and Steve Gohouri (Wigan). All Premier league transfers 2011-2012
Gervinho at Lille and Ivory Coast national team
The Ivorian International had played for Beveren 2005-2007 (61 games, 14 goals), Le Mans 2007-2009 (59 games, 9 goals) and Lille 2009-2011 (67 games, 28 goals) during his senior career. He caped 27 games and scored 6 at Côte d'Ivoire national teams.
Gervinho became the tenth Ivorian in Premier league, joining Emmanuel Eboue (Arsenal), Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou (Chelsea), Abdul Razak, Kolo Toure and Yaya Toure (Manchester City, Cheik Ismael Tiote (Newcastle), Abdoulaye Meite (Westbromwich Albion) and Steve Gohouri (Wigan). All Premier league transfers 2011-2012
Minggu, 10 Juli 2011
US soccer: David Beckham scored a winning goal directly from the corner kick
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder, David Beckham scored a winning goal from a corner kick with the right swing in the 2-1 win against Chicago Fire. Before, Landon Donovan scored the opener from Beckham’s corner kick in 58th minute. Cristian Nazarith equalised for Chicago fire in the 62nd minute a header. The win fired LA Galaxy to five points clear at the top of the Western Conference.
In interview after the game, Beckham said
“I saw the goalie cheating a little out of goal and saw a gap,” Beckham said after the game. “I knew if I put it in area, it was going to get a touch off somebody or go straight in. Luckily, it went straight in.” Source: Beckham goal
In interview after the game, Beckham said
“I saw the goalie cheating a little out of goal and saw a gap,” Beckham said after the game. “I knew if I put it in area, it was going to get a touch off somebody or go straight in. Luckily, it went straight in.” Source: Beckham goal
UEFA: European national soccer leagues top ten scorers 2010-2011
Top ten scorers in Europe leagues in 2010 - 2011 ranked according to country coefficient comprises of 17 goals scorers. Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid striker scored 40 goals and earned 80 golden shoe points according to league ranking on UEFA coefficients to win the Golden shoe award given by European Sports Magazines. UEFA coefficient of the league depends on perfomance of clubs in that league in UEFA competitions in previous five seasons. Goals scored in top five leagues (Premier league, La Liga, Serie A, League 1, Dutch Eredivisie) are multiplied by two, and those in other European league are multiplied by 1.5.
Golden shoe award went through 3 different eras.
1968-1991
It was given to any top scorer in European league regardless of toughness of the league. During this era Dudu Georgescu of Dinamo Bucharest in Romanian Divizia A scored 47, more that any other top scorers in this era.The ward was given by L'Équipe magazine.
1991-1996
The award giving was unofficial, by Adidas continued to provide the award. In this short era Zviad Endeladze of Margveti in Georgian Umaglesi Liga scored a 40, highest in this era.
1996-present
The European Sports Magazines have given the award basing on UEFA coefficients. Mário Jardel playing for Sporting CP in Portuguese Primeira Liga scored most goals, 42. Based on UEFA coefficient Cristiano Ronaldo scored 40 goals to earn 80 golden shoe points, more than any other top scorer so far. Cristiano Ronaldo also joined the list of top scorers who have won the award twice, others are Gerd Müller (Germany), Eusébio (Portugal)Dudu Georgescu (Romania, Fernando Gomes (Portugal) Ally McCoist (Scotland), Mário Jardel (Brazil), Thierry Henry (France), Diego Forlán (Uruguay), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
Top EUFA leagues scorers
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Goal scored 40
Golden shoe points 80
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2. Lionel Messi
Goal scored 31
Golden shoe points 62
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3. Antonio Di Natale
Goal scored 28
Golden shoe points 56
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3. Mario Gomez
Goal scored 28
Golden shoe points 56
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4. Edinson Cavani
Goal scored 26
Golden shoe points 52
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5. Moussa Sow
Goal scored 25
Golden shoe points 50
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6. Papiss Demba Cisse
Goal scored 22
Golden shoe points 44
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6. Kevin Gameiro
Goal scored 22
Golden shoe points 44
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7. Alex De Souza
Goal scored 28
Golden shoe points 42
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7. Dimitar Berbatov
Goal scored 21
Golden shoe points 42
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7. Carlos Tevez
Goal scored 21
Golden shoe points 42
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7. Samuel Eto'o
Goal scored 21
Golden shoe points 42
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8. Alexander Frei
Goal scored 27
Golden shoe points 40.5
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9. Sergio Agüero
Goal scored 20
Golden shoe points 40
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9. Alvaro Negredo
Goal scored 20
Golden shoe points 40
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9. Alessandro Matri
Goal scored 20
Golden shoe points 40
____________________________________________________________ 10. Garra Dembele
Goal scored 26
Golden shoe points 39
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Golden shoe award went through 3 different eras.
1968-1991
It was given to any top scorer in European league regardless of toughness of the league. During this era Dudu Georgescu of Dinamo Bucharest in Romanian Divizia A scored 47, more that any other top scorers in this era.The ward was given by L'Équipe magazine.
1991-1996
The award giving was unofficial, by Adidas continued to provide the award. In this short era Zviad Endeladze of Margveti in Georgian Umaglesi Liga scored a 40, highest in this era.
1996-present
The European Sports Magazines have given the award basing on UEFA coefficients. Mário Jardel playing for Sporting CP in Portuguese Primeira Liga scored most goals, 42. Based on UEFA coefficient Cristiano Ronaldo scored 40 goals to earn 80 golden shoe points, more than any other top scorer so far. Cristiano Ronaldo also joined the list of top scorers who have won the award twice, others are Gerd Müller (Germany), Eusébio (Portugal)Dudu Georgescu (Romania, Fernando Gomes (Portugal) Ally McCoist (Scotland), Mário Jardel (Brazil), Thierry Henry (France), Diego Forlán (Uruguay), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
Top EUFA leagues scorers
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Goal scored 40
Golden shoe points 80
2. Lionel Messi
Goal scored 31
Golden shoe points 62
3. Antonio Di Natale
Goal scored 28
Golden shoe points 56
3. Mario Gomez
Goal scored 28
Golden shoe points 56
4. Edinson Cavani
Goal scored 26
Golden shoe points 52
5. Moussa Sow
Goal scored 25
Golden shoe points 50
6. Papiss Demba Cisse
Goal scored 22
Golden shoe points 44
6. Kevin Gameiro
Goal scored 22
Golden shoe points 44
7. Alex De Souza
Goal scored 28
Golden shoe points 42
7. Dimitar Berbatov
Goal scored 21
Golden shoe points 42
7. Carlos Tevez
Goal scored 21
Golden shoe points 42
7. Samuel Eto'o
Goal scored 21
Golden shoe points 42
8. Alexander Frei
Goal scored 27
Golden shoe points 40.5
9. Sergio Agüero
Goal scored 20
Golden shoe points 40
9. Alvaro Negredo
Goal scored 20
Golden shoe points 40
9. Alessandro Matri
Goal scored 20
Golden shoe points 40
Goal scored 26
Golden shoe points 39
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Sport's quote of the day: Paul Scholes on player's selfishness
Sport's quote of the day
"I think they are very selfish people. They are all there to get their bit of glory, their bit of headlines, to think 'I will get a move from this'. I think that is the biggest problem with English players." Paul Scholes comments
Jumat, 08 Juli 2011
Barclays premier league: Manchester United and Arsenal new kits for 2011-2012
Manchester United new kits for 2011-2012 season. The red home shirt and Manchester 19 kit. Away kit is not yet revealed. 
See also Chelsea and Liverpool 2010-2011 new kits
Arsenal new kits for 2011-2012 season. The red-white shirt and black-blue away shirt.
See also Chelsea and Liverpool 2010-2011 new kits
Arsenal new kits for 2011-2012 season. The red-white shirt and black-blue away shirt.
Minggu, 03 Juli 2011
Wimbledon final 2011: Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal to win Wimbledon Grand slam
Novak Djokovic have won his first Wimbledon grand slam after beating Rafael Nadal in Wimbledon final. Nadal has won Wimbledon trophies five times already.
Rafael Nadal Spainish
DOB 3-Jun-86 Birthdate
Height 185 cm
Weight 85 kg
Left-handed
Turned Pro 2001
Novak Djokovic Serbian
DOB 22-May-87
Height 187 cm
Weight 80 kg
Right-handed
Turned Pro 2003
Tennis video
Head to head Nadal vs Djokovic matches by court type
Grass Court: Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 2 2
Clay Court: Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 10 2
Hard Court: Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 4 8
28 HEAD TO HEAD matches between NADAL VS DJOKOVIC, Nadal lead by 16 wins against Djokovic 12 win
7/3/11 London Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 4 6 1 6 6 1 3 6
5/15/11 Italy Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 4 6 4 6
5/8/11 Spain Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 7 4 6
4/3/11 USA Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 6 4 3 6 6 7
3/20/11 USA Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic 6 4 3 6 2 6
9/13/10 US Open Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 6 4 5 7 6 4 6 2
11/24/09 London Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 6 7 3 6
11/14/09 Paris Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 6 2 6 3
8/23/09 CincinnatiNovak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 6 1 6 4
5/16/09 Madrid Rafael Nadal vs ovak Djokovic 3 6 7 6 7 6
5/3/09 Rome Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 7 6 6 2
4/19/09 Monte Carlo Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 6 3 2 6 6 1
8/15/08 Beijing Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 4 6 6 1 4 6
8/3/08 Cincinnati Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 6 1 7 5
6/15/08 London Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 7 6 7 5
6/6/08 French Open Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal4 6 2 6 6 7
5/17/08 Hamburg Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 5 7 6 2 2 6
3/22/08 Indian Wells Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 6 3 6 2
11/15/07 Shanghai Rafael Nadal vs Novak DjokovicSRB6 4 6 4
8/12/07 Montreal Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 7 5 6 3
7/7/07 Wimbledon Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal Djokovic Retired
6/8/07 French Open Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 5 7 4 6 2 6
5/11/07 Rome Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 2 6 3 6
3/29/07 Miami Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 6 3 6 4
3/18/07 Indian Wells Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 2 6 5 7
6/7/06 French Open Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 4 6 4 6
Rafael Nadal Spainish
DOB 3-Jun-86 Birthdate
Height 185 cm
Weight 85 kg
Left-handed
Turned Pro 2001
Novak Djokovic Serbian
DOB 22-May-87
Height 187 cm
Weight 80 kg
Right-handed
Turned Pro 2003
Tennis video
Head to head Nadal vs Djokovic matches by court type
Grass Court: Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 2 2
Clay Court: Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 10 2
Hard Court: Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 4 8
28 HEAD TO HEAD matches between NADAL VS DJOKOVIC, Nadal lead by 16 wins against Djokovic 12 win
7/3/11 London Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 4 6 1 6 6 1 3 6
5/15/11 Italy Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 4 6 4 6
5/8/11 Spain Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 7 4 6
4/3/11 USA Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 6 4 3 6 6 7
3/20/11 USA Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic 6 4 3 6 2 6
9/13/10 US Open Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 6 4 5 7 6 4 6 2
11/24/09 London Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 6 7 3 6
11/14/09 Paris Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 6 2 6 3
8/23/09 CincinnatiNovak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 6 1 6 4
5/16/09 Madrid Rafael Nadal vs ovak Djokovic 3 6 7 6 7 6
5/3/09 Rome Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 7 6 6 2
4/19/09 Monte Carlo Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 6 3 2 6 6 1
8/15/08 Beijing Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 4 6 6 1 4 6
8/3/08 Cincinnati Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 6 1 7 5
6/15/08 London Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic 7 6 7 5
6/6/08 French Open Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal4 6 2 6 6 7
5/17/08 Hamburg Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 5 7 6 2 2 6
3/22/08 Indian Wells Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 6 3 6 2
11/15/07 Shanghai Rafael Nadal vs Novak DjokovicSRB6 4 6 4
8/12/07 Montreal Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 7 5 6 3
7/7/07 Wimbledon Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal Djokovic Retired
6/8/07 French Open Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 5 7 4 6 2 6
5/11/07 Rome Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 2 6 3 6
3/29/07 Miami Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 6 3 6 4
3/18/07 Indian Wells Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 2 6 5 7
6/7/06 French Open Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 4 6 4 6
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