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Portugal

Portugal coach Paulo Bento announced the list of players who will he engage in the European Cup this year. Two of the 23 players selected were not previously defended A Seleccao. Both players are Miguel Lopes (defender) and Custodio (midfielder), from the club SC Braga. They get a “reward” this glittering appearance thanks to help his team finish third in the domestic league. Custodio Lopez and performed very well for his club during the second half of the season. Custodio had different characteristics with other midfield-midfield. Lopes strong in defense and attack, and I can play in two.

Portugal will start with the Euro against Germany on June 9, before the duel against Denmark and the Netherlands in Group B. Prior to the Poland-Ukraine they will trial against the Republic of Macedonian on May 26 and Turkey on June 2. They will go as far as they could. Not without reason that we say that future European champions will be found from the group.

Portugal squad:
Goalkeepers: Rui Patricio (Sporting), Eduardo (Benfica), Beto (Cluj)

Defender: Joao Pereira (Sporting), Bruno Alves (Zenit St Petersburg), Fabio Coentrao (Real Madrid), Pepe (Real Madrid), Ricardo Costa (Valencia), Rolando (Porto), Miguel Lopes (Braga)

Midfielder: Carlos Martins (Granada), Joao Moutinho (Porto), Miguel Veloso (Genoa), Raul Meireles (Chelsea), Ruben Micael (Zaragoza), Custodio (Braga)

Forward: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Hugo Almeida (Besiktas), Helder Postiga (Zaragoza), Nani (Manchester United), Nelson Oliveira (Benfica), Ricardo Quaresma (Besiktas), Silvestre Varela (Porto)

Manchester City

Had such a long wait for Manchester City won the league back in the UK top. It took more than four decades for the title of champion of England re-strapped City. City emerged as the champion of the Premier League in one of the most dramatic days in the competition. In the minutes of injury time, two goals scored by City to win the league after 44 years have passed. Up to the minute of injury time, the City is behind 1-2 from QPR look should be prepared to lose the title from Manchester United, who are also rivals most successful team in the Premier League era.

However, goals from Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero in the time left to make City a 3-2 win over QPR and finish in the top of the standings on goal difference from Manchester United. For the City, it became the third Premier League title with victory in the previous two and 196 768 193 637. It also became the first City title since the Premier League era. Home win over QPR at once confirmed the title of City as a “champion” this season.

With 55 points at home, the result of 18 wins and one draw without ever losing, City not only has the best home record this season. Infostradalive also mention that it equaled the Premier League in terms of the number of most stable points in a season, previously held by Chelsea 2005/06 season and Manchester United last season. By making 93 goals and conceded just 29 goals, the City also became the team conceded least once this season. Before this the last time a team won the Premier League with a record of the MU in 2007/08 season.

And Sir Alex Feedback Welcome to the City. Manchester United failed to overtake Manchester City despite winning the last game. The success of the City to be the champion, Sir Alex Ferguson was congratulated on his neighbors. MU closed the game at the Stadium of Light on Sunday (5/13/2012), with a 1-0 victory. With a final score, they were waiting for the results at Etihad Stadium, where the City still lags 1-2 of Queens Park Rangers. However, The Citizens dramatically scored two additional goals from Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero. City won 3-2 and hope to grasp the title to MU-20 disappeared.

Sir Alex wants to say on behalf of Manchester United, congratulations to his neighbors. It was a cruel end. But, Sir Alex Ferguson has experienced over the last 25 years. It is also a dynamic season. MU had an eight-point lead over City towards the end of the season. However, they slip when losing to Wigan Athletic and held to a draw by Everton. The top position was finally separated when defeated City 0-1 two weeks ago.

Chelsea

England coach, Roy Hodgson will announce the squad that will be featured at the 2012 European Cup on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Chelsea defender John Terry hopes his name is still on the list. Hodgson himself has promised to contact Terry before announcing his squad next Wednesday. Three new Lions coach will also be contacted Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand. Terry opportunities are opening a new start after a court hearing cases of alleged racist, July.

To date, Terry has not been getting calls, but for a while Terry was focused on the league and Chelsea. Terry hope he gets a call and he was on the team. Terry appearances for Chelsea lately is actually not very good. When playing against Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday, Terry had made ​​a blunder when the ball from the defense. This incident led to Chelsea conceded and surrendered 1-4 to the Reds. In the 2011-12 Champions League semi-final, Terry also had made ​​a blunder. He fouled a player sent off after Barceola, Alexis Sanchez in a position of not holding the ball. Luckily, the 10-man Chelsea 2-2 Barca could draw and made ​​it to the final Champions League 2011-12.

Champion Trophy

This midweek Europa League final will be held and addressing the duel between fellow Spanish side Atletico Madrid versus the Athletic Bilbao. Nuances of Argentina also emerged as Madrid tried to grab his second title in the Europa League, while Bilbao trying to win his first trophy in Europe. Arena Nationala, Bucharest, Romania, will be the arena duel of two clubs in the Primera Liga champions fight for the trophy.

Bilbao, is the final speed to successfully make a surprise by eliminating Manchester United in the last 16, will try to win his first trophy on the European scene. The first experience of Los Leones to the finals in 1977 UEFA Cup defeat of Juventus.

Atletico while it’s a little more experience in European affairs in the title because it has never won the Europa League 2009-10, and also the 2010 European Super Cup. Besides Los Rojiblancos has ever won the Cup Winners 1961-62, as noted by Reuters.

In its speed to the top of the party this time and Bilbao Atletico both have demonstrated acumen okay, promising a final walk fierce and a lot of goals.Atletico since the group phase to make 30 goals and conceded 10 goals, while at the same period Bilbao scored 28 goals and conceding 20 goals. Sharp and Atletico Bilbao is also reflected in the Europa League top scorer standings.Radamel Falcao from Atletico is currently the top scorer while with Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (Schalke 04) with 10 goals. Other Atletico players, Adrian Lopez, on the next position with 8 goals.

In Bilbao, there is a bomber Fernando Llorente has collected seven goals pieces.Two colleagues, Markel Susaeta and Iker Muniain, each pack has 5 goals so far.Heat of the match will also indicated by the results of the two teams in La Liga this season. Two goals from Llorente managed to take a 3-0 win over Atletico Bilbao in October, while a pair of goals at the Vicente Calderon Falcao in March making the turn to beat Atletico Bilbao 2-1.

It’s not impossible anyway in the end the match on penalties must be resolved so intense, like the last time Spanish final in this event – previously known as the UEFA Cup – in 2007 the Sevilla beat Espanyol krtika on penalties after playing a draw 2-2. Duel Atletico Bilbao time counter is also unique in that it explores the nuances of not only a field for the title between the two Spanish clubs but also the arena fights between the two peracik cunning tactics from Argentina: Diego Simeone and Marcelo Bielsa at Atletico Bilbao.

Speculation regarding the continuation of a career with Manchester United‘s DimitarBerbatov will end. Bulgaria attacker was reportedly immediately renew his contract. Berbawill purnabakti at the end of this summer. According to a report in The Sun, Manchester United will give Berba a contract extension for a year. Despite last season’s top scorer in the league, Berba was widely rumored to be released “Red Devils”. 31-year-old strikerwas unable to compete with Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez for a duet with WayneRooney in attack.

Rumors are popping up call that Berbatov is in demand by wealthy French club, ParisSaint-Germain and his former club Bayer Leverkusen on a stock exchange last winter.However, some time ago Manchester United have confirmed that Berbatov will not be released. It is also mentioned in the new agreement, Berbatov will not get a raise of salaryhe received at this time of 100 thousand pounds per week. Berbatov deal contract extension with Manchester United planned to be conducted in early March. However,Manchester United will still reportedly considering selling Berbatov if any offers that comea minimum of eight million pounds. There is also a mention, Berba will use MU as an additional package in an effort to pick up Luka Modric in the summer.

This season, Berbatov has featured as many as 18 times and has scored nine goals,including a hat-trick when Manchester United beat Wigan 5-0 in December.

Liverpool

Play as a replacement, Dirk Kuyt scored a decisive victory over Liverpool 2-1 ManchesterUnited (MU), the FA Cup fourth round match at Anfield on Saturday (01/28/2012).Liverpool went ahead through Daniel Agger in the 21st minute. Daniel Agger breaking goalkeeper David De Gea, with a header from a corner kick harness.

Park Ji-Sung took Chelsea equalized in the 39th minute. A cross from Rafael successfullycut Park Ji Sung and breaking goalkeeper Reina. The position did not change until Kuyt beat David De Gea in the 88th minute. Goals stems from the bait Pepe Reina whoforwarded Andy Carroll to Kuyt. Kuyt managed to reach the ball into the goal andmeloloskannya David De Gea. According to Soccernet, during the game, Liverpool had the ball as much as 43 percent and created nine of the 21 golden business opportunities.The MU release of three accurate shots from nine experiments. With the victory, Liverpool cruised into the fifth round. Sweepstakes will be the fifth round on Sunday (1/29/2012).

The composition of players
Liverpool : Pepe Reina ; Jamie Carragher (Dirk Kuyt 63), Daniel Agger, Martin Skrtel, JoseEnrique, Martin Kelly; Steven Gerrard (Craig Bellamy 72), Stewart Downing, MaxiRodriguez (Charlie Adam 63); Jordan Henderson, Andrew Carroll
Man United : David De Gea; Patrice Evra, Rafael, Jonathan Evans, Chris Smalling;Michael Carrick, Ryan Giggs (Dimitar Berbatov 90), Paul Scholes (Javier Hernandez 76),Park Ji-Sung, Antonio Valencia; Danny Welbeck
Referee : Mark Halsey

Manchester United vs Arsenal

Manchester United (MU) 2-1 win over Arsenal in the Premier League match at the Emirates on Sunday (1/22/2012). While the goal MU created Antonio Valencia (45) and Danny Welbeck (81), scored Arsenal‘s Robin van Persie was created in the 71st minute. The game was pretty intense from the start. Both sides alternately controlled the ball and create chances. Arsenal‘s first goal chances created, with two long-distance shot, which is released Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey in the 8th minute and 11th. The second shot was well anticipated by Anders Lindegaard.

The next opportunity came from the camp MU, namely through Ryan Giggs at minute 23. From a narrow angle, he fired a shot into the near post, who tamed Wojciech Szczesny. Two minutes later, Theo Walcott managed to master bait Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the United penalty box and fired a shot that misses the mark. MU is back with Danny Welbeck shot from the middle of the penalty box in the 27th minute, which do not lead on target.

Arsenal have not returned, when on the 35th minute, Nani fired a shot into the bottom right corner of the goal, which can be anticipated Szczesny. The next minute, Oxlade-Chamberlain successfully fired a shot, blocked by Chris Smalling. MU reacted by launching an attack that led to Nani shot from a narrow angle in the 40th minute. He directs the ball into the far corner, but the ball rolled to the outside of the target. Manchester United maintain the pressure and finally managed to close the first half with a 1-0 advantage, thanks to goals from Valencia in the 45th minute. In the escort Thomas Vermaelen, Valencia gore Ryan Giggs cross, entered the bottom right corner goalkeeper Szczesny.

At minute 51, Arsenal had a golden opportunity to equalize, through Robin van Persie. After mastering the bait Rosicky, Van Persie menggocek ball and fired a shot from the middle of the penalty box, which is bolted to the right side of goal Lindegaard. Four minutes later, turn to Aaron Ramsey who fail to maximize opportunities. After herding bait Oxlade-Chamberlain entered the penalty box MU, Ramsey fired the ball is shot into the goal.

In the 61st minute, Oxlade-Chamberlain fired a shot from outside the box which flew into the right side of goal. A minute later, Danny Welbeck succeeded in rolling the ball into the middle of the Arsenal goalkeeper, after conquering Szczesny. Just before the ball crossed the line, Per Mertesacker managed to reach out and throw the ball. MU trying to maintain its pressure. However, creating yet another threat to the opponent’s goal, they missed Van Persie scored in the 72nd minute.

In a counterattack, Oxlade-Chamberlain succeeded in releasing the ball rolling into the middle of the penalty box. Van Persie managed to reach the ball and fire it. Ball into the goal after hitting the pole left Chelsea’s goal. In the 75th minute, Nicholas Yennaris cross off. Walcott managed to reach the ball, but does not control the ball well, so the ball can be controlled by Lindegaard.

The match was stopped because Walcott was injured after collision with Lindegaard. Shortly after the game resumed, Manchester United restore their lead, thanks to goals from Danny Welbeck. Goals stems from Valencia performed penetration. Andrei Arshavin in the convoy, he fired a pass into the middle of the penalty box, which kicked Welbeck signed goalkeeper Szczesny.

Arsenal then add to the attack, put Park Chu-Young to replace Ramsey in the 84th minute. Despite not getting a serious threat, Arsenal failed to catch up to the long whistle sounded. According to the Premier League, during the match Arsenal six shots off accurately from 12 experiments. The MU created four golden opportunities of nine businesses. With these results, MU sitting in second place with 51 points, or lose three points from Manchester City. As for Arsenal stuck in fifth place with 36 points.

The composition of players
Arsenal: Wojciech Szczesny.; Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, Thomas Vermaelen, Johan Djourou (Nicholas Yennaris 46); Tomas Rosicky, Alex Song, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Andrei Arshavin 74), Theo Walcott; Robin van Persie, Aaron Ramsey (Park Chu-Young 84)

Man United : Anders Lindegaard; Jonathan Evans, Chris Smalling, Patrice Evra, Phil Jones (Rafael 16, Park Ji-Sung 77); Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick, Nani (Paul Scholes 75), Antonio Valencia; Danny Welbeck, Wayne Rooney

Referee: Mike Dean

Manchester United beat Nabchester City 3-2

Manchester United‘s victory in the fierce fight Manchester City. At Etihad Stadium on Sunday (08/01/2012) night, Manchester United beat 10-man painstakingly The Citizens with 3-2. Although held in cages City, Manchester United actually capable of winning first game with the score 3-0 in the FA Cup third round. Two goals by Wayne Rooney and one from Manchester United‘s Danny Welbeck makes winning a landslide at halftime.

But Roberto Mancini‘s protégé showed excellent power struggle in the second round.Despite playing with 10 men after Vincent Kompany red-carded in the 12th minute, the City is able to minimize scoring two goals by Kolarov free kick and Sergio Aguero. This victory led Manchester United qualified for the round of 16. While the City is defending champion status must be willing to lose his title.

The game :
Although not confirmed some of the pillars such as, Manchester City appear very dominant in the early minutes of the game. But instead they collapse first goal in the 10th minute.Getting feedback from the right side of the released Antonio Valencia, Rooney won the duel with many players in the forbidden box. Disundulnya ball that had hit the crossbar before getting into a guarded City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon. Only two minutes from the City goals emotion losing players. Considered a dangerous tackle when using two legs to block the rate Nani, Kompany straight red card by referee diberikani.

Playing with 10 men, City have conceded again in minute 31 through the action of Danny Welbeck. Beginning of cooperation Nani and Patrice Evra on the left side of City‘s defense, the ball is kicked into the face of goal Evra wanderings after the defender hit the foot of The Citizens. In the position of the round leather flying through the air, Welbeck managed to win the struggle for the ball. First-time kick him to the right side to reach the goal keeper no Pantilimon. 2-0 to Manchester United. In the 40th minute Chelsea got his third goal. Goal was originated from the abuses committed against Welbeck Kolarov inside the forbidden box that makes the referee pointed to the penalty spot. Advanced as executor, had blocked goalkeeper kick Rooney Pantilimon. But the mental sphere of the incident could Rooney struck again with his head and directed into the goal.

At the beginning of the second half City immediately stung, and the result is a goal scored by Aleksandar Kolarov on 48 minutes through the execution of free-kick. City gained a free kick following a violation that carried Patrice Evra on Micah Richard few yards in kick the penalty box. Forward as an executor, which is released Kolarov free kick glide swift into the near post and could not be driven Anders Lindegaard. Despite facing a team that just reinforced 10 men, Manchester United never managed to increase the number of his goal.The attack, which they broke up while trying to break into the penalty box. Precisely City which could then be re-missed out on 64 minutes. The second goal of this City initiated a mistake made Paul Scholes, a player who has just returned from retirement, when he was not inaccurate to send feedback of the throw-in. From the moment the ball had stolen James Milner. Milner then send feedback to the middle of the penalty box, where Aguero entered and fired horizontally. Despite these efforts successfully blocked Lindegaard, the goalkeeper could not catch the ball sticky. Aguero had grabbed it and fired into the goal. In the period of injury time, the City had a chance to force action can reply when a free kick in the face of the penalty box. Unfortunate for the host, Koralov advanced as executor, kick right leads to the Lindegaard. While from a corner kick in the final seconds dtik-, header failed to break down the wicket keeper Pantilimon MU.

Final score 3-2 to Manchester United.

Probable teams :

City: Costel Pantilimon, Joleon Lescott, Vincent Kompany, Micah Richards, Aleksandar Kolarov, Nigel De Jong, James Milner, Samir Nasri (Owen Hargreaves ’82), David Silva (Stefan Savic ’46), Adam Johnson (Pablo Zabaleta ’46) , Sergio Agüero

MU: Anders Lindegaard, Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Michael Carrick, Ryan Giggs, Antonio Valencia, Nani (Paul Scholes ’59), Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck (Anderson ’75)

Manchester United beat Wigan 5-0

For the second time in the last two games of Manchester United’s win with a big score. This time the victim was at Wigan Athletic in The English League continued to meet at Old Trafford Stadium, Monday, November 26, 2011. Manchester United again with the score 5-0 victory over Wigan. Last week, Manchester United also won 5-0 over Fulham.

However, this victory has not been able to bring Manchester United topped the standings Premier League after Manchester City is only a 0-0 draw at West Bromwich. However, MU success to match points with Manchester City, which is 45 points. Manchester United on goal difference while still less than the team’s townsmen.

First Round :

Playing on home turf, the MU appear to attack since the early minutes. The result, when the game has been running for 8 minutes, MU was 1-0.

Manchester United’s first goal scored by Park Ji-Sung cross from Patrice Evra since. The Frenchman was to penetrate inside the penalty box and direct the ball to Park Ji-Sung, who was standing free. With a quiet, South Korean players scored the ball into the Wigan goalkeeper.

Left behind one goal, Wigan tried to suppress. Unfortunately, in an attempt to equalize, Wigan to play with 10 players in the 40th minute after Conor Sammon get a red card for a foul on Michael Carrick.

Superior to the number of players directly utilized by the MU. One minute later, exactly 41 minutes MU successfully doubled their advantage to 2-0 thanks to goals from Dimitar Berbatov. Score 2-0 at last to survive until halftime.

Round Two:

Entering the second half, Manchester United still showing excellent game. Berbatov to spearhead the fight was scored again on 58 minutes.

Starting from Antonio Valencia assists, Berbatov who only get one player escorts Wigan scored freely ball into the goal through his right leg. Score to 3-0.

At minute 75, MU again increase the advantage to 4-0. This time it was Valencia scored a goal. This goal is because bait Carrick.

Three minutes later, MU increase the coffers of his tally to 5-0 after Antolin Alcaraz foul on Park Ji-Sung in the penalty box area. Berbatov is the executioner successfully carry out their duties. MU is 5-0 advantage lasted until the fight was over.

Probable teams :

Manchester United: Lindegaard, Valencia, Evans (Ezekiel Fryers 45 ‘), Carrick, Evra, Park, Gibson, Giggs (Federico Macheda 64′), Nani (Rooney 64 ‘), Berbatov, Hernandez.

Wigan: Al Habsi, Stam, Alcaraz, Caldwell, Figueroa, Jones, Diame (Franco Di Santo 45 ‘), McCarthy, Gomez (James McArthur 70′), Moses (Hugo Rodallega 79 ‘), Sammon.