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Bloemfontein - a penalty shot to be one topic of conversation before the game England contra Germany. Der Panzer captain Philipp Lahm already anticipated this long ago, with a train with her mother.

Duel strict action would occur in 16 major German counter England tonight. "Action against England is a classic duel. We have to anticipate everything. We looked at this game with confidence but we know we must make improvements in some parts," Lahm said as quoted from the News of The World.

It is not possible because both teams are balanced force will make this fight must be settled on penalties.

Problem penalty shoot-out, Lahm had already prepared everything since he was 12 years old! When that small Lahm has been "practicing" aka playing on penalties with the mother, Daniela.

"I became the kicker. When the mother failed to block my shots, then he will look annoyed. I then jokingly: 'Come not, drop," said the player who is now strengthening Bayern Munich.

"But then the mother has never done my advice. But that's good because we played properly in a real game," said the player was born 11 November 1983.

Since the age of 12 years, meaning that around the year 1995. At that time the German and British duel some of which must be resolved with the exact penalties in the 1990 World Cup and European Cup in 1996.

At that time, small Lahm can smile because his country was always successful in conquering St George's Cross round-tosan fives.

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Saturday, 27 June 2010


Sydney - criticism addressed to FIFA. Highest in the world football governing body was accused favor large states. This accusation leveled Australian player Harry Kewell.

Australia may be referred to as one of the teams that fared quite poor at the World Cup this time. Not only marginalized, but in two matches in group stage Kangaroos State must play ten men due to red cards.

Two red cards, each of which happened to Tim Cahill (against Germany) and Kewell (against Ghana) are considered very unfair.

"What FIFA did when the teams as we put a very heavy and great teams do not? We have been told to play fair and I think we've done," said Kewell, as quoted from Reuters.

Players who become stars Leeds United in the early 2000s it was then pointed out what was obtained when the Italians against New Zealand. Kewell question the action taken falls Daniele de Rossi, who ultimately bear the penalty for the Azzuri gift.

Another example was the proposed Galatasaray players who performed the action falls Serbian Milos Krasic players in games between opponents Soceroos fractional country Yugoslavia.

"In the simulation about the rules that we receive, it should be a yellow card. But if there is a card that came out? I do not mean to criticize Krasic, he tried to get a penalty for his team. But he was not punished," concluded Kewell.

How, FIFA?


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Sunday, 27 June 2010

Jakarta - Last year, Indonesia failed to win a tournament title of any of the Djarum Indonesia Open Super Series. In order for this year's record does not happen again, all hope Taufik Hidayat won.

Taufik is the only Indonesian player who successfully climbed the tournament finals in total 250 thousand dollars American. Indeed, there is still Hendra Setiawan in the mixed doubles, but her partner is Russia's Anastasia Russkikh origin.

In the final singles today, Sunday (06/27/2010), Taufik would melakoni weight with the party facing the world's best players: Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia.

Objectively, Chong Wei is the best player in the world badminton son today, even when there is even Lin Dan. It was also recognized by Taufik few moments after he secures the final ticket.

"Yes if there is no Lin Dan, Chong Wei is very good yes. He's currently at the top. Who's funny-funny thing is," Taufik prank in front of the journalists.

Enthroned Taufik had six times in the Indonesia Open. But against Chong Wei, the man was 29 years old Underdog. Measuring clear, in the last few meetings between them, Taufik more losses.

Last year alone, in front of an estimated 6000 pairs of eyes in the Istora Senayan, Taufik should recognize the benefits of Chong Wei in the top party and failed to embrace his seventh title. Taufik termotivasikah still pursuing that title number seven?

"I wish you win. I only wish I could give you the best for me and Indonesia. I need the support of all, spectators and media as well," said Taufik.

Chong Wei is in the best condition. After losing in the semi-finals of the Singapore Open from Sony Dwi Kuncoro two weeks ago, 27-year-old Malaysian players were back at Sony's success with a hit in the semis.

Although last year managed to quell Taufik quite easily, this time Chong Wei did not want a big head and too confident.

"It's hard to talk whether the party against Taufik will be easier or more difficult (than deal with Sony). Everyone knows the game Taufik. We look at it tomorrow," he stated.

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Saturday, 26 June 2010

Assen - Jorge Lorenzo returned to power. He returned to appear dominant in the Dutch MotoGP and finally come out as champion by beating two rival, Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner.

In a race that was held at the Assen circuit on Saturday (06/26/2010) night local time, which appears Lorenzo occupies pole position, was not overtaken if he had the lead. As a result Pedrosa and Stoner, who has been at him since the beginning of the race could not go beyond.

For Lorenzo, this was the second victory in the last two races. Previously, he won the British MotoGP race.

Lorenzo finishes with the advantages of nearly three seconds over Pedrosa, who had to settle for being runner-up. While Stoner was in the order of three with a time difference of about seven seconds.

Ben Spies finished at number four with 13.2 seconds difference in time of Lorenzo. While his teammate Pedrosa, Andrea Dovizioso, finishing at number five with 15.3 seconds behind.

Thanks to these results in Dutch MotoGP, Lorenzo solidly in the top of the drivers standings with a value of 140. Meanwhile, two and three positions are occupied by Pedrosa (collecting 93 points) and Dovizioso (89).

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Lorenzo is ranked first step on the gas immediately after the start. He also successfully defended its position. Meanwhile, Ben Spies and Dani Pedrosa pushed up to the order of two and three after the start of the fourth and seventh positions.

Just as in the British MotoGP, Lorenzo directly menggeber motor thereby creating a significant advantage over his opponents. While Pedrosa and Casey Stoner made it through the Spies in the third lap, making them the second and third ranks.

Spies position slump after him also passed by Andrea Dovizioso. Last names and then managed to maintain his lead over Spies up to one second.

In barissan front, Stoner continues to push his bike to pass Pedrosa, but who wants disalip not let him. In front of them, Lorenzo that has no barriers continue menggeber his Yamaha and a lapse of time over rivals also grew.

Scramble for fourth place also did not lose he exclaimed. At mid-race, Spies finally managed to pass Dovizioso. While Randy de Puniet of the order of five approached Dovizioso. Three fairly close distance.

Not much to tell in the front row because the trio-Pedrosa, Stoner, Lorenzo increasingly far left distance from other drivers. Lorenzo himself could not be pursued by two rival.

Lorenzo eventually finish in the sequence leading with 2.9 seconds advantage over Pedrosa. While Stoner's second place finish at the back with seven seconds left from Lorenzo.

While Spies was able to maintain his lead over Dovizioso and De Puniet in order to eventually finish fourth. Own Dovizioso secures fifth position after overtaking De Puniet on a bend before the finish.

Dutch MotoGP Race Results

1. Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) -41:18,629
2. Dani Pedrosa (Honda) -41:21,564
3. Casey Stoner (Ducati) -41:25,651
4. Ben Spies (Yamaha) -41:31,894
5. Andrea Dovizioso (Honda) -41:33,953
6. Randy de Puniet (Honda) -41:34,401
7. Hayden Nicky (Ducati) -41:44,496
8. Colin Edwards (Yamaha) -41:47,620
Nine. Marco Simoncelli (Honda) -41:54,287
10. Aleix Espargaro (Ducati) -41:54,466
11. Mika Kallio (Ducati Motor Holding) -42:15,398
12. Hector Barbera (Ducati Motor Holding) -42:15,519
13. Loris Capirossi (Suzuki) -42:19,244
14. Alvaro Bautista (Suzuki) -42:26,703
15. Kousuke Akiyoshi (Honda) - +1 lap

Drivers' Standings

1. Jorge Lorenzo (140)
2. Dani Pedrosa (93)
3. Andrea Dovizioso (89)
4. Valentino Rossi (61)
5. Nicky Hayden (61)
6. Randy de Puniet (56)
7. Casey Stoner (51)
8. Ben Spies (49)
9. Marco Simoncelli (39)
10. Colin Edwards (34)
11. Marco Melandri (32)
12. Aleix Espargaro (28)
13. Hector Barbera (28)
14. Mika Kallio (20)
15. Hiroshi Aoyama (18)

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Saturday, 26 June 2010
Milan - Good news for fans of Valentino Rossi. Yamaha rider was sure I could perform at the MotoGP in Brno on August day is the beginning of the healing process following a positive.

Rossi has been absent since he suffered a broken leg during practice session at Mugello three weeks ago. But he was ambitious to appear back in MotoGP in the Czech Republic, meaning that the total Rossi absent in six races.

"Three weeks have passed since the accident and two weeks since I came out of hospital. I am very very happy because my healing process progresses," Rossi said as quoted by Reuters.


"I feel much better and I started a semi-normal life again. Although to get a completely normal life sata will wait until my back up my bike," he said.

The Doctor was sure I could go back in the Czech MotoGP race. "If the process of rehabilitation without any problems and it continues like this all my targets again in Czech MotoGP at Brno," said the Italian was.

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