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Hi My dear Soccer Lovers.....The Spain international last month used Twitter to reveal that he felt "no pain" after undergoing some light exercise, and the Catalans had been optimistic of having him available for the start of the new La Liga campaign.


FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid

Puyol first picked up the injury during a league game against Racing Santander in January and made his return in April against Real Madrid only to suffer a setback. He was then out of action until the Champions League final at Wembley in May, where he made a cameo appearance in the win over Manchester United.The Spanish Cup FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid.


Though FC Barcelona overcame a one goal deficit and, for a while, even led in the first leg of the Supercopa, the Blaugrana were lucky to escape the Santiago Bernabeu with a point. Taking all into account, the 2-2 draw past Sunday was perhaps the worst Clasico performance by FC Barcelona in the Pep Guardiola era. Frankly, I still can’t identify a positive in Barca’s woeful display.The Spanish Cup FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid.
While there might be some merit to this suspicion, as wonderful a football player he is, he is still just a single player in a collective of many. It’s a weak argument. In my mind no one should be irreplaceable, especially not in a team sport. I refuse to accept Xavi’s absence as an explanation for an abysmal display.The Spanish Cup .


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A team considered being one the best of all-time, is the nonappearance of Xavi – then I guess the plaudits are unwarranted. Until Pep Guardiola starts playing an abomination of the 3-4-3 system with just one center back, I will continue to highlight Barca’s lack of depth in central defense. For better or worse, Pep Guardiola appears to put a lot of faith in the squad available to him, even in Andreu Fontas.The Spanish Cup FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid.

The odds of Gerard Pique and Carles Puyol not sustaining a long-term injury over the course of this season are not favorable. Contrary, the likelihood of either getting injured is highly probable. Even though some fans don’t want to believe it, Carles Puyol is not getting any younger. He is not the Catalan version of AC Milan’s Paolo Maldini. The Spanish Cup FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid.

The now retired ex-Italy international was a one off. However, Carles Puyol remains a hugely important player for FC Barcelona. Still, Captain Caveman won’t be around forever and there must be a life AFTER Puyol. Though I hope I’m wrong, I still believe Real Madrid will win the Supercopa, mostly because Carles Puyol is missing. For See Click Here.........

Match scheduled:

Last updated: 17-08-2011 from 21:00 until 23:45GMT
17-08-2011 on 15:39GMT
Final (Second Leg - First match ended in 2-2) :: Supercopa d'Espanya 2011 / Spanish Super Cup 2011 :: Bwin and Bet365 might not be available in every country that has this game on tv, like Spain, UK etc :: Match on TVE, Sport1 De, SkySports2, Sport TV2, TVP1, TV+ Bg and others :: Sopcast black screen? Then Sopcast VLC required:

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YORK City:

YORK City Knights woke up in the Championship drop zone today after a 66-10 hammering at title contenders Leigh.An even starker reality is that this time next week they could be relegated unless they get something from Thursday’s televised clash with Halifax.
Defeat yesterday was expected by all but the most optimistic of supporters, given the substantial gap between the top and bottom of the league. York City Knights vs Halifax RLFC



However, the Knights had hoped to kick on from last week’s improved display against Featherstone, the joint leaders with Leigh, and the fact they instead went backwards again – thanks to the worst defence in the league again – was the most annoying element for the fans that travelled, even when accounting for the difference in age and expense between the two sides. York City Knights vs Halifax RLFC

Treams:-
Leigh: Hunter-Paul, Maden, Higson, Nanyn, McGilvray, Ridyard, Ellis, Hill, Duffy, Mills, Thornley, Goulden, Taylor.

Subs (all used): Nicholson, Nash, Hopkins, Littler.

Tries: Ridyard 4; Ellis 12, 27, 59; Hill 18; Nanyn 22, 49; Hopkins 39; Thornley 42; Higson 65; Goulden 69; McGilvray 80.

Conversions: Nanyn 4, 12, 18, 22, 27, 39, 59, 65, 69.












HALIFAX RLFC:-

HALIFAX RLFC have urged fans to show restraint at tonight’s televised match against Widnes at the Shay.The Halifax Independent Supporters Trust are believed to be planning a protest following Halifax’s failure to be granted a Super League licence, even after the collapse of Celtic Crusaders.HALIFAX RLFC

Halifax director Tony Abbott said he understood fans’ frustration but urged them to avoid actions which might distract the team and detract from the spectacle of a vital match.HALIFAX RLFC

Match scheduled:
Last updated: 18-08-2011 from 18:30 until 20:30GMT
15-08-2011 on 14:24GMT
A game from round 21: York vs Halifax at Huntington Stadium.

wATCH Live Wellington vs Southland International Rugby Events ITM Cup 2011

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Dear Rugby Lover......When the New Zealand Rugby Union unveiled the 2011 national championship concept last year, many eyebrows were raised.

Wasn't the two-division format just a sop to provincial unions? Didn't it smack of an easy way out for the NZRU rather than taking the bold move and culling two, or even four, of the current 14 teams? International Rugby Events Wellington vs Southland :: ITM Cup 2011







Many predicted there would be blowouts galore in the "crossover" games between premiership (top-seven) and championship teams. Yet shellackings have been as thin on the ground as fresh blades of grass in snow-shrouded Christchurch.


Two elements have added a real edge – the congested schedule due to the Rugby World Cup – and the portability of rugby's oldest trophy, the Ranfurly Shield.

It may not be as much fun for the players as it's been for the fans with some required to put their bodies on the line three times in a week, but it's turned games into chess matches.But we've witnessed all manner of upsets by championship teams over premiership rivals. The daddy of them all occurred last Saturday when the Manawatu Turbos had their first-ever national championship win in Wellington. How sweet that must have been for Manawatu coach Dave Rennie. International Rugby Events Wellington vs Southland :: ITM Cup 2011

Bay of Plenty, riding high on the premiership table, dropped their guard against the Northland Taniwha and a Hawke's Bay bolstered by Crusaders and All Blacks outside backs Israel Dagg and Zac Guildford.Even Tasman, currently bottom of the professional rugby totem, booked bonus points against three-time champions Canterbury and Taranaki, who were then at the top of the table.Wellington vs Southland :: ITM Cup 2011

An FA Cup-style quality, a David and Goliath battle. There's a palpable sense of the small fry smarting to prove themselves against the big fish. The matches are made the more meaningful because competition points are a stake. The pressure on premiership teams to bank five points for a four-tries-or-more win against bottom-seven sides is immense.


The shield going back to Southland has also proved a blessing – for neutral fans. It gives every challenger hope. Even North Harbour, who'd had a dog of a season, almost pinched the Log.Wellington vs Southland :: ITM Cup 2011

The ITM Cup playing field has been made all the more level by the absence of the All Blacks. Rugby fans are slowly coming to accept the days of the test superstars playing at this level are long gone given the Tri-Nations series and end-of-year tour demands.



It could be a worthwhile idea to consider controlling the quota of All Blacks playing at ITM Cup level beyond World Cup year. Perhaps teams should be limited to three, or maybe five current test players in any one match.Wellington vs Southland :: ITM Cup 2011

Isn't it a much more interesting competition with sides like Taranaki and Bay of Plenty vying for the premiership title than just another duel between the old oligarchy .

Relegation also offers an added dimension. The bottom team in the premiership trades places with the championship winners so there's potential for dramatic tension until the tournament's last day. Wellington vs Southland :: ITM Cup 2011 .

Match scheduled:
Last updated: 18-08-2011 from 07:35 until 09:30GMT
16-08-2011 on 14:54GMT
Wellington vs Southland :: ITM Cup 2011

WATCH LIVE South Africa vs New Zealand Tri Nations/ Freedom Cup

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WELLCOME MY RUGBY LOVERS, New Zealand -Flyhalf Dan Carter has been named in New Zealand's starting lineup for Saturday's Tri-Nations test against South Africa in one of four changes to the team which beat Fiji 60-14 a week ago. Tri Nations/ Freedom Cup - Port Elizabeth:- South Africa vs New Zealand .Click Here.....




Despite the selection of the 80-test veteran, who is poised to overtake England's Jonny Wilkinson as test rugby's leading pointscorer, the All Blacks remain below full strength for their first Tri-Nations test of the season.Several frontline players are either injured or being rested after long Super 15 campaigns and with only four tests remaining before the opening match of this year's World Cup, New Zealand has yet to identify its strongest lineup.Tri Nations/ Freedom Cup - Port Elizabeth:- South Africa vs New Zealand .


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Team

South Africa New Zealand

15 FB Patrick Lambie
14 W JP Pietersen
13 C Jaque
12 C Jean de Villiers
11 W Bryan Habana
10 FH Morne Steyn
9 SH Fourie du Preez
1 P Gurthro Steenkamp
2 H Bismarck du Plessis
3 P Jannie du Plessis
4 L Bakkies Botha
5 L Victor Matfield
6 F Heinrich Brussow
7 F Willem Alberts
8 N8 Pierre Spies

Replacements

16 John Smit
17 Tendai Mtawarira
18 CJ van der Linde
19 Danie Rossouw
20 Ashley Johnson
21 Francois Hougaard
22 Butch James

Match Details:

South Africa vs New Zealand
Time:- 20 August 2011, 17:05 local, 15:05 GMT,
Cup:-Tri Nations/ Freedom Cup.
Place:- Port Elizabeth,

wATCH Sharks vs Canterbury Bulldogs National Rugby League Australia

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    Sharks  vs  Canterbury Bulldogs 


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TEAMS:

Sharks:- Nathan Gardner, Isaac Gordon, Ben Pomeroy, Ricky Leutele, Nathan Stapleton, Wade Graham, Chad Townsend, Kade Snowden, John Morris, Luke Douglas, Jeremy Smith, Jayson Bukuya, Paul Gallen.
Interchange: Anthony Tupou, Sam Tagataese, Albert Kelly, Colin Best, Josh Cordoba

 

Bulldogs:- Ben Barba, Steve Turner, Josh Morris, Jamal Idris, Jonathan Wright, Ben Roberts, Trent Hodkinson, Aiden Tolman, Josh Reynolds, Sam Kasiano, Frank Pritchard, Andrew Ryan, Dene Halatau.
Interchange: Greg Eastwood, Chris Armit, Corey Payne, Mickey Paea

  

My Dear Rugby lover's....... The Sharks had four straight losses to Titan/Broncos/Knights/Dragon/ and eventually the season is gone for them.They can't make the final.The Bulldogs have won 2 of their last 3 games, can still make the final.They really miss injured hooker Michael Ennis, but are working so hard as a group to grasp the victory.Bulldogs just need to do whatever they can to get a positive result.

The sharks are boosted to have Paul Gallen back from suspension although they fought hard for a long time and their efforts are wasted.the Bulldogs should have too much to play for.
Key to winning:Bulldogs hooker Josh Reynolds has peformed pretty well this season and he is the key roll in playing against Sharks and will do everything he's capble of,to take the bulldogs to the next leve.

Match scheduled:
Last updated:    15-08-2011 from 09:00 until 11:00GMT
14-08-2011 on 22:07GMT
Week 23 - NRL Telstra Premiership 2011

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The 26-year-old Spanish cyclists took the total of 4 hours,  28 minutes and 41 seconds to cover the distance of 182.3 kilometres.

With few kilometres remaining, the four cyclists made their first breakaway lead including, Carlos Baltazar (Barbot – Efapel), Ricardo Vilela, Andre Fernando Santos Martins Cardoso (Tavira-Prio) and Sergio Ferreira Sousa.All of them managed to take an advantage of a few seconds while Santos Martins and Sergio were caught by the peloton. Ricardo Vilela launched an aggressive attack in the first climb but failed and Baltazar took the lead.

Broco dedicate this winning to his family members who supported him in good and bad times of his life. Recently, he took third stage of Tour of Portugal. Broco also took the second stage of GP Barbot in 2007.In the final 10 kilometres, all the cyclists were caught by the peloton and Brandao stayed away in the early slopes of Alta da Graca. David Livramento of Tavira/Prio launched the first attack in the final 6 kilometres but Brandao and David were caught by the other cyclists.

Broco and Mestre jumped inside the last kilometres while Broco was in strong form and managed to cross the finish line ahead of the other cyclists.Hernani took overall standing with the timing of 13 hours, 51 minutes and 17 seconds. Sergio Miguel was runner-up with 4 seconds and Ricardo Mestre of Tavira-Prio was in third place with 16 seconds behind Broco.  

The next stage will start in Lamego and end in Gouveia. All the cyclists will cover the distance of 182.3 kilometre

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Last updated:    15-08-2011 from 15:00 until 17:00GMT
01-08-2011 on 22:02GMT
Stage 10 [Final Stage] | Sintra - Lisboa (152.6km) :: 73a Volta a Portugal / Tour of Portugal 2011 :: Portugal [Volta a Portugal em Bicicleta, POR, 2.1]

Fifa U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011

    Brazil   vs  Spain 

• The 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup (Spanish: Copa Mundial Sub-20 de la FIFA Colombia 2011) is the eighteenth edition of the U-20 World Cup since its inception in 1977 as the FIFA World Youth Championship. Games will be played between 29 July and 20 August 2011.

Dear Friends:
Brazil is used to having superior players, especially in the midfield. The 2011 U-20 World Cup is no different.

Philippe Coutinho is one of the best young players in the world. He is currently playing for Inter Milan. In just a short amount of time, I expect him to become one of the best midfielders in the world. Fifa U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011 Brazil   vs  Spain

Right now, though, he is plenty dominant.

Coutinho leads Brazil with three goals, and he has an assist on top of that. He wears the iconic No. 10 jersey, and he always seems to be in the thick of the attack.Fifa U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011 Brazil   vs  Spain

Still, Brazil does not put on a one-man show. In addition to Coutinho, Brazil boasts Casemiro, Dudu, Fernando and Oscar. With one of the deepest midfields in the tournament, Brazil never has tired legs.Fifa U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011 Brazil   vs  Spain


The constant pressure from Brazil eventually breaks down the opponent. The Brazilians have scored multiple second half goals in each of their last three matches. Dudu, a recently discovered super sub, has scored a goal in the last five minutes in two consecutive matches.