The Juventus number one commented about the Champions League draw on his official website: «It could have been worse. I will be returning to three cities in which I already played. I am happy to finally enter the Allianz Arena».
The day after, the talks are still about the draws of the Champions League. Even at Juventus, after the comments by Blanc, Secco and Ferrara, even Gigi Buffon commented about the groups through his official website www.gianluigibuffon.com.
After having read the names of Bayern Munich, Bordeaux and Maccabi Haifa, the number one summarized everything by saying: «Manageable group but it depends on us to make it so». Buffon was not really unhappy in fact: «It could have been worse. As always, it will be the field to decide and we will have to face each match with the right attitude to make sure that this group is really manageable».
Besides the sports value, the keeper looked at the group also from a logistic point of view. On the eve of the draws he had expressed his wish to go to play in a nice stadium and having found Bayern on his way is a guarantee: «Finally I will be able to enter the Allianz Arena. In 2005 I was injured to my shoulder and could not play. In the past years I have been able to go to both of the other cities: Bordeaux with Parma in 1999 where we qualified for the final and to Tel Aviv after having already qualified and it was Chimenti who played making some good saves».
Buffon then got back to talking about the draws and commented the groupings of the other Italian teams, especially the ones from Milan. «Seeing Real Madrid-Milan and Inter-Barcellona, I think the blindfolded goddess has really enjoyed herself!
by Juve FC Home
Buffon and Diego nominated for FIFA World Player 2009
After the list of candidates for the Golden Ball, the list of finalists for the FIFA World Player 2009 has also been published. Juventus has two candidates. Whilst in the list for the Golden Ball, the only name was Diego, in that of the International Federation, there are two bianconeri. Apart from Diego there is also Gigi Buffon.
In all there are 23 players nominated for the award currently held by Cristiano Ronaldo the winner of which will be announced on the 21st of December. Here is the complete list: Michael Ballack, Gianluigi Buffon, Iker Casillas, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego, Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, Samuel Eto'o, Steven Gerrard, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Andres Iniesta, Kakà, Frank Lampard, Luis Fabiano, Lionel Messi, Carles Puyol, Franck Ribery, Wayne Rooney, John Terry, Fernando Torres, David Villa, Xavi.
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by Juve FC Home
In all there are 23 players nominated for the award currently held by Cristiano Ronaldo the winner of which will be announced on the 21st of December. Here is the complete list: Michael Ballack, Gianluigi Buffon, Iker Casillas, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego, Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, Samuel Eto'o, Steven Gerrard, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Andres Iniesta, Kakà, Frank Lampard, Luis Fabiano, Lionel Messi, Carles Puyol, Franck Ribery, Wayne Rooney, John Terry, Fernando Torres, David Villa, Xavi.
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by Juve FC Home
5 Soccer Coaching Tips To Make A Habit Of Winning
Do you wish to accelerate your team's growth using proven soccer coaching tips? Does it bother you that your team is not taking the drills seriously, or that your plans are not working?
These 5 guidelines are sure to make victory a habit with your kids and also keep the momentum going.
1. Plan Comprehensively: It is easier said than done but careful and meticulous planning is essential to achieving success. Before you set out to draft one, sit and have discussions with your players, set your goals and objectives as well as timelines. Timing of results is a crucial factor and if your plan does not talk of achievement of goals within a specific time-frame, it is sure to have a negative impact overall. There should always be scope for improvements, big or small. There is every possibility that unexpected interruptions may hinder your goals at the last minute and therefore ensure that you can quickly change them when such instances do arise.
2. Ensure that the players have great workouts: When the drills are the same day after day, the kids are bound to shy away from practice and you cannot blame them. Use different forms to introduce the element of fun and excitement. For example, once the regular drill is done with, you can divide them into smaller groups and introduce fun games that not only relax their mind but also promote team spirit among them.
3. Discipline and Freedom go hand-in-hand: It cannot be emphasized enough that as a coach, maintaining discipline should be your top priority. Try the soccer coaching tips for maximum results. Ensure that the players have sufficient time to interact with each other and exchange meaningful dialog. This also gives them opportunity to explore themselves. It is also a good idea to take them out for camping or any other excursion for a day.
4. Be supportive and tolerant: Encourage your team to try new things and when you do so, also be tolerant of the mistakes that they make in the process. Keep a close watch on the activities and if you need to pitch in to correct a potential blunder or a silly mistake, do it without resorting to punishing ways. If you are a true motivator who does not resort to punishable ways, your players will exceed expectations and perform to the best of their abilities.
5. The balancing act: Training fields and sessions are the best places to recognize and acknowledge talent. A winning team blends the positive points of all the players, although there are negative points as well. You can use your strong players to bring the ones who aren't up to the mark to the desired level. How you carry out the exercise of converting the not-so-great players into the finest is the real test of your coaching skills. Do this in a fashion that does not make the players feel a sense of disparity between them.
Teaching soccer to kids is a challenging yet very rewarding experience. After all, it is not easy to motivate people to deliver under extreme pressure. These soccer coaching tips do exactly that, help you develop a great chemistry between you and your players while at the same time helping them deliver results. So where do you go from here? Incorporate the tips that you got here in your coaching sessions and be a part of our coaching community to keep improving on your own as well as your player's skills.
To download your free soccer coaching guide see : http://www.soccerdrillstips.com - Youth Soccer Coaching Drills.
by Andre Botelho
These 5 guidelines are sure to make victory a habit with your kids and also keep the momentum going.
1. Plan Comprehensively: It is easier said than done but careful and meticulous planning is essential to achieving success. Before you set out to draft one, sit and have discussions with your players, set your goals and objectives as well as timelines. Timing of results is a crucial factor and if your plan does not talk of achievement of goals within a specific time-frame, it is sure to have a negative impact overall. There should always be scope for improvements, big or small. There is every possibility that unexpected interruptions may hinder your goals at the last minute and therefore ensure that you can quickly change them when such instances do arise.
2. Ensure that the players have great workouts: When the drills are the same day after day, the kids are bound to shy away from practice and you cannot blame them. Use different forms to introduce the element of fun and excitement. For example, once the regular drill is done with, you can divide them into smaller groups and introduce fun games that not only relax their mind but also promote team spirit among them.
3. Discipline and Freedom go hand-in-hand: It cannot be emphasized enough that as a coach, maintaining discipline should be your top priority. Try the soccer coaching tips for maximum results. Ensure that the players have sufficient time to interact with each other and exchange meaningful dialog. This also gives them opportunity to explore themselves. It is also a good idea to take them out for camping or any other excursion for a day.
4. Be supportive and tolerant: Encourage your team to try new things and when you do so, also be tolerant of the mistakes that they make in the process. Keep a close watch on the activities and if you need to pitch in to correct a potential blunder or a silly mistake, do it without resorting to punishing ways. If you are a true motivator who does not resort to punishable ways, your players will exceed expectations and perform to the best of their abilities.
5. The balancing act: Training fields and sessions are the best places to recognize and acknowledge talent. A winning team blends the positive points of all the players, although there are negative points as well. You can use your strong players to bring the ones who aren't up to the mark to the desired level. How you carry out the exercise of converting the not-so-great players into the finest is the real test of your coaching skills. Do this in a fashion that does not make the players feel a sense of disparity between them.
Teaching soccer to kids is a challenging yet very rewarding experience. After all, it is not easy to motivate people to deliver under extreme pressure. These soccer coaching tips do exactly that, help you develop a great chemistry between you and your players while at the same time helping them deliver results. So where do you go from here? Incorporate the tips that you got here in your coaching sessions and be a part of our coaching community to keep improving on your own as well as your player's skills.
To download your free soccer coaching guide see : http://www.soccerdrillstips.com - Youth Soccer Coaching Drills.
by Andre Botelho
Sky and The FA Premier League: A Winning Partnership
In 1992 two companies formed a mutually beneficial partnership that has continued to thrive through bust times as well as boom. Sky TV and the FA Premier League have both grown from fiercely ambitious but largely untested organisations to become world leaders in their respective sectors, in a little under two decades.
Before the two joined forces to present live Premiership football, UK viewers only had access to weekly Football League highlight shows such as Match of the Day. Indeed, the FA Cup Final at Wembley was the only annually televised live game. How times have changed! Now, live Premiership football is shown almost daily throughout the football season as well as live league games and highlights from Italy, Spain and many other countries throughout the world.
The FA Premier League is the richest in the world in terms of generating revenues. The majority of which comes from TV deals. In the domestic TV market alone the amount paid to broadcast live football on Sky TV has risen from £633,000 per game between 1992 and 1997 to a staggering £4.2million for each match during the 2009/10 season. In addition to Sky's UK TV deal a global package to broadcast games to 208 countries has contributed another £625m over the last three years to the collective Premier League income pot, making the league the richest in the world.
Sky currently has more than 9.5 million customers that collectively pay in the region of £2.5billion annually in subscription fees. Of those, more than five million are sports subscribers getting access to many more sports than just the Premier League, such as rugby, golf and Ashes cricket. It is undoubtedly Europe's finest domestic football league that is the flagship vehicle for Sky, and has provided the impetus for its success.
Featuring the world's best paid and most talented players, the Premier League is now in the throes of its 18th successful season following a breakaway from the Football League in 1992, and it is undoubtedly the world leader when it comes to domestic football leagues. It is the synergy created between broadcaster and league that has contributed to their joint success.
Using a football TV presentation format that has since been widely copied, the satellite company was the first in the UK to offer high definition sports viewing. Now the league and Sky are about to commence testing on 3D football viewing, surely the ultimate in sports viewing and yet another innovation that could further strengthen the relationship between league and broadcaster.
by Adam Slingeton
Before the two joined forces to present live Premiership football, UK viewers only had access to weekly Football League highlight shows such as Match of the Day. Indeed, the FA Cup Final at Wembley was the only annually televised live game. How times have changed! Now, live Premiership football is shown almost daily throughout the football season as well as live league games and highlights from Italy, Spain and many other countries throughout the world.
The FA Premier League is the richest in the world in terms of generating revenues. The majority of which comes from TV deals. In the domestic TV market alone the amount paid to broadcast live football on Sky TV has risen from £633,000 per game between 1992 and 1997 to a staggering £4.2million for each match during the 2009/10 season. In addition to Sky's UK TV deal a global package to broadcast games to 208 countries has contributed another £625m over the last three years to the collective Premier League income pot, making the league the richest in the world.
Sky currently has more than 9.5 million customers that collectively pay in the region of £2.5billion annually in subscription fees. Of those, more than five million are sports subscribers getting access to many more sports than just the Premier League, such as rugby, golf and Ashes cricket. It is undoubtedly Europe's finest domestic football league that is the flagship vehicle for Sky, and has provided the impetus for its success.
Featuring the world's best paid and most talented players, the Premier League is now in the throes of its 18th successful season following a breakaway from the Football League in 1992, and it is undoubtedly the world leader when it comes to domestic football leagues. It is the synergy created between broadcaster and league that has contributed to their joint success.
Using a football TV presentation format that has since been widely copied, the satellite company was the first in the UK to offer high definition sports viewing. Now the league and Sky are about to commence testing on 3D football viewing, surely the ultimate in sports viewing and yet another innovation that could further strengthen the relationship between league and broadcaster.
by Adam Slingeton
Soccer - Who Wants Next To Be The Millionaire
When you think about Soccer what's the first thing that comes to mind. Your thoughts might conjure up vivid images of Ronaldo scoring a goal or dribbling past a number of players. You might refer to Manchester united or even Barcelona and even remember the days when you graced the green pastures.
The modern game of soccer has changed the way we view the sport as fans. Players these days are worshiped from every corner around the world and some are even more popular than their local governments or rock stars.
The point I'm trying to make is that soccer has become big business for all involved. Player's salaries over the past few years are definitely on the up and it seems the world economy has no effect on their pay packets.
Some might argue that these players like Ronaldo, Kaka and Messi are not worth the six figures they receive each week. Yes you heard correctly, each week. But before we scrutinize their salaries, let's investigate why the clubs are paying this kind of money.
Clubs are prepared to pay this kind of money because their return on their investment allows them to do so. Having a player like Christiano Ronaldo on your payroll ensures you will bank millions of dollars in endorsements and merchandise. Although the club pays a hefty sum for his service, the club reaps the rewards financially and in the Premiership. It's a win-win situation for both parties.
Great soccer players are always scouted to the big clubs because they understand the benefits of winning trophies. With success and trophies come the big sponsorships and the big crowds and international fan bases. This inevitably leads to some clubs grossing billions of dollars per season all on auto-pilot.
With success on the park comes the opportunity to perform on the biggest stage sport has to offer, the Champions League. The Champions League allows the best teams from all over Europe to compete and test their own home grown talents against some of the biggest clubs on this earth. Do you know what the financial gain is for a club that wins this prestigious cup? Look it up but make sure you are sitting down.
See More to who wants Next to be the millionaire, www.theoffside.com
The modern game of soccer has changed the way we view the sport as fans. Players these days are worshiped from every corner around the world and some are even more popular than their local governments or rock stars.
The point I'm trying to make is that soccer has become big business for all involved. Player's salaries over the past few years are definitely on the up and it seems the world economy has no effect on their pay packets.
Some might argue that these players like Ronaldo, Kaka and Messi are not worth the six figures they receive each week. Yes you heard correctly, each week. But before we scrutinize their salaries, let's investigate why the clubs are paying this kind of money.
Clubs are prepared to pay this kind of money because their return on their investment allows them to do so. Having a player like Christiano Ronaldo on your payroll ensures you will bank millions of dollars in endorsements and merchandise. Although the club pays a hefty sum for his service, the club reaps the rewards financially and in the Premiership. It's a win-win situation for both parties.
Great soccer players are always scouted to the big clubs because they understand the benefits of winning trophies. With success and trophies come the big sponsorships and the big crowds and international fan bases. This inevitably leads to some clubs grossing billions of dollars per season all on auto-pilot.
With success on the park comes the opportunity to perform on the biggest stage sport has to offer, the Champions League. The Champions League allows the best teams from all over Europe to compete and test their own home grown talents against some of the biggest clubs on this earth. Do you know what the financial gain is for a club that wins this prestigious cup? Look it up but make sure you are sitting down.
See More to who wants Next to be the millionaire, www.theoffside.com
Soccer Nutritiom For Stamina Players
Soccer Nutrition
It is of common knowledge that every soccer player should carry out a regular exercise regime and make sure that he is fit and that his energy levels are high. However, one cannot possibly follow this hectic schedule without proper soccer nutrition. Every soccer player should also incorporate a balanced diet into his daily life.
1-Proteins
Proteins are said to be those nutrients that set the foundation for a healthy body and a strong bone structure. For soccer players, these aspects are extremely important because their game improves with muscle growth which is only possible if they consume the correct quantity of proteins on a daily basis. Animal products like milk, eggs and meat and vegetables like lettuce and Soya are loaded with proteins.
2-Carbohydrates
Just like a car needs fuel to run; a body needs carbohydrates to carry out basic functions. Since this nutrient is essential and your body uses it up every chance it gets, it becomes important to ensure that the body has an adequate reserve at any given time. Soccer players' use up this stock even faster which is why they should ensure that they consume whole grain breads, green and leafy vegetable and nuts.
3-Post Game and Pre Game Soccer Nutrition
There are a number of opinions and debates regarding what a soccer player should consume before and after a game. While information is available in abundance, one does not know what or who to trust. To put it briefly, a soccer player's performance depends on what he eats for 2 days before the game and the last meal he consumes on the day of the game. That being said, all his meals and the pre-game snack should be loaded with carbohydrates. Food products that have a low GI should also be consumed 3 hours before the game as they make sure that the body reaches its potential during the game. Post-game nutrition is very important as the body tends to get weak after a match which is why a carbohydrate-rich meal should be consumed about 2 hours after the game. In addition to that, the player should also eat food products that have a high GI and stay away from such commodities that have a high percentage of fiber.
4-Adequate Hydration
Dehydration is very common among soccer players because they do not know how to spot the symptoms which include severe chills, extreme thirst and skin flushing. Inadequate hydration can cause the body to become very weak and hamper the player's performance during a game. Apart from water, players should consume sports drinks before, during and after a game because these are high in glucose and carbohydrates. Keeping that in mind, a player should stay away from carbonated drinks like sodas and processed juices because they cause stomach aches and bring down energy levels. While milk should be consumed as a part of the player's daily diet, it should not be a part of hydration as it can cause an upset stomach.
Who has not admired the titans of soccer? What youth has not dreamed of becoming a superstar? Everything you ought to know about kids soccer can be found in this little community. Soccer Mastermind is a site dedicated to the world of Soccer.
by Thomas K
It is of common knowledge that every soccer player should carry out a regular exercise regime and make sure that he is fit and that his energy levels are high. However, one cannot possibly follow this hectic schedule without proper soccer nutrition. Every soccer player should also incorporate a balanced diet into his daily life.
1-Proteins
Proteins are said to be those nutrients that set the foundation for a healthy body and a strong bone structure. For soccer players, these aspects are extremely important because their game improves with muscle growth which is only possible if they consume the correct quantity of proteins on a daily basis. Animal products like milk, eggs and meat and vegetables like lettuce and Soya are loaded with proteins.
2-Carbohydrates
Just like a car needs fuel to run; a body needs carbohydrates to carry out basic functions. Since this nutrient is essential and your body uses it up every chance it gets, it becomes important to ensure that the body has an adequate reserve at any given time. Soccer players' use up this stock even faster which is why they should ensure that they consume whole grain breads, green and leafy vegetable and nuts.
3-Post Game and Pre Game Soccer Nutrition
There are a number of opinions and debates regarding what a soccer player should consume before and after a game. While information is available in abundance, one does not know what or who to trust. To put it briefly, a soccer player's performance depends on what he eats for 2 days before the game and the last meal he consumes on the day of the game. That being said, all his meals and the pre-game snack should be loaded with carbohydrates. Food products that have a low GI should also be consumed 3 hours before the game as they make sure that the body reaches its potential during the game. Post-game nutrition is very important as the body tends to get weak after a match which is why a carbohydrate-rich meal should be consumed about 2 hours after the game. In addition to that, the player should also eat food products that have a high GI and stay away from such commodities that have a high percentage of fiber.
4-Adequate Hydration
Dehydration is very common among soccer players because they do not know how to spot the symptoms which include severe chills, extreme thirst and skin flushing. Inadequate hydration can cause the body to become very weak and hamper the player's performance during a game. Apart from water, players should consume sports drinks before, during and after a game because these are high in glucose and carbohydrates. Keeping that in mind, a player should stay away from carbonated drinks like sodas and processed juices because they cause stomach aches and bring down energy levels. While milk should be consumed as a part of the player's daily diet, it should not be a part of hydration as it can cause an upset stomach.
Who has not admired the titans of soccer? What youth has not dreamed of becoming a superstar? Everything you ought to know about kids soccer can be found in this little community. Soccer Mastermind is a site dedicated to the world of Soccer.
by Thomas K
WTA Tennis- Justine Henin Returns to Tennis
After a year and a half of retirement, Belgian super star Justine Henin has announced a return to professional tennis. Reports indicate that Henin has been seen training again and is now scheduled for an exhibition tournament in December. Her return to tennis coincides with her compatriot, Kim Clijsters', astonishing feat: winning the US Open after two years of absence, and particularly, beating two of the best tennis players of the circuit - the Williams sisters.
Henin's return may have been motivated by her compatriot's success at the US Open. Clijsters proved that, even as a mother with 26 years behind her and a two-year absence from tennis, anything was possible. Henin herself points to Roger Federer's win at the French Open as the cause, and claims she considered returning as soon as mid-July.
For weeks rumors have circulated, although Henin hadn't made any comments on her website, nor had her spokeswoman returned press calls on the matter. On Tuesday, Henin finally made the announcement on live Belgian television. She stated that she would begin the 2010 season with several exhibition tournaments and then hoped to play through the 2012 Olympics.
"It's surprising, because on the 14th of May 2008, I put a definitive end to my career,'' the returning player said. "And then, there was a long personal journey. And then the flame I thought was extinguished was relit.''
The announcement comes as no surprise, as the tennis superstar has been softening in her insistence that she will not return to tennis in recent months. When asked of her return earlier this month at a conference on her work as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, the former world No. 1 told the press to "come back and ask me later."
The return of the formerly great player will make no small impact on the tour. Henin is still young at 27, and the skills she developed over her career will not have faded in only 18 months. She has always been a ferocious competitor, an incredible advantage in today's tour.
During her professional career, Henin won four French Open titles out of a breathtaking total 41 career titles. She first reached the No. 1 spot in 2003 and has won almost every major tennis event with the exception of Wimbledon; she also won an Olympic gold medal in 2004. She picked up an impressive $19 million in prize money during her professional years. She was still reigning champion in May of 2008, when she retired - the first top-seeded player to do so. She complained of the physical pressure on her body due to the tour, and has since opened a successful tennis academy.
Henin was known as one of the greatest tennis players of all times due to her beautiful one-handed backhand, her tremendous athleticism, and her incredible work ethic on the courts.
Carlos Rodriguez will contine as Henin's coach. Her goal, he said, is Wimbledon next year; she's been runner-up twice, and with a Federer/Clijsters-esque performance, she will aim for Wimbeldon 2010.
"I'm very happy to be helping her to restart her new life," Rodriguez stated. "It's a super challenge for her. The desire to win Wimbledon is one of the main reasons she's come back, and I'll do everything to help her do it."
The international tennis championships as well as the top ranking sportsbetting in www.instantactionsports.com/uk. Feel free to reprint this article in its entirety on your site, make sure to leave all links in place and do not modify any of the content.
By Ally White
Henin's return may have been motivated by her compatriot's success at the US Open. Clijsters proved that, even as a mother with 26 years behind her and a two-year absence from tennis, anything was possible. Henin herself points to Roger Federer's win at the French Open as the cause, and claims she considered returning as soon as mid-July.
For weeks rumors have circulated, although Henin hadn't made any comments on her website, nor had her spokeswoman returned press calls on the matter. On Tuesday, Henin finally made the announcement on live Belgian television. She stated that she would begin the 2010 season with several exhibition tournaments and then hoped to play through the 2012 Olympics.
"It's surprising, because on the 14th of May 2008, I put a definitive end to my career,'' the returning player said. "And then, there was a long personal journey. And then the flame I thought was extinguished was relit.''
The announcement comes as no surprise, as the tennis superstar has been softening in her insistence that she will not return to tennis in recent months. When asked of her return earlier this month at a conference on her work as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, the former world No. 1 told the press to "come back and ask me later."
The return of the formerly great player will make no small impact on the tour. Henin is still young at 27, and the skills she developed over her career will not have faded in only 18 months. She has always been a ferocious competitor, an incredible advantage in today's tour.
During her professional career, Henin won four French Open titles out of a breathtaking total 41 career titles. She first reached the No. 1 spot in 2003 and has won almost every major tennis event with the exception of Wimbledon; she also won an Olympic gold medal in 2004. She picked up an impressive $19 million in prize money during her professional years. She was still reigning champion in May of 2008, when she retired - the first top-seeded player to do so. She complained of the physical pressure on her body due to the tour, and has since opened a successful tennis academy.
Henin was known as one of the greatest tennis players of all times due to her beautiful one-handed backhand, her tremendous athleticism, and her incredible work ethic on the courts.
Carlos Rodriguez will contine as Henin's coach. Her goal, he said, is Wimbledon next year; she's been runner-up twice, and with a Federer/Clijsters-esque performance, she will aim for Wimbeldon 2010.
"I'm very happy to be helping her to restart her new life," Rodriguez stated. "It's a super challenge for her. The desire to win Wimbledon is one of the main reasons she's come back, and I'll do everything to help her do it."
The international tennis championships as well as the top ranking sportsbetting in www.instantactionsports.com/uk. Feel free to reprint this article in its entirety on your site, make sure to leave all links in place and do not modify any of the content.
By Ally White
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