Posts Tagged ‘ Spain ’

MotoGP Jerez, Spain

posted by Archein Charoline 3:09 am

The pilot Rizla Suzuki John Hopkins, domed PUIG, brought his Suzuki GSV-R to a sensational 10 th final position in Jerez, in his first race in MotoGP since 2008.

Hopkins came 14th, he did well, and moved places in the first round . When the group was stabilized with 5 other riders rolled fighting for 8th place, and were exchanging positions as the race progressed. A little to the end, Hopkins had serious grip problems and lost so hard won, but was able to at least continue the struggle and recover, while others also had problems. Hopkins flew gently in the closing laps to secure a deserved 10th place final for Rizla Suzuki.

123,750 fans endured the rain at the Jerez circuit in the early hours of the morning. During the race many riders fell, rallied some, and others like Casey Stoner and Marco Simoncelli, who had led, had to withdraw, along with other drivers also were injured.

The local hero and defending champion Jorge Lorenzo won a convincing victory of 19 seconds ahead of compatriot Dani Pedrosa. Rizla Suzuki will return to action in the GP of Portugal on Sunday May 1, but for now if you have any confirmation of Alvaro Bautista will get back on track or will be replaced again, and by whom, by the injury occurred in Qatar. Readmore…

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Category : Moto GP

You also choose your best XI

posted by Jose Viano 3:09 pm

FIFA announced the 55 players selected, from which emerge the 11 chosen for the FIFPro World XI Award 2010, dream team of the year, according to official versions of the Agency, will be announced during the Gala Ball Gold on 10 January.

Spain tops the list of countries that contribute players to the cause with a total of ten players, they follow (of course) with nine players Brazil, Argentina with eight, six and England.

Also for the first time, will distinguish the best coaches in the industry both male and female.

Here we review the names of candidates for the “Best XI FIFA” and bold that our approach should form … Readmore…

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Category : Football

David Villa Set for a Very Special Game

posted by Jose Viano 2:18 pm
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What a moment for David Villa. Fate has willed that this week the emotions are happening in your life. First scored a penalty to Spain to Scotland, and thus managed to equal the record of top scorer Raul and the Red. But besides this weekend the “Guaje” has a party for him there will be one more. Be the first time he faces Villa Valencia FC Barcelona shirt.

In a recent interview with TV Barça player was clear in saying “Valencia has given me all football.”
The striker admitted that “the match is very special because it is the team where I’ve been very happy the last five years. It brings back good memories. I’m happy to face them, especially to see all the friends I have there, and once again enjoy them even one day. ”

After the clash with Scotland was feared by the absence of Villa in the game with a left knee injury. However, yet medical services FC Barcelona have ruled out the disease and should not have any drawbacks to line up on Saturday.

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Category : Football

Basketball World Championships: US-Iran Peace Game

posted by Jorge Santino 3:31 am
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United States advanced to ensure yourself a big round of 16 World Championship FIBA Man Basketball Championship, Certainty was obtained after U.S. forces took the victory in four group games. In Group B action provision in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday (27 / 9) night local time, the U.S. was too strong for the representatives of Asia, Iran. Dream Team won with a convincing score of 88-51.

Hot political atmosphere between the two countries were not visible in the field. U.S. and Iran play in a peaceful atmosphere and very sporty. “To me this game runs very normal,” said the captain of Iran, Mahdi Kamrany told the AP, after the match. Meanwhile, U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski said, his team were not thinking about anything else outside the field in addition to fully concentrate to the game of basketball. “We have great respect for Iran’s basketball team and we’re just playing basketball alone. There is no any political element in my mind as to train,” said Coach K.

Kevin Love scored the highest for the U.S. with 13 points and Kevin Durant followed with 12 points. This victory firmly established the United States at the top of the standings perdelapan group advance to the finals once. In the last 16 of the later, the U.S. will meet with residents rank the four Group A.

Certainty to qualify for the next host Turkey was also obtained which are in Group C. In four games, the Turks again scored the fourth victory when defeating Puerto Rico, 79-77. Turkey firmly on top of Group C with a perfect eight points. Slovenia and Lithuania also followed the U.S. and Turkey to the next phase. Meanwhile, defending champion Spain to maintain the opportunity to escape with a win over Lebanon, 76-73. In the four games that have been played, the Spanish picked up two victories and two defeats. Matador team is in Group D. The top three standings

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Category : Basketball

Hodgson: Torres not for sale

posted by Jorge Santino 5:45 am

Liverpool’s new coach, Roy Hodgson admitted that he had met with Fernando Torres. Not only that, Hodgsonexpressed his determination not to sell the Spanish striker. Hodgson statement is certainly disappointing that the middle of the clubs after the 26-year-old striker. As rumored several British media, Torres was very disappointed with the performance of the Reds last season and hinted at wishing to relocate. Not long ago, some clubs like Chelsea and Barcelona, then was rumored to be a goal of former Atletico Madrid player.

“I have met with Fernando. He is a friendly person. We talked about football, about the injury, about the World Cup, and about how eager I was to work with him. As far as we know, he’s still Liverpool player. He’s not on sale and we will not accept bids from any club, “Hodgson said in The Sun.

Reported, the meeting occurred after he shared Hodgson staff in Liverpool fly to Spain this weekend. In addition to ensuring the desire of El Nino, their departure to Spain was also intended to examine the physical condition of the strikers last. Because, Torres got a hamstring injury for Spain at the World Cup final against the Dutch

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Category : Football