Maradona many predicted failure from the beginning. Because Argentina did not have a strong squad? Obviously not. There are a bunch of great players in Albiceleste body .

Lionel Messi Gonzalo Higuain, Carlos Tevez, Javier Mascherano, Esteban Cambiasso, Gabriel Heinze or … who does not know them. But a lot of concern from the outset is the lack of experience makes Maradona as head coach he could not mix his troops.

Some doubt had been answered Maradona to get Argentina from qualifying. The stars also shine in the group phase but then had to halt at the hands of Germany. Maradona was devastated after the defeat.

"I call him after a press conference after the match but he was unable to speak because he continues to cry," said Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Maradona also declined when invited to the presidential palace Kirschner. The reason he was ashamed and did not deserve was greeted after his failure.

Maradona reportedly shut himself in his house in Ezeiza an area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. According to the news in some newspapers, the legend seemed very stressful and wanted to quit his job. President of the Argentina Football Association (AFA), Julio Humberto Grondona make sure not to fire Maradona. He said the decision in the hands of Maradona. "He’s still our coach," Grondona said.

Juan Cabandie, a member of the Argentine parliament, even to propose the establishment of a monument as a tribute to Maradona. He considered Maradona as pop culture icons from Argentina. Kirchner, Argentina’s supporters and players have only one reason. "I provide support because no one can bring joy on the soccer field as practiced by Diego Maradona."

Source: Yahoo Indonesia, re-written by Ai Cahyati

Germany has beaten Argentina with a fantastic score, 4-0. Argentina has to be willing to leave South Africa after an embarrassing defeat in the quarter final versus Germany, FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa.

Argentina has to go home with reddish face, “but Don’t Cry for me, Argentina!”

Would you believe that out of 736 players who perform at the upcoming 2010 World Cup final grazing among 125 players in 26 clubs in England?

Yup … Competition in the State of Queen Elizabeth II had become the most competitive players in South Africa to donate. Well, great again, from 125, 109 is a Premier League player. More from Italy’s Serie A is represented by 75 players and 57 players from La Liga of Spain. This data also shows how to pull the English League in the eyes of foreign players. This amount could rise again because some players are sure will be moving to England next season. Manchester United get a player of Mexico Javier Hernandez, the giant Serbian striker Nikola Zigic joined the Birmingham, Paraguay’s Cristian Riveros player moved to Sunderland and Antonio Alcaraz to Wigan Athletic. Chelsea champions last season – and Barcelona – the largest contingent with 13 players represented. The Blues could have contributed more players, but the injury forced Michael Ballack (Germany), John Obi Mikel (Nigeria), and Michael Essien (Ghana) must be absent. One more names that are threatened as well bite the fingers are Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast).

Interestingly, Portsmouth is already thrown into the Championship Division aka even represented eight Division I players, an amount equal to a top club like Manchester United, Manchester City and Everton. Ipswich, Reading, Middlesbrough and Plymouth also had representatives.

The question is whether the English club players who are going to be a champion at the World Cup? This question is interesting. Because the last time a British player who won was when Arsenal duo Patrick Vieira and Emmanuel Petit and Chelsea’s Frank Lebouf lead in the World Cup champion France in 1998.

Previously, no players that play in English club can win the World Cup in 1966. But this year a candidate bets market Cecs Fabregas Arsenal captain and Liverpool duo Fernando Torres and Pepe Reina success with Spain.

Torres admitted if the English League to boost his performance. "As a Premier League competition is the best. If you talk about the organization, team, players and stadiums are always full every week, it felt good. Spain is a great player, but the Premier League is much better than La Liga," he said.

What about the England squad? England coach Fabio Capello, select all 23 core players from the Premier League, it’s the first time this has happened since 1998. Italy and Germany also select all the players from their respective domestic competitions.

A total of 26 of the 32 World Cup teams would have players that play in England. Five countries that had nothing to his British players are Uruguay, Germany, Japan, Italy and North Korea. Other interesting data, the only team that appeared in South Africa without the players that play is the Nigerian domestic league. The Super Eagles called 23 legions of alien that play in England, France, Germany, Israel, Spain, Russia, Ukraine, Holland and Austria.

source: yahoo news

Re-written by Ai Cahyati

"Messi and Rooney are incredible players. They are also quite phenomenal today," he said during the launch of Yahoo! Global Penalty Shootout at Hotel Four Seasons Jakarta, Thursday.

Second striker, he said, have shown sharp in league games. Barcelona striker Messi, who is quite dominant during the season this year, along with Rooney. Manchester United striker was how the board of a top score of English Premier League this season. According to him, overall World Cup matches in 2010 will become a means of proving the young players. For that, the match which will begin June 11 until July 11 will certainly have an interesting and competitive. Asked where the opportunity to coach a World Cup winner in 2010, legend of Arsenal’s England team sponsor. According to him, besides having great class striker Rooney, the current England team is strengthened by a fairly inexperienced players.

"England is very likely. In addition, I sponsor Spain and Brazil," he added.

He explained, especially for the position of England goalkeeper, David James himself remains a candidate to fill the key position of Fabio Capello’s team. Portsmouth goalkeeper is considered to be viable to maintain the national team goalkeeper is nicknamed "The Three Lions" was compared with two other people is goalkeeper Joe Hart (Manchester City) and Robert Green (West Ham United). David Seaman is a former England goalkeeping mainstay. Men born 19 September 1963 it has strengthened the England team on several international matches including the 1998 and 2002 World Cup and European Cup in 1996 and 2000.

source: Antara, re-written by Ai Cahyati

Have the opportunity to train with Manchester United it is a rare opportunity.

Hanif Sjahbandi valuable experience was gained through a hard job.

In the AFC U-13 Festival of Football held in Sabah, Malaysia from May to June 2009, Hanif rewarded thanks to a slick action.

"At that moment he became the best player. And we also had to promise he could break Hanif at the headquarters of the MU if he accomplished. There we sign him at MU Training Camp held in July 2009, "said Tia Aryasyah, Hanif’s mother to VIVAnews, Tuesday, February 2, 2010.

The program is spearheaded by the MU Soccer School and consists of several age categories. Hanif went to 12-year age group.

At that time there were only two from Asia and one of them is Hanif.

"At that time, students who participate are separated from parents. They really are in camp for a week," said Tia.

Hanif, who was born on April 7, 1997, then elected to become one of the best students in the 12-year age group. He was then invited to attend the World Skills Final which was held November 31 to November 5, 2009.

"This invitation is free, and we actually hosted by the MU," said Tia was so proud of his son’s achievements.

The regional multi-event sporting showcase has only just closed the second of 10 days of competition, but the results are proving a dampener for Indonesias bid to revive the domination it enjoyed from the inaugural Games in 1977 to 1997

Most of the Indonesian squad arrived in Vientiane on Tuesday, with head of mission Alex Noerdin claiming they were in good shape for the challenges ahead. "Our team arrived at the Athletes Village this morning," he said duringJJOA-U li. [ju UU.l I ] klV. hliildliuj. which hosts the sepak takraw, pencak silat and wushu.

"Theyre in good shape, and thankfully none of them are suffering from flu or fever or diarrhea."He added he was pleased with the weather in Vientiane."The temperature here is comfortable; in fact, its cooler than in Jakarta," Alex said.

The Indonesian squad comprises 209 male and 136 female athletes. Some of the teams in the squad, including judo and fin swimming,are expected in town on Friday.Beach volleyballer Koko Prasetyo Darkuncoro has been chosen to carry the Indonesian flag for the opening ceremony.

The Games feature 11 nations from the Southeast Asian region, ind offrr ud i tOf.Q-!-txf-3-79 iro Kl rniil als in 25 sports.Indonesia is eyeing 58 gold medals for a possible top-three finish. However, the team has had an inauspicious start.

On Tuesday, the mens water polo team was beaten 13-8 by the Philippines at the Chao Anouvong sports complex, and had to be content with the bronze medal. Gold went to Singapore after it booked three wins over the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia in the round-robin format.

In sepak takraw, the Indonesian womens team went down to Vietnam, and also finished with bronze at the LAO ITECC building."The team played well for the first 20 minutes, but afterward they failed to overcome their frustration -afteii-tnissmg-goal-upoaoalirfa. team member Ramli Kumang.

Indonesia went down 670-450 to Vietnam. In the mens draw, it was another bronze after Indonesia lost to Thailand 980-720.In table tennis, played at the National University Convention Hall, Thailand again proved the nemesis, beating the Indonesian women 3-0 in a Group B match.

On Wednesday, five gold medals are up for grabs in tae kwon do, two in sepak takraw and one in the mens water polo.

Source: THE JAKARTA POST