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USA vs Scotland and Jurgen Klinsmann’s challenge ahead of next five games
The former Germany coach named his final 23-man squad ahead of his three friendlies against Scotland, Brazil and USA, and also his two World Cup qualifying matches against Antigua & Bermuda and Guatemala.Klinsmann initially called up 27 players at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando; but having now made his selection, the entire team is now heading to Jacksonville prior to their Scotland encounter on May 26 at EverBank Field.
For the USA manager, who won his last four international games, the Stars and Stripes can accept nothing other than good results in the Five-Game Tournament, which is supposed to mimic the pressure and consequences of a true tournament.
Telemundo’s sports programs “Titulares y Más” and “Titulares Telemundo” to air live from Los Angeles
Produced by Deportes Telemundo, both networks will broadcast live the 2012 CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament featuring matches between the national soccer squads of Canada, Cuba, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, USA and Trinidad and Tobago; the tournament will determine which two teams will earn the right to go for gold at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
MIAMI – March 19, 2012 – Telemundo and mun2 will offer live, exclusive Spanish language coverage of the 2012 CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament beginning on March 22nd. The tournament will take place in Carson, California, Nashville, Tennessee, and Kansas City , Missouri with the national squads from Canada, Cuba, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, the United States and Trinidad and Tobago all vying for the 2 coveted Olympic spots. The 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London in July.
Argentina suffer Di Maria blow ahead of Bolivia and Colombia qualifiers
The Real Madrid winger has ruled himself out from Sabella’s roster due to injury. Di Maria featured in Madrid’s 7-1 beating of Osasuna at the weekend. He produced 3 assists but also picked up a knock. Di Maria eventually had to be substituted early in the second half of the game.During the post-match interview, Jose Mourinho spoke about the Argentine’s injury. He was quoted as saying:
“He has a hamstring injury. We will have to wait for results of further tests, but I have enough experience to realize that he will be unavailable for some time.”
Alejandro Sabella makes changes to Argentina squad for WCQ's
Los Albicelestes revealed both of their faces in Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifying earlier in the month, and it seems that coach Alejandro Sabella wasn't satisfied with what he saw, as he has made several changes to his squad to confront Argentina's two upcoming fixtures against Bolivia and Colombia.The two most important inclusions were that of Fernando Gago and Ezequiel Lavezzi, of Roma and Napoli, respectively. Gago, who participated in the 2011 Copa America, returns to the side after an injury setback. Lavezzi, who was also part of Argentina's squad for the competition also makes his return. Meanwhile, Sabella decided to call-up Pablo Guinazu of Internacional of Brazil and Luciano Monzon of French side Nice.
UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers play-off draw: Portugal, Turkey in tough ties
Pot 1 had the likes of Croatia (coefficient 32.723), Portugal (31.202), the Republic of Ireland (28.203) and the Czech Republic (27.982) as seeded teams. Pot 2 had Turkey (27.601), Bosnia and Herzegovina (27.199), Montenegro (21.876) and Estonia (20.355) the unseeded teams. On Thursday afternoon, the draw which took place in Krakow produced exciting matchups.Turkey vs Croatia will represent a repeat of the dramatic Euro 2008 quarter-final where the Turks produced a stunning comeback to beat their opponents through a penalty shoot-out. The Croatians will be out to redeem themselves this time.
Ronaldo cleared from injury scare ahead of Portugal’s Euro 2012 qualifiers
The Real Madrid number 7 player didn’t join his team mates for Wednesday’s training session. But before rumors related to Cristiano Ronaldo’s fitness could emerge, doctor Henrique Jones explained the matter. On Wednesday morning, Spanish news source Marca quoted the Portugal national team doctor as saying:“Cristiano has a minor problem with his right hip, but we have everything under control. We have decided to let him miss today's training and he'll have an individual session tomorrow.
“There's no need to be worried though. He will definitely play on Friday.”
UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers: Miroslav Klose boasting about Germany’s power
Germany indeed look invincible at the moment. Their recent 3-2 defeat of Brazil only reminded the public about Joachim Lowe and his team’s ambitions. In the Euro 2012 qualifiers, the Germans hold a perfect record. They’ve conceded only 3 goals in 7 matches whereas they surpass the 3 goals per match average.Germany are poised to go through their UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying campaign without knowing anything else than wins. On Friday night, they will affront Austria in their 8th game of the qualifiers which they are expected to win. According to Miroslav Klose, the time has come for the Germans to genuinely think about celebrateing on a podium.
Copa America Replaces World Cup Qualifiers For 2014 Hosts Brazil—Aurelio
In three years’ time, Brazil will be hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup. And whereas teams will be busy vying for a spot in the group stages of that tournament, the Seleçao won’t have any qualification encounter to worry about. Now as the hosts of the 2014 World Cup, Liverpool player Aurelio is hoping that Brazil will make the most of the 2011 Copa America. “I think that the Copa America is viewed like the Euros here,” Aurelio told LFC Weekly.
“It’s very important for all national teams, but especially for Brazil, because we won’t have any qualifying game for the next World Cup because we are the hosts.”
Kazakhstan vs Germany Report
Germany collected all three points to stay top of group A with twelve points; the scoreline however did not exactly tell the whole story. The goals came from Miroslav Klose, Mario Gomez and Lukas Podolski.
Kazakhstan vs Germany Preview
Germany seems hungrier than ever as they go in search of another win in their bid to qualify for Euro 2012. The run without a major trophy since 1996 might very well end in 2012 if the Germans continue dominating their opponents.Germany and Kazakhstan has never played each other in any European international competitions. Also, clubs from the two countries have only met twice; Werder Bremen took on Aktobe in a two legged clash and beat the Kazakh side 8-2 on aggregate. If that score-line is anything to go by, the match in Astana should provide plenty of goals.
Germany vs Turkey Report
Germany brushed aside their main rivals in Group A, Turkey with style, beating them 3-0. Mesut Oezil struck once and Miroslav Klose twice.
Germany vs Turkey Preview
The home fans might actually be outnumbered by the away fans in this European championship qualifier between Germany and Turkey at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. The night will be a special for the likes of the Altintop brothers and Nuri Sahin as well as for one of the brightest and most coveted youngsters in world football, Mesut Özil.Plenty of Turkish immigrants live in Germany; plenty of them support both the German and Turkish national team. Apparently, a large number of home fans will be rooting for the Turks if some recent reports arriving out of Germany are to be believed.
Portugal’s Test In Euro 2012 Qualifiers – Cristiano Ronaldo’s Injury: Real or Not?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Injury
The Real Madrid football club revealed after the team’s 0-0 draw away to Mallorca that Ronaldo had damaged his right ankle. According to their report, the result of CR’s bruise will see him skip Los Blancos’ second game in La Liga against Osasuna, as well as their UEFA Champions League opener against Ajax.
Yet, Madrid’s momentary loss of Ronaldo not only harms the Spanish giants; in fact, it also greatly affects the Portuguese national team who are earnestly practicing for the UEFA Euro 2012 Qualifiers. Portugal will meet Cyprus later in the day, with Norway next on their list of fixtures.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal
Ronaldo is regarded as one of Portugal’s greatest players ever; although his love, loyalty and willingness for his country have been questioned on several occasions by true supporters of the Selecçăo. During the 2010 World Cup qualifiers, the former Ballon d’Or winner was accused of not giving his all, after he ended that particular phase of the tournament without a single goal.
World Cup 2010 Qualifiers - UEFA Group Summary
For some nations already qualified this will be a chance to test new players and for coaches to finalize their squads for the big tournament. For the fans of these fortuitous nations, it’ll be a chance to show their pride, display their confidence and get a bit crazy as they have the benefit to enjoy qualification football without negative consequences. For the nations with no chance of qualification, it will be a matter of pride to recapture some dignity upon failure of qualification for the World's biggest football tournament.
In contention & the dreaded Qualification Playoff
Focus of Match Day 9 will revolve around some of the top European footballing nations who are threatened with elimination. Big names such as Germany, Croatia, France, Russia, Portugal, Sweden to name a few face the prospect of not qualifying for the big tournament. Imagine a World Cup without Ibrahimovic, Ribery, Ballack, Arshavin or Cristiano Ronaldo? Well the likelihood of that happening is quite realistic. But by Sunday there will be a better perspective of this outcome and by Wednesday's matchday, the football fans will know at the very least if their nations are dead or still alive for the playoff.
Costa Rica v Trinidad and Tobago – South Africa 2010 World Cup Qualifier
Costa Rica and Trinidad and Tobago’s table standings
It may not be the big game of the day in the CONCACAF Group – that would have to be the intriguing clash between Honduras and the USA – but for Costa Rica this will be the defining moment of their qualifying campaign.
After leading the group in this final round of qualifying matches Los Ticos have hit the wall losing their last three matches with no goals scored and eight conceded resulting in coach...
Colombia v Chile South American World Cup qualifier Match Preview
Colombia’s task is to stay in contention for qualification whereas Chile’s aim is to seal their place in South Africa 2010.
Colombia table status and analysis
With two matches left to play in the qualification campaign, Colombia found themselves out of the automatic and play-off zones.
The Coffee Growers are three places and two points behind Argentina who are fifth. Colombia’s little number of points come from the fact that they’ve picked up more losses than they’ve clinched either victories or draws.
Republic of Ireland v Italy European World Cup qualifiers Match Preview
The Republic of Ireland's table status
The Irish stand second in Group 8 with sixteen points from eight matches.
They’ve won as much games as they’ve drawn.
Like Italy, they share an unbeaten record in the table. The Republic of Ireland are far ahead of third-placed Bulgaria who have eleven points but they trail Italy by four points.
Czech Republic v Poland European World Cup qualifier Match Preview
Things have astonishingly unfolded in Group 3 where Slovakia have the lead at the top of a congested table.
Whereas three points separate second-placed Slovenia from fifth-placed Poland in this six-team grid, five points detach the leaders Slovakia from the rest.
Anxiety and hope will surely reign in the camp of the Czechs ahead of Saturday’s crunch encounter at the Sparta Stadium against Poland.
Argentina v Brazil South American World Cup Qualifiers Match Preview
It certainly couldn’t have been more crunching than that. This highly anticipated fixture falls at a moment when Argentina really need to put their World Cup campaign back on track, when the Brazilian look so confident and strong following their cup success in July, when the rivalry between Real Madrid’s superstar Kaka and Lionel Messi – now Europe’s best footballer of the year – has reached its peak.
It is difficult to pick up a favorite in this fixture although it is true that most people will go in for Brazil.
The Samba boys seem to have found their tonic after lifting the Confederations Cup trophy in South Africa two months ago.
It has been long since Brazil experienced defeat under Dunga. It takes us back to June 2008 when they endured their first defeat of this qualifying campaign.
Argentina v Brazil South American World Cup Qualifiers Match Preview
It certainly couldn’t have been more crunching than that. This highly anticipated fixture falls at a moment when Argentina really need to put their World Cup campaign back on track, when the Brazilian look so confident and strong following their cup success in July, when the rivalry between Real Madrid’s superstar Kaka and Lionel Messi – now Europe’s best footballer of the year – has reached its peak.
It is difficult to pick up a favorite in this fixture although it is true that most people will go in for Brazil.
The Samba boys seem to have found their tonic after lifting the Confederations Cup trophy in South Africa two months ago.
It has been long since Brazil experienced defeat under Dunga. It takes us back to June 2008 when they endured their first defeat of this qualifying campaign.