FC Porto's Lisandro (R) fights for the ball with Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) during the UEFA Champions League soccer match against Manchester United at Dragao stadium, Porto, Portugal, 15 April 2009. EPA/ESTELA SILVA
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SOCCER CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2009
PORTUGAL SOCCER CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo scores a goal against FC Porto during their UEFA Champions League soccer match at Dragao stadium, in Porto, Portugal, 15 April 2009. EPA/HUGO DELGADO.
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Lorena Ochoa putting
2009 USGA Women's Open golf tournament, July 6-12, 2009 at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, PA.
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Sandra Gal lines up putt
2009 USGA Women's Open golf tournament, July 6-12, 2009 at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, PA.
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FOOTBALL/WORLD CUP 2010/QUALIFYING/FRANCE v LITHUANIA
FOOTBALL - FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 - QUALIFYING ROUND - GROUP 7 - FRANCE v LITHUANIA - 01/04/2009 - ANDRIUS SKERLA (LIT) / THIERRY HENRY (FRA) - PHOTO GUY JEFFROY / FLASH PRESS
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2010 FIFA World Cup Stadiums
MAY 2004, An artist's impression of the completed Ellis Park animation stadium for the 2010 Soccer World Cup to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Seating Capacity : 64 150
Photo Credit:©Touchline Photo
Photos courtesy of 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa
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What's Best About Beckham?
By : James Brown
The measure of an athlete on the world stage is not simply how popular or highly regarded they are in their own sport, but how well known they are to people outside of the sport. When an athlete breaks the bounds of their own notoriety and becomes a household name to people who can't name anything else in their sport of choice they are truly a superstar. In the United States, where soccer is not a widely known sport and most Americans haven't been able to name a player since Pele, David Beckham's name resounds. What is it about David Beckham that makes his name synonymous with the game?
On the field
David Beckham started his professional career in the 1994 -- 95 season for Manchester United. By 1996 Beckham was the name repeated frequently by media and fans alike. As his outstanding plays pushed Manchester United farther than they ever dreamed they would go, his signature free kick and seeming ability to bend the ball around defenders or kick it over the heads of goalies became a stunning example of the grace behind the game. Beckham also became known for his outstanding discipline and willingness train and craft his soccer ability, as well as helping others on his team to develop training regimens and create the best of professional play. Many teammates credit his professional attitude and inspirational play for their ability to recover in hard fought games and persevere to championship.
Off the field
Any player who achieves athletic recognition in a sport as popular internationally as soccer also achieves name recognition. For David Beckham this recognition was the start of a series of international endorsements for products, companies and fashion lines. At one point, he was a spokesperson for a fashion line, hairstylist, exercise routine, a spa and Disneyland. His status as a fashion plate, has brought him attention for his neat appearance and an unwanted moniker when he was listed in 2002 by salon.com as a stunning example of a metrosexual. His reputation as someone as interested in his appearance as he is his on-field statistics followed him throughout his career and lead to even more fame and fortune. While he adamantly responded to the charges of metro sexuality by proclaiming his love for wife Victoria Beckham, he also admits to being a victim of obsessive-compulsive disorder and having a need for his appearance to please him. This humble pronouncement only served to raise Beckham's image in the eyes of his peers.
In the news
Of course, not all of David Beckham's press is good for him. His marriage to Victoria Adams, also known as Posh Spice, gained him more media attention than playing for his team. Many English fans began to see him as a star and not an athlete. His recent move to Los Angeles, California as part of the Los Angeles Galaxy team, and his subsequent purchase of a house in Hollywood Hills has led many to speculate he has lost focus for the game that he loves.
Only time will tell if the lasting legacy of David Beckham will be his free kick, his wife, or his image. What we know now is that his discipline and skill on the soccer field have translated into unforgettable games and a wonderful life.
About The Author-- James Brown writes about Fathead key code, Fulcrum Gallery deals and FansEdge.com web code
Tennis Pro Jonathan Erlich and Martin Damm at the ATP "Doubles Rules" tennis event
Tennis pros Jonathan Erlich and Martin Damm at the ATP "Doubles Rules" tennis event, originally uploaded by ask curly.
ATP doubles tennis pro Jonathan Erlich and Martin Damm on Monday at the ATP "Doubles Rules" tennis event at the World Financial Center in Lower Manhattan.
Chelsea FC & Italian Serie A Champion Inter Milan
PASADENA, CA -- July 21st. 2009 -- English Premier League club Chelsea FC and Italian Serie A Champion Inter Milan square off at the Rose Bowl as part of the World Football Challenge, a 6 city winner take all tournament featuring four of the best teams in the world.
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English Premier League 2009
PASADENA, CA -- July 21st. 2009 -- English Premier League club Chelsea FC and Italian Serie A Champion Inter Milan square off at the Rose Bowl as part of the World Football Challenge, a 6 city winner take all tournament featuring four of the best teams in the world.
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Brett Favre
Before the Titans came to town I was a Packers fan. I grew up following the Packers and Bart Starr and watched them for years and enjoyed Favre coming in and leading the team back to prominence. Brett Favre is the greatest quarterback of all time!
Join the Tennessee Titans Group!
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Ronaldinho Barcelona
Ronaldinho playing for barelona last season . Ac Milan now.
Photo taken just before he scores a goal in the champions league.
www.footballvideos.e.tv
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Wayne Rooney - Manchester united
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney.
English Premier League ,Old Trafford, Manchester united, England.
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Joshua Kennedy VS Kyoto Sanga F.C.
Nagoya Grampus VS Kyoto Sanga F.C. for Japan League 2009 [ 1 - 1 ]
Old School NASCAR- Richard Petty 1992
Michigan International Speedway – June 1992
Petty’s final season of NASCAR racing.
Film Scan
Canon AE-1
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Spanish League - Real Madrid Close Gap Down to Four Points with Win over Sevilla
By : Ally White
The current champion of La Liga, Real Madrid, has closed the gap down to just four points from the leader Barcelona by beating the third place’s Sevilla with a score of 4-2, this past Sunday. The captain Raul had an amazing night, scoring 3 goals and increasing his team hopes of defending its championship. This triumph is the 17th of the last 19 games for the “Whites”, who have been having an amazing run due to the accurate direction of their coach Juande Ramos and the great attitude of the Merengues players, who are focused on winning the title for a third consecutive year.
During the first minutes of the game, Sevilla was on control of the game and even managed to open the score with a goal of the Brazilian Renato Dirnei. However, that early goal made the Merengues to get a fighting attitude and take control of the game since the middle of the first half, creating chances and achieving a draw in the score with a goal of Raul, who took advantage of a cross of his teammate Cristoph Metzelder at minute 45. In the second half the “Whites” kept leading the game and showing great football which in result gave Real Madrid two more goals from their superstar striker Raul Gonzalez at the 63rd and 65th minutes, putting the score 3-1.
Nevertheless, a quick reaction from the team Sevilla and a good play of Diego Capel, who scored the second goal for the “Rojiblancos” at minute 81, gave hope to the team and grow fans’ emotions. However, that hope was crushed at overtime when the Brazilian Marcelo scored the fourth goal of the “Merengues”.
After the game, Coach Juande Ramos expressed his satisfaction over the great performance of his team, who has won seven consecutive games after the draw against Atlético Madrid on March 8th. Juande Ramos stated that his team’s effort has paid off; the team has won many games without reducing the gap, but even so they have kept fighting.
“We've won a lot of matches, picking up 17 victories overall, but we've not been able to close on them and at times it makes it hard for you when you don't see any results for the work you are putting in. There are five games remaining, a lot of points, and on Saturday we have a home game against Barcelona where we are going to play a very important game," affirmed Ramos.
On the other hand, the striker of the “Whites”, Raul, stated that his team knew that Sevilla would make things difficult for them and even when they were down early in the game, they had faith in themselves and worked hard to control the game by creating good chances to get the victory.
With this triumph, now Real Madrid is preparing for the “Clásico” against Barcelona in the Santiago Bernabeu on May 2nd. We wish the best to Real and Barcelona and we hope to watch great football next weekend.
About The Author-- Ally White is a top senior copy writer on Spanish League Soccer and sports action for the sportsbetting www.instantactionsports.com/ 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.
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Matt Leinart
NFL player, Matt Leinart signs autographs at the Poloroid booth, at the CES show, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit the Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals, to see Matt's page:
www.azcardinals.com/team/bio.php?PRKey=89
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Arturo Gatti
A memorial Mass for Arturo Gatti, the boxer who called Jersey City his adopted hometown, will be said Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church, Ferry Street, Jersey City. His brother, Joe, will attend. Uploaded by pmarella on 25 Jul 09,
MU vs Malaysia XI
Manchester United vs Malaysia XI | Manchester United Asia Tour 2009 | Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Manchester United - Champions League Winners
Champions League Final 2008, Chelsea v Manchester United, Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia. 21/5/08. Pic: Tom Jenkins.
Wes Brown and Cristiano Ronaldo with the trophy.
Pato with FIFA Confederations Cup 2009
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 28:
Pato of Brazil holds the trophy following his team's victory at the end of the FIFA Confederations Cup Final between USA and Brazil at the Ellis Park Stadium on June 28, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images). Uploaded by Brazil & Argentina on 29 Jun 09, 6.26AM PDT.
BRAZIL fifa fair play in FIFA Confederations Cup 2009
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 28:
Lucio of Brazil lifts the trophy at the end of the FIFA Confederations Cup Final between USA and Brazil at the Ellis Park Stadium on June 28, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images). Uploaded by Brazil & Argentina on 29 Jun 09, 6.26AM PDT.
Brazil champions of FIFA Confederations Cup 2009
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 28:
Lucio of Brazil lifts the trophy as his team mates celebrate their victory at the end of the FIFA Confederations Cup Final between USA and Brazil at the Ellis Park Stadium on June 28, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images). Uploaded by Brazil & Argentina on 29 Jun 09, 6.26AM PDT.
2009 Soccer Semi Finals MULLOY
Brophy's Varsity Soccer team lost the 2009 State Semi-Final match 0-1 against Gilbert Highland Thursday, Feb. 12 at ASU.
JJB Premiership Champions 2009 Glentoran Football Club with the Gibson Cup Trophy
JJB Premiership Champions 2009 Glentoran Football Club with the Gibson Cup Trophy, originally uploaded by Glentoran FC.
JJB Premiership Champions 2009 Glentoran Football Club with the Gibson Cup Trophy
Kimi Räikkönen During the F1 Race in Bahrain, April 26th 2009
Kimi Räikkönen whizzing by during the 2009 Bahrain Grand Prix F1 race. Unfortunately he finished 6th but better than nothing I guess. Hope Ferrari does better in coming races.
Maria Sharapova - 2009 BNP Paribas Open
Maria Sharapova at the 2009 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.
Image taken by Erik Hamilton of www.FuzzyYellowBalls.com for On the Baseline Tennis News - www.OnTheBaseline.com
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Macheda, Sunderland 1 United 2, Apr 11, 2009
Macheda - Our new Solskiaer.
Sunderland 1 United 2, Apr 11, 2009.
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