Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Sore Throat Red Mucus

below, Global Edition Issue 1

"Eu mais rivals I think that you are as dangerous vuvuzelas do Brasil" (?)

After months without writing the popular (?) Section of our site, Lack against Ball takes the situation to be able to speak several things that the President has considered worthy comment on the World Cup. No, do not comment on games, we are not Peláez, and Mejía, or Varsky, and although we are more than Bonnet, we will not lower your level (?).

Therefore, in missing the ball against today introduced three critical global events. Stupid, maybe. If you expect my football analysis, I will not do it until they begin the second round ...


The Jabulani, guilty

Adidas has more than 40 years making balls for use in the World. From Telstar Mexico that moved in 70, so that today Jabulani is kicked between Pretoria and Cape Town. Still, the ball has become a thing of controversy during the games played in this Cup, and even before . Not only are the archers, who complained because the Fevernova balls as allowing much more abrupt changes of direction and facilitated the work of the strikers, who have expressed dissatisfaction with the latest wonder of Adidas.

Gary Medel Jabulani resistance test to apparently low pressure. Although the photo was taken during the game.

The main problem was blamed on baloncito is that it is too smooth and too light. Those who have played football with these plastic balls that look party balloons (at the time of the crazy hour, I always surprised at all -? -) know how difficult it is to drive a light and smooth ball. Bounces as he wants, goes where he pleases, is very sensitive to wind, etc.. Criticism of the Jabulani are on the same side: the ball is very sensitive to wind. Also, being very smooth, highly sensitive to the way I hit the player, ie, "it goes wherever it pleases." And this has been listed as the argument for this first round matches of the round groups have had few long distance shots, and no free kick, for example.

While people argue Adidas this may be the height on sea level is half South Africa, rather than the ball (Johannesburg is at 2200 meters, for example, and the only venues at sea level are Durban, Port Elizabeth and City Cape), is still pending review that part. And probably the FIFA, Brazil, need to revisit this issue. __________________________________


The desert at 0 °

This is a most critical national channels than anything else, out of ignorance of the media in the previous World Cup. Although you can not expect more from those who confuse, as Javier Fernández Franco "the Cagante of Gol" Gerard Pique with Nelson Piquet (the Cagante spent saying "Pique has" peculiar pronunciation often heard to refer to Nelsinho from Germain Mejía), or are capable of deceiving all the German names except Mario Gomez and Cacau. Marko Marin even the blunders, he said, "Marin", as if coming from Manila, not Bosnia.

Well, as many saw the advertising pre-World Cup World promised a "savage", with images of the African plains, lions (not just Zakumi), elephants, gazelles and hippos. Stereotypes? No way!

Well, the World Cup, so really Not surprisingly for anyone who has idea what does the word "seasons", is playing in cold temperatures. And the fact that playing at altitude in cities like Johannesburg, found at the same level of Manizales, only enhances this. It's like assuming that a World Cup played in Canada in the cold, in July, when temperatures in Montreal and Toronto are on average 25 degrees. Also, the climate in South Africa, as well as cold, rain has been giving special complications parties like Italy - Paraguay on Sunday.

As my brother says, "I am pleased how they have screwed up, but it gives me a chilly ..."
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vuvuzelas, enemies worldwide

Since it became known that the World Cup in South Africa would, European journalists (that contrary to the Colombians, they investigated before leaving with mischief) had laid the alarms about South African cultural issue that could be very annoying and even dangerous for the players: the fact that encouraged fans with outrageous Bafana Bafana horns that have the same effect of a truck horn, called vuvuzelas. " That there

such horns is not uncommon. In fact, it is not! Think you, dear reader, in the air horns that sound in games of German selections, or the famous whistle truck 25, powered by compressed air. The main problem with vuvuzelas is that the speakers and common cicadas in the stadiums of the world sound a time, while the vuvuzelas are an ongoing scandal. And scandal is a perfect word to describe it, since, as far as scientists, vuvuzelas reach 127 decibels. That is, the same level of noise of a Boeing 747.

Of course, players have come to complain. On the one hand, the Serbs said they beat Ghana vuvuzelas tip, Mexico argued that its dismal performance in the opening match was for the noise continued, they removed the concentration and Wayne Rooney put the outcry (Pun Intended) on the inability to hear the teammates and coaches, because of the scandal.

As I write this during the match South Africa - Uruguay, the noise was muffled vuvuzelas bluntly by Forlan goal. Still, a surge of interest in these things, thanks to, among other things, the controversy created, seems to announce that vuvuzelas will expand around the world. I fear for the ears of those attending the stadium if some hooligans engaged in putearse to vuvuzelazos Tolima - Cortuluá ... _______________________________

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Cities And Knights Unlock

syndrome

Whoever named this syndrome.

Juan Pablo Angel, deantero who at 34 years remains a figure of the New York Red Bulls. Is adored by fans of River computer which had its moment of glory beyond the end of last century, when Argentina won two championships with the bandaaaaa and was considered the great Enzo Francescoli replacement. His scoring ability in River, Aston Villa, National, and the Red Bulls was important, and the T 9 of the selection, with which it is seen in the picture, it was almost required by him.

But never paid what was expected to that shirt 9.

For a striker who got a goal every 2 games for River, which then was a relatively important front in the Premier League, and in New York still gives good, its so lean harvest of 9 goals in 33 games, is disappointing. And even in a moment, everyone and whore whore whore and the respective technical back so as not to call the trunk of Angel. First, it was concerned about the lack of scoring. Then emputante. Now, it's just habit.


Today, June 12, 2010, one of the greatest players of today, and according to some, of all time, Lionel Messi, got tired of eating goals in the match that Argentina won 1 - 0 (with a goal by Heinze, a defender, headed in a corner kick at minute 8) to Nigeria. The same thing happened with another player much more controversial, but certainly successful: the Real Madrid player Gonzalo Higuain, who was then changed for the striker who scored the two goals that gave Inter Milan Champions League (and a contract with Mourinho Madrid), Gabriel Milito. None of the three could do more things to beat Nigerian goalkeeper, Enyeama, expand the marker and climb to the top of their group, which currently occupies South Korea after beating, in a match which I suppose was very poor, to Greece 2 to 0.

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Enyeama and a Nigerian defender, cutting to Messi. Image taken the newspaper Sport.

What is the relationship between Messi and Higuain, with Juan Pablo Angel? Both suffer from a problem that is stuck almost in the genetics of the Colombian players, especially the front (Falcao and Rodallega are two good examples) play very well with their clubs, but the selection does not have the desired result. Disappointing, if you will, is the term. I'm sure many of those who saw the match we did to see how the Market is beginning to consolidate, with that style of game shows in Barcelona, \u200b\u200bone of the most important players in history: Enyeama was impossible to overcome karma for both.

Why? Well, the answer is the most logical. One thing is to work with a club, with games every week, with workouts almost every day, and another is attempting to assemble the job career tactical understanding, and adapting to playing styles of several more strikers and midfielders, all with pressure given by the World's largest and most prominent figures. Although players like Messi or Rooney can have a notable technical background and know how to deal pressure, often the hand of the coach and all partners are also influenced.

For example, Messi has behind him at Barca, Xavi and Iniesta, who help to build and allow you to be in the top half. In Argentina, is almost 10 Net ruffle line Mascherano, Veron and Di Maria, despite a significant environmental unfold Liverpool is a much more defensive line than arm Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets to orders Guardiola. Likewise, Guardiola hand is much more remarkable than Maradona. And it shows to see Messi Guardiola puts a playmaker work pulled to the side, so you can close more easily played. The Die, on the other hand ... well, technically not a curse, and that effectively demonstrated throughout the round.

Thus, the syndrome Juan Pablo Angel, but the fault of the players (pechofríos, fireworks, passing the buck) is a syndrome of technical strikers. We can not ask a Capello, however Capello that is, to be able to assemble a complete tactical order within 15 days. This world is not going to stand by the goals, apparently. I hope at least the stars show some of its capacity, and that Messi will not be remembered as a star player in their clubs, and inconsequential in their selection. As Juan Pablo Angel.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

How To Reset Pierre Cardin Combo Lock

Juan Pablo Angel of the 57 Wembley

The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA. Since 1932, one of the world's largest stadiums. Headquarters of the World Cup final 1994.

Start a New World. The football world has changed dramatically in 20 years, from the world historical
Italy. The footballing world has expanded greatly: the world prior to this were in the historic and shiny stadiums dedicated to football (both NFL and college) of the United States, to the significant fields in Ligue 1, monuments to technology Korea and Japan, and Germany, where courts and the Westfalen Stadion mythical or shared Berlin's Olympic with spectacular stadiums in Gelsenkirchen and Munich. Long runs between the San Siro stadium in Milan where he opened World Pibe and Milla, the Soccer City in Johannesburg, the brilliant scene that looks like a clay pot, which start Friday FIFA World Cup .

course, the stadiums are a vital part of the game. The so-called "environment", encouraging people around for his team. There is no denying that it is impressive to see a game where the stadium seems to shudder, as I have done every time you're in the Campin, and the Blue Rain Shell and begin to encourage. The first time this happened I was in third floor West 13 years. The initial shock to feel the stadium shaking was replaced by emotion, even if not more for the "moveto Millos moveto". Still, these stages seem incredibly modern aseptic. Too refined. Each time trying to look more cabins first class flight to the game to call at the beginning of the twentieth century "a game of thieves acting like gentlemen." Although today is a game of a street to act as such (?), It seems that FIFA was willing to hide the poor level of play on fields that have nothing to envy to a Yankee Stadium or Bird's Nest.

And so it is intended to operate the equipment. Despite'll Never Walk Alone at Anfield, the atmosphere of the stadiums in Europe has lost. A completely understandable war against violence arising from "drunk in Caucasians with the devil", a brilliant definition of the following agenda on the hooligans, made in England gave the order to all fans were in their chairs. Then, UEFA gave the same order for all the stadiums where matches will be played its powers. Something whose beginnings are laudable, but he has done to lose the passion in a sport that can not be defined without it.

Here in Colombia people criticize an old Campin, which is true, and say it would be "very nice" to see a Wembley or Bernabeu. I disagree for two reasons. The first: in Latin America is not really nice stadium. La Bombonera smells like sewer, due to the proximity of the Brook. El Azteca is finished inside. Maracana, before the renovations that were made for the Pan American Games, was an old structure with cracks. And El Campin stadium is responsible for what you get. Certainly, if one is going to compare with the wonder of stadiums in the world loses. But I prefer a Campín old and full of memories, a Soccer City which is a monument to South Africa, to football. Twitter friends would say: "It is the impression that South Africa only had money for stages "...

On the other hand, is the subject waste. like the Nou Camp Stadium, the Allianz Arena, Qwest Field or the same Maracana draw crowds because their clubs (call Barcelona, \u200b\u200bBayern, Seattle Sounders or Flamengo) attract crowds. Even if the Sounders is atypical: they are capable of carrying more than 35 thousand people at each game, what assistance is worthy of any top flight European club. Here in Bogotá, the Estadio Nemesio Camacho, the colossus of 57, El Campin, has not changed in size since 1962. The reason? NOT NEEDED.

When Campín opened its extension, which is the current third floor, had a capacity of 62 thousand spectators. Today, thanks to things like silletería or closure of a forum for emergency management and prevent Blue Rain and kill commands are dagger, the capacity is 48 thousand people seated properly (and do not feel). But the average attendance of Millionaires were 9 000 people. A Wembley with 9 thousand people would be depressing. The Campin is more than enough for the league.

A clear example of this is the Bird's Nest in Beijing. After the 2008 Olympics, the stadium has had basically no activity, and is beginning to deteriorate. The reason: Found that Beijing had no one to give the stadium, with its attendant high costs of leasing. A team from the China Football League gave up taking the stage, citing that "would be very wrong for us to have a stadium to seat 90 000 people 10 000, if a lot." Something similar occurred with a new Campin, and likely to worsen as the stadium attendances are at their lowest point, perhaps, of history.

Now, a modern stadium does not have to be luxurious. For example, the One Plate, a marvel currently unemployed, just silletería to meet FIFA standards. For the rest, is a single stage, designed more for people to see a match to be surprised. Economic performance? Sure. It is one of the best stadiums in the CONMEBOL. Something I can not say the stage of the UCV in Caracas, despite having been rebuilt, in practice, for the Copa America Venezuela 2007, the stadium looked sad and lonely when he played for Deportivo Italia in the last Libertadores .

Perhaps the arrangements that are currently running in the Campin, for the World Cup 2011, will serve to update its presentation. Improving the press boxes, restrooms and exits. But the rest is not necessary, nor desirable, fell a stadium with so much history. U.S. teams do, but because the fans are more interested to watch the game on a TV of 20 meters, high definition, and ESPN, to see the action as such. In Colombia, people do not pay to go see a game on TV, in a stadium. Moreover, people do not pay to go to a stadium. Bogotá deserve a new stadium, but not Wembley. Maybe a smaller arena, a Red Bull Arena, the need of small clubs in this country. The monuments also deteriorate, and it's depressing to see a new stadium built and broken an old stadium and vibrant. In my humble opinion