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July 10 (Reuters) – Miroslav Klose, who needs one goal to equal Ronaldo’s all-time World Cup record of 15, was left out of Germany’s starting lineup for Saturday’s third place playoff against Uruguay.
Klose has been suffering from flu and joins fellow illness victims Lukas Podolski and captain Philipp Lahm on the sidelines.
(Editing by Jon Bramley)
BAODING, China and WAGHAUESEL, Germany, July 9 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers, which holds the brand “Yingli Solar,” has auctioned off an original football signed by the world’s best football players, to Wirsol Solar AG for 21,000 euros. The proceeds will help to fund “20 Centres for 2010,” which is part of the Football for Hope movement and the official campaign of the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM).
The creme de la creme, including Kaka, Ronaldo and Messi have been immortalised through their names on an original 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) football. The ball has travelled all around the world collecting what makes it so valuable — the autographs of 11 of the world’s best players. It is impossible to estimate the ball’s intangible value, but at least the auction established what it is worth in monetary terms. The founders of Wirsol Solar AG won the ball with their bid of 21,000 euros at an auction organised by FIFA World Cup(TM) sponsor Yingli Solar.
The proceeds from the auction will go to Football for Hope, a movement that uses the power of the game for positive social change. It is led by FIFA, the world football governing body, and streetfootballworld. “20 Centres for 2010″ is part of the Football for Hope movement and the official campaign of the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM). The aim is to achieve positive social change by combining the love of football with programmes reaching out to young people and addressing challenges with education and public health programmes.
20 centres are being built in structurally weak regions in Africa and will remain as a social legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) long after the tournament is over. Yingli Green Energy will actively support the campaign by providing solar power to training centres across Africa. Social responsibility is an important pillar of Yingli Green Energy’s core values. The company is engaged in a variety of community-focused projects around the world — aiming to make solar power a sustainable and cost-effective energy for the world.
Teamwork is crucial — in football and in the solar industry
“This football is a wonderful symbol of the values our company stands for,” said Liansheng Miao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yingli Green Energy. “In the solar industry, too, it is all about the best players reaching a common goal by working as a team. That’s why we’re very happy to team up with Wirsol,” Mr. Miao continued.
“We just thought it was a great idea that the world’s best football players have made this gesture towards supporting sustainable development projects in Africa,” commented Wirsol founder Markus Wirth. This is why he was pleased to have made the winning offer in the face of competition from quite a few other bidders at the Intersolar trade fair, where the ball was auctioned by the Company.
The auction’s proceeds were presented on June 30, 2010 to Federico Addiechi, Head of FIFA’s Corporate Social Responsibility department, during a press conference in Johannesburg organised by Yingli Green Energy.
Delight all around — 11 football superstars signed the ball:
The dream team of the world’s greatest football players who signed the ball is made up as follows: Kaka (Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite), Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas Fernandez, Daniel Alves da Silva, John George Terry, Patrice Evra, Steven George Gerrard, Xavier Hernandez i Creus, Andres Iniesta Lujan, Fernando Torres and Lionel Andres Messi.
About Yingli Green Energy
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE), which holds the brand “Yingli Solar”, is a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers. Yingli Green Energy’s manufacturing covers the entire photovoltaic value chain, from the production of polysilicon, through ingot casting and wafering to solar cell production and module assembly. As of today, Yingli Green Energy maintains a balanced production capacity of over 600 MW per year. Two capacity expansion projects of 300 MW and 100 MW located in Baoding and Hainan, respectively, have started initial production in early July 2010, and are expected to bring the total nameplate capacity of Yingli Green Energy to 1 GW by the end of third quarter 2010. In addition, Yingli Green Energy’s in-house polysilicon plant, Fine Silicon, which has a designed annual production capacity of 3,000 metric tons, is at the final stage of the segment trial process, and is expected to start fully integrated production from mid-2010. Yingli Green Energy distributes its photovoltaic modules to a wide range of markets, including Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, France, South Korea, China and the United States. Headquartered in Baoding, China, Yingli Green Energy has more than 7,000 employees and more than 10 subsidiaries and branch offices worldwide. Yingli Green Energy is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: YGE). For more information, please visit http://www.yinglisolar.com .
About Wirsol Solar AG
Wirsol AG is a globally active and expanding photovoltaics services company with subsidiaries in Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, France, UK, USA and Turkey. Having installed more than 3,500 photovoltaics systems, we are market leaders in the range of small and medium sized installations. Wirsol is internationally recognised as an experienced and professional provider of cutting-edge commercial solutions for PV installations, consultation, planning, installation, maintenance, support and financing. Coordinating all of these aspects, WIRSOL is a one-stop shop for customers, providing them with efficient energy production and the best possible financial returns — often guaranteed by the state, through local energy feed-in tariffs. For more information, please contact Thomas Sillmann at presse@wirsol.de, +49 (7254) 9578-776, or visit the Wirsol Solar AG website at http://www.wirsol.de .
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For further information, please contact:
In China:
Qing Miao
Director, Investor Relations
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited
Tel: +86-312-310-0502
Email: ir@yinglisolar.com
In the Americas:
Judy Tzeng Lee
Director of Corporate Development
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited
Tel: +1-510-847-3920
Email: judy@yinglisolar.com
In Europe:
Rebecca Jarschel
Brand Manager
Yingli Green Energy Europe GmbH
Tel: +49-89-540-303-412
Email: rebecca.jarschel@ygee.eu
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(Reuters) – Portugal should take on razor-sharp opposition at the World Cup with bushy moustaches, according to 60,000 web users following the team’s fortunes in South Africa.
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A campaign on Facebook, the social network site, has called for Carlos Queiroz’s men to adopt the traditional Portuguese ‘tache rather than remain smartly clean shaven like leading striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
The page’s gallery of moustaches features football stars, particularly from the 1980s, who extended the popular, but now dated, image of the Portuguese man as heavily mustachioed.
They include Carlos Manuel, whose mustache covered both lips when he scored the goal that took Portugal to the 1986 finals, and winger Chalana, dubbed “Chalanix” at Euro 1984 for his likeness to comic hero Asterix with his bushy ‘tache and speed.
“For what a mustache does for our national side, it is an obligation to go to the World Cup with one. For the best coaches and players, we want a mustache to unite us,” the page says.
“After reaching 50,000 fans, the goal is 100,000. But the main goal is to get all the players to grow a mustache, which will always be a bit harder,” said web designer Joao Carmona, who started the campaign after a chat with friends in February.
To his disappointment, Portugal players have not heeded the call, most looking embarrassed when asked if they will adhere.
Defender Bruno Alves caused a stir when he appeared in a friendly with a thin mustache but has since shaved it off.
Portugal drew their first match Tuesday 0-0 against Ivory Coast and next play North Korea in Group G in Cape Town on Monday. They finish their group matches against Brazil Friday in Durban.
(Editing by Jon Bramley)
(Reuters) – The world’s most recognized player Cristiano Ronaldo takes to the field against some of the most secretive at the World Cup Monday although North Korea’s manager says the Portugal winger will not be a focus.
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“Of course, Cristiano Ronaldo is a world renowned player who receives a lot of attention but in our case, in our game, we’re not going to focus especially on one person,” North Korea coach Kim Jong-hun told reporters ahead of the game in Cape Town.
North Korea lost their Group G opener 2-1 to Brazil but won respect for the way they held the five-times world champions until the 55th minute, and scored a stunning consolation goal.
“I’m not going to talk about overall strategy or tactics and I’m not going to say I will have man-to-man defense. It might be needed… it will depend on how the game flows,” he said.
But Portugal, who drew their opener 0-0 with Ivory Coast, seemed skeptical of claims Ronaldo would not be singled out for special attention.
“It is normal. It happens at club and national level that the most creative players are sometimes fouled more frequently,” said Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz.
DANGEROUS TEAM
Ronaldo himself said he was familiar with his North Korea opponents and praised their speed but warned they would suffer if they did play man-to-man.
“Obviously, I know the players. We have seen two videos yesterday and the game versus Brazil. They are a dangerous team with fast players and I know it will be difficult.”
“The counter attack is their strongest weapon. If they play man-to-man against us they will suffer. That is their most likely tactic in my opinion,” Ronaldo added.
The North Korea coach said reports that four of his players had gone missing were totally unfounded and added that all were fit to play. The squad trained at Green Point stadium Sunday.
“Management of the team and players is my responsibility and there were never any team members missing,” said coach Kim. “We have been together every day, we have eaten and slept and trained together. That report was totally unfounded.”
The team had watched footage of North Korea’s remarkable match against Portugal at the 1966 World Cup in England when the Koreans took a 3-0 lead but Portugal staged an astonishing comeback to win the quarter-final 5-3, he added.
“The players have seen the video footage and they have heard a lot about that game…” added Kim who was nine years old at the time. “I remember the game very well. The players will try to make up for the disappointment this time.”
(Additional reporting by Mitch Phillips; Editing by Ken Ferris)
(Reuters) – Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz plans three-phased assault on what he expects to be a highly defensive North Korea on Monday as he plots a course through Group G into the last 16 of the World Cup.
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After their goalless draw with Ivory Coast and a daunting clash with Brazil still to come, Monday’s clash with the tournament’s rank outsiders will make or break Portugal’s chances of progress.
A win is obviously essential but Queiroz said the need for a boost to their goal difference can only be factored in once the foundations are set.
“It is an extremely important game, decisive for the final placings. It’s all or nothing as far as we are concerned and the players are well aware of that,” Queiroz told reporters after his team trained at Green Point stadium on Sunday.
“We will play tomorrow with three issues, which we can’t confuse.
“First, we have to play entertaining, enthusiastic and rapid football, much faster than against Ivory Coast, to find a way to win.
“Then we have to score goals but we can’t even talk about that until we have scored one. Then, after all that, we can look at the league table.
“It is a phased approach, we cannot start at the end.”
Having seen North Korea defend so diligently against Brazil Queiroz knows his team will have to be creative to find a way through.
“We have to play with our intelligence,” he said. “Sometimes it is said that the most direct route is circular and we certainly can’t spend the game banging our heads against the wall.
“Ivory Coast defended from midfield but from what we saw against Brazil, North Korea will sit much deeper. We have to use our technical prowess, especially in the last third, to force them into errors.”
One of the keys best suited to unlocking such a massed defense is a player with outstanding individual skill and Queiroz is fortunate that in Cristiano Ronaldo he has one of the absolute best in that department.
Though he has not scored an international goal for 16 months Ronaldo remains confident that having got the first game out of the way, the 2006 semi-finalists will find their feet.
“The most difficult phase is over, we were anxious in that first game, many of the players had not been at a World Cup before and we knew it would be complicated,” he said.
“There are fewer pressures now, I think we have overcome the greatest barrier and will win tomorrow.
“As for me, the goals will surface tomorrow or next year, I have faith. If I don’t score that’s not the end of the world, the issue is for us to win.
“If it’s a large margin then all the better but 1-0 will be satisfactory because we don’t fear Brazil. They are a great team, five-time champions, but we are going to face them in the last game with the belief we can win.”
(Editing by Nigel Hunt)
(Reuters) – Portugal need to switch to attack mode against North Korea on Monday to get the big win they may need to open the door to the World Cup second round.
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With Portugal having drawn their Group G opener against Ivory Coast, and with Brazil still to come, second place in the group was always likely to be decided on goal difference.
But North Korea’s battling, well-organized display in their 2-1 loss to the five-times champions has merely made the 2006 runners-up focus even more on finding a way to goal.
“The first game is one in which the team takes fewer risks because naturally they play with an eye on what comes ahead,” said Portugal manager Carlos Queiroz.
“In the second game everything will be much more clear as there is no room to wait. We have to start making things happen and not waiting for them to happen. We have to put our cards on the table and attack.”
Portugal fans and many neutrals will hope a more attacking approach provides the stage for Cristiano Ronaldo to thrive.
The world’s most expensive player has not scored a competitive international goal for almost two years, although he went close against Ivory Coast when he smacked a long-range shot against a post.
APPEAL REJECTED
FIFA rejected Portugal’s appeal against the yellow card he got in the first game so he will have to keep his cool in what is likely to be 90 minutes of close attention to avoid another booking and a ban that would rule him out of the Brazil game.
Queiroz is likely to recall Simao Sabrosa after wide man Danny failed to reproduce his lively in recent friendlies.
However, there is concern that Deco may not be fit to start after injuring his hip in training.
It has been an eventful week for the midfielder who was replaced by Tiago after 62 minutes of the opener, criticized the manager for his tactics and then had to apologize.
North Korea earned widespread praise for their work ethic, discipline and technical ability against Brazil and Portugal midfielder Raul Meireles said he expected more of the same.
“I think they are likely to go in as they did against Brazil, with many men behind the ball and we have to be ready and work to break that defensive barrier.”
For North Korea, the prospect of playing Portugal inevitably brings up discussion of the 1966 World Cup.
Rank outsiders, the Asians had already stunned Italy in the group phase when they raced into a 3-0 lead over Eusebio’s talented Portugal team in the quarter-finals.
The Portuguese stormed back to win 5-3 and, until last week, that was the last the World Cup saw of North Korea.
In truth, other than their 90 minutes at Ellis Park, there has not been much more seen of them since they returned.
Withdrawn and secretive, little is know of how the team or management reacted to an encouraging opening performance.
Coach Kim Jong-hun was hardly dropping any hints when he said: “We will review our tactics and decide whether we need to be a bit more attacking or a bit more defensive.”
(Additional reporting by Shrikesh Laxmidas, editing by Ken Ferris)
SOWETO, Sudáfrica–(Business Wire)–
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) y Arsene Wenger, director técnico de Arsenal FC, lanzan
hoy “The Chance” (La oportunidad), una búsqueda mundial de jugadores de fútbol
talentosos para que se unan a Nike Academy, un programa de entrenamiento de alto
rendimiento, respaldado por la Liga Premier de Inglaterra.
Nike Academy ofrece a jugadores sin contrato y sin compromiso con clubes
profesionales, la oportunidad de acceder al fútbol profesional mediante
entrenamiento de primera categoría y partidos contra academias élite y equipos
profesionales de reserva. Desde el inicio de la academia en 2009, ocho jugadores
del Reino Unido han recibido contratos profesionales.
“The Chance” marca la siguiente etapa de la campaña “Write the Future” (Escribe
el futuro) de Nike, en la que algunos de los mejores jugadores de fútbol del
mundo, incluidos Ronaldo, Didier Drogba y Wayne Rooney, aparecen en un corto
sobre momentos de juego representativos, que generan titulares a partir de un
solo pase o de un tiro que puede llevar felicidad eterna a una nación, mientras
pone de rodillas a otra.
Los jugadores pueden inscribirse para participar en “The Chance” en
nikefootball.com, donde pueden usar los recursos digitales para crear materiales
de campaña personalizados que se fundamenten en la inspiración detrás de “Write
the Future”. A fin de apoyar su propuesta, los candidatos pueden colocar su
imagen en un video que muestre cómo se vería su futuro si ganaran “The Chance”,
con momentos de la cultura pop al estilo de las celebridades. Los concursantes
también crearán una página de fanáticos en Facebook para generar conciencia y
apoyo a la campaña para recibir atención.
Nike seleccionará a los 100 mejores jugadores de todo el mundo a través de los
eventos Nike Elite Training y de Nike City Cup, que tendrán lugar en 32
ciudades, y también a través de su exposición en la plataforma digital. Luego,
se les invitará a una prueba final en Inglaterra, donde competirán por uno de
los ocho lugares internacionales en Nike Academy. A estas ocho personas se les
pagarán todos los gastos para vivir en el Reino Unido durante un año a partir de
julio de 2011 y serán miembros, a tiempo completo, de Nike Academy.
“Brindar la oportunidad a jugadores jóvenes de todo el mundo de obtener
entrenamiento selecto y recursos de vanguardia para alcanzar todo su potencial
es una propuesta muy poderosa”, afirmó Arsene Wenger, director técnico de
Arsenal FC, en el lanzamiento de “The Chance” desde el Nike Football Training
Centre en Soweto, que proporcionará a la comunidad local instalaciones para
entrenamiento de alto rendimiento y conocimientos útiles relacionados con el
VIH/SIDA. “Espero con ansias participar activamente en la elección y evaluación
de jóvenes jugadores llenos de entusiasmo mientras compiten en `The Chance`”.
Como miembros de Nike Academy, los jugadores pasan a ser participantes a tiempo
completo en un centro residencial de entrenamiento en Inglaterra, con acceso a
entrenadores, nutricionistas, psicólogos y entrenadores físicos selectos, así
como también a instalaciones de primera categoría para rendir al máximo nivel.
“Nike es una empresa apasionada por brindar a jugadores de fútbol, acceso
privilegiado al mejor entrenamiento y capacitación del mundo para mejorar su
juego y alcanzar su potencial”, expresó Trevor Edwards, vicepresidente de la
Gerencia de Clasificación y Marca Global. “`The Chance` es una oportunidad única
para que los jugadores se prueben a sí mismos en la etapa global, lleven su
juego al siguiente nivel e incluso tengan la oportunidad de obtener un contrato
profesional”.
“Nike Academy tiene varias experiencias exitosas de jugadores que han llegado al
fútbol profesional con la ayuda del excelente entorno que se ha creado”, afirmó
Ged Roddy, director de Juventud en la Liga Premier. “`The Chance` es una
excelente oportunidad para identificar jugadores jóvenes y talentosos, y que
demuestren sus habilidades, sean descubiertos y ganen un lugar en la academia”.
Para obtener más información o para inscribirse en “The Chance”, visite
nikefootball.com. Los jugadores pueden inscribirse desde las 6 p.m. GMT del día
de hoy.
Acerca de Nike
NIKE, Inc., con sede cerca de Beaverton, Oregón, es el líder mundial en diseño,
comercialización y distribución de calzado, indumentaria, equipamiento y
accesorios deportivos auténticos para una amplia gama de deportes y actividades
físicas. Las subsidiarias de propiedad absoluta de Nike incluyen: Cole Haan, que
diseña, comercializa y distribuye zapatos, bolsos, accesorios y abrigos de lujo;
Converse Inc., que diseña, comercializa y distribuye calzado, indumentaria y
accesorios deportivos; Hurley International LLC, que diseña, comercializa y
distribuye calzado, indumentaria y accesorios juveniles y para deportes de
acción; y Umbro Ltd., una marca mundial líder de fútbol con sede en el Reino
Unido. Para obtener más información, visite www.nikebiz.com.
Sin obligación de compra. Se aplican algunas restricciones. No será válido donde
esté prohibido. Para obtener los términos y condiciones de “The Chance” y otros
datos, visite nikefootball.com.
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SOWETO, Afrique du Sud–(Business Wire)–
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE : NKE) et Arsene Wenger, directeur d`Arsenal FC, ont
aujourd`hui lancé « The Chance », une recherche mondiale de footballeurs
talentueux qui pourraient intégrer Nike Academy, un programme d`entraînement de
haut niveau sponsorisé par Premier League en Angleterre.
Nike Academy donne à des joueurs qui ne sont ni sous contrat ni rattachés à des
clubs professionnels, une occasion d`entrer dans le jeu professionnel grâce à un
coaching et des matchs de haut niveau, disputés contre des équipes de réserve
professionnelles et des académies d`élite. Depuis le lancement de l`académie en
2009, huit joueurs au Royaume-Uni ont obtenu des contrats professionnels.
« The Chance » est l`étape suivante de la campagne « Write the Future » de Nike,
au sein de laquelle certains des meilleurs joueurs au monde dont Ronaldo, Didier
Drogba et Wayne Rooney sont filmés dans un court-métrage sur les moments
mémorables du sport, lorsqu`une passe fait la une des journaux ou un tir est
source de bonheur éternel pour toute une nation, alors que les opposants tombent
à genoux, écrasés par la défaite.
Les joueurs peuvent s`inscrire au programme « The Chance » sur nikefootball.com
; ils trouveront sur le site des supports numériques leur permettant de créer
des documents pour une campagne personnalisée qui s`inspirera du thème « Write
the Future ». Pour soutenir leur proposition, les candidats pourront insérer
leur image dans une vidéo qui montre ce à quoi leur avenir pourrait ressembler
s`ils gagnaient « The Chance », tout ceci avec des moments clés typiques de
célébrités de la culture pop. Les candidats créeront également une page pour
leurs fans sur Facebook, afin de susciter l`intérêt et d`obtenir un soutien pour
leur campagne, dans le but de se faire connaître.
Les 100 meilleurs joueurs du monde entier seront sélectionnés par Nike, lors des
entraînements d`élite de Nike, la coupe Nike City Cup, qui aura lieu dans 32
villes, ainsi que grâce à ce qu`ils auront fait pour se faire connaître par le
biais de la plateforme numérique. Ils seront ensuite invités à un concours final
en Angleterre, où ils seront en compétition pour gagner une des huit places
internationales au sein de Nike Academy. Ces huit gagnants pourront venir vivre
au Royaume-Uni tous frais payés, pendant un an, à compter de juillet 2011 et ils
seront membres à part entière de Nike Academy.
« Offrir aux jeunes footballeurs du monde entier l`accès à un coaching de haut
niveau et à des sites d`entraînement de pointe pour qu`ils puissent développer
toutes leurs capacités est une proposition significative », a déclaré Arsene
Wenger, directeur d`Arsenal FC, au moment du lancement de « The Chance » au
centre d`entraînement de football de Nike à Soweto, centre qui propose des sites
d`entraînement de haut niveau et un programme éducatif de lutte contre le
VIH/SIDA au sein de la collectivité locale. « Je suis heureux de pouvoir
participer activement au recrutement et à l`évaluation des jeunes footballeurs
enthousiastes qui entreront dans la compétition, au sein du programme « The
Chance ».
En tant que membres de Nike Academy, les joueurs deviennent participants à plein
temps dans un centre d`entraînement en internat, en Angleterre, où ils ont accès
à des coachs, des diététiciens, des psychologues et des spécialistes du
conditionnement physique de haut niveau, tout ceci dans des sites haut de gamme,
afin d`atteindre le plus haut niveau de performance possible.
« Nike croit fermement qu`il faut donner aux footballeurs un accès d`initié au
meilleur coaching et au meilleur entraînement au monde, afin d`améliorer leur
jeu et de maximiser leur potentiel », explique Trevor Edwards, vice-président de
la gestion catégorie et marque mondiale. « The Chance » représente une
opportunité unique pour les joueurs de faire leurs preuves sur la scène
internationale, de faire passer leur jeu au niveau supérieur et même d`avoir une
chance d`obtenir un contrat professionnel. »
« Nike Academy a connu un certain nombre de succès, avec des joueurs qui ont
intégré le niveau professionnel, aidés par le superbe environnement qui a été
créé », explique Ged Roddy, directeur de la jeunesse pour Premier League. « The
Chance » est une opportunité exceptionnelle de découvrir de jeunes joueurs doués
qui font montre de leurs talents, se font remarquer et gagnent une place à
l`académie. »
Pour de plus amples informations ou pour s`inscrire à « The Chance », consulter
nikefootball.com. Les joueurs peuvent s`inscrire à partir de 18 h, heure de
Greenwich, aujourd`hui.
À propos de Nike
La société NIKE, Inc., basée près de Beaverton, dans l`Oregon, est la plus
grande société mondiale de conception, de commercialisation et de distribution
de chaussures, de vêtements, d`équipement et d`accessoires de sport authentiques
pour un large éventail de sports et d`activités physiques. Les filiales à 100 %
de Nike comprennent Cole Haan, qui conçoit, commercialise et distribue des
chaussures, sacs à main, accessoires et manteaux de luxe ; Converse Inc., qui
conçoit, commercialise et distribue des chaussures, vêtements et accessoires de
sport ; Hurley International LLC, qui conçoit, commercialise et distribue des
chaussures, vêtements et accessoires de sports d`action, destinés aux jeunes et
Umbro Ltd., une des plus grandes marques mondiales de football, installée au
Royaume-Uni. Pour de plus amples informations, consulter www.nikebiz.com.
Sans obligation d`achat. Certaines restrictions sont de vigueur. Annulation en
cas d`interdiction. Pour connaître les détails des modalités et conditions
relatives à « The Chance », veuillez-vous rendre sur nikefootball.com.
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Real Madrid were poised to appoint Jose Mourinho as their coach after the Spanish giants sacked Manuel Pellegrini on Wednesday.
Following weeks of frantic media speculation, Real ditched Chilean Pellegrini in favour of the flamboyant Mourinho, who led Inter Milan to the Champions League title and the Italian league and cup double last season.
President Florentino Perez told a packed news conference in the bowels of the Bernabeu stadium that the 47-year-old Portuguese would join Real once the club had agreed with Inter on terminating his contract.
“I am ready to admit to some mistakes but the hiring of Mourinho, one of the world’s best coaches, is an opportunity that this Real Madrid, which always fights for excellence, could not afford to miss,” Perez said.
“We are absolutely convinced that we need a fresh impulse and that a coach like Mourinho can be the person to take charge of the squad for the next few years,” he added.
“Madrid bets on stability but stability for the fans is winning and being leaders. Stability is not about keeping on a coach.”
Construction magnate Perez said he hoped to complete the deal for Mourinho soon, adding that he had not yet spoken to the former Porto and Chelsea coach about potential additions to the squad.
SPECTACULAR PROJECT
Pellegrini left Villarreal to join Real last June, becoming the cornerstone of Perez’s big-money bid to bring trophies back to the Bernabeu.
Perez invested a quarter of a billion euros ($307 million) in players, including a record 94 million on Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, and vowed to build a “spectacular sporting project” to put the club back at the forefront of European and world football.
Pellegrini was charged with rebuilding the nine-times European champions and making them into a team capable of challenging Barcelona while entertaining a hugely demanding and impatient fan base.
But Real were dumped out of the Champions League by Olympique Lyon at the last-16 stage, humiliated by third-tier Alorcon in the King’s Cup and ended the season three points behind La Liga champions Barca.
“We thought it through a lot and it’s not just the fact that we didn’t win any titles,” Perez said.
“We believe that it’s the right moment to give a fresh boost and bet on one of the best coaches in the world.”
Mourinho said earlier on Wednesday it would be “impossible” for him to stay at Inter.
(Additional reporting by Emma Pinedo)
(Editing by Ed Osmond; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
Real Madrid have sacked coach Manuel Pellegrini and will appoint Jose Mourinho to replace him once they have reached agreement with Inter Milan about ending his contract with the Serie A club.
“I am ready to admit to some mistakes but the hiring of Jose Mourinho, one of the world’s best coaches, is an opportunity that this Real Madrid, which always fights for excellence, could not afford to miss,” Real president Florentino Perez told a news conference on Wednesday.
“We are absolutely convinced that we need a fresh impulse and that a coach like Mourinho can be the person to take charge of the squad for the next few years,” he added.
Pellegrini left Villarreal to join Real last June and become the cornerstone of Perez’s big-money bid to bring trophies back to the Bernabeu.
The construction magnate invested a quarter of a billion euros ($307 million) in players, including a record 94 million on Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
Pellegrini was charged with rebuilding the nine-times European champions and making them into a team capable of challenging Barcelona while entertaining a hugely demanding and impatient fan base.
But Real were dumped out of the Champions League by Olympique Lyon, humiliated by third-tier Alorcon in the King’s Cup and ended the season three points behind La Liga champions Barca.
Portuguese Mourinho has made no secret of his wish to coach Real and will join the La Liga giants having led Inter to three major trophies last season, the Champions League and Italian league and cup double.
The former Porto and Chelsea coach said on Wednesday that it would be “impossible” for him to stay at Inter.
(Editing by Ed Osmond; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
Real Madrid have sacked coach Manuel Pellegrini and will appoint Jose Mourinho to replace him once they have reached agreement with Inter Milan about ending his contract with the Serie A club.
“I am ready to admit to some mistakes but the hiring of Jose Mourinho, one of the world’s best coaches, is an opportunity that this Real Madrid, which always fights for excellence, could not afford to miss,” Real president Florentino Perez told a news conference on Wednesday.
“We are absolutely convinced that we need a fresh impulse and that a coach like Mourinho can be the person to take charge of the squad for the next few years,” he added.
Pellegrini left Villarreal to join Real last June and become the cornerstone of Perez’s big-money bid to bring trophies back to the Bernabeu.
The construction magnate invested a quarter of a billion euros ($307 million) in players, including a record 94 million on Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
Pellegrini was charged with rebuilding the nine-times European champions and making them into a team capable of challenging Barcelona while entertaining a hugely demanding and impatient fan base.
But Real were dumped out of the Champions League by Olympique Lyon, humiliated by third-tier Alorcon in the King’s Cup and ended the season a point behind La Liga champions Barca.
Portuguese Mourinho has made no secret of his wish to coach Real and will join the La Liga giants having led Inter to three major trophies last season, the Champions League and Italian league and cup double.
The former Porto and Chelsea coach said on Wednesday that it would be “impossible” for him to stay at Inter.
(Editing by Ed Osmond;
To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
London, May 26 (ANI): ‘Girls Aloud’ star Cheryl Cole has topped the list of celebrities who kids think have the best sun tans.
In the list compiled by Superdrug, Peter Andre came second while his ex-wife glamour model Katie Price a.k.a Jordan landed the third spot.
David Beckham came fourth and his wife Victoria Beckham rounded off the top five, reports the Sun.
The list is as follows:
1. Cheryl Cole
2. Peter Andre
3. Katie Price
4. David Beckham
5. Victoria Beckham
6. Cristiano Ronaldo
7. Jennifer Lopez
8. Simon Cowell
9. Paris Hilton
10. Mariah Carey (ANI)
London, May 19 (ANI): Barcelona is preparing a massive bid of 80 million pounds for Manchester United’s ace striker Wayne Rooney.
Double Footballer of the Year Rooney, 24, was with England’s squad in the Austrian Alps unaware of Barcelona making discreet moves to take him to La Liga.
Barcelona’s interest in Rooney has similarities with Real Madrid’s pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo and football power on the pitch and politics off it are interwoven in their interest in him, The Daily Express reports.
Europe’s most attractive club has been knocked off their perch after their Champions League semi-final defeat against Inter Milan.
Coach Pep Guardiola is keen to restore the side to the top immediately and will seek reinforcements, the paper said.
Barcelona also has advanced plans to sign Valencia’s David Villa and Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas, but the real coup would be a successful move for Rooney, it added.
The Barcelona camp has activated agents to sound out the possibility of a Rooney move.
Rooney is still under contract with United until 2012, but selling the club’s biggest asset will help them prevent making a loss of millions of pounds. (ANI)
London, May 15 (ANI): In a grim advertisement showing how life could change if he flops at the World Cup, Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney is seen quitting football, growing a belly and living in squalor, unable to accept his shattered dream.
The Nike commercial, which is to hit screens across the globe next Saturday, features a host of aces, including Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Ronaldinho (A C Milan) and Fabregas (Arsenal).
According to The Sun, the opening scenes of the advertisement see the 24-year-old Man United hero slipping a pass to Theo Walcott in the dying seconds of a World Cup game against France – with the score 1-1.
But Franck Ribery intercepts, ending hopes of England glory.
Wayne drops to his knees, deep in thought as he considers his life hitting rock bottom.
He puts on weight, living alone in his caravan with a ginger beard and gold sovereign rings. (ANI)
London, May 15 (ANI): In a grim advertisement showing how life could change if he flops at the World Cup, Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney is seen quitting football, growing a belly and living in squalor, unable to accept his shattered dream.
The Nike commercial, which is to hit screens across the globe next Saturday, features a host of aces, including Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Ronaldinho (A C Milan) and Fabregas (Arsenal).
According to The Sun, the opening scenes of the advertisement see the 24-year-old Man United hero slipping a pass to Theo Walcott in the dying seconds of a World Cup game against France – with the score 1-1.
But Franck Ribery intercepts, ending hopes of England glory.
Wayne drops to his knees, deep in thought as he considers his life hitting rock bottom.
He puts on weight, living alone in his caravan with a ginger beard and gold sovereign rings. (ANI)
London, May 11 (ANI): French defender Patrice Evra is ready to quit Manchester United this summer, with Real Madrid and Inter Milan ready to pay 18 million pounds for him.
Evra’s close friend Cristiano Ronaldo has recommended him to Real Madrid.
Since his seven million pound move from Monaco four-and-half-years ago, Evra has established himself as one of the best left-backs in the world.
He has two years left on his current deal, worth around 80000 pounds-a-week, The Sun reports.
A sale would give United a serious profit on a player whose value will plummet next summer with only a year left on his contract. (ANI)
London, May 11 (ANI): Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe wants a body just like soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo’s, it has emerged.
The actor, who has few shirtless scenes in musical ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying,’ is apparently inspired by the Portugese footballer.
“Daniel wants to completely re-sculpt his body and has taken Ronaldo as his inspiration,” the Sun quoted a pal, as saying.
The friend added: “He envies his muscle definition and is hoping to get a similar six-pack for himself.
“Daniel is taking his fitness regime really seriously. He”s stopped drinking, knocked the fags on the head and is watching every mouthful.
“He put on a little timber last year and is keen to get down to a more svelte shape.
“He”s already lost nearly a stone in the past month.” (ANI)
London, May 7 (ANI): The US-based Glazer family has reportedly rejected a 1.5 billion bid for Manchester United.
The group of wealthy United fans were understood to be planning a 1.2 billion pound offer for the club this summer.
But news of the Glazers” reluctance to accept a higher offer, believed to be from a Middle East consortium last year, is a massive stumbling block, The Sun reports.
United supporters have shown their discontent for the Glazer regime with their ”green and gold” protests at Old Trafford this season.
Fans are unhappy with the lack on investment in the team, especially after Cristiano Ronaldo”s world record 80-million-pound sale to Real Madrid last year.
Supporters are also worried by the club”s spiralling debts which stand at over 700-million-pounds. (ANI)
London, May 6 (ANI): England coach Fabio Capello has said that failure to strengthen the team by big Premier League clubs is the reason behind no England representation in the Champions League semi-finals.
Liverpool’s 30 million pounds sale of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid disturbed their central midfield play, while Manchester United cashed in on 80 million pounds Cristiano Ronaldo and let Carlos Tevez sign up for bitter rivals Manchester City.
Arsenal dumped Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure, earning 50 million pounds, and Chelsea acquired no big players. And the few who were signed by Premier League clubs, have largely failed to live up to their fees, The Sun reports.
Capello will be benefited and his England stars will get a decent rest before the World Cup starts on June 11.
“It is always better to have players who have been winning than ones unhappy because the national championship or the Champions League went wrong. Liverpool sold players and those who arrived did not meet expectations,” Capello said.
“Arsenal is unlucky. They also sold some players, didn’t get any others and important ones who were left were injured at key moments. United sold Ronaldo and Tevez and the players they bought instead are maybe not as good,” he added.
“Chelsea did buy Zhirkov but then nothing more. None of those teams strengthened. In England, only Manchester City did,” he added. (ANI)
Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed an 89th minute winner for Real Madrid as they came from behind to beat Osasuna 3-2 at home to stay hot on the heels of leaders Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday.
The world’s most expensive player rescued his team, heading in Gonzalo Higuain’s cross from a metre out, for his second of the night and 22nd of the campaign.
Real made life difficult for themselves against mid-table visitors twice going behind to goals from Carlos Aranda and Krisztian Vadocz. Ronaldo and Marcelo grabbed the equalisers before the break.
Barca have 90 points after beating Villarreal 4-1 away on Saturday and are one point ahead of Real, with three matches to play.
“It seemed like an easy game on paper but it turned out to be tough. This often happens in these types of games. You have to show plenty of fighting spirit to win,” Ronaldo told Spanish television.
“The win was the most important thing because we still have hopes of beating Barcelona to the title, though they won’t give it up easily.”
Real made an awful start when defender Raul Albiol failed to control a ball and allowed Aranda to break away and score after only seven minutes.
Ronaldo put them level in the 25th after streaking off the left flank to score from the edge of the area, but the hosts’ were found wanting at the back again from an Osasuna throw in.
They failed to clear the ball and Vadocz smashed a spectacular volley past Iker Casillas in the 43rd, though Real only needed a minute to equalise this time, Marcelo nodding in from close range.
OPEN GOAL
A nail-biting second half had Casillas saving point-blank from Aranda and Osasuna’s Masoud missing an open goal before Ronaldo rose above the mediocrity to keep the title race alive with his late strike.
In the late game, Real Mallorca kept up their push for a place in the Champions League next season, retaking fourth place from Sevilla with a 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao at San Mames.
Gonzalo Castro, Nunes and Aritz Aduriz scored the goals that moved the islanders on to 59 points two ahead of Sevilla, who had earlier won a dress rehearsal for the King’s Cup final by beating Atletico Madrid 3-1 at home.
Any doubts that Atletico would be taking it easy after also reaching the Europa League final three days ago, were dispelled in a frenetic opening, even though they had fielded a weakened side.
Brazil’s Luis Fabiano put Sevilla ahead from a corner in the fifth minute and almost immediately Portugal’s Tiago volleyed the visitors level after a free kick.
Two disputed penalties, scored by Alvaro Negredo in the 12th and 39th minutes, put the hosts back in control and they held firm to take a psychological advantage into the Cup final at the Nou Camp on May 19.
(Writing by Mark Elkington, editing by John Mehaffey. To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
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