Spain Football Team

As of April 28, 2010, the top five football teams, according to the International Federation of football FIFA are as follow: The first team is Brazil, the second team is Spain, the 3rd team is Portugal and finally the 5th team is Italy.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation controls the Spanish national football team which is the team representing the country Spain. In the history of the FIFA World Cup, Spain has appeared for twelve times starting from the year of 1934 while they achieved the best result at the same tournament in the year 1950 when they took the fourth place.
Last July 2008, Spain topped the FIFA World Ranking for the first time in history from becoming the sixth nation and the first who never won the World Cup. The Spain tried to win in 35 consecutive matches and went undefeated from November 2006 to June 2009. For the record, Spain had 10 wins from ten South Africa 2010 qualifiers. The team is also known under names such as La Furia Roja which means The Red Fury and La Roja which means The Red One.
The Portuguese Football Federation governs the Portuguese national football team, the team representing the country of Portugal. Their first appearance in the FIFA Cup was in the year 1966. They attained the 4th place in the 2006. For the record, they had been awarded the team of the Year of 2008 and 2009, second place in the year 1994, and third place in the years 2002 and 2003. The team is also known with the name Selecção das Quinas which means the five shields or the five dots inside the Portuguese flag.
Netherlands currently is ranking in the fourth place. The Netherlands national football team, controlled by the Royal Netherlands Football Association, is the national football team of Holland. They had eight appearances and their first appearance in the FIFA World Cup was in the year 1934. In the eight finals appearances, they have gone to the final twice and almost won it for the years 1974 and 1978. Also, they were fourth in the year 1998 in France. The team is also known with names such as Oranje, Holland, The Flying Dutchmen, Clockwork Orange, and La Naranja Mecanica.
Controlled by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio, the Italian national team is representing Italy in the world cup. The team is also known as the Azzurri which means the Team of Blue. They are currently in the 5th place in the FIFA ranking. They have won the 2006 FIFA World Cup which leaves them as the current World Champions.
They already had 16 appearances in the World Cup and the first was in the year 1934. They had four champion titles over all in the history of World Cup which made them as the second most successful national football team after the Brazilian national team.

Football quotes

“We lost because we didn't win.” - Ronaldo

“I'd like to play for an Italian club, like Barcelona.” - Mark Draper

“I'm as happy as I can be - but I have been happier.” - Ugo Ehiogu

“I was watching the Blackburn game on TV on Sunday when it flashed on the screen that George Ndah had scored in the first minute at Birmingham. My first reaction was to ring him up. Then I remembered he was out there playing.” - Ade Akinbiyi

“The opening ceremony was good, although I missed it.” - Graeme Le Saux

“It was like the ref had a brand new yellow card and wanted to see if it worked.” - Richard Rufus

“I couldn't settle in Italy - it was like living in a foreign country.” - Ian Rush

Spain – Winner of the Euro 2008

Euro 2008 is over and Spain are the new European champions. One hour before midnight Iker Casillas lifted the trophy and the celebrations begun all over Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna and in every major city in Spain.
La furia roja is finally on the top of Europe 44 years after the glorious generation that dominated the Old continent in 1964.
The lads of Aragones showed off great maturity in the matches, despite their youth and inexperience, and by many football reviewers they deserved the victory.

The Spanish national team was in the group D alongside with Greece (former European champion), Russia and Sweden. The group phase was passed easily with 3 wins of the three matches. Italy was the team who met Spain in the quarter-finals. The game was not one of the best of the tournament coz Spain faced very dangerous opponent who knew how to play on a result, despite the awful football for watching. The game was decided after penalty shoot-out and Casillas was the man of the match saving 2 of the 4 penalties. Once again the Madridista showed to the world that he is the No1 goalkeeper. In the semi-finals we all saw one of the best matches of this Euro when Spain faced Russia. Led by the excellent coach Hiddink, Russia showed great display during the group stage and especially in the quarter-final with Netherlands, but obviously Spain was way too big bite for them. The match ends 3-0 for Spain and the whole squad was about to prepare for the great final. Big loss for the final match for Spain was the injury of David Villa – the top scorer of the Euro 2008.
The last barrier on the way to the glory was Germany – team who didn’t play such a good football during this competition but their experience showed off as crucial when they beat the opponents Portugal and Turkey which showed much better display then Germany in the matches. First 15 minutes of the game haven’t promised anything good for Spain, but then they turned over the match and took the ball possession also creating some chances. In the 32” Fernando Torres picked up a through ball from Xavi and flipped over Lehman and that was the end for the Germans. They had more than one hour for playing but I think that even if they played whole night they wouldn’t score. In the rest of the match the attendance saw only chances for Spain but they didn’t score. It was 1-0 for Spain in the end!

So, if you make a little overview of the Euro 2008 I think that you will agree with me that Spain deserved this trophy more than any other team.
Congratulations!

Robinho Best Player

Madrid’s chase over Ronaldo this summer made Robinho’s agent start to think that his client will be on the way out of Bernabeu. Or maybe he realized that he won’t be their biggest star in the future so he decided to fight for his escape from Real Madrid. Ronaldo’s transfer failed but Robinho already declared his wish to join Chelsea (they offered him 6 M per year, instead of Madrid’s 5 M). Chelsea hasn’t met the demanding price of 40 M Euros so everybody thought Robinho will be Blanco for another year. Then Al Nahyan's Abu Dhabi group took-over Manchester City and the new mega-rich owners made approach for Robinho with the biggest transfer fee this summer. All in all, everybody came out satisfied with this transfer. Real Madrid got rid of their disgruntled player, Man. C. acquired their first super-transfer and Robinho left the Spanish capital as he desired.

Young Football From Brazil

Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior, or known only as Marcelo is a Brazilian football player currently playing for the Spanish giant Real Madrid. By many, Marcelo is the successor of Roberto Carlos who played the famous offensive left back position for Madrid and the Brazilian National team for more than a decade.

Marcelo is born on May 12, 1988 in the poor neighborhood in Rio and started playing futsal when he was only 9. When he was 13 the officials of Fluminense saw his talent and transferred him into the youth ranks of their team. Marcelo was quickly becoming their pearl and most popular player and they started comparing him with Roberto Carlos. Those comparisons became more often when Marcelo decided to put a pen to the paper of his dream contract with Real Madrid. In December 2006 Marcelo, who was only 18 moved to Madrid with his family.
Marcelo made his debut for the first team on April 14 2007 in the team that was led by Capello. He adapted quickly to the Spanish style of play thanks to the many Brazilians in the club especially Roberto Carlos. Months later Marcelo became a Spanish champion with Los Merengues.

His big progress in Madrid was seen by Brazilian national team manager Dunga who picked Marcelo as successor of the retiring legend Roberto Carlos. He made a great performance for his national team scoring one fantastic goal.
After winning La Liga in the 2007 summer transfer period Roberto Carlos left Real Madrid and signed for Fenerbahce. That move created an empty spot on the left back position in Real Madrid. At the same time Cappelo left Madrid and Bernd Schuster was hired as a head coach. This allowed Marcelo more playing time as he was better choice for the German coach instead of Heinze. Marcelo’s brilliant performances during the season of 2007-2008 guaranteed him a first team place in the league and the Champions league. At the end of May 2008 Real Madrid was crowned as champion again.

To set aside his inexperience and sometimes his instant decisions that cost his team a lot (it’s always a kind of problem for defenders), Marcelo is typical offensive left back with steel nerves and determined reactions in the back. His pacey runs upfront that comes along with fine cross, precise passing and also powerful long shot makes him one of the best wingbacks nowadays. He is hard working guy and his modest personality, optimism and confidence are one of his best attributes.

Marcelo started off 2008-09 with success winning Spanish Super cup with Real Madrid in August. Day by day he is becoming better yet. He earns more faith by Schuster and this guarantees bright future for the Brazilian pearl at the Bernabeu. I really hope he will become one of the best defenders in the world one day

Stadium Mohali

Mohali City is at the West of Chandigarh. It has greatly prospered in the recent years. The industrial city saw a mushrooming of several commercial establishments. Shopping malls were built to gather these trade stores under one big recreational area.
Here are some shopping malls worth visiting during your trip to Mohali.
Suncity Mohali Mall
Suncity Mohali Mall is near Kharar Road. This mall is over 600 feet, and has a grand frontage that leaves passersby in great awe. The retail stores are aplenty. The hours go by fast as you explore the shops inside.
The features of Mohali Mall are unrivaled. It is a five star hotel in a global retail experience. It has well articulated service apartments. The food court houses eclectic stalls offering a variety of specialties. Parking is never a problem here. It has a huge parking space that can accommodate 3000 vehicles. It also has eight theaters that show the current local and international movies.
Mall Matrix Mohali
This is a mall is close to Chandigarh. It is considered an ultra modern landmark and a silicon valley of India. The mall has been the base of many multinational companies. It once served as host for the Parsvnath 'Mall Matrix,' a big bazaar event. Such an event always draws a big crowd. Many food and non-food establishments here put up their stalls for prosperous trading. There is held nightly entertainment to enliven the place. The event definitely gives a big boost to the city's economy.
Mall Matrix Mohali is at the Punjab Urban Development Authority (PUDA) headquarters. This means that it is close to the Mohali Cricket stadium. This stadium has a great picturesque. There are also corporate giants like Reliance Infocom, Semi conductor Complex Ltd., Godrej & Boyce and many more.
Mohali is considered the new living planet. This is the reason why Entertainment Hospitality & Retailing also formed its based here. The hotel also has a hotel within the place. This hotel has international standards. It also has a magnificent atrium that offers a lot of galleries in it. There are enough spaces for each gallery. The mall has elevators glass clad and façade glitters.
The Mall Matrix has become a national and Global retail Goliath. It runs from apparels, fashion studios, hypermarket, and play station and foot gear. There is a large space for lucrative playground for all its visitors. The location of the mall is very unique and is great for malls, multiplexes and hotels.
Because of the large income that the mall has incurred every year, more and more investments are willing to come in to invest in the mall. The population of the mall can be seen in the screen multiplexes. The mall can provide up to a thousand seats per show. Even the kids are provided with their own place. Their parents can shop all the way while leaving their kids in a hyper active area where they can be sure that their kids are safe. The kids can have a full to the blast entertainment in this area.
There are also gourmet delights available. Their food court has all classes of multi cuisines that you are looking for. Even bakeshops, ice cream parlor and other delicacies have their own places. These things can surely satisfy your need when it comes to food. Visitors are always charmed by the beauty of the place and hospitality of the locals.
Have fun shopping the malls of Mohali!

Symbolism of the World Cup FIFA Trophy?
The FIFA World Cup Soccer & Football Trophy is one of the worlds best know sports icons; popping up during every TLN sitcom & talk show, on the news every day, even being presented to one of the most loved and revered figures in the world today, Mr. Nelson Mandela. Now that the countdown to the World Cup Football Match in South Africa has begun, that little golden statue of two extraordinary humans holding up the whole planet in their up-stretched and very well sculpted arms, has even been showing up in some peoples dreams!

Football Team

With 40% of Housetohome users staying at home to watch the football, now's the time to start planning your party. Throwing a World Cup party? Now's the time to hang up the England bunting, order in the beers and invest in a wide-screen TV.
Create the perfect viewing experience
If you haven't got the cash to invest in a wide-screen TV, worry not. The main thing is to ensure all your guests can see the screen.
Think about the position of the TV - If it's wall-mounted, more people will be able to see it. If not, make sure you position it in the middle of your living room.
Ensure there's enough seating - Rather than buy extra chairs, stock up on brightly-coloured scatter cushions. That way everyone will be able to grab a seat on the floor and still be comfortable.
Top up the drinks - If you want to create the ultimate viewing experience, check that everyone is topped up before the match starts so they won't be bobbing up and down for drinks before half time. A wall-mounted bottle-opener would be a great addition, too.
Decorate your home for the World Cup
Show your support for England by stocking up on all the latest World Cup merchandise. It may seem a bit excessive, but it will go a long way in creating the right atmosphere for your guests.
England bunting - Make a statement with England bunting. Flags are perfect for hanging in your living room or over your front door.
World Cup tableware - Save on the washing up and stock up on lots of paper cups, plates and napkins.
Bake a World Cup cake - No party is complete without a cake, so put your baking skills to good use and whip up a chocolate cake. Decorate it with football sugar decorations.
Create the right atmosphere - Give guests traditional South African Vuvuzelas and create an atmosphere to rival your local pub's.

Netherland Fans

If you've got a football fan or two in your family, odds are that you're looking for more creative gifts to buy them this holiday season. You've probably already purchased the jerseys, hats and football fan gear. On top of those things you've also probably already worn out the surprise of getting them season tickets to their favorite teams' home games. Maybe you've even gone so far as to purchase one of a kind fan paraphernalia on eBay for your football fan. If you're looking for a great gift that will keep your athletic fan happy all year round you should think about getting them the NFL Sunday Ticket package.
This satellite TV package is a dream come true for the football fan in your family. It will give them exclusive access to all the games they could ever want to watch. What this package provides is access to as many games as your football fan can handle every Sunday. With this package you have the ability to watch up to eight games simultaneously on one screen. It means that the fan in your family can watch their favorite teams and keep an eye on the competition in the weeks leading up to the playoffs and the Super Bowl.
In addition to this Sunday football package, satellite tv also offers a number of other options for football fans. There are more professional athletic channels available through this service than any other. There is ESPN and its sister channels ESPNews, ESPN Classic, and ESPN2. Each one of these channels provides up to the minute coverage on football, baseball, basketball, soccer and every other sport you can imagine. It has live commentaries from former greats as well as news, games, player and coach interviews. With access to these channels your football fan can get their fix from every angle and for any other sport they might also love.
Additionally, with satellite TV you can gain access to the NFL channel that shows the best games around the clock as well as flashback classics for the longtime fan. For those who are interested in college football there's also the ESPNU channel that airs only college games from tennis to women's softball to division I football. Between all of these channels and the Sunday package deal satellite TV has you covered. With this service the options really are endless.
So if you're trying to get creative about Christmas gifts this year think about investing in one of the deals available from satellite programming. What better gift to get for your die hard athletic fan than access to any game they could ever want to watch? It is the gift that will last them all season long and all year round. It will give them more access than a season ticket ever could and they can enjoy all of it from the warmth and comfort of their own living room. With this gift you'll be bringing all the best games home to your loved one. It is the gift that will keep on giving to your football fan.

Super Maradona

Maradona is wary of the injury risk his players face against 'rough and ready' Nigeria, in the opening match of Group B.
The Argentine coach is concerned that the physical game that the Nigerians are apt to play could sideline key players ahead of the round of 16 the qualification to which is the objective of the group matches at the World Cup in South Africa.
There was a touch of irony to Maradona's demand, a fact that he appeared completely oblivious of; Maradona himself was the subject of much discussion on what constitutes fair play after his using a hand to score a goal against England in the quarter-finals at the 1986 World Cup.
Maradona said that both teams were aware of each other's game and that Argentina did not expect to play against a rough and tough team when they took on Nigeria in Johannesburg.
In another bit of irony, Maradona's career ended when he failed a drug test during the 1994 world cup in USA, and Nigeria were in the same group as Argentina on that occasion, too.
The Argentine coach went on to say that he wanted real fair play to prevail and that the referees needed to understand what the words fair play mean. Maradona remembered the bruising encounter against Cameroon in 1990. The Africans won the match 1-0, and had two men sent off by the referee on the occasion.
Maradona recalled that his head was nearly kicked off by a Cameroon player in that match, and that another Argentina player Claudio Caniggia was given a yellow card for a relatively "small kick".
He reiterated that the Argentina team wanted good football and fair play, and to enjoy the match. He exhorted anyone that did not want to play clean football to go into the stands. He stated that people wanted to see football and that the Argentina squad wanted people to be able to watch football without "peacefully, without violence".
Maradona also had some advice for Swedish coach Lars Lagerback, who was on a five-month assignment with the Nigerian squad. The Argentina coach opined that it wasn't a good idea to have short-term coaches but that Lagerback should still try to introduce some good elements such as set-pieces".
Maradona who had more than his share of controversy as a player has also been in the news as a coach for reasons he does not relish. He had a running battle with local journalists back home, as Argentina struggled through the qualifiers.
Ahead of Argentina's tournament opener against Nigeria, the Argentina coach admitted he was nervous.