Football Highlights USA Forwards Football Players in FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010

Football Photos Jozy Altidore USA Goalkeeper

Date of Birth: 6 November 1989
Height: 185 cm
Shirt number: 17
Position: Forward
Current club: Hull City (ENG)
International Caps: 29
International Goals: 9
First international: South Africa - USA (17 November 2007)

Football Wallpapers Herculez Gomez USA Goalkeeper

Date of Birth: 6 April 1982
Height: 178 cm
Shirt number: 9
Position: Forward
Current club: Puebla (MEX)
International Caps: 7
International Goals: 2
First international: Argentina - USA (28 June 2007)

Football Images Edson Buddle USA Goalkeeper

Date of Birth: 21 May 1981
Height: 185 cm
Shirt number: 14
Position: Forward
Current club: Los Angeles Galaxy (USA)
International Caps: 4
International Goals: 2

Football Pictures Robbie Findley USA Goalkeeper

Date of Birth: 4 August 1985
Height: 175 cm
Shirt number: 20
Position: Forward
Current club: Real Salt Lake (USA)
International Caps: 9
International Goals: 0
First international: Switzerland - USA (17 October 2007)

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Football Highlights USA Goalkeepers in FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010

Football Wallpapers Marcus Hahnemann USA Goalkeeper

Marcus Hahnemann Biography:
Date of Birth: 15 June 1972
Height: 192 cm
Shirt number: 23
Position: Goalkeeper
Current club: Wolverhampton (ENG)
International Caps: 8
International Goals: 0
First international: Trinidad and Tobago - USA (19 November 1994)

Football Images Brad Guzan USA Goalkeeper

Brad Guzan Biography:

Date of Birth: 9 September 1984
Height: 193 cm
Shirt number: 18
Position: Goalkeeper
Current club: Aston Villa (ENG)
International Caps: 16
International Goals: 0
First international: USA - Guatemala (19 February 2006)

Football Photos Tim Howard USA Goalkeeper

Tim Howard Biography:
Date of Birth: 6 March 1979
Height: 187 cm
Shirt number: 1
Position: Goalkeeper
Current club: Everton (ENG)
International Caps: 55
International Goals: 0
First international: USA - Ecuador (10 March 2002)

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Raul Gonzalez Blanco New Forward Player Schalke 04 Football Club in Bundesliga Season 2010/2011

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Raul Gonzalez Blanco Biography:

Raúl's performances for Spain have since mirrored the nation's fortunes, Spain being dubbed the Raúl made his national team debut against the Czech Republic in October 1996. He scored nine times in his first season from 28 appearances, including one in his second game against Atlético, and won the Spanish La Liga championship. In doing so, he nudged aside 1991 Pichichi Trophy winner Emilio Butragueño, and was soon well on the way to becoming Spain's new sensation. At just 17 years and four months, Raúl became the youngest player ever to wear a Real Madrid shirt.

In October 1994, head coach Jorge Valdano picked the gifted teenager in his first team. He began the 1994-95 season in Madrid's "C" team, and scored 13 goals in the seven games. In 1993-94, he began the season with the Juvenil B team, moved on to Juvenil A, and was promoted to the Under-19 División de Honor team. Raúl again won another Cadete title.

Real Madrid scouts quickly signed Raúl and he started the 1992-93 season with the Cadete A. Raúl rose through the ranks, winning the national title with the Under-15 youth team (cadete), and seemed destined to join the professional side when Atlético president Jesús Gil dissolved the club's entire youth scheme in an effort to save money. After winning his spurs as a member of provincial amateur team San Cristóbal de los Ángeles, his father signed him up for Atlético Madrid at the age of 13. Raúl was born in the Madrid suburb of Marconi de San Cristóbal de los Ángeles.

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Germany and Nigeria into the final FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Germany 2010

Germany U-20 Women's Football Team on Victory Celebration

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Nigeria U-20 Women's Football Player on Action

Football Photos Nigeria U-20 Women's Football Player on Action

Semi-final results
Germany 5-1 Korea Republic
Colombia 0-1 Nigeria
However, the Falconets held on to continue their magnificent run at Germany 2010 and become the first African team to The match got off to an extraordinary start when the Africans took the lead just two minutes in, but Ndem Egan's charges were forced to endure wave after wave of South American attacks as the match wore on. The second semi-final between Nigeria and Colombia was a far tenser affair. Korea Republic starlet Ji So-Yun, whose seventh of the tournament proved scant consolation for the AFC outfit, could still catch up in the match for third place. The 19-year-old Popp was once again in red-hot form as she bumped her tally up to nine goals in five matches, although the race for the adidas Golden Boot is far from over.

A goal from Svenja Huth and two from Kim Kulig had given the last remaining European side a comfortable lead at the midway point, before a double within the first three minutes of the second period from the tournament's top scorer Alexandra Popp rounded off a memorable performance. As in Saturday's quarter-final win over Korea DPR, Maren Meinert's German outfit again turned on the fireworks against Asian opponents, all but sewing up their place in Sunday's showdown within the opening half hour. While hosts Germany won the first with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Korea Republic, Nigeria were made to sweat during a close-fought 1-0 success against Colombia. The two teams who will contest the final of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2010 became clear after Thursday's two semi-finals.

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Football Legend Pictures: Roberto Baggio Italy Forward Player

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Roberto Baggio Italy Football Player

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Roberto Baggio Biography:
Roberto Baggio (born February 18, 1967, in Caldogno, Italy) is an Italian football player, considered to be among the best forwards in the world throughout the 1990s.
He played for major Italian teams, such as Fiorentina, Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus. Baggio's major World Cup was in 1994 in the United States. After a successful tournament, he missed last penalty in the shoot-out during the final match against Brazil and Brazil went on to become the World Cup holder for the fourth time.

He was transferred to Juventus in 1990 for $19 million, which made him the most expensive player ever at that time.Roberto Baggio played for the last time in the national team, against Spain in 2004

Honours
Serie A champion: 1995, 1996
Italian cup: 1995
UEFA Cup
Winner: 1993
Runner-up: 1990
European Footballer of the Year: 1993

Career
Vicenza (1981 - 1985) (played in 36 matches and scored 13 goals)
Fiorentina (1985 - 1990) (94 matches, 39 goals)
Juventus (1990 - 1995) (141 matches, 78 goals)
A.C. Milan (1995 - 1997) (51 matches, 12 goals)
Bologna F.C. 1909 (1997 - 1998) (30 matches, 22 goals)
Inter Milan (1998 - 2000) (41 matches, 9 goals)
Brescia (since 2000)
Italian national football team (November 16, 1988 - May, 2004)

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Football News Joe Cole New Forward Player Liverpool Football Club

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Joe Cole Biography
Joe Cole was selected for the PFA Premiership Team of the Year 2006. Joe Cole came fourth in The Independent's list of Britain's happiest people. Some consider him to be the solution to England’s 'left wing problem' and since 2004 he has continued to gain international caps.
Joe Cole was a squad member at Euro 2004 but didn’t actually play. However, when Claudio Ranieri was sacked, and Jose Mourinho came to Chelsea, Joe Cole's form improved massively and he started playing in the team more often. Initially he failed to shine at Stamford Bridge due to competition from players such as Damien Duff and Arjen Robben. Joe Cole’s target was to become a regular in the England first team and to help further his chances, he moved to Chelsea in 2003, for £7m, as one of the first signings under the Roman Abramovich reign.

However, after West Ham's manager, Harry Redknapp left the club, Cole’s form declined in spite of his incredible natural talent. He progressed through the Hammers ranks very quickly and made his first team debut at the age of 17. He has drawn comparisons with Paul Gascoigne as he plays with flair in a similar position. Joe Cole worked his way up through the West Ham youth academy, and from a very young age was regarded as one of the hottest new talents in English football.He is an attacking midfielder for England and Chelsea. Joseph John Cole was born on 8th November, 1981, in Islington, London.

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Rafael Benitez New Inter Milan Football Club Coach

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Rafael Benitez Biography
Date of Birth :16 April 1960, Madrid, Spain
Birth Name :Rafael Benitez Maudes
Nickname :Rafa "Rafa the Gaffer"
Height :5' 9" (1.75 m)
Spouse :Maria di Montserrat Benítez (1998 - present) 2 children

Managed Liverpool to the champion league final in 2007. While his father supported Atlético Madrid, his mother is a big fan of Real. Born to Francisco Benítez, a hotelier, and Rosario Maudes, he is the second of three children. As a coach, he won two Spanish Championships (2002, 2004) and the UEFA Cup (2004) with Valencia; the Champions League (2005), the European Super Cup (2005) and the FA Cup (2006) with Liverpool.

Started his managerial career with the Real Madrid youth team. During his career as a coach, he managed the following professional teams: Real Valladolid (1995-1996), CA Osasuna (1996-1997), CF Extremadura (1997-1999), CD Tenerife (2000-2001), Valencia (2001-2004) and Liverpool (since 2004). Has two daughters, Claudia (born in 1999) and Agatha (born in 2002), with his wife Montse, a Doctor of Law.

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Football News David Villa New Forward Player Barcelona Football Club

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David Villa Biography
Valencia then spent big to bring the front-runner to the Mestalla, though El Guaje quickly repaid the investment by coming within one goal of the Now 28, Villa came up through the youth ranks and began learning his trade at Sporting de Gijon, before exploding onto the La Liga scene at Real Zaragoza, where he enjoyed two goal-filled years between 2003 and 2005. Seeing how his four-year old son would not stop playing even after bearing a plaster cast on his broken right leg, Villa senior felt it best to show the youngster how to strike the ball with his weaker foot. Naturally right-footed, Villa is nearly as proficient with his left, thanks to a childhood accident and his father's foresight.

It is this level of commitment and the gutsy nature of his performances that make the Valencia man a fan's favourite for club and country, as well as earning him his fair share of run-ins with match officials. Known as El Guaje (an affectionate name given to children in his native Asturias), this quick and explosive hitman is certainly not afraid of hard work, and is always willing to drop deep and help out his midfield. A born competitor with an unquenchable thirst for finding the net, Villa always has the goal in his sights whether playing as an out-and-out forward, in a withdrawn role or wide-left in a front three. Top scorer at UEFA EURO 2008 and a fixture at the sharp end of the Spanish attack, David Villa is currently one of the world's hottest striking properties.

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Football News Jose Mourinho New Coach Real Madrid Football Club

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Jose Mourinho
I showed that last season when my Money does not guarantee success. "Ferguson is right. The trick is not believing the other's stupid." - as Porto's manager. Everybody can be smart. "Football is a game about feelings and intelligence. - after a couple of months as Chelsea's manager. "It's hard to keep up with my ego, but the players just have to live with it". - presenting himself as Chelsea's new manager. Personal Quotes "We have top players and - I apologize if I sound arrogant, a top manager". Chews gum to help his concentration. Friends with sir Alex Ferguson. Won the champions league as assistant manager of Barcelona.
Left Chelsea by mutual consent in 20th September 2007 and replaced by Avram Grant. Children: Matilde and José Mário. Date of Birth 26 January 1963, Setúbal, Portugal Birth Name José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix Nickname Zé Mário The Special One Height 5' 9" (1.75 m) Spouse Tami (1989 - present) 2 children Trade Mark His Armani overcoat Trivia Resigned as manager of Portugese soccer team FC Porto in May 2004 - immediately after guiding them to victory in the European Cup - and was appointed head coach of English side Chelsea FC A self confessed fan of Sir Alex Ferguson Worked as Sir Bobby Robson's translator at Barcalona in the early 1990s Has a degree in Physical Education Took Chelsea to UEFA Champions League semi-finals, a year after winning with Porto Led Chelsea to win the Premiership and Carling Cup in 2005 Son of goalkeeper Félix Mourinho and Maria Júlia.

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Roy Hodgson Liverpool Football Club Coach

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Roy Hodgson Biography
He was appointed the coach of the English Premier League side Fulham in December 2007. Copenhagen and Udinese. Hodgson best performance came by guiding Switzerland national team to the 1994 World Cup and Euro 1996 .After leaving the job of Switzerland team, he coached many notable club sides, including Internazionale, Blackburn Rovers, Grasshoppers, F.C. In 80s he coached several different clubs Bristol City in 1980 to 1982, Örebro SK in 1983-1985 and Neuchâtel Xamax in 1990 to 1992.

He spent five years at the club, winning the Swedish championship in 1976 and 1979. He started his managerial job way back in 1976 by coaching Swedish club team Halmstads BK. He has played for several senior football clubs such as Crystal Palace, Tonbridge, Gravesend & Northfleet and Maidstone United. He is currently the manager of the English football club Fulham. Roy Hodgson was born on 9 August 1947 in London, England.

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Spain Football Team is The Winner of The FIFA Fair Play Award 2010

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The Iberians have not rested on the laurels of their UEFA EURO 2008 victory, consistently bringing in new faces without renouncing their commitment to attractive short-passing football. Maturity, resilience and the ability to overcome adversity were all in evidence during their campaign, and few national teams in world football are blessed with squads of such depth and sheer talent. On top of wins in each of their ten games, La Roja were the European Zone's second top scorers with 28 goals while conceding a miserly five at the other end.
On a scale of one to ten, Spain's performance in qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa can only be given top marks.

The Road to FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010

Far from taking their foot off the pedal, La Selección capped a flawless campaign with victory in Armenia and a 5-2 away thrashing of closest challengers Bosnia-Herzegovina. Belgium were subsequently dispatched 5-0 in La Coruna and a ticket to South Africa 2010 was assured with two rounds to spare after a comfortable 3-0 home win over Estonia. The return in Istanbul marked another 2-1 comeback triumph courtesy of goals from Xabi Alonso and then Liverpool team-mate Albert Riera. Following a 2-1 win in Brussels, when they fought back to clinch victory via an 88th-minute Villa strike, came a 1-0 success over Turkey in Madrid, the goal coming from Gerard Pique.
And though Armenia and Estonia were dispatched relatively comfortably, an away clash in Belgium and a double-header against EURO 2008 semi-finalists Turkey forced the Spaniards to dig deep for nine valuable points. Their narrow 1-0 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina - courtesy of a solitary strike from David Villa - was typical of the kind of gritty resistance they have had to overcome since Austria/Switzerland. The title of European champions inevitably meant that Spain's opponents redoubled their efforts to claim what would be a notable scalp.

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As a recult, the Spaniards have won every game but one since the former Los Blancos boss took charge, the exception being a semi-final reverse against USA at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009. Del Bosque continued Aragones' faith in the one-touch style that has traditionally characterised Spain's play and which relies upon midfielders of the highest quality. The experienced supremo has also hit the heights at club level with Real Madrid, winning two UEFA Champions Leagues (2000, 2002), two La Ligas (2001, 2003), a Spanish Super Cup (2001) a UEFA European Super Cup (2002) and the Toyota Intercontinental Cup (2002). Vicente del Bosque took over where Luis Aragones left off after the EURO 2008 triumph, keeping the same footballing philosophy and core of players which dazzled the continent that summer.

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Iker Casillas Spain Goalkeeper is The Winner of The Adidas Golden Glove Award in FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010

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Iker Casillas Biography:
Date of Birth: 20 May 1981
Height: 184 cm
Shirt number: 1
Position: Goalkeeper
Current club: Real Madrid (ESP)
International Caps: 111
International Goals: 0
First international: Sweden - Spain (3 June 2000)

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Since then Casillas's No1 status for club and country has never been in doubt, with the player travelling to two editions of the FIFA World Cup (Korea/Japan 2002 and Germany 2006) and three UEFA EUROs (Belgium and the Netherlands 2000, Portugal 2004 and Austria and Switzerland Having lost his starting place to the more experienced Cesar Sanchez after a rare period of uncertainty, Casillas replaced the injured Cesar late on in the final in Glasgow and proceeded to thwart the Bayer Leverkusen onslaught with a series of phenomenal saves. A winner with Spain at the 1999 edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Nigeria, in 2000 Casillas was also voted Europe's best player under the age of 21, though it would be Madrid's 2001/02 Champions League success (the club's ninth win in the competition) that would cement his status among the world's finest shot-stoppers. And it was current national-team coach Vicente del Bosque who gave the custodian his top-flight debut in 1998/99, with Casillas making the Los Blancos' No1 jersey his own the following campaign and contributing to victory in the 1999/00 UEFA Champions League.
Born on 20 May 1981, Casillas earned his first call-up for the Madrid first-team at the age of just 17, having come all the way up through the youth ranks at the Spanish giants. The latest in a long line of Spanish goalkeeping greats is La Roja captain Iker Casillas, whose agility, speed, reflexes and cool head in one-on-one situations have earned him the nickname ‘San Iker' (Saint Iker) at club side Real Madrid.

Iker Casillas Spain Goalkeeper on Action

Under pressure after La Roja opened up with a shock defeat to Switzerland, Casillas has since answered his critics with a string of superb displays that have proved crucial to his Spain’s progress to a Final they have long dreamed about. The Spain Goalkeeper has conceded just two goals at South Africa 2010.

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Thomas Mueller Germany Football Player is The Winner of The Adidas Golden Boot Award and Best Young Player Award in FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010

Thomas Mueller is The Winner Of The Adidas Golden Shoe Award

Muller finished on five goals at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, but claimed the top scorer accolade thanks to no fewer than three assists, leaving him ahead of Spain marksman David Villa and Dutch hitman Wesley Sneijder, both of whom finished on five goals but with only one assist apiece. Thomas Muller’s opening goal for Germany against Uruguay in the third-place play-off proved enough to earn the Bayern Munich starlet the adidas Golden Boot.

Thomas Mueller is The Winner Of The Hyundai Best Young Player Award

"I think I Quite apart from pace, vision and exceptional technical ability for a relatively big man, he has demonstrated remarkable versatility, with more than creditable displays both in attacking midfield and wide on the flanks. Muller repaid the coach’s faith with a total of 13 league goals, although the 20-year-old offers considerably more than effective finishing skill. The fast-starting 1.86m forward instantly became a first-team regular. Searching for the right man to operate in the hole behind the central striker in a 4-5-1 formation, the Dutch supremo settled on the promising young reserve.
However, Muller’s stellar ascent began for real with Louis van Gaal’s arrival at Bayern. A fringe member of the senior squad in Munich from summer 2008, he received a first taste of Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League action under Jurgen Klinsmann. The German FA (DFB) quickly spotted his goal-scoring ability and highly effective playing style, handing him frequent appearances at junior international level. A native of Upper Bavaria, Muller joined Bayern at the age of just ten. Thomas Muller has exploded onto the top flight scene in his first full season as a pro, and surely has the potential to be a major discovery for Germany at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
There can be no avoiding comparisons with the legendary Gerd, from journalists and fans alike, but this eloquent and intelligent young man seems to have his feet firmly planted on the ground. There are easier surnames for a German footballer to possess than Muller, especially if you happen to be a Bayern Munich striker.

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Thomas Mueller Biography:
Date of Birth: 13 September 1989
Height: 186 cm
Shirt number: 13
Position: Midfielder
Current club: Bayern Munich (GER)
International Caps: 8
International Goals: 5
First international: Germany - Argentina (3 March 2010)

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Diego Forlan is The Winner of The Adidas Golden Ball Award FIFA World Cup 2010

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The 31-year-old Forlan took the starring role in his country’s heroic performance at the FIFA World Cup finals. The Uruguay striker topped the prestigious poll of accredited media representatives ahead of the Netherlands’ Wesley Sneijder and Spain hitman David Villa. Diego Forlan has been named Best Player at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Diego Forlan Biography:
Date of Birth: 19 May 1979
Height: 181 cm
Shirt number: 10
Position: Forward
Current club: Atletico Madrid (ESP)
International Caps: 69
International Goals: 29
First international: Saudi Arabia - Uruguay (27 March 2002)

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