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New Zealand vs Spain | Preview and Live Score | FIFA Confederation Cup 2009

Beside Twenty20 world Championships, there is another big festival is going to kick-ff after a few hours in South Africa, FIFA Confederation Cup 2009. In the first day there will be two matches of this festival. First, the match between host South Africa and the AFC winner Iraq will meet in an encounter at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg at 16:00 UTC. And the second match will be held at Rustenburg.

14 June 2009

FIFA Confederation Cup 2009

16:00 South Africa v Iraq, Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg

Referee: Jorge Larrionda (Uruguay)

20:30 New Zealand v Spain, Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg

Referee: Coffi Codjia (Benin)

Live score on ESPN, and FIFA.com TV

It is second time for South Africa in the FIFA Confederation Cup but the debutant ceremony for the AFC winner Iraq. Both the two matches of June 14, 2009 will be Group-A matches.

The second match of the day between Spain, UEFA Euro 2008 winner and New Zealand 2008 OFC Nations Cup winner will be another important part. Spain, one of the strong team of European football, will take on the 3^rd time qualifier for the FIFA Confederation Cup 2009.

Liver Score Information: ESPN .Inc has right to broadcast the all the matches and will show the matches in ESPN and ESPN2 worldwide.

Important information is that FIFA.com TV will show the live streaming and highlight free in it website only for the people of European countries.

Australia vs New Zealand Twenty20 practices match: previews and live score

Two Oceana countries will meet in the practices match of the Twenty20 world Cup 2009. Just after two days the most exciting cricket tournament will be played in different England’s play grounds. But the match between Australia vs New Zealand will be kicked off at 17:30 local, 16:30 GMT. There will be another match between the host England and neighbor Scotland. Australia vs New Zealand Twenty20 practices match will be run aground at Kennington Oval, London.

 

Australia took on New Zealand after the home series along with South Africa. And, New Zealand’s record breaking lost to India they scheduled to Australia for the limited over match and shot over matches too. Both the team lost their home series to the gusts. Although, New Zealand did not tour of any country but took parts in the Indian Premier League but Australia visited Pakistan in the neutral venue in United Arab Emirate but could not take victory over the host in the single twenty20 match.

 

In both teams there are some key players who can change the result in the Twenty20 World Cup 2009. Losing some seniors, Australia is moving slowly in formatted cricket. But returns of Brett Lee and Andrew Symonds boost Australia side and the MJ Clark’s performances pushing them up. There is nothing less than them in Kiwis side. BB McCullum and LRPL Taylor but DL Vettori is in good forms.

 

Australia last two tours did not play any outstanding role in the Twenty20 cricket matches. They played two alongside South Africa and single with Pakistan. Similarly, in home series but played well in against Black Caps.

Sri Lanka vs India 2009: Fixtures and Time schedule and venues of ODI and Twenty20

India will play 5 ODI day-night matches against Sri Lanka. These matches will be started on 28th January in Sri Lanka. Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be team leader of 15 men squad of India team. First match will start on 28th January (Wednesday local time 14:30, 9:00 GMT) and 2nd match will 30th January (Friday local time 14:30, 9:00 GMT). First and second match will in the same stadium at Rangiri Dambulla international stadium. 3rd and 4th matches will be at Premdasa Stadium in Colombo on 2nd and 5th January. 5th ODI match will be kicked-off at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on 8 February (Sunday local time 10:00, 4:30GMT) and the only Twenty20 Match will be R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 10 February.

Fixtures and Time schedule of Sri Lanka vs India Tour
India Tour of Sri Lanka 2009 ( One Day International )
28 Jan 2009	Sri Lanka vs India 1st One Day International, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (D/N) Live action starts from: 09:00 GMT (14:30 IST)
30 Jan 2009	Sri Lanka vs India 2nd One Day International, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (D/N) Live action starts from: 09:00 GMT (14:30 IST)
02 Feb 2009	Sri Lanka vs India 3rd One Day International, R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N) Live action starts from: 09:00 GMT (14:30 IST)
05 Feb 2009	Sri Lanka vs India 4th One Day International, R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N) Live action starts from: 09:00 GMT (14:30 IST)
08 Feb 2009	Sri Lanka vs India 5th One Day International, Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo Live action starts from: 04:30 GMT (10:00 IST)

India Tour of Sri Lanka 2009 ( Twenty20 International )
10 Feb 2009	Sri Lanka vs India Only Twenty20 International, R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Euro 2012: Too Early to Talk about?

We are now into 2008 and still, there are four years left. No problem, We can start talking about it because there is a lot to talk about the preparations. The main thing is that there is a worldwide economic recession going on and that is why was there is some room for becoming more wait for the preparation of this event that is going to take place after four years.

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Will Manchester United become the Champion of Europe Again?

It was a dream season for Manchester united in 2008 as they own the trophy of both English premier league and UEFA Champions League. Now, their supporters are expecting the same thing from this season but the real condition is different and reality is not with them at this moment. They could not dominate in the English premier league yet and even in Europe, they do not look so a mighty like last season. So, I have a strong doubts whether Manchester United’s can follow the success of last season.

By the way, who are you favorite Man Utd footballers of all time? Here is a list of Top Ten Footballers of Manchester United of All Time.

Michael Ballack Apologizes for Criticizing Joachim Loew on Unfair Treatment to the Seniors During Euro 2008

German captain Michael Ballack has recently apologized for his comment made on Coach Joachim Loew criticizing his unfair treatment to the senior members of the Germany squad during Euro 2008 tournament. However, the German captain has now realized that the comment he made on Loew has put his future in German national team in jeopardy. He has already apologized for his behavior publicly and to Joachim Loew over the telephone on Saturday. The two will meet in the next seven days to have a conversation on the issue.

In an interview with German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) last week, Michael Ballack criticized Loew stating that there were some experienced players like Torsten Frings, Miroslav Klose and himself in Germany’s Euro 2008 squad and he thought the experienced members deserves at least some respect and loyalty, given their contribution and achievement for Germany. However, the German captain has recently said that he did not have any intention to attack Joachim Loew and there was nothing personal. He has claimed that he was trying to protect and support the fellow seniors in the team.

AFP reported:

"I must acknowledge it was unfortunately an error to chose this way (to communicate)," Chelsea midfielder Ballack said in a statement.

"I will meet with Joachim Loew as soon as my health allows and I will apologise to him for my behaviour……..

"I telephoned Jogi Loew again on Saturday and said it was never my intention to criticise his work as national team coach, but primarily to protect and support my fellow players in a difficult situation," said Ballack.

"I have a high opinion of Jogi Loew as a coach and a person.

"Comments in the interview were made due to the situation and were not meant to be personal.

"I did not want to attack anyone, but to openly address and criticise issues which were close to my heart.

"But I do not stand by the contents of that interview any more."

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is now recovering from a recent surgery on his foot. So, he is currently out of action for few weeks and will need some time recover fully before returning to action. However, Germany coach Joachim Loew has clearly indicated that Ballack’s future in the team now depends on the conversation they will have in near future.