Miami Heat shooting guard Mike Miller (below) passes as Boston Celtics power forward Glen Davis (above) battles for the ball in the second quarter of Game 2 of their NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoff series in Miami May 3, 2011. — Reuters pic
MIAMI, May 4 — The Miami Heat piled the pressure on bruised and battered Boston by taking a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series with a 102-91 victory yesterday.
Quicker and more athletic than the Celtics, who have been hampered by a series of nagging injuries, the Heat again met the challenge of the defending Eastern Conference champions and have a commanding lead in the best-of-seven second round series with Game Three set for Saturday in Boston.
LeBron James took his turn to carry the load with 24 of his game-high 35 points coming in the second half, while Game One standout Dwyane Wade added 28 points.
"This is a great team we're going against right now," James told reporters. "We're playing as hard as we can defensively and just trying to wear them down throughout the course of the game.
"They made a run but we stuck to our principles and finally wore them down."
With the game tied 80-80 midway through the fourth, the Heat embarked on a 14-0 charge to put the contest out of reach.
Boston's Paul Pierce, who was ejected from the contentious series opener with two technical fouls in the fourth quarter, returned from a strained left foot that forced him to briefly exit in the first quarter on Tuesday.
Ray Allen also played on despite having a bruised chest following a collision with James in the third but the Celtics ran out of gas.
Rajon Rondo had 20 points and 12 assists for Boston, who trailed by five points after both the second and third quarters.
The Celtics will have to regroup at home if they are to take down Miami's "Big Three" which was constructed in the off-season to challenge Boston's supremacy.
Chris Bosh, the Heat's final member of their triumvirate, finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds. — Reuters
Schalke 04's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer takes a ball during a training session at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England, May 3, 2011. — Reuters pic
MANCHESTER, May 4 — Schalke 04 are hoping to draw inspiration from last month's shock victory at Inter Milan when they try to overturn a 2-0 deficit away to Manchester United in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg.
The German side stunned holders Inter 5-2 in the first leg of their quarter-final at the San Siro and need to produce something similar to make amends for a woeful performance at home to United last week.
"Tomorrow we will show we can play better than we did last week and that we have learnt our lessons," Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick told a news conference on Tuesday.
"In football you can get the chance so we will see what happens... When we played in Milan against Inter people didn't give us much hope either."
The Bundesliga team's task is immense at a stadium where United have not lost for more than a year and have conceded only three goals in Europe this season.
United repeatedly tore apart Schalke's defence last week and on home soil they could prove even more devastating, even if manager Alex Ferguson is resting players ahead of Sunday's key Premier League match against Chelsea.
VISA PROBLEMS
But with Schalke having already overcome problems travelling to Manchester, with the team delayed in Germany for a couple of hours because of visa issues affecting some players, they are showing no signs of giving up without a fight.
"I think we have to be well organised in the first 10 minutes and then we have to take our chances when they're presented, even if there are just two minutes left," Rangnick said.
"You think of Manchester United and the Champions League win when they came back to win 2-1," he added, referring to the English club's stunning 1999 final victory over Bayern Munich which came after two stoppage-time goals.
United could easily have notched several more goals last week had it not been for the heroics of Manuel Neuer who Ferguson said had produced "arguably the finest goalkeeping display against us in Europe in my time."
Asked how important Neuer, who has caught United's eye as they seek to replace the retiring Edwin Van der Sar, would be on Wednesday, Rangnick grinned: "I hope a lot less important than last week." — Reuters
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID,MADRID - Petenis Roger Federer merasa senang dengan penampilannya pada musim 2011 ini. Meskipun musim ini baru meraih satu gelar, Federer mengaku tetap senang menerimanya. Dia hanya berharap bisa berkarier dalam dunia tenis untuk waktu lebih lama lagi.
Berbicara pada turnamen Madrid Terbuka, pemegang 16 gelar Grand Slam itu menyatakan isi hatinya tersebut. ''Ketika Anda sudah mencapai level bagus di dunia tenis, itu membuat Anda semakin memiliki banyak motivasi. Saya hanya berharap bisa mempertahankan level tersebut lebih lama lagi,'' kata Federer.
Federer merebut gelar Doha pada Januari lalu. Dia musim ini memiliki rekor 24 kali menang dan 5 kali kalah. Meskipun demikan, dia harus kehilangan ranking nomor dua dunianya dari Novak Djovokic. Federer kehilangan ranking tersebut setelah tiga kali menelan kekalahan dari Djokovic selama 2011 ini.
''Saya berjuang di Dubai,'' kata Federer. ''Saya di Miami bagus-bagus saja sampai saya bertemu (Rafael) Nadal di semifinal.''
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID,JAKARTA - Turnamen Malaysia Grand Prix Gold 2011 akan digelar di Alor Setar, Kedah, Selasa (3/5) hingga Ahad (8/5). Indonesia berharap bisa kembali meraih gelar dari nomor ganda campuran.
Tantowi Ahmad/Liliyana Natsir sukses memenangi gelar India Terbuka Super Series pada pekan lalu. Selain itu, Fran Kurniawan Teng/Pia Zebadiah Bernadeth berhasil melaju ke final. Peluang kembali meraih gelar pun terbuka lebar karena China absen dalam turnamen tersebut.
Pelatih ganda campuran, Richard Mainaky, mengatakan absennya pemain Cina akan membuat persaingan di Malaysia lebih merata. "Ini kesempatan baik bagi pemain muda saya," kata Richard.
Liliyana, yang pernah meraih dua kali gelar juara dunia bersama Nova Widianto, mengatakan bahwa kemenangan di India itu baru awal. Karena itu, Liliyana dan Tantowi tidak ingin lengah.
"Perjuangan saya dan Tantowi masih panjang. Yang penting tetap konsentrasi karena masih banyak pertandingan di depan," kata dia.
Tantowi/Liliyana akan menghadapi Dani Bawa Christanta/Yu Yan Vanessa Neo di babak pertama Malaysia Grand Prix Gold. Sementara itu, Muhammad Rijal/Debby Susanto yang melaju ke semifinal India Super Series terpaksa absen di Malaysia. Sebab, Rijal mengalami cedera pinggang. Tiga tunggal Indonesia, Taufik Hidayat, Simon Santoso, dan Alamsyah Yunus juga mundur dari ajang berhadiah 120 ribu Dolar AS ini.
Sportshttp://www.mmail.com.my/admin/content/stories/9 enRajagopal ready to give new faces a chancehttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71184-rajagopal-ready-give-new-faces-chance <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 23:52:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>PETALING JAYA:</strong> National coach K. Rajagobal is expected to rope in a number of new faces to beef up his squad for the World Cup Qualifiers.</p> <p>Rajagobal said he was forced to look at new faces because he did not want to disrupt the preparations of the Olympic squad under coach Ong Kim Swee which is currently preparing for the 2012 London Olympics Qualifier.</p> <p>During the last two friendly matches against Hong Kong and Etoile FC from France, Rajagobal had to 'loan' eight players from the Olympic squad to strengthen his team.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71184-rajagopal-ready-give-new-faces-chance#commentsLocalNational football coach K. RajagopalWorld Cup qualifiersSportsTue, 03 May 2011 15:58:42 +0000Darshini71184 at http://www.mmail.com.myLong, long, grass of homehttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71094-long-long-grass-home <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Xavi blasts Bernabeu pitch as war continues </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 07:15:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/71094-long-long-grass-home"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/03xavu.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="187" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong>BARCELONA</strong>: Barcelona midfield ace Xavi hit out at Real Madrid's recent conduct as the heated build-up continues ahead of their second-leg semifinal clash at Nou Camp tomorrow (<strong>2.45am</strong>).</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71094-long-long-grass-home#commentsBarcelona FCchampions league 2010/11Xavi HernandezFootballSportsMon, 02 May 2011 23:20:57 +0000Zam71094 at http://www.mmail.com.myJuventus back in race for Champions League spothttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71092-juventus-back-race-champions-league-spot <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 07:15:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>ROME: A late goal from Simone Pepe fired Juventus back into the race for fourth place as they defeated Lazio 1-0 at Stadio Olimpico this morning.</p> <p>Despite being outplayed for much of an uninspiring contest, a red card shown to Cristian Ledesma with 10 minutes remaining lifted Juventus' spirits, and Pepe's deflected shot at the far post in the 87th minute saw them keep alive their hopes of Champions League football next season.</p> <p>Lazio remain fourth, a point ahead of Udinese and city rivals Roma, while seventh-placed Juventus close to within four points of the Biancocelesti.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71092-juventus-back-race-champions-league-spot#commentsFootballSportsMon, 02 May 2011 23:15:57 +0000Zam71092 at http://www.mmail.com.myNo rifthttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71091-no-rift <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Real focus just on winnning and not Ronaldo's option </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 06:57:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/71091-no-rift"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/03karanka2.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="207" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong>BARCELONA</strong>: Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka allayed fears of a rift between Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho after the attacker criticised the defensive tactics deployed against Barcelona in the first-leg semifinal at Santiago Bernabeu last week. Real lost 2-0 then — no thanks to a brace from Lionel Messi in the second-half.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71091-no-rift#commentschampions league 2010/11Real Madrid fcFootballSportsMon, 02 May 2011 23:13:23 +0000Zam71091 at http://www.mmail.com.myJackson steers Norwich to Premier Leaguehttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71089-jackson-steers-norwich-premier-league <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 06:57:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>NORWICH: Simeon Jackson's goal was enough to send Norwich City into the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Portsmouth this morning, a result that condemned Cardi City to the Championship playoff again. </p> <p>The Canada striker buried a 50th minute header in a match Norwich knew would see them guarantee second place with one regular-season match remaining after Cardiff fluffed their lines in a 3-0 home defeat to Middlesbrough in another match.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71089-jackson-steers-norwich-premier-league#commentsNorwich FCEPLSportsMon, 02 May 2011 22:59:47 +0000Zam71089 at http://www.mmail.com.myClean slatehttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71088-clean-slate <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Federer puts clay mistakes behind him </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 06:45:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/71088-clean-slate"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/03federerw.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="196" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong>MADRID</strong>: Roger Federer has wiped his clay-court slate clean and was heading into his start at the Madrid Masters with renewed enthusiasm.</p> <p> The former world No 1 bids to correct the errors which bothered him in his spring debut on the surface a fortnight ago.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71088-clean-slate#commentsRoger FedererTennisSportsMon, 02 May 2011 22:50:11 +0000Zam71088 at http://www.mmail.com.myOosthuizen backs Scottish Open switch to links coursehttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71086-oosthuizen-backs-scottish-open-switch-links-course <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 06:45:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>LONDON: Now the Scottish Open has moved to a links course the tournament will offer a better clue as to the player most likely to succeed at the following week's British Open, Louis Oosthuizen said this morning.</p> <p>The 28-year-old South African also believes the Scottish Open venue switch from Loch Lomond to Castle Stuart in Inverness will improve his chances of retaining his British Open title in July.</p> <p>"The fact the Barclays Scottish Open is being played over a links course this year is really good news for me," Oosthuizen said in a news release.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71086-oosthuizen-backs-scottish-open-switch-links-course#commentsLouis OosthuizenGolfSportsMon, 02 May 2011 22:47:20 +0000Zam71086 at http://www.mmail.com.my'Unlike Devils'http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71085-unlike-devils <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Evra blasts United attitude at Emirates </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 06:16:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/71085-unlike-devils"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/03evraw.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="205" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong>MANCHESTER</strong>: Defender Patrice Evra feels Manchester United got exactly what they deserved at Arsenal on Sunday after starting the game with the wrong attitude. Whilst manager Alex Ferguson was bemoaning the failure of referee Chris Foy to award a penalty for Gael Clichy's late foul on Michael Owen, at the same time dismissing a blatant handball by Nemanja Vidic that could easily have led to the United skipper being</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71085-unlike-devils#commentsEPLSportsMon, 02 May 2011 22:31:47 +0000Zam71085 at http://www.mmail.com.myStupid not to use technology, says Hursthttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71083-stupid-not-use-technology-says-hurst <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 06:15:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>LONDON: Geoff Hurst believes it is stupid that goal-line technology has yet to be used in football. The issue is back in the spotlight again after Chelsea's controversial 2-1 win over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, which saw Frank Lampard's equaliser given despite the whole of the ball appearing not to cross the line.</p> <p>Hurst was famously involved in a similar situation in the 1966 World Cup final and cannot believe things have not improved since then.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71083-stupid-not-use-technology-says-hurst#commentsEPLSportsMon, 02 May 2011 22:17:31 +0000Zam71083 at http://www.mmail.com.myBeliever Terry feels Chelsea can stun Unitedhttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71082-believer-terry-feels-chelsea-can-stun-united <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 06:14:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>LONDON:</strong> Defender John Terry insists he never stopped believing Chelsea could catch Manchester United in the race for the title. Chelsea's players could be forgiven if retaining the title was the last thing on their minds just over two months ago when they were languishing outside the top four and even in danger of failing to qualify for next season's Champions League.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71082-believer-terry-feels-chelsea-can-stun-united#commentsChelsea FCJohn TerryEPLSportsMon, 02 May 2011 22:16:30 +0000Zam71082 at http://www.mmail.com.myPride of KLhttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71081-pride-kl <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> National Tennis Complex welcomes all </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 05:53:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/71081-pride-kl"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/03ltam.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="98" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p> <br />FROM the likes of Russian star Anna Kournikova and junior Wimbledon finalist Noppawan Lerchewakarn to top national players like Si Yew Ming and Jawariah Nordin, the National Tennis Complex at Jalan Duta was 'home' to all.</p> <p>It also hosted many local and international tournaments including the 1989 Sea Games, ITF Junior Championships, Fed Cup and Davis Cup qualifiers.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71081-pride-kl#commentsOn The CourtsSports opinionTennisSportsMon, 02 May 2011 22:04:17 +0000Zam71081 at http://www.mmail.com.myGaga over Babolathttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71079-gaga-over-babolat <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 05:53:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/71079-gaga-over-babolat"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/03babolat.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="104" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p>NATIONAL player Si Yew Ming is a regular face at the National Tennis Complex at Jalan Duta. Yew Ming took time off from his training schedule to speak about his racquet — the Babolat Aeropro Drive. "I really like it. It suits my playing style due to its aerodynamic shape and it's good for spins," said Yew Ming.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71079-gaga-over-babolat#commentsOn The CourtsSports opinionTennisSportsMon, 02 May 2011 22:00:43 +0000Zam71079 at http://www.mmail.com.myMunching at Top Spin Cafehttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71077-munching-top-spin-cafe <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 05:53:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/71077-munching-top-spin-cafe"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/03topspin.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="142" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p>CHEF ABDUL RAZAK ABDUL RAHIM is the man behind Top Spin cafe.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71077-munching-top-spin-cafe#commentsOn The CourtsSports opinionSportsMon, 02 May 2011 21:57:57 +0000Zam71077 at http://www.mmail.com.myNo stopping PKNShttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71075-no-stopping-pkns <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 04:45:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>KELANA JAYA: </strong>Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) coach S. Veloo believes there is no stopping PKNS' march to the Premier League title.</p> <p>"It is a done deal. PKNS should be awarded the title now itself," said Veloo. "The only thing that is still up for grabs is second place."</p> <p>Veloo's charges were helpless against PKNS last night. They were thumped 4-0 in a rain-soaked match. PKNS' goals came from Mohd Irme Mat, Mohd Azrif Nasuhaq and a brace from last season's Premier League top scorer Mohd Zamri Hassan.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71075-no-stopping-pkns#commentsFootballSportsMon, 02 May 2011 21:06:44 +0000Zam71075 at http://www.mmail.com.myNo funds misspenthttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71074-no-funds-misspent <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 04:45:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>PETALING JAYA: </strong>The Education Ministry clarified funds were not abused when the Negri Sembilan education department (JPNS) sent several teachers for a "study tour" to Bandung, Indonesia last year.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71074-no-funds-misspent#commentsOther SportsSportsMon, 02 May 2011 21:05:39 +0000Zam71074 at http://www.mmail.com.mySquash's saviourhttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71073-squashs-saviour <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Nafiizwan can resurrect scene for Malaysia </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 04:45:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/71073-squashs-saviour"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/03nafiizwan.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="150" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong>NATIONAL squash player Azlan Iskandar was a spectator during the Asian championships in Penang recently. It allowed Mohd Nafiizwan Mohd Adnan to steal the thunder when he won the men's title. </strong></p> <p><strong>Squash queen Nicol David, meanwhile, won the women's title. Azlan pens down his observations from the other side of the fence. He believes there is light at the end of the tunnel for Malaysian squash. </strong></p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71073-squashs-saviour#commentsMohd Nafiizwan Mohd AdnanSquashSportsMon, 02 May 2011 21:03:16 +0000Zam71073 at http://www.mmail.com.myNo Inter exodushttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71071-no-inter-exodus <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> President Moratti believes they only need minor changes </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 04:29:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/71071-no-inter-exodus"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/03interw.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="87" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>MILAN:</strong> Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti believes the team need a few changes but also suggested there would not be a complete makeover at the club.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71071-no-inter-exodus#commentsInter Milan FCMassimo MorattiFootballSportsMon, 02 May 2011 20:36:36 +0000Zam71071 at http://www.mmail.com.myScudetto is for Berlusconihttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71069-scudetto-berlusconi <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 04:29:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>MILAN: AC Milan chief executive officer Adriano Galliani will dedicate the <em>Scudetto </em>to president Silvio Berlusconi as he credits his investment policies for their success in Serie A this season. The Rossoneri need only a point from this weekend's match at Roma to ensure they win their first league title since 2004.</p> <p>"The Scudetto arrives thanks to Berlusconi who bought Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robinho with his own money," Galliani told Sky Sport Italia as Milan launched their new home kit for the 2011-2012 season.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71069-scudetto-berlusconi#commentsAC MilanFootballSportsMon, 02 May 2011 20:33:33 +0000Zam71069 at http://www.mmail.com.myBayern must invest in Neuer, says Beckenbauerhttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71068-bayern-must-invest-neuer-says-beckenbauer <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 04:29:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>MUNICH: Bayern Munich's honorary president Franz Beckenbauer told the club not to be afraid to splash the cash for Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. He said the club should be prepared to spend up to €50 million for the highly-rated 25-year-old.</p> <p>"This is a goalkeeper who saves 20 unstoppable shots a year. You must do everything to get him immediately. I would approve of any sum if I was still chairman of the board. You should even pay €50m for Neuer, if necessary," Beckenbauer told <em>Bild. </em></p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71068-bayern-must-invest-neuer-says-beckenbauer#commentsBayern Munich FCManuel NeuerFootballSportsMon, 02 May 2011 20:32:30 +0000Zam71068 at http://www.mmail.com.myDi Resta happy with Force India, for nowhttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/71067-di-resta-happy-force-india-now <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 04:29:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p>LONDON: Rookie Paul di Resta played down rumours suggesting he could be off to Mercedes GP Petronas in the not-too-distant future. Di Resta won last year's DTM series with Mercedes before moving into Formula 1 with Force India and already he is bringing in the points, bagging two in the opening three races.</p> <p>One man who has been impressed with di Resta's debut is Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/71067-di-resta-happy-force-india-now#commentsTeam Force India F1MotorsportsSportsMon, 02 May 2011 20:31:14 +0000Zam71067 at http://www.mmail.com.myWhat conspiracy?http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70904-what-conspiracy <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Ancelotti, Wenger brush aside Mourinho's claims </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Friday, April 29th, 2011 11:12:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/70904-what-conspiracy"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/Untitled-11_55.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="111" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong> LONDON:</strong> Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti dismissed Jose Mourinho's claims of a Barcelona conspiracy — instead putting their repeated favourable decisions down to coincidence.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70904-what-conspiracy#commentsFootballSportsFri, 29 Apr 2011 03:31:54 +0000Allen70904 at http://www.mmail.com.myReal, Barca charged by Uefa over Bernabeu incidentshttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70896-real-barca-charged-uefa-over-bernabeu-incidents <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Friday, April 29th, 2011 11:12:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>LONDON:</strong> Uefa have opened disciplinary cases against Real Madrid and Barcelona over incidents during Wednesday's fiery Champions League first-leg semifinal at Santiago Bernabeu.</p> <p>Barca's 2-0 win was marred by incidents on and off the pitch.</p> <p>Real have been charged in relation to Pepe's sending off, Jose Mourinho's dismissal to the stands, throwing missiles on the pitch, a pitch invasion and Mourinho's inappropriate statement to the media after the game.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70896-real-barca-charged-uefa-over-bernabeu-incidents#commentsbarcelonachampions leagueDani AlvesJose MourinhoPepereal madridSpecial OneFootballSportsFri, 29 Apr 2011 03:23:19 +0000Allen70896 at http://www.mmail.com.myReal 'chicken'http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70894-real-chicken <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Mourinho must opt to play offensive strategy instead </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Friday, April 29th, 2011 11:12:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/70894-real-chicken"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/Untitled-10_63.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="108" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p> <em><strong>HOLA!</strong></em><strong> </strong></p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70894-real-chicken#commentsadiosbarcelonachampions leagueholaJose MourinhoMustaphaPepereal madridSports opinionSportsFri, 29 Apr 2011 03:20:13 +0000Allen70894 at http://www.mmail.com.myLorena expecting first childhttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70882-lorena-expecting-first-child <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Friday, April 29th, 2011 10:36:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/70882-lorena-expecting-first-child"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/Untitled-6_112.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="121" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong> GUADALAJARA: </strong>Retired golf star Lorena Ochoa is expecting her first child.</p> <p>The 29-year-old from Mexico and former No 1 player, announced the news this morning on Twitter in English and Spanish: "I am very happy to share with everybody that we are expecting a baby!"</p> <p>Ochoa married Aeromexico executive Andres Conesa in December 2009. He has three children from a previous marriage.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70882-lorena-expecting-first-child#commentsAeromexico executiveAlejandro OchoaAndres ConesagolfLorena OchoaGolfSportsFri, 29 Apr 2011 02:53:23 +0000Allen70882 at http://www.mmail.com.myKhishan welcomes back skipperhttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70886-khishan-welcomes-back-skipper <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Friday, April 29th, 2011 10:25:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/70886-khishan-welcomes-back-skipper"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/Untitled-8_103.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="234" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong> KUALA LUMPUR:</strong> SMK Bukit Bandaraya midfielder Khishan Raj Mohanaraj <em><strong>(above)</strong></em> is glad captain Muhd Ezuan Hakimi is back for the final of the Bangsar zone Under-18 football tournament at Victoria Institution (VI) today.</p> <p>The centreback missed the semifinal tie against SMK Bandar Tasik Selatan yesterday. He was sent off for bringing down an SMK Bandar Tasik Selatan player in the quarterfinals.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70886-khishan-welcomes-back-skipper#commentsBangsar zone Under-18 football tournamentKhishan Raj MohanarajMuhd Ezuan HakimiSMK Bandar Tasik SelatanSMK Bukit BandarayaVictoria Institution (VI)Vijhay VickFootballSportsFri, 29 Apr 2011 03:05:55 +0000Allen70886 at http://www.mmail.com.myIt's overhttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70884-its-over <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Friday, April 29th, 2011 10:25:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/70884-its-over"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/Untitled-7_110.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="285" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong> KUALA LUMPUR:</strong> After all that drama, Misbun Sidek will not return to the national set-up.</p> <p>Misbun rejected BA of Malaysia's (BAM) offer to train backup players. He submitted his letter to BAM president Datuk Seri Nadzmi Salleh on Wednesday.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70884-its-over#commentsBA of MalaysiaBadmintonBAMDatuk Seri Ahmad Shabery CheekDatuk Seri Nadzmi SallehDatuk Zolkples EmbongHaresh DeolMisbun SidekNational Sports CouncilNSCTengku Kamil Ismail Idris ShahBadmintonSportsFri, 29 Apr 2011 03:00:34 +0000Allen70884 at http://www.mmail.com.myIncredible Falcaohttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70880-incredible-falcao <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Colombian strikes four goals as Porto sink Villarreal </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Friday, April 29th, 2011 10:25:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/70880-incredible-falcao"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/Untitled-5_125.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="149" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong> LISBON:</strong> In-form striker Radamel Falcao hit four second-half goals as Porto stunned Villarreal 5-1 lead in their first-leg semifinal at Estadio do Dragao this morning.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70880-incredible-falcao#commentsFootballSportsFri, 29 Apr 2011 02:33:18 +0000Allen70880 at http://www.mmail.com.myPark, Kim lead Avnet Classichttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70874-park-kim-lead-avnet-classic <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Friday, April 29th, 2011 09:59:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/70874-park-kim-lead-avnet-classic"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/Untitled-3_151.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="194" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong>ALABAMA:</strong> Grace Park and Kim Song-hee shot five-under 67s this morning to share the first-round lead in the Avnet LPGA Classic, the tour's only event in a six-week stretch.</p> <p>Park eagled the par-five 13th and had had five birdies and two bogeys on The Crossings course at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail's Magnolia Grove complex.</p> <p>She won the last of her six LPGA Tour titles in 2004.</p> <p>Kim, winless on the tour, had seven birdies and two bogeys.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70874-park-kim-lead-avnet-classic#commentsAvnet LPGA ClassicgolfGrace ParkKim Song-heeRobert Trent Jones Golf Trail's Magnolia Grove complexThe Crossings courseGolfSportsFri, 29 Apr 2011 02:07:51 +0000Allen70874 at http://www.mmail.com.myToo much of a home stretchhttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70872-too-much-home-stretch <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Ruthless United now favourites for record 19th title </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Friday, April 29th, 2011 09:42:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/70872-too-much-home-stretch"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/Untitled-2_150.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="210" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a>FOR weeks, we have been billing Manchester United's encounter with Arsenal at The Emirates on Sunday as a potential title decider. <p>It won't be.</p> <p>Arsenal have fallen off the pace quite dramatically of late, while United have gone about their business with an efficiency and a ruthless determination that has characterised so many of Alex Ferguson's <em><strong>(pic)</strong></em> teams in the past.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70872-too-much-home-stretch#commentsalex fergusonAndrew LeciARSENALEPLmanchester unitedPremier LeagueRay WilkinsRobin van PersieSports opinionThe EmiratesSportsFri, 29 Apr 2011 01:55:35 +0000Allen70872 at http://www.mmail.com.myDe Jong wants City to go all the wayhttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70870-de-jong-wants-city-go-all-way <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Friday, April 29th, 2011 09:42:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>LONDON:</strong> Nigel de Jong believes Manchester City should not settle for Champions League qualification while they can still catch third-placed Arsenal this season.</p> <p>Roberto Mancini's side took a huge step towards securing a first appearance in Europe's elite club competition since their debut in the then European Cup in the 1968/1969 season with a 1-0 victory over Blackburn last Monday.</p> <p>The winner was scored by Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko — his first in the Premier League since he joined City from Wolfsburg in January.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70870-de-jong-wants-city-go-all-way#commentsARSENALchampions leagueEdin DzekoEPLManchester CityNigel de JongPremier LeagueRoberto ManciniSteve McClarenWolfsburgEPLSportsFri, 29 Apr 2011 01:45:44 +0000Allen70870 at http://www.mmail.com.myBahrain GP unlikely to happen, says Ecclestonehttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70866-bahrain-gp-unlikely-happen-says-ecclestone <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Friday, April 29th, 2011 09:11:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>LONDON:</strong> Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says it is nearly a case of "bye-bye Bahrain" but is prepared to allow more time for the Grand Prix.</p> <p>"We need to wait a little bit to see exactly how progress is made," said Ecclestone.</p> <p>"I suppose we'd be safe by early June or something like that."</p> <p>The governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said last month they had asked Bahrain "to communicate by May 1 at the latest" whether they would be in a position to reschedule the race.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70866-bahrain-gp-unlikely-happen-says-ecclestone#commentsBahrainBernie EcclestoneChinese Grand PrixF1fiaFormula 1Grand PrixInternational Automobile FederationMartin WhitmarshMcLaren team principalMotorsportsSportsFri, 29 Apr 2011 01:33:04 +0000Allen70866 at http://www.mmail.com.myImran: It's not righthttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70888-imran-its-not-right <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> ...but NSC say its accepted </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Friday, April 29th, 2011 07:48:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/70888-imran-its-not-right"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/Untitled-9_75.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="264" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong> KUALA LUMPUR:</strong> The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) are against any form of bribery.</p> <p>OCM president Tunku Imran Jaafar stressed that it was not right for athletes to offer gifts to sway results in their favour.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70888-imran-its-not-right#commentsDatuk Zolkples EmbongHaresh DeolNational Sports CouncilNSCOCMOlympic Council of MalaysiaSports opinionSukhdev HansTunku Imran JaafarSportsFri, 29 Apr 2011 03:10:29 +0000Allen70888 at http://www.mmail.com.myNo date yethttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70878-no-date-yet <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Serena, Venus look well but unsure of French Open </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Friday, April 29th, 2011 07:48:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/70878-no-date-yet"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/Untitled-4_136.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="302" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong> WASHINGTON:</strong> Serena and Venus Williams have shaken off injuries that have sidelined them from competitive tennis, but whether or not they will be ready for next month's French Open remains uncertain.</p> <p>"The French Open is a great tournament. It's a fun event. We definitely want to be there," Venus said.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70878-no-date-yet#commentsFrench OpenSerena WilliamstennisVenus WilliamsTennisSportsFri, 29 Apr 2011 02:20:04 +0000Allen70878 at http://www.mmail.com.myRock solidhttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70869-rock-solid <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Defence is key in Milan's great show this season </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Friday, April 29th, 2011 07:48:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/70869-rock-solid"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/Untitled-1_160.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="106" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong> MILAN:</strong> AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri <em><strong>(above)</strong></em> says their improvement in defence since January is one of the key reasons why they are on the verge of winning Serie A.</p> <p>Milan are eight points clear at the top of the table with just four more matches left. And they have only conceded 23 goals — making Milan defensively the best team this season.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70869-rock-solid#commentsAC MilanGiampaolo PazziniInter MilanLeonardoMassimiliano AllegriRafael BenitezScudettoSerie ASilvio BerlusconiFootballSportsFri, 29 Apr 2011 01:41:33 +0000Allen70869 at http://www.mmail.com.myPepe deserves the red card, says Xavihttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70799-pepe-deserves-red-card-says-xavi <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thursday, April 28th, 2011 12:53:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/70799-pepe-deserves-red-card-says-xavi"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/Untitled-10_62.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="125" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong> MADRID:</strong> Barcelona playmaker Xavi was reluctant to talk about the referee's decision to send off Real Madrid's Pepe <em><strong>(above)</strong></em> in their first-leg semifinal at Santiago Bernabeu this morning, but the Spain international insisted it was the correct call.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70799-pepe-deserves-red-card-says-xavi#commentsbarcelonaPepereal madridXaviFootballSportsThu, 28 Apr 2011 05:19:16 +0000Allen70799 at http://www.mmail.com.myMore goals please, says Sambahttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70776-more-goals-please-says-samba <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thursday, April 28th, 2011 12:12:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>LONDON:</strong> Blackburn centreback defender Chris Samba warned they must improve in front of goal to avoid being relegated from the Premier League.</p> <p>Blackburn are now just one point outside the drop zone after Monday's 1-0 home defeat by Manchester City stretched the club's winless run to 10 games.</p> <p>Steve Kean's side have also scored only once in the past four matches, while their topscorer in the league — Nikola Kalinic — made just one substitute's appearance in the past two months.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70776-more-goals-please-says-samba#commentsEPLSportsThu, 28 Apr 2011 04:25:06 +0000Allen70776 at http://www.mmail.com.mySpurs interested in striker Amaurihttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70775-spurs-interested-striker-amauri <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thursday, April 28th, 2011 12:12:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>LONDON:</strong> Tottenham are interested in signing on-loan Parma striker Amauri this summer, according to his agent.</p> <p>The 30-year-old, who was loaned to the Serie A club by Juventus in the January transfer window, has impressed during his short stay at Ennio Tardini.</p> <p>He has scored seven goals so far — including a double to seal their 2-0 victory at Udinese last Saturday.</p> <p>Amauri's agent Ernesto Bronzetti claims the Brazilian-born Italy international's performances have caught the attention of numerous European outfits, including Spurs.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70775-spurs-interested-striker-amauri#commentsAmauriEPLErnesto BronzettiGabriel Appelt PiresGuillherme Appelt PiresJuventusparmaPeppino TirriPremier LeagueSerie AtottenhamFootballSportsThu, 28 Apr 2011 04:25:03 +0000Allen70775 at http://www.mmail.com.myEnd of the road for Irelandhttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70780-end-road-ireland <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thursday, April 28th, 2011 11:59:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/70780-end-road-ireland"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/Untitled-8_102.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="123" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong> LONDON:</strong> Newcastle midfielder Stephen Ireland has been ruled out of the final four games of the season with an ankle injury, the club revealed.</p> <p>The on-loan Aston Villa man sustained the problem during last Saturday's 1-1 Premier League draw at Blackpool.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70780-end-road-ireland#commentsEPLSportsThu, 28 Apr 2011 04:30:23 +0000Allen70780 at http://www.mmail.com.myFearless Ebouehttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70773-fearless-eboue <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Defender wants Arsenal teammates to spoil United party </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thursday, April 28th, 2011 11:59:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>LONDON:</strong> Defender Emmanuel Eboue urged Arsenal to show no fear when they try to derail Manchester United's march towards the Premier League title on Sunday.</p> <p>Having seen their own championship challenge all but evaporate at Bolton last weekend, the shoe is now on the other foot for Arsenal, who could blow the championship race wide open by beating United at Emirates Stadium.</p><!-- google_ad_section_start --><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70773-fearless-eboue#commentsARSENALEmmanuel EboueEPLmanchester unitedPremier LeagueRyan GiggsEPLSportsThu, 28 Apr 2011 04:10:00 +0000Allen70773 at http://www.mmail.com.myDempsey strikes twice as Fulham send Bolton packinghttp://www.mmail.com.my/content/70771-dempsey-strikes-twice-fulham-send-bolton-packing <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thursday, April 28th, 2011 11:59:00</span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_start --><a href="/content/70771-dempsey-strikes-twice-fulham-send-bolton-packing"><img src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/small/Untitled-7_109.jpg" alt="" title="" width="150" height="107" class=" teaser-image-img" /></a><p><strong> LONDON:</strong> Striker Clint Dempsey's superb performance gave Fulham a 3-0 convincing win over Bolton at Craven Cottage this morning to put him in the club's record books.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end -->http://www.mmail.com.my/content/70771-dempsey-strikes-twice-fulham-send-bolton-packing#commentsBoltonBrede HangelandBrian McBrideClint DempseyEPLFulhamJussi JaaskelainenMark HughesPremier LeagueSteed MalbranqueEPLSportsThu, 28 Apr 2011 04:04:55 +0000Allen70771 at http://www.mmail.com.myFull Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price.
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SCHALKE – Klaas-Jan Huntelaar kembali memperkuat skuad Schalke 04 pada laga leg kedua semifinal Liga Champions, Kamis (5/5/2011). Striker asal Belanda tersebut sudah sembuh dari cedera lutut dan siap tampil di Old Trafford.
Kabar kembalinya Huntelaar menjadi kabar positif buat The Royal Blues. Schalke akan melakoni laga leg kedua dengan membawa kekalahan 2-0 di leg pertama yang digelar di Veltins Arena. Huntelaar akan menambah daya dobrak Schalke yang membutuhkan banyak gol.
Mantan striker AC Milan ini mengalami cedera lutut pada Februari lalu. Sebenarnya, The Hunter diperkirakan bisa sembuh hanya dalam dua musim. Namun, mantan striker Real Madrid ini ternyata harus istirahat hingga dua bulan.
Huntelaar bisa menjadi kartu as baru buat The Royal Blues melawan The Red Devils nanti. Schalke minimal harus menang 2-0, untuk menyamakan kedudukan dan memperpanjang asa untuk bisa melangkah ke final.
Sementara itu defender Benedikt Howedes juga kembali ke skuad utama Schalke. Bek dengan kemampuan rata-rata tersebut absen pada leg pertama dan saat melawan Bayern Munich. Huntelaar dan Howedes sudah berlatih penuh bersama skuad inti Schalke. (zwr) Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price.
LONDON – Chelsea kembali menyiapkan dana untuk memperkuat skuad sebagai modal di musim depan. Owner The Blues Roman Abramovich sudah menyiapkan dana besar untuk untuk modal belanja pemain demi membuat tim sepakbola yang menghibur.
Roman Abramovich dikabarkan sudah menyiapkan dana sebesar 80 juta poundsterling atau sekitar 90 juta euro. Dana tersebut akan dipergunakan untuk belanja pemain di bursa transfer musim depan.
The Blues sendiri sudah mengeluarkan dana sebesar 50 juta pounds atau 56 juta euro untuk memboyong Fernando Torres dari Liverpool, Januari lalu. Selanjutnya membeli David Luiz denga 22 juta pounds atau sekitar 24,5 juta euro.
Kini, milyuner asal Rusia tersebut siap membelanjakan dana besar lagi untuk mendatangkan pemain baru. Abramovich ingin menjadikan Chelsea sebagai klub yang memainkan sepakbola dengan cara yang indah.
Seperti disitat The Sun, klub asal London Barat tersebut sudah mengincar beberapa nama seperti playmaker Arsenal Cesc Fabregas, winger Tottenham Hotspur Gareth Bale dan bek Ajax Amsterdam Gregory van der Wiel.
Musim ini Chelsea tengah bersaing keras dengan pemuncak klasemen Manchester United, dalam perebutan takhta Premier League. Kedua tim akan saling bersua di Old Trafford, akhir pekan ini untuk menentukan siapa yang berhak menjadi pemuncak papan atas Premier League. (zwr) Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price.
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP): A judge in Mexico has ordered construction to be stopped on the athletes' village to house competitors during October's Pan American Games in Guadalajara.
Judge Armando Garcia handed down the decision Monday after inhabitants of the town of Zapopan claimed the construction of the village for 6,000 athletes, called the Villa Panamericana, would affect their drinking water supply.
The Pan American Games organizing committee is preparing an appeal to restart building work, director Carlos Andrade Garin said, adding that a 10-day construction delay would cause the cancellation of the games.
The event, which features athletes from North and South America, as well as Central America and the Caribbean, are scheduled to run from Oct. 14-30.
Governor Emilio Gonzalez Marquez, governor of Jalisco state where Guadalajara is located, said the legal action was motivated by political rivals opposed to the amount of money being spent on the event.
He said construction of the complex had to go ahead because housing athletes in hotels was not permitted.
"It has to be in the Villa Panamericana," Gonzalez Marquez said. "It's either there or nowhere."
KUALA LUMPUR: India are without six of their senior players but coach Harinder Singh is still confident of a podium finish.
The six, all part of their Asian Games team last year, are penalty corner specialist Sandeep Singh, Sardara Singh, Prabhjot Tirkey, Rajpal Singh, Thusha Khandekar and Bharat Chikara.
Sardara and Sandeep are playing in the Belgium League while the others are injured.
"This is a good opportunity to try out other young players as our goal is the London Olympics next year," said Harinder.
"Like most teams here in Ipoh, we too are rebuilding our team and our immediate goal is to have a strong outfit for the Olympic qualifiers, which we will host next March.
"Although there are several new faces, we will be competitive and we will be among the top teams in Ipoh."
India and South Korea were declared joint champions last year after the final was abandoned due to heavy rain.
The Indians have named long-serving midfielder Arjun Halappa as skipper for the tournament.
"We have also recalled several players who were injured last year. So again it is a chance to see if they have regained their touch," said Harinder, who was assistant to Spaniard Jose Brasa in the senior team for the last three years.
Brasa's contract was not renewed after India finished third at the Guangzhou Asian Games.
Harinder said there would be "no major changes to our playing style".
"It will be the same as what we have been doing the last few years. For me, the main concern is to find the right players for our Olympic challenge," said Harinder.
"We will give our younger players a chance against the top class teams here in Ipoh and see if they can hack it at the international level.
"We have not set the team any targets but I believe we are capable of a strong showing."
India will open their campaign against former Asian champions South Korea on Thursday, followed by England the next day.
Munich, Jerman (ANTARA News) - Penjaga gawang veteran Bayern Munich Hans-Jorg Butt, Selasa, menandatangani perpanjangan kontrak hingga 2012, sementara kiper cadangan Thomas Kraft akan meninggalkan klub itu pada akhir musim.
Bayern mengakui mereka sedang berupaya menggaet penjaga gawang Schalke 04 Manuel Neuer, yang mengatakan bahwa klub Royal Blues itu tidak akan memperpanjang kontraknya yang akan berakhir pada 2012, namun tetap berkeinginan untuk mempertahankan Butt satu musim lagi.
"Saya akan bekerja sama kerasnya untuk tempat saya di Bayerm, apakah ada atau tidak ada Manuel Neuer di sini," kata Butt, yang tampil memperkuat timnas Jerman untuk keempat kalinya pada Piala Dunia 2010.
"Saya menganggap dia sebagai penjaga gawang terbaik di Jerman, tapi pada saat ini, dia belum di sini," katanya.
Butt, yang akan berusia 37 tahun pada akhir bulan ini, semula akan mengakhiri kontraknya pada Juni, tapi dia mendapat tawaran perpanjangan kontrak atas permintaan pelatih baru Bayern Jupp Heynckes, yang datang dari Leverkusen pada akhir musim.
Butt dua kali digunakan sebagai pemain cadangan di Munich namun kembali mengambil alih posisinya sebagai penjaga gawang utama.
Dia diturunkan ke bangku cadangan pada Januari oleh mantan pelatih van Gaal saat Kraft diberikan kesempatan, namun Butt dikembalikan lagi ke posisinya bulan lalu setelah Van Gaal dipecat pada awal Maret lalu.
Kraft (22) merupakan kiper cadangan Bayern dilaporkan dalam pembicaraan dengan klub divisi dua Hertha Berlin, yang menang promosi ke Bundesliga pekan lalu.
Schalke dan Bayern dilaporkan sedang bernegosiasi mengenai transfer Neuer, dengan klub Schalke mengatakan menginginkan 20 juta euro untuk kiper tersebut sementara Bayern mengatakan hanya ingin membayar tidak lebih dari 14 juta euro.
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Striker klub Persema Malang Irfan Bachdim memenuhi panggilan Satuan Pelaksana Program Indonesia Emas (Satlak PRIMA) untuk memperkuat timnas Indonesia pada SEA Games 2011, 11-22 November nanti.
Pemain Indonesia keturunan Belanda yang pada Piala AFF 2010 menjadi salah satu bintang timnas Merah Putih itu telah bergabung dengan 24 pemain lainnya di Hotel Atlet Century Senayan Jakarta.
"Total pemain yang dipanggil sebanyak 47 pemain. Tapi yang tiba disini (Jakarta) baru 25 pemain. Kemungkinan jumlah pemain akan terus bertambah karena malam ini banyak yang datang," kata Pelatih Timnas U-23 Rahmad Darmawan di Jakarta, Selasa.
Menurut dia, pemain yang dipanggil selanjutnya akan menjalani tes kesehatan dan tes fisik. Untuk tes kesehatan akan dilakukan mulai besok, Rabu (4/5) dan latihan fisik dilaksanakan di Stadion Madya Senayan, Kamis (5/5).
Setelah itu, kata dia, seluruh pemain yang dipanggil akan menjalani Diklat Pembentukan Karakter di Pusdikpassus Batujajar Bandung Jawa Barat, 7-21 Mei nanti sama dengan cabang olahraga lain yang akan diturunkan pada SEA Games 2011 di Jakarta dan Pelembang.
"Semuanya ikut (Diklat Pembentukan Karakter). Namun ada beberapa pemain yang mendapatkan dispensasi karena mengikuti pertandingan Piala AFC dan Liga Champion Asia (Asia)," kata pelatih Persija Jakarta itu.
Pemain yang mendapatkan dispensasi adalah Kurnia Mega, Dendi Santoso dan Yongky Ariwibowo dari Arema, Mahardiga Lasut, Oktovianus Maniani, Gunawan Dwi Cahyo dan Jajang Mulyana dari Sriwijaya FC. Lucas Madowen, Titus Bonai dan Stevie Bonsapia dari Persipura.
Mantan pelatih Sriwijaya FC itu menjelaskan, meski belum semua pemain tiba di Jakarta, pihaknya telah memberikan pemaparan kepada seluruh pemain terkait dengan program yang akan dijalankan.
"Kami telah menjelaskan apa saja yang harus dilaksanakan pemain selama menjalani tes maupun pre-pelatnas," katanya usai memaparkan program di Hotel Atlet Century Jakarta.
Pelatih asal Bandar Lampung itu saat ini juga menunggu beberapa pemain naturalasasi. Dengan bergabungnya pemain naturalisasi diharapkan bisa memacu semangat pemain yang menjalani pelatnas.
Setelah menjalani Diklat Pembentukan Karakter di Batujajar, Irfan Bachdim dan kawan-kawan akan menjalani pemusatan latihan di Batu Malang, Jawa Timur, sedangkan untuk pelatihan ke Austria baru akan dilaksanakan usai Lebaran mendatang.(*) (T.B016/I015)
EVRA (tengah) mengetuai sesi latihan United menjelang aksi bertemu Schalke 04 awal pagi esok.
MANCHESTER - Manchester United mahu melupakan seketika kekecewaan pada saingan liga domestik bagi memastikan tempat ke final Liga Juara-Juara buat kali ketiga dalam tempoh empat tahun.
United yang menang 2-0 pada aksi separuh akhir pertama di tempat lawan minggu lalu bakal menanti kunjungan kelab Jerman, Schalke 04 di Old Trafford awal pagi esok.
Skuad bimbingan Alex Ferguson itu tampak sebagai pilihan utama untuk mara ke final di Wembley pada 28 Mei ini.
Namun United yang turut memburu kejuaraan Liga Perdana England buat kali ke-19 dikejutkan dengan kekalahan 0-1 kepada pasukan di tangga ketiga, Arsenal pada Ahad lalu.
Menjelang aksi Chelsea, Ahad ini, Ferguson berkata, beliau akan merehatkan beberapa pemain utama ketika berdepan Schalke awal pagi esok.
"Saya akan buat beberapa perubahan. Saya akan bawa masuk semula Paul Scholes, Dimitar Berbatov dan Michael Owen dalam kesebelasan utama.
"Darren Fletcher akan turut beraksi tetapi kami tetap akan turunkan barisan pemain berpengalaman untuk posisi pertahanan.
"Dua perlawanan menentang Schalke dan Chelsea ini cukup penting. Jadi, saya memerlukan pemain yang cergas," kata Ferguson.
Beliau masih berkeyakinan yang pemain United dapat meneruskan rentak cemerlang pada kedua-dua aksi domestik dan Eropah.
"Kami sudah berada di kedudukan terbaik. Itulah yang kami harapkan sejak dari awal musim lagi.
"Kami sudah mara ke separuh akhir dan berkelebihan dengan dua gol serta akan berdepan Chelsea yang sama mata dalam saingan liga domestik tetapi kami berkelebihan beraksi di laman sendiri." - AFP
PEMAIN Selangor, Hardi Jaafar (kanan) mengasak pemain Kuala Lumpur, Muhd. Hazwan Rahman pada aksi Liga Super di Stadium Bola Sepak Kuala Lumpur, Cheras malam tadi.
JUARA bertahan, Selangor kembali menemui rentak kemenangan apabila berjaya menewaskan musuh setempat, Kuala Lumpur 3-1 pada aksi Liga Super di Stadium Bola Sepak Kuala Lumpur, Cheras malam tadi.
Dua jaringan Rudie Ramli dan satu gol daripada Safiq Rahim sudah cukup untuk membawa kebangkitan Selangor yang tewas 0-1 kepada Kelantan dan seri 1-1 dengan Terengganu pada dua aksi sebelum ini.
Namun Selangor masih kekal di tangga kedua menerusi perbezaan jaringan biarpun terikat 36 mata setelah pendahulu, Kelantan turut menewaskan Johor FC 1-0 di Pasir Gudang.
Pada aksi malam tadi, Selangor mendahului seawal minit ke-10 menerusi rembatan cantik Rudie yang gagal diselamatkan penjaga gol tuan rumah, Norazlan Razali.
Kuala Lumpur berjaya menyamakan kedudukan pada minit ke-30 selepas Ahmad Hazwan Bakri pantas menyambar hantaran Fahrul Razi Kamaruddin.
Enam minit kemudian, Kuala Lumpur berpeluang menambah jaringan tetapi rembatan kencang Syafiq Johari dari luar kotak penalti berjaya ditepis keluar penjaga gol Selangor, Saiful Amar Sudar.
Sebaik babak kedua bersambung, Selangor tidak menunggu lama apabila memperoleh gol kedua hasil sepakan percuma Safiq pada minit ke-46.
Kuala Lumpur terpaksa beraksi dengan 10 pemain pada minit ke-60 setelah penyerangnya, Azmi Sarmin dibuang padang akibat kad kuning kedua kerana melakukan terjahan lewat terhadap Azidan Sarudin.
Kelebihan tersebut dimanfaatkan sepenuhnya oleh Selangor apabila berjaya menambah gol ketiga pada minit ke-89 yang juga gol kedua peribadi Rudie menerusi satu serangan balas.
Selangor akan menanti kunjungan Johor FC pada aksi ke-18 di Stadium Shah Alam, Jumaat ini.
"JAWATANKUASA saya bukan suka-suka nak ubah jadual liga. Kita rombak jadual kerana terpaksa. Jadual padat ini untuk memberi laluan kepada pasukan kebangsaan."
Demikian penjelasan Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pertandingan Tempatan (JK- PT) Persatuan Bola Sepak Malaysia (FAM), Datuk Ha- midin Mohd. Amin berikutan rungutan beberapa pihak berhubung jadual padat Liga Super musim ini.
Sepanjang April, sembilan perlawanan telah berlangsung selang tiga atau empat hari dan keadaan sama berterusan bulan ini apabila tujuh lagi perlawanan dijadualkan berlangsung.
Bagaimanapun Hamidin berkata, perkara itu tidak dapat dielakkan lagi kerana ruang masa diperlukan jurulatih kebangsaan, K. Raja- gobal dan jurulatih skuad Olimpik, Ong Kim Swee bagi persiapan menghadapi Kelayakan Piala Dunia 2014 dan Kelayakan Sukan Olimpik 2012.
"Buat masa ini, tiada lagi perubahan akan dibuat tetapi kita tak tahu apa perkembangan yang akan berlaku selepas ini.
"Apa pun segalanya akan saya jelaskan lebih lanjut pada sesi taklimat JKPT, 11 Mei ini," jelas Hamidin.
Hamidin yang juga Naib Presiden FAM berkata demikian pada sesi taklimat bersama media yang diadakan Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Media dan Perhubungan Awam FAM, Datuk Subahan Kamal di Wisma FAM, Kelana Jaya petang semalam.
Turut hadir, Setiausaha Agung FAM, Datuk Azzud- din Ahmad, Rajagobal dan Kim Swee.
Pada sesi tersebut, Subahan yang juga Naib Presiden FAM serta pengurus skuad kebangsaan, mengumumkan jadual perlawanan persahabatan yang membabitkan skuad kebangsaan dan juga Olimpik sepanjang bulan depan.
Subahan berkata, skuad kebangsaan akan mengatur tiga perlawanan persahabatan sebagai persiapan meng- hadapi pusingan pertama Kelayakan Piala Dunia menentang Taiwan di laman sendiri pada 29 Jun dan tempat lawan 3 Julai depan.
"Perlawanan menentang Hong Kong di tempat lawan pada 3 Jun, menentang Myanmar di Kuala Lumpur (18 Jun) dan satu lagi perlawanan yang akan disahkan lawannya pada 24 Jun sebagai persiapan skuad kebangsaan sebelum menentang Taiwan.
"Bagi skuad Olimpik pula, mereka akan bertemu Kemboja di Phnom Penh (7 Jun) dan bertemu Qatar di Doha (13 Jun) sebagai persiapan menghadapi pusingan kedua Kelayakan Olimpik menentang Lebanon pada 19 dan 23 Jun depan," kata Subahan.
Andai skuad kebangsaan berjaya menyingkirkan Taiwan, mereka akan layak ke pusingan kedua Kelayakan Piala Dunia bertemu Singapura pada 23 dan 28 Julai depan.
Fergie Dukung Keputusan Pensiun Van der Sar Okdwitya Karina Sari - detiksport
Manchester - Tak sedikit yang menginginkan Edwin Van der Sar untuk menunda rencana pensiun. Namun Sir Alex Ferguson menilai kiper asal Belanda itu lebih baik pensiun selagi masih di puncak permainannya.
Van der Sar sudah jauh-jauh hari mengumumkan untuk menutup karier sepakbolanya setelah musim ini berakhir.
Akan tetapi dengan performanya yang masih impresif tak sedikit yang "merayu" kiper berusia 40 tahun ini untuk bertahan semusim lagi, termasuk dua rekan se-timnya Wayne Rooney dan Rio Ferdinand.
Ferguson percaya kalau Van der Sar semestinya tetap melaksanakan rencana pensiunnya itu. Ia tak ingin melihat anak buahnya itu gantung sepatu ketika penampilannya tengah merosot.
"Jika saya menasihai Edwin Van der Sar sekarang, saya akan bilang pensiun saja," ujar Sir Alex di Sky Sports.
"Dia masih berada di puncak performanya tapi kadang-kadang ketika pemain sudah berumur, faktor itu bisa mempengaruhi anda dengan tiba-tiba."
"Saya tidak ingin melihat Edwin berada di situasi demikian. Dia pantas berada di puncak tertinggi dan semoga dia memang demikian," harapnya.
Van der Sar berhasrat meraih trofi Liga Primer keempatnya sejak hijrah dari Fulham enam tahun lalu.
"Kariernya sungguh fantastis. Bukan hanya apa yang dilakukan di lapangan sepakbola. Ini juga tentang bagiamana melihat dia sebagai seorang profesional dan manusia," puji Ferguson.
Dia sungguh luar biasa. Di ruang ganti saat turun minum dan sebelum pertandingan, dia sungguh fantastis. Saran saya kepada dia adalah ini saatnya. Tak ada alasan untuk mengambil risiko semusim lagi dan mungkin saja peformanya bisa menurun taja,"simpul Fergie.
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Masa Depan Montolivo Masih Menggantung Mohammad Resha Pratama - detiksport
Florence - Ricardo Montolivo adalah pemain penting bagi Fiorentina. Namun masa depannya justru masih digantung La Viola dan memungkinkan si pemain pergi musim panas ini.
Kontrak Montolivo memang baru berakhir Juni 2012. Namun pesepakbola internasional Italia itu banyak diminati klub-klub Seri A dan Eropa, contohnya Inter Milan dan Juventus.
Jika memang Fiorentina tak ingin kehilangan salah satu bintangnya itu, manajemen harus menyodorkan kontrak baru. Apabila tidak maka 'Si Ungu' akan melepas Montolivo dengan cuma-cuma tahun depan atau menjualnya ke klub lain musim panas nanti.
Masalahnya adalah agen si pemain mengakui sampai saat ini belum ada pembicaraan dengan pihak klub soal kontrak baru. Ini pun turut mematahkan rumor yang berkembang jika pekan depan sudah ada diskusi dengan Montolivo.
"Tidak ada yang berubah dalam seminggu ini dan tidak ada hal baru yang musti dilaporkan," ujar agen pemain Giovanni Branchini seperti dilansir Football Italia.
"Kini kami menunggu Fiorentina mengumumkan soal itu. Namun saya tegaskan tidak ada berita baru dan tidak ada jadwal pertemuan," tutup Branchini.
Sejak bermukim di Artemio Franchi tahun 2005, gelandang 25 tahun itu sudah tampil 179 kali dan menyumbang 12 gol.
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LIVERPOOL, KOMPAS.com — Bek Liverpool, Jamie Carragher, menilai rekannya, penyerang Luiz Suarez, adalah salah satu orang paling berpengaruh dalam mengangkat performa tim pada lima pertandingan terakhir di Premier League.
Liverpool mencatatkan tiga kemenangan dan satu hasil imbang dalam lima pertandingan tersebut, dengan rekor memasukkan 13-3. Meski hanya menyumbang satu assist dan satu gol dalam empat laga itu, Suarez dinilai Carragher mengangkat kinerja pemain lain dengan karakter dan gaya bermainnya.
"Tentu, manajer selalu merupakan orang pertama dan layak mendapatkan penghargaan terbesar. Namun, untukku, Luis Suarez sangat istimewa," ujar Carragher.
"Kami semua berpikir setelah melihatnya dalam lima atau enam pertandingan bahwa ia adalah pemain yang menciptakan perbedaan besar untuk kami. Mungkin tak sebesar manajer, tetapi pengaruhnya besar," tambahnya. (MIR)
BUENOS AIRES, KOMPAS.com — Legenda Argentina, Ossie Ardilles, mengatakan, jika Manchester United (MU) dan Barcelona bertemu di final Liga Champions, MU akan mengalami kesulitan besar. Menurutnya, alasannya adalah karena Barcelona dibela Lionel Messi.
MU dan Barcelona sama-sama masih berada di babak semifinal. Kedua kubu telah melakoni leg pertama. Sementara Barcelona menang 2-0 atas Real Madrid, MU menang 2-0 atas Schalke.
Meski leg kedua belum dimainkan, sejumlah kalangan menilai kedua kubu bakal melaju ke final, seperti pada final 2009 lalu, di mana saat itu MU kalah 0-2 akibat gol Samuel Eto'o dan Lionel Messi.
"Jika nantinya Manchester United melawan Barcelona di final yang akan digelar di Wembley, seperti diduga banyak orang, maka pertandingan akan sangat sulit untuk United karena Messi," ujar Ardiles.
"Barcelona adalah tim yang sangat bagus, luar biasa. Namun, dengan Messi, Barcelona istimewa, sesederhana itu. Messi membawa mereka ke level yang berbeda."
"Spanyol menjuarai Piala Dunia dan Barcelona memiliki begitu banyak pemain di tim nasional Spanyol, dan Messi adalah pemain terbaik Barcelona. Tak ada tim yang tahu cara menghentikannya karena ia tak terhentikan," tambahnya. (SCN)
Rexy Mainaky (left) says Zakry Latif-Hoon Thien How have performed well in patches.
THE BA of Malaysia (BAM) and national coach Rexy Mainaky are still undecided on the second men's doubles to the World Championships as four pairs, including professionals Gan Teik Chai-Tan Bin Shen, are in the running for the event in London on Aug 8-14.
World No 4 Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong have confirmed their berth while Malaysia can name another pair from the top 150 bracket which means Teik Chai-Bin Shen (World No 16), Fairuzizuan Tazari-Ong Soon Hock (27), Zakry Latif-Hoon Thien How (32) and new combination Goh Wei Shem-Lim Khim Wah (97), are all in the running.
There's very little to separate Fairuz-Soon Hock and Zakry-Thien How while Wei Shem-Khim Wah have come into the equation as they have potential and are also the youngest at 23.
On merit, Teik Chai-Bin Shen should get the nod but it's BAM's decision and it may opt for a pair with the national squad.
"It's a hard decision as several factors have to be taken into consideration. Fairuz-Soon Hock and Zakry-Thien How have performed well in patches and the World Championships could be their ticket to better things. Also, we cannot ignore Wei Shem-Khim Wah's potential," said Rexy.
"Fairuz-Soon Hock have beaten some good pairs while Zakry-Thien How did well in the All England and cannot be completely overlooked.
"Wei Shem-Khim Wah are a good option for the future. They have only played two tournaments so it's too early to judge them. There is also the risk of them meeting a top four pair in the first or second round as their world ranking is very low.
"I have to sit with Tan Kim Her on his return from the India Open and also speak to the BAM management before identifying the second pair. As far as Teik Chai-Bin Shen are concerned, I leave it to BAM to make the call as they are independent players."
BAM secretary Ng Chin Chai, who is also the coaching and training committee chairman, has spoken about Wei Shem-Khim Wah's potential but it may prove premature to allow them to play in a major event after playing in just two tournaments.
Fairuz-Soon Hock and Zakry-Thien How have been inconsistent and their progress has been slow despite partnering each other for almost a year.
Teik Chai-Bin Shen have played in more tournaments and the fact that they lost in the second round of the World Championships in Paris last year could work against them.
The Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold may also be used as a yardstick as all four pairs are competing in the event which starts in Alor Star today. .
NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's World Cup captain Kumar Sangakkara has challenged former skipper Hashan Tillakaratne to prove his recent allegations of rampant match-fixing, it was report yesterday.
"Hashan has played the game for years and he's captained Sri Lanka as well. So it's interesting to see what he has to say and if he has anything more than allegations," Sangakkara was quoted as saying by the Press Trust of India news agency.
Tillakaratne, who played 83 tests and 200 one-dayers during a 15-year career, claimed last week that Sri Lanka players had been involved in match-fixing since 1992 and added that he was prepared to name some of them.
Sangakkara, captain of the Deccan Chargers franchise in the Indian Premier League, said Tillakaratne should work with the International Cricket Council if there was any basis to his allegations.
"It's dangerous to throw names around," said Sangakkara, who quit as captain after Sri Lanka's defeat to India in the World Cup final last month.
"He should work very closely with the ACSU (Anti-corruption and Security Unit) of the ICC and the home authorities to ensure that something's done about it if there is any foundation to those claims.
"But beyond that I don't think it makes any big sense to the players playing now."
Tillakaratne's comments came as the sport tries to emerge from last year's spot-fixing scandal involving some of the top Pakistan players.
He had stopped short of suggesting the World Cup final was rigged although he expressed reservations about the selection of the Sri Lankan team. -- AFP
ESTORIL, KOMPAS.com — Valentino Rossi dan Nicky Hayden memulai tugas baru yang lebih kompleks untuk meningkatkan performa Ducati. Setelah sepanjang akhir pekan lalu di GP Portugal mereka mencoba hal baru pada sistem elektronik, kini duo pebalap Ducati tersebut mempunyai pekerjaan baru untuk mengevaluasi sasis dan mesin baru Desmosedici, termasuk ban Bridgestone 2012, selama tes resmi di Sirkuit Estoril, Senin (2/5/2011).
Motor lebih sensitif terhadap perubahan yang dilakukan di bagian depan, yang membuatnya lebih mudah untuk pengesetan, yang bekerja lebih baik bagi saya.
-- Valentino Rossi
Ini adalah sebuah hari besar bagi tim Italia yang sedang dalam tekanan karena baru satu kali naik podium lewat Hayden, saat balapan basah di Jerez (seri kedua), tetapi belum bisa bertarung meraih kemenangan di trek kering. Beruntung bagi Ducati karena Rossi—yang mencatat hasil terbaik finis di urutan kelima pada balapan hari Minggu—memberikan semua perkembangan yang diraihnya.
Secara khusus, Rossi memilih perubahan sasis akhirnya membuat sebuah dampak yang bisa diprediksi pada perilaku front-end GP11. Dia terkesan dengan hasil tes tersebut.
"Ini adalah tes positif karena ada update baru yang segera lebih baik," ujar Rossi. "Motor lebih sensitif terhadap perubahan yang dilakukan di bagian depan, yang membuatnya lebih mudah untuk pengesetan, yang bekerja lebih baik bagi saya."
"Saya menyadari bahwa begitu naik motor dan kemudian, selama jam-jam berikut, kami secara konsisten berkembang."
Rossi kemungkinan akan menggunakan sasis baru pada seri berikutnya di Le Mans, Perancis, pada 13-15 Mei. Namun, adanya pembatasan penggunaan hanya enam mesin untuk satu musim membuat dia harus menunggu sampai mesinnya sudah tak mampu lagi sebelum menggunakan yang baru.
"Kami juga memiliki mesin dengan pengantar tenaga yang sedikit lebih halus yang saya sangat suka. Kita akan mulai menggunakannya ketika rencana rotasi memungkinkan," tegas Rossi, yang juga menyukai ban Bridgestone 2012. "Mereka (ban) terlihat sangat baik."
Dalam tes di Estoril ini, Rossi hanya mampu berada di peringkat lima dengan total lap yang diraihnya sebanyak 82. Juara dunia tujuh kali MotoGP ini masih terpaut 1,171 detik dari pebalap Gresini Honda, Marco Simoncelli. "The Doctor" mengakui, gap tersebut cukup mengganggu, tetapi dia tetap senang dengan langkah Ducati.
"Tentu saja pebalap lain juga membuat kemajuan besar, dan hal yang kurang positif dari tes ini adalah bahwa gap waktu dengan yang di depan," jelas juara dunia sembilan kali balap motor tersebut. "Meskipun demikian, segalanya sudah dikerjakan para teknisi Ducati dan itu berarti bahwa kami di jalur yang benar."
"Kami harus terus bekerja dan tes ini memberikan kami kepercayaan diri."
Rasa puas juga diungkapkan Hayden, yang terpaut 0,10 detik dari Rossi dan berada di urutan sembilan.
"Kami membaik karena saya secara konsisten bisa lebih cepat dibandingkan dengan saat kualifikasi. Tetapi, tampaknya pebalap lain juga meningkat," ujar pebalap Amerika Serikat tersebut. "Saya membuat waktu terbaik dengan ban 2012 sehingga Bridgestone membuat langkah bagus di sana."
Juara dunia 2006 juga merasakan update sasis dan mesin berada di jalur yang benar. Namun, tampaknya belum ada sebuah perubahan yang besar.
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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com — Pengurus Besar Persatuan Atletik Seluruh Indonesia mengirim sejumlah atlet pelatnas SEA Games 2011 bertanding ke Kejuaraan Atletik Taiwan Terbuka di Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 27-29 Mei 2011. Mereka akan mengikuti nomor lari jarak menengah, lontar, lempar, serta lompat jauh.
"Sebagian atlet lari jarak menengah pelatnas dari Pangalengan, Jawa Barat, seperti Jauhari Johan, Rini Budiarti, dan Agus Prayogo," ujar Ketua Bidang Pembinaan Prestasi PB PASI merangkap Manajer Tim Nasional Atletik SEA Games XXVI/2011, Paulus Lay, di Senayan, Jakarta, Selasa (3/5/2011).
Untuk nomor lontar dan lempar PB PASI antara lain mengirim Dudung Suhendi (lontar martil putra), Julius Morin (lempar lembing putra), Dwi Ratna (lempar cakram putri), dan Maria Natalia Londa (lompat jauh putri).
"Saya tidak ikut ke Taiwan. Saya dengar nama saya ada dalam daftar mereka yang akan ke Kaohsiung, tetapi setahu saya, saya tidak akan berangkat ke sana. Tidak tahu apa sebabnya," kata Dwi Ratna, pemegang rekor nasional lempar cakram putri.
MANCHESTER - Almarhum Sir Henry Cooper pernah memukul KO Muhammad Ali pada ronde empat. Tak heran, David Haye ingin mengikuti jejak sang idola dengan menidurkan Wladimir Klitschko.
Seperti diketahui, Cooper baru saja meninggal dunia pada usia 78 tahun, kemarin. Petinju legenda dari Inggris itu meninggal karena sakit yang dideritanya. Banyak hal yang bisa dikenang dari Cooper, salah satunya momen ketika dia mengalahkan Ali.
Prestasi ini yang akan coba ditiru oleh Haye. Juara kelas berat versi WBA tersebut ingin meniru sang idola dengan mengalahkan Wladimir, dalam pertarungan yang akan berlangsung di Hamburg, 2 Juli mendatang.
"Semua orang yang pernah bertemu Henry Cooper akan mengatakan dia adalah orang yang luar biasa. Semua orang akan merasa kehilangannya," demikian komentar Haye. "Jika saya bisa meniru pukulan Cooper melawan Wladimir, maka saya akan sangat bahagia."
Haye seperti sama sekali tidak gentar bermain di Hamburg, yang notabene merupakan kandang dari Wladimir. Dia berharap banyak penonton dari Inggris yang datang. Meski penonton akan sedikit, namun Haye memprediksikan suara mereka akan sangat kencang."
"Wladimir tidak pernah merasakan sebuah atmosfir yang seperti ini sepanjang kariernya. Dia adalah seorang petarung yang jago kandang. Meski hanya didukung 25 persen pendukung dari Inggris, namun saya yakin mereka akan tetap membuat suara yang keras," tandasnya dilansir Boxing Scene, Selasa (3/5/2011).
DOHA – Kematian pemimpin Al Qaeda Osama Bin Laden tidak akan mempengaruhi keamanan Olimpiade 2012 di London. Penegasan itu disampaikan langsung oleh Presiden Komite Olimpiade Internasional (IOC) Jacques Rogge.
Menurutnya strategi keamanan IOC tidak akan berubah, seperti yang diterapkan sejak pembunuhan 11 atlet dan pelatih Israel pada Olimpiade 1972 di Munich. Penjagaan ketat tetap akan diterapkan di London.
"Masalah keamanan selalu menjadi fokus kami," ujar Rogge saat menghadiri kongres IOC ke-9 di Doha, seperti dikutip Sportfeature, Selasa (3/5/2011)."Sejak peristiwa Munich, kam memprioritaskan masalah itu. Tapi sejauh ini, mengenai peningkatan keamanan, itu tergantung prespektif pemerintah dan pihak yang berwenang."
Kekhawatiran keamanan menjelang Olimpiade cukup beralasan mengingat London pernah diguncang aksi teror pada Juli 2005 tak lama setelah London terpilih sebagai tuan rumah Olimpiade 2012, di mana 52 orang tewas saat bom meledak di jaringan transportasi kota.
Untuk menjaga keamanan selama Olimpiade, 9 ribu aparat akan diturunkan, dan diperkirakan akan menelan biaya pengamanan mencapai 700 juta pound. Kebijakan ini sejalan dengan sikap pemerintah Inggris yang berjanji memberikan perhatian tinggi untuk mengatasi ancaman teror selama Olimpiade.
"Keamanan saat even berlangsung menjadi tugas otoritas lokal, dan kami tidak meragukan mereka akan bertanggungjawab penuh terhadap tugas itu. Even ini adalah sebuah perayaan perdamaian. Kami menjunjung semangat itu," ujar Rogge.
SEKALI lagi, Sir Alex Ferguson menyalahkan mutu pengadilan buruk sebagai punca kekalahan 1-0 Manchester United kepada Arsenal yang membuka luas perebutan kejuaraan Liga Perdana Inggeris.
Pengurus United itu percaya pengadil Chris Foy silap apabila tidak menghadiahkan sepakan penalti pada minit ke-88 berikutan kekasaran Gael Clichy terhadap Michael Owen, walaupun turut mengakui Arsenal juga dinafikan sepakan penalti apabila Nemanja Vidic menggunakan tangan ketika menampan hantaran lintang Theo Walcott pada babak pertama.
Selepas menyaksikan Chelsea merapatkan jurang kepada hanya tiga mata 24 jam sebelum itu apabila menang 2-1 ke atas Tottenham, Ferguson kini memerah kepala untuk merangka agenda tertentu menjelang kunjungan The Blues ke Old Trafford, Ahad ini bagi perlawanan penentuan kejuaraan. Perebutan kejuaraan memihak kepada Chelsea 11 bulan lalu apabila Didier Drogba menjaringkan gol kemenangan walaupun berada dalam kedudukan ofsaid dan tidak dapat tidak, Ferguson mahu mengelakkan perkara sama berlaku.
"Ia perlawanan besar yang mana keputusan pengadil perlawanan tidak tepat," kata Ferguson. "Ia seimbang daripada segi kedua-dua pasukan layak mendapat sepakan penalti tetapi saya sukar untuk melihatnya (bola terkena tangan Vidic) tetapi Clichy tahu kesilapannya, malah dia mengangkat tangan kerana rasa bersalah.
"Kini ia memberi Chelsea peluang besar dan itu yang berlaku apabila anda mendapat keputusan seperti ini. Mereka (Chelsea) memperolehnya di Old Trafford musim lalu dan itu yang saya bimbangkan.
Chong Wei perlu bebas daripada sebarang masalah untuk tempoh setahun ini - Kok Chi
JANGAN ganggu Lee Chong Wei untuk tempoh setahun ini!
Itulah harapan disuarakan Setiausaha Kehormat Majlis Olimpik Malaysia (MOM), Datuk Sieh Kok Chi yang mahu pemain nombor satu dunia itu memberikan tumpuan penuh sehingga Sukan Olimpik London 2012 tanpa dibelenggu sebarang kontroversi berkaitan bekas jurulatihnya, Datuk Misbun Sidek.
"Saya tidak rasa mereka berdua bermusuh (antara Chong Wei dan Misbun), saya cadangkan mereka berdua diberikan masa untuk menyelesaikan masalah itu sendiri. "Buat masa ini, kita bagi dia (Chong Wei) kebebasan dan tunggu sehingga habis Olimpik," katanya selepas menyaksikan kejayaan jaguh negara dari Bukit Mertajam itu merangkul gelaran juara Siri Super Terbuka India selepas mengalahkan Peter Gade Christensen 21-12, 12-21, 21-15, kelmarin.
Mengulas kemenangan Siri Super kali ketiga itu, Kok Chi berkata, Chong Wei perlu mengekalkan momentum permainan cemerlang yang dipamerkan sehingga London 2012 nanti dan memastikan dia tidak dilanda sebarang kecederaan yang boleh menggugat prestasi permainannya.
"Sasarannya (Chong Wei) mestilah untuk Olimpik dan dia tidak boleh lupakan objektif utama iaitu merangkul emas di London nanti. Jika ditakdirkan dia hanya memperoleh pingat perak, ia satu kegagalan buat dirinya.
"Chong Wei harus menerapkan keyakinan diri yang tinggi untuk menang dan tidak mudah mengaku kalah apabila bertemu musuh ketat seperti Lin Dan. Apa yang penting, dia perlu bijak menjaga diri supaya tidak cedera dan terganggu dengan sebarang masalah yang boleh menjejaskan mutu permainannya," katanya.
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