Catalonia Wants Referendum, Barcelona out of the La Liga

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Sports - Chairman of the Spanish football league club Barcelona, Javier Tebas says will be out the La Liga if Catalonia's independence from Spain. Catalonia plans to hold a referendum on November 9th 2014.

"If Catalonia held referendum and want to freedom from Spain, according to the rules of sports throughout Spain, the Barcelona can not come into play," said Javier in a press conference in Barcelona.

Barcelona's players Xavi Hernandez and Gerard Pique support the implementation of the referendum. If Catalonia's independence, it is not only Barcelona who will be out of the La Liga and playing in division Catalan, but also club Espanyol, as reported by Daily Mail newspaper last week.

During this fierce competition in the Spanish league has always been monopolized two giants club Real Madrid and Barcelona, however Atletico Madrid last season despite winning the league. If Barcelona leave La Liga then this is a big low to the Spanish League.

"I can't imagine the Spanish leagues without Barcelona. Likewise I can't imagine Barcelona without Spain," added Javier.

A massive rally attended by 1.8 million people last September in the city of Barcelona to support a referendum for the independence of Catalonia. Including, two players Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez and Gerard Pique have been participated in the rally.

"We have the right to participate in the referendum. We want people to voice their choice and I want to join the referendum," said them to a news conference.

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Income Barcelona and Real Madrid, More from Broadcast Rights

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Sports - Real Madrid and Barcelona to two clubs with the introduction of Europe's largest broadcast rights. In fact, their figures four times as strong team Bayern Munich, last season. Based on a special report made La Nueva Espana, both Madrid and Barcelona successfully pan for inclusion € 140 million from the fightings in the midst of their domestic season 2013-2014. Meanwhile, Bayern only recived € 36.93 million.

The Spanish giants are also stated to be the team that most get the biggest broadcast rights inclusion of other European teams. Because there is no collective agreement in La Liga, as Madrid and Barcelona could negotiate its own. Consequently, Barcelona and Real Madrid get 34 percent of the total revenue Primera Divison in terms of television broadcast rights to reach € 755 million the season yesterday. Interestingly, profit Valencia (€ 48 million) is greater that the champion of La Liga Season yesterday, Atletico Madrid (€ 42 million)

Even so, the Premier League will be leagues's most expensive universal. In fact, the club with the lowest income, Cardiff City degraded, successfully pan fir € 74.5 million in the 2013-2014 season. The figure is even much larger that the champion Ligue 1 , Paris Saint-Germain € 44.69 million.

In total, the highest caste English club managed to get a total of € 1.875 billion a year ago. Liverpool is the club that most benefit from the inclusion of € 117.05 million, is home their champion, Manchester City € 115.89 million.

When compared with their nearest rivals, Serie A, Premier League inclusion is far more rewarding to figure more that € billion. Italy, despite financial crisis, still produce € 846.2 million from domestic broadcast rights. Juventus is the club with the largest income (€ 94 million), followed by Inter Milan (€ 80 million) and AC Milan (€ 77.9 million).

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Sad, 4 College Softball Players Killed and 11 Others are Injured in Oklahoma Crash

Sports - Four college softball players were killed and 11 others were injured on Friday night in Oklahoma after the bus they were riding in collided with a semitrailer truck. The crash took place shortly after 9 p.m, while the truck crossed a median entered oncoming traffic on Interstate 35 near the city of Ardmore, about halfway among Oklahoma City and Dallas, and it hit the bus carrying students from North Central Texas College, the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety said.

An initial investigation by the authorities showed "strong evidence that inattention by the semi driver a role in the crash," said Captain George Brown, a spokesman for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. But no one was immediately charged in the crash, he said.

The softball coach, Van Hedrick, who was driving the bus carrying 15 players from the team called the Lady Lions as they returned from a game, was also taken to a hospital fro treatment and later released. Eight students were treated as hospitals and released, when three others were listed in stable condition at two hospitals on Saturday.

The National Transportation Safety Board said it was sending a team to investigate the crash. Photos from the scene showed a heavily damaged white bus, with one side missing and the inside visible. North Central Texas College has five campuses in the suburbs of Dallas and Fort Worth, with more that 9,000 students. The softball team had a game on Friday at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma.

Source: New York Times

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Rumor, Van Gaal Wants to Bring Ronaldo back to MU

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Sports - Before playing at Real Madrid, Ronaldo is Manchester United star player, but he had to moe to Real Madrid. But Van Gaal admits that he is keen to return Ronaldo to Manchester United. Recent circulating rumor that Cristiano Ronaldo is considering to return to Manchester United. Ronaldo wants to follow his two friends were now dressed in the Red Devil, Falcao and Angel Di Maria.

In addition, Ronaldo also often reported no longer happy at Real Madrid. The main reason is because Ronaldo was disappointed with the club's transfer policy which continues to release the players are close to him.

On the other hand, United have also struggled to build up strength again after lying last season. Profile Ronaldo assessed will be able to bring success, not only on the field but also financially.

Manchester United's coach, Louis Van Gaal admitted will be happy to accept Ronaldo again in Old Trafford. But the Dutch manager was not sure Real Madrid want to take off Ronaldo.

"If it were possible to Ronaldo back to Manchester United, I would respond like Falcao. I have been told that if we could get it, he can give a lot to the team. But I think Real Madrid won't to take off Ronaldo. Discussion as there is usually only in the media. I think the media will not buy Ronaldo," said Van Gaal as reported by The Daily Mail.

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Playing at MU, Di Maria had a Private English Teacher

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Sports - Not along ago, in the summer transfer, Manchester United (MU) successful with Angel Di Maria who previously played at Real Madrid. The arrival of  Di Maria to MU welcomed by Manchester United fans all over the world/

Meanwhile, in the process of adaptation in MU, Di Maria little experience problems, namely in English. Therefore, this Argentine man has not too fluent in English, even, he can't speak in English. Manchester United do not want to waste time Angel Di Maria in the adaption process. The Red Devils send private English teacher to Di Maria, in order to accelerate the process of  adaption of the Argentine players.

Di Maria got a bottleneck in the process of adaption in the MU. Di Maria could not speak English. Meanwhile, manager Louis van Gaal has set a rule that all players must speak in English during in MU.

"I do not know how to speak English," said Di Maria as reported bu the Daily Mail. But, they (MU) has sent him an English teacher.

Luckily for Di Maria because MU in reinforced by several players who have Latin scents such as David de Gea, Anderson, Juan Mata, Antonio Valencia, Rafael da Silva, and compatriots in the national team of Argentina, Marcos Rojo. "I have spoken with my eyes, so that he could help me," said Di Maria.

Players who brought the value of 59.7 million pounds sterling that has been diving debut when Manchester United were held to a goalless draw by Burnley las weekend.

"I am happy, but still have to adapt. I am still getting used to the playing style of the Spanish League. I have to adapt as quickly as possible," said the former Porto FC player

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After Retirement, Now David Beckham Being a 'Taxi Driver'

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Sports - The figure of David Beckham is now no longer graced the gridiron. Apparently, it is now a celebrity football being 'taxi driver' in his retirement.

Former England captain and Manchester United midfielder decides to hang up his boots in 2013 ago. Unlike most players, Beckham is no interest to be a coach.

Instead, 39 years old man revealed that be had been a 'taxi driver' for his three children. Beckham always drove themselves into a football practice. "It is one of the reasons I retired, I was a taxi driver," said Beckham to Telegraph.

"I am really in the car since seven in the morning until nine at night. Was that I was looking forward to in retirement."

"They all practice every day. They play on Sunday. If someone asks me what I am looking at retirement, it is clear to bring my kids play football. Each training session. Watching them and be a part in their lives," continued the father's example those who were frustrated when unable to attend.

However, both Brooklyn, Romero and Cruz all not training at Manchester United or Real Madrid academy. All there are actually inserted Beckham to Arsenal academy. "If at that time you said that in future three of my children playing at Arsenal, I certainly would not believe and say, really? I  respect Arsenal and to Arsene Wenger  and I am proud to be able to watch my kids there," added Beckham.

That is the story of the Beckham 'taxi driver' for their children. Beckham is very love to his children, he has become a great father.

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Shooting Session, Three Muslim Players of Munich Refuse to Hold the Beer

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Sports - Defending champion German Bundesliga, Bayern Munich has a tradition before the start of the season. The whole players FC Hollywood obliged to undego a photocall Paulaner Brewery products on August 31.

Then in 2013, midfielder Frank Ribery and Xherdan Shaqiri refuse yo holding a beer. This time, the two remained consistently uphold the tradition. This was done both because as a Muslim, never to approach religion prohibited beverage as beer.

Uniquely, this time Ribery and Shaqiri get new colleagues are reluctant to hold a glass of beer, namely Mehdi Benatia. The Moroccan national team defender is also a Muslim. He had come from AS Roma.

Quoted by Al Arabiya, Benatia, following the footsteps of its two predecessors by not holding a beer in a shooting session. Even so, he remained professional photography undergo flanked Jerome Boateng and Dante, as well as behind Thomas Mueller. Dante and Mueller even had time to do a high five movements by attaching a glass each.

As known, Paulaner Brewery is on of Germany's leading beer producer. Paulaner is known as on the six sponsors festivals are very popular German beer, Oktoberfest is held since 1810. In the past year, Ribery was made upset by the celebration of the season 2012/2013 German Bundesliga title. When it is, Boateng pour beef from Ribery to head back to him soaking wet. As a result, players of Munich were reportedly was angry with Boateng, even though the news was finally clarified.

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Van Gaal Will Retire, After Handling MU

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Sports - Manchester United will be be last club Louis Van Gaal. The Dutch manager claims will retire after completing his work at Manchester United. Van Gaal, signed a three-year contract as manager of Manchester United.

He replaces David Moyes, who only last 10 months of a six-years contract agreed with the club. Van Gaal began his career as a manager in 1991 at Ajax Amsterdam. During his coaching career was almost a quarter century, he never gush Barcelona. AZ Alkmaar, Bayern Munich, and the Dutch National Team.

"Now I am at the end of my career because I had to do it. I thinks this is the end of my career," said Van Gaal, reported by ESPNFC.

When asked to confirm whether Chelsea will be closing his career, Van Gaal said yes. "Yeah right. I already told my wife about nine years ago that I (will) stop at the age of 55 years."

Are like we know that Van Gaal was quite outstanding coach, he has a lot handling several European clubs, and many countries, one of which is the Netherlands. Van Gaal's current age 63 years, maybe he decided to retire because he felt he was already too advanced age, so he wants to enjoy his old. Thank You Van Gaal. See also: Thank You Alfredo Di Stefano.

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Usain Bolt Leads Jamaica Conquer Gold Medal

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Sports - Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is 'indeed not dead'. In each race he certainly managed to bring medals for the team and country. After various successful at the Olympics and the World Athletics Championships run association (IAAF), Usain Bolt getting his first gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

Bolt down in the 4x14 m relay along with three colleagues succesfully add to collection Jamaican gold in the sport of Athletics.

Compete at Hampden Park on Saturday night local time, a team of Jamaica amplified Jason Livermore, the gold medalist in the 100 m, Kemar Bailey-Cole, Nickel Ashmeade and Usain Bolt as the last runner.

In the race, the British team in the lead at the last transition baton. However, Bolt in accordance with the nickname "thunder", run as fast as lightning and managed to outperform the bronze medalist at the European Championships, Danny Talbot crossing the finish line first. Jamaica also succesfully brought the gold medal with a record time of 37.58 seconds. England took the silver with a time of 38.02 seconds.

While the team's bronze medal so Trinidad and Tobbago with 38.10 seconds. In the women's 4x100 m number, appearance is more impressive contingent of Jamaican again.

Quartet Kerron Stewart, Veronica Campbell-Brown, Schillone Calvert and Shelly-Ann Fraser won the gold medal by a margin of 10 meters from its nearest competitor, Nigeria. Women's team also managed break the record with Commonwealth Games record time of 41.83 seconds. Nigerian contingent took silver with 42.92 seconds, and England has to settle for winning a bronze medal with a time of 43.10 seconds.

It is no wonder anymore if Usain Bolt always managed to bring a medal anyway, because he is one of the fastest runners in the world to date.

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Podolski Believes Khedira Will Join Arsenal

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Sports - Sami Khedira is rumored to be leaving Real Madrid this summer and the club are ready to recruit him is Arsenal. However, this agreement may fail because it is constrained by the salary demands of the German players.

Khedira reportedly wanted a salary in the range of 150 thousand to 200 thousand pounds. If Arsenal want sign him. It is considered too high by the Gunners. Secretly, Chelsea wants to overtake Arsenal on the pursuit of Khedira. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has worked with as Khedira at Real Madrid since 2010 to 2013.

Responding to the news, Podolski believes that Khedira will definitely be happy if continued his career at Arsenal, because there are already other German players at clubs like Mesut Ozil and Per Mertesacker.

"I don't need to do it (trying to convince Khedira to join Arsenal)," said Podolski told Sport Bild.

"Khedira know how much fun it can join me, Mesit Ozil and Per Mertesacker at Arsenal. We had a good time together while in the 2014 World Cuo and I would really like if he came to London, England," added Podolski.

Mertesacker firts joined Arsenal in mid-season 2011/2012, followed by Podolski six months later. While the new Ozil moved at the beginning of last season from Real Madrid.

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Congratulations! Germany as World Champions in 2014

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Sports - Finally go on to win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil after beating Argentina 1 - 0. Winner this time is the fourth trophy Germany during the World Cup event, including when still a West Germany.

very well play done by the Germans, before, they defeated hosts Brazil is final with the score 1 - 7. Joachim Loew's side is indeed worthy of being a champion, because they show a very good quality compared to other countries.

When the final match, the match between Germany against Argentina as strong, as both these teams is high favored ly as the World Cup champion. Until the completion of the first half both teams still playing without a goal. Although, many goals are created from both. Germany and Argentina each attack, one of which is a good opportunity Gonzalo Higuain, while Kroos is already one heading the ball it leads ti Higuain who face goalkeeper Neuer. But unfortunately, Higuain not kick on target.

Likewise with the action of the captain, Lionel Messi. Messi is really wants to bring the Argentina national team won the World Cup trophy. "Bringing the Argentine national team won the World CUp is the dream of my childhood," said Messi.

Argentina actually able to break into the German goal, but Higuain goal disallowed for offside trap caught. Likewise, the penetration Messi still able to be intercepted by the German defenders. In injury time, a header from a corner kick forward Benekit Hoewedes Kroos, but still hit the goalpost. Halftime score was a draw 0 - 0.

In the second half. Germany and Argentina both buying and selling mutual attack, Argentina has a lot of opportunities, but it still can't be converted into goals. Germany defenders Messi maintain strict movement, so he can't do much. Sabella tried to change the strategy by entering Palacio and Fernando Gago in the last five minutes of the second half to strengthen the midfield.

Until the referee awarded extra time, both teams still can't score against Germany and Argentina. So the score remained 0 - 0. and the match continued with extra time 2x15 minutes.

In the first half of the extra time, Germany began to dominate the game. Due to tight guard Argentina defender, Germany was still can to find net Romero. Argentina's best chance coming from striker Palacio, he received a long ball from passing Rojo German players, but unfruitful Palacio chip kick anything, kick wide. The first half of the extra time after the score was still 0 - 0. followed 15 minutes for the second half of the extra time.

In the second half, Germany also still dominated possession. But up to 110 minutes of defense both teams are still very strong, and predicated this match will end in penalty shootout kick. However, who would have thought, 3 minutes before the game ended, the young German midfielder, Mario Gotze, capable of scoring goal against Argentina,which is guarded by Sergio Romero. Germany winning 1 - 0 over Argentina.

Argentina was already getting frustrated, they attacked the German all-out defense. Argentina at the last minute actually get a chance with a free kick. Messi also took the free kich, although he scored a goal, but the kick Messi is still very wide at the top the goalposts Neuer.

And the score lasted until game was over, the German came out as champions thanks to a goal from Mario Gotze in the closing minutes. And again, Messi had to bury his hopes to bring his team won the World Cup.

Congratulations to Germany for their success trophy reach fourth in the 2014 World Cup. And keep in mind is Germany's first team as a team from Europe who are able to win the champion during the World Cup event held in the Americas. Congratulations Germany! And until we meet  again at the 2018 World Cup to be held in Russia.

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Thank You Alfredo Di Stefano

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Sport  - Probably will never happen again football player can amplify up to three national team in his career. That's what the world experienced football legend, Alfredo Di Stefano, who died July 7, 2014.

Di Stefano much identified with the Spanish giant football clubs, Real Madrid FC, because in this club the golden age of his career. He managed to bring Real Madrid champions of Europe (now Champions League) 5 times in a row (1956-1960). With Real Madrid he scored 216 goals in the league during his career (1953-1964). The record was broken last a long time until new Raul Gonzales 2000s. No wonder he became a legend of the club.

Interestingly, the loss of him not only Spain but also Argentina and Colombia. But the blood flowing in his blood Italy, France, and Ireland. Di Stefano was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on July 4, 1926. His father, Alfredo Di Stefano Senior, was the Italians who emigrated to Argentina. His mother, Eulalia Laulhe Gilmont, are descendants of French and Irish.

Football career began in his native land. As a teenager he joined the bog Argentine Club, River Plate, to be a professional player (1943-1949). At this time he was called the Argentine national team and strengthen Tanggo team 6 times in a Cup event inn Latin America (South American Championship) in 1947. He scored 6 goals.

His career in Argentina ended in 1949 because of strikes football player there. For the sake of career connecting Di Stefano went to Colombia. He joined the club Millonarios Bogota-based starting in 1949. Yet in Colombia alone there are problems because of the country's football association FIFA received sanctions because of unrest in the league competition. But Di Stefano in Millonarios remained until 1953. Together this club as much as he played 102 times and scored 90 goals. Very productive as the attacker. As such he is also called upon the Colombian national  team and had played twice. But this appearance is not sanctioned FIFA because Colomba was subject to sanctions. He was summoned again when Argentina 1950 World Cup preparations. Yet Argentina resigned because he failed to compete in the World Cup.

Productivity in Millonarios captivate Real Madrid. Then in 1954 he was brought to the Matador State and played until 1964 before moving to Espanyol (Spain) and retired in 1966. He began to strengthen the Spanish national team in 1957 to 1961. Though come to compete in the World Cup qualifiers, but Spain failed to qualify for the World Cup at the time.

By strengthening the three national team, Di Stefano experience is very unique. And is recognized worldwide as a footballer he is crowned as one of the legends of world football. His pass away not only lose make Spain, Argentina, or Colombia, the world of football lost one of it's best player. Good bye, Thank you Alfredo Di Stefano.

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Sports Make the Brain Remains Fresh Fit

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Sport - It turns out that the brain also benefit from exercise habits. Nerve cells in the brain could prove to be driven growth through sports. Elderly avid sports psychology tests proved to be able to answer with more Pros: The people have a constant number of nerve cells in adulthood. When getting older, nerve cells die slowly.

Until the mid 90 scientist think that the loss of nerve cells in the brain that can't be replaced. However, experiments on animals reversing that assumption and prove that neurogenesis in the brain can be stimulated through exercise.

The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences earlier principles apply in humans. After exercising for three months, all respondents appear to have shoots of new nerve cells. The most it that cardiovascular fitness exercise. It's also believed result from the conversion of stem or stem cells into nerve are functional.

"It's interesting to see the effect of exercise on humans for the first time," said Scoot small, neouroscientist from Columbia Unveristy Medical Center, who also wrote the report with Fred Gage of the Salk Insitute of Neurobiology.

The first is to understand the process by finding out where the new brain which controls learning and memory. This area helps the brain match names and faces, a skill that is very likely to decrease as we get older.

Sports seems to restore them become healthier and younger. "It's not about slowing the aging process, but restoring youthfulness," said Arthur Kramer, a psychologist from the University of Illinois, USA.

Kramer research result also show the effect on the frontal lobes, the part of the brain that perform executive tasks such as decision making, planning and doing a lot of working (multitasking). With scanning technology, he discovered enlarged frontal lobes for the sport.

In many previous studies found men and women aged 60 and 70 were diligent walking or other aerobic improved function sublime. They managed to undergo psychological tests well, answering questions more accurately and quickly.

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Suarez Two Controversial Actions During The World Cup

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Sports - Luis Suarez is Uruguayan football player, he has been called twice to strengthen his team to play in the World Cup. He defended his team's last World Cup this year (2014). And as long as he follows the biggest soccer event in the world, both times he made the controversial action. The controversial action Suarez is as follows:

1. Facing Ball with Hand, (2010 World Cup)
Appearing in his first World Cup in South Africa 2010, Luis Suarez immediately caused a sensation. Not only hos goals helped Uruguay to step away but also  because of the controversial action he did while confronted with Ghana.

Play a quarterfinal, Uruguay match with Ghana 1-1 in match in balance 2x45 after Sulley Muntari scored late in the first half by Diego Forlan equalized early in the second half.

The match continued into extra innings. In injury time, Suarez blocked Stephen Appiah's free-kick right on goal line header followed Dominic Adiyah dismissed with his hand, the opportunities that may be won Ghana.

Suarez was shown a red card and the game continues to penalties. Uruguay beat Ghana 4-2 in the next round to advance to the semifinals.

More controversially, Suarez admitted after game didn't hesitate to do it on purpose for the sake of winning handball team. For the opposing team, Suarez regarded as "criminals" and people who cheat when for Uruguay, Suarez certainly seen as a hero who was willing to sacrifice himself.

2. Biting Chiellini. (2014 World Cup)
Suarez hasn't cured biting an opposing player. Last bite aimed at Italian center-back Giorgio Chiellini in Uruguay win 0-1 in the last match of Group D World Cup a few days ago.

The incident occurred in the last 10 minutes of the match. In a position to attack Uruguay, Suarez? under guard Chiellini in the box.

Shortly thereafter, the two players were dropped. Chiellini lying in pain on the field while holding his shoulder while holding Suarez sat with his teeth.

Chiellini report to referee Marco Rodriguez and Suarez has been accused biting his shoulder. To be more convincing, Chiellini and Suarez shows bite marks. However, the referee ignored protests Chiellini and Suarez escaped any sanctions.

That is the controversial actions ever by Suarez, and is now in the 2014 World Cup, he had to feel the punisment from FIFA, the ban should not play for nine international matches.

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Sad, Watching with just Attended a Football Supporter

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Sports - In the last match against Costa Rica in the group phase had been ascertained that the England won't be able to quality for the last 16. England went to Brazil to bring the best squad, but not surprisingly, the England players football aren't at all able to bring victory to his team. In the previous two games they have to taste the bitterness of defeat by Italy and Uruguay.

Revered win, lose blasphemed. Situations like this are often experienced a football team when the match. No exception, England, who competed in the 2014 World Cup.

Bad look Three Lions squad in Brazil this year and not only make them so derision, Roy Hodgson's troops eventually also increasingly abandoned by supporters.

In the England, the atmosphere of the cafes that hold watch together seemed deserted when Steven Gerrard and friends appeared in the cover of the Group D match against Costa Rica. This duel is only the seasonings after the opposing team had to ensure a ticket to last 16 after pocketing six points.

Instead they suffered the cafe fate of the England team. 1-2 defeat of Italy in the first game, England also swallow humiliation Uruguay 0-1 in the second game. As a result of these two defeats , England failed to advance to big-16, although still leaves one more match against groups leaders Costa Rica.

As reported by dailymail.co.uk, upload photos depicting deserted cafe situation when England match against Costa Rica. In fact, there is a wide screen that displays the live broadcast the duel. The situation is more sad also seen in one location watching together in Millennium Square, Leeds. Displayed in the courtyard of a screen that shows the party entertainment.

So how many viewers? Only one person that watching the game in cafe! Yes, a man wearing a red hat with the Three Lions faithful witnessed the struggle. In this duel, England again failed to win. Throughout the 90 minutes both teams just played a goalless draw.

That which is experienced by the England squad player, even in his own country didn't want to watch when he competed, because it is certain he would not quality for the final round.

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