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Inclosa a l’Inventari de cases pageses del Consell d’Eivissa, a la fitxa núm. 461.

SERRA RODRÍGUEZ, Joan Josep: “Fortificacions rurals de l’illa d’Eivissa. Les torres de refugi predials”. Eivissa: Editorial Mediterrània, 2000. pàg. 124-132: casa pagesa amb torre predial quadrangular de defensa, trull i molí de sang, de cronologia aproximada dels segles XVIII-XIX, probablement inclou elements constructius anteriors que han quedat integrats al conjunt.

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Derbyul de duminica, Everton – Liverpool, e al orgoliilor ranite, dupa o saptamana trista pe estuarul lui Mersey.

Gazda Everton a incasat un croseu teribil, guvernul britanic blocand proiectul “albastrilor” de a demara construirea unui nou stadion, in orasul satelit Kirkby. Vechiul Goodison Park e demodat si incorsetat de sirurile de case din zona, ce nu-i permit extinderea, in vreme ce arena de la Kirkby ar fi putut constitui un nou inceput pentru gruparea detinuta de Bill Kenwright.

Oaspetii, Liverpool, au fost eliminati din UEFA Champions League, pentru prima oara in gestiunea lui Rafael Benitez, iar planul lor de a construi trambitatul Stanley Park pare acum a se lovi cu atat mai mult de aspectul financiar, complicat in urma redirectionarii spre UEFA Europa League.

Lasand la o parte ca ambele cluburi ar avea nevoie stringenta de o crestere a veniturilor din vanzarea de bilete, pentru a tine pasul la acest capitol cu Manchester United si Arsenal, care si-au extins respectiv reconstruit arenele, problema a devenit cu atat mai arzatoare cu cat zilele trecute conurbatia Liverpool si-a inaintat laolalta cu alte 14 orase din Albion aplicatia si dovada de creditare in vederea gazduirii Campionatului Mondial din 2018, a carei candidatura Anglia si-a lansat-o.

Conform dosarului celor din Liverpool, orasul ar propune ca arene gazda atat preconizatul Stanley Park, viitor stadion cu 60.000 locuri al “Cormoranilor”, dar a carui constructie a fost amanata datorita turbulentelor financiare si stramtorarii creditarii, cat si amintitul stadion din Kirkby, devenit la ora actuala un proiect mort in fasa. Cu alte cuvinte, la cum stau lucrurile, Liverpool ar putea ramane pe dinafara daca Albionul ar castiga intr-adevar dreptul de organizare al C.M. din 2018. O eventualitate deprimanta pentru cluburile locale si ale lor numerosi simpatizanti.

In aceste conditii, intrebarea vine de la sine… Liverpool, incotro? Si aici nu e vorba doar de “Rosii”, ci si de “Caramele” si de orasul port in general.

In martie 2007, la ora dialogului cu Paul Wilson, ziarist localnic semnand editoriale in duminicalul londonez The Observer, un fel de supliment de weekend al cunoscutului cotidian stangist The Guardian, conducerea lui Everton n-ar fi agreat deloc o eventuala impartire a unui nou stadion cu rivala Liverpool.

Wilson, fan Everton, imi explica cum stateau lucrurile: “Nici vorba ca suporterii ori clubul sa fi dorit asa ceva si, oricum, Liverpool nu s-ar fi sinchisit nici ea. Marea majoritate a fanilor n-ar fi fost de-acord, chiar in conditiile in care Goodison Park este si el invechit, unica varianta fiind mutarea inafara orasului, la Kirkby, parte a unui complex comercial. La fel, linia oficiala a clubului e ca mai bine ar juca la Beirut, decat sa imparta cu Liverpool. Opinez ca solutia cea mai practica ar fi fost ca Everton sa se mute tocmai la Anfield Road, care inca e un stadion bun, incat te doare sufletul ca va fi demolat, decat sa ridice si ea o arena abstractizata, dar asta nu se poate intampla nici intr-un milion de ani. Pe de alta parte, stiindu-i pe americani intreprinzatori cum sunt, m-as fi asteptat ca noii investitori de la Liverpool sa faca un ban din impartirea Stanley Park cu Everton. Dar n-au fost interesati.”

Ei bine, doi ani si jumatate mai tarziu, lucrurile sunt incremenite cel putin in privinta impartirii stadionului. Insa cu o mentiune. Daca Liverpool FC ramane ferm pe pozitie, reiterand cu fermitate ca nu doreste construirea la comun a noii arene, Everton Liverpool s-a sucit brusc in urma esuarii proiectului de la Kirkby, cel putin la nivelul conducerii clubului, batand saua sa priceapa iapa ca i-ar surade mutarea intr-un stadion municipal. Asa cum se practica in nordul Italiei de exemplu. Ar fi insa o premiera in Albion.

Si oare ar fi Liverpool dispusa, in conditiile constrangerilor financiare, sa renunte la linia sa traditionala si sa devina o pioniera in insula, impartind arena cu clubul considerat mai mic, desi atragand mai multi suporteri localnici? Extrem de putin probabil, desi – lasand mandria la o parte – o logica de ordin geografic ar sugera o reevaluare a prioritatilor.

E bine stiut ca Anfield Road si Goodison Park sunt despartite doar de o intindere verde, Stanley Park, o pajiste avand si un lac in preajma arenei lui Everton. In Liverpool, un oras destul de intins, ambele stadioane sunt amplasate asadar in acelasi cartier, fapt ce ar sugera o unire a fortelor, daca barierele traditiei si rivalitatii n-ar sta in cale.

Insa Liverpool, care doreste inadins sa-si pastreze suprematia in oras, stie ca in plan financiar Everton ar fi mai interesata de o asemenea reuniune a fortelor, datorita capacitatii si mai reduse a arenei Goodison Park, incet-incet o adevarata relicva a fotbalului englez. Ca istoric, Goodison e fantastic. Insa realist vorbind, stadionul cu o biserica intr-un colt al sau numai pretabil fotbalului din 2010 nu mai este…

Asta pe cand Liverpool, proiectand noul Stanley Park aproximativ pe locul lui Anfield Road, oarecum rotit si putin deplasat, ar ramane suverana in zona.

Totusi, grijile lui Liverpool se ingroasa, proiectul deja contramandat fiind franat nu doar de lipsa creditarii pentru demararea constructiei, Cuiul lui Pepelea pentru americani, ci de-acum si de pierderile financiare rezultate din eliminarea din Liga Campionilor. In aceste conditii, o clasare de la locul 5 in jos la finele actualei editii de Premier League, echivalenta cu necalificarea in Champions League, ar complica si mai mult situatia, implicit decalajul fata de triunghiul fruntaselor fiind in pericol sa se mareasca simtitor.

Sezonul trecut, Liverpool incasa 23,2 milioane euro din prezenta in Champions League, opt milioane venind din optimea cu Real, spulberata cu 5-0, si sfertul de finala pierdut in fata lui Chelsea. Acum, scurtcircuitata in grupa, Liverpool a ramas cu o gaura in buzunar. Deloc placut, tinand cont de datoriile de sute de milioane ale clubului, renegociate vara trecuta, dar cu scadenta la ora Mondialului sud-african, o situatie noua pentru “Rosii”, condusi vreme de decenii cu mare precautie financiara, nicicand pe… rosu.

Everton, desi nu e imprumutata masiv la banci, n-a adus profit si este unicul club “cu firma” care realmente jongleaza pe un fir de ata, nepermitandu-si vreun lux banesc.

Si in acest context are loc derbyul de duminica de pe Goodison Park, lasand la o parte probleme celor doua echipe in acest sezon. Pe de-o parte, pierzand miercuri si la codasa Hull City, Everton s-a scufundat de-a binelea, intrand in hora retrogradarii. Incredibil dar adevarat. Indisponibilitatile recente nu-i ajuta cauza, capitanul Phil Neville adaugandu-se listei cam lungi ce-i da batai de cap scotianului David Moyes.

Nici in UEFA Europa League “albastrii” nu mai defileaza, ca in primele doua jocuri, castigate, fiind in schimb pusi la colt de Benfica, 5-0 la Lisabona si 2-0 pe Goodison Park. De fapt, combinand ultimele 20 de rezultate ale lui Everton si Liverpool, rezulta doar 3 victorii. Da, trei!

Liverpool vine dupa remize acasa cu Birmingham City si Manchester City, ambele 2-2, iar unicul punct smuls in 3 jocuri cu Lyon si Fiorentina au aratat ca Benitez nu mai exceleaza nici in Europa, teren propice spaniolului. Capitanul Gerrard abia a revenit dupa o accidentare iar Torres a fost menajat in Ungaria, “Cormoranii” lasand impresia ca schiopateaza iar unul ca Mascherano dand de inteles ca perioada de transferari din ianuarie i-ar putea servi despartirii de Merseyside. Nici Babel nu e departe, despartirea in vara de Xabi Alonso generand pare-se un efect de domino odata cu scurgerea sezonului. Influentului iberic i se simte tare mult lipsa pe Anfield Road.

Parca niciodata in ultimii ani un derby local in Liverpool n-a avut loc sub nori atat de sumbri si amenintatori. Problema stadioanelor si implicit a candidaturii orasului in cazul reusitei insularilor de a obtine dreptul de gazduire peste opt ani amplifica grijile suporterilor, dezamagiti de imposibilitatea cresterii veniturilor cluburilor si mai recent de rezultatele negative.

In plan economic, orasul Liverpool n-o duce pe roze iar sugrumarea creditarii si implicit a investitiilor in infrastructura fotbalistica nu-i ajuta deloc cauza. Vechile stadioane sunt amplasate intr-o intinsa zona rezidentiala, cu case insa modeste si multe dintre ele abandonate, cu grilaje la geamuri, intregi strazi fiind chiar parasite si in decadere. Este asteptat buldozerul. Cam aceasta este realitate in preajma parcului Stanley si cat rezultatele bune au curs iar planurile cu americani bogati si potentiale noi stadioane au fost trambitate sus si tare, lacunele majore au fost date uitarii. Dar evenimentele recente au aratat pericolul in care se regaseste orasul fotbalistic Liverpool, intr-o imagine de ansamblu a jocului in Albion.

E de prisos asadar sa mai reamintim ca ultimul titlu national al “Cormoranilor” dateaza din 1990 iar al “Caramelelor” din ‘87. Iar ultimele trofee, din 2006 pentru Liverpool, Cupa Angliei la penaltyuri, respectiv din ‘95 pentru Everton. Tot FA Cup. Cate n-au strans alde Manchester United, Chelsea ori Arsenal de-atunci, e motiv de depresie puternica pe Mersey.

Un derby pe care gazdele il vor aborda din jumatatea gresita a ierarhiei iar Liverpool doar de pe locul 7. Orgoliul ranit ar putea insa genera implicit o si mai incrancenata rivalitate locala. Un meci demn de urmarit.

Tal y como dice en el titulo, Konami ha anunciado hoy mismo que se podrá descargar esta aplicación gratuita para los fans de la saga de PES (Pro Evolution Soccer).

Esta aplicación tiene varios minijuegos y permite que ganes créditos en las diferentes secciones. Por ejemplo hay una seccion que se llama ”PES Blog”, otro ”PES League” y noticias deportivas. Tambien se ha incorporado vídeos de jugadas del nuevo videojuego, PES2010.

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Saludos

EricVader

Fuente: Vandal

So Liverpool have crashed out of the Champions League group stage for the first time since 2002.

With the well-documented problems off the field, and the team currently languishing in 7th place in the Barclays Premier League, can Rafa Benitez hold on to his job? The financial hole that lack of progress to the group stages will bring will not help the already precarious financial position the club find themselves in, and could this signal the selling of their two diamonds in their rough, Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard?

The amount of money Rafa has spent is incredible. In the summer, Glenn Johnson came in for £18 million, and £20 million was spent on Alberto Acquilani, a talented player but one who was given one minute in the game against Debrecen last night.

Will the Kop now turn on Benitez after what can only be considered a failure? Every time I have caught Liverpool on TV this year they have seemed to be lacking any sort of penetration and ideas in the final third. The lack of quality beyond their two superstars is truly shocking. Perhaps they are missing Xabi Alonso?

So after Christmas it will be the Europa League and a battle for fourth. Given their form has been so poor since the opening day of the season, when they were abject against Tottenham, it is surprising that I still think they will finish in the top four. Villa, Man City have failed to take advantage of Liverpool’s current poor form and I can see Spurs running out of steam towards the end of the season.

The only question for Rafa now is, will he be there for their for the Champions League challenge next season.

By Joe, www.Bettingexpert.com

Since the arrival of Fernando Torres to Liverpool, Everton fans have dreaded to see the Liverpool topscorer banging in goal at Goodison Park.

All the important matches are coming thick and thin for Liverpool as fight another day in the Premiership against their bitter rivals, Everton. The Merseyside derby is usually a pretty much heat affair with the Red side of Liverpool claiming an advantage when it comes to the Premier League matches. Both teams will do their best in order to get one over the other in the league.

Everton will have to go all the way back to 2006 to find a victory over Liverpool in the Premiership. That day they record a 3-0 win over Liverpool where Tim Cahill and Andrew Johnson were on target. Although, David Moyes will want to remember their recent 1-0 after extra time in the FA Cup last season as the benchmark going into this game. The Toffee manager will be with Phil Neville, Mikel Arteta, Phil Jagielka, Victor Anichebe, James Vaughan and Leon Osman. Fellaini & Bilyaletdinov will return back to the squad after serving a one match suspension against Hull.

Liverpool are going through rough times and maybe the game against their neighbors might have come a bit early. Manager Rafa Benitez will find it hard to keep his job if he loses to Everton and fall even more behind from a Champions League spot next season. They were dumped out of the Champions League in the midweek even though they beat Debreceni 1-0 away. Benitez will be hoping that Fernando Torres will return to the starting lineup after 3 weeks off with an ankle injury. Ryan Babel and Albert Riera are ruled doubtful to face Everton.

Don’t expect pretty football when these two teams meet on Sunday. We will be lucky if we will see some good football played at Goodison Park, it is more likely that yellow and red cards will be flying around instead. It will be a physical affair as both teams are desperate for three points while not for filling their potential.

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I woke up to two very good news.

The first won’t be revealed.

The second was rather refreshing. Liverpool out of the Champions’ League. It took quite a while to digest and it was followed by a good laugh.

Truly, I hope they would finally acknowledge that they are nothing but a has been, a good has been but a has been.

I am trying to be as just as I can here, the key word being trying. I sympathise with the players actually. Liverpool had been rather cursed with managers killing of careers. I pitied the likes of Milan Baros, Luis Garcia, Peter Crouch even Robbie Keane. Such potential went wasted in Anfield. My hatred for Liverpool is the hatred of a rivalry, nothing more. In fact during their days of Jamie Redknapp, Steve Mcmanaman and Robbie Fowler, I thought they excelled up to a certain level.

At the moment the current manager is definitely under utilising Yossi Benayoun who in my opinion is a gem for Liverpool. Like how Arsenal is depending on darling Fabregas ( I find him really cute and I’m a woman, we watched football for more than one reasons, deal with it), the same Liverpool is depending on Torres. The man delivers no doubt, but how does one deliver if one is not properly fed? They rose but only on certain occasions which is clearly not enough. This season is not theirs to take. The manager will soon fall out of favour. If things aren’t turned around, Liverpool will no longer be part of the big four especially with Spurs and Villa battling their way through. Liverpool will just be a team who used to be good. As it is, they are sinking in what appears to be a quicksand. Good luck Liverpool or is it good riddance??

Now, I am not saying my darling Manchester United is raring to go in the rhythm of perfection. No, even the devils have got their work cut out for them. Ronaldo is never miss but a gap still needs to be filled. Sir Alex cannot live in denial. I believe in my team but we are still not good enough for the likes of Champions’ League. I still see Berbatov as a liability. He has proven to be a waste of money.

Well here’s to me being wrong (about the Manchester United’s not being good enough that is)

XOXO

(BR) A very successful Brazilian novelist once said “Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.” I absolutely agree. I love the Brazilians, the way they live, the way they celebrate, the passion, the enthusiasm, the smiles, the sensuality, the pride, the diversity, the culture, the history, the food, the view from your hotel room, the optimism against all odds, and most of all- the beauty. Have I mention the enthusiasm and passion? When the star of the latest blockbuster The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) Robert Pattinson was asked in Jimmy Kimmel Live! in LA “Where in the world are the craziest (passionate) fans you’ve ever met while promoting New Moon?” the 23 yr old actor replied without hesitation “Brazil!”, and I wouldn’t be surprised. Have I mentioned the enthusiasm and passion?

The largest country in South America, the 55 yr old Peruvian fashion/celebrity photographer Mario Testino’s favorite destination to shoot his photo books, the world’s fifth largest country by geographical area, the world’s eighth largest economy, the world’s fifth most populous country, and the world’s largest population of fashion models and supermodels working today. The sultry brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima said in an interview “If you look around Brazil you see pregnant women everywhere. Here you don’t see that as much. There the only thing they do is babies, babies, babies! Especially the poor families.” Yes, Brazil is the home to a diversity of culture and wildlife, the home of the supermodels, and the home of the most photogenic landscapes and getaways in the world, my friend Antonio Bezerra (the blogosphere have known as Didio), my favorite São Paulo-based photographer is sharing NAIVEBOY.COM readers a slice of how he view this exotic wonderland through his lens. The Top Ten Most Beautiful Brazilian Men and Ten Most Beautiful Brazilian Locations where he photographed them.

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DIDIO’S TEN LOCATIONS IN BRAZIL

1.   Didio’s cottage in São Roque, São Paulo

2.   Ubatuba, São Paulo
3.   Dunas of Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro
4.   Floripa Beach
5.   Joao Pessoa, Paraíba
6.   Torres, Rio Grande do Sul
7.   Beaches of the North of São Paulo
8.   Chapada dos Veadeiros, Goias
9.   Vitoria
10. Rio de Janeiro

1.     Guilherme Sanchez
2.     Jonas Sulzbach‏
3.     Isaac Fioravante
4.     Fabio Beck
5.     Felipe Dellanegra
6.     Jayme Siciliano
7.     Bernardo Dornbusch
8.     Guilherme Cruz
9.     Lansing
10.   Leandro Cagliari

“Para ser sincero, acho que nunca agradeci minha banda por todos esses anos de convivio, mas eles nunca fizeram por merecer.”

Jon Bon Jovi

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday’s game between Debrecen v Liverpool in the Champions League…. From BBC News. Full story

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E plictisitor, plictisitor de moarte, fiind deci cazul s-o luam din loc. A fost concluzia lui Roy Keane despre reactia unei intregi Irlande, mai putin a sa, of course, la hentul lui Henry, parere exprimata la nici doua zile dupa jocul de la Paris.

Sunt perfect de-acord cu Keane c-ar fi timpul sa scriem si de-altceva. Dar, intr-o ultima radiografiere a tonelor de hartie consumate in Albion pe marginea meciului intre vecinii de peste Canalul Manecii si Marea Irlandei, m-am izbit de editorialul unuia dintre cele mai reputate peneluri din Regatul Unit, al carui comentariu m-a facut sa pricem ca, in ciuda deceniilor petrecute de la distanta ori de la fata locului cu ochii pe fotbalul insular, nu deprinsesem o piatra de temelie a etosului jocului inventatorilor sai.

Intr-o stranie coincidenta in privinta nationalitatii eroilor fazei aduse in discutie de jurnalist, se intampla cu doar 9 zile inaintea henturilor de pe Stade de France ca un mulatru atacant francez sa obtina un penalty nemeritat, plonjand in careu ca in bazin, in preajma unui mijlocas irlandez ce se lansase intr-o deposedare prin alunecare, fara insa a-l fi atins. Faza s-a derulat in ultimul joc al etapei dinaintea meciurilor intertari, mai exact Liverpool – Birmingham City, intr-o luni seara.

David Ngog a patruns pe flancul stang, a cazut neobstructionat in careu, arbitrul a acordat penalty iar irlandezul Lee Carsley s-a facut foc si para pe francez si oficial. Acest incident, si nu mult discutatul dublu hent de la Paris, a fost subiectul randurilor ce mi-au dezvaluit un fapt esential despre crezul iubitorilor de fotbal din Regat.

Am aflat astfel ca, la conferinta de presa dinaintea recentei partide Liverpool – Manchester City, un alt 2-2, ca si cu City din Birmingham, Rafael Benitez s-ar fi exprimat ca plonjonul lui Ngog s-a constituit intr-o mai mica ofensa la adresa fotbalului decat un tackling periculos. La care, atragandu-i-se atentia ca auditoriul englez are o perceptie inversata in aceasta privinta, spanionul a solicitat presarilor sa incerce furnizarea unei ordini mai umane a prioritatilor.

E posibil ca, influentat de numarul accidentatilor din lot in cursul acestei toamne, incluzand piese cheie ca Gerrard si Torres, antrenorul Benitez sa fi incercat diminuarea oprobiului iscat la adresa oportunismului tanarului sau atacant prin a-i aseza plonjonul in lumina unor “rele” pe care le considera mai mari, exemplificand tacklingurile ce pun in pericol ori chiar accidenteaza adversari.

Benitez nu si-a gasit insa cu acest punct de vedere aliati intre ziaristi. Dintre care, editorialistul a dezvaluit consensul sincer al breslei ca, amintind de-un plonjon similar din vara al lui Eduardo, in jocul Arsenal – Celtic, gestul brazilianului-croat a fost mai grav decat incidentul in care ii era rupt piciorul, intr-un tackling considerat accidental, comis acum 20 de luni, coincidenta, de un fundas de la… Birmingham City, Martin Taylor. Faultul de maidan din preajma centrului terenului, in primele minute ale acelei partide, e probabil inca intiparit pe retina multor telespectatori, cu tibia lui Eduardo franta ca o grisina si cu Wenger explodand imediat dupa fluierul final, cum ca Taylor ar trebui suspendat pe viata din fotbal. Sentinta pe care si-a renegat-o in aceeasi seara.

Ei bine, dintotdeauna am admirat fair-playul britanic si, mai mult, am detestat copios trucurile de tot felul ale fotbalului in general de sorginte latina, contrast care m-a determinat cu si mai mare usurinta sa simpatizez abordarea insularilor. Dar n-am intuit ca britanicilor le repugna intr-asemenea masura teatralitatea ori micile farse ale jocului latin incat sa imbratiseze ca pe un mai mic rau o incercare de deposedare generand oase rupte. In fiecare zi invatam cate ceva si abia acum am priceput ordinea lucrurilor, pe un subiect de principiu mai mult decat important in privinta fotbalului insular.

Benitez, dupa 6 ani in Albion, de o parte a faliei, iar presarii de cealalta, cand vine vorba de merele stricate ale fotbalului. Plonjonul in speranta unui penalty ori tacklingul primejdios. Falia e probabil extinsa in aceasta privinta, existand in general intre jocul din Marea Britanie si cel continental ori macar latin.

Iar pentru a-si fortifica argumentul, comentatorul a exemplificat atacul lui Guthrie, in primavara inca in elita cu Newcastle, care a sprintat la tinta, scotandu-l din joc pe Fagan, de la Hull City, dar nu pentru restul partidei, ci pe cateva luni de zile, considerand ca faultul sau, desi in mod evident premeditat, ar atrage mai putine critici decat plonjonul teatral al lui Ngog.

Aici consider ca este o fortare a notei, o exagerare, ori  – din contra – tocmai dovada absoluta a spiritului de lupta al bulldogului britanic, “fibra” esentiala a jocului in insula. Jos palaria daca determinarea respectivilor jucatori, oricat de amenintator ar parea tacklingul, ar rezulta intr-o deposedare curata prin alunecare, mingea si nu adversarul. Insa in cazul in care atacurile s-au lasat, in cazurile amintite, cu fracturi si multe luni prin sali de recuperare si pe tusa, imi cer iertare, dar n-ar putea avea mai multa trecere in fata incercarii unui Ngog de a obtine pe nedrept penalty.

In motricitatea lui Ngog nu s-a deslusit ca ar cauta penaltyul cu lumanarea, doar “saniuta” lui Carsley determinandu-l sa incerce in ultima clipa marea cu sarea, pe cand acel hei-rup al lui Guthrie, lansat la rupere, a fost cu premeditare. Acestea au fost exemplele alese de ziarist pentru a-si reliefa punctul de vedere, creand implicit o falie intre perceptia sa si probabil nu doar a lui Benitez, ci a destulor exponenti ai fotbalului non-insular.

Articolul mi-a pus in alta lumina marja acceptabilitatii deposedarii in fotbalul insular, placandu-mi mult tacklingurile desavarsite dar gasindu-le uneori mai mult decat la limita chiar si pe cele ale lui Paul Scholes, altfel deloc un jucator “murdar”.  

Mai jos, faultul asupra lui Eduardo si plonjonul sau contra lui Celtic, unii presari considerand a doua infractiune ca fiind mai grava. Va las pe Dumneavoastra sa decideti. Gusturile nu se discuta.

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E pe ritmuri sud-americane. Si zau ca mi s-ar face inima cat un purice, sa-mi mai sara cineva la picioare, dupa atacul de mai sus. Dar de-aceea nu-s fotbalist si scrijelesc in lumea virtuala.

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1. Amazing to think that you can score five goals in a game and there can still be a debate over whether you were man of the match. Aaron Lennon’s performance against Wigan ensured that Defoe didn’t come away with all the plaudits, his sparkling play from the right playing a big part in at least half the goals.

Defoe meanwhile became just the third player to score five in a game in the Premier League era and notched the second fastest hat trick after Robbie Fowler’s four and a half minute wonder against Arsenal many years ago. I’ve mentioned in recent weeks that he needed to watch his temper and just concentrate on his football, and with performances like that there’s no chance of him not going to South Africa. Lennon too did his case no harm, and on current form is far and away the best option when it comes to tricky small winger.

Spurs’ goal difference enjoyed a big boost in terms of chasing Arsenal, while they are beginning to take advantage of Man City, Liverpool and Aston Villa’s inconsistency to open a little gap over those three. They face one of their rivals next week in Aston Villa but should have nothing to fear the way they are playing.

As for Wigan the best you can say is that it’s just one game. These sorts of results can have a lasting effect, especially if you go behind in a game. It will be up to Roberto Martinez to ensure it remains a one off.

High five, we're going to South Africa!

2. Would Phil Brown be fearing for his job if Jimmy Bullard hadn’t got injured in his first game after signing? His performances in the last couple of games suggest that may have been the case. A win over Stoke and a fightback from two goals down to draw against West Ham possibly indicates an improvement in fortune for the men at the KC. Even Tango Man himself seems to be less in the spotlight than usual.

Bullard may have dodgy knees but he has an enthusiasm for the game that few players can match and his energy and creative play have got Hull scoring some goals again. They have a tough run coming up with three well organised teams in Everton, Man City and Aston Villa. Ok maybe not Man City but still! I’m pretty sure Geovanni isn’t injured and he appears to have lost his place to Bullard but I would be interested to see them both in the same team. Part of Hull’s success last year was to be brave, so maybe playing both together would have the same effect this year.

3. Before Arsenal get completely written off for losing against Sunderland (who have drawn with Man Utd and beaten Liverpool), let’s not forget that the key game is next week against Chelsea. Defeat would leave an 11 point gap; a win would leave it at just five with a game in hand. This defeat does render next weekend rather important if a title challenged is to be maintained. The lack of focal point without van Persie (and Bendtner) was a concern but it was in midfield where Sunderland won, with Cana stopping Fabregas and his teammates from creating many chances.

In addition to this, a set play was once again Arsenal’s outdoing at the back with Darren Bent reacting quickest after the initial ball had not been dealt with (déjà vu anyone?) While such defensive frailties are a long-term malaise, Arsene Wenger must ensure that his patched up squad is mentally right for the Chelsea game. Win it and two easier home games against Bolton and Stoke follow and momentum can be formed. Lose it and another frustrating season could be on the cards.

Pin the placenta on the van Persie.

4. They were impressive but it was only Wolves at home. Chelsea’s next two tests are the altogether tougher visits to the Emirates and Eastlands. Let’s see how the keenly the absences of Lampard and Drogba are felt then.

5. Liverpool and Man City played out a draw which leaves neither going anywhere fast. Man City have now drawn six on the spin which has stagnated them after a promising start. Just one win in eight games fro Mark Hughes’ side. A Hull side winless away from the KC provides the best possible opportunity to end that run next weekend.

Liverpool have one win in six but their habit of winning games they don’t lose (Saturday was just their second draw) means they’re still in a good position. The pretenders to the top four ideally want a gap going into the spring as if Gerrard and Torres are fit for the run in, I know who I’d back to get the last Champions League spot.

6. David Dunn is scored his fourth goal in six games and is playing the best football of his career. Someone left a comment asking what chance an England call for the Blackburn man. While I think he’s bit of a luxury and probably not quite international quality, there’s no doubting there are few more in form midfielders playing at the moment.

Quite good these days.

T.

Further to my blog on Stephen Ireland and his cars I there might be a few of you out there interested in these stars and the cars they drive.

On this clip you can see the cars of Alonso, Ballack, Beckham, Campbell, Crouch, Del Pierrro, Drogba, Essien, Gerrard, Giggs, Henry, Ibrahimovic, van Nistelrooy, Rooney, Ronaldo, Shevchenko, Torres.

By Joe, www.Bettingexpert.com

Liverpool will want the ball and they will anything just to get it on Tuesday.

The penultimate round of the Champions League group stage will see Liverpool travel to Budapest to face Hungarian champion, Debreceni. The venue is set to be played in the Stadium Puskas Ferenc, Budapest as Debreceni opt to play their Champions League in the biggest stadium in Hungary. Debreceni’s hope of qualifying for the next round and even for the UEFA Europa League have dashed but Liverpool’s chance for the last 16 is on thin ice.

The home side has struggled in their debut year in the Champions League. They are currently sitting firmly at the bottom of Group E with zero points. They have lost all their matches so far and they will be looking to register their first points in the next two matches. The Hungarian champion has let in on an average of 4 goals when hosting a European team, they are hoping that they will be able to improve their defensive record and tighten up the back 4. With only pride to play for, Debreceni will still make Liverpool work for their points.

If Liverpool wants to stay in this competition then they need win against Debreceni while Lyon doing them a favor against Fiorentina. Rafa Benitez has guided Liverpool into the last 16 in five occasions but this is the first time the Merseyside team’s fate is not in their hands. The Spaniard will need all the firepower he can get from his key players like Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and Glen Johnson. Both Johnson and Torres were not fit in the weekend 2-2 draw against Manchester City. Liverpool travels to Hungary in hope to escape early elimination with one ear on the score from Florence while playing to win in Budapest. Torres has not traveled with Liverpool to Budapest.

Liverpool are favorites against Debreceni as it is a must win match for them. They could end up playing in the Europa League next year or Champions League and we all know Liverpool would choose the prestige tournament, Champions League, as they are five times winners. Dirk Kuyt scored the only goal in the first ever meeting between Liverpool and Debreceni in Match day 1. The Dutchman will have to find his shooting boots out again if Liverpool stands a chance to qualify.

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El delantero del Liverpool Fernando Torres cree que “todo jugador de fútbol tiene un lugar en el mundo en el que es feliz y juega bien”, y que para él ese sitio es el estadio de Anfield, donde cada partido en la que se viste la camiseta del Liverpool le hace “sentir bien”.

Así lo afirma el español en una entrevista que publica el suplemento de fin de semana del periódico británico ‘The Daily Telegraph’, después de los rumores de que el club podría estar interesado en venderlo, algo que llevo al técnico Rafa Benítez a amenazar esta misma semana con su dimisión.

Torres repasa su estancia en la Liga inglesa y recuerda que aunque su perfil aniñado suscitó inicialmente ciertas dudas entre los seguidores del Liverpool, pronto se los metió en el bolsillo. “Siempre he parecido más joven”, afirma sobre su aspecto.

“La gente pensaba: no puede jugar al fútbol. Lo utilicé a mi favor. En la primera temporada aquí es cierto que el 80 por ciento de los jugadores de la Premier no me conocían, así que podía aprovecharme de mi apariencia. Fue más fácil para mi, porque no sabían qué podía hacer. Pensaban que quizá podían acosarme verbalmente y asustarme”, explica.

La admiración que levanta este español en Inglaterra, donde muchos le consideran el mejor goleador del mundo, se lo ha ganado a pulso, en 66 apariciones y 47 goles con el Liverpool, lo que le ha convertido en el jugador de los ‘reds’ que más camisetas vende y en el espejo en el que se miran muchos niños en este país.

Su paso del Atlético al Liverpool suscitó casi una revolución entre los seguidores colchoneros, pero “fue la decisión correcta”, asegura el jugador: “después de siete temporadas allí nunca jugué en Europa y necesitaba una solución”.

El cambio fue más fácil de lo esperado para un Torres que no hablaba inglés, gracias a la presencia de Benítez y a que hay en la plantilla varios jugadores cuya lengua materna es el español. Antes de vivir en Liverpool, recuerda Torres, “veía a Rafa Nadal o Fernando Alonso y pensaba que eran brillantes, pero eso era por que no entendía nada. Ahora veo que hablan como yo: no muy bien”.

Benítez le insiste en que el inglés debe ser la lengua que utilice en el vestuario de Anfield, pero ‘El Niño’ reconoce que usa su lengua materna ocasionalmente como código. “Si Albert Riera y yo queremos hablar de una jugada, lo hacemos en español, así la defensa contraria no nos entiende y hasta ahora no hemos encontrado ningún defensa inglés que hable español”, dice.

De España echa de menos el jamón, aunque se lo traen con frecuencia de casa, y asegura que tanto él como su mujer Olalla Domínguez, quien recientemente dio a luz a Nora -su primera hija- se han adaptado bien a la vida en el norte de Inglaterra.

Lo que más le gusta de Inglaterra es que puede disfrutar más de su privacidad que en España, pese a que es igualmente conocido. “Intento mantener mi vida privada al margen. Intento vivir una vida lo más normal posible, porque soy normal. Nací en un lugar de clase trabajadora en España, mi padre ha trabajado todos los días de su vida y a mí no me gusta ser engreído o ir a fiestas y a eventos, o que se me vea por ahí”, destaca. “No me gusta que la gente hable sobre mi. Prefiero que nadie hable de mi. Prefiero estar en casa jugando a la PlayStation y estando tranquilo”, agrega.

“No me gusta la gente que cuando son famosos cambian su estilo de vida, así que intento ser la misma persona de siempre. No me gusta comprar coches o ropa lujosa. Para mi, lo mejor es seguir con la gente que conocías cuando no eras famoso”, concluye.

Su adaptación ha llegado a tal punto que cuando vuelve a Madrid tiene problemas para conducir por la derecha. Preguntado si eso significa que se va a quedar en Inglaterra para siempre, contesta: “quién sabe, pero para los próximos cuatro años sí, definitivamente”.

With Rich doing the weekend preview (and I have to agree, it’s great having the domestic games back), I think it’s more sensible for me to be choosing a single game from the Premier League fixtures, one with something interesting going on compared to the others, and do a bit of an analytical preview of it. And I think most would agree that whilst Man Utd v Everton and Sunderland v Arsenal could well throw up a couple of surprises, the big game of the weekend is Saturday’s early kick-off between Liverpool and Manchester City, or as I call them in the title, the ‘will they won’t they’ teams of this seasons Premier League campaign.

Neither side is having a particularly strong run at the moment, despite the pre-season hype about both sets of players. Manchester City were the new, exciting, stupidly rich side that could only finish fourth at least. And, as usual, Liverpool were being tipped for the title more so than the other sides in real contention for the League. And it really seems like both are out to prove both analysts and media outlets wrong.

Is it fair to say that Liverpool are out of the title race already? Maybe not. But based on their current performance, and current squad depth, even the match fitness of Alberto Aquilani does not appear to be the solution to all of Liverpool’s problems. After making a fairly indifferent start to the season (beating Stoke, Burnley and Hull comfortably at home, but barely looking competitive when losing to Spurs away and Villa at home), things went from bad to worse, losing four in a row in all competitions (Fiorentina, Chelsea, Sunderland and Lyon). If it had not been for the fixture listing, which luckily gave them Manchester United after those defeats, their poor form could have continued.

But how does a side go from losing four consecutive games, to beating the Champions with relative ease, despite missing their captain? It’s almost nonsensical. But true to their situation, they went from there to lose at Fulham, draw with Lyon, effectively ending their Champions League campaign, and drawing at home to recently promoted Birmingham. For them, this is a must-win game, not only to get their season back on track, not only to prove the critics wrong, not only to peg back one of their ‘title rivals’ in City, but to show that they can win big games when missing one of their two key players (Gerrard is apparently fit, but their only other goal threat in Torres is out). Can Liverpool actually play well, dominate and win games without one or the other? And without Carragher in the back four? We’ll see.

Man City on the other hand had a remarkable start to the season, showing signs of a top-four finish, but have since started to dip, with five consecutive draws in the Premier League. They are also hit with a few injuries, with Barry and Bellamy probably playing, Robinho probably not, and in-form Martin Petrov definitely not. But you would expect a team who spent as much as they did in the summer, they should be able to cope without these players for a couple of games.

However, in the long term, is all that harmonious at Eastlands? Robinho has (according to Santa Cruz) articulated his desire to play for Barcelona at some point, and although City don’t need the money, the one thing that side does not need is an unhappy player causing problems in the dressing room. I’m sure Mark Hughes knows this, and whilst he might be telling the media on a daily basis that Robinho is staying, just to push his ego as head of a great club that bit further (seriously, how much of a knobhead has he become?), in the end I believe we will be seeing Robinho head to the Catalan giants if not in January, then certainly the summer. And might this season be the last season for Carlos Tevez, who has declared that if the Argies win the World Cup, he may well retire from football, due to him being sick of it. Well worth the £25m+ for a player who hates the sport eh? I’d be happy for Argentina to win the World Cup, just so Man City have wasted their money on a player who really hasn’t performed.

But in the short term, Man City need to get a win in the bank, and what better place than Anfield. Yes it’s on the road, which is hardly their speciality, but Liverpool are missing more key players, and after seeing them in person, Man City can sure move the ball quickly on the counter, which could suit them perfectly tomorrow lunchtime. I’m hoping we’ll see more than a boring defensive showdown, with both sides wanting, believing they can win, and actively seeking to score more goals than the other.

But I’ll be the boring bastard and take the safe option. Rich has stuck his neck out in predicting a Liverpool win, but I’ll go against both him and Lawro (dangerous territory I know). 1-1.

L’Orient le Jour

Le taux d’abandon de l’école parmi les jeunes réfugiés palestiniens au Liban est très élevé, avec 50% des adolescents de 17 ans qui ne bénéficient pas d’éducation scolaire, s’est alarmée vendredi l’ONU.

Nous tirons la sonnette d’alarme sur le fait que le taux d’abandon est trop élevé parmi les enfants en âge d’être scolarisés”, a déclaré à Beyrouth Ray Virgilio Torres, chef du Fonds des Nations unies pour l’enfance (Unicef) au Liban. L’Unicef publiait vendredi un rapport sur le sujet à l’occasion du 20e anniversaire de la Convention internationale des droits de l’enfant. M. Torres a expliqué que près de 15% des enfants âgés de 7 à 17 ans résidant dans les douze camps de réfugiés du pays et dans des zones de regroupements de Palestiniens hors des camps avaient quitté l’école. Un tiers de ces enfants sont illettrés, selon le rapport. “Ce chiffre est vraiment inquiétant quand vous considérez que la moitié des enfants âgés de 17 ans et 40% de ceux âgés de 16 ans ont abandonné l’école”, a indiqué M. Torres. “C’est un âge sensible, et si vous ajoutez cela à d’autres risques auxquels ils sont exposés dans les camps, il y a des raisons de s’alarmer.” Le responsable de l’Unicef indique que la plupart des enfants abandonnent l’école en raison de la pauvreté, du manque de programmes scolaires appropriés et de perspectives quant à leur avenir. “Les jeunes disent pourquoi étudier quand, après, je ne peux pas travailler”, a dit M. Torres. La loi libanaise interdit aux réfugiés palestiniens d’exercer la plupart des métiers et de posséder des propriétés. M. Torres a indiqué qu’un autre facteur inquiétant était le taux de travail parmi les jeunes réfugiés palestiniens qui s’élève à 6,1%, des garçons pour la plupart. “Ce chiffre est trop élevé si vous le comparez à ceux des pays développés où le travail des enfants a pratiquement disparu.”

Entre 250 000 et 270 000 réfugiés palestiniens vivent au Liban. La majorité provient de familles arrivées en 1948 après la création de l’État d’Israël.

As reuniões dos vizinhos do Terrazza Marina está à todo vapor. No último dia 31, comemoramos o niver da Tha com um belo churrasco. Tudo com direito a bolinho de run, brigadeiros e uma super vela quase acrobática. (risos) Veja fotos aqui.

Mas não são só essas as novidades… o condomínio que tanto esperando está subindo, subindo, subindo e muito provavelmente até janeiroa estrutura das três torres será finalizada. Aêêêêê! Segundo notícias fresquinhas do Daniel Morato, da comunidade do Terrazza no Orkut, a situação é a seguinte:

- Torre 1: 15º andar concluído;
- Torre 2: 16º andar concluído;
- Torre 3: 16º andar no início.

A Paula Verona, também da comunidade, enviou as fotos abaixo da Torre 2… Dá só uma olhada!!!

A Goldfarb também divulgou uma foto atualizada do condomínio…

Condomínio. Foto: Goldfarb

Seja bem vindo ao blog da Pousada Lummertz. Neste blog, você encontrará informações sobre Torres/RS e sobre a nossa pousada e terá a oportunidade de entrar em contato conosco para alugar apartamentos e kitnets e assim, passar sua temporada de férias na mais bela praia do litoral gaúcho. Telefone para contato: 51 3626-1543, aguardamos a sua ligação.

Estas são apenas algumas paisagens que podem ser apreciadas em Torres, venha conferir. Ao lado esquerdo, vemos a Torre do Meio, um local de pesca e lazer, além de extremamente bonito. Na imagem à direita, vemos uma foto dos molhes, um local muito favorável ao surf e a pesca.

Imagens da Pousada

A pousada disponibiliza apartamentos e kitnets para aluguel. Os apartamentos possuem dois quartos, uma cozinha e um banheiro, sendo totalmente mobiliado. Cada um dos quartos possui uma cama de casal e duas camas de solteiro, podendo acomodar até nove pessoas. Abaixo segue algumas imagens internas do apartamento.

Os kitnets possuem uma cama de casal e uma bicama, apresentando capacidade para quatro pessoas. Abaixo, são mostradas algumas imagens dos kitnets.

By Joe, www.Bettingexpert.com

Torres could set to return to face Manchester City in Anfield. The Spaniard would not mind scoring against City again.

Liverpool could not have asked a better time for the International break to intervene as their squad is struggling to knock off injuries and a string of disappointing results. They were the last Premiership team to play a game a fortnight ago and now they will have the honor to start the Premiership fixture as they face Manchester City at Anfield in a Saturday early afternoon kickoff. Both teams are in search for the three points to keep up with Chelsea at the top of the table.

Manager Rafa Benitez must be pinching himself just to make sure whether the injuries crisis situation with his squad is real. He lost Yossi Benayoun and Albert Riera for there to four week after getting injured in the 2-2 draw against Birmingham. Steven Gerrard made a comeback that night and he is expected to return against Manchester City. There is some doubts over Glen Johnsen, Daniel Agger and Fernando Torres as all of them have withdrew from national duties to nurse their injury. Jamie Carragher will return from his suspension and Fabio Aurelio is still out injured. Every game for Liverpool will be a FA cup feel to it as they trail league leaders, Chelsea, by 10 points. Benitez will have to come up with the good against Manchester City or else the next year’s Champions League spot could also be in danger.

Manchester City have drawn four of their last premiership matches and they could continue this streak at Anfield Road this Saturday. Manager Mark Hughes will look to change this trend City have embarked on. Their last match against Burnley revealed their defense loses concentration and marginal defensive errors which cost hem the victory. Hughes is hoping that star player Robinho could return to first team action and if not, there will be many others prepared to take his place. Martin Petrov, Craig Bellamy, Robinho, Nedum Onuoha and Benjani are all ruled out.

Liverpool looks more and more desperate each time they go on the field. Hopefully the Reds will be able to put out their strongest team to regain their last season’s good form. Manchester City will not worry too much of the issue Liverpool is dealing with, they will focus on their play and try to continue their quest in breaking into the big 4 domination in the Premiership. A win for either team could get their season on the way. Liverpool looks likely to fight for their lives to keep their hopes up.

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¡Hola! Como entre las cosas más buscadas en este blog estaba el himno del colegio, decidí ponerlo. Ante todo, quiero aclarar que si mi colegio es “católico marianista” no significa que yo también lo sea… vamos c0n el himno:

I
Somos héroes del mañana
llenos de fe y de ilusión,
y en nuestros pechos arraiga
el más noble y patrio amor.
Nos guiará por la vida
la luz de un alto ideal,
venimos del Instituto
con paso alegre y marcial. (paso marcial)

Coro
Marchad, marchad, marchad [bis]
Sembrando amor y paz.
Marchad, marchad, marchad [bis]
por la senda triunfal.

II
Queremos que nuestra patria
sea libre e inmortal,
trabajaremos por ella
con nuestro más limpio afán.
Tendrá Dios en nuestro pecho
siempre dispuesto un altar.
Venimos del Instituto
con paso alegre y marcial. (paso marcial)

Coro
Marchad, marchad, marchad [bis]
Sembrando amor y paz.
Marchad, marchad, marchad [bis]
por la senda triunfal.