Barcelona became champions in the Club World Cup

Big story is what has made the Barcelona. The set of Guardiola was the only trophy that was missing from her collection to cap a memorable season will go down in history. Review of a memorable encounter not faint of heart.

South America against Europe. That is what traditionally proposes the Club World Cup final and the 2009 edition was no exception. On one side Estudiantes de La Plata, champion of the Copa Libertadores and the other FC Barcelona, the great Spanish and European champion.

It was not the most colorful of all game: Students made a massed conservative who served to neutralize the strong individuality of Barcelona and even hit him to get up at the scoreboard and maintained partly as a winner for almost the entiregame. At 37 the first time Boselli was responsible for opening the scoring for the run by Sabella.

In addition Barca attacked the finding Albilad arc in a top striker Ibrahimovic.However, parity did not come to the Blaugrana. But the final 2 minutes to connect Pedro appeared headed to prolong the transient tie the game.

And in overtime Barcelona invoked its trump card: Messi, who had recently participated in the meeting, was able to connect a center chest area and scored the winning goal. Then there was time for a couple of surprises Barca but the final whistle found the Guardiola winners left their mark on the history of world football club

Argentina falls at Catalunya: Maradona looks from the stands

Argentina's soccer selection finished the year in the worst way: with Maradona sitting in the stands after his suspension by the post-match outbursts Argentina-Uruguay, without Messi on the pitch and with a completely adverse outcome in the international friendly played in front the combined de Catalunya.

4-2 was a result that brings more questions than certainties to a selected still can not find the course not for six months when the maximum appointment of football: the World Cup. The truth is that in the first Argentina had its chances, as did the combination of Catalonia, but it was the latter who were able to capitalize at least one arrival: Sergio García at 43 decreed the 1 to 0.

In the second half things got worse for the Argentines, Bojan, at home, he faced being spent Bolatti and Demichelis and increased the marker. A complement of 22, newcomer Javier Pastore deducted for Argentineans, but few minutes later Sergio Gonzalez returned to give him the edge from 2 to Catalunya.Di Maria scored the 3-2 provisional until Moises Hurtado declared a final 4-2.

True, Argentina generated scoring chances, but not finalized and weakness indefensive wound up serving tray set four goals of Catalan.

Maradona, from the stands, must be thinking rethink a few issues, since time is short and in 2010 there is little room for testing and much less to the error in South Africa.

Villar Del Bosque's contract renewed until 2012

Spain has a coach for long. It has been formalized extension of Del Bosque's contract until Euro 2012.

This was announced by the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Angel Maria Villar who said that Del Bosque will continue in office after the World Cup in South Africa "whatever happens". It said the decision was considered by the Board the body.

"Del Bosque has managed to bring our top selection, has received an inheritance and has kept high. It is a conciliatory man and has handled them beautifully, "Villar said about the current coach.

And in relation to successful sporting year that took the country, Villar called the tranquility of supporters and urged caution given that Spain is one of the favorites to get to the World. "There are very excited, have a great selection and we are all hopeful that it can be a great World Cup, but one thing is the words and other facts. We hope, enjoy that there are millions of Spanish people who want us to be world champions "sentenced Villar.

Messi wants to win the World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi, considered the best footballer in the world, said that all he could overcome what was done this year, would win the upcoming 2010 World Cup.

Messi, who had a year round with Barcelona, winning the award for best player in the world by FIFA and six titles with Barcelona, said that these achievements can only be overcome if South Africa wins the World Cup.

"At this year that I can overcome only by winning the World Cup," said Lionel Messi Argentine media, to reach his homeland to spend the holidays with family

Messi plays for Barcelona, promised to improve its performance with the selection of his country and added that what made this year will be exceeded only with the conquest of the 2010 World Cup.

The fourth highest paid footballer in the world to his club scam

The fourth highest paid player in the world, John Terry, was captured by a British daily tabloid charging for guided tours to the Chelsea training center without knowledge of the entity.

In the video and photos taken by the newspaper, you can observe how the London team captain agreed with a journalist who posed as a millionaire, get him to the most private corners of the club in exchange for 11.280 euros in cash.

During the visit that led Terry, the reporter was able to watch other team's stars like Michael Ballack and Didier Drogba in the intimate apparel in the Jacuzzi or in underwear.

Directors, players and coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke in favor of England defender's support and information to deny Despite compelling images.

"This is not right, not true. Both the club and myself and the players have a lot of confidence in John Terry and John Terry has not done anything wrong," said Ancelotti,

According to the latest ranking of salaries of players known, Jonh Terry is the fourth highest paid in the world to earn 7.5 million euros per year.

Chelsea millionaire bid for Torres

Chelsea seeks juicy pay the amount of 68 million euros to sign during the winter transfer Liverpool's Spanish striker Fernando "Niño" Torres, who is the star of the Reds box.

This was announced by Britain's Daily Mirror, adding that 68 million euros (just over $ 97 million) will serve to improve Liverpool's finances.

Fernando Torres, it please the strategist Chelsea's Italian Carlo Ancelotti and the owner, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich so the transfer could occur even in recent days the "Child" declared his love for Liverpool.

The newspaper also said that if he does not realize the signing of Spanish striker, Ancelotti has in its list of size elements of Argentine Sergio Aguero and Frenchman Thierry Henry to form a deadly duo with Didier Drogba.

He noted that Liverpool already have to substitute Fernando Torres, in the person of the promising young English of Nigerian origin Victor Moses, who plays for Crystal Palace and is also wanted by Barcelona multichampion.

Liverpool and Manchester United humbled

Manchester United, three-time champion of England, wasted valuable points in the title match to be crushed at home with Fulham, who won 3-0 on Saturday in the 18th round of the English Football League, which Liverpool lost 2-0 at bottom club Portsmouth.

Although Man City beat Sunderland 4-3 to climb to sixth in the table, the club announced less than two hours after the cessation of recruitment of Hughes and Roberto Mancini to replace him.

Former Inter helmsman will be presented on Monday.

"Two wins in 11 Premier League games are certainly not the goals we set ourselves," he said in a statement the director of the City, Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

The Paraguayan Roque Santa Cruz scored twice in the victory against Sunderland, in which Hughes and Robinho left Emmanuel Adebayor on the bench. The City, which lost 3-0 to Tottenham on Wednesday, adds 29 points in 17 games, 11 behind leader Chelsea visiting West Ham on Sunday.

Danny Murphy, Bobby Zamora and Damien Duff took advantage of the mistakes of the patched behind Manchester United and denied the defending champion a chance to tie on points with leaders Chelsea.

The fifth setback of the campaign may leave United by six points at the top if the Blues win on Sunday.

Murphy took the ball to Paul Scholes and gave Fulham the lead on 22 minutes. Zamora difference increased to 46, and Duff made it three in the 75th against United that did not have four plants due to injury.

Nadir Belhadj and Frederic Piquionne each scored to lead the 2-0 success over Portsmouth at Liverpool, which put more pressure on manager Rafa Benitez.

The Algerian Belhadj scored the first goal after 33 minutes, before the expulsion of Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano, for a heavy tackle on Tal Ben Haim.

Piquionne added the second at 82 and increased the chances of avoiding relegation Portsmouth. It was the seventh loss in 18 games for Liverpool in the Premier League, and sank backwards away from Benitez's team leaders.

Spurs won 2-0 over Blackburn with two goals from Peter Crouch, while Aston Villa won 1-0 at Stoke.

The Yankees acquired Javier Vazquez

The Yankees again triggered the trigger. They won the World Series title last and what they are thinking is another. According to press reports from New York, the Yankees just acquired pitcher Javier Vazquez, in a transaction with the Atlanta Braves, who will receive, among others, the Dominican Melky Cabrera.

Not the first time that Vazquez is placed traditional striped uniforms. In 2004 he was in the Big Apple and even ended with a slightly higher ERA-4.91-winner left with balance 14-10, and most importantly, had a WHIP-average men to reach base for the inning-he 1.28 , a solid figure.

With the Atlanta Braves, Vazquez pitched in 2009 what might be considered his best performance in the majors, with a record of 15-10, ERA of 2.87-the lowest of his career and a WHIP of 1.02, also best of his career.

Vazquez, a right no injury prone, has launched more than 200 innings in nine of the last 10 seasons and is probably located as fourth in the Yankees rotation, a luxury for any team, even more so considering that it comes to become the fourth in voting for the Cy Young of the National.

With CC Sabathia, AJ Burnett, Andy Pettitte and Vazquez, the Yankees rotation form a super solid granite and could once again be the anchor that drives the bow of the Yankees, heading to a new World Series.

For the Mets not interested in the past

New York Mets want you to know that they have no interest in signing Pedro Martínez.

An ESPN report indicated that New Yorkers might go after the pitcher 38 years, but a team official denial by the newspaper New York Daily News.

The Dominican pitched the ninth from 2005 to 2008.Tallied 32-23 mark with 3.88 ERA.

The team apparently is more interested in enhancing their offense. Negotiations continue with catcher Bengie Molina, and with Jason Bay of the Boston Red Sox.

According to the Daily News, Bay wants the Mets offer him one more year to four-year contract on his desk. Meanwhile, Molina wants three years and not two.

Vazquez Return to the Unbeatable Yankees

The Yankees are relentless. While many teams seem happy with their purchases, the Yankees continue to improve in sending the Dominican Melky Cabrera and two more players to the Braves for pitcher Javier Vazquez and reliever Boone Logan. Vazquez is the second former Yankee who returns to the team after he also made by Nick Johnson in the Bronx.

In Vazquez, the Yankees put together a quality rotation has no jurisdiction. Four solid starters in CC Sabathia, AJ Burnett, Andy Pettitte and Vazquez. For fifth to take Phil Hughes or Joba Chamberlain, pitching than any other team would fight to have.

The Yankees fans are very critical and they know the history of their club. There will be questions about the second half of the 2004 campaign in which Vazquez defeats. However, since then life Vazquez on the mound has been much better, while your ability to add both innings without injury helps win games and rest the bullpen.

The 2009 was perhaps the best year in the race Vazquez, who was a different pitcher. There were changes in how they pitch that led to a higher level. He used his slider more than ever, and how to mix his changeup and curve left her badly a few National League hitters. Vazquez relied heavily on his fastball than in 2009, becoming a complete pitcher.

If you can maintain the same level with these adjustments, will be very welcomed in New York. He has four quality pitches and his curve has improved, making it less likely to provide pitches for home runs. You can not expect that Vazquez has the same effectiveness in the American League, much less throwing in the east, but with the support team offensive champion of the World Series, no problems are looming for 'Javi'.

Condoms with Tiger Woods image

The timing could not be missing from the scandal of Tiger Woods, now you can buy condoms on the market with the image of the golfer.

Woods said after news that an extramarital affair with some 14 women, the U.S. company Practice Safe Policy released for sale a brand of condoms 'Tiger', with a value of $ 3.95, up a box of 20 at a cost of $39.95 .

Condoms are available through the page tigercondoms.com.

This brand had already recognized characters used in the United States. During the campaign for the presidency of this country, Barack Obama and John McCain will have their own condoms.

"Hey sexy, I am Tiger, I will leave the course for a while, hey girls, no mystery, do not worry about my wife. No girl can resist the power of the tiger. Just do it, just do it" are phrases that can be heard upon entering the page.

Another site that took advantage of the scandal was zazzle.com, which launched the sale shirts with legends like: "I slept with Tiger" and "I said no to Tiger."

The Mets will be even worse in 2010

A week ago the Mets fans were furious. There was much action in major league transactions, but nothing happened in Queens. Maybe at that moment might seem an exaggeration, but a week later time may give them reason.

The New York team officials said they wanted to spend more than necessary, which would take long enough to do things the right way. However, it seems that neither claim makes sense and could be the Mets are no longer a team that the big names want to go.

Analyzing the movements we see the Phillies with Roy Halladay and the Red Sox with John Lackey. Meanwhile, the Mets continue with gaps in left field, catcher, first base and pitching staff. It may sound like a major oversight for the second most expensive payroll in baseball in 2009, which was itself tinged with ridiculous moments during the season.

The following paragraph from Mike Vaccaro in the New York Post sums it up:

"This is what the Mets have not yet done two days before Christmas, three months after the curtain dropped and one of the most disastrous year in its long history of chronic distress, have not given fans reason have to trust the team. They offer no proof that patience and fortitude of the amateur will be justified. Only their doubts. "

The Mets let go of opportunities: Cliff Lee, Jason Bay, Matt Holliday ... What's next? Perhaps more of the same, lower-level free agents who together with those already in the clubhouse swarm of protagonitas manager Jerry Manuel will be another long, sleepy campaign at Citi Field.

Ironically a week before rumored that Pedro Martínez would return to Flushing, the general manager Omar Minaya spoke about patience:

"We still have time for this. I feel comfortable that for opening day have a good team to go out there and we will be a team competing to win the division and win the pennant.

Two things:

1) Pedro Martínez!? That sounds like desperation and despair is not synonymous with patience.

2) "Race to win"? With what the Mets spent the least we could promise people is that they will win!

What a disaster team!

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It's official: Schumacher returns to Formula 1

The German driver Michael Schumacher will race in Formula One in 2010, three years after he retired, after announcing its incorporation by the Mercedes Grand Prix team.

Vice President of Motorsports Mercedes' Norbert Haug confirmed the news after stating that the contract was signed yesterday.

On 11 August, Schumacher took the decision not to ride in the Ferrari cockpit due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in what was on his way to becoming the year's return.

The seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher, then confirmed he would not return to the cockpit. "I tried absolutely everything in my power to make possible my temporary return.

However, much to my regret, will not be possible, "he wrote at the time the pilot of 40 years on its website.

Now the German, who will turn on 3 enero 41, has contested 248 Grands Prix, won 91 victories, 154 podiums and 68 pole positions from 1991 to 2006 in Jordan, Benetton and Ferrari, has announced its return to competition.

The 'Kaiser' stated that his return to Formula One is "a new challenge." "It'sa new chapter in my career and I look forward to working again with my old friend Ross Brawn and my colleagues in the Mercedes Junior Program," he said.

"I am convinced that together we will be fighting for the World Cup next year and am looking forward to the race track. For me, this agreement completes the circle. Mercedes supported me many years when I started my career in Formula One and now expected to return something, "he said.

Woods' wife asked $ 300 million

Tiger Woods's wife, former Swedish model Elin Nordegren, declared his desire to divorce the golfer, who asked $ 300 million and full custody of their children, as published by the New York Post.

Nordegren hired as the New York daily, the famous lawyer Sorrell Trope, known for having represented the singer Britney Spears in the legal battle over custody of their children, to try to get half of the fortune he amasses the number one golfer the world, valued at $600 million.

Nordegren was determined to get a divorce, after learning of her husband's infidelities and stay also has custody of the children Sam, aged two, and Charlie, ten months.

According to the Post says, does not think Woods is a good influence on their children, not only because of infidelity, but also for his addiction to sex and some painkillers.

"Tiger had to improve and has not done anything to it. It has entered a rehab clinic or have stopped taking their pills. He is acting like a big kid," says a source close to Woods' wife yet which appointment to the newspaper.

The same source, which still account that the pair will separate the holidays and start the new year away from each other, says Nordegren wants to "divorce a hundred percent, custody to a hundred percent and half all, and will not change his mind. "