Posts Tagged ‘Football News’
Felipe Melo Strange Stamping On Robben
We would never know what is in the mind of Felipe Melo in 73 minutes in a game against the Netherlands, Friday, July 2, 2010. He attacked Arjen Robben. Not content to stop there, Robben who was lying on the ground, he stamped on. Referee: Yuichi Nishimura from Japan had no choice but to give a red card for Melo. It became double blow for the midfielder after he made an own goal to the goalkeeper Julio Cesar. When behind 1-2, losing one player of course makes the struggle for an equalizer Brazil increasingly heavy. Five-time world champion finally gave up.
It certainly was not a good match for the Juventus players. It was not something surprising if eventually he will become the scapegoat of Brazil’s defeat. Whereas in 2009 and then, Melo could get sky-high praise from Diego Maradona. This praise came just five months after he was first elected to Selecao.
“I always dreamed of playing for the national team. People often laugh at me when I talk about my ideals,” Melo said before the Dutch counter-party was held.
Read the rest of this entry »
Prandelli Prepares Italy for Euro 2012
As of July 1, 2010, Cesare Prandelli became the new coach for Italy replaced Marcelo Lippi. Former coach of Fiorentina’s first task was to build morale and commitment of foster children to face the Euro 2012 qualifiers. Previously, Prandelli wants to express his respect for the successors, Marcello Lippi, who has left the task to build La Nazionale for some time to come.
“The respect I gave Marcello Lippi’s because a big change for the national team and a strong mentality in the players,” said Prandelli, who had once coached a club outside of Serie A.
“Coaching La Nazionale is the highest point in my career. Once again, I would like to thank Giancarlo Abete and the staff of the FIGC who have entrusted this responsibility on me. It’s a lot of trouble, but I want to start with a sense of optimism and humility,” he explained.
“I’m sure there are a myriad of Italian players of quality and is my duty to show the football world. The important thing is not in a hurry and know exactly how to plan things well,” said Prandelli.
Read the rest of this entry »