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Report Card Malaysia Group Stage Pesta Bola Merdeka 2008

Malaysia has rocked so far.Storming through the preliminaries by scoring 14 goals and conceding none. So here’s what I have to say about the team so far:

The Coach: B. Sathianathan (A-) Natinal Coach: B. Sathianathan

Has masterminded the vast improvement of the national squad. We’ve never scored this much and conceded none. Therefore, this is a relevant empirical measurement to assess the improvement of the national squad. The national squad has a lot to thank him. Got his tactics spot on for the three preliminary games. But I still question the inclusion of Nizaruddin in the team. Pick someone else Sathia!!

Goalkeeping Department: (B) Malaysian Goalkeeper.Helmi Eliza

Helmi Eliza didn’t have a lot to do (yet). But he was up to the challenge when needed. A sign of a good goalkeeper who kept his concentration when tested occasionally. His deputy, Syed Adney, showed his worth yesterday. This means, no worries if Helmi is out injured.

Defence Department: (A) Aidil Zafuan

For the time being, they are fantastic! The partnership of Norhafiz Zamani and Aidil Zafuan at the heart of the Malaysian defence has really done wonders. Always calm and comfortable with the ball. They showed intelligent defending and occasionally provided the pass which resulted in goals. For the fullbacks, both Irwan Fadli Idrus and Daud Su has done a satisfying job, bombing forward whenever possible and creating chances. But i do prefer Subramaniam to start at Daud Su’s place as he provides a more physical approach which Daud Su is lacking. Daud Su can be used as a tactical substitute, coming in to change the pace of the game. Positioning wise, Daud Su still has to improve as while fantastic in going forward, he sometimes exposed Malaysia to attacks by not coming back in time. It may be fine as the opponents so far are not intelligent enough to capitalize on that occasional positional error, but this small matter could prove vital when we locked horns with teams that have more quality in terms on intelligence. My vote to Subramaniam to take Daud Su’s place. But if the coach decide that Daud Su is to start there, I have no problem with that as a great man one said,”offence is the best defence.”

Midfield Department: (B+) Hardi Jaafar

Has been effective and efficient so far. Shukor Adan proves that he is a ball winner and a provider as well, therefore, worth the armband he is wearing. With Hardi Jaafar back fit, he should slot in Hairuddin’s place and this will give Malaysia extra attacking edge. Showed his value when he comes in as a substitute during Malaysia vs Sierra Leone game where he starts the ball rolling for Malaysia. He can dribble,provide and score. What impress the most me is the in-form Indra Putra and Amirul Hadi who in the absence of Hardi, provides the creative spark. But in football, a great team must attack with dynamism. Only attacking through the flanks are only effective against mediocre teams. To win against tough teams, a lot of variation in attacks is needed. For that, Hardi is our man!

Striking Department: (A+) Safee Sali

Both of our strikers, Safee Sali and Zaquan Adha are fighters. Its soothing to the eye to see such determination from both players on the field. They come deep for the ball, always running, scoring and creating chances at the same time. They should have scored more provided that they did not have to come deep for the ball. With the return of Hardi, they should be able to stay up front longer and score more goals. It is not a surprise to see Malaysia scoring lots of goal with both of our front man working so hard. Keep up the good work. As for Safee, show us more stunners!!

Squad Depth: (B) Ashaari Shamsudin

Sathia fielded second stringers in the Malaysia vs Afghanistan game. By winning 6- 0 against Afghanistan, our national side showed that they have qualities on the bench. Players like Khyiril M. and Ashaari Shamsudin allowed the coach to change the pace of the game when needed. Khaironisam and Asrarudin give the coach option in defence and both proved that they are equally adept with the regular starters in the game against Afghanistan yesterday. My only worries is the existence of mediocre players on the bench, Nizarudding Yusof and Azi Shahril. Of course Nizaruddin scored against Afghanistan, but that goal was a sitter. The determinaton he showed is nothing near to what the others players are displaying and he lacks of concentration and anticipation of the game. Same goes to Azi Shahril who keep losing the ball in the same match. As for Subra, though I am a proponent for him playing in the starting eleven, he can still comes good as substitute.

Overall (B+)

This squad may mark the start of a new era of Malaysian football. If compared to the Asian Cup squad, this squad is vastly better. Still, we have a lot more to improve especially in maintaining possession. We have played some good football and this is a young squad. We have a great future in front of us and if the young players continue to progress at a steady rate, the rest of the nation can begin to hope for the return of our old glory days. For the time being, they must keep their heads down. Be humble and continue to work hard. As for the fans,c’mon! Show your support by coming to the stadium.

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Olé Brasil vende volante revelado pelo Botafogo para clube da Alemanha

Quando o Olé Brasil nasceu, seus diretores enfatizaram a vontade de competir entre os grandes times do estado, mas não esconderam o principal objetivo do clube empresa: Formar e vender jogadores. Nesta quarta-feira, 2, foi concretizada a primeira transferência internacional de um atleta do pinguim.

O clube de Ribeirão Preto cedeu por empréstimo o volante Erico Costa Romana, também conhecido como Matão. O jogador assinou contrato de um ano com Bonner Sport Club, da cidade de Bonn na região noroeste da Alemanha que disputa a terceira divisão.

Além do Olé Brasil, quem também lucrou foi a empresa Footboll Business, dos sócios Juliano Leonel e Fernando Benedini, que intermediou a transação entre as equipes.

Erico, revelado nas categorias de base do Botafogo, foi contratado pelo Olé, no início deste ano, para a disputa da série B do Campeonato Paulista, onde se destacou como jogador diferenciado da posição. Um dos poucos frutos positivos do time eliminado na primeira fase do torneio.

Agora o futebol alemão será a grande vitrine para o volante se desenvolver como profissional e até alçar vôos mais altos na carreira. Ou ser esquecido na história B do futebol.

Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor lifts the lid on his feud with Nicklas Bendtner

It all kicked off over Nicklas Bendtner's sneakers, apparently. The friction worsened with a dressing-room debate about respect at Arsenal, turned nasty with a very public scrap between Bendtner and Emmanuel Adebayor and culminated in the Togo striker being sold to Manchester City. From little sparks, a pair of trainers in this case, do infernos grow.

Adebayor has been one of the stars of this nascent Premier League season, a joy to watch as he glides around, linking and scoring for City. Bendtner has also impressed for a revitalised, united Arsenal. As they collide at Eastlands on Saturday, this strange, sad and rather toxic story needs telling.

Adebayor has moved on physically but clearly not mentally, judging by the time he spent explaining his spectacular falling-out with Arsenal, starting with the shoes. "I have never been a bad influence in the dressing room,’’ Adebayor began. "I had a little difficult moment with Nicklas Bendtner.

"There was a rule at Arsenal where no one is allowed to come into the dressing room with trainers or house shoes on. I cannot understand why Nicklas came every day with his shoes on.’’

So he cornered the cocky young Dane. "Nicklas, you are a footballer, I am a footballer,’’ Adebayor told him. "Maybe I am better than you, maybe you are better than me but you have to respect everyone. There are rules saying you cannot come into the dressing-room with your house shoes. Take them off.’’

According to Adebayor, Bendtner "never took them off and things started from there. I cannot accept that. Even if that happened tomorrow at City, I would fight with somebody.’’

Arsenal’s manager, Arsene Wenger, told Adebayor to calm down. "The Boss jumped on me. 'Why me?’ I said. 'Nicklas is 20, he has to do the things that [William] Gallas, Robin Van Persie and Cesc Fabregas are doing.’

"Nicklas had a very easy route [into football]. He had the chance to be in the Arsenal Academy, the chance to be an international for Denmark. Football doesn’t stop there. You are young, you have to learn. No matter what quality you have, you have to listen to people, let people help you to be good.

"I was not born with a golden spoon in my mouth. I left Africa at 15, came to Europe [with Metz] and it was very difficult but I knew if I listened I would be better. That’s what pushed me to where I am today.

"People in my country love me. I represent my country very well. My family are very proud of me. But I can do more. That’s why I am always fighting to improve and be one of the best strikers in the world. I am fighting in games to see how many goals I can score, how many passes I can make, how many tackles, how many times I am coming back to help my team-mates.

"If [Cristiano] Ronaldo had gone to Manchester United and thought 'I’m good’ he would not have become the best player in the world. He worked with the United players, who helped make him big. Nicklas just thinks he can make himself big.’’

On Jan 22, 2008, the pair’s feud turned physical during a League Cup tie against Spurs, Bendtner ending with a cut forehead.

"Nicklas showed me the finger,’’ explained Adebayor. "I am very sorry. You cannot show a partner the finger.’’ Inevitably, question marks were raised about Adebayor’s future. He could have left that summer. "I had a chance to go to Barcelona and Milan and the money [salary] was two times bigger than Arsenal. I decided to stay.’’

But the fans turned against him, their ire building after a series of uncommitted displays. "Arsenal forced me out. Arsene told me: 'You have to leave because financially we are very bad.’ That makes it more painful. Arsene knows I didn’t leave for money. Enjoying my football is more important to me than money.

"When I realised Arsenal don’t want me anymore, I told the people City sent to watch me that I want a good conversation with Mark Hughes. He has a great mentality. He told me his ambition, how he wants to build up his team. I thought: 'OK, why not be part of this club? I’ll take a risk.’ It’s worked out. The club is happy having me here. I am happy being here. We are one.

"What is good at City is that the fans are truly fans. They love you. Arsenal have a lot of fans who are not fans. Arsenal have fans from America and Jamaica. Today they are Arsenal fans, tomorrow they will be Liverpool fans and after tomorrow they will be Manchester United fans.

'If you boo your player every weekend, I am very sorry, you are not true fans. I can understand the frustration if you think the player wants to leave but I said on TV, newspaper and radio I wanted to stay.’’

Nothing could staunch the derision. "That hurt me a lot. That was the most difficult moment in my career. I did everything for that club. When I first signed at Arsenal they didn’t put even one pound on my salary at Monaco. I told them: 'I will show you how good I am and afterwards we can discuss a contract.’

"So to have a fight at the end is not right. That gives me motivation every single day. I now have a chance to face the Arsenal fans. I have to fight for City to take victory. My determination is very high. I have the mentality of a winner. Here I have the confidence I lost last season.’’

He has dovetailed well with a range of strikers. "With Craig [Bellamy], I know 100 per cent he will go behind the defence. One v one, Robinho will dribble. I know most of the time Carlos [Tevez] will come for the ball. But we don’t care how we win - technically, tactically or physically. What we are fighting for is the three points. I will be very pleased to win the title but it takes a lot of time.

"There is a toughness here. They are my friends and my brothers. Kolo [Toure] says: 'We have to fight. Saturday’s game will not be easy.’ Shay Given does the same. We have a lot of personality in the dressing room – Carlos, myself.’’

Before returning to training, Adebayor wants to stress his overall "respect’’ for Arsenal, particularly people like Wenger - "he knows I always love him as a manager’’ - and certain players.

"Alex Song and Emmanuel Eboue are not friends - they are brothers. We did everything together. But I am a City player and they are not friends of this club. I want to be in the Champions League next season. So do they.

"So between 3pm and 5, we are not brothers. If I have to score two goals, I will. If I have to make a pass that wins us the game, I will. After the game we will be brothers.’’

Bendtner? Unlikely. The sneakers controversy lives on.