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2011年9月8日星期四

A Brief History Of World Cup Football

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The FIFA (Federation Internationale Football Association) World Cup Tournament takes place every four years, and pits the best football teams from participating nations against one another to determine the world champion team. FIFA qualifying rounds take place over the three years between matches, and competition is fierce for the 32 final positions. The tournament is the pinnacle of international football, and it brings together fans from all over the world in a different location every four years. With national pride at stake, the matches are generally very intense and fun to watch.

The Early Years

The first World Cup Tournament was held in Uruguay in 1930, with teams from South America, Europe, and North America competing. Before the second World War, the World Cup struggled to find enough teams who were willing and able to afford an international tournament every four years. Logistics made traveling with a team difficult, and the many wars and skirmishes throughout most of Europe and South America dampened the enthusiasm of fans to make the trip to watch their nation compete. The outbreak of World War II caused it to be canceled in 1942 and 1946.

How the Tournament Has Evolved

After World War II was over, football and the World Cup became more popular than ever. Europe and South America dominated the tournament, and usually had an easy time defeating the few teams who competed from North America and Africa. In 1982 FIFA expanded the tournament to include 32 teams, which allowed more teams from outside of Europe and South America to participate. Since the expansion, there have been more and more teams qualifying and competing well from every corner of the globe. As the event has gained more publicity, and smaller nations have experienced more success, the worldwide popularity has grown exponentially.

What Makes Brazil Special

Brazil is the only nation that has been involved in every single FIFA World Cup Tournament since 1930. The Brazilian team is often one of the best on the field, and they have taken part in some of the most famous matches ever played. In 1930, Brazil defeated the Uruguay team in a match that is still talked about today, known as the "Maracanazo" match. Brazil has won the tournament five times, which gives it a narrow lead over the Italian team, which has won four times.

World Cup 2010

This summer the FIFA World Cup Tournament will be hosted by Cape Town, South Africa. The build-up to this year's tournament has been tense, with accusations of poor officiating in several of the qualifying matches. This tension should lead to some intense games between rival nations during the tournament. Cape Town has built new roads and structures to accommodate the crowds that are expected to descend on the city in early summer. Tournament matches are televised and broadcasted over the radio to almost every country in the world, and football fans everywhere will be watching every match closely to see who is named the best in the world for the next four years.

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Arsenal 0-0 Sunderland - Premier League Match On 21 Feb

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In the premier League match on 21st February, Arsenal had registered their third successive goalless draw this weekend and this score would prove as bonus for coming matches. This match remained draw with 0-0 scores as both teams tried their best to get lead of goal but failed. Whereas, Arsenal coach knew that winning of their team against Sunderland would bring them closer to the qualification of championship. However, the match worked in the favor only if Arsenal won it. But despite of bright performance in the first half, done by Andrew Arshavin, the players of Arsenal could not be able to break the stubborn defense of Sunderland. In the early stages, Robin Van Persie clipped a wide hot and Kolo Toure had cleared off header line in the injury time during first half. But eye catching player, Arshavin faded, that gave Arsenal a quite good chance to get a lead over their opponents.

After this match, Arsenal remained unbeaten of 13 games but draw football results for further games can drop their ranking position. In the last matches, Arsenal got no victory over Tottenham in their last league match as the match drew with 0-0 score that made a run of 11 games without any loss. In last 11 matches, Arsenal got victory in 5 matches and 6 matches have got tie results which make them to earn 21 points out of 33. This excellent performance put the team in 4th position on the league table.
While on other side, opponent team Sunderland beat Stoke City with good lead of 2-0 in the last match which makes them able to win consecutive three matches without any loss. Sunderland won two matches; two drawn and one lost that make them to earn 8 points out of fifteen. Last time Arsenal defeat Sunderland with 3-2 lead last year but this season when they faced each other, situation remains tie with 1-1 at both sides.

Arsenal needs just four points to get 4th position in league table against Chelsea. Therefore, they tried their best to win this match as it would increase their ranking position and also brought a moment of excitement in form of live football scores. Arsenal missed the participation of Tomas Rosicky (hamstring), Emmanuel Adebayor (hamstring), and Cesc Fabregas (knee) whose absence proved not so good for the best performance of the team. It was sad to note that Sunderland fast pace and fluid approach of playing was not matched to its past performance in this match, Andy Reid crying over passes and Whitehead denied several times by Almunia. While Arsenal seemed fair not good in front of goal as they were unable to score even one goal. Anyhow, it was a great match as it would not bring any disappointment for the fans of both teams.

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AT&T Launches First Spanish-Language U-verse 'Univision FIFA World Cup App'

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AT&T has launched the first Spanish-language TV app the Univision 2010 FIFA World Cup app available on channel 3001 from U-verse TV. The Univision 2010 FIFA World Cup app offers extensive and exclusive coverage of the Copa Mundial de la FIFA Sudafrica 2010 at no extra cost.

The Univision 2010 FIFA World Cup app allows viewers to watch the Univision, TeleFutura and Galavision channels featuring World Cup matches on one screen at a time. The app also features athlete bios, photos, groupings and the latest team standings straight from South Africa to your U-verse TV screen in Spanish.

AT&T offers all 64 2010 FIFA World Cup matches via Univision, TeleFutura and Galavision. AT&T also provides comprehensive Univision Spanish-language content in the U-verse TV On Demand library and exclusive Mexican National Team Spanish content across multiple screens.

AT&T customers can live this experience via the U-verse Univision 2010 FIFA World Cup Multiview, which includes the ability to watch Univision, TeleFutura, Galavision and your local Univision and TeleFutura stations at one time, based on market and programming package. Subscribers can choose which channel appears as the main picture with audio.

Dan York, president of content, AT&T, said "For the first time, U-verse TV customers will be able to interact with and follow their favorite teams and players through an interactive TV app with Univision in Spanish. We're proud to work with Univision to offer a new way for our Spanish speaking viewers to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and we're excited for fans to watch exclusive Mexican National Team videos in our U-verse on Demand library."

Tonia O'Connor, EVP, Distribution Sales and Marketing, Univision Communications Inc., said "Building on Univision's comprehensive and exclusive Spanish-language TV coverage of the most exciting soccer tournament in the world, we are thrilled to work with AT&T to offer our viewers this first-of-its kind offering. The Univision 2010 FIFA World Cup? app on U-verse TV will allow viewers the opportunity to interact and engage with their favorite teams and players like never before."

Bay Shore High School Rinning Back Karl Allison

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Long Island, New York isn't known for producing top-flight running backs—or college football prospects, in general—and that might be the only thing keeping Bay Shore High School senior Karl Allison from receiving more college interest.

"Everybody in Long Island, unfortunately, is a sleeper prospect. I feel we're under-recruited," said Bayshore head football coach Jim Giattino. "If Karl was in Florida, he'd get a lot more phone calls."

Allison is an explosive runner with a steady mix of speed and strength. But Giattino said that it's his demeanor and attitude that sets him apart from other players.

"He's the captain of our team. He's a captain in every true sense of the word," Giattino said. "He sets a great example for the kids. As a leader, his linemen and receivers want to block for him. Karl has a never-say-die attitude."

At 5'6" and 164 lbs., Giattino compares his game to San Diego Chargers running back Darren Sproles. While Allison likes that comparison, there's another pro running back that he models his game after.

"Before every game, I watch Adrian Peterson's high school highlight tape. He's a complete animal," Allison said.

In his first game of the year, Allison rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-28 loss to William Floyd High School, the second best team in Bay Shore's division. But in addition to his contributions to the running game, Allison also has the capabilities to make an impact on special teams. Last year, Bay Shore made the playoffs for the first time in 18 years—and it was Allison who returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown.

So far, several local colleges have taken notice. Marist, Stony Brook, and Albany have all expressed interest in Allison. He's also been invited to Army's game against North Texas this weekend.

"Well, Army is a D-1 school, but that's a big commitment. I'm still thinking about it heavy because they've talked to me a lot, they like me a lot," Allison said. "I just have to still see what's out on the plate for me."

Ultimately, Allison wants to major in sports medicine or 3-D graphic design—and wants to go to a school that offers one of those programs.

"Education is the most important thing. If they have my major, it's definitely a plus," Allison said. "The atmosphere has to be good. Bay Shore is very diverse already, so I'll look to go to a very diverse school so that I'll feel more comfortable."

Still, Giattino thinks that Army would make a solid fit for Allison's leadership ability.

"Army recruits people, not just football players," Giattino said. "He's the total package."

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