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ZURICH -- World Cup champion Spain maintained its hold on the top spot in the FIFA rankings, while the United States slipped to No. 25 after having played only exhibition matches since last summer's tournament in South Africa.

Croatia and Russia returned to the top 10 following victories in 2012 European Championship qualifiers, and France bounced back into the top 20 after an historic low last month.

The Netherlands was second ahead of Brazil, which swapped places with fourth-ranked Germany. Argentina was fifth, followed by England.

Russia's wins over Ireland and Macedonia lifted it 15 spots to No. 10, dropping African champion Egypt into 11th place. Croatia was ninth.

Slovenia is at a best-ever No. 15, and Australia heads the Asian countries at No. 21.

Spain kekal lagi duk atas
sbb spain kekal mng je skrg

 

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NEW YORK -- A former World Cup soccer referee arrested in New York City has pleaded not guilty to heroin-smuggling charges.

Prosecutors allege Byron Moreno was caught in September at Kennedy Airport with bags of heroin attached to his body. He appeared Wednesday in Brooklyn court.

Moreno made some controversial decisions in a 2002 second-round match in which South Korea eliminated Italy. Players and officials from Italy had long labeled some of his calls suspicious.

Soccer's governing body, FIFA, has said Moreno's arrest appears to be "completely unrelated" to the sport.

Moreno's next court date is Dec. 3.

mcm2 hal la bekas pengadil ni pon

 

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Mazzarri looking for Euro boost

Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri, like his opposite number Roy Hodgson, accepts his priority has to be domestic form but that will not stop his side seeking to gain a significant Europa League advantage.

The Italian club host Liverpool at the Stadio San Paolo hoping to take a big step towards qualification from Group K. Their form this season has been encouraging - they are currently fourth in Serie A - and considerably better than Liverpool's, who have slipped to second-bottom of the Barclays Premier League.
Liverpool's form in Europe has been much better, with five wins and a draw through both qualifying and the group stage so far.

Napoli, like their opponents, are trying to recapture former glories and Mazzarri believes facing teams like Liverpool can only help in that quest. They drew their opening two games against Utrecht and Steaua Bucharest but Liverpool pose the biggest threat.

"Playing an important side like Liverpool is another step for the club to grow,'' he said. "We have to hold up Napoli's name though, but without forgetting about the league, which is our primary objective. "But having said that, we will give our maximum because we really want to get through the group.''

Despite Liverpool's troubles this season, and the fact they have left key duo Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard at home, Mazzarri is taking nothing for granted.

"They have a great squad. An individual is not able to dictate the team's strengths,'' he added. "I'm more worried because it's clear (Roy Hodgson's) studied a line-up that could give us more problems. "I want a great match. I would like the team to play good football and produce a positive performance. "I don't want only to secure a good result. I want to achieve it in the best possible fashion. "We want to give happiness to our supporters and we will play with soul, regardless of the possible outcome.''

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has defended his squad selection ahead of the game. He has chosen to rest Torres, Gerrard, Raul Meireles and Lucas Leiva, while he is also without Glen Johnson (hamstring), Daniel Agger (illness) and Dirk Kuyt (ankle). The 63-year-old admitted his decision was coloured by the fact the team were in desperate need of a win against Blackburn in the Premier League on Sunday.

"I was concerned that if players like Lucas Leiva and Raul Meireles were to play it would be five matches in two weeks,'' said Hodgson, who admitted it was a risk. "And when it comes to Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres - two important players - we have an important league game on Sunday.
"For me it was, quite simply, a priority. After our very poor start to the season and bad results, if we had to make a sacrifice within the team in one game or another, in which game do you make it?

"I made the decision to make the sacrifice in this game because we need a win more badly on Sunday than we do tomorrow (Thursday). "I wouldn't want to be in a situation where I played Gerrard and Torres and one of them got injured or were tired and our performance suffered. "If we then lose and people say we chose a weakened team because I prioritised Sunday over this game then I will hold my hands up and say they are right.''

perlawanan pertama the kops under owner baru

 

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Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres will stay on Merseyside when under-pressure Liverpool travel to Italy for Thursday's Europa League tie against Napoli. With the Reds sitting in the relegation zone after eight games in the Premier League, manager Roy Hodgson has clearly prioritised the weekend's tie against Blackburn Rovers. Glen Johnson (injury) and Daniel Agger (illness) are missing, while midfielders Lucas and Raul Meireles have also been given a rest. Christian Poulsen is back in the squad after missing the Merseyside derby defeat to Everton on Sunday. Prior to announcing his squad, Hodgson confirmed that the Europa League was currently a secondary consideration given Liverpool's league predicament.

"I'll leave some players out - that's for sure," Hodgson said. "Some of the more important senior players won't travel because their participation on Sunday is going to be so important to us.
"It's not just a question of playing three matches in a week - it's also a question of injury. I don't think our squad is so strong that I can afford to risk them. "But it'll still be a strong team we put out there and I think it's a chance for some players who have been on the fringes, like David Ngog, and others like Ryan Babel, who has had very few chances. "It's yet another opportunity for these players to blast their way into the team and force me to look at them in a different light, to make sure they are players that are first on the list and not down the pecking order."

Both Torres and Gerrard are performing well below their best at present.

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perlawanan pertama the kops under owner baru

owner je baru..bajet baru
je belum kuar..hehe!

 

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Spain kekal lagi duk atas
sbb spain kekal mng je skrg

congrats la kan..
tp yg x belah tu
italy la..err..
malaysia no bape ek?
kekeke!

 

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berita baek buat lawan dan buruk wat the reds

insyallah its all ok..
kalau kalah kalu..
taw la nasib pak roy tu..
hahaha!

 

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yg ni mmg den setuju
baru la ado mato laen yg ley tgk

pelik..nape la
diorang x buat dkt
champion league tu..
event lagi besau tu.

 

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adess kelab feberet den kalah lak

boca juniors ke? rival dia
river plate kan..teringat lagi
1 kelab..
newell old boys.

 

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liga brazil ni pon best gak layan

brazil..liga yg gila2..
dah juga fans diorang
yg gile2..macam liga
argentina jugak..
hehehe!