HOPE AND PRIDE: THE EVENT IS PALESTINE

This qualification devotes substantial work since late the second "intifada" that allowed the Palestinian Players express themselves despite many political obstacles.
For once, the flagship meeting of an international football competition has not been its opener (Australia Kuwait, Friday, Jan. 9) and will not be the final of 31 January in Sydney. Monday at 8 am, a whole country, and probably beyond, has retained its breath for the opening match of Palestine against Japan.
The meeting was very unbalanced between the taking of the Japanese title and eleven Palestinian 113th in the world rankings. But the eleven players who intones the Palestinian anthem, the main thing is to participate. The elected representatives of the Asian Confederation, the organizing body of the event, are not mistaken, there is little swearing Palestine "Asian Team of the Year."
 
A team from afar
What a journey from the creation of a national team of Palestine in 1998, five years after the birth of the Palestinian Authority! The first ten years of the team were chaotic, as the Israeli neighbor did nothing to make life easier and movements of the players. But things are arranged with the end of the second "Intifada" in 2005 and the recognition of the Palestinian case by Fifa.
The latter has delegated locally in 2008 one of its executives, the French Jerome Champagne. "In 2008, there was nothing, no competition, no stage, to be honest, I never thought we could get there. "Reflects this training diplomat who also worked on the approximation of the Turkish Cypriots and sporting bodies. This 'there' applies as much to the qualification for the Asian Cup and the holding of regular championship in a territory divided in two between the West Bank and Gaza enclave. Artificial turf were built in the territory and the national team now has an official stadium in Ramallah.
 
Obstacles
Football nevertheless remains an obstacle course for the Palestinians, who often lack the kickoff of their games after being held en route to Israeli checkpoints.
The president of the Federation Djbril Rajoub, a former security chief Yasser Arafat, has become the bane of Israel since he called "Nazi" last intervention in Gaza. In response, Israeli security forces raided the offices of the Federation for a search. And forward Sameh Maraba, detained eight months for alleged links with a terrorist organization, was not released until early December. Too late to be selectable for Australia, where his teammates are trying to defend as they can and without him the Palestinian colors.

How not to congratulate them because football much than politics is a factor of peace.
BRAVO TO PALESTINE!

ASIAN CUP OF NATIONS 2015

Kickoff of the first international competition since the end of the World Cup has been given some days ago. Less rich in stars than the euro or the Copa América, less media attention than the African Cup of Nations, the Asian Cup of Nations is nevertheless able to offer a good show. Introducing the sixteenth edition to be held in Australia during the month of January.
 
2014: A year to forget
Asia was particularly illustrated during the World Cup 2010 Japan and South Korea reached the knockout stage, narrowly eliminated by Paraguay and Uruguay. Australia had not crossed the first round but finished third in their group on equal points with Ghana, second, by failing only on goal difference. Only North Korea (three defeats in three games, a goal scored twelve goals conceded) has sealed the record despite a heroic resistance in the first game against Brazil (1-2 defeat).

Two years later, Asian football was illustrated again in the football tournament of the London Olympics. South Korea finish third and Japan fourth; the latter being the only country to place its men's and women teams in the final four.

The growth of Asian football would have to continue in 2014 and especially during the Brazilian World Cup. But the South American adventure of the Asian teams turned to disaster. The Asian confederation was the only one not to have a representative in the fourth round and worse the four teams (the same as in 2010 with the exception of Iran, which replaced North Korea) finished in last place of their group, without any victory.
The host country of the next Asian Cup of Nations symbolized these difficulties by being one of the only selections (with Cameroon and Honduras) has lost its three group matches in a group indeed very difficult. Australia has also won one game in 2014 and fell in 100th place in the FIFA rankings.
 
The organizing country and stadiums
It was in January 2011, shortly before the kickoff of the 2011 edition, which Australia won the organization of the Asian Cup of Nations 2015. This is the first time that the country, became a member of the AFC in 2006, organizes the competition.

Well endowed with sports infrastructures, Australia has selected five all stages in five cities of the east coast of the country. All are of moderate size outside of Sydney Australia Stadium and its 84,000 seats. The stadium, which will host the final of the competition was particularly host the 2000 Olympic Games.

Note that the stages have two different names because all subject to the naming policy.

A 15 YEARS OLD FOOTBALLER DESTROYED HIS ASTON MARTIN

Already rich at age 15, a Russian footballer just exploded his Aston Martin DB9 after purchase.

It is often said that professional footballers are rich. This is generally true, when you see the wages of stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. What to allow them to live their passion for sports cars thoroughly, and collecting exceptional cars in their garage. The French also elsewhere: recently is Karim Benzema who défrayait chronic arriving at his Spanish club with a Bugatti Veyron. But these players will sometimes leave a little carried away with their enthusiasm while driving machines capable of outstanding performance. Countless supercars crashes with famous footballers at the wheel, even if every time there is luckily no injuries to report.
 
And it is valid whatever the age of the footballer. Obviously, things can get even more complicated if it is very young. The proof with this story that comes from Russia, with a young professional footballer who is only 15 years. Konstantin is probably destined for a successful career. This player St. Petersburg club already has good income, which allowed him to make some dreams. In particular, he bought an Aston Martin DB9 with his own money. Of course, you can imagine that it is forbidden to drive at that age in Russia. This did not prevent Konstantin to drive his beautiful Englishwoman GT after buying.

Unfortunately, Konstantin did not lie to the wrong driver reputation that professionals often footballers. Once purchased, also destroyed: while driving in the city of Saint Petersburg, the young Russian hit a Volkswagen Tiguan rather violently. There is fortunately no injuries in the accident, but Konstantin totally panicked and fled the scene. He was later found by police, and is now exposed to very heavy penalties. It tells of a fine of 500,000 rubles (about 80 000) and imprisonment for up to one year and a half. For a young talented footballer, it would probably be a very long time of professional inactivity. 

The world is great, just live!

RETROSPECTIVE: Trophy of the best player of the World Cup.

In this retrospective 2014, we have chosen to talk about the world cup: The trophy of the best player.

The trophy for best player Lionel Messi. The Rise of Germany excepted, no subject is much talk after the final of the World Cup. The Germans barely World Champions, social networks were even immediately unleashed on the choice of the FIFA Ballon d'Or put the tournament on the Argentine star.

Lionel Messi ended his World by sending a free kick in the stands.
Then we played the last minute of overtime and Pulga had the ball equalization to toe. Against Nigeria, he scored a beautiful goal in a similar position. Maybe it was more remote than when he had managed to beat the Super Eagles goalkeeper, Enyeama.

Against Germany, on this last occasion, the captain of the Albiceleste has chosen a personal solution when it might be collective. Poor inspiration that alone sums up his game when you consider everything that happened beyond the thirtieth minute. And even if it is still created opportunities - early in the second period, a face duel Neuer missing - 'Leo' has less negative impact on the pace of the game, often playing against -time of its partners. And most of the time on individual initiatives.

A title of best player of the World finishes that complicated season
And unlike a Biglia or Mascherano, the four Golden Ball died, trotting behind forwards too far from him. And what about his defensive investment? Not present! Was he too tired after his maiden season with Barca? Having never played "only" 46 games before the tournament can not really say that his season was very tiring. Before arriving in Brazil, Müller - to name him - has played 51. scorer against Bosnia, Iran and Nigeria (twice) or as a passer against Switzerland, Lionel Messi has certainly paid efforts the beginning of a competition where the game of Argentina has rested on his strokes of genius.

But this "performance" has not prevented him from being voted player of the tournament. Although we can always argue that it has not scored since the hen phase. Cold comfort to a player who has won a class title this season (won a Spanish Super Cup matches after two draws against Atletico but thanks to the goals scored away) and which, 27, has perhaps missed his only opportunity to win the last major title he lost his record. One that, perhaps in Russia in 2018, would make him the equal of a Maradona. At least in the eyes of the Argentines.

FOOTBALL & VIOLENCE: WHO KILLED ALBERT EBOSSE

Soccer - The against-autopsy is formal: Albert Ebossé succumbed to a beating, not a shot.
 
This is clearly more than a jet shot that killed Albert Ebossé after a game on August 23 in Tizi Ouzou. Dislocated shoulder, collarbone severed, depressed skull fractured cervical: Cameroon lived a nightmare in an adversarial autopsy.

Ebossé Albert, died at the end of a match of the Championship in Algeria, succumbed to a violent assault that caused such a "rupture of the cervical vertebrae," concluded Wednesday against an autopsy, belying the official version of a song slate launched the stands.

Cameroon striker, 24, JS Kabylie, top scorer last season championship, died Aug. 23 at the end of a game lost at home (2-1) against USM Alger. Victim of a sharp piece of slate launched from the stands, according to the Algerian Minister Mohamed Tahmi Sports.

Signs of struggle
Ebossé died "following a brutal assault with poly-cranial trauma," contradicted Wednesday Cameroon pathologist doctor André Moune, who performed a private autopsy in Douala "in mid-September," at the request of the family of the player, and the AFP reached by telephone. According to him, Ebossé was killed during a fight in the locker room after the game.

 An autopsy performed in Cameroon has identified "signs of struggle (characterized) by the dislocation of the left shoulder," and "collarbone cut with a sharp angled so that we thought it was caused by a knife, "he said. According to the doctor, Ebossé then received a phone "baton in the head," which caused "a depression of the skull" and touched the brain. Dr. Moune was also a "rupture of the cervical vertebrae."

A forensic report sent to the Algerian authorities since late September

"We have supported all this with color photographs. Once the report has been available, we sent, through the Embassy of Algeria in Cameroon, the Algerian authorities in late September," Does -he added.

During a press conference Saturday in Douala, parents Albert Ebossé had argued further that the allowances of promises made by his club and the Algerian professional league had never been honored. The family said entering the Cameroonian authorities and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The 24-year-old top scorer last season, was hit by a rain of projectiles from the stands as the players left the field. He had been wounded in the head and pronounced dead after being rushed to hospital in Tizi Ouzou, east of Algiers.

The former Cameroonian Football Joseph Antoine Bell warned many medias about the fact that it has been report to him that Ebosse has been murdered after the pitch going to dressing room..

 
 

COOPERATION

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This cooperation may lead in the future has a membership of NAO football academy as a member of I.S.F with no financial obligation.

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IRAQ: THE PASSION OF FOOTBALL DESPITE THE ATTACKS…

When sport reveals the aspiration to unity of a company subject to a permanent state of war of all against all the Iraqi people to express the time of a football match his desire to lead a life without restriction. That it is to say not subject in everyday life to the blind attacks that marred a decade the population of a country ravaged by violence.

 In a fragmented by religious or community divisions Iraq, football is ball of oxygen for a doomed population (not very often) to avoid public places because of the risk of attacks. While the violence that targeted civilians had decreased over recent months, the attacks have mushroomed since the beginning of the year 2014. With a record. In this context of tension, gather in cafes to follow football on a pay television channel (English very often).

 An enchanted parenthesis football symbol of a Iraq uniting Shia, Sunni and Kurdish communities football is particularly targeted by supporters of chaos. Thus, more than 50 people were killed in Iraq over the past months in terrorist attacks related to the sport. As a result, FIFA, which had authorized the Iraq to organize friendly international matches for the first time since more than ten years, returned to its decision. Always subject to the voice of weapons, the Iraqi people vibrates always watching television his selection. With the hope that their football, marked by more than ten years of conflict, can, through the National team and its Championship mark the success of the revival of the Iraq. 

In this international Soccer Foundation will be, maybe play an important role in its competences.

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WOMEN'S FOOTBALL IN ARAB COUNTRIES

This is Staab interview about football in Arab countries:

Germany, Monika Staab is considered "a pioneer and engine" of women's football. Former coach of Bahrain, FIFA instructor took over the reins of the women's national team of Qatar in February 2013.

In an interview with FIFA.com, the native of Frankfurt discusses this new challenge, the progress of women's football in the Arab world, the role model and Raul UEFA Women's EURO in Sweden.

Monika, what were your first impressions of the women's game, arriving in Qatar?
I had the opportunity to visit several times there before my appointment. I participated in a mission Cup in October 2012. To be honest, I am impressed by the progress of women's football in the country. The pioneering work as the Chair of the Committee on Women's Sports Qatar Ahlam Salem Mubarak Al Mana begins to bear fruit. Qatar has evolved socially and positive messages are now sent to women. I want to help the country to take a new step in the respect of the local culture. I found excellent conditions of work I came here. I am convinced that we can make things interesting in the context of the development project implemented over five years.

What do you do during that time?
During my career I have followed women's football matches in 63 different countries. Qatar has far superior equipment to what is done in most of the places I visited. Our goal is to exploit this advantage in the next five years. If we can create a well-structured league, the national team will benefit. For this, we must ensure that everyone understands that women's football can bring to the whole society has. The players of the new U-14 train every evening after school. These girls play a vital role because they show that football can be a part of everyday life. On the sporting front, we have already established milestones. Women's national team played its first matches abroad, during a recent trip to the Maldives. We conceded two defeats but the experience is priceless. Now our players are aware of the investment represents a shift at this level. We're looking forward to our first training in Germany.

The organization of the FIFA World Cup 2022 ™ does benefit the Qatari women's football?
We started some interesting discussions with the Supreme Committee, whose members seem to favor the establishment of an academy for women's football. This is encouraging, especially considering that women's football is a relatively new discipline in Qatar since there are only since 2009. However, much remains to be done, particularly in terms of visibility. The 2022 World Cup is a great opportunity to show the whole world the evolution of Qatar. This will have a very positive effect on women's football in the Arab world.

What is the deadline for the Qataris?
This is a very important project for Qatar. Qataris are passionate about football and we can already see that this sport has a profound influence on the Qatari society. For example, Raul performs an outstanding job as ambassador. It embodies European football but also important values such as fair play and respect. The Vision 2030 project for Qatar illustrates perfectly the expectations generated by the World Cup. I think this tournament can change things here, especially for women. Women have to play a more important role in the treatment of conflicts that could threaten the Arab world.

The presence of large international players could contribute to accelerate the development of football in the Arab world?
Raul is an inspiration to men and women. It's impressive to see a star of his caliber working so hard and show such humility. Of course, we'd love to see big names like Marta or Lotta Schelin share their experiences with our players.

Arab countries can it qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup ™ in the near future?
Women's football has seen a remarkable development in the region since 2006. Jordan is among the eight best teams in Asia and can still hope to qualify for the 2015 edition His presence at this level speaks volumes about the progress made since ten or 15 years. Palestine has a national women's team, which often occurs before a large audience. Overall, women's football is improving. Prejudices falling. At this rate, the Arab countries could compete with the best European teams in 30 years.

You currently attending the UEFA Women's EURO as an observer. What lessons do you draw from this competition?
This tournament marks a turning point for women's football. Teams like the Netherlands, Italy and Spain have yielded interesting results. There are still ten years, no one would imagined at this level. Other countries, like Germany, are beginning to understand that differences continue to shrink. As a passionate longtime women's football, I found this fantastic competition. The host country has done an exemplary job and the atmosphere in the stadiums is fabulous.

FOOTBALL

THE RANSOM OF SUCCESS!

Football is the preferred sport in the world with more than 265 million players and 38 million licensees around the world. 7% of the European population practice football.  Asia, with more than 85 million players (male & female), is in the lead, before Europe with 63 million, followed by the 48 African, North American and Central 45 and South America 29. The number of clubs has been worldwide more than 400 000 and the number of teams reached 2 million even more.

A CONCEPT SIMPLE

Football is a sport within the reach of all fronts. Football is a collective sport ball, between two teams. The principle is to penetrate, without using hands or arms, a ball in the opponent's goal. Each goal to score a point, the objective being to score more goals than the opposing team to win

AN EASY ACCESS SPORT

Football is a sport that can be practiced anywhere outdoors, although some variants allow playing indoors. Playgrounds are multiple and the widespread informal practice of the playground where improvised land boundaries of the goals can be symbolized by objects, public spaces (streets, squares...) in the land dedicated to this activity. This sport requires little resources, hardware or accessories: a ball and shoes of sport to begin and the rules are easily accessible (do get the ball into the opponent's goal and prevent their opponent to score). The rules are easily to know, compared to some other sports where attacks may be limited in time, limited bullets keys, passes prohibited in certain directions...

A FUN ACTIVITY

Football is a game. It is associated with the notions of pleasure, sharing and fun. It can be practiced in leisure even if same team players do not have the same level.

A SPORT ACCESSIBLE TO YOUTH

From age 6, it is possible to practice football in club; the ability to kick a ball with the foot is assimilating very early. It is by the discovery of the ball that awakens childhood taste of football, in a park, a house or a garden, by tapping in the ball and becoming aware of the direction it is taking and exchange it creates with one another. Football is in France the favorite sport of 6-14 years. It teaches respect, competitive spirit, tolerance, self-confidence and the taste of the effort.

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