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Bob Bradley with EFA President Samer Zaher and Magdey Adelghany of the EFA in Cairo on 24 September 2011.
Most of us inherited our love of sport from our fathers. They were the first ones to throw or kick a ball to us, coach our teams, correct our mistakes and encourage our efforts. Few men share that special bond on a professional level. From recent times in world football, the most celebrated example was Cesare and Paolo Maldini with the Azzurri and AC Milan. Vladimir and Valdimir, Jr. Weiss of Slovakia are another recent example. And here in the United States, there is another father and son soccer duo: Bob and Michael Bradley.
Critical Juncture in Both Men’s Careers
For the last five years, Bob Bradley managed the US men’s national team. For the last four years, his son, Michael, featured prominently on his team. This past summer has been one of distinct change in both men’s lives: Bob was relieved on his duties in August and Michael was married. Similar to his father, the welcome mat at Borussia Mönchengladbach was suddenly lifted under Michael’s feet. The younger Bradley needed to find a new club before the August transfer market deadline expired.
In a surprise move for an American player, Bradley signed with Chievo Verona of the Italian Serie A. His father, Bob, is reportedly in final negotiations for the Egyptian national team job. Two men with the same DNA. Two men who love the same sport. Two men who are taking roads much less traveled than their peers. Two unlikely trailblazers.
by Robert Kennerney for World Football Commentaries
On Saturday, September 17, during the New York Red Bulls vs. FC Dallas game at 8:30 p.m., the Football Factory Soccer Bar at Legends in NYC will attempt to set a record for the largest viewing party in MLS history. Throughout the season, Red Bulls fans have been showing up in numbers for every away game in the bar that resides beneath the Empire State Building, but this Saturday they will look to take it a step further and assemble a record number of fans.
For the past few months, the Football Factory has been representing the voice of the American, European and general soccer fan alike. Much of the work is evident on their Facebook page http://facebook.com/FootballFactoryNY where many jerseys and nationalities are represented.
Attempt to Break a Record
Although this event is an attempt to break an MLS record, another purpose for the night is to throw the gauntlet down to the other well-represented sports in New York City. We would like to show them that on a weekend when the Jets, Giants, Yankees and Mets will play, the largest group of people cheering on a New York team in one place will be for soccer.
MSG and MLS will be present on the night, along with New York Red Bull's staff, with many giveaways and incentives. It is believed that a minimum of 250 people will need to attend in order to set the record which will be confirmed later this week. More information can be found at the Football Factory website:http://FootballFactoryNY.com.Whether you can make it to the party on Saturday, or be inspired to make a stand and support your city's MLS team, we hope this is a step in the right direction for the national league of soccer in the United States. About the Author
Robert Kennerney isaMarketing and Social Media Manager for The Football Factory at Legends on 6 West 33rd Street between 5th Avenue and Broadway.
Thiago Silva heads in the equalizer at the Camp Nou.
The draw took place in Monaco to organize the final 32 teams into 8 groups for the upcoming Champions League season. The defending champion is FC Barcelona and the final will be held on 19 May 2012.
Highlights from the 2011 Final
Participating Teams
Club
Route
Last in
Years*
2010/11**
Best***
Pot 1
FC Barcelona
Holders / Champions, Spain
2010/11
15
Winners
Winners
Manchester United FC
Champions, England
2010/11
16
Runners-up
Winners
Chelsea FC
Runners-up, England
2010/11
9
Quarter-finals
Runners-up
FC Bayern München
Third place, Germany
2010/11
14
Round of 16
Winners
Arsenal FC
Fourth place, England
2010/11
13
Round of 16
Runners-up
Real Madrid CF
Runners-up, Spain
2010/11
15
Semi-finals
Winners
FC Porto
Champions, Portugal
2009/10
15
UEL, winners
Winners
FC Internazionale Milano
Runners-up, Italy
2010/11
10
Quarter-finals
Winners
Pot 2
AC Milan
Champions, Italy
2010/11
14
Round of 16
Winners
Olympique Lyonnais
Third place, France
2010/11
11
Round of 16
Semi-finals
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
Champions, Ukraine
2010/11
6
Quarter-finals
Quarter-finals
Valencia CF
Third place, Spain
2010/11
7
Round of 16
Runners-up
SL Benfica
Runners-up, Portugal
2010/11
6
UEL, semi-finals
Winners
Villarreal CF
Fourth place, Spain
2008/09
2
UEL, semi-finals
Semi-finals
PFC CSKA Moskva
Runners-up, Russia
2009/10
5
UEL, round of 16
Quarter-finals
Olympique de Marseille
Runners-up, France
2010/11
7
Round of 16
Winners
Pot 3
FC Zenit St Petersburg
Champions, Russia
2008/09
1
UEL, round of 16
Group stage
AFC Ajax
Champions, Netherlands
2010/11
9
UEL, round of 16
Winners
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Runners-up, Germany
2004/05
6
UEL, round of 16
Runners-up
Olympiacos FC
Champions, Greece
2009/10
12
UEL, third qualifying round
Quarter-finals
Manchester City FC
Third place, England
Debut
0
UEL, round of 16
First round
LOSC Lille Métropole
Champions, France
2006/07
3
UEL, round of 32
First knockout round
FC Basel 1893
Champions, Switzerland
2010/11
3
UEL, round of 32
Second group stage
FC BATE Borisov
Champions, Belarus
2008/09
1
UEL, round of 32
Group stage
Pot 4
Borussia Dortmund
Champions, Germany
2002/03
6
UEL, group stage
Winners
SSC Napoli
Third place, Italy
Debut
0
UEL, round of 32
Second round
GNK Dinamo Zagreb
Champions, Croatia
1999/2000
2
UEL, group stage
Group stage
APOEL FC
Champions, Cyprus
2009/10
1
UEL, play-offs
Group stage
Trabzonspor AŞ
Runners-up, Turkey****
Debut
0
UEL, play-offs
Second round
KRC Genk
Champions, Belgium
2002/03
1
UEL, play-offs
Group stage
FC Viktoria Plzeň
Champions, Czech Republic
Debut
0
UEL, third qualifying round
N/A
FC Oţelul Galaţi
Champions, Romania
Debut
0
N/A
N/A
*Past group stage appearances not including 2011/12 **UEFA Champions League unless stated ***Includes pre-1992 European Champion Clubs' Cup **** Trabzonspor replaced Fenerbahçe SK, who were withdrawn from the competition by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) UEL = UEFA Europa League
Chart and text courtesy of UEFA.com.
Group A: FC Bayern München, Villarreal CF, Manchester City FC, SSC Napoli
Group B: FC Internazionale Milano, CSKA Moskva, LOSC Lille Métropole, Trabzonspor AŞ
Group C: Manchester United, SL Benfica, FC Basel 1893, FC Oţelul Galaţi
Group D: Real Madrid, Olympique Lyonnais, AFC Ajax, GNK Dinamo Zagreb
Group E: Chelsea FC, Valencia CF, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, KRC Genk
Group F: Arsenal FC, Olympique de Marseille, Olympiacos FC, Borussia Dortmund
Group G: FC Porto, FC Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Zenit St. Petersburg, APOEL FC
Group H: FC Barcelona, AC Milan, BATE Borisov, FC Viktoria Plzeň
"Each of the 32 clubs involved in the group stage will receive a participation bonus of €3.9m. In addition, they will be entitled to a match bonus of €550,000 per match played in the group stage. Performance bonuses will also see €800,000 paid for every win and €400,000 for every draw in the group stage.
The sides competing in the round of 16 can also expect to pick up €3m each, the quarter-finalists €3.3m and the semi-finalists €4.2m. The UEFA Champions League winners will receive €9m and the runners-up €5.6m."
Calcio is derived, to the best of my knowledge, from the medieval game of calcio fiorentino, or Florentine kickball. Calcio does not literally mean "football" or "soccer." In Italian, calciare means "to kick." A soccer player or footballer is a called a calciatore. When Italians translate the word calcio into English, they use the common term of “football.”
Calcio, quite obviously, is a great part of Italian culture, and the word represents their unique identity in the world of international football. Another word close to the hearts and souls of Italians is Gli Azzurri or “The Blues.”
Video of Italian Commentators
Nobody produces football matches quite like the Italians do - always history delivered in operatic tones for its biggest events. Perhaps enshrouded in some of the widest held myths that its tactical reputation means that calcio is little more than slow and defensive football, some of the world's most technically gifted players are little more lost in translation with a language so very unique to the Italian game. But to understand what is being said amongst its domestic commentators, here are some Italian football terms, along with related topics, which should help you to better understand calcio italiano in the mother tongue. Football with the performance and temperamental precision of some of Italy's finest crafted automobiles.
Guarda. Ascolta. Impara. Watch. Listen. Learn. Witness the passion of calcio italiano.
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This article originally was published on 2 November 2007. Mr. Gutierrez is now retired and with the Philadelphia Union.
Today, 7 September 2011, is End Malaria Day.
In a story discussed a few days ago by Steve Goff of the Washington Post and Soccer Insider, Diego Gutierrez of the Chicago Fire was named Major League Soccer Humanitarian of the Year.
Mr. Gutierrez, who is a native of Bogota, Colombia, is the spokesman for a very interesting cause called Nothing But Nets. This charity was formed to help alleviate the spread and suffering of malaria on the African continent. He helped to raise over US $400,000 to provide insect nets that cover beds. This simple yet effective remedy has saved many lives.
According to Nothing But Nets, “The African malaria mosquitoes generally bite late at night or early morning, between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. A bed net is usually hung above the center of a bed or sleeping space so that it completely covers the sleeping person… Currently, nets are treated with pyrethroid insecticides. These insecticides have very low levels of toxicity to humans, but are highly toxic to insects. By repelling the mosquitoes, a bed net can protect other people in the room outside the net.”
One million children die each year from malaria.
For only $10, you may purchase a net to assist this worthy cause.
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