By Chris Wright

"Shhh!!! Don't look at him. If we're quiet, he may go away"

Despite leading 2-1 from the first-leg and going a further two goals ahead by half-time in the second through Pedro and Dani Alves, Barcelona still found themselves fretting at the Camp Nou as Real Madrid staged a late-ish comeback attempt that saw Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema draw Los Merengues level on the night though it was to be in vain, as Barca eventually held out for the aggregate win that sealed them a berth in the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

Today, Real Madrid played as it should have in the first leg. The first half began so brightly for Real with Gonzalo Higuain the main culprit for not finishing those chances. Gerard Pique was caught napping and the Argentinian striker should have done much, much better. Minutes later, Pinto was barely able to foil Higuain whose timing was less than impeccable.

Chasing the Big Leagues Sassuolo (Serie B) is a post from: Just Football

Tales from Tier Two is a series on Just Football in partnership with @tiertwofooty, in which we assess the promotion chances of the clubs in tier two of Europe's major leagues at the midway point of 2011/12.

Montpellier Hérault SC vs. Olympique Lyonnais

Week 20 – Ligue 1, Stade de la Mosson.

Alive in four out of four competitions! Bravo Les Gones!

A potential rearranging of top league table spots is on the cards this weekend. Six of the top seven teams go head-to-head against each other PSG vs.

Mais um amistoso, foi disputado no dia 04/10/2011, na cidade de Teerã-IRN, onde jogaram as seleções do Irã (50º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção da Palestina (162º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Tehran 07/08/2008 IRN3:0 (2:0)PLE First stage2007Amman 20/06/2007 IRN2:0 (0:0)PLE First stage2000Amman 26/05/2000 PLE1:1 (0:0)IRN First stage
O árbitro desse jogo, não foi encontrado.

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola is refusing to read too much into a 3-1 derby success over arch-rivals Real Madrid, with the title still up for grabs.

The reigning Primera Liga champions returned to the top of the table on Saturday as they picked up three priceless points at Santiago Bernabeu.

FC Barcelona came from a goal down to defeat Real Madrid 3-1 at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. The result sees the defending Spanish La Liga Champions replace Madrid on goal difference atop the 2011/12 table but with one more game played than Real. French striker Karim Benzema capitalized on poor defending by Barca [.

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Hallelujah, UEFA Euro 2012 has officially kicked off. Many games will be played, many fine men will wear shorts whilst running. Stamina and shorts on in the summer is always a good thing.With so many matches and players to choose, where should you focus your valuable time and attention?

By Chris Wright

Real Madrid sent a message of support to a former member of their number before their game against Osasuna this weekend, turning out in 'Forza Cassano' shirts hours after the Milan forward left hospital to begin his rehab from heart surgery...

A little bit 'touchy-feely' in execution, but the sentiment's coming from the right place.

Villarreal vs Man City | Bayern Munich vs Napoli
Lyon vs Real Madrid | Manchester United vs Otelul Galati

Kun Aguero is a nice guy and all that, but none of you knew he could tie his hair up in a bun, did you? Jajaja, el sombrero se ve raro .

Karim Benzema: our very own 'Mr. Champions League
As I watched the UEFA officials crack open the balls to show who our Champions League ‘Groupmates' would be during this stage of the competition a few months ago, the sight of Olympique Lyonnais' logo turning up made me groan ‘them again!

By Alan Duffy

New Fulham boss Martin Jol has been rubbing a number of his players up the wrong way with his brusk management style. The latest in the Jol firing line is young midfielder Patjim Kasami, who missed a spot-kick in the Cottagers' Carling Cup defeat against Chelsea last month.

Mais um jogo das eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo Brazil 2014, foi realizada no dia 23/07/2011, na cidade de Tehran-IRN, onde jogaram as seleções do Irã (50º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção de Maldivas (151º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo
1998Tehran 11/06/1997 IRN9:0 (7:0)MDV First stage1998Damascus 02/06/1997 MDV0:17 (0:6)IRN First stage
Eliminatórias Continentais
2000Tehran 11/04/2000 IRN3:0 (2:0)MDV 2000Damascus 31/03/2000 MDV0:8 (0:5)IRN
O árbitro desse jogo, foi: Chaiya Alee Malhapab-THA
O primeiro gol do jogo, foi de Karim Ansarifard, aos 4 minutos do primeiro tempo, ele que é jogador do Saipa-IRN, que marcou seu quarto gol pela seleção nacional.

Cristiano Ronaldo led Real Madrid to a 6-2 win over newly promoted Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday in Spanish La Liga action. Ronaldo notched his opener in the 39th minute and converted penalty kicks in the 51st and 84th while Gonzalo Higuain, Raphael Varane and Karim Benzema score a goal apiece for [.

Mais um amistoso, foi disputado no dia 16/07/2011, na cidade de Amman-JOR, onde jogaram as seleções da Jordânia (83º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção do Iraque (96º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo
1994Chengdu 14/06/1993 IRQ4:0 (3:0)JOR First stage1994Irbed 24/05/1993 JOR1:1 (1:0)IRQ First stage1990Baghdad 03/02/1989 IRQ4:0 (2:0)JOR First stage1990Amman 13/01/1989 JOR0:1 (0:1)IRQ First stage1986Kuwait City 19/04/1985 IRQ2:0 (0:0)JOR First stage1986Amman 29/03/1985 JOR2:3 (0:1)IRQ First stage
Eliminatórias Continentais
1996Amman 13/08/1996 JOR0:1 (0:0)IRQ Preliminary round1972Bangkok 18/12/1971 IRQ2:0 (1:0)JOR
Amistosos
Amman 16/09/2010 JOR4:1 (2:0)IRQ 2008Dubai 24/01/2008 JOR1:1 (0:1)IRQ 2007Amman 12/06/2007 JOR0:0IRQ 2007Amman 08/06/2007 JOR1:1 (1:1)IRQ 2006Amman 09/08/2006 JOR0:1 (0:1)IRQ 2006Amman 21/07/2006 JOR2:1 (2:0)IRQ 2005Amman 08/06/2005 JOR0:1 (0:1)IRQ 2004Tehran 25/06/2004 IRQ1:3 (0:1)JOR Second stage2004Tehran 21/06/2004 JOR2:0 (0:0)IRQ First stage2003Amman 26/08/2003 JOR2:1 (1:0)IRQ 2002Damascus 07/09/2002 JOR2:3 a.

Image: Getty Images/Daylife.

Despite yours and Karim's best efforts, Kickettes, we've decided to celebrate the last of the American summer holidays by taking off today. After all, it seems like a crime for us to work on Labour Day when everyone else is free to come and go as Samir Nasri pleases.

Mais um jogo das Eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo de 2014, foi realizado no dia 29/06/2011, na cidade de Dhaka-BAN, onde jogaram os clubes, Bangladesh (163º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção do Paquistão (169º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
2007Karachi 26/12/2005 PAK0:1 (0:0)BAN 2007Dhaka 22/12/2005 BAN0:0PAK
O árbitro desse jogo, foi: Mohammad ABU LOUM (JOR)
O primeiro assistente do jogo, foi: Mohammed SALEH (JOR)
O segundo assistente do jogo, foi: Faisal SHWAIR (JOR)
O quarto árbitro do jogo, foi: Mohammad AL RSHIDAT (JOR)
O primeiro gol de Bangladesh, foi de Jahid HASAN, aos 1º minuto do primeiro tempo, ele que é jogador do Mohammedahan-BAN, que marcou seu oitavo gol pela seleção nacional.

REAL MADRID celebrated its "Santiago Bernabeu Trophy" tonight which showcases the team to their members & fan-base before the real business of the new season kicks off. The invited Club this year was Turkish team GALATASARAY which the home team defeated 2 -1. Karim Benzema Both teams used the occasion to give all their players a run & some extra playing time as both continue improving

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has acknowledged that it has been a frustrating summer for everyone involved with the club but assures that good news will soon emanate from the Emirates.

Wenger, who has been criticized for his lack of aggression in the transfer market following six trophyless years for the Gunners, has been busy fighting speculation surrounding the future of star midfielders Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri this summer.

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Leicester City vs Real Madrid Highlights 2011 1-2 Goals Score Video is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Leicester City vs Real Madrid 2011 Walkers Stadium, Leicester- 30th July, 2011- Exhibition football game/ friendly Final score and result:- Leicester City vs Real Madrid 1-2 ( Lloyd Dyer/ Callejon, Karim Benezema) Leicester [.

In front of a crowd of more than 57,000 at Lincoln Financial Field, the Philadelphia Union shared the field with worldwide stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe. They ended up losing the game by a score of 2-1 to Spanish powerhouses Real Madrid, but in the end, the event was truly a complete success.

In der Zweiten Bundesliga rollt seit dem gestrigen Freitag wieder der Ball. Den Auftakt zur Saison 2011/2012 machten FSV Frankfurt und Union Berlin (1:1) sowie Energie Cottbus gegen Dynamo Dresden (2:1). Um 20.30 Uhr startete dann auch für den Absteiger Eintracht Frankfurt offiziell die Mission "Wiederaufstieg".

A good workout for the men in white. Crusaders were competent, but not so competent that the result was ever really in doubt.

Fulham took a while to get going, Matthew Briggs' goal giving us a valuable breakthrough. The ball was cleared to the edge of the area, Briggs got there first and took a swing, the ball flew into the top corner as if it had just left the boot of Roberto Carlos.

spanish football sports Another SPANISH FOOTBALL lazy summer day lack of news story coiming out of England, thats being picked up by some online blogs & finally has landed in Spanish Sports online editions. The latest "tickle" is the reported meeting between ARSENAL FC officials & REAL MADRID over the possibility of landing KARIM BENZEMA over to London.

Real Madrid striker Karin Benzema has been linked once again to with a sex scandal involving a minor according to the British newspaper The Dun.

According to paper, Benzema is being investigated over pictures sent to a 14-year-old girl, and that the police have found that the phone used to send the pictures belongs to Real Madrid.

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By Chris Wright

"You can't win, Florentino. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine."

Don't rumble with Jose Mourinho, you won't win...ever.

Sadly (or 'thankfully', depending on your particular bias), this is a life lesson that former Real Madrid director Jorge Valdano has had to learn the hard way.

By Chris Wright

Arsene Wenger has confirmed his interest in signing peripheral Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, claiming that a move for the French international would not be an 'impossibility' this summer.

Speaking to The Sun, Wenger said:

"Signing [Benzema] does not seem impossible.

By Chris Wright

Arsene Wenger has confirmed his interest in signing peripheral Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, claiming that a move for the French international would not be an 'impossibility' this summer.

Speaking to The Sun, Wenger said:

"Signing [Benzema] does not seem impossible.

Jose Mourinho has won an important power battle in Madrid as Real Madrid's director general Jorge Valdano is expected to leave at the end of the season.

The departure of may Valdano will give Mourinho complete control over this summer's signings, a process that is already under way.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Spanish Cup Final 20th April, 2011- Estadio Mestalla, Valencia Final score:- Real Madrid vs Barcelona 1-0 ( Cristiano Ronaldo) Real Madrid score a major psychological win ahead of their El Clasico meeting next week in the Champions League as they beat Barcelona 1-0 in extra time to lift the Spanish Cup.

Until recently, Real Madrid's French forward has been little more than a purring political pawn. Not any more.
José Mourinho unleashes his kitten of war: Karim Benzema
CLUB PWDLGDPTS Barcelona2925316678Real Madrid2923424873Valencia291667954Villarreal2916671854Espanyol2914114-443Athletic2913313342Sevilla2912611042Atlético2911612339Mallorca2911513-838Levante2910514-935Osasuna299812135R Sociedad2911216-935Getafe299713-634Racing298912-1533Sporting2971111-832Deportivo2971012-1631R Zaragoza297913-1230Málaga298516-2129Almeria2951113-1826Hercules297517-2226

Mais um jogo da Copa da Ásia, foi disputado no dia 15/01/2011, na cidade de Doha-QAT, no Qatar Sports Club Stadium, onde jogaram as seleções do Irã (65º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção da Coréia do Norte (109º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo
2010Pyongyang 06/06/2009 PRK0:0IRN 2010Tehran 15/10/2008 IRN2:1 (1:0)PRK 2006Tehran 03/06/2005 IRN1:0 (1:0)PRK Third stage2006Pyongyang 30/03/2005 PRK0:2 (0:1)IRN Third stage1994Doha 25/10/1993 IRN2:1 (0:1)PRK Final round1974Tehran 11/05/1973 IRN2:1 (1:0)PRK First stage1974Tehran 04/05/1973 IRN0:0PRK First stage
Copa da Ásia
1992Hiroshima 30/10/1992 PRK0:2 (0:1)IRN Group matches1980Kuwait City 29/09/1980 IRN3:0PRK Second stage1980Kuwait City 24/09/1980 IRN3:2PRK First stage
Eliminatórias Continetais
2004Tehran 12/11/2003 IRN3:0 (3:0)PRK 2004Pyongyang 27/10/2003 PRK1:3 (0:0)IRN 1988Kathmandu 02/06/1988 PRK0:0IRN Preliminary round
Amistosos
Doha 02/01/2010 IRN1:0 (1:0)PRK 1990Beijing 06/10/1990 IRN0:0 a.

By Saheli RC, writing from Singapore

These days, it isn't easy being Karim Benzema. He came with plenty of hype and pomp, but his career at Real Madrid has hit a bit of a snag. Costing a staggering €35m (by the general standard), in his two seasons at the Spanish capital, he has played 65 games and scored 20 times.

Liverpool just missed out on making a late deadline move for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
The Merseyside club has been strongly linked with a move for the French international who has failed to show his best form at the Bernabeu.
Reports in Spain suggest that Liverpool were determined to sign Benzema after Fernando Torres said he wanted to join Chelsea.

I have promised my Real Madrid fan to be more neutral and post the very wonderful goal for Karim Bezema against Sevilla in a 1-0 win.
This very wonderful goal, smart move with excellent ball control reminds me so much of this old goal for George Weah with PSG vs. Spartak Moscow (It is the third goal in this clip)

In a Copa del Rey match marred by Iker Casillas being hit with a projectile from the stands and a controversial no-goal call on a shot by Luis Fabiano, Karim Benzema delivered an excellent individual effort to give Real Madrid a 1-0 lead over Sevilla heading into the second leg of their semifinal tie:

La Liga Lowdown, Jornada 19: Last placed Almería cause furore at the top is a post from: Just Football

Such is the nature of La Liga, a single loss or draw could go a long way to deciding who wins the title, and Real Madrid's failure to overcome Almería last weekend was a set-back in their bid to beat Barcelona to top spot.

MADRID, Spain Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho would welcome the return of reported transfer target Ruud van Nistelrooy to the Bernabeu. The Spanish giants have been linked with a host of forwards following general director Jorge Valdano's confirmation this week that Madrid are looking to bring in a striker to replace the injured Gonzalo [.

DOHA, Qatar — Three-time champions Iran swept aside North Korea 1-0 at the Asian Cup Saturday to become the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals in their bid to end a 35-year title drought. Karim Ansari Fard struck the winner in the 62nd minute as Team Melli fought hard to crack a tight North [.