The final 2010 World Cup spot was determined on Wednesday as Costa Rica and Uruguay played in
the second leg of the CONCACAF/CONMEBOL Playoff. Uruguay had a 1-0 lead after the first leg with
the second leg taking place on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Here's a recap of that match along
with video highlights.
Jogaram pelo mundial sub-17, na cidade de KANO, no Sani Abacha Stadium, com uma temperatura de 34º
C., as seleções dos Estados Unidos (11º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção do Malawi (91º no
ranking da FIFA). Esse foi o primeiro jogo, entre as 2 seleções em competições oficiais. Click to continue reading...
Despite Massimo Busacca's finger flailing shenanigans and subsequent ban, he's got nothin' on the
suddenly comically under fire Fredy Fautrel of the Ligue 1. There was a great deal of controversy
last week when it was reported that Jean-Michel Aulas, president of Lyon, has skipped on down to
the referees' locker room during halftime of [. Click to continue reading...
Swiss football referee, Massimo Busacca, who took charge of Champions League
finals between Manchester and Barcelona was banned for three games for raising the middle finger at
the fans.
One of the best referees in the world did this during the Swiss Cup game between Young Boys and
third-league team FC Baden.
Mere seconds away from being the hero in Manchester City's stirring comeback against Manchester
United, Craig Bellamy is now fighting to avoid being the villain as he faces a potential
suspension for his treatment of a fan that invaded the Old Trafford pitch during Sunday's derby
match, won by Manchester United in the final seconds.
Respect this ref The Swiss referee who took charge of Barcelona's Champions League final victory
against Manchester United has been banned for three matches for sticking his middle finger up at
fans. Massimo Busacca was pictured making the gesture during a match between FC Baden and Young
Boys. The official claims he was provoked by "verbal abuse" [. Click to continue reading...
Stuff to read while Massimo Bussaca shows a one-finger salute to the fans.... Though the inevitable
headline is here. (Avoiding The Drop) A little weekend roundup for the...weekend. (Futfanatico)
Craig Bellamy's career lineage rap sheet. (Unprofessional Foul) The Pro Evo 2010 demo released.
(Football Fashion) The Basque Wayne Rooney takes the plaudits. Click to continue reading...
El arbitro Suizo, Massimo Busacca, soporto todo lo que pudo durante un encuentro entre el Young
Boys y el FC Baden hasta que revento y saludo a los hinchas como su vieja lo hacia con su viejo. Click to continue reading...
For as much verbal abuse referees must hear everyday of their lives (only a mild exaggeration)
and as inhumanly impervious they often seem, we can't forget that they too have their breaking
points.
Swiss fans maxed out referee Massimo Busacca's annoyance meter with their insults during cup
match between third division FC Baden and first division Young Boys on Saturday, causing Busacca to
give them a one finger salute during the match.
Brazil warmed up for Sunday's clash with Italy by strolling through their second match in the
Confederations Cup by beating the United States 3-0 in Pretoria.
The group of three Swiss referees, Massimo Busacca and his aides Matthias Arnet and
Francesco... please leave your comments and opinions @ serieaweekly.com Click to continue reading...
Champions League Final ref gets blessing from the Pope When the Pope's not busy urging AIDS
sufferers to shun condoms, he loves nothing better than blessing referees. So Manchester United and
Barca go head-to-head tonight safe in the knowledge that referee Massimo Busacca has got the big
guy upstairs on his side/conscience. Click to continue reading...
3:05pm Eastern Time. Once again, I think US viewers are stuck looking for streams if they don't
have lfc.tv's e-season ticket. 0-0 on aggregate. Last 3 matches: Liverpool: 2-1 Boro (h); 1-0 Sunderland (a); 0-0 Standard (a) Standard: 3-0 KVC Westerlo (h); 3-1 Dender (a); 0-0 Liverpool (h) Referee: Massimo Busacca (SUI) Guess at a squad: Reina Arbeloa Carragher Skrtel Dossena Kuyt Gerrard Alonso Benayoun Keane Torres Benitez has ruled out both Lucas and Mascherano, with this game coming too soon after their return
from the Olympics, but hopes they'll be back for Sunday. Click to continue reading...
As many of you know from a previous post of mine the Ref who will be at the final in Vienna on the
29th of June will not be Massimo Busacca, UEFA and the Referee Commission have selected the Italian
Referee Rosetti. Following his disastrous performance in the opening game Click to continue reading...
What: Euro 2008 Semi-Final 1 Who: Germany (2nd, Group B) vs Turkey (2nd, Group A) When: Wednesday 25 June 2008, 20:45 CET Where: St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland Referee: Massimo Busacca (Switzerland) U.S. TV: 2:45pm EDT, ESPN Preview Will Turkey's luck finally run out? Click to continue reading...
Meager consolation for Azzurri fans, but the Euro 2008 final will indeed be represented by Italy...
somehow. Serie A refere Roberto Rosetti (who so far impeccably officiated Switzerland vs. Czech
Republic, Greece vs. Russia, and the Croatia vs. Turkey quarter-finals) has been picked by UEFA as
"the man in black" for the final game of [. Click to continue reading...
