Leonel Alvarez has been confirmed as new Columbia coach replace Hernan Dario Gomez,
The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) revealed on Thursday via their official website that Gomez's former assistant was the new man on the bench, after his predecessor was forced to resign following assault allegations outside a Bogota bar. It will be the 46-year-old's second coaching job, having started his career with a two-year spell at Independiente Medellin. Alvarez declared himself delighted to have been given the opportunity to lead the Seleccion, and had no doubt over what his principal objective was on assuming command.
"They are a brilliant group of players and everyone is totally committed towards our key objective which is qualification for the Brazil World Cup [in 2014]," he announced to reporters in his first press conference.
Alvarez nevertheless enjoys a stellar reputation in Colombia for his playing career, during which he appeared 101 times for the national team and featured in the 1990 and 1994 World Cups.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
result of second matchday 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Asian Football confederation
Result the second matchday of third round of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Asian Football confederation on last tuesday.
There was a full fixture of 10 matches in the five groups, with some shock results coming in Beirut and Bangkok, while China went down to Jordan and 2007 Asian Cup champions Iraq claimed the points in Singapore.
This is the match result of all group :
GROUP A : Singapore 0-2 Iraq, Jordan 2-1 China PR
GROUP B : Lebanon 3-1 UAE, Kuwait 1-1 South Korea
GROUP C : North Korea 1-0 Tajikistan, Uzbekistan 1-1 Japan
GROUP D : Thailand 3-0 Oman, Saudi Arabia 1-3 Australia
GROUP E : Indonesia 0-2 Bahrain, Qatar 1-1 Iran
There was a full fixture of 10 matches in the five groups, with some shock results coming in Beirut and Bangkok, while China went down to Jordan and 2007 Asian Cup champions Iraq claimed the points in Singapore.
This is the match result of all group :
GROUP A : Singapore 0-2 Iraq, Jordan 2-1 China PR
GROUP B : Lebanon 3-1 UAE, Kuwait 1-1 South Korea
GROUP C : North Korea 1-0 Tajikistan, Uzbekistan 1-1 Japan
GROUP D : Thailand 3-0 Oman, Saudi Arabia 1-3 Australia
GROUP E : Indonesia 0-2 Bahrain, Qatar 1-1 Iran
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Brazil president Lula confirms Fielzao will be ready for 2014 World Cup
Former Brazil president Lula has confirmed Fielzao, the new Corinthians stadium has announced that the stadium will be completed in time to host Brazil's opening ceremony of the competition in three years' time.
Fielzao is currently under construction and believes it will be ready for the upcoming competition. "The stadium will host the opening of the 2014 World Cup," Lula told Globoesporte. "It was the World Cup that this stadium was developed for."
However, Corinthians have remained coy on backing up the ex-president's claims about the stadium that will originally have 48,000 seats but has the potential to be expanded up to 68,000, and will represent the state of Sao Paulo.
Fielzao is currently under construction and believes it will be ready for the upcoming competition. "The stadium will host the opening of the 2014 World Cup," Lula told Globoesporte. "It was the World Cup that this stadium was developed for."
However, Corinthians have remained coy on backing up the ex-president's claims about the stadium that will originally have 48,000 seats but has the potential to be expanded up to 68,000, and will represent the state of Sao Paulo.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Libyan football team unveil new kit
The Libyan national football team are due to unveil a new kit for their African Cup of Nations qualifier against Mozambique on Saturday in a break with colours associated with Muammar Gaddafi's regime.
The team will now play in a white kit bearing a pre-Gaddafi red, black and green striped flag with a crescent moon, adopted by the rebels and now the National Transitional Council.
Until now, the Libyan team had played in the green colour much favoured by Gaddafi, which he used on the Libyan flag after taking power in 1977 and also formed the cover of his political manifesto.
OmarAmer AlBarghathi, an avid football fan from Benghazi, tweeted his excitement about the new kit. "Quite excited about the Libya - Mozambique game on Saturday. New kit original independence anthem. First time I can proudly support the team," he said.
The game is due to take place in a closed stadium in Cairo due to safety concerns.
South Africa agreed last month to host the African Cup of Nations in 2013 in a swap with Libya, which had been due to hold the cup. Libya will instead host the tournament in 2017.
The change in the Libyan team kit is not just a sign of a new government but Libyan football's break with its own ties to the Gaddafi family.
Gaddafi's son Saadi was a former footballer who signed for three Serie A teams including Perugia and also ran Libya's football federation.
One story recounted by Khalid Agory, a writer for the website of Al-Ahly Benghazi, one of Libya's top football teams, revealed much about his management style. The club's stadium and club house were burnt down and three fans sentenced to death after Saadi was criticised during a match.
The team will now play in a white kit bearing a pre-Gaddafi red, black and green striped flag with a crescent moon, adopted by the rebels and now the National Transitional Council.
Until now, the Libyan team had played in the green colour much favoured by Gaddafi, which he used on the Libyan flag after taking power in 1977 and also formed the cover of his political manifesto.
OmarAmer AlBarghathi, an avid football fan from Benghazi, tweeted his excitement about the new kit. "Quite excited about the Libya - Mozambique game on Saturday. New kit original independence anthem. First time I can proudly support the team," he said.
The game is due to take place in a closed stadium in Cairo due to safety concerns.
South Africa agreed last month to host the African Cup of Nations in 2013 in a swap with Libya, which had been due to hold the cup. Libya will instead host the tournament in 2017.
The change in the Libyan team kit is not just a sign of a new government but Libyan football's break with its own ties to the Gaddafi family.
Gaddafi's son Saadi was a former footballer who signed for three Serie A teams including Perugia and also ran Libya's football federation.
One story recounted by Khalid Agory, a writer for the website of Al-Ahly Benghazi, one of Libya's top football teams, revealed much about his management style. The club's stadium and club house were burnt down and three fans sentenced to death after Saadi was criticised during a match.
Asian Football Confederation 2014 World Cup qualifiers round-up
Friday marked the beginning of the third round of 2014 Fifa World Cup qualifiers through the Asian Football Confederation, played 10 matches across the continent.
No surprise result, the superior team has beat each rival. Only Australia team almost beaten by Thailand. See for full result of Asian Football Confederation 2014 World Cup qualifiers round-up
GROUP A : Iraq 0-2 Jordan, China 2-1 Singapore
GROUP B | UAE 2-3 Kuwait, South Korea 6-0 Lebanon
GROUP C | Tajikistan 0-1 Uzbekistan, Japan 1-0 North Korea
GROUP D | Oman 0-0 Saudi Arabia, Australia 2-1 Thailand
GROUP E | Iran 3-0 Indonesia, Bahrain 0-0 Qatar
No surprise result, the superior team has beat each rival. Only Australia team almost beaten by Thailand. See for full result of Asian Football Confederation 2014 World Cup qualifiers round-up
GROUP A : Iraq 0-2 Jordan, China 2-1 Singapore
GROUP B | UAE 2-3 Kuwait, South Korea 6-0 Lebanon
GROUP C | Tajikistan 0-1 Uzbekistan, Japan 1-0 North Korea
GROUP D | Oman 0-0 Saudi Arabia, Australia 2-1 Thailand
GROUP E | Iran 3-0 Indonesia, Bahrain 0-0 Qatar
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