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Reina shrugs off Spain mistake Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:32AMLiverpool's Pepe Reina has vowed to bounce back from his goalkeeping blunder which helped Argentina defeat Spain 4-1 in an international friendly in Buenos Aires.
Chelsea winger Zhirkov: Daughter name no call to AC Milan! Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:28AMAC Milan Barcelona Chelsea Chelsea winger Yuri Zhirkov has explained why he's named his new daughter Milan. Zhirkov admitted before moving to Chelsea that he marvelled at AC Milan and Barcelona rather than English football when he was a youngster, and he has named his newborn daughter Milan. But he joked: "Now all I have to do is change my son’s name to Milan and (AC Milan owner Silvio ...
Forex: EUR/CHF drops to a fresh all time low below 1.2800 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:28AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Euro remains sold across the board, hit by concerns about Eurozone banks' liquidity, and the EUR/CHF decline from 1.3165 high on Friday has extended below 1.2800 on early European session to a fresh all-time low at 1.2775.
Forex: EUR/USD upside attempt rejected at 1.2735, back below 1.2700 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:13AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Euro attempted to trim losses after a 200 pips sell off on Tuesday and rebound on 1.2675 week low extended to 1.2735, where the Euro found resistance and pulled back on European session, returning to levels below 1.2700.
Forex: AUD/USD hits resistance at 0.9170 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:58AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Australian dollar has shown strength towards the end of the Asian session, with the AUD/USD climbing some 50 pips in the last hours of trading.
Forex: USD/JPY: On course to test 82.81 - Commerzbank Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:28AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Dollar Yen extended its decline yesterday to a fresh 15-year low at 83.33, and the pair might have not seen its lowest yet, as, according to Karen Jones, technical analyst at Commerzbank, the Dollar is on its way to test 82.81 area.
Policy shift: cities invest in public transport Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:14AMWhen Foster + Partners, the international architecture practice, was asked to design one of the world's most modern and futuristic cities, its architects started from a surprising point.
Maxwell feeling comfortable at Barcelona Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:14AMBarcelona Maxwell admits he's feeling more comfortable with Barcelona . Barca coach Pep Guardiola has stated that the Brazilian wing-back is now one of his best every signings. "I try to respect the coach's tactics, I always move in the appropriate areas, play in the defensive side and helping in attack," said Maxwell. "I feel more comfortable on the wing, but I like to help in other positions ...
PSV star Afellay opens door to Spanish Liga move Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:14AMAtletico Madrid Barcelona PSV PSV Eindhoven Real Madrid Sevilla Valencia Spanish Liga PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Afellay admits he fancies a move to Spain. Afellay is inside the final year of his current PSV deal and is eyeing a switch to the Spanish Liga . "In addition to Barcelona and Real Madrid , Valencia is a wonderful club. Sevilla , Atletico Madrid , I could still go on ...," said ...
Barcelona, Real Madrid tracking Navas contract talks with Sevilla Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:14AMBarcelona Real Madrid Sevilla Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Sevilla winger Jesus Navas. Cadena Ser says Navas is in talks with Sevilla over a new contract, though negotiations are proving difficult. The 24 year-old's current deal is inside it's final two years and he has Real and Barcelona monitoring his situation closely. Click here for the best Real Madrid coverage on the ...
Messi: It's showtime Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:19AMBUENOS AIRES : Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is looking forward to the friendly clash against world champions Spain tomorrow (5am) as it is always nice to test one's abilities against the best players.
Buenos Aires fiesta Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:18AMAlthough the Spanish are the undisputed number one side in world football at the moment following their triumph in South Africa, Capdevila believes they have some way to go before they can be compared to the Argentines, who have won the World Cup twice and Copa America 14 times.
U.S. beats Angola, advances to quarterfinals Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:18AMISTANBUL — Before it can win a world championship, the United States needed to start looking like a world champion.
Killer gig Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:16AMCould Brandon Flowers bloom in Ahoghill?
U.S. routs Angola, reaches quarters Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:16AMImpressive performance provides Americans with confidence. AP PHOTO/MARK J. TERRILL USA's Russell Westbrook goes up to dunk the ball during the round of 16 of the World Basketball Championship on Monday against Angola in Istanbul, Turkey.
Britain's biggest restaurant to cater for 800 customers a night Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:14AMA new 22,000 sq ft restaurant is to open in Croydon, welcoming in up to 800 customers a day.
Asian markets mixed, as "double dip" fears fade; Euro trims gains Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:13AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Asian markets are mixed, little changed on Tuesday, after widespread gains on Monday as fears about a double dip recession in the world's largest economies have eased. In FX markets, Euro and Pound have pulled back from Monday's highs.
Swiss Unemployment Rate flat despite forecast Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:58AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The unemployment rate published by SECO, Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, today remained flat at 3.8% in August, neglecting a forecast calling fro a drop.
Basketball Capsules: U.S. beats Angola 121-66, reaches quarters at worlds Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:56AMISTANBUL (AP) — Before it can win a world championship, the United States needed to start looking like a world champion. Kevin Durant, Chauncey Billups and the rest of the Americans finally had that appearance Monday, powering into the quarterfinals with a 121-66 victory over Angola.
Penas hat trick leads Rider girls over Penn Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:56AMPHILADELPHIA -- Having played scholastically in Spain, Sandra Penas is at somewhat of a disadvantage. "Over in Spain, hockey is more technical," the freshman on the Rider University field hockey team said. "Here, it's a lot more physical. You need a lot more strength."
U.S. Plays Catch-Up on High-Speed Rail Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:43AMThe United States has virtually no fast trains like those of China, Japan and Europe, but that could change. President Obama has said that rail transport is a priority.
Barcelona Consider New Deal For Sergio Busquets - Report Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:08AMBarcelona’s young midfielder Sergio Busquets is set to be rewarded for his performances with an improved and extended contract at the Camp Nou.
Sunday's gossip column Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:00AMAston Villa player unrest over possible Gerard Houllier appointment, plus other rumours
Cambiasso defends Inter Milan's style of football Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:59AMMidfielder Esteban Cambiasso has rejected suggestions Inter are an ultra-defensive side.
Xavi: Javier Mascherano Will Make Barcelona Better Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:39AMBarcelona midfielder Xavi reckons the acquisition of Javier Mascherano will prove to be an inspired signing, one that will improve the club greatly.
Villa leads the way as strikers find their feet Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:31AMWith one sumptuous swing of his right foot against Liechtenstein on Friday, David Villa moved to within one goal of Raul's all-time goalscoring record for Spain.
Soccer Capsules: Ecuador defeats Mexico 2-1 in friendly Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:27AMGUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Christian Benitez scored after only 40 seconds to set up Ecuador's 2-1 win over Mexico in a friendly Saturday. It was Ecuador's first victory over Mexico in 14 years, spoiling the debut of Mexico's interim coach Efrain Flores.
Ballon d'Or: Forlan Dukung Xavi Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:27AMStriker Atletico Madrid, Diego Forlan, mengungkapkan jika ia mendukung playmaker Spanyol, Xavi Hernandez, sebagai kandidat kuat untuk meraih penghargaan Ballon d'Or.
Dining-in-the-dark eatery to make New York debut Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:25AMNEW YORK -- A French restaurant group that offers pitch-dark dining is preparing to open New York's first blind eatery.
Sir Alex Ferguson Was Like A Second Father To Me At Manchester United - Barcelona Defender Gerard Pique Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:24AMThe Spanish international spent three years in the Premier League before the Blaugrana lured him back to the club in 2008, and the cultured stopper has not looked back since.
Brazilian star Robinho ends two-year City purgatory Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:51PMPARIS: Brazilian star Robinho’s nightmare two-year stay at Manchester City came to an agreeable conclusion for both parties on Tuesday as he signed for Serie A giants AC Milan on a frenetic final day of trading as the transfer deadline comes into force on Wednesday.
Ibrahimovic welcomes Robinho to AC Milan Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:43PMAC Milan Barcelona Robinho Zlatan Ibrahimovic Manchester City Zlatan Ibrahimovic is delighted to be joined at AC Milan by Robinho . Only days after his transfer from Barcelona , Robinho arrived at Milan from Manchester City . Ibra said: “Robinho is a magician with the ball at his feet. He’s extraordinary.” Need your AC Milan news fix? Click here for all Rossoneri news, transfer rumours and ...
Forex: EUR/USD hovers directionless at 1.2800 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:43PMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - EUR/USD upside correction from 1.2586 on Aug 24 hit its highest level for 2 weeks at 1.2854 on Sept 1, after a higher risk appetite on solid economic reports convinced traders to reinstate long positions in the Euro. After faltering at 1.2850/55 area, the pair pulled-back to end at 1.2807 in NY. The pair is presently at 1.2801, barely unchanged from its previous close.
Giovanni Van Bronckhorst Eagerly Awaiting To Coach Holland Youth Team Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:38PMFormer Netherlands international Giovanni Van Bronckhorst is taking his time to settle into his new role as assistant coach of the Dutch junior national team.
Score First, Win Sooner for Los Angeles Galaxy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:32PMAs Bruce Arena's Los Angeles Galaxy prepare for Saturday's match with the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois, the mindset has been one of the straightforward variety: Score First. “We’ve given up way too many early goals this year,” Galaxy midfielder Chris Klein said after Saturday’s 2-0 loss to the Kansas City Wizards. “What that does to us is it ends up making us chase the ...
Transfer window winners and losers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:09PMLandon Donovan and USA's stars didn't cash in on a deep World Cup run. Guess which list they're on.
New York Eataly: What the Frenzy's About Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:48PMNotes on why Eataly is different from any New York market—and first tastes as the pre-opening frenzy mounted Slow Food - New York - Italy - Mario Batali - Apple
Forex: AUD/USD retreat tests 0.9075 in Asia Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:43PMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - After the meteoric 210 pips rise to 0.9112 on Wednesday, fresh 3-week high, the Australian Dollar failed to extend is gains further up at the Tokyo opening overnight, allowing the Greenback to initiate a downside correction which broke 0.9100, hitting an intra-day low at 0.9077. The pair can be found at 0.9080, a 0.35% lower than its previous close at 0.9112.
Irish chief Hickey hoping to light up Dublin with Olympic Torch visit Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:33PMFOR the first time the Olympic Torch could be carried through the streets of Dublin if negotiations between the London 2012 organising committee and the OCI President, Pat Hickey, reach a successful conclusion.
NYC Primed for Bike Share Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:33PMThere is a lot of excitement about bike share around the world and a lot of growing excitement in this country.
Official Cover Art of Shakira's 'Sale El Sol' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:33AMIn the newly-revealed artwork of her November 2 release, Shakira opts to enjoy a warm summer day by posing under the sun.
Best Restaurant Award Won by El Bulli-Style East London Eatery Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:29AMAn experimental eatery in east London where dishes may include set crab milk with cauliflower, cucumber hearts and beach herbs, is the city’s best new restaurant, according to “Harden’s London Restaurants.”
Forex: EUR/JPY recovers 107.00 after PMI data Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:28AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Despite showing movement to the upside over the Asian Pacific, the EUR/JPY dragged under 107.00 in the last hour of trading on slightly depressed equities.
Germany's PMI drops to forecast Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:28AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The release of the indicator built by Markit Economics signaled a descent in the economy-driving manufacturing sector's index in Germany.
Forex: EUR/USD, back to 1.2740 resistance area Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:28AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Euro recovery attempt from 1.2625 low was capped on Tuesday's US session at 1.2740 high, and the pair dropped back below 1.2700, to find support at 1.2660 on Asian session and the Euro has pushed up again favoured by slightly improved risk appetite, returning to 1.2740 resistance area at the moment of writing.
Bet Of The Day: Tips From Brazil, Germany And Spain Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:23AMSpain's Copa del Rey is back on the agenda for the second round of matches. None of La Liga's big shots have yet dipped their toes in the water but you will surely recognise some of the names playing today.
Forex: USD/CHF, consolidating losses between 1.0135 and 1.0180 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:13AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Dollar Swiss Franc downtrend extended about 170 pips lower on Monday and Tuesday, and the pair found support on Tuesday at 1.0135, Jan 11 low and the lowest price this year so far, to consolidate losses during Asian session, with upmoves capped below 1.0180 area.
HLEB REVEALS OTHER OFFERS Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:09AMHleb - has joined Birmingham. Alexander Hleb has revealed he had options to sign for Liverpool and Tottenham before deciding to join Birmingham to play regular first-team football.
Booking.com Achieves Milestone With Direct Connections to 100,000 Hotels in 89 Countries Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:00AMBooking.com B.V., one of the world's leading online hotel reservation agencies and part of the Priceline Group of Companies , announced today that it has established direct connections to 100,000 hotels in 89 countries.
Blind dining is coming to NYC Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:54AMNEW YORK — A French restaurant group that offers pitch-dark dining is preparing to open New York City's first blind eatery.