FC BARCELONA: 14 PLAYERS IN WORLD CUP ACTION PLAYING FOR THEIR NATIONAL TEAM FUTURE

Tony, Pemain Multiposisi di Timnas U23

PALEMBANG - Ajang kiprahnya di pesta olahraga se-Asia Tenggara seperti pengalaman yang berulang dialami Tony Sucipto. Berkali-kali dipanggil ke pemusatan latihan tim nasional, pemain multiposisi itu mulai menemukan karakter mantapnya di lini tengah.

"Tapi memang saya dimainkan dalam berbagai posisi yang berbeda. Ketika TC di Belanda untuk Asian Games Doha 2006, saya diberi pos striker. Sedangkan di klub SFC saya menjadi gelandang bertahan," ujar Tony, ditemui okezone di sela rehat latihan, Selasa (20/9/2009).

Yang jelas, ungkap Toni, konsentrasinya sebagai pemain sementara waktu itu terfokus penuh pada kepentingan Timnas U23 yang digadang ke SEA Games Laos 2009, medio Desember mendatang.

"Maka, memang tenaga kami tidak dapat dipergunakan untuk klub hingga berakhirnya SEA Games 2009," ucap Tony seraya tersenyum merespons pertanyaan tentang ada kemungkinan dirinya diproyeksikan sebagai! kapten kesebelasan di Laos.

"Proses seleksi masih berlanjut, semua pemain punya peluang. Belum ada yang ditentukan pelatih sebagai pemain inti," ucap dia.

Seperti diketahui, Timnas Indonesia U23 menjalani empat ujicoba terakhir dan menelan kekalahan. Seluruh laga yang dimainkan tandang itu merekor hasil: vs Iran 0-5, vs Iran Yunior 1-2, vs Singapura 0-2, dan Malaysia 0-1.

"Kami akan menunjukkan yang terbaik untuk bangsa ini," tutup Tony.
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2007 W-League All-League Team

2007 W-League All-League Team

Goalkeeper of the Year – Melanie Wilson (Atlanta Silverbacks)
Defender – Francesca DeCristoforo (Long Island Rough Riders)
Defender – Lisa Gomez (San Diego Sunwaves)
Defender – Jaclyn Raveia (Richmond Kickers Destiny)
Midfielder – Formiga (Jersey Sky Blue)
Midfielder – Lori Lindsay (Washington Freedom)
Midfielder – Tina Murphy (Charlotte Lady Eagles)
Midfielder – Kelly Parker (Ottawa Fury)
Forward – Lara Dickenmann (Jersey Sky Blue)
Forward – Tiffeny Milbrett (Vancouver Whitecaps)
Forward – Jen Parsons (Richmond Kickers Destiny)

League rankings

1. Damallsvenskan, Sweden
2. Frauen Bundesliga, Germany
3. W-League, USA
4. Toppserien, Norway
5. WPSL, USA

Heather Mitts

Olympic soccer gold medalist and Cincinnati native Heather Mitts will host the 2006 Heather Mitts Summer Soccer Camp June 24-25 at The Summit Country Day School for all area players ages 8-13.

Chicago Red Stars add two Swedes

The Chicago Red Stars have secured the services of Sweden's Frida Östberg & Caroline Jönsson for the 2009 WPS season, General Manager Marcia McDermott announced today. With a combined 15 years and 158 caps on the international stage, the veteran Swedes will bring a wealth of experience and a championship pedigree to the Chicago Red Stars.

MotoGP : In the blinking of an eye for Assen

Wednesday, 25 June 2008
First of all, I am sorry for all my friends, that I didn't update my blog for several days, it's kind of going back to the stone age, darkness and emptiness, all because the electricity was off here everyday, and it really killed my mood to write.

OK, Last year Rossi was punching Stoner in Assen straight on the face, instead of his slow and unreliable bike, he won comfortably against Casey Stoner. How about this year (I mean this week).... I bet that there won't be many things change, except Pedros! a and Stoner and Rossi will fight in the front. Some little interesting facts are that Rossi has won here 4 (four) times and also Rossi declared that Assen is his favorite track, the atmosphere is also brilliant. For your info:

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The Assen circuit is the only present in the calendar which has hosted every year a round of Grand Prix motorcycle racing since its beginnings in 1949 (publicly open in 1955), even though the first "Dutch TT" is ongoing even in 1925.Over the years the track was shortened several times: the first edition, 59 years ago, took on a path of over 16 kilometers, while already from the track next was increased to 7.7 km.
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One good news is for Loris Capirossi fans, he has already stated he will be ready to race for Assen and that means no seat available for Ben Spies who has made a good step in Donington, if Suzuki is willing to provide a 3rd bike, maybe it will be another great wee! kend for Spies.

Toseland will have an extra energy ! to make a better result after a disaster in turn one in Donington, I think that he was pushing too hard because he was started from back row but in the other hand he has to show to his home crowd that he can do a podium, and in the end, he was being lapped by the front runners, the burden maybe was too heavy for him. Come on Toseland, you can do it champ....:-)

My final point here probably Macio Melandi, he is devastated and I couldn't see any thing worst than this (of what he is having now...) Gibernau is ready and Ducati is ready to give Gibbers a seat, Melandri should find a better way for himself.

Pro20 date saga

The date for the Pro20 semi-final has been finalised. The decision has been made so the Nashua Cape Cobras will face the Titans this Sunday and not Friday as first stated. The reason behind this due to the weather. There has been rain forecast for Friday and if this is the case the match will be postponed and will have be played on Saturday. This won't be able to happen as the Stormers have a Super 14 game then and this will result in a clash and Supersport won't broadcast the game.

Contador: Champion of Italy and France

I wonder whether there's some way Tour de France champion Alberto Contador can be allowed to defend his title this year. He rides for Astana, a team which has not been invited because of a doping scandal last year.

The Spanish rider has further upped his profile by becoming the first non-Italian to win the Giro d'Italia, since 1996, over the weekend. He's now the holder of two of the world's most famous and grueling cycle-tours.

I think it's a pity that he won't compete in France, but I guess authorities have to stick to their guns.

Cape Weather to Play Part in Bulls Clash

Vodacom Western Province are bracing themselves for a wet Currie Cup clash against the Blue Bulls tomorrow.

There's chance of light showers tomorrow morning with a midday high of only 15 degrees which will leave greasy underfoot conditions. The weather will suit the Bulls' forward-orientated style of play while a change of pattern will be necessary for Province who tend to give the ball more air.

WP coach Allister Coetzee says they're going to match the Bulls upfront and that carries some weight given the performance of the Stormers pack during the Super 14. So, that will be the order of the day for Province: m! atch the Bulls upfront, minimise mistakes and give it to the creative backline to score the tries. Simple really...

Kick off is at 17h05.

Too close to call.

Rodney So'oialo - Image by Jeff Ayliffe

As the week draws to an end, the press conferences are spoken for, the teams have been named, and the predictions continue to fly thick and fast, but it is really now down to just 30 people.

When South Africa and the All Blacks meet in test match rugby, it is seldom easy to make a confident prediction. The 2 great rugby nations have a history of hard, uncompromising meetings on a rugby field, and Saturday, August 16 will be no different. I have spent the week with the All Blacks, so can only speak from my experiences, but none of the players are ! prepared to make any strong predictions, which struck me as unusual in the modern world of sports-people doing anything to gain an edge. Every player I chatted to, spoke in humbled tones about pride of being able to have played against the Boks in an All Black jersey, and every player said quietly that to win would be an difficult, and an honour in the ongoing battle between the 2 countries. I cannot wait for the battle to resume, and as far as a result goes, I think it's too close to call.

Rain Expected for Monza

The Formula One circuit moves to Monza this weekend for the Italian Grand Prix amidst controversy and a threat of rain. Monza is descibed by the drivers as the fastest circuit on the calender and it's no surprise when drivers reach speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour.

Unusually, this may be a race at the famed Autodrome in which the weather plays a role. Thursday will be partly cloudy with an ambient temperature high of 27 degrees Celsius, but there is a possibility of showers for the following three days. On Friday and Saturday the temperature high will drop to 25 and 21 degrees respectively, rising again to 27 on race day.

The race will run over 53 laps of the 5.793 kilometre (3.6 mile) circuit, or 306.720 kilometres (190.596 miles). It starts at 1400 hours local time, which is two hours ahead of GMT.

Win Tickets to Ajax v Arrows

Ajax Cape Town are flying the flag for the Mothercity in the Telkom Knockout Cup. The Urban Warriors are in the quarter-finals after a penalty shootout against Platinum Stars in the first round. Next up it's in-form side, Golden Arrows, at Athlone Stadium on Sunday evening. Kick-off is at 18h00.

We're giving away sets of 4 tickets to the match. All you need to do is email capesport@kfm.co.za. We'll reply to the first 5 emails through.

Good Luck!

Chelsea fail to go top

Chelsea has failed to take their opportunity to go top of the English Premier League last night. The Blues were held to a 0-0 draw against Everton at Goodison Park.

The London side was looking to capitlise on their away form, because before this game they were on a six game unbeaten run.

Even more bad news for the team, Captain John Terry won't be part of the festive season fixtures. He was given a red card after a high tackle on Toffee's midfielder Leon Osman.

The ! Blue's Captain will now miss the their two league games with West Brom and fellow Londoners Fulham, as well as an FA Cup tie with South End in the new year.

According to reports after the match Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari was seething with anger and refused to talk to the media.

After this result Liverpool still top the log with 39 points, Chelsea have 38 points in second place, with Aston Villa third on 34, with current Champions Manchester United on 32 points and have two games in hand.

Breakfast headlines

It wasn't a great weekend for my predictions. The Vodacom Stormers suffered a 4 point defeat to the Crusaders, but Bafana Bafana did get a last minute 2-1 win over Norway.

Krieket:

Die Proteas het ook beter gevaar as wat ek voorspel het. Johan Botha het die span gelei tot 'n twee nul reeks oorwinning oor Australie. Hulle het gisteraand met 17 lopies gewen. Botha het 2 paaltjies vir 16 lopies in 4 boulbeurte gevat. Roelof van de Merwe het 48 lopies in 30 ball gemoker.

The Nashua Cape Cobras beat the bizhub Highveld Lions by 6 wickets in the Supersport Series. The Nashua Titans got a 10 wicket win over the Gestetner Diamond Eagles. The Chevrolet Warriors beat the Nashua Dolphins by 231 runs.

England got a 9 wicket win over the West Indies thanks to the Duckworth Lewis method.

India and New Zealand have drawn the second test.

Rugby:

Fiji clinched the Hong Kong Sevens a! fter a 26-24 cvictory over the Springboks in the final. The Boks' talisman, Mzwandile Stick missed a difficult conversion to tie the match.

The Sharks are top of the Super 14 log this morning after the win over the Brumbies. Meanwhile, there's concern within the Australian side with lock Shawn Mackay in a coma after being knocked down in Durban earlier yesterday morning.

Formula One:

It was a dream debut for Brawn GP as Jenson Button won the race followed by teammate Rubens Barrichello. Mclarens' Lewis Hamilton got third after Toyota's Jarno Trulli was penalised.

Marina Bay Circuit: F1 finally has a night race

This weekend Formula One will enter the world of night racing by hosting its first ever night race at the Marina Bay Circuit in Singapore, and it is about time. In the United States, night racing has been a staple particularly in oval racing and at local race events. On a national level, NASCAR, Indy Racing League (IRL), American LeMans Series (ALMS), and Rolex Sportscar Series (GRAND-AM) all have night races and all seem to be very popular with the fans.

Night racing certainly gives a different sensory experience; you get to really see the exhaust flames, you see ! the sparks and you see lights shimmering off the cars which makes them look like 200 mph jewels; even the infield atmosphere with the crowd changes. Still, it is not like you do not see night races in Europe but you need to look to endurance races like the LeMans 24 hours, 24 Hours Nurburgring, 24 hours of Spa, etc. where the night aspects are unavoidable due to the obvious length of the races. Having been to endurance races in the US, I can imagine the atmosphere and experience would be rather similar in Europe.

I never really understood the lack of night racing in Europe in general for major series like Formula One, German Touring Car Masters (DTM), World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) and MotoGP. I always wondered if it was just a matter of tradition, a lack of desire or if there were real safety concerns around night races. For example, one of the primary concerns for the Singapore Grand Prix is what happens if it rains; will drivers be able to see wit! h the combination of no lights on the cars, rain spray, and re! flection from the lights used to illuminate the track on the spray. It is one of the unknowns even with all the simulator technology that F1 teams have at their disposal. It certainly is another challenge that the drivers and team have to potentially face.

The consensus is that a night race will be a benefit to the spectators as well as a boost to the visibility of Formula One. There were commerical concerns that the races in Asia and Australia made it more difficult for the traditional European fan base to watch on TV given the time difference. Bernie Ecclestone of Formula One Management (FOM) worked hard and continues to work to get more night races on schedule. Singapore came to F1 as a night race and in 2009 the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne as well as the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang might be night races as well.

In any case, the Singapore Grand Prix should be very exciting, not only because of the night aspects of the event and the unknown variables, but because we have another street circuit that looks rather interesting and challenging. Still, there is nothing like driver feedback after the first practice session. The scenery looks very appealing with a combination of historic and modern architecture as well as several bridges. The circuit is based in an area that is apart of a development plan for the area as a business and financial hub. So, it is truly in an urban center comparable if there was a grand prix in Times Sqaure, New York. As for the track layout itself, it is a 23-turn, 3.15 miles street circuit. ! It will keep the drivers very busy with a good combination of ! slow and fast corners with several opportunities to overtake with also some interesting features. In addition to the bridges, at Turn 19 the circuit actually runs under the main grandstand, a feature reminiscent of the tunnel at Monaco. If you wish to see a simulation of the new Marina Bay Circuit in Singapore, check out this simulation and track report from Red Bull-Renault driver Mark Webber as well as Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel.

http://www.redbullracing.com/4th-Sector/Webber-Singapore/

http://www.tororosso.com/4th-Sector/Vettel-Singapore/

Manchester United & Liverpool Scouting Real Sociedad's Antoine Griezmann

Manchester United and Liverpool are to go head-to-head in the battle to land Real Sociedad's prodigiously talented teenager Antoine Griezmann, according to the Daily Mirror.

Griezmann, a left winger, has burst onto the scene in recent months after being fast-tracked through the club's youth set-up. His rise to prominence has alerted a host of European clubs, and the two Premier League rivals are among the most high-profile to covet his signature.

The Frenchman has been with Real for four years, and enjoyed a productive pre-season. The Spanish club aim to tie the player down to a long-term deal after he impressed in his four appearances so far this season.

He scored on his first start for the club, in the 38th minute, in a fixture against SD Huesca.

The versatile attacker can also be deployed as a striker, but United and Liverpool may face an arduous task ahead in purchasing Gr! iezmann as he recently made it clear that he would like to stay at the San Sebastian-based club.

He said: "Clearly I would like to stay with Real Sociedad.

The grounded youngster added: "I do not believe that I [deserve] a place in the first team."

Torres Undergoes Scan

Fernando Torres trained with the Spain squad on Monday evening after a scan revealed no evidence of muscle damage.

The 25-year-old's own official website confirmed El Nino completed several laps of the pitch before having treatment with La Furia Roja's physiotherapists as Vicente Del Bosque's side continue to prepare for Wednesday evening's World Cup qualifier with Bosnia.

Torres was substituted during the early stages of the second-half in Saturday's clash with Armenia after reporting groin pain.

However, having undergone physio at the squad hotel on Sunday, an MRI scan gave Liverpool's No.9 the all-clear to join his teammates in last night's light training session.

My Liverpool Will Recover - Houllier

Gerard Houllier was back in familiar territory this week – entranced by a swaying Kop and quietly mouthing the words to You'll Never Walk Alone.

But rather than being flanked by an assistant in the dug-out, he was sitting in the directors' box next to the man who had saved his life.

It is eight years this month since Houllier retired to the Liverpool dressing room at half-time with his team losing 1-0 to Leeds. While his players re-emerged and fought back to earn a point, their manager was being rushed to Broadgreen Hospital, immersed in his own fight.

Houllier was diagnosed as having suffered a! dissection of the aorta and it is down to the skill of heart surgeon Abbas Rashid that he was posing for pictures and signing autographs at Anfield on Tuesday night.

When the draw for the Champions League paired Lyon, the last club Houllier managed, with Liverpool, he instantly knew he would have to be there. And also just who he wanted next to him.

"I was really pleased that the people in charge of the tickets understood the importance of Abbas being with me," said Houllier.

"It was something special for me to have him there. We have become good friends. I go back to the hospital in Liverpool each year for tests and he said I looked well. I feel good. We had a little celebration together."

Elsewhere, the mood was rather more downbeat. The last-gasp defeat by Lyon was Liverpool's fourth in succession and has only served to increase the pressure on Rafa Benitez.

There appear parallels between his tenure and Houllier's r! eign. After finishing second in 2002 Liverpool were unable to ! push on, taking a backwards step the following season under Houllier's command which sowed the seeds for Benitez to succeed him.

The bid to kick on from being runners-up last season is proving similarly fraught. Should Liverpool lose to Manchester United on Sunday, it would be their worst run since September 1953 – the season they last tumbled out of the top flight.

Houllier is philosophical about his time at the helm, while confident Benitez will arrest the current malaise.

"I should have taken one year off after my illness," he said. "I came back after five months and it was probably too soon because it was difficult for me. I was tired.

"The sabbatical I had after leaving Liverpool helped me. I did only TV work in France for a year and then went to Lyon and won two championships.

"But I am proud of my time at Liverpool. The reaction of the fans was special for me the other night. I was extremely moved. I always tried to do my! best for them and I think they realised this. I saw Rafa before and after the game. We don't know each other that well, but we respect one another. He seemed okay. He wasn't too down. He understands the situation.

"It will come good. Why? Because it is a big club, a big team and a good staff. I am sure of that.

"Liverpool are depleted by injuries at the moment. I see their games regularly on French television and it was not the same team against Lyon, but a draw would have been a fair result.

"In the big games you need your big players. Liverpool didn't have Steven [Gerrard], Torres and Johnson.

"The team is going through a bad patch. It happens and you are only one game away from a crisis in football today.

"It happens to all the clubs. It will be another team soon because when the injured players are back they will start winning again."

There would be no better time than tomorrow to stop the rot. Houllier ! will be back at Anfield, in mind if not body, for a fixture th! at holds heady personal memories.

Liverpool achieved the league double over their bitter rivals in two successive seasons and the League Cup final win over Ferguson's side at the Millennium Stadium in 2003 was the last of Houllier's six trophies.

"For the fans you have to beat United and Everton and to win these games you need a strong solidarity, cohesion, hard work and humility," said Houllier, who is now back working with the French Football Federation.

"But luck plays a part in it as well. We did well against United. Danny Murphy used to score every season! But I remember the defeats really because they are more difficult to take. You go away analysing what went wrong, trying to understand what happened.

"I can remember losing 2-1 to United at Anfield. And also 4-0 at Old Trafford, when Sami Hyypia was sent off after something like four minutes."

Central to the drama on Sunday will be two of Houllier's former pupils. Michael! Owen's controversial return to the ground where he made his name is a tasty undercard to the main event, while Jamie Carragher will be desperate to ensure his former room-mate leaves empty handed.

"Jamie is the heart of the team. I am very proud of what he has done," said Houllier. "I know he has been criticised this season, but he was good against Lyon. Shouting, organising.

"Steven is a captain in terms of leadership, but Jamie is a captain of competitiveness. He gives the emotion to a game. You saw that in Istanbul in 2005 when even with leg cramps he was still outstanding. He epitomises the spirit of Liverpool."

And Owen? Did Houllier ever think he would see him in a United strip?

"I am pleased for Michael," he added. "As long as Liverpool didn't want him, it is good for him to be at a big club like United.

"He has an enthusiasm for football and, of course, a great goalscoring record."

It is an indicatio! n of just how Liverpool remains ingrained in his soul, however! , that t he thought of Owen wheeling away in celebration would send a shiver down Houllier's spine.'I'm fine now – my doctor says I look well'

Celebrity Music Video with Sexy Sunglasses Model

Celebrity Music Video with Sexy Sunglasses Model

Facciotti ready for return

From Richmond Racing

ALDERGROVE, BC -- Team Richmond Racing / Kawasaki Canada's Colton Facciotti is set to begin riding within the next week or two. After going for x-rays Tuesday, Facciotti is 100 per cent healed and feeling good.

"It feels good," said Facciotti, who sustained a 'hangman fracture' of his neck in the opening round of the U.S. National Arenacross Series late last year. "My neck isn't stiff and the doctors said I could begin sports activities so I'll probably go riding this weekend.

"If I feel good I might race the last round of the arenacross series up here [in BC]."

Inside Motorcycles // www.insidemotorcycles.com

Awards jackpot increases

From SUPERSHOW Events

TORONTO, ON -- SUPERSHOW 2006, North America's largest and most comprehensive motorcycle show, is so chock full of exclusive features that it promises something for every motorcycle enthusiast from superbikes to choppers.

The SUPERSHOW is an event for riders by riders. With a full line-up of stage events, activities, contests, awards and prize money, and special guests including U.S. TV personality Michele Smith of American Thunder, the Show is packed with fun and entertainment for motorcyclists of all ages and interests. Set for Jan. 6–8 at the Toronto International Centre, the 2006 edition of the International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW is a celebration of its 30th consecutive year as Canada's Motorcycle Show.

The SUPERSHOW 2006 Custom Bike Awards Competition commemorates its 30th anniversary by increasing its jackpot to $35,000, up $10,000 from 2005, with new prizes and incentive! s for out of province and out of country competitors. Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts Canada, main sponsor of the Awards Competition, is also title sponsor of the SUPERSHOW's Main Street feature area for custom motorcycles.

HD HAULN', a fantastic 1990 Peterbilt Hot Rod Truck will be the backdrop for a pair of custom Harley-Davidsons, owned by Bobby Bates of Mississauga, entered into the SUPERSHOW 2006 showbike competition. The HD HAULN' Harley-Davidson themed, orange and black Quality Custom is an active ¼-mile Big Rig Drag Racer with a 425 HP Cat Engine and 15 Speed Overdrive with suicide doors and six inch chopped cab.

Exclusive to the SUPERSHOW, Classic Chopper Inc. company president Richard Hains has announced the launch of the company's new 'Billy Bike' replica. The 'Billy Bike' was the legendary chopper, ridden by Dennis Hopper's character, in the popular 1970 movie 'Easy Rider'. SUPERSHOW 2006 is the only show where enthusiasts of this classic movie ca! n see the new 'Billy Bike' showcased alongside the world's mos! t authen tic replica of the 'Captain America Chopper', Peter Fonda's ride in Easy Rider.

Also exclusive to the SUPERSHOW, the classy and rare – number 210 of a total of 300 built – MV Agusta 1000cc Tamburini will be displayed by owner Doug Teague of Warrenton, VA. This amazing and stylish guest bike can be seen in the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum display.

Show-goers can access show information and updates at www.supershowevents.com as well as download special opening day admission discount coupons.

Inside Motorcycles // www.insidemotorcycles.com

Billy Gillespie Rumored for Texas-Pan American Coach Opening

Several media outlets near Edinburg, Texas recently announced that Billy Gillespie is rumored to be one of the candidates for the Texas-Pan American job opening.

I don't know if there's any truth to these rumors but this would be a huge step backward for the former University of Kentucky coach. The Division 1 coach openings are slim right now so Gillespie could be interested and he's familiar with the Texas recruiting scene as he started his career coaching at UTEP and Texas A&M and was ! born and raised in Texas.

Texas-Pan American is a member of the Great West Conference and is coming off a 10-17 season. Texas-Pan American isn't known for there basketball tradition but Gillespie has previous success in turning programs around (i.e. In his three seasons at Texas A&M the team achieved three consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time in program history.)

Texas-Pan American's program is currently under an internal investigation for possible NCAA violations. So far, 28 coaches have applied for the position.

NKY SportsWorld NFL Survival Contest

I want to do more of this on here for a little friendly competition. I am sure that most of you have played this game before. Basically you will select a team that you think will win a given game. If the team wins you move on, we will not look at spreads just straight up. You cannot use one team more than once. For instance, if you pick the Bengals over the Broncos you cannot use the Bronco's the rest of the season. Winner will receive a prize that is yet to be determined. Here is the week 1 schedule. Picks are due today, but you can get a pick in before Sunday (you just can't pick tonight's game if you do) Post your pick in the comments section.

Today: Tennessee at Pittsburgh
Sunday:
Miami at Atlanta
Jets at Houston
Detroit at New Orleans
Denver at Cincinnati
Kansas City at Baltimore
Dallas at Tampa Bay
Minnesota at Cleveland
Philadelphia at Carolina
Jacksonville at Indianapolis
St. Louis at Seattl! e
Washington at NY Giants
San Francisco at Arizona
Chicago at Green Bay
Monday:
Buffalo at New England
San Diego at Oakland

NBA All-Star Reserves

I don't mean to just pile on an entry on top of Besse's, but with the All-Star reserves in the NBA being announced tonight I thought I would name the players I felt were deserving. Each conference must have on their bench 2 guard, 2 forwards, 1 center, and then 2 whatever you're feelin'.

First in the Eastern Conference:

Starters: G Jason Kidd, G Dwayne Wade, F Kevin Garnett, F LeBron James, C Dwight Howard.
Don't really have any problems here. Take a look at the backcourt though with their combined 28 wins.

G Chauncey Billups (17.9 pts., 7.1 assists)
G Joe Johnson (21.2 pts., 4.4 rebs., 5.3 assists)
F Paul Pierce (20.1 pts., 5.7 rebs., 5 assists)
F Caron Butler (21.9 pts., 7 rebs., 4.3 assists)
C Chris Bosh (22.7 pts., 9.1 rebs.)*

F Antawn Jamison (21.4 pts., 10.6 rebs.)
F Josh Smith (18 pts., 8.1 rebs., 3.2 blocks)

*I know Chris Bosh is a forward, I'm p! utting him in as a center. Other very deserving players include Richard Hamilton, Ray Allen, Jose Calderon, Michael Redd, Richard Jefferson, and Hedo Turkoglu.
Western Conference:

Starters: G Kobe Bryant, G Allen Iverson, F Carmelo Anthony, F Tim Duncan, C Yao Ming.
How Chris Paul is not starting is beyond me. Fan voting is for the birds. My subs are…

G Chris Paul (20.8 pts., 3.9 rebs., 10.7 assists)
G Steve Nash (17.4 pts., 11.9 asts., 48% 3FG)
F Carlos Boozer (22.4 pts., 10.6 rebs., 55% FG)
F Dirk Nowitzki (22.3 pts., 8.6 rebs.)
C Marcus Camby (9.3 pts., 14.3 rebs., 3.9 blocks)

F/C Amare Stoudemire (22.7 pts., 9 rebs., 59.5% FG)
G Baron Davis (22.3 pts., 4.8 rebs., 8.1 assists)

Just missing the cut: Brandon Roy (he needs to be there somehow), Deron Williams, Josh Howard, Stephen Jackson, Shawn Marion, Chris Kamen, and Tyson Chandler.!

We'll have to wait and see until tonigh! t who th e coaches pick.

Rich Keefe

The Sports Brief's Week 8 NFL picks

The Sports Brief hits the road this weekend. We will be up at Jillian's tomorrow night in Manchester, NH to watch the execution of Patrick Cote. Anderson Silva will play the role of executioner. All kidding aside, Cote does have boulders for hands and a chin of granite, so it could be fairly exciting. If he get inside the long reach of Silva, you never know what will happen. Mark Delagrotte is a master of gameplans, so perhaps this will be just a taste of what he brings to the table if Kenny Florian ever gets to match up against BJ Penn.

On Sunday, we take our act to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA for a rematch (of sorts) between the St. Louis Rams and your New England Patriots. Should be interesting to see if there's a letdown for either team. The Pats have scored some impressive wins and followed that up with horrible losses. The Rams, meanwhile, are streaking under new head coach Jim Haselett. Steven Jackson is questionable, and I would assume that every Patri! ots fans is hoping he's unable to go. The last thing the Pats need is another Ronnie Brownesque performance. Anyway, onto the picks. Keefe and I have been taking a beating as of late. Let's hope it gets better.

Keefe's picks:

Last Week: 5-9 overall: 48-54

"I will not comment on each game until I am above .500. It's not worth it for anyone involved. Let's see if I can get back in it with these…"

Buccaneers +3.5 over Cowboys
Redskins -7.5 over Lions
Bills -1.5 over Dolphins
Patriots -7.5 over Rams
Chargers -3.5 over Saints (in London)
Jets -12.5 over Chiefs
Falcons +8.5 over Eagles
Raiders +6.5 over Ravens
Cardinals +4.5 over Panthers
Browns +6.5 over Jaguars
Texans -9.5 over Bengals
Giants +2.5 over Steelers
49ers -4.5 over Seahawks
Titans -4.5 over Colts

Besse's picks:

Last week: 5-9; Overall: 53-49

This week! I gave up on trying to figure out matchups, as well. Instead, I clicked on teams I want to win. Not sure how that'll work out, but at least I'll be rooting for teams that I want to cover.

Bucs +3.5 over Cowboys
Saints +3.5 over Chargers
Panthers -4.5 over Cardinals
Falcons +8.5 over Eagles
Ravens -6.5 over Raiders
Pats -7.5 over Rams
Redskins -7.5 over Lions
Jets -12.5 over Chiefs
Dolphins +1.5 over Bills
Browns +6.5 over Jaguars
Texans -9.5 over Bengals
Giants +2.5 over Steelers
49ers -4.5 over Seahawks
Colts +4.5 over Titans

Random Rob's picks:
Last week: 5-9; Overall: 58-44

Cowboys
Chargers
Cardinals
Eagles
Ravens
Pats
Redskins
Jets
Bills
Jaguars
Texans
Steelers
Seahawks
Titans

-Bess

Obama's first pitch at the 2009 All-Star Game

Alright, normally this wouldn't be a hot topic with me. But I made a few observations during Obama's first pitch at the All-Star game last night.

First and foremost, it wasn't a freakin strike. He left it in front of the plate and let's be honest, the thing looked like a middle school breaking ball. Slow, flat and a lot of depth to it but zero firm break. Thankfully Pujols had the mental acuity to leap out of his pseudo squat and pick the ball before it scraped the dirt. Needless to say, as bad as GW may have been as President, the guy knew how to throw a baseball. Did we make the right decision as voters?

Well, in comparison to Obama's adversary, I'd say there's no question we did. Take a second and picture John Mccain throwing out the first pitch with arms like this...

I know it's wrong to poke fun at a guy that served our country and ended up looking like a T-rex because of it, but seriously, do you think HE could reach the friggin plate? They wouldn't even send him to the mound. MLB would leave the batting practice mound 15 feet in front of the rubber and have him roll it in from there with the catcher squatting down 5 feet in front of home plate. He's lucky he can wipe his own ass (can he?), nevermind throw a baseball like a man.

But my most astute observation came when Obama went to greet Stan Musial. Watch the interaction again and tell me that Musial's driver is not a friggin Republican. Have you ever seem someone so disinterested in the fact that the President of the United States is standing 2 feet away? He looked like he truly could not care. For all I know, he's been there, done t! hat. If that's the case, excuse me Billy Big League, no need t! o show u s all up like that. But let's be honest, that's the first time he's ever come within a zip code of the President. By his reaction, or lack thereof, he clearly didn't vote for Obama. In fact, I started to wonder if the guy might have a baretta taped down underneath his seat. Obama almost had to hit the guy to get his attention and shake his hand. Check it out for yourself around the :20 second mark...

And here's GW at Opening Day in Arlington, TX this season...

He threw a dart and filled up the zone. Gotta love the quick windmill stretch before the pitch. Solid stuff. But perhaps his best, and most significant work came on October 30, 2001 at Yankee Stadium. Bush tossed the first pitch before Game 3 of the World Series against Arizona. And not only did he toss a pea in there, but the crowd chanting "USA! USA! USA!" at the end was pretty cool stuff. Regardless of how he was as President, you almost had to love! the guy. He's a man's man.

-Bess

ICC Champions Trophy: England take surprise victory and moral high ground over Sri Lanka

England (213-4) beat Sri Lanka (212) by six wickets

Written off as no-hopers in the build-up to this tournament, England managed to come out of Friday night's one-day international in fine fettle. Not only had they scored a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka, one of the form horses in the competition, but they took the moral high ground when Andrew Strauss recalled all-rounder Angelo Mathews to the crease.

Strauss's sporting gesture came about after a collision in mid-pitch between Mathews and Graham Onions had left the batsman stranded.

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Mathews had been turning for an ill-advised second run to midwicket — a run that would probably have been impossible at the best of times. But he felt that the body contact had been decisive, and remonstrated with the umpires. Although Billy Bowden and Aleem Dar agreed that the wicket should stand, Strauss consulted with his team-mates and decided to overturn the decision.

As England's players gathered after their initial appeal, there must surely have been some discussion of last summer's debacle at the Oval, where Ryan Sidebottom virtually rugby-tackled New Zealand's Grant Elliott as he set off for a sharp single. The captain that day, Paul Collingwood, faced opprobrium for insisting that the run-out decision should stand.

But there was a marked difference between's Sidebottom's actions — deliberately stepping into the runner's path — and those of Onions, simply moving back to cover the bowler's stumps.

Perhap! s Strauss felt that English cricket should not be guilty of th! e same mistake twice. And while he may have been overly generous in his call, you had to admire his generous instincts. It was better he erred in that direction than the other, and he received a warm response from the crowd.

While the merits of the decision will be debated, it did not affect the outcome of the match, especially as Mathews lasted only three more balls before edging to the wicketkeeper. England had the game under control for most of the night, after winning a useful toss and snatching four wickets inside the first six overs.

Although Sri Lanka showed nerve and toughness to fight back from 17 for four to post a total of 212 all out, that was always a gettable total. As England proved during the deadly grind of the NatWest Series, they can make 220s and 230s for fun; it is the 280-plusses that make their noses bleed.

Strauss must have been delighted to continue his run at the toss (which now stretches to 11 pos! itive outcomes in 13). The surface had the sort of colour and pace that used to characterise the Wanderers in the 1980s, the days when the pitch here was known as "the green mamba". If England were going to beat Sri Lanka — a vastly more experienced and rounded unit — these were the conditions to do it in. And James Anderson, who can control the moving ball as well as anyone, lived up to his billing in an opening spell of 7-2-11-2. Finding venomous outswing off a length, he looked as if he might take a wicket with each delivery.

England's innings started nervously. After Strauss's gesture of goodwill earlier, he might have felt cheesed off that he was the subject of a huge — and unjustified — caught-behind appeal in the second over. Perhaps Sri Lanka thought they heard something, but the way they pressurised the umpire was unedifying.

Strauss soon fell victim to a superb — and indisputable — one-handed catch at midwicket! , whereupon England received a boost from a feisty Paul Col! lingwood . Opening his account with a six flicked over midwicket, he lifted the scoring rate with a series of booming boundaries. Perhaps he was fired up by some of the criticism that has been coming his way; if so, the extra motivation worked in his favour, because he won the match-award for his 46 from 51 balls.

Shah took an age to get going and performed some of his usual tricks between the wickets. At one point, he lost his footing on the dewy turf while backing up, and had to virtually swim back into the crease. But he anchored the innings, and Eoin Morgan finished off a commendable all-round effort with 62 not out. If England can beat South Africa on Sunday, they will be in the semi-finals.

"I didn't see it at the time because I was watching the ball, but I saw the replay and the umpires said, 'It's up to you if you want to call him back'," said Strauss. "My feeling was that it just didn't look right. I thought he would have got back! for the two quite comfortably if they hadn't collided. Other captains would be quite within their rights to not call him back, but after Paul Collingwood was castigated for doing that a couple of years ago, I decided it wasn't the right thing to do."

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara said: "I thought it was an excellent piece of sportsmanship. I think in the end the right decision was made. There was a clear two there, and while it [the collision] might have been an accident it all depends how it was done."

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Fiorentina 2 Liverpool 0

The Champions League game between Fiorentina and Liverpool at Stadio Artemio Franchi on Tuesday Sept 29, 2009.

How the mighty fall. Liverpool , for five years the doughty scourge of Europe, conquerors of Nou Camp, the San Siro and the Bernabeu, arrived in Florence as heroes, lionised by their awestruck opposition. Late on Tuesday, they departed a city which remains uncharted territory by Champions League standards, outplayed and humiliated, their mana! ger's fury and indignation ringing in their ears.

"The first half was the worst performance I have seen in my time here," said manager Rafael Benitez. "We were doing everything wrong. Fiorentina pressed us well and made us make mistakes. When you make mistakes at this level, you get punished. I was not happy with the challenging all over the pitch in the first half. The mentality was not good enough. We were too nervous. They did well, but we did everything badly."

The sense of disappointment among Fiorentina's boisterous, deafening following was almost palpable. They were expecting an exhibition from the ambassadors of the Premier League road show, to see their side steamrollered by the English juggernaut. Instead, amid the smoke bombs and the flares, an unheralded 19 year-old exposed every single one of Liverpool's frailties.

"We knew Stevan Jovetic was a good player," insisted Benitez. "At this level, you know all! the players. We had watched the tapes, so we knew what to ! expect."

They might have known, but they could do little to stop. In the Champions League, even in a group stage dismissed as little more than a procession for England's footballing nobility, knowledge is not always power.

In truth, Jovetic barely featured on English radar 24 hours ago. Devoted Manchester United and Arsenal fans may have been vaguely aware of him, his name having been mentioned in dispatches as part of both clubs' global trawl for talent. His presence hardly struck fear into the hearts of the visiting supporters. Besides, Italy, as we have been told so often, has been robbed of its jewels.

Not quite. Kaka and Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be gone to join the galaxy of stars in La Liga, but on this evidence they have an heir in waiting. In Florence, the fans call him the Montenegrin Messi. The rest will soon follow suit.

Little wonder. His two first half goals, both expertly taken, were rich reward for a per! formance which the scampering Argentine would have been proud to call his own. Full of energy, invention and promise, he bamboozled a teetering Liverpool backline.

He was helped, no doubt, by Benitez's side's uncharacteristic nervousness. They hesitated on the ball, misplaced simple passes and, within 20 minutes, had resorted to the sort of direct, hit-and-hope style which made English sides figures of fun for so long in the continent's grand old houses.

Having forced the jittery Martin Skrtel into blocking one shot, from the ensuing corner he skimmed a perfectly-judged cross to the waiting Marco Marchionni, whose audacious overhead kick rippled the top of the net. The teenager came within inches of connecting with Adrian Mutu's low, driven cross. The warning signs were there.

Liverpool failed to pay heed. Cristiano Zanetti robbed the dithering Lucas, slid the ball between both centre backs to an unguarded Jovetic, wh! o delicately took his prize.

Within 10 minutes, he! had ben efited from Glen Johnson's naivety when faced with Europe's sophisticates to double the lead. The full-back, drawn inside by Marchionni's teasing cross, naively left Juan Vargas unmarked on the left. The Peruvian fired the ball back in to the box, where Jovetic's deft touch steered it into a spot between Pepe Reina and the post.

Liverpool were shell-shocked. Welcomed on to the pitch before kick-off with a banner describing how the club's "story is a legend" to Fiorentina's fans and serenaded with a rendition of "Amo Liverpool," perhaps they had been fooled into thinking respect was a sign of weakness, an indication that Fiorentina were simply glad to be on the same pitch as the giants of the Premier League.

The death of Serie A, though, may have been greatly exaggerated. Liverpool simply could not match Fiorentina's intensity, especially in attack. Benitez's players seemed caught between displaying the instincts which have ! brought them such a haul of goals at home and obeying the more cautious instructions the Spaniard had detailed to them here.

The Liverpool manager was at pains before the game to illustrate that his teams have always been offensively-minded, always capable of scoring goals, but there has been a tangible change of emphasis. Now, they go for the jugular. Perhaps a team built for domestic combat is no longer as sturdy on foreign soil. Perhaps, in the home of Macchiavelli, Benitez allowed himself to indulge his inner plotter.

"We were better in the second half," he said. "We had some chances because we knew that could get us back into the game."

Steven Gerrard and Yossi Benayoun, though, failed to convert the handful of openings the visitors did manage to create. Liverpool, in truth, never looked like becoming the first English side to score here, let alone record an unlikely win.

Fiorentina would not have dese! rved that, in any case. This was their, and Jovetic's, nigh! t. By th e time the final whistle went and their fans broke into another chorus hailing their vanquished opponents, it seemed to have taken a gently mocking edge. A lot of teams would love Liverpool if they always played like this.

India beat Canada again, take 3-0 lead

India scored a 2-0 win against Canada in the fourth Test and secured a 3-0 lead in the seven-match series at Tamanawis Par.

Vikram Pillay scored from a penalty stroke in the 22nd minute while Rajpal Singh shot home in the 38th minute to script India's victory.

India had won the first two matches and played a 4-4 draw in the third Test match.

Canada began aggressively winning a penalty corner in the third minute after goalkeeper Sreejesh made a dangerous save from Ranjeev Deol's shot a! t goal.

The Indian defence stood out as they blocked the indirect attempt from Scott Tupper.

The Canadians won their second of six penalty corners after Philip Wright was stopped by Bharat Chhikara but Sreejesh brought off a splendid save.

India could have broken the ice midway in the first half after Gurwinder Chandi powered his way into the striking circle but Vikram Pillay was a trifle late at the second post.

However, India got a penalty stroke when Chandi was tripped by Canada goalkeeper Matt Peck in the 22nd minute.

Pillay shot in to the custodian's left to give India the lead.

The visitors had two more opportunities to increase the lead before half time, but on the first, a penalty corner ball pull in was not stopped, while Tushar Khandker missed on a goalmouth scramble later.

The second half saw India in total domination of the proceedings with quality midfield and backup play highlighted by captain Dhahanjay Mahadik,! Gurbaj Singh and Sardar Singh.

Prabhjot Singh grabbed ! the ball from close to the centre line body feinting and dribbling past a host of Canadian players before setting up Rajpal Singh three minutes into the second half.

The wily Chandigarh winger smashed the ball past Peck from the edge of the circle to make it 2-0 for the Indians.

Rajpal had another opportunity to score when he combined with Bharat cutting into the circle from the left flank but his shot was well taken by Peck.

India were awarded their second penalty corner when Prabhjot was obstructed by Wayne Fernandes but Sandeep Singh flicked wide.

Canada bolstered their attacks winning corners in quick succession but the Indian defence, particularly Sreejesh, rose to the occasion.

The fifth Test will be played at the same venue on Sunday.

Watford 4 Sheffield Wednesday 1

The Championship clash between Watford and Sheffield Wednesday at Vicarage Road on Friday Oct 23, 2009.

The Championship table can be perversely misleading. Watford, marooned in mid-table, dismantled Sheffield Wednesday with the panache of title contenders.

There was liveliness and flair to Watford's play, characterised by snappy interchanges, sublime passing and fluid movement. Two goals from teenager, Henri Lansbury, and strikes from Jon Harley and Adrian Mariappa, saw them sweep to a second league victory in seven matches.

That record is bewildering. To behold Watford at times was a delight although they were ungainly in opening the scoring. John Eustace, an early substitute for Ross Jenkins, scuffed the ball into the area and Adrian Mariappa turned it home.

Finesse, however, was not caged for long. Minutes later Lansbury, a pupil of Arsene Wenger's expressionist football, played a one-two with Tom Cleverley, tip-toed past a static Wednesday defence and netted.

Watford will not want to hand Lansbury back to Arsenal when his loan expires. They should try to persuade Manchester United to extend Cleverley's stay too. The pair wreaked havoc.

Beneath Watford's exuberance, though, lies defensive frailty, epitomised when Marcus Tudgay headed in Tommy Spurr's long throw. Yet class told again in the second period. Lansbury nonchalantly found Jon Harley, whose shot found the top corner.

Then Cleverley left two! Wednesday defenders for dead before finding Lansbury to co! nvert. W ednesday's insipidness was overshadowed by Watford's excellence.

Match details

Watford (4-4-1-1): Loach; Hodson, Mariappa (capt), Cathcart, Doyley; Cleverley, Jenkins (Eustace 19), Lansbury, Harley (Severin 83); Cowie (Ellington 77); Graham. Subs: Bennett, Henderson, Bryan, Bond (g).

Sheffield Wednesday (4-4-2): Grant; Buxton, Purse (capt), Beevers, Spurr; Gray (Esajas 49), O'Connor (Miller 46), Potter, Johnson (Sodje 63); Varney, Tudgay. Subs: Hinds, McAllister, Jeffers, O'Donnell (g).

India I-League Review

Dempo Sports Club moved to the top of the I-League table with a 2-1 victory away to JCT in Ludhiana.

Joaquim Abranches put Dempo in front, heading in a corner kick from Clifford Miranda in the 42nd minute.

Dempo then piled on the pressure in the second half and JCT defender Gurwinder Singh felled Anthony Pereira in the area prompting a penalty in the 70th minute.

Sunil Chettri stepped up to convert to double the lead, before Baljit Singh Sahni reduced the ma! rgin two minutes later for JCT.

Pune FC fought out another draw - their fourth in as many matches - holding Churchill Brothers 1-1.

Odafe Okolie powered Churchill ahead in the 44th minute, but Pune were ensured a point when Churchill goalkeeper Arindam Bhattacharya fumbled a shot from Edmar Figueira, the ball trickling over the line.

At the Cooperage, Mumbai FC's Abhishek Yadav scored twice to help his team secure a 2-2 draw against Air India.

Air India forged ahead through a strike from ND Opara in the 36th minute, but Abhishek Yadav scored twice in the space of eight minutes late in the second half to put Mumbai in front.

Opara then converted a contentious penalty a minute from time to hand Air India a point.

Mixed fortunes for duo in Valencia

There were mixed fortunes for Barclays ATP World Tour Finals contenders Fernando Verdasco and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Valencia Open today.

Verdasco is currently occupying the last of the eight qualifying places for the prestigious end-of-season tournament in London later this month, which features the top players from 2009.

And the Spaniard had an easy time of things today in his first-round match against Oscar Hernandez, losing only two games before his opponent! retired with Verdasco leading 6-1 0-1.

It was a different story for Frenchman Tsonga, though, who faces a race to be fit for next week's Paris Masters, the final points-scoring event, after retiring in the third set of his match against Mikhail Youzhny with a left wrist injury.

Things began well enough for the third seed when he took the first set on a tie-break but he did not win another game and called it a day with Youzhny leading 6-7 (3/7) 6-0 3-0.

Gilles Simon, who is an outside bet to appear at the O2, kept his faint hopes alive with a hard-fought 6-4 4-6 6-3 victory over Tomas Berdych to become the first man to reach the quarter-finals.

Sixth seed Gael Monfils was a second-round casualty, though, the Frenchman going down 6-2 7-5 to Guillermo Garcia-Lopez.

In other first-round matches, Janko Tipsarevic beat Victor Hanescu 6-4 6-3 while Feliciano Lopez saw off qualifier Alberto Martin 7-5 6-3 in an all-Spanish encounter.

Ronaldo to Replace Brand Beckham?

by brono pisino

You've seen him in advertising campaigns for Nike, Coke, FIFA Street 2, Extra Joss, and of course, his bare-chested appeal in the Pepe Jeans ad. According to advertising and marketing experts and football agents, Cristiano Ronaldo has the 'X factor' that could well replace David Beckham as the footballer who earns the most from endorsements. Considering Ronaldo's teenybopper appeal and this age group's importance as the advertisers' main target audience, it might just happen... and soon. Experts feel there is currently a need for a central soccer brand. Beckham's 34 years of age and current career phase doesn't exactly make him a hot youth icon anymore. Sure, no one can deny his good looks and knee weakening ability among adults, but he's past the stage of driving 13 year olds crazy. And that's where Ronaldo can step in and fill Beck's shoes. The 24 year old Portuguese has all the right qualities to appeal to kids and teens - he's a looker, has a g! reat body, plays well and is part of an extremely popular and successful team.
If Becks raked in $42.5 million through product endorsements last year, Ronaldo earned $19.6 million. But now that this 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year has become the world's most expensive player after his transfer from Man U to Real Madrid, his worth has sky rocketed. When Ronaldo was 'unveiled' on the 6th of July at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium wearing Real's soccer uniforms, nearly 80,000 screaming teens and young adults were there to greet him!

Actually, Ronaldo seems to be following in Beckham's footsteps in more ways than one! Becks left Man U for a successful stint with Real, so did Ronny boy! Becks wore the number 7 soccer shirt at Man U, as did Ronaldo after him! Becks was the ultimate youth icon, as Ronaldo is slated to be! If there's anything that can go against this young man, it's his lack of 'family life' and the accusation that he's not much of a team player.! This could bring his appeal down among advertisers. Beckham c! ontinues to shine in that arena with his image of a happy family man and his reputation as a great team player. For this reason, some experts would like to see Ronaldo settled and married to a nice girl! But, at the end of the day, it's his on field performance that will determine his success as brand Beckham's successor. After all, you're only as good as your last match... And companies are looking for endorsements from soccer stars so they can associate their product with the star's phenomenal success. As far as veteran football agent, Jon Holmes, is concerned, "Ronaldo is a good looking guy and I would say his level of articulateness is about the same as Beckham's... He is probably a better player than Beckham in that he is more versatile. Beckham is a workhorse of a player, Ronaldo seems to be a more natural player."

Well, let's see if Ronaldo is going to be the next big clothes horse after Becks! Time will tell...

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Domani la ripresa

di Giorgio Mosconi
Fonte: gazzetta dello sport

Ultimo giorno di riposo per i calciatori del Parma. Domani riprendono gli allenamenti in vista del match casalingo contro il Siena. Non saranno sicuramente a disposizione di Guidolin il centrocampista Mariga e l'attaccante Biabiany. Dopo gli esami sostenuti in Italia, si è capita con più precisione la situazione clinica del francese: il responso dell'ecografia ha indicato una lesione al flessore della coscia destra. Si prospetta uno stop di al! meno 4 partite. Da valutare invece Pisanu, Paci e Pavarini. Alberto Paloschi, impegnato con l'Italia Under 21, si unirà al gruppo mercoledì mattina mentre Valeri Bojinov sarà l'ultimo a rientrare. Per lui primo allenamento con la squadra previsto per giovedì.

Buone notizie per Atzori

di Giorgio Mosconi

Nella settimana più delicata di questo travagliato inizio di campionato, il Catania ritrova il sorriso. In particolare il tecnico Atzori potrà disporre presumibilmente di ampia scelta in vista del match con il Cagliari di domenica prossima. Alla ripresa degli allenamenti a Massannunziata gli acciaccati Carboni, Martinez, Pesce e Silvestre sono tornati a lavorare in gruppo, mostrando una discreta condizione di base. Da notare che anche il mitico "Comu finiu" Alvarez si è allenato c! on i compagni; il suo recupero definitivo appare vicino. Precauzionalmente in palestra Biagianti, Delvecchio e Sciacca, ma il fiorentino e il catanese ci saranno al cospetto dei rossoblù sardi. Bellusci, impegnato con l'Under 21, tornerà mercoledì mattina, Morimoto giovedì sera, Andujar venerdì. Mercoledì, doppia seduta di training.

De Canio carica i suoi

di Filippo Capurso
Fonte: uslecce.it

"I ragazzi che erano febbricitanti negli ultimi giorni hanno recuperato e stanno bene. Tutti i calciatori che ho convocato sono in un buon stato di forma. Un discorso a parte riguarda Giuliatto che non ha ancora giocato fino ad ora e che comunque è allenato; una valutazione più approfondita su di lui la farò domani per decidere se impiegarlo dall'inizio o a gara in corso. I due punti in classifica della Salernitana rappresentano l'insidia più grande di questa partita; in questo scorcio di campionato siamo an! dati in difficoltà contro squadre che non hanno un grande richiamo, mentre contro avversari con un fascino diverso siamo stati più attenti e determinati. Dobbiamo avere una mentalità più equilibrata per affrontare tutte le gare con la stessa determinazione. Sarà fondamentale avere una continuità nel gioco ed una intensità elevata, anche nella fase di non possesso, esercitando una certa pressione sull'avversario. Sinceramente all'inizio pensavo che la Salernitana potesse fare un campionato diverso; ho seguito la gara contro il Cittadella nella quale sono andati in vantaggio e poi per una serie di errori hanno perso una partita che quantomeno potevano pareggiare. Lo stesso è accaduto nella gara che hanno disputato contro il Cesena. La classifica della Salernitana non autorizza nessuno a pensare che sarà una gara facile, di questo ho avvisato i miei giocatori. Indubbiamente è una squadra che in questo momento ha dei problemi, ma poi dipenderà esclusivamente da noi fare in modo! che si riesca a sfruttare questo loro momento."

Data ed orari Quarto turno Coppa Italia

Di Pasquale Campanella
Fonte: unione triestina

Stabilite le date e gli orari del Quarto turno di Coppa Italia:
Mercoledì 25 novembre
Chievo-Frosinone (ore 15)
Giovedì 26 novembre
Atalanta-Lumezzane (ore 15)Napoli-Cittadella (ore 20.30)Palermo-Reggina (ore 20.30)
Martedì 1 dicembre
Sampdoria-Livorno (ore 20.30)Triestina-Sassuolo (ore 20.30)
Mercoledì 2 dicembre
Catania-Empoli (ore 15)
Vincente Siena-Grosseto/ Novara 25/11 o 2/12 (ore 18:30)

Le pagelle di lazio-samp

di Orazio Resta
Fonte: tuttomercatoweb.com



MUSLERA 7
Si esalta al 17' quando dispiega la manona sinistra su un tiro a giro ravvicinato di Cassano. Al 20' si distende in tuffo per respingere un colpo in spaccata di Padalino. Al 22' si oppone bene a Mannini su tiro rasoterra in diagonale. Superbo quando smanaccia in angolo una punizione pericolosissima di Ziegler al 75'. A 3' dalla fine pugno in faccia a Pazzini mentre esce nel tentativo di anticiparlo.

SIVIGLIA 6
Schierato nell'inedito (ma vecchio) ruolo di terzino destro, che aveva ricoperto soltanto l'anno scorso il 2 maggio a Milano contro l'Inter. Se la cava bene in fase difensiva. In avvio mette anche una toppa su un errore di Diakité che poteva costare caro. Non benissimo in fase di impostazione, dove cerca sempr! e le vie orizzontali.

DIAKITE' 6
Un po' irruento all'inizio, al 14' regala un pallone incredibile a Pazzini: meno male che arriva Siviglia a mettere una pezza. Nel primo tempo ogni tanto sorveglia Pazzini, nella ripresa spesso va a uomo su Cassano. Nel finale abbatte Ziegler in area ma Orsato non vede il fallo.

CRIBARI 6,5
Gioco pulito senza amnesie. Preziosissimo e lucido nei minuti finali.

KOLAROV 6
Fa il suo, ma è meno propositivo del solito. Si sveglia al 55' con un gran tiro rasoterra, poi nel finale scaglia un bolide su cui Cruz non può avventarsi.

BROCCHI 7
La quantità c'è, anche se all'inizio si vede che è appena rientrato da un lungo infortunio. In sintonia con Siviglia, quando il difensore calabrese va a prendere Mannini, l'ex milanista va a coprire sulle sovrapposizioni. Esagerata l'ammonizione. Nel secondo tempo ci mette ! ancora più grinta e serve anche un cross per la testa di Mauri! su cui è bravissimo a distendersi Castellazzi.

BARONIO 6
Solito ordine. Al 18' tenta la conclusione da fuori. Forse ci mette un po' troppa foga per stoppare Cassano ad inizio ripresa ma il giallo appare comunque eccessivo. Così come in occasione del secondo: Baronio entra in scivolata, ma anticipa Cassano prendendo pienamente il pallone, prima di "sollevare" anche l'avversario.

MAURI 6,5
Poco più che invisibile nel primo tempo. Nella ripresa parte bene: è più propositivo e si fa vedere di più. Due i suggerimenti per Rocchi nei primi 10' del secondo tempo. Al 65' spreca una bella occasione quando da solo in area spara fuori al volo. Gran colpo di testa al 92' su cui è bravissimo Castellazzi.

MATUZALEM 7
All'11' scambio con Zarate che lo mette in condizione di calciare a rete: fuori di poco. Spesso viene triplicato dagli avversari. Che carattere quando al 42' pareggia subito i co! nti. Nella ripresa è un po' ovunque. "Inciampa" sul possibile 2-1.

ZARATE 7
Il primo squillo al 7' è il suo che si accentra in mezzo al triangolo Ziegler-Rossi-Poli e prova così a spaventare la difesa doriana. Non entra in partita e lo stiramento al 25' sembra averlo messo KO, ma al 38' prova a dare una scossa alla gara quando si accentra dalla sinistra e lascia partire il bolide che però termina alto. Grande spunto al 90' quando innesca Cruz dopo una serpentina letale.

ROCCHI 7
Al 9' si fa vedere anche lui con un diagonale che però non impensierisce Castellazzi. Al 30' l'intenzione è quella dell'euro-gol, ma colpisce male il pallone. Mette in porta Matuzalem con un assist splendido in occasione del gol. Sbaglia una rete su invito di Mauri all'inizio del secondo tempo.

DABO n.g.

CRUZ 5,5
Due occasioni in 3 minuti. Difficile correggere in r! ete di tacco il bolide di Kolarov; difficile anche sparare add! osso a C astellazzi in uscita. In suo favore c'è da dire che entra tardi per dimostrare di essere subito in partita, ma (forse) un grande attaccante si vede anche da questo.

LICHTSTEINER n.g.

BALLARDINI 6
"Dovremo essere veloci e profondi in attacco" aveva detto in conferenza stampa pre-gara. Purtroppo non è accaduto. La formazione di Pechino stavolta non ha "portato bene". Con questo schieramento il possesso palla è comunque favorevole agli avversari (la percentuale alla fine della partita parla chiaro) e la Lazio sembra meno arrembante.


Sampdoria: Castellazzi 7; Stankevicius 6, M.Rossi 6, Lucchini 6, Ziegler 7; Mannini 6,5, Poli 6,5, Palombo 7, Padalino 5,5; Cassano 6, Pazzini 7. Zauri 6
All.: Delneri 7

Arbitro: Orsato 5

I TIFOSI

Curva Nord: striscione in omaggio ai 22 anni degli Irriducibili (1! 8/10/87-18/10/09 Auguri Irriducibili – combattere è un destino). Solita razione di fischi per Cassano, ma stavolta non sono neanche troppo assordanti. Bell'esordio per i nuovi cori. Sciarpata fitta solo per metà ad inizio ripresa. Bravi a spronare la squadra al momento giusto. Nel secondo tempo chiamano anche il cambio di Foggia (che non avverrà anche complice l'ingiusta espulsione di Baronio), improvvisandosi allenatori. Calano nel finale. Qualche fischio alla fine della gara.

I sampdoriani: sono circa 700. Fischiano nel pre-partita sul video della finale di Coppa, tentando di esorcizzare i brutti ricordi. Telone con il volto di Paolo Mantovani all'ingresso in campo. Continui e potenti i cori nel corso della gara, soprattutto il solito "Doria! Doria! Doria!". Anche loro calano d'intensità nel finale di partita.

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DAX Registrato: 19/04/09 04:06 Messaggi: 33	Inviato: Dom Apr 19, 2009 11:52 am Oggetto: Tutta la storia di Montalto Giuseppe Marco Ciao a tutti, non sono uno dei truffati ma questa storia mi ha colpito molto e non riesco a credere a quello che leggo in questo forum! IL TUTTO E' SURREALE! Ho letto quasi tutti i messaggi, compreso l'ultimo di Dante che annuncia il suicidio perchè disperato. Questo mi ha scosso molto. Ho visto che nel forum c'è un ! po' di confusione, così ho deciso di fare un post riassuntivo,! che in questo forum manca. Giusto per fare un pò di chiarezza per tutti i futuri utenti. Premetto che in più di 10 anni di internet non ho mai conosciuto una persona cosi falsa e infame come Montalto. Forse è questo che mi ha spinto a fare questo post a cui ho dedicato giorni. Spero che prima o poi paghi per tutto quello che ha fatto e che Dante non faccia gesti inconsulti. Il post è abbastanza lungo, ma se volete sapere davvero tutta la sua storia, vale la pena leggerlo tutto... Buona lettura! Chi è Giuseppe Marco Montalto? Giuseppe Marco Montalto è una persona, se così si può chiamare, che da anni truffa centinaia e centinaia di navigatori. Per non farsi beccare si sposta in varie città del nord e per collegarsi usa una scheda telefonica di una compagnia mobile. All'in! izio della sua "carriera da truffatore" usa account fittizi e quando il pesce abbocca all'amo, comunica privatamente il suo VERO NOME per ricevere i soldi. E' italiano, ma non conosce bene la lingua italiana, ve ne accorgerete leggendo i messaggi che ha scritto. A FEBBRAIO del 2008 la Polizia delle Telecomunicazioni di Savona lo trova in un albergo di Alassio e lo arresta. Nella sua stanza c'erano vaglia e bollettini postali dei truffati. La notizia è stata riportata QUA e Q! UA Qualche giorno di carcere ma poi esce e cont! inua imp erterrito. AD APRILE del 2008 viene arrestato di nuovo. I carabinieri lo beccano con le mani nel sacco mentre riscuoteva tre vaglia postali nell'ufficio postale di Andora. Lui prova a scappare ma inutilmente. La notizia è riportata QUA Dopo pochi giorni di galera è di nuovo fuori. Non fa in tempo ad uscire che si becca un altra denuncia, questa volta per violazione di domicilio aggravata! Nell'articolo del 3 GIUGNO 2008 che potete trovare QUA si legge: Citazione: Il trentenne ha sistema! to una b randina e un fornello in un alloggio di via privata Gaibisso, ad Alassio, dopo averne forzato la porta d'ingresso. Sapeva che l'abitazione apparteneva a una famiglia di Bra che passava ad Alassio solo pochi giorni all'anno. Una volta uscito dal carcere, Montalto ha evidentemente deciso di stabilirsi nell'appartamento, che si trova all'ultimo piano dello stabile alassino. I proprietari dell'alloggio però, giunti in Riviera per il ponte del 2 giugno, non riuscendo ad entrare in casa, hanno chiamato i carabinieri. Montalto non c'era più, ma aveva lasciato i suoi effetti personali, fra i quali la carta di identità. Dopo quasi due anni di "attività" , ormai ha bisogno di nascondersi come un topo, i truffati sono sempre di più e sempre più incazzati! Infatti qualcuno lo rintraccia e gli da un sacco di mazzate! In QUESTO articolo di un ennesima denuncia, si legge: Citazione: In due anni la Polizia postale calcola che Giuseppe M., 30 anni, di Milano, abbia ricavato circa 80 mila euro dalle sue truffe via internet. Le denunce che lo vedono protagonista, ben 123, sono infatti giunte da tutto il nord e centro Italia. Ma non si esclude che molti altri non lo abbiano nemmeno denunciato. Giuseppe M. e' ormai noto da molti utenti degli acquisti on line, tanto che esiste piu' di un blog che riguarda le sue malefatte, costituiti dalle stesse vittime dei suoi raggiri. I truffati hanno individuato l'indirizzo dove viveva, e tempo fa lo hanno aspettato sotto casa e malmenato. Lui allora ha cominciato a vivere senza una dimora fissa. La notizia riport! a che il malloppo ammonta a 80.000 euro, ma siamo solo a giugno 2008 chissà quanti altri soldi ha rubato... Ormai si rende conto anche lui che non può continuare le truffe con il suo nome... A GIUGNO del 2008 incontra su internet una persona in difficoltà. E' una persona malata e con intenzioni suicide. E così, da buono sciacallo qual'è ne approfitta. Chiede la sua identità per continuare a truffare con un altro nome: La persona in questione è Dante Colja. Dante essendo in grave difficoltà e non avendo niente da perdere accetta. Ora può continuare il suo sporco lavoro a nome del povero Dante. Così a fine giugno si registra in questo forum, fingendosi pentito, prova a scaricare tutte le colpe su un fantomatico "Sig. Cardone" Montalto ha scritto: ciao a tutti i truffati e non... Sono montalto, quello che avete scritto su questo forum e stato bellissimo. Ero ad un passo da rientrare dove non mi sarebbe piaciuto stare... Chiedo scusa a tutti i truffati.... Vi confermo inoltre che sono stato beccato dalle iene di italia uno ( servizio che andra in onda giovedi 25 set! tembre 2008 in prima serata; servizio di matteo viviani) grazie a qualcuno che a fatto la soffiata (lo ha fatto per fermarmi del tutto e per il mio bene.... Quelle persone sono veramente persone buone di cuore.... Hanno lavorato tanto per me per catturarmi e l'ultima volta (veramente prorpio l'ultima) sono riusciti alla grande nella loro impresa sono dei grandi professionisti. Questo per spiegare a tutti ke ahime ho deciso di smettere con le truffe perche non e giusto truffare la gente per bene.... Gente che lavora onestamente per guadagnare la pagnotta. Chiedo di nuovo immensamente scussa per tutto..... Grande forum sempre costante alla mia ricerca...... Scusatemi tutti.... Siete grandi montalto giuseppe marco.... Ho solo pensato piu avanti di scrivere e pubblicare un libro dal titolo: IO TRUFFATO D'ITALIA: MONTALTO SI RACCONTA. Scusate ancora a tutti quanti truffati e non Anche un libro ??? montalto ha scritto: Io so di aver sbagliato ma io facevo solo il mio lavoro visto che avevo un contratto di deopshipping con un signore di taranto. Io vendevo la merce x conto di questa persona, se lui poi non spediva io cosa ci posso fare. Mi disp ma i soldi ve li deve rendere colui che si prendeva i soldi che io gli versavo. Io sono del tutto regolare. Prendetevela con il sig. Cardone e non con le persone giuste... Saluti a tutti. Giuseppe marco montalto. Gli utenti ovviamente non gli credono e lui prova ancora a difendersi con messaggi patetici e sgrammaticati. Definisce anche tutto questa storia una STUPIDAGGINE! montalto ha scritto: L'avevo già fatto presente all'amministratore di questo forum che non a voluto ascoltar ragioni. I SOLDI CHIEDETELI INDIETRO A CHI LI HA INCASSATI IL SIGNOR CARDONE. Io non capisco le mo! zze che scrive l'utente "truffatosecco" vai a massacrare di botte il responsabile di tutto. Lo ripeto io facevo da tramite con questo grossista. Avevo un contratto di DROPSHIPPING (ALMENO SPERO KE SAPPIATE COSA SIGNIFICA???) con questo grossista. Il mio compito era di vendere SOLO la merce, i soldi li giravo a Lui!!! Se volete credermi ok, altrimenti e QUESTA LA VERITÀ!!!!! E quando apparirà il mio avvocato davanti al giudice (io sicuramente non sarò presente NON ho tempo da perdere in queste stupidaggini) dirà esattamente queste cose... Addio. Ora potete pure impiccarVi uno x uno... In un altro post ridicolo si inizia a firmare come "giornalista sportivo" (dopo capirete perchè) montalto ha scritto: Vai da cardone a chiedere isoldi!!!!! Bye bye tanto se vieni a tropvarmi io non ti ascolto nemmeno..... Ti rispondo: scusi ma chi e' lei???? Bye bye scemo non capisci prorpio un cazzo e sei testardo.... Giornalista sportivo Sig. montalto giuseppe A novembre 2008 arriva sul forum anche Dante, che posta tutta la sua storia pubblicata anche su un giornale web www.ilpiccolo.it e si mostra disponibile per qualsiasi chiarimento con tutti. dantecolja ha scritto: Ciao a tutti, potete legere le mie imprese del passato sul sito www.ilpiccolo.it digitando nel motore di ricerca dante colja che sarebbe il mio nome, vi posto quanto scritto sul giornale e se avete commenti o siete stati truffati dallo stronzo a mio nome non ho nessun problema a rispondere al telefono oppure ad incontrarmi con chiunque. il Piccolo — 13 novembre 2008 pagina 25 sezione: TRIESTE di MADDALENA REBECCA L'aveva ribadito subito dopo il blitz messo a segno dalla Finanza nello scantinato di Servola dove duplicava abusivamente dvd: «Questa volta mi avete preso, ma non illudetevi: continu! erò a fare il pirata informatico perché non ho altra scelta». E a distanza di un anno e mezzo Dante Colja, già condannato ad un anno di reclusione e 3mila euro di multa per violazione dei diritti d'autore, pare aver mantenuto la promessa. Il trentaquattrenne triestino, stando alle denunce presentate recentemente a suo carico in diverse parti d'Italia da persone che si dichiarano vittime di un raggiro, sarebbe infatti tornato ad imperversare sul web, mettendo in piedi una nuova truffa da decine di migliaia di euro. Accantonati i film masterizzati in casa, Colja si sarebbe buttato nel business degli «iPhone», i telefonini di ultima generazione. E l'avrebbe fatto, sempre secondo gli autori delle denunce, utilizzando una tecnica semplice e remunerativa: la pubblicazione su siti specializzati nelle vendite on-line di annunci con l'offerta degli ambiti cellulari multimediali della Apple a prezzi concorrenziali: 300 euro a fronte dei 500 richiesti mediamente in negozio. Per abbass! are del tutto le difese dei potenziali acquirenti ed evitare c! he a qua lcuno potessero sorgere dubbi sulla serietà dell'operazione, chiariscono ancora gli autori delle denunce, Colja avrebbe escogitato un sofisticato meccanismo di pagamento. «Il versamento delle somme pattuite - spiega Michele De Luca, studente di Economia all'Università di Milano, una delle persone che sostiene di essere stata truffata dal triestino - avveniva attraverso un "deposito garanzia". Un sito che funziona come una specie di banca on-line, in cui i soldi dovrebbero rimanere bloccati fino alla consegna effettiva della merce ordinata. In base agli accordi, infatti, il cliente non deve sborsare un euro prima di aver ricevuto gli "iPhone" ordinati». Questa formula, poco conosciuta in Italia ma utilizzata di frequente nelle aste e negli acquisti sul web negli Stati Uniti, avrebbe dovuto dare ai potenziali clienti l'impressione di essere al riparo da ogni possibile fregatura. «Sembrava tutto perfettamente in regola - continua Michele De Luca -. Dante Colja dava le garanzie ! per un acquisto sicuro. E io, purtroppo, mi sono fidato. L'ho chiamato, perché vicino agli annunci lui indica sempre un numero di cellulare e precisa di rispondere solo a contatti telefonici, e gli ho ordinato tre "iPhone", trasferendo il denaro secondo le modalità pattuite. Dopo aver mandato i soldi, però, non ho ricevuto alcun pacco. Colja infatti, una volta instascata la somma, è sparito e non ha più risposto al telefono. Io ci ho rimesso 900 euro, cioè i soldi dell'affitto e delle spese di ottobre. Ma so di persone, in Lombardia. in Veneto e in altre parti d'Italia, che gli hanno dato anche 10mila euro alla volta. Ho controllato con la polizia: Dante Colja ha decine di denunce a suo carico e, su Internet, qualcuno sostiene che sia riuscito a incassare con questa tecnica circa 500 mila euro». Nonostante le voci sulla sua inaffidabilità abbiano iniziato a girare sul web, a seguito degli inviti a non cadere nella trappola lanciati da diverse vittime. pare che Dante Colja c! ontinui ad agire come se niente fosse. «Proprio l'altro giorno! ho vist o un suo nuovo annuncio su un sito specializzato - aggiunge De Luca -. Non si presentava più come Dante, però, bensì con un nome falso: Luca». Impossibile, al momento, riuscire a rintracciare il trentaquattrenne, anche perché il suo vecchio cellulare pubblicato sul web squilla sempre a vuoto. «La polizia mi ha spiegato che individuarlo lavorando sulle chiamate effettuate è complesso e costoso - conclude Michele De Luca -. Spero però che si riesca a trovare un modo per fermarlo. Non è ammissibile che continui a truffare la gente in questo modo». Colja, che ha sempre sostenuto di essersi dato alla pirateria perché impossibilitato a trovare un lavoro regolare in quanto gravemente malato, al momento potrebbe trovarsi fuori dall'Italia. In un messaggio lasciato in un forum il 18 ottobre scorso, infatti, riferiva di aver raggiunto la Thailandia e di esserci arrivato «come l'altra volta, rubando una carta di credito». LA VERITA'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! «i! -Phone, il truffatore non sono io» il Piccolo — 15 novembre 2008 pagina 23 sezione: TRIESTE Questa volta Dante Colja giura di non c'entrarci per niente. Perchè lui «i soldi ad un povero cristo non li non ruberebbe mai. Magari a banche e assicurazioni sì, ma alla gente comune senza dubbio no». Eppure il suo nome compare sugli annunci inseriti online da un truffatore specializzato nella vendita fasulla di «iphone». E compare pure nelle denunce presentate dalle tante vittime del raggiro. Un semplice caso di omonimia? «No - sostiene il trentaquattrenne triestino con un passato da pirata informatico -. Un caso di sottrazione d'identità». «L'autore delle truffe non sono io ma Giuseppe Marco Montalto - spiega Colja -. Uno dei massimi esperti di raggiri telematici su e-bay, messi a segno il più delle volte tramite vaglia postali veloci. Nel giugno scorso, dopo essere venuto a conoscenza della mia vecchia attività di duplicazione abusiva di dvd, mi ha contattato, spi! egandomi di avere bisogno di acquisire una nuova identità per ! continua re a portare avanti i suoi affari nella rete. E io, che in quel momento stavo affrontando un periodo di crisi, gliel'ho concessa. Montalto, a quel punto, si è impossessato dei miei documenti, delle mie carte prepagate e dei miei codici. E con quelle "poste pay" ha iniziato la sua attività, truffando decine di persone». Dal «patto» siglato sei mesi fa con Montalto - una specie di «Arsenio Lupin» del web ricercato in tutta Italia - Colja giura di non aver ricavato un euro, «Nel periodo in cui sono state messe a segno le truffe dell'"iphone" - spiega - io ero in Thailandia. I timbri sul mio passaporto lo dimostrano. In più, se anche fossi stato in Italia, non avrei potuto pubblicare annunci fasulli rivolti a potenziali clienti di fuori provincia. I siti specializzati in questo tipo di vendita, infatti, accettano soltanto offerte nel territorio di residenza. E poi, diciamocelo chiaramente, se avessi voluto raggirare la gente in questo modo, sarei stato tanto stupido da usare il ! mio vero nome? La storia, quindi, sta in questi termini: il Dante Colja che sta raggirando studenti e lavoratori in giro per il Paese non sono io. Di mio c'è solo il nome, finito assieme ai miei documenti nelle mani di un altro». Per rendersi conto della completa estraneità al raggiro telematico infine, chiarisce ancora il triestino, basterebbe verificare la sua situazione economica. «Magari avessi 500 mila euro - aggiunge Colja -. Attualmente vivo con i 247 euro di pensione di invalidità che mi sono concessi in virtù della mia grave malattia. Abito in una casa dell'Ater e, per pagare affitto e bollette, ho dovuto recentemente chiedere un aiuto alla Fondazione Casali. Il mio problema resta sempre lo stesso: la difficoltà a trovare lavoro. Appena si viene a sapere della malattia, i potenziali padroni ci ripensano. Ho provato anche a trovare occupazione all'estero. Sono stato tre volte in Germania, ma è sempre andata male. Nonostante le difficoltà, però, non ho mai pensato di! racimolare soldi raggirando le persone comuni, specialmente c! on la cr isi che c'è adesso. Del resto - conclude il triestino - mi sono sempre definito una specie di "Robin Hood" della rete, no? Quindi ai poveri proprio non posso rubare». ( m.r.) Lui nega tutto, finge di non conoscerlo e scarica la colpa su Dante. montalto ha scritto: scusate ma qui si va di matto proprio... adesso chi e' questo colja??? dice ke io ho preso i suoi documenti... c'e' il mio cell sul forum xke non mi chiam se dice la verita??? xke non e vero nulla... dice di aver chiesto un finanziamento ma non si rende conto ke sta facendo il doppio gioco... dice cosi , cosi ha un alibi!!!!! Ed i soldi.... della gente ke ha truffato!!!!!ma forse qualcuno ha le fette di salame negli okki x credere a questo tizio... su google dice keI x fame lo rifarebbe..... INFATTI TRUFFA LA GENTE!!!!!!! MEDITATE GENTE MEDITATE !!!!! Intanto continua a prendere in giro gli utenti truffati (con un avatar ! di Lupin!) dicendo di lavorare per una radio. montalto ha scritto: scusa ma come fai a dire che io ti ho truffato???? sei sicuro che ero io???? MONTALTO GIUSEPPE MARCO???? TU! SEI PROPRIO FUORI.... IO NON FACCIO PIU NULLA DI QUESTO. SONO SICURISSIMO PERCHE ORA LAVORO, L'HO PROMESSO ALLA POSTALE L'ULTIMA VOLTA CHE SONO STATO PRESO TANTO CHE LORO NON MI VENGONO PIU A ROMPERE, PROPRIO PERCHE STANNO CONTROLLANDOMI CHE NON FACCIO PIU QUESTE COSE.... UN'ALTRA COSA ORA IO LAVORO IN RADIO SPORT ITALIA E PRENDO 1200 EURO AL MESE PIU QUALCHE ALTRO LAVORO DI FILM E PUBBLICITA' PER ARROTONDARE. IO ORA SONO PULITISSIMO. 01-Dec-2008 SE TU SEI STATO TRUFFATO DA QUALCUNO VAI A CERCARE QUESTO TIZIO.... OPPURE DICCI COME TI HA TRUFFATO???? SE NON MI DICI COME TI A TRUFFATO VUOL DIRE CHE NON C'E' NULLA DI VERO IN TUTTO QUESTO. SE VUOI CHIAMAMI AL 392 7990908 IO SONO SEMPRE REPERIBILE. NON HO NULLA DA NASCONDERE VISTO CHE NON STO FACENDO PIU NULLA. PER QUANTO RIGUARDA VIVIANI, MI HA FATTO UN0INTERVISTA POI MI HA DETTO CHE NON ERA RIUSCITO A CONCLUDERE IL SERVIZIO PERCHE IL TEMPO ERA POCO E ! MI HA RIFERITO, VISTO CHE ERA STATO CONTATTATO DALLA POSTALE D! I MILANO (E VISTO CHE LORO GLI ANNO COMUNICATO A QELLI DELLE IENE KE NON STO FACENDO PIU REATI) DI NON MANDARE PIU IN ONDA IL SERVIZIO. CIAO CIAO MONTALTO GIUSEPPE MARCO Tutto FALSO ovviamente! 1) Le iene lo erano già andati a trovare (detto anche da lui nel suo primo post) poi probabilmente non vedendo uscire il servizio si è inventato questa balla. Ma il servizio esce e lo vedono tutti, va in onda a novembre. Nel video si nasconde dietro dei cespugli, minaccia Viviani di denuncia e una volta beccato scappa come un CONIGLIO! 1°Parte Link 2°Parte Link 2) La radio alla quale dice di lavorare non esiste. Infatti il sito di questa fantomatica radio (www.radiosportitalia.net) è un FAKE, cioè un sito farlocco di sua proprietà! Dopo le Iene e la storia di Dante gli serve una copertura. Il sito infatti è stato registrato il 1° Dicembre 2008 http://www.whois.net/whois/radiosportitalia.net Inoltre è solo la base per una nuova truffa che vedremo più avanti. Vediamo ora perchè farlocco. 1) La homepage è stata copiata palesemente da un altro sito di una società reale,che non è una radio, ma si occupa di eventi sportivi. Con lui ovviamente NON HA NIENTE A CHE FARE! La società è la Sport Italia Srl.Questo il loro sito http://www.sportitaliasrl.com/chi_siamo.asp E questo il suo sito farlocco http://www.radiosportitalia.net/ con la stessa IDENTICA descrizione!