U17 WORLD CUP STEP 2

A dramatic first round ends in a tough looking second round. Belgium, the Korean Hosts and Togo are out along with secret favorites Japan while Syria, Tajikstan, North Korea and Costa Rica are through. The strong Tunisians have topped their Group with surprising and well played victories over the USA, Tajikstan and Belgium. Some stars early on some stars arre under peforming such as Alex Nimo of the USA. The Second round is going to be a hard fought affair, and a classic tournament is far from done.

U17 A CONTINUED SURPRISE!

Costa Rica stunned Korean hosts 2:0. Spain beat Syria but a close game might let Syria go through. Africa are having a great season. Nigeria are a masterclass while Ghana and Tunisia won there first games. Togo are third in their group and might even progress. Brazil and Argentina have started well although on different levels. Brazil are the favorites having scored 13 goals in two games while Argentina's two games resulted in a draw with Syria and a win over Honduras. and the tournaments not done.

U17: A USA NIGHTMARE

A talented American team wholey favorites to progress. But in the first game the unfavored Asians of Tajikistan beat them 4:3 in an epic clash between a huge nation and a small country from Asia. And the underdogs won. A huge upset may leave dead meat in the Americans place. All I can say is good job Tajikistan.

Barcelona 2007

The Catalan team's big season purchase was Thierry Henry from Arsenal. The French star with great ball control, a fierce shot and a pacy run is now as vital a player at Barcelona as he was at Arsenal. One of Barcelona's best players ever, Ronaldinho's partnership with Messi stayed them alive last season and Henry has adapted to the two stars and Eto'o plays well with Henry. Barcelona's wonderful midfield is enforced by Toure from A.S.Monaco who joins Deco, Ronaldinho and Dutchman Gio. Also their strong deffense is joined by two newboys Diego Millito from Zaragoza and Eric Abidal a fullback from Lyon. There second place in La Liga is certain to improve and major force Lionel Messi is a his peak. The team are champions league favorites and their is more to come from the Spaniards.

Surprises in the U17 World Cup

With the U17 tournament in Korea starting suprisingly in the form of a loss for the host against Peru. Also in Group A, Costa Rica and Togo played a tough game (right) ending in a draw. Also North Korea and England drew. Also a heavily favored Argentine side drew with Syria. This high pressure tournament favores Brazil who beat New Zealand 7:0 but if these suprises continue maybe even Tajikstan can win.

WORLD CUP 2006 FINAL

WORLD CUP 2006 FINAL

In a contreversial final Italy beat France but the referees seemed convinced to let Italy win. They had played well but France were better. Up until Zidane's sending off France dominated largely and Italy had played to survive. France were being fouled continously and although this did not justify Zidane's headbutt they should have won. In a penalty shootout luck won it for Italy seeing french veteran Trezeguet hitting the crossbar. So, Italy won justly though France deserved of victory.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is a highly succesful 22 year old. A skilled freekick taker with high morale and speedy fineshes, his high celebrity profile and good looks have made an idol in the premiership and there is more to come from Ronaldo. His great preformance in the world cup helping Portugal come 4th had proved his endurance. His goals are spectacular and this Portugese star is a alltime great.

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