Comité Olímpico de Chile no descarta intervenir en crisis del fútbol

Neven Ilic criticó que la ANFP tenga más poder que la Federación, y dijo que si el asunto se agrava, podrían ayudar.

Neven Ilic, presidente del Comité Olímpico de Chile, criticó el conflicto que se vive debido a las elecciones en la ANFP y no descartó que tomen medidas si la crisis se agrava, considerando que la Federación de Fútbol es miembro del Coch.
Ilic entregó sus opiniones tras la exhibición de la seleccion chilena de vóleibol playa, que venció a Argentina, en Mar del Plata, en la primera fase de la Continental Cup, clasificatoria para los JJ.OO. de Londres.
El timonel del Coch dijo que la situación del fútbol se enredó y que "me preocupa mucho. Habíamos visto el fútbol en un manejo que parecía profesional, prolijo y hoy es el hermano más complicado que tenemos. Estuvimos conversando si nos corresponde... Me parece que es la Federación de Fútbol la que rige y la que está inscrita en el Comité Olímpico de Chile y la ANFP es un brazo de esa federación. Pero hoy parece que la que maneja el cuento es la ANFP. Es muy negativo para la imagen del deporte, del fútbol y hay que buscar alguna forma de solucionarlo. se está encendiendo cada vez más y no veo muchas voluntades de arreglarlo. Hay que darle un corte lo antes posible".
Ilic agregó que "si este tema estuviera en otra federación nosotros deberíamos participar de alguna manera, en el fútbol, que tiene otro carácfter no estamos convencidos. Pero si vemos que esto sigue creciendo veremos como podemos ayudar... No sé con qué acción concreta, porque esto se desodenó mucho y muy rápido, Y tieje problemas de forma, nace mal. Hay un estatuto y los estatutos deben respetarse. Que después creas que el estatuto no te es muy cómodo y hay que cambiarlo, se cambia.
Respecto de la organización, Ilici opinó que "la federación de fútbol debe representar todas las instancias del desarrollo de ese deporte y la ANFP debería ser el brazo que agrupa los intereses profesionales. Pero ma perece que es la ANFP la que manda el desarrollo.Está mal estructurado, así no funciona".

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba recovering from malaria

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba recovering from malaria

Chelsea FC announced Tuesday that star striker Didier Drogba is recovering from a lightning bout of malaria he apparently contracted on holiday.

The bout of the mosquito-borne blood disease couldn’t have been too serious. The 32-year-old Ivorian played 76 minutes against Spartak Moscow last Wednesday. He was on the bench for the first half of Sunday’s game against Liverpool with what the club described as “a virus.” But he was scrambled into action for the second half, where he did appear sluggish.

His condition was diagnosed Monday after a blood test. According to his manager, he’s already fully recovered.

“Didier has had problems,” Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday. “He had a virus and lost power in training. We now know what he had was malaria. He was given some time off and came back with malaria.

“Now he’s OK and will be back, immediately, in his best condition. He suffered because he was not 100 per cent but after the treatment he will be better.”

Drogba’s celebrity in his native Ivory Coast and throughout Africa is immense. As such, he’s intimately involved in a Right To Play initiative to combat the disease, called United Against Malaria.

“My foundation is involved because the objective of the foundation is health. We buy a lot of nets to give to people every year to help prevent malaria,” Drogba said earlier of the initiative, according to the Guardian.

It’s been an eventful year for Drogba on the health front.

He broke his arm shortly before World Cup 2010 got under way in South Africa, but played in a cast.

2011 Women World Cup Qualification: Canada wins CONCACAF Championship

Canada defeated Mexico for the second time in six days to win the CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Qualifier championship on Monday 8 November in Cancún, Mexico. Canadian captain Christine Sinclair’s sixth goal of the tournament in the 54th minute was enough to lead Canada to a 1:0 victory. The win capped an impressive tournament for the Canadian squad who finished undefeated with a 5-0-0 record; tallying 17 goals while conceding zero in the process.

With its place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011 already safely secured, the Canadian’s faced a confident Mexico side that was coming off an impressive win over USA to advance to the final. The final proved to be a much tighter contest than the Group A match played between the two sides earlier in the competition.

The Canadian side created more in the way of clear cut chances in a cagey opening 45 minutes. Forward Melissa Tancredi saw a flicked header come back off the cross bar six minutes into the match and her follow up effort from the rebound was deflected wide.

Playing in front of an enthusiastic home crowd the Mexican side started much more confidently than it had when Canada dominated Mexico 3:0 the final group stage match six days earlier.

Sinclair nearly broke the dead lock in the 22nd minute as she weaved through the Mexican defence before hitting a low shot which was saved at full stretch by Erika Vanegas in the Mexican goal.

Veteran Mexican forward Maribel Dominguez was the most dangerous Mexican on the pitch and it was the tricky forward who won a pair of dangerous free kicks on the edge of the Canadian penalty area. Fortunately for Canada, the Mexican attackers were unable to trouble Karina LeBlanc in the Canadian goal with its resulting shots.

LeBlanc did have to be sharp in the 38th minutes as a low cross was destined for the far corner before she reached out a strong hand to push the ball away from danger.

The match exploded into life in the 53rd minute. Canada worked a short corner routine to perfection to set-up Sophie Schmidt for a strike on goal which came back off the post. The rebound fell to Josée Bélanger at the top of box and her first time effort was goal-bound until Mexican defender Veronica Perez deliberately used her hand to tip the ball over the bar. The Trinidad referee immediately pointed to the penalty spot and produced a red card for Perez. Sinclair stepped up and calmly converted the penalty kick to give Canada the lead it wouldn’t relinquish.

Down a player the Mexican’s picked up the physical intensity as both teams committed to each tackle following the goal.

The Canadian squad kept its defensive shape and limited Mexico’s chances while comfortably seeing out the remainder of the match.

With the 1:0 victory over Mexico Canada completes the competition without conceding a single goal, an impressive feat at an international competition. Canada’s well organized team defence was expertly marshalled by ever-present centre back Candace Chapman, who along with Sinclair and Schmidt were the only Canadians to play all 450 minutes of play during the qualifiers.

Coach Morace named the same starting eleven from the side that defeated Mexico 3:0 in the final group stage match as Tancredi and Carmelina Moscato returned to line-up while youngsters Jonelle Filigno and Desiree Scott returned to the subs bench. LeBlanc started in goal, Marie-Eve Nault, Candace Chapman, Schmidt, and Rhian Wilkinson left to right across the back line, Kaylyn Kyle, Moscato, and Diana Matheson in midfield while Belanger and Sinclair joined Tancredi in attack. Canada made one halftime substitution as Moscato was replaced by Scott. The two other Second half substitutions saw Bélanger replaced by Filigno in the 73rd minute and Tancredi replaced by Christina Julien in the 83rd.
Canada, whose title sponsor is Winners and presenting sponsor is Teck, will now shift its focus to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011. 2011 will mark Canada’s fifth consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance. The 22 day football celebration will be held in nine cities across Germany beginning on 26 June leading to a 17 July final in Frankfurt. Mexico has also qualified for Germany 2011 by virtue of reaching the CONCACAF final. USA, the third place finisher, will try to become the third team to qualify from CONCACAF as it faces Italy in a home and home series with the winner advancing directly to the World Cup.

Soccer Canada announces men’s U-23/Olympic camp

The Canadian Soccer Association has announced it will hold a men’s U-23/Olympic identification camp this 8-18 November. Coach Tony Fonseca has invited 18 players to the camp which will be held in Sunrise, FL, USA. This will be coach Fonseca’s second camp this season.

As part of Fonseca’s identification camp in Sunrise, FL, the team will train twice daily and take part in a pair of exhibition matches against local clubs.

The men’s U-23 program features players born 1989 or later, which from an age category includes players that took part in last year’s 2009 CONCACAF Men’s Under-20 Championship. Coach Fonseca will have until early 2012 to prepare this age category for the CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualification Tournament.

Two years ago, only two teams qualified through CONCACAF for the 2008 Men’s Olympic Football Tournament. Canada performed very well in the tournament and came within a win of reaching the Olympics.

Nine players called into this camp took part in Fonseca’s previous men’s U-23 camp in January. The players come from clubs in Canada, USA and Europe. The youngest players are 19 while the oldest players are 21.

CANADA
GK- Julien Latendresse Lévesque | GER / Energie Cottbus | Chambly, QC, CAN
GK- Michal Misiewicz | POL / Polonia Bytom | Calgary, AB, CAN
D- Sean Hart | USA / Schulz Academy | Toronto, ON, CAN
D- Fabrice Lassonde | GER / Ingolstadt FC | Mont-St-Grégoire, QC, CAN
D- Ashtone Morgan | CAN / Toronto FC Academy | Toronto, ON, CAN
D- Eddy Sidra | Unattached / sans club | Edmonton, AB, CAN
M- Philippe Davies | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Longueuil, QC, CAN
M- Ethan Gage | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Cochrane, AB, CAN
M- Mozesh Gyorio | USA / FC Tampa Bay | Stratford, PE, CAN
M- Jonathan Parolini | ITA / ASD Bojano | Vaughan, ON
M- Cesar Santamaria | SLV / CD Municipal | Regina, SK, CAN
M- Jarek Whiteman | CAN / Portugal FC | Brampton, ON, CAN
F- Reda Agourram | CAN / Impact Montréal | Montréal, QC, CAN
F- Randy Edwini-Bonsu | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Edmonton, AB, CAN
F- Sherif El-Masri | SIN / Home United FC | Scarborough, ON, CAN
F- Derek Gaudet | USA / Portland Timbers | Bayside, NS, CAN
F- Igor Pisanjuk | HUN / Szolnoki MÁV FC | Mississauga, ON, CAN
F- Kyle Porter | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Mississauga, ON, CAN

Canada faces Mexico today for CONCACAF title

Canada will face Mexico in the CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Qualifier championship final on Monday 8 November in Cancún, Mexico. The two sides have already qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011, but will now play for the CONCACAF championship trophy and a set of gold medals on Monday night.

The championship final kicks off at 20.00 (local time) at the Estadio Andres Quintana Roo. The match will be broadcast live on CBCSports.ca, bold television, Radio-Canada.ca/sports and CONCACAF TV (21.00 ET / 18.00 PT). The Canada-Mexico final will be preceded by the match for third place between USA and Costa Rica (17.00 local).

'The numbers suggest we have been one of the best teams in tournament,' said national coach Carolina Morace. 'We must now try to win the tournament.'
Canada is the only undefeated team left standing in the tournament. Canada is 4-0-0 after three wins in the group stage and a 4:0 win over Costa Rica in the semi-final stage. Mexico also won its semi-final match (an impressive 2:1 win over USA), but its record is 3-0-1 including an 0:3 loss to Canada in the group stage.

The 2010 championship will mark the second time Canada and Mexico meet in a CONCACAF women’s final. Twelve years ago, the two sides met in the 1998 CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Etobicoke, ON, with Canada taking gold after a 1:0 score line in the final. USA did not participate that year as it had already qualified as host of the FIFA Women’s World Cup USA 1999; Canada and Mexico, meanwhile, both booked tickets for USA 1999.

In 2011, Mexico will be taking part in its second FIFA Women’s World Cup while Canada will be taking part in its fifth-consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup (all since Sweden 1995). USA and Costa Rica still have a chance to qualify for Germany 2011, but only the CONCACAF third-place finisher will get that chance when it faces Italy in a two-leg playoff in late November.
Canada, whose title sponsor is Winners and presenting sponsor is Teck, has 20 healthy players for Monday’s final. While it will be facing a pro-Mexican crowd at the Estadio Andres Quintana Roo, it will have the support of all Canadian fans back home as well as the contingent of Canadian fans who traveled to Cancún for the tournament.

To date, the Canadian Soccer Association has won eight CONCACAF titles, including the one by Canada’s women’s team at the 1998 CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Qualifier. Canada’s national teams have also won gold in 1985 (Men’s Championship), 1986 (Men’s U-20 Championship), 1996 (Men’s U-20 Championship), 2000 (Men’s Gold Cup), 2004 (Women’s U-20 Championship), 2008 (Women’s U-20 Championship) and 2010 (Women’s U-17 Championship in March).

Pellegrini: "Quiero hacer crecer al Málaga y crear un proyecto a largo plazo"

DT Manuel Pellegrini: "Quiero hacer crecer al Málaga y crear un proyecto a largo plazo"

El "Ingeniero" viajará con el equipo a Barcelona este fin de semana, pero presenciará el partido desde la tribuna

El nuevo entrenador del Málaga, Manuel Pellegrini, manifestó hoy durante su presentación que su principal objetivo es "hacer crecer al Málaga" y conformar un "proyecto a largo plazo".
El técnico chileno, ex entrenador del Real Madrid y Villarreal, se mostró "muy contento" de volver a España, donde dirigió durante "seis años muy importantes", por lo que afronta el reto del Málaga "con mucha ilusión".
Pellegrini reconoció que conocía al Málaga "por fuera" y constató que en el club malacitano hay "mucha ilusión" por crear un "proyecto importante y crecer en el futuro", lo que fue su "mayor interés" para recalar en el conjunto de la costa del Sol.
"Lo que más me interesó es la intención de hacer un proyecto a largo plazo y la nueva directiva quiere hacer crecer al club y potenciar la parte deportiva en paralelo a otras áreas", reiteró el técnico chileno.
El "Ingeniero" matizó que su sistema de juego es "distinto" al del ex técnico portugués Jesualdo Ferreira, aunque reconoció que es "difícil hacer un diagnóstico" de las circunstancias que llevaron a Málaga a su situación actual, ubicándose en el 17º lugar de la tabla de posiciones.
Pellegrini, que reveló que en principio el club blanquiazul le ofrecía cinco años de contrato, prefirió firmar por tres temporadas, ya que "tienes más libertad y no te acomodas", aunque resaltó que "ojalá" esté en el Málaga durante las próximas cinco campañas.
Además, encontró "cierta similitud" con el Villarreal que entrenó hace dos temporadas, aunque señaló que en el "Submarino Amarillo" hubo "fortuna, responsabilidad y apoyo para dar el salto" a la elite.
Finalmente, Pellegrini confirmó que viajará con el equipo a Barcelona para presenciar el partido ante el Espanyol, aunque no se sentará la banca y seguirá el encuentro desde la grada del estadio de Cornellá.

Copa Libertadores femenina: Everton pierde en dramático final contra Santos de Brasil

Everton pierde en dramático final la Copa Libertadores femenina

 

A los 89 minutos, Maurine anotó el 1-0 para Santos que dejó sin corona al equipo chileno

Todo parecía listo para los penales, Everton había resistido gran parte del encuentro los avances de Santos y parecía que la final de la Copa Libertadores femenina se definiría desde los 12 pasos.
Sin embargo, una falta cerca del área a los 89', puso a Maurine tras el balón, y con impecable tiro libre, logró batir a Christiane Endler y darle el trofeo a las locales.
Desde el inicio, Santos se mostró como el dominador de las acciones y tuvo varias ocasiones de gol.
En la segunda mitad, el acoso de las brasileñas se intensificó y la portera chilena se convirtió en la gran figura. Cuando no estuvo Endler, hasta los postes jugaron a favor de las chilenas, eso hasta los 89'.
Tras el gol, las nacionales trataron de intentar una reacción, pero no quedaba tiempo y el pitazo sólo vino a coronar al mejor equipo del torneo, que consiguió por segundo año consecutivo el título, y que dejó a Everton con un meritorio subcampeonato.

SOCCER & GLOBAL BRAND: Manchester United reports record loss despite revenue rise

SOCCER & GLOBAL BRAND: Manchester United reports record loss despite revenue rise

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM.- Manchester United posted an annual net loss of 83.6 million pounds ($132 million) after costs associated with the huge debts racked up by the club’s American owners wiped out record revenues.

In the financial results released Friday for the year ending June 30, United reported record revenues of 286.4 million pounds based on the strength of marketing and broadcasting income. The club’s operating profit exceeded 100 million pounds for the first time.

But the impact was largely erased by the payments to manage the club’s debts, which are around 750 million pounds, and costs related to a controversial bond issue.

“We have a long-term financing structure in place, excellent revenues that are growing, we are controlling our costs—total wages are 46 percent of turnover—and we can afford the interest on our long-term finance,” United chief executive David Gill said. “In our opinion if something changed in the ownership this club will survive and continue—it is covering the financing cost more than adequately.”

The Premier League giant’s record losses are a big swing from the 25.5 million-pound profit from the previous financial year, which came after the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid for a world record 80 million pounds.

There has been no similar big-name signing to replace the Portugal winger, despite cash reserves of 163.8 million pounds reported in the latest financial figures released Friday.

But the 18-time English champions spent only around 25 million pounds on new players in the most recent offseason, while neighbor Manchester City lavished more than 120 million pounds of its wealthy Abu Dhabi owner’s funds on strengthening the squad.

“We still have cash to invest in players and to give good contracts to players and we are comfortable with the business model,” Gill said. “We have money in the bank so there is zero pressure … to sell any star player whether it is Wayne Rooney or X,Y or Z.”

After seven matches of the season, United is third in the standings—five points adrift of Chelsea and a point behind City.

The latest financial results will provide more ammunition for the protest movement that fans launched in January in a bid to force out the Glazer family.

Similarly intense protests at Liverpool, also coupled with crippling debts following a leveraged takeover, have forced American co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. to put the club up for the sale. They are now trying to block a 300-million-pound bid by the owners of the Boston Red Sox, saying the offer undervalues the club.

United had no debts before Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer took control in 2005.

But the new figures show interest payments chewed up 40.2 million pounds as the club’s debts rose slightly to 521.7 million pounds. That figure that does not include 225 million pounds of payment-in-kind loans, which carry an interest rate of 16.25 percent and don’t appear in the latest accounts.

Part of the losses relate to one-off payments of 47 million pounds after bank loans were turned into a seven-year bond issue that raised 504 million pounds earlier this year to replace long-term financing and reduce debts to hedge funds.

Forbes magazine recently estimated that United is worth $1.8 billion— making it the most valuable football team in its rankings for the sixth straight year.

“Manchester United are at no risk of going bust,” said investment analyst Andy Green, a United fan whose personal website tracks the club’s finances. “The tragedy for the club is that so much of the profits are wasted in interest, fees and charges.”

The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust said the club will be vulnerable if performances on the pitch decline when 68-year-old manager Alex Ferguson eventually retires.

“When Sir Alex retires the chances of maintaining anything like the same level of success look remote without massive investment,” the group said. “So the clock is ticking for the Glazers—and for the supporters too

Canada announces roster for home matches against Peru (Sept 4) in Toronto and Honduras (Sept 7) in Montreal

Canada announces roster for home matches against Peru (Sept 4) in Toronto and Honduras (Sept 7) in Montreal


Coach Stephen Hart has announced his roster for the upcoming Men's International Friendly series against Peru and Honduras in Toronto and Montréal. Coach Hart has selected 20 players for the two-match series, with the team schedule to meet this coming week in Alliston, ON. Canada plays Peru on 4 September at BMO Field in Toronto and Honduras on 7 September at Stade Saputo in Montréal.Tickets to both matches are currently on sale to the public. Tickets to the Canada-Peru match at BMO Field are available via Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.ca / 416.872.5000) while tickets to the Canada-Honduras match at Stade Saputo are available via Admission (ADMISSION.com / 514.790.1245 and 1.800.361.4595).Canada's national roster features a mix of veterans and young players that are progressively making their way into the national program. Paul Stalteri is the most experienced player on the roster, having made 81 appearances for his country - one less than the national record held by Randy Samuel. Staleri is also the oldest player on the roster, although he is only 32 years old.Centre back Adam Straith is the youngest player on the squad at just 19 years of age. Straith is one of several new young players that joined the national team this season. Also new to the national squad this season are centre back Nana Attakora (21 years), goalkeeper Haidar Al-Shaïbani (26) and midfielder Gianluca Zavarise (24).So far this season, coach Stephen Hart has seen 43 different players in his national camps. Four players are taking part in their first camp of the 2010 season: Patrice Bernier, Iain Hume, Atiba Hutchinson and Kevin McKenna. Three of those players were part of Canada's 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup team, with only Hume missing the biennial continental championship for injury reasons. Hart's roster for the pair of home Men's International Friendly matches features 12 players from last year's CONCACAF Gold Cup.Finally, several players have joined new clubs since coach Hart last saw them. Marcel de Jong now plays for FC Augsburg in Germany, Rob Friend now plays for Hertha BSC in Germany, Lars Hirschfeld now plays for Vålerenga Fotball in Norway, Hutchinson now plays for PSV Eindhoven in Netherlands, Simeon Jackson now plays for Norwich City FC in England, and Zavarise now plays for Iraklis FC in Greece. Canada's professional players will group in Alliston, ON next week in advance of the two Men's International Friendly matches. Fifteen players are arriving from Europe while five players are arriving from Major League Soccer, including three from Canada's Toronto FC (Attakora, Julian de Guzman and Dwayne De Rosario).Both matches will be broadcast live on Rogers Sportsnet (all regions), with the 4 September match kicking off at 17.30 ET / 14.30 PT and the 7 September match kicking off at 19.30 ET / 16.30 PT.CANADA1- GK- Lars Hirschfeld
NOR / Vålerenga Fotball2- D- Nana Attakora-Gyan
CAN / Toronto FC3- D/M- Marcel de Jong
GER / FC Augsburg4- D- Dejan Jakovic
USA / DC United5- F- Kevin McKenna
GER / FC Köln6- M- Julian de Guzman
CAN / Toronto FC7- D- Paul Stalteri
GER / Borussia Monchengladbach8- M- Will Johnson
USA / Real Salt Lake9- F- Rob Friend
GER / Hertha BSC10- F- Simeon Jackson
ENG / Norwich City FC11- M- Issey Nakajima-Farran
DEN / AC Horsens12- D/M- Jaime Peters
ENG / Ipswich Town FC13- M- Atiba Hutchinson
NED / PSV Eindhoven14- M/F- Dwayne De Rosario
CAN / Toronto FC15- M- Josh Simpson
TUR / Vestel Manisaspor16- M- Gianluca Zavarise
GRE / Iraklis FC17- M/F- Iain Hume
ENG / Barnsley FC18- D- Adam Straith
GER / Energie Cottbus20- M- Patrice Bernier
DEN / FC Nordsjælland22- GK- Haidar Al-Shaïbani
FRA / Nîmes OlympiqueHead of Delegation / Chef de délegation : Ron Smale Head Coach / Entraîneur-chef : Stephen Hart Assistant Coach / Entraîneur adjoint : Tony Fonseca Goalkeer Coach / Entraîneur des gardiens : Paul Dolan Video Coordinator / Vidéaste : Victor Mendes Team Manager / Gérant d'équipe : Morgan Quarry Equipment Manager / Gérant de l'équipements : Mike Moretto Equipment Assistant / Adjoint de l'équipements : Ryan Bedic Doctor / Docteur : Dr. Mike Campbell Physiotherapist / Physiothérapeute : Ted Tilbury Physiotherapist / Physiothérapeute : Dave Foley

Canada to host China PR at BMO Field in Women's Soccer International Game

Canada to host China PR at BMO Field in Women's Soccer International Game



The Canadian Soccer Association has announced that the Canadian women's national team will host China PR this 30 September 2010 at BMO Field in Toronto, ON. The Women's International Friendly match, to be presented by Winners, will kickoff at 19.30 local. Tickets for the match go on sale this Wednesday 1 September via Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.ca / 416.872.5000).



"We are happy to play in front of our fans in Canada," said national coach Carolina Morace. "We hope our support continues to grow as we work towards our qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup."



The Women's International Friendly match against China PR will be an integral part of Canada's preparations for the 2010 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifier. The eight-team CONCACAF championship runs 28 October to 8 November. That championship will qualify the top two teams for the FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011. The third-place team will advance to a playoff against the fifth-place team from Europe for an additional spot at Germany 2011.



Also part of Canada's upcoming schedule is an away Women's International Friendly match against Germany on 15 September in Dresden, Germany. China PR is a former silver-medalist at the FIFA Women's World Cup (USA 1999) while Germany is a two-time champion at the FIFA Women's World Cup (USA 2003 and China 2007).



Canada, whose title sponsor is Winners and presenting sponsor is Teck, has an all-time home record of 26 wins, five draws and 17 losses at home. It has a international record of seven wins, three draws and two losses in Toronto.



Canada faced China PR earlier this year on 24 April in Yongchuan, China PR. Canada lost 0:2 in that match. The previous matchup was a 1:1 draw in the group phase at the 2008 Women's Olympic Football Tournament in Tianjin, China PR. In Canada, the two sides last met 19 and 22 August 2006 in St. John's, NL - a 0:0 draw and a 1:1 draw.



As for Canada's preparations in advance of the 30 September match, Canada is currently in Roma, Italy from 25 August to 12 September. It then moves to Dresden, Germany until 16 September before returning to Canada for a short break. Coach Morace's Canadian camp will run from 21 September to 1 October. The team will train in Alliston, ON before arriving in Toronto on 28 September.



The FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011 runs 26 June to 17 July 2011. It will be the sixth edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup. Canada has qualified for each of the last four editions: Sweden 1995, USA 1999, USA 2003 and China 2007.

Delantero Mauricio Pinilla regresa a la selección de Chile

Mauricio Pinilla regresa a la selección de Chile

Bravo ante citación de Pinilla: "El que llegue tiene que aportar sólo fútbol"
El capitán de la Selección que tajante al señalar que el futbolista tiene que hacer noticia por lo que hace en la cancha.
El arquero y capitán de la Selección, Claudio Bravo, le rayó la cancha al delantero Mauricio Pinilla en su regreso a la "Roja" tras varios años de ausencia.
En clara alusión al llamado de Pinilla para el amistoso del 7 de septiembre ante Ucrania en Kiev, el arquero de la Real Sociedad advirtió que todos los nominados deben "aportar solamente con fútbol", en una entrevista a Radio Cooperativa.
"Yo no doy las nóminas, no soy tampoco el que llama a los jugadores, el que dice éste tiene que ir y éste no. Soy un jugador más, soy también un ente importante dentro del grupo de jugadores; no más allá en el cuerpo técnico", comenzó Bravo.
"Y como siempre lo he dicho yo y todo el mundo: el que va a la selección tiene que ir a aportar solamente con fútbol, que es con lo que el futbolista tiene que hacer noticia", sentenció.
En la nómina están ausentes muchos mundialistas en Sudáfrica 2010 y para Bravo "siempre es bueno que aparezca gente nueva, pero no sé, hay gente también que tiene mucho peso dentro, que se ha ganado un nombre en la selección. Como dije va a seguir entrando gente, gente que está a buen nivel y compitiendo con las mejores ilusiones para estar en una selección. Pienso que el que esté hoy aportando a la selección es bienvenido".
Sobre la partida de Daniel Morón como preparador de arqueros la "Roja", por discrepancias en los pagos, Bravo reconoció que "ya le hice todos los comentarios a él, le di las gracias, conversamos mucho rato sobre el tema. Es una persona muy querida por todo el grupo, se le agradece todo el tiempo que estuvo con nosotros, ya sea trabajando o dando un buen consejo".
Finalmente, Claudio Bravo no pasó por alto el accidente de los mineros atrapados en Copiapó y les mandó "un abrazo a todos los que lo están pasando pésimo con la gente que está atrapada dentro de la mina. Todo el mundo quiere estar ahí, pero hay que dejar a los expertos que trabajen con mucha calma, porque hay vidas de por medio".

El delantero chileno del Palermo, Mauricio Pinilla, aparece entre los probables titulares para el encuentro que su elenco jugará mañana ante el Maribor esloveno, por la vuelta de los playoffs de la Europa League.

El nacional, hasta el momento suplente de los delanteros titulares Massimo Maccarone y Abel Hernández, tiene a su favor el 3-0 que logró en la ida el elenco rosa, razón por la que el entrenador Delio Rossi dejará a alguno de los dos atacantes en el banco para reservarlos para el debut en la Serie A italiana este domingo ante Cagliari.

Palermo busca su paso a la fase de grupos de la Europa League, a la que llegará si obtiene un resultado favorable en Eslovenia. Además busca llegar con el mejor ánimo posible al inicio del Calcio, en donde se ha alzado como uno de los equipos que mejor se preparó y mejor se reforzó de la liga italiana
Pinilla aparece entre los titulares de Palermo para la Europa League
El delantero chileno sería de la partida ante Maribor en la vuelta de los playoffs de la competencia del Viejo Continente.


Date of birth: 04.02.1984
Place of birth: Santiago de Chile
Age: 26
Height: 1,87
Nationality: Chile Italy
Position: Forward - Centre Forward
Foot: right
Market value: 4.320.000 £4.800.000 €
Player's agent: Pass Ball