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Ten technologies for determining the validity of a goal will compete and try to convince the committee of FIFA rules that require its arbitrators to help make the right decisions.

FIFA said Friday that the 10 systems, it has not identified, will be tested privately in his headquarters in Zurich next week by experts from a technological institute of the Swiss city.

The FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

A report will then be presented to the IFAB (International Football Association Board) after the test session conducted by the independent firm, said the international federation statement.

These tests are at the top of the list of the next annual revision of the Statutes of football IFAB – including FIFA and the four British associations – March 5 this year, Wales.

The IFAB also consider the possibility of UEFA (the European Federation) to use ls to five official system for Euro 2012.

Other proposed changes affect the objects thrown at the ground, the right of players to wear neck warmers and tights, and the possibility for arbitrators to score with a quickly fading paint where must hold the defensive wall on the ground.

The technologies used to judge the validity of a goal is a long time to stumble FIFA president Sepp Blatter, who hammered incessantly that human error is part of the game

However, Blatter has bowed to pressure and promised to reopen the debate at the last World Cup, after England had seen a goal against Germany be denied when the ball had clearly crossed the goal line . This goal in round 16 would have tied the game 2-2, but England eventually lost that game 4-1.

The IFAB said when she accepted the holding of these tests last October that “the indication that a goal has been scored and validated should be immediately below a second.” Only the match officials would receive this confirmation.

The panel will evaluate now the accuracy and relevance of the 10 proposed systems before making “a decision in principle” and “evaluate what could be the next step.”

Even if one of these systrèmes meets all the demands of FIFA, other discussions about commercial use and would use what competitions will be held before it is eventually approved.

Among the systems to be tested include the HawkEye, already used in tennis and cricket, and the system of the company Cairos, which places a chip in the magnetized ball and a magnetic field in the penalty area to confirm if the ball instantly crossed the goal line or not. Both systems have been rejected by the FA Board in 2008 and last March.

The IFAB is an old 125 years that includes members of the federations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales over FIFA, which represents the 204 federated nations, referees, coaches and players. Each member holds a British vote and FIFA has four. A proposed rule must obtain the support of six votes for approval.

The coach of Tottenham, Harry Redknapp wants David Beckham still hiring. He was willing to wait until the end of the contract of former England captain with the Los Angeles Galaxy in November.

David Beckham

Redknapp’s attempt to hire Beckham under a loan failed last month, but the midfielder has still trained with the club. Redknapp said he could return to the charge at the end of the year, although Beckham will be 36 years.

Barca visit Riazor looking to follow in the lead
Barcelona will be defending the lead Saturday in Riazor, at the beginning of the 18th matchday of the Spanish League First Division.

After the tough demands copera against Athletic Bilbao, Barca does not neglect the league and is presented against Deportivo in Riazor with all their best men.

Guardiola goes to the offensive duo Villa, Messi, two players who are “executioners” team “Basque”, Villa has scored no fewer than 10 goals in 13 games.

The Lotina arrive in high spirits after qualifying to the quarter finals of the “Copa del Rey”, but the coach knows that the priority is to keep adding points in the league to not have the drama of the decline in recent days.

The Galician total 21 points in the standings, standing at the twelfth position.

Another good game will star at Real Sociedad (22) to Sevilla (23) in Anoeta. Both teams in middle of the standings need to add 3 points to aspire to greater things.

Malaga (16) of Pellegrini for their part receive Athletic Bilbao (25) in the Rose Garden, the only slogan of victory for the locals, who are the better team has been strengthened in the winter market, trying to escape from the descent.

Caparros those coming to make a great cup-bearer at the Barcelona tie, where they were eliminated by the added value of away goals that turned the Catalan team.

Real Madrid, winner of Atletico 3-1 thanks to a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday night, took a major step towards the semi-finals of the Spanish Cup, 24 hours after his archrival FC Barcelona Betis has atomized (D2) 5-0 with a hat-trick from Lionel Messi.

Mesut Ozil

Real, who made the decision thanks to goals from Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo and Measur Ozil has yet been conducted after the opening goal by Diego Forlan in the 7th minute.

Upset and foolishly encouraged by their fans, Madrid then rushed to the onslaught of goals for Atletico. On one of their many attacks, they logically equalized by Sergio Ramos who took over a corner kick by Di Maria (14th). And with a little more success, Cristiano Ronaldo, author of a tripling in La Liga side Villarreal (4-2), or Di Maria would have to give a deserved Merengues before the break.

After the break, José Mourinho’s men had to wait the hour to take the lead through Cristiano Ronaldo to the inevitable (61st), ideally served by Ozil who closed the festival’s offensive at the last minute Real taking advantage of a defensive error by Atletico.

In the other match of the day, Almeria beat Deportivo La Coruna 1-0, while Villarreal and Sevilla were left on the river score 3 to 3, Wednesday.

Brazilian striker Ronaldinho said on Thursday it had reached agreement with AC Milan to negotiate his return to a Brazilian club at a press conference in Rio. The midfielder, 30, did not hold within the Italian club.

“I signed an agreement with Milan and now I’m free to continue my life here in Brazil,” said Ronaldinho alongside the Vice-President of the team “Rossonero,” Adriano Galliani, and before dozens of reporters gathered at the Copacabana Palace hotel.

Ronaldinho

But he stressed that “nothing had been defined” to join another club in Brazil.

The negotiations are open between three teams: Flamengo, the most popular club in Rio and Brazil, Palmeiras, a club of Sao Paulo and Gremio Porto Alegre, where he began his career.

The player’s agent and brother Roberto de Assis, said that the future of the attacker “would be defined within a week” during which the proposals of the interested clubs will be assessed.

He said that the agreement with Milan “gives us the freedom to negotiate with clubs in Brazil” but that his brother “will no longer play in any Italian club.”

The family of Milan

For its part, Galliani said: “The Milan has not terminated the contract (…). Ronaldinho Ronaldinho has an agreement with Milan, we’ll see what the best decision for him,” while the Ronaldinho’s contract running until June.

“The time I spent in Milan was wonderful, I am part of the family of Milan and I will continue to be part of it,” said the Brazilian player.

The striker, whose real name is Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, known as Ronaldinho Gaucho, Brazil, began his professional career in 1998 at the age of 18, at Gremio.

He stayed for three seasons before joining for two years with Paris Saint-Germain, his first European club.

In 2003, the Brazilian star goes to FC Barcelona with whom, in five seasons, he won two Spanish championships and a Champions League (2006). He was also elected Ballon d’Or in 2005.

But not sidelined the Catalan club, Ronaldinho signs with AC Milan in 2008.

With the Brazilian team, he won the 2002 World Cup.

Real Madrid, who has managed his perilous trip to the nearby Getafe Monday night (3-2), closing the 17th day of the Championship of Spain, came back within two points of leaders FC Barcelona.

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring on a penalty generous (11e). Özil, on a pass to Di Maria masterful, doubled the lead at 19. Getafe, coached by former Real Madrid star middle, Michel, who fielded four players Monday trained at Real (Codina, Miguel Torres, Mosquera and Parejo) reduced the mark with a shot clear of Parejo (29th).

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals

Ronaldo, well served by Benzema put Real to the shelter at 57th. But he still doubted until the end after the new score reduction Getafe signed Albin (85th), just minutes after the exclusion of one of the Real defenders, Arbeloa.

Villarreal, who dominated Almeria (2-0), confirmed its third place with five points ahead of fourth, Valencia, who had repulsed Sunday Espanyol (2-1).

Villarreal, the club probably has the most competed in the game with Barcelona this season, has quietly imposed, with a goal in each period (Catala, 22nd and Borja Valero, 58th).

Mallorca has signed the card of the day (3-0) against Hercules Alicante, with a goal, the third, by the French Michael Pereira (50th). Barca had merely one goal to beat newly promoted Levante Sunday at Camp Nou (2-1).

In the absence of Messi is the connection Pedro Alves who was due to good organization of the club Valencia. First a small festival of Brazilian who was slow to take before serving Pedro country whose shot deceived Reina (1-0, 47th).

At the 59th, which took over Pedro Alves served without calculating and beat Reina with a beautiful curling shot. Less solid than usual behind with a unique central hinge (Abidal, Busquets), Barça was done by surprise Stuani, Valdes who had shot a magnificent volley (80th).

To preserve its last goal lead, Barça rushed to the attack (Villa, 85th, and Alves, 87th). Without success but finally with three points at the end.

Publicly before he met the new scandal that changed this week’s Tri troubled waters, the stringency of the code of conduct imposed Néstor de la Torre after taking over as national team director of the Mexican Football Federation in March 2009 had fallen over other players. But then nobody questioned the validity of it.

Still in those waters had not caught in the nets to any of the bigwigs who themselves were punished on Tuesday for indiscipline in the festivities at the hotel in Monterrey after 1-0 to Colombia in the final warm a couple of weeks.

In the youth teams had already been punished Toufic Guarch, the young man was lost Tecos FIFA U-20, and Martin Galvan, Cruz Azul’s promise that was outside the U-17. A higher level, goalkeeper Jesús Corona in disgrace over an incident in a nightclub and then was not considered for the World Cup was held this year in South Africa.

But this time it’s some of the players most experienced and talented Mexican soccer has. Almost all of them play or have played in European clubs and some are or have been captains of the Tri. Some former world champions U-17, along with other young people who represent the future of the Tri for the forthcoming World Cup 2014 in Brazil.

Carlos Vela and Efrain Juarez were suspended six months for the selection games. That’s a phantom penalty in practice since Mexico has no official competition during this period, only a handful of friendly matches.

His teammates Rafael Marquez, Gerardo Torrado, Carlos Salcido, Andres Guardado, Francisco Rodríguez, Héctor Moreno, Guillermo Ochoa, Giovani Dos Santos, Javier Hernandez, Pablo Barrera and Enrique Esqueda were fined 50,000 pesos (just over $ 5.000) each . It is another penalty that seems a laugh considering the money they earn in their bulky contracts as professional footballers

Chairman of the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), Joseph Blatter on Friday launched the idea of a World Cup 2022 in Qatar, in winter, to enjoy the warmer weather.

It also renewed its confidence in Brazil for organizing the World 2014.

Speaking Friday on the eve of the World Cup final between clubs Inter Milan (ITA) and the All Puissant Mazembe (COD) which will be played in Abu Dhabi, Blatter said that “personally” he would prefer that the World 2022 takes place in winter in mild temperatures.

“It’s not easy to achieve,” said President Blatter, and it “could be a problem with the calendar” international. “It’s better to play in a pleasant atmosphere for players and spectators alike,” said Blatter, adding that it was still too early to talk about this deadline and that he had first s’ hold the 2014 and 2018 in Brazil, Russia.

For 2014, Blatter said he believes in Brazil and there is no plan B or C to 2014. “Four years ago, he said on South Africa, I was told that the hotels did not comply, that airports would not be sufficient, and they asked me if we had a plan B or C . Now, as then I say we have no alternative plan. ”

“The plan B is Brazil, Plan C is Brazil. One can not imagine a football continent as South America is not ready. Brazil is a country economically strong, it will Ready.

Public apology

For its part, the general secretary of FIFA, Jerome Valcke, said he was working with the Brazilian football confederation (CBF) on airport facilities and infrastructure to enable supporters to come in “perfect conditions” and that Brazil will actually enter the mouth during the World Cup qualifying draw to be held next July in Rio de Janeiro.

At his news conference, Blatter also made a public apology following his statements last Monday when he was advised to gays and lesbians to abstain from sex during the World Cup in Qatar ” I regret what I said. I did not want to hurt anyone. We are against discrimination. I apologize for that statement. ”

Asked Monday at a press conference in South Africa, on the treatment of gay fans at the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar, a country where homosexuality is punishable by law, Blatter responded on jokingly: “I think they should just abstain from sexual activity.”

Activists for gay rights had immediately responded, demanding an apology to the president of FIFA.

Speaking at last the final of the Club World Championship on Saturday, Blatter praised the Congolese club, which has already “written a new page of history”. No African team had indeed been able during the six previous editions of the Club World Championship to climb in the finals, which have so far always played between Europe and Latin America.

“The Mazembe tomorrow will write a new page in the history of football,” Blatter said. “It’s gonna be a great match. Mazembe against Inter Milan, champions of Europe. A great event,” said Blatter.

Manchester City have rejected a transfer request in writing by his star striker, Argentine Carlos Tevez, the club announced Sunday.

“It is with disappointment that we confirm to our supporters that Carlos Tevez Tevez gave us a transfer request in writing. The club also confirmed that it was rejected,” said Manchester City in a statement.

Eight days ago, Tevez did not hide his anger when his coach Roberto Mancini had left at the end of the match against Bolton. The incident was interpreted as a sign of deteriorating relations between Argentina and Italy.

The British press also argues for several months that Tevez was homesick and suffering from the absence of his two daughters remained in Argentina.

“Roberto Mancini and the whole club have shown and continue to be sensitive to the situation Carlos, including the fact that his family is abroad,” said City in a statement.

Suspended for Saturday’s game at West Ham (3-1), Tevez was given permission to travel to South America, said the club.

“The transfer request in writing contrasts sharply with the position posted by Carlos both in public and within the club,” added Manchester City.

In an interview with the club’s official magazine, published earlier this week, Tevez, still under contract for three and a half years, said he had no return permanently to Argentina or retire.

Manchester City has challenged “representatives” of the player, who asked several times in recent months a “renegotiation”. “In keeping with club policy is not to renegotiate contracts in mid-season, it was not accepted,” said City.

Manchester City has joined an interim head Saturday in the Premier League, trailing only on goal difference from Arsenal.

Tevez is second in the Championship scoring charts with ten goals for England.

Arrived from Manchester United 18 months ago, Argentina has made it essential for City, scoring 39 goals in 60 matches.

Iniesta, Xavi and Messi, who all play in Barcelona, are the three players nominated for the Ballon d’Or, to be awarded January 10, announced Monday and FIFA Soccer France, from shareholders this year the award.

This is only the third time in the history of this award only three players from one club will end the first three places of the Ballon d’Or after the two triplets of AC Milan in 1988 and 1989, with Marco Van Basten winner twice, Frank Rijkaard third each time, Ruud Gullit second in 1988 and Franco Baresi, second in 1989.

FIFA, now that was a partner in the bi-weekly France Football French for the occasion was unveiled on October 26 the list of 23 nominees to succeed Messi.

The revelation of this trio on Monday, comes as the Gazzetta Dello Sport, great sports newspaper in Italy, had said Sunday, claiming leaks that Iniesta would the Ballon d’Or Messi and Xavi and stay ahead. La Gazzetta had at least the three good names.

Andres Iniesta, who scored Spain’s winner in the final of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa (1-0 against the Netherlands), is like a big favorite for this title honoring the best player of the year.

Xavi is also part of the Spanish world champion but was less prominent qu’Iniesta.

Lionel Messi chains the benefits of high fly to Barcelona but has completely missed the World with a team coached by Argentine Diego Maradona and humiliated in the quarterfinals by Germany (0-4).

The biggest loser of the passage of 23 to 3 players from the list of suitors – which does not already figured the double scorer in the finals of the Champions League, never Diego Milito French – is the Dutchman Wesley Sneijder (Inter Milan).

Sneijder had won everything-or almost-club in last season with the Italian Cup, the Italian league and the Champions League. At the World Cup in South Africa, he wore the ‘Oranje’ to the final. But since then, he drags his sentence in a club.

On the occasion of the Golden Ball will also be appointed on January 10, in particular, the coach of the year.

Again, France Football and FIFA have cut Monday its list of 10 to 3 names: there is Vicente del Bosque, Spain coach world champion, Pep Guardiola, coach of Barcelona, Jose Mourinho, who coached last season Inter Milan took control of Real Madrid this season.

Recall the list of 23 nominees (in alphabetical order):

Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid / ESP), Daniel Alves (Barcelona / BRA), Iker Casillas (Real Madrid / ESP), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid / POR), Didier Drogba (Chelsea / CIV), Samuel Eto’o (Inter Milan / CMR), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal / ESP), Diego Forlan (Atletico Madrid / URU), Asamoah Gyan (Rennes and Sunderland / GHA), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona / ESP), Julio Cesar (Inter Milan / BRA), Miroslav Klose (Bayern Munich / GER), Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich / GER), Maicon (Inter Milan / BRA), Lionel Messi (Barcelona / ARG), Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich / GER), Mesut Özil (Werder Bremen and Real Madrid / GER), Carles Puyol (Barcelona / ESP), Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich / NED), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich / GER), Wesley Sneijder (Inter Milan / NED), David Villa (Valencia and Barcelona / ESP), Xavi ( Barcelona / ESP).

Recall the list of 10 coaches nominated:

Carlo Ancelotti (Chelsea / ITA), Vicente del Bosque (Spain / ESP), Alex Ferguson (Manchester United / SCO), Pep Guardiola (Barcelona / ESP), Joachim Loew (Germany / GER), Jose Mourinho (Inter Milan and Real Madrid / POR), Oscar Tabarez (Uruguay / URU), Louis van Gaal (Bayern Munich / NED), Bert van Marwijk (Pays-Bas/NED) Arsene Wenger (Arsenal / ENG)