his teammate‚ the teammate shoots … over the net it goes. The teammate said the ball was very light so he kicked with too much power and it went over the net. This is what I am trying to prevent‚ a light ball being called the best because it exceeds FIFA standards. The ball that was passed was the Adidas Teamgeist‚ this story is one of the many stories that this ball has cost teams a goal and sometimes the game. Top teams lose to lower class teams because of this ball. But there is a solution‚ the
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China is the fastest growing economy in the world. * Entering the female market * Social trend and popularity of social media sites such as Facebook‚ allowing Adidas to interact directly and build relationships with potential and current customers. * Sponsorship of global sports events which improves the company’s global brand. These include an 11 year sponsorship on the NBA‚ the 2012 GB Olympic Games and the continued sponsorship of the FIFA WC. * Tie-up with emerging sports teams/clubs/players
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Ronaldo celebrated in style after the triumph in Sweden but insists his celebrations were not aimed at FIFA president Sepp Blatter following recent comments he made about the Real star. Blatter was swift to congratulate Paulo Bento’s team and Ronaldo via Twitter within minutes of their qualification for Brazil. "I don’t have to respond to anyone‚ my answers are given on the pitch‚" Ronaldo said. He also insists he is not focused on recapturing the accolade he won in 2008‚ adding: "I do not
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get this award. It is a privilege for me to have soccer in my life. I am so thankful that I am able to do something I love. I have an idol. A mentor and someone I look up to in soccer. His name is Lionel Messi. He is known as the best player in the world today‚ and some people say that he is the best ever. To my opinion‚ he is the best ever. He has done things in soccer that no one has ever done in the history of the sport. He scored 92 goals in one calendar year. The previous record was 86 goals in
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Cricket is a bat-and-ball team sport that is first documented as being played in southern England in the 16th century. By the end of the 18th century‚ cricket had developed to the point where it had become the national sport of England. The expansion of the British Empire led to cricket being played overseas and by the mid-19th century the first international matches were being held. Today‚ the game’s governing body‚ the International Cricket Council (ICC)‚ has 104 member countries.[1] The Laws
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Lionel Messi also won dozens of awards including: Champions League‚ Super Cup‚ Club World Cup‚ Player of the Year‚ La Liga Player of the Year‚ Top scorer‚ Goal of the Year and many more awards. Messi also played in a few World Cups for Argentina. On March 10‚ 2007‚ Messi scored a Hat-Trick goal against Real Madrid allowing the team to tie on the Ninetieth minute. On the 2008-2009 season‚ Messi’s team won the three cups they could win (Spanish Football League‚ Copa Del Rey‚ and UEFA Champions
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South Korea’s apparel industry to come out from the low tide‚ globalization vision‚ come up with a concrete and realistic strategic plan‚ more than ever a more urgent time. Into the 21st century‚ the globalization of the Korean apparel industry has not only requested to stay at the prospect level‚ but rather to the realities of real approximation of the industry demands. Even in this case may be‚ the industry has no significant changes occur‚ it is now an undeniable fact. Such circumstances‚ the
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PE Essay Question Q1) Short term preparation refers to the period prior to a competitive performance using the headings physiological‚ psychological and technical. Outline the strategies and considerations elite athletes take into account in their short term preparation for global games. (20marks) Prior to an event/performance an athlete will need to do an effective warm-up‚ this will increase the athletes heart rate‚ increases the temperature of muscles to an optimum level this will reduce the
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scoring tens of goals. He made his debut for Argentina‚ when he was only 18 years old. Lionel Messi also won dozens of awards including: Champions League‚ Super Cup‚ Club World Cup‚ Player of the Year (several times)‚ La Liga Player of the Year‚ Top Scorer (many times)‚ Goal of the Year and many more awards. Messi also played in a few World Cups for Argentina. The final one in 2010‚ started well with a 4-0‚ 4-1‚ 1-0 and 2-0 to finish off the group stages. The last 16 round wasn’t a good match as it ended
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Blumenfeld/Getty Images The popularity of women’s soccer has increased exponentially since the inaugural Women’s World Cup in 1991‚ and with the improved quality of play has come a steady stream of great players over the years. This is our list of the 10 greatest female soccer players ever. Most of these names you’ll recognize‚ whether you’ve followed the game only in America or on the world stage. Who would make your top 10? Let us know in the comments. 10. Kelly Smith Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
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