Luis Enrique: "I am very optimistic"

The positive message carried to its logical conclusion. Especially when they go wrong they are given. At this current it has joined Luis Enrique as the line of Barca has been twisted. On the way to the psychic abyss after the elimination of the Champions coach has reinforced the idea of dealing with the bad dynamics of the results, rebelling against adversity and fight even harder to overcome the bad times. "I'm very optimistic , " proclaimed Luis Enrique.

Go into play the league title, where the club has three points ahead of Atletico , their European executioner, and the final of the Copa del Rey. "I will not change for anyone , " he assured, trying topull this memory Calderon, however recent it. But Luis Enrique can not hide or disguise the pain of loss triplet, which would have been the second, "a maximum target that no team in the world has reached".

DEEP ANALYSIS"

The coach has "thoroughly analyzed" the defeat against Atletico "just as I have thoroughly analyzed every victory." He would not share the fruit of this analysis nor the conclusions he has drawn, beyond saying in football that "there is only one factor that affects no single solution to the problems." Despite the negative trend has not time to put the notes to the course when two titles at stake, has suggested.

"This situation we do not like, but we've earned it ourselves and we must accept it with the mettle playing in a professional ," Luis Enrique has assumed without putting hot cloths. He has also taken his words when he said the team came "cooler" at the end of the season although he has played, on the same date last year , seven games.

COOLER WITH DATA

He said it and keeps it, based on "objective data" vest with GPS that measures the efforts of the players during training. "I have taken little chest for what he could," reaffirming his words, the improved physical condition of his men. "But that does not mean we can play bad or we can lose a title, because the opponent also plays and has quality," he qualified.

Shakira plays guitar for her son Sasha

Shakira has shown her fans how happy it feels to see the musical interest showing her little son, Sasha. Entitled: "Sasha, in to the music", the singer of 39 years playing guitar on the couch in front ofthe baby, a year that no detail is lost recital.

" Sasha , with music , " wrote the Colombian next to the snapshot that shows, once again, how the artist perfectly combines his work with his role as a mother.

The pair of Gerard Pique, who is immersed in his work ( a few days ago up another image in which he announced he was writing new songs), is back in full today since Thursday the Latin American press reports that might be pregnant with her third child.

And the Barca player and star 'Waka Waka' have stated on more than one occasion they want to have a large family, and they would like tohave a child. Confirmed the pregnancy , the third baby would be born in January, like his brothers, Milan and Sasha .

Writing songs! / Escribiendo canciones! Shak

A photo posted by Shakira (@shakira) on Mar 28, 2016 at 9:35am PDT

Sevilla leads the tie on penalties

Beñat missed the fourth penalty in the shootout that decided who would be in semifinals of the Europa League and Gameiro scored the 5-4 to qualify for the semifinals Sevilla in their tournament dream. After the 1-2 achieved by the Athletic in 120 minutes, equaling the 1-2 obtained by the Sevillian set in Bilbao, penalties issued a triumph crude. Valverde the box marked on penalties Raul Garcia Viguera, San Jose, failed Beñat and Susaeta scored. Sevillistas matched by Coke, Krychowiak, Konoplyanka, Nzonzi and Gameiro.

In 120 minutes we saw a fast-paced game. Valverde posed a cupbearer duel back and forth, looking for the goal that broke the situation, and plugged the high voltage Aduriz to score the first goal of the game. He tied Gameiro, but Raul Garcia headed the 1-2 infarction. Nerves. Extension. Susaeta occasions and Coke. Ten penalties. And Beñat, who played well, missed the key point.

Kobe Bryant, the fading star

That night the 1996 draft tension could be cut into the meeting room of the Lakers . Jerry West , a history of the franchise now work manager, breathing relieved in each round passed without any team he chose to that lanky kid he dreamed since I saw him in action with just 17 ​​years in a private test. The Lakers had hatched a plan to seize him, Kobe Bryant showed signs, but whose youth backed down to most franchises. The way to take him to Los Angeles was to convince the Hornets, who selected him in the 13th and transferred to the Lakers for Vlade Divac . An operation at that time few imagined that would change forever the history of the NBA.

Kobe Bryant this morning which played his last game as professionally has been the great protagonist of the last two decades in the NBA. A special player, unable to never settle and continuous learning. Twenty years leading the Lakers, who he led the ring five times, and chasing the shadow of Michael Jordan. the legend of the Bulls was his model and his obsession. The player who aspired to emulate. The largest in history, whose six rings have long stayed away from Bryant.

The decline of the Lakers in recent years also engulfed Kobe. Unable to overcome the departure of Pau and leading a failed reconstruction, Bryant announced earlier this season his farewell after two years of continuous injuries.

Gone were the happy years with Phil Jackson, the coach who best understood his play and that made ​​him champion five times in two different stages. In the first, just three years after arriving in the league, he had as squire to Shaquille O'Neal , with whom he formed an almost invincible couple that led the Lakers to achieve three championships in a row (2000-2002). If its hegemony lasted was the clash of egos, perhaps the biggest problem of Kobe, which cost him assimilate the power forward role rob him in those final.

The emergence of Pau Gasol
Progress Bryant O'Neal left as the undisputed leader of the Lakers, but

Benzema - Announces he will not play Euro

Jour de match! Match day! Día de partido!@realmadrid vs @VfL_Wolfsburg - 20h45@ChampionsLeague#APorLaRemontada ! pic.twitter.com/EhX2Qp3INs

— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) April 12, 2016

Doubts are over. Karim Benzema , French striker of Real Madrid, will not be finally selected for his country to play the European Championship this summer. This was announced by the player himself through his official profile on Twitter.

Malheureusement pour moi et pour tous ceux qui m'ont toujours soutenu et supporté. Je ne serai pas sélectionné pour notre Euro en France...

— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) April 13, 2016

"Unfortunately for me for all those who I have always encouraged apotado and I will not be selected for our European Championship in France ..." Benzema has written the popular social network.

The French Football Federation (FFF) had announced that it would decide on the presence of the striker in the tournament selections on April 14, once disputed the semifinals of the Champions League, in which the front was engaged with his club. But it was the player himself who has decided to make the decision public the day before .

The desire to Noel Le Graet, president of the FFF, was that Benzema were playing the Euro 2016, but was strong opposition from political and social pressures weigh in your country. Even Manuel Valls, French Prime Minister said on several occasions that the front should not go to the Euro, because "it is not a good example for the youth."

Not even a favorable ruling from the judge Boutard , tentatively allowed Benzema and Valbuena could match the selection has served to forward the continental competition is not lost. Also own Valbuena, the victim of sexual blackmail by a video home with her ​​partner, she has taken a step forward in that respect: " I have no problem, I can play with Benzema Euro".

Pau Gasol - The emotional farewell letter to Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant played this morning the last game of his brilliant career. One of the best players in NBA history to put an end to his career after twenty years in the elite , of which six and a half shared with Pau Gasol, lograndos two rings. Those feats in the Lakers carved a great friendship between the two and now, hours of goodbye, Pau wanted to pay tribute to Kobe with a letter full of feelings and emotions.

LETTER INTEGRA PAU

"On my first day with the Lakers, I met the team at the Ritz in Washington DC and 1:30 am someone knocked on my door. That's how I discovered that Kobe does not sleep much. I sat on the bed, I think, and he sat at the table next to the television. He welcomed me to the team and told me it was time. It was time to win. He felt that I could take it to the top again and wanted to make sure I knew it. "This is our chance," he said. For me that meeting was very meaningful.

Much of the triangle offense is based on reading and understand each other. I understand the game. He was very meticulous with it. And I think he appreciated it . It was fresh air. Our relationship conceded from the start. We both knew we needed each other to succeed.

There are many games in the NBA, this causes it easy to get carried away. He kept us all at bay. In training he challenged people. He spoke ill of others. This does not hold everyone. Some players can not with this, but I did not care. It was his way of motivating us and push us to us to give more. It is easy to accommodate. He made ​​sure that no one did.

After losing the sixth game against the Celtics in late 2008, we did not talk much about it. It was time to digest what had happened and why we had fallen short and let the fire began to burn up inside. We arrived the next season with a different, more aggressive and more determined attitude, with a stronger focus. I think that was the reason we won the next two titles.

Guardiola wins the battle and Bayern goes to semifinals

The Estadio da Luz became a pressure cooker , as feared Thiago Alcantara, but the mirage lasted 38 minutes. Benfica had to give in to the powerful Bayern Munich, and that Pep Guardiola Lewandowski sat on the bench to opt for a hat trick attack clearly addicted to the average tip.

The Portuguese, with the significant drop of the Brazilian Jonas , managed to sow panic in the German box to mark the Mexican Raul Jimenez, former Atletico Madrid. But before the break put Arturo Vidal(again, as in the way) things in place.

That's hopes vanished in Lisbon and Bayern began to show his safety, his conviction that will be on Friday in the draw for the Champions League semifinals.

When Thomas Müller scored the second both, and it became too difficult for the team Rui Vitória, specialist harangue his players with more thrust and heart than anything else.

He gambled by withdrawing the Luso coach Pizzi to get the Brazilian Talisca, who soon prove his punching power with a goal from a free.

But hardly it had time for a comeback, as two goals with just over 10 minutes required to play.

The Estadio da Luz recovered the illusion with the draw, but hung in the air a climate of resignation directly proportional to the German fortress.

One can speak at all ride for Bayern , but it became clear that it is more team and once again deserves to appear in the hype of the last heat, prior to the final at San Siro on May 28.

Guardiola ended strategy paying off, certifying that is an expert in bringing their pupils born winner (as it did in Barcelona) at the top of the top European competition.

The club and the public Lisbon had to settle for at least not lose the match, proof that they have maintained the type in the aggregate.

MATCH

Benfica : Éderson; André Almeida, Lindelof, Jardel, Eliseu (Jovic, m.88); Renato Sanches, Fejsa, Pizzi (Gonçalo Guedes, m.56);Salvio (Talisca, m.67), Carcela and Raul Jimenez.

Bayern : Neuer; Lahm, Kimmich, Javi Martinez, Alaba; Arturo Vidal, Xabi Alonso (Bernat, m.90), Thiago Alcantara; Douglas Costa, Ribéry (Gotze, m.92) and Müller (Lewandowski, m.82.

Goals : 1-0, M.26 Raul Jimenez. 1-1, m.37 Arturo Vidal. 1-2 m.52 Müller. 2-2 m.76 Talisca.

Referee : Bjorn Kuipers (HOL). He admonished Carcela (M.70), André Almeida (m.90) and expelled the coach Rui Vitoria with astraight red (m.76) by Benfica and Javi Martínez (m.74) by the Bayern.

Incidences : Second leg of quarterfinals of the Champions League match at the Stadium of Light (Lisbon) to about 63,000 spectators (full).

Atletico - The fifth assault on the Champions League

Atletico Madrid with a 2-0 win against Barcelona in the return of the quarter-finals and 2-1 in the first leg (global 3-2) for the fifth time has reached the semifinals of the Champions League, the second under the name Champions League.

Two years after the end of Lisbon Champions League 2013-14, which fell against Real Madrid in extra time 4-1, Atletico group led by Diego Simeone Argentina is again among the best four teams the continent.

Like two years ago, Atletico won the ticket to the semifinals defeating Barcelona in this season overcoming the adverse 2-1 brought the Camp Nou with a 2-0, thanks to two goals from Frenchman Antoine Griezmann in the Vicente Calderon the second penalty in the 89th minute.

In the 2013-14 season, when they played the semi-finals last time, the red and whites came to achieve a 1-1 (goals from Diego and Neymar) draw in Barcelona and served them a 1-0 (Koke) to overcome the crossing. After they beat Chelsea in the semifinals, to meet with Real in the final.

The former Atletico precedent in the semifinals of the showpiece of European football clubs have to find it under the name European Cup in 1973-74 season, just at the other end that Atletico have played in this competition, that of infamous memory for their fans against Bayern Munich German.

In the quarterfinals of 1974, the athletic victim was the Serbian Red Star, which defeated Atletico 0-2 in Belgrade (goals from Luis Aragones and José Eulogio Gárate) and served with a 0-0 in the return in Calderon. The semi-final opponent was the Scottish Celtic Glasgow, passed after a qualifying row to face Bayern in the final.

Three years earlier, Atletico overcame the quarter-final against Legia Warsaw thanks to the double value of away goals. The rojiblancos achieved a 1-0 in the first leg at the Calderon (goal Adelardo Rodríguez) and lost 2-1 in Warsaw (Ignacio Salcedo made ​​the Atletico goal, Pieszko and Stachurski scored for the hosts). They lost in semifinals against Dutch Ajax, where he played the recently deceased Johan Cruyff.

The first experience in the semifinals of the European Cup for Atletico was in the 1958-59 season , in which he beat in the quarterfinals German Schalke 04 with a 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu (goals from Vava, Gonzalez and Peiro) and 1-1 in Gelsenkirchen (Nowak for German, Vava for Atletico). They fell in the semifinals against Real Madrid, in a tie that required a playoff game.

Rojiblanco signed with their eighth victory in the quarterfinals of this competition, which has come consecutively in the last three editions. He was eliminated in the quarterfinals in three seasons: 2014-15 (Real Madrid) 1996-97 (Ajax) and 1977-78 (Bruges).

Luis Enrique: "The team is sad"

Luis Enrique, Barcelona coach praised Wednesday following the elimination of his team in the quarterfinals of the Champions League with Atletico Madrid (2-0), his team has to "rise" of defeat and "improve" in the final stretch, which are "two objectives," referring to the League, of which he is leader, and the Copa del Rey.

"The team is like can only be a team that aspires to win the title was one of our goals, no doubt;. A goal that flattered us a lot, but this year will be no such a possibility.. The team is sad " he said at a news conference after the 2-0 loss at the Vicente Calderon.

"Our goals are always the highest and is proud that the club is always favorite at all, but you have to accept defeat, understood as something of sport, such self-criticism to improve and we have two competitions on the horizon in which we have to will improve our performance if we want to win them options ", reviewed.

"Any coach of any league in the world if you win those two titles (League and Cup) would be a great season, but we need to improve, I am the first , " continued Luis Enrique, who insisted that "yet" there are "two very interesting targets "and took" one hundred percent "of the blame for the defeat on Wednesday.

"For that I am the coach, the head and not intended to have any points less than one hundred percent , " he added the coach, who, when asked by Argentine Lionel Messi, declared that "the only undeniable is that it is very unfair individualized a player when there is a loss, because this is all, of all the players. "

The coach stressed the "excellent attitude of all" players in the return leg tonight at the Vicente Calderon, but admitted: " What is evidence is that we are not at our best, but in terms of attitude'm so proud of my players . "

"Sorry for the Catalans fans and my players. Our goal was to conquer all, but get up. This is a test for the team," continued Luis Enrique, also questioned the why and if he saw that this bad time could arrive.

"Because there are rainy days and other days the sun rises. We controlled parameters that are important to view the status of the players, but I have no magic ball to know how we will be if we'll be lucid ... What yes it is clear is that we can improve. it's not our best version. and from that analysis and things to improve, consider the season finale with logic and ambition that is going to have this team, "he said.

Luis Enrique admitted he expected "Atletico Madrid maybe a not so quiet" at the start of the match, "as waiting in a medium retreat". "I expected a higher pressure. We had the ball calmly and that has allowed us to have controlled the match in what is playing out against Atletico," he said.

"I think the game has gone well in the idea they had. They have taken advantage of their time in our error, have been ahead on the scoreboard and have played what they do best, to defend their own country. They do very well. they have it played a very complete match. To us it lacked perhaps more finesse and daring "he said.

"We wanted a party control through ball wearing rival. The course was not to offer frills, non-excuse me, it was difficult to stand. We had control, but not depth. We have not generated occasions. We understood that make a goal it would be very important, but it has not happened, "he added.

"In the second half, and yet it lost, we have gone with a lot more people ahead of the ball to create more situations but it cost us a lot. Congratulating Atletico Madrid and wish him the best of luck," he said.

Faith returns to lead Atletico to semifinals

Atleti, the team with more faith in Spain, again in the semifinals of the Champions League. It is no coincidence nor an extravagance. Simeone has led this team to the elite coup effort and heart . Outside was the champion, a Barcelona exceeded in the first leg until the expulsion of Torres, and at the Calderon speculated impermissibly until he was with the score against. Even then he could face a team that is growing hopelessly under the baton of Simeone, the great architect of a group that dream of back European Cup still owes history.

With the lesson learned from the qualifying round two years ago Atletico was launched by the same way then. Atletico eleven came out with rage by the opponent and the sixth gear engaged, with 50,000 throats tightening behind as usual. Barca boot that caught him off guard and spent real trouble for putting the ball. A volley from Gabi and two separate auctions of Griezmann and Carrasco gave life to the first ten minutes.

Atletico brazenly sought goal and the club reacted to harassment killing the game completely . Uncaring attack, his players were devoted to an absurd passing game in order to run rival and despair to the stands.Mascherano Pique, Jordi Alba from there, back to Ter Stegen ... and back again. It was to have the ball at any price, playing slowly and without looking askance Oblak's goal . Debatable or not, Luis Enrique's plan seemed to work. Possession Barca side shot beyond 80% and souffle party collapsed.

The tremendous letdown remediated the head Griezmann last half hour .French, jinxed so far against Barca, impeccably he finished a measured center Ter Stegen Saul beating Calderon and exploded. Barca did not expect that goal, at least not this time, so he suppressed his self - imposed slumber and began to run. And Atletico to defend, of course. And eleven.

A shot from Neymar between Uruguayans (Godin and Luis Suarez) took the game to rest and Luis Enrique to reflect. With Messi permanently installed in the middle , but far from the area, the club changed the horizontality of the first part for a much more vertical game, looking for bands and inside passes Rakitic and Iniesta. Atletico tried not towrinkle. In fact, soon after the restart he could make the second with a header that gave Saul on the outside of the bar.

Tucked into the cave

But the situation of the party invited a second agonizing part. Barca left his field and Simeone locked in just thirty meters. Each began to play it that really knows . Both forward lines that Griezmann nearly killed the party to the contras in a dogfight with Ter Stegen.Arda, received a loud blast from his old hobby, and Sergi Roberto Alves came through and Rakitic, then a bloco Oblak Suarez shot at close range.

Now it was Atletico who had more than enough minutes . Simeone further strengthened means taking the field to a Carrasco exhausted and ushering Thomas. Ghana, a physical portent, helped out wherever he could, and accompanied Griezmann in the few outings against to which end adventure.El became an ordeal for the Atletico fans. Messi, Suarez and Neymar played increasingly closer Oblak. The fear of a last tie was over, hovering in the air. The stand noticed it and raised the decibels that marked the beat Simeone from the technical area.

In the absence of five minutes Pique was already a front more. So the second goal came in a lethal against which he could only resist sticking his hand Iniesta in the area. Griezmann did not fail, and then Rizzoli avoided a possible extension of the area by pointing out a hand of Gabi who had been inside.

"Together to victory , " he reads the banner that pulled at the beginning. He knows no other way Atletico. Now happens next. Whatever happens, will also suffer .

MATCH:

2 - Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Juanfran, Godin, Lucas, Filipe; Saul, Gabi, Augusto (Savic, m, 91), Koke; Griezmann (Correa, m. 89) and Carrasco (Thomas, m. 72).

0 - Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Dani Alves (Sergi Roberto, 64 m.), Pique, Mascherano, Jordi Alba; Rakitic (Arda Turan, 64 m.), Sergio Busquets, Iniesta; Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.

Goals: 1-0, m. 35: Griezmann heads an attack Saul. 2-0, m. 87: Griezmann, penalty.

Referee: Nicola Rizzoli (Italy). He admonished the Gabi (m. 69), Godin (m. 84) and local Correa (m. 89) and Luis Suarez visitors (m. 70) and Neymar (m. 77).

Subs: leg of the quarterfinals of the Champions League match at the Vicente Calderon stadium before some 55,000 spectators.Filled.

Google Doodle - Olympic Games' 120th anniversary

The modern Olympic Games' 120th anniversary has been marked with a Google Doodle!

The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, was a multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece, from 6 to 15 April 1896. It was the first international Olympic Games held in the Modern era.

When were the first Olympic Games?

The Ancient Olympic Games were athletic festivals held every four years in Olympia, Greece from around 776BC, where athletes would compete to win wrestling, chariot racing and running races, among many other sports.

While definitive records are few and far between, the rising influence of the Roman Empire is believed to have caused the decline of the formally-organised Games.

It is believed that the Christian emperor Theodosius I legally abolished "pagan" events like the Games, in 393 or 394 A.D.

On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, are reborn in Athens 1,500 years after being banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius I. At the opening of the Athens Games, King Georgios I of Greece and a crowd of 60,000 spectators welcomed athletes from 13 nations to the international competition.

The first recorded Olympic Games were held at Olympia in the Greek city-state of Elis in 776 B.C., but it is generally accepted that the Olympics were at least 500 years old at that time. The ancient Olympics, held every four years, occurred during a religious festival honoring the Greek god Zeus. In the eighth century B.C., contestants came from a dozen or more Greek cities, and by the fifth century B.C. from as many as 100 cities from throughout the Greek empire.

In 1850 an Olympian Class was started by Dr. William Penny Brookes at Much Wenlock, in Shropshire, England. In 1859, Dr. Brookes changed the name to the Wenlock Olympian Games. This annual sports festival continues to this day. The Wenlock Olympian Society was founded by Dr. Brookes on 15 November 1860.

The ancient Olympic Games were initially a one-day event until 684 BC, when they were extended to three days. In the 5th century B.C., the Games were extended again to cover five days. The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events.

What do the Olympic rings signify?

Coubertin explained his design in 1931: "A white background, with five interlaced rings in the centre: blue, yellow, black, green and red...is symbolic; it represents the five inhabited continents of the world, united by Olympism, while the six colors are those that appear on all the national flags of the world at the present time."

Fluminense wins and goes up to the second position in the Guanabara Cup

Fluminense took the second position of the Guanabara Cup by defeating Bangu by 1-0, in a match played late on Wednesday in Edson Passos. The goal was scored by Gustavo Scarpa in confusing bid that included the participation of William of Bangu. The result made the Tricolor das Laranjeiras get the eight points earned and be closer to qualification for the next stage of the competition. The Beautiful Girl team follows in seventh place with only two points earned.

Fluminense did not repeat the good performance of the victory over Boavista, but earned enough to secure an important result. The team directed by levir culpi wasted some opportunities that could have secured a more comfortable victory. The Bangu came with a defensive scheme and not moved away from the defense, even at a disadvantage on the scoreboard.

Before the game, a dog appeared on the lawn and gave great job the staff of the stadium that took a long time to grasp it, to the delight of the crowd.

In the next round, Fluminense will face Madureira in Moacyrzão. Bangu will receive the Boavista in Beautiful Girl.

The game - The match started at a slow pace with both teams studying the opponent. The first flight of danger was created by Bangu when Willian Peanut was released in the area, he collided with defender Gum and fell, but the referee saw nothing irregular in the move. The tricolor answer came with Gustavo Scarpa that made ​​good individual move and launched Cicero who kicked without taking danger to the Bangu of the goal.

Fluminense forward marking to disrupt the ball out of Bangu's defenders. After 12 minutes, Jonathan made good release to Osvaldo who headed trying to find Fred, but the defense banguense eased the danger. After hearing an earful of levir culpi during the technical stop, Fluminense came back on and almost scored on 22 minutes when a cross from Scarpa in the area, the goalkeeper Celio hesitated and Osvaldo joined head, but the ball went out.

Bangu tried to Almir, but the shot of the half was blocked by veteran tricolor defense. Early marking Fluminense almost resulted in the first goal after 25 minutes. Gerson recovered the ball in the penalty area and crossed for Fred, but the striker's shot was pressed and turned out to frustration tricolor crowd.

A minute later, Wellington Silva clashed with Peanut in banguense area and fell by asking penalty, but the referee ordered the game below. After 34 minutes, Fluminense created the best opportunity. Fred was brought down in the penalty area. Gustavo Scarpa hit the right angle and Celio made a great save, palming for a corner. In the collection, Fred nodded and the ball went near the bar.

Bangu attacked dangerously after 43 minutes, but the Magnum crossing has not been achieved by the attackers. Fluminense returned for the second time with Douglas and Marcos Junior in waves of Gerson and Osvaldo. And in the first minute, Marcos Junior joined the right and hit with danger to the goal defended by Celio.

At six minutes Gum dropped ground nuts in the entrance area. Almir hit category and the ball scraped the right post of Diego Cavalieri . The crowd started to get impatient with the team's errors directed by levir culpi and only returned to get carried away after 11 minutes when Gustavo Scarpa made ​​great launch for Fred who dominated and scored to large defense Celio Gabriel.

After 13 minutes, Fluminense scored the first goal. Marcos Junior made great play down the left and crossed strong. Defender William tried to save but, pressed by Gustavo Scarpa, just beating his chest and putting the networks. According to the arbitration, the goal was noted for the tricolor half. After 20 minutes, Wellington Silva invested the left and crossed for Marcos Junior, but the striker, short stature, did not reach the ball, missing a great chance.

Fluminense still best in the field and almost extended to 24 minutes. Wellington Silva crossed and Gustavo Scarpa tried twice, but was blocked by the defense of Bangu. Again Gustavo Scarpa had a chance to score after 28 minutes. The midfielder started in speed, invaded the area, but knocked out and missed a good opportunity. After 30 minutes, the Tricolor now manages the advantage, but also wasted two chances to score before the final whistle.


BANGU 0 - 1 FLUMINENSE

Location: Giulite Stadium Coutinho in Mesquita (RJ) Date: March 30, 2015 (Wednesday) Time: 19:30 (GMT) Public: 2,558 paying Referee: Elton Azevedo (RJ) Assistants: Jackson Lourenço dos Santos (RJ) and Daniel Parro Holy Spirit (RJ) Yellow Card: Giovanni Carioca (Bangu), Gustavo Scarpa (Flu) Goals: Gustavo Scarpa 13 minutes of the second half


BANGU: Celio Gabriel, Leo Garcia, Rafael Henriques, Arthur Sanches and William; Junior, Giovanni Carioca, Magnum and Almir; Willian Peanut (Marlon) and Igor de Paula (Charlie)
Coach: Mário Marques

FLUMINENSE: Diego Cavalieri; Jonathan, Gum, Henrique and Wellington Silva; Pierre, Cicero, Gustavo Scarpa and Gerson (Douglas); Osvaldo (Mark Junior) and Fred (Magno Alves)
Technical: levir culpi

Botafogo wins Volta Redonda in São Januário

In a match with few emotions, Botafogo played enough to defeat the Volta Redonda by 2-0 late on Wednesday, in São Januário, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), the fourth round of the Guanabara Cup, the second stage of Campeonato Carioca. With the result, the Glorified remained in the classification zone for the semifinals and reached seven points, swapping positions with Volta Redonda, which has one point less.

Rodrigo Lindoso and Joel Carli noted the goals of peaceful Botafogo win. The crowd was the negative point of departure, and the worst of the glorious season: only 905 people.

Botafogo back on the field on Saturday when does the classic round against Flamengo at 16h (GMT) at the Municipal Stadium Mario Helenio in Juiz de Fora (MG). At the same time, only on Sunday, the Volta Redonda face Vasco in São Januário.

The game - Botafogo started the match by imposing a breakneck pace. After just thirty seconds, Ribamar served Nuñez, who took the kick and allowed the reaction of the defense of Volta Redonda. But after five minutes the Volta Redonda could not avoid opening the scoring. Ribamar received launch Fernandes but was brought down by Luis Gustavo. The referee Carlos Eduardo Nunes Braga scored the penalty, converted by Rodrigo Lindoso. It was the first goal of the steering wheel with alvinegra shirt.

From there Botafogo took control of the ball, leaving the Volta Redonda play, but also finding it difficult penetration. So much so that only returned to scare on 26 minutes when Rodrigo Lindoso ventured outside the area and goalkeeper Mota defended. Three minutes later Diogo Barbosa crossed, Willow shore and gave Archer corner. In the collection, Renan Fonseca headed out.

Volta Redonda only has shown that it could disrupt the Botafogo after 31 minutes when Tiago Amaral ventured outside the area and goalkeeper Jéfferson made good defense. Two minutes later it was the turn of Niltinho in another tailpiece, require the alvinegro archer. The Botafogo answer came on the counterattack when Ribamar invaded the area after pass and Salgueiro kicked Mota save.

After 43 minutes Salgueiro gave sticking pass defense to Diogo Barbosa, who crossed to yaca Núñez, in the penalty area, kick on goal and missed opportunity. Two minutes later Salgueiro received at the entrance area and kicked right archer.

Volta Redonda returned to the second step giving your business card. Luis Gustavo tabled with Hugo and kicked out of the area for defense Jéfferson. Four minutes later Marcelo demanded placed missing and the goalkeeper again defended.

Botafogo seemed settled with the lead, and only returned to scare on 13 minutes when Fernandes ventured outside the area and saw the ball pass on the goal.

After a technical stop, Botafogo for very little not extended when yaca Nuñez kicked cross and the goalkeeper made tough defense. After 30 minutes, Gegê tabled with Diogo Barbosa and crossed to Ribamar kick at the back, with great danger. The second goal alvinegro, however, left the next minute. Gegê free kick and Joel Carli, marking free, anchored to the back of the net. It was also the first goal of the Argentine Glorioso.

More quiet, Botafogo went on to play lighter. After 33 minutes, Ribamar tabled with Neilton and kicked for the defense of the keeper. Already after 40 minutes it was the turn of Gegê scare the archer with a cross kick, which deflected in defense. Two minutes later the midfielder returned to risk and gave Archer corner. After that, Botafogo managed to play well round and administer the result until the final whistle.


BOTAFOGO 2 - 0 Volta Redonda

Location: São Januário in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Date: March 30, 2015 (Wednesday) Time: 19:30 (GMT) Referee: Carlos Eduardo Nunes Braga (RJ) Assistants: Francisco Pereira de Sousa (RJ) and João Luiz Coelho de Albuquerque (RJ) Income: R $: 13,250.00 Public: 905 paying card yellow: Fernandes (Botafogo)

The Glorioso did an intense game, but managed another victory. Against Volta Redonda, General Severiano club was superior, but it took a few scares. In the end, the evening was happy for two players in particular: Rodrigo Lindoso and Joel Carli, who shook their first networks with alvinegra shirt.

At 6 the first time, Ribamar suffered penalty. Rodrigo Lindoso ran and hit well to open the scoring. In the second half, taking advantage of lack raised in the area by Gege, Joel Carli rose and headed for the back of the net.

For abuses to workers in Qatar, Amnesty International accuses FIFA

FIFA was accused by Amnesty International of not preventing the abuses that happen to the workers responsible for the construction of the stadiums that will be used at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. For the human rights group, which revealed on Thursday a full abuse cases report at the Khalifa Stadium and Aspirine Zone, which includes training camps and structures around the field, what is happening is a disgrace to football world.

According to Amnesty International, immigrants working in the works of the Khalifa Stadium (one of 12 being built or refurbished) are delivered absolutely filthy accommodation and have confiscated passports and suffer intimidation of leaders. They receive lower wages than promised, and other irregularities. Among the 234 men interviewed by Amnesty International, only six reported receiving salary previously agreed.

The situation caused the Amnesty condemn FIFA, for human rights abuses in the World Cup host country 2022: "The abuse of immigrant workers is a wound in the conscience of world football," said the secretary general of Amnesty International, Selil Shetty . "For players and fans, a World Cup stadium is a place of dreams. For some of the workers we spoke with, it looks like a living nightmare ".

Contact the Goal , the report's editor, Mustafa Qadri explained how gardeners Khalifa Stadium are cheated by recruitment companies, "the was promised them $ 260 (about US $ 935) per month. Now, $ 260, when you paid a thousand to $ 4.300 as a recruiting fee to get started, it is not a lot of money (...) When you remember, on top of that, the lack of dignity in the way they are treated, it is very shocking ".

"These companies claim ignorance, but ignorance is no excuse for the law and international morality. Moreover, in terms of negligence, one must seriously question it, "Qadri said. "We're saying that for years."

"We said that this was an issue for the Supreme Committee for Qatar authorities and updated regularly to FIFA, either directly or from our publications. So far, nothing was really done. " Both the Qatar Supreme Committee as FIFA said in a statement that continue working to improve the situation of workers.

Pele files $30m lawsuit against Samsung for using his image illegaly

Target of several advertising campaigns around the world, Pele displeased that the last he heard, printed in the American newspaper New York Times. The King of Football has filed a lawsuit against the electronic materials company Samsung for using a look-alike in an advertisement.

The ad in question talks about a TV with picture in 4k (high resolution), in which as page background image is the face of a black, which according to arguments of the defense of former player, "is very similar to Pele." The claim for compensation is 30 million dollars (about R $ 108 mi).

Samsung is facing a lawsuit from Pelé seeking $30m in compensation, after the football legend claimed the electronics group used a lookalike to promote its televisions last year.

Frederick Sperling, the lawyer representing the likes of Pele and Michael Jordan, filed a lawsuit for improper use of image in the Federal Court in Chicago. The South Korean company, however, has not yet ruled on the case, as the intention or not to link the ad image to the figure of Pele.

The advert will confuse consumers and hurt the value of Pelé’s endorsement rights, the complaint added. The 75-year-old, who is considered among the greatest to have played the game, relies on endorsements for much of his income. He has deals with companies including Volkswagen, Subway, Emirates and Procter & Gamble.

Pelé broke the contract it had with Samsung further in 2013. This is an argument used by the defense to argue that the use of a "double" in the ad harms the image of Pele in other businesses and also with respect to the company, as consumers They may find that the Brazilian has returned to join the brand.

“The goal is to obtain fair compensation for the authorised use of Pelé’s identity and to prevent future unauthorised uses,” attorney Frederick Sperling said on behalf of Pelé.

Mr Sperling represented basketball player Michael Jordan in a similar case in 2015. Last August he helped Mr Jordan win an $8.9m jury verdict against the former supermarket chain Dominick’s for unauthorised use of his identity in an advert in Sports Illustrated.

Infantino plan World Cup in 2026 with 40 teams

Thinking of increasing competitiveness and the chances of the teams to have a place in the biggest football tournament in the world, Gianni Infantino, FIFA president admitted that the entity studies to increase to 40 the number of participating teams in the World Cup. The change, if it occurs, would be worth in 2026, with the World Cup in 2018 and 2022 keeping the 32 teams of the current regulation.

"We can increase competition for more participants. The idea would be for the 2026 edition Let's talk about it with everyone: players, the Council of FIFA ... you not only the chance for many other teams participate as allows multiple dream of a place in the final, "said the agent.

The expansion teams ensure that the continents might give more representatives than today. South America, for example, could over a direct wave, the Infantino plans. Currently, four teams are guaranteed in the world and an even dispute the repechage.

"My proposal to South America is to establish five fixed places and maybe one more to win through repechage," he said

Comments on terrorism - The leader also did not fail to give statements about terrorist attacks on their visit to Montevideo, as the most recent tragedies with authorship of the Islamic state were related to football. Infantino, however, said that his focus is to bring joy to people with sporting events that FIFA can accomplish.

"Of course, terrorism is a concern," he stressed the representative of FIFA at a news conference in Montevideo, after visiting the Museum of the mythical stadium Centenario Football.

"We want to organize football without talking about politics, not to mention violence, not to mention religion, and give a little life to the people, to forget the problems of everyday life," continued Infantino.

"I hope and expect that all terrorism in the world and end in football as well. We have the ambition to solve the world's problems, but rather to organize soccer parties," he said.

Infantino conducts a tour of South America that led to Paraguay and Uruguay and still pass through Bolivia and Colombia on Thursday.

We can not belittle or careless Getafe

Nicolas Fedor ' Miku ' Venezuelan striker Rayo Vallecano , would not qualify for the final game the next day against Getafe , although "very important" and said that despite the downswing of azulón whole, can not be underestimated or neglected his rival.

The Lightning, with 28 points, is out of the descent, tied with Granada and Getafe , third from bottom of the table after chaining ten games without a win.

"The wardrobe is aware of the importance of the game and we're psyched to get a positive result. We know that they have not had very good results, are not having the fortune they wanted, but not can belittle or neglect" confessed Miku, who Getafe he played between 2010 and 2013.

"With those who have played in the Getafe players who continue are unbalancing and in general is a good team that is below circumstances as us," said the Venezuelan striker, who revealed that still maintains relationship with some players of azulón set.

"We have not spoken this week. Sometimes we talked and talked about family and children. The match will be very hard and why friendships and companionship are aside. It should be respected, to have the utmost professionalism, but I I owe this club, I defend, and I want us to draw the three points and then they can be saved if better too, "he said.

Despite the delicate situation of Ray and Getafe, Miku does not consider the game to be definitive for any of the two teams.

"I do not think it reaches the point of being final, but very important, because then would be seven rounds and twenty fucking. It is true that it is against a direct rival and especially at home becomes very important. We want to do good match, taking out a result positive, and we must look at this game because in our field must fall on our side, "he said.

Miku took the opportunity to appeal to the fans and go to the stadium on Friday to support the team.

"The crowd is fundamental. I lived perores situations and have come out of these because the public has done its part. In our field is very close to people and feel that heat and pressure is important. It is one of the South American fields to because much screams, anything is listening and visitor is not nice, which is what we want, always respecting the opponent, "he said.

Finally, Miku talked about his coach, Paco Jemez, who sees him with the same confidence despite the sporting situation being experienced by the team.

"Paco I notice as all year, with the same demand and giving equal weight to each party. I do not notice it especially nervous. He knows navigate in these situations and have enough experience. He is confident because he knows what has the equipment, professionalism and dedication of all. the team is improving and hopefully at the end we are all happy, "he concluded.

It is the most beautiful and difficult

The captain of FC Barcelona, ​​Andres Iniesta , said Wednesday that at this stage of the championship, in which the Catalan team meets all options to achieve titles, "it is the most beautiful and difficult, and details count."

The Barcelona player in the Barca environment perceived a climate of euphoria before the arrival of the classic, which will be played this Saturday, April 2 at the Camp Nou (20.30).

About the small details, the Barcelona captain has already advanced to a meniscus injury of Jérémy Mathieu "does not look good , " referring to the lower than expected player for the remainder of the season after injuring with France.

Iniesta, down with the Spanish selection in these two friendlies and also absent in the match against Villarreal (2-2), said that is better "in the process of the discomfort I had in the game against Arsenal , " which he was forced to ask for change.

"If everything goes normal in these two days, I hope to be available , " said the player, who does not believe that this season is dosed, but noted that there is a bit of everything, including decisions of Luis Enrique to align or do not.

"What it is true is that, in general lines, I felt very well during the season. It's one of the seasons that I am most enjoying football. I do not know what percentage of games I played over other seasons, which yes I like playing games, but I know it's hard, "he added.

He has also admitted he is "very satisfied" with how you're going all and that, rather than metered, what interests him is that when he plays "surrender with all the guarantees".

Iniesta expects Barcelona to sign a victory against Real Madrid to get closer to the league title, and incidentally that this may serve to honor Johan Cruyff, died on Thursday March 24 at age 68, although the captain reported that when the group is full (that will happen tomorrow in the afternoon workout) will try to do something special in memory of the late barcelonista idol.

"The tribute was the one who made it to us, especially the Catalans," he stressed the Barca player in reference to the method and the footballing idea "cruyffista '.

How Barcelona will face the match against Madrid, Iniesta has escaped the idea that their companions are accommodated by ten points separating them.

"These games are different and it does not matter how teams arrive We all like to win at archrival, and it is little league and we can go a step further We looked like this:... If we win, it will be a game not we take this match as a final, although it is a more of us left, "he warned.

Madrid, Iniesta stressed that always see it "dangerous and powerful" and that if Barcelona does not do things he can do "what bad pass, because we have players that can complicate the game."

Does not believe that there is an atmosphere of revenge for the 0-4 or the barcelonismo live in a state of euphoria to repeat the result from the first leg. "It's good to have a positive, confidence, but I do not like the euphoria is not good. I do not know if I perceive this environment you're talking about. What we hope is a tight and difficult game, and where details will mark the party ", I have answered.

"That looks good football and that people enjoy it. We face what it is, a great match," he stressed the player, who has said he already signed reach the classic each season with this, because "it had signed" in the early going.

That Suarez and Messi have not yet been incorporated into the work of the team, the commitments of selections, Iniesta has removed iron to ensure no excuses and that absent "have continued to compete , " so it has not created any "anxiety" in the Barca team.

Finally, spoke of Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid captain, who today turns 30, to ensure, as already underlined on other occasions, "which is one of the best center in the world, and have rival is very complicated and hard. I have a lot of respect and affection. "

Cristiano Ronaldo, at his last big chance to return to the past

Football has no memory and only reality is that now lives. Count the moment, the moment in which everything happens, not yesterday. Is not worth what you were or what you did if you're not able to keep it . Living in the past it is not allowed and stumbling several times with the same stone is an unwise choice.

Cristiano Ronaldo reached an extraordinary level in 2013 and 2014. He came even dethrone two consecutive years aLeo Messi who seemed invincible. But their light faded too quickly. His 2015 was very uneven and so far in 2016 does not arouse excessive expectations.

However, as pointed out in the first paragraph, football, for better or worse, is today not live yesterday. If you sign a great performance, no one will remember your poor image in previous years. That's what you should know a Cristiano Ronaldo with the expiration date too close.

inconsequential matches and friendlies selections are over. the truth hour has arrived. The time of all or nothing in an agonized sigh. And at the Camp Nou, without going any further, CR7 has its last great opportunity to go back and make it present.

If you want to retrieve it exhibited in 2013 and 2014, the Classic is the perfect setting. Brillar to Messi and company would give an undeniable blow on the table. No one can say he did before a smaller rival or a no outbreaks around. The opponent is huge and the party is the party.

Ninety minutes to launch a hopeful future, wipe out the nearest future and recover one that established him as one of the greatest in history. Cristiano Ronaldo much more than three points is played on Saturday at the Camp Nou.

Cristiano Ronaldo smiled again with the Portuguese national team after the victory against Belgium in Madeira was the main feature of the game to get score a goal.

Tomorrow at the Bamberg is the 'end of the end'

FC Barcelona faces Lassa morning at the Palau Blaugrana (20.45) against Brose Baskets Bamberg German, on the penultimate day of the Top16, the most important game of the season, in which only you it is victory if you want to keep your options to be in the quarterfinals.

Xavi Pascual's team depends on itself to be in the next round, but victory is inevitable morning, like it should be on the last day on the track of Zalgiris Kaunas of Sarunas Jasikevicius.

All experts rated the F Group as 'death' and has lived up to its name. With two days, only CSKA Moscow is qualified for the quarter-finals; the Laboral Kutxa is one step and the next two places are five teams: Olympiakos, Khimki Moscow, FC Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid and Brose Bamberg, tied all six victories.

Barcelona could qualify for quarters if tomorrow expires at Bamberg by 10 points or more, if Real Madrid loses in Vitoria and Khimki does in his track to Olympiakos. Barca would be out of the playoff quarterfinals (best of five games) if you lose by four or more points and win Real Madrid and Khimki.

Barcelona lost by 74-70 in Bamberg and his career in the Top16 away from Palau has been very poor, with only one win, in extremis, on the trail of Real Madrid (86-87), but has only lost his track against Caja Laboral 78-81 after extra time.

Bamberg has a balance similar to that of Barcelona, ​​because of his track far has only added a victory in the complicated field of Olympiakos (72-77), and this causes the balance tilts in favor of tomorrow Pascual.

The leader of the Bundesliga, German team arrives at the Palau after winning three consecutive wins in the last three days before Zalgiris (75-73), Olympiakos (72-71) and Khimki (84-79).

Barcelona have doubt Juan Carlos Navarro, recovering from an elongation in the femoral biceps of his right leg, and Pascual late tomorrow decide if he can play. It also has safe low of Pau Ribas, recovering from a torn plantar fascia side of the left foot, particularly in the adductor muscle of his little finger, and Shane Lawal remains sidelined after being involved rupture of the lateral meniscus of the knee right.

Argentina beat Bolivia but had thrashing

A win in Qualifying is always important, even against a local team that the difference is huge. Because he used to enter the zone classification to the World Cup after a bad start. But it was too stingy 2-0 end of Argentina on Bolivia , because it had to be thrashing.

In just 30 seconds, the party would take its expected and definitive course: a couple of passes and Di María hand to hand against Lampe but could not, while in the rebound Banega broke the crossbar. The visit was not topped up that first breakthrough was beginning to look like 10 handled absolutely everything in the game.

It would be Leo the manager Fast play a free kick for touch by Higuain above, take out on the line and, on the rebound, market surprised everyone to push in the penalty area. The goal was a result of an overwhelming dominance that would evidence a nonexistent foul on Banega punished by the criminal and the great figure became a goal , his 50th with the Albiceleste.

Bolivia is not out of the script at any time: press high, braking failure and try to block the auction. If the win did not come was the lack of effectiveness in the definition , not the task of the Green. Messi did everything well except the final stitch, with peers who did not define precisely, as Biglia or Banega.

Correa income for the injured Di Maria gave it another go and beat the attack, but also contributed to failure to close the plays. It could be the game Leo 500 with a stunning free kick that took Lampe angle, it could also be the goal of red with a high kick. It could and should be wider the difference, but finished the doubleheader with six of six points is essential and 10 in a superlative level again.

The Argentina team won today 2-0 to Bolivia , with goals from Gabriel Mercado and Lionel Messi in the sixth round match of the South American qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

River Plate side opened the scoring in the 19th minute after a great pass deep Messi and a center back Gonzalo Higuain for the arrival of Mercado, who scored his second goal in three international matches.

Captain Messi scored the second penalty after a nonexistent lack of RONALD EGUINO on Ever Banega that the Venezuelan Jesus Valenzuela referee sanctioned without hesitation.

Thus, the star of Barcelona reached 50 goals with the Albiceleste and was one of the 500 official goals in his career.

With the win, Argentina reached 11 points and is two of Uruguay and Ecuador , which have 13.

Bolivia, meanwhile, continues in the penultimate position with only three integers, two more than last - place Venezuela .

"We know what is coming inside. It 's amazing how they treat us, but not up to us where we play. The important thing is that we touch wherever we touch, we feel like today , " said Leo about the warmth with which the people Cordovan manifested in the stadium. In addition, he referred to the gesture Monday with people at the door of the hotel and said it was not his idea but "was an initiative of all."

Of course Messi also echoed the controversy over the state of the field and brought tranquility to Barcelona.. " I finished well The court was not in the best conditions, but all in all try to play We pulled the party forward, at times we did very well. Capable when the result was already controlled the pace down a bit. "

Uruguay beat Peru and is leader of the qualifiers

With a superb goal from Edinson Cavani , Uruguay today won 1-0 to Peru and traveled to Ecuador the lead in the South American qualifiers for the World Cup 2018 in Russia clash played at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo .

Cavani scored in the 53rd minute goal that gave the Celeste victory over a Peruvian team that reached the sixth round with four casualties but gave fight and even got to embarrass his rival fighter.

Uruguay has the same 13 points that Ecuador, which today fell 3-1 in its visit to Colombia , but their goal difference does take over first place in the standings.

Peru, meanwhile, is stationed with four integers in the last positions of the table.

The match showed a Uruguay that 8 minutes resulted in the first goal threat when Matias Vecino finished off head a corner kick that was able to control the Peruvian goalkeeper.

Then striker Paolo Guerrero had the opportunity to put forward to Peru in a hand to hand foiled the goalkeeper Fernando Muslera .

In the 31, Uruguay threatened again with a header inside the area Alvaro Pereira that bounced off the crossbar.

In the second half Cristian Rodriguez created danger with a shot inside the penalty area which stopped the goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.

Until the 53 Cavani beat Gallese after receiving a clearance of Luis Suarez and left - handed scoring the only goal.

After the goal of Cavani, Peru declined in their actions and the domain was the Celeste.

- Data sheet:

1. Uruguay: Fernando Muslera, Maximiliano Pereira , Mauricio Victorino , Sebastian Coates, Alvaro Pereira; Alvaro González (m.79, Jorge Fucile), Carlos Sanchez , Egidio Arévalo, Matias Vecino (m.46, Cristian Rodriguez), Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani.

Coach: Oscar Washington Tabarez.

0. Peru: Pedro Gallese, Luis Advincula , Alberto Rodriguez, Christian Ramos , Jair Céspedes, Carlos Ascues (m.64, Adan Balbin), Renato Tapia (m.62, Yoshimar Yotún), Andy Polo, Christian Cueva , Claudio Pizarro ( m.49, Raúl Ruidíaz) and Paolo Guerrero.

Coach: Ricardo Gareca .

Gol: 1-0, M.53: Edinson Cavani.

Referee: Roddy Zambrano Ecuador and Advíncula Ramos warned.

Incidents: Party of the sixth round of World Cup qualifying 2018 Russia played at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo.

The Uruguayan team won 1-0 today to Peru with 13 points, the same as Ecuador but with better goal difference, leads the standings of the South American World Cup 2018.

Edinson Cavani scored after 53 minutes the goal that gave the Celeste's victory over a fighter Peruvian team that arrived with four casualties but gave fight and even got to embarrass his rival.

With the victory at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay moved the leadership to Ecuador, which today fell 3-1 in its visit to Colombia .

Instead the selection of Peru, who heads the Argentine Ricardo Gareca , is stationed with four integers in the last positions of the table.

In the seventh round to be played in September, Uruguay will visit Argentina and Peru will go to Bolivia .