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.