Brazil stumbled again in their games, this time against Iraq, and life is complicated in a match where Neymar was once again gray (0-0). Brazil will play his last cartridge Wednesday against Denmark, who hours earlier defeated South Africa and four points leads the group A
Brazil 0: Weverton , Zeca , Rodrigo Caio, Marquinhos , Douglas Santos (m.80, Douglas Santos), Thiago Maia, Renato Augusto , Felipe Anderson (m.46, Luan ); Gabriel Barbosa 'Gabigol' Neymar and Gabriel Jesus (m.55, Rafael Alcantara). Coach: Rogério Micale.
Iraq 0: Mohammed Hameed; Ahmed Ibrahim, Mustafa Nadhim, Ali Adnan , Mohanad Abdulraheem (m.84, Ahmad Hammadi); Sherko Kareem (m, 63, Tareq Human), Suad Natiq, Dhurgham Ismael, Saad Abdulamir (m.79m Ali Faez ); Alaa Ali and Amjed Attwan. Coach: Abdul-Ghani Shahad.
Referee: Ovidiu Hategan warned Thiago Maia, Alaa Ali Abdulamir, Kareem Tareq
Incidents: Party of the second round of Group A played at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia .
Neither goals nor accompany football in the Olympics to Brazil, in a presentation in Brasilia that was rejected booed by the audience, again goalless draw, this time against Iraq. The initiative, tempered by the neceidad to please fans who begins to give back, the volume of play, the chances, the constant pressure were the Canarinhos but lacked precision, plus a cadenced game.
As the goalless draw 4 last August against South Africa, Iraq marched victorious air and skimming the feat while the Mané Garrincha stadium fired his with catcalls and Captain Neymar, discreet, far from his usual way, It appointed as principal. To make matters worse Iraqis played without any complex and at least two clear opportunities gestated in maneuvers that stopped this defensive slow Micale Rogerio pupils.
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Brazilian Neymar can not with Iraq
The selection of Brazil won his second goalless draw in two games after crashing Sunday with Iraq in Group A of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, in a locked meeting that left to the last day pass from the host .
The combined Iraqi sold face skin, enjoying occasions and cutting unabashedly rival intent. Brazil, again without pace as in the debut against South Africa, did not find the way to overcome the hard Iraqi approach. Iraq even enjoyed the best chance of the first half, a header to the post of Abdulraheem.
Without aim, the Micale Rogério entered the gruff, deranged and little football game. Neymar Jesus and Gabriel were the best options, although it was the end arreón which brought more danger to the goal of Mohammed Hameed. In the seventh minute of added Brazil he stroked a penalty goal and asked the opposing goalie.
Brazil is left with two points, the same as Iraq, while Denmark, who won (1-0) to South Africa top Group A. The host will have to improve against the Danes whole for not consummating the Brazilian tragedy in their Games and reaches the quarterfinals.
The combined Iraqi sold face skin, enjoying occasions and cutting unabashedly rival intent. Brazil, again without pace as in the debut against South Africa, did not find the way to overcome the hard Iraqi approach. Iraq even enjoyed the best chance of the first half, a header to the post of Abdulraheem.
Without aim, the Micale Rogério entered the gruff, deranged and little football game. Neymar Jesus and Gabriel were the best options, although it was the end arreón which brought more danger to the goal of Mohammed Hameed. In the seventh minute of added Brazil he stroked a penalty goal and asked the opposing goalie.
Brazil is left with two points, the same as Iraq, while Denmark, who won (1-0) to South Africa top Group A. The host will have to improve against the Danes whole for not consummating the Brazilian tragedy in their Games and reaches the quarterfinals.
Michael Phelps already has its first gold in Rio and adds its 23rd Olympic medal
Michael Phelps led the US team 4x100 relay, the revenge of the defeat was taken four years ago against France in London 2012 and regained the title of Olympic champion, after winning the final of Rio with a time of 3 : 09.92. Michael Phelps, the most decorated athlete in the history of the Games, agigantó his legend, after winning its twenty-third medal.
The team of US 4x100 relay revenge for the defeat was taken four years ago against France in the London Games and recovered Sunday the title of Olympic champion, after winning the final of Rio with a time of 3: 09.92 .
The American quartet, composed Caeleb Dressel, Michael Phelps , Ryan Held and Nathan Adrian, excelled in 61/100 the French assembly after signing a time of 3: 10.53, had to settle, as happened in Beijing 2008 with medal silver.
He completed the podium the team of Australia , thanks to a final post of Cameron McEvoy, managed to snatch with a mark of 3: 11.37 the last step of the podium to Russia.
Michael Phelps was already the most successful athlete in the history of the Olympic Games and agigantó Sunday Sunday legend after winning his twenty third gold medal hanging in the final of the 4x100 freestyle relay.
Phelps, who swam the second post of the American team, was decisive for the US team could beat France, who had to settle for silver, and take revenge for the defeat by the Gauls in the London Games.
A gold medal allowing Michael, who will compete in Rio in three other -100 and 200 butterfly and 200 styles- tests as well as expected in the 4x100 relay styles, accumulating a total of 23 Olympic medals, 19 of them gold.
100 butterfly GOLD
200 butterfly GOLD
200 styles GOLD
400 styles GOLD
4x200 free GOLD
4x100 styles GOLD
200 Free BRONZE
4x100 free BRONZE
100 butterfly GOLD
200 butterfly GOLD
200 styles GOLD
400 styles GOLD
200 free gold
4x100 free GOLD
4x200 free GOLD
4x100 styles GOLD
100 butterfly GOLD
200 styles GOLD
4x100 styles GOLD
4x200 free GOLD
200 Butterfly SILVER
4x100 free PLATA
4x100 free GOLD
The team of US 4x100 relay revenge for the defeat was taken four years ago against France in the London Games and recovered Sunday the title of Olympic champion, after winning the final of Rio with a time of 3: 09.92 .
The American quartet, composed Caeleb Dressel, Michael Phelps , Ryan Held and Nathan Adrian, excelled in 61/100 the French assembly after signing a time of 3: 10.53, had to settle, as happened in Beijing 2008 with medal silver.
He completed the podium the team of Australia , thanks to a final post of Cameron McEvoy, managed to snatch with a mark of 3: 11.37 the last step of the podium to Russia.
— Rio 2016 (@rio2016_es) August 8, 2016
All Michael Phelps Olympic medals
Michael Phelps was already the most successful athlete in the history of the Olympic Games and agigantó Sunday Sunday legend after winning his twenty third gold medal hanging in the final of the 4x100 freestyle relay.
Phelps, who swam the second post of the American team, was decisive for the US team could beat France, who had to settle for silver, and take revenge for the defeat by the Gauls in the London Games.
A gold medal allowing Michael, who will compete in Rio in three other -100 and 200 butterfly and 200 styles- tests as well as expected in the 4x100 relay styles, accumulating a total of 23 Olympic medals, 19 of them gold.
Athens 2004 (6 golds and 2 bronzes)
100 butterfly GOLD
200 butterfly GOLD
200 styles GOLD
400 styles GOLD
4x200 free GOLD
4x100 styles GOLD
200 Free BRONZE
4x100 free BRONZE
Beijing 2008 (8 gold)
100 butterfly GOLD
200 butterfly GOLD
200 styles GOLD
400 styles GOLD
200 free gold
4x100 free GOLD
4x200 free GOLD
4x100 styles GOLD
London 2012 (4 gold and 2 silver)
100 butterfly GOLD
200 styles GOLD
4x100 styles GOLD
4x200 free GOLD
200 Butterfly SILVER
4x100 free PLATA
Rio de Janeiro (1 Gold)
4x100 free GOLD
Djokovic and Phelps burst in Rio-2016
Tennis stars Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams and swimmer Michael Phelps King burst Sunday at the Olympic Games in Rio-2016, with Australia as unthought emerging leader medal.
Compete for glory also attracts these athletes of the world elite, who chose to share an Olympic Village devoid of luxuries and live with athletes who have made great efforts to reach Rio.
Sometimes they feel comfortable with his feet on the ground.
Phelps asked the US take a photo in the Olympic Village Djokovic, the No. 1 tennis, forgetting that it is the most successful athlete in the history of the Olympic Games.
'The boy from Baltimore' try on Sunday to continue their gold rush in the 4x100 relay to swell its collection of 22 medals, 18 of them gilded.
His idol, world number one for 108 consecutive weeks, is presented in Rio with the fixed idea of completing his trophy case populated with the gold medal, the only prize that is still lacking.
Serbian tournaments usually start training pace, but this time it will be with Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, his executioner in London 2012 bronze medal.
But the 'Tower of Tandil' is no longer what it was in 2009, when he won the US Open: drag problems on a wrist for more than two years ago that led to the basement of the standings.
"I hope to leave with a good feeling and the result is an anecdote. My reality is very clear and my present is very clear," he said Saturday Del Potro, showing that is not 100%, after passing second round in doubles with Maximo Gonzalez.
The last two Olympic champions, Andy Murray (London, 2012) and Spanish Rafael Nadal (Beijing, 2008), will play against Serbian Viktor Troicki (third shift Central) and Federico Delbonis Argentina.
In women, the favorite, Serena Williams, will debut at the Australian Daria Gavrilova and his executioner in the final pass of Roland Garros, the Spanish Garbiñe Muguruza, against Jelena Jankovic.
- Argentina gives the first gold -
On the opening day of competition, Argentina gave Saturday to Latin America's first gold medal in Rio, where swimming began to record pure.
Judoka Paula 'Peque' Pareto, 30, took the loss to injury of the favorite, Brazil's Sarah Menezes, champion in London 2012 to win gold for the first time Argentina won on the first day of competition .
"I've dreamed a lot with this and I'm very happy for all the support of the people. I have been getting better as I went forward and I am very happy to have been able to defeat such a difficult opponent," said the new champion on the South Korean Jeong Bo -Kyeong.
Meanwhile, in the Olympic aquatic center, swimming started every record with three broken world records and Australia taking two of the four gold medals disputed.
Those two medals brought the oceanic country by surprise lead on the opening day medal tally with two golds and a bronze.
In the afternoon, he had been the British Adam Peaty, who as a child had water phobia, the first to set a world record, breaking his own mark in the 100 meters breaststroke.
Neymar also returns, one of the stars of the elite, with its devalued Brazil.
Pressured by the unexpected draw in the debut, Neymar will have to use all his magic to lead Brazil to victory against Iraq, on the second day of the Olympic men's soccer tournament Rio-2016, a day in which Argentina is It presented at risk of default if not sum to Algeria.
- This is the program of the Olympic Games in Rio-2016 for Sunday 7 August (local and GMT):
Handball
Men - Group stage
(09h30 / 12h30) Croatia - Qatar (Group A)
(11h30 / 14h30) Sweden - Germany (Group B)
(14h40 / 17h40) Denmark - Argentina (Group A)
(16h40 / 19h40) Poland - Brazil (Group A)
(19h50 / 22h50) France - Tunisia (Group A)
(21h50 / 00h50) Slovenia - Egypt (Group B)
Basketball
Men - Group stage
(14h15 / 17h15) Brazil - Lithuania (Group B)
(19h00 / 22h00) Croatia - Spain (Group B)
(22h30 / 01h30) Nigeria - Argentina (Group B)
Women - Group stage
Compete for glory also attracts these athletes of the world elite, who chose to share an Olympic Village devoid of luxuries and live with athletes who have made great efforts to reach Rio.
Sometimes they feel comfortable with his feet on the ground.
Phelps asked the US take a photo in the Olympic Village Djokovic, the No. 1 tennis, forgetting that it is the most successful athlete in the history of the Olympic Games.
'The boy from Baltimore' try on Sunday to continue their gold rush in the 4x100 relay to swell its collection of 22 medals, 18 of them gilded.
His idol, world number one for 108 consecutive weeks, is presented in Rio with the fixed idea of completing his trophy case populated with the gold medal, the only prize that is still lacking.
Serbian tournaments usually start training pace, but this time it will be with Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, his executioner in London 2012 bronze medal.
But the 'Tower of Tandil' is no longer what it was in 2009, when he won the US Open: drag problems on a wrist for more than two years ago that led to the basement of the standings.
"I hope to leave with a good feeling and the result is an anecdote. My reality is very clear and my present is very clear," he said Saturday Del Potro, showing that is not 100%, after passing second round in doubles with Maximo Gonzalez.
The last two Olympic champions, Andy Murray (London, 2012) and Spanish Rafael Nadal (Beijing, 2008), will play against Serbian Viktor Troicki (third shift Central) and Federico Delbonis Argentina.
In women, the favorite, Serena Williams, will debut at the Australian Daria Gavrilova and his executioner in the final pass of Roland Garros, the Spanish Garbiñe Muguruza, against Jelena Jankovic.
- Argentina gives the first gold -
On the opening day of competition, Argentina gave Saturday to Latin America's first gold medal in Rio, where swimming began to record pure.
Judoka Paula 'Peque' Pareto, 30, took the loss to injury of the favorite, Brazil's Sarah Menezes, champion in London 2012 to win gold for the first time Argentina won on the first day of competition .
"I've dreamed a lot with this and I'm very happy for all the support of the people. I have been getting better as I went forward and I am very happy to have been able to defeat such a difficult opponent," said the new champion on the South Korean Jeong Bo -Kyeong.
Meanwhile, in the Olympic aquatic center, swimming started every record with three broken world records and Australia taking two of the four gold medals disputed.
Those two medals brought the oceanic country by surprise lead on the opening day medal tally with two golds and a bronze.
In the afternoon, he had been the British Adam Peaty, who as a child had water phobia, the first to set a world record, breaking his own mark in the 100 meters breaststroke.
Neymar also returns, one of the stars of the elite, with its devalued Brazil.
Pressured by the unexpected draw in the debut, Neymar will have to use all his magic to lead Brazil to victory against Iraq, on the second day of the Olympic men's soccer tournament Rio-2016, a day in which Argentina is It presented at risk of default if not sum to Algeria.
- This is the program of the Olympic Games in Rio-2016 for Sunday 7 August (local and GMT):
Handball
Men - Group stage
(09h30 / 12h30) Croatia - Qatar (Group A)
(11h30 / 14h30) Sweden - Germany (Group B)
(14h40 / 17h40) Denmark - Argentina (Group A)
(16h40 / 19h40) Poland - Brazil (Group A)
(19h50 / 22h50) France - Tunisia (Group A)
(21h50 / 00h50) Slovenia - Egypt (Group B)
Basketball
Men - Group stage
(14h15 / 17h15) Brazil - Lithuania (Group B)
(19h00 / 22h00) Croatia - Spain (Group B)
(22h30 / 01h30) Nigeria - Argentina (Group B)
Women - Group stage
Spain fell 72-70 to Croatia in its debut in Rio-2016
Spanish basketball team started on the wrong foot in the Olympic Games Rio 2016 Sunday falling 72-70 against Croatia in the match played at the Arena Carioca 1 Olympic Park.
Sergio Scariolo's men, current Olympic doubles runner-up, controlled the first part of the meeting, but after the break began the Croatian comeback against a very Fallona Spain, who lived an agonizing end.
The match was eventually decided in the last five minutes when Croatia drew level 67 before finishing seizing victory.
"In the second half we did not defend well. Now we have to think about the next game and look ahead," he said after the meeting the Nikola Mirotic power forward.
Spain already started something cold, leaving Croatia take the lead for a while, but two triple Pau Gasol and Mirotic launched the Spanish team, which would end the first quarter with partial 21-13 in their favor.
Gasol and Mirotic were the best men of his team with 26 and 19 points, respectively.
Given the defensive strength of Spain in the first half, Croatia tried from the outside, but continuous misfires allowed the escape of the Spaniards in the lead at halftime winning 38-32.
"We had many problems in attack for the first time," he acknowledged after the meeting Dario Saric.
After the break, the success of Darko Planinic from the free throw line and Roko Ukic triple Croats approached a 47-51 before entering the fourth quarter with two more points for the Spaniards.
"The last quarter was horrible, we had five turnovers and other mistakes and although we could put back in the game, could not avoid losing," said Spanish coach Sergio Scariolo.
In the fourth quarter, with an off Spain, two consecutive failures attack Mirotic allowed paths Croatian recoveries, which were placed 52-56, before a 6:47 for the final three-pointer put the Balkan Ukic to a point .
A new failure led the Croatian attack against and mate Luka Babic to put Croatia ahead one 6:13 remaining.
The last five minutes were epic with a three pointer by Sergio Rodriguez answered with Bojan Bogdanovic another, the best of his team with 23 points, before Gasol made a third consecutive to post a 63-62 in favor of Spain.
1:35 to go, Planinic tied at 67 points. Croatia sentenced after two free throws by Krunoslav Simon, in the absence of 17 seconds, which placed one 71-70 in favor of the Balkans, which would add a new point, also free kick.
The buzzer, Gasol had one last chance to tie, but received a great plug Saric.
Scariolo will now have to bounce back from defeat on Tuesday to face a complicated Brazil.
"Other times we lost the first game and we could fix it," said Spanish coach.
Sergio Scariolo's men, current Olympic doubles runner-up, controlled the first part of the meeting, but after the break began the Croatian comeback against a very Fallona Spain, who lived an agonizing end.
The match was eventually decided in the last five minutes when Croatia drew level 67 before finishing seizing victory.
"In the second half we did not defend well. Now we have to think about the next game and look ahead," he said after the meeting the Nikola Mirotic power forward.
Spain already started something cold, leaving Croatia take the lead for a while, but two triple Pau Gasol and Mirotic launched the Spanish team, which would end the first quarter with partial 21-13 in their favor.
Gasol and Mirotic were the best men of his team with 26 and 19 points, respectively.
Given the defensive strength of Spain in the first half, Croatia tried from the outside, but continuous misfires allowed the escape of the Spaniards in the lead at halftime winning 38-32.
"We had many problems in attack for the first time," he acknowledged after the meeting Dario Saric.
- Spanish Disconnection -
After the break, the success of Darko Planinic from the free throw line and Roko Ukic triple Croats approached a 47-51 before entering the fourth quarter with two more points for the Spaniards.
"The last quarter was horrible, we had five turnovers and other mistakes and although we could put back in the game, could not avoid losing," said Spanish coach Sergio Scariolo.
In the fourth quarter, with an off Spain, two consecutive failures attack Mirotic allowed paths Croatian recoveries, which were placed 52-56, before a 6:47 for the final three-pointer put the Balkan Ukic to a point .
A new failure led the Croatian attack against and mate Luka Babic to put Croatia ahead one 6:13 remaining.
The last five minutes were epic with a three pointer by Sergio Rodriguez answered with Bojan Bogdanovic another, the best of his team with 23 points, before Gasol made a third consecutive to post a 63-62 in favor of Spain.
1:35 to go, Planinic tied at 67 points. Croatia sentenced after two free throws by Krunoslav Simon, in the absence of 17 seconds, which placed one 71-70 in favor of the Balkans, which would add a new point, also free kick.
The buzzer, Gasol had one last chance to tie, but received a great plug Saric.
Scariolo will now have to bounce back from defeat on Tuesday to face a complicated Brazil.
"Other times we lost the first game and we could fix it," said Spanish coach.
Phelps, the legend continues in Rio-2016
Michael Phelps, the record man in Olympic history, insatiable when accumulate medals, is again pulled to the pool on Monday in the Games Rio 2016, where they leave again to stage the 'Dream Team' and Argentine Lionesses and fourteen final will be played.
The Jaws of Baltimore, who on Sunday won with the US 4x100 relay m free its nineteenth Olympic gold, will begin his bid to regain the crown in the 200m butterfly, which snatched in London-2012 South African Chad le Clos.
Monday is the heats and semifinals of the first individual event of the three in which compete Phelps, who at age 31 seems determined to continue agigantando his legend. And it is not impossible.
But Phelps is not the only attraction that has this third day of swimming, which takes beaten six world records since the tournament began Saturday.
The 'bad boy' Chinese Sun Yang faces a new battle for free 200m, after losing his title in the 400m free on Saturday with Australian Mack Horton.
While topped the times in the preliminaries, Sun is not the favorite of the distance, which are the world record Paul Biedermann and world champion James Guy.
Thus, a new frustration haunts the Chinese swimmer in the pool water complex Olympic Park Rio de Janeiro.
- Las Leonas for recovery -
Sun Yang not only seek recovery Monday, also must straighten the road Las Leonas, Argentina's women's hockey team, which debuted in Rio-2016 with a hard and unexpected defeat against the United States.
"We know that the tournament is over. It was the first game and not over anything," said the captain of Las Leonas, Carla Rebecchi, after the defeat in the debut.
Monday's rival, Japan, seems to be ideal for Las Leonas find the winning ways and start thinking seriously about the possibility of getting the Olympic gold for the first time in its history.
Moreover, the 'Dream Team' US will play its second match of Group A men's basketball weak against Venezuela, rival that comes in handy to send a new warning to his rivals.
United States, current Olympic champion, debuted Saturday with a landslide victory in Group A on China by 119-62 and no one seems able to stop to his third consecutive gold.
And if that were not enough, his main opponent in the search for gold, Spain, lost on Sunday against all odds against Croatia 72-70 and the way in Group B will not be a bed of roses.
- Phelps 19, Djokovic 0 -
And if Phelps siguó enlarging his legend on Sunday with his gold medal nineteenth-and 23 in total, Novak Djokovic could not exorcise his demons Olympic.
'Nole', the owner of men's tennis for two years' Take 108 weeks at the front of the classification of the ATP, you still can not enshrined in the Games, where he only managed a bronze in Beijing 2008.
Sunday suffered perhaps the greatest humiliation of his career by being eliminated in the first round of Rio 2016 with his friend Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro.
The 'Tower of Tandil' won 7-6 (7/4) 7-6 (7/2) and frustrate him again, as he did four years ago when he won in London-2012 in the party bronze medal.
- Kosovo on the Olympic map -
Majlinda Kelmendi judoka gave the first gold medal by winning Kosovo in the -52 kg category in the absolute debut of the young Balkan republic.
After winning the decisive battle Giuffrida Italian Odette, Kelmendi collapsed on the mat, before greeting the handful of compatriots present in the scenario that did not stop encouraging her to cry, "Ko-so-vo! Ko-so- vo ".
In a day full of batacazos Sunday, weak Iraq national football team snatched a 0-0 draw at the 'Selecao' Neymar, another new hosts frustrating performance in the debut matched by the same score against South Africa .
Brazil now has beards to soak in search of the gold medal, the only award missing from the selected world champions.
A premature removal of the Selecao would shake these Games Rio to the ground.
The Jaws of Baltimore, who on Sunday won with the US 4x100 relay m free its nineteenth Olympic gold, will begin his bid to regain the crown in the 200m butterfly, which snatched in London-2012 South African Chad le Clos.
Monday is the heats and semifinals of the first individual event of the three in which compete Phelps, who at age 31 seems determined to continue agigantando his legend. And it is not impossible.
But Phelps is not the only attraction that has this third day of swimming, which takes beaten six world records since the tournament began Saturday.
The 'bad boy' Chinese Sun Yang faces a new battle for free 200m, after losing his title in the 400m free on Saturday with Australian Mack Horton.
While topped the times in the preliminaries, Sun is not the favorite of the distance, which are the world record Paul Biedermann and world champion James Guy.
Thus, a new frustration haunts the Chinese swimmer in the pool water complex Olympic Park Rio de Janeiro.
- Las Leonas for recovery -
Sun Yang not only seek recovery Monday, also must straighten the road Las Leonas, Argentina's women's hockey team, which debuted in Rio-2016 with a hard and unexpected defeat against the United States.
"We know that the tournament is over. It was the first game and not over anything," said the captain of Las Leonas, Carla Rebecchi, after the defeat in the debut.
Monday's rival, Japan, seems to be ideal for Las Leonas find the winning ways and start thinking seriously about the possibility of getting the Olympic gold for the first time in its history.
Moreover, the 'Dream Team' US will play its second match of Group A men's basketball weak against Venezuela, rival that comes in handy to send a new warning to his rivals.
United States, current Olympic champion, debuted Saturday with a landslide victory in Group A on China by 119-62 and no one seems able to stop to his third consecutive gold.
And if that were not enough, his main opponent in the search for gold, Spain, lost on Sunday against all odds against Croatia 72-70 and the way in Group B will not be a bed of roses.
- Phelps 19, Djokovic 0 -
And if Phelps siguó enlarging his legend on Sunday with his gold medal nineteenth-and 23 in total, Novak Djokovic could not exorcise his demons Olympic.
'Nole', the owner of men's tennis for two years' Take 108 weeks at the front of the classification of the ATP, you still can not enshrined in the Games, where he only managed a bronze in Beijing 2008.
Sunday suffered perhaps the greatest humiliation of his career by being eliminated in the first round of Rio 2016 with his friend Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro.
The 'Tower of Tandil' won 7-6 (7/4) 7-6 (7/2) and frustrate him again, as he did four years ago when he won in London-2012 in the party bronze medal.
- Kosovo on the Olympic map -
Majlinda Kelmendi judoka gave the first gold medal by winning Kosovo in the -52 kg category in the absolute debut of the young Balkan republic.
After winning the decisive battle Giuffrida Italian Odette, Kelmendi collapsed on the mat, before greeting the handful of compatriots present in the scenario that did not stop encouraging her to cry, "Ko-so-vo! Ko-so- vo ".
In a day full of batacazos Sunday, weak Iraq national football team snatched a 0-0 draw at the 'Selecao' Neymar, another new hosts frustrating performance in the debut matched by the same score against South Africa .
Brazil now has beards to soak in search of the gold medal, the only award missing from the selected world champions.
A premature removal of the Selecao would shake these Games Rio to the ground.
Del Potro gets trapped in an elevator of the Olympic Village
Argentine tennis player Juan Martin del Potro, who on Sunday will face world number 1, Novak Djokovic, got stuck in an elevator of the Olympic Village by a power outage and was rescued by the handball team.
"Thus began his day @delpotrojuan: 40 minutes locked in an elevator of the Olympic village by a power outage," reported journalist Jorge Viale Twitter, accompanying the message with a photo of tandilense sitting on the floor of the elevator.
"No cell signal, he was rescued by members of the Gladiators, the Argentina team of handball," he added in another tweet.
Information confirmed by one of the team handball, Federico Pizarro, also through social networking, with photo included with the player. "The power went out and got someone was locked ,, the gladiators to rescue @delpotrojuan".
The Argentina press, much given to puns, soon to take advantage of the story: "Nole turn off the light," he headlined the daily Olé, referring to the name with which is known to Djokovic.
"Thus began his day @delpotrojuan: 40 minutes locked in an elevator of the Olympic village by a power outage," reported journalist Jorge Viale Twitter, accompanying the message with a photo of tandilense sitting on the floor of the elevator.
"No cell signal, he was rescued by members of the Gladiators, the Argentina team of handball," he added in another tweet.
Information confirmed by one of the team handball, Federico Pizarro, also through social networking, with photo included with the player. "The power went out and got someone was locked ,, the gladiators to rescue @delpotrojuan".
The Argentina press, much given to puns, soon to take advantage of the story: "Nole turn off the light," he headlined the daily Olé, referring to the name with which is known to Djokovic.
Phelps follows the harvest gold and Del Potro gives the biggest surprise in Rio-2016
Swimmer Michael Phelps king hanged himself on Sunday in Rio-2016 gold medal and expanded its inexhaustible prize list 19 golds, on a day when Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro gave the biggest surprise of the Games so far to remove the monarch tennis, Novak Djokovic.
Phelps, who in total 23 medals in Olympic Games, was the second relay and got a good advantage for the American team, who finished imposed on France (silver) and Australia (bronze).
The 'Shark' Baltimore is the highest medal winner in the history of the Olympic Games.
But who she thwarted his intention to win his first gold was No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who lost to Argentine Juan Martin del Potro in a day dominated tennis surprises.
Del Potro, who seemed to have overcome the persistent problems in their wrists, subjected Djokovic 7-6 (7/4) 7-6 (7/2) in a clash in which Europe was massively supported by the Brazilian public.
At the beginning of the road to Rio, 'Nole' thwarted his goal of treasuring the Olympic title, the only prize that is missing in their showcases nourished.
The Tower of Tandil is currently ranked 141 in the world rankings, having reached the Top 10 when he won the US Open in 2009, but was it fully recovered from his injury and threatens to discuss a medal.
The Argentine was also the executioner Serbian London-2012 and snatched the bronze medal.
"It was a wonderful night. I did not expect to win and I'm surprised the level I had, after fighting so replayability power and also thus gain a whole number 1" said Del Potro in the mixed zone.
- Other batacazos -
Two batacazos are also produced in doubles matches, being eliminated the top-seeded tournaments in men and women.
The sisters Serena and Venus Williams were eliminated in first round by Czech Lucie Safarova and the Barbora Strycova 6-3, 6-4.
And the same fate befell the French Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert champions at the US Open-2015 and last Wimbledon before strangers Colombians Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah.
The star of the racket which debuted Sunday, the Spanish Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams had a very quiet day.
Rafa Nadal (3) Beijing- gold in 2008, took a walk to the Argentine Federico Delbonis in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday afternoon that he saddled a resounding 6-2, 6-1.
Another Olympic champion Andy Murray (London, 2012), currently number two in the world, triumphed over Serbian Viktor Troicki 6-3, 6-2.
In women, the favorite Serena Williams had a comfortable debut against Australia with Daria Gavrilova 6-4, 6-2 triumph. His executioner in the final pass of Roland Garros, the Spanish Garbiñe Muguruza, faces Jelena Jankovic.
Majlinda Kelmendi judoka gave the first gold medal by winning Kosovo in the -52 kg category in the absolute debut of the young Balkan republic.
After winning the decisive battle Giuffrida Italian Odette, Kelmendi collapsed on the mat, before greeting the handful of compatriots present in the scenario that did not stop encouraging her to cry, "Ko-so-vo! Ko-so- vo ".
- The alarm is turned on for the Seleção -
In a day full of batacazos Sunday, weak Iraq national football team snatched a draw 0-0 at seleçao Neymar, another new hosts frustrating performance in the debut matched by the same scoreline against South Africa.
Brazil now has beards to soak in search of the gold medal, the only award missing from the selected world champions.
- Again Russia -
And when it seemed that the scandal over Russian doping was fading, he resurged in Paralympic sport with the tough decision of its international committee to suspend that country from the Games of the specialty to be held in Rio from 7 to 18 September.
Michael Phelps achieved its 23rd Olympic medal thanks to free 4x100
American swimmer Michael Phelps won his twenty-third Olympic medal (19 gold, 2 silvers and 2 bronzes) thanks to the American victory in the 4x100 relay of the Games in Rio beating ahead of Frenchman, silver team and the Australian, who is he hung the bronze.
Phelps, who did not plan to swim on the second day, finally jumped into the pool of the Aquatics Centre Rio to add to the cause of the relay. The shark of Baltimore, who swam the second 100, did not disappoint in the first chance he decided to continue making history.
Caeleb Dressel, Ryan and Nathan Adrian Held-along to Phelps-- formed a team that regained the throne in the freestyle relay at the expense of the French, current Olympic champions. The Gauls took the initiative for much of the race.
Phelps, who did not plan to swim on the second day, finally jumped into the pool of the Aquatics Centre Rio to add to the cause of the relay. The shark of Baltimore, who swam the second 100, did not disappoint in the first chance he decided to continue making history.
Caeleb Dressel, Ryan and Nathan Adrian Held-along to Phelps-- formed a team that regained the throne in the freestyle relay at the expense of the French, current Olympic champions. The Gauls took the initiative for much of the race.
Brazil drew with Iraq and returned to disappoint
After the disappointing debut in which he did not pass the goalless draw against South Africa, Brazil again played a poor game and just hit him to match 0-0 against Iraq . The team led by Neymar again repeated mistakes he had made in the opening game and, full of nervousness and recklessness, suffered too a duel that thought he could solve easily.
The main sin of the home side was fast losing patience to get into a very well planted Iraq that was devoted mainly to cut the game with fouls and lose the maximum possible amount of minutes on each ball.
Thus, after a first half in which he had only a couple of close -ups of little risk to the arch rival, Brazil played almost full complement in the field in Iraq. However, he could not find the goal and ended up disappointing their people again.
Against this background, the Canarinhos, which so far garnered only 2 points like Iraq, the qualification for the next stage will be played in the last group match on Wednesday against the leader, Denmark (4 points).
The main sin of the home side was fast losing patience to get into a very well planted Iraq that was devoted mainly to cut the game with fouls and lose the maximum possible amount of minutes on each ball.
Thus, after a first half in which he had only a couple of close -ups of little risk to the arch rival, Brazil played almost full complement in the field in Iraq. However, he could not find the goal and ended up disappointing their people again.
Against this background, the Canarinhos, which so far garnered only 2 points like Iraq, the qualification for the next stage will be played in the last group match on Wednesday against the leader, Denmark (4 points).
The desolation of Djokovic: "It's one of the toughest defeats"
Novak Djokovic tearfully left the center court at the Olympic site, staring at the floor and empty eyes, resigned to assimilate "one of the toughest defeats" of his career.
Only gold leaves out the Serbian pantheon . Rio was his third attempt. A new frustration. Once escaping.
The image of Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro in the network, holding each other, will be one of the sensations of the Games. The dominator of world tennis for comfort.
"It's one of the hardest of my life, my career defeats," he said. "Del Potro was better than me. In the important points played an extraordinary way. We must congratulate" assumed the Balkan tennis player, who conceded their fifth defeat all season.
"It's a disappointment to me. But as a friend and for all that has gone through injuries I'm happy for him," said the tennis player from Belgrade, newly winner in Toronto and holder twelve Grand Slam titles.
"This defeat is hard. It's not easy to assimilate. It is not the first time I lose a match but this tournament is special," admitted Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic, like Juan Martin del Potro, was part of the extravaganza that looked at the main site of the Olympic Tennis Centre.
The stands divided, hailed the Serbian and Argentine. Both players participated in the show.
"I have rarely experienced an atmosphere like this. I felt as if my country. I got out. I appreciate it," he lamented the world number one.
Only gold leaves out the Serbian pantheon . Rio was his third attempt. A new frustration. Once escaping.
The image of Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro in the network, holding each other, will be one of the sensations of the Games. The dominator of world tennis for comfort.
"It's one of the hardest of my life, my career defeats," he said. "Del Potro was better than me. In the important points played an extraordinary way. We must congratulate" assumed the Balkan tennis player, who conceded their fifth defeat all season.
"It's a disappointment to me. But as a friend and for all that has gone through injuries I'm happy for him," said the tennis player from Belgrade, newly winner in Toronto and holder twelve Grand Slam titles.
"This defeat is hard. It's not easy to assimilate. It is not the first time I lose a match but this tournament is special," admitted Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic, like Juan Martin del Potro, was part of the extravaganza that looked at the main site of the Olympic Tennis Centre.
The stands divided, hailed the Serbian and Argentine. Both players participated in the show.
"I have rarely experienced an atmosphere like this. I felt as if my country. I got out. I appreciate it," he lamented the world number one.
Del Potro: "I did not expect to win, I'm surprised the level I've ever had"
Juan Martin del Potro was elated after beating world number one, Novak Djokovic, in a game that enjoyed and that "not expect to win or to offer the high level proven game. "
"It was a wonderful evening from the previous, from the drawing. The expectations were very high and I kept thinking what this party. I did not think winning it. I'm surprised the level I've had," admitted Del Potro.
Del Potro again feel happiness after crossing the desert so long ago suffered because of his injured right wrist. "After what I've struggled to return to play tennis again beat a number one"
"It was two and a half hours of intensity spectacular game. People enjoyed. I was tired but I enjoyed it. I wanted to win but also to continue the match because I was nice evening and a great heat in the stands, a large colorful" revealed the tennis player from Tandil.
Juan Martin del Potro highlighted its good level on the track. "I've played very well with my right. I came to enjoy when the beat so that people clamored from the podium. We made a dream night," he said.
Del Potro had words for Djokovic, who pined for a gold medal. "He has played at Wimbledon for example, mourn with sadness to me and him backwards. Djokovic is a great champion and a friend of the circuit. I know how important for him was this event and the gold medal but he also knows the effort I've done. We have great respect for both. We have good wave, "he said.
"It was a wonderful evening from the previous, from the drawing. The expectations were very high and I kept thinking what this party. I did not think winning it. I'm surprised the level I've had," admitted Del Potro.
Del Potro again feel happiness after crossing the desert so long ago suffered because of his injured right wrist. "After what I've struggled to return to play tennis again beat a number one"
"It was two and a half hours of intensity spectacular game. People enjoyed. I was tired but I enjoyed it. I wanted to win but also to continue the match because I was nice evening and a great heat in the stands, a large colorful" revealed the tennis player from Tandil.
Juan Martin del Potro highlighted its good level on the track. "I've played very well with my right. I came to enjoy when the beat so that people clamored from the podium. We made a dream night," he said.
Del Potro had words for Djokovic, who pined for a gold medal. "He has played at Wimbledon for example, mourn with sadness to me and him backwards. Djokovic is a great champion and a friend of the circuit. I know how important for him was this event and the gold medal but he also knows the effort I've done. We have great respect for both. We have good wave, "he said.
Del Potro revives, reissues London 2012 and glares Djokovic
The Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, who hastens to regain lost because of a wrist injury time gave a romp tennis tournament Rio 2012 by eliminating the first favorite, the world number one, Novak Djokovic (7-6 (4), 7-6 (2)).
Djokovic, who left in tears and had only lost four games so far this year, will not fight for Olympic gold, the only major prize that remains to his resume settlement.
Serbian, apparently nervous, overacting in the celebrations and surmounted by a extramotivado rival, did not find the formula to cut the enthusiastic attitude of the Argentine.
Del Potro was strengthened the Olympic Tennis Centre. A victory that reactivates a damaged career by injuries.
Wrist forced him not long ago to step through the operating room. Two years overboard shortly after peer into the top of the circuit, the fourth in the world months ago, in 2009, to win the Open United States .
Del Potro, who in London 2012 deprived the Serbian Olympic bronze, his last victory renowned returned to knock Djokovic, winner of seven titles this year and possessed twelve Grand Slam, including Roland Garros and Australia in 2016 .
Del Potro, supported by half of a divided stand on a footballing environment, he hid in his towel at the end. Tearfully. Pending that Rio 2016 will recover as a player. Now awaits the Portuguese Joao Sousa in the second round.
Djokovic, who left in tears and had only lost four games so far this year, will not fight for Olympic gold, the only major prize that remains to his resume settlement.
Serbian, apparently nervous, overacting in the celebrations and surmounted by a extramotivado rival, did not find the formula to cut the enthusiastic attitude of the Argentine.
Del Potro was strengthened the Olympic Tennis Centre. A victory that reactivates a damaged career by injuries.
Wrist forced him not long ago to step through the operating room. Two years overboard shortly after peer into the top of the circuit, the fourth in the world months ago, in 2009, to win the Open United States .
Del Potro, who in London 2012 deprived the Serbian Olympic bronze, his last victory renowned returned to knock Djokovic, winner of seven titles this year and possessed twelve Grand Slam, including Roland Garros and Australia in 2016 .
Del Potro, supported by half of a divided stand on a footballing environment, he hid in his towel at the end. Tearfully. Pending that Rio 2016 will recover as a player. Now awaits the Portuguese Joao Sousa in the second round.
Argentina and Brazil face is the cross in Round 2
Sunday August 7 the second day of football was played at the Olympic Games Rio 2016. Argentina claimed his first win of the tournament, while Brazil is against the ropes again after a goalless draw.
Argentina 2-1 Algeria
Goals from Angel Correa and Calleri served to the first victory for the albiceleste after the disappointment in Portugal . Argentines now hope to continue the streak.
Brazil 0-0 Iraq
Still does not appear Neymar at these Olympics. The crack of Barcelona was unable to lead his team, which has not scored or a goal in the two games and is already on the brink.
Denmark 1-0 South Africa
Victory by the minimum of Danes with both Skov.
Fiji 1-5 Mexico
Mexico ended up beating people, and it had to overcome the initial both Krishna. A poker Erik Gutierrez and other Saicedo both completed the scoring.
Germany 3-3 Republic of Korea
Soreprendente tie 'in extremis' of the Germans. Gnabry a goal in the discount allowed Europeans score a point.
Honduras 1-2 Portugal
Second victory of the Portuguese, who had to overcome much of the initial Honduras.
Japan 2-2 Colombia
The South American team was winning 0-2 but managed to overcome Asians in a few minutes an equalizer.
Sweden 0-1 Nigeria
The African side a suffering but important victory against Sweden was.
Argentina 2-1 Algeria
Goals from Angel Correa and Calleri served to the first victory for the albiceleste after the disappointment in Portugal . Argentines now hope to continue the streak.
Brazil 0-0 Iraq
Still does not appear Neymar at these Olympics. The crack of Barcelona was unable to lead his team, which has not scored or a goal in the two games and is already on the brink.
Denmark 1-0 South Africa
Victory by the minimum of Danes with both Skov.
Fiji 1-5 Mexico
Mexico ended up beating people, and it had to overcome the initial both Krishna. A poker Erik Gutierrez and other Saicedo both completed the scoring.
Germany 3-3 Republic of Korea
Soreprendente tie 'in extremis' of the Germans. Gnabry a goal in the discount allowed Europeans score a point.
Honduras 1-2 Portugal
Second victory of the Portuguese, who had to overcome much of the initial Honduras.
Japan 2-2 Colombia
The South American team was winning 0-2 but managed to overcome Asians in a few minutes an equalizer.
Sweden 0-1 Nigeria
The African side a suffering but important victory against Sweden was.
The shocking image of Djokovic crying after another Olympic disappointment
One of the most striking images that leave the 2016 Olympic Games are the disconsolate tears Novak Djokovic after falling eliminated in first round men's tennis tournament against Juan Martin Del Potro. The world number one not to accumulate Grand Slams and titles on the circuit, but in Rio adds his third Olympic disappointment. And that hurts more than any other
To be the number one favorite and practically have secured gold on his shoulders, to fall eliminated first of change against a team depleted by injuries and over had to live moments of tension hours before the game by being locked in an elevator inside the Olympic Village.
But this is tennis, and so are the Olympic Games , the only competition that has always escaped the Serbian . Are worthless his 12 Grand Slam or have reached Rio 2016 winning with authority Masters 1000 Toronto. Del Potro was surprised, it was better. And point. And this new Olympic disappointment made Nole down to earth for the first time since he is the absolute master of world tennis.
The Olympics are not for him . Although it can boast a bronze medal won in Beijing 2008, at that time the frustration came over him when sent to an overhead network in the semifinal against Rafa Nadal , who could have made it very close to winning the match and put him in the end. He also was in tears.
And in London, Juan Martin Del Potro also left him without metal to win the consolation final. In semis he fell to an Andy Murray that ultimately would be Olympic champion in the Wimbledon grass. Novak Djokovic will have to wait until 2020 Tokyo.
To be the number one favorite and practically have secured gold on his shoulders, to fall eliminated first of change against a team depleted by injuries and over had to live moments of tension hours before the game by being locked in an elevator inside the Olympic Village.
But this is tennis, and so are the Olympic Games , the only competition that has always escaped the Serbian . Are worthless his 12 Grand Slam or have reached Rio 2016 winning with authority Masters 1000 Toronto. Del Potro was surprised, it was better. And point. And this new Olympic disappointment made Nole down to earth for the first time since he is the absolute master of world tennis.
The Olympics are not for him . Although it can boast a bronze medal won in Beijing 2008, at that time the frustration came over him when sent to an overhead network in the semifinal against Rafa Nadal , who could have made it very close to winning the match and put him in the end. He also was in tears.
And in London, Juan Martin Del Potro also left him without metal to win the consolation final. In semis he fell to an Andy Murray that ultimately would be Olympic champion in the Wimbledon grass. Novak Djokovic will have to wait until 2020 Tokyo.
Fatima Galvez just fourth in the Olympic pit
The Spanish Fatima Galvez today lost the first bronze medal in shooting in Olympic pit modality losing to American Corey Cogdell in the tiebreaker.
After fifteen regulatory releases, both fencers failed matched dishes and thirteen other two and in the playoff round, Galvez lost his first shot, after his rival had won.
Cordoba 29, current world champion, improved his result of the 2012 London Olympics when he finished in fifth place.
Galvez was left out of the series of gold by a plate and then in the match for the bronze medal let out in the tiebreaker, considered a competing lottery.
The Spanish missed the first shot in the third release, the dispute equalized with a failure Cogdell in the fifth; then he puts forward the penultimate release, Cogdell for error, but the Cordovan failed in his junior and the fight was decided in the tiebreaker.
Rio 2016 is the second Fatima Galvez participation in the Olympic Games after London 2012, where he came fifth and won the respective Olympic diploma.
Last year was crowned world champion in Lonato ( Italy ) and the gold medal at the European Games that were I in Baku (Azerbaijan) also hung.
After fifteen regulatory releases, both fencers failed matched dishes and thirteen other two and in the playoff round, Galvez lost his first shot, after his rival had won.
Cordoba 29, current world champion, improved his result of the 2012 London Olympics when he finished in fifth place.
Galvez was left out of the series of gold by a plate and then in the match for the bronze medal let out in the tiebreaker, considered a competing lottery.
The Spanish missed the first shot in the third release, the dispute equalized with a failure Cogdell in the fifth; then he puts forward the penultimate release, Cogdell for error, but the Cordovan failed in his junior and the fight was decided in the tiebreaker.
Rio 2016 is the second Fatima Galvez participation in the Olympic Games after London 2012, where he came fifth and won the respective Olympic diploma.
Last year was crowned world champion in Lonato ( Italy ) and the gold medal at the European Games that were I in Baku (Azerbaijan) also hung.
Annemiek van Vleuten - Dutch cyclist accident Annemiek van Vleuten
Dutch Annemiek van Vleuten has suffered a spectacular fall when leading solo cycling test route of the Olympic Games Rio 2016.
When the accident occurred in one of the moments of descent. The Dutch marched and break fast. by the images it seems he lost control of his bike.
Although the Danish Cycling Federation was quick to say he was conscious and out of danger, there were serious moments of doubts about his health when doctors approached him for help and seemed to not move, "Van Vleuten is aware and is they being taken to hospital for further examination. a doctor is with her federation ", announced in a statement on social networks.
His compatriot Anna van der Breggen Olympic champion proclaimed test. On arrival at goal his first thought was for van Vleuten: "I was shocked by the accident, thought it was a very hard blow."
When the accident occurred in one of the moments of descent. The Dutch marched and break fast. by the images it seems he lost control of his bike.
Although the Danish Cycling Federation was quick to say he was conscious and out of danger, there were serious moments of doubts about his health when doctors approached him for help and seemed to not move, "Van Vleuten is aware and is they being taken to hospital for further examination. a doctor is with her federation ", announced in a statement on social networks.
His compatriot Anna van der Breggen Olympic champion proclaimed test. On arrival at goal his first thought was for van Vleuten: "I was shocked by the accident, thought it was a very hard blow."
Commentators for Dutch TV say Van Vleuten is OK after this horrific crash. #Rio2016 #womensroadrace #vanvleuten pic.twitter.com/gN4Wpmsu0d
— Spreadex (@spreadexsports) August 7, 2016
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White hopes that Spain "has all the luck he deserves" in Rio
The president of the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE), Alejandro Blanco, hoped that the Spaniards have "all the luck they deserve" in Rio, where the margin of medals already achieved something very important by the number of classified and stressed that " Spain has sports icons in world sport".
"No I predict, that gives me very unlucky. We have many possibilities, the results are very good, people are very strong, in the ideal state before the Games, then the competition will qualify us, but we are the tenth country in the world in number of classified and fourth in Europe, "he said.
White recalled that for the first time in history such a strong team as Italy has less classifieds that Spain and number of teams, "except the host country are the United States , Australia , France and Spain".
"This data is already important to see the level of the team. Allow it stand out, because getting that a country of 44 million people is a huge honor. We are fortunate to have athletes who are icons of world sport plus (Rafael) Nadal. at this time in the sports world how important is the brand Spain, "he added.
COE president praised the way in which the Spanish sport has worked to get to Rio last four years, but insisted that "have 306 athletes is the best message for the Spanish satiety".
"They then go 15 or 20 medals well, but can not say. The flag now flies over the Villa, tomorrow we have another landmark event with the inauguration of the House of Spain and just missing the opening day and we have all the luck which deserve, "he added.
Asked about the facilities of the Olympic Village and complaints shown by some athletes to certain deficiencies in the installation, White argued that Spanish athletes are good and comfortable and that he has not received any complaint.
"It's one of the best villas in the whole story. There were issues that had to end and are ending. Maybe that haste to have it on time is what has annoyed a little the subject, but athletes are very good," he said.
Despite this, White said any athlete or a technician found "with a faucet that does not work, something usual when premieres a house."
"Think here are housed 16,000 people. There have been key failures and the problem is that they had not tested before, but in general people are delighted. The athletes are well, we have not received any complaints and generally people are happy, "he said.
"No I predict, that gives me very unlucky. We have many possibilities, the results are very good, people are very strong, in the ideal state before the Games, then the competition will qualify us, but we are the tenth country in the world in number of classified and fourth in Europe, "he said.
White recalled that for the first time in history such a strong team as Italy has less classifieds that Spain and number of teams, "except the host country are the United States , Australia , France and Spain".
"This data is already important to see the level of the team. Allow it stand out, because getting that a country of 44 million people is a huge honor. We are fortunate to have athletes who are icons of world sport plus (Rafael) Nadal. at this time in the sports world how important is the brand Spain, "he added.
COE president praised the way in which the Spanish sport has worked to get to Rio last four years, but insisted that "have 306 athletes is the best message for the Spanish satiety".
"They then go 15 or 20 medals well, but can not say. The flag now flies over the Villa, tomorrow we have another landmark event with the inauguration of the House of Spain and just missing the opening day and we have all the luck which deserve, "he added.
Asked about the facilities of the Olympic Village and complaints shown by some athletes to certain deficiencies in the installation, White argued that Spanish athletes are good and comfortable and that he has not received any complaint.
"It's one of the best villas in the whole story. There were issues that had to end and are ending. Maybe that haste to have it on time is what has annoyed a little the subject, but athletes are very good," he said.
Despite this, White said any athlete or a technician found "with a faucet that does not work, something usual when premieres a house."
"Think here are housed 16,000 people. There have been key failures and the problem is that they had not tested before, but in general people are delighted. The athletes are well, we have not received any complaints and generally people are happy, "he said.
Barcelona 4-2 Leicester: Certainties up, fear down
Barca second test and second relatively convincing victory. Led by a Messi ebullient platinum blonde in the penultimate pass and Suarez who weighs disconnection of summer, those of Luis Enrique thrashed easy in the first half with several fixed on the bench and Neymar in the Olympics. With a sufficiency full, very promising for amateur hurdle at this stage of the season.
True , the Leicester was overwhelmed from the start and lost face to meet soon, when Munir closed with a diagonal shot a distinctive assistance of Messi . The Argentine also participate in the 2-0 looking for a Suarez favored by rebounds and faith and starting the 3-0 relying on the charrúa, which would give the final pass to Munir in a lethal counterattacks solve the Spanish-Moroccan with Exterior. There forequarter. But above all, it is Leo .
The second half was quite another thing: he brought to Mascherano and Busquets , but especially Ahmed Musa . The Nigerian portrayed Sergi Roberto to race in the 3-1 and 66 minutes, just after leaving the field Messi and Arda -very outstanding as he gave the physico, network burst up the game for Leicester and without their main unit (Mahrez, Vardy and Morgan) in the field.
Once without Messi, the Barcelona lost football intention, circumstance that took advantage of the Leicester to hold the party. The display of changes regained the pace of summer football, which did not contribute more than the premiere of juvenile scorer Rafa Mújica , remembering that double culé face that also looked out over the past season: lethal up, vulnerable below.
True , the Leicester was overwhelmed from the start and lost face to meet soon, when Munir closed with a diagonal shot a distinctive assistance of Messi . The Argentine also participate in the 2-0 looking for a Suarez favored by rebounds and faith and starting the 3-0 relying on the charrúa, which would give the final pass to Munir in a lethal counterattacks solve the Spanish-Moroccan with Exterior. There forequarter. But above all, it is Leo .
The second half was quite another thing: he brought to Mascherano and Busquets , but especially Ahmed Musa . The Nigerian portrayed Sergi Roberto to race in the 3-1 and 66 minutes, just after leaving the field Messi and Arda -very outstanding as he gave the physico, network burst up the game for Leicester and without their main unit (Mahrez, Vardy and Morgan) in the field.
Once without Messi, the Barcelona lost football intention, circumstance that took advantage of the Leicester to hold the party. The display of changes regained the pace of summer football, which did not contribute more than the premiere of juvenile scorer Rafa Mújica , remembering that double culé face that also looked out over the past season: lethal up, vulnerable below.
CAS confirms the suspension to complete the Russian weightlifting team
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) reported Wednesday that it has dismissed the appeal by Russian Weightlifting Federation against the decision of the international (IWF) to exclude the entire team of that country of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro 2016.
The Russian Federation appealed to CAS, which has analyzed the case on Wednesday and agreed to dismiss the appeal. The court understands that the rules of the IWF allows you to sanction a national federation "for its related or associated to doping behavior."
On July 29, the IWF excluded the Russian team full of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro therefore involved in doping cases as being mentioned in the report McLaren.
"The integrity of weightlifting has been seriously damaged many times and multiple levels by the Russians, so the sanction has been applied to preserve the status of the sport" he reported that day the IWF in a statement.
The Russian Olympic Committee (COR) had selected eight lifters, two of which were positive (Tatiana and Anastasia Romanova Kashirina) and four others are cited by the McLaren report, which denounced doping state in Russia.
The IWF recalled "the surprising and disappointing statistics Russian lifters" on doping, which is confirmed because seven Russians have tested positive for the repetition of the analysis of the Beijing Olympics and London.
For this reason, the federation nor any Russian referee invited to the Olympic competition in Rio.
On July 27, the IWF eleven new cases reported positive during the London Games, which include Russian Natalya Zabolotnaya, silver in the category up to 75 kilos, and Alexandr Ivanov, silver -94.
In addition to the 67 members of the track team from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) give way to international federations decision on Russian athletes have been excluded, among others, swimmers, cyclists, rowers, canoeists and now weightlifters.
The Russian Federation appealed to CAS, which has analyzed the case on Wednesday and agreed to dismiss the appeal. The court understands that the rules of the IWF allows you to sanction a national federation "for its related or associated to doping behavior."
On July 29, the IWF excluded the Russian team full of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro therefore involved in doping cases as being mentioned in the report McLaren.
"The integrity of weightlifting has been seriously damaged many times and multiple levels by the Russians, so the sanction has been applied to preserve the status of the sport" he reported that day the IWF in a statement.
The Russian Olympic Committee (COR) had selected eight lifters, two of which were positive (Tatiana and Anastasia Romanova Kashirina) and four others are cited by the McLaren report, which denounced doping state in Russia.
The IWF recalled "the surprising and disappointing statistics Russian lifters" on doping, which is confirmed because seven Russians have tested positive for the repetition of the analysis of the Beijing Olympics and London.
For this reason, the federation nor any Russian referee invited to the Olympic competition in Rio.
On July 27, the IWF eleven new cases reported positive during the London Games, which include Russian Natalya Zabolotnaya, silver in the category up to 75 kilos, and Alexandr Ivanov, silver -94.
In addition to the 67 members of the track team from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) give way to international federations decision on Russian athletes have been excluded, among others, swimmers, cyclists, rowers, canoeists and now weightlifters.
Roberto Martinez, new coach of the Belgian national football team
The Spanish coach Roberto Martinez , who was dismissed last May by The Everton after three seasons at the English club, has been named new coach of the Belgian national football team, the "Red Devils" .
"Our new coach: Roberto Martinez," said the team in his official account of the social network Twitter.
The Catalan coach, 43, was named today by the Royal Belgian Union of Societies Soccer Association (URBSFA) "to take charge of the Red Devils," the institution said in a statement.
Martinez will succeed Marc Wilmots , who left last July 15 being the coach of the Belgian football after failing to reach the goals it had set for Euro.
URBSFA said "is delighted and proud to have found so quickly that level technician to train our team."
"Having created a list of shortlisted candidates with the most interesting for this position profiles, the choice has fallen rapidly in the Spanish coach, who has shown honored to work with a group of players as talented as ours," he said URBSFA.
"This excentrocampista has he led successfully coaching clubs Swansea, Wigan and Everton," he added.
Martinez will be officially presented Thursday to the media and Belgian fans 10.30 GMT at the headquarters of the URBSFA.
The new coach of the Red Devils began his career as a technician in Welsh Swansea in 2007, before joining Wigan Athletic two years later.
With the 'Latics' he won a FA Cup and went down to the Championship.
With the 'toffee', the former player of Zaragoza , Balaguer, Wigan, Motherwell, Walsall , Swansea and Chester, he played 143 games, of which won 61, drew 39 and lost 43, with 227 goals for, 180 against and a winning percentage of 42.7 percent.
"Our new coach: Roberto Martinez," said the team in his official account of the social network Twitter.
The Catalan coach, 43, was named today by the Royal Belgian Union of Societies Soccer Association (URBSFA) "to take charge of the Red Devils," the institution said in a statement.
Martinez will succeed Marc Wilmots , who left last July 15 being the coach of the Belgian football after failing to reach the goals it had set for Euro.
URBSFA said "is delighted and proud to have found so quickly that level technician to train our team."
"Having created a list of shortlisted candidates with the most interesting for this position profiles, the choice has fallen rapidly in the Spanish coach, who has shown honored to work with a group of players as talented as ours," he said URBSFA.
"This excentrocampista has he led successfully coaching clubs Swansea, Wigan and Everton," he added.
Martinez will be officially presented Thursday to the media and Belgian fans 10.30 GMT at the headquarters of the URBSFA.
The new coach of the Red Devils began his career as a technician in Welsh Swansea in 2007, before joining Wigan Athletic two years later.
With the 'Latics' he won a FA Cup and went down to the Championship.
With the 'toffee', the former player of Zaragoza , Balaguer, Wigan, Motherwell, Walsall , Swansea and Chester, he played 143 games, of which won 61, drew 39 and lost 43, with 227 goals for, 180 against and a winning percentage of 42.7 percent.
Walker takes the PGA and sits among the greats in Baltusrol
American Jimmy Walker gets the win the Championship Professional Golf Association (PGA), played in Baltursol, after holding the lead until the final day of the tournament. Walker finished with a birdie on the penultimate hole and 14 strokes under par, ahead of Australian Jason Day (-13), which was about to give chase with a prodigious eagle on the last hole.
The victory golfer Oklahoma in the last major of the year culminates an unusual season in which all the greats have fallen into the hands of first - timers, as England 's Danny Willett, who won the Masters, American Dustin Johnson, winner of the Open States States , and Swede Henrik Stenson, recent winner of the British Open.
Brooks Koepka (-9), which had threatened the leadership of his compatriot during the first days, failed to keep pace and stayed within a group of pursuers consisting fellow American Daniel Summerhays (-10), South Africa's Brendan Grace (-9) and Hideki Matsuyama (-9).
The PGA Championship was the last of the big four a calendar much more loaded than usual, due to the Olympic Games in Rio, which returns the golf after almost a century, and the biennial Ryder Cup between teams in Europe and the US, to be held in late September in Minnesota.
The victory golfer Oklahoma in the last major of the year culminates an unusual season in which all the greats have fallen into the hands of first - timers, as England 's Danny Willett, who won the Masters, American Dustin Johnson, winner of the Open States States , and Swede Henrik Stenson, recent winner of the British Open.
Brooks Koepka (-9), which had threatened the leadership of his compatriot during the first days, failed to keep pace and stayed within a group of pursuers consisting fellow American Daniel Summerhays (-10), South Africa's Brendan Grace (-9) and Hideki Matsuyama (-9).
The PGA Championship was the last of the big four a calendar much more loaded than usual, due to the Olympic Games in Rio, which returns the golf after almost a century, and the biennial Ryder Cup between teams in Europe and the US, to be held in late September in Minnesota.
Pizza to an euro When Higuain is injured!
Naples still enraged by Pipita pass to Juventus. A trader offered a unique promotion when the Argentine hurt.
The pass of Gonzalo Higuain to Juventus was a dagger in the heart for all Naples. Passion like few others in Italy , fans will not spare the Pipita they have gone right Turin club. And they burned t - shirts, others threw them down the toilet and almost lacked declare the traitor of the century. Now, the new vendetta came at the initiative of an angry businessman who sell pizza A euro! for 48 hours after the Argentine was injured.
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The pass of Gonzalo Higuain to Juventus was a dagger in the heart for all Naples. Passion like few others in Italy , fans will not spare the Pipita they have gone right Turin club. And they burned t - shirts, others threw them down the toilet and almost lacked declare the traitor of the century. Now, the new vendetta came at the initiative of an angry businessman who sell pizza A euro! for 48 hours after the Argentine was injured.
Show Pizza margarita pizzas to that offer promotional price to celebrate Higuain is injured playing for Juve. The wound does not close ...
Australian delegation was robbed during the fire Friday
The Olympic delegation of Australia reported today have been robbed last Friday while he was outside the building where it is housed by a small fire that forced to evacuate, according to media reports local.
"An official laptop cycling team and some shirts, which were on the fifth floor were carried. It happened during the fire and just communicate what happened to the organization," said the adviser to the Australian Olympic Committee, Mike Tancred, the Globoesporte website.
This theft would be the last chapter so far in a long list of disagreements between the delegation of the southern country and the Rio 2016 Organizing Committee since they arrived in the Olympic village last Sunday, when it officially opened its doors.
Upon arrival at the set of buildings built to accommodate the various international delegations, Australians reported having detected up to 200 problems in your building, such as loose cables or problems with health.
As a result, the Australian delegation refused to take their apartments and preferred to accommodate athletes in hotels close while the Organizing Committee resolved failures.
The controversy was fueled by the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, who said then that would put kangaroos in the Australian building for athletes feel at home.
This controversy was overcome Thursday when the Organizing Committee, which hired 630 technicians to solve the problems reported, said to have completed all repairs and apartments impeccably delivered the more than 200 delegations.
However, last Friday, there was a cloud of smoke in your building as a result of a bad unlit cigarette, forcing entire delegation to vacate the building.
In a press conference held yesterday at the Olympic Park, the head of the delegation, Kitty Chiller, he reported that during the fire alarms were disconnected because of reforms that were being made in some adjacent buildings.
Chiller also said he protested to the Organizing Committee by the presence of garbage and by the fact that someone had smoked in the Olympic Village, where it is forbidden, and requested that steps be taken to prevent these circumstances could trigger new problems the future.
"An official laptop cycling team and some shirts, which were on the fifth floor were carried. It happened during the fire and just communicate what happened to the organization," said the adviser to the Australian Olympic Committee, Mike Tancred, the Globoesporte website.
This theft would be the last chapter so far in a long list of disagreements between the delegation of the southern country and the Rio 2016 Organizing Committee since they arrived in the Olympic village last Sunday, when it officially opened its doors.
Upon arrival at the set of buildings built to accommodate the various international delegations, Australians reported having detected up to 200 problems in your building, such as loose cables or problems with health.
As a result, the Australian delegation refused to take their apartments and preferred to accommodate athletes in hotels close while the Organizing Committee resolved failures.
The controversy was fueled by the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, who said then that would put kangaroos in the Australian building for athletes feel at home.
This controversy was overcome Thursday when the Organizing Committee, which hired 630 technicians to solve the problems reported, said to have completed all repairs and apartments impeccably delivered the more than 200 delegations.
However, last Friday, there was a cloud of smoke in your building as a result of a bad unlit cigarette, forcing entire delegation to vacate the building.
In a press conference held yesterday at the Olympic Park, the head of the delegation, Kitty Chiller, he reported that during the fire alarms were disconnected because of reforms that were being made in some adjacent buildings.
Chiller also said he protested to the Organizing Committee by the presence of garbage and by the fact that someone had smoked in the Olympic Village, where it is forbidden, and requested that steps be taken to prevent these circumstances could trigger new problems the future.
Six players of Real Madrid do gym work
Real Madrid , after his arrival last night in New York, began working with a view to the last pre - season friendly match will play on tour in the United States , against Bayern of Munich.
Sergio Ramos , Frenchman Karim Benzema , Croatian Lucas Modrid, Isco , Colombian James Rodriguez, Marcos Llorente, did aerobic and strength work in the gym JW Marriott Essex House New York, where he is staying and is concentrated Real Madrid.
The six players seek tuning for the official start of the new season the team will next August 9 when he faces Sevilla in the Super Cup in Trondheim ( Norway ).
Ramos, Modric and James, who later joined the team after serving their respective commitments with their national teams in the European Championship and the Copa America Centenario, have not yet played any minute in the previous two friendly matches already completed the Merengues .
French coach of Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane, confirmed before the game that the team played against Chelsea and won 3-2, it was "important" that both Ramos and James Modrid and they had minute meeting Wednesday that will play against Bayern Munich at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
Benzema could not play against Chelsea when he felt discomfort in his right hip and Zidane admitted he is concerned about the evolution of the player because they need minutes into the game if you then want to have him for the match against the new Sevilla who runs coach Argentine Jorge Sampaoli.
Benzema has been working with the physios team face his recovery and hope within the technical picture of the team is that it can be ready for the match against Bayern Munich, who now heads the Italian Carlo Ancelotti.
However, Zidane was also clear in his statements by pointing out that it was very "important" Benzeama had minutes before the German team otherwise participating in the Super Cup would be very questionable.
Sergio Ramos , Frenchman Karim Benzema , Croatian Lucas Modrid, Isco , Colombian James Rodriguez, Marcos Llorente, did aerobic and strength work in the gym JW Marriott Essex House New York, where he is staying and is concentrated Real Madrid.
The six players seek tuning for the official start of the new season the team will next August 9 when he faces Sevilla in the Super Cup in Trondheim ( Norway ).
Ramos, Modric and James, who later joined the team after serving their respective commitments with their national teams in the European Championship and the Copa America Centenario, have not yet played any minute in the previous two friendly matches already completed the Merengues .
French coach of Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane, confirmed before the game that the team played against Chelsea and won 3-2, it was "important" that both Ramos and James Modrid and they had minute meeting Wednesday that will play against Bayern Munich at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
Benzema could not play against Chelsea when he felt discomfort in his right hip and Zidane admitted he is concerned about the evolution of the player because they need minutes into the game if you then want to have him for the match against the new Sevilla who runs coach Argentine Jorge Sampaoli.
Benzema has been working with the physios team face his recovery and hope within the technical picture of the team is that it can be ready for the match against Bayern Munich, who now heads the Italian Carlo Ancelotti.
However, Zidane was also clear in his statements by pointing out that it was very "important" Benzeama had minutes before the German team otherwise participating in the Super Cup would be very questionable.
Sevilla confirm for five years Wissam Ben Yedder
Sevilla has confirmed the hiring of French striker Wissam Ben Yedder after the player passed a medical on Monday.
The 25 - year attacker arrives from Toulouse French and has signed with the Andalusian club for the next five seasons.
Ben Yadder, which came free in 2010 at Toulouse and last year scored 23 goals in 41 games (17 of them in Ligue 1), will be one of the men in charge of making forget Kevin Gameiro , who went to Atletico Madrid this summer.
Luciano Vietto is the other reinforcement on the offensive plane got Jorge Sampaoli for his new team, which also without Ciro Immobile . The Italian striker left for Lazio.
The 25 - year attacker arrives from Toulouse French and has signed with the Andalusian club for the next five seasons.
Ben Yadder, which came free in 2010 at Toulouse and last year scored 23 goals in 41 games (17 of them in Ligue 1), will be one of the men in charge of making forget Kevin Gameiro , who went to Atletico Madrid this summer.
Luciano Vietto is the other reinforcement on the offensive plane got Jorge Sampaoli for his new team, which also without Ciro Immobile . The Italian striker left for Lazio.
Valencia made official the signing of Martin Montoya for four seasons
Valencia CF has made it official that it has reached an agreement with the side Martin Montoya for four seasons and will be presented tomorrow Tuesday as new Valencia player.
The defense of 26 years comes to Valencia from FC Barcelona and has been international Sub-16, Sub-17 selection that was European champion in 2008, U-19 and U-21, with which he was also champion Europe in 2013.
In his record at club level include three league titles, one Champions League Cups and two Super Cups Spain, obtained title with FC Barcelona.
Last season, Montoya played on loan at Inter in the Italian Serie A and the Real Betis , with whom he played thirteen games.
The defender is the third signing of Valencia for next season, after the Portuguese international striker Nani and midfielder Alvaro Medrán. The Mestalla club works on hiring at least a central defender and a midfielder.
The defense of 26 years comes to Valencia from FC Barcelona and has been international Sub-16, Sub-17 selection that was European champion in 2008, U-19 and U-21, with which he was also champion Europe in 2013.
In his record at club level include three league titles, one Champions League Cups and two Super Cups Spain, obtained title with FC Barcelona.
Last season, Montoya played on loan at Inter in the Italian Serie A and the Real Betis , with whom he played thirteen games.
The defender is the third signing of Valencia for next season, after the Portuguese international striker Nani and midfielder Alvaro Medrán. The Mestalla club works on hiring at least a central defender and a midfielder.
marți, 2 august 2016
Athletes complain about the lack of Pokémon in the Olympic Village
Several Olympic athletes have complained via social networks absence of Pokémon in the Olympic Village Rio de Janeiro 2016. Fever video game Nintendo seems to have invaded the Olympic Games .
The canoeist French Matthieu Peche hung a picture of your mobile where could not find any pokémon , so did the British Joe Clarke .
Besides the footballer Zealand Anna Green expressed disappointment as follows: "I would run around the Olympic village hunting Pokémon . I can not get on the phone. Nothing happens, but it would have been fun. "
The canoeist French Matthieu Peche hung a picture of your mobile where could not find any pokémon , so did the British Joe Clarke .
Désolé les gars pas de #pokemon dans le village Olympique #Rio2016 😭😭😭 #PokemonGO pic.twitter.com/Pqk6AN1Zf1
— Matthieu PECHE (@MatthieuPECHE) July 25, 2016
No Pokemon in Deodoro Olympic venue! Or in Brazil!?? 💔😩📍 @NianticLabs @PokemonGoApp @Pokemon #PokemonGO #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/xiRMcqhXfV
— Joe Clarke (@joeclarkek1) July 26, 2016
Besides the footballer Zealand Anna Green expressed disappointment as follows: "I would run around the Olympic village hunting Pokémon . I can not get on the phone. Nothing happens, but it would have been fun. "
Barcelona rescinds Alex Song
Barcelona and Alex Song have reached an agreement for the termination of the contract between both parties, as it announced Monday the Catalan club on its official website.
Cameroonian midfielder, who in the last two years on loan at West Ham in the Premier League , will play from next season on Rubin Kazan coaching the Spanish coach Javi Gracia. The Russians have already announced the hiring of exfutbolista Arsenal .
Song, who played only 65 games with Barca shirt since arriving in the 2012-13 season (he scored a goal against Zaragoza ), was signed in 2012 a contract for five years with the Catalan club, so he split the Camp It nou a year earlier than planned.
With the African player, and there are five outs Barcelona this summer : Marc Bartra (Borussia Dortmund), Sandro Ramirez (Málaga), Adriano (Besiktas) and Dani Alves ( Juventus ) also left the culé institution.
Cameroonian midfielder, who in the last two years on loan at West Ham in the Premier League , will play from next season on Rubin Kazan coaching the Spanish coach Javi Gracia. The Russians have already announced the hiring of exfutbolista Arsenal .
Song, who played only 65 games with Barca shirt since arriving in the 2012-13 season (he scored a goal against Zaragoza ), was signed in 2012 a contract for five years with the Catalan club, so he split the Camp It nou a year earlier than planned.
With the African player, and there are five outs Barcelona this summer : Marc Bartra (Borussia Dortmund), Sandro Ramirez (Málaga), Adriano (Besiktas) and Dani Alves ( Juventus ) also left the culé institution.
André Gomes, fan of Zidane: "It was an important person for me"
The latest signing Barcelona , André Gomes , has revealed his weakness forZinedine Zidane , the current coachReal Madrid .
In an interview to the official website of the club , the Portuguese admitted that Zizou was always one of his idols and leaders in the world of football:
" As a child I loved Ronaldo . That is until I was 10 years old. Then, when I began to understand a little more football and had people around me was forming, Zidane was an important person, he saw it as an example like today see Iniesta and a few years before to Xavi . They are two very important players and now I can enjoy at least one of them. "
The Portuguese player also wanted to review his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo :
"It 's my team - mate but on the field there is no friendship. Now when we play against Madrid my goal is to win and if I can score many more goals I will try. Everyone knows that the club is difficult to play against club and lived in Valencia . The truth is that now, imagining myself on the other side, I can smile more because I'm on the computer all look ".
Asked about the choice of Barcelona, signing the last Barca gave importance to the role of the family:
"The decision was personal. My father knew a little Barcelona and the stadium. He saw some party and has her feeling for the club and apart from everything I felt I clear my father and my mother had a role in my decision. The philosophy of the club for me is the best, how to be and play. I want to be with everyone. Of the three forwards, midfielders are good players and are very experienced. What I want most is to learn with everyone. I want to hang out with them soon and win all competitions where we are playing because that's the most "ended on Barça style '.
In an interview to the official website of the club , the Portuguese admitted that Zizou was always one of his idols and leaders in the world of football:
" As a child I loved Ronaldo . That is until I was 10 years old. Then, when I began to understand a little more football and had people around me was forming, Zidane was an important person, he saw it as an example like today see Iniesta and a few years before to Xavi . They are two very important players and now I can enjoy at least one of them. "
The Portuguese player also wanted to review his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo :
"It 's my team - mate but on the field there is no friendship. Now when we play against Madrid my goal is to win and if I can score many more goals I will try. Everyone knows that the club is difficult to play against club and lived in Valencia . The truth is that now, imagining myself on the other side, I can smile more because I'm on the computer all look ".
Asked about the choice of Barcelona, signing the last Barca gave importance to the role of the family:
"The decision was personal. My father knew a little Barcelona and the stadium. He saw some party and has her feeling for the club and apart from everything I felt I clear my father and my mother had a role in my decision. The philosophy of the club for me is the best, how to be and play. I want to be with everyone. Of the three forwards, midfielders are good players and are very experienced. What I want most is to learn with everyone. I want to hang out with them soon and win all competitions where we are playing because that's the most "ended on Barça style '.
Unai Emery accepts PSG's interest in Jesse Rodriguez
After Zidane admitted that Jesse has not played for Madrid for being in the middle of negotiations with PSG , it has now been Unai Emery who has accepted that there is interest by the Canaries striker.
According to Le Parisien Journal, the Basque coach has talked about Jesse: "He's a good player I know well and the club also.".
Zinedine Zidane has opened the door to Jesse before starting the preseason, when he declared that "if it were his friend or his family would recommend that you seek minutes"
According to Le Parisien Journal, the Basque coach has talked about Jesse: "He's a good player I know well and the club also.".
Zinedine Zidane has opened the door to Jesse before starting the preseason, when he declared that "if it were his friend or his family would recommend that you seek minutes"
Javier Aguirre was sent off for imitating the referee
Javier Aguirre gets into trouble. The Mexican coach was ejected in the friendly match of his team, Al-Wahda , compared to Figueres. According to the arbitrator, the Mexican coach mimicked their whistles during the engagement.
First he warned him again not to do, what the former Zaragoza responded by saying he was a liar. For this reason, the chief judge told him that was out of the game.
Vasco had been caught using this method in 2013, when he ran to Espanyol of Barcelona in a match against Almería .
First he warned him again not to do, what the former Zaragoza responded by saying he was a liar. For this reason, the chief judge told him that was out of the game.
Vasco had been caught using this method in 2013, when he ran to Espanyol of Barcelona in a match against Almería .
Jamie Vardy confesses that it was easy to dismiss Arsenal
The striker Leicester , Jamie Vardy has made stressed that rejecting the offer of Arsenal was an "easy" for him, insisting on the transfer decision was never fully at the table.
It was believed that the England international was close to joining Arsenal after his buyout clause triggered, but finally signed a new contract with Leicester .
The 29 - year-old is reflected in his decision to stay and is convinced that his stay with the champions of the Premier League was an easy decision to make at the end.
"[Reject Arsenal] was not so great when I think about it. It was quite easy and this is where I want to be," he told Sky Sports Vardy.
"I was out with England so [the signing with Arsenal was not close]. No [I did not talk to them.]
"There are a lot of outstanding issues here. I feel the club is only going in one direction and that is forward, it is why I want to be part of it".
Vardy also expects Riyad Mahrez , which has been strongly linked with a move this summer, follow his footsteps and stay in the stadium King Power.
"I think everyone on the team they want here, playing with us," said Vardy.
It was believed that the England international was close to joining Arsenal after his buyout clause triggered, but finally signed a new contract with Leicester .
The 29 - year-old is reflected in his decision to stay and is convinced that his stay with the champions of the Premier League was an easy decision to make at the end.
"[Reject Arsenal] was not so great when I think about it. It was quite easy and this is where I want to be," he told Sky Sports Vardy.
"I was out with England so [the signing with Arsenal was not close]. No [I did not talk to them.]
"There are a lot of outstanding issues here. I feel the club is only going in one direction and that is forward, it is why I want to be part of it".
Vardy also expects Riyad Mahrez , which has been strongly linked with a move this summer, follow his footsteps and stay in the stadium King Power.
"I think everyone on the team they want here, playing with us," said Vardy.
IOC considers Rio ready for the Olympics five days before the opening
The president of the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ) Thomas Bach said today that despite last minute challenges that can appear in only five days of the opening ceremony, Rio de Janeiro it is ready to organize a "big" Olympics .
The leader said that preparations under control, the two-day meeting scheduled to assess the organization of the Games by the IOC Executive Board concluded in four hours with all the doubts cleared.
"We expect that we will have a great Games, but as always we will have challenges last minute. But Brazilians and showed us that are able to solve these challenges even in the short term," Bach said in his first appearance before the media in the Press center of the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro.
"We are sure we will have some big Brazilian Olympic Games," he added the German exdeportista to the hundreds of journalists from many countries already installed in Rio to cover the competition.
When asked if the Brazilian style Olympics citing referred to a problem, as works last minute IOC president said that "the Olympic Brazilian Games are the Games full of passion and joie de vivre".
Bach admitted that after the news he received about the status of the Olympic Village, which many delegations presented complaints of electrical and hydraulic problems, the first thing he did when he landed in Rio de Janeiro this week was to go directly from the airport to the facility.
"But when I arrived and talked to the athletes and heads of delegations I saw that everyone had a positive view of the Olympic Village. They admitted that if the day before had problems with water leaks, and everything was resolved. The consensus is that the Villa is beautiful, fantastic with spectacular facilities and has everything they need, "he said.
He added that this perception may spread to other Olympic facilities and pavilions, including criticized Guanabara Bay, home of the sailing and polluted its waters came to be seen as a threat to the health of athletes.
"Right now we are making four day tests show that the water in the bay is in accordance with the conditions imposed by the World Health Organization , " he said.
He said also that the main subject of the meeting of the Executive Committee on Saturday was precisely the situation in Rio de Janeiro, along with others such as doping of Russian athletes, but all doubts were clarified.
"As you can see by the fact that a meeting was scheduled for two days to conclude at noon, everything was very efficient. The main issue was the delivery of the Games in Rio. We received a report from the Organizing Committee and all members could you ask questions, "he said.
He said that in addition to the Olympic venues, also could see that the so-called "Olympic legacy" as the new subway line, the revitalization of the port of Rio and new exclusive bus highways are completed and running.
"That's all very well summarized in a study commissioned an independent foundation that concludes that, thanks to the Olympics, Rio enjoyed higher growth and more equitable than any other city in Brazil over the last seven years, since he was chosen Olympic venue , "he said.
Isolated incidents recorded in recent days in some regions of Rio de Janeiro even with the heavy military presence security, said the IOC receives regular reports from them but has full confidence in the assurances given by the Brazilian authorities.
He admitted that the Rio 2016 Organizing Committee has "cash challenges" for lack of resources to finance all expenses, but I hope that at the end of the Games everything is balanced, even with financial support from the IOC itself.
"We were informed by the Organizing Committee that they are still working to have a balanced budget. That does not rule out having some cash flow problems that can be solved before the end of the accounting book," he said.
The leader said that preparations under control, the two-day meeting scheduled to assess the organization of the Games by the IOC Executive Board concluded in four hours with all the doubts cleared.
"We expect that we will have a great Games, but as always we will have challenges last minute. But Brazilians and showed us that are able to solve these challenges even in the short term," Bach said in his first appearance before the media in the Press center of the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro.
"We are sure we will have some big Brazilian Olympic Games," he added the German exdeportista to the hundreds of journalists from many countries already installed in Rio to cover the competition.
When asked if the Brazilian style Olympics citing referred to a problem, as works last minute IOC president said that "the Olympic Brazilian Games are the Games full of passion and joie de vivre".
Bach admitted that after the news he received about the status of the Olympic Village, which many delegations presented complaints of electrical and hydraulic problems, the first thing he did when he landed in Rio de Janeiro this week was to go directly from the airport to the facility.
"But when I arrived and talked to the athletes and heads of delegations I saw that everyone had a positive view of the Olympic Village. They admitted that if the day before had problems with water leaks, and everything was resolved. The consensus is that the Villa is beautiful, fantastic with spectacular facilities and has everything they need, "he said.
He added that this perception may spread to other Olympic facilities and pavilions, including criticized Guanabara Bay, home of the sailing and polluted its waters came to be seen as a threat to the health of athletes.
"Right now we are making four day tests show that the water in the bay is in accordance with the conditions imposed by the World Health Organization , " he said.
He said also that the main subject of the meeting of the Executive Committee on Saturday was precisely the situation in Rio de Janeiro, along with others such as doping of Russian athletes, but all doubts were clarified.
"As you can see by the fact that a meeting was scheduled for two days to conclude at noon, everything was very efficient. The main issue was the delivery of the Games in Rio. We received a report from the Organizing Committee and all members could you ask questions, "he said.
He said that in addition to the Olympic venues, also could see that the so-called "Olympic legacy" as the new subway line, the revitalization of the port of Rio and new exclusive bus highways are completed and running.
"That's all very well summarized in a study commissioned an independent foundation that concludes that, thanks to the Olympics, Rio enjoyed higher growth and more equitable than any other city in Brazil over the last seven years, since he was chosen Olympic venue , "he said.
Isolated incidents recorded in recent days in some regions of Rio de Janeiro even with the heavy military presence security, said the IOC receives regular reports from them but has full confidence in the assurances given by the Brazilian authorities.
He admitted that the Rio 2016 Organizing Committee has "cash challenges" for lack of resources to finance all expenses, but I hope that at the end of the Games everything is balanced, even with financial support from the IOC itself.
"We were informed by the Organizing Committee that they are still working to have a balanced budget. That does not rule out having some cash flow problems that can be solved before the end of the accounting book," he said.
Sergio Ramos hallucinates when Diego Costa tells you prefer Gameiro
Diego Costa and Sergio Ramos had a conversation that could capture cameras Four .
The Spanish-Brazilian striker sinceró with the center of Real Madrid and spoke about his future: "Why do not you go Do not you leave?" Asked the Camas Costa, referring to his possible departure of Stamford Bridge.
But as sample images, Diego Costa not will sign for Atletico Madrid .
The Spanish-Brazilian striker sinceró with the center of Real Madrid and spoke about his future: "Why do not you go Do not you leave?" Asked the Camas Costa, referring to his possible departure of Stamford Bridge.
But as sample images, Diego Costa not will sign for Atletico Madrid .
"Karim Benzema is innocent," said one of the blackmailers
The so - called 'case Valbuena' could overturn in the hours following the interview with the daily L'Equipe by Mustapha Zouaoui 'Sata', one of the 'blackmailers' involved, who believes that Karim Benzema is innocent.
Karim Benzema was accused in October 2015 of conspiracy to blackmail his fellow French selection for an alleged sex tape.
"He made a mistake, he just wanted to warn Valbuena of the existence of a sex tape". "Zouaoui, who says that French is not the only player who saw the video said Djibril Cisse knew of the existence of the video and it is not involved in the plot".
Explains Zouaoui she told Benzema to joke about it, but delatero of Real Madrid was not amused. "I really feel bad I said Valbuena was very fragile and at a joke like that was capable of suicide Ni even wanted to see , "says Zouaoui.
Zouaoui Benzema then pushed through one of his friends, Karim Zenati, so that the player spoke about this with Valbuena. "It was there when Benzema made the big mistake." The blackmailer says the merengue striker set out the facts so that it seemed that it was he who was blackmailing her companion: "Valbuena asked: 'tattoos look and Benzema replied:'? You think I'm kidding ' A guy came to me and told me about the video, gave details of what you did. Frankly, it's horrible. "
"The cops took it by the declaration of a criminal, when Karim Valbuena wanted to help," insists Zouaoui.
Finally, Zouaoui said the French striker is very angry with him for everything it happened: ".. Benzema is very angry with me know I did not do it on purpose to put in this shit I did not know they had us under hear" he said.
Karim Benzema was accused in October 2015 of conspiracy to blackmail his fellow French selection for an alleged sex tape.
"He made a mistake, he just wanted to warn Valbuena of the existence of a sex tape". "Zouaoui, who says that French is not the only player who saw the video said Djibril Cisse knew of the existence of the video and it is not involved in the plot".
Explains Zouaoui she told Benzema to joke about it, but delatero of Real Madrid was not amused. "I really feel bad I said Valbuena was very fragile and at a joke like that was capable of suicide Ni even wanted to see , "says Zouaoui.
Zouaoui Benzema then pushed through one of his friends, Karim Zenati, so that the player spoke about this with Valbuena. "It was there when Benzema made the big mistake." The blackmailer says the merengue striker set out the facts so that it seemed that it was he who was blackmailing her companion: "Valbuena asked: 'tattoos look and Benzema replied:'? You think I'm kidding ' A guy came to me and told me about the video, gave details of what you did. Frankly, it's horrible. "
"The cops took it by the declaration of a criminal, when Karim Valbuena wanted to help," insists Zouaoui.
Finally, Zouaoui said the French striker is very angry with him for everything it happened: ".. Benzema is very angry with me know I did not do it on purpose to put in this shit I did not know they had us under hear" he said.
Kevin Prince Boateng signed for Las Palmas
UD Las Palmas arrived on Monday night an agreement with representatives of Kevin Prince Boateng as the canary club announced through its official website.
The yellow team acknowledged having "worked" in that signing since the beginning of July to finally reach the first day of August.
Las Palmas also reveals the complexity of this move due to the interest of "several clubs with mator economic and sporting potential," although "the relationship of Las Palmas with the company representing" the footballer has been key to unlock this operation.
Boateng will reach the Canary Islands Tuesday at 13 am on a private plane to pass medical examination and be presented with his new club officially.
Boateng's contract with Las Palmas be one season.
The yellow team acknowledged having "worked" in that signing since the beginning of July to finally reach the first day of August.
Las Palmas also reveals the complexity of this move due to the interest of "several clubs with mator economic and sporting potential," although "the relationship of Las Palmas with the company representing" the footballer has been key to unlock this operation.
Boateng will reach the Canary Islands Tuesday at 13 am on a private plane to pass medical examination and be presented with his new club officially.
Boateng's contract with Las Palmas be one season.
Argentina forget Simeone and Sampaoli and already has coach
Edgardo Bauza, coach of Sao Paulo and Brazilian champion of the Copa Libertadores with Liga de Quito and San Lorenzo, is the new coach of Argentina. Bauza, 58 years old, will now have the difficult task to convince Messi to reverse its decision to quit the Argentina team. Simeone and Sampaoli, who were loud, continue training Atletico and Sevilla.
"We decided to name Edgardo Bauza as coach of the national team. We hope you have success we need everyone , " said Armando Perez, president of the AFA normalizadora commission at a press conference.
"We've elected by a lot of features. We were talking to some and found it to be the most successful , " he added.
Bauza, 58, will have the mission to convince Lionel Messi to reverse its renunciation of Argentina selection.
He won two Argentine league with Rosario Central and a Peruvian Liga with Sporting Cristal.
"We decided to name Edgardo Bauza as coach of the national team. We hope you have success we need everyone , " said Armando Perez, president of the AFA normalizadora commission at a press conference.
"We've elected by a lot of features. We were talking to some and found it to be the most successful , " he added.
Bauza, 58, will have the mission to convince Lionel Messi to reverse its renunciation of Argentina selection.
Bauza, nuevo DT de @Argentina, tiene pasado celeste y blanco. Mirá: https://t.co/MLzBvWdy3i pic.twitter.com/at1g4gExRZ
— Selección Argentina (@Argentina) August 2, 2016
He won two Argentine league with Rosario Central and a Peruvian Liga with Sporting Cristal.
Xavi donates a yacht to rescue refugees
Xavi Hernandez has once again shown its solidarity side. The exfutbolista Barcelona has donated a pleasure yacht Proactiva the NGO Open Arms.
The aim of the donation is the auction and fundraising to carry out rescue work refugees in the Mediterranean. PROACTIVE Open Arms works in the area and has already saved more than three thousand lives off the coast of Libya.
Thus, Xavi emerges from "The Pelopina" in honor of its famous past, for a charity purpose. The yacht is a boat nine meters long and 2.60 meters wide fitted with an engine of 325CV.This is a boat nine meters long and 2.60 meters wide equipped with an engine 325CV that the former player of Barcelona dubbed "The Pelopina" in honor of its famous past.
PROACTIVE Open Arms began a new mission aboard the Astral a boat motor yacht 30 meters long medicalized converted into a multipurpose ship to be operational and work together with the maritime authorities and organizations in the area a month ago.
Since the project's inception, the organization has saved more than 3,000 lives in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya.
The aim of the donation is the auction and fundraising to carry out rescue work refugees in the Mediterranean. PROACTIVE Open Arms works in the area and has already saved more than three thousand lives off the coast of Libya.
Thus, Xavi emerges from "The Pelopina" in honor of its famous past, for a charity purpose. The yacht is a boat nine meters long and 2.60 meters wide fitted with an engine of 325CV.This is a boat nine meters long and 2.60 meters wide equipped with an engine 325CV that the former player of Barcelona dubbed "The Pelopina" in honor of its famous past.
PROACTIVE Open Arms began a new mission aboard the Astral a boat motor yacht 30 meters long medicalized converted into a multipurpose ship to be operational and work together with the maritime authorities and organizations in the area a month ago.
Since the project's inception, the organization has saved more than 3,000 lives in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya.
Football Groups Olympics Rio 2016
Gerardo Martino look carefully every detail of the ceremony for the draw for the groups of football for the Olympic Games . The memory of the 2014 World Cup does not go unnoticed even one second: in fact, although the competition is in Rio de Janeiro, the game of eleven against eleven will use the armed venues for the World Cup and will be federal. The great figure, although it is not present there, will be Neymar , who will face the media throughout the tournament. Lionel Messi , but his intimates wanted to be confident that will not be heading. Uniting the two figures, shown seated on a chair Ronaldinho, who observes in detail how they will distribute the 16 teams that make up this tournament, where Argentina won gold twice and twice the silver medal:
Group A: Brazil , Iraq, South Africa, Denmark .
Group B: Japan , Nigeria , Sweden, Colombia .
Group C: Mexico , Republic of Korea, Fiji , Germany.
Group D: Argentina, Honduras , Portugal , Algeria.
Argentina debut against Portugal in Rio de Janeiro, at 18, on August 4. He will face Algeria, also in Rio de Janeiro. And against Honduras in Brasilia .
HEADQUARTERS
Although the Olympic Games will be in Rio de Janeiro, the football tournament will be held in six cities a logical question: many teams and games do not come into a city. The seven official stadiums are Brasilia (National Stadium), Belo Horizonte (Mineirao), San Salvador (Arena Fonte Nova), Manaus (Arena Amazonia), São Paulo (Arena of São Paulo) and Rio (Maracana, which will be played the final and Olympic Stadium).
ASSORTED PICKS
In the men 's tournament, will play 16 countries, with the following distribution: Africa (3 places), North America, Central America and the Caribbean (2.5 places), South America (1.5 places), Europe (4 seats) , Asia (3 places), Oceania (1 place) and home country ( Brazil ). There are still four teams qualify.
HOW TO DISPUTE
Group A: Brazil , Iraq, South Africa, Denmark .
Group B: Japan , Nigeria , Sweden, Colombia .
Group C: Mexico , Republic of Korea, Fiji , Germany.
Group D: Argentina, Honduras , Portugal , Algeria.
Argentina debut against Portugal in Rio de Janeiro, at 18, on August 4. He will face Algeria, also in Rio de Janeiro. And against Honduras in Brasilia .
HEADQUARTERS
Although the Olympic Games will be in Rio de Janeiro, the football tournament will be held in six cities a logical question: many teams and games do not come into a city. The seven official stadiums are Brasilia (National Stadium), Belo Horizonte (Mineirao), San Salvador (Arena Fonte Nova), Manaus (Arena Amazonia), São Paulo (Arena of São Paulo) and Rio (Maracana, which will be played the final and Olympic Stadium).
ASSORTED PICKS
In the men 's tournament, will play 16 countries, with the following distribution: Africa (3 places), North America, Central America and the Caribbean (2.5 places), South America (1.5 places), Europe (4 seats) , Asia (3 places), Oceania (1 place) and home country ( Brazil ). There are still four teams qualify.
HOW TO DISPUTE
Green apologizes after sending a photo compromised by social networks by mistake
he image problems continue to power forward owner of the Golden State Warriors, Draymond Green, who has been committed to sending a photo of his penis that has come by social networks by mistake, which has forced him to ask publicly apologize.
Green, located in Houston with the selection of men 's basketball United States , where they have already completed the last two final practice ahead of their preparation for the fifth friendly match will play today against that of Nigeria , immediately he eliminated photo and apologized.
The player the Warriors admitted on Sunday after completing the training he had been a "mistake" Shipping, as it was something "private" and not at all intended to place the photo on social networks, something that happened during 10 minutes on Sunday, until it was withdrawn.
Green said he knew instantly that he had made a mistake and took the picture, but that was because his account had been hacked Snapchat.
"It was a situation that was intended to be a private message," Green told reporters. "I gave a wrong button and it's a shame. He wanted to be private. We are all a click to put something in the wrong place, and I went through it this morning."
Green made his comments prior to the training conducted in the afternoon the US team, but so far no one in the organization of the USA Basketball has made no official comment about it.
Neither coach Mike Krzyzewski declined to comment because he said he was unaware of the matter and that his concern was to focus on the team's work.
Early last July, Green reached a plea agreement that will avoid jail time and reduce the charges he faced for allegedly slapping a football player at the University of Michigan State disorderly conduct.
Green will pay a fine of $ 500 and a reinstatement fee of $ 60 for the incident.
The power forward owner of the Warriors was arrested on July 10 in East Lansing, Michigan, after police saw him hit the player MSU, Jermaine Edmondson, that following the incident was released by the university team you can participate in other sports and academic program.
While the US team, apart from the two light workouts completed, has had enough free time to enjoy the rest and a personal invitation to your home that gave them the power forward DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers, a native of Houston .
Green, located in Houston with the selection of men 's basketball United States , where they have already completed the last two final practice ahead of their preparation for the fifth friendly match will play today against that of Nigeria , immediately he eliminated photo and apologized.
The player the Warriors admitted on Sunday after completing the training he had been a "mistake" Shipping, as it was something "private" and not at all intended to place the photo on social networks, something that happened during 10 minutes on Sunday, until it was withdrawn.
Green said he knew instantly that he had made a mistake and took the picture, but that was because his account had been hacked Snapchat.
"It was a situation that was intended to be a private message," Green told reporters. "I gave a wrong button and it's a shame. He wanted to be private. We are all a click to put something in the wrong place, and I went through it this morning."
Green made his comments prior to the training conducted in the afternoon the US team, but so far no one in the organization of the USA Basketball has made no official comment about it.
Neither coach Mike Krzyzewski declined to comment because he said he was unaware of the matter and that his concern was to focus on the team's work.
Early last July, Green reached a plea agreement that will avoid jail time and reduce the charges he faced for allegedly slapping a football player at the University of Michigan State disorderly conduct.
Green will pay a fine of $ 500 and a reinstatement fee of $ 60 for the incident.
The power forward owner of the Warriors was arrested on July 10 in East Lansing, Michigan, after police saw him hit the player MSU, Jermaine Edmondson, that following the incident was released by the university team you can participate in other sports and academic program.
While the US team, apart from the two light workouts completed, has had enough free time to enjoy the rest and a personal invitation to your home that gave them the power forward DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers, a native of Houston .
Taekwondo and the challenge to match or beat London
The Spanish Olympic taekwondo team looks at the Games in Rio de Janeiro 2016 the possibility to continue making history hand gold medal in London 2012 Joel Gonzalez, who recovered from a serious knee injury aspires to defend the honor in a new category of -68 kg, while the young Jesus Tortosa (-54 kg) and Eva Calvo (-57 kg) willing and able to fight for metals in search of the sport repeat at least four years.
In the London Games, taekwondo was one of the most successful sports went to Spain to sign a hundred percent on their athletes. Three went and got three medals, led by gold Joel Gonzalez, who seconded the silvers of retired Brigitte Yagüe and Nico Garcia Hemme.
Far from being an unknown candidate, Joel González now has the double pressure of being Olympic champion and he always gets on top, fight for a medal in Rio. They can get away from the spotlight the Olympic debutantes Jesus Tortosa, who wants to be 'the new Joel' in the sense of giving an unexpected joy, as Eva Calvo facing its greatest challenge.
But is Catalan Joel Gonzalez who, after reaching the peak of his career in London 2012 with 22 years with gold in the category of less than 58 kg and spend four hard years for a serious injury to his left knee, breaking the posterior ligament, looking to repeat success. Recovered from that blow and subsequent relapse, the power being in Rio gave him strength to make a living and reinvent himself. At the same speed, which has not lost, he adds strength and claw to go for the gold with ten kilos.
In the London Games, taekwondo was one of the most successful sports went to Spain to sign a hundred percent on their athletes. Three went and got three medals, led by gold Joel Gonzalez, who seconded the silvers of retired Brigitte Yagüe and Nico Garcia Hemme.
Far from being an unknown candidate, Joel González now has the double pressure of being Olympic champion and he always gets on top, fight for a medal in Rio. They can get away from the spotlight the Olympic debutantes Jesus Tortosa, who wants to be 'the new Joel' in the sense of giving an unexpected joy, as Eva Calvo facing its greatest challenge.
But is Catalan Joel Gonzalez who, after reaching the peak of his career in London 2012 with 22 years with gold in the category of less than 58 kg and spend four hard years for a serious injury to his left knee, breaking the posterior ligament, looking to repeat success. Recovered from that blow and subsequent relapse, the power being in Rio gave him strength to make a living and reinvent himself. At the same speed, which has not lost, he adds strength and claw to go for the gold with ten kilos.
The Spanish golf does not despise the Olympics
Golf live this August and more than 100 years after his return to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, an historic event and an opportunity for the sport that has nevertheless been compromised by the heavy casualties, absences that do not affect the Spanish team led by Sergio Garcia.
After in the 1900 and 1904 editions of golf from enjoying their Olympic status it has been required 112 years to return. IOC meeting in Copenhagen in 2009 agreed to return golf. Rio will crown new champions in the sport after Americans Charles Sands and Margaret Abbott and Canadian George Lyon for more than a century.
However, the Olympic spirit has failed to catch on among the best in the world in this sport, with many important low for fear of Zika and the tight schedule as the main reasons. Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott and South African staff officers are the most notable absentees.
It is not the case of the Spanish team, who came with his best classified, Sergio Garcia and Rafael Cabrera-Bello, as sixes and nine Olympic ranking, and Carlota Ciganda (20th) and Azahara Muñoz (23rd), in the women. In the men's tournament, both come to direct River last 'big' of the year, the PGA Championship.
Baltusrol best feelings took the canary after the castellonense managed to not make the cut. However, Borriol is in good shape, regulate this season especially important appointments, as in the recent US Open and British Open, each with fifth places.
After in the 1900 and 1904 editions of golf from enjoying their Olympic status it has been required 112 years to return. IOC meeting in Copenhagen in 2009 agreed to return golf. Rio will crown new champions in the sport after Americans Charles Sands and Margaret Abbott and Canadian George Lyon for more than a century.
However, the Olympic spirit has failed to catch on among the best in the world in this sport, with many important low for fear of Zika and the tight schedule as the main reasons. Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott and South African staff officers are the most notable absentees.
It is not the case of the Spanish team, who came with his best classified, Sergio Garcia and Rafael Cabrera-Bello, as sixes and nine Olympic ranking, and Carlota Ciganda (20th) and Azahara Muñoz (23rd), in the women. In the men's tournament, both come to direct River last 'big' of the year, the PGA Championship.
Baltusrol best feelings took the canary after the castellonense managed to not make the cut. However, Borriol is in good shape, regulate this season especially important appointments, as in the recent US Open and British Open, each with fifth places.
Lidia Valentin wants his first 'official' gold leading a thriving Spanish delegation
Lidia Valentin Ponferradina is postulated as a clear candidate to achieve the first medal in the history of the Spanish weightlifting in the Olympics, something that has already achieved informally following the recent downgrading of its rivals in London 2012, leading a powerful delegation which also includes Brachi Joshua, David Sanchez and Andres Mata.
At 31, Valentin reaches full maturity at third Olympic Games of his career and also driven by the recent news that places him as Olympic champion in London, where he finished fourth ranked, improve in a position registration Beijing ' 08.
The reanalysis recently made by the International Olympic Committee revealed that the Kazakh Svetlana Podobedova (gold), Russia's Natalya Zabolotnaya (silver) and the Belarusian Iryna Kulesha (bronze), who took the Olympic podium four years ago, did doped. None compete in Rio.
"Of course I feel gold medalist, is that I am," he said flatly Valentin just before leaving for Rio de Janeiro, where he hopes to achieve his first 'official' Olympic medal in the category of 75 kilos, in the absence of knowing whether red tape finally confirm their gold in London.
European champions in 2014 and 2015, Ponferradina comes after recovering from an injury to the dorsal area prevented him from participating this year in both the World United States and the European Norway, although reassured about his condition explaining that it is fully recovered and ready to face the most important moment of his career.
At 31, Valentin reaches full maturity at third Olympic Games of his career and also driven by the recent news that places him as Olympic champion in London, where he finished fourth ranked, improve in a position registration Beijing ' 08.
The reanalysis recently made by the International Olympic Committee revealed that the Kazakh Svetlana Podobedova (gold), Russia's Natalya Zabolotnaya (silver) and the Belarusian Iryna Kulesha (bronze), who took the Olympic podium four years ago, did doped. None compete in Rio.
"Of course I feel gold medalist, is that I am," he said flatly Valentin just before leaving for Rio de Janeiro, where he hopes to achieve his first 'official' Olympic medal in the category of 75 kilos, in the absence of knowing whether red tape finally confirm their gold in London.
European champions in 2014 and 2015, Ponferradina comes after recovering from an injury to the dorsal area prevented him from participating this year in both the World United States and the European Norway, although reassured about his condition explaining that it is fully recovered and ready to face the most important moment of his career.
Strong winds in Rio forced to cancel training rowing
Training for Olympic rowing competition in Rio de Janeiro on Monday has been canceled due to high winds the Brazilian city four days before the start of the Games.
Tournament organizers explained that conditions in the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, which will be held the rowing and canoeing, made it impossible to train in place during that time.
The Games, the first held in South America, will begin this Friday, August 5. However, organizers are still finishing Olympic facilities amid a political and economic crisis in the country, which has affected the preparations.
To date, weather conditions in Rio have not helped the rowers. In addition, the main ramp of the sailing competition was destroyed last Saturday by the high tide and big waves and Sunday sandbags were placed to deal with the strong waves that hit television facilities along Copacabana.
Tournament organizers explained that conditions in the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, which will be held the rowing and canoeing, made it impossible to train in place during that time.
The Games, the first held in South America, will begin this Friday, August 5. However, organizers are still finishing Olympic facilities amid a political and economic crisis in the country, which has affected the preparations.
To date, weather conditions in Rio have not helped the rowers. In addition, the main ramp of the sailing competition was destroyed last Saturday by the high tide and big waves and Sunday sandbags were placed to deal with the strong waves that hit television facilities along Copacabana.
The guys in the Under 23, with Nadal and Ferrer
The Under 23 team of Vasco Olarticoechea continues to prepare for his debutOlympic Games in Rio de Janeiro to Portugal , on August 4, but the squad also used to give some tastes.
Because in the Olympic Village unite various disciplines and athletes share in common places. And that made the guys in the Albiceleste were crossed with two giants of Spanish tennis Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer.
You encounter this kind of players it does not happen every day, so José Luis Gómez, Lautaro Gianetti and Mauricio Martinez did not hesitate and asked them to take a photo souvenir.
Because in the Olympic Village unite various disciplines and athletes share in common places. And that made the guys in the Albiceleste were crossed with two giants of Spanish tennis Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer.
You encounter this kind of players it does not happen every day, so José Luis Gómez, Lautaro Gianetti and Mauricio Martinez did not hesitate and asked them to take a photo souvenir.
#Rio2016 ¡Qué foto! Los chicos se encontraron con @RafaelNadal y @DavidFerrer87 🎾🎾🎾 pic.twitter.com/L9K5jxoTKU
— Selección Argentina (@Argentina) August 1, 2016
Americans want the Olympic Games without political interference
Most Americans want Olympians keep in reserve their political opinions during the event which starts this week in Rio de Janeiro, according to a Reuters / Ipsos, although the political favor before the Games is the most intense in recent decades.
Brazil, the host nation is mired in a political crisis stronger. Amid a summer plagued by deadly shootings at home, American activists recently extended their campaign against racial discrimination to Rio de Janeiro, to march with Brazilian citizens to protest against violent discrimination against local police.
The Reuters / Ipsos interviewed 3,015 people online between 22 and July 26 revealed that most Americans-and whether to identify themselves as white or racial minorities feel that it is better to keep politics out of games. The margin of error is 2 percent.
Overall, 65 percent said they want the policy not to intervene in the Olympics, while nearly a quarter said that athletes should express their political views if they wish.
Forty-eight years after American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made the greeting of Black Power in the Olympic Games in Mexico City, Americans racial minorities were only slightly more likely to accept political gestures in the event , with 52 percent not in favor of and one third of itself.
Rio Games have also been affected by a doping scandal in Russia with reminiscences of the Cold War. Moscow officials accused the West of political conspiracy to ban dozens of Russian athletes competing, including 67 exponents of athletics.
The survey indicated that 29 percent of Americans believe that at least half of all Olympic athletes take drugs to improve their performance, although most think that the delusions are minority.
In another survey of 2,044 people with a margin of error of 3 percent, about 75 percent said he believes that Russian athletes are most likely to use drugs. And while also suspected of Chinese athletes, nearly a third of Americans said they think their country athletes are more prone to deception via use of medication.
Brazil, the host nation is mired in a political crisis stronger. Amid a summer plagued by deadly shootings at home, American activists recently extended their campaign against racial discrimination to Rio de Janeiro, to march with Brazilian citizens to protest against violent discrimination against local police.
The Reuters / Ipsos interviewed 3,015 people online between 22 and July 26 revealed that most Americans-and whether to identify themselves as white or racial minorities feel that it is better to keep politics out of games. The margin of error is 2 percent.
Overall, 65 percent said they want the policy not to intervene in the Olympics, while nearly a quarter said that athletes should express their political views if they wish.
Forty-eight years after American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made the greeting of Black Power in the Olympic Games in Mexico City, Americans racial minorities were only slightly more likely to accept political gestures in the event , with 52 percent not in favor of and one third of itself.
Rio Games have also been affected by a doping scandal in Russia with reminiscences of the Cold War. Moscow officials accused the West of political conspiracy to ban dozens of Russian athletes competing, including 67 exponents of athletics.
The survey indicated that 29 percent of Americans believe that at least half of all Olympic athletes take drugs to improve their performance, although most think that the delusions are minority.
In another survey of 2,044 people with a margin of error of 3 percent, about 75 percent said he believes that Russian athletes are most likely to use drugs. And while also suspected of Chinese athletes, nearly a third of Americans said they think their country athletes are more prone to deception via use of medication.
Foreign recommends using repellents against Zika in Rio and not resist in case of assault
The Foreign Ministry has issued preventive measures to all those who go to Brazil to witness the Olympic Games Rio 2016, among which include the fight against Zika virus and how to act in case of theft or kidnapping.
Security in the country carioca still in question a few days before the start of the competition. It is for this reason that the Spanish Government, following the warnings expressed by the Brazilian authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO), gathered on Monday the correct ways of acting for fans who do not want to miss the appointment.
The Zika virus has been a real headache for health services in recent months, although the situation is under control, many athletes have chosen to forgo to participate in these Games.
The Ministry, said the best way to combat the Aedes Aegypti mosquito, which transmits both Zika as dengue and chikungunya, is "trying to prevent bites by using repellents, clothing, and avoid places and prone times as far as possible".
In addition, the need to see a doctor immediately "in case of perceived symptoms" of the disease is accentuated. "On the other hand, it is convenient to take precautions avoiding drinking tap water. When consuming vegetables and fruits, check that they have been properly washed and disinfected," they include.
"No resistance" IN CASE OF ASSAULT
On the other hand, foreign explains that "Brazil is a country with a high crime rate" that have studied the modus operandi of the criminals. In this way, they indicate that the ideal in case of being assaulted is "no resistance, even when the assailants are lower, because attackers are often armed and can be found under the influence of drugs."
"No neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro offers full safety conditions. The most common form of violence are armed robberies. Take all possible precautions to prevent theft or violent incidents and is always helpful. It is recommended to avoid night shifts alone" , added to what is recommended to avoid exposing "valuables such as jewelry, watches, cameras and mobile phones especially out" at street level.
Security in the country carioca still in question a few days before the start of the competition. It is for this reason that the Spanish Government, following the warnings expressed by the Brazilian authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO), gathered on Monday the correct ways of acting for fans who do not want to miss the appointment.
The Zika virus has been a real headache for health services in recent months, although the situation is under control, many athletes have chosen to forgo to participate in these Games.
The Ministry, said the best way to combat the Aedes Aegypti mosquito, which transmits both Zika as dengue and chikungunya, is "trying to prevent bites by using repellents, clothing, and avoid places and prone times as far as possible".
In addition, the need to see a doctor immediately "in case of perceived symptoms" of the disease is accentuated. "On the other hand, it is convenient to take precautions avoiding drinking tap water. When consuming vegetables and fruits, check that they have been properly washed and disinfected," they include.
"No resistance" IN CASE OF ASSAULT
On the other hand, foreign explains that "Brazil is a country with a high crime rate" that have studied the modus operandi of the criminals. In this way, they indicate that the ideal in case of being assaulted is "no resistance, even when the assailants are lower, because attackers are often armed and can be found under the influence of drugs."
"No neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro offers full safety conditions. The most common form of violence are armed robberies. Take all possible precautions to prevent theft or violent incidents and is always helpful. It is recommended to avoid night shifts alone" , added to what is recommended to avoid exposing "valuables such as jewelry, watches, cameras and mobile phones especially out" at street level.
Most British athletes will not be at opening ceremony
Most British athletes will not participate on Friday in the opening ceremony of the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana stadium due to logistical issues, confirmed team members.
The chief executive of the British Olympic Association (BOA, for its acronym in English) explained that some athletes are still training in Belo Horizonte and other competing few hours after the inauguration, so it was decided to march with just a few dozen athletes.
"It will be a fairly small delegation. The athletes march will be about 55, more or less. Since the team total is 366 athletes is a fairly small number, but their priorities are in the competition," said Bill Sweeney told reporters in Olympic Park on Monday.
The head of the British delegation, Mark England, hopes the golfer Justin Rose and Olympic-champion Andy Murray 2012- are among athletes attending the ceremony. Australia also carry a small delegation to the inauguration, with only a third of its contingent of 410 athletes present at the opening.
The interim president of Brazil, Michel Temer, declared open the first Games in South America Friday in a televised ceremony culminates with the lighting of the Olympic flame.
Four years ago, the opening ceremony of London 2012, with thousands of athletes in the parade and at times surrealistic presentation was seen by some 900 million people worldwide. Beijing opening saw 1,200 million viewers.
The Olympic Village is located about 30 kilometers from the stadium, which means that those involved in the ceremony would have a two-hour trip in total and several more waiting before returning to their buildings at dawn.
The competitions start early the next morning, with ratings rowing and shooting at 07.30 local time. The cycling road race, delivering the first medal of the Games, also runs on Saturday and the Olympic pool will see many hours of swimming events.
The chief executive of the British Olympic Association (BOA, for its acronym in English) explained that some athletes are still training in Belo Horizonte and other competing few hours after the inauguration, so it was decided to march with just a few dozen athletes.
"It will be a fairly small delegation. The athletes march will be about 55, more or less. Since the team total is 366 athletes is a fairly small number, but their priorities are in the competition," said Bill Sweeney told reporters in Olympic Park on Monday.
The head of the British delegation, Mark England, hopes the golfer Justin Rose and Olympic-champion Andy Murray 2012- are among athletes attending the ceremony. Australia also carry a small delegation to the inauguration, with only a third of its contingent of 410 athletes present at the opening.
The interim president of Brazil, Michel Temer, declared open the first Games in South America Friday in a televised ceremony culminates with the lighting of the Olympic flame.
Four years ago, the opening ceremony of London 2012, with thousands of athletes in the parade and at times surrealistic presentation was seen by some 900 million people worldwide. Beijing opening saw 1,200 million viewers.
The Olympic Village is located about 30 kilometers from the stadium, which means that those involved in the ceremony would have a two-hour trip in total and several more waiting before returning to their buildings at dawn.
The competitions start early the next morning, with ratings rowing and shooting at 07.30 local time. The cycling road race, delivering the first medal of the Games, also runs on Saturday and the Olympic pool will see many hours of swimming events.
The path of the Argentina team in the 2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympics were also a personal revenge for Marcelo Bielsa , a milestone for the Argentina national team. With figures from the likes of Roberto Ayala , Gabriel Heinze and Cristian Gonzalez and the emergence of youth as Javier Mascherano , Javier Saviola Andres D'Alessandro and Carlos Tevez , the albiceleste was consecrated undefeated and left the country at the top.
The full squad was formed by Germán Lux, Wilfredo Caballero, Roberto Ayala, Fabricio Coloccini , Gabriel Heinze, Clemente Rodriguez, Leandro Fernandez , Javier Mascherano, Cristian 'Kily' Gonzalez, Andres D'Alessandro, Luis Oscar Gonzalez, Nicolas Medina , César Delgado Carlos Tevez, Mauro Rosales , Javier Saviola, Mariano Gonzalez and Luciano Figueroa .
The route to the final: In the group stage, Argentina thrashed 6-0 to Serbia and Montenegro; He beats Tunisia 2-0 and won 1-0 against Australia . In the quarter and semi - final, the team eliminated Loco Costa Rica -4-0- and Italy -3-0-, then crowned in the final against Paraguay , 1-0.
Thus, the national team finished the tournament with victories in all matches, 17 goals for and none against. The top scorer was Carlos Tevez, with 8 goals in six matches (average 1.33).
The Olympic title won by the team of Bielsa also was the first gold medal in 52 years and the only major title that was missing from the Argentine soccer. After that championship, the rosarino coach decided to put an end to his term as of Selection.
The full squad was formed by Germán Lux, Wilfredo Caballero, Roberto Ayala, Fabricio Coloccini , Gabriel Heinze, Clemente Rodriguez, Leandro Fernandez , Javier Mascherano, Cristian 'Kily' Gonzalez, Andres D'Alessandro, Luis Oscar Gonzalez, Nicolas Medina , César Delgado Carlos Tevez, Mauro Rosales , Javier Saviola, Mariano Gonzalez and Luciano Figueroa .
The route to the final: In the group stage, Argentina thrashed 6-0 to Serbia and Montenegro; He beats Tunisia 2-0 and won 1-0 against Australia . In the quarter and semi - final, the team eliminated Loco Costa Rica -4-0- and Italy -3-0-, then crowned in the final against Paraguay , 1-0.
Thus, the national team finished the tournament with victories in all matches, 17 goals for and none against. The top scorer was Carlos Tevez, with 8 goals in six matches (average 1.33).
The Olympic title won by the team of Bielsa also was the first gold medal in 52 years and the only major title that was missing from the Argentine soccer. After that championship, the rosarino coach decided to put an end to his term as of Selection.
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