By Ana on Sep 30, 2007 in FIFA Women's World Cup China | 0 Comments
Germany beat Brazil 2×0 today and won its second world title. In Shangai, the dream of the first Brazilian women’s world title came to an end.
The ladies played a fine game with lots of hustle and emotions, but the day seemed to favor the team from Sylvia Neid, who managed to keep Brazil off from [...]
By Ana on Sep 28, 2007 in EURO 08 Places to Visit | 0 Comments
The Mozarts lived in 9 Getreidegasse from 1747 to 1773, and their son Wolfgang Amadeus was born there in 1756. Music lovers flock to see the typical old burgher’s house where the great musician was born. You can still see many of his childhood belongings, including a lock of hair from his egg-shape noggin, his [...]
By Ana on Sep 27, 2007 in FIFA Women's World Cup China | 0 Comments
Brazil beat the US today, 4×0, in Hangzhou and will now face Germany in the Women’s World Cup Final. The team from coach Jorge Barcellos went against all odds and beat the strong US team.
Brazil marked well, created great plays and was able to keep calm during most of the match. After scoring on their [...]
By Ana on Sep 26, 2007 in EURO 2008 Qualifiers | 0 Comments
It seems like it’s getting hard for England to have a full squad for the EURO 08 qualifiers. Every match there is an injury and speculations about the starting squad. After Gerrard, Crouch and Beckham, now it is the time for Owen to sit out. The English striker will miss the match against Estonia, at [...]
By Ana on Sep 24, 2007 in FIFA Women's World Cup China | 0 Comments
FIFA Women’s world cup in China is getting close to the end. The finalists will come from Brazil vs. USA and Germany vs. Norway. The Quarter-Finals gave us 4 amazing games, one of which sent host China home.
By Ana on Sep 21, 2007 in EURO 2008 Qualifiers | 0 Comments
Portugal’s coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will be suspended for 4 games after trying to punch (in my eyes that was a slap!) Serbian player Dragutinovic. Big Phil will also have to pay a “ticket” of 12200 euros. Dragutinovic was suspended for 2 matches.
By Ana on Sep 20, 2007 in FIFA Women's World Cup China | 0 Comments
The Women’s World Cup in China is bringing us a lot of emotion.
Not only for the fact that Typhoon Wipha’s stopped by for a visit, but some reults did not came out as expected.
By Ana on Sep 19, 2007 in FIFA Rank | 0 Comments
After a 2×1 victory over Ukraine, Italy is back to the top on FIFA / Coca-Cola men’s rank. Argentina is still holding the second place and Brazil is down 2 positions, currently holding the 3rd place.
By Ana on Sep 18, 2007 in EURO 2008 Places to Eat | 0 Comments
When I was in Lausanne back in 2001, I went to this amazing pizzeria called Chez Mario’s. The main thing about the place (other than the great food) are the walls: you can write and draw whatever you want on them. It is actually quite entertaining to sit down and read what other people have [...]
By Ana on Sep 17, 2007 in EURO 2000 | 0 Comments
Really exciting video about EURO 2000. It is indeed always good to remember the times when Zidane had more hair, Kluivert was the man and Davids was the man in protective goggles! Trezeguet was the hero of that EURO, scoring the winning goal for France against Italy in the final. It was the first time [...]