Football world mourned again last week after Gary Speed ??had died by suicide. This week, the Brazilian football legend Socrates dies too.

As the rumor, Socrates allegedly died at the age of 57 years. Earlier former Brazilian national team was struggling with the disease, since he to the hospital on Thursday evening (01.12.2011) met before.

Apparently on the night she immediately suffered food poisoning and shock. He was immediately given to the ICU of the hospital in Sao Paolo. However, the bacteria into the bloodstream and has spread throughout the body.

Despite the best efforts of medical teams have is gone, but the Brazilian legend fight to survive and was pronounced dead on Sunday at 04.30 local time clock.

In August, Socrates was admitted to hospital because of gastrointestinal bleeding. It was known to Socrates with problems associated with alcohol abuse.

Socrates is a quality that belongs Brazilian midfielder. He once played for Botafogo, Corinthians, Fiorentina, Flamengo and Santos. During his career he has played 60 times with Samba Brazilian national team. He was also one of the most respected and acclaimed players in the Selecao squad for the World Cup 1982.

Euro 2012 official ball manufacturer claims, Adidas, perfected their product development, which must be used initially for the big event in the European football championships in the summer of next year.

Tango 12 is the official ball of Euro 2012. The ball is said, is the result of the recent development of Germany’s leading clothing. Innovation and research are not applied by Adidas criticism of its previous products, which are notoriously difficult Jabulani captured separately raised by the players during the 2010 World Cup.

“We consider the criticism seriously. We have a ball, and the products that we have. We have learned,” said Adidas Chief Executive Herbert Hainer told the AP on Saturday (03/11/2011). “Kicked the ball in tough criticism of the ball bounced away from what they think (the players),” said Hainer.

He revealed a little secret, and various aspects of doing the tango to the 12 hit by the results of research on the Jabulani refine used in the World Cup last year.

“There are two aspects, first of all we try to get a ball that can spin as much as possible so that they can recover faster to make. Second, we played in height (as in South Africa) and the ball could jump higher.”

“Of course we took all the criticism and input. The ball has a greater stability than other balls. Settlement panels give the ball more grip to the ball, the players want,” he continued.

And until now, Hainer said the number of players, including goalkeeper said he was satisfied with the design of the 12th Tango “Do not like everything we have heard so far are very positive. Goalkeeper when she conceded. We have nothing to Petr Cech and Manuel Neuer to test and they were both satisfied with the outcome,” complete Hainer.

Results Drawing Euro 2012 Map of the strength of the large and small teams in the four groups distributed. But there are a few exceptions in the Group B, in which the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Portugal joined in this group.

Blue continental giant elbow each other in the group of death at the knockout stage. Dutch state as the 2010 World Cup finalists will be with the German strength and explosive game that impressive during the last World Cup and Euro 2012 qualification featured in the last year.

Tough competition will surely take place in this exciting group. Not only Germany and the Netherlands is a magnet in this group. It should be considered, even a successful lung Portugal win Euro 2004 runner-up position last and Denmark, which are managed as the best team in Europe in 1992.

In drawing, the leadership of a number of former top European players like Marco Van Basten, Zinedine Zidane and Peter Schmeichel, Saturday (03/12/2011) morning no less fierce rivalry also occurs in group C.

Two world championship teams and the favorite champion, Spain and Italy are destined to have another in the C group face Spain and Italy also compete with other strong teams, Rep of Ireland and Croatia. Worth the wait, fantasizing that the next story from Spain and Italy are in this group with two Black Horse team that combines performed very impressively in the qualifying round.

Meanwhile, competition with the top two teams in Group D. The fight occurred between England and France would be most pleased. But remember, are in this group it may be surprising that Sweden shared hosts Ukraine. Of course, to miss the game at a great loss in this group.

And what about the group A? In this group, the owner of intent, Poland will try toughness of the Euro 2004 champion Greece. Together, both teams will get the bitter opposition of Russia, who seemed surprised to put 2008 on the euro and Rep.Ceska, which can sometimes damage the prediction and betting markets.

The composition of the Euro 2012 group
Group A
Poland
Greece
Russia
Czech Rep.

Group B
Netherlands
Denmark
German
Portugal

Group C
Spain
Italy
Croatia
Rep. of Ireland

Group D
Ukraine
Sweden
English
French

FIFA has the list of 55 players as the FIFA World XI FIFPro, the world’s best eleven players will be elected to any position in the course of 2011 announced.

FIFA has determined that the formations which are used in the world team this time was 4-3-3.

Spain was the country that most players with 12 people, followed by Brazil, eight, five German and English, French-Dutch-Italian three, Argentina-Uruguay-Ivory Coast two people, and the rest of Cameroon, Sweden, Serbia, Colombia, followed, sending Belgium and Wales.

While seen from the League of, Spanish league competition was the most prolific with 22 players, followed by the Premier League 18 players and nine Serie A players. Four players from the Bundesliga and one player each from the Premier League Russia and Brazil.

Announcement FIFA FIFPro World XI on 9 Will take place in January, fell in 2012 with the FIFA Ballon d’Or for best world player and FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year 2011.

Also to FIFA World Coach of the Year for coach men and women, for the best goal of FIFA Puskas, FIFA Presidential, and the last FIFA Fair Play announced.

Here is a list of 55 players nominated for the World XI 2011:

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Italy, Juventus), Iker Casillas (Spain, Real Madrid), Manuel Neuer (Germany, Bayern Munich), Victor Valdes (Spain, Barcelona), Edwin van der Sar (Netherlands, retirees, former Manchester United).

Defenders: Eric Abidal (France, Barcelona), Dani Alves (Brazil, Barcelona), Ricardo Carvalho (Portugal, Real Madrid), Ashley Cole (England, Chelsea), Patrice Evra (France, Manchester United), Rio Ferdinand (England, Manchester United), Vincent Kompany (Belgium, Manchester City), Philipp Lahm (Germany, Bayern Munich), Lucio (Brazil, Inter), David Luiz (Brazil, Chelsea), Maicon (Brazil, Internazionale), Marcelo (Brazil, Real Madrid), Alessandro Nesta (Italy, AC Milan), Pepe (Portugal, Real Madrid), Gerard Pique (Spain, Barcelona), Carles Puyol (Spain, Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Spain, Real Madrid), Thiago Silva (Brazil, AC Milan), John Terry (England, Chelsea), Nemanja Vidic (Serbia, Manchester United).

Midfielders: Xabi Alonso (Spain, Real Madrid), Gareth Bale (Wales, Tottenham Hotspur), Sergio Busquets (Spain, Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Spain, Barcelona), Andres Iniesta (Spain, Barcelona), Kaka (Brazil, Real Madrid ), Frank Lampard (England, Chelsea), Nani (Portugal, Manchester United), Mesut Ozil (Germany, Real Madrid), Andrea Pirlo (Italy, Juventus), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany, Bayern Munich), David Silva (Spain, Manchester City), Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands, Inter), Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast, Manchester City), Xavi (Spain, Barcelona).

Striker Sergio Aguero (Argentina, Manchester City), Karim Benzema (France, Real Madrid), Edinson Cavani (Uruguay, Napoli), Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast and Chelsea), Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon, Anzhi), Falcao (Colombia, Atletico Madrid), Mario Gomez (Germany, Bayern Munich), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden, AC Milan), Lionel Messi (Argentina, Barcelona), Neymar (Brazil, Santos), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, Real Madrid), Wayne Rooney ( England, Manchester Utd), Luis Suarez (Uruguay, Liverpool), Robin van Persie (Netherlands, Arsenal), David Villa (Spain, Barcelona).

As if not remarkable and provocative topics, embarrassed now head of Barcelona, said Sandro Rosell, the Academy called La Masia Barcelona, produced many quality players.

As if it was not a club that would have to do the same, Rosell proudly show the results of La Masia academy, the defending team is still in Barcelona and other European strong.

Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Carles Puyol, Cesc Fabregas on, is a collection of players who were born of the academy La Masia. Barca decide to invest in young players as they reap the rewards now lined with trophies dedicated alumni La Masia.

“If you want to have good players, you can buy it from outside the club, or develop your own young players. We are of course for the second option,” said Rosell on Aspire4Sport, Wednesday (16/11/2011).

“At the academy La Masia, we produce the world’s best players. We are happy to pay for our own graduates,” said Joan Laporta successor.

Rosell will remain committed to the next Messi, Xavi and Iniesta out of stock so manufactured that the Catalans do not great players. The goal of course is that Barca still hold dominance of the world’s best clubs.

“Our goal remains the world’s best clubs. Challenges are present, our position now hold, both inside and outside the court,” lid Rosell.

Not to mention after the 2011-12 season, but Barcelona has set itself the goal their roster for next season. There are at least 10 players, has become the target of the soccer giants.

Here is a list of names of players is as reported by Tribal football, Wednesday (11/16/2011):

Thiago Silva (defender, Brazil, AC Milan, 27 years)
This defender of the top players for next season as Barcelona target Barca must figure successor Carles Puyol. Robust, fast, strong in the air, berteknik tall, athletic and physically.

Gareth Bale (left wing, Wales, Tottenham Hotspur, 22 years)
The figure in the national team of reincarnation Wales Ryan Giggs can be answer to the question of Barcelona left back. Ideal as a replacement for Eric Abidal, but it’s worth quite expensive, from 40 to 50 million €. Very fast, powerful and still young.

Jordi Alba (Fullback, Spain, Valencia, 22 years)
One of the most improved player his skills in the Spanish league this season. Joan Capdevilla successor on the Spanish national team could be a much cheaper alternative than Gareth Bale. Fast attack and high bernaluri.

Eden Hazard (attacking midfielder, Belgium, Lille, 20 years)
One of the hottest commodities in European football today. Hazard is the best player in the French league last season. His style corresponded with the style of play Barca. Do you have a special technique gocekannya death, and very quickly.

Esteban Andrada (goalkeeper, Argentina, Lanus, 20 years)
Goalkeeper plays 193 cm is a member of the Argentine U-20 team that played against the U-20 World Championship in 2011. Although not yet proven to be true, Barcelona reportedly dared to spend € 2 million to recruit him.

Tono Rodriguez (goalkeeper, Spain, Racing Santander, 32 years)
In second place under goalkeeper Iker Casillas Ricardo Zamora Trophy is in the 2007-08 season. Be developed specifically for the third goalkeeper for Barca. Contract expires next June.

Victor Ruiz (Bek, Spain, Valencia, 22 years)
186 cm defender, who plays the lead team won the U-21 Spain U-21 European Championship in 2011 and has been rated by Josep Guardiola. Ideal posture, strong in the air, rugged and still young.

Oscar (attacking midfielder, Brazil, Internacional, 20 years)
Wonderkid, the team U-20 Brazil U-20 World Cup in Mexico recently conducted. In the event final against Portugal, he scored a hat-trick! Brazil had a natural talent distinctive, high berteknik, good dribbling, and still very young.

Ricardo Rodriguez (left rear, of Switzerland, FC Zurich, 19 years)
This long-haired left-back berambot Spain and Chile have offspring of their parents. He is a pillar of the Swiss U-17 team won the U-17 World Championship in 2009. Champions League performance is continuously monitored by Barcelona sports director, Andoni Zubizareta. The cost is estimated at € 5,000,000.

Guilherme Siqueira (left rear, Brazil, Granada, 25 years)
Former Inter Milan and Udinese player is an alternative target for Barcelona not to recruit their primary goal. Now he is left to a pillar of the Association to promote the post back in Granada.

La Masia, Barcelona football academy claimed to be the best football coaching world. No wonder so many clubs to imitate the step Catalans.

Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Cesc Fabregas, Bojan Krkic, Pedro Rodiguez are some players who graduated from La Masia now received its rust success as an actor.

Many clubs hope that the Academy can spawn world-class players as well as La Masia. One of them is Liverpool.

Academy of the Reds last overhauled in 2009, as demand for the former manager Rafael Benitez by Rodolfo Borrell and Pep Segura. Both had worked at the Camp Nou star spawn.

However, goalkeeper Pepe Reina did not want to rush to expect the best from the Reds Academy.

“Good Academy is very important, but it takes time. Filofosi Barcelona now lead by Johan Cruyff era, but it’s not one or two days,” said Reina, quoted Tribal Football, Thursday (03/03/2011).

“It took 15 years will be on the track that follows a philosophy of work, capable of” Reina completed.

WAYNE ROONEY SAY

Sir Alex Ferguson has just over 25 years management experience as manager of Manchester United. Since joining the Red Devils in 1986, the title for the title dipersembahkannya for the club.

Wayne Rooney was proud and happy to work with the most successful coach in the Premier League for seven years.

“It’s an honor for me to play for a manager in his position,” said United striker.

“Celebrating 25 years here as a manager it is a truly remarkable achievement. What he has done for the club are unbelievable for all the players and the fans. From my perspective, and I also think not only me, he is the coach of the the best there ever was, “said Rooney.

“He’s the main reason why I decided to come here. During my childhood and growing, I often see interviews on TV and I was witness to the success bagaiamana United,” Rooney said.

PEP GUARDIOLA SAY

European footballer of all helped give recognition and praise for the achievement of Sir Alex Ferguson, who had come to Manchester United has a quarter-century train, including Pep Guardiola.

El entrenador Barcelona was very impressed by the ability of the Scottish people, as the new label’s name is Old Trafford stadium in the north to maintain the success of the Red Devils in so long, immortalized impressed.

For although in fact only an association under menukangi officially on 6th of Aberdeen November 1986 withdrawn, in fact, Sir Alex menukangi different squad from time to time.

“. I want to congratulate him, If a person 25 years on a team like Manchester United is the only thing you can do to stand up and tipped his hat to him,” Pep said in a press conference.

“I want to be able to use the team rebuild, because even if you are on the same team, in fact, will change the team forever, because there for 25 years, they are all a new team, and always competitive.”

“He has it in the same team, but it’s like changing teams, took 11 different players, different squad, but was able to remain competitive,” said Guardiola, the Barca beat United twice in the final of the Champions League 2008/09 and 2010 / 11 resulted.

“Only a very intiuitif that can do this, people who know what they want and what they are looking for. I want to congratulate him and hope he still train for many years to come,” he said.

Fergie got the sweet gift of gold is a tribute to the achievement of a 1-0 victory over Sunderland United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The three numbers make the Red Devils remain at a distance of Manchester City, who hold the top of the Premier League leaders occupy.

ERIC CANTONA SAY

Eric Cantona, Manchester United legend, the sweet memories of the first time he met and trained by manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

As is known, Fergie, so familiar greeting, celebrated just 25 years since he entered as a manager of the Red Devils. Cantona and escape immediately appreciate the story begins with a long arc of the most successful coach in the history of United.

“I remember the first time met with Sir Alex, as he told me of Leeds and in the early days I know I wanted to work with him,” says Cantona.

“Of course, the name of Manchester United is very mean in football, but I saw a man the same as what I would want,” he continued.

“He told me I could be a great player at United and I think what he says. He is a man who has the same passion and spirit with me. In addition, he also has the same philosophy was with me. We really a true footballer. ”

“It was really special for me because he treats me like a human being, not as people,” said Cantona.

CRISTIANO RONALDO SAY

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo has a credit of Sir Alex Ferguson issued on 25 Anniversary of the manager with Manchester United.

Before the game, the club changed the name of the north stand and announced the name of manager Sir Alex statue in the upcoming season at Old Trafford stand area.

“I want to be is to attend the United Party. ‘S Day unusual for Sir Alex. His career has been rolling in degree and not stopped,” said Ronaldo.

“Unfortunately, the team’s training schedule makes me discouraged. So I’ve tried several times, it can be reached by telephone.”

“The effort has not yet. Then I asked the club chief executive David Gill to convey congratulations on the success of Sir Alex.”

“As a manager he was fantastic and played a lot in my career,” he said.

European Golden Shoe to CR7 by Eusebio and Alfredo Di Stefano, given in a ceremony at the Intercontinental Hotel in Madrid.

Gift of the European Golden Boot 2010/11 finally officially accepted Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

Prestigious title of top scorer in the domestic leagues on the continent was the Blue CR7 filed at the Intercontinental Hotel in the city of Madrid by the Portuguese legend Eusebio and honorary president of the Los Blancos, Alfredo Di Stefano.

In the last season, Ronaldo poured a total of 40 goals (41 versions of Marca) with Madrid in the Primera Division Spain. It is the latest entry into the country top scorer Matador.

This is the second time compatriot Eusebio was comprehensive European Golden Boot. Previously listed name as a footballer Ronaldo fertile Europe to contribute 31 goals for Manchester United in the Premier League 2007/08.

Still more particularly, again 2010/11 season is the award to that Ronaldo was the first player to reach the European Golden Boot twice with grazing could in two different leagues to make.

Nevertheless, it offers a series of notes do not make Ronaldo unhappy completely. Explosive wing player who is often applied as a striker supposed to be happier when they have to offer the prestigious title for Madrid.

“I am willing to trade this award now for the Champions League or the Spanish league. You can only win the individual award for the team to help you,” said the Sporting academy dropout.

“I want something bigger to win at the collective level. I do not know, think about breaking a record, but to Real Madrid. I think our team is now more mature and have more confidence, and we all have the same path, with important goals reach to think. ”

“I was 26 years old, but I’m still learning and I still have a long career, the rest of the coming years. I was with a club that gives the possibility to win something and I want also one of the best players of all time to be, “said Ronaldo.

On the same occasion, CR7 also confirmed not to be obsessed with proving who is better lost between him and Lionel Messi, Real Madrid striker eternal enemies, Barcelona, ??the last season to compete with him, take the El Pichichi.

“I’m not worried about the competition that I Messi. I love to play, how to observe people to play me, and I would not change it.”

“The competition for the best, which is good become. I like to compete with Messi and the best players in Europe, but as part of a team, not as an individual player.”

A total of 23 nominations FIFA Ballon d’Or have been given by FIFA. Lionel Messi again championed deserves. FIFA will own the award-winning new symbol for the world’s best players to announce the 9th January 2012.

Since 2010 the title of the best players in the world was renamed FIFA Ballon d’Or after a merger between the degree FIFA World Player of the Year by France Football Ballon d’Or. On Tuesday (1/11/2011) Yesterday, FIFA has in collaboration with France Football is a list of names that will win the Ballon d’Or announced. There was no name Javier Hernandez, David Silva and Robin van Persie on the list. They are excluded from the candidates as follows:

Eric Abidal, Karim Benzema (France), Sergio Aguero, Lionel Messi (Argentina), Iker Casillas, Cesc Fabregas, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, David Villa, Xabi Alonso, Xavi (Spain), Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani (Portugal), Dani Alves, Neymar (Brazil), Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon), Diego Forlan, Luis Suarez (Uruguay), Thomas Müller, Mesut Ozil, Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany), Wayne Rooney (England), Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands).

As expected, dominated by players from Barcelona by eight players. Although the inclusion of the name Eric Abidal as the candidate of the world’s best players in 2011 is rather the question.

But eventually, people will forget these oddities, and more in 2011 the name of Lionel Messi as the winner of the title of FIFA Ballon d’Or.

If this prediction is correct, then at the age of 24, Lionel Messi will record a hat trick known as his world title matches in the third row! Never before have players who are able to achieve the title of World Player of the Year three times in a row.

A cut that will take him to match the player a legend Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo, the three-time world footballer. The difference was Zinedine Zidane, wait until the age of 31 years to win his third world’s best players, while Ronaldo grabbed her at the age of 26 years.

Is not it Xavi, Andres Iniesta and especially Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also a serious candidate FIFA Ballon d’Or 2011? Is not it fantastic Cristiano Ronaldo scored 39 goals in the Primera División, who took him to El Phicichi? Even in its entirety in all competitions, Ronaldo scored 53 goals.

EIT, do one Lionel Messi also turned out in all competitions last season and scored 53 goals. Although Premiera League, Messi scored “only” 31 goals. However, Lionel Messi add a contribution to Barcelona with a record 24 assists.

The main reason why Lionel Messi is top-seeded bring success to Barcelona won the Champions League title last 2011th Except in 2010, since 2007, and World Player award ever in the hands of the players who bring the club won the Champions League title, namely Kaka (Milan, 2007), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United, 2008), Lionel Messi ( Barcelona, ??2009) fell succeeded, and Lionel Messi (Barcelona, ??2010).

Nick has is incredible with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. 38 goals in the 2008-09 season, 47 goals in season 2009-10, and 53 goals in season 2010-11. In this 2011-12 season served only 17 games, Lionel Messi has scored 22 goals.

Lionel Messi scored Barcelona turned into a machine. Moreover, in addition to the Champions League, the 2010-11 season and Barcelona have also recorded a double-winner by winning La Liga titles as well. Not to mention the calculation of the Spanish Super Cup 2011 and European Super Cup 2011.

Here is a list of winning World Player title is:
1991 – Lotthar Mathaeus (Inter Milan)
1992 – Marco Van Basten (AC Milan)
1993 – Roberto Baggio (Juventus)
1994 – Romario (Barcelona)
1995 – George Weah (AC Milan)
1996 – Ronaldo (Barcelona)
1997 – Ronaldo (Inter Milan)
1998 – Zinedine Zidane (Juventus Turin)
1999 – Rivaldo (Barcelona)
2000 – Zinedine Zidane (Juventus Turin)
2001 – Luis Figo (Real Madrid)
2002 – Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
2003 – Zinedine Zidane (Real Madrid)
2004 – Ronaldinho (Barcelona)
2005 – Ronaldinho (Barcelona)
2006 – Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid)
2007 – Kaka (AC Milan)
2008 – Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)
2009 – Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
2010 – Lionel Messi (Barcelona)