1 September 1892 - Anfield Turns Red

On 1 September 1892, Liverpool played their first match at Anfield - a 7-1 win over Rotherham Town in a friendly.

In use since 1884, Anfield had originally been the home ground for Everton, whose President, John Houlding, first leased the land, then bought it outright in 1885. Later, a dispute over rent increases led Everton to vacate the ground in favor of Goodison Park. Rather than allow his investment to go unused, Houlding established a new club, Liverpool, to play at Anfield.

Although Anfield had a capacity at the time of over 20,000, only 200 people showed up to watch the win over Rotherham Town. Attendances quickly improved, however, with Liverpool drawing a crowd of 5,000 for their first Lancashire League match at Anfield, a 4-0 win over Lincoln City. The current attendance record stands at 61,905 for a Fifth Round FA Cup match against Wolves on 2 February 1952, when the stadium still included terraces. Since being converted to an all-seater, Anfield's largest crowd was 44,983 for a Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur in 2006.

Anfield has been a good home to Liverpool, who won all of their matches there in the 1893-94 season and went undefeated there for the 1970-71, 1976-77, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1987-88, and 2008-09 seasons.

David Beckham Took Sons For Baseball Game

David Beckham looks hot with his new beard and all, when he was taking his sons to watch Los Angeles Angels baseball game at the Anaheim stadium with friend Gordon Ramsay and his bodyguard.

Victoria Beckham didn't them, probably her previous affiliation with rival team the LA Dodgers may have been her reason for staying away, when she threw the first pitch at a game in 2007..
She threw the first pitch at a game in 2007

FIFA Delegation Visit Valdebebas - Cristiano Ronaldo Support the WC Bidcris

The FIFA Inspection Tour visited Real Madrid facilities in Valdebebas this morning (31/8) to examine Spain's and Portugal's bid to host either 2018 or 2022 World Cup. Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kaka were greeted the delegation, before the two strikers getting back on their recovery exercises.

After their short visit, the expedition headed to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium for a tour and lunch, and then visited other stadium. Later on,the FIFA delegation headed to the Spain's capital, Barcelona at 18:30.  And tomorrow morning they will visit Camp Nou and Conference Centre.

Their journey will end on Thursday with a visit to the Portuguese cities of Porto and Lisbon.

Abby Clancy Strips For Playboy - Demands a Higher Paycheck

Abby Clancy refused the offer from Playboy Magazine for a strip photoshoot. And it's not because she hates to do bare-all pose, but only if they pay the right amount of money. So far, Playboy only offered around $250,000, which is only half from Kelly Brooks paycheck for doing the same photoshoot. So now she demands for at least $385,000, and the negotiation is on the process. Will Abby got what she wanted ??

Robin Van Persie Injury Update

After Cristiano Ronaldo injury disaster, now it's Robin van Persie's turn to be sidelined for another 2 to 3 weeks to come.

The Arsenal and Netherlands striker twisted his ankle during the premier league match against Blackburn on Saturday (28/8), 35 minutes after he played. Therefore, he won't be able to take a part for Arsenal's Championship League opener against Braga on Sept 15th, as well as European Championship qualifiers against San Marino and Finland in September. Netherlands called up for Ruud van Nistelrooy to replace him, for the first time in 2 years.

At first, it seems to be a short-term injury, since it was just a twisted ankle. Even after the match, the Arsenal coach said, "It is a twisted ankle.We will have to check but, if we have no bad news, we hope that in eight to ten days he can be okay."

Cristiano Ronaldo Injury Report - Visit Dr Van Dijk in Holland

Cris left Sanitas clinic yesterday, driving on his own.

Cris will be sidelined for the next 2 or 3 weeks due to ankle injury. The injury occured in the beginning of the match against Mallorca. Although he played the full match, but he left the stadium limping noticeably.

Yesterday, the Real Madrid striker checked his injury in Clinic Sanitas-La Moraleja. He arrived before 13:00 and it lasted 50 minutes.And today, he reportedly planning on travelling to Holland to see Dr. Van Dijk.

Real Madrid will soon sent the result of the testing to the Portuguese Footbal Federation, so that Cris won’t have to play on the Portuguese qualification.
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Spraying his ankle to reduce the pain

31 August 2005 - Wells Face Shootout, Then Police

On 31 August 2005, Tunbridge Wells FC and Littlehampton Town FC set an English record by taking an FA Cup penalty shootout to 40 kicks, almost doubling the previous record of 24.

The sides met in the Preliminary Round of the FA Cup and drew 1-1 earlier in the week at Littlehampton, forcing a replay at the Wells' Culverden Stadium. They battled to a 2-2 draw (including two penalty kicks) through the end of extra time, then advanced to the shootout. Still level after five kicks, they kept going into sudden death and took 20 shots each before Tunbridge Wells emerged as winners by the margin of 16 to 15.

Unfortunately, while Culverden has capacity of 3,750 (250 seated), only 122 fans were present to witness the record being set.

As a reward for their perseverance, Wells moved on the Preliminary Round, where they were eliminated by Metropolitan Police FC, 2-0.

Cristiano Ronaldo Injury Update

Cristiano Ronaldo injured his ankle during Real Madrid opening match against Mallorca (29/8).

And after a physical examination at Sanitas La Moraleja Hospital, it was confirmed that he had a bone contusion on his internal malleolus and his right ankle suffered with a posttraumatic edema. In other words, his ankle got screwd badly.

There goes another 3 weeks for sitting on the bench. It's too bad since he will miss Portugal's 2010 European Championship qualifiers against Cyprus and Norway on September.Moreover, we won't see him playing with the Whites squad on their Champions League opening match against Ajax.

30 August 1953 - Lolo Fernandez's Classic Farewell

On 30 August 1953, forward Teodoro "Lolo" Fernández played in his last Peruvian Clásico derby, finishing as the rivalry's top scorer. It is only one of several scoring records held by Fernández.

Peruvian clubs Universitario de Deportes and Alianza Lima have contested the Clásico since 23 September 1928, when Universitario staked a 1-0 victory. It was a heated match, with the lone goal coming from the penalty spot, while 5 Alianza players were ejected. Fernández signed with Universitario shortly afterward in 1931. By 1932, he was the Peruvian League's top scorer, a feat he repeated in 1933, 1934, 1939, 1940, 1942, and 1945. He also won six league titles (1934, 1939, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1949).

During his tenure, Universitario played in 68 Clásicos, including league matches, cup competitions, and friendlies. During that period, Universitario won 34 and drew 11. In Fernández's last match, he scored a hat-trick to lead Universitario to a 4-1 win and reach his record of 29 Clásico goals. Despite the fierce rivalry, the Alianza Lima supporters applauded him as he left the pitch, perhaps grateful that their club would no longer have to face him in the derby.

Cristiano Ronaldo Pictures vs Real Mallorca - La Liga (29 August 2010)

Match Result : Real Mallorca 0-0 Real Madrid (29/8)

Not a good thing for Mourinho...

Lionel Messi Pictures vs Racing Santander (29 August 2010)

Barcelona won 3-0 against the host Racing Santander. Goals (Messi - 3), (Iniesta - 33),(Villa - 62). Here are Messi's pictures from the match.

Real Madrid is Getting Ready For Real Mallorca - La Liga Preview

Real Madrid will be facing their first La Liga match on season 2010/2011 against Real Mallorca, Sunday night 29 August 2010. As this is the first La liga match for the new coach Jose Mourinho to represent the Whites, his cold-handed coaching style will determine the match result. And now Real Madrid is eager to reap the full points on their opening match.

So far, the new players combination has reached a positive results in preseason matches. In 6 preseason match, 5 of them ended with a victory. Hopefully this result will keep on continue for their La Liga match.

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29 August 2009 - Ronaldo Opens His La Liga Account

On 29 August 2009, Real Madrid began their second Galacticos period, opening their La Liga season at home against Deportivo de La Coruña. The match marked the first league appearance for their record £80 million signing, Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo, who rewarded the Madrid faithful by scoring his first league goal.

Ronaldo started the match alongside fellow Madrid debutants Kaká, Karim Benzema, and Xabi Alonso, all part of Real's €250M summer spending spree. It was veteran forward Raul, however, who put the hosts ahead with a 26th-minute goal. Ronaldo nearly doubled the lead three minutes later, but his header went over the bar.

After Deportivo equalized in the 30th minute with a header from forward Riki, Ronaldo got another chance, as keeper Daniel Aranzubia brought Raul down in the box in the 35th minute and the winger converted the penalty kick. The visitors drew level again in the next minute, leaving Real midfielder Lassana Diarra to score the match-winning goal in the 60th minute.

28 August 1977 - The Cosmos Go Bowling

On 28 August 1977, the New York Cosmos won their first Soccer Bowl, beating the Seattle Sounders 2-1.

Playing before a crowd of 41,270 at the Civic Stadium in Portland, Oregon, the Cosmos capitalized on a mistake by Sounders goalkeeper Tony Chursky to take an early lead. In the 20th minute, Chursky collected a pass intended for Cosmos striker Giorgio Chinaglia and dropped the ball to the ground in front of him, unaware that NY winger Stephen Hunt was lurking nearby. Hunt stole the ball away from Chursky and poked it into an open goal to put the Cosmos up 1-0.

The Sounders responded quickly, with former Cosmo forward Tommy Ord heading in an equalizer four minutes later. Both teams continued to attack, combining for 55 shots (29 from the Cosmos and 26 from the Sounders), but they scored only one more goal - a 78th-minute header from Chinaglia that was set up by a cross from Hunt and again put the Cosmos in front, 2-1.

It was the first Soccer Bowl win for the Cosmos, but their second NASL title, since they had won the pre-Soccer Bowl championship in 1972. For his performance, Hunt was named the match's MVP.

Football Players Doing Fasting in Ramadhan

Abou Diaby - Arsenal

Marouane Chamach - Arsenal

Sami Khedira - Real Madrid

Mesut Ozil - Real Madrid

El Hadji Diouf - Blackburn

Ibrahim Afellay - PSV Eindhoven

Facing Ramadhan, muslim footballer also taking their part in fasting. Although it had been decided that it's not an obligation for footballer to do fasting, some of them still respect their duty. Here are some players that on fasting this season.

Victoria Beckham's Favorite Car on eBay

Is Victoria Beckham facing a money problem ??

Early this month, we know that she was cutting 14 people of her employees to save money. The Beckham royalties known for having a house in Dubai, England, Los Angeles, and France. So you can imagine how much she has to pay for house treatment.

The couple also wasted their money on hiring personal assistants, chefs, cleaners, gardeners, builders, nannies, and property agents.

And now, she reportedly selling her TVR Cerbera on eBay. The car was built with her special specification order, which also one of her favorite car.

The body was backed by 18-inch rims are also covered by Crystal Topaz with Vic's colour choice, a rare pearlescent blue. While the interior is wrapped in luxurious leather with entertainment from 6 CD auto-changer.

The machine have a capacity of 4.5 liters V8 engine. This can give off the energy at 420 hp. From that point, to reach 100 km per hour can be achieved with only 3.8 seconds and can be speed up to 195 mph or 313.8 km per hour.

The cute, petite cars was accompanied Mrs.Beckham for 6 years.have six years to accompany Victoria Beckham.

Interested?

Real Madrid Group Stage Schedule For Champions League 2010/2011 Season

The Champion's League Schedule for Real Madrid Group Stage for this season :

15.9.10 Real Madrid-Ajax (2-0)
28.9.10 Auxerre-Real Madrid (0-1)
19.10.10 Real Madrid-AC Milan (2-0)
3.11.10 AC Milan-Real Madrid(2-2)
23.11.10 Ajax-Real Madrid
8.12.10 Real Madrid-Auxerre

Here are Real Madrid's Champion's League game and dates. Their first match will be against Ajax next month. AC Milan will be their strongest rival on the group stage.
Real Madrid will end the Group Stage campaign against the French side Auxerre at Fortress Bernabeu.

Cristiano Ronaldo - Too Much Tention on The Match

Cristiano Ronaldo still affected by Portugal's failure in World Cup where he took all the consequences and the burden on his back. His disputed with Ivory Coast player and the jury, showed a nervousness as a captain in South Africa. And clearly he still finds it a problem when he traveled back to Real Madrid.

We can see his performance with the Whites against the Peñarol for Santiago Bernabéu Trophy. Cristiano made an excessive protest to the referee and asked for more protection. He made a disturbing gesture, just to show his protest where he considered that he faced too many violation from the opponent.
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27 August 2001 - Ferguson's Greatest Mistake

On 27 August 2001, Dutch center back Jakob "Jaap" Stam completed his transfer from Manchester United to Lazio for a United-record £16.5 million. The move was a shock to everyone, including Stam.

Stam had arrived at Old Trafford in 1998 when United bought him from PSV Eindhoven for £10.6 million, making him history's most expensive Dutch footballer to that point. In his three seasons at United, the club won three Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League. Individually, England's Professional Footballers' Association voted Stam to their Team of the Year for all three seasons.

In the summer of 2001, however, excerpts began appearing in the press from Stam's upcoming autobiography, Head to Head, including criticisms of his United teammates and claims that United manager Alex Ferguson ordered his players to dive in European matches. He also suggested that Ferguson violated FIFA rules in purchasing him from PSV. Within two weeks after those stories broke, Stam found himself in Lazio.

Ferguson claimed that Lazio's offer of £16.5 million - which more than doubled the previous record fee of £7 million received by United from Inter for midfielder Paul Ince in 1995 - was simply too good to refuse. In 2009, Ferguson admitted that Stam's transfer was one of his greatest mistakes, noting that the defender continued to play a top level for several years afterward.

Stam eventually retired in 2007 after seasons at Lazio, Milan, and Ajax.

Cristiano Ronaldo Training Pictures (26 August 2010)

26 August 2005 - So Much For Home Advantage

On 26 August 2005, Australia's new football league - the A-League - kicked off with a pair of matches that involved half of the new league's membership.

The A-League was founded in 2004 to replace the National Soccer League, which folded that year after 28 seasons due to financial difficulties. Four teams - Perth Glory, New Zealand Knights, Newcastle Jets, and Adelaide United - made the move to the new A-League and were joined by new clubs Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC, and Central Coast Mariners. The group of eight was rounded out by former NSL side Queensland Roar, who had been playing in the Queensland State League as the Brisbane Lions since 1988.

On that opening day, Perth Glory hosted the Mariners, winners of the league's preseason Challenge Cup, while Newcastle hosted Adelaide. In both matches, the visiting sides won by identical 0-1 scores. It was a sign of things to come as both teams would enjoy success in that first season: Adelaide finished at the top of the regular-season table, while Central Coast advanced to the Final of the playoffs, losing 1-0 to the A-League's first champions, Sydney FC.

Real Madrid Pictures vs C.A Penarol (24 August 2010)

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25 August 1930 - The Schalke 04 Fourteen

On 25 August 1930, the Western Germany Football Association (the Westdeutscher Spielverband or WSV) banned fourteen players for receiving illegal payments.



All fourteen players were from FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04, who had won the regional Western Germany football championship in 1929 and 1930. The club had paid the players ten Reichsmarks instead of the allowed five for an away match, prompting the WSV to issue the ban. One of the banned players was striker Ernst Kuzorra, who played for Schalke from 1927 to 1950 and is regarded by many as the club's greatest player.



The players were banned for the 1930-31 season, but were allowed to return the following season, when Schalke rattled off two more Western Germany titles (1932, 1933). But the effects of the ban extended beyond the pitch - eight members of the Schalke board were expelled from the WSV and club treasurer Willie Nier, who had attempted to conceal the illegal payments, committed suicide by drowning himself in the Rhine-Herne Canal.



Schalke continued its successful run, winning seven German championships between 1934 and 1958. After a fallow period in the 1980s and '90s, they have returned to proiminence, most recently finishing second in the Bundesliga in 2010, behind Bayern Munich.