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ISTANBUL - France won the U-20 World Cup, after defeated Uruguay in the final round by a shootout. Three French kicker, Paul Pogba, Jordan Veretout, Axel N'Gando, and successfully carry out their duties Foulquier, while Emilio Velazquez and Giorgian De Arrascaeta fail, so that was the end of a penalty shootout 4-1 to Roosters team.

In the match held at the Ali Sami Yen stadium, Sunday (07/14/2013) early morning local time, the real game is tight. Both teams were each launched malicious attacks to the opposing team. However, his impressive appearance of the two goalkeepers of each team makes no goal that is created at the normal time and extra time.

Meanwhile, in the third place playoff match, Ghana managed to come out as winners after beating Iraq 3-0. Three winning goal scored by Joseph Attamah Ghana, Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom, and Frank Acheampong.

The game

In the first half, Uruguay really spread the threat to France, which relies attack several times, which led Paul Pogba. Uruguay gained dangerous chances on 20 minutes, when Nicolas Lopez almost brought his team ahead. However, opportunities of the Roma attacker is able countered Alphonse Areola.

At 42 minutes, Uruguay returned to spread threats, again through Lopez, who is able to break away from the escort of the French defender. However, his shot bounced over the crossbar areola. Likewise at 43 and 44 minutes, while Leonardo Pais and Felipe Avenatti threatening, but still no one has been able netted.

Entering the second half, France played better, and able to be threatened, one owned by the opportunities that the new players entered the second half, Alexy Bosetti, but can still be defeated. While Velazquez had a chance on 87 minutes, and still fail, until finally the match continued into extra time.

At half of extra time, again both teams could not netted, so the match was continued to a shootout. In this matter, the more confident players in the penalty, until finally they were successful kicker scored four goals, while the part of Uruguay, only one who can score goals. Ended with a penalty shootout 4-1 sko.

SALVADOR - Brazilian National Team defeated Italy 4-2 and confirm themselves as leader of Group A Confederations Cup 2013. Fred so frightening to Azzurri defense with two goals he scored.

The five-time world champions also recorded a perfect score 9 of 3 matches and will wait for the runner-up of Group B between Spain, Uruguay, or Nigeria. While Italy had to settle for runner-up qualify as Group A with a value of 6.

Italy played with a 4-2-3-1 instead of 4-3-1-2. Antonio Candreva fill the right wing and left wing Alessandro Diamanti. Riccardo Montolivo duet with Alberto Aquilani in midfield. So attacking midfielder Claudio Marchisio.

Brazillian National Team also came down with the same formation as Italy. Neymar is shifted to the center. Oscar is now in the right position and Hulk on the left. While replacing Hernanes Paulinho.

First Half:

The hosts started the game with confidence. Brazil immediately bombard Italy and implement high pressing. In the second minute, kick Fred can still be driven Gianluigi Buffon.

Brazil continued to press but their efforts have not produced results. Italy has got the first chance on 16 minutes through a late cross Marchisio greeted Mario Balotelli.

Oscar came closest to breaking the deadlock but his shot in the 24th minute still thin. The match then turned violent leading rude. Ignazio Abate Neymar victims. The Brazilian ace player must receive a yellow card.

In the first half, both teams actually occupied by substitutions. Italy even do it twice because of Montolivo and Abate are both injured. A similar problem happened to David Luiz in the Brazilian camp.

In the current score is likely to goalless draw in the first round, Dante successful substitute goalkeeper Buffon. Starting from a free kick, header Fred can still be driven the Italian captain but a loose ball that led to Dante easily stay kicking the ball. Goal! Brazil were leading 1-0 when the interval.

Second Round

After the break, Italy is still depressed. However, the Azzurri have scored precisely through the break in the 51st minute. Balotelli back-heel bait making substitute Emmanuele Giaccherini faced with Julio Cesar and without difficulty thrilling goal Brazil through his right leg kick.

Unfortunately, Brazil scored again four minutes later. Neymar an accurate free kick to the far post to make Buffon helpless. Neymar was the third goal in the tournament or to-23 throughout his career. Selecao back ahead 2-1.

Samba team again increased his lead in the 65th minute. This time it was Fred who goalkeeper Buffon. Marcelo was the architect of the goal after a pass away to the foot landing accurate aging Brazilian striker Fred and successfully winning a duel with Giorgio Chiellini before scoring.

Host 3-1 away and seems almost certain to win the match. However, Italy did not give up. They once again replied with a shot Chiellini use of chaos in the penalty box in the 71st minute. Italy finished 3-2 to minimize the position.

The visitors almost equalized if not Christian Maggio's header hit the crossbar in the 81st minute. Italy continued to attack and forced the Brazilian memforsir survive.

Preoccupation attack put Italy goalkeeper off guard so they re-pierced. Again, Fred became a nightmare Azzurri. Spearheading the Selecao easily struck the round leather ball rebounding advantage Marcelo. The match ended with a 4-2 win for Brazil.

JAKARTA - Football player of the Netherland national team's most diligent tweeted, John Heitinga was impressed with the friendly match against Indonesia Friday night, at the Gelora Bung Karno.

Seen on its news after having a friendly match that ended 3-0 to win the De Oranje, Indonesia's bloody players even wanted to repeat the game and he will always remember.

"It was a great experience, a fantastic atmosphere. #Indonesia thanks for the welcome! I will always remember, "chirping twitter John Heitinga, in his official account, @ Johnheitinga, Friday (06/08/2013).

Friendly match between Indonesia vs Netherlands this was broadcast in 12 countries around the world. Certainly one broadcasting it invites Manchester United football player, Rio Ferdinand, who this season was active some comment about Indonesia.

"Holland and Indonesia have surprised me with their 1st half," Ferdinand chirping on his official Twitter account.

Indonesia had a difficult game indeed runner up 2010 World Cup in the first round. But finally, in the second round of the Indonesian goalkeeper Kurnia Meiga escorted, three-goal burst through two goals from Sim de Jong and Arjen Robben.

DORTMUND - Robert Lewandowski continued to show his desire to leave Borussi Dortmund in the summer transfer market. In fact, he said he wanted to move to a club that he had been dreamed.

Club envisioned by the allegedly is Robert Lewandowski main rivals Borussi Dortmund in the Bundesliga, the Bayern Munich. However, Borussi Dortmund camp did not seem to want to act rashly to take it off to Bayern.

Because the farm club Jurgen Klopp is studying the transfer of star player, Mario Gotze to Bayern Munich. Where the Bavarians successfully redeem release clause Mario Götze who reached the figure of 35 million euros and began to merge in July 1, 2013.

However, Robert Lewandowski and Dortmund hoping to release it this summer and soon reached an agreement with the coveted club. Players from Poland that this judge is the best decision.

"I expect everything to reach an agreement., So I can move to the club this summer dreams. This is the best solution for all parties," said Lewandowski told Sport Bild on Thursday (06/06/2013).

The newest FC Barcelona player, Neymar de Silva Junior predicted would be a rival Lionel Messi to win Ballon d'Or next season. Expectations were raised by teammate Neymar de Silva in Brazillian national team, Dani Alves.

The player who plays as a fullback is confident there will be a competition held by both players, especially in the title of the Ballon d'Or that during the four seasons is owned by Lionel Messi.

"To be the best, is the first to be possessed humility and I know Neymar it has had," said Dany Alves, as reported by Goal, Wednesday (05/06/2013).

"I believe in the future will be very difficult to choose between Neymar and Messi for Ballon d'Or champion. He knows how much work it takes to be able to win an award like that have Lionel Messi get, "said 30-year-old defender.

In addition to the body put Alves also criticism that comes to Neymar, where 21-year-old player will not match expectations to perform FC Barcelona.

"I think today is not fair to put all the responsibility on Neymar, who is still only 21 years old. Pressure that comes to him must be carried to all the players, "said Dany Alves.

AMSTERDAM - Netherlan national team midfielder, Wesley Sneijder through his official twitter account, posted a photo during a take-off on his flight to Jakarta.

Shown in the photo, the Galatasaray midfielder also with three teammates in the national team Oranje, Arjen Robben, Dirk Kuyt and John Heitinga was in the cabin of aircraft.

Wesley Sneijder was gave utterance to his excitement anchored to their former colonies. "Ready to Takeoff, Indonesia we are coming," he said. Wesley Sneijder tweet has been retweet for 2 thousand more times and favorited ​​almost 500 times.

As known, Wesley Sneijder will fight versus Indonesia national team at the Gelora Bung Karno (SUGBK), Jakarta, Friday (06/07/2013). In addition to match, there are several programs that will be undertaken Louis van Gaal's team made during his trip to Indonesia.

They will held a coaching clinic and workshop. Not only that, the Netherland national team will visiting some places in the old place in Jakarta.

BARCELONA - While the agreement between FC Barcelona, Neymar de Silva and Santos have reached more than a week ago, the value of the player's contract kept secret. However, after the player's full name is Neymar de Silva Santos Junior was officially introduced as the new players, FC Barcelona also revealed the magnitude of the costs that they incur.

Is vice president of the Blaugrana, Josep Bartomeu which revealed that the total cost spent by the company to bring in Neymar de Silva. He said that, although the player himself does have a desire to join with FC Barcelona, it still had to spend quite deep, at 57 million euros.

"Neymar de Silva has signed a five-year contract with a purchase clause worth 190 million euros. Total amount spent (Barca) to sign is 57 million euros, without any payment to intermediaries than four sides (three companies plus Santos) is involved, "said Bartomeu, as reported by Goal, Tuesday (04/06/2013).

Bartomeu also said that efforts were made ​​to bring Neymar it is not without obstacles. The reason is, there are a few other clubs that try to interfere with bargaining, which is financially more lucrative than what is offered Barca. However, ultimately, all running sweet for Barca and Neymar signature was successfully secured.

"Neymars wants to join and it helps even though there is an increase of 40 million euros to 57 million euros. Contract value to be more expensive because of the interest from other clubs that interfere with the business (we) in signing Neymars, "said Bartomeu.

"FC Barcelona's offer is not the highest of all. Any interference from other clubs (who are also interested in the dross players) has been pressing operation (transfer), but we are happy that Neymar is here, "he concluded.