Francisco Javier Garcia Fernandez (St. Petersburg)

Today we will talk about a great Spanish player who takes a few years playing and scoring goals away from home, he is Francisco Javier García Fernández, better known as Javi García (Murcia, 1987). This defensive midfielder has a great ride in the field with a great jeader. Here we will tell you it passes through different teams throughout Europe.

Javi García  started in the sports school of his father and after he went to the youth teams of Real Madrid. In the 2003-2004 season he started playing with the second team, RM Castilla, doing fantastic seasons thatmade ​​in 2006 rise to the first team. In the summer of that year he played with the National Team Under-19 the Eurocopa in Poland which conducted a very important role for the national team who won the championship. After spending one season at Real Madrid he signed for Osasuna where he played during the 2007-2008 season. In the next season, Real Madrid repurchased the player to play the 2008-2009 season, where he played with a extraordinary level so many european teams were interested. Finally he went to Portugal to play with SL Benfica for three seasons for 7 million euros. In these three years with Benfica he got three League Cups and a League of Portugal.

After getting all these successes and playing at an unbelievable level in the summer of 2012 he signed for Manchester City for 20 million euros so he traveled to England to continue scoring goals away from home. With this team he won a Premier League and Capital One Cup.

The August 14, 2014 the player decides to go to Russia to play  with Zenit St Pertersburg, a transfer appraised in 16 million euros with a contract until 2019. The data in this season in the Russian team are good, playing until a total of 26 matches in different competitions, including the Champions League and Europa League.

Javi Garcia during his presentation with Zenit St Petersburg In the Spanish team he was play with the lower levels several times. He won the European championship in 2006 with the U19 team scoring two goals. With the selection sub21 also has been called and finally in 2012 he was summoned by the senior team  he debut on 26 May against Serbia. However played was not called up for the World Cup Brazil 2014.

Information taken of:

http://www.transfermarkt.es/javi-garcia/profil/spieler/36350

http://www.marca.com/2014/08/14/futbol/futbol_internacional/1408039376.htm

Algeria

Algeria, is a country located in the north of Africa. It is the country with the largest areas of Africa and in turn is one of the biggest footballing powers possessing in this continent. In a country where economic hardship and social problems are remarkable, football is used by citizens as a loophole to escape from the difficult situation they are. In this post we will explain the operation of Algerian football and its national team.

In Africa there is a African Football Confederation, founded in 1957 with based on 6 October City, in Egypt. This body is the confederation of national football associations in Africa, one of the six confederations belonging to FIFA. Mention that 54 national football associations belong to the CAF, where the continent is divided into six geographic zones, each one having its own confederation.

The Algerian Football Federation was founded in 1962 and belongs to FIFA and CAF since 1964. It is the body responsible for the organizing of various competitions that take place in the country, they are the Ligue Professionnelle 1, the Ligue Professionnelle 2 and the Cup of Algeria.

Algeria's football team is controlled by the Algerian Football Federation and is a member of the CAF and FIFA. In the football world cup of Spain 1982, they achieved their first qualification for a major competition, establishing a before and after in the football of this country, being his first major win the African Cup achieved in 1990, when they were the hosts of the competition. They managed to qualify for others different football world cup in 1986, 2010 and 2014, but did not carry out an important role.

At present, the team coach is the French Christian, Gourcuff. In the African Cup of Nations 2015 was eliminated against Ivory Coast, team who win the championship, but the Algeria national football team is in the first position in the FIFA ranking in CAF. Worldwide lies the number 18. The most outstanding player is Sofiane Feghouli, include a player who started his footballing adventure in various local teams in Ligue 2 and subsequently in Ligue 1. He currently plays for the Spanish team Valencia CF since 2010.

We find a country that despite not being a great football team, always looking to improve in each competition and enhance the prestige of his country.

Information extracted of:

http://el.soccerway.com/teams/algeria/algeria/78/

http://el.soccerway.com/teams/rankings/fifa/?ICID=TN_03_05_01

Cristian Ceballos (Arouca)

He marveled at a video in which he shared juggle Ronaldinho was formed in the farmhouse of Barcelona, ​​but like many other Spanish players, emigrated. Cristian Ceballos Cantabria (Santander, 1992) is tanned today in Portugal in Arouca with the modest goal of foothold in Tottenham.

The lefty attacking midfielder, 23, has accumulated 17 games in all competitions-thirteen of them starts -. and two goals in a newly promoted to battle to keep the category."Coming to a smaller team where you have both possession, teaches you to play different Anyway, try to play well knowing our limitations," admitted the Spaniard, it shares with other Spanish costume: Ivan Balliu (subsidiary of Barcelona) and Ustaritz (ex Athletic de Bilbao).

In the farmhouse toured the steps of Barcelona to During those years, highlighted by an outstanding individual technique that caught the attention of Ronaldinho, star of that Barça in the last decade, which gave tips.

In his later years as a youth, drew the attention of English football and the 2011 Free signed for Tottenham after doing tests at Chelsea. No space in the club then headed by the Portuguese André Villas-Boas, saw the assignment to Arouca a chance to prove he can play in a club to top of the Premier League. In fact, Tim Sherwood, followed frequently and has been in contact.

Ceballos with Tottemham Hostpurs

On the English football says "At first, the English football makes you different. It's more back and forth," judged Ceballos, who, however, considers he quickly readjusting serve him well at the British style.

Meanwhile, the young man who dreams of emulating Ronaldinho has already proved its quality in Portugal.

We leave you with the video marvel Ronaldinho, we hope yo like it!

Information taken of: laparadinha.com
Picture taken of: dailymail.co.uk

Álvaro Dominguez (Mönchengladbach)

This time, let's talk about Alvaro Dominguez Soto (Madrid, Spain, May 16, 1989) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central defender and its present equipment is Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga.

Domínguez debut with the first Atletico Madrid team in 2008. He spent four seasons at the club where he played 120 matches and scored 6 goals. Europa League champion was proclaimed in the 2009/10 and 2011/12 and in 2010 the European Super Cup. 

On June 27, 2012 the signing of the player was confirmed by the Borussia Mönchengladbach paid Atletico Madrid 8 million euros over the possibility of additional two million if objectives were met. Álvaro signed a five-year contract until July 2017.

Dominguez playing with Borrusia M.

Dominguez has been with the Spanish Under-21 which was proclaimed, the June 25, 2011, champion Under-21, participating in every game as a starter . 

On 25 August 2011 he was first called up to the Spanish national team for the matches against Chile and Liechtenstein but ultimately not debut, but it did the May 15, 2012 against Serbia. 

The July 3 was convened in the previous list of 22 players to represent the Spanish team at the Olympic Games in 2012.

On his former teammate Ter Stegen (now FC Barcelona) admits that "when we pass a joke in Spanish let go. And some kind of Spanish've also given him".

Finally, Álvaro spoke of Bayern Munich Pep Guardiola." He's very strong, is the best team in Europe and is showing. For me it is the most complete team in the world. Even towards the bench and they are all real good".

Information taken of: Sport.es and es.eurosport.yahoo.com
Picture taken of: torfabrik.de

Portugal

Portugal is an exotic country located in the southwestern of Europe that includes the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean. In Europe, the Portuguese territory covers an area of 88,889 km2 sharing 1,215 km land border with Spain, together form the Iberian Peninsula. This country has a long history behind football and in this post we will discuss the most important aspects.

On the one hand we have the Portuguese League, better known as Primeira Liga. It is held since 1934 and has a duration of 10 months, from September to May and features a total of 18 teams, highlighting the CF Porto, SL Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. Currently these clubs are there more leagues under his belt with 33, 27 and 18 respectively, so we can say that is a unevenness league about the quality of their equipment.

Current Classification of the Primeira Liga

In addition to this competition , dispute the Portuguese Cup, the League Cup and Super Cup, so it is very similar to used in Spain system.

As best ever player in this league highlight the Portuguese Eusebio, playing a total of 17 seasons, scoring 331 goals and getting seven titles, playing in the Beira-Mar and later in the Benfica, where he won all of his tittles.

In terms of selection, this country has a team founded in 1914, joining FIFA in the year 1923, however played his first international match in 1921 with the Spanish team, losing 3-1 this meeting.

The greatest achievement by the team was second in the 2004 European losing the final against Greece, being coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. Currently and since September 2014 directs the national team Fernando Santos. As featured players during all the years of existence of this selection include Eusebio, Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo .

Information taken

Http://www.resultados-futbol.com/portugal/grupo1/equipos

Australia

Australia, the continent-country, is a country with a cultural diversity, exuberant nature with a growing economy but which in turn of density it has one of the lowest levels of population per square kilometer in the world. This, in terms of sport is a big problem while organizing all competitions, now we are going to talk about it and in particular on the Australian Football League system.

In this country the most famous and most popular sports are Australian soccer, horse racing, cricket, rugby and football. Also it is important to highlight that there is a high number of people who practice other sports such as hockey, swimming or surfing. In this post we will focus on football.

The A-League or Hyundai A-League is the highest class competition of systems leagues in Australia, it accounts for 10 teams that play from spring to summer (August to April) from the 2005-2006 season. This championship was born in 2004 when the FFA (Australian Football Federation) wanted to professionalize football and replace the old National Soccer League hold since 1977.

Current Classification of the A-League

In this competition there are no divisions, no promotion or relegation, so the addition of new equipment it depends on the FFA. In addition we have to say that this league has been attached to the Asian Football Confederation since 2006. Highlight that the Sydney CF, this team was the first champion and it is currently one of the best teams with the Wellington CF or Melbourne CF.

The A-League is the only professional Australian league. In 2012 the Federation began to debate the creation of a second category and the establishment of promotions, although this idea has not been yet developed. Below we can find the state championships New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Australian Capital Territory.

Information extracted of:

http://www.resultados-futbol.com/australia

Jordi Torras (Asti)

In today's post, let the grass to move to the blue track, talk about futsal. We talked about Jordi Torras, a legend of futsal, which currently plays in Italy.

Jordi Torras Badosa (San Vicenç dels Barcelona, Horts, ​​September 24 1980) was a full international and FC Barcelona, ​​InterMovistar, Polaris World Cartagena among others.

Jordi Torras in Barcelona as captain, 2014.

Raised in the quarry training of FC Barcelona, ​​this winger-close has a brutal technique and physical power that made ​​him play until his 34 years at the club European champion as captain. Jordi is a player who has done everything in his international career.

World Champion in China-Tapei and European Champion three times.

2010 European champion squad, Hungary

2008 Silver, Brazil World Cup

2007 Cup Europe Portugal,

2005 European Cup Czech Republic

2004 World Cup Chinese Taipei


In terms of clubs, the Catalan firm an enviable track record. Being in Inter Movistar and FC Barcelona a key player and much admired-.

Inter Movistar

2010 - Supercopa of Spain

2009 - Spain Cup

2009 - UEFA Futsal Cup

2008, - Copa Intercontinetal

2008 - European Recopa

2007-2008 - Spanish League

2007 - Supercopa of Spain

Miró Martorell

2003 - Copa Catalunya

One of his best goals. Incredible goal against Marfil Santa Coloma.

FCBarcelona

2000 - Copa Catalunya

2011 - Cup of Spain

2010-2011, Spanish League

2011-2012, Spanish League

Currently plays for Italian Asti, Primera Division club fighting for the league championship. Massimo Tabbia team is second and since its inception in 2005 has achieved five consecutive promotions, achieving the Coppa Italia last season and being a benchmark for the Italian competition. If this team continues this evolution will soon see in Europe fighting for titles.

Information from: lnfs.com, eurosport.es

United States of America

In this post, we will try football in the United States, specifically the Major League Soccer.

This league started this March and ends in December. 

Initiated in 1996, after grant dispute the World Championship in 1994 in USA

It is composed of 20 teams, divided into two conferences: Eastern and Western Conference. The champion of the regular season receives the MLS Supporters' Shield.

The 12 best ranked teams qualify for the tournament direct elimination, an American style, MLS Cup Playoffs ending with the final game of the MLS Cup.

Teams in MLS - From: wvhooligan.com

Today is the 55th best league in the world according to the official ranking of the IFFHS. (http://www.iffhs.de/en/) 

Since it will escalate due to the boom that is taking today this league.

It's been football legends like Pele and Beckenbauer in the last years of his career. Later came players like Thierry Henry or David Beckham gave a boost to soccer in America. Today Spanish players like Raul, Marcos Senna and David Villa are disputing this competition. Draws attention to the case of David Villa, who last summer of 2014 was the first player in the history of his team, the New York City.

In order: Rafa Márquez, David Beckham and Thierry Henry

As for the US team highlight your game level rise in recent years, its fourth place in Sydney 2000, third in the World Cup in 1930 and runner-up in the Confederations Cup in 2009. 

His star is captain Landon Donovan, who played his last World Cup last summer in Brazil.

In this blog we believe will be a league and country will be talking about in the not too distant future.

Information extracted from: http://www.mlssoccer.com/es

Pozo (Manchester)

Today we will discover this anadalusian boy of 19 years surely in no long time is known by most football fans. He is Jose Angel Pozo La Rosa, born in Malaga on March 15, 1996, with 11 years he moved to Madrid after highlighting in Fuengirola to play for Real Madrid. He played for Real Madrid for five years, but given the lack of opportunities in the White House and the many who gave him in Manchester, Manchester emigrated from Valdebebas until payment of € 3 million to sign him in early 2012.

His first season will complete in England was impressive, as was nominated for the Academy citizien as "Man of the Year". In the following seasons, suffered an injury that interrupted his progress, but this circumstance made ​​him stronger and came to join the reservations team led by legend Patrick Vieira, which quickly drew attention and nicknamed him "Mini-Messi".

The first match with the first team arrived on September 24, 2014, when injuries of Sergio Aguero and Jovetic allowed him to debut in the League Cup at home to Sheffield Wednesday. In this game, Pozo recorded his first goal 88 minutes, the sixth in a 7-0 victory.

Well made ​​his Premier League debut on December 3, 2014 against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, coming on as a substitute in 83 minutes by Samir Nasri in a 4-1 victory.

Pozo celebrating his first goal

In the rainy Manchester, Well you are not alone, accompanying family and his brother Iker plays through the ranks at City. You can speak spanish with technical, Silva, Navas, Aguero, Zabaleta ... and they all cradling in the belief that it is a dominating player, a trained slalom dexterous, overflowing contrary to caderazos, without him Messi -still - but dreaming big.

As always, we leave a video so you can appreciate the quality of this young player.

Information taken of: deportes.elpais.com

Picture taken of: mcfc.co.uk

Raul Gonzalez (New York)

Today we will talk about one of the greatest legends of the football world, we are going to talk about Raúl González (26-7-1977, Madrid), better known as Raul, the myth, the eternal captain or the 7th of Spain. This player has a long career behind him full of successes, many at club level and as in the senior team.

Raúl began playing in his neighborhood club, the San Cristobal de Los Angeles (1987-1990) and afterwards played two years with the Atletico Madrid until 1992 where his adventure began in the club of his life, the Real Madrid first team debut in 1994 managed by Jorge Valdano, at the age of 17 years old. This team has some historical data, under his records he has six leagues, 4 Super Cups of Spain, 3 Champions, 2 Intercontinental and European Super Cup. At the individual level he is the player who has worn the most the shirt of Real Madrid in its history with 740 games and in turn is the leading scorer with 323 goals in all the played competitions.

Raul after winning the Champions League. The ninth

In 2010 and as a Spanish football legend, he moved to Germany to play with Schalke 04 for two seasons. Then he decided to play in Qatar, a country where football is on its expanssion, militating in the Al-Sadd team until 2014, after a few months without any team, he signed with the New York Cosmos, where he is playing currently sharing the fitting rooms with other major players like Marcos Senna.

With the Spanish Selection, he got some historical records, despite not having achieved any title with 44 goals he is the second leading scorer, behind David Villa who has achieved 59 goals. Moreover he has participated in three editions of the world championship (1998.2002 and 2006), two European Championships (2000 and 2004) and the Olympic Games in Sydney in 1996. Third-capped player with 102, behind only Zubizarreta and Casillas. An interesting information to give from this player is that he has scored 5 goals in three World Cups. He is the author of centenarian goals with the Spanish selection: goal 800 and 900.goal

Receiving instructions during a match with the National Team. Coach: Luis A

At the individual level, he has several rewards and titles, he has been the best world scorer in the year in 1999. He has also got the Silver Ball FIFA 2001. He has been included in the top 100 players’ list of the twentieth century. He got the Bronze Boot in 1999 and 2001. Ten times nominated for the Golden Ball, Raul has been in the top ten for the Golden Ball six times and another six times between the ten nominees for the FIFA World Player, which proves its regularity in the elite.

Living legend of football in all its aspects, both on and off the field, Raul is a great player and a better person, so we wanted to tell you about this important player. 

Here you have a video of the first goal of Raul against South China with his last team, New york Cosmos

Information taken of:

http://www.rtve.es/deportes/20100725/raul-todos-records-del-hombre-record/340461.shtml

http://www.transfermarkt.es/raul/profil/spieler/7349

Alvaro Morata (Turin)

Today we are going to talk about a great Spanish football player who has been lately scoring many goals abroad, we are talking about Alvaro Borja Morata Martín (Madrid, October, 23rd, 1992) better known as Álvaro Morata or just Morata. 

Player of the Atletico Madrid lower categories and Getafe CF in the 2008-2009 season, he decided to play for Real Madrid in the cadet category. From there, he began to promote to the higher ones, making two superb seasons at Real Madrid Castilla, while playing several matches with the first team and scoring a total of 32 goals. In 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 seasons he played 50 games with the first team scoring 11 goals and deploying a quick, clever and surprising game. For this reason and for the few time he was able to spend in Spain he decided to go to Italy, to the Juventus club with another Spaniard, Llorente, to keep scoring goals, but this time away from home.

Morata with his girlfriend, Maria Pombo, during his presentation in Turin.

With regard to his resume, Morata has achieved a total of five titles, two Copa del Rey (2010-2011 and 2013-2014), a League (2011-2012), one Supercopa of Spain (2012-2013) and Champions League (2013-2014), all them with Real Madrid.

In the National Team he has also achieved multiple wins, winning the bronze medal at the 2009 Under-17 World Cup held in Nigeria and rising as champions at the 2011 U19 European Romania and the European Under-21 2013 in Israel. In these competitions and individually he managed to get the golden boot that is given to the top scorer of the competition on both occasions, scoring a total of 10 goals.

He is currently enjoying a magnificent run of form in Serie A, sharing locker in Juve with great players such as Tevez, Pogba, Llorente, Chiellini and Buffon. So we are confident that he will pursue a great career as a footballer in both, the club and the national team, where he has been brought by Vicente Del Bosque to play the prior of the Euro 2016 that will be held in France.

Information extracted of:

http://www.transfermarkt.es/alvaro-morata/transfers/spieler/128223

Brazil 70's

In this post we present one of the best teams in football history, the famous Brazilian World of 70s. In a country where football is more than a sport, a lifestyle. Watching football with joy, a feeling that they want to feel every time the ball touches his feet.

Final Mexico 1970 (From: FIFA.com)

In Brazil, the five-time champion of the world, always remember that Brazil than in the 70 dazzled the world at the World Cup finals in Mexico, and today is still considered as not the best, one of the best teams in football history.

Pelé, considered one of the best players in history, led the team that played with five tens. These were Gerson, Tostao, Rivelino, Jairzinho and Pelé himself.

Directed by Mario Zagallo, winning six matches at the World Cup in Mexico, achieved a wonderful touch football and creation that still longing Brazilians.

This equipment with type alignment, which went down in football history:

                                              Goalkeeper: Felix

Right winger: Marco Antonio                                 Left winger: Carlos Alberto

                      Central Right: Brito         Central Left: Piazza

                     midfield: Clodoaldo            midfield: Gerson

Right Wing: Jairzinho                                        Left Wing: Rivelino

                      Forward: Pele                 Forward: Tostao

Line-up Brazil 1970 in Azteca Stadium (ESPNsports)

All remember the famous shot of Carlos Alberto, where in the “canarinha” moved the ball like a work of art. 

Extracted from: http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/futbol/

Champions League

Good morning, today we are going to explain the organization of one of the most important competition in the world, Champions League. This competition gathers the best teams of Europe. Next, you can watch a power point about this competition. I hope you like it.

Chico Flores (Doha)

José Manuel Flores Moreno (Chico Flores) is a Spanish footballer (Cádiz, March 6, 1987) playing central defense in the Lekhwiya SC of Qatar Football League.

He began his career in Cádiz CF. He would later be transferred to a subsidiary of FC Barcelona, ​​being instrumental in the promotion to Segunda B with Pep Guardiola and Tito Vilanova as coaches.

Chico Flores scoring goal against Liverpool in Anfiel Road (2012)

In 2008 he arrives to UD Almería, performing at the Camp Nou a marking, memorable in La Liga, to Xavi Hernández.

In the summer of 2010 arrives at Genoa and the following season he played on loan at RCD Mallorca.

It is in 2012 when he travels to England to play for Swansea City for two seasons. Since 2014 he signed for Qatari club to date remains one of the favorite player for Michael Laudrup, current coach of the Arab group, with whom he has four years working with him.

We emphasize that currently Chico Flores and some years is one of fixed and featured centrals defender in leagues that he has played (Serie A, Primier League, La Liga…), never becoming called by the Spanish national team despite his professional success.

Famous marking of Chico to Xavi Hernández in 2009

Currently it is talking about his possible inclusion in the selection of Qatar for the World there played in 2022. We recall that this country is betting on football and wants to surprise in his World Cup, as It did in handball this year, becoming runners in the world.

Chico Flores tells us that "I’am Spanish and greatest for me is wearing the shirt of my country, but since I'm in Qatar things are going well and I have already asked me about that possibility. I have explained the situation and wanted to know if he would play with the World 2022. I've seen with good eyes and not rule.” 

He talks about staying in Qatar on enjoying with his family. “Football it's different. Low enough in talent, but it is also true that the player gains in quality of life and economy. And for his return to La Liga he tells us that if an offer comes from a team that you like and not have to forgive a lot, he probably will accept.

We leave an interesant video, one day of the life of Chico Flores when he played in Swansea.

Rubén de la Cuesta (Sucre, Bolivia)

Now is the day when, as I said in the post about "Copa Libertadores" will reveal the name and history of the only Spanish footballer who currently plays in this year.

And he is ... Rubén Cuesta (1981 ) midfielder from Cordoba who emigrated two years ago to Bolivia in search of success that was denied in the fields of Second and Second B. After his experience in Cordoba, Ecija, Atletico Madrid B, Zamora, Guadalajara, Lucena and Linense, met new accents and dialects that led him to become champion of the Bolivian Clausura with Universitario de Sucre, and, of course, to fight against the big teams in Latin America in this edition of the Copa Libertadores.

Rubén that the Spanish footballer is very regarded in Bolivia and encourage anyone to try in this league. Although being respected and being a leader one would have to win being humble, hardworking, by example. His experience in Bolivia highlights being very rich, knowing another culture, different places, different people and the ability to play another championship that has nothing to do with the Spanish.

On the Bolivian league there are some delays in certain equipment as to collecting the bills, but it has nothing to do with what happens now in Spain. In his team, Universitario de Sucre, are serving very well and is grateful to be a serious club.

Match  in Bolivia

Currently , he does not think back to Spain and want to end up playing in Argentina or Brazilian league, but you never know. It is focused on making the best paper possible in the Copa Libertadores and time will decidemore.

And finally, we close with a phrase spoken by Ruben, and in which particular I can very agree "Those who say that football it is easy to know nothing of life. Football is a reflection of life ". 

And a video with some of his hightlights. 

Information taken of: proyectoepem.wordpress.com

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