Football World Cup ( Egypt 2009)

Not only the importance of the World Cup under the age 20 FIFA to be one of the best current competitions at the international level, but it is characterized by its long history and track record, and the events that have been established in the memory of football throughout the ages. It is the second oldest tournament competition organized by the International Federation of football after the World Cup FIFA for adults, where due date of the first session of the Youth World Cup in 1997 in Tunisia, while Egypt will host the seventh session version later this year.

It is also the second largest tournament finals along with the World Cup, FIFA U-17 years, with each comprising 24 teams.

And saw lots of the final World Cup FIFA U-20 on Sunday night to celebrate a legendary temple of Luxor in Upper Egypt, where  beauty of ancient Pharaonic civilization and  magic performances scenery. It was the archaeological site, which dates back to 3,500 years, a great scene for the ceremony, under the title “Welcome to  the magical land.”

And the drawing of lots ceremony was attended by about 300 dignitaries, where they are in receipt of a review of success. The difference tones mingled music and dance beautiful traditional and modern uniforms proudly each spectrum, to paint a wonderful painting embodied the rich and diverse cultures of the various popular to punish the host country over the centuries. Ringtones also accompanied the opera “Aida” present along the distance between the entrance to the temple and the internal foyer which hosted the ceremony of drawing of lots.

Presentation ceremony and launched a short documentary film evokes the diversity and interfaces Egypt, Arab State, where the country is an important tourist destination, it has a unique architecture and landscapes, sports facilities, great class. And the response of the audience dramatically with paintings by fireworks that add character to celebrate the ceremony of drawing lots, which suggests a successful session at grassroots level when the competition starts in September of this year.

The  concert offered by the artist Egyptian Kabersahb global reputation Omar Khairat, who entertained the public by playing wonderful music on piano.

After a speech by Hassan Saqr, Chairman of National Sports Council, Mr. Samir Zaher, president of the federation of Egypt, took the floor, “Jack Warner”, Vice-President of the Federation International de Football Association FIFA and Chairman of the World Cup Under-20 FIFA, where he addressed the audience, saying: “The This is the best site for a draw ceremony I’ve seen in my life, as that we have not organized the drawing of lots in a place of historical significance such as this unique and historic architecture. “

 Warner  said:  ”We are pleased to host this tournament for Egypt, and we are confident that the course will receive a great success in all five host cities. In the past, gave birth to stars in the volume of the tournament,” Diego Maradona “, ” Ronaldinho “and” Lionel Messi “, I think we put the future of the contest between the hands. Good luck to all 24 teams, and I look forward to see beautiful football and fun. “

the official logo for the World Cup Under-20 – Egypt 2009 Reflect  a harmonious blend between the ancient civilization and culture of the modern era. And a design inspired by the Sphinx essence of the Egyptian nation, which gained over thousands of years,  while the golden color in the logo represents the sun, the sands of the Sahara and the Kingdom of the Nile gold came the use of color

red, black and white to reflect the colors of the national flag of Egypt. World Cup FIFA U-20 Championship will be the second track International Federation hosted by Egypt, which hosted by the under-17 championship in 1997. The best 24 teams from all over the world will compete for the title in the period between 25 September and October 16, 2009.

David Beckham Mini Poster 2009 Calendar with Stickers

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Top Performers of FC Barcelona in 2009

After a torrid season last year, FC Barcelona is looking good to end their silverware drought this season. It did surprises a lot of people when FC Barcelona failed to win any trophies for two consecutive seasons. They had one of the best squad in Europe and still the FC Barcelona side failed to win anything. But Guardiola has revived their hopes with a sterling performance. When it all started even Guardiola wouldn’t have imagined that FC Barcelona would be competing for all three cups available this season. The architects of this turn over are: 1) Guardiola – A Coach is good as his players but with Guardiola that statement has to be reversed. He was a legendary FC Barcelona player and one of the stalwarts in the last decade. Between 1990 and 2001 he made 379 appearances for FC Barcelona. He made senior La Liga debut for FC Barcelona on December 16 1990 in a 2-0 win against Cádiz C.F.. Playing as a defensive midfielder, he went onto become a key member of the Dream Team put together by Johan Cruyff, providing a local presence in a team made up of mainly Basque and foreign players. He became FC Barcelona captain in 1997. There were many doubters about Guardiola’s ability to coach this FC Barcelona side. True to his nature Guardiola on arrival to FC Barcelona announced that he will offload Eto, Ronaldinho and Deco. He revived the team such a way that FC Barcelona is once again playing the best football in continent. 2) Xavi – Puyol might be the captain bu Xavi is the Heart of FC Barcelona. FC Barcelona has produced a lot of little midfielders recently but this Barca player is a tough one. Xavi is a product of FC Barcelona’s youth system and has spent all of his footballing life at the Camp Nou since the age of 11. Ironically he replaced Guardiola in his debut match. Xavi is just second to Rexach in terms of overall appearance for Barca. He not only has become the heart of Barca but also the brain of Spanish national side. He was rightly adjudged as the player of the tournament in Euro 2008. Xavi is that kind of player who is good going forward and while defending. Under Guardiola he has improved a lot and has featured regularly in the score sheet. 3) Lionel Messi – If Xavi is the heart of FC Barcelona, Messi is the brain. Without any doubt Messi is the best player in the world at this moment. His playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to football legend Diego Maradona. Indeed, Maradona himself declared Messi his successor. Messi began playing football at a young age and his potential was quickly identified by FC Barcelona. He left Newell’s Old Boys’ youth team in 2000 and moved with his family to Europe, as Barcelona offered treatment for his growth hormone deficiency. Making his debut in the 2004-05 seasons, he broke the La Liga record for the youngest footballer to play a league game, and also the youngest to score a league goal. Messi was hampered by injury last season; even then he managed to overshadow Ronaldo in Manchester United clash. This season he is in tremendous form scoring 33 goals and assisting 14. He also helped Argentina win the Olympic Gold Medal.

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