Anzhi hoping to sign world's best

March 14, 2012

 

Anzhi have already taken big strides forward as a club, with the likes of Samuel Eto'o, Yuri Zhirkov and Christopher Samba all having moved to Russia, and Guus Hiddink has now taken charge of the club.

Carlos, who acts as an assistant to the president Suleiman Kerimov in addition to his playing duties, has revealed the club are now setting their sights a little higher.

"Today, Messi is the best player in the world," he told Radio Marca. "He continues to show that. Cristiano is the key star for Real Madrid.

"I have no preference for either, but certainly Anzhi will try to sign both when their contracts expire."

Hiddink, meanwhile, has confirmed Anzhi intend to make further additions to the squad this year.

"I think we'll explore some possibilities on the market in the summer, but that is not to say I am unhappy with the players I have," Hiddink said.

Shakib Al Hasan - All Rounder

Date of Birth: March 24, 1987
Place of Birth: Magura, Jessore, Bangladesh
Batting Style: Left Handed
Bowling Style: Slow left-arm orthodox
Teams Played: Bangladesh, Kolkata Knight Riders, Bangladesh Under-19
Man of the Match: Test: 4, ODI: 13, T20I: 0, IPL: 0, CL: 0

Career Span :  Test : 2007-2011 ODI : 2006-2012 T20I : 2006-2011 IPL : 2011 CL : 2011

Bangladesh Cricket  Teams

BANGLADESH

Imrul Kayes	Nazimuddin
Tamim Iqbal	Abdur Razzak
Mashrafe Mortaza	Nazmul Hossain
Shafiul Islam	Shahadat Hossain
Elias Sunny	Mahmudullah
Nasir Hossain	Shakib Al Hasan
Anamul Haque	Jahurul Islam
Mushfiqur Rahim

Talking point: Who will go all the way?

Now that the eight remaining teams know their route to the UEFA Champions League final, tell us who you think will be celebrating on 19 May at the Fußball Arena München.

 

Following the draw for the remainder of the 2011/12 UEFA Champions League, FC Bayern München know the path that lies ahead of them if they are to reach the final on home soil.

Their reward for overwhelming FC Basel 1893 in the round of 16 is a tie against Olympique de Marseille, who are at this juncture of the competition for the first time since going all the way in 1993. OM have faced Bundesliga opposition already this season and have fond memories – they won both group games against Borussia Dortmund, during the second of which, on matchday six, they overturned a 2-1 deficit with five minutes left to progress.

The victors of that tie will encounter surprise package APOEL FC or nine-time champions Real Madrid CF. The first Cypriot side to qualify for the knockout phase, APOEL have managed just seven goals in eight games from the group stage onwards; by contrast, José Mourinho's men have scored 24.

Holders FC Barcelona are striving to become the first team since AC Milan to successfully defend the European title and they face the Rossoneri in a tie sure to evoke memories of the 1994 showpiece, which the Italian side won 4-0. Fans who are too young to remember that contest may recall their group meetings this term instead, the Azulgrana triumphing 3-2 at San Siro after a 2-2 draw in Spain.

Whoever emerges from that heavyweight tussle will pose a formidable test for SL Benfica or Chelsea FC. In the last eight for the seventh time in nine campaigns, the Blues can call on the knowledge of former Benfica duo Ramires and David Luiz, whose insight is sure to be valuable for interim manager Roberto Di Matteo.

With the draw complete, who do you think will be lifting the trophy on 19 May at the Fußball Arena München? Whose chances have increased or taken a hit today?

Collected from  http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/blogs/blog=blog_talkingpoint/postid=1770277.html 

Asia Cup 2012 will begin on Monday, March 12, 2012 in Bangladesh as per cricket schedule announced. 2012 Asia Cup is an international tournament to be organized by Bangladesh. Asia Cup 2012 will consist of 6 ODI and 1 Final match. to be hosted by Bangladesh in March 2012. 

The Asia Cup 2012 tournament is a part of Future Cricket Tour Programs (FTP) prepared by International Cricket Council (ICC). Bangladesh will host this tournament, beginning on March 12, 2012. In Asia Cup 2012 bilateral series, first ODI match would be between Bangladesh - Pakistan on Mar 12, 2012 at 14:30 local time to be played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.

Date and Time	Match Details and Series
Mon Mar 12  14:30 local | 08:30 GMT	1st ODI - Bangladesh vs Pakistan  Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Tue Mar 13  14:30 local | 08:30 GMT	2nd ODI - India vs Sri Lanka  Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Thu Mar 15  14:30 local | 08:30 GMT	3rd ODI - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka  Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Fri Mar 16  14:30 local | 08:30 GMT	4th ODI - Bangladesh vs India  Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Sun Mar 18  14:30 local | 08:30 GMT	5th ODI - India vs Pakistan  Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Tue Mar 20  14:30 local | 08:30 GMT	6th ODI - Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka  Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Thu Mar 22  14:30 local | 08:30 GMT	Final ODI - TBC vs TBC  Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Ronnie Moore replaces Les Parry as Tranmere manager for rest of season

Ronnie Moore has returned as Tranmere manager until the end of the season following Les Parry's departure earlier on Sunday.

Parry presided over a winless run of 11 matches prior to his removal as manager and the club currently sit just a point above the League Onerelegation zone.

Moore, a former Rovers player, managed the club between 2006 and 2009 before getting the sack and resurfacing at Rotherham, another club he served with distinction as a player.

He will take charge of Parry's backroom team of the assistant manager Kevin Summerfield and first-team coach John McMahon until the end of the campaign.

"Parting company with Les was a very difficult decision to make but we have had to act in the best interests of the club," said the chairman Peter Johnson.

"I'd like to thank Les for excellent service to the club over many years. I am delighted to be able to bring a manager with the experience of Ronnie back to the club until the end of the season."

Moore added: "It's great to be back, I can't wait to get started. It's nice to have the opportunity to keep the club in League One. I'm looking forward to being back at Prenton Park this week, meeting the players and hopefully starting things off with three points against Notts County on Tuesday night."

Goal-line technology in football moved a step closer this weekend after two systems were moved through to the second stage of Fifa testing.

Goalref and Hawkeye will now undergo another series of examinations between March and June following the International Football Association Board’s decision to approve the second phase of examinations, with a decision over the final approval of the technology set for 2 June.

“It’s an important step forwards for us, but it’s equally important that we implement it properly,” said Football Association chief executive Alex Horne. “It must be accurate or it’s not worth having, but we’re very comfortable that the technology is proving itself.

“We absolutely expect that, provided the companies fulfill the criteria, we will be passing the use of the systems into the laws on 2 July in Kiev.”

Nine technology providers had their goal-line systems rigorously tested by Fifa in the latter stages of 2011, with Goalref and Hawkeye the only two companies to pass the initial examinations.

Meanwhile, Fifa has agreed to withdraw the proposed amendment to the law relating to a fourth substitution being used during extra time – but the proposal regarding fouls and misconduct, the so-called ‘triple punishment’, will be reviewed further.