Saturday, June 9, 2012
Messi Versus Neymar
MetLife Stadium will host when Lionel Messi and Argentina meet Neymar and Brazil, with each team gearing up for the Olympics. Goal.com will have LIVE commentary of the matchup.
International Friendly Preview: Argentina - Brazil
Alejandro Sabella's side will be at full strength when they take on a relatively inexperienced Selecao outfit in their final warm-up game before the tournament in England
Alejandro Sabella's side is coming into the match off the back off an impressing 4-0 win over Ecuador in World Cup qualifying. Despite that the 57-year-old has sought to shake things up and has been testing out a 5-3-2 in training that would see Javier Mascherano move into the defense.
However, with Mascherano and Sergio Aguero picking up bookings in that match that rule them out of the Albiceleste's next qualifier, Sabella could choose to line up in a 4-4-2 but opt for different personnel. Agustin Orion is likely to be given a chance between the sticks at the expense of Sergio Romero.
Brazil's Olympic hopefuls impressed with wins over both Denmark and the United States in the past two weeks before a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Mexico brought expectations back down to earth.
Mano Menezes faces one key injury worry with Thiago Silva unlikely to recover from a knock in time for the clash. Bruno Uvini will thus partner Juan Jesus at the back, giving Brazil a defense with an average age of just over 21.
The rest of the team is likely to remain the same but Menezes may decide to bring in a new name to the attack with Hulk possibly making way for Wellington Nem.
Guardiola's goodbye (Statistic of Guardiola)
Pep Guardiola's numbers as manager
13 titles won and a 70% win rate are just a few of Pep Guardiola’s stats since his took charge of FC Barcelona’s first team
Pep Guardiola started his career on the bench in 2007 when he took charge of Barça B when the team was in the Spanish Third Division. A year later, after having led the reserve side to Second Division B, the Catalan took the reins from Frank Rijkaard as the first-team manager. In his over 200 matches at the FC Barcelona helm he won 13 titles.
PEP GUARDIOLA'S TOTAL NUMBERS
- Matches: 242
- Victories: 175
- Draws: 46
- Defeats: 21
- Goals scored: 618 (2,55 per match)
- Goals conceded: 178 (0,73 per match)
- Winning % : 72,31%
PEP GUARDIOLA IN LA LIGA
- Titles: 2008/09, 2009/10 and 2010/11
- Matches: 148
- Victories: 113
- Draws: 24
- Defeats: 11
- Winning % in 08-09: 71%
- Winning % in 09-10: 81,5%
- Winning % in 10-11: 78,9%
- Winning % in 11-12: 73,5%
PEP GUARDIOLA IN THE KING'S CUP
- Titles: 2008/09
- Matches: 30
- Victories: 21
- Draws: 6
- Defeats: 3
PEP GUARDIOLA IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
- Titles: 2008/09 i 2010/11
- Matches: 52
- Victories: 31
- Draws: 15
- Defeats: 6
PEP GUARDIOLA: Other competitions (European Super Cup, Spanish Super Cup, Club World Cup)
- Spanish Super Cup Titles: 2009/10, 2010/11 and 2011/12
- European Super Cup Titles: 2009/10 and 2011/12
- Club World Cup Titles: 2009/10 and 2011/12
- Matches: 12
- Victories: 10
- Draws: 1
- Defeats: 1
Honours as manager
- 2011 FIFA Best Manager of the Year
- Best manager in 2009 and 2011 according to the IFFHS
- ONZE d’Or as best European manger in 2009 and 2011
- Best LFP manager in 2009 and 2011
- World's best manager according to World Soccer in 2009 and 2011
- Royal Order of Athletic Merit 2010
- Gold medal from the Parlament de Catalunya
2009 Catalan of the year
- Santpedor's favourite son in 2009
Villa: “The new season will be a new challenge”
The Barça striker is counting the days until he is fully recovered from the fractured tibia that has seen him sidelined since December
“All I want right now is to be fit all year in order to be able to compete at 100% and win a place in the team”, said the Asturian, who wants to be back by July 16, the day that the squad will regroup for the new season
On missing out on Euro 2012, Villa said “I owe myself to the club and I can’t go there assuming the risk of getting injured even more seriously and for Barça to have to pay the cost”
On June 15, it will be six months since David Villa fractured his tibia in the semi finals of the Clubs World Cup in Japan. Half a year later, and the player senses it is nearly time to resume the old routine of training, travelling and playing alongside his Barça team mates. In an interview with Barça TV, Villa admitted that his target had been to be ready in time to play at Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. “In the end I didn’t make it in time for logical reasons seeing as it was such a serious injury. I won’t be in Poland, but the new season starts in July and that’ll be a new challenge … I owe myself to the club and I can’t go there assuming the risk of getting injured even more seriously and for Barça to have to pay the cost”.
New competition for places
Villa is not too worried by the possibility of the club reinforcing its forward line this summer. “That is the club’s decision, and it is them who plan the team and evaluate the shortcomings. I know I am at the best club in the world and I know how much competition there is for places … All I want right now is to be fit all year in order to be able to compete at 100% and win a place in the team”. Villa is still working hard every day on his recovery, saying “I want to be fit as quickly as possible, get my form back and be able to join the rest of the squad when they return on July 16”.
From Guardiola to Vilanova
On the change of manager, Villa reckons the decision for Tito Vilanova to take over from Pep Guardiola was the right one. “Tito is more than ready to accept this challenge. Barça fans are scared that he won’t be able to fill the void left by Guardiola, but I don’t think there’s anybody in the world who could do it better than Tito. I think it was the best decision they could have made. I’m sure the team will continue to grow”.
Grateful to Guardiola
But he’ll never forget Pep Guardiola, who “trusted me enough to bring me to Barça … He won the right to decide on his own future and we should respect his decision. I thank him for all he has done for me and the team, and wish him all the best in the future”.
Anzhi Makhachkala Make Plans to Sign Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo
Anzhi hoping to sign world’s best
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.”
Anzhi may well have bucket-loads of cash but the chances of the Dagestan based side landing either Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are slim to none. Whilst the likes of Samuel Eto’o, Yuri Zhirkov and Christopher Samba are very decent captures who may well assist Hiddink’s chances of taking his side further up the Russian Premier League they are not signings in the same league as arguably the two best footballers on planet earth!
Roberto Carlos could well be a useful tool to persuade big name players to make the move to Anzhi but some targets are just out of their reach.
To put things into some sort of perspective it’s also been reported that Stoke City striker Kenwyne Jones has been targeted by Anzhi but the Potters man is not keen on making the move.
Barcelona Tracking Napoli Striker Edinson Cavani - Report
Barcelona design a move for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, according to Spanish reports...
Barcelona are drawing up a unique composition for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani.
Cadena Ser reports the Camp Nou giants are looking at Cavani, who has exploded into stellar form at Napoli - helping them rise to third in the league.
It is said the Blaugrana believe Cavani would fit in well with Lionel Messi and Pedro up front. However, conflicting reports in Il Corriere del Mezzogiorno prefigure a stay at San Paolo.
And Cavani is aiming to become the league's top scorer.
"I must get past Samuel Eto'o. The people here always make me feel important and they show me affection," said the striker.
Javi Martinez prefers Barcelona
Athletic Bilbao player, Javi Martinez prefers leave Barcelona if his club. But more likely he will leave Atletico Bilbao because the dream of every player is to play in the Nou Camp.! But it is still to be seen to be happening qfar after the tournament.
Messi Play for Vilanova
Barcelona striker, Lionel Messi, has insisted he will continue to stay at the Nou Camp, despite the departure of Pep Guardiola. Tito Vilanova is substitute of Guardiola and Messi is happy to play under his direction. "I stand at the Barcelona and hope that everything be the same without Pep Guardiola. Tito has quite a different personality, but I hope he remains in charge of the club for a long time. This would mean that things are going well, "said Messi.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Transfer Rumor of the Day: Ibrahim Afellay
Today we stop to examine the case of Ibrahim Afellay, midfielder for FC Barcelona who will be competing with the Netherlands at Euro 2012, which starts today. Newcastle has been named alongside other Premier League sides as a possible destination for Afellay, who is reportedly available for £6 million.
I sat down with Luis Mazariegos, who writes for SBN's fantastic FC Barcelona blog Barca Blaugranes, to pick his brain about Afellay. I hope you'll find his responses as informative as I did. A big thanks to Luis for providing his insight on this player.
First off, what is your overall impression of Ibrahim Afellay? If you had to pick 1 or 2 characteristics to define his game, what would they be?
He is very versatile, two-footed, and has very good technique. He has a pretty good burst of speed, and this is accentuated by the fact that he is quite a good dribbler which makes him even more dangerous. Those are perhaps his main strengths. He is also known for having a good long shot and accurate passing. His crossing is fine but perhaps not world-class for a wide player. He is not very good defensively but hopefully he won't be called to do that too often. Despite being fairly tall, 5'11", I don't think I've ever seen him win aerial battles. His goal return for Barcelona isn't very good, but that's partially because of the role he's been given.
Report: Barcelona To Offer Wayne Rooney £8m A Season To Move
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is on Barcelona's wanted list, according to The Daily Star, with the Catalan giants set to offer him a wage of £8 million a season after tax.
The Champions League holders are understood to have targeted the England international as a key summer signing.
Coach Pep Guardiola has apparently informed his squad that Rooney's signing is a priority, with the 24-year-old currently negotiating a new contract at Old Trafford.
As reports of financial problems at United grow, it has been rumoured that selling Rooney may well be the current owners' only way out of mounting debt.
The striker is believed to want wages of £140,000 a week which is proving something of a stumbling block to a new deal at Old Trafford. Rooney seemingly wants to end his career at United and his advisers are chasing a five-year deal for him.
However, Barca would apparently be able to pay him £200,000 a week and his tax, dwarfing anything United could offer.
There is no indication as to the potential size of any fee, but tabloid reports earlier this month claimed that both Barca and Real Madrid were pondering £80m offers for the England striker.
PSG to make €80 million move for Xavi Hernandez ?
Reports in French media claim that Ligue 1 giants, Paris Saint-Germain have approached Barcelona midfielder Xavi over a possible move to Parc des Princes in the summer transfer window
Always looking for big names for next summer, Paris Saint-Germain have outdone themselves by approaching Barcelona star Xavi. According to ace, the talented midfielder is aware of the offer but is unlikely that the Spaniard will consider a move to Parc des Princes.
“The difference between our arrival in July and today is that everyone wants to come to Paris now. With Carlo Ancelotti, Leonardo, Jean-Claude Blanc, the club became attractive. I can guarantee that most of the major players want to come to Paris. This is a very encouraging sign.”
These statements were given by PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi last week during an interview with France Football. Certainly a lot of hope for the PSG faithful has been left for the upcoming summer transfer window by these statements.
Moreover, with the January transfer window only recently concluded, the Parisian giants have been in Mercato news all around the world. If most of the news regarding player activity circulated on the other side of the Alps in Italy, it now appears that Spain is also under the surveillance of the cash rich Ile side.
Cadena SER already claims that PSG are seriously considering signing Gonzalo Higuain and Kaka from Real Madrid. However, it is now the turn of a Barcelona star to be linked with a move to Ancelotti’s revolution.
Xavi Hernandez is as good as they come in football and the midfielder who has literally won everything that his club has offered him, is now under the radar of PSG. Reports claim that the Spaniard was already approached several weeks ago through his entourage. However, feasibility of such a transfer seems clearly unrealistic and for several reasons.
PSG are willing to spend big but must pay Xavi’s release clause which is about 80 million Euros. The capital giants would then need to convince the player to leave his cocoon at Barcelona.
Furthermore, La Liga moves in a game plan that is tailored for Xavi which could be a reason why Xavi would never consider leaving the Catalan giants.
FC Barcelona team records
World
►Year with most official titles: 2009, with 6: Copa del Rey, Liga, Champions League, Spanish Supercup, European Supercup and Clubs World Cup.
European
►Only team to have played in every season of European competitions since they started in 1955.
► Team with most European trophies: 15 (4 Champions, League, 4 European Cup-Winners Cup, 3 Fairs Cup and 4 European Super Cup)
►Team with most European Cup Winners Cups: 4 (1979, 1982, 1989, 1997).
►Team with most Fairs Cups: 3 (1958, 1960 and 1966). Also won super final in 1971 to decide trophy outright.
►Team that have played most European finals: 17 (7 in European Cup / Champions League, 6 in Cup Winners Cup and 4 in Fairs Cup).
►Team with most European Cup-League doubles: 4 (1992, 2006, 2009 and 2011).
►Team with the most consecutive international games played scoring goals: 33 consecutive matches from November 24, 2009 until March 7, 2012).
►Team with the most consecutive Champions League games played scoring goals: 29 consecutive matches from November 24, 2009 until March 7, 2012).
Spanish
►Only team, along with Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, to have always played in the First Division.
►Only team to have won all the official competitions it has played in at least once: since the Copa Macaya (1902) to the Clubs World Cup (2009).
►Team with most official Spanish titles: 115.
►Season with most titles: 1951/52, with 5: Liga, Copa, Copa Latina, Trofeo Eva Duarte and Copa Martini-Rossi.
►Only Spanish team to win the treble: Won the Copa del Rey, La Liga and the Champions League in the 2008/09 season.
►Team with most Spanish Cups: 26.
►Longest winning period in La Liga: 16 games from game 7 to 22 in La Liga 2010/11.
►Team with most points and goals after the first half of La Liga: 52 points and 61 goals (17 wins, one draw and one defeat) by game 19 of La Liga 2010-11.
►Team with most goals scored in official competitions in a season: 2011/12, with 190 goals (114 in the league, 35 in the Champions League, 26 in the Spanish Cup, 5 in the Spanish Super Cup, 2 in the European Super Cup and 8 in the World Club Cup) in 64 games.
►Team with most goals scored in a calendar year in official competitions: 170 goals in 64 matches in the year 2011
►Most consecutive away wins: 13 games. Between September 21, 2008 and January 11, 2009, FC Barcelona got 13 consecutive away wins in official matches. There were 8 in la Liga (Sporting Gijón, Espanyol, Athletic Club, Malaga, Recreativo, Sevilla, Villarreal and Osasuna), 3 in the Champions League (Shakhtar, Basel and Sporting Lisbon) and 2 in the Copa del Rey (Benidorm and Atlético Madrid).
►Most consecutive wins on the road in La Liga: 10 games in la Liga 2010/11, winning away to Racing Santander, Atlético Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, Zaragoza, Getafe, Almeria, Osasuna, Espanyol, Deportivo and Hercules (tied for best with Real Madrid 2011/12)
►Most consecutive games unbeaten away from home in la Liga: 23 away games from February 14, 2010 (At. Madrid 2 Barça 1) to April 30, 2011 (Real Sociedad 2 Barça 1), with 18 wins and 5 draws.
►Only team in Spanish League to have won all away games in the first half of the season: In la Liga 2010/11 won away to Racing Santander, Atlético Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, Zaragoza, Getafe, Almeria, Osasuna, Espanyol and Deportivo. A total of nine games.
►First team to score in all away games in a league season: 19 games in la Liga 2010/11.
► Biggest away win in la Liga: UD Las Palmas 0 - FC Barcelona 8 (25/10/1959) and UD Almeria 0 FC Barcelona 8 (20/11/2010).
►Longest scoring period in a season: 34 consecutive games in season 2009-10 (27 in Liga, 5 in Champions League and 2 in Clubs World Cup).
►Longest unbeaten run in official matches: 28 games en season 2010/11 (23 wins and five draws in 17 games in Liga, 5 in Copa and 6 in Champions League).
►Most clean sheets in a season: 31 games in season 2009/10 (20 in Liga, 6 in Champions League, 1 in Spanish Supercup and 1 in European Supercup).
►Most wins in a season: 47 wins in a total of 64 games in official competitions in season 2011/12.
►Best average number of goals a game in first half of La Liga: 61 goals in 19 games at halfway stage of La Liga 2010/11 (average 3.2 per game).
►Most consecutive match days scoring away in La Liga: 26 days (from May 1, 2010, on day 35 of Liga 2009/10 until November 6, 2011, on day 12 of Liga 2011 / 12), with a record of 18 wins, 7 draws and 1 defeats, 61 goals for and 20 against.
Club records
►Biggest attendance at Camp Nou: 120,000 for FC Barcelona v Juventus. Quarter final of the European Cup, first leg (5/03/1986).
►Most consecutive Ligas: 4 (1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93 and 1993-94). (National record: Real Madrid, 5 consecutive Ligas between 1960 and 1965 and between 1985 and 1990).
►Longest unbeaten run in la Liga from first game: 21 first games of La Liga 2009/10, with 17 wins and 4 draws. (National record: Real Sociedad, 32 games unbeaten in la Liga 1979/80).
►Longest unbeaten run in la Liga: 31 games from 3rd to 33rd of La Liga 2010-11 (national record: 32 games by Real Sociedad in la Liga 1979-80).
►Most points in second half of La Liga: 50 points in la Liga 2009/10 (national record: Real Madrid, 52 points in second half of La Liga 2009/10).
►Liga with most goals scored: 2011/12, with 114 goals in 38 games. (National record: Real Madrid, 121 goals in la Liga 2011/12).
►Best goals per game average in La Luga: 3,2 goals a game in the 1958/59 season (96 goals in 30 games). National record – Athletic Bilbao with 4.05 goals in the 1930/31 season with 73 goals in 18 games.
►Liga with most goals scored at home: 2011/12, with 73 goals. (National record: Real Madrid, 78 goals in la Liga 1989/90).
►Liga with Least goals conceded: 1968-69, with 18 goals in 30 games. (National record: Real Madrid, 15 goals conceded in 18 games in la Liga 1931/32).
►Longest unbeaten home run in la Liga: From game 25 of 72-73 (4-3-1973) to game 21 of 76-77 (20-2-1977), a total of 67 games played, with 55 wins and 12 draws, 155 goals for and 37 against.
►Longest home winning period in la Liga: 39 games between game 22 of 1957-58 (16-2-1958) and the eighth of 1960-61 (6-11-1960).
►First half of La Liga unbeaten: 19 games of La Liga 2009-10 (15 wins and 4 draws).
►Most home wins in a Liga season: 19 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in la Liga 1986/87.
►Most away wins in a La Liga season: 14 games in the 2010/11 season (14 wins, 4 draws and one defeat in 19 games). National record -16 wins in the 2011/12 season by Real Madrid)
►Liga with most points: 99 points in the 2009/10 season. National record - Real Madrid in the 2011/12 season.
►Most wins in a La Liga season: 31 wins in the 2009/10 season. National record – Real Madrid with 32 wins in the 2011/12 season.
►Best goal average in a La Liga season: +85 in the 2011/12 season. National record -+89 in the 2011/12 season.
►Team with most away points in a La Liga season: 46 in the 2010/11 season, with 14 wins, 4 draws and one defeat. (National record: Real Madrid, 121 goals in la Liga 2011/12).
►Liga with fewest defeats: Only one defeat in la Liga 2009/10 (in game 22 with Atlético Madrid by 2-1). National record: Athletic Club and Real Madrid unbeaten in Ligas 1929/30 and 1931/32 respectively.
►Longest scoring run in la Liga: 36 games between the ninth of 1942/43 (22/11-1942) and the 18th of 1943/44 (6-2-1944).
►Longest scoring run in la Liga at home: 88 games between game 22 of la 1951/52 (02/10/1952) and the 18th of 1957/58 (01/19/1958).
►Longest scoring run in all competitions: 36 games between the ninth of 1942/43 (22/11-1942) and the 18th of 1943/44 (6-2-1944) and 8 Cup games in 1942/43. 44 games in 139 games (106 in La Liga and 33 in the Cup)
►Team with most away goals scored: 49 goals in the 2010/11 season(National Record, Real Madrid in 2011/12)
►Biggest home win in la Liga: FC Barcelona 10 - Gimnàstic Tarragona 1 (11/09/1949).
►Biggest win in the Cup: FC Barcelona 10 - Basconia 1 (08/04/1962).
►Biggest win in any competition: Copa Macaya: Tarragona 0 - FC Barcelona 18 (03/17/1901).
►Biggest win in friendly: Smilde (Holland) 1 - FC Barcelona 20 (6-8-1992).
►Most consecutive wins in European Cup / Champions League: 11, in season 2002/03.
Longest run of consecutive wins in games in official competitions: 18 games in season 2005/06 (13 in Liga, 3 in Champions League and 2 in Copa del Rey) between 22/10/2005 and 22/1/2006.
Piqué laments Villa and Puyol absence in the 2012 Euro
The Barça defender, who is with the Spanish national team for the 2012 Euro in Poland and Ukraine, believes that the absence of both Carles Puyol and David Villa will be felt by Spain's team
“I’m obviously going to miss Puyol, he’s almost a brother. However, there are quality players that can fill his absence,” said the player
Piqué also praised Jordi Alba: “he’s an amazing player, he surprised me. He’s flying in our training sessions, he’s small but very fast. He knows how to attack and defend”
“I’m obviously going to miss Puyol, he’s almost a brother. However, there are quality players that can fill his absence”
“I get along great with Ramos, everything is always exaggerated from the outside"
“Jordi Alba is an amazing player, he surprised me. He’s flying in our training sessions, he’s small but very fast. He knows how to attack and defend”
This Friday at noon the FC Barcelona player Gerard Piqué held a press conference in the Polish town of Gniewino, where the Spanish national team is preparing for their EURO 2012 debut. The Azulgrana defender admitted that it will be difficult for him to play without Carles Puyol, the man that usually lines up in the middle of the defence with him for FC Barcelona and Spain. “I’m obviously going to miss Puyol, he’s almost a brother. However, there are quality players that can fill his absence.” Piqué is aware that the absences of the Barça captain and David Villa, both of whom are injured, are significant for the team managed by Vicente del Bosque. “We're going to miss Puyol and Villa because they are important players for the national team.”
No problems with Sergio Ramos
With Puyol out of action this summer, the starting defenders in Spain’s back line will most likely be Piqué and Sergio Ramos. The Azulgrana defender took the opportunity to rubbish the rumours that he doesn’t get along with his Real Madrid counterpart. “I get along great with Ramos, everything is always exaggerated from the outside. People also said that I didn’t get along with Guardiola all season long and that wasn’t true.”
Praise for Jordi Alba
In recent days there has been a lot of speculation linking Jordi Alba to FC Barcelona. Piqué was quick to heap praise on the young defender:“he’s an amazing player, he surprised me. He’s flying in our training sessions, he’s small but very fast. He knows how to attack and defend.”
Barcelona want Neymar and Messi playing side-by-side
Barcelona confirmed that Santos striker Neymar remains a target for the Spanish club and they want to have him and Lionel Messi playing side-by-side in 2013.
Barcelona promised to return to its endeavours in attracting the star striker, offering a new proposal to Santos by the middle of the year.
Neymar's contract with Santos was recently extended till the conclusion of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Xinhua reported.
Related to Messi, Neymar said that he hopes the Argentine continues to score goals at rapid pace so that he can analyze his movements and replicate them.
Barcelona optimistically declared that they hope to unite Messi and Neymar in 2013. Barca though will face stiff competition from arch-rival Real Madrid for the young star.
Neymar is currently Brazil's highest paid athlete, receiving an estimated $1.5 million per month.
Samuel Eto’o Open To Barcelona Return
Reports are out claiming that Samuel Eto’o has put the word out that he’d be interested in a sensational return to Barcelona.
The Anzhi Makhachkala striker was back at his former club this week to meet with old friends and ‘half-joked’ with coaching staff that he’d be interested in a return.
Eto’o knows Barca are in the market for an experienced striker, with Chelsea star Didier Drogba the latest big name mentioned, and El Mundo Deportivo says the Cameroon icon also wants to be considered.
Barca could sign Eto’o for €20 million this summer – which is well inside their transfer budget.
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Kim Kardashian buys $ 400 thousand Lamborghini Aventador
Kim kardishan in recent days has made it a fantastic gift she bought a Lamborghini Aventador with a value of $ 400 thousand it most often seen with the butt end super luxury cars to love Kayne West. Car you by a driver sent home autosallonit her this morning, fixed in time to appear Chemistry and conduct its affairs with the purchase of re.Aventador LP700-4 can do 0-100 in 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 350 km / h. Do not know if Kim can achieve all the power control of this beast but it sounds probably can learn how to manage power
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian keeps her bump covered in a floaty empire line dress... as Kim dolls up in a low-cut black LBD to go shopping
They have very different personalities so it’s not surprising their fashion tastes are polar opposites too.
Kourtney and Kim Kardashian were spotted filming scenes for their reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians in San Diego yesterday and while health food nut Kourtney showed off her pregnancy bump in a flowing white dress, younger sister Kim was happy to flaunt her curves.
Different styles: Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian wears a flowing maxi dress and flats on family shopping tip while sister Kim squeezes her curves into tight black dress and dons high heels
Keeping stylish: Kourtney isn't letting pregnancy cramp her style as she goes shopping in a stunning white dress
Kourtney, who is expecting a girl this summer, looked like an earth mother in an angelic white maxi dress with long sleeves.
Wisely choosing comfort so far along into her pregnancy she added flat black sandals.
Oversized sunglasses, a large leopard print bag and a bright green purse completed the look while her brunette locks were left flowing naturally.
Meanwhile, Kim wore a fierce structured black dress with a plunging neckline and her hair tied back in a high bun. She eschewed flats for high heeled gladiator sandals.
Kim’s outfit could be seen as a bit much for a family stroll with Kourtney, sister Khloe, brother Rob, mother Kris Jenner and Kris’s mother MJ, whose real name is Mary.
Look at me! Kim and mother Kris Jenner compete for attention in eye-catching outfits as they enjoy a family day out in San Diego
Family fun: Rob Kardashian looks slightly underdressed beside his mother and sister but doesn't seem to care as he cuddles nephew Mason
Broody Khloe, who has made no secret of her desire for kids with husband Lamar Odom, was happy to spend much of her time holding nephew Mason.
The glamorous younger sister wore a white blazer and jeans with her signature over the knee black boots.
Broody! Khloe Kardashian Odom carries her nephew Mason as they go shopping with the family in San Diego
Close family! It's granny's turn to hold Mason while Kim and Khloe have a chat
The family stopped to buy chocolate before shopping for children's clothes with Kourtney’s son Mason, who appeared to be enjoying both the chocolate, which he smeared all over his face and spending time with the various members of his family.
Fashionable as always, little Mason was decked out in light green pants and a striped top.
His mother was spotted picking up some cute children’s clothes, no doubt for him and his new sister.
Just another family day out! Some of the Kardashian clan spent the day together in San Diego where they filmed new scenes for their reality TV show
Kris Jenner picks up some outfits, possibly for her new grandchild but Kourtney has her own ideas on what will suit
Never the shy and retiring type, the girl’s mother Kris made sure she stood out in an eye-catching neon pink blazer, paired with a white shirt and black trousers and a bright yellow oversized bag.
Her own striking mother was chic in black and white with a bright red bag and wedges.
Rob was the only member of the family to let the stylish side down, sporting black shorts, a t-shirt and trainers with a black baseball cap covering his face.
Is this where you got your good looks? Kim posts a picture of herself with grandmother MJ on Twitter
'It was love at first sight': EastEnders' Matt Lapinskas speaks about his feelings for co-star Shona McGarty
He plays the lovable rogue, the unlucky-in-love boy on the Square who is always ducking and diving.
But when it comes to matters of the heart off-screen, Matt Lapinskas is a lot more fortunate.
The EastEnders actor, who plays Anthony Moon, has gushed about falling in love with his co-star Shona McGarty who plays Whitney Dean.
Young love: EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas has spoken about his love for co-star Shona McGarty
Matt, 22, who is set to leave the BBC soap next month after his character was axed, said it was love at first sight.
He said: 'I had seen Shona on TV and always thought she had a gorgeous smile, but it is all about the personality. When I met her, we just clicked. It really was love at first sight.'
He met Shona, 20, as soon as he arrived on the set of the show exactly a year ago and the pair have now been dating for the past ten months.
Love on the Square: Shona has played troubled teen Whitney Dean for four years
Matt told Closer magazine: 'We are both into our music. I play the guitar and Shona is an amazing singer, so we would hang out in each other's dressing rooms playing songs.'
And Matt said they quickly become inseparable after they started dating saying, 'she stole my heart'.
'If I am being really soppy, I will leave little notes around, telling her how much I love her.'
Matt says he was devastated when he learned his contract to play antiques shop manager Anthony Moon was ending.
We are family: Matt (Left) arrived on the Square with on-screen brother Tyler, played by Tony Discipline and father Eddie, played by David Essex
He said: 'These things happen. The show has a new executive producer and she wanted to make changes.
'I am upset, but EastEnders has been amazing and hopefully it will be a springboard into something new.'
He added that he and Shona are currently planning a holiday together.
'We want to go somewhere like the Philippines, have a little log cabin on the beach and enjoy barbecues by the sea
Goodnight... fiancé? Lucy Mecklenburgh posts PDA picture with rumoured husband-to-be Mario on Twitter
They may be keeping mum on those engagement rumours, but Lucy Mecklenbugh and Mario Falcone have no problem showing off how in love they are.
The TOWIE couple posted a PDA picture on Twitter yesterday evening, wishing their fans good night.
The self-portrait shows them sharing a kiss in bed as they prepared to go to sleep.
'Sleep tight... fiancé?' Lucy Mecklenburgh tweeted a PDA picture of herself and boyfriend Mario Falcone kissing goodnight in Marbella
Lucy declined to respond to a number of her fans who replied to the picture on the social networking site, requesting that she clear up rumours that she has accepted Mario's proposal.
According to onlookers in Marbella over the weekend, Falcone, popped the question to his girlfriend during a moonlit boat ride.
But when they returned to shore, the reality stars ensured they kept their poker faces in place and have since refused to acknowledge the rumours.
Are they or aren't they? Lucy and Mario are rumoured to have become engaged this week during filming of The Only Way Is Marbs
It is believed that their engagement will be the big finale for TOWIE's summer special The Only Way Is Marbs, which is set to air on June 13, and that producers are keen to keep the dramatic storyline under wraps.
The cast have been filming scenes in the holiday spot for the past week but are returning to their usual Essex stomping ground today.
Mario and Lucy began dating last summer and he was quickly introduced to TOWIE viewers in the first episode of season three.
'Don't look happy': The couple are believed to be trying to keep the news under wraps to get high ratings for the TOWIE special, which airs next week
Their relationship hasn't been all smooth-sailing though, with the couple briefly splitting after it was revealed that Lucy had lied about waking up in bed with ex-boyfriend Mark Wright during a holiday last September.
The couple had only just reconciled when Lucy found a string of racy emails between Mario and other women.
But the duo have been getting along far better this year, with Mario asking fashion boutique owner Lucy to move in with him in a recent episode.
The Only Way Is Marbs airs on June 13 on ITV2.
TOWIE takes over town: Lucy has been partying with her co-stars including Lydia and Cara in Marbella
'I used to be a tomboy... but now I love to wear cool s***!': Snow White star Kristen Stewart on the perks of fame
She used to be more at home in a pair of jeans and a tatty T-shirt but Kristen Stewart says she is finally embracing the fashion world.
In an interview accompanying a stunning haute couture fashion shoot in style bible Vanity Fair, the 22-year-old actress and face of Balenciaga, opened up about her new-found love of fashion.
Perhaps it’s as a result of being crowned the world’s best dressed woman in April but Kristen says she has now realised her job as a high profile actress has its perks, namely getting the opportunity to wear some ‘really cool s**t’ from the world’s top designers.
Tomboy no more! Kristen Stewart is finally embracing the perks of fame including getting to wear some 'cool s**t'
However, it wasn’t always this way and the star admitted to sporting her brother’s clothes and unshaven legs in her teens.
She said: ‘Look at a picture of me before I was 15, I am a boy, I wore my brother’s clothes, dude! Not like I cared that much, but I remember being made fun of because I wasn’t wearing Juicy jeans.
'I remember this girl in sixth grade looked at me in gym and was like, “Oh my God! That’s disgusting—you don’t shave your legs!”’
She's renowned for her tomboy style but Kristen says she loves wearing couture gowns
Kristen surprised onlookers in February when she was spotted shooting the fashion story in a Paris park as her strapless haute couture ballgown was a far cry from her previous grungy look.
Tomboy: A 12-year-old Kristen Stewart seen in an archive interview with ET Online
Yet she posed for photographer Mario Testino like a pro with the results revealed in the latest issue of the magazine.
In the past year, Kristen’s evolving style has become evident as she graced red carpets wearing Balenciaga, Chanel, J Mendel and Roberto Cavalli.
In April, when naming her as the world’s best dressed woman, to the surprise of fashion followers, Glamour praised Kristen for her progression from 'awkward teen to style queen' and for always being 'effortlessly on-trend'.
However, Stewart – who is dating her Twilight Saga co-star Robert Pattinson - has no plans to leave her grungy style behind, saying the idea of looking perfect all the time terrifies her.
Despite being criticised for not looking perfectly groomed at every event, the precocious young star tells the magazine she is proud of being photographed looking less than perfect as it shows she is real and honest.
Look at me now: Kristen is finally happy to leave her more casual looks behind on the red carpet and embrace full on glamour
Gallant boyfriend Robert Pattinson chipped in to defend his girlfriend and Twilight co-star. He told VF: 'People have decided how they are going to perceive her.
'No matter how many times she smiles, they’ll put in the one picture where she’s not smiling.'
And Kristen added she would prefer for people to think she was a cool person than worry about what she looks like.
Casual but stylish: Kristen pairs heels with statement trousers and a blazer at a recent photocall in France
Monday, June 4, 2012
Kylie, Gurrumul star in Queen's concert
When it comes to music the Queen is fond of a blast from the bagpipes.
However, at Monday's Diamond Jubilee Concert - one of several events planned to mark the Monarch's 60-year reign - there will be much more than a windy squeeze from a tartan bag.
During a grand event staged in front of Buckingham Palace, international artists representing each decade of the Queen's reign will perform, and Australia will play an important role.
'It's exciting,' Kylie Minogue told AAP of her concert involvement.
'I love London at the moment. I was joking saying: I'm ready to put my bunting up.' You can't help getting swept up in the jubilee, and the Olympics is coming. It's very exciting.
'(The concert is) going to be in The Mall with Buckingham Palace behind ... I'll be nerve-wracked, but I'm looking forward to it.'
Australian Aboriginal artist Gurrumul will also be on stage and is featured in a track, Sing, written by Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Gary Barlow especially for the Jubilee, which will be performed live on the night.
'The song starts with a little girl from Kenya, where the Queen's reign started,' Barlow said. 'The last person to sing is Gurrumul, who has been blind since birth.'
Some 200 people from across the Commonwealth collaborated on the song, with joker Prince Harry playing the tambourine, Barlow said.
'The single ends with a blast of bagpipes ... they are one of Her Majesty's favourite things so we had to include them,' he said.
'I recorded our bagpipers in Australia, of all places. They are the Canberra Bagpipe Orchestra, but they had been taught by Scots pipers so the DNA is there.'
Ten thousand tickets have been issued for Monday's concert spectacular, which will be performed on a circular stage surrounding the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of the palace.
The Queen and Prince Philip, along with other senior royals, will be in the audience to see a star-studded line-up that also includes Elton John, Paul McCartney, Shirley Bassey, Cliff Richard, Robbie Williams, Jessie J, Annie Lennox, and Ed Sheeran.
Beach Boys announce Aussie tour dates
The Beach Boys will tour Australia in August as part of their 50th anniversary world tour.
The recently reformed band will play Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth from August 28 to September 6, promoter Paul Dainty confirmed on Sunday.
The Beach Boys, who kicked off their world tour in New Orleans in April, will perform some of their biggest hits for Australian fans.
The show will also include their latest work from the band's new studio album That's Why God Made The Radio.
Songs by the band - formed in California in 1961 - have become the world's favourite soundtrack to summer. Their hits include Surfin' USA, Surfer Girl, I Get Around, Help Me Rhonda and California Girls.
The Beach Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Tickets for the Australian tour go on sale through Ticketek on Wednesday, June 13.
THE BEACH BOYS 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES August 28 - Entertainment Centre, Brisbane August 30 - Allphones Arena, Sydney August 31 - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne September 2 - Entertainment Centre, Adelaide September 6 - Burswood Dome, Perth
Madonna kicks off world tour
Madonna has kicked off her new world tour in Israel with a call for peace in the Middle East and a performance featuring her son Rocco.
The 53-year-old is known for her extravagant, and often controversial, performances and this was no exception.
The show in Tel Aviv began with the singer dressed a skin-tight black outfit breaking through a glass window with a rifle which she then aimed at the audience.
For her first song, Girl Gone Wild, she was joined by dancers dressed as monks and her son, Rocco, whose father is director Guy Ritchie.
The 11-year-old wore an all-black outfit with bright red braces as he danced with his mum.
He then changed into a blue shiny vest and large headphones to show off more of his dance moves.
Madonna performed her recent release Give Me All Your Luvin dressed as a cheerleader and sang a mash-up of her classic hit Express Yourself and the similar sounding Born This Way by Lady Gaga.
In a small dig at the younger pop star, Madonna shouted to the crowd: 'She's not me.'
During the show the global superstar, who practices a form of Jewish mysticism known as Kabbalah, pledged her support for peace in the region.
'I chose to start my world tour in Israel for a very specific and important reason,' she told the audience to applause and cheers.
'As you know, the Middle East and all the conflict that occurs here and have been occurring for thousands of years, they have to stop.
'You can't be a fan of mine and not want peace in the world. 'So start today - every single one of you. If there is peace here in the Middle East, there can be peace in the whole world.'
She added: 'If we can all rise above our egos and our titles and the names of our countries and our religions, and treat everyone around us with dignity and respect, then we are on the road to peace.'
Madonna called for peace in the Middle East as she performed the first date of her world tour in Tel Aviv The singer has made personal pilgrimages to Israel in 2004 and 2007 and wrapped up her Sticky and Sweet tour with two concerts in the country after not performing in the country for 16 years.
During the shows, she wrapped herself in an Israeli flag and called the country the 'energy centre of the world.' Madonna arrived in Israel last week with her children, boyfriend, 24-year-old Brahim Zaibat, and a 70-person entourage.
After Israel, Madonna continues on to more than 30 countries in a sell-out 86 date tour.
This is the ninth world tour of her career. Her last one, two years ago, grossed more than $A412 million.
Peter Andre, Chris Brown collaboration
Peter Andre has hinted he is to collaborate with Chris Brown.
The 'Behind Closed Doors' hitmaker is currently working on a new album in Los Angeles and had 'some good chats' with the 'Run It' hitmaker, but refused to confirm whether they had led to plans for a duet.
He said: 'I'm writing my column from Los Angeles this week and my time in the studio is going really well.
'One of my highlights has been meeting Chris Brown, who's working in the same studio. Lots of people have been asking me if we're working on music together, but you'll have to wait and see. It's been really fun hanging out with him though and we've had some good chats.'
Peter is excited for his fans to hear the finished album, and has promised he is trying out a new musical direction.
He said: 'I'm actually working with the producers who've just made an album with Justin Bieber and they've also worked on Chris's album, so I'm in good company! I can't wait for you all to hear it - it's a new sound for me.'
The Killers desperate to perform live
The Killers are 'desperate' to perform live.
The 'Mr. Brightside' hitmakers are currently working on the follow-up to 2008's 'Day and Age' - which has the working title of 'Battle Born' - and can't wait to show off their new songs.
Drummer Ronnie Vanucci Jr. said: 'These songs are so good I'm just desperate to play some shows. I'd play the opening of a 7-eleven at this point.'
Frontman Brandon Flowers also admitted that taking four years out of the group to focus on solo projects has been a 'risk' but he hopes they can continue with their previous successes.
He told Q magazine: 'I'm sure taking too much time off is a danger. It's a bit strange to spend time learning to hone your skills and figure out what makes you unique as a band then take half a decade off.
'We just hope that lightening strikes again.'
The singer also revealed the album will be 'heavier' than previous efforts but will still be recognisable as The Killers.
He said: 'It's still eclectic, I've not thrown the keyboards away.
'But it's definitely heavier.'
Sunday, June 3, 2012
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