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Young gun proves deadly

BLOG_TH — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:31:03 GMT

When you’re young, you think you can take on the world – sometimes you’re right.

With his team 2-0 down to Juventus, Marek Hamsik decided enough was enough.

On 58 minutes, he slotted in at the far post to ignite the comeback. But that was just the beginning.

Less than 10 minutes to go, 2-2. Marek ran onto a perfectly cushioned ball and lashed a shot into the top corner for all three points.

Just wait until he’s unleashed in South Africa next year.

Super Mario smashes it

BLOG_TH — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:35:19 GMT

Sometimes you witness the precise moment a promising talent moves up several gears into the major league.

For the man they call Super Mario, it happened in just 48 minutes. Last night, Balotelli scored two, created one and won the penalty for another. He even had to be dragged away from taking the spot kick by the regular penalty taker. Balotelli is not lacking confidence.

Watch the video to see how Balotelli hones his touch and dribbling.

Will his skills and growing confidence be enough to book him a ticket to South Africa?

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Expect surprises

BLOG_TH — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:45:12 GMT

One side invented Total Football. The other invented Aussie Rules Football. One's consistently labelled as under-achievers. One's billed as a surprise package.

Can Australia take the next step and cause some damage in South Africa? Will Holland finally fulfill their potential?

It was goalless when the teams met in a friendly. But maybe they're saving their big guns for the big stage.

The bigger they are...

BLOG_TH — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:02:55 GMT

When a team arrives steeped in legends of masterful victories in Europe’s elite club competition, you can look on in awe, or find inspiration in plotting their downfall.

Stevan Jovetic struck twice to gun down the red half of Merseyside, proving it’s not your opponents’ ability that makes the difference - it’s yours.

Control is everything

BLOG_TH — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:41 GMT

You don’t need to score to change games. It’s all about pulling the strings.

On Saturday, Cesc showed the impact of his game-winning control as his inch-perfect through-ball laid on the goal that won the three points.

Be the player, behind the player.

Play proud

Nikefootball_indones — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:03:00 GMT

"Maradona? He's one of a kind. Nobody is like Maradona, certainly not me."

Sergio Aguero has a style of his own. He's a pure striker, a straight-forward-forward, a young pro that sees nothing in front of him but the goal.

Be your own hero

Nikefootball_indones — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:02:00 GMT

When Clint Dempsey was 11 he got heart-broken when the news came to Nacogdoches that Maradona would not be playing in the 1994 FIFA World Cup game played in the Cotton Bowl.

Play for millions

Nikefootball_indones — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:02:00 GMT

On October 6, 2006 Lucas Neill was named as the 50th player to captain the Australian national team. He will be leading them to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Episode 6: Bring em' on

Nikefootball_indones — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:04:00 GMT

The only thing you learn from losing is that you have to win. Find out the lengths our athletes go to compete at the highest level.

Bark VS Bite

Nikefootball_indones — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:03:00 GMT

When Clint Dempsey was playing a kickball game in the second grade, the coach cheated and let the girls win. Clint punched him.

Football with a punch

Nikefootball_indones — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:02:00 GMT

Competitiveness is what takes the game to the next level. It's what gives every pass, kick or dribble double the excitement. Being competitive is the essence of making it.

Welcome to the zone

Nikefootball_indones — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:01:13 GMT

When players are asked about how they feel and what they hear during a game, the answers are always the same: they can't really focus on anything but the ball.

Episode 4: Mind games

Nikefootball_indones — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:10:40 GMT

Our minds need to be as powerful as our bodies. Find out the importance of mental strength and how to go head to head with the top players in Europe.

Mind VS Muscle

Nikefootball_indones — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:03:31 GMT

Physical strength can help you become a good player. Mental strength is what's going to make you a great one.

All in your head

Nikefootball_indones — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:01:12 GMT

Neill once missed a crucial penalty in a shootout against Japan which resulted in Australia's elimination from the Asia Cup. He got right back on his feet and played his way into becoming captain of the Socceroos.