Thursday, 2 August 2012

Football Breaking News,Transfers,Rumours,Speculations

Chelsea In Thoughts Of Cesar Azpilicueta With Price Of £5million Tag:

Chelsea have targeted The Marseille Defender Cesar With Price Tag of £5million,Therefore The Frence Club insists £8million.Chelsea, with the backing of owner Roman Abramovich, are desperate to increase competition for the right-back slot with Azpilicueta, 22, the No 1 target.Jose Bosingwa was released at the end of the season, leaving fellow Portuguese ace Paulo Ferreira as the sole dedicated right-back.Branislav Ivanovic prefers playing as a centre-half, but more often than not gets the nod for a wide role.Boss Roberto Di Matteo is refusing to give up despite the snub and Chelsea are set to increase their offer in the next few days.

David Villa Progress In Preseason Training,a Pleased one:

Barcelona medical chiefs are delighted with David Villa's progress in preseason training.The forward will increase his work rate and physical conditioning in the team's upcoming training sessions in order to be match fit as soon as possibleDoctors Cugat and Pruna note that "he's doing very well medically, but he's not in optimal physical condition".The striker fractured his tibia in the semifinals of the Club World Cup in Japan this December. Villa missed the second half of Barça’s season and the Euro championship with the Spanish national team.

Keita-"I Didn't Quit Barcelona Over Finances":

Dalian Aerbin midfielder Seydou Keita admits he feels former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was never straight with him He told Malian Match: "I've heard many times that I was loved by Guardiola. As he spoke well of me to people in the media, I thought everything was fine. But then I did not play."My only regret today is related to those words that he has had for me. Talk man to man, because I thought he was praising me, but then would not put me on the team.

Malaga Coach May Follow His Players Out:

Coach Of Malaga Fc Manuel Pellegrini could be forced out of Malaga.The cash-strapped outfit face a major raft of player sales to stay afloat, says AS. Pellegrini could follow his players, including Santi Cazorla, Isco, Jose Salomon Rondon and Jeremy Toulalan, out of the club in the coming days.

Mourinho-"My aim For now is to Win Champions League":

Real Madrid Coach Jose Mourinho Says He's Desperate to win Cl Trophy Insisting as a Burning Ambitious."This season we'll look for the Champions League and the League. We aspire to win the title and make a step in the Champions League, where we have fell in two consecutive years in the semis."

The Long Spell Of Roberto Carlos Comes To an End:

Real Madrid Legend Roberto Carlos Announes His Retirement From Football At the of 39.The Brazilian wing-back had been player-coach with Anzhi last season.Roberto Carlos formally announced his retirement yesterday,though revealed to Terra he has an agreement to come out of retirement for Anzhi should they face Real Madrid this season.

Galatasaray Keen On Luring Sahin:

Galatasaray Are Building Up their Ambition On Luring Nuri Sahin From Real Madrid.Gala chief Adem Cukur admits hopes of luring Sahin to the Istanbul giants."I hope to see Nuri Sahin at Galatasaray soon. The player is very close and the operation may end at any time."Fatih Terim wants the player to be the number 10 of the team," said Cukur.

Xavi Torres On Getafe Bound:

Xavi Torres have snapped up Levante midfielder Xavi Torres.Torres moves to Getafe after Levante took up their signing option from Malaga this summer.Levante have since sod the midfielder onto Getafe for the new season.

Pepe Backs Coentrao For Support:

Pepe says Fabio Coentrao will win over the Real Madrid fans.The Portugal fullback struggled to make an impact in his first season at Real last term."When I got here my signing sparked a lot of controversy. I adapted and things turned out well. People like me and are very fond of me. I really like that fondness," said Coentrao."Fabio doesn't have to show anything. He's a quality player, is young and played well during the European Football Championship. His entire career has been in Portugal and the time he spent at Zaragoza was a bad experience for him. Nobody can deny his skill, but it is difficult to play for Real Madrid. People must support him and be patient with him. Together with Marcelo, it's an honour for us to have the two best left-backs in the world."

Pique-"No Need Of New Centre Half At Barca":

Gerard Pique insists Barcelona do not need to buy a new centre-half.Pique insists Marc Bartra is capable of stepping up into the first team."The way I’ve seen him in training, he looks ready to play a role in the first team and fight for a starting place. We all have a lot of confidence in him," said Pique.

Real Madrid To Make Price Of £10M On Dembele:

Real Madrid plan a £10 million bid for Fulham attacker Moussa Dembele.The Sun says Dembele is a shock £10million target for La Liga champions Real Madrid.Bernabeu boss Jose Mourinho wants the Belgian international to see off the title threat from Barcelona next season.

Lucas Moura Surprised As He been Likened From Alex Ferguson:

Lucas is flattered to be likened to a Brazilian legend by Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.Lucas has spoken about Sir Alex allegedly comparing him to Jairzinho.He said: "I was not born when he played but I know many people think my way of playing is like his. It makes me happy. But I want to win as Lucas and make my own story in football."

Andre Villas-Boas may demand Luka Modric train on his own:

Andre Villas-Boas may demand Luka Modric train on his own as his Real Madrid transfer rumbles on.The Sun says he wants to make sure the wantaway star, 26, is in the right frame of mind to resume training with his first-team squad.If AVB feels Real Madrid target Mod’s head is NOT correct he will make him train alone.The Croatian midfielder has been working in exile at Tottenham’s training ground after failing to show for the US pre-season.AVB said: “We have to analyse his situation as it stands at the moment.“I need to see how the player feels mentally to return and that the club has not received any offers that are rated enough for his talent.“Hopefully we will get him back but if not we will continue to monitor his situation and improve on his fitness on an individual basis.”

AC.Milan Looking To Lure Kaka Again,Helding Talks In NY:

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has announced planned transfer talks with Real Madrid for Kaka.Galliani revealed the upcoming negotiations with the Real Madrid chief in an interview with Radio Marca in Spain.“We will speak to Florentino Perez in New York. The operation is a difficult one, because Kaka earns a lot of money,” said Galliani.“He earns really, really a lot of money. But he is part of our history."

Inter Milan Target Man Utd's Target Lucas Moura:

Inter Milan President Massimo Moratti admits they want to sign Sao Paulo star Lucas Moura.Manchester United are also chasing the young Brazilian."As you know we are strongly interested in the guy, but our interest does not compel us to accept every type of condition imposed," declared Moratti.

Arbeloa Signs New Contarct with Real Madrid:

Alvaro Arbeloa has signed a new contract with Real Madrid.Arbeloa has signed a new deal with Real Madrid and will remain at the club until 2016.He told the club's official website: "I am more than happy. It is a pride and an honour for me to be a part of this club."To be able to extend my contract by two years, until 2016, is a source of absolute joy. I am delighted that the club has faith in me and l hope it continues."

Borja Valero Signs For Fiorentina:

Fiorentina have completed the signing of Villarreal midfielder Borja Valero.The 27-year-old has arrived on a permanent transfer, although the financial details have not been confirmed.It is reported the deal cost the Viola around €7m.Borja Valero grew up in the Real Madrid youth academy, then played for Mallorca, West Bromwich Albion and Villarreal.

Man Utd wins 6-2 In a Friendly Match:

Bebe was again on the mark for Manchester United in victory at Market Drayton Town.Ryan Tunnicliffe, Bebe and Davide Petrucci, who was captain for the day, struck for United in the first-half. Bebe, who had spurned three or four decent-looking chances earlier in the half, finally found the net with a firm header.Jesse Lingard (2) and Kiko Machedo were the goal scorers after the break.

Antonio Valencia Given Shirt No.7:

Man Utd Winger Antonio Valencia is proud to be sporting the No7 on his back this season.Valencia says its an honour to wear the shirt number of past greats like Eric Cantona, Bryan Robson, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo."I’m excited to be wearing the no.7 shirt in the coming season. It's a number I really respect because so many great players have worn the shirt and made history for Manchester United in it. Now I hope I can write my own. It's a new adventure but it's something that I'm very relaxed about and also humbled by," he told manutd.com.

Pepe -"Spanish League Best In the World":

Real Madrid Defender Pepe has declared the Spanish Liga as the best competition in the world.Pepe says Real can be proud of the way they won last season's title."The points we have earned and the goals scored show that we deserved to win the League. We demonstrated that we are a very strong team and that when we have to play, we really do play and when we have to fight for victory, we really do fight. We have a strong sense of comradeship and we won the world's best League thanks to that comradeship."

More Transfers,Latest,Rumours,Speculation News:

Vancouver Whitecaps sign ex-Leeds, Newcastle defender Andy O'Brien.

Houston Dynamo waive Oscar Recio.

Seattle Sounders sign Mario Martinez on-loan from Real Espana.

New England Revolution in trade shock as Joseph goes to Chivas USA.

Real Madrid defender Pepe: Standard of MLS improving every year.
Fulham keen on permanent option for Chelsea striker Lukaku.

Tottenham skipper Dawson defends Bale over New York comeback.

Marseille reject opening Chelsea bid for Azpilicueta.

Nico Yennaris signs new Arsenal deal.

Newcastle boss Pardew shrugs off Tiote Braga wobbler.

Man Utd hero Johnsen delighted for Solskjaer over Molde success.

Brazilian pair Gladstony, Agnaldo continue in action for Man Utd.

Man Utd striker Chicharito admits frustration over manner of title surrender.

Man Utd ace Chicharito: Winning more important than goals.

Lescott eager for more silverware at Man City.

Everton fullback Garbutt grateful for Cheltenham loan.

Everton signing Pienaar: I'm back to win trophies.

Cottee big fan of Everton striker Jelavic.

Liverpool legend Kennedy expects kids to get chance during Europa League.

Liverpool boss Rodgers excited to make Euro debut.

Liverpool signing Borini reveals emotional connection with FC Gomel.

Jordan Lussey thrilled to be back in action for Liverpool U18.

Liverpool midfielder Henderson reluctant to discuss season targets.

Henderson insists Liverpool won't take FC Gomel lightly.

Newcastle attacker Sammy Ameobi talking with Pardew over preferred position.

Sammy Ameobi happy playing for Newcastle boss Pardew.

Stoke boss Pulis tightlipped on bid for Wolves winger Kightly.

Stoke boss Pulis says Sorensen, Begovic start with clean slate.

St Johnstone snap up QPR striker Vine.

Tottenham defender Vertonghen admits being Beatles fan!.

Vertonghen happy with warm welcome from Spurs teammates.

Tottenham boss AVB on fence over players tweeting.

AVB expects Gomes to stay with Spurs.

Tottenham boss AVB must make Gallas decision.

Tottenham boss AVB happy to connect with American fans.

Blackburn boss Kean insists Stoke, Southampton target Olsson staying.

Liverpool boss Rodgers confident of preparation for Gomel clash.

Rodgers won't select full-strength Liverpool for Gomel clash.

Newcastle, West Ham target Carroll misses Liverpool Euro clash.

Villa boss Lambert delighted with Vlaar capture.

Villa signing Vlaar: I'll enter my peak years here.

Good makes Newcastle debut in victory over Gateshead.

Holman on mark for Villa in victory over Peterborough.

Wallace on Tranmere scoresheet after victory over Everton.

Agent convinced Juventus have deal for Arsenal's Van Persie.

AC Milan chief Galliani: Kaka talks with Real Madrid in New York.

Inter Milan president Moratti: We want Man Utd target Lucas.

AC Milan coach Allegri adamant Cassano will stay.

AC Milan coach Allegri dismisses Gattuso blast.

Inter Milan announce bumper Chinese investment.

Inter Milan coach Stramaccioni frustrated with want-away stars.

Stramaccioni grateful for support from Inter Milan president Moratti.

PSG signing Thiago Silva urges stunned AC Milan fans to get behind Allegri.

Buffon in new contract talks with Juventus.

Destro delighted with Roma chance.

Juventus shocked as Conte plea bargain rejected.

AC Milan keeper Abbiati defends squad strength.

Cambiasso happy with first Inter Milan preseason under Stramaccioni.

Inter Milan midfielder Cambiasso confident early Euro commitments won't hurt season.

Cambiasso: Blame Inter Milan players for Euro qualifier.

Viviano delighted with loan move to Fiorentina.

Benfica closing on deal for Roma fullback Jose Angel.

Juventus launch media blackout after Conte plea bargain rejected.

Roma announce deals for Balzaretti, Ivan Piris.

Inter Milan coach Stramacccioni says Marko Livaja one to watch.

Inter Milan coach Stramaccioni embraces early Europa League pressure.

"Money Damaging Football" Says Arsene Wenger

Arsenal Fc Manager Arsene Wenger insists that Big spenders Like Chelsea,Man-City,PSG all Are damaging Football by Wasting their Money consistantly. He has repeated his warning that the sport will suffer in the long-term."We consider ourselves in a privileged position because we have a massive income. But overall we are not mega-rich because we do not [have] unlimited resources. A club can buy players like PSG has done or Manchester City or Chelsea, with unlimited resources, but overall football suffers," Wenger said".The Frenchman hasn't been as miserly as he normally is, having already confirmed transfers for Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud from FC Koln and Montpellier, respectively. In addition, he is reportedly close to signing Malaga midfielder Santi Cazorla for £16m and if that happens his summer spending could cross the £40m mark.However that is a pittance compared to the amounts of money Chelsea and PSG have spent this summer. The Blues have already spent over £70m (on Eden Hazard, Marko Marin and Oscar), reportedly, and there could yet be more arrivals at Stamford Bridge. PSG spent an unconfirmed £52m to sign Brazilian centre back Thiago Silva from Italian club AC Milan."Europe at the moment is like the Titanic but we live in football like nothing matters. More than ever we have to run our club in a strict way because it looks like everybody suffers in Europe. I would be surprised if football is not touched by it at some stage. If you look at debt in football across Europe at the moment it is quite massive and we have to be responsible," Wenger added.Meanwhile, the Gunners and Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their interest in Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama, the Daily Mail reports. The Premier League clubs have sent scouts to watch the 21 year old Kenyan in action when Celtic take on Helsinki in a Champions League qualifier on 1 August. This will be the third time that representatives from Arsenal and United will be watching Wanyama; they have already seen him play against Norwich City and Inter Milan. The 21 year old midfielder has clearly impressed both Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson and is also believed to be interesting QPR, Stoke City and Newcastle United.In other transfer news for the Gunners, Blackburn Rovers are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal's outcast striker Park Chu-Young as a replacement for Leon Best, himself a new signing, who has been sidelined for six months with a knee injury. Blackburn boss Steve Kean has admitted he will sign strikers this summer and has Park on his wish list following positive reviews from his scouts, who have been monitoring the 27 year old's performances for South Korea at the London 2012 Olympics.

DAY 5: London Olympics 2012 Results

Venenzula has only its second Olympic champion ever after Ruben Limardo Gascon won the men's Individual Epee, while Kim Jiyeon also took Fencing gold for Republic of Korea. Limardo Gascon became Venezuela's first gold medallist since 1968 and the world number 13 sparked jubilation among the South American nation's small contingent in the packed ExCeL arena after beating silver medallist Norway's Bartosz Piasecki 15-10.'I've demonstrated that Venezuelans have got talent. I don't know what to say, I'm just speechless,' Limardo Gascon said.Seth Kelsey had hoped to be the first male fencer ever to win Olympic gold for the USA but the world number 20 lost both his semi-final to Limardo and third-place contest in sudden death to the Republic of Korea's Jung Jinsun - the bronze medallist.Venezuela have only ever won 12 medals of any colour in total. It is now two gold, two silver and eight bronze.Limardo Gascon, who put out world number five Max Heinzer in the last 16 and then Italy's reigning world champion Paolo Pizzo in the quarter-finals, raced into a 14-6 lead. He then lost the next four points, but finally made it.'I came here to get a gold medal and I dedicate it to my country,' he added.'My goal is to reach my dream, to be an Olympic champion, and that's what I set for myself when I was a child.'In the women's Individual Sabre, Kim took gold after beating Russia's world champion Sofya Velikaya - the silver medallist. Olga Kharlan took bronze.Earlier, Kim sprung a surprise by beating USA fighter Mariel Zagunis in the semi-final, who at one stage led 12-5.Zagunis, her country's flag-bearer at last Friday's Opening Ceremony, was the champion in Athens and Beijing - indeed the only winner the recently-introduced event has had - and was on a 12-match unbeaten run.

The Olympics LIVEDay 5

The Medal of the London 2012 Olympics

COUNTRY
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
TOTAL
1
China
17
9
4
30
2
United States
11
8
9
28
3
South Korea
6
2
4
12
4
France
5
3
4
12
5
North Korea
4
0
1
5
6
Germany
3
8
2
13
7
Italy
3
4
2
9
8
Kazakhstan
3
0
0
3
9
Japan
2
4
11
17
10
Russian Federation
2
4
5
11
11
Britain
2
3
4
9
12
Hungary
2
1
1
4
13
Ukraine
2
0
4
6
14
South Africa
2
0
0
2
15
Australia
1
5
2
8
16
Romania
1
3
2
6
17
Brazil
1
1
1
3
17
Netherlands
1
1
1
3
19
Georgia
1
0
0
1
19
Lithuania
1
0
0
1
19
Slovenia
1
0
0
1
19
Venezuela
1
0
0
1
23
Colombia
0
2
1
3
23
Cuba
0
2
1
3
25
Mexico
0
2
0
2
26
Canada
0
1
5
6
27
Indonesia
0
1
1
2
27
Norway
0
1
1
2
29
Taiwan
0
1
0
1
29
Czech Republic
0
1
0
1
29
Denmark
0
1
0
1
29
Egypt
0
1
0
1
29
Poland
0
1
0
1
29
Spain
0
1
0
1
29
Sweden
0
1
0
1
29
Thailand
0
1
0
1
37
New Zealand
0
0
2
2
37
Slovakia
0
0
2
2
39
Azerbaijan
0
0
1
1
39
Belarus
0
0
1
1
39
Belgium
0
0
1
1
39
Greece
0
0
1
1
39
India
0
0
1
1
39
Mongolia
0
0
1
1
39
Qatar
0
0
1
1
39
Moldova
0
0
1
1
39
Serbia
0
0
1
1
39
Singapore
0
0
1
1
39
Uzbekistan
0
0
1
1
40
Afghanistan
0
0
0
0
41
Albania
0
0
0
0
42
Algeria
0
0
0
0
43
American Samoa
0
0
0
0
44
Andorra
0
0
0
0
45
Angola
0
0
0
0
46
Antigua and Barbuda
0
0
0
0
47
Argentine
0
0
0
0
48
Armenia
0
0
0
0
49
Aruba
0
0
0
0
50
Austria
0
0
0
0
51
Bahamas
0
0
0
0
52
Bahrain
0
0
0
0
53
Bangladesh
0
0
0
0
54
Barbados
0
0
0
0
55
Belize
0
0
0
0
56
Benin
0
0
0
0
57
Bermuda
0
0
0
0
58
Bhutan
0
0
0
0
59
Bolivia
0
0
0
0
60
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0
0
0
0
61
Botswana
0
0
0
0
62
Brunei
0
0
0
0
63
Bulgaria
0
0
0
0
64
Burkina Faso
0
0
0
0
65
Burundi
0
0
0
0
66
Cambodia
0
0
0
0
67
Cameroon
0
0
0
0
68
Cape Verde
0
0
0
0
69
Cayman Islands
0
0
0
0
70
Central African Republic
0
0
0
0
71
Chad
0
0
0
0
72
Chile
0
0
0
0
73
Comoros
0
0
0
0
74
Congo
0
0
0
0
75
Cook Islands
0
0
0
0
76
Costa Rica
0
0
0
0
77
Côte d'Ivoire
0
0
0
0
78
Croatia
0
0
0
0
79
Cyprus
0
0
0
0
80
Djibouti
0
0
0
0
81
Dominica
0
0
0
0
82
Dominican Republic
0
0
0
0
83
DR Congo
0
0
0
0
84
Ecuador
0
0
0
0
85
El Salvador
0
0
0
0
86
Equatorial Guinea
0
0
0
0
87
Eritrea
0
0
0
0
88
Estonia
0
0
0
0
89
Ethiopia
0
0
0
0
90
Fiji
0
0
0
0
91
Finland
0
0
0
0
92
Gabon
0
0
0
0
93
Gambia
0
0
0
0
94
Ghana
0
0
0
0
95
Grenada
0
0
0
0
96
Guam
0
0
0
0
97
Guatemala
0
0
0
0
98
Guinea
0
0
0
0
99
Guinea-Bissau
0
0
0
0
100
Guyana
0
0
0
0
101
Haiti
0
0
0
0
102
Honduras
0
0
0
0
103
Hong Kong
0
0
0
0
104
Iceland
0
0
0
0
105
Independent Olympic Athletes
0
0
0
0
106
Iran
0
0
0
0
107
Iraq
0
0
0
0
108
Ireland
0
0
0
0
109
Israel
0
0
0
0
110
Jamaica
0
0
0
0
111
Jordan
0
0
0
0
112
Kenya
0
0
0
0
113
Kiribati
0
0
0
0
114
Kuwait
0
0
0
0
115
Kyrgyzstan
0
0
0
0
116
Laos
0
0
0
0
117
Latvia
0
0
0
0
118
Lebanon
0
0
0
0
119
Lesotho
0
0
0
0
120
Liberia
0
0
0
0
121
Libya
0
0
0
0
122
Liechtenstein
0
0
0
0
123
Luxembourg
0
0
0
0
124
Madagascar
0
0
0
0
125
Malawi
0
0
0
0
126
Malaysia
0
0
0
0
127
Maldives
0
0
0
0
128
Mali
0
0
0
0
129
Malta
0
0
0
0
130
Marshall Islands
0
0
0
0
131
Mauritania
0
0
0
0
132
Mauritius
0
0
0
0
133
Micronesia
0
0
0
0
134
Republic of Macedonia
0
0
0
0
135
Monaco
0
0
0
0
136
Montenegro
0
0
0
0
137
Morocco
0
0
0
0
138
Mozambique
0
0
0
0
139
Myanmar
0
0
0
0
140
Namibia
0
0
0
0
141
Nauru
0
0
0
0
142
Nepal
0
0
0
0
143
Nicaragua
0
0
0
0
144
Niger
0
0
0
0
145
Nigeria
0
0
0
0
146
Oman
0
0
0
0
147
Pakistan
0
0
0
0
148
Palau
0
0
0
0
149
Palestine
0
0
0
0
150
Panama
0
0
0
0
151
Papua New Guinea
0
0
0
0
152
Paraguay
0
0
0
0
153
Peru
0
0
0
0
154
Philippines
0
0
0
0
155
Portugal
0
0
0
0
156
Puerto Rico
0
0
0
0
157
Rwanda
0
0
0
0
158
Saint Kitts and Nevis
0
0
0
0
159
Saint Lucia
0
0
0
0
160
Samoa
0
0
0
0
161
San Marino
0
0
0
0
162
São Tomé and Príncipe
0
0
0
0
163
Saudi Arabia
0
0
0
0
164
Senegal
0
0
0
0
165
Seychelles
0
0
0
0
166
Sierra Leone
0
0
0
0
167
Solomon Islands
0
0
0
0
168
Somalia
0
0
0
0
169
Sri Lanka
0
0
0
0
170
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
0
0
0
0
171
Sudan
0
0
0
0
172
Suriname
0
0
0
0
173
Swaziland
0
0
0
0
174
Switzerland
0
0
0
0
175
Syria
0
0
0
0
176
Tajikistan
0
0
0
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The Hungarian Gyurta beats the world record in the 200 breaststroke

0:52

Tsonga, Llodra qualified

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Michael Llodra came to India after the pair Paes-Vardhan in the 2nd round (7/6 4/6 6/3). Next opponents for the French?Brazilians Melo and Soares, who released the Czech Berdych and Stepanek (1/6 6/4 24/22).

Yannick Agnel finished the 100m in 4th place

9:48 p.m.

Lochte Phelps before

And it's Ryan Lochte (1'56'' 13), which won the first round before Phleps Michael (1'57'' 11). The two stars are obviously qualified for the final tomorrow.

Italy triumphs in the Olympic Kayak Slalom with Daniel Molmenti Pordenone, that celebrate the best way in London on his 28th birthday

Daniel Molmenti - Italy - London 2012 (AP / LaPresse)

Yannick Agnel will attempt to achieve an unprecedented three times in the 100m.

0:42

World record for Soni

The American Rebecca Soni broke the world record in the 200m breaststroke at the semifinals of the distance. 2'20'' 00, is now the new reference mark.

0:28

Adrian Champion, Agnel 4th!

No new title for Yannick Agnel ! The

Nice (47'84) finished 4th in the final behind Canada's Brent Hayden (47'' 80) and Australia's James Magnussen (47'' 53). The title went to the American Nathan Adrian (47'' 52).

0:22

Jiao sacred 200m butterfly

China's Jiao Liuyang was awarded the title of Olympic

200m butterfly at the Spanish Mireia Belmonte and Natsumi Hoshi of Japan. Note that the silver medal of Belmonte is the first medal won by the Spanish delegation in the Olympic Games.

0:19

Caroline Wozniacki beat Daniela Hantuchova (6/4 6/2). In the quarterfinals, Serena Williams will play the Dane.

Results of the third round:
  Williams (EU, 4)  - Zvonareva (Rus) 6/1 6/0
Clijsters (Bel)  - Ivanovic (Cro, 11) 6/3 6/4
Azarenka (Blr, 1)  - Petrova (Rus, 16) 7/6 6/4
Kvitova (Rtc, 6)  - Pennetta (Ita) 6/3 6/0
Kirilenko (Rus, 14)  - George (All) 7/6 6/3
Kerber (Ger, 7)  - V . Williams (EU) 7/6 7/6 Sharapova (Rus, 3)  - Lisicki (Ger, 15) 6/7 6/4 6/3 Wozniacki (Dan, 8) - Hantuchova (SVK) 6/4 6/2

0:17

Sharapova takes revenge

Output by Sabine Lisicki at Wimbledon last month, Maria Sharapova took revenge on Germany's third round Wednesday at the Olympic tournament (6/7 6/4 6/3). Next opponent for the Russian? Kim Clijsters.

8:55 p.m.

Ryan Lochte (1'55'' 40) won the first semifinal of the 200m backstroke at Ryosuke Irie (1'55'' 68).

8:43 p.m.

At halftime, the Pakistan lead 1-0 against the Argentine . A match for the Group A tournament field hockey.

8:41 p.m.

Wrong board (a set and a break of late), Maria Sharapova was able to restore the balance against Sabine Lisicki in the third round (6/7 6/4). Both players are in the third inning.

8:39 p.m.

Title and world record for Gyurta

Daniel Gyurta became Olympic champion in the 200m breaststroke by signing a new world record (2'07'' 28).The Hungarians beat the Briton Michael Jamieson (2'07'' 43) and Japanese Ryo Tateishi (2'08'' 29).

8:34 p.m.

Isner for Federer

John Isner beat Janko Tipsarevic in the second round of the Olympic tournament (7/5 7/6). Next opponent for the U.S.? Roger Federer.

Results of three ^e  turn:
Del Potro (Arg 8)  - Simon (Fra, 12) 6/1 4/6 6/3
Almagro (Esp, 11)  - Darcis (Bel) 7/5 6/3
Federer (Sui 1)  - Istomin (Uz) 7/5 6/3
Tsonga (Fra, 5)  - Lopez (Esp) 7/6 6/4
Djokovic (Srb, 2)  - Hewitt (Aus) 4/6 7/5 6/1
Murray (GB, 3)  - Baghdatis (Cyprus) 4/6 6/1 6/4 Isner (EU, 10) - Tipsarevic (Srb, 7) 7/5 7/6

8:32 p.m.

The evening session will begin swimming. the program:

-The final of the 200m breaststroke Men
-The semi-finals of the 100m freestyle women

-The semi-finals of the 200m backstroke men

-The women's 200m butterfly final
, The final of the 100m freestyle men

-The semi-finals of the 200m breaststroke Women

-The semi-finals of the 200m medley four men

-The final of the women's 4x200m freestyle relay

8:28 p.m.

In Group A Tournament women's water polo, the United States and Spain have made a draw (9-9).

8:01 p.m.

Mexico finished first in Group B after his victory against Switzerland (1-0).South Korea, which has made a draw against Gabon (0-0), accompanied by the Mexicans in the quarterfinals.

Results Group B:
South Korea-Gabon 0-0 Mexico -Switzerland 1-0

7:57 p.m.

Uchimura with go

Triple world champion Kohei Uchimura held its ranking by winning the Olympic title in open competition. TheJapanese e (92690) overtook German Marcel Nguyen (91,031) and the American Danell Leyva (90,698).French rider Cyril Tommassone finished 16th (87,657).

7:53 p.m.

Spain inglorious fate

Already eliminated, the Spain completed its Olympic tournament with a goalless draw against Morocco (0-0). In this group are Japan and

Honduras who qualify for the quarterfinals.

Results of Group D:
Spain-Morocco 0-0
0-0 Japan-Honduras

7:38 p.m.

Daille Etienne in the final of the K1

7:32 p.m.

Russia describes France

Britain has shaken the Russian , but the European champions have finally imposed (67-61). A result which officially France for the quarterfinals.

Results Group B:
Canada- France 60-64 Australia -Brazil 67-61 Great Britain- Russia 61-67

7:26 p.m.

Federer eliminated ... duplicate

If qualified in singles earlier in the afternoon, Roger Federer is however eliminated duplicate. The Swiss, coupled with his compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka, the pair came up against Israel Erlich-Ram in the 2nd round (6/1 6/7 3/6).

7:23 p.m.

Murray drops a set

Andy Murray battled on Centre Court against Marcos Baghdatis. The Scot had needed three sets to dispose of Cyprus (4/6 6/1 6/4). He will face Spaniard Nicolas Almagro in the quarterfinals.

Results of three ^e turn:

Del Potro (Arg 8)  - Simon (Fra, 12) 6/1 4/6 6/3
Almagro (Esp, 11)  - Darcis (Bel) 7/5 6/3
Federer (Sui, 1)  - Istomin (Uz ) 7/5 6/3
Tsonga (Fra, 5)  - Lopez (Esp) 7/6 6/4
Djokovic (Srb, 2)  - Hewitt (Aus) 4/6 7/5 6/1
Murray (GB, 3)  - Baghdatis (Cyprus) 4/6 6/1 6/4

7:09 p.m.

Venus Williams eliminated

Olympic champion in Sydney, Venus Williams stops at the third round in London, beaten by Angelique Kerber (7/6 7/6). Germany's next opponent.Victoria Azarenka.

Results of the third round:
Williams (EU, 4)  - Zvonareva (Rus) 6/1 6/0
Clijsters (Bel)  - Ivanovic (Cro, 11) 6/3 6/4
Azarenka (Blr, 1)  - Petrova (Rus, 16) 7/6 6/4
Kvitova (Rtc, 6)  - Pennetta (Ita) 6/3 6/0
Kirilenko (Rus, 14)  - George (All) 7/6 6/3 Kerber (Ger, 7) - V . Williams (EU) 7/6 7/6

7:00 p.m.

Wiggins on the throne Olympic

6:55 p.m.

Faucheron does not drag

It's already won for Thomas Faucheron that emerges finally in straight sets (28-26, 27-23, 26-25). In 16C-final, the French could regain his compatriot Gael Prevost, who will start his match against the Ivory Coast Kouassi shortly.

6:24 p.m.

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6:22 p.m.

Rim Jong-sim titled weightlifting. The North Korean 19 year old won gold in the -69 kg with a total of 261 kg.Roxana Cocos Romania and Belarus Maryna Shkermankova completed the podium.

6:18 p.m.

Victoria Azarenka has qualified for the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament after his victory over Nadia Petrova (7/6 6/4). She will face Venus Williams and Angelique Kerber.

6:11 p.m.

World No. 2, Li Xiaoxia won Olympic gold in London Wednesday. The Chinese got the better of his compatriot Ding Ning in the final (4-1). Singaporean Feng Tianwei took the bronze.

6:06 p.m.

South Korea's Song Dae-nam was crowned Olympic champion at -90 kg. He dominated in the final Cuban Asley Gonzalez. Greek Ilias Iliadis and Japanese Masashi Nishiyama completed the podium

6:04 p.m.

Beaten by France Monday, the Aussies still have suffered against Brazil but it is still imposed (67-61) with 18 points from Lauren Jackson. Brazilian women are eliminated from the race to the quarter.

5:54 p.m.

Brazil easily won (3-0) contrre New Zealand thanks to Danilo (23rd), Damiao (29th) and Sandro (52nd). Egypt, winners of the Belarus (3-1) accompanies the Selecao in the quarterfinals.

5:29 p.m.

This is the fifth medal for judo but the first French title in the London Games!

5:26 p.m.

Décosse Olympic Champion!

It's over! Lucia is Décosse Olympic Champion! She collapses with joy on the tatami.

5:25 p.m.

New yuko for which French dominates this fight. The German has only his courage to oppose him and fails to attempt any attack.

5:20 p.m.

Décosse on track for gold

Lucia Décosse on the tatami between the ExCeL for the final of -70 kg. The French, World No. 1, faces Germany's Kerstin Thiele, Number 23.

5:13 p.m.

Djokovic Tsonga joined

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga qualified! The French dominated Feliciano Lopez (7/6 6/4) at Wimbledon. He will play against his place in half a sacred piece, Novak Djokovic!

5:04 p.m.

Gold for Bradley Wiggins!

Winner of the Tour de France, Bradley Wiggins became Olympic champion against the clock. The British offer to his country its second gold medal. This is his 4 ^th Olympic title after those gleaned on track in 2004 and 2008. The German Tony Martin and another Briton, Christopher Froome, completed the podium.

4:57 p.m.

No Medal for Chavanel

It's over for Sylvain Chavanel . "Mimosa" is the 25 ^th time in 4'19'' interim leader, Britain's Christopher Froome.

4:55 p.m.

The Blue easy

It's over in handball! The Blue explodes the Swedish vice-champions of Europe (29-17) and take control of their group. They have two pool matches, against South Korea and Denmark.

4:48 p.m.

Molmenti sacred K1

The gold medal of the K1 returns to the Italian Daniel Molmenti! The latter finished the final in 93.43. The Czech Vavrinec Hradilek (94.78) and Germany's Hannes Aigner (94.92) completed the podium.Etienne Daille finished 7 ^th .

4:37 p.m.

The day after his marathon match against Milos Raonic, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is hung (6/6) by Feliciano Lopez in the first set.

4:29 p.m.

The Austrian Helmut Oblinger (104.28) and Japan's Kazuki Yazawa (104.44) did less well that Stephen Daille . Not Vavrinec Czech Hradilek who temporarily took command (94.78). There are five competitors to spring with the favorite, Spain's Samuel Hernanz.

4:27 p.m.

At half time, Brazil already leads 2-0 against New Zealand thanks to goals from Danilo (23 ^th ) and Damiao (29 ^th ). In the other match in Group C, Egypt and Belarus are neutralized (0-0). For now, the Belarusians are in the quarterfinals with the Brazilians.

4:07 p.m.

This is the break in handball, French women 16-11 lead against Sweden.Amandine Leynaud is a festival in his cage.

3:54 p.m.

Federer without too much concern

Even if it was hooked in the first set, Federer has validated his ticket to the quarterfinals at the expense of Denis Istomin (7/5 6/3).

3:46 p.m.

Hewitt Djokovic bullies

Surprise on Centre Court! Novak Djokovic is a leading set to 0 by Lleyton Hewitt (4/6)!

3:44 p.m.

Clijsters in the quarterfinals

Kim Clijsters has qualified for the quarterfinals by dominating the women's tournament in straight sets to Ana Ivanovic (6/3 6/4). She could find Maria Sharapova.

3:27 p.m.

Décosse is final

And new warning for Korean. Lucia Décosse is qualified for the finals!

3:20 p.m.

Tirode and Goberville have flinched

No final end to Stephane Tirode and Celine Goberville . The two French women have cracked during the rapid phase 25m pistol shooting. Tirode finished 14th. Goberville 21st.

3:14 p.m.

Medal in the final

It's good for Etienne Daille ! But it was hot! The French spend with the 10 ^thtime. The final is at 16:15.

2:51 p.m.

Armstrong retained his title

Defending Olympic champion, American Kristin Armstrong guard against the clock. In 37'34'' 82, she beat Germany's Judith Arndt and Russian Olga Zabelinskaya. Audrey Cordon, the French, ending 15 ^th .

2:47 p.m.

Thumbs down for fencing!

New disillusionment. For the first time since 1960, the French fencing will not win a medal in the individual. Leonore Perrus was beaten in the 16C by Nakayama (12-15).

2:44 p.m.

The rain is at it again

The rain is back at Wimbledon. Maybe good for Gilles Simon , who was led 4/1 by Juan Martin Del Potro before the interruption of the meeting.

2:22 p.m.

8 badminton players excluded

Eight players (four pairs) were excluded from the Olympics for "not doing everything possible to win" . The four pairs representing one China, one Indonesian and two in South Korea, have been accused of intentionally losing a meeting to receive a more favorable opponent in the quarterfinals of the table.

2:09 p.m.

Serena ruthlessly

6/1 6/0. Serena Williams imposed a real correction to Vera Zvonareva in the third round.

1:56 p.m.

Germany won the gold medal in the category of eight men in 5'48'' 75 ahead of Canada (5'49'' 98) and Britain (5'51'' 18). The France team was not represented.

1:49 p.m.

3 of 3 for the Russians in women's volleyball. The Russianwas easily disposed of Algeria (3-0, 25-7 25-14 25-15) and prances t

1:42 p.m.

Borel eliminated in the quarter

And it's over for Yannick Borel on a double (14-15). Another disappointment in French fencing.

1:29 p.m.

The Ukraine 's Olympic champion women's quad. The Ukrainians (Tarasenko, Dovgodko, Kozhenkova and Dementieva) emerged in the final ahead of Germany and the United States.

1:14 p.m.

Finally gold for Britain

First Olympic title for Britain! In rowing, and more specifically in two advanced, Helen Glover and Heather Stanning won gold at the Australian Hornsey Tait and New Zealand women Haigh-Scown.

1:11 p.m.

The first tennis matches will finally start. The central, Serena Williams and Vera Zvonareva are warming up. Gradually, we débâches other lands.

1:04 p.m.

Borel out world number 2

It's done! Borel Yannick qualified for the quarterfinals (15-11)! A first for a French fencer in the Olympics!