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Manchester City vs AC Milan 31 July, 2013

Posted by baturayk Wednesday, July 31, 2013 0 comments

Manchester City play AC Milan in the opening game of the four-club Audi Cup at Munich's Allianz Arena tonight. While the match should be a fierce contest between two of Europe's leading football teams, the big sideshow will surround the appearance of Milan's Mario Balotelli against his former club.

City will bring a relatively strong squad into the match, but may struggle given that their last game was played just four days earlier halfway across the world - in Hong Kong. AC Milan's Serie A campaign begins a few weeks after City's Premier League campaign in late August, which is why the Italians have only just begun their pre-season.

The winner of this game will play the winner of Bayern Munich and Sao Paulo in the Audi Cup final on Thursday. Munich-Sao Paulo will take place at the same stadium later tonight in the second part of this double header.

William Hill Sports is offering 10/11 on Man City, 14/5 on AC Milan and 13/5 on a draw. Their headline offer is for Negredo to score and Man City to win (5/2) or Balotelli to score and Milan to win (4/1). They also have the full range of correct score, goalscorer and other betting markets.

In the second game, Munich v Sao Paulo, Hill's online sportsbook is quoting Bayern Munich as hot 1/14 favorite, compared to Sao Paulo 16/1 and a draw at 7/1. Their headline special is for Arjen Robben to score and Bayern Munich to win (Evens), or for Luis Fabiano to score in a Sao Paulo victory (33/1).

Hill will be deploying the live betting function throughout the entire 90 minutes (and extra time and penalties if needed) of both of tonight's games. So sit back, relax, watch the game, and place an in-play wager on the Audi Cup with your odds updated in real-time on your computer or mobile screen.

Naturally, the story line that will be beaten to within an inch of its life in advance of Manchester City's upcoming Manchester City vs AC Milan will be the renewal of acquaintances with Mario Balotelli.

The possibilities are more or less infinite.

Will Balotelli score a hat trick and reveal a unique t-shirt message from under his team shirt each time?

Will Balotelli be awarded a penalty, thus setting up a mind game with Joe Hart that fairly impersonates the old "immovable force vs. irresistible object" dilemma?

Will Balotelli get a red card in the opening minutes of the match just to show City how much he still loves them?

With apologies, I will pass on that whole line of inquiry. Mario Balotelli has as much relevance to Manchester City these days as Craig Bellamy does.

To me, the real story is the insanity of playing in Hong Kong on Saturday and in Germany on Wednesday. My body clock gets thrown out of whack if "The Mentalist" is shown an hour late.

So, which Sky Blues will shine brightest against former incendiary Citizen Balotelli in the Audi Cup?

USA vs Panama July 28, 2013

Posted by baturayk Sunday, July 28, 2013 0 comments

The Panamanian defense has been stellar throughout the 2013 Gold Cup, but it faces a test on Sunday against the United States that it will fail to pass.

The Americans have flaunted their high-scoring offense in all but one of its five matches through this point in the international tournament. The United States has scored more goals than any other country in Gold Cup 2013, averaging just fewer than four per game—19 total. Panama has scored 11 goals in its five matches, which is the second-highest total.

Costa Rica was the only opponent that you could make a case that the United States struggled against. The Americans only managed to score one goal in the group play match, and it didn’t come until the 82nd minute. It was the only match the countrydidn’t score at least three goals. Don’t expect the same against USA vs Panama.

USA vs Panama Live Stream

Honduras fell to the USA in the semifinals, and after the match, the team’s manager, Luis Fernando Suarez, called the Americans the team to beat.

Everyone has been talking about how well Landon Donovan has played for USA over the last few weeks. He’s really been outstanding to watch, as he’s performed better than anyone else in the tournament. In his team’s five matches, he’s scored five times and has assisted on seven goals—even though assists aren't an official statistic here.

Donovan has put the team on his back as of late, but one of his teammates deserves a bunch of credit as well. Chris Wondolowski has scored just as many goals as Donovan in the United States’ five matches, but hasn't been getting all of the media attention his countryman has. He’s been just as valuable to the Americans' success as Donovan has, though.

USA vs Panama

Panama’s defense has been solid throughout the country’s run at the Gold Cup. It only allowed one goal during Group A play and has surrendered just two in the knockout stage. While Panama been successful—and has yet to lose a match—it isn’t going to be prepared for what the Americans are going to throw at them.

The United States has won 10 straight games and will make it 11 in a row with an impressive victory on Sunday.

PSG vs Real Madrid July 27, 2013

Posted by baturayk Saturday, July 27, 2013 0 comments

Preseason Friendly Match: PSG vs. Real Madrid

Where: Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden

When: 27th July, 2.00 p.m. ET

Two great teams clash this Saturday in a critical preseason friendly match.

French champions Paris Saint-Germain play host to La Liga runners-up Real Madrid in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The match will prove an immediate reunion for former PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti, who now manages Real.

Big things are expected next term of the Italian boss, a man who has claimed domestic glory on French, British and Italian soil during his career.

Real's most recent result was a 2-2 draw at Lyon in which Morata and Casemirograbbed two late goals for Los Blancos.

Among the famous faces slated to appear on Saturday are Cristiano Ronaldo as well as new signings Asier Illarramendi and Isco.

PSG have also been active in this summer's transfer window, securing the purchase of deadly Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani.

Promising defender Marquinhos has also been signed by Les Parisiens.

Make sure to check back here about 45 minutes before kickoff for all the team news and updates.

PSG vs Real Madrid July 27, 2013

Carlo Ancelotti will take on his former team Paris Saint-Germain in a friendly on Saturday afternoon when the French champions take on PSG vs Real Madrid July 27, 2013.

The Italian coached the French team to the French league championship in 2012-13 but moved to Real Madrid this summer.

Aside from Ancelotti's storyline, the match will pit two of the great players in the game: Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The former recently broke a young boy's arm in preseason, while the latter made note that Ronaldo is not the best player in the world.

"Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world," he told reporters on Friday. "The fact that he is often linked to PSG, this is normal, because the project of the club is to become the best in Europe and therefore attract the best players."

Later on he told reporters that he did not believe Ronaldo was the top player in the world. "No, he's one of the best - not the best," said Ibrahimovic.

The Swedish captain is known for running his mouth and has even called out Lionel Messi for not having accomplished enough to be considered the greatest player in the world.

Barcelona vs Valerenga July 27, 2013

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As the sun rises on the “Age of Tata,” FC Barcelona will be seeking to make the most of what little preparation time its players have before the 2013-2014 season gets under way. With one game down and five more to play in the preseason friendlies, every Barça player has a starting spot on his mind. What better time to prove it than Saturday’s match against Barcelona vs Vålerenga July 27, 2013 Fotball in Oslo, Norway in front of new manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who takes the reins from assistants Jordi Roura and Rubi following the match?

After this week’s unsurprising 2-0 loss to Bayern Munich, the first silver lining since the signing of Neymar is in sight. Martino is yet unproven in Europe and the jury is still very much out on what he will bring to the club. Saturday should prove to be a good opportunity to watch the second and third tier members of the squad jostle for position in the eyes of the new mister.

It has been a summer of venom, and not the scorching, free-kick kind. With Thiago and Pep Guardiola attacking the board over how to behave (of all things), Tito Vilanova continuing to battle cancer, Thiago Silva and Marquinhos prancing around Paris, and Messi in more legal trouble than everyone in the state of Florida combined, one could argue it’s been a pretty wasteful summer by recent standards.

The match against the Norwegians could be the first glimmer of hope should Messi captain the team to victory and the B-teamers show they are really worth all the development in Barcelona vs Valerenga Live Stream.

Barcelona vs Valerenga July 27, 2013

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Five-time league winner Vålerenga, named after the boehmian neighborhood of Oslo that it occupies, currently sits mid-table in the Eliteserien with a dismal 21 points out of 16 matches. The team should be well-rested given it hasn’t competed in two weeks, and the long break means a healthy number of players should be ready to prove their fitness. Midfielder Christian Grindheim appears to be the only player on the injured list.

The Oslo-based team faces league opponent Sarpsborg on Monday night and a mid-season exhibition should be nothing more than a warm-up for them. Viewers can probably expect a full lineup change in the second half.

Predicted line-up: Kongshavn; Wawrzynkiewicz, Larsen, Muri, Lecjaks; Hæstad, Ogude; Berre, Holm, Calvo; Børven

FC Barcelona

Despite being outplayed by the Bavarians throughout Wednesday’s encounter, the second half squad, composed entirely of Barça B players, held their own very well against stronger opposition. Sergi Roberto turned heads with his cool spells of possession against some of the most renowned midfielders in football at the moment while Adriano proved he is often beyond his apparent utility status with a fine clear off the line.

Lionel Messi will need to accumulate minutes given his long vacation and will likely wear the captain’s armband, while veteran José Manuel Pinto should guard the net for at least the first 45 minutes.

The Confederations Cup Spaniards and Brazilians are still days from rejoining their blaugrana compañeros, so filling in the midfield will be the likes of Alex Song at pivote, who still has much to prove, Sergi Roberto, and possibly Jonathan dos Santos in an ever-so-slightly more advanced role.

Upfront alongside Messi will probably be Alexis Sánchez and Cristian Tello, who both have a tall case to make for themselves as Neymar will likely be given priority once he arrives.

The La Masia defensive stalwarts Martín Montoya and Marc Bartra will probably start alongside Adriano and Javier Mascherano. We can only hope the youngsters are in sterling form so as to show the utmost need to give them more regular playing time once the season gets underway.

Predicted line-up: Pinto; Montoya, Mascherano, Bartra, Adriano; Song, Dos Santos, Roberto; Sánchez, Messi, Tello

It should not be a problem for Barcelona to earn a clean sheet from the blue and whites given their center forward is 37-year-old veteran Morten Borre and will likely need some rest ahead of the upcoming league fixture. The B-teamers are hungry to move up and will take advantage of every minute given to show they can handle themselves against the Scandinavians.

UFC on FOX 8 : Demetrious Johnson vs John Moraga Live Stream

Posted by baturayk Friday, July 26, 2013 0 comments

The UFC will visit Seattle’s Key Arena this weekend for UFC on Fox 8. On Saturday, UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will put his title on the line against fourth-ranked contender John Moraga in the main event " UFC on FOX 8: Johnson vs Maraga Live Stream ". The co-main event will feature a bout between highly ranked welterweight contenders Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger.

Moraga will look to end Johnson’s reign as the UFC’s inaugural flyweight champion.

That reign began at UFC 152 when Johnson earned a split decision over the favored Joseph Benavidez. Since that win, Johnson has defended the title once, defeating John Dodson.

The fighters in the co-main event are ranked third (MacDonald) and fourth (Ellenberger) in the welterweight category. A win in this bout could very well set the victor up as the next fighter to compete for the UFC welterweight title, a title that champion Georges St-Pierre will put on the line against Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 in November.

UFC on FOX 8 : Demetrious Johnson vs John Moraga Live Stream

Inaugural UFC flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson will make his second title defense against surging contender John Moraga on Saturday, July 27 when the UFC heads back to KeyArena in Seattle, Wash.

At only 26 years old, Johnson earned the division’s title last September with a win over Joseph Benavidez. Following a unanimous decision victory over John Dodson in January, he’s now set to take on Moraga, a two-time NCAA wrestling All-American at Arizona State University. The 29-year-old is currently riding a seven-fight win streak.

“Demetrious Johnson will defend the flyweight title in front of his hometown fans in Seattle, as he battles 12-1 contender John Moraga on July 27 at KeyArena,” UFC President Dana White said. DJ has incredible speed and powerful takedowns, while Moraga is slick on the ground and was a standout wrestler at Arizona State. In addition to the main event, we’ve got Rory MacDonald vs. Jake Ellenberger, Robbie Lawler vs. Tarec Saffiedine and Miesha Tate vs. Liz Carmouche. This is a great card!”

Arsenal vs Urawa Red Diamonds Live Stream

Posted by baturayk Thursday, July 25, 2013 0 comments

Arsenal will look to complete a winning streak Asia tour with one more friendly against Urawa Red Diamonds.

Until now this preseason, the Arsenal has already defeated the Indonesia Dream Team, Vietnam and Nagoya Grampus by a combined score of 17-2. The squad will look to keep that strong play going with a matchup against one of the top clubs in the J-League.

Arsenal vs Urawa Red Diamonds Live Stream will start in July 26, 2013.

Arsenal vs Urawa Red Diamonds Live Stream

With less than a month remaining until the start of the Premier League, it will be important to fix any remaining problems before the matches start to count. Make sure you do not miss a second of the action and follow along using this guide.

After scoring on a penalty shot against Nagoya Grampus in the last match, it would not be surprising to see Ryo Miyaichi get some more playing time in this one. The Japanese native spent last season with Wigan Athletic on loan and is probably still a few years from being a regular contributor on the roster, but the 20-year-old winger shows plenty of potential with his play. In yet another match against a Japanese opponent, Ryo should get a warm reception from the home crowd as he looks to make some more big plays for his club. If he does keep up the strong play, there could be more appearances ahead for the young player.

While Arsenal will not be able to score seven goals in the match, like they did in the first couple of preseason appearances, Urawa will not be able to stop the attack from putting a number of goals on the board. Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott should be able to continue their strong play on this Asian tour with more goals, while Jack Wilshere will also look to make an impact on the offensive end. The Red Diamonds have the talent to get at least one goal, but this matchup will never really be in doubt and Arsenal vs Urawa Red Diamonds will remain undefeated in the preseason.

Glyndebourne 2013: Hippolyte et Aricie Live Stream

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Hippolyte et Aricie was Rameau's first work for the stage, written when he was nearly 50 and first performed in Paris in 1733. Glyndebourne 2013 new production - its first ever Rameau - is directed by Jonathan Kent, designed by Paul Brown and conducted by William Christie, "the greatest Rameau interpreter of our time".

We are streaming tonight's production live from Glyndebourne, from 6.15pm on Glyndebourne 2013: Hippolyte et Aricie Live Stream.

When Rameau died in 1764, the Mercure de France concluded its epitaph to him with the words ‘Here lies the God of Harmony’. In many ways he defined 18th-century French music, publishing his widely influential Treaty on Harmony in 1722. He was known as the leading music theorist of his time and as the composer of numerous works for the keyboard before he made a thrilling late career shift and turned his hand to opera. Hippolyte et Aricie was Rameau’s first work for the stage, written when he was nearly 50. It is also Glyndebourne’s first opera by Rameau and will strike audiences, as it did in Paris in 1733, with its richness of invention. This production reunites the team who created such a dazzling entertainment with Purcell’s The Fairy Queen: conductor William Christie, a leading exponent of the Baroque repertoire, director Jonathan Kent and designer Paul Brown. They are joined by choreographer Ashley Page making his Glyndebourne debut. Dance is integral to this opera, acting as a counterpoint to the unfolding story of a woman who falls in love with her stepson, a man who jumps to the wrong conclusions and is pursued by fate, and the uncertain destiny of two young lovers.

Glyndebourne 2013: Hippolyte et Aricie Live Stream

Chelsea vs Indonesia Live Stream

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Chelsea has handled its business in its first two games of an Asian tour, defeating Singha All-Stars and Malaysian XI by a total scored of 5-1. At the moment, the team turns its attention to the BNI Indonesia All-Stars. While the real result should be a foregone conclusion in Chelsea's favor, there will be plenty of reasons to watch the Blues in action.

Let's preview this preseason friendly Chelsea vs Indonesia Live Stream. Jose Mourinho will take charge of Chelsea vs Indonesia in the final match of the Asian leg of their pre-season tour, and the third since the 'Special One's' return to Stamford Bridge. The Blues' warm-up matches have gone well, kicking off with a 1-0 win over the Singha All-Stars before beating a Malaysia XI 4-1 last week. They take on the BNI Indonesia All-Stars with a chance to make it three out of three before jetting off to the States, and Sportsmail will have all the action live, including updates from our reporter in Jakarta, Matt Barlow.

Chelsea vs Indonesia Live Stream

Chelsea may only be in its preseason form, but Jose Mourinho's mind games are already in midseason form. In this week's edition of "Jose's Thoughts," the new (and old) Chelsea manager turned his focus to Manuel Pellegrini and Manchester City, saying the Citizens should be the Premier League favorites this season. Perhaps, the most interesting thing to watch this summer—and this season, for that matter—will be who wins the striker battle, with Romelu Lukaku, Demba Ba and Fernando Torres all available.

If Wayne Rooney doesn't make the switch to Chelsea as has been rumoured, as discussed recently by Dominic Fifield of The Guardian, the center-forward position will be out there for the taking. Lukaku scored 17 goals for West Brom last season and has plenty of motivation to have a big year for Chelsea, both trying to earn a starting gig with club and country, as Christian Benteke also plays for Belgium. He won't start for Blues in this game, as Ba will get the nod, but expect Lukaku to see the pitch at some point. He's already looked good during this preseason tour, with two goals and two assists in Chelsea's first two games. He very well could be Chelsea's answer at the forward position, a pretty big question for all of last season. Well, if that Rooney fellow doesn't make the switch to Stamford Bridge, that is.

Several of Chelsea's youngsters looking to solidify a more consistent role on the first team will be on display, including Victor Moses and Josh McEachran. As well, 17-year-old Bertrand Traore turned a few heads after scoring against Malaysian XI. It will be interesting to see if Frank Lampard will return from injury and play on Thursday, while all eyes will continue to rest on the team's top signing from this summer, forward Andre Schurrle. Can he earn one of the three forward spots behind the central striker? For that matter, can Kevin de Bruyne—who was sent home with an injury after the last game—or will Eden Hazard, Juan Mata and Oscar remain the incumbents? The latter two players aren't on this tour, but they'll be hard to unseat. There are spots to be won for Chelsea this year, and playing well on this tour won't hurt anyone's chances. That's for sure.

Japan vs Australia Live Stream

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Socceroos head coach Holger Osieck should re-structure his midfield if Australia is to have any sort of impact in their maiden East Asian Cup appearance. The Socceroos barely touched the ball throughout Saturday's 0-0 draw with hosts South Korea and only escaped with a point due to a phenomenal performance from goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic.

Galekovic made a string of impressive saves to keep a clean sheet in Seoul but Osieck will undoubtedly have

been disappointed in the failure of his midfielders, Mark Milligan, Dario Vidosic and Ruben Zadkovich, plus substitute Erik Paartalu, to gain any sort of ascendency against the South Koreans.

Osieck's decision to play Zadkovich for the entire 90 minutes was hard to fathom due to the Newcastle Jets captain's poor passing. On Saturday, Zadkovich regularly just thumped the ball long rather than trying to pick out a Socceroos teammate and Osieck has a number of options, who could replace the 27-year-old.

Matt McKay, one of the few experienced players in Australia's squad, could be shifted centrally after struggling to get involved as a left-winger versus South Korea, while Aaron Mooy deserves a chance after a strong campaign with A-League premiers Western Sydney Wanderers last season.

Osieck may also be tempted to play Archie Thompson as the central striker against Japan as the Melbourne Victory veteran seemed almost stranded on the right wing in the Socceroos East Asian Cup opener.

If Thompson does play down the middle and McKay is picked in central midfield, Mitch Nichols, Craig Goodwin, Adam Taggart and Connor Pain could all play a role out wide.

For Japan head coach Alberto Zaccheroni, the focus since Sunday's 3-3 draw with China will have been on his team's defence. Japan have conceded 12 times in their past four games and threw away a two-goal lead in the last 10 minutes against China.

Japan vs Australia Live Stream went behind early on Sunday through a penalty from Wang Yongpo and while goals from Yuzo Kurihara, Yoichiro Kakitani and Masato Kudo looked to have put Zaccheroni's team on track for victory, China hit back.

Wang scored another penalty and Sun Ke slotted the equaliser in the 87th minute to secure a point, which has kept the East Asian Cup all square heading into the second round of games.

If Japan vs Australia are as defensively frail on Thursday, Osieck and the Socceroos may fancy their chances of sneaking a win just as they threatened to in a World Cup qualifier at the start of last month.

Japan vs Australia Live Stream

USA vs Honduras Live Stream

Posted by baturayk Wednesday, July 24, 2013 0 comments

USA vs Honduras Live Stream takes place in the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2013 semifinals on Wednesday night in the first of today's "last-four" matchups. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. ET and can be watched online through live stream.

The United States will be the favorites to make it through to the final tonight, having demolished El Salvador in their quarterfinal. In that match the United States put five goals past their opposition to extend their win streak to nine straight games, which is a national record.

However, they will face a much difficult challenge tonight in Honduras, who will not roll over easily. Honduras came through their group comfortably in first place, then managed to defeat Costa Rica in the quarterfinals – a team who came second to the USA in the group stages.

However, Honduras were forced to show their resolve in that quarterfinals match, and were only able to win by a solitary goal from Andy Najar.

The USA have made their way through to the semifinals with a 16-3 aggregate score through their first four games of the tournament, beating Belize, Cuba, Costa Rica and El Salvador. Some critics have pointed to that as the reason they have been able to come through so easily, and that may mean they are unprepared for the trickier tests against Honduras and perhaps Mexico in the final.

However, manager Jurgen Klinsmann will be sure to prepare his team well for tonight's match and he will know that his team is expected to make the final, and anything less would be a major disappointment for the United States fans.

USA vs Honduras in the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2013 semifinals on Wednesday night kicks off at 7 p.m.

USA vs Honduras Live Stream

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Manchester City vs AC Milan 31 July, 2013

USA vs Panama July 28, 2013

PSG vs Real Madrid July 27, 2013

Barcelona vs Valerenga July 27, 2013

UFC on FOX 8 : Demetrious Johnson vs John Moraga Live Stream

Arsenal vs Urawa Red Diamonds Live Stream

Glyndebourne 2013: Hippolyte et Aricie Live Stream

Chelsea vs Indonesia Live Stream

Japan vs Australia Live Stream

USA vs Honduras Live Stream

USA vs Honduras Live Stream takes place in the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2013 semifinals on Wednesday night in the first of today's "last-four" matchups. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. ET and can be watched online through live stream.

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