The Soccer Touch

EA SPORTS FIFA SOCCER 11 and VBS.TV invite you to New Jersey, the birthplace of Jozy Altidore. Although he’s one of North America’s brightest, young soccer stars, his skills on the field have taken him to Europe’s most prestigious leagues. He’s currently fighting for a starting spot at Villareal in Spain’s La Liga.

We decided to go visit him in Philly—an hour from where he was born— to chat about his exposure as a US player and to find out about what keeps him grounded.

So we did the obvious: hung out, took him to get some of Geno’s Famous Philly Cheese Steaks, and talked soccer with a 20 year old who is poised to be one of the most important American soccer players of our time.

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Rui Manuel César Costa, OIH (born 29 March 1972) is a former Portuguese football player and current Director of Football for Sport Lisboa e Benfica. An attacking midfielder also capable of playing as a deep-seated defensive midfielder, he most recently played for Portuguese club Benfica. Renowned for his fine technique and his excellent passing, he’s now considered as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. In 2004, he was named by Pelé in FIFA 100, as one of the 125 greatest living football players.

At the end of his third season in Benfica’s senior squad, Fiorentina offered 1200 million escudos (about €6 million) for the young midfielder, an impressive fee at the time. Since Benfica was struggling with financial problems, Rui Costa had to leave.

Despite the heavy competition with the best midfielders in that time such as Zinedine Zidane, Costa was named the best number 10 player in the Serie A a few times. His departure from Fiorentina was discussed every season, since many clubs constantly showed interest in signing him. However, he only left when Fiorentina went bankrupt after the 2001-02 season.

Fatih Terim was the coach of Fiorentina in the 2000-01 season. When he was leaving Fiorentina for Milan, he took Costa with him, paying a reported £30 million for the player. In doing so, Costa became Milan’s most expensive transfer of all-time. Costa played five seasons in Milan, where he won one Serie A title, one Italian Cup, one Italian Super Cup, one UEFA Champions League, and one European Super Cup.

In 2003, Brazilian youngster Kaká joined the ranks at Milan and relegated Costa to the bench. Though pleased with Kaká’s success, he was disappointed to be restricted to the bench in the twilight of his career.

In 2004, Costa played his last match for the Portuguese squad at the UEFA Euro 2004 final, when Portugal lost to underdogs Greece 1-0 in what was considered a titanic upset.

On 25 May 2006, Costa’s return to Benfica to play for the forthcoming season was announced in a press conference. He had been released from Milan after both the player and the club reached an agreement to end his contract. Costa also gave up his €4.6 million per year contract to play in the club that, year after year, had dreamt of his return. Costa’s affection for Benfica is publicly known and so is his desire to end his career at the Portuguese club. On 11 May 2008, Costa played his last game for Benfica against Vitória de Setúbal before announcing his retirement from football.

On the following day, Costa was presented as the new leader of the football department, hiring Quique Sánchez Flores as the new manager of Benfica and being responsible for the formation of the team in the next season.

During the 2008 Summer transfer window, Costa was able — already as Director of Football — to sign a few well-known players, such as Argentine playmaker Pablo Aimar and bringing in Spanish left-winger José Antonio Reyes and Honduran striker David Suazo in on loan, thus gaining general praise from both board and fans alike.

On the following Summer, Costa further increased his efforts to build a solid Benfica team, with such signings as Argentinean striker Javier Saviola, Brazilian centre midfielder Ramires and Spanish defensive midfielder Javi García, along with experienced Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus. This effort was rewarded with Benfica’s victory in the Portuguese League.

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Women’s World Cup watchers were spoiled for choice in incredible moments, and these goals are pure pleasure to watch. The top goal was selected by users of FIFA.com. Which is your favourite?

More match highlights from the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEAE617ADD73A0E80

More Top 10 goals from the FIFA U-17, U-20 and Beach Soccer:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL85F86D63B92BC684

‘Raising Their Game’, a documentary about the history of the Women’s World Cup:

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Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as Zico, is a Brazilian coach and former footballer. He is the current head coach of the Iraq national football team. Often called the “White Pelé”, he is commonly considered one of the most skilled finishers and one of the best passers ever and possibly the world’s best player of the early 80’s. He was also known as one of history’s greatest free kick specialists, able to bend the ball with pace. The gifted midfielder was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004. Also according to Pelé, generally considered the best footballer ever, “throughout the years, the one player that came closest to me was Zico”

Zico scored 52 goals in 72 international matches for Brazil, and represented them in the 1978, 1982 and 1986 World Cups. They did not win any of those tournaments, even though the 1982 squad is considered one of the greatest Brazilian national squads ever. Zico is often considered one of the best players in football history not to have been on a World Cup winning squad. He was chosen 1981 and 1983 Player of the Year.

=HONOURS=

-CLUB-

-Rio State Championship 1972, 1974, 1978, 1979, 1979 (special), 1981, 1986
-Brazilian Championship 1980, 1982, 1983, 1987
-Copa Libertadores 1981
-Intercontinental Cup 1981
-J.League Suntory Series 1993

-INTERNATIONAL-

-1978 FIFA World Cup: Third place
-1982 FIFA World Cup: Round 2
-1986 FIFA World Cup: Quarter-finals

=INDIVIDUAL HONOURS=

1974:
-Bola de Ouro Brazilian Footballer of the Year
-Bola de Prata Brazilian Championship All-Star Team
-Set a goal record in a single season as a Flamengo player — 49 goals

1975:
-Rio State Championship Top Scorer — 30 goals
-Bola de Prata Brazilian Championship All-Star Team

1976:
-Set a goal record in a single season as a Flamengo player — 56 goals
-Brazil’s top scorer this season — 63 goals
-Silver ball South American Footballer of the Year

1977:
-Rio State Championship Top Scorer — 27 goals
-Brazil’s top scorer this season — 48 goals
-Bola de Prata Brazilian Championship All-Star Team
-South American Footballer of the Year

1978:
-Rio State Championship Top Scorer — 19 goals

1979:
-Rio State Championship Top Scorer — 26 goals
-Extra Rio State Championship Top Scorer — 34 goals
-Brazil’s top scorer this season — 89 goals
-Selected in FIFA XI to play against Argentina — Scored 1 goal

1980:
-Brazilian Championship Top Scorer — 21 goals
-Brazil’s top scorer this season — 53 goals
-Silver ball South American Footballer of the Year
-5th Best Player of the Year — Guerin Sportivo (Italy)

1981:
-Copa Libertadores Best Player
-Copa Libertadores Top Scorer — 11 goals
-Intercontinental Cup Man of the Match
-South American Footballer of the Year
-World Footballer of the Year — Guerin Sportivo (Italy), El Mundo (Venezuela), El Balón (Spain), Placar Magazine (Brazil)

1982:
-Rio State Championship Top Scorer — 21 goals
-Bola de Ouro Brazilian Footballer of the Year
-Bola de Prata Brazilian Championship All-Star Team
-Brazilian Championship Top Scorer — 21 goals
-Brazilian Top Scorer of the year — 59 goals
-World Cup Bronze Boot
-World Cup All-Star Team player
-South American Footballer of the Year
-Selected in FIFA XI to play against Europe Team — Scored 1 goal
-4th Best Player of the Year — World Soccer Magazine (England)

1983:
-World Player of the Year — World Soccer Magazine (England)

1984:
-Second highest scorer of the Italian League — 19 goals
-Chevron Award (best goal per game ratio in Italian league)
-3rd Best Player of the Year — World Soccer Magazine (England)

1987:
-Bola de Prata Brazilian Championship All-Star Team

1992:
-Japan Soccer League record for goals scored in consecutive matches — -11 goals in 10 straight matches

1999:
-3rd best Brazilian player of the 20th century — IFFHS
-IFFHS Players of the 20th century
-9th Best Player of the 20th century — France Football (France)
-Greatest Players of the 20th century World Soccer (England)

2004
-FIFA 100
-Hall of the Fame FIFA

2010
-10th Greatest Footballer of All Time — World Soccer Magazine (England)

All-Time
-Top Scorer in Flamengo’s history — 508 goals
-Top Scorer in Maracanã Stadium’s history — 333 goals

BEACH SOCCER:
-Beach Soccer World Championship 1995, 1996
-American cup Beach Soccer 1995, 1996
-1995 Beach Soccer World Championship Top Scorer — 12 goals
-1995 Beach Soccer World Championship Best Player

=HONOURS AS MANAGER=

JAPAN:
-Asian Cup: 2004

FENERBAHCE:
-Süper Lig: 2006–07
-Turkish Super Cup: 2007

BUNYODKOR:
-Uzbekistani Cup: 2008
-Uzbek League: 2008

CSKA MOSCOW:
-Russian Super Cup: 2009
-Russian Cup: 2008–09

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A look at some of the reasons to why we all love Tobin Heath! Tobin Heath is a soccer player who has played for UNC, WPS (Atlanta Beat, Sky Blue FC), and the USWNT! Here are some of her best moments!

Songs:
1) Break the Chain by Lupe Fiasco
2) Good Feeling by Flo Rida
3) Shake it Out by Florence + The Machine

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Name: Edin Campara

Date of birth: 15.11.1993.

Place of birth: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Height: 180 cm

Weight: 75 kg

Position: Central Forward, Second Striker

Current club: FK Sarajevo U19

Future club: Lyon College Scots (2012/2013)

E-mail: edin_campara@yahoo.com

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Hulk Goals and Skills 2011
Songs : Fort MInor – Remember the Name
Jay-Z – In my Lifetime Street Version !

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The U-20 World Cup produced many moments of sheer class, including two long-range strikes from France and stunning free kicks from Korea Republic and Australia. The top goal was selected by users of FIFA.com. Which is your favourite?

More match highlights from FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8FC6C461CE5C4D0A

More Top 10 goals from the FIFA U-17, Beach Soccer and Women’s World Cups:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL85F86D63B92BC684

FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011, 29 July – 20 August.

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Due to the success of “Funny Football and Soccer Moments”, now the 2nd Part with more curious, funny and hilarious scenes out of football history!
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“Football Funny” “Soccer Fights Top 10″ “Soccer Fight” Skills Hits Tricks Video Highlights “Best Goals” Goal “top 10″ fail “Funny Football Moments 2011″ Bloopers songs manager 2012 freestyle pranks commercials “Videos of People Falling” animals stuff “premiere league” with heavy In love art noise Greatest Favorite “Association Football” Champions Manchester United Chelsea Arsenal “Chelsea F.C.” Liverpool “Champions League” Cup Fifa Rooney Ronaldo Combat City Lol “Top 10 (comics)”

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