View Full Version : World Cup 2010 (includes TV schedule during the WC)
tammyy2j
02-12-2009, 15:58
France, World Cup winners in 1998 and finalists in 2006, missed out on a place in the eight top seeds for Friday's draw, announced by FIFA.
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke told a news conference the decision had been based on the world rankings and had no connection with the controversy over France's infamous "handball" goal against Ireland.
The top seeds are hosts South Africa, holders Italy, Argentina, Brazil, England, Germany, Netherlands and Spain.
If rankings had been used as the sole criterion France, ranked seventh, and Portugal would have been seeded at the expense of England and Argentina.
France are left as the most dangerous floating team who could be drawn in the same group as any one of the top eight seeds.
The draw for the finals, being staged in South Africa from June 11 to July 11, will be made in a 90-minute television spectacular starting at 17:00 UK time on Friday.
The 32 teams will be drawn into four groups of eight. Apart from the seeds, teams will be placed in pots which will largely avoid teams from the same continent meeting each other.
Pot 1 will comprise the eight top seeds with South Africa already sure to play in Group A and in the opening match at Johannesburg's Soccer City stadium on June 11.
The second pot will comprise eight teams from Asia, North and Central America and Oceania - Australia, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, North Korea, South Korea and United States.
The third pot will be the five other African countries and three remaining South American nations - Algeria, Cameroon, Chile, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Paraguay and Uruguay.
The final pot is made up of the eight remaining teams from Europe -- Denmark, France, Greece, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland.
Valcke said there had been an agreement within the organising committee to base the seedings on the FIFA world rankings for October.
He said this had been done with the agreement of UEFA president Michel Platini of France who was very keen, for the sake of fairness, for it to be done when European teams had all played the same number of qualifying games.
Valcke said this agreement pre-dated the infamous play-off in Paris when France scored an equaliser against Ireland after Thierry Henry had blatantly handled before setting up the William Gallas goal which put France into the finals.
There had been some media speculation that France might be "punished" by FIFA after widespread protests at the result from Ireland and beyond.
The decision on how the seedings and pot grouping work means that the seeded teams would most fear being drawn into a group which included the United States from pot two, Ivory Coast from pot three and France from pot four.
The pots for Friday's World Cup draw to be hosted in Cape Town.
Pot 1 (seeds): South Africa (group A), Argentina, Brazil, England, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain
Pot 2: Australia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Honduras, Mexico, USA, New Zealand
Pot 3: Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay
Pot 4: Denmark, France, Greece, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland
One team from each pot will be drawn into the eight opening round groups for the tournament from June 11-July 11.
Lets hope for the sake of fairness France get knocked out in the First Round
yep me to, i hope they do.
I need to pick a team to support, should be a good cometition.,
I shall stick to my favourites Brazil, they always have my support :)
i was thinking Brazil but i gone off most the players since a few of them Joined man city and i cant stand Robinho! Im either thinking ARgentina, cause Tevez plays for them, or spain as thats where a couple of my cousins are from.
Lets hope for the sake of fairness France get knocked out in the First Round
I hope they are put in the German pool... My partner has promised revenge!!:ninja:
Pot 4: Denmark, France, Greece, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland
I think revenge has to wait a bit, unless Portugal is on form. I don't think that France needs to worry about the other teams too much.
Ah crap... so I am danish, swiss or portugese next summer
Hang on.. that is not the results.. that is just the pots they are in now... draw is tomorrow.... all european teams are in same pot until drawn
Sorry, did not read the whole post :o Was in a bit of a rush with work. Keep fingers crossed for tomorrow then :)
So far, England is facing USA, Algeria and Slovenia in Group C
parkerman
04-12-2009, 18:29
If we can't get through that group we don't deserve even to be there!
If we can't get through that group we don't deserve even to be there!
I think you may get a shock with Algeria
Chloe O'brien
05-12-2009, 00:35
FULL DRAW
GROUP A: South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay and France
GROUP B: Argentina, South Korea, Nigeria and Greece
GROUP C: England, USA, Algeria and Slovenia
GROUP D: Germany, Australia, Ghana and Serbia
GROUP E: Netherlands, Japan, Cameroon and Denmark
GROUP F: Italy, New Zealand, Paraguay and Slovakia
GROUP G: Brazil, North Korea, Ivory Coast and Portugal
GROUP H: Spain, Honduras, Chile and Switzerland
COME on you blues! The England football team will be offerd VIAGRA for next year's World Cup games in South Afrrica.
Scientists claim the blue pills will enhance the performance of Fabio Capello's men - on the pitch.
So England will be up for the cup with Viagra on their side to raise their game and help them beat the effects of playing at altitude.
For we can reveal that our World Cup 2010 football squad may well be popping the blue pills in next summer's Finals to help improve lung capacity - making them pretty stiff opposition.
Just imagine it... nil - nil against the Germans in the final with seconds to go . . .
It could just be enough to keep Goldenballs himself on top of his game and put us one up in the dying moments.
Swallow
Hard to swallow? Well, manager Fabio Capello is considering dishing out Viagra before every match after research by scientists PROVED the drug could help players perform better.
And before any WAGs start swinging their Prada handbags in our direction - the prescription is no reflection on their fellas' prowess OFF the pitch.
Fact is, the England team plan to have their training camp based in Rustenburg, South Africa, which is 4,921ft above sea level.
And experts reckon Viagra can help the lads combat altitude, which affected our 1970 World Cup flops in Mexico. Sports scientist Richard Pullen has been commissioned by the FA to come up with special training techniques to help beat this altitude issue.
He said: "I'll point out to the England squad the potential benefits of using Viagra for games played at altitude.
"It's scientifically proven that the process of how Viagra works in the body, by enlarging the blood vessels, can improve performance of some athletes.
"Also known as sildenafil, it's been used by football teams in South America and some cyclists because it's not a banned substance.
"I'm sure several countries at the World Cup will consider using Viagra."
But Pullen warned: "There can be some side effects which might adversely effect performance, such as blurred vision, headaches or flushed faces."
Apart from the obvious potential problem in the players' shorts, another side effect of Viagra is a blue tinge to the eye.
England's chief physio Gary Lewin will analyse the pros and cons of using Viagra before making a recommendation to Capello, who has the final say.
It would then be up to players if they wanted to use Viagra.
The big question is, can the fellas reach the semis without it?
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/631891/WORLD-CUPS-GOT-HARDER-England-footballers-offered-Viagra-for-World-Cup.html
Puts a different slant on playing keepie-uppies :D
Cheryl Cole's fellow WAGs have reportedly enlisted her to find South Africa's best attractions ahead of this summer's World Cup.
According to The Mirror, Cole was given the mission before flying out to Cape Town for a holiday with her mother Joan.
It is thought that the X Factor judge has agreed to "check out the designer boutiques and best restaurants" during her stay.
A source said: "[The WAGs] have been joking they want her to give them the lowdown on where to party and where to be seen. As the most popular woman in the country right now, the other wives and girlfriends all view Cheryl as Queen Bee.
"It has to be said though, Cheryl's main priority isn't the shops - she's after some sunshine and a spot of pampering. Still, if it's for a good cause, she'll do her best to hit a few boutiques! And after the hectic year she's had, she certainly deserves to treat herself."
From DS
Life is tough at the top
tammyy2j
22-03-2010, 14:11
James Corden will reportedly host a show following the World Cup on ITV.
James Corden's World Cup Live will be broadcast after all the big matches, The Sun says.
Producers are also hoping that David Beckham, who worked with Corden on a Sport Relief sketch, will appear on the programme along with other prominent football stars.
"We are looking at staging it all over the country in pubs and bars so we can get a sense of how the real fans are feeling," a source explained. He'll be getting guests on, too - former players, celebs and maybe even WAGs."
The insider added: "We want ITV to be the home of the World Cup for football fans, and James is a huge fan with mass appeal."
Corden has previously admitted that he turned down the chance to record a World Cup song.
tammyy2j
23-03-2010, 12:00
ITV will show England's first two matches at the 2010 World Cup, with BBC showing the third group game, as well as the last-16 and quarter-final if Fabio Capello's men make it that far.
England's World Cup campaign kicks off against the USA on Saturday, June 12 at 7.30pm UK time, with the second match against Algeria taking place at the same time on Friday, June 18.
The British commercial broadcaster will also show the opening match of the tournament as hosts South Africa take on Mexico on Friday, June 11.
The BBC's half of the England deal begins with their clash with Slovenia at 3pm UK time on Wednesday, June 23.
If England reach the semi-finals then both broadcasters will show the match, and both will screen the final regardless.
BBC and ITV will stream the matches online as well as showing them on television.
World Cup TV schedule for the UK (all times BST)
Date - Time - Match - Broadcaster - Location
Friday, June 11
3pm - South Africa v Mexico - ITV - Johannesburg Soccer City
7.30pm - Uruguay v France - BBC - Cape Town
Saturday, June 12
12.30pm - South Korea v Greece - ITV - Port Elizabeth
3pm - Argentina v Nigeria - BBC - Johannesburg Ellis Park
7.30pm - England v USA - ITV - Rustenburg
Sunday, June 13
12.30pm - Algeria v Slovenia - BBC - Polokwane
3pm - Serbia v Ghana - ITV - Pretoria
7.30pm - Germany v Australia - ITV - Durban
Monday June, 14
12.30pm - Netherlands v Denmark - ITV - Johannesburg Soccer City
3pm Japan v Cameroon - BBC - Bloemfontein
7.30pm - Italy v Paraguay - BBC - Cape Town
Tuesday, June 15
12.30pm - New Zealand v Slovakia - BBC - Rustenburg
3pm - Ivory Coast v Portugal - ITV - Port Elizabeth
7.30pm - Brazil v North Korea - ITV - Johannesburg Ellis Park
Wednesday, June 16
12.30pm - Honduras v Chile - ITV - Nelspruit
3pm - Spain v Switzerland - BBC - Durban
7.30pm - South Africa v Uruguay - BBC - Pretoria
Thursday, June 17
12.30pm - Argentina v South Korea - ITV - Johannesburg Soccer City
3pm - Greece v Nigeria - BBC - Bloemfontein
7.30pm - France v Mexico - BBC - Polkowane
Friday, June 18
12.30pm - Germany v Serbia - BBC - Port Elizabeth
3pm - Slovenia v USA - BBC - Johannesburg Ellis Park
7.30pm - England v Algeria - ITV - Cape Town
Saturday, June 19
12.30pm - Netherlands v Japan - ITV - Durban
3pm - Ghana v Australia - BBC - Rustenburg
7.30pm - Cameroon v Denmark - ITV - Pretoria
Sunday, June 20
12.30pm - Slovakia v Paraguay - BBC - Bloemfontein
3pm - Italy v New Zealand - ITV - Nelspruit
7.30pm - Brazil v Ivory Coast - BBC - Johannesburg Soccer City
Monday, June 21
12.30pm - Portugal v North Korea - BBC - Cape Town
3pm - Chile v Switzerland - BBC - Port Elizabeth
7.30pm - Spain v Honduras - ITV - Johannesburg Ellis Park
Tuesday, June 22
3pm - Mexico v Uruguay - ITV - Rustenburg
3pm - France v South Africa - ITV - Bloemfontein
7.30pm - Nigeria v South Korea - BBC - Durban
7.30pm - Greece v Argentina - BBC - Polkowane
Wednesday, June 23
3pm - Slovenia v England - BBC - Port Elizabeth
3pm - USA v Algeria - BBC - Pretoria
7.30pm - Australia v Serbia - ITV - Nelspruit
7.30pm - Ghana v Germany - ITV - Johannesburg Soccer City
Thursday, June 24
3pm - Slovakia v Italy - ITV - Johannesburg Ellis Park
3pm - Paraguay v New Zealand - ITV - Polokwane
7.30pm - Denmark v Japan - BBC - Rustenburg
7.30pm - Cameroon v Holland - BBC - Cape Town
Friday, June 25
3pm - Portugal v Brazil - BBC - Durban
3pm - North Korea v Ivory Coast - BBC - Nelspruit
7.30pm - Chile v Spain - ITV - Pretoria
7.30pm - Switzerland v Honduras - ITV - Bloemfontein
Last-16 and quarter-final matches to be divided up after qualifying stage. BBC will have first choice in both rounds.
Cheryl Cole has been lined up to perform at this year's FIFA World Cup Kick-off Concert, reports say.
The singer, who is currently promoting her new single 'Parachute' in Paris, is rumoured to be performing at the event in South Africa alongside the Black Eyed Peas, according to the Daily Star.
It was recently announced that Alicia Keys, Shakira and John Legend will also perform at the event, which celebrates the start of the World Cup.
The concert will be held at Johannesburg's Orlando Stadium on June 10.
DS
Capello announced the Provisional World Cup squad today, i think there have been some surprises, Emile Heskey for starters! he has only scored 5 goals or something this season. I was shocked to see there has been no Zamora of Fulham he has been brilliant this season in the premiership and in Europe.
For those of you not wishing to run around everywhere looking for times, below are a list of the times for the main 3 soaps for week beginning 31st May:
Coronation Street
31/05 - 19:00 to 19:30 and 21:00 to 21:30
01/06 - 21:00 to 21:30
02/06 - 21:00 to 21:30
03/06 - 21:00 to 21:30
04/06 - 21:00 to 21:30
--> gains 1 episode compared to normal amount
EastEnders
31/05 - 20:00 to 21:00 (1 hour)
01/06 - 19:30 to 20:00
02/06 - no episode
03/06 - 19:30 to 20:00
04/06 - 20:00 to 20:30
--> gains 1 episode compared to normal amount
Emmerdale
31/05 - no episode
01/06 - 19:00 to 19:30
02/06 - 19:00 to 19:30
03/06 - 19:00 to 19:30
04/06 - 19:00 to 19:30
The World Cup continues to wreak havoc on the soap schedules during the third week of June.
Both Coronation Street and Emmerdale are down to four episodes across Week 24, compared with their usual five and six, respectively.
EastEnders, meanwhile, loses one episode.
Here's how the soap schedules look for the week commencing Monday, June 14.
Monday, June 14
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
No EastEnders
Tuesday, June 15
7pm - EastEnders (1 hour)
No Emmerdale
Wednesday, June 16
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
Thursday, June 17
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
8pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
No EastEnders
Friday, June 18
7pm - EastEnders (30 mins)
No Emmerdale
No Coronation Street
Channel 4's Hollyoaks remains unaffected and will continue to air daily in its usual 6.30pm timeslot.
The Bill, meanwhile, has been shelved until Week 25 (June 22).
I am sorry if this is in the wrong place but could not find a thread on this in search facility
I think this is the thread you were looking for http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?103311-World-Cup-2010&p=717322#post717322
Captain Rio Ferdinand will miss the World Cup after a knee ligament injury suffered in training ruled him out for four to six weeks, the FA confirmed.
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The injury-prone 31-year-old central defender went into a tackle with Emile Heskey and fell badly in the final minutes of their first training session in South Africa.
Tottenham's Michael Dawson will fly to South Africa as a replacement for the Manchester United defender, while vice captain Steven Gerrard will lead the team in their first match against the US on June 12.
"Further to a scan arranged by the England medical staff immediately after training on Friday afternoon, Rio has been ruled out for four to six weeks and will therefore unfortunately miss the World Cup," the FA said in a statement.
"Tottenham Hotspur's Michael Dawson has been contacted today and will fly to South Africa on Friday evening.
"Steven Gerrard will lead the England team as captain in the tournament.
England Manager Fabio Capello said: "It is obviously bad news and everyone with the squad is very disappointed and sorry for Rio.
"It was an accidental injury in training, but had nothing to do with the pitch."
The Italian also confirmed that goalkeeper David James had missed training due to a nagging knee injury aggravated by the long overnight flight from London.
However, there seemed to be a promising outlook for midfielder Gareth Barry, who was recovering from an injured right ankle.
"He is getting better and better every day. He started training with the team. He will go to the gym this afternoon with the physiotherapist and always train with the team in the mornings," said Capello before adding that he was unsure if Barry would feature in England's opening match against the US.
"He will not do everything just yet and we have to be a little careful with him just at this moment."
The England manager added that he was thrilled to be in South Africa and was revelling in finally having a serious game to prepare for. "It is seven months now since our last qualifying game," he added.
Ferdinand took over as England captain after fellow defender John Terry was stripped of the job in February because of an off-pitch scandal involving his private life but he has not played regularly for Manchester United this season due to a succession of injuries.
He played for England in the 2002 and 2006 World Cup finals and has made a total of 78 appearances, scoring three goals.
There is already a World Cup thread here http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?103311-World-Cup-2010-(includes-TV-schedule-during-the-WC)&p=695713#post69571
I wish those threads would show up in the search facillity, but then we have you, I guess
No need for sarcasm
Strange that I found the previous thread with one mouse click and after all you did start another new world cup thread yesterday
If you read other peoples post before cutting and pasting then you would realise that you are not the only person who visits DS
Im quite looking forward to the world cup now.
I think the three to watch are Argentina, Brazil and Spain, they are looking in incredible form.
Rio Ferdinands out of the England Squad and Dawsons in it wa reported yesterday and also Didier Drogbas out of the Ivory Coast squad due to injury as well. it must be gutting to get that fair and then get injured so close to the build up, its bee years of qualifying rounds and friendlies and all sorts.
Just watched Germany beat Australia 4-0, amazing game. England need to wake up if they want to stay in the competition until the end.
Germany were unstoppable! they were amazing, really great football, when Cacou came on he was on the pitch for like 1 and a half minutes, ran through the Aussie defence like a knife through butter. Think they could go all the way.
England fans were giving out on the radio last night, they have to win there group as if not they meet Germany, the winner of that group in the next round.
The amount of Robert GReen jokes that i have been sent! it doesnt take long.
I am really delighted that Germany played like they did.. there was so much hype about been a young team and without the guidance of Balack they won't go far.. I am not sure if the Germans played the best they can or it just looked like that as Oz team was so bad... I can see more from this team.. Hope they go far as they deserve it
England were dreadful on Saturday...
Here we go again with another World Cup soap scheduling update for Week 26, the fourth consecutive week of schedule disruptions.
For me, the schedules are about as annoying as a droning vuvuzela.
The following schedules are entirely tentative and so completely subject to change until the group stages of the competition have wrapped.
At present, it appears that EastEnders will be broadcast for an hour on the Wednesday and for 30 minutes the following evening.
ITV soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale, meanwhile, look to be scheduled with their normal patterns - aside from an hour-long episode on the Tuesday.
If, however, ITV air the football during Week 26, any episodes currently slated for the Monday, Tuesday or Friday will be rescheduled.
That said, this is why the BBC have scheduled EastEnders on the unaffected days. Wherever the football falls, 'Enders will remain in its Wednesday and Thursday slots.
Holby City, meanwhile, hopes to air two episodes during the week in a bid to make up for the missing ep from the previous week. This, however, is football-dependent.
Saturday, June 26
8.50pm - Casualty (50 mins)
Monday, June 28
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
No EastEnders
Tuesday, June 29
7pm - Emmerdale (1 hour)
7.30pm - Holby City (1 hour)
9pm - The Bill (1 hour)
No EastEnders
Wednesday, June 30
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
8pm - EastEnders (1 hour)
Thursday, July 1
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - EastEnders (30 mins)
8pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
9pm - Holby City (1 hour)
Friday, July 2
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
No EastEnders
The above schedules are entirely tentative and so completely subject to change until the group stages of the competition have wrapped.
Channel 4's Hollyoaks remains unaffected and will continue to air daily in its usual 6.30pm timeslot.
tammyy2j
17-06-2010, 13:33
I am shocked Spain lost
i know! thats definitley the shocker of the WC so far! scrappy goal but still a goal and a win all the same! Former city man with the goal for switzerland, Fernades, hes quite a good player.
Im glad we are at the second matches now, we now know what the teams are like.
Second matches are usually the best as they now have to play to get through... nobody wants to lose the first match so most of them are draws.. Spain losing was a shocker.. they will still get through
yeh i agree, They will still get through, how they didnt score was infuriating, the amount of times they hit the woodwork! I think that fact you said no one wants to lose the first match was the reason there were quite a lot of draws in the first games, the argentina game today was some match.
I only get to see tickers at work .. Looking forward to the match tonight.. come on Mexico.. and tomorrow I am going to see if I can arrange my lunch break around the German match
as a now unemployed person i am enjoying most the WC, that will change soon though when im working so i am enjoying it while i can. Im looking forward to tonight as well, will be cheering on Mexico as well.
I have also discovered i want the underdog to win in all the matches, mnakes it far more exciting.
I love it!! France is practically out!! Should have let Ireland go through at least we would have tried to play a game of football!!
my thoughts exactly, i said to my dad at least we would have played! The French looked half asleep! Mexico outplayed them in all parts of the field. The amount of shooting chances they had showed.
I do think that this new ball has something to so with the amount of shots which are going over the bar, interestingly my dad said that the only teams that have practiced with this type of ball are Argentina and Germany, who even plalyed all last season with it in the bundesliga, in england and the premier leagie and other countries they are contracted to play with another bal.
Germany just did their homework.. they lack WC experience but they make up for that with togetherness, enthusiasm and spirit.. something the French team totally lacked last night... I would love Germany to do really well for some obvious reasons (my son is half German and I will be in Germany for the final) but also to slate the critics who said they were too young and inexperienced
I said at the very start when my uncle asked three teams who to worry about and i said Argentina Germany and Spain, so far to of them have been right. I think that the fact they are young is a good thing, you can tell they have been picked for there playing ability and not the fact they are a big name.
I think the experience things doesnt matter, thats whats great about the world cup as everyone starts with the same points in the same points. The way the Germans pass the ball, its just fantastic. Im also hoping that Jerome Boeteng gets to play, Man City have just bought him, hes only 21 but meant to be a really good player. I also like the speed of the German team as well. Comparing to France where it was so slow!
They totally impressed me... Unlike England, who I feel rely too much on Rooney, they don't need a big name striker to lift them and drive them forward. After seen Mexico last night, they are also ones to watch.. Francisco Rodriguez is an amazing defender and Santo can run.. Was not impressed by Spain or Italy so far.
tammyy2j
19-06-2010, 14:11
England are playing shockingly bad I dont think they will progress
i dont either, they havent got a clue. thought Rooneys attitude stunk after the match, those ffans wil have paid a fortune to travel out there, they should book at that disgraceful performance.
I dont care if a team loses, but i prefer if they lose with some fight! they were really lethargic looking.
France kicked striker Nicolas Anelka out of their World Cup squad on Saturday after he launched a foul-mouthed tirade at coach Raymond Domenech at half-time of the 2-0 defeat to Mexico.
L'Equipe sports daily claimed the Chelsea forward told Domenech to "go screw yourself, dirty son of a whore" in the dressing room at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane after the coach criticised his first-half performance in Thursday's match.
The France Football Federation (FFF) said 31-year-old Anelka would leave South Africa on Saturday after he refused to apologise for his "unacceptable" remarks.
"Anelka's remarks are totally unacceptable for the FFF, French football and the values it defends," said an FFF statement.
"Informed late in the evening on Friday about the serious incident at half-time in the match between France and Mexico, the president of the FFF, Jean-Pierre Escalettes, asked Nicolas Anelka, in the presence of captain Patrice Evra, to apologise.
"With the refusal of the player to publicly apologise, it was decided in full agreement with the coach and members of the delegation in Knysna to exclude Nicolas Anelka from the squad.
"He will leave the French training camp tonight."
FFF vice-president Noel Le Graet said Anelka's behaviour was even more inexplicable because Domenech has championed the cause of the 31-year-old striker over the past two years even when his performances for France had been criticised.
"I find it unbelievable, because if anyone has protected Anelka, it has been Domenech," Le Graet said.
"Domenech has played Anelka throughout the past two years."
Anelka's tirade came after Domenech told Anelka to stop straying out of position against Mexico after a first half when France barely threatened the Mexican goal, L'Equipe reported.
When Anelka took issue with the criticism, Domenech threatened to substitute him, prompting the player to make his foul-mouthed outburst, the newspaper said.
Domenech replaced Anelka with Andre-Pierre Gignac for the second half of the match, but Mexico went on to secure victory with two second-half goals, leaving France - the beaten finalists four years ago - staring elimination in the face.
If their Group A rivals Uruguay and Mexico draw in their match on Tuesday, the French will fail to qualify for the last 16 of the tournament regardless of their own result against host nation South Africa.
Anelka's dismissal from the squad comes amid a dreadful World Cup for France, whose camp has reportedly been riven with disputes between Domenech and his players.
Domenech was reported to have clashed with striker Florent Malouda earlier in the tournament, although the player and team management denied there had been a problem.
Anelka has scored 14 times for France in 71 internationals and Domenech started him in attack in France's first match of the tournament, a 0-0 draw with Uruguay when he was substituted after 72 minutes, and in the Mexico match.
The much-travelled striker, who has played for eight clubs in his career, was a key part of the Chelsea team which won a Premier League and FA Cup double this season.
But past disagreements with coaches led British tabloids to christen him "The Incredible Sulk".
In France, the Quick burger restaurant chain announced Saturday it would withdraw advertising material featuring Anelka.
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Not sure that France can do without his skills if they want to stay in the competition
He was known as the Incredible Sulk when he was at Man City! i dont like him. Hes just another overpaid prat
The French are falling apart though as a team, and the way they are behaving is typical of the big names they have in there side, i think the henry gallas anelka era is over they need to make way for a new team.
Was well impressed with New Zealand today, keeping Italy to a draw, brilliant result, quite a good game as well.
Yes, Italy/New Zealand is a good result. Brazil winning at the moment too :D
yeh i saw a bit of that game, brazil are very quick, cote d'ivore are looking a little slow, they have another half though and the mighty Sven at the helm so you never know till full time they may pull something out the back. Im noticing alot of the premier league players seem to be off there game, they are looking a lot slower than other leagues players, especially those from the bundesliga.
Bloody hell, Kaka sent off :eek: he never toughed the guys face though, a bit of shouldering, no more, disgraceful refereering in this World Cup. They should get video evidence for these cases where the ref has a blind spot like they have in other sports now
Chloe O'brien
20-06-2010, 23:11
Kaka should never have got sent off. he never hit that ivory coast players face. Italy were shocking again. As for England they deserve to be put out. They are not playing as a team. The only time they pass the ball is to their fellow club team mates. Rooney's not getting the chance to score goals because no one will pass him the ball, and when anyone of them are near the goal area they just waste the chances. I wanted England to go through so they could get thumped by Germany but they don't deserve to progress
Bloody hell, Kaka sent off :eek: he never toughed the guys face though, a bit of shouldering, no more, disgraceful refereering in this World Cup. They should get video evidence for these cases where the ref has a blind spot like they have in other sports now
They were saying after the match that a few years ago something like this happened and the player who was "Hurt" was banned for 2 matches.. hopefully that will be the result here
But will they take the red card off Kaka too? Would only be fair
But will they take the red card off Kaka too? Would only be fair
No.. they won't.. they can't but they can ban him for just one match (which is the last one but Brazil is through anyway)...
yeah i think that will happen, he will have a 1 match and maybe so will the ivory coast player.
I think that just showed why video is needed in football, its even appeared in the GAA and i think it was last weekend, they seen something on the video and banned the kerry player for 2 months, football is just lagging behind the times
tammyy2j
21-06-2010, 14:24
Spain could go out today if they lose
Spain could go out today if they lose
Yes they can
Want to see the Portugal match now.. 7 - 0 against North Korea
Here's how the soap schedules look for the week commencing Monday, June 21.
Sunday, June 20
7.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
Monday, June 21
7pm - EastEnders (1 hour)
No Emmerdale
No Coronation Street
Tuesday, June 22
7pm - Emmerdale (1 hour)
9pm - The Bill (1 hour)
No EastEnders
Wednesday, June 23
7pm - EastEnders (Written as an hour-long episode)
No Emmerdale
Thursday, June 24
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
8pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
No EastEnders
Friday, June 25
8pm - EastEnders (30 mins)
No Emmerdale
No Coronation Street
Channel 4's Hollyoaks remains unaffected and will continue to air daily in its usual 6.30pm timeslot.
Holby City skips a week and is due to return in Week 26.
World Cup Fixtures
On Monday Argentina meet Brazil in Capetown
On Tuesday Spain meet Italy in Johannesburg
On Wednesday England meet France at the airport
LOL
I'll get my coat
Brilliant Alan.. love it :lol:
OXO have brought out a new cube. Its got a white wrapper with a red cross and its called
LAUGHING STOCK
Jokes aside though the performance of the English Team has been pitiful in South Africa. Before they left they had the world cup won and it was only a matter of turning up to collect it.
Its the fans who spent thousands that I feel sorry for.
On paper England are a very strong squad, I just feel that they are individuals looking for glory rather than a team... and again,they rely too much on Rooney
I am going to have a big rant here (As an irish person I think I am entitled to this).. I just read that some French players are not even going to bother turn up for the game today against South Africa.. that makes my blood boil.. Ok, there was no guarantee that we would have beaten France on penalties for Ireland to make it to the world cup but to go out on a hand ball and then to see these so called professional player behaving like kids is the biggest insult!
Ireland would have played, we might have had our asses kicked in the group round but my god, we would have put our heart and souls into each game to show that we tried and we were proud to play for our country.. In 2002 when our Manager sent home Roy Keane for the abuse he gave, the rest of the players got their heads down and played and showed spirit.
Big babies is all I can say about France, if they don't win like a child, they take the ball home!! I am annoyed and disgusted with these players... Have some spirit! Young kids look up to you to encourage them.. you are their heroes.. Behave like one
Rant over!!
Chloe O'brien
22-06-2010, 12:01
Alan I heard this joke this morning and was going to post it, but you bet me too it. Got another one for you.
Tomorrow's England v Slovenia match has been moved to the adult channel as it is feared that it is viewed unfit for young viewers to see 11 ass-holes being hammered. :rotfl:
Another one for you
England V Slovenia game has been moved to comedy channel. In its place in the movie Out of Africa
haha, i love them!
We seen today what goes around comes around, France at the bottom of the group, and out! bit about South Africa, i would have loved them to go through.
If Nigeria win their last game they go out with more points than France :lol: one point in 3 games
they only scored one goal as well! which i thinks brilliant! what an absolute shambolic tournament and a disgrace behaviour by the team.
Stop Press from South Africa
England have a new coach !!!!
Its picking them up from Heathrow on Thursday morning
Just so the French dont feel out of it (even though they are :) )
Met Eireann the Irish Weather forecasting service have issued a major flood warning for Ireland as millions of Irish people pee themselves laughing as France get booted out of the World Cup.
Always knew God was an Irishman
New FIFA fixtures for this week. Mon: Brazil meet Argentina in Joburg. Wed: Holland meet Italy in Capetown. Wed: England meet France at the Airport.
New FIFA fixtures for this week. Mon: Brazil meet Argentina in Joburg. Wed: Holland meet Italy in Capetown. Wed: England meet France at the Airport.
Have a wee look at post 62 :)
Saturday, July 3
8.50pm - Casualty (50 mins) TBC
Sunday, July 4
8pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
Monday, July 5
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
8pm - EastEnders (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
Tuesday, July 6
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins) TBC
8pm - Holby City (1 hour) TBC
Wednesday, July 7
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins) TBC
8pm - Holby City (1 hour) TBC
Thursday, July 8
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - EastEnders (1 hour)
8pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
Friday, July 9
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
8pm - EastEnders (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
I actaully enjoyed the football today
Germany Ghana was a good match, very end to end, enjoyed the battle of the Boeteng brothers who were playing against each other, i bet that doesnt happen very often in internationals.
England Germany should be good at the weekend.
I have a long sunday of Sport... GP at 12 then Germany V England at 3... should be a good game.. last nights game was a cracker.. Ghana only needed a draw but they played like it was the final.. both teams were brilliant!!
Here we go again with another World Cup soap scheduling update for Week 26, the fourth consecutive week of schedule disruptions.
For me, the schedules are about as annoying as a droning vuvuzela.
The following schedules are confirmed up until Thursday. Friday's schedules are still TBC.
At present, it appears that EastEnders will be broadcast for an hour on the Wednesday and for 30 minutes the following evening.
ITV soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale, meanwhile, look to be scheduled with their normal patterns - aside from an hour-long episode on the Tuesday.
If, however, ITV air the football during Week 26, any episodes currently slated for the Monday, Tuesday or Friday will be rescheduled.
That said, this is why the BBC have scheduled EastEnders on the unaffected days. Wherever the football falls, 'Enders will remain in its Wednesday and Thursday slots.
Holby City, meanwhile, hopes to air two episodes during the week in a bid to make up for the missing ep from the previous week. This, however, is football-dependent.
Saturday, June 26
8.50pm - Casualty (50 mins)
Monday, June 28
No Emmerdale
No Coronation Street
No EastEnders
Tuesday, June 29
7pm - Emmerdale (1 hour)
7.30pm - Holby City (1 hour)
9pm - The Bill (1 hour)
No EastEnders
Wednesday, June 30
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
8pm - EastEnders (1 hour)
Thursday, July 1
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - EastEnders (30 mins)
8pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
9pm - Holby City (1 hour)
Friday, July 2 - Still TBC
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
No EastEnders
The above schedules are confirmed up until Thursday. Friday's schedules are still TBC.
Channel 4's Hollyoaks remains unaffected and will continue to air daily in its usual 6.30pm timeslot.
Already posted - See post 75 above :)
alan, yours is for the week begining 3rd.. :Perdy posted for Next week...
tammyy2j
24-06-2010, 17:07
Well Italy are out
the uropean teams really havent shown up this tournament!
Japan played brilliantly this evening.
alan, yours is for the week begining 3rd.. :Perdy posted for Next week...
Ooops. I stand corrected
Again!!!
The Japan team were fantastic last night.. great match!!
The World Cup is a bit like WW2.
The French surrender, the Yanks arrive late, the Italians leave early and the English are left to fight the Germans
Ghana have won, Im quite happy that theyve won :D
Actually I would have loved to have seen the USA progress to the next round
i did and i didnt want them to progress, im pleased with Ghana going through as they are the law african nation left i think.
Big game today, should be good to watch.
What a weekend.. A german won the Grand Prix and Germany won the match... great weekend for me!! I get to watch at least one German game in Germany.. looking forward to the next match on Saturday...
tammyy2j
27-06-2010, 18:35
Germany through and England out the better team won
I think the fact that James was by far the best England player on the pitch and he let four in sums it up really! The better side definitly got through.
Def calls for technology, now the irish and english have something in common, england fans cannot balme that for the outcome of the whole match as they were just not good enough!
I enjoyed the match as a game though, some brilliant play in parts! and i watched Galway Sligo in the GAA before which was just as exciting so a good day of sport for me!
parkerman
27-06-2010, 19:09
Like you, Katy, I am not saying the outcome would have been any different if Lampard's goal had not been disallowed, but it just seems so ridiculous in this day and age that crucial decisions like that cannot be referred to a fourth or fifth official looking at a TV replay. It's not as though the technology is not there. After all, the whole world knew it was a goal apart from the referee and his assistant through watching it on television. Replays now play a crucial part in cricket and tennis for example in ensuring the right decisions are reached.
Heard a few vuvuzelas right after the game, otherwise the village I live in is quiet, much to my surprise. Guess my car will be safe from attack, hope so, anyway :)
SarahWakefield
27-06-2010, 22:21
I think the fact that James was by far the best England player on the pitch and he let four in sums it up really! The better side definitly got through.
Def calls for technology, now the irish and english have something in common, england fans cannot balme that for the outcome of the whole match as they were just not good enough!
I enjoyed the match as a game though, some brilliant play in parts! and i watched Galway Sligo in the GAA before which was just as exciting so a good day of sport for me!
It could've been 7-1 if it weren't for James. The defenders let too many players pass them. The whole team we're absolutley shocking. £100,000 a week to play Football like that. I'm ashamed to say they represent our country.
When dealing with Englishmen, the golden rule now is: Don't mention the four! :lol:
All joking aside. It really is time that football joined the 21st century. Some of the refereeing decisions have been appalling. One of Argentinas goal was miles offside and the goal scored by Lampard was well in. There have been numerous occasions where a TV replay would have changed things. It works very well in Rugby and its now high time that it was introduced into football
Although I agree with you, I don't agree with the many thousand who said it would have been a different game had that goal been allowed.. the attitude was all wrong.. only one goal down and they would have still been in with a change (with or without that goal) if they had played as a team and got into the game. Low said that he told his guys to get another goal in the second half and told them that the back was weak to attack that.. I agree with him.. Having then seen the Mexico/Argentina match where the goal was miles offside but the way Mexico kept playing was a credit to them.. they never gave up and even 3 - 0 down they managed to keep going forward and score.. that is how you play! as a team and keep hoping.. England just lay down and gave up in the second half..
They had 45 mins to get a draw and defend against Germany, they didn't take it. After the hand ball by Henry, Ireland kept pushing forward to the end to prove they were not going to give up... England need to re think everything and work as a team.
Roll on the next match. I will be watching in Germany with one Argentina supporter (my daughter)..
parkerman
29-06-2010, 13:35
Sepp Blatter has apologised to England and Mexico for the mistakes made by the referees.
Well that's all right then.
Sepp Blatter has apologies to England and Mexico for the mistakes made by the referees.
Well that's all right then.
What can he do now? give them back the goal??? England still lose 4-2 and Mexico still lose 3- 2.. it won't put either of them through
Although already posted, this timings are changing so here is the schedule (as of today) for next 2 weeks:
Saturday, June 26
8.50pm - Casualty (50 mins)
Monday, June 28
No Emmerdale
No Coronation Street
No EastEnders
Tuesday, June 29
7pm - Emmerdale (1 hour)
9pm - The Bill (1 hour)
No EastEnders
Wednesday, June 30
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
8pm - EastEnders (1 hour)
Thursday, July 1
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - EastEnders (30 mins)
8pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
9pm - Holby City (1 hour)
Friday, July 2
No Emmerdale
No Coronation Street
No EastEnders
Saturday, July 3
8.50pm - Casualty (50 mins) TBC
Sunday, July 4
8pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
Monday, July 5
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
8pm - EastEnders (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
Tuesday, July 6
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins) TBC
8pm - Holby City (1 hour) TBC
Wednesday, July 7
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins) TBC
8pm - Holby City (1 hour) TBC
Thursday, July 8
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - EastEnders (1 hour)
8pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
Friday, July 9
7pm - Emmerdale (30 mins)
7.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
8pm - EastEnders (30 mins)
8.30pm - Coronation Street (30 mins)
Portugal to win against Spain today on penalties hopefully
NIGERIA were last night suspended from world football – by their own president.
President Goodluck Jonathan imposed a two-year ban as punishment for the Nigerians crashing out of the World Cup at the group stage.
His special adviser Ima Niboro said: “Mr President has directed that Nigeria will withdraw from all international football competition for the next two years.”
Nigeria finished bottom of Group B with just one point
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/142321/World-Cup-2010-Nigeria-suspended-from-world-football-by-president/
Spain V Portugal was a very dull game bar David Vila's goal (he is very hot) Ronaldo played crap
Thats a bit steep for the old nigerians, they werent that bad, France were a lot worse!
I agree the spain match was pretty awful!
tammyy2j
02-07-2010, 14:39
David Beckham gives Yahoo! the inside track on England's disappointing World Cup campaign and tells us which players have impressed him in South Africa.
What was your assessment of England at the World Cup?
We didn’t play at the level we knew that we were capable of. Over the four matches we weren’t good enough and regardless of the goal that never was, Germany played better than we did over the 90 minutes and deserved to go through. Having seen the lads in training, the spirit was good, everyone trained at a really high level, it was just disappointing we couldn’t transfer that onto the pitch. As a team, we have to learn from everything that’s happened, come back stronger and play to our potential.
What was the experience of watching from the bench like?
It was different and at times I wanted to get out onto the pitch and play! It was frustrating at times, but purely because I know what the players out on the pitch are capable of. I have to say the fans were unbelievable, like they always are. It must have been really tough, having spent the time and money they did and the team were so desperate to give them the success their support deserved.
Have your experiences in South Africa and the success of Diego Maradona given you the urge to take up coaching?
While I am flattered to be talked about as a coach and am always available for my country, whenever I am needed, I still see myself as a player and remain supportive of the manager. Diego has done a great job so far though and I wish him well.
Who do you think is in with a shout of winning the World Cup?
It’s a tough one, there are a few teams who are very closely matched and will be there or thereabouts. Argentina looked strong in qualifying from their group with three wins from three and are a potent attacking force with the likes of Messi, Tevez and Higuain. The Germans have such pedigree at World Cups and seem to get better as each tournament progresses. Brazil are Brazil, so you’d expect them to do well and maybe go on to the final. I love watching them play football, all the players are so relaxed and comfortable on the ball. I was lucky enough to play with a few in my career and they are without doubt some of the most skillful athletes.
My other two picks would be Netherlands and Spain. The Dutch have pace throughout their side and with Van Persie, Sneijder and Robben, they have potential match-winners. Spain, despite their shock defeat at the hands of Switzerland, are unbelievably strong all over the pitch. Villa is on red-hot form at the moment and if Torres starts scoring, they are going to be a handful for anyone. That’s before you consider Xavi, Iniesta, Silva, Alonso, Fabregas, need I go on?
Which players have impressed you at the tournament so far?
With all the pressure on Messi, prior to the tournament, he’s been a star-performer so far for me. He’s been brilliant on the ball and an important link man for Argentina and instrumental in their four wins so far. Sneijder has been in fine form for the Dutch and scored some vital goals. I’ve also been impressed with Chile as a team and Sanchez, bags of pace and trickery. Diego Forlan for Uruguay has scored goals but also worked hard for the team, the same can be said for Ozil for Germany. I’d heard a bit about him before the tournament and he hasn’t disappointed, at the centre of many German attacks. David Villa has been Spain’s standout performer. He has scored goals, created chances and worked his socks off for his team and looks a good bet to be the top scorer at the World Cup.
How will the performance of Team USA affect the development of football in the US?
It can only be positive. I thought USA played well in the tournament and it will stand them in good stead for future tournaments. I know TV viewing figures were considerably more in the US compared to the World Cup four years ago. The MLS is getting stronger all the time and the increase in the number of youth leagues will all help in the development of football in the US.
tammyy2j
02-07-2010, 15:48
Capello will keep his job as England manager
im glad he has kept his job, hopefully he will create a new team with the youngsters coming through and prove that it was those overpaid wasters that were to blame, a manager can only be blamed for so much in my opinion.
Come on Ghana this evening!
I hope he does, cause he was kept on because he was too expensive to let go, not the best criteria. But I also think that too many changes of the manager does the team no good, so hopefully he can achieve it with more time. Gutted that Brazil are out :crying: might as well support Germany now lol
he officially staying it was decided this afternoon
http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/capello+keeps+job+as+england+manager/3698397
im following Ghana and Argentina, because i love Tevez and Ghana are the african contingent, ive just loved watching all the football, there have been some appauling mathces but some great ones as well!
What a fantastic match on at the moment. Ghana v Uruguay. TheGhanians are playing their socks off. It would be great to see the last African Team in the finals
Yes, I agree, they are brilliant tonight
What a game it was last night, i was gutted for them. How he missed that pen in the last minute and fair play to him for stepping up first, that was so brave but not enough sadly.
Chloe O'brien
04-07-2010, 00:22
Another team given a thumping by Germany. They have to be favourites to win it now.
Holland are winning :D Which is good, cos we have them to win in a sweep
A holland German final looks set to be on the cards! unless spain cause an upset but i cant see that happening. Should be interesting.
moonstorm
07-07-2010, 08:18
I think Spain stand a good chance?? Might be wrong but I think they will win.
I think It would be good if spain win cos it will be more interesting than the obvious winning
Spain won so it will be an very interesting final between Holland and Spain....Spain to win for me, as it is my adopted country :D
Chloe O'brien
07-07-2010, 23:57
Darn it. I wanted Germany to win.
moonstorm
08-07-2010, 11:08
The octopus is never wrong! Did anyone see that on Sky News? Aparently he is been correct on everything he has predicted so far. Interesting to see who he picks for the final. Sorry Chloe but glad Spain won.
tammyy2j
08-07-2010, 11:16
Sexiest World Cup Star
http://girlslovesoccertoo.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/david-villa.jpg
Spain to win
Paul, the octopus in a German zoo has so far correctly predicted all the results of the World Cup and he has predicted a win for Germany against Uruguay and for Spain to win against Holland. :D
I do hope Spain wins even though they havent played that well they still made it to the final it should be a close game
tammyy2j
12-07-2010, 10:52
Well done Spain
There was a few Dutch players that should have been red carded I'm happy Spain won
England have secured three new sponsors for their upcoming European Championship matches
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc95/merikiito/England.jpg
Paul the octopus, an unlikely star of the 2010 World Cup who 'predicted' the outcome of seven matches, has died at an aquarium in Germany.
Staff at the Sea Life centre in Oberhausen said they were "devastated" to learn that he had passed away during the night.
Paul made his name by successfully choosing a mussel from one of two boxes bearing the flags of competing nations.
Octopuses rarely live beyond two years so his death was not unexpected.
Paul backs England World Cup bid Paul was two-and-a-half years old and had been hatched at another centre at Weymouth in England in 2008.
The centre's manager, Stefan Porwoll, said that Paul had correctly guessed the winner of all Germany's World Cup matches, including their defeat, and had "enthused people across every continent".
As the tournament progressed, the octopus's uncanny knack of selecting the correct box drew increasing interest from the world's media, culminating in his choice of Spain as the eventual winner.
He became an instant hero in Spain, prompting a request to have him put on display at Madrid zoo.
Amid the euphoria, he was even made an honorary citizen of a Spanish town before being made an ambassador for England's 2018 World Cup bid.
The Oberhausen centre said he had seemed fine when last checked on Monday night but was found dead on Tuesday morning.
The prophetic cephalopod's brief but extraordinary life is unlikely to be forgotten.
A documentary has been filmed and books and toys are already planned for the Christmas market.
"It's a sad day. Paul was rather special but we managed to film Paul before he left this mortal earth," said his agent, Chris Davies.
A memorial is to be erected at the aquarium in his memory.
Awww, RIP Paul
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