Mesut Özil

Mesut Özil ;
born 15 October 1988) is a German footballer who plays for English Premier League club Arsenal and the German national team. Özil has been a youth national team member since 2006, and a member of the German national team since 2009. He gained international attention during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and was nominated for the Golden Ball Award, which is awarded to the tournament's best player. Özil started his senior career at hometown club Schalke in the Bundesliga in 2006, transferred to Werder Bremen in 2008 and transferred to Real Madrid in August 2010 following his breakout performance at the FIFA World Cup with Germany.
Özil is acclaimed for his finesse and improvisation as an attacking midfielder. His style and ability for providing assists for his team-mates has been compared by former manager José Mourinho to that of Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane. In 2011, Özil ranked first in assists in major European and domestic competitions with 25. In 2012, he ranked first in assists in La Liga with 17. He was also one of the top assist providers in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012 with 3 in both.

Club career

Schalke 04
In 2005, Özil moved to the youth department of FC Schalke 04. He was a midfielder and wore 17 as his squad number, after starting as a playmaker and central attacking midfielder in the place of the suspended Lincoln in Ligapokal matches against Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. On making the first team there, he was described as "the next big thing," but he eventually fell out with club management and moved on to Werder Bremen in January 2008.

Werder Bremen
Özil with Werder Bremen in April 2010
On 31 January 2008, Özil moved to Werder Bremen for a reported fee of €4.3 million, signing a contract with the German club until 30 June 2011.Fresh off his fallout at Schalke 04, he stepped into the shoes of Brazilian playmaker Diego to help lead the north German club to the 2009 DFB-Pokal with the winning goal in a 1–0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in Berlin. He also excelled in Europe where he led Werder Bremen to the final of the last ever UEFA Cup, losing out to Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine.Although Bremen failed to get going in their 2008–09 Bundesliga season, eventually finishing a disappointing 10th, Özil managed to make a significant impact in most games and came away with a respectable three goals and 15 assists that highlighted his attacking credentials.In his second season, Bremen finished a respectable third, with Özil contributing 9 goals and 17 assists in 31 league fixture appearances.

Real Madrid
2010–11 season
Özil playing for Real Madrid in 2010
Due to his performances in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Özil ensured his place among Europe's top young talents. He was sought by teams like Barcelona, Arsenal, and Manchester United and reports even claimed that a deal was struck for a transfer to Barça. Werder Bremen denied the report and on 17 August 2010, the team announced that they had reached an agreement with Real Madrid. The transfer fee is believed to have been in the region of €15 million.Upon signing, Özil said, "When the offer came in to join Real Madrid, there is no decision to make. Let's be honest – you don't refuse this club. I was in no rush to leave Werder Bremen, but this is one club you say yes to. They are an institution, a club with a fantastic history, stadium and squad full of world-class players. The prospect of performing at the Bernabeu is so awesome you jump straight in."Özil made his debut on 22 August in a friendly match against Hércules, which Real Madrid won 3–1. His jersey numbers were changed often before the season started. He was given the number 26 in the pre-season and 19 for his debut. But following the transfer of Rafael van der Vaart to Tottenham Hotspur, he was given the vacant 23.
Özil was brought in to back up teammate Kaká, but due to his surgery, Özil obtained a starting role. He then made his La Liga debut for Real Madrid as a substitute for Ángel di María in the 62nd minute against Mallorca, which Real Madrid drew 0–0.
Özil taking on Daniele Bonera of Milan during the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League.
He made his season debut in the Champions League on 15 September. He got his first assist with Real Madrid in the 74th minute against Ajax after he crossed for a Gonzalo Higuaín goal.
He walked off the pitch as a second half substitute to standing ovations in his first two games as a starter at the Santiago Bernabéu. His first goal came in a league match against Deportivo La Coruña on 3 October 2010, in a 6–1 victory. Özil's first Champions League goal with Real came in the 14th minute against Milan on 19 October 2010. On 22 December, he made his debut in the Copa del Rey, scoring once in a 8–0 victory over Levante.
He finished the season with 25 assists, the highest for any player in any major European competition that season. Özil's performances for Real Madrid during his first season were praised by media, fans and players.

2011–12 season
Özil began wearing the number 10 shirt for Real Madrid in 2011–12, signalling manager José Mourinho's intent to use the German international as his main playmaker.On 14 August 2011, Özil scored his first goal against Barcelona in El Clásico in the first leg of the 2011 Supercopa de España. On 17 August 2011, Özil was sent off in the last minute of the second leg of the 2011 Supercopa after an altercation with Barça forward David Villa. Özil expressed his desire to end his football days at the club in an interview with German magazine kicker, saying, "I'd like to end my career at Real Madrid. I know it will be difficult because I have many more years ahead of me and many younger and good players will also be out there, but I want to be part of that future. I know what I'm capable of and I'm convinced I'll stay at Real Madrid many years."
Özil was on the short-list of 2011–12-year's FIFA Ballon d'Or award.


Özil's boots on display at the Santiago Bernabeu museum
He finished atop the La Liga assists chart,with 17 assists. On 2 May 2012, he helped Real Madrid to clinch its 32nd La Liga title as he assisted Real Madrid's first goal and scored the second goal against Bilbao, which Real Madrid later won by 3–0. Eleven days later, Özil scored two goals in the final game of the regular season against RCD Mallorca, once again consolidating his excellent performance with the club. The win made Real the first club in the Spanish top flight to ever reach 100 points in a season.His fine form with Real Madrid and German national team saw him earn nomination for UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, in which he finished 10th, being youngest in Top 10.

2012–13 season
With arrival of Luka Modrić before the start of the season, some in the media claimed Özil was unhappy at Real Madrid, but he later rejected such talk and claimed he was happy at the club and looking forward to compete for his place. After the start of the season, he added the Spanish Super Cup title to his honours. In league play, he provided an important assist to Cristiano Ronaldo who equalized in a 2–2 draw against Barcelona at Camp Nou. On 6 November, Özil scored a crucial 89th-minute free-kick to rescue a draw for Real Madrid and secure a point against Borussia Dortmund.He continued his fine form in the league as he scored another brace against Real Valladolid to rescue Real Madrid in a 3–2 win.He then went on to finish the season with 29 assists, although Real Madrid did not win any silverware except for the Spanish Super Cup, Özil's performance was praised. At the end of the season Ozil had more assists then any other player in the league, with 26 assists.

Arsenal
2013–14 season
Özil taking a free-kick for Arsenal.
On 2 September 2013, Özil agreed to join English side Arsenal. Both fee and contract duration were undisclosed, but they are believed to be around £42.5 million for a five-year deal. The transfer makes him the most expensive German football player of all time. Özil was assigned the number 11 shirt.
Özil said of transfer: “At the weekend, I was certain I would stay at Real Madrid but afterwards I realised I did not have the faith from the coach or the bosses. I am a player who needs this faith and that is what I have felt from Arsenal, which is why I have joined. Several Real Madrid players were dissatisfied with Özil leaving the club, namely Ronaldo who said: "He was the player who best knew my moves in front of goal...I'm angry about Özil leaving."
Özil made his debut for Arsenal in their league game away to Sunderland on 14 September 2013. He assisted Olivier Giroud's goal in the 11th minute of the match. They went on to win the match 1–3. Three days after that, he made his Champions League debut for Arsenal against Marseille. Özil made his home debut against Stoke City in a 3-1 victory. He was involved in all 3 goals, with 2 assists and a free kick on which Aaron Ramsey scored on the rebound.

Perjalanan Karier Beckham

David Beckham telah menyatakan pensiun setelah hampir 20 tahun berkarier dalam sepak bola. Dalam periode tersebut, Beckham sukses menikmati gelar-gelar bergengsi bersama Manchester United, Real Madrid, Los Angeles Galaxy, dan Paris Saint-Germain.

Berikut momen penting Beckham dalam kariernya sebagaimana dilansir dari Sporting Life.

1975: Beckham lahir di Leytonstone pada tanggal 2 Mei.

1991: Beckham bergabung dengan tim muda Manchester United.

1992: Beckham menandai debutnya saat melawan Brighton di Piala Liga pada 23 September dan berhasil menjuarai Piala FA pada usia muda.

1993: Beckham menandatangani kontrak profesional di Old Trafford.

1995: Beckham bergabung dengan Preston sebagai pemain pinjaman pada Februari dan mencetak dua gol dari lima laga.

1996: Beckham membantu United menjuarai Premier League dan Piala FA. Pada tahun ini, Beckham menciptakan gol dari setengah lapangan saat bermain imbang 3-3 dengan Wimbledon. Dia juga menandai debutnya bersama timnas Inggris saat mengalahkan Moldova dengan skor 3-0.

1997: Beckham terpilih menjadi pemain muda terbaik versi Pesepak Bola Profesional Inggris (PFA).

1998: Mencetak gol pertama untuk Inggris dari sebuah tendangan bebas melawan Kolombia di Lens pada 26 Juni. Dia juga mendapatkan kartu merah saat melawan Argentina di Piala Dunia 1998.

1999: Beckham membawa United meraih gelar treble winner (Premier League, Piala FA, dan Liga Champions).

2000: Pada Mei, Bekcham berhasil meraih gelar Premier League untuk keempat kali bersama United setelah tim tersebut unggul 18 poin dari pesaing terdekatnya.

Pada November, Beckham untuk pertama kali ditunjuk sebagai kapten timnas Inggris dalam laga persahabatan melawan Italia di Turin. Saat itu, Three Lions dilatih oleh Peter Taylor.

2001: Pada Mei, Beckham kembali berhasil mengantarkan MU meraih gelar Premier League untuk ketiga kali berturut-turut.

2002: 7 Juni - Beckham mencetak gol dari titik putih saat melawan Argentina pada babak penyisihan grup Piala Dunia. Berkat gol tersebut, Inggris berhasil mengalahkan Argentina dengan skor 1-0.

2003: Februari - Beckham terlibat insiden dengan pelatih Sir Alex Ferguson seusai MU dikalahkan Arsenal di Piala FA. Saat itu, Fergie marah dan menendang sepatu yang mengenai pelipis Beckham.

14 Juni: Beckham mendapatkan penghargaan atas jasanya di sepak bola pada saat perayaan ulang tahun Ratu Inggris.

17 Juni: United mengumumkan bahwa mereka menerima tawaran Madrid sebesar 25 juta pondsterling untuk Beckham.

2004: 24 Juni - Beckham gagal melakukan tendangan penalti saat Inggris adu penalti dengan Portugal di perempat final Piala Eropa 2004. Saat itu, Inggris akhirnya kalah.

2005: November - Beckham menjadi kapten dalam pertandingan ke-50 bersama Inggris saat Tiga Singa melakoni laga persahabatan melawan Argentina di Geneva.

2006: 2 Juli - Beckham meletakkan jabatannya sebagai kapten seusai Inggris tersingkir dari Piala Dunia 2006. Saat itu, Inggris disingkirkan oleh Portugal di babak perempat final.

11 Agustus: Beckham tak dipanggil saat Inggris melakoni laga persahabatan melawan Yunani.

2007: 11 Januari - Beckham mengumumkan dirinya akan pensiun dan bergabung dengan LA Galaxy pada Agustus.

13 Januari: Pelatih Real Madrid, Fabio Capello, menyatakan Beckham takkan bermain lagi dengan Madrid.

26 Mei: Pelatih Inggris, Steve McClaren, membuat kejutan dengan memanggil Beckham untuk laga melawan Brasil dan Estonia.

Juni - Beckham kembali bermain dengan Madrid dan El Real berhasil menjurai La Liga.

16 Agustus:  Beckham mencetak gol pertamanya untuk Galaxy dalam debutnya di semifinal SuperLiga melawan DC United.

2008: 26 Maret: Beckham mencatat 100 cap saat melakoni laga persahabatan melawan Perancis.

30 Oktober: AC Milan mengumumkan bahwa Beckham akan bergabung dengan mereka pada 7 Januari 2009.

2009: 9 Maret - AC Milan mengumumkan kesepakatan yang unik dengan Beckham. Pemain asal Inggris tersebut akan bertahan di Italia hingga akhir musim, kemudian kembali ke Galaxy pada bulan Juli sampai Oktober. Setelah itu, Beckham kembali membela Milan sampai akhir musim 2009-2010.

2010: 14 Maret: Beckham mengalami cedera achilles saat Milan mengalahkan Chievo dengan skor 1-0. Akibat cedera tersebut, Beckham gagal tampil di Piala Dunia.

Juni: Meski cedera, Beckham tetap diboyong ke Piala Dunia 2010 sebagai staf pelatih.

11 Agustus: Karier Beckham bersama Inggris sepertinya akan berakhir saat Capello dalam wawancaranya dengan ITV mengatakan, "Mungkin dia sedikit tua."

2011: 20 November - Beckham berhasil membawa Galaxy juara Piala MLS setelah mengalahkan Houston Dynama 1-0 di final.

31 Desember: Kontrak Beckham bersama Galaxy habis.

2012: 20 November: Beckham mengonfirmasi meninggalkan Galaxy setelah Piala MLS pada 1 Desember.

31 Desember: Beckham mengakhiri kariernya di MLS dengan dua kali juara Piala MLS setelah mengalahkan Houston Dynamo 301.

2013: 31 Januari - Beckham menandatangani kontrak selama lima bulan bersama PSG dan dia menyatakan gajinya akan didonasikan untuk anak-anak Perancis.

24 Februari: Beckham membuat debutnya bersama PSG saat tampil sebagai pemain pengganti melawan Marseille.

2 April: Beckham tampil di Liga Champions saat melakoni leg pertama perempat final melawan Barcelona.

12 Mei: PSG memastikan menjuarai Ligue 1 setelah mengalahkan Lyon 1-0. Beckham menjadi pemain Inggris pertama yang bisa memenangkan gelar di empat negara berbeda.

16 Mei: Beckham memutuskan pensiun.
 

Beckham Pensiun

 David Beckham memutuskan untuk pensiun, Kamis (16/5/2013). Gelandang berusia 38 tahun ini menutup kariernya dengan manis karena dia baru saja mempersembahkan gelar juara Ligue 1 bagi Paris Saint-Germain, yang mengajukan tawaran perpanjangan kontrak satu musim lagi.

"Saya berterima kasih kepada PSG atas kesempatan yang diberikan lagi untuk melanjutkan karierku, tetapi saya merasa sekarang saat yang tepat untuk mengakhirinya, bermain di level tertinggi," ujar Beckham.

Sebelum bergabung dengan PSG pada awal musim ini, Beckham sudah melanglang buana bersama klub-klub elite Eropa. Besar di Manchester United, winger kanan ini juga memperkuat klub raksasa Spanyol, Real Madrid, kemudian pindah ke AC Milan dan melanjutkan kariernya di MLS bersama Los Angeles Galaxy, sebelum pindah ke PSG.

Di level internasional, Beckham juga pernah menjadi pilihan utama The Three Lions. Total, dia bermain sebanyak 115 kali di timnas meskipun tak pernah merasakan gelar paling bergengsi, baik di Piala Eropa maupun di Piala Dunia.

Baru-baru ini, Beckham mengambil sejumlah peran penting di luar lapangan, salah satunya menjadi duta sepak bola China.

Gol Bunuh Diri Pertama dalam Karier Ronaldo

Granada - Melihat Cristiano Ronaldo menjebol gawang lawan mungkin sudah jadi hal yang biasa karena dia memang sangat produktif. Tapi, kalau Ronaldo sampai menggetarkan gawang timnya sendiri, tentu itu hal yang spesial.

Nama Ronaldo masuk papan skor pada laga Granada versus Real Madrid di Estadio Los Carmenes, Minggu (3/2/2013) dinihari WIB. Bukan karena dia mencetak gol untuk Madrid, tapi karena dia membuat gol bunuh diri.

Gol bunuh diri itu berawal dari sebuah sepak pojok untuk Granada di menit ke-22. Ronaldo yang bermaksud menghalau bola tendangan Nolito malah menyundulnya ke arah gawang sendiri. Sial buat dia, itulah satu-satunya gol dalam pertandingan tersebut. Madrid pun kalah 0-1.

Bagi seorang Ronaldo, gol bunuh diri bukanlah hal biasa dalam kariernya. Setelah melalui 501 pertandingan dan mencetak 302 gol untuk Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, dan Madrid, baru kali ini penyerang asal Portugal itu membobol gawang timnya sendiri.

Dicatat Eurosport, Ronaldo adalah penyerang pertama Madrid yang membuat gol bunuh diri di La Liga sejak musim 1998/99.

Kemenangan yang didapat Granada atas Madrid memang sangat mengejutkan mengingat perbedaan kelas di antara kedua tim. Sebelum ini, terakhir kali tim asal Andalusia itu mengalahkan Los Blancos di La Liga adalah pada 20 Januari 1974, juga dengan skor 1-0.

Selain itu, dilihat dari sisi produktivitas, Granada sebenarnya tidak ada apa-apanya kalau dibandingkan dengan Madrid. Setelah laga dinihari tadi, El Grana baru membukukan total 19 gol di La Liga musim ini, lebih sedikit dibandingkan koleksi gol seorang Ronaldo yang sudah mencapai 21 buah.

Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema Squad No: 10 Position: Forward Age: 25 Birth Date: Dec 19, 1987 Birth Place: Lyon, France Height: 6' 0'' (1.83m) Weight: 73 kg An immensely-talented striker, Benzema (due mainly to his Algerian heritage) was tipped to fill the boots of Zinedine Zidane for France and comparisons only gained pace when he signed for Real Madrid. Born in Lyon to Algerian parents, the North African nation did approach him about making himself available to them, but he declined saying: "Algeria is in my heart but sporting-wise I'm 100% French." With his international future sorted, his first four seasons as a professional at Lyon were nothing less than sensational, scoring goal upon goal in both Ligue 1 and Champions League. However, after sealing a £30 million deal to Real Madrid in July 2009, he was demoted to the bench by the excellent form up front of the Argentine Gonzalo Higuain and was overlooked for the 2010 France World Cup squad. Strengths: Strong and powerful, he has pace to burn and is a potent finisher from inside the box. Weaknesses: Can look a little overawed on the big occasion and his first touch can let him down. Career high: Sealing a move to Real Madrid in July 2009. Career low: Missing out on the 2010 World Cup squad and becoming embroiled in a sex scandal prior to the tournament. Style: Strong, powerful, quick, a classy striker. Quotes: ''I don't have to worry for him, I am sure that he has the ability to succeed. When you come to a big club, there has to be a period of adaptation, talent is not always enough.'' Zinedine Zidane on Karim Benzema's start at Real Madrid. Trivia: Benzema grew up with nine siblings and his father Hafid in the district of Bron.

Ronaldo preparing to see out contract

Cristiano Ronaldo says he is preparing to see out his present agreement at Actual The city but cannot say what will occur when that cope finishes in July 2015. - Jose enjoying U. s. showdown Persistent rumours in the Language press has stated Ronaldo was either looking for a important pay increase to €15 thousand a season or could be set for a summer season shift to big investing London Saint-Germain. However, in an meeting released on Thursday on FIFA.com, the People from france worldwide said he was set on satisfying the cope he decided when becoming a member of The city during 2009. "I want to see out my agreement at Actual The city,” Ronaldo said. “I am very obvious about that. After that, well, I do not know what will occur later on." Ronaldo skipped his side’s activity at Osasuna on Weekend through revocation as The city were organised to a 0-0 sketch - a outcome that results in The city 18 factors adrift of Primera Department management Spain's capital at the midway factor of the Primera Department period. Retaining the La Liga headline now looks unlikely, he confessed, but the group still have much to perform for this period. “We have not began the tournament very well, for sure,” Ronaldo said. “We know that La Liga is an constant battle for us now, but nothing is difficult in soccer. We are going to give your very best, win activities and see what happens. And, of course, there is the Winners Group and the Copa del Rey too. There is a lot for us to win this period.” Looking towards next month’s Winners Group last-16 conflict with his former group Birmingham U. s., Ronaldo said he saw the connections as a challenging phase towards a 10th Western Cup for The city - the legendary La Decima. “Every Madridista wants that 10th Western Cup - we are more than conscious of that,” he said. “Last period we dropped just brief, which was very annoying. The truth we encounter Birmingham U. s. next creates it more challenging. It is not going to be simple and I consider the likelihood is about 50-50, but I am still very assured." Madrid manager Jose Mourinho was an fascinated viewer at United’s 2-1 win over Luton on Weekend as the Red Demons managed their seven-point benefits in the Leading Group desk. Los Blancos are able of conquering Sir Alex Ferguson’s part, Ronaldo said, and particularly if they restore their best type. "No group is irresistible, but when we are at our best we are a really pros,” he said. “Manchester U. s. have began the British tournament competition very well and are a lengthy way before relax but, still, if we perform the way we are able of, we can defeat them. To do that we need to take together and perform as a group, like we have done in so many suits before." Madrid’s inadequate activities this season have provided to further press critique of Mourinho, and Ronaldo seems this has impacted the players’ activities. “I think that, yes, the stress is too excellent and that sometimes it can impact us,” he said. “But we have to try and increase above it and not let what individuals say get to us, particularly the press, as Actual The city get verbal about every day. At the end of the day it comes down to an personal choice, whether you want to study the documents or not. I do not think what the documents say issues too much, so there is no need to over-dramatise the problem.” Madrid are next in activity at house to Valencia in Tuesday’s Copa del Rey quarter-final first leg at the Bernabeu, where Ronaldo is predicted to come back to the beginning line-up, along with Mesut Ozil, Karim Benzema and Ricardo Carvalho. Ronaldo said he predicted The city lovers, who have whistled Mourinho’s name before latest activities, noticed that the Colonial trainer was operating for the excellent of the group. "People do demonstration and you have to regard that, though I think they should be a bit personal with him,” he said. “To me it is very obvious that Mourinho always wants what is best for the group and will battle to the loss of life to protect it. All of us who perform together with him know that, but you have still got to demonstrate regard for the fans' viewpoint. In my perspective he is the best trainer on the globe. He has got many encounter and has won everything there is to win."

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH, commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team. Wikipedia Born: February 5, 1985 (age 27), Funchal Height: 1.86 m Weight: 84.5 kg Salary: 12 million EUR (2012) Children: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Parents: José Diniz Aveiro, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro

Zinedine Zidane

born 23 June 1972) the famous and popular nickname with a zizou is the descendant of French soccer player Algeria. Position is a full-attack. He started his career as a player at the club AS Cannes, he then played in Bordeaux, Juventus and Real Madrid last. He retired from club football in 2006 and retired from the national football team after the World Cup France 2006.

After a very grotesque appearance in the World Cup and 1998 European Cup in 2000, not less public who consider football as the best in the world. The advantages and expertise to dribbling and ball control often make the opponent feel frustrated because of the difficulty grab the ball. the coach also thought that the force the man-to-man marking job on Zidane is futile. Even German sports manufacturer Adidas to create "new formation" which is 4-Zidane-2.

In 1993, Zidane married Véronique Zidane (born Lentisco), a former France dancers and Spain models

The degree obtained

Zidane, a player has won all the prestigious championship in the world, was a champion bred. Degree that he has given to France and the club are:

World Cup (1998)
European Cup (2000)
Champions League (2001/2002)
Toyota Cup (1996, 2002)
domestic league:
Series A (1996/1997, 1997/1998)
La Liga (2002/2003)
Runner Up World Cup (2006)
Zidane was chosen as three times the World Open (1998, 2000, 2003) and once as the European Open (1998) and as the Best World Cup 2006.