The Wembley Stadium is a football stadium that is located on the former site of the stadium with the same name. The Old Wembley Stadium was the most famous of all England and one of the best known worldwide. The new Wembley stadium is the local football team England.
After the demolition in 2002 of the old Wembley and the design of architect Norman Foster opened the door to a new Superestadio with a capacity of 90,000 spectators, which was completed in 2007. The project cost was around 757 million pounds (1.097 billion euros).
The stadium is connected to the metro stations of Wembley Park and Wembley Central via "White Horse Bridge".
The construction of the new Wembley was part of the project for the London 2012 Olympics, which hosted football matches both male and female and both finals.
It was expected that the national stadium was inaugurated on 13 May 2006 with the end of the FA Cup, but due to problems with the construction companies and WNSL Multiprex, set a new deadline for September 2006, with the first match qualification for Euro 2008, which was to face England against Andorra. However, again it had to delay the opening until 2007.On March 24 of that year the stadium was finally opened inmatch between the U-21 England and Italy
The stadium holds the match for the final of the FA Cup, the Community Shield and Carling Cup and the matches of the England football team.
On May 28, 2011 hosted the final of the Champions League between FC Barcelona and Manchester United, the first being winning by 3 goals to 1. In June 2011 the UEFA appointed Wembley again host the final of the Champions League in 2013, on the anniversary of the Football Association.
On August 11, 2012, the court Wembley hosted the game for the gold medal in the 2012 Olympic Games, held between teams from Brazil and Mexico, which was won by the Aztec squad by a score of two goals one.
He has received the first NFL game outside of the Americas in 2007, within the series of events called "NFL International Series", in a regular season game between the Miami Dolphins (which made local computer), and the New York Giants, who months later would proclaim champions of Super Bowl XLII.
On October 26, 2008, due to the success of the previous year, returned to play another regular season game, in this case pitting the New Orleans Saints (at home) against the San Diego Chargers.
Repeated in 2009, also facing regular season game to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at home) and New England Patriots (as visitors).
In 2010 they played the match between Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers where imposed by a score of 24-16.
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Old Wembley Stadium(1923-2002)
Wembley Stadium (English: Wembley Stadium) was a multipurpose stadium, but mainly used for football practice, was located in the district of the same name in London, capital of England. He was the most famous stadium in Britain and one of the best known worldwide. In 2002 it was demolished and in its place was built the New Wembley.
It was opened in 1923 on the occasion of the exhibition to be held on British imperial following year, in fact his English name was Empire Stadium.
The first match played at Wembley was the final of the FA Cup in 1923, played between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United, known as the "White Horse Final".
It was "the cathedral of football 'as Pele, and paraded her big names in world football. Also plays that happened on the pitch at Wembley were played a total of five finals of the European Cup, resulting in the sports arena champions AC Milan, Manchester United, Ajax Amsterdam, FC Liverpool and Barcelona.
However, the stadium was demolished in 2002 in order to create a new Wembley, an ultramodern multipurpose arena capacity 90,000 people who can receive the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The last match played at the old Wembley was the one who summoned the teams of Argentina and England, in 2000, that ended with zero result.
In 1985 there was the first part of the Live Aid concert in the stadium filled. In 1986 the British band Queen visited the legendary stage, appearing in consecutive nights on 11 and 12 July. Then, on 29 August 1992, the event was held company SummerSlam World Wrestling Entertainment WWE record in doing Freddie Mercury Tribute completely filled again, sold all the tickets in just three days. Also, in 1995, Bon Jovi filled the stadium for three nights.
It was opened in 1923 on the occasion of the exhibition to be held on British imperial following year, in fact his English name was Empire Stadium.
The first match played at Wembley was the final of the FA Cup in 1923, played between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United, known as the "White Horse Final".
It was "the cathedral of football 'as Pele, and paraded her big names in world football. Also plays that happened on the pitch at Wembley were played a total of five finals of the European Cup, resulting in the sports arena champions AC Milan, Manchester United, Ajax Amsterdam, FC Liverpool and Barcelona.
However, the stadium was demolished in 2002 in order to create a new Wembley, an ultramodern multipurpose arena capacity 90,000 people who can receive the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The last match played at the old Wembley was the one who summoned the teams of Argentina and England, in 2000, that ended with zero result.
In 1985 there was the first part of the Live Aid concert in the stadium filled. In 1986 the British band Queen visited the legendary stage, appearing in consecutive nights on 11 and 12 July. Then, on 29 August 1992, the event was held company SummerSlam World Wrestling Entertainment WWE record in doing Freddie Mercury Tribute completely filled again, sold all the tickets in just three days. Also, in 1995, Bon Jovi filled the stadium for three nights.
miércoles, 30 de enero de 2013
World's Cup of Football England 1966
The VIII World Cup was held in England, between 11 and 30 July 1966.
16 teams participated in the final round, being divided into 4 groups of 4 teams where two teams from each group advanced to the quarterfinal round, from which were knockout duels.
The final was played at Wembley Stadium between England and West Germany. After tying two goals in regulation, an extension was made that Geoff Hurst scored one of the most controversial goals in the history of the sport, which to this day remains in doubt whether or not entered the goal . Finally, a fourth goal to give England its first and so far only World Cup, which they received from the hands of Queen Elizabeth II.
The scorer was the Portuguese player Eusebio, with nine goals. Moreover, for the first time in World Cup history was presented a mascot, Willie the Lion.England, West Germany and Spain submitted nominations in 1960 for organizing the eighth World Cup tournament, however the Iberian country lowered its presentation days before the election on August 22, 1960 in the city of Rome, Italy. There, the country of origin of the sport beat Germany by 34 votes to 27, mainly due to the active participation of the president of FIFA, the Englishman Stanley Rous, and as a way to celebrate the centenary of the foundation of England's Football.
In the qualifying process, 71 teams participated. 10 places were available to be distributed to areas of Europe, 4 seats to South America, North America and one remaining quota according to the rules imposed by FIFA should be played between teams from Africa and Asia, prompting an outcry from participants Africans who claimed to be entitled to a quota itself. Because FIFA's refusal to reconsider the measure, the 15 African teams withdrew as Syria and South Korea, in solidarity with the other selections.
In addition, selections of Congo, Philippines and Guatemala did not participate due to errors in registration. South Africa was also excluded as a form of rejection of its policy of apartheid. North Korea defeated Australia in search of the only quota for Asia and Oceania, which caused problems because of the lack of diplomatic relations between the host country and the North Korean republic and that almost caused the latter's absence due to lack of approval of visas.
Finally, the 14 teams ranked over England and Brazil, the defending champion, were divided into four groups in a draw held at the "Royal Garden Hotel Kingston" in London. Its format was to divide the 16 teams into four blocks, which came out a team for each group. The four blocks were "South America", "Europe Mediterranean", "Rest of Europe" and finally the selections considered "modest" (Mexico, Bulgaria, North Korea, and Switzerland).
During March 1966, the completion of the event was put in jeopardy after the theft of the Jules Rimet Trophy, which was exhibited to the public at a church in Westminster. The trophy remained lost for eight days, after which a dog named Pickles found it in the garden of a house. The thief was eventually sentenced to two years in prison, while Pickles achieved great popularity being showcased during the opening day of the event, which was first broadcast on television around the world via satellite.
16 teams participated in the final round, being divided into 4 groups of 4 teams where two teams from each group advanced to the quarterfinal round, from which were knockout duels.
The final was played at Wembley Stadium between England and West Germany. After tying two goals in regulation, an extension was made that Geoff Hurst scored one of the most controversial goals in the history of the sport, which to this day remains in doubt whether or not entered the goal . Finally, a fourth goal to give England its first and so far only World Cup, which they received from the hands of Queen Elizabeth II.
The scorer was the Portuguese player Eusebio, with nine goals. Moreover, for the first time in World Cup history was presented a mascot, Willie the Lion.England, West Germany and Spain submitted nominations in 1960 for organizing the eighth World Cup tournament, however the Iberian country lowered its presentation days before the election on August 22, 1960 in the city of Rome, Italy. There, the country of origin of the sport beat Germany by 34 votes to 27, mainly due to the active participation of the president of FIFA, the Englishman Stanley Rous, and as a way to celebrate the centenary of the foundation of England's Football.
In the qualifying process, 71 teams participated. 10 places were available to be distributed to areas of Europe, 4 seats to South America, North America and one remaining quota according to the rules imposed by FIFA should be played between teams from Africa and Asia, prompting an outcry from participants Africans who claimed to be entitled to a quota itself. Because FIFA's refusal to reconsider the measure, the 15 African teams withdrew as Syria and South Korea, in solidarity with the other selections.
In addition, selections of Congo, Philippines and Guatemala did not participate due to errors in registration. South Africa was also excluded as a form of rejection of its policy of apartheid. North Korea defeated Australia in search of the only quota for Asia and Oceania, which caused problems because of the lack of diplomatic relations between the host country and the North Korean republic and that almost caused the latter's absence due to lack of approval of visas.
Finally, the 14 teams ranked over England and Brazil, the defending champion, were divided into four groups in a draw held at the "Royal Garden Hotel Kingston" in London. Its format was to divide the 16 teams into four blocks, which came out a team for each group. The four blocks were "South America", "Europe Mediterranean", "Rest of Europe" and finally the selections considered "modest" (Mexico, Bulgaria, North Korea, and Switzerland).
During March 1966, the completion of the event was put in jeopardy after the theft of the Jules Rimet Trophy, which was exhibited to the public at a church in Westminster. The trophy remained lost for eight days, after which a dog named Pickles found it in the garden of a house. The thief was eventually sentenced to two years in prison, while Pickles achieved great popularity being showcased during the opening day of the event, which was first broadcast on television around the world via satellite.
miércoles, 12 de diciembre de 2012
Manchester United Football Club
The Manchester United Football Club (better known as Manchester United, or simply as Man Utd.) Is a football club originally from Manchester, England, considered one of the most popular in the world, 6 because it has more than 330 million of international following, August 7 which is equivalent to almost 5% of the population mundial.9 With a value of USD 269 million according to Forbes magazine in late 2011.10 is the richest football club (where surpasses Spanish Real Madrid and Bayern Munich German) 11 and the second most valuable of any sport (after the U.S. baseball team New York Yankees) 12 13
Similarly, Manchester United has had the highest average attendance in English football in the last 50 years, with few exceptions it has been surpassed by Liverpool.14 Its main achievements are winning the First Division / Premier League 19 times, England in the Super 19, the FA Cup in 11, the League Cup in England in April, the European Cup / Champions on 3 and the Cup Winners Cup in ocasión.15 is also the only English club to become world club champions, to win the Intercontinental Cup in 1999 and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2008, defeating the then American champions Palmeiras and Liga de Quito, respectively.
Although he joined the First Division in 1892, the club was originally born under the name of Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, with the team of Lancashire and Yorkshire railway depot Railway Company, located in Newton Heath. After being close to bankruptcy in 1902, J. H. Davies took over the club and changed the name, calling Manchester United. Its headquarters, Old Trafford was bombed during World War II which led to the club to find the love of their neighbors Manchester City, who allowed them to play at Maine Road for a time in exchange for an annual fee. The United Matt Busby appointed as coach after the Second World War and its policy, then unheard of promoting most of the players from the club's youth team was very successful, winning the league in 1956 and 1957. This success was a stop on the way to the Munich air disaster of 1958, in which eight players of the team were killed. Despite this tragedy, the group was able to recover and won the league in 1965 and 1967 and the European Cup in 1968.
The club was again remarkable success until the 1990s, when Alex Ferguson led the team to the award of eight league championships in eleven years, most recently in the Champions League and Premier League for the 2007-08 season. In 1999, Manchester United became the first English team to win the Champions League, the Premier League and the FA Cup in the same season (which is known as the 'triplet' club).
Similarly, Manchester United has had the highest average attendance in English football in the last 50 years, with few exceptions it has been surpassed by Liverpool.14 Its main achievements are winning the First Division / Premier League 19 times, England in the Super 19, the FA Cup in 11, the League Cup in England in April, the European Cup / Champions on 3 and the Cup Winners Cup in ocasión.15 is also the only English club to become world club champions, to win the Intercontinental Cup in 1999 and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2008, defeating the then American champions Palmeiras and Liga de Quito, respectively.
Although he joined the First Division in 1892, the club was originally born under the name of Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, with the team of Lancashire and Yorkshire railway depot Railway Company, located in Newton Heath. After being close to bankruptcy in 1902, J. H. Davies took over the club and changed the name, calling Manchester United. Its headquarters, Old Trafford was bombed during World War II which led to the club to find the love of their neighbors Manchester City, who allowed them to play at Maine Road for a time in exchange for an annual fee. The United Matt Busby appointed as coach after the Second World War and its policy, then unheard of promoting most of the players from the club's youth team was very successful, winning the league in 1956 and 1957. This success was a stop on the way to the Munich air disaster of 1958, in which eight players of the team were killed. Despite this tragedy, the group was able to recover and won the league in 1965 and 1967 and the European Cup in 1968.
The club was again remarkable success until the 1990s, when Alex Ferguson led the team to the award of eight league championships in eleven years, most recently in the Champions League and Premier League for the 2007-08 season. In 1999, Manchester United became the first English team to win the Champions League, the Premier League and the FA Cup in the same season (which is known as the 'triplet' club).
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