His full name is Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri, but generally well-known as Dunga. He who was born October 31, 1963 in Ijuí, Rio Grande do Sul is a Brazilian ex- soccer players who has position as midfielder in the field, beside Italian and German descent, and a World Champion for Brazil in the 1994 World Cup as well.

Currently Dunga is national coach of the Brazilian national squad. His nickname is Portuguese for “Dopey,” one of the Seven Dwarfs. The nickname provided by his uncle because he supposed that Dunga would never grow to a tall stature.

Dunga played on the club level for Internacional (1980-1984, 1999-2000), Corinthians (1984-1985), Santos (1986-1987), Vasco da Gama (1987), Pisa (1987-1988), Fiorentina (1988-1992), Pescara (1992-1993), VfB Stuttgart (1993-1995), and Jubilo Iwata (1994-1998). While in level of international, Dunga played 91 times for Brazil, scoring six goals. Other than the 1994 feat, he played in the 1990 and 1998 World Cup editions as well, and became captain of the ream in the 1998.

Dunga never had triumph taking part for his clubs in Europe, but he enjoyed his greatest moments participating for his countryside. He shined and won the World Cup of 1994 and 2 Copa Americas along with the likes of Ronaldo, Romario, Bebeto, Jorginho, Branco and also his fierce defensive midfield partner Mauro Silva.

Dunga was regarded as the least Brazillian of all. His tackling was physically powerful and frequently won every one on one competition. He decided splendidly in the defensive situations and served as the outlet pass man that set up the attack.

He let his convincing personality demonstrate in the 1998 world cup where he lashed out at his partner Bebeto on the playing field, as long as the match Brazil vs. Morrocco. There, Brazil beat the game 3-0, and went on to become the final runners up to the hosts France.

His nickname was “Swartzenegger” following the bodybuilder actor because of his stocky build and flat-top spikey hairstyle.

Why does a goalkeeper need to wear a glove? Even some of the best goalkeepers around the world never even wear a pair of gloves, and they are on top of their performance. Then why do we need to wear them? Well my friend by wearing goalkeeper glove, it will give us an advantage especially when trying to stop a speeding ball shot from inside the field and especially when they're faced with top shooter likes of Rooney, C. Ronaldo and Messi.

When goalkeeper wear goalkeeper's glove, be it a fingersave glove type or just a standard one, it will give them better chance at defending and maintain their performance, also provide a longer period of time for comfort. But how does a person know about purchasing the right set of gloves? Well then, below are some tips here on how you can use when purchasing a new goalkeeper glove.

1. Does the size fit?

Imagine wearing a pair of small size goalkeeper glove when playing for a match. The comfort is priority. Always try from the biggest goalkeeper glove, and then slowly reduce the size. This will help you find the right size. Don't be too tight or too loose.

2. Do some research of the brand

A lot of specialize goalsies glove companies provide catalogs for goalkeeper's glove which have more information on the grip and durability. Do some research online and find the most appropriate glove that is best suited for your type of play. Higher end goalie glove is not always better!

3. Try on the gloves

Once you have found the perfect brand that suit all your requirements, then head over to the sport shops and try to locate them. Once you obtain it, feel the thickness of the palm and fingers. It is important to have a thick layer. If it's too thin, it will lose the grip over the years. If it's too thick then you won't be able to feel the ball. Go on and try them on, if the size is a bit too long in the finger length a bit, then that is fine. You would want about a few cm widths at the top of your fingers.

4. Spine or No Spine

The recently spine technology has contributed to the attribute of goalkeeping gloves. Some prefer the spineless technology, but some prefer the spine technology. One reason with the spine technology is that you would feel less, or lost sensitivity of the touch and it deflected each catch instead of catching it. However most of the top goalkeepers wear the spine protection. Like I say, this depends on each person's personal preferences. You should try out both if you have the chance.

5. Durability of the Glove

Durability of the goalkeeper glove is an important factor for the goalkeeper. Once it is damaged, you will want to invest in a new one. Try to look for the gloves that have such durability and also at the same time provide a good grip. It is important to clean the gloves after each match or practice to ensure they will have a longer life. Glove cleaners are available out there, but you can use the cheaper option which is by using mild dish soap along with some warm water. It has the same effect.

Extra Tip: Never ever let the palm of the gloves face the sun or any form of heat as this will damaged easily and will not be able to cleaning them effectively.

Every soccer fan wants to obtain profiles of famous soccer players. It is really a wonder why this sport has become hugely popular these days. In every corner of the planet an enthusiast, fan, and player exists. The followers of the game are probably the reason why the game is the most watched and most profitable sport at the moment. Every now and then, fans crave for different types of items or merchandise such as shoes, balls, jerseys, gears, shorts and anything that tells about a fan’s favorite soccer team or player.

Through the years, the game has already produced superstars and legends of the game. Some of these celebrated football athletes are David Beckham, Pele, Diego Maradona, and Ronaldo. At present there are already a bunch of players who are in the process of making a name for them. These are the stars whose personal profiles are being sought after by the millions of fans, enthusiasts, and players all over the world.

In this stage of the world’s technological advancements, the computer and the internet are the basic requirements of keeping up with the demands of the times or going with the flow. Thus, anything we want to know or obtain is already accessible through the internet. All stuffs related to the game can be accessed or obtained from the worldwide web right now. If a fan wants to buy any merchandise he/she can order it online. If a fan wants to know more about some of the well-known stars, he can get profiles of famous soccer players from the web.

Soccer is the most played sports in the world. There are millions of players all around the world and billions of fans. In so many players there are only a handful of players that reach stardom and the highest levels of fame. These are the players with outstanding talent. When someone sees these players there is only one thing in common, ball control. It is the only way an ordinary player can become a scoring player in the team.

Ball control comes from practicing basic soccer drills which happen off the field and during practice sessions. On field or during a match your mind and body is revved up to win the match and players make many mistakes. Practice sessions allow you to relax and maintain your focus in improving your game with basic soccer drills. Your coach and trainers can also help you out with practice and improve your focus but they have other players to tend to as well. This is why you need some extra training to think out of the box and come up with a move that will enable you to score goals. At the end of the match, it is the player that scores who takes the lime light or the player who had helped his team score goals. Every player on the field wants to be that guy who handles the ball well and increases the chance of winning. These are the players that become famous and are added to the sports' hall of fame.

Big names like Ronaldo, Messi, Rooney and others spend hours off the field practicing their basic soccer drills. Their control of the ball becomes so good that the opposing team can't stop them from scoring. You can get soccer training guide from your coach or from online coaching which will help improve your game. Like they say, practice makes a man perfect; this is what the game of soccer all about. Getting extra soccer coaching drills will help you see the game from a wider angle. During a game you will be able to thing fast and react to the best opportunity and end up the man who won the hearts of your fans watching. Although all teams have coaches to help their players, but to become an indispensable member of the team, you can always sought out help from different soccer training guides available on different websites. There are guides from famous professional players available guaranteed to add an extra touch to the level of skill of any player.

There has been a great deal of action and excitement over the past couple of weeks in the Spanish Primera Division, and the news and results have been coming in fast and furious since the season ended just two weeks ago. Let’s take a look at everything that has transpired over the course of the past few days to get an early look at what the Primera Division will look like next year.

Barcelona Retains Crown

Barcelona was able to win the Primera Division again this year by beating Valladolid 4-0 in the final game of the season. Barcelona was also able to set a Primera Division record this season by accruing 99 total points over the course of 38 games played. Lionel Messi led all scorers this season on Barcelona with 34 goals in league play and 47 goals in all competitions, which tied the club record set by Ronaldo in the 1996-1997 season. Real Madrid, despite having one of the highest payrolls in Primera Division history, was only able to garner second place. Finishing three points behind Barcelona, Real Madrid finished runner-up for the second straight season despite having one of the greatest collections of players ever assembled on one team.

Team Movements

Next season, the UEFA Champions League will be the homes of Valencia and Sevilla, as both teams qualified through their finishes of third and fourth, respectively, within the Spanish Primera Division. 5th-place Mallorca and 6th-place Getafe have secured spots in next season’s UEFA Europa League while Valladolid, Tenerife, and Xenex have all been placed in the second division.

Summer Transfers

Ricardo Costa has been transferred to Valencia on four-year free deal. Costa had been playing for Lille, but Valencia’s inclusion into the UEFA Champions League forced them to have to make this deal. Costa joins Mehmet Topal, a midfielder from Turkey, who also was signed just a few weeks ago to strengthen the Vallencia team going into next season’s play.

Barcelona continues to get stronger, as they worked out a deal with rival Vallencia to transfer David Villa to the Barcelona squad. Villa has passed his physical examination and is now a member of the powerful Barcelona championship team. In his last five seasons, Villa has averaged 22 goals scored per season, which ranks him near the top of that category in La Liga.

Atletico Madrid, who were able to clinch the inaugural UEFA Europa League title, has gained a transfer in the likes of Arsenal’s Fran Merida. Merida comes to Atletico Madrid on a free transfer for a four-year deal. Merida hasn’t seen a great amount of big-game action since joining the Arsenal squad in 2005.

Sevilla has gotten Mouhamadou Dabo from AS Saint-Etienne on a free transfer. Dabo’s agreement with Sevilla extends the length of four seasons. Part of Dabo’s contract will include a 25 million euro buyout clause. Dabo, a fullback is able to play on either side of the field, with most of his time from this past season spent on the left side of the field.

Coaching Change

Real Madrid parted ways with coach Manuel Pelligrini to bring Jose Mourinho as their new coach for next season’s play. Pellegrini departs at the midpoint of the new two-year deal that he signed before the beginning of this past season. Mourinho, who is currently under contract with Inter Milan until 2012, will need to work out a plan with that squad before he can make settle in to his new home with Real Madrid.

Contract Extension

A one-year contract extension has been given to Atletico Madrid’s coach Quique Sanchez Flores. After winning the inaugural UEFA Europa League title, Flores led Atletico Madrid to a 9th-place finish in the Spanish Primera Division this past season.

The Dream team one was coached by Dutchman Johannes Bonfrere and started their path to the final with a 1-0 victory over Hungary and a 2-0 win over Japan before completing the first round with a 1-0 loss to the enterprising Brazilians. The Africans then shut down Mexico, led by eccentric goalkeeper Jorge Campos, 2-0, in the quarter-finals to set up a pair of amazing matches.

Losing in the semi-finals to a formidable Brazilian side that boasted of Bebeto, Ronaldo and Rivaldo, 3-1, Nigeria finally woke up in the 78th minute as Victor Ikpeba scored from 20 meters out. As time was running out, inspirational Captain Nwankwo Kanu took center stage, scoring in a scramble in front of the goal in the final minute to equalize. With extra-time barely three minutes out, Kanu fired home the game-winner from 16 meters to complete one of the greatest comebacks in international football history in what many players felt was the greatest Olympic football match ever played.

The Dream Team later went ahead to stage another miraculous comeback against Argentina in the gold-medal match in front of 86,117 spectators in the Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. At the end of 90 minutes of exciting football, Nigeria triumphed over Argentina.

The Argentinians held a 2-1 advantage on goals by Claudio Lopez who scored via a well taken header in the third minutes and Hernan Crespo in the 50th minute of play via a penalty kick. The resilient Dream team one came back strongly in the game and equalized in the 74th minute of play when striker Daniel Amokachi scrambled in the decisive goal. With a minute remaining, super substitute Emmanuel Amuneke scored the winning goal to give Nigeria a famous 3-2 victory.

It was a momentous day in the history of Nigeria football, as the international football community celebrated a rare feat by an African side.

Dream Team Two

With the achievement of the Dream Team I in Atlanta 1996, the pressure was on the Dream team two to perform up to expectation at the Olympic Games held in 2000 at the beautiful city of Sydney in Australia.

The team was not lacking in quality players, as they had in their fold: Victor Agali, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Garba Lawal and Celestine Babayaro, but unfortunately, they were knocked out in the quarterfinals. In their first match, the Dream team two drew 3-3 with Honduras, before defeating Australia 3-2 in their second match. They drew 1-1 with Italy, to set up a fascinating quarter-final clash with Chile. It was an encounter that exposed the inadequacy of the Dream team two, as they were humiliated 4-1 by an inspired Chilean side.

Nigeria Dream Team Three-Dreams Never Last For Ever

The dream died in 2004, when the Nigerian Olympic football team then known as: The Dream team three, could not scale through the African qualifiers. Tunisia qualified for Athens 2004 at the expense of Nigeria Dream team three with an embarrassing 2-0 defeat of Nigeria in the last group match at Tunis. The team which also represented the country at the 8th All African Games hosted by Nigeria fought their way into the finals of the football event, only to loss to Cameroon 2-0, at the Ultra modern Abuja National stadium.

Dream Team Four-The Re-Birth of the Nigeria Olympic Team

The dream was re-ignited in 2008, when a bunch of talented footballers that were offspring's from the U-20 team that picked up the silver medals at the World Youth Championship in Holland in 2005, stormed Beijing, for the Olympic football tournament. Coach Samson Siasia, one of the best youth coaches in Nigeria, led them to the Olympics. Paired alongside heavy weights like the Netherlands, Japan and the United States in group B, the Dream team Four started their Olympic football campaign with a barren 0-0 draw with the Netherlands, before bouncing back to record a morale boosting 2-1 victory over Japan. They confirmed their superiority in the group with another 2-1 win over the United States. Ivory Coast fell on the way side to Coach Samson Siasia tutored side in the quarter-finals, as they suffered a 2-0 defeat.

The Semi-final pairing saw the best outing of the Dream team Four, as they ran riot against a hapless Belgian side that tried desperately to contain the rampaging Nigerians. The encounter ended 4-1 in favor of Nigeria, and the die was once again cast for a tantalizing encounter between Nigeria and arch rival Argentina. It was a repeat of the 2005 U-20 World Cup held in Holland, as the main actors were still very much around on both sides. Revenge was what the Nigerians were singing, and they had diminutive Lionel Messi to contend with in their quest to winning the Olympic Football Gold for the second time since 1996. It was a close encounter which was decided by a lone goal scored in the 58th minutes of play by Angel Di Maria of Argentina. The Dream team Four once again had to play second fiddle to an experienced Argentine side, as they lost the epic encounter 1-0.

Are you a crazy sports fan who spends a major part of his or her day playing sports video games on his or her PSP? The fact of the matter is that most gamers still prefer video games based on real sports instead of fantastical video games and if you are one of them then you would certainly love to install themes as a tribute to your favorite sports stars.

Free PSP themes lure most PSP users to venture into the online world as there are several websites that allow you to download these for free. While some sites may require visitors to register for free to become capable of downloading great PSP themes on to their PCs, others may offer paid memberships for this purpose. However, the later option is simply out of contention because you can easily download the latest themes related to the biggest sports stars for free.

Whether you are a diehard Christiano Ronaldo fan or if you belong to the Barca fanclub and revere the football skills of Lionel Messi, you can find PSP themes related to any famous footballer online. And the same goes with the top football clubs of the world such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan, AC Milan or the ‘Big Four’ from the English Premiere League. Football related PSP themes can really change the outlook of your PSP device and allow you to exhibit your love for your favorite footballers or clubs to your peers.

Similarly, there is plenty to choose from for sports fans who love other sports such as tennis, golf or basketball. However, you must give a direction to your online search for free themes about your favorite stars because you may not be able to get what you want if you visit the most commonly visited sites to download PSP themes. If you are thinking of running a simple search on a search engine for this purpose, then the results of such a search may disappoint you.

You would be much better off joining online forums and communities that are there for very purpose of sharing stuff between PSP users. The best thing about online forums is that not only they allow PSP users to share the latest customized themes with fellow PSP owners but by joining these you can even interact with other PSP users to put specific questions and get direct help from them to download your favorite free themes.

You must have noticed children, youngsters, grown ups and even aged people hooked to the internet all day long playing free arcade games. What is that makes these people sit in front of the computer all the time? Is it plain fun that attracts a child to colors or is it something more, something much deeper? In this article, we shall find out what makes people of all ages go crazy over free online games.

Reasons behind the Growing Popularity of Online Games

Following are the reasons why online games are becoming so popular amongst people of all ages:

* The Fun Element: The fun factor is the primary reason that makes the whole world hooked onto their computer systems with online games. With so many games available online, one can choose the ones that one finds more interesting to play. Moreover, there are always newer games that one can try to add to the fun.

* Simplicity: Online free games are simple to use and one can learn them easily by just going through the manual or through the set of instructions. The simplicity of these games makes them popular amongst people of all ages. People who enjoy gaming can understand such instructions due to the ease and simplicity.

* Fantastic Graphics and Technology: Better graphics and sounds along with the use of flash technology have made these games attractive. The images of players and the background score when one wins points or when one wins the race excites the human brain. These indeed add to the fun element too.

* De-stressing: The amount of stress at workplace is increasing day by day. Considering the global slowdown scenario, there are number of office goers who find themselves in stressful situations one day after the other. These games make one involved in them and thus reduce the attention that one is giving on work related stressful situations for a brief period of time. This time acts as refreshment for the employee. In fact, it is highly recommended to play games when in stress.

* Storyboard Invokes Interest: Many online games are developed on the basis of a story. Reading these stories help in relating with the game even better. Not only do these story boards add to the interest, but also makes the player alert as the new situation comes up with every step.

* Making Use of Mind: Challenges are indeed one of those unique elements which let a player be back to the game again. Puzzles, racing, chess are amongst the highly played free online games which help the player make use of his thinking capacity.

Numerous other interesting reasons push the gamers to play free games online. Go ahead and enjoy some games to refresh you!

An invitation to prom night is the closest thing to a royal extravaganza. Your fantasy of enchantment comes alive amidst a riot of breathtaking dresses and spectacular prom shoes in a swanky club with exclusive clientele.

Preparing for the prom

You’d want to exude an aura of sophistication and sexiness at the prom. You’d want to be fawned over and photographed, feted for your fabulous outfit and extraordinary prom shoes. That’s when you’ll need to prepare well ahead for the big night so your evening is spectacular.

The excitement of anticipating prom is palpable when you spend an inordinate amount of time selecting your prom outfit. Colours and hemlines, shoes and heels – all these create a whirlwind of wild expectations for the party ensemble that will present you as a glowing starlet.

Shoes for all heights

If you’re a petite lady, a cerise sheath dress in one tone is the best bet for your small frame. Add high-heeled satin prom shoes with shiny rhinestones and sling back straps to your outfit and you’ll be standing pretty at the ball. In fact, just about any style will suit you, from dyeable white satin shoes to silk ones. A pair of silver or gold couture evening shoes with medium heels is an excellent complement to your garment for the prom.

Statuesque ladies will look resplendent as they glide elegantly across the floor in bronze stilettos with pointy toes. Shoes with back straps are excellent to accentuate your height and your heels.

Heightening platform shoes or dainty silk sandals should be your choice of accessory when you want to focus attention on your feet. Pair them with a short dress that shows off your legs. And you’ll be sure that your high heels won’t send you tripping over your skirt and sprawling on the floor.

Things you must have

Your evening must proceed flawlessly on the night and here are some things you can do to make sure it does:

* The heels of your shoes should be the right height. Low heels are better on taller ladies and higher heels suit ladies of a much shorter stature. You won’t want to be towering head and shoulders over your date so be sure to try on several different selections of heels before you settle for the right one. .

* Your shoes should match your dress. A mismatch in shoes and gown spell disaster especially since they will avert everyone’s gaze to your feet and highlight your less than sensible shoe sense. So bring your dress along to the shoe store when you shop for your sandals and you can’t go far wrong.

* Put bobby pins in your bag. If you shoe strap gives out with your frenetic dancing, you will have pins to secure it in place and continue to dance the night away.

Choosing the right prom shoes for your enchanting ensemble will give you loads of confidence to dance and dazzle, knowing your feet look and feel great.

The exodus of so many great players from the English Premier League does force one to believe that perhaps it is not as appealing to world football stars as the football leagues of Spain and Italy. Despite the fact that it offers so much financial benefits and world-wide viewing as compared to other leagues, we have observed that more foreign stars have been found leaving the Premier League than joining. And whats more interesting is the fact that most of these players either opt for the football leagues in Italy, or Spain.

Here I look at some of the reasons why Premier League has been hit by the exodus of players like Ronaldo, Henry, van Nistelrooy and many others to the football clubs of Spain and Italy!

First of all, the style of football played in these two countries differs from that of the English. They provide players with much more time on the ball and matches and therefore feature more skillful moments.

Another reason for the preference given to Italy and Spain would be the fact that the foreign players are more comfortable in a Mediterranean climate than an English one.

Perhaps the players who are recognized worldwide do not like the media attention they get from playing in English League. Most of the foreign players, especially the ones from Argentina and Brazil, are from humble backgrounds and the media attention really bothers them. Such media attention is not a problem in other leagues as they don’t have much viewership but provide even a tougher atmosphere to hone your skills.

If you make a mistake in English Premier League, you will have to bear the media bombardment for at least a whole week. And that can really get to your nerves. People will always be babbling about the style of your game, or the lack of it.

The only thing perhaps that may bring in more foreign stars to the English Premier League is money. And believe me there is no dearth of it In the English Premier League. However, not everyone plays for money. And there are things even money cannot buy!