World Cup 2014 Preliminary squad

Every national coach across the world has announced their provisional 30 man squads for upcoming world cup 2014. Here are the lists of every participated nation in world cup.

Group A

Brazil:

Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar, Jefferson, Victor.
Defenders: David Luiz, Dante, Thiago Silva, Henrique, Maicon, Dani Alves, Marcelo, Maxwell.
Midfielders: Luiz Gustavo, Paulinho, Fernandinho, Ramires, Oscar, Willian, Hernanes.
Forwards: Hulk, Bernard, Neymar, Jo, Fred.

Croatia:

Goalkeepers: Stipe Pletikosa, Danijel Subasic, Oliver Zelenika.
Defenders: Darijo Srna, Dejan Lovren, Vedran Corluka, Gordon Schildenfeld, Danijel Pranjic, Ivan Strinic, Domagoj Vida, Sime Vrsaljko, Igor Bubnjic.
Midfielders: Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic, Niko Kranjcar, Ognjen Vukojevic, Ivan Perisic, Mateo Kovacic, Milan Badelj, Ivo Ilicevic, Marcelo Brozovic, Ivan Mocinic, Mario Pasalic, Sammir.
Forwards: Mario Mandzukic, Ivica Olic, Eduardo da Silva, Nikica Jelavic, Ante Rebic, Duje Cop.

Mexico

Goalkeepers: Jesus Corona, Guillermo Ochoa, Alfredo Talavera.
Defenders: Paul Aguilar, Andres Guardado , Miguel Layun, Rafael Marquez, Hector Moreno, Diego Reyes, Francisco Javier Rodriguez, Carlos Salcido.
Midfielders: Isaac Brizuela, Marco Fabian, Hector Herrera, Juan Carlos Medina, Luis Montes, Carlos Pena, Jose Juan Vazquez.
Forwards: Giovani Dos Santos, Javier Hernandez, Raul Jimenez, Oribe Peralta, Alan Pulido.

Cameroon:

Goalkeepers: Charles Itandje, Ndy Assembe, Sammy Ndjock, Loic Feudjou.
Defenders: Allan Nyom, Dany Nounkeu, Cedric Djeugoue, Aurelien Chedjou, Nicolas Nkoulou, Armel Kana-Biyik, Henri Bedimo, Benoît Assou-Ekotto, Gaetang Bong.
Midfielders: Eyong Enoh, Jean Makoun, Joel Matip, Stephane Mbia, Landry Nguemo, Alex Song, Cedric Loe, Edgar Sally.
Forwards : Samuel Eto’o, Eric Choupo Moting, Benjamin Moukandjo, Vincent Aboubakar, Achille Webo, Mohamadou Idrissou, Fabrice Olinga.

Group B

Spain:

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas, David De Gea, Pepe Reina.
Defenders: Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Raul Albiol, Juanfran, Jordi Alba, Cesar Azpilicueta, Daniel Carvajal, Alberto Moreno.
Midfielders: Xavi, Javi Martinez, Xabi Alonso, Andres Iniesta, Koke, Sergio Busquets, Santi Cazorla, Ander Iturraspe, Cesc Fabregas, Thiago Alcantara, Juan Mata, David Silva, Pedro, Jesus Navas.
Forwards: Diego Costa, David Villa, Fernando Torres, Alvaro Negredo, Fernando Llorente.

Netherlands:

Goalkeepers: Krul, Cillessen, Vorm, Zoet.
Defenders: Verhaegh, Van Aanholt, Rekik, De Vrij, Martins Indi, Kongolo, Blind, Veltman, Vlaar, Janmaat.
Midfielders: Sneijder, Fer, Nigel de Jong, Clasie, De Guzman, Van der Vaart, Vilhena, Wijnaldum.
Forwards: Depay, Boetius, Lens, Van Persie, Kuyt, Huntelaar, Promes, Robben
.

Chile:

Goalkeepers: Bravo, Herrera, Garcés, Toselli.
Defenders: Andía, Marcos González, Rojas, Medel, Albornoz, Mena, Fuenzalida.
Midfielders: Hernández, Gutiérrez, Millar, Silva, Carmona, Aránguiz, Vidal, Jara, Fernández, Valdivia, Díaz, Beausejour, Isla.
Forwards: Paredes, Canales, Sánchez, Pinilla, Orellana, Vargas.

Australia:

Goalkeepers: Mat Ryan, Mitch Langerak, Eugene Galekovic.
Defenders: Ivan Franjic, Matthew Spiranovic, Curtis Good, Bailey Wright, Jason Davidson, Luke Wilkshire, Alex Wilkinson, Ryan McGowan.
Midfielders: Mile Jedinak, Mark Milligan, James Holland, Massimo Luongo, Adam Sarota, Oliver Bozanic, Matt McKay, Mark Bresciano, Josh Brillante.
Forwards: Tim Cahill, Josh Kennedy, Tom Rogic, Dario Vidosic, Tommy Oar, James Troisi, Ben Halloran, Adam Taggart, Matthew Leckie.

About World Cup

Football is the popular game in the world. The FIFA World Cup or World Cup is an international association football competition participated by the senior men’s national teams of the members of Federation International Football Association (FIFA). The championship takes place every four years and it was first played in 1930. Spain is the defending champion of the tournament in South Africa 2010. There are 32 teams who are participating for the title it was just 13 teams in 1930 world cup and it became 16 in 1934 world cup the number of participating team increased from 16 to 24 in 1982 world cup and from 1998 it became 32 till now.  Brazil is the host country in 2014 world cup. Total 19 world cup tournaments have been held and there are 8 different countries who won the title. Brazil is the most successful country with five titles and they are the only team to participate in every tournament. Italy won four times, Germany won three times, Uruguay and Argentina won two times and England, France and Spain won one time each.

Manang Marshyangdi Club in Semi Final

2014-05-5
Nepal’s League champions Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) on Monday entered the finals of the last edition of the AFC President’s Cup with a goalless draw with Erchim FC (EFC) of Mangolia. MMC, who had defeated Svarieng FC of Cambodia 6-3 in their tournament opener on Thursday, needed Erchim FC to defeat Svarieng FC on Saturday and the Mongolian club returned with a 3-1 victory. The result saw both MMC and Erchim secure their berths for the finals offered from the group.
MMC’s qualification for the finals also helped them secure a spot in the 2015 AFC Cup playoffs, becoming the first Nepali team to do so. The AFC Cup will be participated by the bottom 23 teams out of 47 Asian Football Confederation members. The outcome of the match between MMC and Erchim on Monday will determine the group winners. Nabin Neupane of MMC was happy with the desired outcome. “This is exactly the result we had been waiting for. To reach the finals is a gift for Nepali football. We had headed for the tournament without getting any match exposure but we gave our best here to qualify for the finals,” said Neupane.

Manang Marshagdi Club beat Svay Rieng Club

2014-05-1
In the group C match, Nepali league champion Manang Marshagdi Club (MMC) beat Svay Rieng Club (SRC) of Cambodia by 6-3 goals to register an important victory in AFC President Cup 2014 played on Thursday at Cambodia. SRC started the match in good note but free kick taken by Cambodian players did not utilize well in the 2nd minute of the match. MMC looked aggressive in the 3rd minute and Biraj Maharjan’s superb free kick went inch above the wall. MMC took an early lead in the 6th minute when Deepak Rai scored for MMC to utilize a superb pass from Anil Gurung to make 1-0 up. MMC was gifted with an own goal from Cambodians in the 8th minute when Moul Daravron scored an own goal to make MMC 2-0 up. In the 13th minute Sulav Maskey gave a pass to Anil Gurung and Gurung again gave to Maskey but Cambodian custodian was smart enough to deny Maskey.  SRC wasted a good chance in the 14th minute when MMC’s custodian Bishal Shrestha did his best to deny Cambodian in one VS one situation. MMC triple their lead in the 24th minute when Biraj Maharjan’s superb free kick was well touched by Shaeed Aziz to make MMC 3-0 up. SRC cut the deficit in the 36th when MMC’s captain Sagar Thapa handled the ball and free kick was awarded to SRC and Soum Veasna’s brilliant free kick kissed the net to make 1-3. SRC almost scored another goal in the 38th minute but MMC’s custodian Bishal Shresha did his best to deny Prak Money.

Participation and performance of Nepali Club in AFC President Cup

Nepali League champions Manang Marshyagdi Club (MMC) have released five players and have recruited one goalkeeper from Jawalakhel Youth Club for AFC President’s Cup 2014 Qualifiers which is going to be held in the first week of May in Mangolia.MMC is taking part the championship being the league winner of Nepal for the second time.MMC are grouped with the host league champions and Cambodian league champions. Manang Marshyagdi Club had released goalkeeper Brijesh Singh, defender Pratap Sainju, Sunil BK and African recruit Yousuff. Similarly star African forward Yona Elias also leave MMC. Meanwhile, MMC have recruited goalkeeper Birendra Bahadur Chand from Jawalakehl Youth Club, Biraj Maharjan and Deepak Bhusal from Three Star Club.

Likewise, MMC president Jamling Ghale informed that veteran midfielder Nabin Neupane will act as a caretaker coach for the club in AFC President Cup.MMC have separated relation with coach Hari Om Shrestha and now appointed Neupane to handle the club for AFC President’s Cup and for the new season. Nabin Neupane has served MMC for a long time and have AFC B License certificate.

League champions have announced 17 members squad for AFC President Cup 2014 which is going to be held from May 1 on Mongolia. MMC will play their first match against Svarieng FC and FC Erchim on May 5. 

Problems in Nepali Football Club

2014-04-26
Even though All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) claims the Nepali league structure to be semi- professional, most of the clubs lack regular sources of income and thus far to turn professional.  Almost every A Division Football Club from the Kathmandu Valley is paying Rs 10,000 to Rs 60,000 per month to a Nepali football player, whereas foreign players remunerated 800 Dollars to 1500 Dollars. Most clubs were found to have approximated Rs 50, 00000 to Rs 120, 00000 for their single season. However, except recently relegated clubs, New Road Team (NRT) and Ranipokhari Corner Team (RCT) along with seven time league champions Manang Marshyagdi Club (MMC), Friends Club, Sankata Club, Jawalakhel Youth Club, Saraswoti Youth Club, Nepal Police Club, Nepal Army Club and Armed Police Force do not have regular income source to maintain their expenses.

Anil Gurung received Ncell player of the year 2014

Manang Marshyagdi Club and National forward Anil Gurung has been honored as the Ncell Player of the year 2070 BS a head of Bharat Khawas and Bhola Nath Silwal. Gurung is the only second player to win Car for being the best player after Sandip Rai won it in 2069 BS. He was overcome with emotion after being the named the best player of the year for 2070 BS on Monday. Anil Gurung received 1, 64,000 votes to beat Bharat Khawas and Bhola Nath Silwal to grab the prize.  Anil Gurung won Ncell Cup 2013 and A Division Leauge 2070 BS for Manang Marshyagdi Club in previous season 2070 BS. He was also the best forward in Ncell Cup 2014.

Philippines beat Nepal in friendly match

Philippines beat Nepal by 3 goals in the friendly match played on Friday night at Doha Stadium. This is the second defeat of Nepal in friendly match in the same venue as Nepal also lost the match against Yemen by 2 goals in the same venue on March 25. It was Philippines sides who started the match in good note and Patrick did a good cross but Nepali defender Rohit Chand was smart enough to clear the ball out from the box in the 4th minute of the match. Nepali sides looked organized and looked confident, Rohit Chand gave a pass to skipper Sagar Thapa and Thapa gave to Sandip Rai but Rai missed the shot in the 10th minute. We saw another good move from Nepal as Raju Tamang gave a pass to Bhola Nath Silwal and Silwal to Anil Gurung but Gurung was elegant with the ball in the 12th minute of the match. Philippines took a lead in the 14th minute through Curt Jordon to punish Nepali defender for their poor defensive lapse to make 1-0 up against Nepal.

Ritesh Thapa received Apartment

All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has awarded two bedrooms apartment to senior and experienced goalie, Ritesh Thapa for his contribution to Nepali Football on Monday at ANFA Complex, Satdobato, Lalitpur. UCPN Maoist President Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda handed over the apartment dummy to goalie Thapa amid a program at ANFA Complex. Previously ANFA has awarded formal national captain Rakesh Shrestha and current national captain Sagar Thapa in 2069 BS. ANFA started to give award for Nepali footballers from 2062 BS. Formal captain Upendra Man Singh received Toyota Yaris Car in 2062 BS for being the best player of the year and for his long time contribution for national football team. Similarly, leading goal scorer and formal captain Hari Khadka received Toyota Yaris Car in 2063 BS for being the best player and for his long time contribution for national football team. Rakesh Shrestha and Sagar Thapa received the apartment in the 2067 BS and 2069 BS respectively.

African United Club beat Sahara FC in spot kick to win 16th Budha Subba Gold Cup

2014-04-5
African United Club (AUC) beat Sahara Football Club (SFC) 4-3 in sudden death to lift the 16th Budha Subba Gold Cup at Dharan on Saturday.
The match was forced to the spot kick battle after both teams played a goalless draw in regular 90 minute time and extra added time in 15 minutes time. African United Club received Rs 325,000 while the runner up team Sahara Football Club got Rs 162,500. It was Sahara FC to start the match in good note and Suraj Thing’s superb free kick went inch above the bar in the 3rd minute of the match. SFC looked confident and they tried to dominant the field. AUC’s first good attempt came in the 7th minute but Segun Akinade missed a chance as his good strike from the edge went inch above the bar. Anil Ojha of SFC wasted two chances in the 13th minute and 15 minute as he shot the ball outside the frame in both occasions. Bijaya Gurung gave a pass to Suman Lama but AUC’s custodian came forward to save the ball in the 26th minute. Gurung was again smart enough to give a pass to Heman Gurung and latter gave to Anil Ojha but Ojha’s superb shot was beautifully saved by AUC’s custodian Binaya Shrestha in the 39th minute.