Brazilian striker Cristiane has fond memories of playing for her country’s youth teams. She was only 15-years-old when she represented her nation for the first time, and before too long she was travelling to Canada to compete at the inaugural FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2002. “We didn’t really know how important that competition was,” she told FIFA.com, recalling a tournament in which Brazil ultimately claimed fourth place. “But it was a great experience. We were a very young group and, as we didn’t feel any pressure, it was just a pure joy to be there. But it was also there that we realised that this is what we wanted to do.” Fourteen yea... FIFA.com - News
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Milik moving forward with Napoli
Arkadiusz Milik not only accepted the task of replacing Gonzalo Higuaín at Napoli this summer, he also became the most expensive Polish player ever with his €32m move from Ajax, the fee more than ten times what the Eredivisie club had paid Bayer Leverkusen for the striker 12 months before.Still, the 22-year-old – a UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-finalist, and Poland's match winner against Northern Ireland in Nice – shows no signs of pressure. Milik scored twice on his Serie A home debut against AC Milan and repeated the trick on his UEFA Champions League bow for Napoli at Dynamo Kyiv, his first-half double earning a 2-1 comeback victory.
What To Know About Jacoby Brissett, Patriots’ Potential Week 3 QB
Share this: The New England Patriots still don’t have a quarterback controversy, but they are left with a quarterback conundrum after Jimmy Garoppolo injured his throwing shoulder Sunday. Reports vary on how long Garoppolo will be out and whether he’ll be able to suit up or play in Week 3 against the Houston Texans. If Garoppolo can’t start, rookie Jacoby Brissett will take his place, as he did in the Patriots’ 31-24 Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins. So, what should you know about Brissett? — The 6-foot-4, 235-pound quarterback was selected by the Patriots out of North Carolina State with the 91st overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. It took him a while to sign his rookie contract because he represents himself. —
David Ortiz Reveals How He Stays Calm Under Pressure In Big Situations
Share this: [embedded content] No one relishes the big moment quite like Big Papi. David Ortiz could be the best clutch hitter in Major League Baseball history, and his ability to come through in key spots stems from his ability to put everything into perspective. The Boston Red Sox designated hitter had a tough upbringing in the Dominican Republic, with violence and poverty being the norm in his neighborhood, so whatever happens on the diamond seems relatively minor in the grand scheme of life. “Let me tell you, man. When I was a kid, I’d be playing in my front yard, in front of my house, and all of a sudden there was a shooting going on, and you were looking at yourself just
Dunkin’ Donuts Poll Results: Do Pitchers Or Hitters Face More Pressure In Walk-O…
Share this: The Boston Red Sox lost a tough one Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays in extra innings, and that made us wonder if pitchers or hitters face more pressure in walk-off situations. We asked fans that question in Thursday’s Dunkin’ Donuts Poll, and you can see how they answered in the video above. Thumbnail photo via Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Conor McGregor Puts Pressure Back On UFC With Cryptic ‘Your Move’ Tweet
Conor McGregor appears to have another message for UFC. “The Notorious” shocked the sports world Tuesday when he sent a tweet that appeared to hint at retirement. Later that day, we learned from UFC president Dana White that McGregor was pulled from the UFC 200 main event against Nate Diaz after refusing to do a pre-fight press conference. But it turns out McGregor’s still in the game, and he’s back to his brash ways on social media, too. McGregor explained his side of the story Thursday in a lengthy and NSFW Facebook post. The featherweight champion wrote about how extensive media obligations have become a burden, and that he was aski...
Van Persie hat-trick eases pressure on Moyes
Updated: Wednesday, 19 Mar 2014 22:11 | Comments Robin van Persie scores the opening goal from a penalty kick The Olympiakos goalkeeper Roberto watches on as Robin van Persie completes his hat-trick with a fine free kick Video Audio A stunning Robin van Persie hat-trick was enough to put Manchester United into the quarter-finals of the Champions League and relieve the pressure on their beleaguered manager David Moyes. Van Persie, who left the pitch on a stretcher late on, converted a first-half penalty and scored on the brink of half-time before he struck the final goal of the 3-0 win with a free-kick just after the restart. The win meant that United saw off the challenge of Olympiakos 3-2 on aggregate. The Theatre of Dreams