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ISTANBUL - Fresh from winning the Under-21 European Championship, Spain finds itself in familiar territory ahead of the Under-20 World Cup — as the favourite to win yet another title. http://www.falconsrookiestore.com/Falcons-Robert-Alford-Jersey/ . However, coach Julen Lopetegui tried to play down the expectations as his team prepared for its first match on Friday against the United States. He said his concern is getting past an American team that he praised for its tactics and physical style of play. "We are only thinking about the next match," Lopetegui said. "The history or the future, we cant think about this. Our concentration is on tomorrow no more." Billed as a tournament where future stars often emerge — after Diego Maradona starred in 1979, Luis Figo in 1991 and Lionel Messi in 2005 - it comprises six groups of four teams. The top two and the four best third-place teams advance to a knockout stage that begins July 2. Group A is seen as the toughest, since it features Spain, the U.S., France and Ghana, all of which are capable of going far in the tournament. Other teams tipped for the latter stages include Asian champion South Korea in Group B, South American champion Colombia in Group C and CONCACAF champion Mexico, which beat the U.S. in qualifying, in Group D. African champion Egypt is another candidate, from Group E. Security has been stepped up at all seven sites following weeks of sometimes violent protests after riot police brutally cracked down on environmental activists who opposed plans to remove trees and develop Gezi Park in Istanbul. But the protests this week have given way to peaceful resistance and so far the protesters have not targeted the tournament. Lopetegui said his team would bring Spains trademark "tiki taka" style of short passes and controlled possession, which helped its Under-21s beat Italy earlier this week in the European Championship final. The senior side has used it to win the 2010 World Cup and two consecutive European championships, and is also a favourite to win the Confederations Cup which is underway in Brazil. Spains Under-20s will be brimming with confidence, having beaten another tournament contender Paraguay 3-1 in a warm-up after winning the Under-19 European championship. The team features Oliver who has been compared to Xavi Hernandez, as well as scoring threats Gerard Deulofeu and Jese Rodriguez — who was the top scorer at the Under-19 championship. "The objective is to win, like every goal you set yourself in life," said Oliver, who plays for Atletico Madrid. "It goes without saying that well be taking it step by step, but were not frightened of anyone. Nor do we think were better than anyone. We are Spain and we need to go out and take the game to our rivals." The Americans understand they are the underdogs but welcome the opportunity to play one of the favourites early on. "Spain is sort setting the standard worldwide for soccer now," U.S. coach Tab Ramos said. "Were not going to be the ones to solve that problem and counter what they have been doing. We dont just look at Spain. We look at our group. When we qualified for the World Cup, you are always hoping you can play some of the best teams in the world. We got an opportunity to play three of them in our group and we welcome that challenge." Ghana, one of three strong African teams along with Nigeria and Egypt, was on the same wavelength - particularly having won the tournament in 2009. "Its my wish to win the cup a second time," said Ghana coach Sellas Tetteh, who coached that 2009 side. "Sometimes it depends on what almighty God decides. We will work very hard to attain that. I wish over the grace of God that things work very well for us to lift the cup a second time." Brazil and Argentina — which have won eight out of the last 10 competitions — failed to qualify, leaving it to emerging power Colombia to try and earn South America another title. Colombia is looking for its first youth title and is well aware of the expectations back home. "It puts a lot of responsibility on you when people say youre favourites, but its out on the pitch where you have to show if its justified or not," coach Carlos Restrepo said, ahead of the teams opener against Australia on Saturday. England, meanwhile, will be looking to lift its fortunes when it opens against Iraq following a disappointing showing in the Under-21-European Championship. It was knocked out early, the latest setback for a youth program that has failed in past Under-20 World Cups. Its best finish was third, a decade ago. "My expectations and the first thing we are looking to do is qualify for the next stage," said Peter Taylor, who took over as coach following a stint with the Bahrain national team. "Iraq are a very positive side and look to be very good at set pieces so we will have to be aware of that." http://www.falconsrookiestore.com/Falcons-Deion-Sanders-Jersey/ .J. -- Marshawn Lynch said Thursday it will be good to get back to football after the Seattle quiet talking running back wrapped up his final mandatory media session of Super Bowl week. http://www.falconsrookiestore.com/Falcons-Andy-Levitre-Jersey/ . Cote was eligible to become a free agent Feb. 15. Cote helped running back Jon Cornish run for a league-high 1,813 rushing yards en route to being named the leagues most outstanding player. http://www.falconsrookiestore.com/Falcons-Derrick-Shelby-Jersey/ . Still, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke thought taking him out before the fifth inning was an unusual move. "Im looking up at the board and hes got two hits given up and one run, and Im taking him out after the fourth inning," Roenicke said.BOSTON -- Mike Napolis teammates werent so concerned about what he did in the middle innings after his two home runs -- one to start things off, the other to finish it. Napoli hit a three-run shot after the Red Sox fell behind early, then he ended the game with a solo shot with two outs in the 11th inning, and Boston beat the New York Yankees 8-7 on Sunday night. "Hes a dangerous batter," Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia said. "He can do damage at any point in the game." Napoli ended the 4-hour, 46-minute game at 12:53 a.m. Monday. The Red Sox scored seven runs after falling behind 3-0, thanks in part to Napolis three-run homer in the third inning that cleared the seats above the Green Monster and the billboard above them. But they coughed up the lead when New York scored two in the sixth and two in the seventh to tie it 7-all. It stayed that way until Napoli hit a 3-2 pitch from Adam Warren (1-1) into the centre field bleachers. Napoli also struck out three times and grounded into an inning-ending double play with the bases loaded in the eighth. "I had a chance to win it in the eighth -- to put a run across with a sac fly," said Napoli, who has four homers in his last 12 games and 13 for the season. "Thats what is so great about this game, you always get another chance. Youve just got to keep going. You cant do anything about it." Pedro Beato (1-0) pitched the 11th for the win, giving up a single to Eduardo Nunez before he was erased trying to steal second; replays showed he was barely safe. Nunez, Brett Gardner and Robinson Cano had three hits apiece for the Yankees. New York had runners at first and second with one out in the 10th but Drake Britton, making his second major-league appearance, got Lyle Overbay to ground into a double play. "Only his second time out there, against a good club and our rivals," Saltalamacchia said. The Red Sox are 60-40 through their first 100 games, 1 1/2 games in front of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East and seven in front of the fourth-place Yankees. Boston won the three-game series between the longtime rivals on a weekend when New York learned that both shortstop Derek Jeter and third baseman Alex Rodriguez wont be able to return from the disabled list any time soon. "We battled back and gave ourselves an opportunity to win that game," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "Its a shame we had to lose in extra innings." Boston moved Ryan Dempsterr up in the rotation to give Jon Lester a couple of extra days rest after the All-Star break, but things started off poorly for the Red Sox right-hander. http://www.falconsrookiestore.com/Hoodie/. Gardner, who also had three hits on Saturday, led off the game with a single, and then went to third when Dempster fielded Ichiro Suzukis comebacker and threw it into centre field for an error. Suzuki stole second, and Saltalamacchia threw the ball into centre for another error that allowed Gardner to score and Suzuki to move to third. He scored on Vernon Wells single to make it 2-0. New York took a 3-0 lead in the second on Canos RBI single. The Red Sox rallied with a four-run third inning, taking the lead on Napolis three-run homer. Shane Victorino added a two-run single in the fourth on a high chopper that bounced over the third basemans head, and Jonny Gomes homered in the fifth to make it 7-3. But The Yankees scored two in the sixth on RBI singles by Gardner and Cano before Overbay hit into an inning-ending double play. They tied it 7-all in the seventh on two singles, two walks -- one of them a 15-pitch at-bat by Gardner -- and third baseman Jose Iglesias error when he charged a bunt and threw the ball into the photographers box. That saved CC Sabathia from the loss, despite following up his worst start of the year with one almost as bad. He allowed seven runs on nine hits, two walks and two hit batters, striking out five in five-plus innings. Notes: The Yankees said Rodriguez wouldnt be activated from the disabled list on Monday but would instead return to Tampa, Fla., for "rest and treatment" on his strained left quadriceps muscle. ... The Red Sox confirmed that former closer Andrew Bailey would have season-ending surgery on his right shoulder. He would finish the season with eight saves and a 3.77 ERA. ... Boston RHP Clay Buchholz was scheduled to see Dr. James Andrews for a lingering neck strain that has had him on the DL since early June. ... Sabathia, who was pitching on his 33rd birthday, is 0-2 with a 7.48 ERA on July 21. ... David Ortiz recorded his fourth stolen base of the year, a career-high. ... Gardner fouled off eight straight pitches with a 3-2 count before drawing a walk in the seventh. ... The crowd of 38,138 was the largest of the season at Fenway Park. ... Dempster allowed five runs -- three earned -- on six hits and four walks, plus his own throwing error in the first inning. He struck out four in 5 1-3 innings and earned his fourth consecutive no-decision. NFL Jerseys Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys China Jerseys NFL Cheap Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys From China Cheap Authentic Jerseys China Jerseys Wholesale ' ' '
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