𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒅 ͏ ͏ ͏͏ 𝒂𝒔 ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏: ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏closed ͏ ͏ ͏͏ starter ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ( ͏ ͏ ͏͏ @viciousins ͏ ͏ ͏͏ )

❝    i’m    sure    you    know    how    lame    and    boring    my    family’s    parties    are    but    it’d    be    slightly    less    lame    and    boring    if    you    came    .    .    for    me    .    ❞   

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      enzo glanced curiously at the girl checking out beside him, regretting it immediately when he saw the taming of the shrew tucked in her arms. with a disappointed eyeroll, he mumbled, “shakespeare sucks,” under his breath.

 ࣪‎ ‎𖤐‎ ‧‎ ‎ ‎ open    starter ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎───‎ ‎ ‎ m    /    f    /    nb ‎ ࣪ ‎ ‎ 𖤐‎ ‧‎ ‎ ‎ lorenzo di rossi ��� ‎ ‎‎‎. ‎ ࣪‎ ‎ 𖤐‎ ‧‎ ‎ ‎ plot    stuff ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎───‎ ‎ ‎ with    one    of    the    biggest    industry    galas    coming    up    ,    your    muse    has    disagreements    with    lorenzo    about    his    lifestyle .

'    all    we    have    to    do    is    walk    in    ,    have    simple    conversations    with    others    about    nothing    ,    take    some    pictures    and    we    can    head    back    to    the    hotel .  . two    hours    max . so    ,    what's    the    issue    ?    '

Roma Wasn’t Rebuilt in a Day

Season preview - 2019/2020

Judge and jury are still out to ascertain whether Roma are better or worse off than they were last season. A unique club in a unique football eco-system, it’s difficult to gauge anything about Roma at any time. You’ll often hear of protests from ultras, outspoken players, and lots of controversial discussion about Roman identity. The Stadio Olimpico draws parallels with the ancient Colosseum; once you enter you either come out as a hero gladiator or you’re chewed to pieces; usually the latter. 

It’s no wonder the capital club have only celebrated 3 Scudetti, although success for Romanisti is measured differently - part of that has to do with the Lazio rivalry, but for the most part it’s about Roman identity and culture. The furor over the club’s treatment of Roman deities, Totti and De Rossi, reflects this. 

Incumbent coach, Fonseca, is the latest brave soul to enter the lion’s pit. He wasn’t the first choice (Conte) and probably not the second either - Gasperini, De Zerbi, and Mihajlovic were all linked at different stages of the summer. Conte politely declined with a diplomatic slap in the face that he’s come to master; declaring he was only interested in marrying a project that would put him in a position to win.  

Fonseca has a task of Ben-Hur proportions then; being selected from way down the club’s shortlist to guide a team with a volatile fan-base whom one of Europe’s best managers has defined as losers. I’d have fired my agent, but Fonseca is well aware of the all of the above and he’s not one to shy away from challenges. Intelligent and tactically astute, his Shakthar side were well organized as Maurizio Sarri found out during his last Napoli spell.

Amid the rage and outcry caused by Francesco Totti’s resignation from the board, Torino’s Gianluca Petrachi came in to spearhead the transfer campaign - not without his own controversies. Roma’s revolving doors were a frenzy of activity and have only just stopped spinning since Arsenal’s Mkhitaryan whizzed through in the dying moments of the transfer window. Many others departed acrimoniously as they found themselves at loggerheads with the criteria required to be a Roma player. Some struggled with injury as much as they did culturally. On paper the new signings are interesting, but many equally and more promising have come and flopped before them. 

Of positive note, Fonseca and Petrachi seem to be of the same symphony; the former speaking clearly of his transfer expectations and the latter appeasing him as best he could. That might sound obvious, but predecessor Monchi was hardly reading the same book, let alone being on the same page. Many of his (failed) signings are still on the books and locked into long, expensive contracts. Symbol of the Monchi era, Javier Pastore, collects a handsome salary for an injury prone player struggling to recapture his best form from years past.

Petrachi can only be judged comparatively in time, but so far he’s followed his coach’s ideology. Fonseca wanted a ball playing keeper; Pau Lopez came in over Perin. A solid centre-back was needed at the last minute to come in for error prone Fazio and Juan Jesus; Smalling signs on a dry loan.

Of the other signings, Spinazzola brings ambition and quality, but also his own injury issues, and hot prospect Luca Pellegrini was sacrificed for his arrival. Gianluca Mancini, was one of Atalanta’s best players last season, was brought in to sure-up a defensive department that didn’t convince last term, but not many former nerazzurri have flourished far from Bergamo. 

Diawara joins from Napoli for more playing time, but his promise has only appeared in flashes so far. Veretout gets a chance to prove his worth at a big(ger) club and Zappacosta bring his Premier League experience with him to fix the troublesome Roma right-back crisis, although he was used sparingly during his Stamford Bridge stint. 

Inheriting the captain’s armband this season will be Florenzi, another Roman born and bred; with it comes the burden born of the celestial status of the 2 who wore it before him. One of those 2, Daniele De Rossi, made the romantic move to Boca Juniors, but left behind a gaping hole in terms of leadership and Roman identity. Several others found themselves in the departure lounge at Fiumicino Airport, albeit for different reasons. Roma effectively cutting their losses on Schick, Nzonzi, Karsdorp, Gerson, Marcano, and Ponce, while El Shaarawy left for the lure of Chinese riches on the back of a good season, and Manolas had his relatively low buyout clause bought out by Napoli.

Dzeko remained again despite seduction by Conte’s Inter; he’ll spearhead the attack of Fonseca’s 4-2-3-1. Zaniolo also kept his Roma shirt on amid Juventus whispers and he should feature in the line of 3 behind the Bosnian, along with Mkhitaryan and either Under or Kluivert. The 2 deep-lying midfielder roles will be contested by Lorenzo Pellegrini (who can also play as one of the supporting forwards), Cristante, Veretout, and Diawara. 

Rugani never arrived, but Smalling did; it’s expected he’ll be a regular starter but it’s unclear who’ll partner him out of Mancini, Fazio, and Juan Jesus. Kolarov is the starting left-back; as he nears 34 Spinazzola will likely be bled into the team with the view to usurp the Serbian. Midfielder-come-right-back, Florenzi, will probably continue to start in defence unless he’s required further afield, in which case Zappacosta will slot into his natural position.

Roma have quality, depth, excitement, and promise, what they don’t have are guarantees. Will all the elements come together as a collective and buy into Fonseca’s philosophies? Will Fonseca and the new signings adapt to the capital pressures of Roma? It’s a lot of change for a scrupulous club with discerning fans and media, but if afforded time Roma can definitely make a claim for that final 4th spot after Juve, Inter, and Napoli. As fate would have it, their biggest threat comes in the shape of perennial and despised rivals, Lazio. The other capital team may not have the same depth or quality, but what they lack on paper they make up for in continuity, and that gives them a head start. 

Roma will need to keep Lazio at arm’s distance and fend off Atalanta and Milan until they can start to gel and forge some consistency of their own. Unfortunately for giallorossi faithful, that traditionally happens later rather than sooner at the Stadio Olimpico. More often than not, it’s at that point that the manager also finds himself in the departure lounge of Fiumicino Airport.

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STARTER FOR   —  @younqdrunk​

          their date had been more than just pleasant. it had been the most fun he’d had out of the circle for as long as he could remember   —   some would blame that on getting hit in the head one too many times, but to lorenzo it meant she was something else. perhaps someone he could trust with his big illegal secret sometime. the last thing he had wanted that afternoon was to get ready for a fight, thus ending their date. but money had to be made somehow. ending up in the emergency room again had not been his intention, but it was somewhat inevitable when making a living on underground fights   —   especially since they were meant to look believable. enzo would’ve been able to beat the tiny guy he was fighting that night to a pulp, but to keep the fight ‘fair’ and his earnings bigger he had been forced to take a few hits.    “ lorenzo rossi  ? ”   his name was called and the male got up from his seat in the er waiting room, only to walk into where he was going to be stiched up and coming face to face with emilie.   “ oh shit. what are the odds  ? ”   the man muttered under his breath. his knuckles were bruised but the worst part about his injuries was the fact that the wound she’d stiched in his eyebrow only three days prior, had been reopened.   “ hi there ”   he smiled uncomfortably,   “ those doors just keep getting in my way ”   a chuckle escaped him, trying to lighten the mood. 

Motorcycle Racing: A Starter's Guide

Bike racing is some of the absolute most thrilling contest you see, a far cry from team requests, radio conversations and the procession of Formula One.

These racers are the last gladiators, athletes who hazard serious harm or not to eventually become champion. They are part of this motorcycle; both the machine and rider have to operate in harmony. It's poetry in motion, graceful, a magnificent ballet of riders and machine while still at the other times it has sheer grit, determination and bravery whilst wrestling a 210mph-plus race bike devoid of a safety cage.

You can observe the action in close proximity and watch that the effort that the racers are putting in when the bikes are leant above so far the riders drag their elbows on the track. Bike racing globally is typified by many, however if you are new to it is our easy information into the season.AMA Supercross 2020 Live Stream will certainly be broadcast in February in 2020.

Moto GP

The pinnacle of motor bike racing, comparable to Formula One. The bikes are prototype machines, compelling the boundaries of what is achievable. This really is where the manufacturers make to demonstrate their muscle building and push technologies forward, which makes Moto GP the fastest kind of two-wheeled racing and attracts the very best riders from around the whole world.

Jorge Lorenzo was crowned world champion last year on board a YamahaM1, ahead of Spaniard Dani Pedrosa and his Repsol Honda team-mate Casey Stoner. 2 times world champion Lorenzo is going to soon be back again once again to defend his title this year, and it can be shaping up to be one among the most exciting championships in years.

Group favourite Valentino Rossi, whom many describe as the greatest racer of all moment, has left the uncompetitive Ducati team and can be back together with Yamaha as a factory rider and is driving team-mate Lorenzo all the way. Young star Marc Márquez has joined Repsol Honda, replacing the world champion Stoner, and can be showing indications of brilliance in pre-season screening. His team-mate, the Pedrosa, that always looks like the bridesmaid and never the bride, will probably soon be as powerful as and a bookies favourite.

But what has British fans' hearts racing would be your chance of home-grown victory from Coventry-born Cal Crutchlow, that rides to get Monster Yamaha Tech 3. Crutchlow took podiums last year, was quickest in the last pre-season test and no more fights as hard as the charismatic Briton. Taking the Moto GP title will soon be hard job onto a semi-factory Yamaha, but race wins are a potential - which we haven't had since Barry Sheene at 1981. To add towards the excitement that was British Crutchlow is joined by compatriot Bradley Smith, that stands an outside chance of a podium in his first season.

World Superbikes

The machines are production based race bikes, such as the ones you can find. On the surface that they look quite similar to the sport cycles you will see in the road yet underneath skin they are very unique.

You can consider Moto GP like F1 and planet superbikes as similar to flying cars; production-based racing. While in the world the gap between F1 and vacationing cars is tremendous, whereas the difference among Moto GP and Supercross is pronounced.

Regardless of Supercross bicycles BE ing production based, high speeds aren't much slower and lap intervals are merely a minute or so slower than the model Moto GP machines. What makes Supercross fascinating is that passengers have to race twice in a single day, the grids are usually larger than Moto GP and the racing longer closely scrapped.

Motorcycle Racing: A Starter's Guide

Bike racing is some of the absolute most thrilling contest you see, a far cry from team requests, radio conversations and the procession of Formula One.

These racers are the last gladiators, athletes who hazard serious harm or not to eventually become champion. They are part of this motorcycle; both the machine and rider have to operate in harmony. It's poetry in motion, graceful, a magnificent ballet of riders and machine while still at the other times it has sheer grit, determination and bravery whilst wrestling a 210mph-plus race bike devoid of a safety cage.

You can observe the action in close proximity and watch that the effort that the racers are putting in when the bikes are leant above so far the riders drag their elbows on the track. Bike racing globally is typified by many, however if you are new to it is our easy information into the season.AMA Supercross 2020 Live Stream will certainly be broadcast in February in 2020.

Moto GP

The pinnacle of motor bike racing, comparable to Formula One. The bikes are prototype machines, compelling the boundaries of what is achievable. This really is where the manufacturers make to demonstrate their muscle building and push technologies forward, which makes Moto GP the fastest kind of two-wheeled racing and attracts the very best riders from around the whole world.

Jorge Lorenzo was crowned world champion last year on board a YamahaM1, ahead of Spaniard Dani Pedrosa and his Repsol Honda team-mate Casey Stoner. 2 times world champion Lorenzo is going to soon be back again once again to defend his title this year, and it can be shaping up to be one among the most exciting championships in years.

Group favourite Valentino Rossi, whom many describe as the greatest racer of all moment, has left the uncompetitive Ducati team and can be back together with Yamaha as a factory rider and is driving team-mate Lorenzo all the way. Young star Marc Márquez has joined Repsol Honda, replacing the world champion Stoner, and can be showing indications of brilliance in pre-season screening. His team-mate, the Pedrosa, that always looks like the bridesmaid and never the bride, will probably soon be as powerful as and a bookies favourite.

But what has British fans' hearts racing would be your chance of home-grown victory from Coventry-born Cal Crutchlow, that rides to get Monster Yamaha Tech 3. Crutchlow took podiums last year, was quickest in the last pre-season test and no more fights as hard as the charismatic Briton. Taking the Moto GP title will soon be hard job onto a semi-factory Yamaha, but race wins are a potential - which we haven't had since Barry Sheene at 1981. To add towards the excitement that was British Crutchlow is joined by compatriot Bradley Smith, that stands an outside chance of a podium in his first season.

World Superbikes

The machines are production based race bikes, such as the ones you can find. On the surface that they look quite similar to the sport cycles you will see in the road yet underneath skin they are very unique.

You can consider Moto GP like F1 and planet superbikes as similar to flying cars; production-based racing. While in the world the gap between F1 and vacationing cars is tremendous, whereas the difference among Moto GP and Supercross is pronounced.

Regardless of Supercross bicycles BE ing production based, high speeds aren't much slower and lap intervals are merely a minute or so slower than the model Moto GP machines. What makes Supercross fascinating is that passengers have to race twice in a single day, the grids are usually larger than Moto GP and the racing longer closely scrapped.

Kualifikasi GP Le Mans Yamaha Semakin Di Depan, Vinales Pole, Rossi kedua Zarco Ketiga

Kualifikasi GP Le Mans Yamaha Semakin Di Depan, Vinales Pole, Rossi kedua Zarco Ketiga

Akhirnya starter GP Le Mans sudah ditentukan dan sepertinya Yamaha Semakin di depan dengan menempatka tiga rider mereka di Front Row, Maverick Vinales Pole Position, Valentino Rossi ke dua dan Johann Zarco di posisi ketiga, pembalap Honda menyusul berada di baris kedua dengan Cal Crutchlow , Marc Marquez dan ada rider Ducati Iannone di baris kedua ( second Row) sementara Lorenzo yang gagal masuk…

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𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒅    𝒂𝒔 ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏: ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏closed    starter   (    @c4ndycoated   )

could    recall    the    sick    ,    sour    feelings    possessed    toward    the    intent    and    circumstances    surrounding    their    upcoming    wedding . made    lorenzo    sick    to    his    stomach    at    the    marriage    relying    on    fabricated    emotions    and    choreographed    moments    for    the    media    ,    but    actually    found    himself    more    and    more    fascinated    by    the    other    as    the    days    progressed . debated    whether    or    not    to    speak    such    niceties    ,    especially    after    merely    developing    their    connection    ,    though    finds    it    rather    amusing    to    hold    to    himself . ❝    ──    it’s    just    funny    how    life    works . i    used    to    suck    my    teeth    and    be    pissed    at    the    thought    but    we’re    ,    like    ,    stuck    in    this    thing .  . ‘m    glad    they    went    with    you . ❞   

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      “…what do you mean we didn’t talk last night? you came over, you were here.” enzo laughed, but there was a tinge of worry in his tone. “you almost had me, seriously, but you can drop the joke now.”

Charity-Events vor dem Rennwochenende

Karthalle und Ankerberg-Festival als Party-Hotspots

Historische Ausstellung würdigt Ralf Waldmann

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Der Countdown für den HJC Helmets Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland auf dem Sachsenring läuft: In neun Tagen treten die MotoGP-Asse vom 5. bis 7. Juli statt zum neunten WM-Lauf in Sachsen an. Während auf der Strecke die Stars um Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez, Andrea Dovizioso & Co. um jeden Zentimeter Asphalt kämpfen, herrscht rund um den Kurs Volksfeststimmung. Der Sachsenring wartet in diesem Jahr mit einem abwechslungsreichen Programm für die ganze Familie auf, welches sich insgesamt über fünf Tage erstreckt.

Die Sachsenring-Woche startet bereits am Mittwoch mit einem Charity-Run um 18:00 Uhr. Gegen Zahlung einer Startgebühr von 25 Euro absolvieren interessierte Teilnehmer eine Sachsenring-Runde mit Laufschuhen. Über den Ticketshop unter adac.de/motogp können sich Sachsenring-Fans und Laufbegeisterte eines der begehrten Tickets für den Spendenlauf sichern. Den Teilnehmern winken attraktive Preise: Im Rahmen einer Tombola besteht für die Möglichkeit, VIP- und Fahrerlager-Tickets für den HJC Helmets Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland zu gewinnen. Außerdem erhält jeder Starter ein spezielles Finisher-T-Shirt. Der Erlös kommt dem SOS-Kinderdorf in Zwickau zugute.

Am Donnerstag findet von 16:30 Uhr bis 18:30 Uhr ein Pitwalk statt. Tickets dafür gibt es für 15 Euro im offiziellen Ticketshop unter adac.de/motogp. Inhaber eines Pitwalk-Tickets erhalten in diesem Zeitraum freien Zugang zur Boxengasse. Die Einnahmen aus dem Verkauf der Pitwalk-Tickets werden an die Stiftung “Two wheels for life” sowie an das Lebenshilfewerk Hohenstein-Ernstthal gespendet. Neben den Pitwalk-Tickets steht auch ein begrenztes Kontingent an Fahrerlager-Tickets zur Verfügung. Mit dem Fahrerlagerticket können Fans am Donnerstag (12:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr) im Fahrerlager MotoGP-Luft schnuppern. Diese Tickets können ausschließlich über die Ticket-Hotline 03723/8099111 (Montag bis Freitag, 8:00 bis 18:00 Uhr) bestellt werden und kosten 150 Euro.

Party-Hotspots: Ankerberg-Festival und Eventarea in der Karthalle

Am Donnerstagabend fällt zudem der Startschuss zum traditionellen, alljährlichen Festival auf dem bekannten Ankerberg. Drei Nächte lang kommt dort das Publikum auf seine Kosten. Höhepunkt des Ankerberg-Festivals ist der Auftritt der AC/DC-Tribute-Band “SHE’S GOT BALLS” am Samstagabend. Live-Bands und wechselnde DJs auf zwei Areas (Ankerberg-Tower und Red Bull Festival Stage) bringen die Stimmung bis jeweils 04:00 Uhr morgens zum Kochen.

In der Karthalle richtet auch in diesem Jahr der MDR wieder eine Eventarea ein. Eine NDW-Show am Freitagabend und das Konzert der Rubettes am Samstagabend heizen dem Publikum dort ein. Danach geht die Party in der Eventarea an beiden Abenden noch bis 01:00 Uhr weiter. Am Samstagabend darf sich das Publikum in der Karthalle zudem auf die traditionelle Fahrer-Präsentation freuen – das alljährliche Herzstück des Rahmenprogramms. Mit von der Partie sind u.a. die deutschen Piloten Marcel Schrötter, Lukas Tulovic und Dirk Geiger, die KTM-Werksfahrer Pol Espargaro und Johann Zarco und das Fahrerfeld des ADAC Junior Cup powered by KTM.

Ein actiongeladenes Programm bietet in diesem Jahr wieder der Red Bull Rennzirkus im Fahrerlager 3. Am Freitag und Samstag von 09:00 Uhr bis 19:00 Uhr und am Sonntag von 09:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr kommen die Fans hier in den Genuss von Trialshows, Wheeliesimulator und historischen Rennfahrzeugen. Als Hauptattraktion gelten die Talkrunden und Signing Sessions am Freitag und Samstag (jeweils von 16:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr), die von den ServusTV-Experten Alex Hofmann und Stefan Bradl moderiert werden. Angekündigt sind die Stars der MotoGP-Szene, darunter Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo, Pol Espargaro und Johann Zarco.

Historische Ausstellung mit zahlreichen Highlights

Die historische Motorrad-Ausstellung öffnet am Freitagmittag um 12:00 Uhr ihre Pforten. In Zusammenarbeit mit der Amicale Spirit of Speed wird dort die Geschichte des Motorrad-Rennsports dokumentiert. Zu sehen sind rund 30 historische Rennmotorräder aus allen Epochen und Hubraumklassen, die unter anderem von Legenden wie Barry Sheene oder Niall Mackenzie pilotiert wurden. Das Highlight der Ausstellung stellt die 500ccm-Suzuki dar, mit der der niederländische Werksfahrer Wil Hartog 1979 den westdeutschen Grand Prix auf dem Hockenheimring gewann.

Besonders gewürdigt wird in der Ausstellung auch die 2018 verstorbene Motorrad-Legende Ralf Waldmann. Der zweifache 250ccm-Vizechampion und 20-fache Grand-Prix-Sieger erhält eine eigene Sonderausstellung, in der die Fans Rennmotorräder und weitere Original-Ausstellungsstücke aus “Waldis” Karriere bestaunen dürfen. Fans finden die Ausstellung im ADAC-Turm im Fahrerlager 2. Am Freitag hat die Ausstellung von 12:00 Uhr bis 19:00 Uhr geöffnet, am Samstag von 09:00 Uhr bis 19:00 Uhr und am Sonntag von 09:00 Uhr bis 14:00 Uhr.

Partner BWT leistet ebenfalls einen Beitrag zum abwechslungsreichen Rahmenprogramm beim HJC Helmets Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland auf dem Sachsenring: Vor dem Start des MotoGP-Rennens sorgt eine Flugshow über der Strecke für Aufsehen.

Neben diesem ausgedehnten Rahmenprogramm haben auch Teams, Fahrer und TV-Partner ServusTV für ihre jeweiligen Fantribünen ein abwechslungsreiches Paket geschnürt. ServusTV hat für seine Familientribüne (T10/4) eine Hüpfburg, eine Riesendartscheibe, eine XXL-Rutsche und eine Fotobox organisiert. Außerdem stattet das Kommentatoren- und Expertenteam des Senders der ServusTV-Familientribüne einen Besuch ab und steht für Foto- und Autogrammwünsche zur Verfügung.

Tickets für den deutschen Lauf der MotoGP sind erhältlich unter www.adac.de/motogp, unter der Hotline 03723/8099111 (Montag bis Freitag, 8 bis 18 Uhr) sowie in allen Geschäftsstellen der Freien Presse. Der Eintritt zu den Events in der Karthalle, zur historischen Ausstellung im ADAC Turm, zum Ankerberg-Festival und zum Red Bull Rennzirkus ist für Ticketinhaber gratis.

Quelle: ADAC Motorsport

  HJC Helmets Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland: Fünf Tage lang Action und Abwechslung für die ganze Familie Charity-Events vor dem Rennwochenende Karthalle und Ankerberg-Festival als Party-Hotspots Historische Ausstellung würdigt Ralf Waldmann Der Countdown für den HJC Helmets Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland auf dem Sachsenring läuft: In neun Tagen treten die MotoGP-Asse vom 5.

Grazie Gigi. Cutrone on the Double.

19-May-2018

Juventus-Verona 2-1

Juventus dispatched relegated Verona and capped off their 7th straight title with a 2-1 win. It was mixed emotions as Gianluigi Buffon (40) said his farewells, retiring from Juventus (and the national team) at the end of this season. In the twilight of an extraordinary career littered with titles and never-ending personal records, he will be sorely missed. 

He was joined on the pitch by several countrymen in Barzagli (36), Sturaro (25), Marchisio (32), and Rugani (23) who got on the scoresheet. All played well in what was essentially a day of celebration and goodbye. Former Azzurro Alessio Cerci scored for Verona.

Genoa-Torino 1-2

Possibly playing his last game for Genoa, captain Perin (25) also said his farewells as he looks to play Champions League football next season - possibly at Juventus. Giuseppe Rossi, Bertolacci, Izzo, and Biraschi were the other Italians for Genoa with none particularly standing out in a game with little more than pride to play for.

Daniele Baselli (26) celebrated his recent Italy call-up by scoring the winner and playing a solid game in midfield. There were no goals from Belotti (24), but he worked hard and put in a good shift; he too included in Roberto Mancini’s first Italy squad. Sirigu was the only other Torino player to get called, but he was rested for this game. Under 21 international, Kevin Bonifazi (22) played an average game and he’ll be hoping to make a step-up next season in order to play regularly. Other Toro youngster Simone Edera (21) came off the bench but was unable to leave his mark this time. 

Cagliari-Atalanta 1-0

Cagliari secured Serie A survival which will come as a relief to many Azzurri and Azzurrini observers, as it means young talents like Barella (21), Cragno (23), and Romagna (20) remain in the top flight. 

Cragno, in particular, had a great game in goal and Barella also did well in midfield. Unfortunately, Romagna didn’t get a run-out in this crucial tie, despite some solid performances this season. Pisacane, Ceppitelli (the match winner), Farago’, Deiola, Padoin, Pavoletti, Cossu, Cigarini, and Sau were the others who got playing time in an Italian heavy Cagliari. 

For the Orobici, Gollini (23) had a rare start in goal and didn’t disappoint; making some fine saves. He’s certainly a keeper who deserves more playing time, so it will be interesting if he stays for another season playing back-up to Berisha. Caldara (24), in his final game for Atalanta, missed a penalty in the last minutes of the match, while Cristante (23) and youngster Alessandro Bastoni (19) played reasonably.

Chievo-Benevento 1-0

Another season in the top flight was secured for Chievo with the help of Roberto Inglese’s winner. The forward joins Napoli next season and Chievo will want to fill the 12 goal void he leaves behind if they’re to stand a chance of surviving again. Giaccherini had a good game again and Under 21 midfielder Depaoli (21) held his own. 

Benevento fielded a trio of youngsters of interest; Cataldi (23), Parigini (22), and Brignola (18) - all of which played sufficiently. The first 2 are on loan from Lazio and Torino, respectively, although it remains to be seen if someone will come along and snap up the promising Brignola.

Udinese-Bologna 1-0

Once again, Kevin Lasagna (25) was the sole Italian starter for Udinese, while Pezzella (20) was introduced with 2 minutes remaining. Bologna started Verdi (25) who made Roberto Mancini’s Italy cut, as well as Orsolini (21), Crisetig, Masina, Simone Romagnoli, Poli, while Federico Di Francesco came on late - none of which played particularly well in a game that meant very little for Bologna.

Napoli-Crotone 2-1

With the neglect of Gianpiero Ventura behind him, Lorenzo Insigne will hopefull see more Italy playing time under Mancini. He responded by laying on 2 assists in Napoli’s victory, condemning Crotone to Serie B. Jorginho also had a stable game in midfield, under a cloud of rumors about a Premier League move. 

It was a disappointing performance and result for Crotone’s contingency of Italians. Mandragora (20), Barberis, Ceccherini, Trotta and others all played with the dejection of knowing their fate was sealed. The only positive note coming from Roma loanee, Marco Tumminello (19). The teenager, injured for most of the season, scored his 3rd of the season from only 197 minutes of play. How Crotone could have done with his availability this past campaign.

Milan-Fiorentina 5-1

Gennaro Gattuso’s men secured 6th place in smashing style. Namely Patrick Cutrone (20) who bagged a brace and was involved in Milan’s 3rd. Possibly doing his best to prove a point to Roberto Mancini for leaving him out of the Italy squad for the next friendlies, this year’s break-out star finishes on 10 Serie A strikes. Bonaventura (28) also got among the action with a superb solo goal; picking up the ball near the halfway mark and charging at the Fiorentina defense before driving into the bottom corner from the edge of the box. 

Donnarumma (19), Bonucci (31), Romagnoli (23), and Calabria (21) all stood strong in the Milan defense. Manuel Locatelli was sufficient in midfield and there was a debut for youth product, Emanuele Torrasi. 

Federico Chiesa (20) was the only one to save face for Fiorentina, laying on the assist for the only Viola goal. Sportiello, Biraghi, Benassi, and Saponara were all below average.

SPAL-Sampdoria 3-1

A historic day for SPAL as they secured Serie A status. Antenucci got a double and Alberto Grassi (23) got his second in successive weeks. There were also positive performances for Mattiello (22), Vicari, Lazzari, and Paloschi. Sampdoria took a fairly relaxed attitude into this game; Murru (23), Capezzi (23), Regini, Caprari, Verre, and Quagliarella all played, but with varying performances. 

Lazio-Inter 2-3

It was heart-break for Lazio as they blew away their Champions League dreams within 3 minutes of madness. Immobile (28), coming back from injury, was unable to make his mark, although he still claimed the Capocannonieri crown with 29 goals. Alessandro Murgia (21) did well again while deputizing for the injured Parolo. 

Danilo D’Ambrosio (29), fresh from his call-up to the national team, got Inter’s first. Candreva (31) started the game against his former club, but was largely ineffective. 

Sassuolo-Roma 0-1

Reserve keeper, Gianluca Pegolo, gifted Roma the win which consolidates 3rd place. Pellegrini (21) played a reasonable game against his old club and Florenzi (27) also started for Di Francesco’s side. There was another appearance for Elio Capradossi (22) who came off the bench, as did Stephan El Shaarawy (25). 

Politano (24) and Berardi (23) did well for Sassuolo on the back of their recent inclusion for Mancini’s first Italy squad. Adjapong (20) and Acerbi also held their own against a formidable Roma.

Transfer Transformation: 3 teams take on new look after secondary window

August 9, 20184:43PM EDT

A panoply of movement during MLS’ Secondary Transfer Window will shake up the playoff race in both conferences, but three teams in particular will take on new looks on the fly. What to expect for LAFC, Portland and Montreal?

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Major additions: Andre Horta (Benfica), Danilo Silva (Internacional), Christian Ramirez (Minnesota), Josh Perez (Fiorentina) 

Major departures: None

It’s possible that three of the four players that LAFC brought in during the secondary transfer window will be regular members of Bob Bradley’s first-choice XI this season.

Horta was signed as a Designated Player to be an integral part of the team but he’s still acclimating himself to the league. Without injured midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye, Eduard Atuesta may be ahead of Horta in the queue for midfield minutes to balance the team with his defensive ability. But Horta will have every chance to earn minutes. In the team’s first game without Kaye against the Red Bulls, Bradley opted to start a midfield trio of Carlos Vela, Lee Nguyen and Benny Feilhaber, showing he’s clearly unafraid of overloading on attacking quality.

Silva ostensibly was added for depth, but a few good performances across one of the leakiest defenses in the league could see him nail down a regular place in the team, not to mention his ability to play defensive midfielder. Despite having last featured in MLS when the Red Bulls were still the MetroStars, the veteran shouldn’t take too long to integrate to the team.

Ramirez and Perez are the wildcards. The latter was a highly rated member of various U.S. youth national teams and has spent the last three years in Italy, but faces an uphill fight for minutes in 2018 due to the quality in front of him. The former was strongly rumored to leave Minnesota United this window, though Sporting KC and Colorado Rapids were logical favorites to land him.

Instead, LAFC swooped in and added Ramirez to an attack that already boasts Vela, Diego Rossi, Adama Diomande and Marco Urena. Diomande picked up a hamstring injury last weekend – perhaps increasing the urgency for Bradley & Co. to land another striker. Or LAFC just figured the player was too good to pass up on. LAFC’s attack, as it has been all season, surely is one to keep an eye on.

Portland Timbers

“We believe [Conechny] has the tools to become a dangerous attacker in this league moving forward.”

Coach Savarese is excited about this young talent, and it’s easy to see why. #RCTID pic.twitter.com/9i7fs81ii0

— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) July 17, 2018

Major additions: Tomas Conechny (San Lorenzo), Jorge Villafaña (Santos Laguna), Lucas Melano (Estudiantes)

Major departures: Vytas (D.C. United), Fanendo Adi (FC Cincinnati)

On a 15-match unbeaten run, Portland went from strength-to-strength during the Secondary Transfer Window. Since neither key departures made much of an impact in 2018, neither Villafaña nor Conechny will be tasked with replacing an excess of outgoing production. Vytas started 19 games in 2017 but played a grand total of 21 minutes this season. Adi, a Timbers mainstay for four seasons, had made just one league start since May before being acquired by FC Cincinnati. 

Villafaña, a member of Portland’s 2015 MLS Cup-winning team, will expect to be in the team every week. This leaves Zarek Valentin, who has started Portland’s last 19 games, as an overqualified backup. Conechny, meanwhile, won’t be much expected to make an immediate impact. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder is likely to be given time to acclimate to the league, plus dislodging the attacking trio of Samuel Armenteros, Diego Valeri and Sebastian Blanco – as well as the returning Lucas Melano – is an arduous task.

Montreal Impact

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— Impact de Montréal (@impactmontreal) August 8, 2018

Major additions: Bacary Sagna (Benevento), Michael Azira (Colorado), Quincy Amarikwa (San Jose)

Major departures: Dominic Oduro (San Jose), Raheem Edwards (Chicago)

Essentially, Montreal added a starter and swapped one pair of depth players for another pair.

Sagna improves the team from day one. They’ll need it, too, as the Impact are precariously clinging to one of the last two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference by two points, ahead of Philadelphia with Toronto and D.C. threatening to ascend with late surges. Remi Garde has stabilized the defense by playing more rigidly and Sagna will further add quality and vast Premier League experience to the defensive ranks.

Oduro played just 35 minutes for the Impact this season and Edwards had fallen out of favor before being traded. Azira, 30, had played 2,500+ minutes for Colorado in each of the last two seasons but had a dramatically lessened role this year, while Amarikwa found himself in a similar situation in San Jose as Oduro did in Montreal. 

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Foggia gains big as Aragon brings the drama

The Italian just defeats Öncü, with Sasaki taking the final step on the podium to gain back some momentum Moto3™ brought the serious drama at MotorLand, with three Championship contenders all finding bad luck or trouble on race day. The first was for Romano Fenati (Sterilgarda Max Racing Team) as he was forced into the gravel, then Championship leader Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Ajo) crashed and, right as he seemed set to make huge gains, so did second overall Sergio Garcia (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team). But one contender held firm and avoided it all, with Dennis Foggia (Leopard Racing) pulling off a tactical masterclass to take his third win of the year and move back into third overall. The Italian just defeated another stunner from Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Tech3), the Turkish rider impressing once again but forced to wait for that first win. Completing the podium was Ayumu Sasaki (Red Bull KTM Tech3), the Japanese rider digging deep and taking an emotional second rostrum after a difficult few months of injury, bad luck and more. Darryn Binder (Petronas Sprinta Racing) kept the lead initially as the South African held on for the holeshot, but Garcia was quick to attack. As ever though, the moves came thick and fast and a leading freight train formed. Öncü took over at the front, with Acosta, Garcia and Binder shadowing in the early stages. Drama hit on Lap 5 for Silverstone winner Fenati. Front row starter Gabriel Rodrigo (Indonesian Racing Gresini Moto3) suddenly crashed in front of the Italian, and he was forced to take avoiding action into the gravel - rejoining well down the order, a postcode off the points. There was also an early touch between Xavier Artigas (Leopard Racing) and Acosta but no harm done. Meanwhile Öncü rolled on at the front, able to stay ahead down the back straight too as a group of nine formed at the front followed by SIC58 Squadra Corse duo Lorenzo Fellon and Tatsuki Suzuki. After chipping away at it, they tagged onto the back to make it 11 riders fighting for the win, but it was a costly push for Fellon as the French rookie then got a Long Lap penalty for track limits. Taking it dropped him back in behind the chasing trio of Niccolo Antonelli (Avintia VR46 Academy), double 2020 winner at the track Jaume Masia (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Stefano Nepa (BOE Owlride). Antonelli and Nepa were next to tag on, but then drama whittled the group down again... and key drama. After a season of history making, Acosta made his first big race day error of the year, heading up the inside of Artigas and then losing it, skittling both out. And he couldn't rejoin, leaving Garcia with an open goal... Starting the final lap, Foggia led Öncü led the two GASGAS machines of Garcia and Izan Guevara (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team). Öncü then hit the front, the Turk digging in on the search for that elusive first victory, and even more drama soon hit just behind. Despite the huge chance to home in on Acosta, it just wasn't to be. Garcia suddenly slid out as he fought to gain more ground, rider ok and able to rejoin but no points coming his way. Meanwhile, Öncü remained ahead and the Turk led heading onto the back straight - as he had a good few times during the race, able each time to keep it too. But this time, Foggia had the legs and the incredible straight-line speed of the Leopard Honda struck, the number 7 slicing past. Öncü tried to reply on the drag to the line and almost did, but he's forced to settle for another second, just 0.041 off the win. After a weekend of more muted timesheets at times from Sasaki, the Japanese rider played his cards to perfection on race day. Making moves through the group late on, the number 71 took his second Grand Prix podium by just 0.064, denying Guevara as the Spanish rookie was forced to wait for that first podium once again, just as at Silverstone. Antonelli stormed the latter stages the come home in fifth, able to pull out a few tenths on compatriot Andrea Migno (Rivacold Snipers Team), who nevertheless bounced back after a tough-to-take technical DNF at Silverstone. Binder took seventh nearly a second further back, with Nepa half a second behind him. Suzuki lost out to the Italian by 0.101 as he took ninth, with Masia completing the top ten a couple of seconds off the front group, not finding his 2020 MotorLand magic this time around. Ryusei Yamanaka (CarXpert PrüstelGP) took P11 with a little breathing space ahead of Adrian Fernandez (Sterilgarda Max Racing Team), with Syarifuddin Azman (Petronas Sprinta Racing) only a tenth and a half off the number 31 by the flag. No mean feat, and the Malaysian impressively scores points on his Grand Prix debut. Rather stunningly, behind him came Fenati. The veteran Italian dug in to try and gain ground back after being forced wide, and gain ground he did. Making up the gap to the next riders, passing them, and then rinsing and repeating, the number 55 took 2 points for 14th. Riccardo Rossi (BOE Owlride) just pipped Kaito Toba (CIP Green Power) to the final point, with a late crash seeing Jeremy Alcoba (Indonesian Racing Gresini Moto3) and Fellon both fail to make the flag. A dramatic day several times over comes to a close at MotorLand with zero change in the Championship standings when it comes to the top two. But behind, Foggia moves into thirs just ahead of home turf at Misano - now only 58 points off the top. What will the Riviera di Rimini bring? We'll find out next weekend.. Moto3™ podium 1 Dennis Foggia - Leopard Racing - Honda - 37.53.710 2 Deniz Öncü - Red Bull KTM Tech3 - KTM - +0.041 3 Ayumu Sasaki - Red Bull KTM Tech3 - KTM - +0.644 Dennis Foggia: "It was incredible, specially the last lap with Deniz. He was so strong braking, but my bike was so fast on the straight. I wanted to win, but also to open up the Championship. On the last lap I saw on my dash that Acosta was out, and on the last lap Garcia crashed... winning is special. I'd like to thank my team for the bike, my family who support me and also my dad." For more Moto3 info checkout our dedicated Moto3 News page Or visit the official MotoGP website motogp.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: @superbikenews Twitter: @sbknews Facebook: @superbikenews

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Umur hanyalah angka-angka

1. Valentino Rossi Saya pernah baca berita online yg menulis komentar Lorenzo tentang Rossi. Kurang lebih, "Yamaha masih mengontrak Rossi untuk meningkatkan penjualan mereka saja". Dan bisa kita lihat bagaimana klasemen Motogp saat ini :) 2. Gianluigi Buffon Banyak pesepakbola mulai terpinggirkan begitu memasuki umur 30an. Tapi lain halnya dengan Buffon, tetap konsisten menjadi starter di usianya yg nyaris 40tahun!! Apa karena Juve merasa berhutang budi kepada Buffon? Saya rasa tidak. Saya berharap dia mampu mengangkat trofi Liga Champions dan Piala Dunia di penghujung kariernya. 3. Roger Federer Mungkin penampilannya sempat meredup beberapa tahun belakangan. Namun comebacknya tahun ini cukup menunjukkan bahwa Roger Federer belum kehilangan motivasinya. Jika konsisten, bukan tak mungkin ia bisa masuk peringkat 1 dunia kembali. Mungkin contohnya sangat sedikit. Tapi 3 atlet diatas cukup menunjukkan bahwa usianya hanyalah sebuah angka. Ketekunan, tekad, dan motivasi sanggup "membohongi" usia mereka. Contoh yang baik bagi remaja masa kini yang mudah baper dan putus asa :))

PSG Kalahkan Roma Lewat Adu Penalti

Detroit (SIB) -Paris Saint-Germain memetik kemenangan atas AS Roma di International Champions Cup 2017. Berimbang 1-1 di waktu normal, PSG menang 5-3 di adu penalti. Bertanding di Comerica Park, Detroit, Kamis (20/7) pagi WIB, Roma dan PSG sama-sama menurunkan starter dengan komposisi campuran pemain muda dan berpengalaman. Roma memainkan dua pemain barunya, Hector Moreno dan Maxime Gonalons, sejak awal, sementara PSG menurunkan bek anyarnya, Dani Alves. PSG unggul lebih dulu di menit ke-36 menyusul sebuah situasi kemelut usai sepak pojok. Bola liar jatuh di kaki Marquinhos di dalam kotak penalti, dan diselesaikan mantan bek Roma itu ke dalam gawang. Kedua tim sama-sama mengganti sejumlah pemain di awal babak kedua. Pergantian tersebut memberikan dampak positif untuk Roma karena berhasil menyamakan kedudukan di menit ke-60. Dua pemain yang baru masuk, Gerson Santos dan Sadiq Umar, bekerja sama dalam gol tersebut. Umpan terobosan Gerson dituntaskan dengan sepakan voli dari sisi kiri di dalam kotak penalti. Roma melewatkan penalti di menit ke-71 saat tusukan Umar dihentikan Presnel Kimpembe. Sementara PSG membuang peluang bagus empat menit kemudian, saat sepakan Blaise Matuidi melambung meski tinggal menghadapi kiper. Skor 1-1 bertahan hingga usai, laga pun dilanjutkan ke babak adu penalti. Lima penendang PSG sukses menjalankan tugasnya, sementara satu eksekutor Roma yakni Gerson Santos gagal. Adu Penalti PSG: Lucas Moura - Gol Christopher Nkunku - Gol Lorenzo Callegari - Gol Odsonne Edouard - Gol Marquinhos - Gol Roma: Bruno Peres - Gol Radja Nainggolan - Gol Gerson - Gagal Daniele De Rossi - Gol Susunan pemain: Roma: Alisson; Peres, Manolas, Jesus, Moreno, Pellegrini, Gonalons, Strootman, Iturbe, Dzeko, Perotti PSG: Areola; Alves, Silva, Marquinhos, Kurzawa; Motta, Rabiot; Moura, Pastore, Lo Celso; Jese. (detikSport/l) http://dlvr.it/PXKQdh