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Cazé rate walking
Double World Champion title, Amelie Cazé later rose to the last event of modern pentathlon, a failure which deprives it of an Olympic medal. The Frenchwoman has finished on Friday at the 9th position in a competition won by Germany's Lena Schöneborn, despite the smooth return of the British Heather Fell. The Ukrainian Victoria Tereshuk completed the podium.

No medal for Amelie Cazé in Beijing. (Reuters) regrets, Amelie Cazé will surely the time to leave Beijing. The French experienced a day of mixed Friday: launching a difficult fire, a strong performance in fencing and swimming, before they lose everything in horsemanship and especially the running. The modern pentathlon does not forgive. During the five events also all that different from each other, a single fault concentration can undo years of work.

The Picarde had a nice card to play at these Games. Double World Champion title, it was the consecration in China, and perhaps also a little more recognition for one of the oldest Olympic sports (the program since 1912, but only since 2000 for women). During the test firing at 10 m, the first of the day, Amelie Cazé took a little late, ranking the 22nd place. With running, shooting is the weak point of this sport professor of 23 years, and this has once again checked.

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JO - Boxing - Sow: "Go to the end"
The boxer french Daouda Sow (60 kg) felt, in Beijing Friday, after his qualification for the finals of the Olympic boxing tournament at the expense of the Cuban Yordenis Ugas (15-8) (Reuters Photo), that "we conducted a Part of the goal. "

"Daouda Sow, a spot in the finals after beating a world champion Cuba is exceptional?
It was made part of the goal. The qualifying for the Games is past, the medal is past. Now we will go through. I quit boxing for a year for personal reasons, then I came back.

Do you have doubts when you were conducted in mid-battle?
No, I have not doubted. It is a human being. I knew physically it was not the top.

Do you know your future opponent, Russian Alexey Tishchenko?
I know the Russian name but I've never met, but I've seen a lot. It is the No. 1. It will not be easy but we will make a difference.

Does this annoys you when you said about you that this is a surprise?
Yes it m'agace because this is not a surprise. Brahim (Asloum) told me: "Nobody awaited me and I beat the best." If this was possible in 2000 why not in 2008. This is the job for years. When I stopped boxing was to work. It is a pride when small 9-year-old just wonder autographs now. Boxing is a school of life.

You have dedicated your victory Lilian Thuram making the same gesture to him during his match against Croatia in the World Cup 1998?
I appreciate for his charisma, his personality. I also dedicated my victory to Alexis Vastine (eliminated in the semi-finals). When he lost I had tears for him. " (AFP)

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Robinho to Chelsea



ROBINHO TO CHELSEA

The end of the series Robinho is very close and this day Friday has been decisive about the finalisation of the case. The arrival of Peter Kenyon in Madrid has changed the situation, as the general manager of Chelsea leaves with the agreement of Real, not to retain his player. The completion of the transfer of Brazilian is a matter of hours. It is a victory for Robinho, who has repeatedly declared his desire to join England, as evidenced by his statement Friday: "I want to go and play in Premier League. Chelsea has a fantastic team and their offer is good for me and Real. " The Madrid club, like all others, has yielded to pressure from the player, who do not wish to go to clash. The financial power of Chelsea did the rest. A transaction around 37 million is raised. The arrival of Robinho, ardently desired by Luiz Felipe Scolari, will allow Chelsea to have a line of attack more than attractive. With Drogba, Anelka, before Shevchenko and Deco, Ballack, Cole, Lampard the distribution of talent Robinho is a more undeniable. With such an effective, Scolari has all the weapons to win the championship and the Champions League, stated objectives of Abramovich.

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Marseilles in mourning


After the death of two fans in Marseille, following a bus accident, the match between Le Havre and Marseilles may not take place. The Marseille president, Pape Diouf, must interact with Frederic Thiriez on whether to maintain the meeting.

The league 1 match between Le Havre and Marseilles is not over yet able to play. A sad news came to tarnish the morning this Saturday. Two supporters of MTP ( on the road of Le Havre after a bus accident which struck the pillar of a bridge on the A6. The initial assessment shows that at least two dead and fifteen wounded, according to the latest figures released by the gendarmerie. The reasons for the accident are still unknown.

The Olympians leaders have quickly learned the sad news as evidenced by the statement of Jose Anigo to our colleagues of Provence, "we learned this morning and we are all in shock. If we play, we will without a black armband ask any authorization. But the real question is whether the OM will play tonight? Pape Diouf, will discuss with Frederic Thiriez, president of the LFP, "said Marseille sports director. The time is the uncertainty concerning the continuation or not of the match, scheduled for 19 hours. The key lies elsewhere. The police should provide a new balance in the coming hours, hoping that it does not worsen.

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This is historic. For the first time, the team of France face Iceland, victorious (36-30) on the other semi-final against Spain. will face Iceland in the final Sunday. (Reuters) A harsh, like Claude Onesta. It does not turn the last two Olympic champions (Russia in 2000 and Croatia in 1996 and 2004) without putting all its guts. The quarter-final against Russia had revealed the mental and physical resources of the Bleus. The semi-final against Croatia, has sublimated. Not the France team handball has seemed so strong. Never had the Blues reached the final of the Olympic Games. In the bronze "Barjots" by Daniel Costantini succeed today "Costauds" (or "Experts" for the Federation ...) by Claude Onesta able to win Sunday the Olympic gold medal.

Symbol of a witness passage between these two generations, Jackson Richardson, now in Beijing as a consultant, a position better than anyone the strength of this team to France today. "They managed to impose their rhythm in this competition. They had given objective is to fetch the gold. They are on track. They have enormous potential, enormous talent to materialize. This is the strength of this team then, they never doubted. They know they are the best team in the World ", slipping a" Jack "always asked if there even guess his impatience to go kiss his mates . "I say this since 2005 or 2006, not since the beginning of the preparation it takes. At the time, I wanted to continue because I had confidence in this team is the best generation with which I 've evolved. They confirmed. "

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The magic of the Olympics"
More beautiful winners of the women's downhill mountain biking, Anne-Caroline Chausson Friday won the first Olympic medal of BMX. Exiting his retirement two years ago, the French had shown great proficiency in Beijing in particular to take on the best English Shanaze Reade, big favorite of these Olympic Games. At 30 years old, may allocate Bourguignonne filled.

Anne-Caroline Chausson was immediately moved the finish line past. (Reuters) Make sure that you are now Olympic champion?
It is very moving. I still find it hard to believe that it's over. It was hard work and it ends the best way possible. I am especially pleased that make it doubled, so there is no disappointment. The goal was to beat an English were beaten an American but the bulk was to be in front.

How did you do to digest the disappointment of not being sacred as early as Thursday, while the rules of the UCI could leave you expect?
Finally, it was a bad for a property. It reminded me that nothing is ever won. It is true that yesterday when I saw the rain, waiting medal. But they changed the program. This is not so much the fact that they postponed the race, because for the sport is better like this, but is waiting three or four hours without knowing if we won or not, which was very disturbing. I was a little shot. But many of my friends back morale, told me it was better to have this medal to the regular, it is even more beautiful. And it is true that this is even better when it's difficult.

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OJ: Argentina Olympic champion football


Argentina has retained its title of Olympic champion football by beating Nigeria 1-0 in the final thanks to a goal of his attacker Angel Di Maria in second half. / a
Print TalkBack Sort Argentina has retained its title of Olympic champion football by beating Nigeria 1-0 in the final thanks to a goal of his attacker Angel Di Maria in second half.

Di Maria, who is moving to Benfica Lisbon, was the revelation of the Argentine team of less than 23 years, strengthened by Juan Roman Riquelme, and concluded the tournament in style with a superb ball from left to toe the 58th minute.

In a suffocating heat, Argentines have survived the pressure of Nigeria during the last half hour to maintain their advantage in this country face the winner of the tournament in 1996 in Atlanta.

The Okocha of Nigeria and Amokachi had prevailed 3-2 over Argentina for Crespo and Ayala in a match far more exciting than that was played at the Nest bird Saturday.

Both teams have played the first half-time by walking, unable to create any acceleration under the sun Beijing to its zenith, before a drinks break after 30 minutes.

The former Lille striker Peter Odemwingie was then created the first opportunity of the match brimming left to provide a center front of the goal which did not taker.

Di Maria and Sergio Agüero worried then Nigerian goalkeeper Ambruse Vanzekin, but the opening was due to decisive action by Lionel Messi, big attraction at this tournament.

The OFFRANDE OF MESSI

Receiving a ball in his half of land, the small attacker FC Barcelona is back with all the dazzling as its center of gravity allows him and launched Di Maria in depth.

Arriving before Vanzekin, the new obsession with Chelsea took advantage of light bounces of the ball to slide his foot shot underneath and lober perfectly goalkeeper at the entrance to the surface.

Nigeria, that the heat had not knocked, would not by a single goal. Victor Obinna Victor Anichebe then worried the Argentine defence, fearsome since the beginning of the tournament with two goals against only.

But the South Americans, favorites and taken by speedboat of the tournament, not faiblissaient and would never even missed several bullets 2-0.

The Chinese public will not do a rigorous Messi, who, if he did not say a word of the tournament, did speak his technique and his teammates enjoyed for two weeks.

The officer Di Maria, whose transfer should be the history of this last week mercato, can thank the player of Barça.

The only decisive action by the finale, offered by the two figures of the fortnight, will further push up the symbol of the attacker's Benfica.

The Ronaldinho, intermittently brilliant, will not really fluctuated in Beijing this summer, but the winners of the Brazilian has been enriched by a bronze medal.

Brazil had crashed the day before Belgium to Kevin Mirallas on the score of 3-0.

French version Clement Guillou

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+80 Kg (H): No recovery for Borot


The coup is tough to collect for Mickaël Borot. Beaten upon its entry into contention in the category of over 80 kg world champion Daba Modibo Keita of Mali, French, who participated for the first time in the Olympics, hoping to be rescued. But his executioner then surrendered their arms 3-2 in quarter-final against the Nigerian Yagazie Chika Chukwumerije.

H: The doubled-Peraud Absalom!


Julien Absalon, imperial throughout the race, retained his title Saturday in ATV, beating his compatriot Jean-Christophe Peraud on the course of Laoshan. Both French and sign the second double gold-silver clan tricolour in Beijing after one made by Chausson and Le Corguillé, BMX honored women. The bronze medal goes to Switzerland Schurter.

Riquelme: "An incredible feeling"

Sacred Olympic champion in Beijing with the Argentina team at the end of the final deal won in Nigeria, Juan Roman Riquelme gave her joy: "We really worked hard for these Games, we believe that we deserve this medal. It is an incredible feeling and I hope that countries, they celebrate this victory and celebrate our return. We have the gold medal that we wanted, we had come to win. The days spent at the Olympic Village have been fabulous, it was a unique experience, we could have gone to the hotel on our side, but find themselves in the midst of other athletes and enjoy the atmosphere will remain as my best memories of his stay in Beijing ".

K2 500 m (H): The surprise of Spain, France 7th


Spain has created a sensation Saturday by taking the title in the final of the K2 500 m, ahead of Germany and Belarus. The french crew, consisting of Vincent Lecrubier and Sebastien Jouve, will end the seventh.

Finale: Two breaks added, a first


This is a first that the Fifa decided at the final tournament of the Olympic men between Nigeria and Argentina. The temperature was measured at 42 ° at the lawn of the National Stadium, two breaks were added, in addition to the half-time, the 30th and 70th minutes, to allow players from both teams to quench. "Our studies tell us that it is at these times of the two half-time that is most dangerous for the players," announced an official of the Fifa who said the decision had been taken in agreement with doctors from both teams.

K1 500 m (F): Osypenko-Radomska gold


The Ukrainian Inna Osypenko-Radomska stalled in Beijing Saturday the gold medal after his victory in the final test K1 500 metres. The silver and bronze respectively return to Josefa Idem of Italy and Germany's Katrin Wagner-Augustin.

OM-car accident: Towards a postponement of the match '


Following the accident occurred because near Paris, and carrying several dozen supporters of Olympique de Marseille, the club is considering phocéen not play Saturday evening at Le Havre, for the 3rd day of League 1. The first review focused for the moment to 2 deaths and 14 serious injuries, has plunged the Sky and White in a great distress to the point that Pape Diouf, president of Marseille, could request a postponement of the meeting. "If we play, we bear a black armband without seeking any permission. But the real question is whether the OM will play tonight 'Pape Diouf will discuss with Frederic Thiriez, president of the PSA," says Jose Anigo, the club's sporting director, in columns of La Provence.

OM-car accident: 2 dead, 14 seriously injured


Saturday morning, a few dozen kilometres from Paris, a bus carrying members of MTP (Marseilles Too Powerful), a group of supporters of Olympique de Marseille who were travelling in Le Havre to encourage Phocéens, Saturday evening, on behalf of the 3rd day of Ligue 1, was injured. The last review, unveiled by La Provence, reported two dead and fourteen seriously injured, six of whom would have been a helicopter rushed to hospital.

C1 500 m (H): Goubel at the foot of the podium

The French Mathieu Goubel was unable to hang Saturday the podium of C1 500 meters, finishing in 4th place. The gold medal is returned to Russian Maxim Opalev which has outpaced the Spaniard David Cal and Ukrainian Iurii Cheban.

OM: a fatal accident as supporters


Saturday evening, from 19 hours, Olympique de Marseille travels to Le Havre for the 3rd day of Ligue 1. On this occasion, Phocéens should be supported by hundreds of supporters, including MTP (Marseilles Too Powerful). However, La Provence reveals a car accident took place Saturday morning, a few dozen kilometres from Paris. The MTP, who were travelling in a vehicle accident, would have lost between one and four of them in this tragedy ...

CM 2010-Brazil: Dunga list


The bronze medal of the Olympic tournament in his pocket, Carlos Dunga, the breeder of Brazil, reconcentre on qualifications for the World Cup 2010. Thus, the world champion in 1994 unveiled the list of players selected to defy Chile and Bolivia, 7 and 10 September. Kaka and Adriano, injured, are not summoned, while the Milanese Alexandre Pato is rejected. The group: J. Cesar, Renan - Maicon, Lucio, Juan, Kleber, Rafinha, Juan II, Luisao, A. Silva - Ronaldinho, G. Silva, Josue, Diego, J. Baptista, Lucas, Elano, Anderson - Robinho, L. Fabiano, Jo, Sobis.

The Korea snatches bronze

The Korea disposed of Hungary, Saturday, in the match for bronze Olympic (33-28). The Koreans, beaten on the wire by the Norwegian semi-final, were able to re-to make a difference at the end of the match against Hungarian thus completing the fourth.

Celtics: Arrival of Darius Miles


The Boston Celtics announced this Saturday, via their website, the signing of Darius Miles. After two seasons mined by a right knee injury, the third choice of the 2000 draft hopes to bounce back from Champions title.

Spurs: Finley rempile

Michael Finley extended adventure with the San Antonio Spurs said on Saturday, the club's official website. The terms of the contract were not specified. Aged 35 years, Finley had arrived in Texas in 2005 from the Dallas Mavericks. He turned his last season at 10.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 interceptions per game average.

AC Milan: Kaka miss the recovery in Serie A


On 31 August next, 15 hours, the Serie A resumes its rights in Italy. On this occasion, AC Milan host Bologna in its lair-Giuseppe Meazza for the 1st day. The Lombards will, unfortunately for them, deprived of Kaka for this first battle. The Brazilian international, which treats a knee, will be absent two weeks.

(F): China on the podium


Cuban did not reissued their 2004 performance where they had ended in Athens on the 3rd of the podium. They have been battered this Saturday in Beijing by China 3 sets to 1 (25-16, 21-25, 25-13, 25-20) at the small final Olympic volleyball tournament. A follow the final set made the American and Brazilian.