Early exits at the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016 appeared to show the sun was setting on Spain's most successful generation after three consecutive major tournament triumphs at Euros 2008 and 2012 either side of La Roja's only ever World Cup title in South Africa in 2010.However, since succeeding Vicente del Bosque, Lopetegui has blended the experienced remnants of the World Cup winning side with a host of graduates from the under-21 team he led to a European title in 2013. Source AFP … [Read more...] about Spain rediscover style for new World Cup challenge
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France have the World Cup weapons
With Alexandre Lacazette offering yet another attacking threat, a top-class goalkeeper in Hugo Lloris and depth at virtually every position, France coach Didier Deschamps will approach Friday's draw in Moscow with confidence."I think France will be very strong. When you have a trio like Griezmann, Lacazette and Mbappe, you have a strong team. The experience that the team has from a generation of veteran players, backed up by these young players, makes them a candidate to win the title," Brazil coach told Canal Plus TV ahead of the draw.Yet Deschamps will recall that since he himself lifted the trophy after the glorious victory on home soil in 1998, France have suffered as much World Cup pain as pleasure.In 2002, Zinedine Zidane limped into South Korea with a hamstring injury and never looked the player who had inspired the victory over Brazil four years earlier. France, thoroughly humiliated, crashed out in the group stage. SELF-DESTRUCTIONZidane was back stronger and fitter four … [Read more...] about France have the World Cup weapons
Fried Hanoi catfish worth traveling across the world for, says Bloomberg
There’s a no-frills diner in Hanoi that's been serving just one special dish for nearly 150 years: catfish. It is possibly the finest and tastiest catfish in Vietnam and has amazed scores of local diners and tourists, as well as now it seems, Bloomberg writers. The U.S. news site recently published a list of 12 restaurants “worth traveling across the world to experience”, and “Cha Ca La Vong” in Hanoi was among them. Pan-fried squares of sizzling catfish made vibrant with the flavors of dill, onion, turmeric and galangal await diners from both near and far. When the restaurant opened in 1871 as a rebel hideout during French colonial times, the owners decided to name it after Jiang Ziya (La Vong in Vietnamese), a Chinese noble who fished with a bare hook and helped King Wen of Zhou overthrow the Shang Dynasty. The restaurant sits at 14 Cha Ca, the street subsequently named after the popular dish, in Hoan Kiem District. Bloomberg said notable chefs such … [Read more...] about Fried Hanoi catfish worth traveling across the world for, says Bloomberg
Trinh Van Vinh earns Vietnam’s fourth gold at world championships
Vietnam continued to receive good news from the ongoing IWF World Weightlifting Championships 2017 in Anaheim, the United States, as Trinh Van Vinh brought home the fourth gold medal for the country in the men’s 62kg category, early this morning. Vietnamese weightlifter Trinh Van VinhVinh successfully conquered the three levels of 130kg, 134kg and 136kg in the snatch competition for the title, lifting just 1kg more than the lifters from Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea.The 136kg achievement also surpassed Vinh’s gold-medal level, reached at the recent 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Malaysia, by 1kg.The snatch victory allowed the Vietnamese lifter to start the clean and jerk competition with confidence, but unfortunately, he did not managed to succeed with any of the three lifts of 165kg, 165kg and 166kg.Missing out on the clean and jerk medal meant Vinh dropped the overall gold medal for the total lift. Nevertheless, the snatch crown was an encouraging result for … [Read more...] about Trinh Van Vinh earns Vietnam’s fourth gold at world championships
Pattaya to host Jet Ski World cup 2017
Thailand will host the Jet Ski World Cup in Pattaya on December 7-10 (Photo: http://thainews.prd.go.th)Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – An adviser to the Thai Jet Sports Boating Association underRoyal Patronage has announced that Thailand will host the Jet SkiWorld Cup in Pattaya on December 7-10. ThaiJet Sports Boating Association Adviser Pariket Sibusahakarn advised on“Thailand Moves Forward” that Jet Ski World Cup 2017 will be held onJomtien Beach in Pattaya, beginning on December 7. The event is to promote Thailand towards being a world recognised venue for global sporting tournaments. Pariketexplained Thailand previously held a range of smaller Jet Ski eventswith participants from no more than three countries but was noted forthe fairness of its judges and was chosen to host the upcoming WorldCup. He said that if Thailand continues to build confidence in itssports event organisation abilities, it could become a leader in thesector. Governorof the Sports … [Read more...] about Pattaya to host Jet Ski World cup 2017