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Champions League is over already. Barcelona emerged as champions after beating Manchester United (MU), 3-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium, Saturday or Sunday (5/29/2011) early morning hrs. Then, whoever the best players throughout the 2010-11 Champions League worth 11 teams entered the best?

Here are the best players at each position according to Goal.com.

The Champions League Best XI (4-4-3)

Goalkeepers – Manuel Neuer (Schalke 04) Show: 12 Cleasn sheet: 3

Neuer became one of the key actors success Schalke qualified for the Champions League semi-final. Schalke 5-2 and 2-1 victory over defending champion Inter Milan in the quarterfinals, could not be separated from its ability to maintain net. Throughout the Champions League, he did a lot of brilliant rescue.

Right-back – Daniel Alves (Barcelona) Show: 12 Goals: 2 Assists: 3

Hard-working defender who actively helped the attacks and remains solid at last. Barcelona’s success could not be separated from his hard work.

Centre back – Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United) Show: 9 Goals: 0 Assists: 0

Success Manchester United to the final of the Champions League 2010-11, due to their strong defense. Before appearing in the finals, they only conceded four goals. And, most notably Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is. He played solid and tight, too quiet. Naturally, if the manager Sir Alex Ferguson gave him a position as team captain.

Central defender – Ricardo Carvalho (Real Madrid) Show: 9 Goals: 0 Assists: 0

Carvalho become a mainstay of Real Madrid’s coach, Jose Mourinho, as a central defender. He played very well. He became one of the key success Madrid not conceded in six matches, although ultimately Madrid Barcelona eliminated in the semifinals.

Fullback – Marcelo (Real Madrid) Show: 12 Goals: 2 Assists: 2

The Brazilian left-back has become the fastest in Europe. He quickly helped the attack, but returned sooner to survive. He was also brave, in addition to playing good ball. In addition to making assists, he also scored twice, each time a goal against Lyon and another one against Barcelona.

Right Midfielder – Andres Iniesta (Barcelona) Show: 12 Goals: 1 Assist: 7

Iniesta is considered as one of the best midfielders in the world. He had plenty of tricks to fool your opponent and quickly cooked in providing feedback. He rarely made mistakes and is able to excite and move the game.

Middle linebacker – Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona) Show: 12 Goals: 2 Assists: 3

If Barcelona is like the body, then Xavi considered as his heart. He who set the tempo, also controls the game very well. Calmness and competence influence the game the team.

Left midfield – Ryan Giggs (Manchester United) Shown: 8 Goals: 1 Assist: 5

Although already 37 years old, Ryan Giggs is still playing well. He can exploit the experience and skills, without having to spend a lot of energy. He was also able to inspire Manchester United game. He also gives assists on three goals to the Chelsea goal in the quarter-finals.

Right Striker – Lionel Messi (Barcelona) Show: 13 Goals: 12 Assists: 13

This is the most special player. Indeed he was the attacker, but also able to make the game more berfariasi. Often, the attack began and courage Barcelona Messi taking individual action is hard to resist the opponent. Accuracy is also a good kick. Small, but difficult to stop. A total of 12 goals and 4 assists is one proof of his greatness. He was aligned with Argentina legend, Diego Maradona, and even some who judge him exceed those seniors.

Middle attacker – Raul Gonzalez (Schalke 04) Show: 12 Goals: 5 Assists: 2

Former Real Madrid striker is still a great striker. Along with Schalke, he seemed reborn. Wicket tally to Inter Milan, Valencia, and Hapoel Tel Aviv showed that he still has a big part of his past greatness. Instincts and accuracy in solving the attack is still very dangerous. The attacker left – Samuel Eto’o (Inter Milan) Show: 10 Goals: 8 Assists: 5

Samuel Eto’o to Inter Milan’s best players during the Champions League this season. He also inspired the rise of Inter against Bayern Munich in the last 16. After losing 1-0 at home, he took Inter’s opening goal in the second leg and brought his team win 3-2.

Winner of the Champions League this season, Barcelona, won a prize money worth 126 million euros, or about Rp 1.5 trillion. The runner-up, namely Manchester United (MU), get 73 euros, or around Rp 895 billion. This was conveyed by Professor Simon Chadwick of Coventry University Sports Business Unit.

The final match held at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday (28/05/2011), called Chadwick, worth 369 million euros, or about Rp Rp 4.5 trillion, up 17, 5 million euros (USD 214 billion) compared to last season. City of London itself a profit of 52 million euros, or around Rp 637 billion.

“UEFA is itself a powerful brand selling high. The nature and strength it is clearly very influenced by the participating clubs. This year, the UEFA Champions League final featuring two perfect teams to determine economic activity. Two of Europe’s biggest teams playing in a city like London,” said Chadwick.

BARCELONA was remarkable. Feedback was given to the club deserve this Catalonian. They not only show off the game intelligently and effectively, but also decorate his reputation with the various titles.

Despite accusations that players like excessive if opponent, Barcelona still show as great a difficult team to beat. Naturally, if the club for Manchester United (MU) was forced to his knees 1-3 at Wembley Stadium in the 2010-11 Champions League final, Saturday or Sunday (5/29/2011) early morning hrs.

There are many things from the “El Barca” who deserve praise. In teams, they have a very neat game systems. Remarkably, this system is not easily destroyed by anyone and by any means.

Pressing the MU football that was exhibited at the beginning of the game really had to make Barca trouble develops. But, incredibly, within a short time, Barca immediately able to cope. Barca’s system and style of play also appear more perfect, forcing MU to change to survive. Statistics show that over 68 percent Barca game and MU only gets 32 percent.

This game became stronger as supported compactness that is not less remarkable. All Barca players like the fused soul and body to move, penetrate, and survive, without having shouted. All seemed to run automatically even in a fast flow of movement.

Compactness is also supported by the ability and skills of individuals is almost perfect. Bait, breakthrough, ball control, and settlement of Barcelona is very accurate and neat even in a fast tempo. This is what makes the game Barcelona is very efficient. Concerning this matter, it seems Barca no appeal. Opposing players had trouble holding strikes Barcelona. Because, instinct and motion of their attacks more quickly than the instincts and movements opposed to the stand.

Tranquility be one element of excess Barcelona. When the ball, they are not easily panicked by the pressure of the opponent so that, although depressed, they still have the ability to get around, then break away somehow gocekan and deceptive motion, or by directly feeding the ball quickly. Thus, Barcelona’s attack can still be flowing.

This all can only be done by playing a high intelligence. And, Barcelona have it. The main actor is Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi. However, overall the Barca game was brilliant. They not only play, but also think. They’re not just moving or kicking, but also creative.

Mental Problem, Barca can be said is very strong. The players play for the pursuit of victory, no matter who his opponent and appeared everywhere. They are also not easily provoked and have individuals who are quiet, like Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, David Villa, Carles Puyol, and Gerard Pique. Even if there are players who like explosive, it is Daniel Alves and Victor Valdes. However, it was still in control.

Barcelona is always working hard and hungry title. It was disclosed by striker David Villa, “If you want to know, we never relax. Keep working hard and hungry for titles.”

Fair assessment if it appears that Barcelona is the best team this decade. Because, they have shown an entertaining attacking game and be able to complete the mission by winning several titles.

They won the Liga BBVA success in recent seasons and won three Champions League in the last five years is strong evidence.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, also admitted Barca greatness. “Throughout my career as manager, Barcelona is the toughest opponent. They played very well and enjoying the football,” she says.

Monaco F1 race which took 78 laps stopped on lap 72, where the time Sebastian Vettel, who led the race again competing with Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button (McLaren). Cause, when the three will do overlap for about four cars in front, three experienced rider collision occurred.

Accident Malonado Starting from overtaking Sutil, but Sutil could not control the steering and hit the barrier wall into the corner. Seeing no accident rider in front of him, Petrov (Renault) in cash to reduce speed.

Hamilton uses this opportunity to poke the Russian rider Petrov and wide in the corner and crashed into the pool wall. From behind came Alguersuari try to escape and he hit a wall divider.

With the entry of the safety car, Vettel was saved from thirst tires. But on lap 72, the red flag was unfurled and the driver stopped at the start / finish to restart.

Sebastian Vettel won the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, Sunday (29 / 5) through the tense competition and the contest was stopped briefly on lap 72 due to the incidents experienced by some riders. When done restart, the driver Red Bull was finally able to complete 78 laps with a sharpshooter Pitstop strategy from the team.

In the sixth series of this race, Vettel demonstrate exceptional performance. Imagine, with just one world champion Pitstop 2010 was to finish the race with a total time of 2 hours 09 minutes 38.373 seconds. With victory won five times out of six series, the top position in the standings while becoming robust with 143 points.

Occupied the second place driver Fernando Alonso of Ferrari. Since lap-60 he tried to suppress Vettel, but the effort stalled until the race was stopped on lap-72. If race is not terminated, another possibility would result.

Therefore, new Vettel once Pitstop condition worn tires. But, he could keep the car’s speed, especially in the corners. Team Red Bull is right to run its strategy, namely by using soft compound tires at the beginning and then replace it with a hard on lap 17. Imagine, for 55 laps (until lap 72 when stopped), he was able to maintain the condition of the tires until the finish.

Who’s Jenson Button won third place. McLaren racer is up to three times into the pit to use super soft tires. Even had led the race, although eventually had to settle for third podium.

The mass of the accident, Hamilton penalized

Under the air temperature 42 degrees Celsius, the rider to start smoothly without incident at the first corner. Alonso able to poke in the third pass stuck behind Webber and Vettel and Button.

According to the provisions, the first two laps riders are prohibited from using DRS. Location DRS usage out the final corner across the start line. Until the 7th lap, Hamilton was in the order of the 10th kept trying to overtake Schumacher. But the narrowness of the track, making Hamilton who repeatedly provoked movements remain difficult Schumacher bulldoze former seven-times world champion.

Finally, new on the 10th lap to get past Hamilton. That, too, there seems to be a radio message from the Mercedes team to Schumacher. Through radio, Schumacher behind the wheel began to preach when peeling. On lap 13 the pit entrance instead of the front wing.

While Vettel still leading and Button tried to shorten the distance until lap 14, Alonso was only 1 second further behind Button. On lap 16, Button entered the pit and change tires dropped to fourth position. One lap later followed by Vettel, only he had used hard tire compound that can menempuih 35 more laps. When you sign posisinyamasuk trajectory path so the second, followed by Alonso on lap 18 and he still ranks third.

Strategy Mclaren doing the earliest change tires on the Button to fruition. He started the race leading 18 laps and Vettel was behind him. Live, on the second Pitstop strategy. Apparently, Button who use super soft tires to maximize the speed of the McLaren tried to leave Vettel 6 seconds more. Even until lap-32 McLaren ahead 13 seconds more than Vettel and secure enough to maintain the first position when entering the pit replace the tire.

On lap 34, Button entered the pit super-soft tires wear longer. When entering the orbit, the third displaced position. Safety Car into a lap 35 as Massa beat Dindin barrier in the tunnel. He was probably surprised because disalip Hamilton from the inside is so insistent, making his car did not have room to dodge. Hamilton’s actions made him exposed to “drive through penalty” that run on lap 44.

Schumacher was also unable to continue the race due to smoke billowing from the engine. Alonso overtaking on the side of the pit straight into the tire change on lap 35. Stay ahead of Vettel who fared less well, because when Pitstop II distance with Button and Alonso are very close.

Safety car entered lap 40, Vettel was in front of the shadowed Button 3 seconds. Sign in lap 48, Vettel Button stuck in traffic and can stick under one second. On lap 49, Button entered the pit and soft tire change its position displaced by Alonso.

On lap 60, Alonso began to suppress the condition Vettel fourth start banya worn. While Button was looming duel 5 seconds behind Red Bull and Ferrari. Fun Stuff, sign lap 63, the distance Vettel, Alonso and Button are sticking together. Living alone who make mistakes.

The third competition rider who hit each other it stopped on lap 69, when all three are stuck in traffic about four cars ahead of them of them had an accident. Starting from Maldonado (Williams) is overtaking Sutil, but Sutil hit the wall at the bend entry barrier. Then, two other riders have come after that.

With the entry of the safety car on lap 70, Vettel was saved from tire wear. But on lap 72, the red flag was unfurled and the driver stopped at the start / finish to restart.

New removable and not the road one lap, Hamilton was again nudged Maldonado. WAG Williams finally could not control the steering and hit the barrier wall.

Contest Results

78 laps; 260.520km;

1. Vettel                     Red Bull-Renault       2h09:38.373
2. Alonso                  Ferrari                       + 1.138
3. Button                   McLaren-Mercedes    + 2.378
4. Webber                 Red Bull-Renault         + 23.100
5. Kobayashi             Sauber-Ferrari             + 26.900
6. Hamilton               McLaren-Mercedes      + 27.200
7. Sutil                      Force India-Mercedes  + 1 lap
8. Heidfeld                Renault                        + 1 lap
9. Barrichello            Williams-Cosworth       + 1 lap
10. Buemi                 Toro Rosso-Ferrari      + 1 lap
11. Rosberg              Mercedes                    + 1 lap
12. Di Resta              Lotus-Renault             + 2 laps

13.Trulli                    Lotus-Renault             +2 laps
14. Kovalainen           Lotus-Renault             + 2 laps
15. D’Ambrosio        Virgin-Cosworth           + 2 laps
16. Liuzzi                  HRT-Cosworth            + 3 laps
17. Karthikeyan         HRT-Cosworth             + 3 laps
18. Maldonado         Williams-Cosworth        + 5 laps

Fastest lap: Webber, 1:16.234

Rider does not finish
Petrov Renault 68
Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 68
Massa Ferrari 33
Schumacher Mercedes 33
Virgin Glock-Cosworth 31
Perez-Sauber Ferrari DNS

Rating while up to series 6

Pebalap                  Constructors
1. Vettel               143             1. Red Bull-Renault              222
2. Hamilton            85             2. McLaren-Mercedes          161
3. Webber              79            3. Ferrari                                93
4. Button                76            4. Renault                              50
5. Alonso               69             5. Mercedes                          40
6. Heidfeld             29             6. Sauber-Ferrari                    21
7. Rosberg             26             7. Force India-Mercedes         10
8. Massa                24             8. Toro Rosso-Ferrari               7
9. Petrov                21             9. Williams-Cosworth               2
10. Kobayashi        19
11. Schumacher      14
12. Sutil                   8
13. Buemi                 7
14. Perez                  2
15. Barrichello          2
16. Di Resta             2

Star players that carried the label retainer of Manchester United seemed invisible when they went to London by train.

Not the special bus or private jet team, but rather the common rail into Manchester United’s choice to go to Wembley Stadium, London.

This option is certainly very surprising because the Red Devils team was known as a luxurious and glamorous team in travel.

MU players who are paid a salary of millions of pounds seen mingling with hundreds of users at Station Stocksport commuter who also want to use the train services.

This situation is clearly different compared to when they travel to Barcelona to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League final 1999.

At that time the club rented the Concorde jet with a value of more than 400 thousand U.S. dollars or approximately Rp 3 billion for travel. While current spending is not the Red Devils to 100 U.S. dollars to travel from station to station Esuton Stocksport, London.

Kala interviewed, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson just said that the team deliberately doing something different to create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere among the players.

“Sometimes it’s good for a little change,” said Ferguson as quoted Yahosports.

“Prior to the growing pressure on the players, it’s good to do something a little different than usual. This is so they feel comfortable traveling, relaxing and enjoyable,” he said.

In making this trip the retainer MU selecting training outfit with a red color cast to the color of their greatness, while Sir Alex appeared with a dark blue suit. The players and official MU seen dragging suitcases built their own bags to the station underground.

France’s legendary player, Marcel Desailly, sponsor Barcelona in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium, London, May 28. Desailly predicts, Barca will topple Manchester United (MU) with a score of 3-1.

This is the second meeting in two years. In 2009, Manchester United and Barca also met in the final of the same competition. Barca when it came out as winners by a score of 2-0.

Significant differences from MU is the absence of more reliance on individual figures such as Cristiano Ronaldo. Collectivity team now take precedence. Even so, Desailly pessimistic, Manchester United could overturn predictions of people who sponsor Barca.

“Clearly, Manchester United are very strong, but (champion) probably Barca again. The score was 3-1 to Barcelona’s victory,” Desailly beranalisis.

If you win, then Barca will reach their fourth Champions League trophy. However, if MU wins, the MU was the one who will get their fourth title in the Champions League.

Barcelona coach, Pep Guardiola, has denied his club was mentioned as the best team of all time. According to Pep, whether or not this argument can only be assessed in the next 15 years.

Barca now is touted as the best team of all time following the success they dominate BBVA League and Champions League in the last two years. Not only that, Barca also play beautiful football is admired by many people.

Even so, according to Pep, each time giving birth is always the best team. It would be difficult to compare whether Barca’s better than the teams that now.

“I do not think so (Barcelona is the best team of all time). When people watch this team, if they enjoy it, then we will be happy. But we must respect Brazil, AC Milan, Liverpool, Manchester United or Real Madrid in the time- at their best, “said Pep.

“It’s hard to compare them. For example, who is better between Pele, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, or Franz Beckenbauer. All kinds of players at the right time has helped the football better than ever,” said Pep.

“What would we like is in the next 10-15 years people remember that at this moment Barcelona play good football. And, we’ll enjoy that moment when we saw we really have to be the best. But, to say now that Barcelona best, it is not possible, “complete Pep.

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, said the party’s Champions League final between his club and Manchester United (MU) in 2009 will be different with this year’s final.

Two years ago Manchester United 2-0 in Barca bend party at Rome summit goal by Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi. The condition of both camps are now not much changed. There are some stars that come and go. However, Iniesta believes, it still will affect both teams.

In 2009, MU depend on individual figures such as Cristiano Ronaldo. Now Manchester United play more collective. “It’s always better to have a player like him (Ronaldo). However, they have brought new players and they have a good team,” said Iniesta, as reported by Barca’s official website.

“Every moment has its own story. Party finals had to be like that. We won (in 2009) and it is a reward for all the hard work that we do. It is a very special season,” he said.

“Finals are not comparable. It is similar because of the style and this is the last party, but I do not think there is another similarity.”

“They will have that game (2009) in their minds, as well as ours. However, I believe, this will be a different final. You never can compare one with another final. There’s always a different game, with players distinct and different expectations, “added the 27-year man.

Women who drive their own cars in Indonesia, more and more. Under these conditions, Garda Oto, one of the largest auto insurance company in Indonesia, felt the need to provide knowledge about the proper and safe driving, know the functions of car equipment, as well as the correct sitting position.

For that Garda Oto back yesterday held an “Always Drive Safe for Ladies”. This time it took place at The Club Mas Gading, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta. The event was attended by about 50 participants who picked on the basis of customer Garda Oto.

“This event we hold as more and more women are driving their own car. Participants are invited are those listed in the Garda Oto as the owner of the vehicle,” said Lawrence Iwan Pranoto, Head Marcomm and PR Garda Oto.

Theory and Practice
Material provided to the participants knowledge of this woman consists of theory and practice. Special theory and practice presented by Jusri Pulubuhi driving from Jakarta Defensive Driving Consulting (JDDC), while for the right sitting position given by Dr Jeffrey J Tedjajuwana, SpOT of Siloam Hospital.

To practice, instructors directly taught how to cope JDDC skid or twisted, parallel parking techniques, and knowledge of vehicle engines.

Through observation KOMPAS.com during the event, both theory and practice is given in an interactive and quiz. Participants are asked and can answer the questions will get a souvenir.

JDDC also specifically discuss the various assumptions about female drivers, for example, women are more easily stressed than men. So also other assumptions, such women are more orderly, more sluggish reaction, sitting too close to the steering wheel, and tend to assume.

On occasion in this space also explained the function of transmission, gas pedal, the rearview mirror, way ahead of other vehicles with care, and brake functions.

Automatic transmission
In fact, during practice in the field, many women participants interested and asked why the automatic transmission cars, there is a jump from the multilevel parking lot at the mall, the car hit the ATM in Cibubur, and so forth.

Jusri provide an explanation as possible. “For the mothers, try parking on the ground floor. If I had to go up, use the lowest gear for powerful cars uphill. If the car using the automatic transmission, do not just survive in the transmission of ‘D’. Use the lowest gear, such as ’2 ‘. Thus , the engine power remains strong when climbing or engine braking effect when dropped, “explained Jusri.

Added, if still in “D”, while the gas continues pressed, will move to a higher position. As a result the car’s speed faster and faster, dangerous, and control more difficult.

Jusri also explains how to release the hand brake to prevent the car back. “Hand brake is released the last part. Clutch and the pedal must be operated first. The goal, preventing the car back,” continued Jusri.

In general, the materials provided at this event is very beneficial to finalize how to drive a car. Section, also provided tips deal with sensitive situations, such as driving at night, when is under threat, a flat tire, prone routes, preparation before running the car, and so forth!