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Featured Articles President-elect Barack Obama became the most prominent voice in a chorus of political leaders who called on Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich to step aside. A dispute over the precise wording of the bill led the House and Senate to put forward competing versions. ADVERTISEMENT Federal authorities said that Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. was the potential Senate candidate mentioned in court papers related to the Blagojevich case. Even the people of Illinois, familiar with political scandal, were not prepared for Tuesday’s bombshell. The sequence of events captures the contradictions of Barack Obama’s rise through the murky world of Illinois politics. The expanded investigation will examine Representative Charles B. Rangel’s role in preserving a tax loophole for an oil drilling company.  Members of the Tuskegee Airmen, the all-black pilots force from World War II, will see Barack Obama sworn in.  Outraged by a ban on same-sex marriage, a new wave of gay rights advocates have pushed to the forefront. A streak of prosecutions has made Patrick J. Fitzgerald, the United States attorney in Chicago, a folk hero in a state beleaguered by official crime. Two of Barack Obama’s goals — creating jobs and cutting waste — may collide in a decision over the F-22 fighter.  On the right, some see links between Obama's team and misdeeds in Illinois. Response to the accusations against Blagojevich was swift, harsh and widespread. It is time, many seemed to be saying, for the governor to go. Mike Duncan, who has led the G.O.P. through turbulent times, faces prominent challengers in his re-election bid for chairman of the Republican Party. The new leadership team seeks to set an example before Inauguration Day. The inaugural committee has chosen the Lesbian and Gay Band Association, with members from across the country, to march in the inaugural parade in Washington on Jan. 20. President-elect Barack Obama met with former Vice President Al Gore for about 45 minutes this afternoon to discuss global warming and energy policy. | Multimedia A series of profiles of potential members of President-elect Barack Obama’s administration.  The Tuskegee Airmen, the all-black force of pilots during World War II, helped persuade President Harry S. Truman to desegregate the military in 1948. They have been invited to Barack Obama's inauguration on Jan. 20.  John Harwood of The New York Times and CNBC discusses the arrest of Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich of Illinois and its effect on President-elect Barack Obama’s transition efforts.  A look at some of the tumultuous events in the state’s recent history.  |
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Brazil encouraged by Pirlo absence
Agen Bola www.indo11.com reported, Brazil midfielder Hernanes says Andrea Pirlo’s absence from Saturday’s Confederations Cup match will be detrimental for opponents Italy.
The talismanic midfielder will miss the Group A clash with a leg injury and Hernanes said Italy will struggle to build attacks without him.
The contest is a warm-up for both nations ahead of the Cup semi-finals, as both have secured progression to the final four after wins in their first two matches over Japan and Mexico.
“It will be great loss for them because we all know that Pirlo is the one who starts all the plays, who makes their long passes, who takes all the free kicks and the corners … so he will be a great loss for Italy on Saturday,” Hernanes said.
The clash at Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Bahia, will see the two nations meet for the second time in 2013, after their 2-2 friendly draw in March.asreported by Indo Eleven.
But Brazil fullback Dani Alves said their minds were only on finishing the group stages on a high, not the past and certainly not a potential title on home soil.
Source : www.indo11.com
Galatasaray keen on Fulham´s Frei
Agen Bola www.indo11.com reported, Galatasaray president Unal Aysal and the club’s manager Fatih Terim have expressed an interest in signing Fulham forward Kerim Frei.
The 19-year-old has struggled to break through at Craven Cottage since moving from Swiss club Grasshopper in 2011.
He made just eight appearances under Martin Jol last term, and was recalled from a loan spell with then-Championship outfit Cardiff after just three outings.
But Aysal is keen to hand the Turkey international, who was born in Switzerland, a move away from the London club.
“We are interested in Kerim Frei,” he told asreported by Indo Eleven. And Terim echoed Aysal’s sentiments, saying: “We have been scouting Frei for over a year and remain interested.”
Barring one cap earned with Turkey’s Under-20 team, Frei represented Switzerland at all age groups up to Under-21.
Source : www.indo11.com
Alves membujuk Luiz bergabung di Barcelona
Agen Bola Luckygol.com melaporkan bahwa Dani Alves memang terkenal sebagai sosok yang bersahabat. Dia sangat dekat dengan rekan-rekannya di timnas Brasil maupun Barcelona.
Menurut berita yang diperoleh Luckygol, bergabungnya Neymar ke Barcelona, diakui memang berkat bujukan Alves. Hal ini bisa terulang ketika ada kabar bahwa kini Alves membujuk bek Chelsea, David Luiz untuk bergabung bersamanya.
Ketiga pemain di atas memang sedang mengikuti Piala Konfederasi di tanah mereka sendiri, Brasil. Ketiganya pun menjadi andalan tim Samba. Luiz pun mengatakan, Alves selalu hebat dalam membujuk orang.
"Dia berhasil membuatku sedikit kesal, tapi, kesal yang baik. Dia selalu memintaku untuk bergabung dengannya di Barcelona," ungkap pemain serba bisa ini.
Hal ini terjadi karena Luiz dikabarkan tidak masuk rencana Jose Mourinho bersama Chelsea. Meski begitu tidak hanya Barcelona yang mengincarnya. Klub Paris Saint-Germain juga tertarik dengan bek kriting ini.
Laurentiis yakin Benitez bakal bertahan lama di Napoli
Agen Bola Indo11.com melaporkan bahwa Presiden Napoli, Aurelio De Laurentiis, amat yakin dengan pilihannya menunjuk Rafael Benitez sebagai pelatih baru timnya. Dia yakin pelatih asal Spanyol itu akan awet bersama Napoli.
Menurut berita yang dilansir oleh Indo11, Benitez ditunjuk sebagai pelatih Napoli untuk mengisi posisi yang ditinggalkan Walter Mazzarri. Eks manajer Liverpool dan Chelsea itu diikat dengan kontrak berdurasi dua tahun.
Meski musim baru belum dimulai, De Laurentiis menilai sudah ada kecocokan antara Benitez dengan klubnya. Karena itu, dia optimistis Benitez akan bertahan lama di Napoli.
"Benitez adalah manajer yang memenangi Liga Champions dan Liga Europa. Dia menang di mana pun," sahut De Laurentiis saat memperkenalkan Gonzalo Higuain dan Pepe Reina untuk pertama kalinya di depan publik San Paolo.
"Kami sudah menemukan keselarasan yang luar biasa dan saya yakin 'perkawinan' kami akan berlangsung lama," lanjutnya.
Napoli banyak melakukan pembelian besar di bursa transfer musim panas ini. Hal itu tidak lepas dari ambisi De Laurentiis untuk menjadikan Partenopei sebagai klub kelas dunia.
"Kami klub yang masih muda, beri kami ruang dan waktu untuk menang lebih banyak. Kami ingin membentuk Napoli yang berkelas internasional. Kami ingin menjadi klub yang penting baik di Italia maupun dunia" kata De Laurentiis di situs resmi klub.
Michu bisa kembali ke posisi favoritnya di Swansea City
Agen Bola Indo11.com melaporkan bahwa Michu menyambut gembira kedatangan Wilfried Bony ke Swansea City. Kehadiran Bony membuat Michu yakin dirinya akan menjadi pemain yang lebih baik pada musim ini.
Menurut berita yang dilansir oleh Indo11, posisi favorit Michu adalah sebagai seorang second striker. Tapi, karena musim lalu Swansea tidak punya striker tajam, pemain asal Spanyol itu pun akhirnya didorong lebih ke depan. Hasilnya sama sekali tidak mengecewakan. Michu berhasil membukukan total 22 gol di semua kompetisi musim lalu dan mengantarkan The Swans menjadi juara Piala Liga Inggris.
Mulai musim ini, Michu bisa kembali ke posisi favoritnya. Swansea sudah punya andalan di lini depan setelah merekrut Bony dari Vitesse Arnhem. Untuk mendatangkan Bony, mereka harus mengeluarkan dana sebesar 12 juta poundsterling, yang merupakan rekor transfer klub.
"Saya lebih memilih untuk bermain di belakang striker. Jadi saya berharap Anda akan melihat seorang Michu yang lebih baik. Saya mencetak lebih banyak gol ketika saya bermain di belakang striker musim lalu," ujar Michu.
"Saya menyukai posisi itu karena saya bisa lebih banyak bergerak dan para bek tengah lebih memburu striker dan bukan saya. Saya bisa datang belakangan dari lini kedua dan mencetak gol. Penting bagi Swansea untuk mendatangkan striker top dan Bony adalah seorang pemain super. Kami senang dia bergabung dan dia akan mencoba untuk membantu kami. Dia sudah mencetak banyak gol di waktu sebelumnya," kata mantan pemain Rayo Vallecano ini.
Bony musim lalu sangat produktif bersama Vitesse. Pemain asal Pantai Gading itu mencetak 31 gol di Eredivisie dan menjadi top skorer.
Liverpool and Marseille battle for Capel
Agen Bola indo11.com reported, Liverpool and Marseille are locked in the battle for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Diego Capel.
Due to the difficult financial situation, the Lions are prepared to cash in on the highly rated winger, but they are not ready to sell him on the cheap.
A Bola has learned that both Liverpool and Marseille had €3.5 million bid rejected for the Spaniard, but they are likely to return with increased bids.
Sporting Lisbon officials have decided to focus on the youth in the foreseeable future and they could sell several high-profile players in the summer.
Diego Capel looks set to be one of the first players to leave, with the winger believed to be closer to joining Liverpool at the moment. as reported byIndo Eleven.
The 25-year-old has been in fine form since joining Sporting from Sevilla two years back, scoring 9 goals in 52 league matches for the club.
Source : www.indo11.com
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