One of Serbia’s most well known “new generation” talents Nemanja Bjelica has had his first official day at work. The “rookie” had the chance to present himself once again, in front of the press and fans, during the traditional Media day. A common practice in all of the big clubs, meant to show off the latest squad to the public, and have the players get used to the contact with the media.
Hearts FC, a seemingly small Scottish football team from the Midlothian region, has decided to show thanks to their most loyal supporters. Not that long ago, the club was facing major financial issues, fighting to stay afloat. That was the moment when Anne Budge and associates got involved, forming a foundation whose only goal was to keep the club alive.
The Foundation of Hearts has over 8000 members that have become united over saving their beloved club. Now that the Hearts seem safe, the board has decided to thank them by a special Tribute kit. The third kit of the Scots, now has all the names of paying members printed out on the shirts.
After a very week start, Spain continues to pull through even during the final rounds of the Eurobasket. A disputed win over Greece, after which Vassilis Spanoulis announced his retirement from the National team, Spain surpassed France, during last night’s first semifinal. This year France broke the tradition, in which the hosting nation were to reach the final phases of a major tournament. A new crowd record was set, at 26.922 spectators.
A phenomenal Serbia enters the knockout phase of the European basketball championship from a B1 position, fulfilling its first goal of the competition. The players of coach Aleksandar Đorđević have marked another win in the group stage, making a perfect record, 5 out of 5.
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Ponovo prava rapsodija reprezentacije Srbije. Pala je i Italija, čime su izabranici Aleksandra Đorđevića ostvarili savršen skor, od 5 pobeda u isto toliko utakmica. Ponovo je plesao po terenu kapiten Miloš Teodosić, sa ubačenih 26 poena. Njegovi potezi u saradnji sa Bjelicom i Raduljicom će nesumnjivo biti prikazivani iznova i iznova, kao neki od najlepših na šampionatu. Konačno je savladana i barijera od stotinu bodova, čime je srpska ekipa po prvi put postala trocifrena na šampionatu, rezultatom od 101-82, nakon dva slobodna bacanja Nemanje Nedovića, samo nekoliko sekundi pre kraja utakmice. Zajedno sa ali-upovima Nikole Kalinića, većinski naša publika u Mercedes-Benc areni je imala razloga za uživanje. Srbiji sada sledi zasluženi odmor do nedelje, i to sa željene B1 pozicije, nakon čega se sastaju sa Finskom, nakon njihovog poraza od selekcije Poljske.
Serbia continues their winning streak. A third win, in as many games of the Eurobasket, after a day of break. The players of coach Aleksandar Đorđević have beat a very lively Iceland, by 93-64. The European Championship debutantes refused to give up, even when was no doubt about Serbia’s victory. Their fast paced style and an excellent 3 point scoring rate, have managed to get them the respect of all the rivals, and fans.
The Serbian basketball National team has managed to establish dominance and win their first game of this year’s Eurobasket
Both teams entered the match by testing the field. The players of Sergio Scariolo began with caution, missing points that they normally would have no problems scoring. A series of Serbia’s mistakes has pushed them into a fast rythm, and a solid scoring streak.
One of Manchester United’s all time favorites, Dimitar Berbatov, has become a part of the Greek FC. PAOK during this summer. The charismatic Bulgarian represents one of the biggest new forces of the Greek Superleague. After the signing, he has been welcomed to the club, by an official presentation, in which thousands of very eager fans have come to see the black and white’s new #10
Poslednjeg dana transfer perioda u čitavoj Evropi klubovi su se utrkivali da kampanjski dođu do najvećeg mogućeg broja kupoprodaja. Pazarilo se i po Srbiji, a sledi spisak najzanimljivijih transfera u minut do dvanaest.
During the last day of the summer transfer window, clubs all around Europe, have done everything to bring in as many new players as possible. Here are some of the last minute transfers. (scroll down for the English version).
…An interesting game for Serbia, against Slovenia, as part of the Eurobasket preparations, and an excellent night for Nemanja Bjelica. The Serbian MVP has scored 19 points, with 4 rebounds and an almost perfect score at free throws and 2 and 3 pointers. Another proof that the forward will undoubtedly be on the final roster.
Alen Omić, Jaka Klobučar and BC Red Star’s Jaka Blažič were noticed, on the host’s side.
