FIFA rankings leads extends by Euro Champion Spain

FIFA world rankings has been topped by Spain's on Wednesday, and beaten finalist Italy climbed six places to No. 6.

Brazil has been downed six place to No.11 and its worst position since the rankings began in 1993.Germany, which lost a semifinal to Italy, climbed one to second place, edging South American champion Uruguay into third.

After posting a 0-0 draw with Honduras and defeating Cuba 1-0 in World Cup qualifying, Canada jumped to 68th rank.Canada also drew 0-0 with the U.S. in a friendly last month.

England now stands at number 4 spot climbing two positions. England position is still stable despite failing to reach the semifinals of every major tournament since 1996.

Portugal's run to the Euro 2012 semifinals lifted it five places to No. 5.

Argentina held at No. 7, and the Netherlands dropped four to No. 8, after the World Cup runner-up lost all three of its matches at Euro 2012
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Croatia and Denmark completed the top 10.

Ivory Coast held its place at No. 16 to be the highest ranked African team.

Mexico stayed at No. 19 to lead CONCACAF team.

Japan is the best Asian confederation member, rising one to No. 20.

New Zealand climbed five to No. 95 as the best Oceania team, though new Oceania Nations Cup champion Tahiti surged 41 places to No. 138.

Windermere's Simon Edwards rules out at European Pro Championship in Bulgaria

Windermere's Simon Edwards after the third round of PGA European Pro Championship in Bulgaria leader Hugo Santos catch is ruled out.

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Edward, 40, and Santos on 17th behind the strategy was a two stroke but suffered a double bogey but end his hopes of challenging.

"At nine-under, I'd be looking at him," Edwards said after finishing on two-under for the round with a card of 70.

"But not at seven-under, that's probably too much ground to make up."

After the first day of play at the time of Edward the fourth is a lie, had been just two shots behind joint leaders Hugo Santos and Ben Collier who carded flawless five-under-par 67s.

Santos after a round of 69, three under par and three rounds of 11 yesterday to go two strokes clear of the field continues to lead carded.

Tony Parker won its first European Championships

Tony Parker is one of France won its first European Championships.

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Parker scored 22 points to lead his team past Russia 79-71 on Friday and the European Championship final against the defending gold medalist from Spain.

With the win, France for the first time in 12 years at the Olympics.

Parker said, "I've been chasing this for 11 years and I'm very happy that I can finally say I'm going to the Olympics. I had tears in my eyes when the buzzer came and I knew we'd won the game."

Juan Carlos Navarro 35 points scored in a performance of his coach as "excellent" on Friday in the semi-finals as Spain beat Macedonia 92-80.

European Championship finals automatically qualify for next year's London Games.

Paddy Barnes protect the European Amateur title

Paddy Barnes protect the European Amateur title had moments out.Barnes training two weeks ago suffered a wrist injury and revealed that a Belfast man was not fully recovered scan.

The Olympic bronze medal in the championships in Ankara, Turkey on Saturday with Irish team was scheduled to travel to venue.

Barnes was the first Irishman to win back to back European titles has been to be objective.

Barnes continued care after the world championship this year for the London Olympics have come a qualifying event will now try.

Irish head coach Billy Walsh said, "Paddy was eagerly looking forward to defending his title in Turkey but the injury has prevented him from doing that".

"It's a big blow to the Irish squad as we have lost a European champion to injury. The important thing now is that Paddy gets back to full fitness for the World Championships and Olympic qualifiers in Baku next September and October."

For 2011 European Championship draw will be held next Thursday.

Sweden swept previously Moldova 4-1 at the Euro 2012 qualifying group

Sweden swept previously Moldova 4-1 on Friday at the Euro 2012 qualifying group to strengthen its hold on second place.

Ola Toivonen 11th minute opening goal with a 25 yard shot before Johan Elmander strike it one step left 2-0 29th and Sebastian Larsson 59th I said in the third.

Striker Igor Bugaiov gave Moldova 3-1 in the 61st but Alexander Gerndt by creating a glimmer of hope for the tourists an easy win in 87th fold.

Moldova had gone ahead in the sixth minute, but can have Alexandru Suvorov 18 yard shot hit crossbar.

Sweden five games three points ahead of Hungary in third place which is more of a game is 12 points. Netherlands lead the group with 18 points.

Lineups:

Moldova:

Stanislav Namasco

Igor Armas

Victor Golovatenco

Vadim Bolohan

Alexandru Suvorov

Alexandru Gatcan

Petru Racu, Eugeniu Cebotaru (Artur Patras, 77)

Igor Bugaiov, Anatolie Doros (Gheorghe Boghiu, 63)

Stanislav Ivanov

Sweden:

Andreas Isaksson

Mikael Lustig

Erik Olof Mellberg

Daniel Majstorovic

Sebastian Larsson

Anders Svensson

Kim Kallstrom

Johan Elmander (Alexander Gerndt, 76)

Tobias Hysen (Emir Bajrami, 40)

Oscar Wendt

Ola Toivonen (Pontus Wernbloom, 69)

European Championship 24th is a broze medal

Sports is a talented young tenpin bowler 24th European Championship bronze medal.

Europe's most talented bowlers in Munich converged, Germany event, which saw 33 countries battle for the better.

Christopher Lam, 17, from West Derby, is member of the England team, who racked up a fleet in the UK is heading down, missed out on gold, which went to Iceland’s Arnar David Jonsson, but was given bronze along with teammate Michael Nock.

Father Peter Lam said he is proud of his son and was impressed with this game.

He said: “England as a team won the most medals – two gold, couple of silver and four bronze – and Chris ended up with bronze, which was a fantastic achievement.

“When you get to that level, there is not much between the boys.”

World champion Spain could rest players for a European Championship

World champion Spain against Lithuania on Tuesday a European Championship qualifier, the Netherlands also continued his perfect record to group the rest is for the players.

Although Germany, England, France and Italy in friendly action team, including Euro 2012 qualifying picture 10 games Tuesday with a lot could be clear.

Germany to play Aussie takes break from qualifying, while England coach Fabio Capello for a game against Ghana will rest several players.

Spanish for the party newspaper still has predicted changes as some players coach Vicente del Bosque tries to rest.

Del Bosque said, "We are on a good run of results. We cannot play any better and we are going to Lithuania to win. If we win, we will have (qualification) very easily."

That defeat is already 3-1 rival, Spain's biggest handicap in Kaunas pitch with an assistant coach Paco Jimenez state, a "horrible" conditions can be reported on the Bosque del.

Del Bosque said, "The Lithuanians are not at fault, but that's the situation. We will travel, speak to the UEFA delegate and do whatever they say."

Difficult circumstances that Spain players do not take anything for granted against opponents down at least should ensure.

Midfielder Andres Iniesta said, "It will be a tough game, for sure. It is a team that pressures a lot, they don't let you breathe, and they close in defence, like a lot of teams.

"If we add that we are playing away and that the pitch won't be in the best condition, it makes it a difficult game."