AC Milan vs FC Barcelona Live Streaming

When AC Milan met FC Barcelona for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final match, the two clubs ended the defensive battle in a 0-0 draw.  Both sides produced viable chances, but every shot was deflected or squandered.

20 February 2013 the two European giants will meet again at Camp Nou.  Barcelona has an advantage considering they have not lost at home in European competition since 2009.  However, if both teams score and the match ends in a tie, Milan will progress because of the away goals rule.

AC Milan will probably be allowed relatively few opportunities because any side that plays Barcelona usually maintains possession less than 50 percent of the match.  Ibrahimović must get more involved, either by creating more openings to shoot or by holding the ball to give Milan's midfielders a chance to run the pitch.

Barcelona have only lost one final in the Champions League era, incidentally to Milan in 1993/94. Even worse, it’s Johann Cruyff’s legendary Dream Team that suffered a defeat to an equally competitive Milan side. Ask any Blaugrana supporter and they’ll admit that it’s still a thorn in their side.

However, based on league position alone. Milan aren't even one of the top three teams in Italy, while Barcelona stand head and shoulders above their peers in La Liga.

Barcelona have been upset many times by some combination of teams with excellent players and managers who come up with an excellent tactical plan. AC Milan, at present, do not have either of those things.

Between the weekend's match against Parma and this week's early training sessions, Milan have lost a few key players through injury. They're also without Mario Balotelli, who is cup-tied. Their dynamic forwards and midfielders will either be limited or not dressed at all when they face Barcelona at the San Siro, and it's fair to wonder whether or not this match is worthy of any serious analysis.

Victor Valdes vs. the derp monster: Milan's best chance of getting a goal (or two) is probably a Victor Valdes error (or two). He's generally an excellent keeper, but occasionally makes horrible errors that leave viewers wondering how in the world he became Barcelona's No. 1 and stayed there for so long. Tito Vilanova won't be too broken up if Valdes walks on a free and he gets, say, Marć-Andre ter Stegen to replace him.

Lionel Messi vs. Philippe Mexes and Cristian Zapata: Okay, so these guys can't stop Messi if he's at his best. We can't even pretend this is a legitimate "matchup", but they have to be careful about when they close down. Messi can't be given unlimited time and space, but Barcelona's goals are generally aided by a defender stepping out on Messi too quickly. Messi drops deep to get the ball, a defender chases, that space is opened up and the Blaugrana spot it. It's the typical Barcelona goal recipe. Mexes and Zapata need to avoid giving away those gifts.

AC Milan (4-3-3): Christian Abbiati; Kévin Constant, Philippe Mexès, Cristián Zapata, Ignazio Abate; Massimo Ambrosini, Sulley Muntari, Riccardo Montolivo; Kevin-Prince Boateng, Bojan Krkić, M'Baye Niang

FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Victor Valdes; Jordi Alba, Gerard Piquè, Carles Puyol, Dani Alves; Sergio Busquets, Xavi Hernandez, Cesc Fàbregas; Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Pedro Rodriguez

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AC Milan vs. FC Barcelona Champions League 2013

AC Milan vs. FC Barcelona Champions League 2013 Live!

Date: February 20, 2013
Kick off: 7:45 PM UTC
Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza — Milano

Barcelona and AC Milan are a couple of the biggest clubs in Europe, but when it comes to the two facing off in the last 16 of the Champions League, there will be one clear favorite.

Barcelona have unfinished business after the manner in which they crashed out of the Champions League last season, with Lionel Messi of all people missing the crucial penalty.

Barcelona are boosted by the return of playmaker Xavi, who has recovered from a hamstring problem. However, Adriano (thigh), Eric Abidal and David Villa (both illness) have not made the trip to Italy.

Barcelona have won eight of their last 11 away matches in the Champions League and are targeting a sixth straight quarter-final appearance. Lionel Messi has scored 56 goals in the Champions League, level with Ruud van Nistelrooy and behind only Raul.

AC Milan are on a seven-game unbeaten run in Serie A and have won their last six matches at San Siro in all competitions. Milan are in rebuilding mode, and will not even have the services of Mario Balotelli, who is cup-tied. This Barca team is arguably the greatest ever in the club game, and many will say the dynasty needs at least another European title to be certain.

AC Milan will assess forward Stephan El Shaarawy (knee) ahead of the Champions League last-16 clash against Barcelona. Mario Balotelli is cup-tied and Nigel de Jong is sidelined with an ankle injury, but Giampaolo Pazzini (hamstring) is available.

AC Milan probable lineups: Abbiati, Abate, Zapata, Mexes, De Sciglio, Montolivo, Ambrosini, Nocerino, Boateng, Pazzini, El Shaarawy.

FC Barcelona probable lineups: Valdes, Alves, Pique, Puyol, Alba, Xavi, Busquets, Fabregas, Pedro, Messi, Iniesta

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England vs New Zealand ODI Cricket, Napier, 20 February 2013

England vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Highlights Napier 2013. England will face-off New Zealand in 2nd ODI with just win on their kind. New Zealand are currently leading the series by 1-0 and if England loose here means the series is already gone for them yet again. England last won a series in New Zealand in 1992 and they will be looking to change that this time. New Zealand pull off a real stunner in the last game.

Kane Williamson and Brendon McCullum played a superb innings to put New Zealand in a strong positions and will now be looking to wrap the series. New Zealand suffered a major blow after the 1st ODI as opener Martin Guptill has been ruled out of 2nd ODI and left-arm pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has been ruled out of series. Hamish Rutherford and Tim Southee have been named their replacement which can turn out to be either positive or negative for the team.

James Anderson gave England the perfect start in their must-win second one-day international against New Zealand at Napier. The Lancastrian, who became England's all-time leading wicket-taker in the first game, ousted openers BJ Watling and Hamish Rutherford. The Black Caps, who won the opening game of three at Hamilton on Sunday, subsequently reached 21 for two after 10 overs.

New Zealand Team:

 B J Watling
 H.D. Rutherford
 K S Williamson
 L R P L Taylor
 B B McCullum
 G D Elliott
 J E C Franklin
 N L McCullum
 T G Southee
 K D Mills
 T A Boult

England Team:

 A N Cook
 I R Bell
 I J L Trott
 J E Root
 E J G Morgan
 J.C. Buttler
 C R Woakes
 S C J Broad
 G P Swann
 S T Finn
 J M Anderson

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Arsenal vs Bayern Munich Live on February 19, 2013 at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich Live on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 2:45 p.m. ET (7:45 p.m. local time) and will be played at Emirates Stadium, London.

Arsenal will welcome German giants Bayern Munich to the Emirates Stadium for their round of 16 clash in the UEFA Champions League this week.

Having been eliminated from both the FA Cup and Capital One Cup to lowly teams as well as sitting a long way back in the race for the Premier League title, the Champions League is seemingly Arsenal's last remaining chance of ending their title-less streak in 2013.

Arsenal will look to get back on track when it takes on Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions league round of 16 match.

Arsene Wenger's squad was disappointed 1-0 in the FA Cup this weekend by Blackburn. Prior to the loss, the manager stated that he felt his team could have a chance at winning the entire tournament. "We have a big game on Tuesday against Bayern. If we get past them, then why should we not go further and win it?" said Wenger on Friday.

Arsenal drew second place in Group B behind German side Schalke 04. Wenger's side defeated Montpelier 2-1 in the opener and followed it up with a 3-1 victory over Greek squad Olympiacos. However, during the two matches against Schalke, Arsenal lost 2-0 and drew 2-2. The team regained its form and defeated Montpelier 2-0 to secure a spot in the final round.

The Gunners will take on a Bayern Munich squad that has not allowed a single goal in its last five Bundesliga matches. However, Munich struggled in the early going of the Champions league. The team topped Valencia 2-1, but lost 3-1 to BATE Borisov in the second match. The team won its third match 1-0 over Lille, but failed to show the explosive offense that defined German soccer. In the fourth match, the German leaders pulled off a 6-1 win over Lille before drawing 1-1 with Valencia. In the final group match, Munich put on a dazzling offensive display in a 4-1 win over BATE Borisov.



Bayern have the edge over Arsenal in head-to-head in the Champions League, with the Gunners managing to win only once in their last four top flight meetings. The last time these two teams met was in the round of 16 during the 2004-05 season, where the Germans triumphed 3-2. Bayern are currently 15 points ahead of reigning Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table and have won five games on the trot in all competitions ahead of this fixture. The Germans are also on an 18-match unbeaten streak and are clear favourites against an under confident Arsenal side, who failed to find the back of the net against a Championship side on Saturday.

The Germans will be hard to stop given the fire power at their disposal, with Croatian Mario Mandzukic in rampart form this season, scoring 15 goals. In addition, Thomas Mueller, Toni Kroos and Bastian Schweinsteiger are all capable of finding the net and will fancy a go at Arsenal's leaky defence, who have already let in 29 goals this season, compared to the seven conceded by the Germans.

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Kate Middleton’s Maternity (Pregnant) Dress Style

In November 2010, soon-to-be Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton strolled into the Throne Room in St. James Palace on the arm of fiancé Prince William and stole the hearts of fashion-watchers everywhere. Her sapphire blue Issa wrap dress was perfect for the occasion: sleek and slenderizing, yet demure and oh-so-royal. Not to mention that it complemented what adorned her freshly manicured fingers: the 18-caret sapphire and diamond engagement ring that was previously worn by William’s mother, Princess Diana.

The Issa dress — designed by Brazilian Daniella Helayel — was an instant sensation, selling out in London’s Harvey Nichols within hours. The second shipment of the $535 dress, which arrived on NET-A-PORTER in early December, was gone just as fast. Then the knockoffs took over, some hitting the market for as low as $25.

Kate Middleton s the Duchess of Cambridge has been a trend setter since even before she was introduced as Prince William's fiancee in that blue Issa dress at their engagement announcement, her tummy is sure to be well dressed.

Coleen Rooney, Kim Kardashian and the Saturdays' Rochelle Humes are other celebs adapting their wardrobes for their pregnancy shape.

Pregnancy demands a new wardrobe, but luckily the high street caters for mums-to-be better than ever.

The Duchess of Cambridge's baby bump will reportedly be dressed by some of her closest friends in the fashion industry. According to new reports Princess Kate has called in two designer friends to design fashionable maternity clothes for the most-watched bump in the world. The Daily Mail reports Kate Middleton has commissioned Natasha Rufus Isaacs and Lavinina Brennan, co-founders of Beulah London, to design a maternity wardrobe fit for the royal bump. "She’s determined to remain fashionable between now and the birth and doesn’t want to be seen as frumpy," a friend of the Duchess' is quoted as saying.

High fashion designer Vivienne Westwood expressed her dismay over the Duchess' constant need to appear in new outfits, but the pregnant Catherine wishes to continue the style legacy she has established at an early stage.

PHOTOS: Kate Middleton’s Maternity Style

Kate Middleton has always been known to appear in public events looking elegant, sporting designs from up-and-coming and high end fashion houses, ranging from Zara to Alexander McQueen. Though the fashion world and followers seem to be delighted with this grand display of clothing, designer Vivienne Westwood feels otherwise.

Fashion experts are defending the Duchess against Westwood's remarks, saying that Catherine is truly a bargain and a practical shopper and only buys expensive clothes for red carpet affairs.

"Kate is also a canny shopper. The blue tweed M Missoni coat she's been pictured in several times was purchased at the designer outlet Bicester Village where high fashion garments can be bought for a fraction of their normal price." says fashion expert Anna Krakowski.

One factor that Vivienne that might have urged Westwood to say those comments is the apparent "Kate Middleton effect." The "effect" urges shoppers and fashionistas around the world instantly look and shop for anything the Duchess wears to mimic her "elegant look." This only proves that the Duchess is indeed a style icon.

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich 2013 UEFA Champions League

There are many reasons for Arsenal to be fearful as they prepare for the first leg of their Champions League Round-of-16 tie with Bayern Munich on Tuesday, but foremost among them is how to get the better of one of the world’s outstanding midfield trios.

Bayern Munich were a good enough team to reach the Champions League final and compete for the Bundesliga last season, but ultimately came up short in both competitions. As talented as they were, it became apparent as last season wore on that they lacked a complete center forward, another passer in midfield, and an athletic central defender.

Over the summer, Bayern bought three players to plug those holes. They now look like an unstoppable juggernaut, posed to compete on three fronts. They're still in the DFB-Pokal, they have the Bundesliga title all but wrapped up, and they're favorites to advanced past Arsenal in their Champions League tie.

While Arsenal are still one of the best teams in Europe, they've taken an undeniable step back in the last two years, losing their best player and team captain twice in two summers. A year after Cesc Fabregas made his expected departure for Barcelona, Robin van Persie submitted a transfer request and ultimately made a very unexpected move to Manchester United.

Arsenal can only dream of such of such smooth sailing. The Gunners’ preparation for such a pivotal matchup could not have been much worse than a shock FA Cup upset at the hands of Blackburn that has again led to an outpouring of frustration from fans and a thorough examination, at least from the outside, of the direction of the club.

Arsene Wenger bought a number of quality players in an attempt to add depth to the side and replace their output. He was ultimately successful in the former aim, and has put together a solid squad with more depth than he had at his disposal during the Fabregas and van Persie years, but they don't have the same level of quality.

Even while Theo Walcott has the season of his life, Jack Wilshere emerges as a star and Arsenal's summer signings adjust to English football, the club's drop-off from previous heights is unmistakable. They're fifth in the Premier League, out of both domestic cup competitions, and not expected to progress to the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

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