Yangon, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) - Associacao Missao esperanca (ame) football team from Brazil will play two charity football match in Myanmar in the last week of this month, according to the Myanmar Football Federation (MFF) on Saturday.
The first soccer match of funds for hurricane victims who turn Nargis hit five divisions and states in Myanmar in early May will be held at the Youth Training Center Thuwunna on October 26 and the second match in the Aung San Stadium on October 28, the MFF said.
Brazil, the team will arrive here on 25 October.
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
Football struggling to fix on ideal national league
Football points proudly to the fact that when they establish a national league in 1970, this is the first of any sport in the country.
Since then, however, has less reason to boast. Attendance incarnation, the NZFC, is the health of poor and needs serious drugs.
This will limp to the line early on 8 November with eight teams but it is a shadow of what will be expected, have been reduced from three to two round.
Finding the right format has been a struggle. From 1970-1992, a quiet day, he ran largely unchanged as a club-based national competition. He was a relatively high standard and well received interest from fans in the country.
But since 1992, when the national league was disbanded for financial reasons, there Superclub competition (30 teams divided into three areas before the end of the season-national from the surface), the National Summer League (1995-98), North Island and South Island leagues (1999) and the revamped National League (2000 - 2003) before the creation of the NZFC in 2004.
The high number of any changes made to the credibility of sports and almost surprising that interest has waned.
Finding the right format, which is also affordable and challenges facing New Zealand Soccer has pledged to conduct the review in the broad New Year.
The number of teams and format will be discussed, and suggestions that NZFC should begin in January and cross the region with more winter leagues.
Franchising allows for play in the Chatham Cup will also be in the agenda as NZF view to promote interest in their flagging cup competition.
The extent to which the former All Whites and Auckland City coach Allan Jones is concerned, the formula is simple.
"The cycle will return to the club again," said Jones. "Every country other than Australia, which operates in the format because life is a club sport.
"As a nation of amateur, we find it difficult to find the money, then we must do what we can. The most realistic option is to run three regional leagues more than 18 teams from round two and then have a national playoff. The team will then get the game The approximately 40 years.
"What we do now is a complete muddle. We have players playing in two different competitions [the NZFC and winter leagues] without the connection between the two. This is not the best way to develop the club or the players."
Auckland City chairman Ivan Vuksich decision NZFC not without shortcomings, particularly the lack of promotion-relegation, but said the current system is the best option.
"Too many clubs are lightweight, they go belly-up," he said. "Shot is the best because with the franchise easier to find a sponsor with a regional team, but what New Zealand Soccer need to do is find the best franchise holders.
"They need the best entrepreneurs and people who needed to succeed. Phoenix is because they have an owner with vision and passion.
"There are many people around but I'm not sure they have the eight best at this time. You need people who make things happen.
"[A lack of promotion-relegation] is a flaw in the system. It really depends on each person to do the best but some tapering because they know they will not be relegated."
NZF chief executive Michael the Glading agreed changes needed to be made to breathe new life into the competition.
He attracts an NRL-style sudden-death system that's more opportunity to give the team and also favored the campaign-exile so that there is interest on both sides of the table.
"We have to keep interest held for more than one or two of our team if these products will be attractive for the community," he said.
"The NRL is really interesting and I'd like to think we can duplicate that kind of vibrant. Bringing something to the top is better than the long drawn-out process.
"But I'm not sure what we have is all that bad. We have a problem. Are they terminal or require some adjustments, I'm not sure."
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Since then, however, has less reason to boast. Attendance incarnation, the NZFC, is the health of poor and needs serious drugs.
This will limp to the line early on 8 November with eight teams but it is a shadow of what will be expected, have been reduced from three to two round.
Finding the right format has been a struggle. From 1970-1992, a quiet day, he ran largely unchanged as a club-based national competition. He was a relatively high standard and well received interest from fans in the country.
But since 1992, when the national league was disbanded for financial reasons, there Superclub competition (30 teams divided into three areas before the end of the season-national from the surface), the National Summer League (1995-98), North Island and South Island leagues (1999) and the revamped National League (2000 - 2003) before the creation of the NZFC in 2004.
The high number of any changes made to the credibility of sports and almost surprising that interest has waned.
Finding the right format, which is also affordable and challenges facing New Zealand Soccer has pledged to conduct the review in the broad New Year.
The number of teams and format will be discussed, and suggestions that NZFC should begin in January and cross the region with more winter leagues.
Franchising allows for play in the Chatham Cup will also be in the agenda as NZF view to promote interest in their flagging cup competition.
The extent to which the former All Whites and Auckland City coach Allan Jones is concerned, the formula is simple.
"The cycle will return to the club again," said Jones. "Every country other than Australia, which operates in the format because life is a club sport.
"As a nation of amateur, we find it difficult to find the money, then we must do what we can. The most realistic option is to run three regional leagues more than 18 teams from round two and then have a national playoff. The team will then get the game The approximately 40 years.
"What we do now is a complete muddle. We have players playing in two different competitions [the NZFC and winter leagues] without the connection between the two. This is not the best way to develop the club or the players."
Auckland City chairman Ivan Vuksich decision NZFC not without shortcomings, particularly the lack of promotion-relegation, but said the current system is the best option.
"Too many clubs are lightweight, they go belly-up," he said. "Shot is the best because with the franchise easier to find a sponsor with a regional team, but what New Zealand Soccer need to do is find the best franchise holders.
"They need the best entrepreneurs and people who needed to succeed. Phoenix is because they have an owner with vision and passion.
"There are many people around but I'm not sure they have the eight best at this time. You need people who make things happen.
"[A lack of promotion-relegation] is a flaw in the system. It really depends on each person to do the best but some tapering because they know they will not be relegated."
NZF chief executive Michael the Glading agreed changes needed to be made to breathe new life into the competition.
He attracts an NRL-style sudden-death system that's more opportunity to give the team and also favored the campaign-exile so that there is interest on both sides of the table.
"We have to keep interest held for more than one or two of our team if these products will be attractive for the community," he said.
"The NRL is really interesting and I'd like to think we can duplicate that kind of vibrant. Bringing something to the top is better than the long drawn-out process.
"But I'm not sure what we have is all that bad. We have a problem. Are they terminal or require some adjustments, I'm not sure."
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Football Ferns ambitious as under-17 championship approaches
New Zealand's Football FERNS Confident they are what have the firepower to advance to the Quarterfinals of the world under-17 women's Championship.
Coach Paul Temple and Soraya Vivian Briony Fisher talk up their chances of finishing in the top two in their group among traditionally strong nations Canada and Denmark, plus South American champions Colombia, a result which would create history for football in this country.
In five previous Fifa world tournaments, dating back to the 1982 men's World Cup, New Zealand have failed to make it past the group stages.
"It's a real big target for us to create a little bit of history," said Temple, who honed his coaching skills on the Chelsea club community courses before moving to Auckland Seven years ago.
"It's a really difficult task but we've got a talented bunch of read and we all believe in our ability Hopefully we can make something happen."
As the host nation, New Zealand opens the 16-team tournament next Tuesday (October 28) when Taking on Canada at North Harbor Stadium.
The inaugural women's tournament follows on from the success of New Zealand's hosting of the under-17 men's world Championships in 1999, which included a Sell-out crowd for the final.
Some 155 countries have bought television rights, with an estimated cumulative worldwide television audience of more than 125 million.
Temple said a solid build-up program over the past 18 months has honed his side into an efficient unit, and he was heartened by two 4-0 wins over their Australian counterparts last April with a 1-1 away draw with Paraguay.
"We do have to read who are capable of and what we're hopeful we can Strikers come up trumps."
Hutt Valley attacking midfielder Hannah Wall, Auckland midfielder-Striker Rosie White, Hamilton Striker Sarah McLaughlin and Auckland Striker Lauren Murray are vying for three places in attacking a likely 4-4-2 formation.
"There are four key read, who are the team to score Hopefully Goals, and a few others will chip in," Temple said.
McLaughlin, who once hit 18 Goals in one game for Hamilton North, is a former Tough Rugby international.
"She has a fantastic shot and scores from both short and long range which is what you want from your Strikers," Temple said.
The pressure is on senior international and Vice-Captain Annalie Longo to anchor the midfield, while skipper Fisher marshalls from the Defense centreback.
Longo, 17, became the youngest to play for the full New Zealand side when just 15 in 2006 and the second-youngest from any country, and of either sex to play at a senior world cup the following year in Russia.
"We've got ourselves in really good shape so They're fit and able to play quite fast on the break ... we've got some real quick read in the team," Temple said.
"It will be a counter-attacking style, hoping to play with PACE and move the ball quickly ... Hopefully that will lead to some entertaining football."
Football is the fastest-growing women's sport in the world with about 26 million registered to read.
In New Zealand, government sports funding agency Sparc 30,000 reports to read, with one in every five junior read a s.
Temple says there are huge opportu-nities in The Game for girls and points to Fisher as a prime example of how quickly a player can Rise to the top.
The English-born defender, who moved here when 12, never made a Representative team until two years ago, but was Spotted playing for club side Western Springs by national technical Squad Adviser Jose Figueira. "She's got amazing determination, and since she was given a trial has grabbed the chance with both hands and gone on since then.
"It just shows you do not have to be the best player from Eight years old; you can still make it and be a late bloomer.
"She is a great leader, very good at handling pressure, the fittest player in the team, and always gives top effort and has high standards. The work to read off that.
"We're very lucky because we've got Annalie Longo as Vice-Captain. She's got amazing experience and the two of them form a really powerful leadership group."
Fisher, a former national junior javelin champion before concentrating on football, says her read, who are all now based in Auckland, are "buzzing" and "ready for the opening game."
She said her meteoric Rise to Soraya Vivian proves that hard work Pays.
"'s Just got to have dedication to train hard and have a passion for The Game.'s Got to love what you do; you'll get your chance one day to shine.
"I feel the pressure on my shoulders since it's our first world cup.
"But I love the responsibility and wearing the armband."
She says the support of parents, Managers and coaches over the past two years had enabled the read to develop a very strong team spirit, with 19 official build-up games and a heap of training Matches against boys' teams. "It's an amazing culture, and we can not wait to get on the field.
"I believe strongly that we can get through to the second round. Our team has a real attacking Mentality."
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Coach Paul Temple and Soraya Vivian Briony Fisher talk up their chances of finishing in the top two in their group among traditionally strong nations Canada and Denmark, plus South American champions Colombia, a result which would create history for football in this country.
In five previous Fifa world tournaments, dating back to the 1982 men's World Cup, New Zealand have failed to make it past the group stages.
"It's a real big target for us to create a little bit of history," said Temple, who honed his coaching skills on the Chelsea club community courses before moving to Auckland Seven years ago.
"It's a really difficult task but we've got a talented bunch of read and we all believe in our ability Hopefully we can make something happen."
As the host nation, New Zealand opens the 16-team tournament next Tuesday (October 28) when Taking on Canada at North Harbor Stadium.
The inaugural women's tournament follows on from the success of New Zealand's hosting of the under-17 men's world Championships in 1999, which included a Sell-out crowd for the final.
Some 155 countries have bought television rights, with an estimated cumulative worldwide television audience of more than 125 million.
Temple said a solid build-up program over the past 18 months has honed his side into an efficient unit, and he was heartened by two 4-0 wins over their Australian counterparts last April with a 1-1 away draw with Paraguay.
"We do have to read who are capable of and what we're hopeful we can Strikers come up trumps."
Hutt Valley attacking midfielder Hannah Wall, Auckland midfielder-Striker Rosie White, Hamilton Striker Sarah McLaughlin and Auckland Striker Lauren Murray are vying for three places in attacking a likely 4-4-2 formation.
"There are four key read, who are the team to score Hopefully Goals, and a few others will chip in," Temple said.
McLaughlin, who once hit 18 Goals in one game for Hamilton North, is a former Tough Rugby international.
"She has a fantastic shot and scores from both short and long range which is what you want from your Strikers," Temple said.
The pressure is on senior international and Vice-Captain Annalie Longo to anchor the midfield, while skipper Fisher marshalls from the Defense centreback.
Longo, 17, became the youngest to play for the full New Zealand side when just 15 in 2006 and the second-youngest from any country, and of either sex to play at a senior world cup the following year in Russia.
"We've got ourselves in really good shape so They're fit and able to play quite fast on the break ... we've got some real quick read in the team," Temple said.
"It will be a counter-attacking style, hoping to play with PACE and move the ball quickly ... Hopefully that will lead to some entertaining football."
Football is the fastest-growing women's sport in the world with about 26 million registered to read.
In New Zealand, government sports funding agency Sparc 30,000 reports to read, with one in every five junior read a s.
Temple says there are huge opportu-nities in The Game for girls and points to Fisher as a prime example of how quickly a player can Rise to the top.
The English-born defender, who moved here when 12, never made a Representative team until two years ago, but was Spotted playing for club side Western Springs by national technical Squad Adviser Jose Figueira. "She's got amazing determination, and since she was given a trial has grabbed the chance with both hands and gone on since then.
"It just shows you do not have to be the best player from Eight years old; you can still make it and be a late bloomer.
"She is a great leader, very good at handling pressure, the fittest player in the team, and always gives top effort and has high standards. The work to read off that.
"We're very lucky because we've got Annalie Longo as Vice-Captain. She's got amazing experience and the two of them form a really powerful leadership group."
Fisher, a former national junior javelin champion before concentrating on football, says her read, who are all now based in Auckland, are "buzzing" and "ready for the opening game."
She said her meteoric Rise to Soraya Vivian proves that hard work Pays.
"'s Just got to have dedication to train hard and have a passion for The Game.'s Got to love what you do; you'll get your chance one day to shine.
"I feel the pressure on my shoulders since it's our first world cup.
"But I love the responsibility and wearing the armband."
She says the support of parents, Managers and coaches over the past two years had enabled the read to develop a very strong team spirit, with 19 official build-up games and a heap of training Matches against boys' teams. "It's an amazing culture, and we can not wait to get on the field.
"I believe strongly that we can get through to the second round. Our team has a real attacking Mentality."
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Phoenix want NZFC spot for reserves
Wellington Phoenix is very pleased to enter a team in the NZFC to the edge of the talented young players and play regular football.
Currently, they are the only A-League clubs that do not have a new team in the League of Youth and desperate to have a backup team to help build depth.
This idea is still in infancy, but the club are very happy to discuss further with New Zealand Soccer, the possibility to make changes to the national league for next season on the back of the grave problems with the NZFC.
"We clearly need a second team and if we can not play in the [A-League] youth NZFC competition will be good choice," Wellington chief executive Tony Pignata said.
"The FFA (Football Federation Australia) will be happy for us to play in local competitions and will play many local cheaper than flying to Australia every two weeks.
"If we are given a place, we will be happy to relinquish the right to play in the O-League if we win the league. We have a squad of 23 weeks so that every six or seven miss - this is a good opportunity to give their game time."
NZF need to change the rules that professionals play in an amateur competition and overcome the problem of registration counters with national agencies from New Zealand and Australia.
"By providing they play is something that we will see for next season," NZF chief executive Michael Glading said, "but there is a problem because the amateur league. But if there are no roads."
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Currently, they are the only A-League clubs that do not have a new team in the League of Youth and desperate to have a backup team to help build depth.
This idea is still in infancy, but the club are very happy to discuss further with New Zealand Soccer, the possibility to make changes to the national league for next season on the back of the grave problems with the NZFC.
"We clearly need a second team and if we can not play in the [A-League] youth NZFC competition will be good choice," Wellington chief executive Tony Pignata said.
"The FFA (Football Federation Australia) will be happy for us to play in local competitions and will play many local cheaper than flying to Australia every two weeks.
"If we are given a place, we will be happy to relinquish the right to play in the O-League if we win the league. We have a squad of 23 weeks so that every six or seven miss - this is a good opportunity to give their game time."
NZF need to change the rules that professionals play in an amateur competition and overcome the problem of registration counters with national agencies from New Zealand and Australia.
"By providing they play is something that we will see for next season," NZF chief executive Michael Glading said, "but there is a problem because the amateur league. But if there are no roads."
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Friday, October 17, 2008
Ryan Giggs: Manchester United's most decorated player
No player is as synonymous with Manchester United's rise to dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson as the Welsh Wizard, Ryan Giggs. Blessed with a deft touch, outstanding balance, explosive speed and eye for goal, Giggs broke the great Sir Bobby Charlton's club record of 758 appearances when he came on as a substitute for Paul Scholes during United's Champions League victory over Chelsea in May 2008.
Over his 18 years at Old Trafford Giggs' career is littered with memorable moments, not least of which was winning the Champions League against Bayern Munich on that famous night in Barcelona in 1999. Giggs was an integral part of that outstanding Champions League-winning side, including David Beckham and Nicky Butt, which also brought the Premiership title and FA Cup back to Old Trafford.
En route to that treble Giggs scored what many consider to be the greatest goal in FA Cup history against Arsenal in extra time of the semi-final replay at Villa Park. Picking up the ball in his own half he ghosted past four defenders before unleashing a shot high into David Seaman's net.
Giggs is the most decorated footballer in Manchester United's history having raked in ten Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups, a UEFA Super Cup and two Champions League medals.
Signing professional forms at 17, Giggs carved himself a niche in the hearts of United fans early in his career, scoring on his debut the only goal in a 1-0 win over local rivals Manchester City. He became a first-team regular in the 1991-92 season and scooped consecutive PFA Young Player of the Year awards in 1992 and 1993.
The flying winger, who has also played 64 games and scored 12 goals for Wales, still has the ability to change games on his own and remains a key component in United's armoury. He is the consummate professional and in 2007 he was awarded the OBE for services to football.
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Over his 18 years at Old Trafford Giggs' career is littered with memorable moments, not least of which was winning the Champions League against Bayern Munich on that famous night in Barcelona in 1999. Giggs was an integral part of that outstanding Champions League-winning side, including David Beckham and Nicky Butt, which also brought the Premiership title and FA Cup back to Old Trafford.
En route to that treble Giggs scored what many consider to be the greatest goal in FA Cup history against Arsenal in extra time of the semi-final replay at Villa Park. Picking up the ball in his own half he ghosted past four defenders before unleashing a shot high into David Seaman's net.
Giggs is the most decorated footballer in Manchester United's history having raked in ten Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups, a UEFA Super Cup and two Champions League medals.
Signing professional forms at 17, Giggs carved himself a niche in the hearts of United fans early in his career, scoring on his debut the only goal in a 1-0 win over local rivals Manchester City. He became a first-team regular in the 1991-92 season and scooped consecutive PFA Young Player of the Year awards in 1992 and 1993.
The flying winger, who has also played 64 games and scored 12 goals for Wales, still has the ability to change games on his own and remains a key component in United's armoury. He is the consummate professional and in 2007 he was awarded the OBE for services to football.
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The Life Of David Beckham
In this article I write about the England and Real Madrid footballer David Beckham. Beckham no doubt is looking forward to leading England at the forthcoming Fifa World Cup of football and victory would provide that final acolade to what has been a very successful career.
David Beckham was born around the London area of England and as a child soon developed a passion for playing football. His dad would take him to the local park to practice his skills including how to trap and control a ball. He would at times kick it up in the air as high as he could and would then ask David to attempt to control it as it came back down towards the ground. Young Beckham would also practice the art of scoring a goal from the other half of the pitch. This is a particular skill which is very hard to perfect. Years later when he played a famous game at Wimbledon, he scored such a goal which highlighted his talent and put him on the football map.
Beckham was soon spotted as a youngster by a variety of clubs but decided to join Manchester United. He still remains a staunch United supporter despite moving to play for Madrid and admits that he is still hurt by the way Alex Ferguson hounded him out of the club. David always believed that he would end his career at Manchester but this was not to be. He is now very happy at Real Madrid and the supporters have really taken to him. Despite a lack of silverware at his new club, Beckham has kept his form and has been one of the most consistent performers in the team.
David Beckhams international career for England has been some what of a mixed bag. No England supporter will ever forget the moment when he was sent off against our great rivals Argentina, eight years ago at the World Cup. It was a moment of madness which I am sure he will regard as his biggest mistake in football. The way many people in England reacted to this error was far too over the top and totally out of order. A lesser man may have even quit the game under the huge amount of pressure and the constant abuse from supporters up and down the country.
This however is not Beckhams style and he came back fighting. His performance in the last group qualifying game against Greece was nothing short of sensational and the free kick he scored in the final moments was one of the best I have ever seen. In the World Cup itself four years ago, England again were drawn to play Argentina. During the match they were awarded a penalty which David stepped up to take. My heart was in my mouth and I was willing the ball in for him and our proud nation. The pressure he must of felt would have been immense but he kept his cool and slotted the ball into the back of the net.
I really hope that Beckham can captain England to go all the way to win the 2006 Fifa World Cup as in my opinion he truly deserves it.
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David Beckham was born around the London area of England and as a child soon developed a passion for playing football. His dad would take him to the local park to practice his skills including how to trap and control a ball. He would at times kick it up in the air as high as he could and would then ask David to attempt to control it as it came back down towards the ground. Young Beckham would also practice the art of scoring a goal from the other half of the pitch. This is a particular skill which is very hard to perfect. Years later when he played a famous game at Wimbledon, he scored such a goal which highlighted his talent and put him on the football map.
Beckham was soon spotted as a youngster by a variety of clubs but decided to join Manchester United. He still remains a staunch United supporter despite moving to play for Madrid and admits that he is still hurt by the way Alex Ferguson hounded him out of the club. David always believed that he would end his career at Manchester but this was not to be. He is now very happy at Real Madrid and the supporters have really taken to him. Despite a lack of silverware at his new club, Beckham has kept his form and has been one of the most consistent performers in the team.
David Beckhams international career for England has been some what of a mixed bag. No England supporter will ever forget the moment when he was sent off against our great rivals Argentina, eight years ago at the World Cup. It was a moment of madness which I am sure he will regard as his biggest mistake in football. The way many people in England reacted to this error was far too over the top and totally out of order. A lesser man may have even quit the game under the huge amount of pressure and the constant abuse from supporters up and down the country.
This however is not Beckhams style and he came back fighting. His performance in the last group qualifying game against Greece was nothing short of sensational and the free kick he scored in the final moments was one of the best I have ever seen. In the World Cup itself four years ago, England again were drawn to play Argentina. During the match they were awarded a penalty which David stepped up to take. My heart was in my mouth and I was willing the ball in for him and our proud nation. The pressure he must of felt would have been immense but he kept his cool and slotted the ball into the back of the net.
I really hope that Beckham can captain England to go all the way to win the 2006 Fifa World Cup as in my opinion he truly deserves it.
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Beckham takes a Lead in Mens Jewellery
When it comes to style and skill, one of the world's class footballers David Beckham is probably the envy of most men. No other man has put mens' jewellery firmly on the style map like Beckham has. Let's face it most men wouldn't turn a blind eye if Beckham was all style and no skill on the pitch. But Beckham is blessed with style, substance and most importantly he ranks high because of his skill with the ball on the pitch.
You've probably seen all the pictures. First, there were the winning haircuts; floppy blonde, shaved head and the mohican. Then the tabloids captured him appearing at a nightclub in a sarong to reveal both body and the legs.
But it was when Beckham started wearing expensive diamond watches, jewellery and diamond earrings? Not just one diamond stud piercing an earlobe but two diamond earrings. It's a head-turning remarkable style triumph by Beckham who effortlessly gave men permission to wear mens' jewellery. Had another man tried to pull off wearing earrings he may have not been as successful.
At the Beckhams' pre-World Cup party, again mens jewellery was on dazzling display. England's full-back Ashley Cole arrived in his version of "Full length and Fabulous". Naked from the waist up, Ashley Cole's dinner jacket was replaced with mens' jewellery.
And an exquisite diamond encrusted watch was the costliest item at the Beckhams' charity auction created by Jacob Arabo, the sparklingly talented young jewellery designer whose name has fast become well-known in celebrity circles.
Arabo's exquisite mens' jewellery is much-loved by his clients not simply for being expensive but for transcending the classic designs. He takes credit for changing male attitudes to wearing jewellery. Pop stars and celebrities alike wear some of his creations like diamond-covered dice or mobile phones to stand out in photo shoots and pop videos.
Men's jewellery has been reported to have risen by twenty percent. And the demand for diamonds has risen too, not surprising given the number of celebrities keen to flash a bit of bling for the cameras.
So there you have it. It's official. Jewellery is not just for women anymore. For the trend conscious, urban, metrosexual man, wearing a piece of mens' jewellery is the ultimate to looking cool. You only have to look at the growing array of mens' jewellery; bracelets, earrings, chains and pendants being paraded in this year's catwalks. Men may even have their very own jewellery boxes soon to keep their prized pieces.
Gone are the days of the medallion man: all gold chains embedded in chest hair, a sore sight for any woman's eyes. Numbered are the days when a young man will expose matted chest hair, allow his toned stomach to turn into a paunch, sprout nose hair and leave his nails uncut. Slowly yet surely grooming and mens' jewellery are causing ripples in the male universe.
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You've probably seen all the pictures. First, there were the winning haircuts; floppy blonde, shaved head and the mohican. Then the tabloids captured him appearing at a nightclub in a sarong to reveal both body and the legs.
But it was when Beckham started wearing expensive diamond watches, jewellery and diamond earrings? Not just one diamond stud piercing an earlobe but two diamond earrings. It's a head-turning remarkable style triumph by Beckham who effortlessly gave men permission to wear mens' jewellery. Had another man tried to pull off wearing earrings he may have not been as successful.
At the Beckhams' pre-World Cup party, again mens jewellery was on dazzling display. England's full-back Ashley Cole arrived in his version of "Full length and Fabulous". Naked from the waist up, Ashley Cole's dinner jacket was replaced with mens' jewellery.
And an exquisite diamond encrusted watch was the costliest item at the Beckhams' charity auction created by Jacob Arabo, the sparklingly talented young jewellery designer whose name has fast become well-known in celebrity circles.
Arabo's exquisite mens' jewellery is much-loved by his clients not simply for being expensive but for transcending the classic designs. He takes credit for changing male attitudes to wearing jewellery. Pop stars and celebrities alike wear some of his creations like diamond-covered dice or mobile phones to stand out in photo shoots and pop videos.
Men's jewellery has been reported to have risen by twenty percent. And the demand for diamonds has risen too, not surprising given the number of celebrities keen to flash a bit of bling for the cameras.
So there you have it. It's official. Jewellery is not just for women anymore. For the trend conscious, urban, metrosexual man, wearing a piece of mens' jewellery is the ultimate to looking cool. You only have to look at the growing array of mens' jewellery; bracelets, earrings, chains and pendants being paraded in this year's catwalks. Men may even have their very own jewellery boxes soon to keep their prized pieces.
Gone are the days of the medallion man: all gold chains embedded in chest hair, a sore sight for any woman's eyes. Numbered are the days when a young man will expose matted chest hair, allow his toned stomach to turn into a paunch, sprout nose hair and leave his nails uncut. Slowly yet surely grooming and mens' jewellery are causing ripples in the male universe.
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