Karim Benzema has what it takes to be a new Ronaldo

by Diana Ameen
July 24th, 2009

The Muslim footballer Karim Benzema has what it takes to become a new Ronaldo, the Spanish clubs former striker who is Benzema’s inspiration, said Brazilian left-back Marcelo on Tuesday.

Benzema proved that $50 million is a small price that Real paid to transfer him from Lyon. Real won their opening pre-season friendly 1-0 against Irish champions Shamrock Rovers on Monday, thanks to a goal from Benzema.

“That did not surprise me because Benzema is a great player. He is very young and we can’t yet compare him to Ronaldo but he could become like him,” said Marcelo.

“He helps the team a great deal with his work and his magnificent passes,” he added.

According to Spanish media Benzema stole the show from Cristiano Ronaldo, whom Real signed for a record fee of around 94 million Euros, during the pre-season game against Shamrock Rovers. Christiano Ronaldo was taken off …

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Michigan: Islamic Games 09 July 24-26

by Samira Anvar
July 16th, 2009

Over the past few years the Annual Islamic Games attracted much excitement and participation.  Since the Islamic Games is developing at a rapid pace and will soon be launching its Regional Games, I thought it would be best to share a bit of history with the TSM readers.

The Islamic Games was initially a project of the Muslim Workers Activites (MWA), a very active organization made up of brothers and sisters primarily from Guyana, South America.  Most of their members were youths and very involved in Islamic development, sports and athletics; as a result they started the Annual Islamic Games to bring Muslim athletes and their family together to compete in unity and brotherhood, and that was the beginning. The original organizing committee included Merajudeen Khan, Salaudeen Nausrudeen,  Fazal Rahaman, Abuzar Ahmed, Aftabuddin Nausrudeen, Shaikh Abdullah Adhami and a few others.  The small but very focused group successfully organized the Games from …

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Lyon agrees to transfer Benzema to Real Madrid

by Ahmad Bukhari
July 1st, 2009

Lyon has confirmed that Real Madrid has offered 32 million euros for Karim Benzema, a muslim football player. “Lyon has announced its agreement to transfer Karim Benzema to Real Madrid,” said a statement on Lyon’s website. some beleive that Zinidine Zidane, advisor to Real Madrid’s president Perez, has recommended Benzema to the club.

Benzema expressed his desire to move to Real Madrid a few days ago, which has always been his favourite club. Lyon negotiated the deal with Real and Karim Benzema is expected to sign a six year contract with Real Madrid.

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Top 10 Muslim football Players

by Ahmad Bukhari
June 30th, 2009

It is amazing to see that many of the famous football players are Muslims. So I have put together a list of top 10 Muslim footballers, this is my list of players, if you think otherwise please share it with us. Feel free to comment. So here we go:

1. Zinedine Zidane (Retired)
Zinedine Yazid Zidane , know as Zizou worldwide, was born 23 June 1972 in Marseille, France. His parents, Ismail and Malika, both Muslims, emigrated from  Algeria in 1953. He is married to Véronique and has 4 sons Enzo, Luca, Theo, and Elyaz. Zizou began his international career gainst the Czech Republic on 17 August 1994. He scored both of the goals in that game to draw the game 2-2. He has been awarded FIFA Player of the Year in 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006. He has also Won Golden Ball — European MVP award for leading France to victory …

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A Historic Win for Egypt

by Admin
June 23rd, 2009

Egypt team celebrating

A well deserved win for the Egyptian side. Egypt has increased its chances of qualifying for Confederations Cup semi-finals.

Mohammad Homos scored the only goal from well-delivered corner.

Despite not creating many chances Egypt managed to push the ball across the line. On the other side Vincenzo Iaquinta struck the bar late on for Italy. The Egyptian goalkeeper, Essam El Hadari, made some good saves to keep Egypt ahead of the world champions.

Egypt’s victory leaves group B wide-open going into the final round of fixtures on Sunday.

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Afridi fifty seals title for Pakistan

by Admin
June 21st, 2009

Pakistan has won the Twenty20 World Cup with an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at Lord’s in London.

Man-of-the-match Shahid Afridi made an unbeaten 54 as Pakistan made 139-2 to overhaul Sri Lanka’s total. Kamran Akmal added 37 as he put on 48 for the first wicket with Shahzaib Hasan.

Sri Lanka’s failure to take early wickets proved crucial as Afridi and Shoaib Malik (24) clinched victory with eight balls to spare.

Earlier, Sri Lanka, led by captain Kumar Sangakkara had recovered to reach 138-6 after Abdul Razzaq had ripped through its top order to take 3-20.

Sangakkara anchored the innings, top-scoring with an unbeaten 64 as a succession of batting partners came and went until Angelo Mathews (35 not out) arrived at the crease and helped steer the pre-match favourite to a defendable, but ultimately inadequate total.

Slow start

Pakistan made a sluggish start to the run chase and nearly lost Hasan in the fourth …

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