R25 Jadi Tanda Kebangkitan Yamaha

R25 Jadi Tanda Kebangkitan Yamaha - Produsen motor Yamaha segera  menciptakan R25 pada tanggal 20 Mei yang akan datang atau bertepatan dengan 'Hari Kebangkitan Nasional'. Yamaha berharap, R25 akan menjadi kebangkitan mereka di Indonesia.

Yamaha R 25

Menurut Yamaha R25 akan segera mereka perkenalkan di Indonesia. Ini adalah debut dunia dari motor full-fairing bermesin 250 cc tersebut.

"Momentumnya bagus, pas Hari Kebangkitan Nasional. Semangat baru dengan model baru," kata GM Marketing Communication & Community Development Yamaha Indonesia Eko Prabowo di Aceh, Jumat (16/5/2014).

Menurut rencana lokasi peluncuran Yamaha R25 akan berada di Danau Toba di Sumatera Utara yang dianggap memiliki nilai sejarah tinggi.

Setelah dari Indonesia, motor ini akan pula menyapa banyak pasar lain di seluruh dunia tidak hanya Asia Tenggara, tapi juga ke sampai Eropa.

"Indonesia akan menjadi basis produksi R25 untuk dikirim ke seluruh dunia. Kualitas di sini sudah sangat bagus," lugas Eko meski dia tidak mau berbicara terkait spesifikasi motor tersebut.

Ini dia spesifikasi singkat R25 versi konsep:

Dimensi
PXLxT =2.000 mm 720 mm 1.140 mm

Tipe mesin
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
In-line 2-cylinder
Displacement 249 cm3
Fuel injection
Transmission constant mesh 6-speed

Arjen Robben doubtful quantity at this point in Bayern Munich

 

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Munchen appear less consistent in the second half of this season. One player who is often criticized Robben, who is considered not as good as previous seasons.

Dutch midfielder was often unable to compete with Thomas Muller who more often become the primary choice of coach Jupp Heynckes. Even so, his appearance in the national team is still considered a compliment.28-year-old player scored two goals in the Dutch victory over England with a score of 3-2 at Wembley Stadium, a few days ago.

"Currently the situation in Germany was less favorable. But I still see the development of the situation," he told Bild newspaper.

"I do not know my future at this club but still have a contract for another year. I also do not know whether it will accept that Munich provide new contract offer. I just tried to play my best in the rest of the season."

Chievo coach: Contra Juventus, We Play To Win

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Status as a guest while clashing with the runner-up table Serie A, Juventus, on Sunday (4/3) pm dawn faith Chievo not shrink to pack three points.

The success of stem Zebra team scoreless in the first meeting of the foundation of confidence The Flying Donkeys.

Winning streak in two giornata ultimate optimism was increasingly solidified to become the first club to subdue Antonio Conte's squad this season.
"Juventus are a very strong team, but we will too. We recorded a 0-0 result in the previous duel, with the number of episodes that do not benefit us," said architect Chievo, Domenico Di Carlo, the Italian Football.

"I say that against Juve team that was, at that time, we have shown that we play to win," he added.

"In the game we'll play another game with similar intentions with Chievo team, which has been presenting the results of previous great for us."

"We should have seen the same cynicism against Cesena [last week, Chievo won 1-0], and a little more courage," said the allenatore.

Want Ivica Olic Aston Villa

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Aston Villa will try to get Ivica Olic, the striker Bayern Munich who will leave the Bavarians with the status of free transfer in the summer.

Glen Roeder, scout Aston Villa, had traveled to Munich to see perfroma Olic when Bayern Munich play goalless draw with Freiburg. Roeder recommended as a decent player Olic brought to Villa Park, since the style of play fits with the strategy developed by manager Alex McLeish.Olic is no longer possible to survive in Bayern. He had tried to leave, in January 2012 and then, but the Bayern management to convince him to survive.

Alex Ferguson Hoping Imitation of Paul Scholes Ryan Giggs

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Ryan Giggs has said it will postpone retirement, and still wearing a Manchester United shirt next season. What about Paul Scholes?

"I do not want to talk about the future of Scholes, but I see no reason he should not play with us next season," says Alex Ferguson, coach of Manchester United.

Giggs believes Fergie's decision to play one more season would help persuade Scholes Fergie to do the same.

Scholes states summer 2011 retreat for sure could not contribute as desired, and would rather consider to be the Red Devils reserve team coach.

But the work did not satisfy him. He Fergie to approach, and asked if maybe he went on playing career.

Fergie gave him the chance to appear in the FA Cup third round. Scholes did not lose touch of the best, and Fergie gave him the opportunity to play in nine games left.

He scored two important goals, which makes Fergie did not hesitate to play the 37-year-old player until the end of the season. "Scholes has now changed. He knows when to retire, and began his career as a

coach, "said fergie.

Positive Impact of the League Cup for Liverpool

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Liverpool sporting director Damien Comolli claimed the League Cup title will have a positive impact for the rest of the gait of the Reds this season.

Comolli assess first championship trophy in six years will make the club and the squad back alive. He was also pleased Liverpool have confirmed the European competition next season, having won the League Cup.

"This is a fantastic achievement and we are also able to return to European competition more quickly," said Comolli.

"We know it will bring positive dynamic for the rest of the season that Liverpool will be undertaken. It is a fantastic way to end the month of February with a trophy, but we know we are still a lot of matches until next May."

Could Emmanuel Adebayor mark his 28th birthday with a goal against Arsenal? Ten key stats for this weekend's action

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The north London derby looks to be the Premier League game of choice this weekend as in-form Tottenham travel to their neighbours Arsenal looking to inflict further misery on a club that has possibly kissed goodbye to any hopes of silverware this season.

A joint statement from the third and fourth-placed clubs was issued on Thursday to gently remind fans of the repercussions of the over-zealous abuse expected to be slung on Sunday.

Sunday also sees the League Cup conclude with Liverpool expected to have too much for Championship outfit Cardiff at Wembley. The Reds have met - and beaten - lower-tier opponent four times in a competition’s final before.

Beleaguered Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas seems on the brink of dismissal following defeat against Naples and it is possible that only a win over Bolton will save him from Roman Abramovich's notoriously itchy trigger finger.

Elsewhere, Manchester United face a tricky trip to Norwich – they lost 2-0 on their last visit – whilst Wolves begin life under new boss Terry Connor away to Newcastle.

The league leaders Manchester City will not reintroduce Carlos Tevez to the fans just yet but Blackburn have plenty of reasons to fear their trip to the Etihad even without him.

With that, here are Goal.com's 10 key stats as we look ahead to the weekend's football.

Chelsea

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Bolton

5 - Bolton have the dubious honour of claiming the most red cards in the league this season. Jlloyd Samuel was the last player sent off in this fixture back in October 2009.

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Newcastle

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Wolves

5 - Both clubs conceded five goals in their last Premier League outing. While Alan Pardew could write it off as a bad day at the office, Mick McCarthy was told to leave his office.

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QPR

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Fulham

0 - The home side have not scored a goal in this west London derby in the previous five fixtures. The last meeting at Loftus Road ended 2-0 to the Cottagers and their most recent clash was a massive 6-0 win for Martin Jol's inconsistent side.

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West Brom

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Sunderland

8 - West Brom have lost eight of their 12 games at the Hawthorns, scoring just nine goals in the process. Sunderland arrive with confidence high, having disposed of Arsenal in the FA Cup fifth round last Sunday.

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Wigan

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Aston Villa

10 - Wigan have gone ten matches without a home league win, more than any other club in the league at this time.

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Manchester City

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Blackburn

150 - Should he feature, as expected, for Manchester City on Saturday, Joe Hart will play in his 150th Premier League match. He also carries the most clean sheets in the league this season - currently standing at 11.

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Arsenal

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Tottenham

28 - Former Arsenal striker, now plying his trade at Tottenham, Emmanuel Adebayor celebrates his 28th birthday on the day of the north London derby.

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Norwich City

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Manchester United

13 - Both sides are joint second in the Premier League form table with 13 points gained in their last six games. They trail Manchester City who have acquired 15 points.

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Stoke City

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Swansea City

48 - Swansea have gone 48 league games without consecutive losses. This record is under threat at the Brittania Stadium following their last outing, a 3-2 loss at home to Norwich. 

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Cardiff City

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Liverpool

15 - Should Liverpool follow the bookmakers' form and claim the League Cup on Sunday, they will equal the record set by Manchester United for English cup wins.

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'Steven Gerrard will rise to the occasion at Wembley' - Ronnie Whelan & Lennie Lawrence pick their League Cup final key players

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By Rob Stewart

Liverpool legend Ronnie Whelan believes League Cup glory could provide prolonged prosperity at Anfield, but former Cardiff City manager Lennie Lawrence has warned the Championship side are capable of a causing major upset.Whelan, who helped Liverpool win a hat-trick of League Cup final victories at Wembley in the early 1980s, believes that skipper Steven Gerrard will be key to the Reds’ hopes of winning a first honour since the FA Cup final in 2006.

It will be Liverpool’s first visit to Wembley in 16 years, when they were beaten in the FA Cup final by Manchester United, and Whelan feels that success on Sunday can bring the good times back to Merseyside.
“I don’t think the job is anywhere close to being finished but they are heading in the direction where they will be a good team again soon and winning a trophy should spur them on to winning a lot more silverware,” Whelan told Goal.com.
“It has been a long time since they won anything but we always classed this as a perfect way of getting into Europe at the earliest opportunity which allows give you a great boost for the run-in towards the end of the season so it is a great incentive for the players.
“Liverpool have taken big strides this season to getting back towards the top of English football under Kenny Dalglish. There was an awful lot of deadwood at the club that has now been cleared away.  If they win this and kick on in the FA Cup and the Premier League they could well be back in the Champions League.”
Lawrence, who is now assistant manager at Crystal Palace, knows that Cardiff will go into the game as underdogs, but having seen the Welsh side overcome his own club on penalties in the semi-finals, he is certain they will give Liverpool a run for their money.
“They might only be in the upper echelons of the Championship but they are no strangers to Wembley and are certainly capable of causing an upset because they won’t be overawed,” Lawrence added. “Their support will be vocal and while Liverpool have to be favourites a shock is not beyond the realms of possibility, especially if Cardiff score first.”
Here Whelan gives Goal.com readers the lowdown on the Liverpool's key personnel, while Lawrence analyses the Cardiff players most likely to ruin the Reds return to Wembley.

Steven Gerrard

“Steven Gerrard really is an unbelievable player. People ask me if he is the best player that Liverpool have ever had and I think that if he played in a team that boasted Kenny Dalglish and Graeme Souness and similar top players he would have been probably classed as Liverpool’s top player.“He has not played in a great team as such so it is difficult to say how good he could have been but in one of those great teams of the 70s or the 80s that Liverpool had, but if he had been playing he could have been the star of any of those teams. He could have got into any Liverpool team and really shone brightly.
“His passing, his shooting and his all-round drive make him a phenomenal player. Had it not been for Steven, Liverpool would not have won the Champions League in 2005 or the FA Cup the year after so he has shown that he is a man for the big occasion and he will be relishing the chance to bring a major honour back to Anfield.
"You can bank on him on the big occasions - for club and country - and that is the sign of a true great."

Luis Suarez

“Say what you want about Luis Suarez but he is one of the best attacking players in the Premier League and I would expect his class to tell on his first visit to Wembley.“His amazing mobility, his intelligence, that adhesive first touch, his turn of speed and his finishing prowess all mean that he will be the most likely match-winner this Sunday.
“Cardiff are bound to try to make life as difficult for him as possible by denying him space and time to turn and motor towards goal but he has the feet to make light of tight-marking in and around the penalty area.
“He will be a constant threat and although Cardiff will try to crowd him out it will be nigh on impossible for them to keep him quiet all the time on the wide open spaces of Wembley.”

Andy Carroll

“The final could be a major stepping-stone for Andy Carroll, who has come in for a bit of stick this season. If he gets the winner at Wembley, if he sets up a crucial goal or even if he just does well in a winning performance then that will give him a huge lift.“Andy is doing an awful lot better now. He is working a whole lot harder and he will be hoping his efforts will be rewarded with a starting slot at Wembley and if he does something special that could really allow him to settle at Anfield.
“Everyone knows that he is a huge threat in the air and he will cause all sorts of problems at set-pieces which, whether you like it or not, are often decisive. He has shown recently that he is a good finisher and he will be hoping to make sure that Luis Suarez is on the ball as much as possible.”

Peter Whittingham

“Peter Whittingham is on the shortlist to be the Championship Player of the Year and for me that is merited because he has really kicked on Cardiff this season and has shown that he is Premier League class.
“They have moved him inside his year since there was a change of management and he has revelled in his central role and he is one of the chief reasons Cardiff will be dangerous.
“Everyone knows that Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez are their top players but they have good players all over the pitch. Obviously Gerrard is the still the main man and I am sure that Malky Mackay will have devised a plan to curtail his influence but Whittingham’s strength is in his attacking play.
“Whittingham has helped himself to nine goals from midfield this season and as well as having the ability to spot a pass he is good in possession and he can be excellent at set-pieces so Liverpool should be aware of his threat at free-kicks."

Mark Hudson

“Mark Hudson has been appointed skipper at Cardiff and that is fitting because he is just the sort of player who really leads by example at the heart of their defence.“He will be really up for the challenge of stopping Andy Carroll but he will also have to make sure that his team stay disciplined and that Luis Suarez is not allowed the freedom of Wembley and he will have to make sure everyone stays on their toes at set-pieces where he needs to take command.
“They have good centre-halves at Cardiff as well as full-backs who can charge up and down and I would imagine they would play a three-man midfield. They are a well-organised unit and they score goals.
“They do not play with out-and-out wingers and when they defend they do so very narrowly so it won’t be easy to break them down or get down the middle. It will be tighter than the majority of people will expect.”

Kenny Miller

"Kenny Miller’s pedigree speaks for itself. His movement is very good. He is a clever player and he has excellent ability to finish chances so the two centre-halves will know that they have to keep tabs on him."I would guess that he will lead the line on his own so Cardiff do not allow Liverpool too much space in midfield but he won't mind that.
"Kenny is a proven goal-getter but he is the sort of player who will work his socks off for the team and use his know-how to create space for himself on counter-attacks and he has the knack of being in the right place at the right time at set-plays.
"Robert Earnshaw has not figured too much because of injury this season but he is always likely to grab a goal, especially if he is coming off the bench. His goal-scoring record is fantastic but he could change the course of the game if Kenny runs out of steam or they need an equaliser late on."

Prandelli: AC Milan versus Juventus not decisive in title race

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Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has voiced his opinion that this weekend's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Juventus will not be decisive in the title race.
Massimiliano Allegri's men currently hold a one-point lead over the Old Lady, who have one game in hand, and could move further clear of their biggest rivals for the Scudetto on Saturday.

However, Prandelli has stressed that there is still a long way to go in the campaign, and expects the title race to remain exciting right until the end regardless of the outcome in San Siro.

"In my opinion, it is too early to talk about a decisive match. The season is still long and these two teams will be fighting for the title right until the end," Prandelli stated to Eurosport.

"Both Milan and Juventus have been very consistent this term, and have a well-defined identity. I expect a balanced game. This year's Serie A is very fascinating."

Pepe Reina: Failure is not an option for Liverpool in League Cup final

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Pepe Reina has insisted that failure is not an option ahead of Sunday's League Cup final against Cardiff City as Liverpool attempt to win their first trophy since 2006.

The Spanish goalkeeper saved three out of four penalties at the Millennium Stadium in the FA Cup win over West Ham six years ago and is looking forward to his first Wembley appearance with the club.

He told Goal.com: "When you are in a final they have to be won and that is our mission at Wembley on Sunday.

"Six years without a title is too long for a club like Liverpool. We cannot fail to win this final.

"I came to Liverpool dreaming of moments like this: to be able to play in finals and winning titles. I've lived positive experiences already and want to repeat that this Sunday.

"There will be people who do not give too much importance to the Carling Cup but it is an official major tournament and you do not always have chances of reaching the final; therefore, we want to seize the moment.

"We are the favourites against Cardiff because of the fact we play in different leagues. This is true, but in one match, we know anything can happen."

Reina may be right to show caution, as the Bluebirds have won nine of their 12 meetings with Liverpool in all competitions.

“We must leave the field having put in the same effort as if we had just faced Manchester United," he added.

"Playing in a stadium such as Wembley is a pleasure. The last time I played there was with Spain and I lost against England. Now I have a good opportunity to enjoy winning a title there, although I repeat - it will not be easy."

The 29-year-old has been at the heart of the Liverpool revival under Kenny Dalglish – a key part of a defence that is bettered only by Manchester City in the Premier League.

"In recent weeks, Liverpool has improved our game, even though we lost at Old Trafford," said the goalkeeper.

"We arrive with confidence to this final and we know that if we win, our morale will be great for the rest of the season.

"These days I have just seen very concentrated players and at a very high level of training. It is normal. All we want is to play this game and we will make it difficult for our head coach making the choice of players for playing."

Reina believes victory on Sunday would be special, in particular, for Dalglish as fans reap the initial rewards of the legendary Scot’s project at the club.

"Kenny Dalglish is excited about the possibility to lift the Cup. For him the match is also special because he took the team while it was going through some tough times and step by step we are taking the type of successful roads that really belong to this club.

“The coach is a key figure in the recovery of the team.

"The people are very identified with us. With these fans, we can go anywhere and we want to dedicate the title to them on Sunday if things go well

"About our rivals Cardiff, we have good references. We know they are a strong team that does not give up, with players who have played Premier League and who works very well at set-pieces. We must be very careful about this.

"What will be the key to the game? We must keep our concentration from the first minute and go ahead early on. Once we are ahead on the scoreboard, we can manage the pace of the game from then on."

Liverpool have a successful tradition against lower-tier sides in the League Cup final. They beat Bolton Wanderers 2-1 in 1995 and Birmingham City on penalties to win the 2001 tournament.

AC Milan's Mario Yepes: Juventus are not dependent on Andrea Pirlo

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By Fabrizio Ponciroli

AC Milan defender Mario Yepes is eagerly anticipating Saturday evening's Serie A match at home against Juventus.

All eyes will be on Juventus playmaker Andrea Pirlo at San Siro as the midfielder returns to the club where he achieved great success, but Yepes has warned that there is more to the Old Lady than just the 32-year-old.

"Juventus are not reliant on just one player. They are a very strong collective, and every player is important for them," Yepes said to Goal.com.

"They have an immense desire to win and to return to the top. They are high on confidence and are still unbeaten. That boosts their morale even further and makes them more determined to win."

AC Milan currently sit top of the table with a one-point lead over their Turin based rivals, and are keen to extend the gap by bagging all three points. Nevertheless, Yepes has stressed that Saturday's encounter will not be decisive in deciding this season's champions.

He said: "The match versus Juventus wont be decisive for the Scudetto. There are still many games to be played and points to be earned. A win would obviously be a big boost though, and we hope to record a victory."

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish hints at move for LA Galaxy striker Robbie Keane in the summer

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Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has hinted that he could make a permanent move forRobbie Keane in the summer.

Keane will return to LA Galaxy after making his final appearance for Villa at Wigan on Saturday.

The former Tottenham striker has impressed on his return to the Premier League, with three goals in six games, and McLeish believes there is a chance of a deal in the summer.
 “Who knows? We just need to wait and see what happens between now and then,” the 53-year-old told Sky Sports.

"Robbie's been a breath of fresh air. He's a good leader, he's a talker, and he's a very good footballer.

“It's been great to have him around and, hopefully, some of his influences have rubbed off on some of the younger players.

"Maybe we've forged a relationship now, and I hope Robbie thinks of us first if he's going to do this again next season."

McLeish’s side are on a run of four Premier League games without a win but face three sides in the bottom half in their next three games.
Next up is Roberto Martinez’s side, and the former Rangers manager has warned his players that Wigan will go into the game on Saturday expecting a result.

"They'll be thinking the same thing," he said. "Wigan had a very good result away at Bolton, so they'll be buoyed by that. With their home advantage, they'll feel that if they can get two victories in a row, it can set them up.

"But we've got our own ideas about that, and we would like to target a maximum nine points in the next three games.”