Toisutta urged to withdraw from PSSI chairmanship race

Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) chairman candidate George Toisutta has been urged by a loyal supporter to withdraw his candidacy.

“I beg you [Mr] George Toisutta, as a senior and a top Army official, to declare that you will not run for chairmanship. This will avoid another deadlock at the next PSSI congress on June 30,” Persigo Gorontalo team chairman Adhan Dambea said Wednesday as quoted by tribunnews.com.

He added that his request was not part of a strategy to win his own nomination, but to develop the soccer in Indonesia.

If Toisutta and Arifin Panigoro insist on maintaining their bids for the chairmanship post, Indonesia would likely be subject to sanctions from the world soccer authority FIFA, which did not recognize Toisutta, and Arifin nomination, he said.

Source: http://www.thejakartapost.com
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Messi, unharmed, has a punch thrown at him

Lionel Messi was unharmed when a youngster apparently threw a punch at him as he was leaving a restaurant in his home city of Rosario on Thursday.

The assailant was among a throng of people looking for autographs from the Barcelona star, a witness told Argentine TV. It was not clear if the punch landed, or what the intent was. Messi went on signing autographs.

"There was a crush of people waiting outside," Pablo Moyano, who was working in the restaurant, told Argentine TV. "There were kids, reporters, photographers waiting ... and one of the kids tried to punch him. I don't know if he pulled it off. He went running afterward."

Witnesses said the suspect was dressed in the uniform of a school a few streets away.

Messi tried to play down the incident on his Facebook page.

"To relax all those people that have asked us about the truth of the accident coming out of the restaurant, tell them I did not receive any blow from anyone. I'm perfectly OK," he wrote.

Messi arrived in Rosario, about 500 kilometers (300 miles) north of Buenos Aires, this week for a holiday before practice starts next week for the Copa America - the South American championship. The Copa America opens July 1 with Argentina facing Bolivia.

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Do Not Tarnish Image Of Football - Razali

Pasir Mas -- Malaysia's revival in football has seen a promising improvement in recent years and such a good prospect should not be tarnished by a bribery scandal that once tainted the country's image.

Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Razali Ibrahim said to avoid a recurrence of such a debacle, the ministry would do everything within its means, including legal channels to stop the rot in Malaysian football.

"Our football had once been tainted by a bribery scandal that not only tarnished the image of the country but the sport itself," he told reporters after opening the Pasir Mas Wanita, Youth and Puteri Umno divisional delegates meeting here Saturday.

Razali was commenting on the latest scandal involving an official from the Negeri Sembilan President's Cup squad who was remanded by the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) for his involvement in fixing matches.

"Emulate the success of squash queen Datuk Nicol David, badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei and others who have reached the pinnacle of their respective sports without any involvement in bribes or the use of drugs," he said.

He also urged authorities to report anyone involved in the heinous practice of bribery and corruption, without fear or favour.

"Do not be afraid of reporting or giving information of anyone involved in match fixing or bribery. Informers will be protected by the law," he said.

Source: http://www.bernama.com
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Massa won't 'waste' time on incident

Massa was scathing of Hamilton after the McLaren driver crashed into him in Monte Carlo on Sunday, earning his first of two penalties for causing an avoidable accident.

However, the Ferrari felt Hamilton deserved more than a drive-through for his actions.

"I think he needs to be penalised again, and in a good way, otherwise he doesn't learn," he said. "They (the FIA) need to think about something for him, or he will not learn."

Now, days after the incident, Massa says he's not willing to talk about it again.

"There was the accident with Hamilton, which put me out of the running: a real shame, but there's little point in going over it again," he told Ferrari's website.

"I said what I wanted to about the incident after the race and now it's not worth wasting more time over it, so it's better to look ahead."

And although Massa's Monaco retirement was his third successful failure to score points, he is adamant he will be back in the points at the upcoming races in Montreal and Valencia.

"Those three races in May did not go well for me. I failed to pick up points and my biggest regret came in the last of the three, in Monaco.

"As Fernando showed, by fighting at the front right to the end, we had a very good potential there and I think I could have finished the race in fourth place.

"Our pace was very good and I hope that will also be the case in Canada and Valencia.

"We should have some new technical updates there, which along with the softer tyres, should be a help, on paper at least and then we will see what the actual situation is, starting on Friday in Montreal."

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Schumi: Ready to fight in Canada

So far this season, the opening six grands prix have all had one DRS zone on the track. However, for the Canadian GP, the FIA have decided on two.

The DRS, or adjustable rear wing, will be available on the both the back straight and the start/finish straight.

"The circuit itself is very much a stop-and-go scenario with much of the focus on top speed and braking," said seven-time World Champ Schumacher.

"We also have the two DRS zones this year for the first time, so it will be interesting to see the impact that this makes.

"It is really difficult to have an idea of how our car will perform in Montreal.

"There is no doubt that Monaco was a tough weekend for the team but, as always, we will learn our lessons, and be ready to fight again in Canada."

He added: "Montreal is a great city to visit and the Canadian Grand Prix is always one of those races where it feels like the whole city gets involved and creates a really nice atmosphere."

His team boss Ross Brawn reckons the double DRS coupled with the high-wear Pirelli tyres look set to offer F1 fans a spectacle worth watching.

"All of the teams suffered with big tyre problems because of graining last year, so it will be interesting to see how the new Pirelli tyres behave next weekend," said the Mercedes GP team boss.

"It's not easy to predict whether the tyre situation will follow what we experienced in 2010 or whether we will have a different situation.

"We have two DRS zones which will increase overtaking at a circuit where passing was already possible. With the combination of DRS and the tyres, this should lead to an exciting and eventful weekend."

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Yamaha TT-R50E (2010)

Technical Specifications
2010 Yamaha TT-R50E
Engine
Engine type
Bore x Stroke
Displacement
Valves
Compression ratio
Max Power
Max Torque
Fuel system
Transmission
Final drive
Clutch
Ignition type
Starting system
Lubrication
Exhaust system
Spark plug
Battery
Gear ratios
Air cooled, single cylinder, four-stroke, SOHC
36.0 x 48.6mm
49.5cc
2 valves per cylinder
9.5:1

0.33 kg-m (2.4 ft-lb) @ 5500 rpm
Mikuni VM11 carburetor
3-speed, semi auto (automatic clutch)
Chain
Automatic
DC-CDI
Electric starter

Double tubing with air gap chromed exhaust system


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Dimensions
Frame type
Rake/trail
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
Weight
Fuel capacity
Color
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Tyre (front)
Tyre (rear)
Brake (front)
Brake (rear)

25.5º
1,305mm (51.4 inches)
595mm (23.4 inches)
775mm (30.5 inches)
925mm (36.4 inches)
555mm (21.9 inches)
135mm (5.3 inches)
57.0 kg
3.1 litres (0.68 gallons)
Yamaha Blue, white
Inverted telescopic fork; 3.8-inches travel
Single shock; 2.8-inches travel
2.50-R10-4PR
2.50-R10-4PR
Drum 80mm
Drum 80mm

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Yamaha YZ125 (2010)

Technical Specifications
2010 Yamaha YZ125
Engine
Engine type
Bore x Stroke
Displacement
Valves
Compression ratio
Max Power
Max Torque
Fuel system
Transmission
Final drive
Clutch
Ignition type
Starting system
Lubrication
Exhaust system
Spark plug
Battery
Gear ratios
Liquid cooled, single cylinder, two-stroke, reed-valve inducted
54.0 x 54.5mm
124cc
2 valves per cylinder
10.7:1


Mikuni TMX x 38
6-speed
Chain
Wet multiplate
CDI
Kick starter




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Dimensions
Frame type
Rake/trail
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
Weight
Fuel capacity
Color
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Tyre (front)
Tyre (rear)
Brake (front)
Brake (rear)


2,139 mm (84.2 inches)
827 mm (32.6 inches)
1,318 mm (51.9 inches)
1,443 mm (56.8 inches)
998 mm (39.3 inches)
388 mm (15.3 inches)
94.5 kg
8.0 litres (1.8 gallons)
Yamaha Blue
Adjustable 48 mm inverted fork / 300 mm (11.8") travel
Fully adjustable link Monocross / 315 mm (12.4") travel
80/100-21 MX52
100/90-19 MX52
Single floating disc brake, 250mm 
Hydraulic single disc brake, 245mm

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