A night to remember ...

God Bless Haiti ! - Match Against Poverty 2010

Benfica Allstars V Zidane-Ronaldo & Friends

This year's "Match Against Poverty" will be played on the 25th of January, in my hometown Lisbon, Portugal and at Estadio da Luz home of my favourite club - Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

Therefore when i received the invitation i felt very honored and excited. Playing at that Stadium, being part of another Evening of Charity carrying Timor-Leste flag and to be able to support Haiti is something ... indescribable.

For the 7th time since 2003, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo both Goodwill Ambassadors of the UNDP - United Nations Development Programme, have once more organized a charity game to raise funds supporting specific initiatives to reduce poverty. FIFA and UEFA will also support this event.

Considering the recent events in Haiti, the organizers decided to entirely dedicate the funds to be raised towards the recovery of the devastated Caribbean nation.

I am leaving to Portugal later this week and will keep you posted on this journey.

God Bless Haiti

Happy New Year '10

Santa Claus Pub Crawl

Santa Claus Pub Crawl is a charity event to raise money for the Salvation Army in the Illawarra region.

It was originally started by a small group of friends as a means of raising some Christmas spirit, and having some fun at the same time.

The event went so well every year that this was the 15th year in a row.

The event is now one of the longest running Santa Pub Crawls in the world!



The only requirement is for participants to dress in something Xmassy.

The event has grown over these years to become one of Wollongong's most celebrated and well participated social and charity nights.

Over 2500 people attended the evening this year and over $30 000 worth of donations were passed on to the Salvation Army.

I did my first Santa Pub Crawl and helped those in need.

Talented Soccer (and Piano) player

One of the kids I coach, has an unusual talent.



He is 10 years old and loves soccer, which is normal for so many kids in is age.
What I didn't know is that he also plays Piano.



He has been learning the famous "Suzuki Method".
Lachlan had is first performance at the Utzon Room Opera House, and did very well.



Looking forward to see him play again soon... Either in a soccer field or on a stage...Lol

Weekend at the races ...

This weekend to celebrate Chantelle's birthday he went to the horse races at Kembla Grange and then had dinner at a Turkish restaurant in town.



The races are always a fun day, and the weather was just perfect. It is normal to most people to try and bet, trying to win something. After 10 races and after some of us tried very hard to pick a winning horse, the biggest win went to Kieran with $44...Lol...

Well, later heading into town, dinner was at a Turkish restaurant, with sounds of Turkish popular music and very good food.



As the dinner went on, the night only got better and better, and the Belly Dancers that were suppose to come didn't really come, we got to handle the dance floor and somehow so well that everyone at the restaurant had a dance and a good time.

Here some photos from that day.

Robert Enke R.I.P.

I'm very sad for Robert Enke.

I had the pleasure to see him play for Benfica between 1999/2002



My condolences to his family and friends.

Benfica Allez !

I have to congratulate SL Benfica for the great season so far.
A couple of nights ago, at Godison Park for the Europa League Cup SL Benfica defeated Everton FC of the aussie Tim Cahill.

With 2 goals in the second half, Saviola (63') and Cardozo (76') Benfica secured the first place in their group.

SL Benfica is my favourite team since I was born.


NEW STADIUM

Always with my Grandfather and my Dad I watched many SL Benfica games from a private box at the old, Stadium of the Light.


OLD STADIUM

Good old times..Lol

Keep it up Benfica, Im hoping to celebrate the Championship title this season.