| Financial Crisis, Global Warming Top Agenda at G8
It's president gave a soccer jersey to President Obama, teasing him that his country beat the US in a soccer final.Residents of L'Aquila are hoping rich nations will pledge some cash here too by adopting the reconstruction of monuments damaged by the earthquake. Italy's hoping America will help rebuild a church in the historic district which has been closed off for safety and security reasons.The spouses of G8 leaders visited areas devastated by April's earthquake.Michelle Obama shook her head as she viewed ancient churches, reduced to rubble.Residents say that outside help is vital.Marcello Sabini, L'Aquila resident says, ''It's extremely important, but it's also important that many choices for the world are being made here in L'Aquila.''And the leaders seem to be finding consensus on some of the most daunting global challenges.Charlie D'Agata, CBS News, L'Aquila, Italy.
Zidane thrills Montreal crowd and amateur players in charity
Dufour was part of a team of Montreal police officers that took on former French soccer superstar Zinedine Zidane in a charity game at Percival Molson Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The final score of 10-0 for the Zidane and Friends team had little bearing on Dufour's experience because she had a brush with greatness. Battling the former Juventus and Real Madrid great in front of her own goal in the first half, Dufour stumbled and put the ball in her own net. "Honestly, it was a mistake, but it was one of the greatest things that's ever happened to me because it gave me an excuse to talk to Zidane," said Dufour, who plays elite women's club soccer. "He tried to take the blame by telling me he grabbed my arm and hauled me down. I told him it wasn't true, but thanks anyways." Dufour wasn't the only player to come away awed by the contact with a soccer legend.
Schwarz to relinquish Brewer girls soccer job
Bill Schwarz, one of Eastern Maine's longtime soccer and hockey coaches, will not return to coach the Brewer girls soccer team in the fall while it's unlikely he'll return to the school's ice hockey coaching post, either. Schwarz acknowledged that problems with parents in both sports is the main reason he's not planning on returning, although he was never approached with any issues. “Not one parent called me just last year with concerns," he said. “They never approached me with any kind of concerns." Brewer coaches are tendered a one-year contract that expires at the end of that coach's season, according to Brewer School Committee chairman Mark Farley. “We always post the positions every year," he said. “Coaches who expect to return or are planning to return have to notify the superintendent or athletic director that they intend to come back the following year." Brewer's girls soccer and hockey positions are currently open.
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