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West Coasts most celebrated son says hes not thinking about the AFL clubs past or present as he tries to beat them for the first time.On Thursday night, John Worsfold will coach Essendon against the side he led to two flags on the field and another as coach.Its the third premiership, won in 2006, thats in the spotlight this week as the club hosts a 10-year reunion on Friday night.But that reunion might as well be a lifetime away for Worsfold, who heads west insisting it will feel no different to other matches he has faced as Bombers boss.Im not focused on reunions. Im looking forward to a great challenge on Thursday night, Worsfold told reporters on Wednesday.Worsfolds attention on his ailing Dons side precluded much thought for fallen star Ben Cousins.Asked whether he was concerned the Brownlow medalist would never make a full recovery from his well-documented issues with addiction, Worsfold offered well-wishes but no introspection, saying he was no expert in that area.We dont like to see anyone ill and we hope he makes a full recovery, he said.Worsfold and Essendon, it seems, are keen to keep the focus on football as they begin their assault on the second half of the year.With 11 straight defeats leading into last weekends bye, Worsfold said the next three months were effectively try-outs for season 2017.The second half of the year is more opportunities. More opportunities for guys to say they want to be part of the best 22 going forward, he said.Worsfold judged Matt Dea likely to return for a sore Patrick Ambrose against the Eagles, with Shaun McKernan, Sam Michael, Jake Long, Jayden Laverde and Kyle Langford waiting for an chance from the VFL.The Eagles have a shorter injury list but with a much bigger name on top.Nic Naitanuis (achilles) absence gives Scott Lycett another chance to impress as the No.1 ruckman with long-term absentee Dom Sheed (pectoral) preparing to resume in the VFL. Pierre Hojbjerg Bayern Munich Jersey . "Thank you for the warm welcome," Beckham said on an 80-degree February morning. In this case, it was soccer weather. The sport moved a step closer to returning to South Florida on Wednesday, when Beckham confirmed he has exercised his option to purchase a Major League Soccer expansion franchise in Miami. Mehdi Benatia Bayern Munich Jersey . -- Playing time has been limited for Maxim Tissot this season, so the Montreal Impact defender made the most of his first scoring opportunity on Saturday. http://www.soccerfcbayernshop.com/kids-douglas-costa-bayern-munich-jersey/ . Walcott is available for Saturdays home match against Southampton as Arsenal looks to extend its two-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners are currently the second highest scorers in the league but Wenger insists Walcott will add something extra to his team. Serge Gnabry Bayern Munich Jersey . But what about the officials? Every sport has officials and they also have stories about hard work and sacrifice but their accomplishments are seldom recognized by anyone outside their inner circle. Jeong Woo-yeong Bayern Munich Jersey .S. hockey team after paying his dues as an NHL general manager for more than three decades and giving up a lot of his free time to help USA Hockey.NYON, Switzerland -- Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Franck Ribery will compete to be named UEFA Best Player in Europe for last season. UEFA published the three candidates names Tuesday after announcing an initial 10-player list of contenders last month, selected by journalists from UEFA member countries. Ribery was one of four players from Champions Leaggue winner Bayern Munich trying to challenge the established top two names in European football.dddddddddddd The award is presented on Aug. 29 at the Champions League group-stage draw in Monaco following a live vote by the journalists panel. Messi won the inaugural award two seasons ago and his Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta won last year. ' ' '