Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) akan melakukan kampanye penyelamatan bakau bersama dengan pesebak bola internasional Cristiano Ronaldo. Mereka akan menghadiri pencanangan kampanye selamatkan bakau di Taman Hutan Raya Ngurah Rai Bali pada 26 Juni mendatang.
Upaya melibatkan pesepak bola asal Real Madrid itu menjadi duta mangrove tak lepas dari peran pengusaha nasional pemilik Artha Graha Group, Tomy Winata. Sebelumnya, pada 11 Maret 2013, Artha Graha Peduli mengumumkan Ronaldo bersepakat untuk memperjuangkan konservasi mangrove di Indonesia.
Artha Graha Peduli menobatkan Ronaldo sebagai Duta Mangrove Untuk Bali. Ini kemudian dilakukan melalui Forum Peduli Mangrove. Gerakan ini mencoba mendorong pelestarian mangrove di Bali yang didukung oleh lima pembaga pemberdayaan masyarakat yang berada di selatan Tanjung Benoa, Bali.
Penunjukan Ronaldo sebagai Duta Mangrove Bali dalam Forum Peduli Mangrove dilakukan dalam pertemuan di Madrid, Spanyol, Jumat 8 Maret 2013. Yaitu, saat pemain bola asal Portugal itu bertemu Tomy Winata yang sedang berada di Eropa guna menghadiri Konferensi ke-56 Komisi PBB Anti-Narkotika dan Obat-obatan Terlarang (UNOCD). Kebetulan, mereka juga memiliki kebijakan utama mengadakan kerja sama bagi pelestarian satwa liar dan pecegahan kerusakan hutan.
Tomy Winata menyatakan senang Ronaldo setuju mendukung penuh kegiatan pelestraian hutan mangrove di Indonesia. Ia menilai Ronaldo adalah Duta Penyelamatan Mangrove yang cocok. Mengingat dia memiliki daya tarik dan panutan. “Kami mengharapkan pesan save mangrove, save earth dapat menjangkau segala lapisan masyarakat, baik muda mau pun tua, kaya mau pun miskin.” Katanya.
Kemenhut memperkirakan, Indonesia memiliki lebih dari sembilan juta hektare hutan mangrove. Tetapi sekitar 70 persennya telah hilang dan berubah menjadi kawasan pertanian, perkebunan kelapa sawit. Serta pengembangan desa dan perkotaan.
Ronaldo mengaku merasa istimewa dapat berperan dalam melestarikan mangrove di Indonesia. “Saya pernah datang ke Aceh setelah tragedi tsunami, dan kehancuran yang saya lihat, menyisakan kenangan yang dalam pada diri saya,” kata Ronaldo.
David Beckham has admitted his career would never have hit the heights it has without guidance from Sir Alex Ferguson.
The former Manchester United midfielder led the tributes to the 71-year-old Scot after he announced his retirement after 27 years at Old Trafford.
And Beckham, who went on to play for Real Madrid, AC Milan and the LA Galaxy after leaving United, was quick to acknowledge the role Ferguson played in his life.
Father figure: David Beckham hailed the influence Sir Alex Ferguson has had on his career
‘As I have said many times before the boss wasn’t just the greatest and best manager I ever played under he was also a father figure to me from the moment I arrived at the club at the age of 11 until the day I left,’ he said.
‘Without him I would never have achieved what I have done in my career. He understood how important it was to play for your country and he knew how much it meant to me.
‘After ’98 (when Beckham had been sent off for England in the World Cup and faced a hugely hostile response back home) without the manager I would have found it virtually impossible to cope with the attention I was getting on and off the field and for this I will always be grateful to him for his support and protection.
Successful partnership: Beckham left Old Trafford with a haul of domestic and European honours
Boot’s on the other foot: David Beckham sports a scar eye after Ferguson kicked a boot at him in 2003
‘I am truly honoured to have been guided by the greatest manager in football and to have had the career that I had under him.
‘Thank you boss and enjoy the rest!’
Defender Rio Ferdinand was the first current Manchester United to register his reaction, tweeting: ‘The bosses work ethic, his desire to win + to make us better players were unrivalled. Thanks boss.’
Suits you, Rio: Ferdinand (centre) and his United team-mates arrive at Chester Racecourse for the club’s annual race day
Cristiano Ronaldo meanwhile earlier led a wave of Twitter tributes from his fellow former United players and figures around the sporting world after Ferguson’s retirement.
Ferguson turned the Portugal forward from a showboating teenager into a superstar and sold him to Real Madrid for a world-record £80million in 2009.
Ronaldo’s message was simple – he posted a picture of his first day at Old Trafford with Ferguson in 2003 with the message ‘Thanks for everything, Boss.’
Tribute: Ronaldo posted a message of gratitude to Sir Alex Ferguson after he announced his retirement
Another of Ferguson’s most inspired signings, Peter Schmeichel, said he was very surprised by the announcement.
‘I’m shocked – I just can’t make sense of the timing,’ he told Sky Sports News. ‘It has come as a bombshell, I really don’t know what to make of it.
‘Yesterday I was really happy with what he had done this season, now this, I’m disappointed and very sad.
‘He’s always said the day would come when something in his life wasn’t right, is it is hip operation (he will have this summer)? I can’t see him retiring over that.
Embrace: Peter Schmeichel revealed he was shocked by his former manager’s decision to retire
‘Until he explains why, we can guess and guess. There is something there we don’t know about, he won’t retire for the sake of retiring, it is difficult to makes sense of it.’
The Great Dane’s team-mate Bryan Robson – Ferguson’s Captain Marvel at Old Trafford – also expressed his astonishment at the announcement, saying: ‘It came as a surprise. He’s probably the greatest manager there’s ever been.
‘To be at Manchester United for 27 years is a magnificent achievement never mind to win what he’s won.
‘I’m sure there are good reasons, whether its to put his feet up and spend more time with the grandkids and have more family time, I don’t know.
Surprise: Ferguson in 1990 with Bryan Robson, who hailed him as the greatest manager ever
‘He was always the first in to the training ground. Nothing’s been said at the club about a successor but like everything at Manchester United they will probably know in their own minds who the next manager will be, because it’s going to be an unbelievably hard task for whoever it is.
‘One thing going for them is that the club has the structure in place for continuity. There’s not much work to do on that side of things.’
A United legend from even further back, Denis Law, said he doesn’t know why Ferguson chose now to retire.
‘I was extremely shocked. I couldn’t believe it. I was with him only last week in Manchester. I always thought he would go on until 90 and then say, “That’s it”. He’s too young to retire,’ said Law.
Tribute: Denis Law (right) with fellow Scot Ferguson at Celtic hero Jimmy Johnstone’s funeral
‘Who will take over, I don’t know? Who takes over from the most successful manager of all time? Its a difficult job for anybody but he has left Manchester United in a strong position. Whoever comes will be given time.
‘I’ve no idea why he’s taken the decision. His life is football. The good thing about Sir Alex is that he’s never changed after all this success.
‘He always knew the future of the club was about getting good young players into the club. He has created three-to-four great teams within his time.’
Former United striker Louis Saha also paid tribute to Ferguson: ‘Wow S A Ferguson leaving. Hope is [sic] health ok. He is the most powerful man i ever met in my life after my dad. Huge respect for Football God.’
Applause: Ferguson has called time on his fantastic 27-year reign at Manchester United
Fellow former Old Trafford striker Michael Owen also took to Twitter to show his appreciation for his former manager.
He posted: ‘It’s just not sinking in! Manchester United with no Sir Alex just doesn’t feel right. What a man and great that it has ended on his terms. What a privilege to have played under arguably the best manager the world has ever seen.’
Former United reserve player Bojan Djordjic tweeted: ‘Will never forget mornings at Carrington in Sir Alex office. He used to show us in the youth team videos of him elbowing defenders! #legend’
Figures from around the game also spoke out in tribute of Ferguson, including FIFA chairman Sepp Blatter, who said: ‘Was honour to present Sir Alex with Award at 2011 Ballon D’Or. Will his longevity at the top ever be repeated?’
Former West germany captain and coach Franz Beckenbauer added: ‘A legend retires: Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the best coaches ever. We bow to his great performances and personality.’
Striking pair: Michael Owen and Louis Saha are two of the former United stars to tweet their support
England manager Roy Hodgson said the news was a blow to football.
He said: ‘The unexpected news this morning that Sir Alex Ferguson has decided to retire marks the end of an era in football management.
‘No one will be able to match his achievements, his dedication, his support for colleagues in need and his team building know-how.
‘This is a sad day for English football. I personally wish him a happy and successful retirement.’
Vincent Kompany, skipper of United’s local rivals Manchester City, showed there was no malice between the two clubs on the momentous day by posting: ‘Sir Alex, one of the best managers of all time. After 26 years of success in the game, we all owe him a tribute.’
End of an era: England boss Roy Hodgson was one of the many to pay tribute to Ferguson
City fan and former boxer Ricky Hatton echoed Kompany’s view, saying: ‘Can’t believe I’m saying this seeing as the man was a thorn in our side for so long but what a manager Sir Alex Ferguson was’
Triple Olympic champion, fastest man in the world and and United fan Usain Bolt also tweeted his appreciation, posting a picture of the two of them together.
With the picture, he posted two messages, saying: ‘A major iconic football figure,’ followed by:
‘Always words of encouragement even though we were in different sport #Willbemissed.’
Golf star – and die-hard United supporter – Rory McIlroy posted: ‘An end of an era today! Sir Alex Ferguson, the greatest of all time! United will have a tough time trying to replace him!’
Respect: Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany was one of the first to show his admiration on Twitter
Atletico Madrid’s scoring sensation Radamel Falcao – tipped by many to move to the Premier league this summer, made sure he was among the glowing tributes, posting: ‘Stand up, put your hands together and give him a big round of applause! Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring. Congrats for an amazing career!’
Even the political world had its say. David Cameron took to Downing Street’s official Twitter account, posting: ‘Sir Alex Ferguson’s achievement at #MUFC has been exceptional. Hopefully his retirement will make life a little easier for my team #AVFC.’
His chancellor George Osborne, who is MP for the Cheshire constituency in which Ferguson lives, wrote on Twitter: ‘Sir Alex – amazing manager & a constituent. Have memories of spectacularly unsuccessful attempt to canvass his house as a young candidate.’
Leader of the opposition Ed Miliband highlighted Ferguson’s continued support of his own party, saying: ‘Proud man. Great manager. Staunch Labour Party supporter. Sir Alex Ferguson will never be forgotten.’
All smiles: Usain Bolt posted this photo of him and Ferguson on Twitter
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement on Wednesday, ending a legendary career that included 13 English league titles, five FA Cups and two UEFA Champions League trophies over 26 seasons at England’s most successful club. Five thoughts on the end of an era:
• There will never be another manager like him. Ferguson, 71, stayed in charge at United for 26 years in a high-pressure environment that spits out fired coaches like the shells of sunflower seeds. Consider that Pep Guardiola felt the need to take a sabbatical year after just four seasons in charge of Barcelona. Ferguson leaves the game as one of the greatest managers in the history of sports, right up there with Vince Lombardi, Phil Jackson and John Wooden, if you’re looking for U.S. comparisons.
• The timing seems right. Ferguson announced that he was planning to retire a decade ago but reconsidered and later called it one of the best decisions of his career. Now, however, the timing makes sense. Ferguson just won his 13th English top-flight title with United, and his health is starting to deteriorate. (He has hip surgery scheduled for August.) Hindsight is always 20/20, but I wondered if something was up when the retirement rumors started spreading on Tuesday. In March I had met in New York with Ferguson’s son, Jason, to discuss writing a long magazine feature on his father. They seemed interested in participating at the time, but in recent weeks a response had not come, causing me to wonder.
• Ferguson happens to be a charming interview. I interviewed him twice: once in a sitdown setting in Manchester, in 2003, and once in a phone interview for a story on José Mourinho in 2010. Ferguson had a fascination with certain aspects of American culture, including the Civil War (he had spent time in the past with Civil War historian James McPherson) and, of all things, John Wayne films. “I’ve got all the Duke’s movies,” Ferguson told me in ’03. “I always pictured John Wayne as a man you could bring on if you needed a last-minute goal. Know what I mean? He’s a battler. Always winning every fight, every shootout.”
• In essence, Ferguson became Man United. It’s hard to imagine modern-day Manchester United without Sir Alex Ferguson. During an era when players seemed to have the power, sometimes earning far more money than their coaches, Ferguson always stayed in charge. And if anyone challenged that authority, he had no problem shipping out big names. “I never have a problem with egos,” Ferguson told me. “You know why? Because you have to win. You can’t escape the field. And if the money has affected them, they have to go. Easiest decision ever made.”
• Is this the day soccer says good-bye to the old school?For Ferguson, a taskmaster raised in the shipyards of Glasgow, old school wasn’t a marketing catchphrase. It was standard operating procedure. A few years ago he read When Pride Still Mattered, David Maraniss’ biography of Vince Lombardi. “I saw myself,” Ferguson explained to me. “Obsession. Commitment. Fanaticism. It was all there.” Everyone could see it. For 26 years, Sir Alex Ferguson ruled Manchester United. The sports world won’t be the same without him.
Menjelang laga panas antara Real Madrid kontra Manchester United di Santiago Bernabeu, Kamis dini hari esok, ada beberapa fakta pertandingan di laga panas tersebut.
1. Dari 8 laga Liga Champions antara Madrid dan United telah hasilkan total 31 gol (3/9 pertandingan).
2. United hanya kebobolan tiga gol di tiga dari empat pertemuan terakhir mereka di Bernabeu.
3. United hanya menang dua dari 13 laga tandang mereka di tanah Spanyol (7 imbang, 4 kalah).
4. Cristiano Ronaldo, bersama pemain Galatasaray Burak Yilmaz menjadi top skorer pada ajang bergengsi ini. Total bintang Portugal itu berhasil lesatkan 6 gol.
5. Sejak kekalahan di semifinal dari Barcelona, Madrid telah mencetak total 33 gol di 9 laga Liga Champions mereka di Bernabeu.
6. Madrid sulit untuk dapatkan clean sheet pada kompetisi musim ini. Mereka kebobolan 9 gol di Liga Champions musim ini, lebih banyak dari 16 tim yang lolos kualifikasi grup.
7. Robin van Persie (3 gol) dan Javier Hernandez (3 gol) telah mencetak total 6 gol dari 9 gol yang dicetak United di Liga Champions, ketiga gol Persie dicetak dirinya ketika United main di Old Trafford.
8. Alex Ferguson hanya menang dua dari 14 pertandingan kontra Jose Mourinho (6 imbang, 6 kalah).
9. United tidak pernah menang tandang dari Madrid (6 kalah, 6 imbang).
10. Terakhir United dan Madrid bertemu adalah 10 tahun lalu, tepatnya April 2003. Real Madrid menang agregat 6-5 di perempat final Liga Champions.
11. Madrid hanya gagal mencetak gol pada laga kontra Barcelona di Bernabeu, April 2011.
12. United kebobolan lebih dulu di lima laga terakhir mereka di Liga Champions.
13. Madrid dan Juventus merupakan klub yang paling banyak melakukan shot (termasuk yang diblok) di fase grup. Madrid juga mencetak gol paling banyak dari luar kotak penalti
Father figure: David Beckham hailed the influence Sir Alex Ferguson has had on his career
Successful partnership: Beckham left Old Trafford with a haul of domestic and European honours
Boot’s on the other foot: David Beckham sports a scar eye after Ferguson kicked a boot at him in 2003
Suits you, Rio: Ferdinand (centre) and his United team-mates arrive at Chester Racecourse for the club’s annual race day
Tribute: Ronaldo posted a message of gratitude to Sir Alex Ferguson after he announced his retirement
Embrace: Peter Schmeichel revealed he was shocked by his former manager’s decision to retire
Surprise: Ferguson in 1990 with Bryan Robson, who hailed him as the greatest manager ever
Tribute: Denis Law (right) with fellow Scot Ferguson at Celtic hero Jimmy Johnstone’s funeral
Applause: Ferguson has called time on his fantastic 27-year reign at Manchester United
End of an era: England boss Roy Hodgson was one of the many to pay tribute to Ferguson
Respect: Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany was one of the first to show his admiration on Twitter
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