ZURICH - Spain tops the year-end FIFA rankings for the sixth straight year, since starting its run of major tournament wins at the 2008 European Championship. Asics Gel Noosa Tri 8 Womens . The 2010 World Cup winner leads Germany, Argentina and Colombia at the head of an unchanged top 10. Canada rose two positions to No. 112 after hitting an all-time rankings low last month. Canada is sandwiched between Bahrain and Guatemala and is behind such countries as Qatar, Benin and Liberia. Just 30 national team matches were played in the past month to affect the calculations. The United States remains the best-placed CONCACAF team at No. 14. Ivory Coast leads Africa at No. 17. Bosnia-Herzegovina rises two places to No. 19, pushing No. 21 Mexico down one. Iran still leads Asian confederation teams and rises 12 to No. 33. FIFA says No. 18 Ukraine made the biggest rankings rise in 2013, up 29 places. Ukraine failed to qualify for the World Cup, losing a playoff to No. 20 France. Nike Juvenate White . In the subsequent 36 minutes, reality hit hard. The Raptors saw both sides of the post-Gay coin in 48 minutes of basketball. "Theres no excuses in this league but Im going to chalk this one [up] to travel. Asics Gel Saga Black Australia .Benfica leads Porto by six points before it visits Pacos Ferreira on Monday.Bruno Gallo scored what proved to be Maritimos winner with a left-footed volley in the 32nd minute. METAIRIE, La. -- Drew Brees has spent the past six years reinvigorating the Saints, rewriting NFL records and rebuilding New Orleans. His contract may be expiring, but the Big Easys biggest sports star doesnt see himself changing teams any time soon. Brees said Friday he would be "beyond stunned" if he and the Saints are unable to agree on a contract extension during this off-season, echoing comments by coach Sean Payton this week. The former Super Bowl MVP added he doesnt believe his next deal will prevent the Saints from bidding for some other key members of their record-setting offence who will become free agents. That includes Pro Bowl guard Carl Nicks and receivers Marques Colston and Robert Meachem. "My No. 1 priority, and it always has been this, is keeping our team together and making sure we have the right guys in the right positions to make a run at this for a long time," Brees said by phone from his off-season home in San Diego. "We all kind of work together on this thing. "Put it this way: Im not worried one bit about my contract or our ability to keep guys at key positions." At the same time, Brees acknowledged his powers of persuasion only go so far as it pertains to teammates decisions to stay or go, and the franchises decisions regarding how much to offer other players. "Is it realistic to think we can keep absolutely everybody? I dont know how realistic that is just because every year on a team theres turnover and I think thats just the business were in," Brees said. "Thats the biggest reason why its so sad when the season ends. Its not because the season is over and you dont get to play anymore games or you know youre not going to win a championship that year. The biggest sadness comes in because youre looking around the room and you know that theres guys youve become very close to that you might not be playing with anymore." Brees is expected to command an annual salary in the range of US$18 million, which would be commensurate with the average yearly pay of New Englands Tom Brady and Indianapolis Peyton Manning. Brees agent is Tom Condon, who also represents Manning. In 2011, Brees set NFL single-season records with 468 completions, 5,476 yards passing and a completion percentage of 71.2. His prolific passing numbers helped the Saints set a new NFL high for total offensive yards in a season with 7,474. Brees led the Saints to a 13-3 regular season record and second NFC South Division title. New Orleans defeated Detroit in the first round of the playoffs before falling in the final seconds of their second-round game at San Francisco, which hosts the NFC title game Sunday. Nike Air Force 1 Black Australia. Brees has been invited to the Pro Bowl and plans to attend. By then, he hopes the emotional pain of losing in the playoffs will have subsided enough that he can look back fondly on New Orleans record-shattering season. "I havent been able to enjoy it yet to be honest with you. Its been tough this week. I really have tried not to turn on the TV," Brees said. "Its hard not to think about what could have been. But you know what? I take solace in the fact that we fought our heart out, we gave it our best and you know what? It just wasnt meant to be. "If were not playing for a championship, I guess theres no place Id rather be than going to Hawaii for a week with the family and be able to enjoy the Pro Bowl and be around other guys that have earned that trip. And maybe thats going to be the time to decompress and reflect back on the season a little bit, but for now it still stings." Brees arrived in New Orleans in 2006, less than a year after hurricane Katrina had struck. Since then he has passed for more yards than any other quarterback in the NFL (28,394) while lifting the Saints to new heights and simultaneously helping a region heal from Katrinas devastation. In addition to lifting the spirits of football fans, he and wife Brittany have worked through their Brees Dream foundation to sponsor about $8 million in projects primarily aimed at improving the lives of children in the area through the refurbishing of schools or renovation of athletic fields and facilities. His foundation also has supported the arts, along with hospital facilities for cancer patients. He said his familys growing bond with New Orleans is another reason it would be hard for him to envision playing anywhere else. "Its been an unbelievable journey over the last six years to watch how far, not only our organization and our team, but just the mental psyche of the city" has improved, Brees said. "Were always going to have a strong connection with New Orleans. "Were always going to give back to New Orleans, and Im talking like 20, 30, 40 years from now. This is a place that is very special in our hearts. Weve had two of our kids raised here and hopefully well have more in the future." Brees added his familys active role in New Orleans renaissance "has been one of the things that we take the most pride in." Cheap Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys ' ' '
