Rafael Van Der Vaart may no longer be gracing our screens here in the UK since his departure from Tottenham Hotspur to German side Hamburger SV but his memory – and perhaps more so that of his girlfriend Sylvia Van Der Vaart still remain strong. Spurs seem to have coped pretty well with his transfer… Continue reading Pictures of Rafael Van Der Vaart and Wife Sylvia
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Zidane Headbutting Materazzi Statue Unveiled
Don’t quite know what to make of this, whether its supposed to be funny, ironic, sad, or serious, but Algerian born artist Adel Abdessemed has created a statue of the moment Zinedine Zidane headbutted Marco Materazzi during the 2006 world cup final. Its sad to think that Zidane has been remembered in this way –… Continue reading Zidane Headbutting Materazzi Statue Unveiled
Oxlade-Chamberlain recreates that Thierry Henry goal
Funny video from the Arsenal/Alex Oxlade Chamberlain website featuring the Ox and Szczesny trying to recreate Theirry Henry’s classic goal against Man United in which he flicked the ball up, turned, and volleyed into the back of the net past a stunned Fabien Barthez. <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/mpNJQcgD_Ko?rel=0″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
Video of Spanish police attacking Man City fans
Some shocking footage below taken before the Man City vs Real Madrid match last week. Spanish police look to be extremely heavy-handed in this instance, with the City fans seemingly behaving before their classic Champions League encounter. The author insists that the fans had done nothing to provoke this sort of reaction out of the… Continue reading Video of Spanish police attacking Man City fans
Ronaldo to appear on Celebrity Fit Club
Looks like Ronaldo (obviously fat Ronaldo) is to appear on the Brazilian version of Celebrity Fit Club in a bid to lose the weight he’s been piling on since retiring from football last year. I think its been known for more than a year that Ronaldo has had weight problems, I thought it was due… Continue reading Ronaldo to appear on Celebrity Fit Club
Emile Heskey Signs For Newcastle Jets
I think its a sad day for the Premier League when a player of Emile Heskey’s quality leaves to join the Australian league’s Newcastle Jets… but seriously now, Heskey’s been in and around the Premier League for such a long time it’ll be strange to see him playing in a different league. I think the… Continue reading Emile Heskey Signs For Newcastle Jets
Why Man United Signed Cristiano Ronaldo
Ever wondered how Man United came about being aware of Cristiano Ronaldo’s immense abilities and potential? In Summer 2003 Manchester United played Sporting Lisbon in a pre-season friendly, as part of the inauguration of the Estadio Jose Alvalade stadium. A certain Cristiano Ronaldo and co ran rings around the English side, eventually winning 3-1. Ronaldo… Continue reading Why Man United Signed Cristiano Ronaldo
Andy Carroll’s Old Bebo Account
A brilliant find by someone over on Reddit – the old Bebo account of a certain Andy Carroll. The account was last used when Carroll was 17 or 18 years old, and contains many pictures of him playing for the youth versions of Newcastle, as well as the standard topless-posing pictures of so many male… Continue reading Andy Carroll’s Old Bebo Account
The Best Of Ronaldinho In Brazil
Think Ronaldinho was passed it since deciding to move back to Brazil with Atlético Mineiro? Watch this video below and make your own mind up on that one… just a shame he wasn’t playing with some more talented strikers!
Wayne Rooney Injury
Rooney suffered a nasty gash to the league during Man United’s match with Fulham today, check out the video below, along with Danny Wellbeck’s great reaction to seeing the injury… Unfortunately for Manchester United Rooney is likely to be out of action for 4 weeks according to the United physio team. The signing of Robin… Continue reading Wayne Rooney Injury