A very sad story coming out from Robbie Rogers, the American former Leeds footballer now playing for Stevenage, who wrote on his blog that he was admitting his sexuality and retiring from the game. His blog is now down, presumably from the traffic surge, so here are some quotes from the 25 year old. He… Continue reading Robbie Rogers comes out as being gay, retires from football
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Ronaldinho’s best trick
Check out Ronaldinho on the video below, up to his old tricks in Brazil…
Real Madrid vs Man United – What Happened
Manchester United and Real Madrid played out a classicc encounter in the Berneabau last night to an entranced audience with both sides scoring headed goals. Danny Wellbeck put United in front with a very well placed header, doing well when under considerable pressure from Sergio Ramos. The goal came from a corner, another set-piece goal… Continue reading Real Madrid vs Man United – What Happened
Edin Dzeko is a hero
Glad to hear about footballers doing good deeds for a change, and although hero may be a bit over the top its the only word I could think of. He’s taken to selling some of his shirts to help out a charity in his home town in Bosnia where children without parents are cared for.… Continue reading Edin Dzeko is a hero
Real Madrid vs Man United Match Preview
This Wednesday (February 13th), football fans around the world will gather in sheer excitement and anticipation for one of the biggest matches in football – the mighty Manchester United face the legendary Real Madrid in the next phases of the UEFA Champions League. The game pits two of the most renown football managers against each… Continue reading Real Madrid vs Man United Match Preview
Fernando Torres the Chef
21 Seasons of Ryan Giggs
Thanks to the BBC for making up this 21 seasons of Ryan Giggs slideshow, following the Welsh legend’s goal against Everton on Sunday. Take a look in full here.
Chelsea’s report on Wigan players
Great find by someone at the Daily Mail – Chelsea‘s report on Wigan before their 4-1 win at the weekend. The report looks at individual players and whom to target if Chelsea want to win the game. Looks like it did the job too. Unfortunately its no where near as good as AVB’s report back… Continue reading Chelsea’s report on Wigan players
Insane goalkeeping
Busby Babes Remembrance Picture
RIP to the 8 Busby Babes and 15 others who were lost in the Munich air disaster on this day in 1958.