Sad news yesterday to hear that Ledley King had retired from professional football, he was an immense defender when he was fully fit and its such a shame that he was so troubled with injuries throughout his career – without a doubt he would have been a first choice defender for England too. In memory… Continue reading Ledley King Retires – Best Tackle Video
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Chelsea Sign Will Ferrell AND Zach Galifianakis
Looks like Chelsea‘s busy summer of transfers looks set to continue – they’ve just signed Hollywood A listers Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis! Click the image below for a closer look
Best Indoor Football Goal Ever
Okay so there probably isn’t much of a following for indoor football, and there are probably a lot of goals scored which don’t get filmed, but thankfully this one was – maybe the best indoor football goal ever?…
The Cost Of Insuring Wayne Rooney
Interesting piece from the guys at Confused.com who provide insurance, estimating that Wayne Rooney earns around £22 million every year – and stating it would cost just over £300,000 per year to insure Rooney himself… Check out the graphic below to take a look at Rooney’s salary, image rights, commercial endorsements and publishing earnings.… Continue reading The Cost Of Insuring Wayne Rooney
Team GB – Everything You Need To Know
So the Olympic Games are nearly here already, and so here at the Footy Blog we’ve decided to preview the possible starting line up for Team GB and talk about our chances of winning the tournament in London. Much has been said already of the decision to leave David Beckham out of the team, with… Continue reading Team GB – Everything You Need To Know
Joleon Lescott and the Fine Young Cannibals Lookalike
The Fine Young Cannibals were a British band, formed in Birmingham in the early 80’s, whilst Joleon Lescott was born a year previously, in Birmingham. This is not where the similarities end as you may see when you look below…
Mario Balotelli Celebration Photoshop Images
Best Ball Control Ever
Clip of Ronaldinho showing off his touch, and skills, in a pre-match warm-up for former side Barcelona. Full video also available below.
Watch Germany vs Italy Online For Free
So here we are again, another Euro 2012 match with this one pivotal in deciding the fate of the trophy – the second Semi-Final match, with Germany facing Italy. The winner of this match will of course be heading through to a final against Spain, who overcome a valiant Portugal side last night eventually winning… Continue reading Watch Germany vs Italy Online For Free
Watch Spain vs Portugal Online Free
Spain face Portugal in the first of the Semi-Finals of the Euro 2012 competition in what is sure to be an epic battle between two nations with a very fierce rivalry. Spain have been the dominant force in European and World football of recent years, something which Portugal will not have been impressed by, and… Continue reading Watch Spain vs Portugal Online Free