Don’t worry, its not that Lucas, but 19 year old Brazilian super-teen Lucas Moura of Sao Paulo with a huge 26 million transfer fee agreed between Man United and the Brazilian giants, as reported in today’s Mirror. I’m not convinced that United would spend so highly on a player still so young, as this doesn’t… Continue reading Man United Agree 26m Lucas Fee
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Maradona Warming Up Before Napoli Match
Here’s a video I always find myself compelled to watch every now and then, its simply some footage of Maradona in his pre-match warm up back in his Napoli days. The music in the background is Opus – Life is live.
Neymar The Diver
Here’s some footage of the friendly between Team GB and Brazil in which Brazil won by 2 goals to nil in what was a quite dull affair, albeit the talent that was on show (especially by Brazil). Neymar looked good on occasion, but I’m hopeful that he stays in Brazil with this kind of diving/play-acting… Continue reading Neymar The Diver
Ledley King Retires – Best Tackle Video
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
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
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.