Wednesday, 17 September 2014
Video: FC Barcelona 1-0 Apaoel Highlights - Champions League 2014
Video: FC Barcelona 1-0 Apaoel Highlights - Champions League 2014
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Video: Radamel Falcao, Marcos Rojo and Juan Mata all took part in the freestyling sessions
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
Video: Olympiakos 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid Highlights - 2014 Champions League
Video: Olympiakos 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid Highlights - 2014 Champions League
اوليمبياكوس 3-2 اتلتيكو مدريد - 16.9.2014... by 3rby
اوليمبياكوس 3-2 اتلتيكو مدريد - 16.9.2014... by 3rby
Video: Real Madrid 5-1 FC Basel Highlights - 2014 Champions League
Video: Real Madrid 5-1 FC Basel Highlights - 2014 Champions League
ريال مدريد 5-1 بازل - 16.9.2014 - جودة عالية by 3rby
ريال مدريد 5-1 بازل - 16.9.2014 - جودة عالية by 3rby
Video: Arsenal 2-2 Manchester City Highlights - EPL 2014
Video: Arsenal 2-2 Manchester City Highlights - EPL 2014
ملخص مباراة ارسنال 2×2 مانشستر سيتي - ج4 by alzlzal89
ملخص مباراة ارسنال 2×2 مانشستر سيتي - ج4 by alzlzal89
Video: Manchester United 4-0 QPR Highlights - EPL 2014
Video: Manchester United 4-0 QPR Highlights - EPL 2014
Video: Hull City 2-2 West Ham Highlights - EPL 2014
Video: Hull City 2-2 West Ham Highlights - EPL 2014
Saturday, 5 July 2014
Argentina into the Semi-Finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup
It
may have had more to do with Belgium failing to really play at their
peak, but that to me was one of Argentina's best performances of the
tournament.
They also did not rely too heavily on Lionel
Messi, with Gonzalo Higuain and Angel Di Maria shouldering a lot of the
attacking responsibilities.
Don't take my word for it, though, have a
watch of the Argentina 1-0 Belgium highlights to decide for yourself .
It has been a while since Argentina fans last saw their team in the semi-finals of a World Cup, 24 years to be exact when they ultimately finished runners-up.
With Brazil now without their talisman Neymar, and no European team having won a World Cup on South American soil, do Argentina fans dare to believe that their side could go all their way on their fiercest rival's own territory?
Friday, 4 July 2014
Brazil in the semi-finals
Neymar may be the man expected to score the goals for Brazil, but it
was the Selecao's defensive pair that fired the goals to lead the host
nation into the World Cup semi-finals.
Brazil captain Thiago Silva's close range effort in the seventh minute and David Luiz's scorching second-half free-kick proved just enough to secure their passage to the last-four.
It was far from smooth sailing for the five-time World Cup winners, who survived a late barrage from a spirited Colombia side that pulled one back from a James Rodriguez penalty with 10 minutes remaining.
The closing stages were dominated by the Colombians but Brazil held firm to keep their World Cup dream alive.
Brazil will face arguably their biggest test of the tournament when they take on Germany - who defeated France in the earlier quarter-final - for a place in the final - on Sunday July 13.
Brazil captain Thiago Silva's close range effort in the seventh minute and David Luiz's scorching second-half free-kick proved just enough to secure their passage to the last-four.
It was far from smooth sailing for the five-time World Cup winners, who survived a late barrage from a spirited Colombia side that pulled one back from a James Rodriguez penalty with 10 minutes remaining.
The closing stages were dominated by the Colombians but Brazil held firm to keep their World Cup dream alive.
Brazil will face arguably their biggest test of the tournament when they take on Germany - who defeated France in the earlier quarter-final - for a place in the final - on Sunday July 13.
Thursday, 3 July 2014
England captain Steven Gerrard in the ocean with his bikini wife Alex
The England football captain has been enjoying a post-World Cup break with his missus in Ibiza after a dismal performance by his team in the international tournament.
The couple shared some laughs as they jumped the waves, but it seems the transparent nature of his swim shorts got the most chuckles.
Tuesday, 1 July 2014
Chelsea set to sign Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa
Chelsea have agreed a £32m move for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa.
A statement read: ‘Chelsea Football Club can confirm an agreement has been reached with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Diego Costa, with Chelsea meeting the buy-out clause for the Spanish international. Costa will become the club’s second signing of the summer transfer window after
Mourinho added fellow Spanish international Cesc Fabregas to his squad in a £30m move from Barcelona in June.
Mourinho has been determined to add to his striking options after he felt that the club’s chances of success were last season hampered by the inconsistent form of Fernando Torres, Demba Ba and Samuel Eto’o.
A statement read: ‘Chelsea Football Club can confirm an agreement has been reached with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Diego Costa, with Chelsea meeting the buy-out clause for the Spanish international. Costa will become the club’s second signing of the summer transfer window after
Mourinho added fellow Spanish international Cesc Fabregas to his squad in a £30m move from Barcelona in June.
Mourinho has been determined to add to his striking options after he felt that the club’s chances of success were last season hampered by the inconsistent form of Fernando Torres, Demba Ba and Samuel Eto’o.
Nobody cares about the injustices of an African team, Says Yaya Toure
Yaya Toure claims nobody cares abut Ivory Coast's controversial exit from the World Cup because they are African.
The Elephants were knocked out in the last minute of their final group game against Greece when Georgios Samaras converted a disputed penalty.
And Manchester City midfielder Toure insists their exit has been brushed under the car
The Elephants were knocked out in the last minute of their final group game against Greece when Georgios Samaras converted a disputed penalty.
And Manchester City midfielder Toure insists their exit has been brushed under the car
John Obi Mikel: Olivier Giroud should have been SENT OFF for elbowing me
John Obi Mikel has accused Arsenal's Olivier Giroud of elbowing him - and expressed his astonishment that referee Mark Geiger did not send him off.
The Chelsea midfielder, whose Nigeria team lost 2-0 to France in the World Cup last 16 on Monday night was caught by Giroud on 29 minutes.
And though referee Geiger appeared to see the foul, he failed to take any action.
Saturday, 28 June 2014
Journalist's bra showed the Chilean flag
Chilean stunner Jhendelyn Nunez showed her colours when star forward Alexis Sanchez scored the equaliser against Brazil - by flashing her bra.
The journalist was clearly delighted when Sanchez fired home to cancel out David Luiz's opener.
Colombia face Brazil in quarter-finals
James Rodriguez scores arguably the goal of the tournament so far with a stunning volley in off the crossbar
James Rodriguez now has four World Cup goals in four games, as well as four assists
Winners of Group C and runners-up in Group D meet in Saturday's second all-South American clash
Colombia walked group stage with wins over Greece, Ivory Coast and Japan
Uruguay second in Group D behind Costa Rica
Luis Suarez absent after four-month suspension for biting
Tim Cahill - Goal of the tournament?
Australia's Tim Cahill on Instagram:
"Watching from home in NY and great to see people talking about my goal
against Holland. This is the biggest show on Earth and a game where it
brings everyone together. Goal of the tournament seems to be a massive
talking point. To score is one thing but to be in the hat of top names
like #Messi #James #RVP etc is why I love playing the game."
Thursday, 26 June 2014
Bacary backlash
France right-back Bacary Sagna has
dismissed suggestions that his recent move from Arsenal to Manchester
City was motivated by greed, insisting it was only to do with personal
ambition.
Sagna, 31, left Arsenal on a free transfer
at the end of last season after seven years at the club and promptly
signed for the Premier League champions on a three-year contract.
"I'm going to clear everything out, because I
keep reading (claims) I left for money, I'm greedy, whatever," he said
after France's 0-0 draw against Ecuador.
"All I want to say is I stayed in Arsenal
with the same contract since 2008. I never asked for (more) money, so
people who think that it's for money, it's not. I just wanted to change
and boost my career, and I think it was about time."
France can do it against Nigeria in the round of 16
Midfielder Paul Pogba says France
are still confident of being a force in the knockout stages despite
being held to a draw by Ecuador in their final group match.
The South Americans held on for 0-0 despite having Antonio Valencia sent off.
Juventus star Pogba said: "We played well
and put in the performance that was expected of us, but we didn't get
the result we deserved. All we lacked was a bit of a break in front of
goal, that's all.
"I don't think this match will have any kind
of negative effect on our confidence. We drew, we didn't lose. That's
an important distinction. We can be satisfied with how we did overall
and with our qualification for the knockout stages."
Cristiano Ronaldo with a new hair cut after zig-zag style
Cristiano Ronaldo sports his new mop style in training for Portugal ahead of their Ghana clash.
Cristiano Ronaldo sports new mop haircut after zig-zag style went viral Earlier haircut was thought to be in tribute to 10-month-old Erik Ortiz Cruz, who Ronaldo paid £50,000 for to have brain surgery.
Portugal face Ghana in Group G on Thursday in crucial World Cup game.
Cristiano Ronaldo sports new mop haircut after zig-zag style went viral Earlier haircut was thought to be in tribute to 10-month-old Erik Ortiz Cruz, who Ronaldo paid £50,000 for to have brain surgery.
Portugal face Ghana in Group G on Thursday in crucial World Cup game.
Manchester City confirm Fernando deal
Manchester City have confirmed the arrival of Fernando from Porto.
The defensive midfielder told the club's official webiste: “I am so happy to finally be joining Manchester City.
“I know there was talk of me possibly signing last January so I am delighted that the deal has now been done and that I am a City player.
“I’m looking forward to meeting my new teammates and helping City to defend the title. It is a very exciting time to be part of this football club and I cannot wait to play in the Premier League."
2014 World Cup: Football or Soccer ask Americans?
Football in the United States. Not always been a big deal, right?
But things are changing. The 2-1 victory
over Ghana attracted the biggest US television audience for a football
match - 16m people.
The draw with Portugal smashed that record with an
average of 24.7m viewers.
"Soccer is finally beginning to gain genuine
ground on America's three heartland sports of American football,
basketball and baseball," writes Ben Smith.
Suarez's latest biting controversy extremely popular on internet
Suarez's latest biting controversy has spawned hundreds of internet spoofs and memes.
But this latest offering may well be the best yet.
The now-infamous "Charlie bit my finger" viral video is one of the most famous clips in web history netting a staggering 700 MILLION views online.
And it has now been given a makeover following the Uruguayan's latest controversy.
While not reaching the sky-high numbers of the original just yet it's still proving extremely popular with over 200,000 clicks thus far.
http://youtu.be/WxU-cQvmi-k
But this latest offering may well be the best yet.
The now-infamous "Charlie bit my finger" viral video is one of the most famous clips in web history netting a staggering 700 MILLION views online.
And it has now been given a makeover following the Uruguayan's latest controversy.
While not reaching the sky-high numbers of the original just yet it's still proving extremely popular with over 200,000 clicks thus far.
Why always me? Striker Mario Balotelli responded
Striker Mario Balotelli has refused to be a scapegoat for Italy's World Cup exit after being deemed "not really Italian" by some fans.
The 23-year-old, who was adopted after being born to Ghanaian immigrant parents, responded angrily to those who have questioned his nationality.
The former Manchester City player wrote on Instagram: "I am proud to have given everything for my country."
Wednesday, 25 June 2014
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez - The 2014 World cup Vampire
Danger from the deep: Uruguay international and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez became the subject of many joke images and videos on the internet after Tuesday's incident. He has been widely depicted as a shark.
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The Uruguay striker was also
pictured as Dracula and even as the shark from the Hollywood film Jaws –
the theme of a headline employed by the Mail yesterday.
Suarez’s sponsors, who include Adidas, do not see the player’s third biting outrage as a laughing matter however.
The sportswear firm’s executives met in Rio de Janeiro yesterday to discuss the incident.
A spokesman said: ‘Adidas is aware of the issue involving Luis Suarez. We await Fifa’s full investigation into this matter and will respond accordingly.’
Adidas took the unusual step of issuing a statement condemning Suarez’s ‘unacceptable’ actions when he bit Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during a Premier League game last year.
Poker brand 888, which also has a deal with the player, said it would not tolerate unsporting behaviour and was seriously reviewing its relationship with the star.
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Monster: Luis Suarez is portrayed as Jaws on a poster from the 1975
thriller after the Uruguay striker's extraordinary attack on Giorgio
Chiellini during his team's World Cup match against Italy
Suarez’s sponsors, who include Adidas, do not see the player’s third biting outrage as a laughing matter however.
The sportswear firm’s executives met in Rio de Janeiro yesterday to discuss the incident.
A spokesman said: ‘Adidas is aware of the issue involving Luis Suarez. We await Fifa’s full investigation into this matter and will respond accordingly.’
Adidas took the unusual step of issuing a statement condemning Suarez’s ‘unacceptable’ actions when he bit Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during a Premier League game last year.
Poker brand 888, which also has a deal with the player, said it would not tolerate unsporting behaviour and was seriously reviewing its relationship with the star.
Ones for the album: Online jokers have turned
Luis Suarez into Hannibal Lecter, the cannibal criminal from the Silence
of the Lambs, pictured left, and a vampire, pictured right
Suarez has been mocked up as Dracula from the
silent era - but his sponsors do not see his third biting incident as a
laughing matter
Under control: One mock-up proving popular is
Suarez as a dog in a neck cone, while the footballer has also been
depicted as a novelty bottle opener
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Côte d'Ivoire coach resigned a minutes after a 2-1 loss to Greece
Sabri Lamouchi resigned as Côte d'Ivoire coach minutes after a 2-1
loss to Greece knocked them out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
"My contract comes to an end at this World Cup and there will be no epilogue and you can understand well as to why," said the 42-year-old Frenchman. "It is logical as we did not do well at last year's Africa Cup of Nations or at the World Cup finals."
The former France international, whose side started with a 2-1 win over Japan before losing by that scoreline to Group C winners Colombia, said a lot of hard work had gone into securing the Ivorians' first-ever appearance in the knockout phase.
"I have put a lot of time and effort into the past two years, but unfortunately my story with Côte d'Ivoire ends this evening," he said. "The outcome is a cruel one but the Greeks did not steal this victory.
"I am very disappointed and sad, and also for the players and the Ivorian people. However, my career carries on and there will be other defeats, though I would have liked this adventure to finish in a different fashion."
"My contract comes to an end at this World Cup and there will be no epilogue and you can understand well as to why," said the 42-year-old Frenchman. "It is logical as we did not do well at last year's Africa Cup of Nations or at the World Cup finals."
The former France international, whose side started with a 2-1 win over Japan before losing by that scoreline to Group C winners Colombia, said a lot of hard work had gone into securing the Ivorians' first-ever appearance in the knockout phase.
"I have put a lot of time and effort into the past two years, but unfortunately my story with Côte d'Ivoire ends this evening," he said. "The outcome is a cruel one but the Greeks did not steal this victory.
"I am very disappointed and sad, and also for the players and the Ivorian people. However, my career carries on and there will be other defeats, though I would have liked this adventure to finish in a different fashion."
Photo: Neymar found time to joke and console Barca team-mate Alex Song
Neymar and Alex Song swap shirts after Brazil's win over Cameroon in Group A.
Song was suspended for the match after elbowing Mario Mandzukic.
Brazil defeated Cameroon 4-1 to top Group A at the World Cup
Neymar scored twice to lead the race for the Golden Boot
Brazil will face fellow South Americans Chile in the round of 16
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Getting shirty: Barcelona team-mates Alex Song and Neymar swap their respective strips after the match
All smiles: Song playfully shoves the Brazilian superstar in the face in the tunnel after their Group A clash
Before and after: Neymar jokes with Alex Song before the game (L) and consoles him afterwards
Sexy support for Brazil by Izabel Goulart in picture
Sexy support: Izabel Goulart was
not able to make the actual game, but the stunner showed her support on
Instagram wearing green and gold Brazilian bikini bottoms and a cropped
version of the team jersey
David Villa's Unceremonial End to Spain Career
David Villa extended his record goalscoring run at the World Cup on
Monday and broke down in tears as he left the field as a Spain player
for the final time.
"I have always had a lot of love for the national team and it has always been what I dreamed about," said the 32-year-old.
"I would play until I am 55 but that is impossible and I have to be realistic."
Villa ended his club career in European football as a champion with Atletico Madrid as they became the first side outside Real Madrid and Barcelona to win La Liga for 10 years.
Yet, having taken the decision to move to New York City in Major League Soccer after a brief stint with Melbourne City in the coming months, Villa knows the move also ends his chances of competing at the top level with Spain.
"I have taken a decision to go to the MLS and, therefore, I will not be playing for a few months which makes things difficult."
He was annoyed when he came off because he wanted to play until the last minute.
"I have always had a lot of love for the national team and it has always been what I dreamed about," said the 32-year-old.
"I would play until I am 55 but that is impossible and I have to be realistic."
Villa ended his club career in European football as a champion with Atletico Madrid as they became the first side outside Real Madrid and Barcelona to win La Liga for 10 years.
Yet, having taken the decision to move to New York City in Major League Soccer after a brief stint with Melbourne City in the coming months, Villa knows the move also ends his chances of competing at the top level with Spain.
"I have taken a decision to go to the MLS and, therefore, I will not be playing for a few months which makes things difficult."
He was annoyed when he came off because he wanted to play until the last minute.
Yaya Toure slams Man City over his brother's death
Yaya Toure might leave Man City this summer according to the latest report from Ivory Coast camp in Brazil.
Ivory Coast midfielder accused Man City for not allowing him to spend more time with his brother Ibrahim before he died last week in Manchester.
Now Yaya Toure has discussed his grief with France Football, and he has painted out the Citizens are a cold hearted group of people. Yaya Toure said:
I confess that I am still very sad. I’m suffering because I feel I have done nothing useful for him the last few weeks.
At the end of the season, I wanted to stay for four or five days with my brother before I flew to prepare for the World Cup with Ivory Coast.
Except that City did not want to give me a few days.
I went to celebrate the title championship in Abu Dhabi while my brother was in his sickbed. By fortune, Kolo was at his bedside.
After that I blame myself for not insisting and for not leading them to respect me.
However, club officials knew that I had been suffering for a few months seeing the health of my brother decline.
This is the reason I had several injuries at the end of the season. Because my head had taken control of my body.
These last four months have probably been the hardest in my life.
I have had sporting success, except that when you get home and you find yourself facing the distress of someone you love, but you do not know how you can help, it’s not good.
Ivory Coast midfielder accused Man City for not allowing him to spend more time with his brother Ibrahim before he died last week in Manchester.
Now Yaya Toure has discussed his grief with France Football, and he has painted out the Citizens are a cold hearted group of people. Yaya Toure said:
I confess that I am still very sad. I’m suffering because I feel I have done nothing useful for him the last few weeks.
At the end of the season, I wanted to stay for four or five days with my brother before I flew to prepare for the World Cup with Ivory Coast.
Except that City did not want to give me a few days.
I went to celebrate the title championship in Abu Dhabi while my brother was in his sickbed. By fortune, Kolo was at his bedside.
After that I blame myself for not insisting and for not leading them to respect me.
However, club officials knew that I had been suffering for a few months seeing the health of my brother decline.
This is the reason I had several injuries at the end of the season. Because my head had taken control of my body.
These last four months have probably been the hardest in my life.
I have had sporting success, except that when you get home and you find yourself facing the distress of someone you love, but you do not know how you can help, it’s not good.
Liverpool fans threaten to kill themselves if Suarez is sold
With latest reports surrounding Liverpool Luis Suarez's move out of Anfield, Liverpool fans have threatened to kill themselves if Luis Suarez is allow to move to Barcelona.
The Reds faithful are desperate to see their star man, who netted 31 Premier League goals this season, stay at Anfield.
Liverpool hitman Luis Suarez has always dreamed of playing for Barcelona, according to his former Ajax team-mate Gabri.
The Reds faithful are desperate to see their star man, who netted 31 Premier League goals this season, stay at Anfield.
Liverpool hitman Luis Suarez has always dreamed of playing for Barcelona, according to his former Ajax team-mate Gabri.
Luis Suarez to Barcelona would kill me. Please no.
— Omar (@Collabrone) June 23, 2014
Hola @luis16suarez if u leave Liverpool I'll kill myself I hope you understand lol
— عبدالله هشام العمران (@alomranofficial) June 24, 2014
If you sell Luis Suarez I'm going to kill myself @John_W_Henry . Just so you know, mate.
— Arturo Bandini (@The0therBond) June 23, 2014
Monday, 23 June 2014
How does Germany pay homage to Ghana? By being racist in Blackface of course!
Football fans took to Twitter to show their anger towards the fans who decided to paint their faces black.
One tweeted: 'World Cup Officials cannot allow blatant racism like this Blackface BS happen at the games. German fans at Ghana game,' while another said: 'How does Germany pay homage to Ghana? By being racist in Blackface of course!'
In a second incident, a man ran onto the pitch in the second half of the 2-2 draw.
Caught out: Two fans who appeared to be blacked up pose ahead of Germany's game with Ghana
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Watching on: the two supporters were spotted during Germany's 2-2 draw with Ghana on Saturday