Video: Kaka fails to blow a vuvuzela

Rob Parker | December 17, 2009

Only two out of three footballers capable of making annoying noise

If a half-decent lung capacity was a pre-requisite for being a footballer then Kaka would probably be a vicar right now. The Real Madrid star showed a distinct lack of puff as he attempted to blow a vuvuzela to celebrate yet another launch of the [...]

OTP Rebounds: Fulham make official club video, Wenger’s pub revelation, and Tevez’s Latin band

Usama Waheed | September 27, 2009

Silva’s Spanish selections

Carlos Tevez looks for silverware in The X Factor [The Spoiler]
Fabio Capello gives second chances [Mirror Football]
A match made in heaven [Dirty Tackle]
‘Is your team’ or ‘are your team’? - the is/are debate rages on [The Offside]
Arsene Wenger learnt his trade from pubs [FourFourTwo]
Fulham’s official club video [The Original Winger]

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Hard Tackle: Real Madrid’s new signings settle in

Rob Parker | September 3, 2009

This is how we do team photos here

There was some interesting facial expressions on display as Real Madrid got themselves into position for a team photo as they kicked off their La Liga campaign against Deportiva La Coruna. Real stalwart Raul directs proceedings, while Lass has prime position.
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Kitman: Lucio fails to outdo Kaka in the Jesus stakes

Rob Parker | June 29, 2009

Brazilian defender’s t-shirt not up to scratch

Sure you love him, but do you belong to him? Kaka’s smug look towards the slogan tells you he knows he is still football’s number one Christian. Meanwhile, the master revisited a previous classic. Check it out after the jump…

Top 10 conclusions USA 2-3 Brazil

Rob Parker | June 29, 2009

1. USA are not the Undisputed Global Soccerball World Series Super Champions just yet.
2. Wearing scarves needn’t prevent you winning international tournaments.
3. Brazil never know when they are supposed to be beaten.

Real Madrid player slams new galactico era, shows ounce of common sense

Rob Parker | June 16, 2009

German defender talks sense

When your club is throwing £80million here and £62million there on new players and breaking the world transfer record becomes an almost daily activity, it is easy for a player to get carried away.
Not so for Real Madrid defender Christoph Metzelder who seems genuinely disgusted at the way his club is conducted [...]

Video: Egypt trouble Brazil, but not the Oscar nominations

Rob Parker | June 16, 2009

Ahmed El Mohamady does a Steven Taylor

Brazil sneaked a 4-3 victory over Egypt in last night’s Confederations Cup match after a last-gasp Kaka penalty. The spot-kick was awarded by English referee Howard Webb after Ahmed El Mohamady handled Lucio’s shot on the line.
El Mohamdy rolled around on the line clutching his face and pretending to [...]