Leo Messi Reportedly Covers Unpaid Wages of Argentina’s Security Staff

Turns out Leo Messi is not just a class act on the pitch. According to journalist Juan Palo Varsky, Messi acted generously, and fast, when he heard that Argentina’s security staff had not been paid for “several months.” Messi quickly got on phone to his father and arranged for payment for the workers who had fallen victim to the Argentinian FA’s current financial... 

Daniel Sturridge Puts Fragrance on His Kit Before Games so He Smells Nice

All sorts of excuses are being made for England’s poor performances at Euro 2016, but there are no excuses for bad hygiene.  England and Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is clearly one who likes to “stay fresh” during a game and has revealed in an interview with GQ (h/t Sky Sports) that he sprays fragrance on his kit before matches.  He said: “People might... 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Trolls All of Denmark After Guiding Sweden to Euro 2016

When you can walk the walk, you can talk the talk.  Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored both Sweden goals as they secured a 2-2 draw at Denmark, which was enough to see them qualify for Euro 2016 with a 4-3 aggregate win.  Zlatan‘s second goal in the game was the stunning free-kick above, and he had a message for all of Denmark after the game.  He said, as per the Mirror: “They... 

Trabzonspor Boss Locks Referee in Stadium Until 4am for Refusing to Give Penalty

Not even Jose Mourinho would try this stunt. The president of Turkish club Trabzonspor was so annoyed that referee Cagatay Sahan failed to give his side a penalty during a 2-2 draw with Gaziantepspor, that he locked the official, and his three assistants, in the stadium until 4am.  They might have been imprisoned even longer if it hadn’t been for a phone call from the president... 

Leo Messi Tells Sergio Aguero He Has to Wear His No. 10 Shirt While He’s Out

Just call it a loan. Barcelona star Leo Messi is injured, which means he will miss Argentina’s forthcoming World Cup qualifiers.  This, of course, also vacates his famous No. 10 shirt, but it looks like it has landed in good hands.  Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, who is a good friend of Messi‘s, will wear the shirt in his absence.  Aguero told the Manchester City... 

Kid Turns into Blubbering, Joyous Mess After Being Given Iker Casillas’ Boots

Here is a video that will be cheer up the stoniest of characters.  Porto goalkeeper (and all-round nice guy) Iker Casillas made one young fan’s day when he handed him his boots and a shirt. The kid’s reaction tells you all you need to know. It was a simple gesture from Casillas, but it meant the world to this youngster who got to share the moment with his family.  Casillas... 

Ronaldinho Appears to Pose for World’s Saddest Selfie After Crashing Car

Crashing your car is bad. Crashing your car when you are one of the most famous footballers in the world is very bad.  Why? Because people can use this horribly unfortunate incident as an excuse to ask you for a selfie.  That is at least what appears to have happened to Brazil legend Ronaldinho, as revealed in a Tweet by the Mirror‘s football features editor Jack Lang.  It hasn’t... 

Crazy Scenes in Brazil as Referee Pulls Out a Gun on the Pitch

Just when you thought you’d seen everything in football… There were crazy scenes during a lower-league match in Brazil at the weekend, when a referee pulled out a gun after tempers boiled over. The man in question, Gabriel Murta, was furious after getting some rough treatment from one of the teams, but his reaction is sure to lead to serious consequences. As per the Mirror: Gabriel... 

Argentine Side Banfield Produce Sublime 1-Touch Football to Score Stunning Goal

Good luck finding a better team goal than this.  Argentine side Banfield produced some sublime one-touch football to score a stunning goal against Crucero del Norte on Sunday.  Banfield won the match, 2-1.  [YouTube] Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

Iconic Brazil Football Fan Clovis Acosta Fernandes Dies Aged Just 60

Some sad news out of Brazil. Clovis Acosta Fernandes, one of the most iconic fans in world football, has died at the age of 60.  Fernandes, usually seen clutching a replica of the World Cup trophy, had adorned TV screens around the world for a number of years as he followed his beloved Selecao around the world.  In a particularly poignant image, Fernandes‘ teary-eyed face seemed... 

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