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... 

England Twitter Account Removes Controversial Tweet as Footballers Return Home

The England Twitter account posted, and then swiftly deleted, a tweet that referred to the England women’s football team as “mothers, partners and daughters” (h/t Tom Warren of The Verge): And @england‘s own goal has been deleted. Good for all the mothers, partners, and daughters out there I guess pic.twitter.com/4oOJaNGX0m — Tom Warren (@tomwarren) July 6, 2015 The... 

Brazilian Football Needs Changes from the Top to Become a World Force Again

There is little time for reflection, as the incessant stream of competitive football in this corner of the world is set to kick off again in just a few months’ time with the World Cup qualifiers. But Brazil’s melancholic elimination from the Copa America at the hands of Paraguay is arguably a greater crisis than the World Cup’s 7-1 annihilation at the hands of Germany. Against the... 

Norway Players Star in Hilarious ‘Mockumentary’ About Women’s Football

(Warning: video contains some offensive language) Norway attacked sexism in women’s football in the best way possible: with hilarity.  As the Norwegians get set to face England in the round of 16 of the tournament, NRK created an incredible mockumentary in which the players hilariously “embrace” many of the stereotypes that plague women’s football.  They tackle everything... 

Faustino Asprilla Calls Neymar ‘A Football Lie’ Who Should ‘Go to Hollywood’

Colombia beat Brazil 1-0 at the Copa America on Wednesday night. Brazil star Neymar was sent off at the end of the contest, and Colombian legend Faustino Asprilla wasn’t impressed with his antics during the match. Writing on Twitter in Spanish, but translated by Goal.com, Asprilla said: “Neymar is a footballing lie. Neymar, just go to Hollywood already!” It was the first time Colombia... 

Marco Aurelio Cunha Credits Shorter Shorts for Growth in Women’s Football

Marco Aurelio Cunha doesn’t quite carry the same recognition that Sepp Blatter does, but some quotes from the coordinator for the women’s game for the Confederation of Brazilian football are making similar Blatter-like waves—and not for good reasons.  Blatter, of course, famously said that women should “have tighter shorts” to improve the game.  Cunha delivered... 

Brazilian Footballer Accidentally Puts Cross Directly into an Ambulance

If Ponte Preta’s Roni tried to do this 50 more times, we are not sure he would be successful.  During a Brasileiro match against Goias, Roni mishit a cross that flew directly into a pitchside ambulance. It was the highlight of an otherwise drab 0-0 draw. [YouTube, h/t Dirty Tackle] Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

Footballer in Australia Sent Off for Nasty Tackle on Giant Bottle of BBQ Sauce

Disgraceful! Outrageous! Shocking! That’s the kind of tackle that could end a career.  Central Coast Mariners defender Brent Griffiths surely deserves a hefty ban after this downright vicious challenge on a giant bottle of BBQ sauce. We jest, of course, but the above clip will make you chuckle.  It came during the Mariners’ retiring captain John Hutchinson’s testimonial... 

Honduran Footballer Marlon Pena Kung-Fu Kicks Pitch Invader in the Head

Note to potential pitch invaders: Stay away from matches involving Marlon Pena. The Real Espana defender delivered some brutal retribution to a fan who decided to involve himself in some post-match fisticuffs after Real’s Honduran league game against Marathon.  We would condemn Pena for his overzealous actions, but, to be honest, after watching the clip, we’re pretty... 

Ronaldo Says Football Is Missing Stars Beyond Messi, Neymar and Cristiano

Brazil legend Ronaldo believes that something is missing from the world game. The former Real Madrid and Inter Milan star cited three players that he likes but wishes there were more at that level.  He told Marca, relayed by Goal: “As Zinedine Zidane said, I think Messi is incredible, Ronaldo is amazing and Neymar is incredible but I think world football is missing some stars” Ronaldo... 

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