Everyone’s always going on about the magic of the FA Cup, but what about the comedy?
That’s the question Peterborough manager Graham Westley asked with his popped ball/gunshot death improv during his side’s 2-2 draw with West Brom. Maybe he’ll do a bit involving the substitutes board during the replay.
We haven’t heard much from our old friend Dimitar Berbatov (a.k.a. …The Continental…) since he joined Greek club PAOK last summer. He’s scored five goals in 19 appearances, but he was also shown his first red card in 14 years for elbowing an opponent in the head after coming off the bench on Sunday. So, naturally, he has followed this incident up by interviewing himself for his Facebook page. Seriously. This is something he has actually done for real.
This is it. The most adorable use for the Champions League trophy imaginable. We can only hope that UEFA sees a chance at monetization here and starts producing replica Champions League trophy baby carrying devices for the common parent.
After enduring a full year in which they were banned from making new signings by FIFA and, as a result of that devastating punishment, only won five major trophies, Barcelona were finally able to resume their transfer market wheeling and dealing with the opening of the January window. So they immediately made up for lost time by signing all of the players. All of them (77 to be exact).
In an effort to entertain his family during the MLS offseason, NYCFC midfielder Frank Lampard stepped behind the counter at an ice cream shop and caught a scoop of the frozen treat in a cup after it was flung at him by a clerk.
Petr Cech puts his drumming skills to good, playing a holiday medley with Santa Claus on guitar to benefit the Arsenal Foundation. But when Alexis Sanchez and Nacho Monreal enter the room, Cech puts them to work for a jam session.
Leave the singing/lip syncing to your wife, David. You don’t see her putting in crosses to Wayne Rooney, do you? Then again, Man United could probably use her right now.
Previously: Cristiano Ronaldo delivers impassioned performance of Rihanna song on a plane
I dare you to watch this video of Jurgen Klopp being interviewed by a nine-year-old (who you might remember from his equally endearing interview with Kolo Toure) and not come away loving the guy. I dare you. It’s impossible.
There are too many great moments to highlight, so just watch the whole thing and accept that Jurgen Klopp is just a delight. After this, I almost hope he gets sacked by Liverpool immediately so he can become a teacher because he would be great at it.
Sound like I’m slathering on the praise? Watch the video and you’ll think I’m holding back.
Right, so that’s the Ballon d’Or speech sorted. If I mention them in it, I’ll definitely get free Nando’s for life. … Remember, if you get another call from Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi asking you for advice, it’s probably just Robert Huth thinking he’s funny again. … Unless it isn’t. … When I make the move to Real Madrid, I’m going to make everyone pronounce my name “Hamie.” Just have to hope that a name that sounds like “ham” doesn’t ruin my Nando’s chicken deal. … Never going to get tired of saying “It’s-a me, Claudio!” to the boss. Never. … In hindsight, the assault and the racism probably weren’t best for my personal brand. … I’ve got to finish Chat Shit Get Banged: The Musical tomorrow. Andrew Lloyd Webber sounded serious on the phone when he said he wanted that done this week. … Score in 10 straight Premier League matches and I’m rated 71 in FIFA 16. Somebody better get sacked for that. … What if I score in every single match I play in for the rest of my life? What if I’m magic? … I’ll probably get invited to the secret word-class footballers’ WhatsApp group soon. … Need to pitch Burberry on my own line of cardigans called Vardigans. … Hamie Vardy … Hamie Vardy … Hamie Vardy …
Comparisons between Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo might seem very natural. They’re both very confident Portuguese men who have achieved tremendous success in football, even winning a few trophies together at Real Madrid. But it seems in their separation from one another, they’re becoming even more alike.
