It took 27 appearances for Andrea Pirlo to score his first goal for NYCFC, but he did it at a good time and in typical Andrea Pirlo fashion with a free kick that left the goalkeeper helpless.
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“Throwback” Jamie Vardy gets by on tobacco, energy drinks, and avoiding the gym
It turns out his racist abuse of fellow casino patrons isn’t the only “old school” thing about England hero Jamie Vardy. The Leicester City striker, who came off the bench to spark England’s comeback against Wales, has discussed his unhealthy practices after being pictured with a Red Bull and a tin of smokeless tobacco at England’s training base in France.
Belgium very nearly murdered Shane Long
Belgium recovered from a poor performance against Italy to beat Ireland with three goals and Shane Long with everything they could throw at him.
The referee somehow let Belgium abuse the Irish striker throughout the game, so they treated him like an unknowing participant in the Royal Rumble.
Andrea Barzagli helps save a ladybug on the pitch
Prior to Italy’s match against Sweden, Andrea Barzagli spotted a ladybug on the pitch as he warmed up. Most people wouldn’t think twice about a little bug in the grass, but Barzagli takes his job as a defender very seriously.
Croatia fans throw flares on the pitch, halting match against Czechs
All too eager to prove that the Russian and English fans aren’t the only ones capable of being dicks, Croatia supporters threw flares and explosives onto the pitch late into their side’s Euro 2016 match against the Czech Republic.
Jurgen Klinsmann announces willingness to accept his critics’ deepest apologies
Well. Well. Well.
Look who is in the Copa America Centenario semifinals. Since some people in this country have trouble recognizing good things that are right in front of their faces, I will tell you: It’s me. Jurgen Klinsmann. Managerial genius. And the wonderful team I put together and expertly guided to victory.
Michael Bradley wears rainbow armband to show support for Orlando
Michael Bradley wore a special rainbow captain’s armband bearing the U.S. team’s “One Nation” motto for their Copa America Centenario quarterfinal against Ecuador as tribute to the victims of the gay nightclub shooting in Orlando that left 49 people dead.
Fans of both nations attending the match in Seattle showed their support for Orlando with flags and signs as they entered the stadium.
England do good thing at major tournament in real life
If England’s first match of Euro 2016 was very Spurs, their second was a little bit Leicester City. Gareth Bale put Wales up 1-0 just before halftime with his second goal from a free kick in this tournament and it looked like England were going down an all too familiar road of embarrassment.
Liverpool make horrifying Jurgen Klopp head birthday cake
📸 Jürgen’s cake close up… pic.twitter.com/UQWHhX4UN7
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 16, 2016
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates his 49th birthday on June 16, so to mark the occasion, the club decided to create an abomination of nature.
Jogi Löw apologizes for being gross
The latest installment of Germany manager Jogi Löw’s major tournament grossness proved to be the biggest takeaway from his side’s 2-0 win against Ukraine to start Euro 2016. So ahead of Germany’s match against Poland, Löw has apologized for making the whole world nauseous and attempted to explain the inexplicable.