Barcelona’s new signing Neymar has made his long-awaited début coming on as a 78th minute substitute in Poland. The Brazilian was introduced late on and was met with some hefty challenges from the locals Lechia Gdansk. Meanwhile Lionel Messi was up to his old tricks in the 2-2 friendly draw at the PGE Arena.
World Freestyle champion Andrew Henderson showcases his skills around some of London’s landmarks.
Spine-tingling stuff. 95,000 fans sing You’ll Never Walk Alone ahead of Liverpool’s friendly with Melbourne Victory at the MCG.
He was a man in demand, a striker being chased by Europe’s top sides before Monaco splashed the cash and signed Radmael Falcao. But has the club in the royal city signed a new prince, or a soon-to-be pensioner?
The Cosmos return to the playing field for the first time in nearly 30 years on Aug. 3 at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium when they face their old rivals, the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
If there’s one universal truth in professional football, it may be that talented young players keep moving on and moving up. Sadly for Wigan supporters, it’s increasingly apparent that 22-year old midfielder James McCarthy is not exempt from this truth. Despite the 5-year contract McCarthy signed with the Latics in 2011, the last few months have seen rumours of a transfer escalate into a bidding war between top English clubs with Everton and Spurs upping the ante last week.
Richard Dunne has been omitted from the Irish squad for the friendly clash with Wales in Cardiff. The new QPR signing’s return could depend on how much game-time he sees at Loftus Road. Meanwhile, Robbie Keane has not been asked to fly in from the States, and there’s another chance for Anthony Pilkington. Stephen Quinn is rewarded for his impressive display against Spain and is named in the squad for the August 15 friendly.
He looks like Neymar, he moves like Neymar, and he scores like Neymar. Santos’ new teenage striker Neilton has inherited the number 11 jersey and already has three goals in nine games including a stunning strike last weekend against Portuguesa which has Spurs on alert.
Arsenal have revealed their new away strip for next season. The Nike design revisits the club’s traditional colours of yellow and blue for it’s second kit and aims to reflect ‘London style.’
Fantasista 2013 is a celebration of contemporary football art inspired by the rapid rise of the ‘football artist’ in the digital age. The exhibition opens this week in London.