Lionel Messi posted a Youtube video showing how his recuperation has ended and he’s ready to return to action. And the world rejoices. Reports say he could return for Barcelona by January 5th, a week before a crucial meeting with Atletico Madrid.
The second installment of Football as Football. NFL Team logos redesigned as European Football crests.
While Sky Sports are busy drooling over Ross Barkley, his Everton teammate Seamus Coleman has been making headlines of his own. A cracking goal against Swansea last week, followed by another screamer against Southampton took the Irishman’s tally to five. Could Donegal’s finest be the next Gareth Bale?
Competition winning fans of NAC Breda in Holland watched a match in a pitchside jacuzzi so naturally this happened at the final whistle.
The 1994 World Cup in America was the first for Luke Constable of the brilliantly named RGSOAS (Ruud Gullit Sitting on a Shed). His native England hadn’t qualified but thanks to his Irish grandfather, Luke was rooting for the Republic. Having missed the full game with Italy, the myth around the match had grown. Houghton’s goal and McGrath’s performance became legendary as the years went on. Luke has never seen the game in its entirety…until now.
League of Ireland champions St. Patrick’s Athletic have revealed their new home kit for next season, designed by Umbro.
Nike Creative Director Martin Lotti discusses the technological advancements in the new Brazil World Cup 2014 home shirt, including considered design, the Nike Pro Combat Baselayer system and the graphic on the neck – a collaboration with Brazilian designer Bruno Big.
Nike’s new Tiempo series are among the lightest boots ever made. The range was recently launched at the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, venue of the 1994 World Cup final.
Brazilian outfit Palmeiras recently released a centenary third kit paying homage to the Seleção national shirt. Many believe the Adidas design was a statement of what the German sportswear giant could have produced for next year’s World Cup hosts.
“If I had a chance to watch any game in the world tomorrow I would go to a hurling match. I’ve been to the Super Bowl, Formula 1 racing, Champion’s League matches, but the All-Ireland is up there with all of them as a great occasion” – Roy Keane professes his love for the small ball.