Barca’s Chinese New Year Shirt
Barcelona will wear a special edition shirt celebrating the Chinese New Year for this weekend’s clash with Valencia, a game that will broadcast live throughout Asia.
Stan: “We Achieved Our Goals with Ireland”
Former Irish manager Steve Staunton has told BT Sport that he achieved his goals as Ireland boss, meeting the demands set by the FAI board. Speaking to Life’s a Pitch, the former player and captain also spoke about Saipan, Roy Keane’s return, and his time in the Republic hotseat.
PUMA Nature of Believing Manifesto
Thierry Henry presents PUMA’s ‘The Nature of Believing’ manifesto, starring Falcao, Aguero, Fabregas, Reus, Balotelli and Giroud.
Keane to Hit the Ground Running
Robbie Keane is back in light training with club LA Galaxy following surgery on his Achilles tendons last November and says he’ll be ready well before the MLS opener against Real Salt Lake on March 8.
Daniel Nyari’s Football Players
Romanian artist Daniel Nyari produces stunning illustrations of world footballers.
Becks’ Miami Stadium Talks
David Beckham’s plans for an MLS franchise in Miami appear to be a step closer as his investors discuss a stadium proposal with Miami-Dade County.
Barca’s Plans for New Camp Nou
Barcelona have released details of what the revamped Nou Camp stadium may look like. The capacity is set to increase to 105,000 spectators if approved at a board meeting in early April. Earlier options had included a move out of the iconic ground to a greenfield site.
Lazio Hardly Helping Anelka
Nicolas Anelka really ought to think about what clubs he name-checks in his public statements. The Frenchman has revealed that Lazio, a club with their own fan problems, tried to sign him in the last few days while insisting he has done nothing wrong.
PUMA and Arsenal Announce Partnership
Although known for some time, PUMA will become the official kit partner of Arsenal as of July 1st following an announcement on the Arsenal website.
Made By Sweden: Zlatan Rewrites Anthem
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is noted in Sweden for not singing the words to the national anthem. In an epic new ad by Volvo, also starring his family, the footballing icon rewrites the lyrics.