Adidas just released it’s new pulse-pumping television commercial starring Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi. Given the rest of the cast, this is almost certainly an American commercial. And, sadly, most folks who view this will know it as the Derrick Rose / Katy Perry Adidas ad. They probably won’t even notice that Beckham makes a cameo!
Nonetheless, this commercial is thoroughly entertaining. Messi and Rose are bad-asses.
Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez has always been known for some having some pretty crazy-ass hair.
For example, check out the acme of his hair do while with Manchester United:
Well, believe it nor not, Carlitos has decided to get a big boy haircut to show has seriously he takes his captaincy… and to show that ManCity ain’t just a bunch of fools playin’ around!
Check him out!
Filed under: 2) USA! USA!, Argentina, Brazil, England, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain
FIFA, the world’s soccer governing body, released it’s monthly world rankings yesterday. Though there was little movement in the ranks in comparison to July’s list, US Soccer took a significant tumble downward. This might come as a surprise after a respectable showing in South Africa, but FIFA provides explanation on its website:
“Only two international matches have been taken into account for the new edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, which is hardly surprising for the period immediately after the FIFA World Cup™. Consequently, virtually all of the moves of note – whether up or down the ranking – are due to points won in previous years dropping in value. USA … are the biggest victims this month as their four victories at the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2009, which were valuable in terms of points, have now been devalued.”
One word: Boo.
FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking – Aug 2010:
1. 
Spain
2. 
Netherlands
3. 
Brazil
4. 
Germany
5. 
Argentina
6. 
Uruguay
7. 
England
8. 
Portugal
9. 
Egypt
10. 
Chile
KEEP GOING — Click here to see how far the USA and Mexico each fell.
Filed under: 5) World Cup 2010, 6) Rumor & Scandal, 9) Video (Misc.), Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo, England
The World Cup doesn’t always bring out the best in its stars. To show you, FANunited has collected a few of the most notable temper tantrums from this year’s soccer spectacle.
England’s Wayne Rooney was none-to-pleased with either his team’s performance nor the fans’ reaction to an embarrassing tie with Algeria. Here he is walking off the field after the final whistle:
(Speculation of the exact wording can be found here.)
In a similar but more muted moment, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo spits in disgust towards a television camera.
WATCH MORE — Click here for the Ronaldo and Heinze flare-ups!
Filed under: 3) Sex Sells Soccer, 5) World Cup 2010, 9) Video (Misc.), Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Italy
(Source: Umbro Blog)
After 19 intoxicating days of world class soccer, the FIFA World Cup 2010 is observing its first day of rest. While the world’s top players most likely welcome the break — and the assured, out-of-this-world naughty time — the spectators on Planet Football are left feeling a bit empty… a bit lonely.
To the rescue, FANunited seeks to fill that void with the hotties from the Umbro World Champions Collection.
(Source: Umbro Blog)
Note: You may recognize Abbey Clancy — sporting the England dress — from an earlier post about her mishap with love-toy Peter Crouch.
WATCH NOW — Click here to see footage of the seven lovely ladies modeling their nations’ dresses!
Filed under: 5) World Cup 2010, 9) Video (Misc.), Argentina, Manager Memorables
After his team’s throttling of Canada yesterday, Argentina boss Diego Maradona made the following proclamation:
“If we win the Cup, then I will run naked to the Obelisk in Buenos Aires!”
This combined with his refusal to use regular toilets in his team’s World Cup training camp certainly gives him the lead in the world’s most entertaining managers of the moment.
He was also quoted yesterday, speaking to Argentina star Lionel Messi — who remained on the bench against Canada:
“If something had happened to you in that match, I’d have been shot… you know where.”
***WATCH MORE*** Click here to see one of Maradona’s most memorbale coaching moments!!!
Filed under: 5) World Cup 2010, 6) Rumor & Scandal, 9) Video (Misc.), Argentina, Manager Memorables
Argentina boss Diego Maradona freaked out this weekend when he was hit with some devastating news upon arrival at his team’s training camp in South Africa: regular toilets.
WTF!?!!?!?!??!
How is he supposed to be able to think straight if he’s using a run-of-the-mill toilet? This is complete and utter bullsh!t.
Anyone knows that the Hand of God does all of Maradona’s work for him… so wiping clearly isn’t an option.
Luckily, the manager has his priorities straight and has resolved this issue by having two state-of-the-art bidet toilets installed in his facilities — rumored to be a model similar to:
Includes: seat warmer, front and back bidet wands, and warm air-blower — a.k.a. The Hand of God.
Priceless.
Maradona’s first celestial encounter:
Filed under: 3) Sex Sells Soccer, 5) World Cup 2010, 9) Video (Misc.), Argentina, Barcelona, Chelsea, England
The Sun in England reports today that Argentina star Lionel Messi has his eye on England man Ashley Cole’s estranged wife, Cheryl.
***READ MORE*** Click here to see what Messi had to say!
Filed under: 2) USA! USA!, 5) World Cup 2010, Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain
Brazil retake the top spot… Spain, England, and France all slip… and Team USA bounces up!
1. Brazil
2. Spain
3. Netherlands
4. Portugal
5. 
Italy
6. Germany
7. Argentina
8. England
9. 
Croatia
10. 
France
***CLICK HERE*** To see where the USA, MEX, & CAN ended up.
Filed under: 6) Rumor & Scandal, 9) Video (Misc.), Argentina, Barcelona, Brazil
Pele – considered the greatest striker in history – is getting sick of comparisons between himself and young Argentine Lionel Messi, who has been dominating La Liga and Champions League in recent weeks.
The famous Brazilian opined:
“They are always trying to compare someone to Pele… I always joke with my Argentine friends that they must first choose who is the best player from Argentina.
“Then, when one of them scores a thousand goals, then we can start talking.
“Messi did not win the World Player award [in 2007], but I remember that I said to him, ‘you’ll be the next’… It took a little longer, but he eventually won. He’s a great player.
“He plays very well for Barcelona, but has failed to show his talent with the Argentina team. Maybe he can at the World Cup. Let’s wait and see.”
Though it’s next to impossible to compare greats from different generations, check out the videos below to start forming an opinion of your own.
But, any way it goes…
Feeling THREATENED a bit, PELE???
