Europe
Meet The Fan-Owned Club With A Better Record In Spain Than Real Madrid
Located on the Basque threshold, the range between the Cantabrian and Pyrenees mountains, is the historical port city of Bilbao and its corresponding club, Athletic Bilbao. An evolving service city that has experienced a massive boost in tourism thanks to the opening of the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum – a stunning museum of modern and contemporary art designed by Frank Gehry – Bilbao is a fascinating crossroads of deep-rooted history and progressive renewal.
Why Mario Balotelli May Be The Worst Teammate Of All Time
There's not much we can say about Mario Balotelli that hasn't already been said. He set his house on fire by lighting fireworks off in his bathroom. He was arrested on suspicion of robbing his own house. He has crashed innumerable fancy cars.
That said, there's not much evidence of him doing horrible things to other people. Until now.
Which Manager Has Spent The Most Money In The Last 10 Years?
Often I wonder what would happen if high-profile, top-spending managers were forced to manage for small, budget-minded sides. Wouldn’t this be a fun exercise? I see it in my dreams: Louis van Gaal slumming it in on a Thursday night in Ligue Deux, scouting unknowns like Riyad Mahrez instead of delivering briefcases of cash to PSV-Eindhoven for lab-sculpted Memphis Depay. Arsene Wenger taking over recently-bankrupt League 2 side Portsmouth and trying to teach the boys about the benefits of going to the French opera.
The Incredible Irishman Who Saved FC Barcelona Only To Be Forgotten
Everyone knows the names of the greats who have taken the field for FC Barcelona over the years, from Messi to Cruyff, from Ronaldo to Iniesta, from Luis Suarez (both of them!) to Neymar, just to name a few. But all too few know the name of the man to whom these legends and all fans of Barcelona owe a huge debt of gratitude: Patrick O’Connell.
Only Zlatan Could Get Away With Doing This To A Fan
Probably the most commonly-used word to describe Zlatan Ibrahimovic is "antics." Both on and off the field, the big Swedish striker's antics are at the forefront, and have made him both loved and hated among football fans.
Hector Herrera Scored A Golazo, Is Looking Good For Porto
Porto were mostly a dud Wednesday, drawing 1-1 with beatable Rio Ave side in the Premeira Liga, but at least they got this Hector Herrera golazo to soften the disappointment.
Hector Herrera Golazo
Check out this goal from #FCPorto's Hector Herrera against Rio Ave. Not bad skill!! pic.twitter.com/7fjFlHQflI
Raul Jimenez Got A Goal And An Assist For Benfica
Benfica obliterated Maritimo Wednesday, winning 6-0 in the Premeira Liga match. One of the six goals was scored by 24-year-old Mexican forward Raul Jimenez, and another was assisted by him.
Raul Jimenez Goal
Raul Jimenez makes it 3-0 for Benfica pic.twitter.com/Vzz3I43mKo
— Mexicanfut (@mexicanfutcom) January 6, 2016
Off The Crossbar Free Kick By Messi
We're 6 days into 2016 and Leo Messi has already made the play of the year. In today's Copa del Rey match vs Espanyol, Los Blaugranes secured a 3-1 victory behind the brilliance of La Pulga. Messi netted a brace and added an assist, but his second goal was one that comes with almost complete normalcy for the Argentine. The four time (let's be honest, soon to be five time) Ballon d'Or winner struck a 25 yard free kick off the crossbar and into the back of the net showing us all the brilliance we've been lucky to see for the past 11 years. 2016? More Messi free kick golazos? Can't wait.
Paul Pogba Has Devoted Himself To The Dab With His Latest Haircut
Paul Pogba’s life has become increasingly centered around all things dab. Introducing the goal celebration to Italy’s Serie A simply wasn’t enough for the 22-year-old Juventus midfielder, and now he’s gone and stenciled the word into his haircut.