Case in point, this goal from the Argentina/Nigeria friendly. Start this video at 1:20. Or just watch the whole thing. Like I did. (H/T Deadspin)
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And here’s a very, very pretty beach-soccer goal
Wow.
Here’s A Remarkable Free Kick From An N. Ireland Match
Explains SportPost, “From the Northern Irish premiership 3rd Sep 2011. Johnny Black from Coleraine scored an amazing long range free kick from the halfway line against Portadown. The long range effort sailed over the head of goalkeeper David Miskelly. Coleraine…
The Barca And Real Madrid Rivalry Could Soon Pour Blood Onto Spanish Streets
The Barcelona/Real Madrid rivalry has just about devolved into futbol’s version of Bloods-Crips territory. The last match was particularly chippy, what with Real’s Marcelo scissor tripping Cesc Fabregas and coach Jose Mourinho poking a Barca assistant in the damn eye,…
This Is One Of The Prettiest Goals I’ve Ever Seen
To think that Brazil won the U20 World Cup on this goal in the 111th minute just makes Oscar’s hat-trick-closing strike all the more impressive.
Here’s An Awesome Lionel Messi Poster
Check out Typography Served’s “Sucker for Soccer” collection of prints. They’re pretty damn awesome, as made evident by my post title, I suppose. But they are, so why not repeat it.
Photo of Cesc Fabregas after signing his contract with Barca
Per @barcastuff, “Official: Cesc Fabregas has signed a 5-year deal as new Barcelona player. His buy-out clause is 200M.” Perfect timing, too, after Real Madrid essentially shut Barcelona’s offense down yesterday in the first leg of the Spanish Cup, but…
Rock, Flag and Eagle: Video of the Flag-Bearer Who Charged the US/Mexico Pitch
If you don’t want to see highlights of Wednesday night’s draw at Lincoln Financial Field, fast forward to 1:20 of this recap video. USA. USA.
Welcome to Philly, Freddy Adu
Looks as if the one-time (and recently kinda revived) American soccer savior is coming to town to play for the Philadelphia Union, who just lost Carlos Ruiz not too long ago. From Soccer By Ives: Freddy Adu’s return to Major…
Here’s video of Maradona coach-diving in Dubai
Here’s a SportPost video titled, “Maradona diving during Al Wasl training session” with Maradona being Argentine great Diego Maradona and Al Wasl being the team he’s coaching in Dubai these days.