Fails
£30 Million Flop Moussa Sissoko Sums Up Tottenham In Europe This Year
Apart from eventually winning promotion back to the Premier League, the greatest memory of Newcastle United's 2016-17 season will be selling Moussa Sissoko to Tottenham for £30 million. After acquiring him from Toulouse for next to nothing, Sissoko briefly impressed before playing a massive role in Newcastle’s relegation last season. His lone goal of the campaign didn’t arrive until April, a return of one from 37 matches.
Javier Guemez Thinks He's Cuauhtemoc Blanco. He Is Not Cuauhtemoc Blanco
Cuauhtemoc Blanco is a legend. El Temo was one of the most creative, entertaining players in the world during his career. Hell, even his post-playing career, featuring a successful election to the mayorship of Cuernavaca, a government investigation and a hunger strike, has been absurd. His signature move, the Cuauteminha, involved him gathering the ball between his feet and hopping away from defenders.
Javier Guemez, who plays for Blanco's former team, Club America, tried to do the Cuauhteminha against Coras Tepic. It did not go as planned.
Newcastle United Goalkeeper Slices Flying Side-Volley Backwards
After spending £6.5 million on Belgian Matz Sels in the offseason but watching him commit a series of high-profile errors to start the campaign, Newcastle United turned to 26-year-old goalkeeper Karl Darlow to steady the ship.
Darlow has since been great in net for the league league leaders, but he undoubtedly suffered the worst moment of his career in Newcastle’s 2-2 draw with Norwich City on Tuesday.
Ajax's Joel Veltman Pulls Unsportsmanlike Move, Yikes
Life Comes At You Fast
How was your weekend? What did you do, what do you remember? Life moves quickly, and if you don't pay attention, you'll miss it. That's what Ferris Bueller told us, and I'd have to agree. Be vigilant, question everything, appreciate every moment for what it is: a holy occurrence that will never be repeated. You are the moment, you are the past, present and future. Don't waste it. Don't leave your computer on the ground near your dog.
Epic Admin Fails: The Biggest Administrative Blunders In Soccer History (And How To Avoid Them)
It’s not a glamorous role, but it’s the lifeblood of any club. Soccer's executives and administrators are the unsung heros of the sport at all levels.
At best, admins and execs keep a club running like a well-oiled machine. At worst, they find themselves in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Charged with the oversight of all aspects of the game – from scheduling matches to hiring coaches and balancing the books – administrative life is a juggling act of communication, organization and foresight.
Robin Van Persie Acted Like A Real Jerk On Sunday
Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce and Besiktas met in the Turkish Cup round of 16 on Sunday, and Robin van Persie took center stage to make the match entirely about himself.
Just before halftime, Van Persie clashed with Besiktas defender Dusko Tosic. The Dutch striker appeared to knee and elbow the Serbian, and the two then squared off face to face. They might’ve brushed noses, but it was Van Persie who had the idea to start screaming and fling himself at the ground. The referee bought what Van Persie was selling and sent Tosic off.
16 Jokes Every Soccer Fan Will Laugh At
It’s almost the weekend, which means it’s acceptable to start MESSIng around. You came to hear some jokes, so we promise to keep everything in the box, we won’t cross any lines. Feel free to share these jokes with your kids because we know they will get a kick out of them! Each joke is a keeper. Enjoy!
Suspecting The Ref Of Match Fixing, These Players Took Matters Into Their Own Hands
Match fixing has rocked international soccer to a disturbing degree. The 2006 Italian football scandal will forever remain a dark mark on the histories of clubs like Juventus and Fiorentina, among others. Portugal, Germany and Brazil have also had their league's sporting integrity compromised by corrupt referees.