Real Madrid Plays Mallorca in Snow

Esteban Granero scored and did a very unique eye-patch-whilst-pointing-at-the-sky celebration that I'm not familiar with. Perhaps it's a pirate inside joke that I'm not in on. (Damn.)


Cristiano Ronaldo knelt down in the snow, making his kit cling in all the right places.


And Rafael van der Vaart got a boo-boo in his knee. (What does this mean for all the January transfer rumors? Hmmmmmm...)


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David Beckham's Annual AC Milan Debut

There just aren't really words...



He's got a new tat though.


And it's based on a painting by Catholic artist, Matthew R. Brooks. The piece is entitled, The Man Of Sorrows. What B-Becks has to be so sad about I have no bloody idea. His life seems pretty nice if you ask me.


Oh and... he took his shorts off too. (Yes, thanks so much for that image D-Becks. Your ass muscle dimple is just divine.)



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Danielle Lloyd Gets Inappropriate on Twitter

Yes, she and her new puppy, Bentley, are adorable and all...

But how incredibly awkward is this picture?

Yeah, I can't really look at it, either. (P.S. Jamie O'Hara needs some serious work on his pectorals and arms.)

pictures via twitpic

Togo Team Tragedy in Cabinda

While Togo's team bus traveled through the northern region of Angola known as Cabinda, enroute to their headquarters for the African Cup of Nations tournament, a separatist group attacked the bus and fired upon them. Three men were killed in the attack. The victims include the bus driver, the team's press officer, Stanislas Ocloo, and team's assistant coach, Amalete Abalo. Eight others were injured. Seriously injured reserve goalkeeper, Kodjovi Obilale, was flown to Johannesburg, South Africa to undergo surgery. He is now in stable condition and recovering well.

Team captain, Emmanuel Adebayor, who escaped unscathed, looked visibly shaken and emotional in front of cameras.


The northern part of Angola is a very volatile region, and is set to host something like eight matches during the tournament, including a quarter-final.


The team has dropped out of the African Cup of Nations Tournament and remains in Togo for the time being. Two men have now been arrested in coordination with the attack.

Link: Attack on Togo at Cup of Nations - Timeline

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WAGs Unite for Charity in South Africa

Elen Rives will be joined by (genuine) WAGs Chantelle Tagoe, the fiancee of Aston Villa striker Emille Heskey (pictured below, left), and Ellie Darby (not pictured), the partner of West Ham's Matthew Upson. Amii Grove (pictured, below right), who used to date Jermaine Pennant, and Imogen Thomas (pictured below), who dated Jermaine Defoe, will also be taking part in the charity work to be filmed and shown by BBC3.




The ladies will be delving into such heavy topics as the orphan crisis, HIV pandemic and social breakdown in the nation which is holding the World Cup this year. The airing of the documentary has not been pinned down yet.



pictures via dailymail and google images

Link: WAGs Face Reality in South Africa - Press Association

Pep Guardiola's Tongue and Bushy Scarf

I wonder if the lip-licking is a nervous habit or perhaps he's just in dire need of some medicated lip balm. Or maybe he found a piece of breakfast in his stubble...

Also, who, might I ask, would wear a gray hoodie to speak to the press? Daring move, señor, daring move...


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Belletti Twitter Reveals Deco Party

The word is that Deco had a fancy dress party for the Chelsea lads on New Year's Eve. Belletti and his sister, Luana (Marilyn Monroe), attended and were joined by some random, leggy blonde.

Luana also got her picture with John Terry, who apparently missed the memo on the fancy dress bit part of the evening's theme.


pictures via Kickette

Alex Gerrard Still Pushing Shake Weight

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Mrs. Arshavin's Phallic Looking Hat

picture via Kickette

Victoria Beckham Take Boys to the Cinema

The boys are in their school uniforms, while Victoria chose jeans, a tank top, and some staple black, peep-toe pumps. The sunglasses, I believe, are from her own collection. Jazzy...



pictures via The Sun and Gossip Center

Chelsea Lads at San Lorenzo

Frank's man-scarf returned... finally. (Along with a belly flash and some bad shoes.)

Joe Cole wore navy and Michael Ballack chose flared jeans.


Oh, JT. With that smile you can't really do anything wrong. Plus, flannel is totally in right now.


pictures via Kickette

Retirement Party in May?

It's been rumored that Gary Neville and Nicky Butt will be retiring at the end of the season. Frankly, I doubt it, but I guess we'll find out in due time.

pictures via google images

Boys Will Be Boys: Training Ground Snowball Fights

The Liverpool lads had a bit of fun at the expense of a select few. We also learn some things, or perhaps not, about the player's personalities.



For instance, Javier Mascherano is revengeful. (Duh.)


Alberto Aquilani likes discretion and prefers to stay under the radar, until at last he strikes.


And all the others are just blatant children.



The Chelsea lads chose to take aim at the camera and the press staff. Joe Cole took an open shot.


While Petr Cech and Henrique Hilario enjoyed tossing a few at fellow players.


pictures via dailymail, liverpool.tv, and chelseafc.com