Saturday, February 13, 2021

The Neymar's sister's birthday injury curse... it's happening again

Rafaella Santos and Neymar cartoon

Injury syndrome and Neymar's sister's birthday
Birthday cake
Face with head-bandage
7 consecutive years, the absence of the Brazilian star is repeated during this period of the year
Upside-down face
Illness or just a coincidence?
Thinking face


Friday, February 12, 2021

Bayern Flick vs Barca Pep Who win it?



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Pep Guardiola:

“Big congratulations to all the Bayern family for this incredible success!
“But before you, there was another team, Barcelona… so maybe I can call Messi and company and we can play for the seventh title?
"Tell me when and where and we will be there!”

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Van Basten Euro 88 final goal


On June 25, 1988, Marco van Basten delivered a goal that would forever echo in the annals of European football history. In the final of the European Championship against the Soviet Union, the 23-year-old Dutch striker stunned the world with an audacious volley that defied belief, skill, and even a bit of physics.

The Dutch team had already taken a 1-0 lead, courtesy of Ruud Gullit, and were looking comfortable. But Van Basten, who had shown brilliant form throughout the tournament, decided to add a little magic. In the 54th minute, Arnold Mühren lofted a long cross from the left side of the pitch. The ball was high and floating, seemingly meant to buy the Dutch some time on the ball rather than set up a scoring opportunity. But Van Basten saw a chance and went for it.

As the ball descended, Van Basten launched into an almost acrobatic move, meeting it on the volley with his right foot at a sharp angle. The shot was struck so cleanly that it soared over Soviet goalkeeper Rinat Dasayev and into the far corner of the net. The crowd erupted as the ball nestled in, and Van Basten, for a moment, could only stand in disbelief. He’d just scored one of the most improbable goals in European Championship history.

That goal sealed the Netherlands' first major international trophy, with a 2-0 victory over the Soviet Union, marking an era for Dutch football and cementing Van Basten's reputation as one of the game's greats. The image of that volley—Van Basten mid-air, striking the ball with perfect technique—has become a lasting symbol of what makes football magical: the perfect mix of timing, skill, and a dash of audacity.




Messi misses Suarez


Messi when he sees Suarez score goals for Atletico

Saturday, February 6, 2021

Pique and La Liga referees


Gerard Pique has accused officials of favouritism 😡
The Barcelona star thinks that however professional referees might be, they unconsciously favour Zinedine Zidane's side.

Friday, February 5, 2021