So it's done, and my heart is ever so slightly crushed. I'd wrapped it in steel and soft cloth, but what can you do, right? He signed a four-season contract with Zaragoza, and I hope he'll be just as happy playing alongside the Militos and Andres.

The international players who were not present at the training session in Ermelo held a morning ( Read more... )

Just found this on YouTube, the ultimate procrastination outlet:

>> all Liverpool goals in the FA Youth Cup

Hammill's from inside the halfway line was priceless. That's three we've scored this season: Xabi against Luton, Didi against Wolverhampton for the reserves, and Hammill for the U-18s. In the martial arts genre, this would be called the jue ( Read more... )

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Of course, that subject line can only mean one thing: FA Youth Cup pictures. Because there's nothing better than an adorable U-18 squad. The only thing that could have made it even better was if Barragan had been available for the competition. a;sldkfj anyway, you know. First:

>> Highlights and goal clips (courtesy kingluisgarcia @ soccerpulse)

( +7 BRILLIANCE. )

FT: Liverpool 3 - 0 Manchester CityThrellfall ( Read more... )

Holy shit, RAWK got hacked by some Indonesian crew! Course, it was an April Fool's joke. *eyeroll ( Read more... )

It seems there has been a flurry of debate on MFF about whether Messi or Aguero has the most talent. I just watched River Plate vs Independiente from a couple days ago, and I still think Messi has the most potential. Aguero, bless him, has a god-given talent for scoring goals -- his finishing is incredible for someone so young -- and he can also ( Read more... )

Hellooooo, marathon sleep deprivation. It's been, what, a full 48 hours since I've gotten any serious shuteye (falling asleep during my NatSci final yesterday morning doesn't count >:F), and I might not even be conscious for this afternoon's CL match -- wait, what am I talking about, of course I will ( Read more... )

'Twas a good weekend for football on the American continent, at least.

Yesterday:
San Jose 2 - 0 New England
unbeaten streak extended to seven matches, rock.

Today:
River Plate 3 - 1 Independiente (AND WE SCORED WITH ACTUAL STRIKERS)
Corinthians 3 - 2 Brasiliense (top of the league again, bitches)
Minimini-Mexicans 3 - 0 Minimini-Brazilians

( Match report and SQUEE. )

HEE!

(Why yes, I am trying to make up for neglecting of_doom this entire week.)

( So the mini-Mexicans slaughtered the mini-Dutches, and they were very cute about it, so yay. )