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Old dudes playing soccer
Deep in the bowels of the Pakuranga police station there is a dark and cold concrete room with no windows and brown stains on the floor.
By Denis Camden3 years ago in Cleats
Rattle of a Simple Man
It is remarkable how football has changed in my lifetime, both on the field and in the stands (if stands is the correct term for a stadium made up entirely of seats). There is a general feeling that today’s game is infested by overpaid Fancy Dans, who perform with little passion to a comfortably seated audience.
By Joe Young3 years ago in Cleats
Celtic blank Queen's death but Rangers take tributes too far
Glasgow's two most popular football clubs don't tend to agree on much and the rivalry is famous for taking opposing view points on just about every issue under the sun, including religion, politics, music, Scottish independence, Irish reunification, Brexit, Palestine/Israel and every other issue of the day you could imagine.
By Ned Barr3 years ago in Cleats
3 highlights in the first round of the Champions League: Paris breaks the Juventus curse? Messi 1 stats suggest tonight's ending
The Champions League has rekindled the war, and the first round of the group stage of the season will start tonight. In Group H, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are the favorites to qualify. After all, the other two teams, whether it is Benfica or Maccabi Haifa, are far less powerful than Paris and Juventus. Therefore, Paris Saint-Germain's home game against Juventus tonight is the focus game that determines the trend of this group.
By isabel millicent3 years ago in Cleats
AC Milan may be difficult to make a difference in the Champions League, Benfica has no worries, Real Madrid is better physically
Red Bull Salzburg is currently ranked 1st in the Austrian League standings. In the last round of the league, they defeated Tyrol 2-0 at home. They have won 6 consecutive victories in various competitions recently, scoring 17 goals and conceding only 1 goal during this period. Condition is excellent. Salzburg had performed well in the first round of the Champions League group stage before, with 1 win and 3 draws in 4 games, and they have yet to lose.
By nally norris3 years ago in Cleats
Injuries are fiercer than tigers, and genius will fall.
When West Ham found Wilshere in the transfer market two years ago, the temptation to be visa-free was so great that for the England star, he chose the Hammers as a family wish.
By Melissa Renee3 years ago in Cleats
The Adventures of J Luo.
A Colombian genius stopped the ball in his chest nearly 40 meters away, shot with a bow and arrow, and the ball crossed a wonderful arc and pierced the gate of Uruguay directly.
By Casey Cardinal3 years ago in Cleats
An agreement ten years late.
However, Kolarov also had a glorious moment compared with Cristiano Ronaldo. At the World Cup in Russia two years ago, they all used their free-kick skills to make achievements for their home teams. at that time, there was a discussion: "whose free-kick angle is more tricky?"
By Noah Hill3 years ago in Cleats
Cristiano Ronaldo, Mr. hundred Ball of the national team!
In the European League A group stage, which ended early this morning Beijing time, Portugal beat Sweden 2-0 at home. Ronaldo scored a stunning set-piece and then scored a blast score.
By Mercedes Duran3 years ago in Cleats
After a farce, he stayed.
Ten days ago, Lionel Messi's fax to Barcelona executives revealed that the news that the Argentine was about to leave the team was like a football earthquake, which caught people off guard. Ten days later, Messi's interview spread all over the streets, and the players finally had no choice but to stay. The controversy behind caused public opinion.
By Mayra Servellondh3 years ago in Cleats
The future is up to him?
In the third minute of the game, a black figure burst into the Ukrainian restricted area, tripped after completing the juggling, the referee pointed straight to the penalty spot, and Ramos broke the deadlock overnight; 30 minutes later, it was the "assassin" again, shooting from outside the restricted area, and the world waves hung in a dead corner, which made people marvel.
By Fernanda Tomazini3 years ago in Cleats
The Nou Camp will remember him.
At a time when Messi and Barcelona are at odds with each other, someone has quietly bid farewell to the Rossoneri-Ivan Lakidzic, the name Nou Camp will remember.
By Felicia Mosley3 years ago in Cleats