Monday Morning Spice
France take World Cup. Pussy Riot rushed the field. WeWork bans meat. Vaping pilot made plane drop 21k feet. Rolls Royce flying taxi. Scarlett pulls out of trans role.
45 Seconds That Sum Up How Terrible The US ‘Soccer’ Second Division Is [Video]
England’s World Cup squad is full of players who earned their stripes in divisions lower than the Premier League. I’m not convinced the US team should follow that lead.
US Commentators Lose Their Minds Over Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Incredible Debut [Videos]
The Swedish football superstar only touched down in LA on Thursday, which makes his debut on Saturday all the more remarkable.
Is This The Most Ridiculous Penalty You’ve Ever Seen? [Video]
No one really likes to see a match settled from the penalty spot, but sometimes the decider can serve up something downright ridiculous.
Cape Town City FC’s ‘Behind The Scenes’ Video Will Turn You Into A Lifelong Fan
The city of Cape Town gained a new team at the beginning of this season, and what has happened since is nothing short of a miracle. Title challengers, folks.
Worst Football Open-Goal Miss Ever? [Video]
It’s great when you score a ripper and it features on highlights reels around the world, but less so when you’re in the bloopers section.
Head Butt Into Throat Grab – Lionel Messi Went A Bit Too Far This Time [Video]
The usually mild-mannered little Argentinian grabbed headlines (and a throat) after becoming involved in a nasty off the ball incident in a friendly against Roma.
“I Don’t Give A Fuck” – Ronaldo Storms Out Of Interview [Video]
It looks like good ‘ol Cristiano isn’t that keen on answering any questions that require more than a cursory answer. This interview went south very quickly.
This Ozzie Girl Bounced Ronaldo, As His Outrageous Texts Are Revealed
Cristiano Ronaldo might be rolling in the dough and in rather tip top shape but that doesn’t mean he has things all his own way. This Ozzie model shut him down hard.
José Mourinho’s Tongue Gets The Better Of Him Once Again
José Mourinho has always liked the sound of his own voice, especially when he is using it to poke jibes at rival managers or football clubs. He might have overstepped this time though.
The Mind-Blowing Way FIFA’s Vice President Raised $10 Million To Escape Custody
It’s amazing how deep some people can dig in order to avoid being locked up. Take for example FIFA’s Jeffrey Webb who pulled a few rabbits out of the hat with this one.
No Ways! Former Chelsea Footballer Wins R100 Million Lottery
As if playing professional football wasn’t luck enough, this chap has only gone and scooped the big prize in the UK Lotto. To be fair he did have to play for Chelsea so I am sympathetic.
Cristiano Ronaldo Finds A Phone And Invites The (Sexy) Owner And Her Friends For Dinner
In what may come as a surprise to many, Cristiano Ronaldo did something selfless whilst on holiday in Las Vegas, although we’re still not sure how the evening ended.
Blatter Might Not Step Down After All
Bloated moron and all-round unpopular football autocrat Sepp Blatter may be having second thoughts about hanging up his presidential boots. Not again Sepp, have mercy.
Tokyo Sexwale Breaks Ranks From Government On ‘Worrisome’ FIFA Bribe Scandal
The 2010 World Cup ship is well and truly sinking and whilst Fikile and company hang on for dear life, others are inflating the lifeboats. Tokyo first, women and children next.
Here’s The Hilarious Joke That Led FIFA’s Communications Director To Quit [Video]
They say the art to telling a great joke is timing, so on that basis alone you have to question the wisdom of one of FIFA’s top dogs. He does have a point though.
TBT: Remember Five Years Ago Today When We Felt Like Kings [Video+Images]
Something very special began five years ago so you’ll have to forgive us if we take a trip down memory lane. This one might get you right in the feels.
Egypt Delivers Bombshell Details About FIFA’s 2010 Bribe Request
You know your fingers may have become too sticky when you’re trying to solicit bribes from just about everyone in the footballing world. Yep, more damning allegations against FIFA.
Russia And Qatar Might Lose Their World Cup Rights
Oh dear, Vladimir could be very angry very soon. FIFA are threatening to revoke both Russia and Qatar’s World Cup hosting rights if it is found that they bribed officials.
Get Up To Speed – All Of Our FIFA Articles In One Place
Over the past nine days we have seen FIFA fall apart at the seams and yet another example of our government’s denial in the face of damning evidence. Here’s your blow-by-blow account.
David Beckham Lashes Out Over FIFA Scandal
Whilst all football lovers around the world are less than delighted with FIFA’s conduct, David Beckham has his own reasons for being disgusted at the corruption scandal.
Mbalula and SAFA Again Deny Any Bribery Took Place
This afternoon’s press conference saw Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula stick to his guns and condemn the allegations of corruption during the 2010 World Cup bid.
Epic Sepp Blatter Quotes Over The Years
As Sepp flees for safety let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of his finer and more poignant moments. What’s that you say about women’s football Sepp?
SA Admits Paying $10 Million FIFA Money, But…
As South African officials clamour to deny any wrongdoing during the 2010 World Cup bid it seems cracks are beginning to appear. First to break ranks was Danny Jordaan.
Was It Tokyo? Here Are The Possible FIFA Bribe Co-Conspirators
Whilst the indictment served by the US is yet to name exactly which South African officials were dishing out bribes, we may be closer to the truth.
Piers Morgan’s Epic Sepp Blatter Takedown
Piers had the knives well and truly sharpened yesterday when he unleashed an insult-laden attack on FIFA’s top dog. Tell us what you really think Piers.
Corrupt FIFA Officials Arrested At Swanky Swiss Hotel
In what should come as a shock to absolutely nobody who follows football, corrupt Fifa officials are finally feeling the long arm of the law. Next stop, Sepp Blatter.
Here’s The Video Of The Football Fan Shot Dead On Saturday
This weekend saw a tragic end to the Kaiser Chiefs match in Port Elizabeth, with one man being fatally wounded. Here’s the fan footage which shows the incident.
Brand New Interview With ‘The Special One’
He is loved and hated in equal measures the world over. Even in London, where he is now based, opinions can be divided amongst neighbours and friends. Enter ‘the Special One’.
Football Superstar Sold For Being Too Ugly
Footballers’ wages these days have become rather ridiculous, but even all the money in the world can’t buy you a beautiful face. Sorry son, there’s the door.