RVP hat-trick - Check
Oxlade-Chamberlain double - Check
Henry Goal - Check
February 4, 2012
February 3, 2012
GolTV Top 10 goals of the week
GolTV puts up a top 10 list every week and it's always solid list. I'll start putting these bad boys up as soon as they are released.
Fernando Torres replacement
AVB get this kid a contract and sign him immediately! You see that shot? That is the shot of a winner right there.
February 2, 2012
The Best Variation of Soccer You'll See Today
Skip to 2:21 to see what this nonsense is all about. Don't get me wrong if you gave me a bubble suit I'd be out there in a second but this is plain silly, no two ways about it. There are more than a dozen bubble to bubble collisions in this gem of a video so sit back and enjoy the awesomeness of the Swedes.
For those of you who were wondering (like me) where to get one of these bad ass "funballz", they can be found here.
Movies!
A few days ago I made a post about soccer books which you can find here. So to build upon that I figured I'd also review some soccer movies too. These reviews will include both films and documentaries. So this review will start with two very good soccer documentaries.
So without further ado I present the first movie!
The Two Escobars
The Two Escobars was a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. This movie tells of the story of both Pablo and Andre Escobar (not related) and they influence they had on Colombian soccer. On one side Pablo Escobar, though his drug trade, pumped millions of dollars into Colombian soccer improving their team to be one of the best in the world. He funded fields to be made in the poorest areas in the country, which was where their best players usually came from. On the other hand Andre Escobar was a defender on the Colombian national team. He was said he be a very kind and good hearted individual that loved both his country and sport. In the 1994 World Cup which took place in the U.S., Andre accidentally scored an own goal against the U.S. trying to clear the ball away on a cross. Colombia was soon knocked out which was a huge disappointment to the country and a shock to the world and the blame fell upon his shoulders. Eventually when Andre returned to his home country he felt he should show his face in public and face the people himself. Unfortunately one night at a night club he got in a scuffle with two drug dealers who ultimately ended up shooting and killing Andre.
This documentary tells the whole story with interviews and unseen footage from all the players involved. I found myself glued to the TV watching this unable to pick up the phone or answer any texts, it's THAT good. The movie masterfully done and incredibly powerful tragedy which ANY sports fan should see.
10/10 Amazon link for the movie
Pelada
Pelada tells the story of a very different side of the game of soccer. Starring Luke Boughen, Rebekah Fergusson Pelada focuses on the aspect of pick-up soccer around the world. They travel to twenty five countries including Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, France, Iran, Isreal, China, Japan, and Kenya. In every country they find new people to play pickup games with as they share and discuss the universal love of the game. From playing in a prison in Bolivia to playing on top of a skyscraper in Tokyo, Pelada really captures why people fall in love with this game and continue to play even if their career will never have anything to do with the sport.
Definitely give this one a watch too, for American readers you can watch this on Netflix or if you are an Amazon Prime member you can stream it from there.
9/10 Amazon link for movie Link to the movie's website
So without further ado I present the first movie!
The Two Escobars
The Two Escobars was a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. This movie tells of the story of both Pablo and Andre Escobar (not related) and they influence they had on Colombian soccer. On one side Pablo Escobar, though his drug trade, pumped millions of dollars into Colombian soccer improving their team to be one of the best in the world. He funded fields to be made in the poorest areas in the country, which was where their best players usually came from. On the other hand Andre Escobar was a defender on the Colombian national team. He was said he be a very kind and good hearted individual that loved both his country and sport. In the 1994 World Cup which took place in the U.S., Andre accidentally scored an own goal against the U.S. trying to clear the ball away on a cross. Colombia was soon knocked out which was a huge disappointment to the country and a shock to the world and the blame fell upon his shoulders. Eventually when Andre returned to his home country he felt he should show his face in public and face the people himself. Unfortunately one night at a night club he got in a scuffle with two drug dealers who ultimately ended up shooting and killing Andre.
This documentary tells the whole story with interviews and unseen footage from all the players involved. I found myself glued to the TV watching this unable to pick up the phone or answer any texts, it's THAT good. The movie masterfully done and incredibly powerful tragedy which ANY sports fan should see.
10/10 Amazon link for the movie
Pelada
Pelada tells the story of a very different side of the game of soccer. Starring Luke Boughen, Rebekah Fergusson Pelada focuses on the aspect of pick-up soccer around the world. They travel to twenty five countries including Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, France, Iran, Isreal, China, Japan, and Kenya. In every country they find new people to play pickup games with as they share and discuss the universal love of the game. From playing in a prison in Bolivia to playing on top of a skyscraper in Tokyo, Pelada really captures why people fall in love with this game and continue to play even if their career will never have anything to do with the sport.
Definitely give this one a watch too, for American readers you can watch this on Netflix or if you are an Amazon Prime member you can stream it from there.
9/10 Amazon link for movie Link to the movie's website
Soccer cleat/boot reviews
If you guys play soccer yourselves and want some solid reliable reviews check out this website here. The website has firm ground shoes, indoor shoes, and good deals on shoes.
There needs to be more refs like this in soccer
I know absolutely nothing about rugby but this is fantastic. Look at this ref Nigel Owens just laying down the law, taking crap from no one. Soccer really needs refs to stand their ground and not let everyone crowd around them crying when there is a controversial call.
February 1, 2012
Inter - Palermo (4-4)
I didn't catch the Inter - Palermo match but from watching the highlights alone it looked like one hell of a game.
Video highlights can be found here
Post match analysis can be found here
Horrible tragedy in Egypt
News link on what happened today in Egpyt
Not much to say on this one besides how horrible this is. If I find anywhere to post some kind of donation or anything of that sort I'll update it here.
Let's hope for some closure for the families of those who were injured and murdered.
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