Yes dear amigas, we had the honour of speaking to a Futbolita Favourite : Senor David Villa himself last Friday! And he knows about all you passionate chicos & chicas and spoke about everything about La Seleccion to his two adorable daughters Zaida and Oyala. Here are excerpts from our interview with him including bits on his love for Valencia and Nando Torres. As usual, we’ll post the full version later. Esperamos que os guste!
“I think it’s wonderful to see more women attending matches every time. Football is a universal sport for both men and women. I think women are very passionate when they are encouraged (to play) on the pitch so it’s also positive for us.”
“I would love for my daughters to come along and see me at the World Cup but that is not possible. Olaya only turns one in the summer and I don’t think it’s good for them to travel so far just to watch me. But I still dedicate every goal I score to them and my parents might come and watch me in South Africa.”
“I think Spain (is in) a tough group as all other groups. When you go to the World Cup final phase, there is no easy group and no easy opponents. We’re playing a few games within a short time and will have to do very well to beat any team. Hopefully, we can win and achieve something important!”
“It’s one of my personal projects. To me, education is very important to children. So from day one, I wanted to build a campus, where we can educate children on the values of coexistence, respect and solidarity. This year marks the third year and we have many people from all around Spain and even abroad,” he explained.
“I only have good things to say about Valencia and its people. I have been here in this city for five years and from day one, I was received with open arms and the fans have shown me their affection every day,” he said. “So yes, they make me feel at home and it is true that this is my second home. I just want to show my appreciation by putting in my best efforts.”
Here he is again, the Italian Stallion himself Boriello hitting the clubs. You better STEP ASIDE!!!
SHE’S known as the female face of Liverpool TV in the UK.
And with her infectious energy in front of the camera, gorgeous looks and a footballing background to boot, Claire Rourke is quite simply the perfect ‘chica’ to front one of the EPL’S most-loved clubs.
Today, we’re delighted to have Senorita Rourke on board as our Official England Fútbolita!
“I am so excited! I love all the build up to football’s showpiece event and now that I am going to be part of it with Futbolita, it’s going to make it all the more entertaining,” said Claire, who started her career at Real Madrid TV.
And like Claire, you could be your country’s voice – updating the world on your nation’s progress – from team selection, opinions and spreading the excitement and cheer throughout the tournament.
Yes, starting from today, we are seeking passionate individuals to represent their countries as a “Futbolita de la Mundo”.
“I cant believe it just a few months away, it seems like we have been counting down to this one forever- maybe its because this is our (England’s) best opportunity for many years!” enthused Claire.
Claire’s journey started as early as 2005 when she landed a dream stint as one of the launch anchors at Real Madrid TV.
After graduating from university, she worked in the Spanish capital before accepting a job with LFC TV two years later.
Interestingly, Claire had considered a career as a footballer before she realized the many challenges that came with it.
“I started playing football when I was about 9 for my hometown team, I was lucky that they were one of the best Ladies teams in the country- The Doncaster Belles,” she recalled.
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It was a pretty depressing day for football yesterday, but Gracias a Dios we have the likes of Crackovia to make the Fridays a little better! “It will all tide over, love” is what all abuelas are telling their grandsons and ‘nietas’ today.
Anyway, Senor Pep and Ibracadabra’s Crackovia characters have been featured in a skit depicting the Barca boys on their way to last week’s Almeria game. In a hilarious twist, Ibracadabra has inexplicably lost his mind mid-flight and tied up Samuel Eto’o while threatening to do the same to other passengers! Ibra the actor looks drunk, but it works!
In another skit, check out ‘a day in the life of Xavi Hernandez’ aka the Spinning Man. Ah, that one you’re sure to love.
To be honest, it’s not entirely Senor Pellegrini’s fault for Madrid’s elimination but Wedgiellas said kinda covered what we had to say. Futbolitas, don’t cry!
“It’s hard to digest because it is a competition where we have high hopes, especially for those of us who have been here for a long time. It’s a new blow for Real Madrid, but we must recover,” he declared.
Added Pellegrini : “The first person responsible is the coach. My future depends on the board and the only thing I can do is continue working like I have been doing.”
The Pied Piper of Higuain looks like a boy in a candy store in this photo. Alice in Wonderland forgot to cast him in their film, but who cares right? There’s the Champions League to look forward to tonight. Get your priorities right, tipoooo!
“We are going to need our public. It is vital that they support us and push us. We need to do everything in our power to nullify the first leg result. In our stadium, we can’t let them relax for a moment!” he said.
Of course the other big game takes place in Old Trafford between Mickey Mouse Beckham and Foreignchester (No seriously, no one else exists in the game or is supposed to!)
The coolest part about this ManPile is probably the fact that everyone’s colliding into one another – and NOT for the ball. Anyway, Senor Bendtner remembered to wear his Thunderbirds pair of boots last night and scored a hat-trick in Arsenal’s 5-0 demolition of Porto! Ohhh, the pain! Looked like Benfica really did send an eagle to the Emirates stadium after all.
Anyway, Titipo Henry has now come out to declare that the Gunners are going to win something this season. “I know lots of people have a go at (Wenger) over the lack of silverware but every year they are near the top,” he declared. Hmmm.
On a side note, donde esta Carlos Vela?!!
So Arsenal will be playing Hulkalicious Porto tonight and while Denilson will finally shed his Carnaval outfit for boots, Porto do not wished to be undermined! Benfica are not sending owls to the Emirates stadium either but who needs them right? Bruno Alves’s hair alone will be in charge of scoring hat-tricks on behalf of Carlos Queiroz. So prepare yourselves, futbolitas!
Said their treinador Jesualdo Ferreira : “I want to put right the fact that Porto have not won in England before – there’s always a first time for everything.”
So basically, Zagallo aka the Man of my amiga’s dreams (seen here with Edmilson) has spoken up about the evergreen issue of The Dinho playing for Brazil. You could honestly walk into the Copacabana beach these days and start yelling Ron’s name at the Caiprinha stand itself.
Anyway, Zagallo thinks The Dinho doesn’t deserve a place in Dopey’s squad. To be honest, homie needs to do his homework because his quotes do not make sense! “He has an excellent technique and his skills also won (him) the Golden Ball but when he played for the selecao, he only played a good game against England (World Cup 2002), including a goal scored by accident.” VOCÊ É GRAVE, Zagallo?!!
Yesssss, friends! We are excited to announce that the Futbolita World Cup will be launched later this week and that we are looking for futbolitas like YOU to come on board. ¿Estás listo? Por supuesto! We’ve got passionate meninas on board (and are looking for more!) so wherever you are – watch this space, grab your flags, footballs, samba floats and get ready to join us!!
For a moment, we thought that the Senora on the extreme right was The Nereida of your dreams – but of course, Palermo are not that desperate of a club to cast her, are they? No matter, she’s too busy making heads roll at Paris Fashion Week… near the buffet table, of course!
Anyway, instead of forcing the likes of Fabrizio Miccoli to parade down the flanks wearing their new kits, the Italian side left it to our fellow futbolitas to do the job instead. Ben fatto! It looks like what my friend’s nonna would wear to sleep, but whatever… you cheeky tipos are already ordering it off the Palermo website!
So Senhor Felipe Melo has decided that he really does love the city of Turin – and would like to stay and help Juve win more trophies. And why not right? When he returned to his former stomping ground of Fiorentina last weekend, the tifosi loooooved it!
“No, thanks. It is a pleasure to be observed, praised by a technician as good as (Arsene Wenger), but I have eyes only for Juventus. I’m just focused on my work here. My goal is to play well at Juve,” he declared.
The way he said it – it’s almost like the Gunners are made up of flirty chicas prancing around in Carnaval samba outfits! Yes Dame Denilson, that’s quite possible. o que é sonho!
It takes a real man to stand up in the face of pressure and for Rafael van der Vaart, the lucky stars were on his side last night! Tipo scored Madrid’s decisive (and winning goal) against Sevilla in the 90th minute. He received a yellow card moments later for removing his shirt but the way he celebrated his goal speaks volumes about his desire to contribute to the Madridistas! Tanta pasión, ¿no? Chances haven’t been on Rafael’s side as of late, but could this be divine intervention for our Sunday Señor?
Also, Sylvie had better laid a nice steak for him on the table….
via Reuters & Catenaccio.nl
As you can tell, Ricardo Quaresma and his nets should be on that douchilicious TV mess known as....JERSEY SHORE!
So we all know that Senor Joan Laporta is standing for Barca elections again this year. And here he is looking like a St. Regis butler and kissing the Queen of Jordan’s hands. Isn’t she just gawwwwjus! Anyway, Polonia (a part of the Catalan comedy sketch show Crackovia) decided to spoof his presidential web video – this time with that horrid Chicken Little jingle.
And yes, you know you want to watch it… even all you overzealous Real Madrid fanaticos! Don’t disappoint us now…. Sergio Canales probably loved it too.
It's Diego with his fiancee, Bruna! Remember when the German pappz used to say he was leaving her for Sarah Conner? LOL / via Globo
Now now, doesn’t everybody look fit? Special mention to Puyolita and Silva who remembered that there are OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS on the field who deserve attention! In case you’ve been dreaming of Titipo Henry’s handball a little too much these days, you’d better wake up with marshmallows surrounding you because Spain defeated France 2-0 and yes, it really does mean they’re serious. Take it as a sign… we should be afraid of their prowess and Uncle Del Bosque’s subtle grin. Te gusta?!
Que hubo, GuapoVela?! For scoring against New Zealand yesterday, tipo deserves a nice and polite applause. Or perhaps a nice empanado. To be honest, he’s been under performing for the Gunners (and probably the weight of the expectations can be too much sometimes) so it’s really good to see him do well for Mexico. May they break their first-round curse and do well in South Africa! Vamos, Carlito!
Last but not least, let us all hold hands and scream “Queremos Flautista de Higuaín!” (we want the Pied Piper of Higuain!) repeatedly as we go about our activities during the day. His goal against Germany was quite strange – but pretty cool – at the same time, particularly for its speed. Even FIFA (although not Yoda Blatter himself, Thank God) voted Higuain’s shot as the “Goal of the Day”. And we agree of course!
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