• That’s The Dona’s son, Diego Sinagra and not a reincarnation of Wolverine, mind you. He demands that you give his papa all the respect in the world! “He was brutally attacked. Qualifying for the World Cup is his victory. My father deserved it as well as the rest of the nation. Of course, the football team can and must improve, but players like Messi are back to what he was before. I’m sure my father will bring great joy to the people of Argentina,” he declared. By the way, Diego Jr’s mother is Cristina Sinagra, a Neopolitan woman whom The Dona had an affair with when he was at Napoli. And no, he probably doesn’t get text messages from The Dona’s favourite son, Kun Aguero. Qué triste!




• Uh-oh.. it has now emerged that Riquelme is in talks to move to Corinthians! No surprise there, he said so himself earlier this year. Corinthians’ President, Andres Sanches said : “I will not deceive spectators and say that Riquelme has (already joined). Once we are endorsed by the investor, we will start negotiations with the club and player. For now, there’s nothing.”
• It was Del Piero’s 35th birthday yesterday, and they still love him despite his injuries. That’s the mark of a true captain! Trezeguet says “Hmmmm”.



• Last but not least, we can’t say adieu without a little CQC and Andreoli loconess. Here’s Futbolita’s Favourite Host at Sorin’s last professional game against Argentino Juniors last week. From daring them to eat a peach to asking the trainer and players in the dressing room politically incorrect questions, ele é um gênio!

Photos via La voce di Napoli & Reuters