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!
Boy at the back secretly wants to hug the awesomeness that is Paolo Maldini. Che charming!! / via Gettyimages
Quão brilhante! These fans turned up at full force to watch Brasil play Ireland in London yesterday… and if this isn’t hardcore (ok, that title belongs to the River and Boca fans), then we’re not quite sure what is!
As expected, manos defeated Ireland 2-0 and the goals were thanks to Robinho (although it was deflected and considered an own goal! Poor Keith Andrews, time for some chicken broth, love). As you can tell, tipos were clamoring over themselves to do well as the Copa del Mundo approaches. Adriano also started alongside his amigo in Santos and of course…. fofo Nilmaaaaar himself came in as a replacement for the goalscorer himself later in the game.
This edition of the Selecao Bootcamp was a relatively short one as the guys make their way back to their clubs to play in the domestic leagues. We look forward to more jacuzzi stretching exercises in próximos jogos!
Could it be the Wolfman of Barcelona himself... Senor Pep?! Benicio del Toro ain't got nuthin'... / via Reuters
We’re in day two of the Seleção Bootcamp specials… and these manos skipped gym conditioning and went to the Emirates stadium to start work immediately! According to Dopey, the objective was to get the players back to their clubs in ‘fine form’. And if you’re in London and have yet to wrap yourself in a flag at Hotel Dorchester, please sit up AGORA!
The team was divided into two as usual for an 11-a-side match-up yesterday evening , but since there was one extra player, Lucio wore a white vest and was allowed to play for both sides! As a result, whenever he picked up the ball, they started booing him. “Please do not mention who was the worst player on the field today,” joked Kaka. “Today there were so many that you can’t choose (only) one.”
Sadly, the game takes place tomorrow – so tipos won’t be getting into the jacuzzi anytime soon!
fotos de R.Ribeiro
“During this moment of pain, the football community in South America encourages and accompanies our dear Chilean brothers (as) they face a tough test,” – Nicolas Leóz, president of CONMEBOL, on the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile.
You can donate to help Chile via the Salvation Army here. In addition, a one minute silence will be observed at all international matches.
Robinho & Companheiros would like to welcome you back to Seleção Bootcamp, a uniquely Fútbolita tradition! Está pronto? Let’s go!
The boys have all arrived in London for the friendly against Ireland on Wednesday and are staying at Hotel Dorchester, sipping earl grey tea as we speak. Training kicks off this afternoon and while most of the Brasilian-based manos arrived last night, they’re all paired up to bunk with a fellow teammate apart from Carlos Eduardo who has a room to himself! They’d better have the infamous PS3 console there and a DVD Player, of course. Thiago Silva should also prepare himself for random hairdryer jokes from the resident joker himself, Luisão! And as for Maicon... ser cuidadoso, grab the bed nearer to the mini-bar before your roommate Adriano does!
Adriano-Maicon / Daniel Alves-Nilmar / Doni-Julio Cesar / Elano-Robinho/ Felipe Melo- Grafite
Gilberto-Michel Bastos / Gilberto Silva-Kleberson / Josué-Ramires / Juan-Lúcio / Julio Baptista-Kaká
Luisão / Thiago Silva / Carlos Eduardo
After weeks of mercilessly making fun of Simao and tio Quique Flores, Atletico Madrid decided to snap their fingers and yell “¡Es suficiente!” to our faces. And we got the memo after they gave Valencia a 4-1 thrashing yesterday. Yes Kun, we know you’re thrilled but Valencia were down to nine men… so that’s a vantage point, tipo!
“We have recovered our football, the mood and feeling. We have a string of good results and are in good form. The team maintains a regular basis and we believe that we have a good dynamic,” said Flores proudly after the game.
Can Rojiblancos maintain this form or return to empanados again?! Diego Forlan rightfully deserves the belated Sunday Senor title so Applause, por favor!
Why so serious, tipo? Worrying about when Dopey will call you up next? Não se preocupe, ele ainda está pensando … and yes, there isn’t much change to the official ‘camisa da selecao’ although Pato claims that it’s a lot lighter in texture. “It really looks good and the body and material greatly facilitates the attacker,” he said. Manos will also be wearing it for the first time next week against Ireland and if you’d like to see the blue shirt, it was launched at Carnaval and looks like this!
Also, our fashion amigos are going to love the fact that this year’s Copa del Mundo jerseys are all made from plastic bottles! Yes, approximately EIGHT bottles were used to make each jersey. How ingenious!
Lastly, the Brazilian press are speculating that Pato looks pissed because he was picked as an ‘emergency option’ for the event in London. Fabulouso, Dani Alves, Adriano and Robinho were not released by their respective teams and feared The Dinho’s appearance would cause a controversy. Esta é a fofoca!
via Nike, Gettyimages, AFP
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