May 20, 370 days ago

The Return Of The Sassy Seleção?

Here we go again! Mano Menezes has finally unveiled his 28-man Sassy Seleção for friendly matches against Netherlands and Romania on the 4th and 7th of June (Thank God they left good ol’ Felipe Melo out this time!) You know …

Nov 20, 916 days ago

Veron : We All Made Fun Of Messi

You know that baby wanted a photo with Martin Palermo… but his family stopped Veron’s sleek black ride instead as it drove up to Estudiantes’ training ground last week. The baby’s got the “Papa, you lied. We were supposed to …

Oct 11, 956 days ago

Sunday Señor : Martin Palermo

The Pied Piper of Higuain may have opened the scoring for Los Albicelestes but it was Martin Palermo’s close-range effort that secured a crucial win 2-1 win over Peru last night. The Dona actually dived into the wet grass – …

Oct 9, 958 days ago

Riquelme To Corinthians?

That mop of hair Riquelme is smoldering belongs to none other than the Messiah. Obviously times have changed and one year on, no one would have anticipated his fall out with The Dona. And and if the rumours are true, …

Oct 7, 960 days ago

Bootcamp da Seleção – Day 1!

Tudo bem, people?! Welcome to Day 1 of the Selecao bootcamp…. a staple here at Futbolita. And in true spirit, we just did a thorough assessment of the selecao’s arrival at Granja Comary with our Brazilian amiga here, Ana. Gata …

Oct 1, 966 days ago

Messi’s Dad : No One Wants To Break My Son’s Legs

Messiah’s dad, Jorge Messi, has denied the threats alleging that a futbolista from the Argentinean team wants to break his son’s legs… Oh Veron, your time was over. Ok, ok, estamos solo bromeando! We’re only joking..

“If a teammate tells you …

Sep 29, 968 days ago

The Dona VS Carlos Bilardo

So the Albicelestes are facing another crisis – and this time, it involves a rift between The Dona and the squad’s general manager and former midfielder, Carlos Bilardo. Can’t anybody get along anymore?!
Anyway, it’s common knowledge that the coach didn’t …

Sep 7, 990 days ago

Soldados’ Bootcamp – Day 5

So tipos have landed in Chile for their friendly against the national side tomorrow, and immediately checked into Hotel Sofitel Salvador. The substitutes trained at an open area within the hotel while the starting 11 enjoyed some muscle regeneration time …

Sep 3, 994 days ago

Soldados’ Bootcamp – Day 2

Sep 2, 995 days ago

Argies In Training, Messi Isolates Himself

Yes Kun Aguero, we know you’d like three additional kids in future with The Dona but lighten up lady!!! Messiah is unimpressed and you’d best leave all the petty family talk off the pitch.
Anyway, the Argentinean tipos have started their …

Sep 1, 995 days ago

Bem-vindo, Soldados!

Photos via R.Ribeiro

Ah, an exciting week of international futbol is finally upon us as our hombres prepare to face The Dona’s Argentina on Saturday! Yesterday, the Brazilian Bombshells eagerly assembled at the Tom Jobin International Airport (in Rio) before proceeding …

Aug 24, 1004 days ago

Boca Draw, River Lose

So the Argie press are hailing Guillermo Marino for saving Boca’s blushes when he came off the bench to score two goals yesterday against Argentinos Juniors. Riquelme was out on a one-match ban and as for Alfio Basile, it was …

Aug 22, 1005 days ago

Dunga’s Firing Squad… você gostou?

So Dunga has finalized his tropa that will face Argentina next month… and Adriano aside, we’re excited to see that our friend Lucas has also been summoned! Grandeeeeee mano!
The Dinho and Pato were both left out …

Jul 11, 1048 days ago

Messi Meets Mickey!

Leo Messsssiah harboured dreams of meeting Mickey Mouse from a very young age. Geez, who didn’t? I always wanted to meet Speedy Gonzalez.
Anyway, he got his wish yesterday when he visited Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Los Angeles. “It’s …

Jul 6, 1053 days ago

Velez’s Victory!

Those are actually Velez Sarsfield’s players celebrating their Argentinean Championship victory last night. Some of the supporters climbed the barriers to celebrate with their idols (see below), resulting in a muito legal picture.
The team are the surprise package in this …

Jul 6, 1053 days ago

Fabulouso Going To Milan?

Luis Fabulouso to Milan next season? It could happen! Apparently, Sevilla have opened talks with the Italian side but so far, they’re not satisfied with Milan’s 16 million price. Instead, they’re looking to offload the striker for “somewhere between 20 …

Jul 4, 1055 days ago

River Plate Cancels Last Game Due To Swine Flu

River Plate are taking drastic measures to reduce the risk of the dreaded swine flu that has taken 44 lives in Argentina. In fact, they’re cancelling their last game of the season against Estudiantes de la Plata. What’s there to …

Jul 2, 1057 days ago

Boca’s New Coach Says : “I Missed You”

Alfio Basile is Boca Junior’s reinstated man and while he reminds us of Ursula, he has vowed to restore the club to its former glory! Ursula walked into the club’s conference room yesterday and declared to the press …

Jun 27, 1062 days ago

Keirrison To Go To Barca?

One of Brazil’s most promising strikers, Keirrison, may very well become a Barça player next season! Not surprising as he’s been on the radar of some of the top European clubs all season. In this case, the deal will only …

Jun 26, 1063 days ago

Copa Libertadores : Estudiantes Slip Past Nacional

Is that Felipão’s long lost brother from Estudiantes? Those balloons look lovely on him, by the way! At least El Loco over there came prepared to celebrate his team’s 1-0 victory over Nacional in the first leg of their …