Duuude, is that Janice Dickinson with Oezil? Mein Gott! Bitte helfen Sie dem Jungen! (Anna-Maria Lager-my-lips-are-a-Blom) / via BONGARTS

It's Germany's Mesut Oezil and his girlfriend, Anna-Maria! She's the sister of German singer, Sarah Connor, and also the former wife of Pekka Lagerblom (Werder Bremen player). Don't raise your eyebrows yet, amicis! / via SPIEGEL

]]> http://futbolita.com/2010/07/12/picture-of-the-day-523/feed/ 0 http://futbolita.com/2010/07/10/the-mesut-ozil-jan-delay-rap/ http://futbolita.com/2010/07/10/the-mesut-ozil-jan-delay-rap/#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:20:34 +0000 Ash http://futbolita.com/?p=10047 And it’s time for “Canción para Sábado!” featuring German midfield prodigy Mesut Ozil and Jan Delay, a German producer/rap artiste! You must absolutely watch this musical mess collaboration, because it’s brilliant and has lyrics like “We stink like fish because we are Werderians” and “All the kids are crazy about me because I replaced the Diego legacy.” Yes, amicis, it’s not like you’re even going to bother to search it off Itunes, but it’s still classic! Enjoy.

So Werder Bremen thrashed Freiburg 6-0 last night in the Bundesliga (See, they don’t even need Diego aka Survivor Contestant No. 91255 these days). As for Hugo Almeida, we’ve not heard from him for a while so it was finally nice to see the Portuguese striker helping himself to a double.

Also, did you know that Almeida is lovely family man who he doesn’t travel anywhere without a photo of his two daughters, Marianna and Matilde? His wife, Andreia added that he doesn’t go anywhere without his “mobile phone, computer and PSP” either. Ah, isso é muito típico ... She added that the ‘most difficult time’ for the family was when Hugo had to go play at the Euro 2008.

“Once, he forgot his phone in Viseu and I had to go all the way there to collect it for him,” Andreia recalled. Now now, isn’t that what a mulher is for? We’re off to find a broom now….

Anyway, the new Juventus player will be “publicly presented” to all fans tomorrow, following his transfer from Bremen but unfortunately, his jersey number is still unknown. You see, Diego doesn’t really care what number he wears. He’s happy to be playing in a “strong” league like Serie A. In our opinion, the Bundesliga has been better than the Italian league in recent years, so Diego move came as a surprise.

“(Playing for Juve) is the realization of a boyhood dream. I am happy to arrive here (in Italy) but (I’m) also aware of the challenge to expect. I come here ready to play my best, to win the matches and meet everyone’s expectations of me,” he declared.

By the way, why is every player starting to “realize” their “childhood dreams” all of a sudden?

PHOTO : AFP

We’re a little sleepy today, but news of Diego signing a five-year contract with Juventus has jolted us back to reality. Yes, it looks like you’ll be reading more of La Vecchia Signora next season, with Diego and Amauri in the same squad. Ranieri would’ve made it perfect but too bad he’s left.

“I am very happy and excited. I (already) spoke of my admiration for the Italian Championship and (being) part of this competition. Juventus is a great team, a team of tradition and many titles. I hope to help them to win more titles,” he said.

“I have received numerous expressions of support and affection from the Italian fans and I know that my adjustment here will be peaceful. I am happy and want to return that affection by presenting a proper football. I know that I play with joy here in Italy.”

Yes, we get it. Mano can’t hide his excitement about going ballroom dancing with Del Piero but at least he acknowledged his three memorable years at Werder Bremen.

“The good times (at Werder Bremen) will be remembered and I will miss leaving, but I am a professional footballer and I leave in search of new challenges.”

Luiz Adriano opened the scoring in the 25th minute for the Ukrainian side. Werder’s Naldo equalised ten minutes later. Unfortunately for Diego and co’, Brazilian midfielder Jadson’s 15-yard shot slipped through the grasp of the Bremen’s goalkeeper Tim Wiese in extra time.

Diego – who didn’t play due to suspension – looked dejected next to his teammates on the Istanbul pitch. Yeah, tell us about Istanbul. We don’t like it either – but revenge in 2007 was sweet!

Anyway, Nery Castillo and his eyebrows were all-out celebrating as well. We spotted Ilsinho aka Ben Affleck’s twin looking muito feliz as he embraced Diego. And poor Werder fans – the cameras captured so many of them crying last night.

No…. you can’t pull Diego away from Werder Bremen!

Anyway, the potential Survivor Tocantins contestant has confirmed that he has ‘agreed personal terms’ with Juventus which paves the way for a move to the Serie A next season. Why Juventus, though?! They’re pretty big D-BAGS to work with, in our opinion. Still, in terms of reviving the squad, we can see where all this is going.

“There’s still nothing official, but there’s really little (that’s) missing (in the deal). It is a matter of detail,” Diego told La Stampa yesterday.

He added : “The Italian Championship has long fascinated me and it is one of the most difficult, with exceptional players. It will be a great challenge.”

Anyway, Diego will look pretty good standing next to Amauri. Survivor Claudio Raneri, anyone?

At least he scored a vital away goal, along with Pizzaro, to ensure a safe passageway for Bremen against Shakhtar Donetsk.

“Right now, I am just concentrating on Werder Bremen, it is an important moment for me and the club,” said the Brazilian after the game, when asked about Juventus. “I am 200 percent for Bremen at the moment and any decision on my future will be taken at the end of the season.”

It’s a no-brainer. We all know he loves the German girls.

“The truth is that there is a proposal from Juventus and the other teams in Europe. A change of clubs would be a step forward in my career, no doubt. But I am very happy here in Werder, where I am living well both professionally and personally,” he said.

“I don’t get involved in these matters of negotiation. I trust in the leaders of the club who will decide at the end of the season. Like any player, I admire Juventus. It is one of the biggest clubs in the world like Inter Milan, Milan, Real Madrid and Barcelona among others.”

In recent call-ups for the Brazilian team, Dunga also left the midfielder out of his squad. However, Diego thinks there will always be a chance for him to play if he works hard.

“I’ve been playing in the selection for a long time. But I do not get upset (about not being called-up) as this (has) always been the biggest goal of my career and I will continue looking for my space,” he said.