Old Meets New: Fans of the Portuguese national team display their national flag with tablet computers. Could this be the start of a new trend?

Jun. 4 2012
#soccer #futbol #tech #portugal
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It’s a bit terrifying to learn that the most potent, in my opinion, squad at the Euro 2012 tournament is also the youngest. [Goal] They’re also very experienced.

It’s a bit terrifying to learn that the most potent, in my opinion, squad at the Euro 2012 tournament is also the youngest. [Goal]

They’re also very experienced.

Jun. 2 2012
Via goal.com
#futbol #football #soccer #numbers
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“I will not accept racism at all. It’s unacceptable. If someone throws a banana at me in the street, I will go to jail, because I will kill them.”
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Mario Balotelli, Italy and Manchester City striker, threatening to kill anyone who throws a banana at him during the Euro 2012 finals. [The Guardian]

The 21-year-old is not a stranger to racism and was once pelted with bananas in a Rome bar before the European Under-21 Championships in June 2009. “It was lucky that the police arrived quickly because, I swear, I would have beaten them. I would have really destroyed them. I hope it never happens again.” He has been the victim of racist abuse on several occasions – most recently in February when Porto were fined over the behaviour of their supporters in a Europa League tie against City.

The latter can be seen in this vid at around the 20 second mark.

May. 29 2012
Via Guardian
#futbol #mario balotelli #racism #football #soccer
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Today’s a big day for Champions League football, UEFA clears the path for a Real Madrid versus Barcelona Champions League final. It’s not guaranteed but it honestly feels like a second birthday, thank the heavens.

Today’s a big day for Champions League football, UEFA clears the path for a Real Madrid versus Barcelona Champions League final. It’s not guaranteed but it honestly feels like a second birthday, thank the heavens.

Mar. 16 2012
Via zehcnasylil
#football #Fc Barcelona #Real Madrid #Soccer #Futbol #Quarter finals #UEFA Champions League #Draw #Cules
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“On Friday, the media packed the press room to hear Mourinho speak, hoping for another show. He sent out his No2, Aitor Karanka. There have been no interviews and no fires. There has just been a team preparing for a game that could mark a shift in the power balance in Spain. A manager preparing to do what he came for. Hurt Barcelona. And properly this time.”
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Sid Lowe for The Guardian in preparation for El Clásico today.

Here is Zonal Marking’s tactical preview of El Clásico.

The greatest sport on Earth as played by the two most talented teams on this Earth. This is a source of much pain and joy in my family, there’s nothing quite like it. Not even the Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers has this vibe.

I’m rooting for the squad with the Nietzschean superman.

Look at Ronaldo’s physique. If God is indeed dead, it’s not because man killed him: it’s because Ronaldo did. By himself, with his bare hands.

Dec. 10 2011
Via Guardian
#El Clasico #Sports #Soccer #Football #Futbol #Real Madrid #Barcelona
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Pictured: Neymar of Brazil on the ESPN Soccernet frontpage. There’s plenty of international football today and some of the more attractive matches will be underway in a few minutes. Join us at r/soccer for links to match threads and video sites to watch from your personal computer. Germany versus Brazil Spain versus Italy (to be added later) France versus Chile USA versus Mexico (to be added later) Check ESPN Soccernet for times and more information.

Pictured: Neymar of Brazil on the ESPN Soccernet frontpage. There’s plenty of international football today and some of the more attractive matches will be underway in a few minutes.

Join us at r/soccer for links to match threads and video sites to watch from your personal computer.

Check ESPN Soccernet for times and more information.

Aug. 10 2011
Via ESPN
#sports #soccer #football
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