Lionel Messi Signs Pitch Invader’s Shirt in Hong Kong

Fans who attended Argentina’s friendly against Hong Kong on Tuesday would have been disappointed when they saw Lionel Messi starting on the bench.  However, they got more than their money’s worth by the end, as the Barcelona star came on, scored twice, and set up another in a 30-minute cameo at the end of the 7-0 win.  One supporter got even more than that, though, as he managed... 

Lionel Messi Scores Two, Sets Up Another, in 30 Minute Cameo in Hong Kong

Lionel Messi started Argentina’s friendly match against Hong Kong on the bench, but he didn’t take long to make an impact when he did finally make an appearance.  To be fair, Argentina were already 4-0 up when he came on in the 60th minute, but just six minutes later he chipped home with typical class to make it 5-0.  It took him just six minutes more minutes to make another... 

No Messi, No Problem, Argentina Score Three in First-Half Against Hong Kong

With Lionel Messi starting on the bench, Argentina had to look elsewhere for goals against Hong Kong.  Step forward Sevilla midfielder Ever Banega, who blasted home the opening goal of the game in the 19th minute. It was the third international goal of Banega’s career.  Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain made it 2-0, when he steered a fine header home after a great cross from River... 

Neymar Scores Four Against Japan, Now Has 40 Goals in 58 Games

Neymar continued his amazing international scoring record when he scored four goals for Brazil against Japan in Singapore on Tuesday.  The Barcelona man calmly rounded the goalkeeper and slotted home after a fine through ball from Diego Tardelli to give Brazil the lead. He then doubled Brazil’s advantage with another coolly taken strike—this time it was Liverpool‘s Philippe... 

Even Roger Federer Is Baffled by ‘Random’ Sign at Shanghai Masters

Roger Federer is a world idol, and fans flock to see him no matter where he plays.  He has seen all sorts of banners from fans proclaiming their love for him, but even the 17-time Grand Slam champion was left confused by the above flag at this week’s Shanghai Masters. “I can’t say I’ve ever been told that before,” he wrote on Twitter.  But hey, free Wi-Fi’s... 

New King of Football Vines Outdoes Himself with Hilarious Roy Hodgson Effort

Vine user vonstrenginho won the Internet on Monday with his Roy Hodgson/Wayne Rooney/Deliverance mashup.  Just 24 hours later, he outdid himself with a new Hodgson Vine, which is as brilliant as it is bizarre.  Vonstrenginho manages to put the England manager in a number of compromising positions within the video for Nicki Minaj’s hit song “Anaconda.” Vonstrenginho’s... 

Roy Hodgson, Wayne Rooney Deliverance Mash-Up May Well Be Vine of the Year

Football fans are a witty bunch and have come up with some brilliant Vines in recent times. However, this latest effort comfortably takes an instant place in the football Vine Hall of Fame.  The effort from vonstrenginho re-imagines the famous Duelling Banjos scene from the classic 1972 movie Deliverance, only with England manager Roy Hodgson and Wayne Rooney superimposed into the scene.  A... 

British Bookmakers Now Think 2022 World Cup Will Be in the USA Not Qatar

The 2022 World Cup is now more likely to be held in the United States than in Qatar, according to a number of British bookmakers. Qatar were awarded the rights to host the competition in 2010, but concerns over the extreme hot weather and workers’ conditions have led to speculation that the tournament might have to be moved. Just last month, Theo Zwanziger, a member of FIFA’s Executive... 

Streaker Runs onto Pitch During Rugby Match, Tackles Player, Sparks Brawl

In what has to be one of the most bizarre moments in any sporting event, anywhere this year, a university rugby match in England was interrupted when a streaker ran onto the pitch, tackled a player with the ball, and sparked an all-out brawl. The incident happened during the match between Newcastle and Northumbria with the brave (yet foolish) soul entering the pitch just as Newcastle were attacking. He... 

This Sickening Rugby ‘Spear’ Tackle Will Make You Wince

The above rugby tackle came in a recent schoolboy match between Australia and the New Zealand Barbarians and will make you squirm.  The New Zealand captain Liam Howley was lucky to escape without a broken neck when he was lifted and slammed to the ground by Australia’s Jordan Jackson-Hope in just the second minute of the match.  Jackson-Hope looked shocked when he received a red... 

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