Chinese Side Score a Goal While Opposing Goalkeeper Is Taking a Drink of Water

A goalkeeper in China has been fined and is facing a suspension after a terrible mistake cost his team victory.  Liaoning earned a 1-1 draw with with Chongqing Lifan after rolling the equaliser into an empty net with seven minutes to go. Why was it so easy to score? Because Chongqing Lifan‘s goalkeeper Sui Weijie had decided to take a drink of water, leaving him unable to react to... 

Footballer in Australia Sent Off for Nasty Tackle on Giant Bottle of BBQ Sauce

Disgraceful! Outrageous! Shocking! That’s the kind of tackle that could end a career.  Central Coast Mariners defender Brent Griffiths surely deserves a hefty ban after this downright vicious challenge on a giant bottle of BBQ sauce. We jest, of course, but the above clip will make you chuckle.  It came during the Mariners’ retiring captain John Hutchinson’s testimonial... 

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel Unhappy Grid Boys Replaced Grid Girls at Monaco GP

The Monaco Grand Prix decided to mix things up on Sunday by replacing Grid Girls with Grid Boys. Grid Girls have played a role in Formula One for over 40 years but have been labelled sexist by some.  The organisers in Monaco seemed to invert the tradition for Sunday’s race but one man who was not impressed with the change was Ferrari‘s Sebastian Vettel. He said, as per Grandprix247:... 

Ronaldinho Hauled Off Before Half-Time in Mexico, Exits Stadium Before Game Ends

When we talk about Ronaldinho, it is usually to celebrate a golazo or some great piece of skill. Not this time.  On Thursday night, the Brazilian legend was taken off before half-time for Queretaro FC with the team losing 2-0 to Pachuca and down to 10 men. Ronaldinho was clearly not happy, as he headed straight for the tunnel.  He was then seen leaving the stadium before the end... 

Brazil Legend Romario Uploads Collection of His Favourite Goals from His Career

Romario is undoubtedly one of the greatest pure finishers the game has ever seen. The Brazil legend has now uploaded a video of some of his greatest strikes onto YouTube so a whole new generation can appreciate his genius.  The video includes goals he scored for Brazil, Barcelona, PSV, Valencia and some of his clubs in Brazil.  Romario famously scored over 1,000 goals in his career and was... 

David Beckham Answers 3 of Jimmy Kimmel’s Ridiculous Questions

This video does exactly what it says on the tin: Jimmy Kimmel asks David Beckham three ridiculous questions, and Becks answers them.  The questions: 1. What fruit do you think you could kick the farthest?  2. What is your favourite spice? 3. Are you capable of taking an ugly selfie?  You just have to watch and find out how Becks handles this Frost/Nixon-esque grilling.  [YouTube:... 

Ronaldinho’s Gorgeous Assist Sets Up William Da Silva for Queretaro Golazo

Watching Ronaldinho do his thing never gets old.  The Brazilian legend, now playing for Mexican club Queretaro, produced a delightful flick to set up countryman William Da Silva during their Primera Division Clausura play-off clash with Veracruz on Thursday.  There was still plenty for William to do, but he delivered with a stunning long-range drive to help Queretaro... 

Stephen Hawking Tells David Beckham: ‘I’m Always Being Compared to You’

One is famed for theorising about the laws of physics; the other did his best to defy them whenever he stood over a free-kick. Any list of the most famous British people in the world is sure to include both Stephen Hawking and David Beckham, and the two global icons met at a Google event on Monday. Hawking’s message to Beckham was truthful but also contained his famous wit: “I’m... 

Honduran Footballer Marlon Pena Kung-Fu Kicks Pitch Invader in the Head

Note to potential pitch invaders: Stay away from matches involving Marlon Pena. The Real Espana defender delivered some brutal retribution to a fan who decided to involve himself in some post-match fisticuffs after Real’s Honduran league game against Marathon.  We would condemn Pena for his overzealous actions, but, to be honest, after watching the clip, we’re pretty... 

Ronaldo Says Football Is Missing Stars Beyond Messi, Neymar and Cristiano

Brazil legend Ronaldo believes that something is missing from the world game. The former Real Madrid and Inter Milan star cited three players that he likes but wishes there were more at that level.  He told Marca, relayed by Goal: “As Zinedine Zidane said, I think Messi is incredible, Ronaldo is amazing and Neymar is incredible but I think world football is missing some stars” Ronaldo... 

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