Training, More Tennis, Men’s Health Finds 2 New Cover Boys & More

Sorry about the earlier double post. That’s what happens when you have two people in different cities working on the same blog. I had an open post that I hadn’t saved so Maisougio couldn’t see mine and I didn’t see her’s until after I hit ‘publish.’ So you got the happy news twice! This is going to be another quickie as a work project just rolled in.

Yep, * everyone* is on bad terms with Mou.  I can tell from the smiles.

What do you want to bet the press will twist it to say they’re laughing *at* him? ::rolls eyes:: Both Marca and AS are continuing to stir the shit today. I’m just going to ignore it and maybe all this drama will eventually go away. I definitely don’t want to discuss it anymore.

The last training before Espanyol went on today with Casemiro & Llorente joining in. Sami & Cris exercised inside while Mesut & Marcelo worked on their recovery.

Here’s some more pictures from the tennis. The ones with Sergio’s red sweater are obvs from yesterday. (Watishista Ana was right, those sleeves are crocheted! Oy!) Today, Cris, Irina and Karanka were there. I can tell from the smiles and greetings how badly Cris is getting along with the coaching staff. ::rolls eyes again:: (If you don’t know what I’m talking about Cuatro is claiming that Cris angrily screamed “Fuck you” at all the coaches after he scored the other day. Sigh.) All tennis shots via GF Sports

OMG. Those sleeves are dire.

Sese also posted this shot with Nadal from the dressing room. Here’s some video of him from yesterday.

God bless Men’s Health! They certainly seem committed to giving us some seriously hot men on their cover. The month of May brings Drool Amnesty King Victor Valdes to Men’s Health Espana and Olivier Giroud to the French edition.

You can see more pictures and hear about Victor’s interview at Con La Roja. For more on the luscious Mr. Giroud, check out Sport Witness.

Marcelo posted a nice smiley shot on Instagram and Clarice gave us some new Enzo – hooray!

A bonnet-less wee baby Zoe rode on her little hobby horse (well in this case, a sheep) and looked completely adorbs in her footy pajamas. I can’t get over how much she looks like her papi!Here’s a great shot of Adan totally fangirling with Albiol’s jersey from Wednesday’s match.
Iker said on Instagram that Adan is now on Twitter. You can follow him here.  Adan put his Twitter to good use by posting a picture of his doggie today. That is a face filled with character, for sure.

Cristiano posted his sister Katia Aveiro’s new video today. It’s a collaboration with Wildboyz. What do you think?

I’ve been missing El Pirata so I checked in with his Instagram. His buddy Miguel had posted a couple of shots with him on his own feed that are worth sharing.

And El Pirata was interviewed for Rolling Stone about the best gig he ever went to! It cracks me up because the picture they chose of him makes him look like a existentialist cat burglar. Oy.
Today I  got a call from the Yankees about the upcoming footy matches there this summer. They still don’t have a date for the unbundling of Spain vs. Ireland but they will call me as soon as they get one. I’ve heard that before. I also asked about potential International Champions Cup matches being there and they said probably not due to scheduling, so the NY match will be in another stadium. Depending on who it is I can imagine maybe CitiField or Red Bulls Arena. It all remains to be seen. ICC has delayed their announcement of the other 4 teams and dates/locations for the matches. So stay tuned.

So I had myself a little adventure: Even though I was snuffly miserable with allergies yesterday, I was offered a ticket to the NY premiere & after party for Star Trek Into Darkness and I jumped at the chance, as one does. (I mean can you really imagine saying “Nah, I don’t want to go to a premiere and meet some movie stars, thanks anyhow! I’ll stay home and watch Elementary instead.”) I just have to say this: GO SEE IT! The movie is awesome! If you can see it in 3D at the IMAX, I highly recommend it. It was super cool and the whole cast is great. But today I’m back to work & allergies with a hangover to boot. So much for the glamorous life! (It was great while it lasted).

And now it’s time to get more work done. Sending good vibes out to the RM basketball team who are playing Barca in the final four of the Euro Cup. As I’m typing it’s t the end of the third quarter and the score is Barca 51 – Real Madrid 48. C’MON BLANCOS!

– Lozil