Monday Training, Ballon d’Or Noms & Club World Cup

The team got back to work today (and I’m getting back into it too).  The big news was that Toni Kroos rejoined the group.

Pup-ita And More Napoli Action

Watishista/Napoli fan extraordinaire Maria Rosaria sent me this fanstastic shot of Pipita snuggling the adorable puppy of teammate Dries Mertens. Not sure who is cuter, tbh. 

World Cup 2014: “MMXIV – Les Diables/De Duivels” Belgium NT Exhibition

Thibaut Courtois © Stephan Vanfleteren

Photographer Stephan Vanfleteren has an exhibition of his brilliant photos of the Belgium National Team currently up in Brussels. The photographs are on display at the Botanique in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode until August 17, 2014.

UPDATED: Sometimes, Swear Words Are The Only Option

So much to say but quite frankly, some things about this whole episode leave me speechless or more accurately, unable to express myself with anything other than a steady stream of swear words.

The Daily Drool: Dries Mertens

Winger Dries is a newbie at Napoli just like Calleti , joining June 16. He was the first signing by new Napoli coach Rafa Benitez. Dries previously played for PSV Eindhoven. He has represented Belgium at the U17 and senior levels. Maybe he and Calleti can bromance? I mean they both seem to have that sticky uppy hair thang going on. (How about Driesetti for a name if they do?)