Best Of The Best

Well, I got home from work at 10 PM so that tells you what kind of day I just had. But you know who had a good day? These guys! (And a few more not in the picture). It was FIFA’s Best awards in Zurich.

The Daily Drool: Marco Asensio

Attacking midfielder Marco is currently on loan to Espanyol from Real Madrid. He has represented Spain at the U16, U19 and U21 levels. It may be just me, but doesn’t he look like the love child of Pique and Cesc in this picture?

The Daily Drool – Epic Bromance Month: Carles Puyol, Gerard Pique & Cesc Fabregas

The Moc Moc boys have a life long bromance that has lasted through La Masia, Barca and the Spanish National Team.

This One Time At Banned Camp And Getafe Tomorrow

Soooo, as everyone has probably heard, Real Madrid has been banned from the Copa Del Rey. But has that stopped us? Erm, no.

Ready For Cádiz & Awards

The team had their final session before tomorrow’s Copa Del Rey match vs. Cádiz.

AFE Confirms Strike

A number of La Liga first team captains including Iker & Sergio were on hand at the AFE’s presser today to confirm the strike.

Welcome To The World Sasha Pique Mebarak!

Courtesy: Jaume de la Iguana/UNICEF

Shakira gave birth to her second son with Pique last night in Barcelona. Sasha Pique Mebarak joins his two year old big brother Milan. Congrats to the happy family!

– Lozil

Shakira & Pique Expecting Baby Number 2

Yes, we are expecting our second baby!! Thank you all for your well wishes!

— Shakira (@shakira) August 28, 2014

I meant to post this before I took off for London and promptly forgot in all the hectic activity. Piquira decided to give the adorable Milan a sibling. Congrats to the little family.

– Lozil

Recovery, Edith Extends & Ice Buckets Galore

The team had a recovery session today before they get back into preparing for Friday’s second leg of the Super Copa.

World Cup 2014 Final: Germany 1 – Argentina 0

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MyGypsySpirit: What a tournament it has been! I can’t remember a tournament that has been quite as exciting as this. Granted, I have a terrible memory. But the consensus has been pretty outstanding. This was one of the best World Cups in anyone’s memory.