What on earth can I possibly say? There have been rumblings but the reality is still like punch to the gut. It’s Sergio, FFS! Tomorrow there will be a tribute to our capi and then he will speak to the press. I just…can’t at the moment. I will try to find some words later.
Lozil
A day after announcing the birth of his first child, total sweetheart & USMNT national team midfielder Stuart Holden has decided to hang up his cleats. Poor Stu has had a ton of injuries and some really shitty luck, so he decided to call time on his career. He did it in his usual charming, humble style. Continue reading
It’s a sad day for football and Madridistas in particular. El Angel de Madrid has decided to hang up his boots next month at the end of the NASL season. Continue reading
Iker said his goodbye today in a presser with FloPeezy. Lots of pleasant things were said and everyone was on their best behavior. Continue reading
When hopechaser suggested that we post our testimonial to Iker on the blog, I recoiled for a moment. You see, I was stuck in traffic in the DC area (shocking) and had only just received the text confirming his departure. I have been avoiding transfer rumors and even confirmations as much as possible. This was a trying year for me as a footie fan and I need the break. Continue reading
So I’ve been lying in bed since the ass crack of dawn, looking at these pictures and dreading writing this post. I can’t really put it off any longer. Gotta just bite the bullet and get on with it. I’ll tell what though, watch Iker Casillas crying his way through a press conference is definitely not how I wanted to start my day. Continue reading
Never fails – I lay down for a nap and the shit goes down. I’ve been waiting for the announcement, dreading it actually, and now it’s official: Iker is leaving Real Madrid. Continue reading
::sniffle:: I know, I know but I’m just going to miss him! Sami inked a four year deal with the Old Lady and will join them July 1st. The only thing comforting me is the hope that he will bromance with Gigi. (Gimi? Khuffon?) You’ll be missed, Sami. Thank you for everything.
– Lozil
Well, another departure that we knew was coming, but it still bums me out. Stupid, stupid move IMHO. Thank you for everything Carletto, you will be missed (along with Flotsam and Jetsam). The new coach will be announced next week.
– Lozil
Even though we knew he was going, it’s still hard to see Sami saying goodbye. I would have really liked to see him play one more time. Sounds like Sami felt the same way. It’s a real shame that things ended this way. I’ve always admired Sami for how he’s conducted himself. He’s intelligent, well-spoken, dignified, stayed out of trouble, worked hard and, avoided all the inter-team political drama and was an all around good guy. I’ll really miss him. May you go from strength to strength, Sami. You deserve every good thing.
– Lozil
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