Philadelphia to host Schalke, Aston Villa and MLS All-Stars vs. Chelsea!

Philadelphia is going to be a hot spot for international footy for the next few months. A bunch of high profile matches have been lined up.

A Tale Of Chelsea Man Love

Raul Meireles scored an extra time goal today to beat Benfica and help Chelsea progress in the Champions League. He also took off his shirt and showed his yummy tatted up bod. As you know, Nando said that Raul was the hottest guy on Chelsea. So what did Nando think of this display of hunky manflesh? (let’s pretend the haircut doesn’t exist)

Raul & Ivone Rockin’ Out

You know, I think I love them even more than before. I want to go out for beers with these two if they can get a sitter for adorable 7 year old daughter Lara. Here they are hanging out at the Didier Drogba Foundation Charity Ball. I totally would have wanted to be at their table. They just look like fun. These two are madly in love and have been together since they were super young (like early teens young). When you see interviews with them, it’s clear how much they adore each other.  I have a whopping crush on both of them. Keep rockin’ out you two!

– Lozil

Updated: Bromance Drama/Pre-Match Stretchies/Hipster Taunting

Hey Alvaro, you look a bit lost without your big burly partner in crime now that he’s moved on.

Epic Goofiness With Juan, Raul & Henrique

I saw this other day and keep forgetting to post it. The ever adorable Juan Mata, Raul Meireles and Henrique Hilario did a signing last week at the Chelsea Megastore. The silliness kicks in immediately. They are asked who is the hottest player on the team, Raul is awkwardly dancing and let’s not even get into Juanin’s musical choices. You’re busted, boy.  It’s pretty cute.

I’ve seen clips of Nando’s Friday Night Live interview (that they’re discussing), but it just seems to be pieces, not the whole thing. Please keep your eyes peeled for the full interview and let me know if it pops up online. He’s quite sweet in it.

– Lozil

Tormata Get Handsy

Oh dear. Someone in Madrid is not going to be happy in the slightest! Juan Mata scored today in Chelsea’s 3-3 tie with Manchester United and the Tormata action was off the charts!

The Daily Drool: Raul Meireles

I totally love tattooed Portuguese National Team and Liverpool midfielder Raul Meireles not in the least because his wife Ivone is hot and tatted up as well. He just seems like a solid guy. Loyal wa-tishista kfunk22 asked for some Raul with hair – will this do, boo?

International Friendlies Round Up: A Good Weekend For Muppet Babies, Sami & Mesut Get Released

Marcelo with a fan and her baby before his injury.

Aw! How adorbs does he look? He said that the baby reminded him of his son, Enzo. It wasn’t all fun and definitely no games for Marcelo this weekend. He was injured in practice on Friday, feeling pain in his back and ribs. He was supposed to start the game today, but instead he was examined on Saturday by the team doctor and sent back home to Madrid. Luckily, it was nothing serious.