Incredibly sad news: Luis Enrique’s 9 year old daughter Xana (pictured here in 2015 with her papi) has lost a 5 month battle with osteosarcoma. Continue reading
Rest In Peace: Xana Martínez Cullell
29 AugRest In Peace: Florijana Ismaili
3 JulSad news broke over the weekend that Switzerland international Florijana Ismaili had gone missing during a vacation in Italy. Today Italian officials announced they had recovered her body from Lake Como following a swimming/diving accident. Continue reading
Rest In Peace: Agustín Herrerín
18 AprSad news today. Agustín Herrerín, the long time stadium delegate for Real Madrid, has passed away at age 84. Adored by players, staff and fans, he had been involved with the club for over 50 years. Castilla observed a moment of silence before their match today and many players, past and present, took to social media to share their feelings. The club posted a lovely tribute video as well. I got so misty watching it. I will miss seeing him pitch side, greeting the players. Rest in peace, Agustín.
Ready For El Derbi & So Much Sad News
8 FebLos Blancos had their final training session before tomorrow’s Derbi Madrileño. Continue reading
Rest In Peace: Davide Astori
4 MarIncredibly sad news: Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori passed away suddenly today at the age of 31. He is survived by his partner Francesca Fioretti, their 2 year old daughter Vittoria, his parents and many others who loved him. Our thoughts are with them all.
– Lozil
Catching Up & Prepping For Betis
10 MarGot a bit of catching up to do here. After the Xabi news, I wasn’t much for posting yesterday. Sigh. Continue reading
Chapecoense’s Emotional Victory
23 JanThis past weekend Chapecoense (Associação Chapecoense de Futebol) returned to the pitch for the first time since the plane crash on November 28, 2016 which claimed the lives of 43 members of the club (19 players and 24 club members). A total of 71 people died in the crash. Continue reading
#ForçaChape
29 NovWe here at HB & HB join with the world football community in shock and mourning for the loss of 71 people – players, staff, crew, journalists – in last night’s horrific crash in Colombia. Continue reading
Tragedy in the Midst of Our Joy
29 MayWe’re so disgusted and sad to learn that while watching the Champions League Final yesterday, another Real Madrid supporters group in Iraq was attacked. Continue reading