Fantastic Footy Artists….

Cristiano Ronaldo By Richard Swarbrick (@RikkiLeaks)

I stumbled over a gallery of fantastic footy art over on the Telegraph last week. Banding together under the name of Fantasista, the artists will be having an opening (location TBA) this spring in Central London. You canvisit their website or follow them on Twitter for more details. When available, the artist’s Twitter handle has been included so that you can check out some of their other work.

Rest In Peace: Brazilian Soccer Legend Socrates Dead At 57

Ex-Brazil captain Socrates dies at 57

Associated Press

SAO PAULO — On and off the field, former Brazil star Socrates stood out above the rest.

His elegant style and his deep involvement with politics made him a unique figure in Brazilian soccer, setting him apart from the players of his time and even of today.