UEFA Best Player in Europe Shortlist

Well done Cris, Ángel, and James! All three players have been short-listed for the 2014 UEFA Best Player in Europe award.

World Cup 2014 – Group G – Match Report: Germany 4 – Portugal 0

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Well… This was it. The German National Team took on Cristiano Ronaldo, and 10 other guys that we just don’t give a shit about (according to ESPN), at Arena Fonte Nova. They called it man against machine because, let’s face it, they have no idea who the rest of the Portuguese players are.

Catching Up With France, Germany, Portugal, Argentina, Brazil And More

Karim got his chesticles workin’ in that jersey while posing for a picture with Les Bleus. Jellyace, remind me – didn’t we name them? I could swear I dubbed them “Asterix and Obelix” at one point.  Anyhow, here’s some Karim action.

Hello Dollies

Manuel Neuer

How many times have you seen a player so adorable that you wish you had a big ol’ plush doll of them to snuggle with? Marcelo springs immediately to mind. Well, Bayern Munich went ahead and made that wish a reality. 

UPDATED: Bits & Bobs: The “I Need A Cocktail Something Fierce” Edition

Oh boy, it has been a long day. I was up really early working from home while waiting for not one, but two (!), visits from the air conditioner repairman and considering how humid and gross this NYC summer has been, it was an absolute must. So, now I’m a couple of hundred bucks poorer, but the house is cool again. Alas, my brain is fried though. Summers are supposed to be slow, don’t you think? Why is work so busy? Argh. Anyhow, I’m going to drop some bits and bobs that I’ve collected on y’all, then pour myself a nice glass of wine and kick back for the evening.

To start things off, the fabulous torso of Sami Khedira! He and Lena are now in Miami. However, he’s sporting the same trunks that Mesut and Sergio had last summer.  C’mon, Sami! Those trunks are sooooo 2011! He still looks hot as hell.

Germany Gets Down To It

Argh, I am so exhausted! Here’s another picspam catching up with Germany that I hope I can actually stay awake to post. Mesut put this shot on Facebook today with the caption “Today I was at the press conference of the DFB. On the pitch I feel better – but media relations is one of them. But now is the concentration of the match against Italy.”  We know he’s shy with the press, but he looks so pretty talking to them!

Preparation: Greece & Germany

Greece was in training today before meeting Germany in the quarter finals on Friday. I’m going to be on pins and needles all day.

Trying To Catch Up: Germany

Hallo Mario!

Germany played Israel today and I’ll *try* to get a recap up over the weekend. I’m coming back from Philly tomorrow night but not until about midnight or so, which means I’m already behind schedule. Fun! Maybe on the trip I’ll have time to write one up if the gods of wifi are good to me.

Die Mannschaft Train & Badass Around Monaco

OMG! You have no idea how happy I am to see Schweini and the other Bayern boys. He looks pretty happy too. I’m sooo excited for the tournament to start so Die Mannschaft can kick the serious arse that I know that will. Whoops! I’m being a little partisan, but they are my boos. I love Spain and I’ve supported Italy my whole life. I have a major fondness for the Dutch, but this year, I think Germany is going all the way. It’s hard when so many players you like and admire are spread across so many teams.

Huecco’s “Dame Vida” Official Video – ADORABLE!

I’ve got serious love for this clip. I have a huge smile after watching it and the song is super catchy as well. Everyone is so game in the vid – especially Thomas Muller and Kun Aguero (and surprise VdB cameo)!  It’s just so frigging cute. Watch and enjoy!