The Week So Far…

I make a whole big statement about starting to post again and then promptly get felled by an epic bronchial infection that has had me flat on my ass all week. Typical.  Anyhow, I’m slowly starting to come out of it now so I’m going to try again! There’s the bulk of a week to catch up on so I’ll do a drive by.

Training, Birthday Boy, 5 Star Performances & King Muppet Baby On The Move?

The team continued training in prep for Sunday’s match vs. Granada along with Castilla striker Mariano.

CR7: “Too Skinny,” Avoiding The Ramos Transfer Circus And A Beautiful Story

Cristiano helped to launch the new Nike Free Trainer 3.0 V4. In the interview, he shared that he was told that he was “too skinny” and that motivated him to spend more time in the gym strengthening his body to the current buff He Man levels we all know and love.

Transfer Rumors: Andrea Pirlo To NYC FC?

When watishista Dr. P mentioned this to me earlier, my squeals must have deafened my colleagues.

RM Slaps Down Pogba Rumors And Other Dramz

The drama continues at Real Madrid (and this shit is just beginning). The issued and official statement denying rumors that they made an offer from Paul Pogba.

A Training, A Topknot, An App & A Belated Birthday

Gareth. With A Topknot. Bless.

So G-Money is rocking a new hairstyle today. Was that the aim all along? Grow it out and wear the Alice bands so that he could emulate Zlatan? If so, then well played Gareth! I did not see that coming.

Hot Pants Battle Heats Up Again

Just when we thought the Hot Pants War between Cristiano had been settled, Sergio’s working them shorts up again. Cheeky!

Super Copa Time! (And More)

Looking VERY good, Karim!

The team is off to the Cuidad Real Madrid residences to chill out pre-match. 

The Daily Drool: Júlio César

Poor Júlio did not have a good time at the World Cup with the Brazilian National Team. Let’s hope his club season goes better wherever he ends up. While currently at QPR, it looks like Benfica is interested.

Will He Stay Or Will He Go?

Would that picking one’s team was as easy as picking one’s shoes, eh?

So where will El Pirata end up this coming season? On June 30th,  Real Sociedad posted an official notice thanking three players whose contracts had ended: Esteban, Jose Angel & Javi Ros.  El Pirata’s loan was officially up, so it’s back to QPR now. Or is it?