Off To Miami & The ICC

The team took off for Miami today. But before they left, they had time for one final training session.

Back To Madrid, Accolades & Families

The team returned to Madrid after Wednesday’s win over Bayern Munich arriving home on Thursday. The game was fun but exhausted (the trip back seemed to take forever). Mygypsyspirit and I spent the following day recovering and hanging out. She left today so I’m getting back to work on things with a very quick catch up. 

Checking In With Sergio

June 15, 2015 – Havana, Cuba – Spanish soccer player, defendor of Real Madrid and Goodwill Ambassador by Unicef, Sergio Ramos arrives at international airport Jose Marti in Havana, Cuba, 15 June 2015. Ramos is in the island to visit projects by Unicef. (Credit Image: © Ernesto Mastrascusa/EFE/ZUMA Wire)

Sese spent some time last week in Havana working with children in his role as a UNICEF ambassador.

Rainy Days & Frankencoats Always Get Me Down

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Man, Sergio is going to be so jealous when he sees that monstrosity that Karim is sporting, actually that should be monstrosities plural. The hat is wretched too. I know it’s raining here in NYC but jeez!

Hot For Teacher

Crispy is off on vacation in Saint-Tropez with his buddies hanging out on a yacht. As you do.  He took time out of his busy lounging schedule to teach the bros his famous goal celebration.

First (Double) Training At UCLA

I know mygypsyspirit is gonna love this Sweaty!Arbeloa photo so I had to put it first.

I apologize for the slow updating this week. My family is in town visiting. This is a phrase that incites bone deep fear in any adult New Yorker. That means going to places you normally avoid like the plague (Times Square, for example.) Pray for me. I’m gonna need it.

He Hasn’t Changed A Bit

Well, except for the hair. But other than that, it’s easy to identify Karim Benzema. He’s even got a wild hued/patterned shirt on.  (It starts early, apparently) Too fabulous. Let’s hope Melia gets Chloe’s brows, though.

Mami, Papi & baby were in Ibiza on vacation this week.

Andrea Pirlo: Everywhere That I’m Not

Un saluto da NY! pic.twitter.com/rZ2cCia3o5

— Andrea Pirlo (@Pirlo_official) July 2, 2014

Sometimes life is so unfair. Andrea Pirlo is chillin’ in New York and I have yet to run into him.  C’mon out to Brooklyn, Andrea. First beer is on me. However, if you intend to get as drunk as you did celebrating Juve’s Scudetto, you’re going to need to pony up some cash. I’m not made of money, sir. But no matter what, CALL ME.

– Lozil

At Least SOMEONE Still Cares About Headbands…

…I just didn’t expect it to be Gareth. He’s off in California golfing and signing giveaway shirts. As you do. ( BTW, thanks to the multitude of people who sent these pix in.)

Thursday Bits & Bobs

Lordy, I have so many bits & bobs, I don’t even have a clue where to start. Ugh. How’s about I just begin with our boys? Here’s Iker (or rather Geeker from the looks of it) with a fan. Our intrepid capi also posted a  shot of his good friend Roy Batty from Blade Runner who was enjoying some LA poolside tanning.