Well that’s one way to show your support. Center back Mamadou Sakho has been known for his eccentric haircuts in the past, but this one may take the cake.
-10 points for not having a more detailed fleur-de-lis.
H/T WAATP
MC Hammer once sang the immortal line “U Can’t Touch This,” and the same applies to referees’ nipples.
PSG defender Thiago Silva touches the shirt of Alexandre Castro ever so slightly, and is shown a straight red card for the vicious attack during the 1-1 draw against Valenciennes. We know refs often get a raw deal, but maybe a bit of common sense wouldn’t be such a bad thing occasionally?
According to multiple reports, Valencia’s defender Adil Rami sustained injuries dancing to Gangnam Style at a charity concert earlier this month. The French player reportedly suffered blisters which caused him to miss training sessions and Valencia’s match against La Liga side Espanyol last week.
Valencia supporters were not pleased with the news, going so far as demanding that Rami return his salary to the club. ‘It’s a joke – he has let his teammates down and should give back the money,’ wrote one angry Valencia fan on a web forum.
It remains to be seen which is more embarrassing: the fact Rami injured himself dancing or the fact that he was caught rocking to Psy’s internet sensation.
Here is footage of Rami’s infamous dance and injury:
During Bayern Munich’s German Cup semifinal victory against Wolfsburg earlier in the week, French midfielder Frank Ribery was caught smooching with his wife Wahiba from the stands. No problem, right? That all depends on whom you ask.
You see, the lovey-dovey pair exchanged lip action while the Frenchman kept his eyes glued to his teammates and with a full face of food at that. To add further insult, Ribery wiped away the kiss once their gentle lips unlocked.
Ah, Frenchman. Vive l’amour!
Zinedine Zidane just keeps adding to his already full list of duties.
He is the director of football for Real Madrid, while getting his coaching badges and of course the ever-taxing task of just being Zizou. But now he’s added “part-owner of a French fourth division club” to his resume.
How did a lowly side like Rodez Aveyron Football catch the attention of the soccer legend? A bold approach and a little bit of luck.
Zidane was in Rodez, his wife’s hometown, visiting his in-laws when the club’s cash-strapped owners found out he was in the area.
From the BBC:
“Some people came to see me about their ambitions for Rodez football club and it seemed interesting. Things needed to be done and I wanted to help out,” said Zidane.
“I come from the streets, a difficult neighbourhood. I have never forgotten my roots. It’s not because you work for the biggest club in the world that you forget everything beforehand. It’s thanks to my in-laws that I have discovered this club and family. I love this region and spending time here and I feel at home.”
He hopes to help the club climb back up to the second division. Good luck, Zizou!
Via Dirty Tackle.
Alex Ferguson may have stated that Wayne Rooney is staying at Manchester United for the long term, but that hasn’t stopped the rumors surrounding his future. The latest comes from the French league - and it’s not the side you’re thinking of! Take a peek at Paper Chase on FOX Soccer to find out which club is contemplating making an audacious bid.
Remember him Fergie? That’s 19-year old Paul Pogba volleying home for Juventus in their Serie A clash against Napoli this weekend. The French youth international sure seems to enjoy his new home after his move from Manchester United, where he only garnered 7 short appearances in all competitions last season.
