17
May

Beckham to wear commemorative boots in final home match

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Image: David Beckham

Style has never been a problem for David Beckham.

On the eve of his final home match as a professional soccer player, Beckham announced he will be lacing up these custom boots for Paris Saint-Germain’s match against Brestois. He has partnered up with adidas to create these and it’s clear that they are carrying some signature Beckham style.

Beckham announced his decision on Facebook stating:

“I wanted to show the passion I had playing for my country and the pride that gave me during my career. You also see the names of Victoria and the kids which have always been there on my boots.”

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A touching tribute from a true family man.

13
May

Stoke players organize “retirement gift” for Owen

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Stoke City’s Michael Owen, who has announced his retirement at the end of the season, found his car egged by teammates after Sunday’s game against Tottenham.

Owen already came up with a list of primary suspects, to whom he tweeted out this warning:

At least Owen’s true home team came up with a more appropriate and touching retirement gift:

Awwwwww.

12
May

Mark van Bommel fittingly sent off in last game of career

Never has there been a more appropriate finish to a career than Mark van Bommel’s.

The Dutchman’s 20-year professional career came to a close after his PSV side fell to FC Twente 3-1. The tough midfielder, known for his strong tackles, received a red card in the 71st minute after a vicious challenge on Duasn Tadic’s ankle. It’s hard to imagine van Bommel’s exit from the game any other way — well, other than with a win.

We’re thankful this tackling machine left us with such an emphatic exclamation mark on a fantastic career.

8
May

Famous Nando’s restaurants to stay open an extra 5 minutes in honor of Sir Alex Ferguson

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Chicken, bloody hell.

“Fergie Time” is a well-known concept in the soccer world, and when the Manchester United legend announced his retirement on Tuesday, tributes came rushing in from across the globe.

To honor Ferguson’s 26-year reign at United, Nando’s, a restaurant chain known for its succulent chicken, will stay open in nine Manchester locations for an additional five minutes, and be dubbed “Nando’s Fergie Time.”

From Nando’s website:

So, after 26 years in charge, Sir Alex Ferguson is finally calling it a day at Manchester United. Now he can spend time enjoying the finer things in life – golf, extended holidays, and helpings of PERi-PERi chicken.

And what better way to celebrate the legend that is Sir Alex, by keeping our Manchester restaurants open for an extra five minutes this evening. We’re calling it #NandosFergieTime.

We’re wondering if the man himself will spot by for a quick bite.

8
May

Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring. Who will replace him?

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After Sir Alex Ferguson officially announced his retirement at the end of the season, everyone, depending on if you are a United fan or not, was thinking one of two things:

Non-United fans: “FINALLY!! WE HAVE A CHANCE NOW!”

United fans: “Who on God’s green earth is going to replace the legend?!”

A hologram of Sir Alex would probably be United fans’ top choice, but since that is kind of tricky to pull off, check out our top candidates to take over at Manchester United.

15
Feb

Robbie Rogers comes out as gay, announces retirement

Former Columbus Crew and United States midfielder Robbie Rogers has come out as gay and announced his retirement effective immediately.

The 25-year-old American, who played for Leeds United and left League One side Stevenage last month, wrote on his blog that he had been afraid of revealing his sexuality - but that he is now leaving football.

Read more here.