Penalty Defies All Scientific Reasoning
Some things defy the laws of physics. This young man in Brazil has managed to actually make a penalty go backwards. We still don’t know how he did it.
Some things defy the laws of physics. This young man in Brazil has managed to actually make a penalty go backwards. We still don’t know how he did it.
Another video from Brazil, this time claiming to be ‘Best Own Goal Ever.’ Not sure if it is, but definitely up there. We particularly love that he holds his hands up afterwards – you know, just in case anyone was …
With the World Cup Qualifiers now underway, here is a preview of the groups and the teams who you should look out for, with a close look at the groups involving England, Scotland and Wales in particular. Qualification is not …
Rogerio Ceni is well-known the world over for being the best goal-scoring ‘keeper around. Penalties and free-kicks mean the Brazil international now has over 100 goals in his career. However, his actual job is to try and keep them out …
This from Brazil is exactly the kind of thing we love. Forget beautiful goals, outrageous celebrations or mental sendings-off, there’s nothing better than an official being hit on the head. The best part of this though? The huge simultaneous celebration …
Shades of Harald Schumacher here. The offending goalkeeper got a yellow card for this assault – so the equivalent of removing a shirt or not getting back 10 yards. Hmm…
We love Neymar, but someone in Brazil obviously doesn’t has he gets smacked on the head by a rogue cameraman. Nothing more to say really!
A lower league game between Brazilian sides Votuporanguense and Fernandopolis (try saying them out loud) descended into a flurry of flailing legs and slapping hands. It has been described elsewhere as a ‘brawl,’ though that would suggest punches were thrown. …
Ah Neymar. He of ridiculous stepovers and even more ridiculous hair. He’s something of a character, as demonstrated by the selection of photos he regularly uploads on Twitter. Here are some of our favourites, featuring Robinho, Elano and Spongebob Squarepants.
Brazilian legend Rivaldo may be 40 and dragging out his glittering career in Angola, but his son his rapidly following in his dad’s footsteps. Rivaldinho (Rivaldo Jr) is playing for Mogi Mirim in Brazil, and he scored this belter for …
In Brazil on Wednesday night, EC Iranduba played Sao Raimundo. It saw what can only be described as ‘slight incident’ between AM midfielder Volante Derlan and the referee. The fourth official called referee Joao Batista Cunha Brito over to inform …
Neymar’s Santos team-mates have covered him in flour and chocolate (it could be HP, though we aren’t sure that it’s widely available in Brazil) to commemorate him hitting 100 career goals. As you do.
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