Archive for the 'Soccer' Category



31
Mar
09

Zebra’s Got a Gun

When you’re a soccer referee you know you’ll be subject to a number of insults and upset fans. Whether you’re at a 6 year olds game or at the World Cup, soccer inspires passion, passion inspires anger, anger inspires this Romanian referee to pull out a gun to get the fans off his ass.

After the head referee allowed a questionable goal in a match between Romanian teams Popesti Stefan and Unirea Dragalina, the fans decided to get all over the assistant ref, who wasn’t even involved in the play. So, doing what one does when trying to stop an angry mob, he took out a pistol and used its presence to keep the fans at bay. Enjoy the video, taken with a grainy cell phone below.

[Fan IQ]

30
Mar
09

The Man Knows How to Play With His Balls

Being this skilled with a soccer ball is pretty neat, although all I can think of is the hours and hours spent mastering these moves when you could be doing more useful things. Like playing FIFA on the PS2 or something.

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27
Mar
09

A Promotion We Need in America

Spanish soccer team Villarreal fans won’t see themselves shut out from their favorite team next year, even if they don’t have the money for tickets thanks to the worldwide economic crisis. That’s thanks to the players who intend to help out those fans that are unemployed. With unemployment in Spain at 13.9 percent and in Castellon where they play, even higher at 14.7 percent, the players will be contributing to a special fun that helps provide season tickets to fans who have lost their jobs.

Villarreal president Fernando Roig said, “Season-ticket holders who are on the dole will be allowed in free next year. The idea is to think of the club’s wider social base and those who have been unlucky to lose their jobs so they can continue to watch football in the Madrigal.”

Everyone from the team’s star players to team executives, board members, coaches and sponsors will be contributing to the fund, in a very rare example of a sports team giving BACK to the people who support it.

One of the team’s big-time players, Joseba Llorente was glad to help out, saying, “We are keen to get involved because it seems like a good idea considering the times we are in. There are many people without work and it’s a shame if they don’t come to the stadium because of this.”

Now, I’d love it if the Red Sox or even the Mets decided to do this too. I’m sure I could find my way to the stadiums pretty regularly in that case… C’mon America, you want to fall behind SPAIN!?!

[Sports Rubbish]

26
Mar
09

While at a Soccer Game, A Riot Broke Out

Most soccer riots take place in the stands and are contained to just the fans, but during a game between Barracas Bolivar and General Lamadrid, two teams in the Argentinian Primera C league the teams decided to get in on the fun action too.

Players from Lamadrid, upset with Bolivar fans started arguing with the fans while the players were on the sideline. Then, seeing their fellow teammates and fans in trouble, the players on the field decided to join the fray. Soon enough a massive brawl was in full-force, causing riot police to be called in.

Ultimately, the referee got involved, he handed out 18 red cards to the Lamadrid side, all 11 starting players were sent off, as well as 7 subs. Lamadrid will also be short-handed for their next game as their entire starting lineup has been suspended. Before the match was suspended Bolivar was up 3-0, and were awarded the victory.

[Sports Rubbish]

26
Mar
09

Fan Sentenced to Continue Watching Sucky Team

kieron-dyer-lee-bowyer-punchupKevin Southerton had had enough, fed up with watching his beloved Newcastle United, he ran onto the field last month after his team let in another goal. He was of course, stopped and arrested. Southerton figured that if he were arrested on the field that he would be banned and thus, stopped from having to see Newcastle play anymore. When the police caught up to him, Southerton told police officers: “I hope I get banned, I’m sick of watching this.”

Unfortunately for the master criminal, the judicial system didn’t see it that way; giving him a fine instead. “It must be the first time someone’s been forced to carry on watching a team they’ve fallen out of love with rather than get banned,” said a police source.

Facing a possible three-year ban, Southerton’s attorney, Liz Dunbar told the court that “He was very upset at the performance of Newcastle United. I don’t know very much about football, but I understand he isn’t the only one feeling this way at the moment.”

The police were ultimately disappointed in this measure, hoping the ban would send a strong message to the fans that running on the field will not be tolerated, instead the court merely levied a $291 fine.

[Daily Star]

25
Mar
09

I Welcome Our Robot Overlords

The future of soccer is being developed by Japanese scientists. Watch these robots square off against one another in a shootout battle and admit it, you wouldn’t notice if they replaced the real players. I for one appreciate these robots lack of flopping and whining, plus, then all the women who flock to professional soccer players would have to look elsewhere, like perhaps to the sports blog world. Wouldn’t that be something!

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25
Mar
09

Well, The Cut is Flattering At Least…

In 1996, then Patriots head coach Bill Parcells got into a whole heap of media trouble when he referred to wide receiver Terry Glenn as a “she” during a press conference, inferring that Glenn was weak and that was why he wasn’t on the practice field. The coach of Figueirense in the Brazilian soccer league, Roberto Fernandes, would certainly understand that kind of inspirational tactic. That’s because he has taken to putting his players in dresses when they are not putting out an effort level he’s happy with.

The second-division team has seen a noticeable effect after this new tactic; midfielder Jairo had his best game of the season after being forced to wear a dress during practice. I think this would work wonders with Terrell Owens…

[Anorak]

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24
Mar
09

Ow Ow Ow Ow Ow Ow Ow Ow

I have no idea where this clip is from, I have no idea of the players involved, I know they are playing soccer and that this is totally gruesomely awesome. Do you really need more info then that? OK, here is a guy breaking his tibia while getting slide-tackled with multiple angles and slow-mo. There, is that better?

18
Mar
09

When Birds Attack

As part of the festivities for opening day, The Seattle Sounders of the MLS were initially planning on releasing some doves that were supposed to fly around the stadium. Unfortunately for the team, owned in part by comedian Drew Carey, three hawks swooped down and tore the doves to shreds. One of the hawks reportedly dropped one of the dove carcasses into the stands before diving back down for some more.

The club has since changed their opening ceremonies.

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[HotDog and Friends via Deadspin]

18
Mar
09

I Like Shiny Things

Owning the fastest convertible available, the Mercedes McLaren wasn’t enough for Arsenal defender William Gallas, he needed something a little showier. So, Gallas decided to push the envelope a bit, turning his sweet ride into an all chrome affair; take that Xhibit!

article-0-03e8f489000005dc-177_468x353Here Gallas is arriving for the Mikael Silvestre Schools For Hope Charity Dinner, because nothing says charity like rolling up in a car that costs just short of 500K. The McLaren can reach speeds of up to 207 mph so, now I’m anxious to hear about Gallas causing major traffic accidents on a nice summer day when the sunlight hits off the car and blinds half of the motorists around him. That should be fun…

Some other athlete is going to have to try and up the ante here, I wonder what the next move will be, all gold car? Platinum? Regardless, I’m excited. One thing that saddens me, Gallas spent all that money to chrome out his whip but didn’t go all in for the spinners for his rims, how can you forget the spinners!?!

[Daily Mail via With Leather]

18
Mar
09

Goalies are Not Infallible

Not just a compilation of a series of goalie mistakes, there’s a loud, techno crap song too, what more could you want to start your afternoon? The best is the guy who tries to throw the ball and instead throws it behind him.

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17
Mar
09

Pardew Me, I Don’t Think You Want to Say That

Former Charlton Athletic manager Alan Pardew was on the BBC’s Match of the Day show on Sunday and sparked some controversy when he said that Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien “absolutely rapes” Manchester City player Ched Evans with a slide-tackle.

He’s timed it perfectly” Pardew said, “He’s a strong boy, he absolutely rapes him” he added.

Always ones for proper decorum, the BBC released a statement shortly after the incident. “Alan Pardew apologies unconditionally for any offence caused by remarks he made on Match on the Day 2 shown last night”.

This isn’t the first time Pardew’s mouth has gotten him in trouble. As the manager of West Ham he was caught on camera making disparaging remarks about his club’s fans, leading the team to get him a media adviser to help win the fans back.

[Telegraph]




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