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Funny Soccer Player Names

Andrei Arshavin

Andrei Arshavin

10 Funny Soccer Player names: Great Football names. Giggle Giggle.

Messi loses his cool

Lionel Messi loses his cool during the UEFA Super Cup match against Shakhtar Donetsk:

In extra time, Messi helps Pedro Rodriguez score the game winner:

Toronto FC — Real Madrid goals

Real Madrid visited Toronto for an exhibition match. It was the debut of Xabi Alonso, Kaká, Arbeloa and Albiol.

Kaká interviewed during the game:

Goals from the match:

Real Madrid Goal #1, Raul:

Real Madrid Goal #2, Ronaldo:

Real Madrid Goal #3, Raul:

Real Madrid Goal #4, Benzema:

Toronto FC Goal #1, Gabe Gala:

Real Madrid Goal #5, Robben:

Seattle Sounders – FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona visited Seattle today, and the game was broadcast on GolTV Canada. I took the opportunity to dust off the EyeTV and try to capture some clips for youtube.

Messi’s first goal:

Messi’s second goal:

Dani Alves getting annoyed with Freddi Ljungberg:

Jeffren scores Barcelona’s 3rd goal:

and Pedro finishes the game with Barca’s 4th Goal:

Siempre con Nosotros

The Spanish national team won Euro 2008 today, with an impressive win over Germany that ended an outstanding campaign.
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During the post-game celebrations, Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos wore a white t-shirt with a photo of Antonio Puerta, a Sevilla player who died of a heart attack during the first match of the 2007-2008 La Liga season. Ramos was a former teammate of Puerta. The shirt says “Siempre con Nosotros” — “Always with us.”