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Junior Sa’u: Fashion Most Forward
Image: Michael Dodge/Getty Images AsiaPac.
Where sport ventures, high street fashion is sure to follow. The snood, man tights and unfathomable haircuts all gained their street credibility from exposure on the field of play, so don’t be surprised if you see the Moob Tube (as modelled here by Melbourne Storm centre Junior Sa’u) putting in an appearance in a bar near you soon.
If you’re planning to be an early adopter of this exciting new development in unisex clothing, we suggest a soft launch, perhaps paired with a pair of casual jeans. Your friends may need time to get used to your groundbreaking new look, especially if you’re mixing and matching with Meggings.
The Weekend In Football: On The Flip Of A Coin
Thankfully, Attila is not nesting at the moment. That beard may have proved a problem if he had been. Image: DANIEL ROLAND/AFP/Getty Images.
If you’re in a bad mood today, we suggest that instead of reading the Premier League section of this post, you should stare at the photo of Eintracht Frankfurt and their mascot above until you remember how much fun football can be when everyone behaves themselves.
You can then proceed directly to Lionel Messi’s happy place, unhindered by negative energy and a desire to start watching rugby.
Sartorial Snark: You’re Wearing That Out, Are You?
Images: Ohpix/Bauer Griffin.
Footballers are the fashionistas of the sporting world, although sometimes the heady combination of youth, inexperience and unlimited spending budgets can lead to confusion, overexcitement and poor decision making.
We’re looking at you, Stephen Ireland.
Bastian Schweinsteiger: Man Of Bronze
Before & after. Bastian Schweinsteiger on his debut in 2002 (l), and this season. Image via facebook.
Ten years ago today, Bastian Schweinsteiger made his Bundesliga debut in Bayern Munich’s game vs. Stuttgart.
Since that time he has picked up five league titles, five German Cups and two League Cups, but arguably the most important thing he has learned is that too much fake tan and Sun-In in one’s youth can lead to embarrassment when someone whips out the commemorative photos.
Lionel Messi: Chew On That
Image: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe.
Lionel Messi will sit out Barcelona’s next two training sessions after leaving the Nou Camp with his heart in its mouth on Wednesday night against Benfica.
Daily Mail report on Messi’s injury, sustained vs. Benfica. 6/12/12
Bloody hell, that sounds unpleasant. We thought he just hurt his knee.
Andrew Flintoff: Who’s Self-Publicising Now?
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Other sports disciplines are cowering in terror this morning after Barry McGuigan advised Andrew Flintoff to quit boxing after just one professional bout.
The Weekend In Football: The False False Number Nine & Other Stories
Even neutrals are embarassed by how much United need this man… and how much his former club miss him. Image: GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images.
Robin van Persie is a striker. So is Carlton Cole, on occasion. Fernando Torres used to be one, while Luis Suarez is a really good one when he’s not banned/rolling about on his back with his legs in the air.
Aaron Craft: Don’t Look Now
Image: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America.
He’s taken some stick for Ohio State’s 73-68 defeat to Duke Blue Devils this week, but honestly? Could you perform your job to the best of your abilities when to your left a bunch of smurfed-up college ball crazies want to tear your kit off so the chefs to your right can set about preparing you for the post-game barbecue?
No. So give the kid a break, would you?
Sensuous Soccer: What The Premier League Needs Now
Marouane Fellaini captures the mood of the EPL. And Santi Cazorla’s nose. Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images.
What a miserable few days it’s been in the English Premier League.
If managers being sacked isn’t upsetting the fans, it’s managers being appointed. Refs have grounds to sue clubs, ‘supporters’ are getting banned for racist slurs and Darren Bent’s been left on the bench.
Again.
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