Monthly Archives: March 2013

There is no love lost between fans of the USA and Mexico. This was demonstrated in a particularly unflattering light as the two nations met in a World Cup qualifier this week. Equally as unflattering as the light was this woman’s figure-hugging Wonder Woman outfit. As if she hadn’t already done the superhero costume enough of a disservice, she celebrated … Continue reading →

It looks like staying warm at the game is the least of Lionel Messi’s problems. The Argentine maestro was looking for ways to stay cool after donning a hefty poncho. The groovy outfit was a president from the president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, ahead of a World Cup qualifier in La Paz. Barcelona star Messi was only to happy to … Continue reading →

Not everyone is dismayed at the increasingly sorry state of affairs at Blackburn Rovers. In fact, some people are quite enjoying it… particularly if they happen to support local rivals Burnley. One such Clarets fan, James McDonough, has offered to do his bit to help out the neighbours in their hour of need by applying for the Rovers manager’s job. … Continue reading →

We all know Andre Villas Boas, Tottenham Hotspur’s monotone manager. But are you aware of AVB Man, the Spurs boss’ superhero alter ego? That’s right, just like Superman, Villas Boas goes to his day job wearing his superhero gear beneath his work clothes. Andre made a schoolboy error that would have Clark Kent tutting in disgust. He gave an interview … Continue reading →

A few weeks back we mocked Chelsea striker Demba Ba for turning up to his post-game Match of the Day interview wearing a rucksack. But it looks like the trusty backpack could soon be as much a part of the furniture of MOTD interviews as the wonky tie or the ill-advised baseball cap. Yes, the trend appears to be catching … Continue reading →

We’re on the lookout for old photos of scarves being worn at football matches. The history books suggest fans were donning scarves in their team’s colours as early as the 1900s. But we want to see the photographic evidence. As a thank you for dusting off old photo albums, browsing through your programme and fanzine collections or any other activities … Continue reading →

Adolf Hitler donned a Bayern Munich scarf to cheer the German side to a nervy Champions League win over Arsenal last night. Hitler was spotted looming over the shoulder of Gunners left-back Kieran Gibbs during TV coverage of the match. Like most Bayern supporters, he looked understandably concerned as Arsene Wenger’s side took the lead on the night and threatened … Continue reading →

A surprise visitor for Liverpool’s 3-2 victory over Spurs at the weekend was American pop star Lana Del Rey. The Born To Die singer was pictured wearing a Liverpool scarf in the tunnel in front of the famous This Is Anfield sign. She also posed for photos with Reds skipper Steven Gerrard. She told the club’s official website: “I was … Continue reading →

There was a rather touching moment across the barricades at last night’s Champions League match between Juventus and Celtic. The result might have been one-sided in the Italian club’s favour, but the desire to pick up a memento or two was mutual. These two fans resolved to swap scarves across the fence erected to separate opposition supporters. The duo each … Continue reading →