Friday, May 6, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
1.5 Year Old Toddler Signs 10 Year Deal with Dutch Club
A Dutch club have signed an 18-month-old toddler to a 10-year contract after seeing his amazing football skills on YouTube.
Dutch club VVV-Venlo snapped up young Baerke van der Meij after seeing him kick footballs with amazing accuracy into his toy box, reports Yahoo! Eurosport.
The club even held a press conference where the toddler signed a contract (with a little help from his dad) and dressed up in the shirt of the top flight Dutch club.
It was a fantastic publicity stunt from VVV-Venlo, who have got a worldwide story on their hands, although they did admit that the contract was merely “symbolic”.
The Van der Meij family has close links with the club, with Baerke’s grandfather having played for the club in the past
Monday, April 25, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
South American Brawl
Two South Americans teams were exchanging jabs. Players from Fluminense were ambushed from players from Argentinos Juniors after they won 4-2.
Fluminense were celebrating the win in La Copa Libertadores(the South American version of Champions League) when the bell rung and they got ready to rumble!!!
It appeared that everything got started when Fred, forward, scored a controversial last-minute penalty to seal Fluminense's progress to the round of 16. If the pk hadnt been scored, Argentino Jrs would have gone through on goal difference.
Full-time whistle blew & the match started.
Sergio Ramos: Oops, I just dropped La Copa del Rey!
What a great way to start this morning.
Real Madrid are on the party bus celebrating. They're probably trashed. Let's replay the scene. It could actually be a great Twix commercial. Twix if you read my blog, think about it. You could use it for any sports team, really.
"We just beat Barcelona! Yeah! Woo-hoo!"
Let's bring in Sergio Ramos holding the Cup over his head, "Take that Farca! How you like us now! I shut you down, Messi! Who's laughing now?"
"Annnnd, I lost grip of the cup!! Ohhh, s#$@!.
And there it goes under the bus..."
Need to get away? Grab a twix, S. Ramos!
Epic failure.
Neck.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Greatest rivalry in sports
Jamie Trecker gives a broad view of why the Clasico is the world's biggest rivalry.
It's the biggest rivalry in all of sports, bar none.
Forget the Red Sox against the Yankees. It's big in the East (of the U.S.) but hardly Asia. Celtics-Lakers? OK, the Chinese probably do pay attention, but that's a stretch. Ohio State-Michigan? C'mon. They don't even care about this one in Alabama to say nothing of Malaysia.
We're speaking of course of Barcelona against Real Madrid, two of the best-loved, most avidly followed teams in the world. Yes, they are Spanish - though Barcelona would argue strenuously against such a point - and no, the passion does not end at the border.
Tens of millions around the globe will watch these two giants of global soccer clash three times in the next 16 days, with the Spanish Cup and a berth in the finals of the Champions League on the line. At stake is an almost unimaginable pride, fired by over a century of division. What this means for the clubs' global following is simple: three epic clashes between two of the greatest teams ever assembled in any sport.
Barcelona are perhaps the world's best known and best followed club today, with their jerseys adorning the backs of people from Moscow to Santiago and all points in between. Part of the reason is the fact that the club became a powerhouse at precisely the moment that global soccer became a television phenomenon.
With the formation of the so-called "Dream Team" under ex-player Johan Cruyff beginning in 1988, Barcelona was a clearinghouse of global talent with names like Romario (Brazil), Hristo Stoichkov (Bulgaria), Michael Laudrup (Denmark) and Ronald Koeman (the Netherlands) on the roster. In American terms, think of the 1992 Olympic basketball team, with names like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing and Magic Johnson.
But Barcelona were more than money: They have one of the justifiably legendary development systems that has stocked not only the current championship side but also other clubs around the globe. Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas is one of the most famous away graduate. Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique are just four of several players either wholly developed or finished at Barca's youth academy.
Real Madrid made their legacy in the post-WWII era, with the era's blockbuster signing of Alfredo di Stefano. But racing to catch up with Barcelona at the turn of the 21st Century, club president Florentino Perez began an arms race that has had pan-global implications. Real Madrid became the model for clubs such as Manchester City and Chelsea, hoovering up talent like Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, Raul and Ronaldo. If George Steinbrenner's Yankees defined free agency in American baseball with his Bronx Bombers, Real Madrid made it a worldwide soccer tactic.
If Barcelona, with their focus on youth, are the Red Sox, then Real Madrid are almost certainly the Yankees - just not as successful. In fact, while Madrid won the 2001-02 Champions league with the glitterati, they followed that up with a three-season fallow period. They have not won their own league title since 2007-08 and their slippage has many questioning if they are still the global megabrand of old. Indeed, Manchester United undoubtedly has surpassed them in many parts of the world, even some of the Spanish-speaking areas that have traditionally been Madridista.
There is no question that the lineups of both teams have clubs around the world drooling. Both can start a World Cup winner or national team standout at every position. Both are full of players who are the absolute best at their position, or darn close. And both have reserves of talent that can make outrageous substitutions look more like reloading.
Consider that last week Real Madrid was able to swap out Cristiano Ronaldo in a Champions League game ... for Kaka. That's kind of like being able to bench Kobe Bryant in favor of Jordan. Ronaldo is also having what even his detractors concede is a monster season, with 41 goals overall and 29 in league play. Kaka, injured, is simply playing his way back to form.
The thing is, Ronaldo - like Real Madrid - is coming up short behind his main competition: Barcelona's Messi. Messi's stats are so otherworldly he can only be compared to Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Jerry Rice or the Intimidator himself, the late Dale Earnhardt. An unholy amalgam of Pele, Diego Maradona and Ronaldo, Messi is clearly the greatest player of this decade and the arguments have already begun about where he ranks all-time. And, folks, Messi arguably can get better; he's not anywhere near football "middle age," meaning the best may be yet to come.
This season, the Argentine has 30 goals in the league to lead the golden boot race and a record 49 goals for his club overall. How good is he? Despite the fact that Barcelona have one of the best pure strikers in the world in David Villa, Villa doesn't have to score for the team to win. Villa is not exactly a slouch, either: he's found the net 21 times. Just by way of comparison, the Premiership's top scorer is Dimitar Berbatov of Manchester United: he has 21 in the league, and 22 across all competitions.
Today's Copa Del Rey matchup will be just the sixth time that the teams have met in the final, but both have enviable runs in the tournament's history. Barcelona have taken the title a record 25 times while Real Madrid have won it 17. It is the only competition in which Barcelona has an edge on their bitter rivals, with Real eclipsing them in league titles and top-flight European glory. Both are hungry, and toay's game is the simply the latest opportunity for both sides to land a killer blow.
It's the biggest rivalry in all of sports, bar none.
Forget the Red Sox against the Yankees. It's big in the East (of the U.S.) but hardly Asia. Celtics-Lakers? OK, the Chinese probably do pay attention, but that's a stretch. Ohio State-Michigan? C'mon. They don't even care about this one in Alabama to say nothing of Malaysia.
We're speaking of course of Barcelona against Real Madrid, two of the best-loved, most avidly followed teams in the world. Yes, they are Spanish - though Barcelona would argue strenuously against such a point - and no, the passion does not end at the border.
Tens of millions around the globe will watch these two giants of global soccer clash three times in the next 16 days, with the Spanish Cup and a berth in the finals of the Champions League on the line. At stake is an almost unimaginable pride, fired by over a century of division. What this means for the clubs' global following is simple: three epic clashes between two of the greatest teams ever assembled in any sport.
Barcelona are perhaps the world's best known and best followed club today, with their jerseys adorning the backs of people from Moscow to Santiago and all points in between. Part of the reason is the fact that the club became a powerhouse at precisely the moment that global soccer became a television phenomenon.
With the formation of the so-called "Dream Team" under ex-player Johan Cruyff beginning in 1988, Barcelona was a clearinghouse of global talent with names like Romario (Brazil), Hristo Stoichkov (Bulgaria), Michael Laudrup (Denmark) and Ronald Koeman (the Netherlands) on the roster. In American terms, think of the 1992 Olympic basketball team, with names like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing and Magic Johnson.
But Barcelona were more than money: They have one of the justifiably legendary development systems that has stocked not only the current championship side but also other clubs around the globe. Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas is one of the most famous away graduate. Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique are just four of several players either wholly developed or finished at Barca's youth academy.
Real Madrid made their legacy in the post-WWII era, with the era's blockbuster signing of Alfredo di Stefano. But racing to catch up with Barcelona at the turn of the 21st Century, club president Florentino Perez began an arms race that has had pan-global implications. Real Madrid became the model for clubs such as Manchester City and Chelsea, hoovering up talent like Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, Raul and Ronaldo. If George Steinbrenner's Yankees defined free agency in American baseball with his Bronx Bombers, Real Madrid made it a worldwide soccer tactic.
If Barcelona, with their focus on youth, are the Red Sox, then Real Madrid are almost certainly the Yankees - just not as successful. In fact, while Madrid won the 2001-02 Champions league with the glitterati, they followed that up with a three-season fallow period. They have not won their own league title since 2007-08 and their slippage has many questioning if they are still the global megabrand of old. Indeed, Manchester United undoubtedly has surpassed them in many parts of the world, even some of the Spanish-speaking areas that have traditionally been Madridista.
There is no question that the lineups of both teams have clubs around the world drooling. Both can start a World Cup winner or national team standout at every position. Both are full of players who are the absolute best at their position, or darn close. And both have reserves of talent that can make outrageous substitutions look more like reloading.
Consider that last week Real Madrid was able to swap out Cristiano Ronaldo in a Champions League game ... for Kaka. That's kind of like being able to bench Kobe Bryant in favor of Jordan. Ronaldo is also having what even his detractors concede is a monster season, with 41 goals overall and 29 in league play. Kaka, injured, is simply playing his way back to form.
The thing is, Ronaldo - like Real Madrid - is coming up short behind his main competition: Barcelona's Messi. Messi's stats are so otherworldly he can only be compared to Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Jerry Rice or the Intimidator himself, the late Dale Earnhardt. An unholy amalgam of Pele, Diego Maradona and Ronaldo, Messi is clearly the greatest player of this decade and the arguments have already begun about where he ranks all-time. And, folks, Messi arguably can get better; he's not anywhere near football "middle age," meaning the best may be yet to come.
This season, the Argentine has 30 goals in the league to lead the golden boot race and a record 49 goals for his club overall. How good is he? Despite the fact that Barcelona have one of the best pure strikers in the world in David Villa, Villa doesn't have to score for the team to win. Villa is not exactly a slouch, either: he's found the net 21 times. Just by way of comparison, the Premiership's top scorer is Dimitar Berbatov of Manchester United: he has 21 in the league, and 22 across all competitions.
Today's Copa Del Rey matchup will be just the sixth time that the teams have met in the final, but both have enviable runs in the tournament's history. Barcelona have taken the title a record 25 times while Real Madrid have won it 17. It is the only competition in which Barcelona has an edge on their bitter rivals, with Real eclipsing them in league titles and top-flight European glory. Both are hungry, and toay's game is the simply the latest opportunity for both sides to land a killer blow.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Tornado in Wilson, NC April 16, 2011
Taken by yours truly. No, I will not be chasing tornadoes any time soon. We were very fortunate and blessed that it did not affect us. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in the area.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
A Game of Kings
Liverpool vs Manchester United
No Rivalry can match the intensity when these 2 heavy weights collide...
...there can only be one.
Steep Hill POV
Rider Filip Polc takes us on a totally wild, bumpy ride down a crazy steep hill in Valparaiso, Chile, all captured on his GoPro Hero helmet cam.
Warning: You might want to take a Dramamine first.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Andy Najar
The 17-year-old Najar took America by storm last season, winning the MLS Rookie of the Year award.
Born in Honduras, Najar and his family moved to America when he was 13 and soon after he linked up with DC United's Academy program.
Najar shone as a junior and this led to United signing him direct from their Academy, only the second time this has ever happened.
He only left school on 22nd March last year, but within a week he made his professional debut in United's opening game of the season against Kansas City.
Najar's emergence proved a huge and surprising plus point as he became one of their key players. He scored seven goals in all competitions and was announced as United's most valuable player, despite being just 17.
Najar is a hugely talented midfielder, and while he is currently usually found on the flank he could easily progress into a central role later in his career.
Najar is wonderfully, and naturally, skilful. He can use both feet and run at players with speed.
His vision and reading of the game is also way beyond his years, although his physical presence, perhaps understandably, needs building on.
DC have successfully managed to tie him down to a new multi-year contract amid new interest from Europe, with Arsenal already strongly linked with an interest.
And it is not just clubs looking closely at Najar as Honduras and the US are ready to do battle over his international allegiance, although he is unlikely to be rushed.
The scout says...An excellent prospect, and it appears highly unlikely that he will be seeing out his long-term deal with DC United.
He no doubt benefits hugely from first-team football, but he will also learn from playing in Europe and that is likely to come for him sooner rather than later.
www.skysports.com/football
Monday, February 14, 2011
Ronaldo
I thought about putting up the video of his retirement interview. I saw it, and it does not do him justice.
Instead of mourning his loss from the game, how about we celebrate his achievements by watching him do work.
Ronaldo, thanks for all the great moments.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
The White Pele
“Yeah, I think that’s my best one," he said. "I just tried to get into a good position for when Nani crossed the ball. I saw it come into the box and I thought, ‘Why not?’. So I tried it [an overhead kick] and thankfully it went into the top corner.
“It’s indescribable,” he said. “When City equalised they started moving the ball a bit and making life difficult for us. But we knew it was important to keep going and try and win the game.
“When I scored the goal, I could see the joy in the crowd, the joy among the players, the manager, the players and all the staff. It was a fantastic moment.”
“We felt we owed the fans a good performance and three points. This keeps us on top of the league, so we’re thankful for that.
-Wayne Rooney
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Machester United vs Manchester City
If tomorrow's game is anything like this, we are in for a treat. Thank goodness that Ben Foster will not be in goal and that C. Bellamy has left the EPL. Tevez will always be a threat, along with co. I just want to see goals gallore, please. Chris Smalling makes me a little queezy, prove me wrong!
Random fact: Ryan Giggs has played for Manchester Derby games than the whole Man City team combined. Talk about experience.
Thought for 02/11/11
What I hear I forget,
What I hear and see I remember a little;
What I hear, see and question about or discuss with someone else, I begin to understand;
What I hear, see, discuss and do, I acquire knowledge and skill;
What I teach to another, I master.
-Confucius
What I hear and see I remember a little;
What I hear, see and question about or discuss with someone else, I begin to understand;
What I hear, see, discuss and do, I acquire knowledge and skill;
What I teach to another, I master.
-Confucius
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Reds Eye Celtic Defender
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has put Celtic's Honduras' World Cup left back Emilio Izaguirre on his wish list. Ferguson made a personal check on the 24-year-old defender in the Old Firm Scottish Cup tie after glowing reports from his scouts. Izaguirre joined Celtic in the summer from his homeland - picking the SPL giants ahead of Wigan among others - and he has emerged as a top talent with his cavalier displays. Ferguson is looking for a new left back to compete with Patrice Evra and he could swoop for the Latin American star in the summer. United know that Evra could move on if he does not sign a long-term contract soon - with his current agreement expiring in the summer of 2012. Fergie wants an understudy for the Frenchman who could eventually replace him and plays in a similar style. Celtic would find it hard to resist any concerted move from the Old Trafford super club.
Lets hope there is some truth to this!
taken from www.manutd.com
Inspiration
A little inspiration?
The best soccer player in the world is 5’7″ and 145 lbs and is never the fastest guy on the field. He is explosive, fearless, and creative with the ball. Those skills are made and not born. Here is a picture of him as a youth. He attributes much of his success to one thing…play, play , and play some more.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tulane & Carrollton
Update:
The Etsy Account has been updated with new shirts.
Be sure to check it out!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/NeonHEARTS15
About Harold Hernandez
Founder of t&c, Harold has been making shirts ever since he can remember. He has always wanted to share his designs with the world. His passion for shirts will soon be a reality.
He was born and raised in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Much of his inspiration comes from the BIG eAsY.
His initial design comes from, of course, the city of New Orleans. It is the famous streetcar that runs through parts of Uptown and Midcity all the way down Canal Street into Downtown. It has been a part of "Nawlins" ever since the first half of the 19th century and now you can be a part of the Big Easy by wearing it on your shirt.
For now, these shirts are printed with transfer paper. He's currently trying a variety of color schemes through customer feedback. The beauty of printing with transfer paper, though, is that he can customize the street car to have any colors that you would like. So get your taste of the Crecent City and support Tulane & Carrollton designs!
Just click on Tulane & Carrollton to buy a shirt!
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