Fernando Torres individual highlights v Basel – leaves ball behind, hits post, misses sitter

Title: Fernando Torres individual highlights v Basel â€" leaves ball behind, hits post, misses sitter

Description: Fernando Torres may be slowly getting back his confidence, desire and pace, but his sharpness in front of goal is still way off. Torres is leading the Chelsea line in their Europa League campaign with Demba Ba cup tied, and until last night he’d performed rather well, scoring as well as holding the ball up [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/fernando-torres-individual-highlights-v-basel-leaves-ball-behind-hits-post-misses-sitter/

Publish Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:46:29 +0000

Piti for Osasuna as they draw 2-2 at Rayo

Title: Piti for Osasuna as they draw 2-2 at Rayo

Description: Rayo Vallecano 2 – Osasuna 2 (La Liga, April 26, 2013) Andrija Delibasic gave Rayo the lead. Raoul Loe equalised for Osasuna straight after with a header. Alejandro Arribas then headed Osasuna in front. Piti brought it back to 2-2 for Rayo.

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/goals/spain/live-video-updates-rayo-vallecano-v-osasuna/

Publish Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:16:30 +0000

EPIC Miss! Michiel Kramer (Volendam) misses open goal v MVV Maastricht

Title: EPIC Miss! Michiel Kramer (Volendam) misses open goal v MVV Maastricht

Description: Voldendam’s Michiel Kramer can sleep easy tonight, as this epic miss in his side’s Eerste Divisie match against Maastricht didn’t prove costly in the end, Volendam running out 2-1 winners. But that’s no reason for him to get away without a bit of light mockery. EPIC Miss!

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/michiel-kramer-volendam-vs-mvv-maastricht/

Publish Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:53:46 +0000

Man of his word: RMC radio journalist Eric Di Meco loses Azpilicueta bet, eats a rat

Title: Man of his word: RMC radio journalist Eric Di Meco loses Azpilicueta bet, eats a rat

Description: Eric Di Meco is clearly a man of his word. The radio journalist for RMC (the French equivalent of Talksport, although a bit higher brow) made a bold statement two years ago. The former Marseille defender keeps a close eye on his club for the station, and was taken aback by a claim made by [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/man-of-his-word-rmc-radio-journalist-eric-di-meco-loses-azpilicueta-bet-eats-a-rat/

Publish Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:11:43 +0000

Hannover finally see of Furth in 3-2 win

Title: Hannover finally see of Furth in 3-2 win

Description: Greuther Furth 2 – Hannover 3 (Bundesliga, April 26, 2013) Mohammed Abdellaoue headed Hannover in front. Nikola Djurdjic equalised for Furth. Andre Hoffmann then made it 2-1 to Hannover, before Djurdic levelled once again for Furth. Sergio Pinto won it for Hannover 3 minutes from time.

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/goals/germany/live-video-updates-greuther-furth-v-hannover/

Publish Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:56:41 +0000

A Maghreb Tetouani player celebrates a penalty like a nutter, teammate misses spot kick (v Rabat)

Title: A Maghreb Tetouani player celebrates a penalty like a nutter, teammate misses spot kick (v Rabat)

Description: Let this serve as a warning for those that practice one of the most annoying acts in the game: celebrating the awarding of a penalty. Not only does it make you look like you played for it, you run the risk of finishing with egg on your face if the penalty is missed. This is [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/lolz-maghreb-tetouani-player-euphorically-celebrates-penalty-award-teammate-misses-spot-kick-v-rabat/

Publish Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:44:57 +0000

Norrkoping put 4 past Hacken to go 4th

Title: Norrkoping put 4 past Hacken to go 4th

Description: Norrkoping 4 – Hacken 2 (Allsvenksan, April 26, 2013) Norrkoping moved into 4th as braces from Heidar Thorvaldsson and Imad Khalili lead them past Hacken.

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/goals/sweden/norrkoping-put-4-past-hacken-to-go-4th/

Publish Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:46:15 +0000

Ross County get one past Dundee United

Title: Ross County get one past Dundee United

Description: Ross County 1 – Dundee United 0 (SPL, April 26, 2013)  Ivan Sproule scored the only goal of the game for Derek Adams’ side early in the second-half before Barry Douglas was sent off for a tackle on the County goalscorer.

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/goals/scotland/ross-county-get-one-past-dundee-united/

Publish Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:46:18 +0000

Altidore brace (golazo) & back-heel assist leads AZ to 4-0 win at Heerenveen

Title: Altidore brace (golazo) & back-heel assist leads AZ to 4-0 win at Heerenveen

Description: Heerenveen 0 – AZ Alkmaar 4 (Eredivisie, April 26, 2013) Jozy Altidore gave AZ the lead, scoring from his own rebounded effort. Roy Beerens doubled AZ’s lead, finishing a cross first time at the back post. Johann Guomundsson made it 3-0 finishing into the roof of the net after receiving an awesome back heel assist from [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/goals/holland/live-video-updates-heerenveen-v-az-alkmaar/

Publish Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:41:18 +0000

Chalobah golazo lights up Watford’s win at Leicester

Title: Chalobah golazo lights up Watford’s win at Leicester

Description: Leicester 1 – Watford 2 (English Championship, April 26, 2013) Troy Deeney gave Watford the lead. Nathaniel Chalobah hit an unstoppable howitzer into the top corner from 35 yards to make it 2-0 Watford. Harry Kane scored a late consolation for Leicester.

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/goals/england/chalobah-golazo-lights-up-watfords-win-at-leicester/

Publish Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:09:01 +0000

AFC CL: Pohang held by Hiroshima; Buriram beat Jiangsu; Sendai sink Seoul

Title: AFC CL: Pohang held by Hiroshima; Buriram beat Jiangsu; Sendai sink Seoul

Description: Pohang Steelers 1 – Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1 (AFC Champions League April 10, 2013) Buriram United 2 – Jiangsu Sainty 0 (AFC Champions League April 10, 2013) Vegalta Sendai 1 – FC Seoul 0 (AFC Champions League April 10, 2013)

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/goals/world/afc-cl-pohang-held-by-hiroshima-buriram-beat-jiangsu-sendai-sink-seoul/

Publish Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:02:34 +0000

Should Rangers Chief Executive Charles Green be axed for “Paki” comment?

Title: Should Rangers Chief Executive Charles Green be axed for “Paki” comment?

Description: On Wednesday afternoon Rangers Chief Executive Charles Green was charged for his derogatory comments towards former Ibrox director Imran Ahmad. Green revealed to the Scottish Sun that his nickname for Imran Ahmad is “my Paki friend.” Green has defended his nickname for Ahmad telling Scottish television viewers: “My use of the word ‘Paki’ was when I [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/should-rangers-chief-executive-charles-green-be-axed-for-paki-comment/

Publish Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:26:59 +0000

GIF: What the hell was Lionel Messi doing with right hand v PSG?!

Title: GIF: What the hell was Lionel Messi doing with right hand v PSG?!

Description: Below the fold are a series of images & GIFs of Lionel Messi’s first half on the bench v PSG.  

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/gif-what-the-hell-was-lionel-messi-doing-with-right-hand-v-psg/

Publish Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:46:22 +0000

The greatest ever Champions League assists: A definitive list

Title: The greatest ever Champions League assists: A definitive list

Description: Just a week apart, we may have witnessed two of the greatest Champions League assists EVER! Last week it was the turn of Dani Alves, with an outside-of-the-boot assist for Lionel Messi at PSG, whilst on Tuesday Marco Reus joined in the fun with a stunning flick through for Robert Lewandowski for Dortmund’s first equaliser [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/the-greatest-ever-champions-league-assists-a-definitive-list/

Publish Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:31:37 +0000

Copy & Paste: Did Borussia Dortmund copy their Malaga Tifo from AC Milan?

Title: Copy & Paste: Did Borussia Dortmund copy their Malaga Tifo from AC Milan?

Description: Tifo: Originally the Italian word for the phenomenon of supporting a sport team, is mostly used as a name for any choreography displayed by fans in the stands of an arena or stadium in connection with a sport event, mostly as part of an association football match. Definition above via Wikipedia. Borussia Dortmund’s epic fan [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/copy-paste-did-borussia-dortmund-copy-their-malaga-tifo-from-ac-milan/

Publish Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:27:17 +0000

Crazy Tekkers!!!! Women’s Freestyling champion Indi Cowie Crossbar challenge video

Title: Crazy Tekkers!!!! Women’s Freestyling champion Indi Cowie Crossbar challenge video

Description: YouTube sensation Indie Cowie is everywhere. The 18 year old Guinness world record holder has taken football freestyling to a new level. Cowie is already a star with a Guinness world record for football freestyle skill and appearances on the Ellen Degeneres Show, Good Morning America, ESPN, and AOL. A name with its own intrigue. A [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/crazy-tekkers-womens-freestyling-champion-indi-cowie-crossbar-challenge-video/

Publish Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:13:16 +0000

Now the Malaga chairman calls UEFA “corrupt” & “racist”

Title: Now the Malaga chairman calls UEFA “corrupt” & “racist”

Description: Late on Tuesday night we expressed surprise that Malaga chairman Abdullah N Al Thani blamed “racism” for his club’s late defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. On Wednesday morning, Abdullah N Al Thani has continued his rant against UEFA – Tweeting and posting pictures of how Borussia Dortmund were offside in the build-up to [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/now-the-malaga-chairman-calls-uefa-corrupt-racist-after-defeat-at-dortmund-2/

Publish Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:26:35 +0000

Bayern beat Juventus 2-0 in Turin to stroll into the semis in top form

Title: Bayern beat Juventus 2-0 in Turin to stroll into the semis in top form

Description: Juventus 0 – Bayern Munich 2 (Agg. 0-4) (Champions League quarter-final second leg, April 10, 2013) (Alternative highlights, More highlights) Manuel Neuer tipped Andrea Pirlo’s free-kick over the bar as Juve tried to get on the scoresheet. Gigi Buffon produced smart save to deny David Alaba just before the hour. Arjen Robben hit the Juve post in the 58th minute. Bayern’s pressur [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/goals/champions-league/team-sheets-juventus-v-bayern-munich/

Publish Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:30:40 +0000

Messi comes off the bench, combined with Villa to set up Pedro as Barcelona edge PSG 3-3 on away goals

Title: Messi comes off the bench, combined with Villa to set up Pedro as Barcelona edge PSG 3-3 on away goals

Description: Barcelona 1* – PSG 1 (Agg. 3-3) (Champions League quarter-final second leg, April 10, 2013) (Alternative highlights, More highlights) Thiago Silva posted his entry for the worst free-kick of the season in the opening exchanges at the Nou Camp. Victor Valdes made a super stop to deny Ezequiel Lavezzi midway through the first half. PSG took a shock lead [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/goals/champions-league/team-sheets-barcelona-v-psg/

Publish Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:36:40 +0000

Graphic: Xavi completes the perfect passing game making 100% of his 92 passes v PSG

Title: Graphic: Xavi completes the perfect passing game making 100% of his 92 passes v PSG

Description: Forget the result during Barcelona versus PSG for a moment. An exceptional stat was record in the Nou Camp in the Champions League quarterfinal, as Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez recorded a perfect record in his passing game. Xavi’s perfect game was full of action. The Spaniard made 92 out of 92 passes, although none of [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/graphic-xavi-completes-the-perfect-passing-game-making-100-of-his-92-passes-v-psg/

Publish Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:26:57 +0000

Super Cisse saves Newcastle’s day with a 92nd minute winner against Fulham

Title: Super Cisse saves Newcastle’s day with a 92nd minute winner against Fulham

Description: Newcastle 1 – Fulham 0 (Premier League, April 7, 2013) (MOTD highlights) Papiss Cisse won the match in the 92nd minute when the forward flicked up Cabaye’s shot, turned and volleyed home from seven yards. GIF: Papiss Demba Cisse winner v Fulham. Awesome GIF: The crazy scenes after Papiss Demba Cisse’s late Newcastle winner v Fulham. Alan [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/goals/england/team-sheets-newcastle-v-fulham/

Publish Date: Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:05:11 +0000

James Collins leads West Ham to an excellent stalemate at Liverpool

Title: James Collins leads West Ham to an excellent stalemate at Liverpool

Description: Liverpool 0 – West Ham 0 (Premier League, April 7, 2013) (Alternative highlights, MOTD highlights) Daniel Sturridge had a goal ruled off for offside midway through the second half. GIF: Glen Johnson goes down (or dives?) in West Ham penalty area, gets nothing. Mohamed Diame beats what seems like the entire Liverpool team but can’t finish. GIF: Mohamed Diame’s [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/goals/england/team-sheets-liverpool-v-west-ham/

Publish Date: Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:05:34 +0000

No Loic for QPR as Wigan leave Rangers Ma-lonely

Title: No Loic for QPR as Wigan leave Rangers Ma-lonely

Description: QPR 1 – Wigan 1 (Premier League, April 7, 2013) (MOTD highlights) Bobby Zamora’s red card, for a karate kick on Jordi Gomez was the main talking point of the first half. With five minutes to go Loic Remy scored a brilliant and priceless goal for QPR. A crucial three points was snatched from Rangers by [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/goals/england/team-sheets-qpr-v-wigan/

Publish Date: Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:13:43 +0000

Lionel Messi fails to beat a Japanese robot goalie in a penalty shootout

Title: Lionel Messi fails to beat a Japanese robot goalie in a penalty shootout

Description: Clearly shot before he got injured, new Lionel Messi footage was recently broadcast on Japanese TV as the Barcelona legend took on a robot goalie in a penalty shootout. It was harder for Messi than may have been expected. The robot keeper was as tall as the goal, whilst it was remotely operated to move at [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/lionel-messi-fails-to-beat-a-japanese-robot-goalie-in-a-penalty-shootout/

Publish Date: Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:53:57 +0000

Amazing pictures: Papiss Cisse heads into the Newcastle fans to celebrate late winner v Fulham

Title: Amazing pictures: Papiss Cisse heads into the Newcastle fans to celebrate late winner v Fulham

Description: What a set of pictures these are, and all credit must go to @TaylorsFistpump for taking the snaps. They mark the moment when Papiss Demba Cisse ran into the Newcastle fans after scoring the late late winner against Fulham today. Of course, there is something about St James’ Park and a late winner, for example [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/amazing-pictures-papiss-cisse-heads-into-the-newcastle-fans-to-celebrate/

Publish Date: Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:32:15 +0000

Aaron Muirhead (Partick) has his penalty saved, then headbutts an opponent

Title: Aaron Muirhead (Partick) has his penalty saved, then headbutts an opponent

Description: There was some serious drama in the Scottish Challenge Cup match between Queen of the South and Partick Thistle. 1-0 down in the 119th minute, Partick were awarded a penalty to send the game to penalties. However, Aaron Muirhead’s penalty was saved and in the ensuing melee, Queen of the South players got a little [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/aaron-muirhead-partick-has-his-penalty-saved-then-headbutts-an-opponent/

Publish Date: Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:21:24 +0000

In Pictures: Two boys left gobsmacked after Bobby Zamora’s neck-breaker foul on Jordi Gomez

Title: In Pictures: Two boys left gobsmacked after Bobby Zamora’s neck-breaker foul on Jordi Gomez

Description: The jokes about Bobby Zamora, Wrestlemania and the Sheamus Brogue Kick were widespread on Sunday. The ugliest moment of the Premier League weekend occurred at Loftus Road, where R’s striker Bobby Zamora collected a straight red card for a horrible neck-breaker foul on Wigan’s Jordi Gomez. Zamora’s foul was disgraceful. Looking to win a high ball near the touchline, ended up Zamora attacking [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/in-pictures-two-boys-are-gobsmacked-after-bobby-zamoras-neck-breaker-foul-on-jordi-gomez/

Publish Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:18:24 +0000

Di Canio’s reign at Sunderland starts with a 2-1 defeat at Chelsea

Title: Di Canio’s reign at Sunderland starts with a 2-1 defeat at Chelsea

Description: Chelsea 2 – Sunderland 1 (Premier League, April 7, 2013) (Alternative highlights, MOTD highlights) An own goal by Cesar Azpilicueta handed Paolo Di Canio’s men an unlikely lead on the stroke of half-time. The Blues levelled at the start of the second half when Matthew Kilgallon diverted a ball into his own net. Branislav Ivanovic deflected a Luiz shot to put Chelsea in front in [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/goals/england/team-sheets-chelsea-v-sunderland/

Publish Date: Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:07:11 +0000

Individual Highlights: Cesc Fabregas MOTM performance v Mallorca (3 goals & 2 assists)

Title: Individual Highlights: Cesc Fabregas MOTM performance v Mallorca (3 goals & 2 assists)

Description: Cesc Fabregas hasn’t had as successful a start to his Barcelona career as he may have hoped, but his performance on Saturday will certainly help him to settle in better at the Nou Camp. In Barca’s 5-0 rout over Mallorca the ex-Arsenal midfielder bagged 2 assists along with his first ever hat-trick. Lionel Messi’s absence [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/individual-highlights-cesc-fabregas-motm-performance-v-mallorca-3-goals-2-assists/

Publish Date: Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:08:01 +0000

Tevez arrives to his community service in a Porsche, Carlos is a cleaner at an industrial estate

Title: Tevez arrives to his community service in a Porsche, Carlos is a cleaner at an industrial estate

Description: The Sun have splashed the front page of their website with pictures and a video of Manchester City star Carlos Tevez arriving on his first day of community service. Tevez has been assigned to 250 hours of community service after being found guilty of driving a car without insurance whilst disqualified. The Manchester City striker arrived for [...]

Detailed Link: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/tevez-arrives-to-his-community-service-in-a-porsche-carlos-is-a-cleaner-at-an-industrial-estate/

Publish Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:32:05 +0000