When Iceland Wins….

OK, they aren’t often victorious but when they are  ….

When Irish Fans Are Smiling

When Irish soccer fans accidentally dented in the roof of a car in France, they didn’t just walk away. Nope, they all began rolling up money and wedging it into the door crack for the unfortunate owner as payment for the damage. Then another group began a thumping campaign and managed to pop the dent out. To be sure to be sure. No beer was spilt in the fixing of the roof.

Foul!

A soccer player in Sweden let one rip and was sent off by the ref. Yep, a red card for farting. Ref claims it was “deliberate” and “unsportsmanlike”,  he said “I had a bad stomach and so I simply let go”,  players said it was “loud and clear”.

Don’t Shoot The Ref, Argentina

A soccer player in Argentina was so peeved at getting a red card during a match, he stormed over to his bag, got his gun, returned to the pitch and shot the ref dead.

Fabrice Muamba Suffers Cardiac Arrest

Thoughts and prayers for Bolton Wanderers player Fabrice Muamba who suffered a cardiac arrest on the field. Players and 36,000 fans watched in horror as the midfielder collapse during the first half of the FA Cup Quarter Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Bolton. He remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Psst In a sign of respect Aston Villa have agreed to Bolton’s request to postpone Wednesday’s match.

Soccer Player Linked To Famous Deaths

Oh dear, Arsenal soccer player Aaron Ramsey has been linked to some very high profile deaths. Seems every time he scores a goal, a famous figure dies within a few days. His last four goals have resulted in the death of Osama Bin Laden, Steve Jobs, Ghadaffi and  Whitney Houston. Hmm, luckily he doesn’t score that often!

Black Day for Football

Soccer just hit a new low after a football riot in Egypt  left 73 people dead and at least a thousand injured. Things got ugly after Al-Masry had a rare win over Al-Ahly , Egypt’s top team. The moment the final whistle blew Al-Masry  supporters invaded the pitch and began hurling stones at the players and fans of Al-Ahly. The violence that followed has left the sport’s world stunned. Hmm, that’s why we should all play badminton.

FIFA is a Farce

All I can say about Sepp Blatter’s FIFA re-election is, what a disgrace. With only his name on the ballot and corruption claims placing Qatar’s 2014 World Cup in jeopardy, it seems Football has reached a new low. Alleged blackmail threats, bribery allegations, money changing hands under tables hasn’t stopped Batter from retaining the top position in World Football, with not one single soul willing to contest him. Surely there must be other people wanting this role? Which makes you wonder why only his name on the ballot? Blatter had allegedly told the team bidding for England to host the 2018 World Cup that he would “only support their bid if the Falkland Islands were handed to Argentina.” True or false these allegations, the least FIFA could have done was delay the vote until all these corruption matters had been resolved. Now you have an enormous question mark hanging over the integrity of the sport and for that you should be ashamed.

Michael Jackson Statue Controversy

OMG, Mohamed Al Fayed has really showered himself with crazy this time. The ex owner of Harrod’s and owner of the Fulham soccer team has erected a statue of ….wait for it… Michael Jackson, outside the football grounds. Some fans are bemused while others are appalled at the 15 ft, £100,000 statue. One fan said “We’re a laughing stock” . In response Mr Fayed said “If some stupid fans don’t understand and appreciate such a gift they can go to hell” or “Chelsea”. Michael evidently attended one match as a guest of Fayed a few years back. Hmm, Michael Jackson is to soccer as Charlie Sheen is to losing!

Psst I suppose it’s better than being erected outside a kindergarten.

Religion Has A Lot To Answer For!

No he's at home, his match was canceled.

Just when you thought it was safe to be gay a new controversy has reared it’s ugly head. A French amateur soccer team claims a Muslim team canceled a match because they didn’t want to play against homosexuals. The Paris Foot Gay team say they received this delightful little email from their opponents the Creteil Bebel club which read in apart “Because of the principles of our team, which is a team of devout Muslims, we can’t play against you”. Oooh and it continues ” Our convictions are much more important than a simple football match.” Oh dear, it really didn’t help when a spokesman for the team said on radio “as a Muslim, I have the right to decide not to play against homosexuals because I don’t agree with their ideas.” So what do the politically correct say about that? I can’t hear you!!!!

UPATE Wait one minute people, it has all been a terrible misunderstanding and team Creteil Bebel will be playing the gay team. Can’t wait to see who wins!