We are less than a week away from the all German Champions League final and if a promo featuring Dortmund and Bayern in Iron Man suits flying to Wembley soundtracked by Rammstein doesn’t get you excited about it then go have a word with yourself. via : reddit »
David Beckham cried as he departed the football field for the last time last night during PSG’s 3-1 win over Brest. Beckham was given a standing ovation from the crowd for the vital role he played in PSG winning Ligue 1. He made 12 appearences in 5 months including 9 from the bench. To those of you that might quip he retired years ago; stop be so cynical. Becks also had a typically garish pa... »
Michel scored this stunner for FC Dallas against the Seattle Sounders in their 4-2 loss. As ever you’re never sure he meant it but it’s a brilliant strike nonetheless. via: 101greatgoals. »
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was strolling out to celebrate with his PSG brethren last night when the fire effects pitch-side nearly burned the great man. The only person who can create fire on the pitch is Zlatan. »
You always got the impression that ROG and BOD were close and this just strengthens that impression. What a phenomenal career my bud ROG has had this last 15 odd years. Brilliant rugby brain, incredible competitor. Will badly miss (contd) — Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) May 18, 2013 …playing with him & less so against. Chirpy as u like but backed it up every time. Munste... »
Delon Armitage came in for some heavy criticism after he waved to Brock James as he touched down for what proved to be the decisive try in the Heineken Cup final. Looking back on it, his dive is nearly as bad. »
Delon Armitage pretty much sealed the Heineken Cup for Toulon today with his late try before Jonny Wilkinson’s conversion gave them the lead. Armitage waved at Brock James before he touched down. The GIF is here. Four players, three current and one former had their say after. Armitage is a #cock #noclass ???? — Denis Hurley (@DenisHurley15) May 18, 2013 — Denis Hurley (@DenisHurley15)... »
You read that right, Nicholas Colsaerts hit his tee shot in the quarter final of Volvo matchplay against Graeme McDowell into the well, toilet He took a penalty stroke and chipped out. At this juncture I’d like to say that “Colsaerts drops one in the toilet” was very close to being the headline for this story. »
Toulon won their first Heineken Cup after a nail-biting 16-15 win over Clermont. Clermont played all the rugby but it was another case of so near yet so far for them.Click to enlarge All images credit: Stephen McCarthy/SPORTSFILE »
Credit to RTE, their promo work across all codes has come on leaps and bounds and this is savage. The Championship is coming, the summer starts here and we can’t bloody wait. »
Nine year old Alayna Adams threw out the first pitch at the Tampa Bay Rays/Boston Red Sox game yesterday after watching a video message from her father serving in the U.S Army in Afghanistan. The father though, had donned the catcher’s uniform and took the pitch from his daughter before revealing himself. You’re made of stone if this doesn’t get to you a little. »
Franck Ribery got ready for the Champions League final with this fantastic volley for Bayern Munich against Borussia Moechengladbach. Next week is going to be special. »
On our daily trawl through the world wide web for hurling snippets, we came across this today. It’s something of a hurling trickshot video with some great target practice and also has a first; hurling while cutting the lawn. Hat-tip to them all. via: Mairead Mhaidhc on Youtube. »
Today and tomorrow, we’ll be giffing the greatest moments in ROG history and really, there’s only one place to start. Around and around, a loop that will never end, take yourself back to Cardiff and that feeling. Send in your suggestions to thegaffer@balls.ie or hit us on twitter and Facebook. Image credit: Brendan Moran/SPORTSFILE »
