Not at all happy about the kickoff of their match against Levante pushed back to a late-night
time slot so Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Barcelona could have sole possession of the primetime
spotlight, Sevilla fans decided to protest. With tennis balls.
Just after the match finally began, fans behind the home team's goal threw tennis balls onto the
pitch by the dozens.
Hey y'all. Did you miss me? No? Figured as much. I was in rock mode for a few days doing the ATP
thing so I wasn't really in the blogging state of mind.
I did see a few games this weekend though but unfortunately the Vancouver - Portland game was not
one of them. And because I missed the game I missed The Don's halftime remarks about scheduling,
downtown stadiums, MLS Cup locations and all that other commissionery stuff he likes to talk about.
As Nike ads go, this is one is much better than the one where they tried to make amends,
recapping Spain's glorious 2010 (in lots of things, not only football) with LA Laker's Pau Gasol,
ATP No. 1 Rafa Nadal, and, of course, World Cup hero Andrés Iniesta. [read more]