As we all know, Barcelona won the Champions League in fine style last night.

And, as we also all know, there was a shocking disregard for the historic tradition of post-game chest festivities. Nary a bare torso could be seen on the pitch.

Even Cristiano. Et tu, Brute?

We were shocked.

I like people who are prepared to show a bit of courage now and then and stand up to the crowd.
I have no problem with people being prepared to make unpopular decisions if their motives are good and they have really thought through the consequences.
But I am equally clear that there is a difference between this and simply being thick-skinned.

The Champions League final is nearly here. Barcelona v Manchester United in Rome. Are you ready?

If you can answer yes to the following question, we deem you fit and worthy of viewing this massive event in the football calendar:

You have alcohol on your person or you are in some sort of establishment that will happily supply you with some.

Ooh! Reports from Barcelona have declared that David Veeya will be a Barca player next season after his agent Jose Luis Tamargo and the club's technical secretary and director, Raul Sanllehí Txiki Begiristain met in Asturias. Well, it could've easily been for a round of bingo but who knows?

Sao Paulo managed to hold on to a 1-1 draw against Gremio on Wednesday despite having three players get sent off in the final 15 minutes. Of the three tackles that earned early dismissals, I think the butt kick/head slap combo (15 seconds in) would have to be the most original.

But if you want to see something that will make the above video look like bingo night at the old folks home, check out this clip of the MMA battle between the BYU and New Mexico women's teams.

Photos courtesy R.Ribeiro

It is with great sadness that we welcome you to Day Fourteen the last of our Selecao Bootcamp specials! Here's Robinho welcoming you with the "D" face. Determinação, we mean. He's probably listening to "Beat It" on his ipod as the man behind mysteriously looks on.

Seriously, female Sounders fans. You've watched me meticulously analyze the ramifications of WPS putting it's players in various shades of pink. You've observed me taking on Peter Wilt for having his players judge a car show on Fathers day. You've seen me suggest that the Sirens of Soccer are perhaps a bit too over-sexualized in the media.

Stefan Bondy of The Record has done what no other reporter has been able to do; get the scoop on Osorio and Agoos. The verdict? Both men will be gone once the season has hit its final game (That would explain Agoos and Stover cashing in on their vacation time, no?

As a sports presenter on our local community radio (Every other Saturday afternoon 3-5pm), I feel duty bound to keep an eye on our local football team "Forest Green Rovers" who inhabit a local hill and the Blue Square Premiership.
The club sponsors the station and we regularly play jingles encouraging people to go along to watch.

Outro problema para o Vitória FC. Quando se começa a esticar a corda esta parte por algum lado. Só espero que não seja para o lado do clube de Setúbal. Notícia e história confusa que mete também o BPN.

Alex Gerrard, who by her own confession used to eat three McDonalds a week and munch through a loaf of bread a day, made 2009 her year to look fantabulous.

After hiring a trainer and cutting down on the Happy Meals, she's definitely one of our top-rated WAGs booty-cuties of 2009.

Let's look ahead to see how Alex is going to stay in shape during the World Cup: The Shake Weight arm slimmer.

The Champions League final is nearly here. Barcelona v Manchester United in Rome. Are you ready?

If you can answer yes to the following question, we deem you fit and worthy of viewing this massive event in the football calendar:

You have alcohol on your person or you are in some sort of establishment that will happily supply you with some.

As we all know, Barcelona won the Champions League in fine style last night.

And, as we also all know, there was a shocking disregard for the historic tradition of post-game chest festivities. Nary a bare torso could be seen on the pitch.

Even Cristiano. Et tu, Brute?

We were shocked.

Is it ever a good idea to invite your boss to a social function? I guess since it was his wedding, Ryan Stevenson (above, left), a midfielder for Scottish First Division side Ayr United, was obligated to invite his manager, Brian Reid, but when the boss arrived, he immediately proved to be the worst wedding guest since your senile aunt Linda and her suffocated cat wrapped as a present by shutting down the bar.

Martin Allen to spend more time on his own plotIts not dull supporting a lower league team. Whilst dramas are reported daily from the dizzy heights of premier league they still seem remote. Down in the basement its personal and up close. Someone knows someone who's on the staff or makes the tea or drives the bus.

Back when I was a strapping young lad still becoming a man, there was a certain cable channel (Showtime) that aired this ridiculous show called Red Shoe Diaries. The show definitely contained "Strong Sexual Content" and "Nudity", which made it all the more appealing to its star, David Duchovny.

On the 14th day of Christmas, SPAOTP gave to you... a special gift to help you while away those boringly unending Champions League games on ITV!
Yes, today we bring you a free gift in the form of our ITV Football Bingo Cards. Simply click on the image below, print and cut out the bingo cards, then distribute them amongst yourselves and your family whenever you hear the distant dulcet tones of Clive Tyldesley and Jim Beglin.

Alex Gerrard, who by her own confession used to eat three McDonalds a week and munch through a loaf of bread a day, made 2009 her year to look fantabulous.

After hiring a trainer and cutting down on the Happy Meals, she's definitely one of our top-rated WAGs booty-cuties of 2009.

Let's look ahead to see how Alex is going to stay in shape during the World Cup: The Shake Weight arm slimmer.