As we told you earlier this week, the München Men have been biding their time at a training camp in Doha. Bastian Schweinsteiger recovered well enough from his shoulder operation (which quite honestly, left a sexy scar!) to play in their win over Al-Sailiya last night.

Good Afternoon! It's a Spring-like Tuesday, December 22nd and Birthday mania continues here at The Viper's Nest. This time, we're celebrating the birthday of RBNY's #1 supporter, the one and only You Suck Corrales. Sure, we had a YSC birthday get-together a few weeks back, but today is the actual date - so I'm all for celebrating the great man again.

It came and it went by with little attention. AC Milan turned 112 years old on December 16. I for one, am guilty of not showing attention. But, it is only four days late, and better late than never eh? So Happy Birthday AC Milan and special thanks to our writer, Francesco Barbati, who sent [...]

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Daniel Agger is one game away from 150 appearances in a red shirt and celebrates his 27th birthday today. Here are some great videos of the Dane in action.

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Anfield Match Zone: Happy birthday for Roberto Mancini

Judging from the way he breezed into Anfield's press room, the 47th birthday celebrations of Manchester City's manager had not been ruined.

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Happy Birthday to one of our 'Neymarlitas' Bekie & Happy Neymar November to you! This month, we'll be giving out some limited-edition Futbolita-Neymar Tees, so stay tuned to how you can get your hands on one.

A funny story has emerged today concerning Real Madrid's failed bid for Neymar.

By Chris Wright

Having been raised on Football Italia, I couldn't let today pass without a doff of the cap to one of my all time favourites, Alessandro Del Piero, who turned 37 today.

Happy Birthday Pinturicchio, you old dog...

Football as art.

November 3, 1945 Gerd Muller was born.

Of all the football careers you could dream of having as a kid, they don't come much more complete than Gerd Muller's.

He won the World Cup and European Championships with Germany scoring in the final of both tournaments - as well as lifting the European Cup on three consecutive occasions with Bayern Munich.

Of all the moments in the surreal, simultaneously compelling and slightly sickening Manchester City vs. Manchester United game today, there is one that will probably stay rooted in our imaginations for at least a little while: Balotelli's cheeky question: "Why Always Me?" after his first goal. Like the most conversation-worthy and striking moments in football, this one is fascinating because it seems at once funny and irritating, appropriate and trangressive.

Arsene Wenger may rest Robin van Persie for the Premier League clash at the Emirates against Stoke tomorrow.

The Daily Mail this morning claims that even if AW decides to play the skipper it is only a matter of time before he is benched. The papwewr reports that Van Persie is in the midst of an amazing goal-scoring streak after hitting 27 goals in 35 games.

Greg's back to wish Mickey and Wayne Rooney 'Happy Birthday; to welcome the return of Sandro, the return to scoring form of Defoe and Luka and the revival of the ancient Spurs tradition of passing in triangles. Prodigal Croatians; Elephants in Togo; train crashes in Manchester; bananas in Wigan. It's all here folks: read and enjoy.

For absolutely no reason a post marking John Clark's 47th birthday.
Actually not no reason: That today is his birthday was the first tweet I read this morning. Then someone else mentioned him in a reply to a tweet of mine about Gordon Rae (children, ask your fathers). And a week or so ago I was speaking to his cousin after a funeral in Port Seton.

Happy Birthday LFC TV

LFC TV today celebrated its fourth birthday as new viewing figures confirmed that more fans than ever before are watching the channel.

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Amobi Okugo didn't make his way into the ridiculous night that was yesterday's 4-4 draw between the Philadelphia Union and the New England Revolution, but he did have a job to do.

The 20-year-old defensive midfielder sung "Happy Birthday" to a fan at last night's game, after losing a Twitter bet.

Well, that was some day yesterday, eh? I think it'd be best to break it down into its various parts before we take a look at the game against Udinese tonight.

Cesc

He's gone. Signed for Barcelona with a buy-out clause of a bazillion-gillion euros and he did some keepy-ups before saying nice things about us and the manager.

Two years ago, on July 28th 2009, my brother and I founded A Football Report.

Beyond invites to events and interviews with footballers, this site has allowed me to not only create a unique setting for brilliant young writers from over 30 countries to share their thoughts, but on a more personal level it has helped develop incredible relationships with amazing men and women across the globe.

Got this through today :

The NHS celebrates its 63rd birthday this week, with public satisfaction at an all-time high. But the coalition government's proposals will put everyone at risk. Including you.

Don't be fooled. Even after "listening", the government's legislation would let private companies grab any part of the NHS, putting profits before patients.

A very Happy Birthday to Paolo Maldini. Much has been written about his greatness by far more illustrious writers than me, so i will not repeat what everybody knows. Instead, enjoy these really nice videos of the Azzurri and Milan legend- [read more]

Today was Joe Amon's 17th birthday, which means ... ice cream!
The team sang Happy Birthday while Joe blew out the candle that was placed in a big bowl of ice cream. He gave a speech that cited many, many reasons why he was excited to turn 17.
Then the team enjoyed chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream in celebration.

U.S. striker and highest active goal scorer Abby Wambach turned, according to her, 21 today! (We think we might have to add 10 years to that, but not sure). So Happy Birthday to Abby and we're hoping she can commemorate the day with a goal this weekend against Mexico. Anyone who assists to Abby, that counts as your birthday present.

We asked Newcastle fans yesterday if they would like to wish Newcastle target Gervinho a happy birthday. Gervinho - looks like Newcatsle fans want him on Tyneside It was the good idea of one of our readers, Oleg G, who sent me Gervinho's Facebook address. And he sent me anther note a little later yesterday [.

The U.S. WNT is back together for its final domestic game and game before leaving for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. Yes, the tournament is so close, you can feel it. The team is training in New Jersey in preparation for meeting Mexico this Sunday at Red Bull Arena (2 p.m. ET on ESPN2) and had its first session yesterday afternoon in the sticky heat of the impending NJ summer.

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Two goals. Two sweet goals. A win. First place in the East.

Top of the morning to you!

On Saturday, Carlos Ruiz learned that he has been called up for the Guatemalan national team squad for the Gold Cup, which runs June 5 through June 25 with Guatemala's first game on June 7.

Happy Birthday Dennis Bergkamp! The man crush I developed on you has led to a number of heartbreaks in the last six years, but it'll always be worth it. How I wish you were still around teaching our current crop the value of the badge you once sported so proudly.

Also (and how envious I am that he was born on the same day as god) Happy Birthday Nickspinkboots!

When Saturday Comes is 25 this year, so let's all sing Happy Birthday. After three, with me. One, two... Actually forget that, it'll take too long.
To celebrate the milestone, the magazine has been running a series of retrospectives exploring the changes that have taken place during the period.

BigFourZa is proud to present its latest addition to the team Wonder Gunner Gurleen. As the smarter ones amongst you might have already figured, she is a HUGE Arsenal fan (how huge you ask? Well, whisper it, but she will even defend Denilson against the Mancs!!). However, if there is one thing she is better at, it is clearly graphic designing.

Jack Jewsbury in Springfield, MO 2006

Happy belated birthday to Jack Jewsbury who turned 30 yesterday (Wednesday April 13th). Captain of the Portland Timbers, he'll lead them onto the national stage tonight when they play their first home game at the newly christened JELD-WEN Field. Chicago (1-1-1) comes into the game after a loss at Seattle on Saturday.

Jon Kempin was celebrating his 18th birthday Friday. Kei Kamara wanted me to interview Kempin so he could wish him Happy Birthday... I ended up with nearly as much whipped cream on me as Jon. Happy Birthday Jon, I hope you had a great time on your birthday.Jon Kempin pulling down a shot in a recent practice.

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Oh Fernando.

You broke many-a-Kickette hearts (Liverpool Corps) when you left their fragrant shores for the Roman Republic of Chelsea. You've generously allowed lazy hacks to put their feet up and post stories about your failure to score since you arrived.

Ahem.

Ducky's Note: Yes, it's me, with a note again. But hey, if it's to introduce another contributor to the growing BigFourZa family, then I'm glad to keep noting away to glory. Utkarsh is our latest writer from the Red part of Merseyside, and he promises to never let us walk alone for the Liverpool section of this blog anymore.

• The Liechtenstein legend. (IBWM)
• Doesn't take much. (Studs Up)
• More than a loan move. (Dirty Tackle)
• Sexy football. (The DA)
• Arsene's next move. (Back Page Football)
• Happy Birthday. (Avoiding The Drop)
• Umbro giving away a tee from the new line.

Didier Drogba, regarded as one of the best soccer players of this generation, celebrated his birthday over the weekend. Why is that notable? Check out the pictures of Didier Drogba's birthday cake below. The birthday cake features three naked women with the phrase: "Happy Birthday Diddy". To make it even better, the birthday cake was served by a topless waitress.

March 10th, 1905: the day Chelsea Football Club was founded in a little pub (now called the Butcher's Hook, if you want to visit) across from what would later become Stamford Bridge. So today let there be cake!

In the past 106 years, our club has been through many ups and downs in a history that may not be as full of trophies as some, but it is still a history I am very proud of.

Off The Ball never rests in its mission to scratch around the underbelly of professional football to find the most bizarre, humorous and inexplicable stories. This week, Lionel Messi is fined €2,500 for wishing mum happy birthday, German club St Pauli ban strippers from their executive boxes, Real Madrid show their support for Jose Mourinho with fake banners and Mohamed Diame slaughters "crappy" Wigan.

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Barcelona jinkster Lionel Messi has been fined €2,500 (about £2,150) for wishing dear old Mami Messi a happy birthday after scoring against Racing Santander last weekend.

The referee did not see fit to caution Messi for the celebration at the time but did, however, mention the incident in his match report therefore meaning that the Argentinian forward had to be put up in front of the Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee, who duly punished him under article 91.

The Spanish Football Federation fined Lionel Messi between 2000 and 3000 euros for revealing a t-shirt during a goal celebration that wished his mother a happy birthday. The referee did not issue the world player of the year a yellow card, but noted this "crime" in his match report.
In today's Disneyball, communicating anything other than a marketing message or sales pitch is not tolerated.

Lionel Messi is being fined between €2,000 ($2,736) and €3,000 ($4,105) and will also receive a yellow card for wishing his mother a Happy Birthday. The Barcelona player celebrated his penalty against Racing Santander by lifting his shirt up to reveal an undershirt with Feliz Cumpleaños Mami written on it.

Haradona's quick peek at soccer around the world while also wishing a very happy birthday to Nicky Butt! ONE MAN'S ECCENTRICITY; NEXT MAN'S GARLAND: Inter Milan are 5-0-0 in all competitions ever since Rafa Benitez was sacked. Yes, the same team ... Continue reading →

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Today is my man Chris Rolfe's birthday. Chris is a former Chicago Fire player, current Aalborg FC player in Denmark and he is also a spokesman for the OSA World Juggle-a-thon! Above is a bloopers take of us trying to conduct an interview back in 2009 in his Chicago apartment.

Premier League team news - ESPN SoccernetIn an effort to make something positive out of a negative, I'm going to list myself as the first person on this list today. In doing so, I at least get an opening paragraph for a column out of the fact that I came down with some sort of cold/flu on my birthday yesterday.