Goal of the Year Already?

[via Reuters UK]

German media have already decided that Grafite’s brilliant 77th-minute solo goal in Wolfsburg’s 5-1 win over Bayern Munich on Saturday is the goal of the year.

He somehow managed to elude five Bayern players before scoring with a cheeky backheel.

It may seem a bit early to be choosing the “Tor des Jahres” with nine months left in 2009 but even the normally reserved public TV broadcast “Das Aktuelle Sportstudio” proclaimed it “the most spectacular goal in Bundesliga history”.

The electrifying goal has featured in German newscasts all weekend.

Grafite’s goal, coming two days after his 30th birthday, also served as a fitting metaphor for the season as it helped Wolfsburg jump to the top of the Bundesliga in front of Hamburg SV, Hertha Berlin and Bayern.

Viva Futbol Vol. 29

Viva Futbol Volume 29. The Best of footy skills and showboating. Courtesy of FootyTube



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Can 6 Year Old Madin Mohammed Be the Next Zinedine Zidane?

[via Goal.com]

British tabloid The Sun has sensationally reported that Chelsea and Real Madrid will battle it out for the right to have a six-year-old child on their books.

The talent in question is French youngster Madin Mohammed, who is described as an "amazing talent."

Christian Lazaoui, the president of Madin's local club, Roubaix, added, "He can cross the ball, control it, swerve, pass between the legs. He is spectacular with the ball--really magic."

Madin's family moved from to France from Algeria three years ago and has reportedly been handed a scholarship by the FFF (French Football Federation).

The Algerian link has brought inevitable comparisons between the child and Zinedine Zidane, but you can judge for yourself!

Viva Futbol Vol. 28

Another volume of Viva Futbol is up on FootyTube

Viva Futbol Vol. 27

FootyTube has the latest edition of Viva Futbol.

Tiziano Crudeli...2nd Greatest Soccer Commentator Ever?

If we have already dubbed Ray Hudson as the greatest soccer commentator ever then Tiziano Crudeli, the voice of AC Milan, has to be a close second. I would almost move him into the top spot except I don't have any clue what he is saying. He wins 2nd place based on pure passion alone.

Ray Hudson....Greatest Soccer Commentator Ever?

This video is simply breathtaking. Ray Hudson's use of adjectives and ridiculous analogies could put him over the top as the best commentator ever. Check it out.

From phrases such as "like a Jedi Knight" and "This is a bravado goal" to his love affair with Riquelme. See why Ray Hudson might be the best there is.

Cheers to You Chris Schwarze

This post is dedicated to celebrate the life of Chris Schwarze from Digital Two-Footed Tackles, despite his recent outrageous and unsubstantiated claims towards me.

Chris is a very talented and accomplished man. He even has 2 Wikipedia pages: HERE & HERE. Chris is a natural leader and was even captain of the California Victory, a professional soccer team. You can see their record HERE (it was 4-17). Chris is also a very famous actor and stars in many commercials all around the world.

One of Chris' many commercials


Footage of Chris playing soccer

Freestyle Street Soccer

At first I figured this was another fake video playing itself off as UGC but I think it may actually be genuine. Anyway here's the video description:

In London, the nations most badass underground soccer players roam the streets looking for gnarly goals to score in. Don't listen to the police, soccerballing is not a crime. [via ThingsIFindFunny]

See more funny videos and TBT Videos at Today's Big Thing.

Viva Futbol Vol. 26

Another Viva Futbol video.

Another great edition of Viva Futbol, featuring the best showboats around the world to energetic hip-hop beats. Watch previous Viva Futbol volumes

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Viva Futbol Vol. 25

Kaka Showing Off Some Skills

This video is pretty cool, too bad I'm sure its fake. It reminds me of the video of Ronaldinho doing the crossbar challenge.

Although the footage seems unaffiliated to any commercial enterprise, the authenticity of the video is questionable, particularly having regard to the seemingly staged calling of the youngster.

The video starts with Kaka doing some simple tricks with the ball, only for a little kid to interrupt the footballer by throwing a second ball into the mix. But Kaka fails to lose his control, managing to continue his tricks without pause, while juggling both balls at the same time. [Dave'sFootballBlog via 101GreatGoals]

Viva Futbol Vol. 25

Check this video out, some pretty awesome moves and tricks are on display.

Viva Futbol is back with more amazing skills and showboats. Watch previous Viva Futbol volumes
[via FootyTube]

(Warning: The background song is by DMX...he likes to swear)

Football Catch of the Week

I don't know if I will actually post a football catch every week but if I was to do so, this would definitely be catch of the week. It's pretty amazing he is cognizant enough to still go after that ball. So not only does he make the amazing catch but there has to be a 15 yard penalty on that play for a helmet to helmet hit.



...this is another football catch, I guess if that one was top of the list this one would be at the bottom. This video doesn't really involve a football being caught with someones hands it is actually more centered around a kid catching a soccer ball with his face. Anyway, impressive toughness by this kid too.

Weekend Preview - EPL Begins....

Something to look for this weekend is the start of the English Premier League (EPL) tomorrow, August 16th. There are 7 matches tomorrow and 3 on Sunday, you will be able to catch some of the games on Fox Soccer Channel if you subscribe to it (which you all should). Here's the weekend schedule of games:


Here's a link team previews

Here's a link to the TV schedule

Video highlights from the games can usually be found here

Awesome Fifa Street 3 Commercial

Ok, I can accept EA Sports thinking Gattuso and Ronaldinho are cover worthy but Peter Crouch? He doesn't even start for Liverpool....but anyway, check out the commercial, they almost had me fooled.

Christiano Ronaldo makes love to soccer balls

this guy has some amazing skill