A Messi half-time display by the linesman
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|09:00 UK time, Thursday, 18 October 2012
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 | Messi snapshot with the lino | |
We’re sure Lionel Messi gets asked for his photo by fans every day. We can imagine even some players who play against him wouldn’t mind a picture with one of the world’s best. But the match officials? This linesman certainly didn’t hold back. Not even at half-time. | ||
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 | Sliding in the rain | |
We were all so ready for England’s World Cup qualifier against Poland last night. That was until the referee decided he couldn’t bounce the ball enough times on one big puddle (the pitch). At least someone enjoyed the rain. | ||
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 | Venezuela 1-1 Ecuador or was it Mexico? | |
To stand in front of your fans and sing your national anthem is a proud moment for any football international. Ecuador had an awkward moment at Venezuela when they had to stand through Mexico’s national anthem. At least Antonio Valencia enjoyed it. | ||
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 | Say Cheese! | |
Tunnel Cam is becoming more and more popular with clubs all over the world. The French online channel ‘Les Bleus TV’ captured some very happy players after their 1-1 draw in Spain. Will every club soon have tunnel cam? We hope so! | ||
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 | He should be a goalkeeper! | |
There are some strange goings-on over at Tyneside. Newcastle player Sammy Ameobi spotted something a little odd with team-mate James Tavernier. Can you spot what’s up with James? | ||
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