too adorable not to share

Mesut was the guest on a German show, “Logo” recently, and at the end, one of the kid reporters asked him a series of three questions, to which he had to provide reactions.  This was the adorable result.

ONE.  What’s your reaction when a foul is committed on you and the referee does not blow the whistle?  TWO.  What’s your reaction when your mother makes your favorite dish?  THREE.  What’s your reaction if a woman comes into the locker room and you’re not dressed?

You can watch this segment here (AS’ translation helped a lot because the only German I know is “Scheiße!”).  I wonder who he has practiced that wink on?

all set for Betis!

Madrid takes on Betis in an early game on Saturday (18h) in Jornada 32 of the Liga competition.

hasta siempre San Mamés

I have great memories of San Mamés, with the top two highlights being Iker’s debut in 1999, and last year’s alirón (plus some other moments!!!).  Anyway, Madrid bid adios to the legendary stadium by beating Athletic 3-0.  Cristiano scored the first two goals and assisted on the third.  Can you imagine how much more productive he’d be if he “dedicated himself to only playing football”?  (That’s sarcasm, for those of you who have difficulties understanding when I’m being sarcastic.)

Apparently, acceptable clothes at San Mamés include Athletic shirts, sportswear and tuxedos!

to start the week off right…

… although that victory over Athletic should have gotten you up this morning with a smile on your face.  But if you need more (Mondays are tough!), here’s Xabi modeling Emidio Tucci’s Spring Collection.

all set for Athletic!

Madrid visits San Mamés for the last time ever (Athletic moves to a new stadium, San Mamés Barria, after this season) to take on Athletic (21h).

Here are some of Iker’s past experiences at San Mamés.  I loved the moment when he picked up the bag of sunflower seeds someone had thrown at him and began eating!

summer plans

Marca has some news on Madrid’s plans for this summer!  Fans in Turkey, Sweden and the United States are in luck, while those in Asia will have to wait.

According to the newspaper, the team will once again be making the United States, concretely the campus of UCLA, its headquarters for the pre-season.  Before traveling to the U.S., Madrid will be making a stop in Istanbul to play friendly matches on July 22 and July 24 against Galatasaray, plus an English or German team.  Then it will be on to Goteborg to face PSG in another friendly.  And then on July 28, the United States stage will kick off.

and it is…

Borussia Dortmund!  To be honest, I didn’t really care who we drew, because I remembered that on the way to La Séptima, we beat Borussia Dortmund in the semifinals.  On the way to La Octava, we beat Bayern Munich in the semifinals (it was also Nicolas Anelka’s sole bright moment with Madrid).  On the way to La Novena, we beat Barcelona in the semifinals (speaking of these three titles, I can’t believe Schalke is preparing a tribute match for Raúl and Real Madrid – his club of almost 20 years – has done NOTHING).  And of course, because we have Cristiano Ronaldo.

I also loved Ruud’s sweet words for Málaga! And we get to see Nuri again…

all set for Galatasaray!

The Champions League returns tonight against Galatasaray (2o:45h) with a spot in the semifinals at stake!  Madrid goes into the second leg game with a three goal advantage.  Let’s go Madrid!

What have they done to MFC ABMM???????  He probably didn’t fall on his own, since Cris’ legs are not even on display…