Playing off the last defender, it’s the big-man-little-man partnership of football and funnies
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
FOLLOW THAT HORSE
MADRID, SPAIN
There was quite the atmosphere for Atletico Madrid’s Champions League home tie against Inter – police escorted Los Colchoneros on horseback, but Atleti didn’t really need any security. If Diego Simeone was on that bus, he’d have sorted any problems in no time – either that, or dived on the floor after minimal contact.
41 NOT OUT
PORTO, PORTUGAL
Somehow, Pepe is still going – having made his debut in 1963, he remains a stalwart at Porto. As captain, the 41-year-old was pictured passing on some of his experience. “Look, when I give you the thumbs up, follow me and completely lose your head.”
HOWAY THE LASSES
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND
More than 20,000 fans were at St James’ Park as Newcastle’s female side sunk Portsmouth to reach the FA Women’s National League Cup final, courtesy of a late goal from Georgia Gibson (centre). It set up a showpiece occasion against another huge outfit – er, Hashtag United?!
WATERMELON SUGAR
JOHANNESBURG, S AFRICA
What better way to show your commitment ahead of Orlando Pirates’ crunch clash with rivals Kaiser Chiefs, than to turn up at the venue pre-kick-off balancing a club-branded watermelon on your bonce? One fan did exactly that, and he was rewarded: the Pirates triumphed 3-2. Arrrrrr!
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