January 27th, 2012

EURO 2012: An Accommodations Overview, Greece NT

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Shiny bar, shiny seats, shiny floor and shiny barman standing by to fulfill our every sordid whim. This is looking promising so far, Kickettes! Image: JANEK SKARZYNSKI/AFP/Getty Images.

They might not be the national team whose pants drawer you’re most interested in familiarising yourself with, but the ‘fun factor’ of the Greek NT’s accommodation arrangements far outweighs any disappointment at the lack of potential fantasy material.

We promise you.

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January 27th, 2012

Alex Gerrard: Sending Mixed Pram Messages

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Kickettes, do you recall the veiled threat we (and many, many other members of the media) received from legal firm, Schillings, on behalf of their clients, the Gerrards, requesting privacy from the paps whilst out with their kids?

If not, read about it here.

Well recently, and as we rightly predicted, Lourdes made her grand entrance into the public world via the same pages that pay Alex for her brainless ramblings, which OK! magazine considers to be “columns.”

We felt the need to remind you of these previous tales due to the odd and slightly amusing story gleaned from Popbitch early this morning.

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January 27th, 2012

Good Week/Bad Week: Grandpas & Great Excuses

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Ekanga Amia of Equatorial Guinea shows the world why the Academy were so wrong to overlook him in the Oscar shortlist. His side went on to beat Senegal 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.

The day isn’t close to being done but we’re so giddy about today’s preparedness that we’re willing to share our Good Week/Bad Week update with you all early.

You shouldn’t feel special.

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January 27th, 2012

Leonardo & Paolo Maldini: Reunited And It Feels So Good

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Read More: Maldini to join PSG as coach?

January 26th, 2012

Franck Ribéry & Karim Benzema’s Prostitute Debuts Her Own Line Of Lingerie

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Image: Lexpress.fr.

Today’s fashion and design news – presented in order of our excitement levels.

Meh: The French prostitute at the centre of the French NT scandal involving Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema debuted her own line of lingerie at Paris Couture Fashion Week today.

Things Are Getting Interesting: Zahia Dehar’s lookbook was shot by none other than Karl Lagerfeld himself, which is a vast improvement from her Ed Hardy days.

Sh*t Just Got Real: It’s Girl Scout cookie season and we just placed our annual orders for Samoas and Thin Mints.

January 26th, 2012

QOTD: Miroslav Klose On Fundamental Differences In Fan Culture

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Image: AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca.

“I had never experienced the mailman at the door getting on his knees and kissing my feet. The Italians are so crazy about football it’s unbelievable.”

– The German striker on life with Italian Serie A club Lazio.

January 26th, 2012

EPL Reading Stars: Several Players Booked

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Oh Niko. You tousled literary conundrum, you. Images via premierleague.com.

EPL footballers are currently involved in a scheme intended to improve literacy levels and encourage people in the UK to read more books.

Please. It’s not that funny.

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January 26th, 2012

Midweek Results: Live From The Mayhem & Fruit Beverages Suite

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Two women. Two crucial football matches. One widescreen TV. One slightly dodgy internet feed. Copious amounts of white wine & fruit juice.

Ain’t no party like a liver failure party and a liver failure party don’t stop.

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