UEFA ‘Press Play’ vlog series now live

UEFA ‘Press Play’ vlog series now live

The first episode of UEFA's ground-breaking weekly vlog series 'Press Play' is now live on the official #WePlayStrong YouTube channel.UEFA is providing a unique look into the daily lives of four professional footballers across Europe in a weekly vlog series designed to raise the visibility of women's football to teenage girls and showcase the game as an aspirational lifestyle choice.Press Play will focuses on the lives of four top players, Scotland and Arsenal forward Lisa Evans, Basel's German striker Eunice Beckmann, and Austrian internationals Sarah Zadrazil and Laura Feiersinger, who ply their trade at German clubs Turbine Potsdam and Sand respectively.

Gazprom launch fifth season of Football for Friendship

Gazprom launch fifth season of Football for Friendship

Gazprom, an official partner of FIFA and the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, has announced the opening of the fifth season of the Football for Friendship (F4F) international children's social project, which will be held in St. Petersburg, Russia, from 26 June to 3 July. The project, which is aimed at developing youth football and fostering respect towards different cultures and ethnicities from across the world, has expanded considerably in 2017, with the number of participating countries doubling from 32 to 64. This year, Mexico and USA will make their F4F debut, meaning the latest edition will bring together young footballers from the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia. The ... FIFA.com - News

Footballers turned actors: UEFA.com’s Oscars countdown

With the Academy Awards upon us, UEFA.com's resident film critic* assesses the acting performances of the many footballers who have trodden the boards with varying degrees of success over the years. Make your way down the red carpet as we count down to our own football Oscar.Note: Footballers need to have at least attempted to act to be considered; wandering around in the background kicking a ball does not register.11 David Beckham Injury deprived him of a cameo in 2002's Bend it like Beckham, but Becks had his acting day. He appeared as himself in all three Goal movies before a speaking role in iconic British sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Aske...

The top 10 worst singing footballers (video special)

Asamoah Gyan is preparing to take his bow this weekend at the Stadium of Light, but before he does we thought it only fair to pay tribute to his lesser know talent, 'music'.Like many who have gone before him, a dazzling singing career has been thwarted by their football ability, but this hasn't stopped them dipping their toe in the water. So here's your top ten worst singing footballers. Proceed with caution.10) Ian WrightPet Shop Boys' keyboardist Chris Lowe is a die-hard Gooner. But if he t...

Spanish footballers go to Ibiza for a wonderful holiday

Oh God! They’re so happy! How long before The Spoiler stops explaining the OK! magazine link when it comes to some of the daily posts. Should this be the last time? Or not? Anyway, long story short: found a copy of the urgent celebrity magazine OK!, really enjoyed it, now totally ripping it off by doing pieces about footballers on holiday, or footballers getting married, or celebrities playing football. Today, Pepe Reina goes on holiday, but what’s this? Someone appears to be lurking in the shadows…  (more…)