UEFA is pushing the boundaries for UEFA EURO 2020, with the finals taking place in 12 host cities across the continent. Now, with the release of the official Your Move teaser trailer, European football's governing body is signalling its intention to reinvent the traditional tournament mascot, with a nod to freestyle and street football culture.While fans of the time-honoured, life-sized mascot will not be disappointed, the teaser video shows a sequence of awe-inspiring skills and tricks executed by a squad of freestyle, street and panna players. It points to a spectacular launch event scheduled for when the European Qualifiers kick off later this month. All will be
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Noah Syndergaard Got Destroyed By A Valentine’s Day Joke From Mr. Met
Share this: New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard is used to roasting batters with his 100-plus mph heater and wipeout slider. But, Syndergaard had the tables turned on him Tuesday when he hilariously was burned by none other than his own mascot, Mr. Met. The flamethrower wasn’t going to take that lying down, however. @MrMet I already have plans tonight with someone. Pretty sure you know her…… — Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) February 14, 2017 Then Mr. Met hit “Thor” with the hammer. Syndergaard only had one response. Well played, Mr. Met. Thumbnail photo via Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Savage Thunder Mascot Taunts Kid After Destroying Him In Musical Chairs
Share this: Some people are just more competitive than others. In the spirit of Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook, who destroys his opponents mercilessly night in and night out, Rumble the Bison, the team’s official mascot, got ultra competitive during an intermission game of musical chairs during OKC’s final preseason game Tuesday night, a 97-87 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Observe. Not only did Rumble just destroy this poor kid in musical chairs, he actually taunted him as he (hilariously) walks away completely defeated. There’s really no other words to describe this video, so if you need us we’ll be watching it on repeat for a while. Thumbnail photo via Mark D. Smith/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Mariner Moose Mascot Plants Big Kiss On NESN’s Guerin Austin (Video)
Guerin, look out! Too late. Mariner Moose, the Seattle Mariners mascot who once almost drove over former Boston Red Sox outfielder Coco Crisp with an ATV, took a liking to NESN’s Guerin Austin before Saturday’s game at Safeco Field. The mascot, clearly in a playful mood, planted a big smooch on Guerin before tumbling over with love. One can’t tell if Guerin was more flattered or creeped out, but hey, you can’t fault a moose for showing his romantic side. ...