tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:42:11 +0000Live like you playhttp://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (OTP)Blogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-6938011838619957591Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:50:00 +00002009-07-23T10:54:34.542-06:00Wow! If being relegated wasn't reason enough to be depressed, this will change all that. The funny thing is, they know it's ugly and for that reason, it's 20% off. Poor Geordies...http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2009/07/newcastle-uniteds-new-uniform.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ziggy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-5521572398325428009Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:34:00 +00002009-07-21T10:41:34.089-06:00A man in Malaysia was stabbed by his wife when he got home after watching a friendly match between Manchester United and Malasian.The poor guy was a bit late after hanging out with his friends after the game and received a hell of surprise when he got home. Then the wife felt bad and took him to the hospital, but of course was arrested and the man is in stable condition.I'm just glad my wife is http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2009/07/man-stabbed-by-wife-after-watching.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ziggy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-6781401376010638309Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:10:00 +00002009-07-18T17:57:55.259-06:00Big Ron shows off simplicity yet good taste with this Scotch & Soda t-shirt.In the picture: Ferrari F-1 racer Felipe Massa, Ronaldo, Kaka and a friend.Not sure what's going on there as the guests seem to have dressed up a little more than Ronnie, still a nice piece of clothing though. I mean it was Kaka's son's birthday party, so I can see why the relaxed look.Anyway, you could finish it up with http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2009/07/ronaldo-fenomeno-keeps-it-simple-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ziggy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-881773277358738872Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:50:00 +00002009-07-17T12:56:36.542-06:00Nice to see CR9 and Raul are getting along well... Or is it? And maybe a little too well?I went to FIFA's home page and the first thing I saw was that. A hell of a shot, I must say. But all jokes aside, seems like Madrid are training hard... I need to stop...I don't think it's possible to put jokes aside with this photo.http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2009/07/cristiano-ronaldo-and-raul-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ziggy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-5390827947288154059Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:12:00 +00002009-07-17T12:02:49.494-06:00DonovanBeckhamGalaxy The Galaxy beat the NY Red Bulls by 3x1 at the great Giants Stadium and saw David Beckham return to the league thursday night.David Beckham only played an average game despite the Galaxy looking very good overall. LA's goals were scored by Alecko Eskandarian, Landon Donovan and Eddie Lewis all in the first half; while NY's came only 3 mins before the final whistle with Juan Pablo Angel from the http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2009/07/beckham-returns-to-mls-with-win.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ziggy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-8322175778436922670Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:58:00 +00002009-07-17T11:09:17.553-06:00 Boy was I wrong?! I said that Inter wanted too much when they asked € 40 million plus Alexander Hleb and Eto'o in exchange for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Sounds like a hostage situation by the way...Well, Barcelona said I see you, and I raise you € 5 million. So € 45 million plus Eto'o and Hleb, however, the latter one would be on loan. Still, that's quite a bit.The transfer hasn't been confirmed yet, http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2009/07/barca-offered-big-money-for-zlatan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ziggy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-1261063699268552365Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +00002009-07-17T09:00:08.125-06:00Get the top notch gent look with these pieces.It's a nice combo to get a comfortable nautical look.Topman blue checked shorts, Sperry Top-sider shoes, John Varvatos t-shirt and Moscot shades. http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2009/07/style-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ziggy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-4989293175663400630Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:18:00 +00002009-07-16T21:34:46.619-06:00Rodrigo Palacio is the newest member of the Argentina 2.0(third kit) A.K.A. Genoa.The 27 year old Argentine will be joining Hernan Crespo in the attack. According to the Buenos Aires press, Genoa will pay € 4,5 million now plus 20% of a future transfer. Ugh! I hope they made him sign an agreement to get rid of that Obi Wan hairstyle, it's just hideous.http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2009/07/genoa-signs-palacio-from-boca.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ziggy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-5115044650475425357Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:05:00 +00002009-07-16T21:15:51.728-06:00Brazilian international Lucio praised Ibrahimovic and Mourinho during his first interview as an Inter player.- I'm happy to play for a top club like Inter. I'll be very proud to work with Mourinho and play with a champion like Ibrahimovic - Said the defender who's to pass a medical on Friday.Lucio still had a year left in his contract with Bayern but decided to leave the club after Louis Van Gaalhttp://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2009/07/lucio-speaks-as-inter-player.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ziggy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-8983666861108875044Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:18:00 +00002009-07-16T21:15:59.662-06:00Internazionale's president, Massimo Moratti, has confirmed the nerazzuri and FC Barcelona are currently in transfer talks regarding Samuel Eto'o and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.Barcelona's president Joan Laporta and director Txiki Begiristain are currently in Milano to commence the negotiation and met with Moratti.- I met with Laporta and we spoke about Eto'o and Ibrahimovic - Confirmed the Italian in an http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2009/07/inter-president-confirms-etoo-for-ibra.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ziggy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-5341012417839113815Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:34:00 +00002009-07-17T12:42:05.677-06:00Club America, AC Milan, Inter Milan or Chelsea? Who will win the World Football Challenge? Who will be the top scorer? Does it matter? Yes!! Why? Because OTP will give YOU the winner's authentic home jersey!All you have to do is guess the winning club, the top scorer of the tournament and be one of OTP's Teammates on the right side of the blog under the links. Of course if no one gets all the http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2009/07/win-authentic-world-football-challenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (OTP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-5143162687617930818Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:11:00 +00002009-07-16T12:11:48.367-06:00We all know Real Madrid has signed big names and is looking to challenge Barcelona next year, but what we don't know is if it'll work. A lot of the comments I've been hearing reflects concerns about their defense and draws comparisons to the "Galacticos" era where that area of the field was left in need. Let's take a moment and analyze some of the players in the team and see where they are...Ikerhttp://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2009/07/will-real-madrids-defense-be-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ziggy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-8059237952550721337Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:03:00 +00002008-08-26T20:05:09.972-06:00I sincerely apologize for the lack of posts. OTP will be back on 9.9.2008. Better than ever.Check us out then. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2008/08/off-pitch-brb-9908.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (OTP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-1325242437776496934Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:49:00 +00002008-08-12T17:50:57.841-06:00He shoots..he misses....oh wait, he doesn't.Got you chick..http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2008/08/cheerleader-takes-ball-to-face.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (OTP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-3954496619053355287Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:59:00 +00002008-08-06T12:09:25.565-06:00Rafael and Fabio da Silva played their first match for Man Utd Aug 4th, against Peterborough. I've been waiting to see these boys in action for a year now and according to the headlines, they're showing why.Rio Ferdinand's words from Tribalfootball:"Against Peterborough, they [the Da Silva twins] looked like they'd be playing regular games for the last two years, not missing a year, so that's http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2008/08/da-silva-twins-theyve-arrived.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ziggy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-5641637943288517103Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:41:00 +00002008-08-04T10:52:21.612-06:00He's back in the game already, but we've been missing his interviews and apparently he noticed that. Last week Claudio Ranieri stated Mourinho wouldn't be successful in Italy. The Portuguese replied:- I'm in Italy to work. I'm not worried about other people's jobs. He(Ranieri) said that winning isn't important to him. That mentality explains why, despite his age, he hasn't won any important http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2008/08/good-ol-jose.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ziggy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-1515476675355344802Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:45:00 +00002008-07-29T21:46:55.441-06:00embarassing......wonder what was said to him after the game.http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2008/07/korean-gk-scores-on-ivory-coast-keeper.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (OTP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-8703835384045907937Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:37:00 +00002008-07-29T21:45:10.916-06:00England's tabloid, The Daily Star, has reported that Sir Alex Ferguson is weighing up a shock £15m swoop to sign Arsenal legend Thierry Henry."Ferguson is interested in another forward after after being blocked so far in his attempts to sign Dimitar Berbatov, and ex-Arsenal star Henry is one of those near the top of his list. Ferguson believes the Barcelona forward could do a similar job to http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2008/07/rumors-henry-to-united.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (OTP)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-5495225336252908451Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:21:00 +00002008-07-29T21:27:57.458-06:00Creativity and innovation are priceless. I love these guys for that.Check out their, in my humble opinion, top 3 videos.#3 Who's gonna save my soul...#2 and #1 after the jump.#2 Smiley faces..#1 Crazy...http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2008/07/off-pitch-gnarls-barkley.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (OTP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-7682936178520933143Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:17:00 +00002008-07-29T01:25:02.857-06:00When you're used to seeing players in their team jerseys, It's sometimes weird when you see them in something else. And sometimes it's downright shocking.I had to look at the pic a couple of times to make sure it wasn't photoshopped.Those legs look like they're made out of wood.I won't even make fun of his shorts or his pink shirt. Too easy.http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2008/07/speechless.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (OTP)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-4444667742915273387Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:14:00 +00002008-07-29T01:16:40.163-06:00VideoOne of my favorite adidas ads from back in the day. Why does adidas seem to have less memorable ads than Nike?http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2008/07/video-throwback.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (OTP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-3269396972795846719Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:19:00 +00002008-07-28T15:12:49.582-06:00StylefashionRule #12: Don't spend more time shopping for soccer gear than you do practicing with a ball. (Best dressed bench player is not something to strive for.)Rule #13: If you repeatedly sky shots over the crossbar, why do you look so angry and disappointed? It happened the last 32 times you shot.Rule #14: Know when to celebrate your goals.Scored a great goal? Celebrate within reason.Scored a tying goalhttp://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2008/07/otp-rules-of-style_27.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (OTP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-2049892053701108298Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:14:00 +00002008-07-27T23:18:02.621-06:00The FIFA Beach World Cup final is on right now. Brazil vs Italy. Surprisingly it is being shown on ESPN. Soccer must really be picking up interest in the states for this to happen.The video above is the top 10 best goals of the tournament so far.Seems like an interesting game. Need alot of skill pulling off these moves in uneven ground.OTP Rules of Style are postponed until tomorrow.http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2008/07/fifa-beach-world-cup-final-brazil-vs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (OTP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-5091892638137421734Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:02:00 +00002008-07-27T23:11:28.162-06:00Summertime leads to some slow times in soccer news.So to keep busy here's an O-T-P feature on Kanye West. The first is a limited edition print offered by Lumars, an exlusive art dealer. One of the latest editions to their catalogue is “Kanye” by Nick & Chloé. The Parisian duo took the picture on a photo shoot session in Los Angeles.Lumas offers it now in a limited edition of 100 prints, for $800.http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2008/07/off-pitch-kanye-west.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (OTP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112770064146779839.post-7364547012171490027Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:16:00 +00002008-07-26T17:20:10.460-06:00VideoPretty dope CR7 video of his years at Man U (2003-today)People talk alot of heat (myself included) about him.(pretty boy, cries, overrated, arrogant) But dude's got skill. Cant't deny that.http://off-the-pitch-blog.blogspot.com/2008/07/years-of-glory.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (OTP)0