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The Friday Fit: Raul Albiol

2009-07-03T15:22:36Z

New Real Madrid signing Raul Albiol heads off to complete his medical. July 2, 2009. Raul’s cute. He’s talented. His jeans fit him properly, and his stubble is successful. We wholeheartedly approve. You?

Lazy Links & Randoms

2009-07-03T15:08:36Z

Michael Owen to Manchester United? That is some serious pocket-sized man news.
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(We liked his appearance on Dragons Den.)
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Xabi Alonso is getting married next weekend. He and long-time gal (and foxy baby mama) Nagore, will tie the knot in Guipuzcoa.
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Manchester City says John Terry is interested. He just doesn’t know how to say it. WTF?
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Raul looking nothing short of edible on the beach. With his wife. Damn it.
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The Beckham’s response to all the chit chat about the Grant Wahl book?

Release some new robot/bony arse/could-you-two-look-any-more-uninterested-in-each-other-sexually photos from the Armani campaign.
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Terrible time of late for Jermain Defoe. His grandmother collapses and dies at his brother’s funeral.
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Not sure what exactly the adventures of Nando Gingerbread are, but we want in.

Front Row Fashion: Yoann Gourcuff

2009-07-03T12:36:33Z

Yoann Gourcuff hangs out with Louis Vuitton designer Marc Jacobs at the menswear shows in Paris. Gourcuff sat front row. Why he was not participating as a model is beyond us. June 25, 2009.

Vacay: Luca Toni and Marta Cecchetto in Sardinia

2009-07-03T12:32:51Z

See more pics at Sportmedia.

Melanie Slade: Skirting the Issue

2009-07-02T15:32:15Z

Melanie Slade, girlfriend to Arsenal’s Theo Walcott, steps out for a night at Sketch, London. June 30, 2009. Caution, her outfit may cause drowsiness.

Djibril and Jude Cisse: 2 Waistcoats, 1 Bow-tie

2009-07-02T15:26:49Z

Be honest, Kickettes.

Jude Cisse is a better woman than any of us.

Would you be able to bite your tongue and happily skip out the front door into a waiting cab if your man was dressed like this? Not saying one single thing about the clothing choices? Smiling and remaining engaged in conversation throughout the evening?

Jude lets Djibril fully unleash his inner style crazy. And we’re beginning to think it’s the secret to their relationship success.

Sergio Ramos: Plaid and Pursued

2009-07-02T15:12:58Z

Sergio Ramos attends the Belen Lopez flamenco show in Madrid. No, he’s not wearing tartan suspenders. It’s just a piping sort of detail on his shirt. Hmm, that doesn’t actually make it any better. Glad he looks happy, though! Image via RTVE.es and the Real Madrid Community

Italian Players: The Summer of Tabloid Love

2009-07-02T13:22:07Z

We love the Italian media.

When it comes to reporting the good, bad and in-between of Italian footballer behaviour, they always err on the side of dramatic.

According to all the tabs, just about every player in the league has done some relationship damage in the off-season – and it’s only July.

Let’s go through and score the gossip column inches on a scale of 1 (authentic) to 10 (bish-please).

Luca Toni and Marta Cecchetto in 2008.

Wedded Bliss – Luca Toni (Bayern Munich)

They’ve been dating for nearly 12 years so it should come as no surprise that Luca Toni and Marta have decided to get married.

Last we reported, Marta said they had no need to tie the knot and were happy as they were… but then those pesky cheating allegations (with model Sandy Meyer Wolden) were thrown into the gossipsphere.

Nothing like a good affair allegation to solidify a relationship.

Kickette BS Score: 1. Looks like Luca has realised it’s time to make his long-time gal official. And it’s about bloody time. Since Luca is actually quoted, saying they will definitely be getting married, we call realness on this one. Congratulations!
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We Smell Bacon – Christian Vieri (semi-retired, condom-business owner)

Christian “Bobo” Vieri and his gal Melissa Satta (in Formentera on holiday) have been the subject of speculation for some time now.

After hearing that the couple were on the outs due to her work commitments, we also saw stories that she had briefly hooked up with Marco Borriello. (Mr. Borriello is also in Formentera right now, btw.) If Mel’s work was a problem for Bobo before, it could get worse - she was recently awarded a contract with Victoria’s Secret which will likely involve a lot of travel.

Of more interest are the recent photos of Christian pictured on the beach with a bella pancetta midsection.

Kickette BS Score: 1…for photo proof. The man lets it all hang out. 8.9 for blaming the high-profile modeling gig as the reason they would break up. Walking a catwalk twice a year/sitting for 4 print modeling sessions is hardly reason to dump the broad. The god-awful tattoo on her back, though…
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Anger Management – Francesco Totti (Roma)

Ilary and Francesco Totti were papped recently on vacay in Capri looking rather…miserable.

Vero magazine report that Totti lost his cool when Ilary chose to celebrate her 28th birthday with her sisters at a nightclub without him. The rag pinpoints the long days/nights the couple spend together at home as the source of unhappiness (Totti needs his R&R due to injuries and Ilary apparently wants to party).

Trouble in paradise or just bad photo angles/lighting? Judge for yourself here.

Kickette BS Score: 9/borderline absolute nonsense. Totti’s fiery Italian temper has been widely reported in the past. It’s what makes him hot.

Plus, the coupled have successfully weathered infidelity rumors early on in their baby-making history. What is puzzling is the thought of a) being upset at spending time alone in a house with Hotti Totti and b) going anywhere without him on your arm and missing the opportunity to say, “nyah, nyah!“ to random passersby.
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What couples are still going strong? Gilardino and Alice like to ride bikes, Pippo Inzaghi and Alessia Ventura enjoy a game of grab-ass on the beach, and Cassano is downright in lurve.

Cheryl Cole: Fun in Fringe

2009-07-02T12:48:29Z

Image via BIG Pictures UK/KEYSTONE Press

It’s a £4,000 Alexander McQueen dress. The shoes are Louboutins. The hair is from a freshly-shorn foreigner who now has enough money to buy groceries this week.

We kid/apologize. Hair extensions are every diva’s best friend and it was wrong of us to even acknowledge them, let alone make an ill-timed joke.

Your thoughts on Cheryl’s look for her birthday celebration at Vanilla? Fashion forward or fashion fail?

See more pics of Cheryl’s dress here.

Roque Santa Cruz: Should We Worry?

2009-07-01T16:40:34Z

Worry about what, you ask?

Well, let’s start with Roque’s finger wave.

We’re all for retro hair-dos, but we prefer such looks on females. In films. Or at retro fancy dress parties. Or on female mannequins in fancy dress costume shops.

And yeah, the fabric on the shirt should have been left at the polyester yarn factory from whence it came. We’d also prefer a little less necklace action. In fact, we quite prefer Roque with nothing on his upper half whatsoever.

Why are the members of our Finest Five list trying our patience so? Roque and his Let’s Jam gel waves. Iker and his constant sniffies. Xabi and that damn beard. [Edited to add] Cesc’s faux-hawk avec Nasri highlights. (We had a mental block on that one.)

We love them. And yet, they just want to break our hearts.

Split: Jose and Matilde Mourinho to Divorce - UPDATED

2009-07-01T13:52:27Z

UPDATE:

Although reports in numerous media outlets in Portugal and Spain ran stories last wee about The Special One and his “special” friendships with other women, Jose Mourinho and his wife have gone public denying they are separating.

The family have done a group shot whilst on holiday with the magazine Lux, and insist all is well on the home front. Interestingly enough, the magazine states that Mourinho isn’t going to sue anyone who printed the story about the divorce.

Curious, no? If the stories were way off base, wouldn’t you be calling in the solicitors? We sense all is not what it seems on this one, Kickettes.

Original story continues below.

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To all those with a penchant for the silver foxes amongst us, here’s a heads up.

Jose Mourinho, Inter Milan’s head coach and key cashmere-wearer is getting a divorce from his wife, Matilde.

Apparently, the straw that broke wifey’s tolerance levels were the rumours of Jose hooking up with an Italian woman.

Matilde (also known as ‘Tami’) is allegedly the one who contacted the lawyers first to initiate divorce proceedings. It’s not the first time she’s had to deal with stories about Jose’s women wrangling, either.

Looks like there may be a court battle for possession of moola and other such items - wonder what’s really gone down for Matilde to want to take her childhood sweetheart to the cleaners? Maybe she discovered he used her good moisturizer and forgot to put the cap back on. That’s grounds for divorce.

Jose has three children, Matilde, Jose Jr. (Zuca). He and Matilda senior met when they were teenagers in Portugal and got married in 1989. Reports say the family is on vacation in the far east but don’t confirm whether it’s Matilda on her own with the kids or if Jose is there too.

thanks TB and Carly!

QOTD: Cristiano Ronaldo on Anger Management

2009-07-01T13:11:44Z

“When my mother is involved, then I’m sorry but I don’t let anyone, I repeat anyone, harass her… I regret what I did, but I can’t promise that I would not react in the same way again, because when my mother, [Dolores], is involved it is difficult for me to keep a calm state of mind.“
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Cristiano explains why he kicked in the car window of a girl filming him and his mother on their way to an Elton John concert in Lisbon.

Conflicting reports have the girl as a paparazzi and/or a fan girl.

In other ~~completely related~~ un-related news, Cristiano’s ex, Nereida Gallardo is continuing her never-ending, life-long media tour of famewhoring without clothes, and recently said that if Dolores doesn’t like you, you’ve got no chance of a relationship with Cristiano. (link NSFW).

No shite, Sherlock.

Link: Cristiano Ronaldo Rages

Cheryl Cole: Hey, Dimples!

2009-07-01T12:54:52Z

Cheryl Cole heads into the studio with a birthday bouquet - she turned twenty-six yesterday, and was in Birmingham filming X Factor auditions. FYI, her hubby Ashley surprised her with a cake… shaped like a dog.

Nearly, Nearly: Olalla and Fernando Torres

2009-07-01T12:28:15Z

Images via Celebrity-Gossip

We’re predicting seconds, mere seconds before this baby is born, Kickettes.

Olalla’s official date may be July 15, but surely those extra two weeks could result in an explosion? Baby Nando, it’s time to come out now. Please. Counting your freckles will make our life complete.

Kudos to Olalla though, she’s still smiling and she’s still able to walk. We notice she has decided to give makeup a pass, though. Fair play to her.

Fernando-fans: can you tell us who the hell the dog belongs to?

Lazy Links & Randoms

2009-06-30T15:46:51Z

Germany U21’s take home the big prize after yesterday’s trouncing of the lovely England lads. Join in their celebratory round of applause, they deserve it. Now let’s all get drunk. Oh, and check out video of all the goals here.

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Do any of our readers follow the K-Leagues? They’re going through footie wedding season too.
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Looks like we weren’t the only ones that struggled to get anything decent out of Adrian Mutu in a Q&A setting. Way to make an effort, mate!
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It’s only Tuesday. Let’s make it better for you - check out the top ten hotties of the Confederations Cup.
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Speaking of the Confed Cup, the Vuvuzela disease is spreading and Fernando Torres is the carrier.
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Don’t look directly at the sandals and everything will be okay.
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Is the transfer talk making you insane yet? Andrey Arshavin and Barcelona? Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid? Michael Ballack to Hamburg? Please, someone put us out of our misery and start the season already.
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Get your library cards up to date, Kickettes. The first excerpt from the all-singing-all-slamming book about David Beckham in the MLS is out, and it’s ~~juicy~~ bitchy. (You can pre-order here, the book is on sale from July 14th.)