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Didier Drogba Has A Lot Going For Him

Wanda Touchim — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:39:37 +0000

He can totally rock the Armani.

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He doesn’t wear an undershirt – not even in March, in Turin.
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And he looks great in orange (no easy task!).

Oh ya, and then there is that whole football thing, too.

Appreciating Juan Pablo Angel

Lotte Cox — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:38:58 +0000

There are countless reasons to appreciate RBNY striker Juan Pablo Angel. The man’s got ability that’s made him a legend at every club that’s ever been lucky enough to have him, and has managed to be adored by fans in four different leagues. Plus, he’s articulate and smart — one of those rare footballers who’s as classy and professional as he is talented, so much so that even his teammates get a bit moony about him from time to time.

Oh, and there’s also — as MSG takes pains to remind us in this interview — his perfectly toned, glistening torso. Man, even when we try not to be shallow, they go and drag us back down. Damn you, MSG!

(I’d spend more time being indignant, it’s just that I need to go watch those first 17 seconds again. And again.)

Palermo Clean Up Awfully Well

Lotte Cox — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:18:19 +0000

The helpless one (too young, presumably, to know how to tie his own tie) is Simon Kjær, old man Federico Balzaretti is helping him out, and that’s Fabio Simplicio juggling in the background — apparently looking good and posing for photographers just isn’t enough entertainment for him.

More behind the cut, and you really should be clicking on all of them — they’re much better when they’re full sized.

Mentally preparing themselves. Modeling is tough, man. Don’t judge.

Getting their pose on.

Kjær, still stressing about his tie.

Not to worry, Simplico’s there to help. (Though it’s hard to see anyone but Balzaretti in this one.)

In this one, too. Hmm. I’m sensing a trend here.

… Yep. Definitely a trend.

No pictures! Please. Oh, no, wait — that’s the whole point of this. Never mind.

The Oldest (And Coolest) Man Who Will Ever Appear Here

Lotte Cox — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:00:35 +0000

Marcello Lippi.

60 years old.

Recently returned World Cup-winning coach of the Italian National Team.

Not lost in 31 straight matches in charge of the NT.

Pimp.

Zizou. Mmmmm.

Ivanna Baller — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:14:26 +0000

If there was one man who could put the sexy in headbutt, it would be Zinedine Zidane.

I really miss him. So too does Raymond Domenech (though he’s currently in a rebound relationship with Yoann Gourcuff).

Rui Costa: Classing Up the Joint

Lotte Cox — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:00:42 +0000

Portuguese legend. Fiorentina legend. Milan legend. Benfica legend. Wore his socks better than anyone who ever has or ever will play football. Really, the man was — and is — verging on perfection.

Not conventionally handsome, no, but positively erupting with magnetism and personality and passion, all of which make him buckets more appealing than certain unnamed, much prettier boys who may or may not play for his country.

Lots and lots (and lots) of evidence under the cut.

Thank you, Milan, for your D&G photo shoots, which make anyone look like generic Sex Personified.

Net p0rn. (Lucky post.)

… Just plain p0rn.

Really, referee? You’re sure about that?

You can also tell he’s a Real Man, because he looks this good with a hangover.

These are from after Milan lost a certain CL final to Liverpool. It’s a wonder they’re even ambulatory.

(Possibly not hung over this time, but still rocking the look.)

Oh, and he also has great taste in friends.

Like, really great taste.

(Taste which is obviously appreciated by said friends.)

[The next three pics with get huge if you click them]

The best thing about him is that, when he retired, he didn’t leave!

Now he’s Benfica’s Sporting Director, which means a lot of hanging around looking perfect.

“You! Love me. I demand it!”