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Andy Gray's Barcelona vs Man Utd best XI
If you had to pick the best manager and 11 players out of the incredible array of talent that will be on display in this weekend's Champions League Final, who would you go for? We asked Betfair's UK Football Ambassador Andy Gray... Read more
Iniesta talks to Betfair prior to Man Utd tie
World Cup Final goalscorer, Ballon d'Or podium finisher and one of the best midfielders in the world Andres Iniesta has spoken exclusively to Betfair just days before the Champions League Final about the match, his favourite Manchester United players, Barcelona's season and his team-mates... Read more
Maldini's Barcelona vs Man Utd verdict
Keen to hear a Spanish view on Saturday's Champions League Final? Well, look no further because we've quizzed our Spanish Football Ambassador Maldini about the Wembley showdown, in which he anticipates Barcelona claiming a narrow victory. Read more
Maldini's Barcelona vs Man Utd best XI
Betfair's Spanish Football Ambassador Maldini had no room for Rio Ferdinand, Ryan Giggs or David Villa when we asked him to choose the best team he could think of combining the players involved in this year's Champions League Final... Read more
Andy Gray's Barcelona vs Man Utd verdict
Betfair's UK Football Ambassador Andy Gray has offered his opinion on how this year's Champions League Final between Barcelona and Manchester United will unfold, predicting that the Red Devils will triumph in a thrilling encounter at Wembley. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - eager to win it at Wembley?
We asked Sir Alex Ferguson if the fact that this year's Champions League Final takes place at Wembley meant that success in the competition would be even more special than usual, given Manchester United's 1967-68 triumph at the old ground. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - main Man Utd trophy to win?
Betfair Football had another chance to speak to Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who explained to us the importance of the Champions League to the club, and his wish to win it more often. Read more
The Specialists write off Chelsea and co
England is the best represented nation in the Champions League quarter-finals with three of the eight survivors, however every single Specialist has written them off, believing that Barcelona are destined to be crowned champions again. Read more
Messi tipped to outscore Chelsea's Anelka
Nicolas Anelka is the top Premier League's goalscorer in this year's Champions League with seven after striking twice against FC Copenhagen in the last round, but The Specialists can't see him getting close to Lionel Messi. Read more
Andy Gray talks Tottenham & dream finals
Ahead of next week's Champions League quarter-finals, our star pundit Andy Gray explains why he believes Gareth Bale will have gained admirers across the continent and reveals who he considers to be the team to beat. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - greatest Greek successes?
The legendary Manchester United manager recalls Panathinaikos' impressive run to the European Cup Final under the great Ferenc Puskas in 1971 and discusses his experiences of facing Greece's finest in the Champions League. Read more
Fabregas and co talk Barcelona v Arsenal!
We have a big treat for you ahead of one of the most eagerly anticipated games of the season so far - footage from the pre-match press conference of Cesc Fabregas, Pep Guardiola and Arsene Wenger discussing the tie. Read more
The second Man Utd Crossbar Challenge!
Wes Brown, Darren Fletcher, Rafael and Fabio da Silva, John O'Shea and Darron Gibson all had three attempts to hit the crossbar from 20 yards - the winner being whoever was on target the most - and the results were fairly surprising. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - how do Man Utd fight back?
No team and no manager are as famous for mounting incredible comebacks as Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson. We asked the legendary boss just how he and his side continue to do the unthinkable. Read more
David Villa talks exclusively about Arsenal!
Fresh from scoring a wonder goal against former club Sporting Gijon at the weekend, Barcelona striker David Villa spoke to Betfair about Arsenal, their biggest threats and what he expects from the tie. Read more
The Man Utd Penalty Shootout Challenge!
It was Europe versus Americas at Manchester United's Carrington training ground as Darren Fletcher, John O'Shea and Wes Brown faced Rafael, Fabio and Anderson in a penalty shootout with a twist! Did it end the same way as the Ryder Cup? Read more
Messi to retain Champions League honour
Lionel Messi has been Champions League top scorer in each of the last two seasons and is the pick of many of our Specialists to outdo his rivals once again, though cases are presented for two former team-mates... Read more
Andy Gray has Champions League fever!
The Champions League knockout stages get underway this week with several huge ties and our top tipster Andy Gray can't wait. Here he offers his views on the eventual winner, top goalscorer and dream final. Read more
All five Specialists are backing Barcelona
We asked each of Betfair's Specialists - pundits from across the continent with immense experience and knowledge of European football - who they thought would win the Champions League and the verdict was unanimous... Read more
Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs talks to Betfair
In the second part of our interview with Ryan Giggs, the Old Trafford icon discusses Manchester United's season, his team-mates, his amazing career so far, his ambitions and his appearance record. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - got any managerial heroes?
We asked Sir Alex Ferguson which manager was his hero growing up and he revealed that as a Rangers fan, it was Bill Struth, a disciplinarian who lasted 34 years there and has a stand named after him at Ibrox. Read more
Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs talks Liverpool
Ahead of Sunday's huge FA Cup third round match between Manchester United and Liverpool, Ryan Giggs spoke exclusively to Betfair at Carrington about the encounter and the importance of the FA Cup. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - Do team dynamics matter?
Sir Alex Ferguson gives us an insight into how he decides which players to buy and what Dimitar Berbatov brings to his side... Read more
Man Utd captain Vidic talks about the title
Nemanja Vidic spoke exclusively to Betfair about his side's title chances, his form, the difficulty of adapting after moving to England, the differences between the Belgrade and Manchester derbies and much more... Read more
Man Utd's Fletcher and Vidic talk Chelsea!
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic and star midfielder Darren Fletcher speak to us ahead of Sunday's massive match about Chelsea's strengths, the importance of Frank Lampard and what makes Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka such a threat. Read more
Man Utd's Fletcher and Vidic talk Arsenal!
Darren Fletcher and Nemanja Vidic spoke exclusively to us ahead of tonight's potentially season-shaping encounter at Old Trafford, discussing the Gunners' title credentials, Samir Nasri's form and much more! Read more
Ask Sir Alex - memories of trips to Russia?
Another Sports.ru representative wanted to know whether any memories of games against Russian sides had stuck in Sir Alex Ferguson's mind. We asked the Manchester United boss, who recalled a loss in 1992. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - have any childhood dreams?
Egor Maksimov of Sports.ru wanted to know what Sir Alex Ferguson's ambition was as a youngster, so we asked him. Unsurprisingly, the Manchester United boss never set his sights on being a milkman! Read more
Ask Sir Alex - any views on Italian football?
We asked the Manchester United manager about the differences between the Premier League and Serie A, and the decline of the latter, while he revealed that he was once offered the chance to work in Italy... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - how difficult is it to rebuild?
Sir Alex Ferguson has been in charge at Old Trafford for 24 years and a constant task in that time has been breaking up successful teams at the right time and building new ones. He told us about the process... Read more
Barcelona star Mascherano talks penalties
The lucky winners of Betfair's Penalty Champions competition are soon to be revealed. To get some insight into how to take the perfect penalty, we had a word with Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano. Read more
Liverpool want Manchester City winger
It probably won't go down too well with Liverpool supporters but it looks like Roy Hodgson has a his eye on Shaun Wright-Phillips. At Shaun now knows there is someone other than Fabio Capello who thinks he's any good. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - the most memorable penalty?
We asked Sir Alex Ferguson if there was one penalty in his 36-year managerial career that stood out in his memory above all others. He admitted that his shootout record isn't the greatest, with one rather significant exception! Read more
The Ryder Cup Get In The Hole Challenge!
It's Team Europe (Fletcher, Brown and O'Shea) versus Team Americas (Rafael, Fabio and Anderson) at Carrington in a Ryder Cup style golf challenge, with Andy Gray commentating on the epic encounter... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - any views on the Ryder Cup?
We asked Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson for his views on this weekend's Ryder Cup, and he revealed that he expects compatriot Colin Montgomerie to do a good job as Europe's team captain. Read more
Man Utd striker Owen speaks to Betfair!
Days before facing former club Liverpool, Michael Owen talks to Betfair about life at Old Trafford, the rivalry with Manchester City, why he doesn't set targets, who he considers the Red Devils' main rivals at home and in Europe, and why he fancies Real Madrid to topple Barcelona. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - what does Hernandez offer?
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson tells us what qualities new signing Javier Hernandez has to offer the Red Devils and explains how the club's scouts deserve a lot of credit for the Mexican forward's arrival. Read more
Betfair talk to Man Utd star Wes Brown!
Wes Brown reveals which match he looks forward to most, who he considers the teams to beat in the Champions League, his favourite foreign league and his tips for the Serie A and La Liga titles. Read more
Great penalty save... Or is it?
Chest thumping celebrations are all well and good - in the right situation. Sadly for this goalkeeper, it was neither the time nor the place for his rather exuberant celebration... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - how has Scholes changed?
Paul Scholes made his Manchester United debut 16 years ago this month but has he had to adapt with age to maintain his incredible level of performance? We asked Sir Alex Ferguson... Read more
Manchester United's Nani talks to Betfair!
Manchester United's constantly improving winger Nani spoke to Betfair about his targets for the season ahead, who they will be fighting with for the title and which clubs will win Serie A and La Liga. Read more
Manchester City win the Betfair Five Horse Race
Betfair's one furlong horse race featuring former players from all five Premier League title contenders was won by Steve Lomas for Manchester City. Could it be a sign of things to come? Read more
Is this one of the greatest own goals of all time?
Iain Dowie, Lee Dixon, Peter Enckelman and Frank Sinclair can all breathe a sigh of relief - it looks like they've been outdone in the comedy own goal stakes. Read more
The worst goal celebration ever?
There's been a distinct lack of intricately choreographed goal celebrations in South Africa, but when you see what happens when they go wrong, is it any wonder? Read more
Xavi talks to Betfair ahead of the World Cup!
The brilliant Barcelona midfielder talks to Betfair about Spain's World Cup chances, who their main rivals will be in South Africa, his admiration for Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, and his dream of an Iberian final. Read more
The Specialists' World Cup winner predictions
Half of The Specialists are tipping Spain to justify their billing as [5.1] World Cup favourites, while there is also support for Brazil, Holland and England. Read more
The Specialists' World Cup top scorer tips
You've already had a chance to make money from their successful Champions League Final shouts, and heard their verdicts on every World Cup group - now The Specialists reveal who they fancy to finish as top goalscorer... Read more
Spain versus Brazil is the dream final
Andy Gray thinks England have a real chance of reaching the World Cup Final but believes that if neutrals had their way, it would be Spain and Brazil colliding at Soccer City on July 11. Read more
World Cup Group E: "Denmark will go through"
Danish Specialist Anders Bay doesn't expect it to be easy for his country but believes that they are better than Japan and Cameroon, and will therefore follow Holland into the last 16. Read more
Will Germany regret their easy warm-up? England did!
Germany's World Cup preparations have included a ridiculous 24-0 win over an amateur team. Can you remember what happened after England decided to face non-league Aylesbury United before Euro 1988? Read more
World Cup Group B: "Nigeria will reach last 16"
Bozydar Iwanow expects Argentina to come out on top in Group B and fancies Nigeria to take advantage of playing on their own continent to see off South Korea and Greece for second. Read more
Klinsmann shows how not to carry a tune...
If you thought England were bad at singing, then check this out... Read more
Sing along with England - and a load of Ukuleles
The lack of an official England World Cup song may have saved you the sights and sounds of N-Dubz or JLS trying to inspire the nation, but there are still plenty of others trying to sing England to victory... Read more
World Cup Group A: "France to top poor group"
Eamon Dunphy doesn't rate any of the teams in Group A, but thinks that France and Mexico will be the two to go through, meaning an early exit for hosts South Africa. Read more
Brazil will beat Spain if they meet in World Cup Final
Eamon Dunphy has us salivating at the prospect of a Brazil versus Spain final, pointing out the similarities to the memorable Inter Milan versus Barcelona Champions League semi-final... Read more
Introducing The Specialists - Anders Bay
Our fifth Specialist for the World Cup is Danish expert Anders Bay, who is delighted that his nation are back after failing to qualify in 2006. He'll be keeping track of events in their group... Read more
Introducing The Specialists - Andy Gray
Our third World Cup Specialist needs little introduction - it's Betfair Football's very own Andy Gray. He'll be paying close attention to England's progress in Group C... Read more
Introducing The Specialists - Bozydar Iwanow
Say hello to the second of our World Cup Specialists, Bozydar Iwanow. The Polish commentator will be provided expert analysis on Group B, where it's clear he expects plenty of goals from Argentina... Read more
Introducing The Specialists - Eamon Dunphy
Meet the first of our World Cup Specialists, Eamon Dunphy. The former Republic of Ireland international will be guiding you through all the action in Group A. Read more
Explaining The Specialists
We've already given you a taster, but now it's time to reveal even more about The Specialists, the team assigned the task of helping you make money at the World Cup. Read more
Leicester fans are singing through the pain
Despite missing out on a chance of playing Premier League football next season, Leicester fans are still find something to smile about... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - How have things changed?
Sir Alex Ferguson has been at Manchester United for a whopping 23-and-a-half years, but how much has football changed in that time? Here's what the Red Devils' boss said... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - Can the Old Firm be caught?
Before guiding Manchester United to an unbelievable 34 trophy wins, Sir Alex Ferguson overhauled the Old Firm as Aberdeen boss. Could such a feat be achieved now? Here's what Sir Alex thinks... Read more
Eamon Dunphy backs Inter Milan to win "cagey" final
The Irish pundit, who'll be providing analysis and betting advice on Group A during the World Cup shares his opinion on the Champions League Final. He's backing Inter to edge a cagey affair... Read more
Overconfident Inter set for a fall in Madrid
Denmark's Anders Bay expects Bayern Munich to win the Champions League for the fifth time, but is disappointed that Barcelona aren't in the final. Read more
Maldini anticipates Muller magic in Madrid
The Spanish World Cup Specialist offers his advice for betting on the Champions League Final, with one of his most interesting suggestions being to back Thomas Muller to score at [6.4]. Read more
Evans, O'Shea and Fletcher talk team-mates!
Which Manchester United player is the biggest joker? Are any hopeless at taking penalties? And who's the most successful punter? Jonny Evans, John O'Shea and Darren Fletcher reveal all... Read more
Quick-fire questions with Evans, Fletcher and O'Shea!
Maradona or Pele? Angelina or Jennifer? EastEnders or Corrie? Manchester United stars Darren Fletcher, Jonny Evans and John O'Shea answer these all-important quick-fire questions and offer some eyebrow-raising responses... Read more
Mourinho and Guardiola press conference!
Ahead of tonight's big Champions League semi-final clash at the Nou Camp between Barcelona and Inter Milan, gaffers Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho discuss their teams' respective chances... Read more
On Your Shed Challenge!
One shed. One football. Sixty yards. Who will come closest to hitting the target - will it be Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck or Joe the Groundsman? Read more
Betfair's Manchester derby!
Ahead of this afternoon's big derby, Betfair took to the Trafford Centre in Manchester to test the skills of both Man Utd and Man City fans - under the watchful eye of the great Denis Law... Read more
Leo Messi talks to Betfair!
Just when you thought Barca's master couldn't get any better, he almost single-handedly destroyed Arsenal in the Champions League and then scored in El Clasico at the weekend. Here's an exclusive Betfair interview with Lionel Messi... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - How would you get on now?
Drabik from Republik of Mancunia wanted to ask Sir Alex Ferguson: "How do you think you would have fared as a player if you were playing in today's generation of football?" So Betfair put the question to the Man Utd boss. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - If you could play against any team in history?
Betfair gave Manchester United fan forums the chance to put questions to Sir Alex Ferguson. Here, RM from RedRants.com asked: "Which team from history would you like to see your current squad play?" Read more
Andy Gray talks teammates!
Who is the nicest person at Sky Sports? Who is the biggest drinker? Max Rushden asked expert pundit Andy Gray the big questions at Betfair's recent speed debating event... Read more
Andy Gray dishes out this season's silverware
At Betfair's recent speed debating event, Max Rushden asked Andy Gray to predict the winners of the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League and World Cup. Here's who he backed... Read more
Check out Betfair's speed debating with Andy Gray!
Watch the highlights from Betfair's recent speed debating extravaganza, as our star tipster Andy Gray took on punters in an event hosted by Soccer AM presenter Max Rushden. Read more
The Corner Challenge!
Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck and Ryan Giggs take part in the latest Betfair training ground challenge, trying to bend the ball into the goal from the byline... Read more
Andy Gray compares his former clubs
If Aston Villa were his wife and Everton were his mistress, then what does that make Wolves? Andy Gray tells the Front Room Five... Read more
The Rebound Challenge!
In another exclusive training ground challenge, Danny Welbeck and Wayne Rooney team up with a rebound board in an attempt to score past United keeper Ben Foster. Who will have the upper hand? Read more
The Buggy Challenge!
The second exclusive Manchester United challenge sees Wayne Rooney, Ben Foster and Danny Welbeck trying to knock a cone off a moving target - a training ground buggy driven by Joe the Groundsman! Read more
The Crossbar Challenge!
Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney and Darren Fletcher were all given five chances to hit the woodwork from five different places on the pitch. Which player proved to be the most accurate? Read more
Ask Sir Alex - Who was your football idol?
Sir Alex Ferguson answers more of our questions. Here he tells us who his hero was when he was growing up... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - Will there be an upset at the World Cup?
We caught up with Sir Alex Ferguson to find out if he fancied any nation to upset the odds at the World Cup. Here's what he had to say... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - Your best January signing?
The Manchester United boss answers more of our questions. Here he reveals who he thinks has been his best ever January signing... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - Why hasn't Peter Schmeichel become a manager?
With so many ex-Manchester United players becoming top-flight managers, we ask the United boss why he thinks his former goalkeeper hasn't gone down the same path... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - Who's going to win the World Cup?
We asked the legendary boss who he fancied to triumph in South Africa and who would trouble England in Group C. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - What would Gary Pallister cost today?
The Manchester United boss answers more of our questions. Here he reveals what he thinks about the rising transfer values of footballers in the current market... Read more
Thursday's best brace - Di Maria impresses again
Benfica lit up the Europa League group stage once again to finish on a high but can still be backed at 18.0 to lift the trophy in May. Read more
Monday's best blunder - Sporting's much-needed gift
Sporting Lisbon picked up only their fourth league win of the season with a helping hand, well foot, from the opposition goalkeeper. Read more
Why keepers should always kick the ball
Farsley Celtic's Piotr Skiba gets in a tangle... Read more
Miss of the season!
It might only be November, but Harrow Borough's Rocky Baptiste has almost certainly claimed the unwanted award for this campaign... Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
David James, John Terry and Roy Keane, again, have raised an eyebrow or two this week... Read more
Ibrahimovic talks to Betfair!
Ahead of Sunday's Clasico, Betfair caught up with Barcelona top-scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Read more
Thursday's best debut - Rossi starts well in Palermo
Palermo's new boss debuted with a Coppa Italia victory and, who'd have thought it, will now face Lazio, who he won it with last year, in the next round. Read more
And that was yet another week in football
There's a distinctly Irish feel this week, as Keano is back to his best, Damien Duff cries conspiracy and Mick McCarthy auditions for Countdown... Read more
Football by numbers - Cameroon's glitzy reward
Samuel Eto'o celebrates his country's qualification by giving his teammates an expensive gift... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - who's the best player that you've managed?
The Manchester United boss was kind enough to invite another question from the Front Room Five, who wanted to know who his most talented ever player was. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - which former player would you sign?
Our Front Room Five were given the priceless opportunity to put questions to Sir Alex Ferguson. He really had to think about this one! Read more
Is this the quickest goal ever scored in football history?
Nawaf Al Abed, come on down... Read more
And that was yet another week in football
The dirtiest footballer in the world, the Pompey player who may regret his words, and the player getting a pig for Christmas... Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
The Premier League manager desperate for attention, the club captain who's caught a 28lb carp, and one manager's solution to an epidemic... Read more
Thursday's best assist frenzy - eight goals scored at Inter
While there were some decent goals scored in Inter's clash with Palermo yesterday, it was the build-up to some of the finishes that impressed us the most. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - What is your most memorable moment?
Betfair Football puts more of your questions to the Manchester United boss... Read more
The worst miss of all time
Of this there can be no doubt. Ilija Sivonjic, take a bow.. Read more
Europe's bravest ball boy
Fair play to the kid who dares to cross Jens Lehmann... Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
Spurs party the night away, Gareth Southgate continues a trend, and a manager scores from 60 yards... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - How has the atmosphere at Old Trafford changed over the years?
Sir Alex Ferguson answers your questions... Read more
Berbatov, Rooney and Owen answer our questions! #1
The prolific trio have scored a combined 12 goals this season but every now and then they come up against a brick wall. Which defenders are the toughest to outfox? Read more
Berbatov, Rooney and Owen answer our questions! #2
United's fearsome strikeforce were asked who the most competitive players at the club are. Can you guess which one named themself? Read more
Berbatov, Rooney and Owen answer our questions! #3
Barcelona are keeping the cup with the big ears warm and Real Madrid have splashed the cash but who do United's forwards expect to challenge them as they attempt to reach a third straight final? Read more
Berbatov, Rooney and Owen answer our questions! #4
There's more competition than usual as Manchester United chase a record 19th league title. We asked the strikers who they consider the main competition - did anyone mention City? Read more
Video - Dida's glorious return
The Brazilian shot-stopper ensured that his first Champions League appearance in almost two years was a memorable one. Read more
Behold - the amazing double overhead kick!
It's the new tactic that's set to rock world football. Invented in Brazil, of course... Read more
Video - Defending the Brazilian way
Nine goals in the nine minutes? Welcome to Maranhao, north-east Brazil... Read more
Video - Spanish side uncover new cost-cutting measure
What should you do if your club can't afford to buy a stretcher? Use a changing room door instead of course... Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
Steve Bruce demonstrated just how best to hold a grudge, Carson Yeung made a good first impression and Maradona "the mouth" opened fire... Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
The FA call on Simon Cowell, Rio dons the oven gloves and living proof that £80m really can't buy you a singing voice... Read more
Another two bite the dust...
John Barnes and Peter Taylor have both been sent packing today, taking the tally of dismissals so far this season to eight and allowing two more men the chance to experience a League One dogfight... Read more
French "erotic actress" records love song for Raymond Domenech
The breathy ballad to the beleaguered French national manager becomes a huge online hit. Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
Phil Brown wins yet more hearts, if not points, while Wayne Rooney discusses impending fatherhood... Read more
Woking FC provide the goalkeeping gaffe of the day
The Cardinals' FA Cup campaign is put on hold by on-loan shot stopper Dave Blackmore. Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
This week sees David Beckham like you've never seen him before and an unlikely supporter of Sol Campbell in the shape of Roy Keane. Read more
Biggest sporting cheats? Footballers fight back!
Forget Formula One and rugby, football has a great cheating Dane to bring it back to the top of the league of deceit. Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
This week we found out why Paul Hart watches Corrie instead of football, and which manager has been quoting the book of God. Read more
The weekend's best non-European goal - Fowler scores again in Australia
Robbie Fowler appears to be enjoying an Indian summer in Australia and scored again at the weekend as North Queensland Fury defeated Sydney FC 1-0. The Liverpool legend beat the Sydney goalkeeper from at least 25 yards with a first-time... Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
A startling FA Cup revelation, cruel nicknames and an exquisite chip are this week's highlights... Retired class act of the week This is Dennis Bergkamp playing for Ajax Veterans, against a team called De Kennemers 3. We've no idea who... Read more
Fancy watching some really cringeworthy dives?
The Guardian have uncovered a number of examples of "simulation" so bad that they makes Eduardo's tumble against Celtic look like a genuine penalty appeal.... Read more
Yesterday's best red card - Goalkeeper reacts angrily after conceding
None of the goals in either Benfica's 3-1 friendly win over Celtic or Seattle Sounders 2-1 triumph over DC United in the US Open Cup Final were very special. Instead, the highlight of yesterday's football was an insane sending off... Read more
The weekend's best double - Diego sinks Roma
Brazilian attacking midfielder Diego starred on his second start for Juventus, scoring two stunning goals against Roma to instantly justify the £21.5 million fee that they paid Werder Bremen. The 3-1 away win was made even sweeter in injury-time when... Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
Every Friday, Betfair Football looks back at our favourite quotes and news stories of the previous seven days. This week's highlights include Rafael Benitez doing a funny joke and Manchester City paying homage to a "famous" victory... Spectacle usage of... Read more
The weekend's best miss - cover thy shame, Del Piero!
Alessandro Del Piero adopts Dimitar Berbatov's penalty-taking technique. Read more
That was the week in football...
Every Friday, Betfair Football looks back at our favourite videos, quotes and news stories of the previous seven days. This week's highlights include more Manchester City tomfoolery and an indication of how far Alexander Hleb's stock has fallen since leaving... Read more
