Javier Florez buys his way out of chokey
Atletico Junior’s Javier Florez was driving home from a defeat in Columbia’s Copa Mustang tournament in July when he was hassled by a group of fans. Instead of rising above their torments, the midfielder decided to let [...]
Read moreJavier Flórez shoots a supporter for calling him “weak”
As Andrés Escobar discovered fifteen years ago, Colombian football and gunpoint murders go together like peas and carrots. The latest victim of this unfortunate harmonious relationship is a fan of Atletico Junior, who pushed Javier Flórez over the edge.
Apparently, the midfielder was driving home [...]
Read moreMerry supporter gets a cap in his ass
The 2006 factual documentary Borat would have us believe that Kazakhstan and its neighbouring countries are not quite civilised enough to be familiar with firearms, but an England fan has found out that this is not quite the case.
Getting in [...]
Read moreRomanian assistant ref packs heat for his own protection
Just this morning we were praising a Romanian footballer, who won a penalty but refused to take it as he did not feel he had been fouled. Perhaps the player wouldn’t have showed [...]
Read moreIt’s referees with guns!
Referees who are looking for a way to deal with the recent spate of unsightly two-footed challenges should turn to their counterparts in Kuala Lumpur for inspiration.
In a heated match that took place two weeks ago, a referee attempted to control the game [...]
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