Yvan Woundri is a blind footballer who has become something of a star this week after scoring this wonder goal. Playing fro France against the Germans, Yvan produced a goal the magic man Lionel Messi would be proud of. Even better he matched it with his celebration. Back of the net son, back of the net.
Papiss Cisse scores an amazing header against Ivory Coast! Does he ever score regular goals? Anyway, the best thing about this for Newcastle United fans is that Ivory Coast came back to win 4-2, thus decreasing the chances that Senegal qualifies for the African Cup of Nations and that Cisse and Demba Ba miss significant time next January. h/t 101 Great Goals
This man is Manchester City's new right back. (via TheLuigiTube)
WNT vs. Canada: Hope Solo Save - June 30, 2012 (via ussoccerdotcom)
Dutch football fans vs Ukrainian TV reporter - extremely childish but also extremely funny.
Papiss Cisse's amazing second goal for Newcastle United against Chelsea.
Young Pyo "Free" Lee - an old blog favorite - highlights the week in MLS with his stunning free kick goal. Did he mean it? Certainly Marco Pappa didn't, but his wind-aided "olimpico" goal is fun to watch as well. On the down side, Thierry Henry - scorer of his ninth league goal this weekend - is out for a month with a hamstring injury. Time to use one of your trades, and at least you'll have money to spend. Wondo? Brek Shea, who is back in form? Does Cooper benefit or suffer from Henry's loss? Answers to all these questions and more, in Major League Soccer 2012, Week 8: What We Learned