La Roja Receives the Prince of Asturias Award

La Selección have received the prestigious Prince of Asturias award in the sports category with Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid, Xavi Hernández of Barcelona, Villarreal’s Joan Capdevila and Carlos Marchena, Athletic de Bilbao’s Fernando Llorente and Javi Martínez, Sevilla’s Jesus Navas, Valencia’s Juan Mata and Liverpool’s Pepe Reina were present to receive the award alongside Vincente Del Bosque.

Look at the guys. All suited up!

This award was given to La Roja after their success in South Africa during the 2010 World Cup.

Viva La Furia Roja!

Barclays Premier League's Shot of the Season Shortlist

The pictures are BPL's Shot of the Season's shortlist. The Barclays Shot of the Season will be decided from the best single image submitted by each photographer. The winner will also receive a Barclays Award together with £5,000 of photographic equipment.

The judging panel includes Barclays Sponsorship Director Matt Appleby, Chairman of the Football Writers Association Steve Bates, Sky Sports Commentator Martin Tyler, and last year's winner Tom Jenkins.

Didier Drogba of Chelsea controls the ball in a match against Stoke City (Andy Hooper, Daily Mail)

Sundferland striker Darren Bent's shot deflects off a beachball and past Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina (Mike Hewitt, Getty Images)

Fans surround Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard after the last match of the season against Hull City (Craig Brough, Action Images)

Danny Rose scores a spectacular volley against Arsenal (Andy Hooper, Daily Mail)
Manchester United's Gary Neville and Paul Scholes embrace in the Manchester derby (Paul Thomas, Action Images)
Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen in a snowstorm against Blackburn Rovers (Lee Smith, Action Images)
Jimmy Bullard celebrates a goal for Hull City against Manchester City (Mark Robinson, The Sun)
Boaz Myhill pulls off a save for Hull City against Chelsea (Robert Noyes, Freelance)
Avram Grant looks forlorn as his Portsmouth team face Manchester United (Robin Jones, Freelance)
Everton's Steven Pienaar gestures in the derby against Liverpool (Gareth Jones, Liverpool Echo)

Spanish Players Party till Dawn with David Guetta

"F*** Me, I'm Famous"

Sergio Ramos, Xavi Hernandez, David Villa, Fernando Llorente and Pepe Reina all partied till early Friday at David Guetta's weekly gig at Pacha nightclub in Ibiza. Wanna know the name of the party??? F*** Me, I'm Famous...Well, yeah!!

Spain are the Champions!

Spain have won the World Cup after Andres Iniesta scored 3 minutes before the end of extra time. Congrats, La Furia Roja.

Are you watching, Arsène Wenger??

Wesley Sneijder on the verge of crying...

On a brighter note, look at Torres's exuberant smile!

and the biceps of Sergio Ramos

The very emotional Iker Casillas also kissed his girlfried/reporter during an interview


pics from daylife

Wonder what is the subject of the conversation?

Come to Real Madrid? Or Shave ur head??? We will never know...

Iker Casillas Gets a Shave! With winning results!

Pre-shave: Loss to Switzerland

Post shave: Spain win against Honduras and gets a snuggle from Pepe Reina!

Anything that is Pepe Reina-approved is sure to be a hit

Liverpool FC has arrived in Madrid!

Liverpool began their journey in Runcorn, where they boarded a train to London. A Eurostar train to Paris then followed, and after a night's stay in the French capital they boarded another train to Bordeaux, and then flew to Madrid. They face Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Europa League.

Steven Gerrard poses with a fan

First-choice GK Pepe Reina

Rafa Benitez believed that this trip has helped him bond with the players. Why do that now,Rafa? Why couldn't have you bonded with the players at the start of the season? (rhetorical question,btw)

Liverpool FC Arrive in Paris!

Due to the volcanic erruption in Iceland that caused many flights across Europe to be cancelled, Liverpool FC decided to take the train for their trip to Madrid by using the Eurostar to Paris.

Under-scrutiny Rafa was certainly the centre of attention

Reina, Mascherano and goalkeeping coach Xavi Velero outside the Gare du Nord.

Stevie G was also there but no Fernando Torres as he has underwent surgery for his knee...

How do the Reds spend their free time?
Mascherano: uses his phone

Steven Gerrard: stops and stare

Jamie Carragher: reads the latest footie gossip

Glenn Johnson: peeks at whatever others are doing....