Theo’s 21st Birthday

“It’s a huge milestone in any young person’s life,” The Daily Mail’s Marcus Barnes writes of the 21st birthday, ‘and for a footballer it’s an excuse to flash the cash and have a night out with his team-mates.”

So just how did Theo Walcott’s party planner(s) decide to “flash the cash” for his big 2-1 celebration?

By purchasing this kick-ass birthday cake!

You can eat that.  How awesome.

Reminds me of some of the works of art my parents would get for me from East York’s Alpine Bakery whenever the fourth of June came around.

The Mail also has photos of the other footballers attending Theo’s big day, including a candid shot of Andrey Arshavin and his wife Yulia.

Arshavin Chats

Speaking of Arshavin, (see what I did with that segue there?), the Russian attacker’s surreal webchats are quickly gaining Internet fame.

Here’s a sampling of the typical Q & A that takes place between Arshavin and his fans:

From iloveme
Andrey, what do you think people need pain for?
Arshavin: For people not to forget that they are mere mortals. Some people say that suffering purifies the soul.

From tasha100 know,
You know sometimes I feel so down. What shall I do?
Arshavin: Try to overcome this situation. Think that after this bad streak, there’s definitely going to be a good one. Despondency is a sin.

From liza1951
The question is – do you approve when a girl starts using makeup very early in her life?
Arshavin: As for the makeup, this is a purely personal matter for each girl, although I think it is better to consult a professional regarding this question.

Hi, Andrey! Some people say that the rain comes when the angels cry; some people say that it is a natural process. What do you think? Do you like rain?? Hi to Julia and the kids !!!!!
Arshavin: No, I do not think that it’s angels’ tears. It’s simply a natural phenomenon. Although it sounds more romantic the way you put it.

Check back in the archives to find Arshavin’s thoughts on women smoking, prenuptial agreements, and Canada hammering Russia 7-3 in Olympic hockey.

Now That Takes Some Nerve

If you haven’t seen Giuseppe Mascara’s penalty against Inter last Friday, have a gander:

1-1 against the Serie A leaders in the 81st minute, with his team — while out of the drop zone — still not assured of its safety from relegation. And he chips his penalty right down the middle.

What a legend.

Giuseppe Mascara, you have a new fan.

More Crudeli Than You Can Handle

Hat-tip to Vancouver Whitecaps Correspondent Simon Fudge who, after seeing my Tiziano Crudeli post last week, linked me up to the official website of everyone’s favourite Milan superfan.

If that’s not an instant bookmark I don’t know what is.