Tuesday, February 16, 2016

King Leo

Barcelona is, if not the best soccer team on the planet (Bayern Munich and PSG might have an argument), the most entertaining, by some measure. With a front line of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar, they're the stuff of nightmares for opposing defenders and goalkeepers. On occasion, they're so good that they seem to have to invent new ways to entertain themselves and their fans.

Yesterday was just such an occasion. After a tough first half at the Camp Nou in Barcelona against Celta Vigo, Barca began to pull away in the second frame. They already led, 3-1, when they were awarded an 82nd minute penalty kick. Messi, one goal away from his 300th La Liga tally, lined up to take the penalty.

And then this happened:



The cheekiness of the play was remarkable, and made moreso by the reaction of Ray Hudson, the former Newcastle player (and DC United coach) turned impassioned broadcaster. Hudson mixes Shakespeare, Johann Cruyff, and Barcelona's majesty in a gloriously delirious word soup. We need more Ray Hudson in the world.

Here's why Cruyff got the shoutout:



Global reaction to Barca's play was mixed, as you might imagine. Smiling admiration on the one side and concern for a disrespected opponent on the other. I can see both arguments. I just choose to see it Ray Hudson's way.

Joy, formidable.

28 comments:

Marls said...

Seems kinda dickish to me. Fun to watch but dickish.

If that is a meaningful spot in a close game, there is no way they do it. King Leo only does it because they are up big and have nothing to lose. Essentially it is a zero risk opportunity to show up the other team. Meh.

Try that in the 89th min of a tied champions league game and I will applaud it all day long.

rob said...

boutros boutros-ghali, dead dead-gone.

rob said...

'fun to watch but dickish' also describes marls

TR said...

Has Neal "Boutros Boutros" Bhata chimed in on the passing of Mr. Ghali? (Joke for four)

T.J. said...

/sits, laughing, at that table

TR said...

Bhata? Batts? Dorm room furniture mogul? I forget that guy's last name, I guess.

Marls said...

Sent TR a text on the BBG passing and then came here to realize he was way ahead of me.

I believe it was Neil Batra, who was different from Neil B Real who was either one of Bergman's friends or hung out with Eddie from Ghana. Eddie from Ghana was different from Ghani Raines who dropped during pledging. None of them hung out with DJ Seoul who was actually Ryan Park.

Danimal said...

didn't know that was legal, not surprisingly.

zman said...

Bhatra.

zman said...

And Park was actually Diedrich. Not to be confused with the skinny hipster Deitritch (right?) who got a shake but never actually showed up to a pledge meeting.

zman said...

Roger Goodell made $34 million last year for running the NFL, a non-profit organization. I'm in the wrong line of work.

TR said...

You're right, Zman. And there was a Neas in that pledge class as well. But not the one who said "Spector, Spector, take it up the ass" and then wondered why he didn't get a shake. Another one.

zman said...

Wow, that's a call. Did he ever make it to a meeting? Unlike Farrar, Howell, and Andy what's-his-name who went Psi-Yoo? Who rush-chaired our shitty class?

Squeaky said...

Weenie?

mr kq said...

Eric Stratton?

T.J. said...

Damn glad to meet ya.

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Marls said...

Who was Crackbaby #1 and #2?

T.J. said...

Juan Dixon was Crackbaby #1

Squeaky said...

Urge Overkill was Crackbabies #1

zman said...

Scarlet Overkill? Garrett was the original crackbaby.

Shlara said...

The actual Westminster Dog Sow broadcast is pretty much exactly like the "Best in Show" movie satire.

Marls said...

Ah yes, Garrett P. That would make James Gray crackbaby #2.

Clarence said...

Mystery solved. Now get back to less esoteric dipshittery.

rob said...

when does gheorghemas end? now that's a mystery.

Whitney said...

Feb 19. Duh.

Marls said...

I forgot that esoteric frat stories of the mid 90's are not appreciated by those who often tell esoteric frat stories of the late 80's-early 90's. Sorry.

Whitney said...

Are any of those stories?