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This week we've learned what an "inside-out winger" is thanks the Guardian, have witnessed Leo Messi in his undercrackers, and seen the greatest own goal Croatian football has (probably) ever seen. Oh, and the bitter Paddies reach new lows...

"Inside-out wingers"

The Guardian's Jonathan Wilson talks about the new art of wingplay that makes us all feel inferior and ignorant. Cracking article mind. If only we'd known ages ago that playing on the wrong side would've worked a treat, we could've made it big. Really. OK then, not really... [The Guardian]

Saffa boots

We're not usually a fan of coloured boots - mainly because if you wear them you'd better be shit hot, or you'll look a bit of a plonker. But these bad boys from Umbro are great, they're designed with South Africa in mind, and the only time people are going to see the flashy part is when you've given them a clean set of heels, and therefore deserved it. [Umbro Blog]

Messi pants

OK so the boy wonder Leo Messi is the greatest player in the world, but he doesn't offer much for advertising revenue outside of football does he? Wrong. Apparently he's richer than Becks. The swine. [The Offside]

Andrey the giant

As if we needed any more proof, top blog The Spoiler proove that Andrey Arshavin is truly batshit. [The Spoiler]

Pep talk

Barca boss Pep Guardiola is caught trying to make four subs, much to Thierry Henry's amusement. [Dirty Tackle]

Having a Paddy

Not that the Frenchie will be laughing when he hears that an Irish bookie is refusing to acknowledge any goal that he scores at the World Cup. [Irish Examiner]

U R Gay

It's the new Uruguay World Cup shirt, and it's erm, well, just lovely. Isn't it? [WorldCupBlog.org]

Side (Hajduk) splitting

Off the post find one of the best own goals we've ever seen. [Off The Post]

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