ABOUT ME Andrea, Germany, 51. I love to write my blogs and to discover inspirational, funny and informative things on my dashboard. Some random interests: Real Madrid / Manchester United / Brazil and Portugal NT / Rafa Nadal / literature and poetry / Johnny Depp / Clint Eastwood / New British Cinema / Metallica, Metal, Punk, Alternative … This blog is all about beautiful sports: My favourite athletes, stories, pictures, quotes … I adore Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká, so I am writing a special blog only dedicated to them: http://cr7-kaka.tumblr.com/ var sc_project=6637507; var sc_invisible=0; var sc_security="93280563"; MY OTHER BLOGS: http://eclectic-interests.tumblr.com/Cristiano Ronaldo & Kaká: http://cr7-kaka.tumblr.com/ UEFA Euro 2012 Countdown Tumblr (3.0; @beautifulsports)http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdp16g8m8M1qhoj7ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><em><big> L♥E♥G♥E♥N♥D !!!</big></em></strong></p> <p><em>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/FantasistaArt/status/270120108746235905/photo/1" target="_blank">Twitter / FantasistaArt: It’s Sócrates Sunday here …</a>)</em></p>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/35995571537http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/35995571537Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:13:28 +0100footballSocrateslegendgeniusBrazil NTartcr7-kaka<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdno5cjJu91re6hoho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://portugalnt.tumblr.com/post/35944072916/dear-nani-i-hope-your-birthday-gives-you-a-new" target="_blank">portugalnt</a>:</p> <p>Dear Nani, <br/><br/>I hope your birthday gives you a new chapter of love, happiness and prosperity in your life. </p> <p>Your fans have watched you grow and still love to support you.</p> <p>Happy Birthday and God Bless.</p> </blockquote>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/35950528052http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/35950528052Sun, 18 Nov 2012 02:10:38 +0100NaniPortugal NTManchester Unitedbirthdayfootballcr7-kaka<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6vsEYCZO4Z0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://beckham23.tumblr.com/post/35363792461/david-beckham-bodywear-at-h-m-autumn-fashion" target="_blank">beckham23</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>David Beckham Bodywear at H&M - Autumn Fashion 2012</p> </blockquote>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/35399720614http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/35399720614Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:06:11 +0100David Beckhamfootballfashionvideocr7-kaka<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md60edRdc01qbblkeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://inventfootball.com/post/35265020411/celtic-2-1-barcelona-the-night-team-spirit-defied" target="_blank">inventfootball</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Celtic 2-1 Barcelona:</strong><br/>The night team-spirit defied the beautiful game, the night the orchestra was silenced, the night Celtic achieved the unexpected.</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>E P I C !</strong></p>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/35289652156http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/35289652156Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:11:49 +0100BarcelonaChampions LeaguefootballCeltic Glasgowcr7-kaka<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcvd4k3TSv1qhoj7ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><big>Luis Figo ♥ Legend.</big></strong></p> <p><strong>04.11.2012: Happy 40th Birthday!<br/></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/edsonwilliams/8122033168/" title="Figo Portugal final" target="_blank">Figo Portugal final</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/edsonwilliams/" target="_blank">EW agency</a> on Flickr.</p>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/34836021640http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/34836021640Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:43:00 +0100Luis FigofootballPortugal NTlegendartcr7-kaka<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CSHVZmvJjtM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://afootballreport.com/post/34750012803/maradona-vs-england-an-animation-made-from" target="_blank">afootballreport</a>:</p> <blockquote> <h2><em>Maradona vs England: <br/>An animation made from magazines and newspapers</em></h2> <p>Our good friend Richard Swarbrick is at it again. This time he’s not only created a new Maradona-centric animation made from football magazines and sports newspapers, but he’s also brought a project with him. It’s called <a href="http://www.fantasista.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fantasista</a>, a site dedicated to art and the beautiful game.</p> <p><small><span></span><strong>Fantasista</strong><span> </span><em>(the playmaker)</em><span>: </span><strong>1.</strong><span> </span><em>(n)</em><span> A symbol of creativity and invention, of imagination and entertainment, of artistry and magic</span></small></p> <p>Richard is behind Fantasista, but our very own Senior Writer <a href="http://twitter.com/amyeustace" target="_blank">Amy Eustace</a> <small>(<a href="http://afootballreport.com/tagged/Amy-Eustace" target="_blank">writings</a>)</small> is also one of the main contributors. Have a look, spread the word, and - of course - enjoy this beautiful animation focused on one of the most creative men ever to play the game. <em><small>[Posted by <a href="http://twitter.com/bearderic" target="_blank">Eric</a>]</small></em></p> </blockquote> <p><strong>Stunning!</strong></p>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/34768058719http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/34768058719Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:27:06 +0100footballDiego MaradonaMaradonalegendgeniusartvideocr7-kakaDel Piero still going strong at 800: Alessandro Del Piero marked his 800th appearance as...http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/34692704116http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/34692704116Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:40:32 +0100footballAlessandro Del Pierolegendcr7-kaka<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcpy5vLCev1qhoj7ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><h1>♥ ♥ ♥</h1> <h1>Happy Birthday, legend!</h1></p>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/34645931824http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/34645931824Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:32:19 +0100Diego MaradonafootballNeymarlegendbirthdayMaradonacr7-kaka<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ftGxQrk_pKQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://rafaelnadalfans.tumblr.com/post/34172850571/rafael-nadal-talks-about-his-passion-for-football" target="_blank">rafaelnadalfans</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Rafael Nadal talks about his passion for football </strong></p> </blockquote>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/34412403733http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/34412403733Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:30:03 +0200footballRafael NadalvideoRafael Nadal interviewtenniscr7-kaka<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc3coeNqPl1qhoj7ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Who will ever fill out these footsteps?</strong><br/><strong>Legend.</strong></p>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/33834708595http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/33834708595Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:41:00 +0200PeléfootballlegendBrazil NTcr7-kaka<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_maqrp8Z5zy1qhoj7ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>NEVER FORGET<br/>Children wearing Everton and Liverpool jerseys pay their respects to the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster before the Premier League match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park in Liverpool (17.09.2012).<span class="credit"><br/></span></strong><span class="credit"></span></p> <p><span class="credit"><em>Picture: REUTERS/Darren Staples </em></span><em>(via <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/theweekinpictures/9558769/The-week-in-pictures-21-September-2012.html?frame=2342961" target="_blank">The week in pictures: 21 September 2012 - Telegraph</a>)</em></p>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/32038152029http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/32038152029Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:11:33 +0200footballrespectHillsboroughcr7-kaka<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tFNE0CV7kMM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong><big>All Blacks <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haka_%28sports%29" target="_blank">Haka </a>vs. Fiji <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cibi" target="_blank">Cibi</a></big></strong></p> <p>New Zealand and Fiji Rugby teams challenging each other (22.07.2011)</p>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/31647810472http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/31647810472Sun, 16 Sep 2012 11:10:17 +0200All BlacksvideoHakaRugbycr7-kaka<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-1C288O4WWg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Bend it like Beckham</strong>.<br/>What a free-kick!</p> <p>Galaxy vs Whitecaps, 01.09.2012 <br/><em>(by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1C288O4WWg&feature=share" target="_blank">kick</a>)</em></p>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30722254267http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30722254267Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:06:11 +0200videoDavid Beckhamfootballcr7-kaka<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9o9udn3no1rvlbodo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://lorenzobombara.tumblr.com/post/30650912051/i-cinquantanni-di-ruud-gullit" target="_blank">lorenzobombara</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.ilpost.it/2012/09/01/i-cinquantanni-di-ruud-gullit/" target="_blank">[I <strong>cinquant’anni</strong> di <strong>Ruud Gullit</strong>]</a></p> </blockquote> <p><strong>Happy 50th Birthday, Ruud Gullit ♥</strong></p>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30654335511http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30654335511Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:34:00 +0200Ruud GullitAC MilanDiego Maradonafootballlegendcr7-kaka<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aRHsu2Vzx_s?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong><big>Happy 50th B</big></strong><strong><big>irthday Ruud Gullit ♥ </big></strong></p> <p><strong>One of the most brilliant players who ever graced the football pitch.<br/>In 1988, as a German fan of Ruud I had to suffer a lot when the Netherlands beat Germany in the EURO and became European Champion on our terrain. <br/>There was always a very tense rivalry between Germany and the Netherlands in football. But I couldn’t help to love Ruud Gullit.</strong></p> <p><strong>Also, I always admired Ruud’s political work and his outspoken personality.</strong></p> <p><strong><big>Legend!</big></strong></p> <p><strong><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9ocugE8He1qeer6d.bmp"/></strong></p> <p><em>VIDEO: Football’s Greatest - Ruud Gullit </em><br/><em>(by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRHsu2Vzx_s&feature=share" target="_blank">greatestfootballs</a>)</em></p>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30653687876http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30653687876Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:19:00 +0200footballvideoRuud Gullitlegendcr7-kaka<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9n6ogIzwO1qhoj7ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Storming to his third goal.</strong></p> <p>UEFA Super Cup FC Chelsea vs. Atlético Madrid 1:4, 31.08.2012 (Falcao 6′, 19′, 45′ Miranda 60, Cahill 74′)<br/><em>(via <a href="http://www.as.com/futbol/fotogaleria/final-monaco/20120831dasdasftb_2/Zes/pf_17/" target="_blank">Fotogalería: Final en Mónaco - AS.com</a>)</em></p>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30613732147http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30613732147Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:02:40 +0200FalcaoSuper Cupfootballmatch reportcr7-kaka<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9n6kqtIdK1qhoj7ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Joy!</strong></p> <p>UEFA Super Cup FC Chelsea vs. Atlético Madrid 1:4, 31.08.2012 (Falcao 6′, 19′, 45′ Miranda 60, Cahill 74′)<br/><em>(via <a href="http://www.as.com/futbol/fotogaleria/final-monaco/20120831dasdasftb_2/Zes/pf_16/" target="_blank">Fotogalería: Final en Mónaco - AS.com</a>)</em></p>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30613581595http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30613581595Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:00:25 +0200FalcaofootballSuper Cupmatch reportcr7-kaka<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9mz6xm7m91qhoj7ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>A flying Falcon-Tiger  :o)</strong><em><br/></em>UEFA Super Cup FC Chelsea vs. Atlético Madrid, 31.08.2012<em><br/>(via <a href="http://www.marca.com/albumes/2012/08/31/supercopa_2012/index_2.html" target="_blank">Un Tigre volador - Fotogalería - MARCA.com</a>)</em></p>http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30603519062http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30603519062Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:20:56 +0200FalcaoSuper Cupfootballmatch reportcr7-kakabubisikletkimin: First 45 minutes of the game,Falcao: 5 attempts on target, that means he scores 3...http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30601358497http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30601358497Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:43:00 +0200Super CupFalcaofootballmatch reportcr7-kakaUEFA Super Cup FC Chelsea vs. Atlético Madrid, 31.08.2012http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30600811304http://beautifulsports.tumblr.com/post/30600811304Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:32:53 +0200footballFalcaoSuoer Cupcr7-kaka