Get out of the way, we'll miss the goal

I always wonder with these trick free-kicks whether the 'keeper would have got there anyway.

The distraction is a nice touch, but the free-kick is good enough to go in even without it.

Oh well, just something else to get you through a Friday.

Schweinsteiger has tricks in all sports

Not only can he own you on a football pitch, but seems he could at basketball too!

Quality technique - pity he's wearing a Lebron shirt!

Tricks of the trade - in Scottish Football !

I expected to see some brutal tackles, awful pitches and awful football in the Scottish league.

I was right.

But this is a nice little trick too, so there are exceptions to the rule.

Sunday Funday

It's not real, but it will make you smile - and you need those on a Sunday when there's work the next day!

Friday's debate - penalty or not?

Here's a great piece of skill from South America - quick feet, bamboozled the defender and was in on goal.

But then he goes to ground.

Penalty? Dive? Play on? Don't care because you're still trying to work out how to do the trick?

 

Tricks of the trade - Weiss nutmeg counts for nothing

Although another replay shows his shot got a deflection on the way in, we have to give it up for Vladimir Weiss.

If a defender opens his legs that wide (insert any joke you want, probably something with Graeme Le Saux), then nutmeg him, show your quick feet to beet another man and slot it home.

If the man you embarrass is Thiago Silva, who cost about $50 million, then all the better. If your team then goes on to lose 4-1 to PSG in the Champions League, then the goal doesn't count for anything!

Sorry Vlad, I'm sure you're just happy to get away from Manchester City and Joe Hart's 'quality banter'.

Women's football and futsal in one post?!!

Someone sent me a link to this, and I was initially hesitant to open - but then realized I open far more treacherous emails and links and it couldn't hurt to check it out.

I've never seen a goal like it at any level, but it's futsal, so doesn't really count !

 

Tricks of the trade - Robinho

Great footwork - no if only he could find his way into the starting XI of a team.

A bit of a Denilson for me - great talent, but wasted.

You wanted to take a quick throw? My bad

We've seen Ronaldinho do this a few times before, but it's still great to watch.

Especially when the other guy wants to take a quick throw.

Here you go, oh, my bad.

Tricks of the trade

Just stand around and watch as I juggle this a few times and half-volley it into the corner.

Don't tackle.

Don't foul.

Just watch. All four of you!

Non-trick of the trade

This still makes me laugh - yes, I do mean the fact that he managed to get an England cap.

Usually the left foot is for standing on, so use the right leg to foul yourself!

David Dunn, take it away...

Tricks of the trade

Whatever you think of Cristiano, there is no denying his talent. His days of awful dives, 48 stepovers and crashing supercars seem to be behind him. He's still a bit of a baby, but do love to watch him take someone on.

Something for the weekend

What better way to get ready for the weekend (apart from reading our Argentina League preview or our Championship preview) than watching the original trick of the trade?

Take it away Johan...

Tricks of the trade

Could watch this all day. Ok, not all day, but Ronaldinho has got so many great tricks.

Tricks of the Trade

Seen this move on the dancefloor a few times. Usually ends up with alcohol on the floor and a few stitches in the chin. No problem with the latter, but learn to hold your drink. Have been a little harsh on defenders and goalkeepers recently, but if they could actually play then they would be midfielders or strikers!

Monday morning warm-up

Who needs coffee?

After a heavy weekend, this is how I warm-up for a long week. 

It's not as good as Diego's warm-up, but them what is?!

(can always watch that again here - as I do every day, just to remind myself why he's the best ever.)

Tricks of the trade

Slow it down, watch it 20 times, it's unreal

Juan Mata amazes his Spanish teammates - and he can't even get in their starting XI

Tricks of the trade

Ok, not sure anyone could ever do this again, but fair play to him for even considering it.

Most of us would miss the corner flag and get laughed at!

Tricks of the trade

Helping out the defenders a little here.

If he's going to skin you, at least make him look like an idiot for wearing baggy shorts!

Tricks of the trade

Great piece of footwork - no shame in being beaten by this.