Keeper saves Ronaldinho penalty using Playstation training

"It was like playing against Ronaldinho on the Playstation... He did the exact same run-up, it was very strange."

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Fernando Torres has PS3 gaming rooms

"Just like all other great sportsmen - Fernando is highly superstitious because he believes it is the secret to his success on the pitch. Nobody was suprised when he ordered three gaming rooms at the house - it is a bit excessive, but he's earned it. They live next door to Pepe and they have become very close. Pepe used to translate everything he said when Fernando first got here and helped him to settle in. Now they can re-live their Euro glory through the computer and Fernando can help get Pepe's hand-eye co-ordination in tip top condition, ready for the season."

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Altidor's Nickname

Emerging American footie star Jose Altidor got his nickname of "Juice" while gaming:

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"The nicknames go back to their time at the U.S. under-17 residency camp in Bradenton, Fla., and how they tried to rattle each other while playing video games...Teasing each other about their names, Kirk created Oatmeal to mock Altidore, while Ofori Sarkodie tweaked Altidore's formal name, Josmer, to Juice-mer, and eventually just Juice."

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Source > 15.02.2008

Ronaldo Is Adebayor's Playstation Hero

Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor has great respect for his United rival, Cristiano Ronaldo:

"I love to watch him [Ronaldo]...He is a good player with lots of quality. Watching him play is something else – it is like watching a player on PlayStation. I have a lot of respect for what he has done. As a midfielder, he has scored a lot of goals. He is a good player."

Source > 13.02.2008

Messi Doesn't Like Losing, Even At PlayStation

"I don't know if I laugh, but every time I go out on the pitch I try to have fun. Of course, if I lose I feel bad and I don't want anyone to talk to me. I don't like losing. I never have, not even at PlayStation."

Source > 26.01.2008

Beautifulgaming Job

Do you have Beautifulgaming skills? If so Beautiful Game Studios has a job for you:

"Beautiful Game Studios is looking to sign some new talent for its North London office. Quality of life, football and Championship Manager are our priorities, so if you like the sound of decent working hours, bonuses and footy matches, then we’re the place for you...North London based Beautiful Game Studios are recruiting to work on the next version of Championship Manager."

North London? Hmm, isn't that home to Beautiful FC? How do I get an interview?

Source > 15.01.2008

The Ugly Side of the Beautiful Game

According to Next, the latest release of Pro Evolution Soccer for PS3 is hardly...beautiful. More >

Definition:

beau-ti-ful-gam-ing

v.

To play football / soccer video games; the act of playing virtual football / soccer; using controllers and handheld devices to manipulate players and teams in a virtual football / soccer world...

A play on the term "the beautiful game", coined by Brazilian football / soccer star, Pele...

Usage: "Last night the boy was beautifulgaming at his friend's house. They played the just released FIFA 08."



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