Today’s Champions League draw in Nyon passed without the drama of 2006.
The excitement of the occasion was too much for French presenter Carole Rousseau, who fainted before the first ball was drawn. She was able to continue after a glass of water, underlining the importance of hydration when you’re working on your feet.
We also learnt that the G in Stevie G doesn’t stand for “gallant”. Gerrard stood with his hands behind his back as Rousseau went sprawling. He was probably admiring the convincing way she went to ground.
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FK Belasica are rock-bottom of the much-overlooked Macedonian First League. The club’s precarious position on the trapdoor to the division below - which may be overlooked even in Macedonia - is far less interesting than their badge.
You’ll see that it’s constructed in a traditional sort of fashion: there’s a shield with a black and white football, and a scroll at the bottom, emblazoned with the year the club came kicking and screaming into the world.
Now, let’s have a look at the full badge.
Although I’ve never met one in the flesh, I know what a kangaroo looks like. And that is definitely a kangaroo. What it’s doing there is much less obvious.
I Googled for the answer, but to no avail. The BBC News country guide lists Macedonian exports as clothing, iron and steel; there’s nothing marsupial-related. Maybe they’re keeping all the good stuff for themselves.
So, unless Skippy is a totem of football excellence in the east, what’s the story? I’ve e-mailed the club (in English of course). If they reply, I’ll let you know.
