Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud makes an unusual public apology to his wife, his family and his football club after it was revealed that model Celia Kay had entered his hotel room the night before a Premier League game.
I apologise to my wife, family and friends and my manager, team-mates and Arsenal fans.
— Olivier Giroud (@_OlivierGiroud_) February 16, 2014
I now have to fight for my family and for my club and obtain their forgiveness. Nothing else matters at the moment.
— Olivier Giroud (@_OlivierGiroud_) February 16, 2014
Ultimate precision with respect to my apologies...Yes I made a mistake but not I have not committed adultery! Things are clear...
— Olivier Giroud (@_OlivierGiroud_) February 18, 2014
Ex-Cardiff City and Nottingham Forest striker Robert Earnshaw found out a nice fact about his 2004 hat-trick for Wales.
I didn't know this but apparently 10 years ago 18th Feb 2004 I scored the last Wales hattrick.Time has flown pic.twitter.com/7kAm9VhpIo
— Robert Earnshaw (@RobertEarnshaw) February 19, 2014
Former Chelsea and Tottenham keeper Carlo Cudicini praised his old Spurs teammate Jermain Defoe ahead of his big-money move to MLS club Toronto FC.
Watching @IAmJermainDefoe story on ITV... That little man is a legend. Good luck in Toronto bomber.
— Carlo Cudicini (@Capitancarloc) February 19, 2014
West Bromwich Albion new boy Thievy Bifouma was trying to get the Baggies fans up and about ahead of the weekend's clash with Fulham.
Baggies, are you ready for this Saturday!? C'mon #WBA!!
— Thievy Bifouma (@thievynho) February 18, 2014Monaco and Colombia ace Radamel Falcao gave his fans an insight into this recovery from a knee injury.
Día #21 sábado entrenamiento a doble jornada , acá un resumen. http://t.co/8Qco1QXVMa
— Radamel Falcao (@FALCAO) February 15, 2014
Translation: Day #21 Saturday doubleheader training, here is a summary.
Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner took up a spot of shopping at Harrod's with his son Jake.
Jake and The Neverland pirates http://t.co/hWgpAuroDc
— Nicklas Bendtner (@bendtnerb52) February 17, 2014
Daniel Sturridge was 'gearing' up for Liverpool's home meeting with Swansea City on Sunday.
Chilling right now.. Head right, mind right!! Good to go for the weekend! #hungry#motivated#imreadypic.twitter.com/BOfHUYgS89
— Daniel Sturridge (@D_Sturridge) February 18, 2014
Chelsea youngster Patrick Bamford was over the moon after scoring in Derby County's 1-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday night as the Rams get set for AFC Bournemouth.
Tough game again, great from lads to get another clean sheet! Fans out sang hilsborough crowd tonight now onto Saturdays game! #dcfc
— Patrick Bamford (@Patrick_Bamford) February 18, 2014
Joey Barton was able to pick the brains of Spanish football specialists.
After 2hr30 mins car journey. I am now an expert in Spanish football. Thanks lads @GuillemBalague@BumperGrahampic.twitter.com/5KQxmNEOlY
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 18, 2014
Tim Cahill and the Australian national team were excited about the new Nike kit for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
RT @Tim_Cahill: Loving the new kit. Will always wear this with pride. @Socceroos#Brazil2014pic.twitter.com/QsRYOdDNlH#GoSocceroos
— The Socceroos (@Socceroos) February 17, 2014Chelsea's Andre Schurrle got his kicks out of watching PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic take Bayer Leverksuen apart on Tuesday night.
Ibra show...
— André Schürrle (@Andre_Schuerrle) February 18, 2014
As did Everton loanee Romelu Lukaku who procuded a nice spin on words.
He is a joke #ibracadabra
— R.Lukaku Bolingoli (@RomeluLukaku9) February 18, 2014
While Blues teammate Samuel Eto'o caught up with Russian rapper Timati.
I was very happy to meet with my bro @TimatiOfficial yesterday!!! pic.twitter.com/4BaQxH4aGu
— Samuel Eto'o (@setoo9) February 18, 2014
Barcelona's Neymar snapped a pic in his new MJ cap.
#MichaelJordan#MITOpic.twitter.com/bWmsSI8tRT
— Neymar Júnior (@neymarjr) February 18, 2014
Manchester United's Ashley Young had the pleasure of meeting the great Diego Maradona.
With a footballing legend!! http://t.co/nQxuZkvyvQ
— Ashley Young (@youngy18) February 17, 2014
Fernandinho was involved in a deep football conversation with Man City teammate Yaya Toure on the morning of their 2-0 loss to Barcelona.
Talking with my team mate @Toure_yaya42 before training this morning!!!
Batendo um papo com Yaya essa manha! pic.twitter.com/ZGOKcddKF6
— Fernandinho (@fernaoficial) February 17, 2014While defender Dani Alves revelled in his late goal for Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium.
Deus nunca desampara aqueles que confia nele, aqueles que honram suas oportunidades, aqueles que fazem
http://t.co/Kvm0TjctYz
— Daniel Alves (@DaniAlvesD2) February 18, 2014
And FIFA chief Sepp Blatter send his best wishes to Preston North End and England legend Sir Tom Finney after he passed away last week aged 91.
Very sad news that Sir Tom Finney is no longer with us. Had privilege of watching @pnefc man play at 1954 WC http://t.co/aWKygAHqoX
— Joseph S Blatter (@SeppBlatter) February 15, 2014
