Liverpool's Mamadou Sakho was over the moon after scoring in France's comeback win over Ukraine to qualify for the 2014 World Cup. Translation: 'This is only happiness' or 'what happiness'
" Ce n'est que du bonheur ! " http://t.co/X0CpmjGhk8http://t.co/HABrdBuFUR
— Mamadou Sakho (@mamadousakho3) November 19, 2013
Chelsea star Juan Mata had some fond memories of the Soccer City pitch in Johannesburg after Spain's World Cup triumph there in 2010. La Roja take on South Africa in a friendly at the same venue on Tuesday.
Desde aquí ganamos el Mundial! Esta portería, este estadio... Todo sigue igual más de tres años después! @SeFutbolpic.twitter.com/5BHYDkMgw4 — Juan Mata García (@juanmata10) November 18, 2013
Manchester City's Edin Dzeko was excited to be in St Louis for Bosnia's friendly with Argentina.
Just posted a photo http://t.co/HuqA5LBztK — Edin Deko (@EdDzeko) November 18, 2013
Dzeko's teammate Vincent Kompany was proud to be a part of City's relationship with MLS expansion franchise New York City FC.
"@nycfc: Looks like @MCFC has been spotted around #NYC! How are your juggling skills looking? http://t.co/jijYcfk9Fd#NYCFC" Brilliant! :-) — Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) November 18, 2013
Arsenal's Abou Diaby was delighted to appear on TV for the Association of Muslim Footballers (AMF).
With top man @Nathanellington@TheAMF for a TV interview today in London. pic.twitter.com/5p17Ab5StY — Abou DIABY (@AbouVDIABY) November 18, 2013
Everton admitted that they would love to see New York Red Bulls and Australia ace Tim Cahill on the Goodison Park pitch for this weekend's Merseyside derby with Liverpool.
Tim Cahill. Would love to see him play on Saturday! Always wore his heart on his sleeve! @Tim_Cahillpic.twitter.com/kBYuueUhL7
— Everton Pictures (@evertonfcpics) November 18, 2013
Tottenham's Derby County loanee Adam Smith was having a laugh at one of Britain's many reality TV shows.
Made in Chelsea is too funny!! #madeinchelsea — Adam Smith (@AdamSmith912) November 18, 2013
While Stoke City's Maurice Edu was asking for film advice.
How's The Great Gatsby? Should I watch it? — Maurice Edu (@MauriceEdu) November 18, 2013
Gary Lineker thoroughly enjoyed Sir Alex Ferguson's autobiography but suggested there was some information that perhaps some of his former players may not agree with.
Finished Sir Alex's book. It's brutally honest, fascinating and a riveting read. Highly recommended to all, but a few of his former players. — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 18, 2013
West Bromwich Albion's Youssuf Mulumbu's reputation continues to grow at the west Midlands club.
Good to see @mulumbuofficial at The Hawthorns tonight supporting the U21s lads #leader — WBAFCofficial (@WBAFCofficial) November 18, 2013
Stoke City's Asmir Begovic was disappointed to see the New England Patriots go down to the Carolina Panthers in the NFL on Tuesday.
Caught up on the @Patriots highlights from last night. Clearly robbed, that penalty at the end should have stood! #shambles#PatsNation
— Asmir Begovic (@asmir1) November 19, 2013
Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong was backing Cristiano Ronaldo in the race against Lionel Messi for the Ballon d'Or after his match-winning hat-trick for Portugal against Sweden on Tuesday.
Team Ronaldo pic.twitter.com/0SJlpPD3fu
— Emmanuel Frimpong (@IAMFRIMPONG26) November 19, 2013And Sepp Blatter was full of praise for the Real Madrid ace and Portuguese teammates.
Parabens Portugal! The 29th team confirmed for #WorldCup; their 6th finals. Fantastic performance by @cristiano. pic.twitter.com/mvj6SakiQr
— Joseph S Blatter (@SeppBlatter) November 19, 2013
