Jumping ‘keepers and flying eagles from the funny world of football!

Demirel and Melo square off in the Turkish Super Cup final

Demirel and Melo square off in the Turkish Super Cup final

Football players nowadays are under a lot of pressure to perform and once in a while the situation may tend to get the better of them. But what Galatasaray goalkeeper Volkan Demirel tried to pull off  is best left unsaid.

The event in question took place in the Turkish Super Cup final where Istanbul rivals Galastasaray lined up against fierce city rivals Fenerbahce. Normal time ended with scores at 1-1 and the game went to penalties when Brazilian Felipe Melo representing Galatasaray woefully missed his kick prompting Fenerbahce keeper Volkan Demirel to do something that no one could have imagined. Check out the video below and prepare to be stupefied.

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Celeste gives us a stunning view of Club America's stadium

Celeste gives us a stunning view of Club America’s stadium

Ever wondered how the world would look if you were a bird flying high above the ground? Well even if you previously didn’t, you’ll surely be wondering now that I’ve actually asked you this question.

Mexican football club Club America will be able to give us a very good idea after they managed to fit a GoPro camera to their club mascot Celeste, an eagle. The bird flies around the stadium at half time of every home game as part of the club’s tradition and if seeing the eagle swoop around the stadium was not good enough, the footage that you can now see below will surely leave you in awe.

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