Friday Re-Posts

1. Interested in Qatar's philanthropic approach leading up to the World Cup in 2022? You probably haven't thought of it, but since it's my day job, I have! I was delighted to see an article detailing the positive impact Qatar aims to make:
Qatar 2022 — A New Philanthropic Business Approach to be Applauded

2 . Siena's anticipated below ground stadium has won the prestigious 2011 Architectural Review Future Projects award. Check out Dirty Tackle's article:
Siena's New Stadium Will Be Below Ground Level

3. Vinnie Jones, former football hard-man turned Hollywood star, gives a stirring halftime talk to his Hollywood All-stars. His motivational approach: fear.

4. Andrei Arshavin's ridiculous Q&A. My favorite back and forth:
"From Evgesha4511Hello Andrey Arshavin! I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. YOU ARE THE BEST FOOTBALL PLAYER. CAN YOU BE MY PEN-FRIEND?
AA: No"
Arshavin's Official Website - Q&A

5. For you fellow Giallorossi fans, a great post by Eric Giardini and the Shin Guardian crew detailing the merits of a proposed American takeover of AS Roma:
Beyond The EPL: An American At Roma