#is this how u pay for things nicklas

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winstonandelle: NHL stjärnan och den så trevliga och jordnära Nicklas Bäckström ser så fin ut i kläder från Winston & Elle.

[boysandgirlsandbabes]

something something old man sergei fedorov gently giving young european players who barely know their way around the league but are already under enormous pressure to succeed the unconditional support and affirmation that he didn’t get as a rookie 20 years earlier something something etc etc (+)

[sportsleague365]

CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN scored a stunning hat-trick to break Ireland hearts – and prove once again he is the Real deal. The Tottenham midfielder said leading Denmark to the World Cup would eclipse the night he put Madrid to the sword earlier this month. Christian Eriksen cracked a majestic hat-trick to destroy Ireland tonight in the World Cup QualifierREUTERSDenmark hoist their coach Age Hareide into the air as they reach the World Cup FinalsPA:Press AssociationFormer Ajax man Eriksen did just that. He was the best player on the park by a mile – and will grace the tournament in Russia in the summer. But for Martin O’Neill’s Ireland the long wait goes on. In June it will be 16 years and counting since they last appeared at the finals. While Eriksen will never forget this night, both Cyrus Christie and Stephen Ward will want to forget it as quickly as possible. Both had moments to forget as a night that had started so positively for the home side ended in abject despair. James McClean, who conceded the penalty that resulted in Denmark’s fifth goal, is gutted at the final whistleCLODAGH KILCOYNEMartin O’Neill may well be considering his own future as Ireland boss after this crushing defeatSportsfileCiaran Clark in inconsolable on the turf as Ireland fell at the final hurdle to reach Russia 2018CLODAGH KILCOYNEShane Long only appeared as a substitute for Ireland tonight, and couldn’t lead the fightbackGetty Images - GettyEven Nicklas Bendtner came off the bench and scored for the visitors. The dismal first leg in Copenhagen on Saturday – and the general nature of these World Cup play-offs – meant most people expected a cagey start. NO ROAR THREE LIONS FAIL TO BREAK DEADLOCK AGAIN IN LATEST FRIENDLY Yet it was just the opposite – the noise was deafening and when the home side took an early lead the roof almost came off. Only six minutes had gone when Robbie Brady’s free-kick caused problems in the Danish defence and Nicolai Jorgensen got his clearance all wrong. Despair will be felt in Ireland for days, weeks and months after they were crushed by DenmarkSportsfileRepublic of Ireland’s players don’t know where to look after they were thumped at homeSportsfileShane Duffy had given Ireland the lead – before his team completely collapsedSportsfileAs Kasper Schmeichel raced off his line, Shane Duffy launched himself at it and got there first and nodded the ball over him into the unguarded net. It was a scruffy goal – but Ireland didn’t care one bit. Yet amid the delight in the stands, the warning signs were there. William Kvist ran onto Simon Kjaer’s pull back and shot through a crowd of players but Darren Randolph made a superb one handed save. Shane Duffy rose highest to power Ireland into an early leadSportsfile - SubscriptionIt was the perfect start for the Irish, and had their fans believing the dream was onGetty Images - GettyRepublic of Ireland players celebrate their centre-half putting them into an early 1-0 leadGetty Images - GettyAt the other end, Ireland could have extended it though as Cyrus Christie made a run down the right and his cross reached Daryl Murphy but his looping volley was inches wide. Then James McClean got in down the left but flashed his shot across the face of Schmeichel but inches wide of the far post. The hosts were kicking themselves even more when the Danes equalised just before the half hour mark in fortunate circumstances. Sisto nutmegged Harry Arter to create space on the left and his low cross found Andreas Christiansen who poked the ball onto the post. MOST READ IN FOOTBALL FAINT HOPES Sergio Aguero rushed to hospital after fainting at half-time against NigeriaLION KINGS England 0 Brazil 0 LIVE: Three Lions face five-time World Cup winners at WembleyGREAT DANE Ireland 1 Denmark 5 (agg 1-5) LIVE: Eriksen ends Irish World Cup hopesBAD BLOOD Sergio Aguero fainted in dressing room at half-time due to drop in blood pressureHEEM'S THE MAN Arsenal to revive interest in Man City 'diver' Raheem Sterling in JanuaryBOTTOM'S UP Sunderland offer Paul Heckingbottom huge pay rise to manage Black Cats But a Cyrus Christie own-goal, in a cruel piece of luck, brought the Danes levelCLODAGH KILCOYNEChrstian Eriksen then curled home his first of three to put Denmark 2-1 upCLODAGH KILCOYNEThe Tottenham midfielder celebrates scoring his first goal – things would go to get even betterSportsfileBoro full-back Christie could do nothing as the ball bounced onto him and squirmed over the line. What a sucker punch for the nephew of boxing hero Errol Christie and his team-mates to take on the chin. And they were still on the ropes when the visitors went ahead – with Burnley’s Ward caught in possession near the half way line. Yussuf Poulsen and Nicolai Jorgensen superbly worked the ball out to Christian Eriksen who curled a delicious 20 yard shot over Randolph and in off the bar. Christian Eriksen then led the Irish defenders a merry dance to fire home his secondGetty Images - GettyIreland’s players knew the game was up when they fell 3-1 down at home to DenmarkSportsfileFor a team who had been so well organised in games in Cardiff and Copenhagen recently, conceding two in such quick succession was a surprise. O’Neill sensed his team needed more creativity and brought on Wes Hoolahan and Aiden McGeady to try to seize back the initiative. But it was Age Hareide’s men who looked more likely to extend their lead with Sisto’s driving run and shot pushed away well by Randolph. Ireland could see their hopes of a first World Cup since 2002 slipping away as Duffy’s downward header went straight at Schmeichel. INTERACTIVE STATS – CLICK on the categories to find out how the teams fared But as they pushed forward, they inevitably left gaps at the back and Eriksen almost took advantage as he burst in down the left but was thwarted by Randolph. However you can’t keep the Tottenham ace down when he’s in this kind of mood and just after the hour he ended the contest. Once again Denmark cut through the Irish midfield and Sisto played a super ball into the feet of the former Ajax midfielder. He still had plenty to do but this time with his left foot he casually curled a 20 yard shot around Randolph into the corner. Some poor defending from Ireland defender Stephen Ward saw the ball fall straight to the feet of Christian EriksenREUTERSWith the form he was showing out there on the pitch, there was only one way the ball was headedSportsfileWhat a player this guy is – surely the European heavyweights will soon be knocking on his door. O’Neill’s men had done a good job keeping him under wraps on Saturday – here they were chasing shadows. Ireland – a team who mustered only four goals at home throughout the qualifying campaign – now needed to score three in 27 minutes. If the game wasn’t over then it certainly was as Eriksen completed his hat-trick 16 minutes from time. INTERACTIVE LINE-UPS– CLICK on a player’s number below to see their stats Ward again got in a horrible mess as he tried to clear Jorgensen’s cross and Eriksen nipped in to blast home. Right at the end, sub Bendtner – something of a cult figure in Denmark – was chopped down by McClean. He picked himself up and sent Randolph the wrong way from the spot. Hareide had evicted his old landlord O’Neill in the most ruthless fashion. The Tottenham midfielder is congratulated for his masterclass performance int he World Cup QualifierCLODAGH KILCOYNEMOST READ IN SPORT FAINT HOPES Sergio Aguero rushed to hospital after fainting at half-time against NigeriaLION KINGS England 0 Brazil 0 LIVE: Three Lions face five-time World Cup winners at WembleyGREAT DANE Ireland 1 Denmark 5 (agg 1-5) LIVE: Eriksen ends Irish World Cup hopesBAD BLOOD Sergio Aguero fainted in dressing room at half-time due to drop in blood pressureHEEM'S THE MAN Arsenal to revive interest in Man City 'diver' Raheem Sterling in JanuaryBOTTOM'S UP Sunderland offer Paul Heckingbottom huge pay rise to manage Black Cats #WorldCup #ChrstianEriksen #ShaneDuffy