#pray for Manchester

[iluminad00]

How Man United has me feeling like lately….

[kdblism]

kyle walker out until mid november

[sl0wdiver]

Now stay with me on this one...

[gadriezmannsgirl]

I still can't believe it. It's very sad that it ended like this, I really had hopes and wanted Barça to be in the final. If it wasn't for what happened in 29', I feel the result would have been very different, but mistakes were made, some things weren't fair and it ended this way 😭I guess... this wasn't the time now, but it will be soon💙❤️

[larentslovechaos]

ok so what are the chances of harry's family also being on my flight to edinburgh today

[morrigan-03]

My honest and realistic prediction for this match 🥰

[cryingforcrocodiles]

GGMU!

[rafasbiscuits]

being a multisports fan is HARD.

Today is rafa's birthday and I'm so so happy but then he's having surgery so maybe not. Sergio Ramos left PSG which means he is a free agent and GOD I hope he will come to real madrid (pls pls pls)

and Manchester United.

Manchester United. Fa Cup. Final. fUUUUUUUUUC-

[diavolito]

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SECURED!!!

So happy and so proud of the team ❤

[have-faith-in-brighter-days]

Mason Greenwood acl tear first game back?

[h-f-k]

okay nins I have to ask because you’re the only messi fan I know: how are your feelings about him potentially going back to barca?? it was already pretty likely that he would leave psg after this season but I think everything that happened with the suspension cemented that and the two clubs people think he might go to is either back to barca or in saudi arabia (I also saw a few people saying he might go back to argentina but I haven’t heard much about that recently)

fuck barca he has to come to boca jrs (?) not but in all seriousness lmao in all honesty idk how to feel honestly bc on one hand barca is the team what watched him grow and i know how attached he is to it but also... it would be a great possibility for him to play wherever the fuck he wants to, just like De Rossi did with Boca, he was like "yeah i will have a very shitty salary (i have no doubts he earned way more than the rest of the team and in USD but still... it's not the same as earning in euros IN europe) but i will play in a team i've always wanted to play" I feel like the barcelona fans will greet him with open arms and people will treat him better than french people do (maybe it's bc they still have the world cup final stuck in their ass heheehksejhfrbeshe).

[btlle]

ruud back at united!!! pls cook for us king 🙏

[neveraloneforeverlonely]

I’m trapped in a spurs pub watching the match

[scuderiashira]

really wanna figure out what goes on through the thick cardboard aerated brains of people who genuinely believe that a clubs reputation doesn’t affect how a player is seen by media or by the general public ESPECIALLY when that player is of colour. You have to be ding brained to not only believe that, you’d be a hundred times lead brained to believe that somehow a club’s reputation (or lack of one) will not affect the way a player goes through criticism, that including racism. Now enlighten me here, does this fit the bill for any players in the Premier League right now? Maybe a black man? 21 years of age? Is of Nigerian ethnicity? Plays for a club in North London but is from West? Figured.

Now if you somehow don’t agree with me here, kick yourself in the nuts and come back. You’re a dope.

[totallyhussein-blog]

How MSF is supporting hospitals in Syria after the earthquake

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been supporting 38 hospitals and health facilities throughout northwestern Syria since the 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck on February 6.

MSF teams have responded to a lack of adequate supplies by donating emergency kits, trauma kits, blankets, medicines, medical supplies, laboratory equipment, and medical consumables.

"We set up an emergency system so our ambulances could be at the disposal of any nearby hospital to bring the injured,” said Mohammad Darwish, MSF's deputy coordinator in Idlib governorate. 

"We also built a crew with previous experience with earthquakes and other crises, along with doctors who headed to the neighboring hospitals to help treat the injured there."

In the aftermath of the earthquake, people need shelter, food, blankets, clothes, heating materials, hygiene kits, and medical assistance. 

[pitchsidestories]

antidote II Leila Ouahabi x Reader

a/n: dear readers, enjoy reading this little oneshot and thank you @taysappho for sending us the request. 🤍🤍

masterlist I word count: 1446

“Amor, have you seen?”, Leila asked, her face brightly smiling at you through the phone screen.

Of course, you had seen it. You had been sitting in front of your phone to watch the UWCL draw and had prayed to whoever might have listened that Barcelona and Manchester City would face each other. There was nothing you wanted more than to play against your girlfriend on the biggest stage of European club football.

“The results of the UWCL draw? Yes!”, you yelled back at her through the video call.

“We’ll be playing against each other.“, Leila summarized the obvious, seemingly still unable to believe it.

You nodded: “I can’t wait for it.“

“Me neither.“

“The first game is in October already.“, you said, checking the schedule on your phone again.

Leilas face grinned at you from the small square in the corner of your screen: “I can’t wait to have you in Manchester.“

“And in December you’ll be playing in Barcelona.“, you added.

“Only in December?”, Leila asked suddenly.

You frowned, turning your attention back to your video call: “Uhm, what do you mean by that?“

Pausing, you watched the background of Leilas video passing by behind her as she kept walking with her front camera focused on herself. You knew where she was.

“Wait, are you at an airport?”

She beamed at you proudly: “Just landed. Do you want a flat white or a cappuccino?“

“No way…“, you said incredulously and then added: “Cappuccino please.“

“Will be delivered soon.“, Leila winked into the camera.

You shook your head, still in awe about the surprise: “I love you.“

“I know. Love you too.“

With that she ended the call. Silence filled your Barcelona apartment with the exception of your heart beating loudly against your chest. You still couldn’t believe that she would be here soon.

You had been together for a few years now and long-distance worked surprisingly well for the two of you but you couldn’t deny that you often found yourself missing her. You both had tight schedules so visiting each other was a rare luxury usually reserved for the winter and summer breaks.

A ringing on your doorbell announced what you hoped would be the arrival of Leila a little later. You opened the door with a grin, making space to let her in: “Come on in, gentlewoman.“

“Thank you. Here’s your coffee.“, she laughed, while balancing two steaming to-go cups and her duffle bag.

You gratefully took the cup she offered you and took a sip. “Oh, it’s still hot.“, you remarked with surprise.

Leila dropped her bag to the floor and gave you an “Oh please“ - look.

“Of course, I know what I’m doing.“, she laughed before pulling you in for an embrace.

You could feel yourself melt into her, breathing in her scent. You had missed her more than you had realized.

“For how long you will stay?”, the question passed your lips without thinking.

“A few days.”, Leila replied smiling.

Relief flooded you in an instant, a few days was more than you were used to getting since the defender made her move to Manchester.

“That’s amazing.”, you muttered happily.

“The club gave me a couple of days off because of the injury.”, she explained more seriously.

Your heart sank at your girlfriends mentioning the reason why the dark-haired woman was able to be in your arms in this exact moment.

“How are you, Leila?”, you asked her concerned.

“I’m okay, really.”, Leila answered, lifting your chin so you could see the truth reflected in her beautiful brown eyes.

“Can I do anything?”

“Well, you can spend some time with me.”, the defender suggested. For a second, she paused. With a mischievous smile playing on her lips your girlfriend continued. “I heard that should help.”

“Does that help?”, you questioned innocently after kissing the only slightly taller woman gently.

“I think it does.”, Leila admitted grinning amused.

“Good.”, you nodded satisfied with her answer.

“Come here, amor. I missed you.”, she demanded softly.

“I missed you too.”, you whispered a quiet confession.

“Yes, I know.”, the fellow footballer responded cheekily.

“Bienvenida a casa.”

“Nice place.”, Leila observed, really taking in your new flat this time.

“It’s, huh? You can see the sea from the balcony.”, you rambled on excitedly, eager to show her everything of your appartement which your lover normally only saw through the small screen during your video calls.

“Show me.”, she requested. No more assurance was needed afterwards.

“Isn’t the view gorgeous?”, you beamed at her once the two of you have stepped on to the balcony.

It was decorated with a few green plants, a small table accompanied by two chairs, but the most thrilling part of it was indeed the fantastic scenery. The sounds of the buzzing city were audible, but underneath all of that you could hear the waves crashing to the shore. While the sight of the sea always mesmerized you.

“Very.”, Leila giggled, she was unable to take her eyes off you. After all those years together, the dark-haired woman was still enchanted by you.

“You’re not even looking at it.”, you protested weakly.

“I see something better.”, the defender countered in a flirty tone.

“You do?”, you raised an eyebrow teasingly.

“I do.”, your girlfriend confirmed, she cupped your face with her long and delicate hands and left hungry kisses all over your face it gave you fuel to your own desires too. Oh, how you’ve missed her presence and her touches. It’s been too long without it, you thought to yourself.

With innocent eyes you blinked at her: “It’s getting kind of chilly, don’t you agree? Maybe we should go back inside.“

“I agree.“, Leila smiled knowingly like she could read your mind.

As you walked back inside, followed closely by your girlfriend, you grinned: “I need to show you the bedroom next.“

“Oh please do.“, she laughed while her hand slid down towards your butt, her finger hooking into the waistband of your jeans.

“Follow me.“, you laughed and led her to your bedroom.

You spend the night between the sheets but wide awake. It was a blur of lingering touches and soft kisses on tender skin. You only fell asleep in Leilas arms when the sun started to rise again.

You decided to let Leila sleep when you had to get up for training the next morning.

Yawning you sat in the dressing room while you got dressed for training. You were basically still half asleep when Alexia appeared next to you, pulling on your training shirt.

“Looks like boyfriend Leila is back in town.“, she smirked.

You blinked at her against the tiredness: “How… Oh.“

Your hand shot up to your neck, covering up the visible hickie that you had forgotten to cover up. You could feel the blood rush into your cheeks and cursed yourself for being so inattentive this morning.

“Show us!”, Patri demanded while pulling on your arm.

Sighing, you let go. She whistled impressed once she took a look at the bruise: “Wow, looks like she missed you a lot.“

“Yeah, no make up could conceal that.“, Mapi agreed, teasing.

You groaned, wishing you could just disappear from the face of the world: “Chicas, please.“

“Is she still in Barcelona?”, Alexia asked curiously.

“Yes, Leila is here for a few more days… She obviously wants to see you all too.“

Mapi laughed: “Do you think you can make her leave the bed for us?”

“Yes, if we’re going to her favourite restaurant.“, you shrugged.

Alexia nodded once: “We can arrange that.“

Before you knew it, your captain whipped out her phone and made a reservation for the whole team the following night.

With relief you left the pitch one and a half hours later and were surprised by Leila waiting for you at the exit. She was in an oversized hoodie that you knew too well with the hood up, hiding her face.

She scooped you up into a tight hug and whispered: “Did they notice…?”

“Of course they did!”, you replied, hitting her playfully on her arm.

“Sorry.“, she laughed.

You grimaced at her: “You don’t look sorry though.“

“I’m not. Next time I will leave it somewhere more inconspicuous.“, she promised with a grin that verged on dirty.

You bumped her shoulder with yours: “We’ll have dinner with the team tomorrow, I hope you can behave for that.“

“We’ll see about that.“, she shrugged.

“Leila!“

“Sorry.“, she laughed.

Shaking your head, you took her hand in yours and started walking.

This girl really couldn’t behave, not even in public. Maybe going back to your bedroom was the better idea.