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#Flop

# flop - Friday 24 June, 2022

Inter close in on Lukaku after tantrum and tactics turn Chelsea dream into a nightmare
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

Inter close in on Lukaku after tantrum and tactics turn Chelsea dream into a nightmare

Jun 24th 2022, 7:27 PM 4,807 Views 1 Comment

Everything that could go wrong did go wrong for the 29-year-old in his disastrous second spell with the Blues.

# flop - Monday 7 February, 2022

US-born Chinese figure skater in tears after another Olympic flop
# Pressure
From The42
# Pressure

US-born Chinese figure skater in tears after another Olympic flop

Feb 7th 2022, 2:55 PM 7,999 Views 0 Comments

Beverly Zhu had been widely abused on social media for another poor performance the previous day.

# flop - Sunday 23 May, 2021

Rory McIlroy has 'a ways to go with everything' after PGA flop
# Frustration
From The42
# Frustration

Rory McIlroy has 'a ways to go with everything' after PGA flop

May 23rd 2021, 9:00 PM 5,596 Views 18 Comments

The 32-year-old Northern Ireland star says his entire game needs work after failing to crack par once at Kiawah Island.

# flop - Friday 25 September, 2020

Arteta claims to still believe in record signing Pepe - despite benching him
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

Arteta claims to still believe in record signing Pepe - despite benching him

Sep 25th 2020, 2:55 PM 5,105 Views 0 Comments

Record signing has still to establish a regular starting place at Arsenal but Arteta believes he can thrive for ‘years to come’ at the club.

# flop - Thursday 12 September, 2019

'We know how much each guy sacrificed to come and spend 39 days away from home'
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

'We know how much each guy sacrificed to come and spend 39 days away from home'

Sep 12th 2019, 8:39 AM 11,913 Views 3 Comments

The loss of national prestige at the Fiba World Cup could provide the spark that convinces some to recommit to USA Basketball.

# flop - Monday 17 June, 2019

Fred: 'I want to say that next season we will be better. We will be looking to challenge for trophies'
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

Fred: 'I want to say that next season we will be better. We will be looking to challenge for trophies'

Jun 17th 2019, 7:00 PM 5,821 Views 3 Comments

The Brazilian midfielder was signed for big money in the summer of 2018 and concedes that his debut campaign was a disappointment all round.

# flop - Tuesday 11 June, 2019

'I have not had a good season,' admits ex-Reds star Coutinho after poor start to life at Barcelona
# Disappointing
From The42
# Disappointing

'I have not had a good season,' admits ex-Reds star Coutinho after poor start to life at Barcelona

Jun 11th 2019, 8:38 AM 6,308 Views 6 Comments

The Brazil playmaker is under no illusions about his struggles this season, but believes he will show improvement through effort.

# flop - Wednesday 13 February, 2019

Solskjaer: I can't do anything about struggling Sanchez
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

Solskjaer: I can't do anything about struggling Sanchez

Feb 13th 2019, 8:01 AM 17,479 Views 31 Comments

The Chilean “must find himself” following another ineffective performance, said the Manchester United caretaker boss.

# flop - Saturday 27 August, 2016

Mario Balotelli close to Anfield exit and return to Serie A
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

Mario Balotelli close to Anfield exit and return to Serie A

Aug 27th 2016, 1:58 PM 8,434 Views 9 Comments

The 26-year-old could be returning to Italy with Palermo.

# flop - Saturday 16 April, 2016

Arsene Wenger's tactics make it difficult for defenders, admits Arsenal flop
# Insight
From The42
# Insight

Arsene Wenger's tactics make it difficult for defenders, admits Arsenal flop

Apr 16th 2016, 1:16 PM 7,923 Views 3 Comments

The 35-year-old spent three seasons with the Gunners and admits he ‘wasn’t good enough overall’.

# flop - Tuesday 4 August, 2015

'Angel Di Maria will now always have on his CV that he was a failure at Man United'
# Quitter
From The42
# Quitter

'Angel Di Maria will now always have on his CV that he was a failure at Man United'

Aug 4th 2015, 12:13 PM 9,869 Views 36 Comments

Rio Ferdinand has blasted the winger for quitting after one year.

# flop - Friday 31 July, 2015

Liverpool offload Rickie Lambert after just one unproductive season at Anfield
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

Liverpool offload Rickie Lambert after just one unproductive season at Anfield

Jul 31st 2015, 6:17 PM 12,388 Views 17 Comments

It just didn’t work for Rickie, did it?

# flop - Tuesday 23 June, 2015

With diving like this, Falcao is sure to be a success at Chelsea
# Making A Meal
From The42
# Making A Meal

With diving like this, Falcao is sure to be a success at Chelsea

Jun 23rd 2015, 12:20 PM 5,605 Views 4 Comments

Or maybe we can call this ‘a Manchester United flop’.

# flop - Monday 8 June, 2015

Fifa's €20m film brings in €546 in the first two days of its US release
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

Fifa's €20m film brings in €546 in the first two days of its US release

Jun 8th 2015, 8:50 AM 6,889 Views 8 Comments

“One of the most unwatchable films in recent memory.”

# flop - Wednesday 6 May, 2015

Roy Keane said Gareth Bale made Real Madrid look like they were playing with 10 men
# Not So Keane
From The42
# Not So Keane

Roy Keane said Gareth Bale made Real Madrid look like they were playing with 10 men

May 6th 2015, 8:38 AM 8,314 Views 22 Comments

The ITV pundit was less than impressed with the Welshman last night.

# flop - Wednesday 4 February, 2015

Here's Sir'Dominic Pointer with the worst dive of 2015
# Hoop Nightmares
From The42
# Hoop Nightmares

Here's Sir'Dominic Pointer with the worst dive of 2015

Feb 4th 2015, 2:40 PM 3,857 Views 2 Comments

Floppidy flop flop flop.

# flop - Thursday 15 January, 2015

Feast your eyes on the worst dive you'll ever see
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

Feast your eyes on the worst dive you'll ever see

Jan 15th 2015, 7:47 PM 5,969 Views 3 Comments

Hang your head in shame PJ Hairston.

# flop - Wednesday 31 December, 2014

Retrospective bans the only way to stop diving, says Wenger
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

Retrospective bans the only way to stop diving, says Wenger

Dec 31st 2014, 9:30 AM 2,894 Views 5 Comments

How would you stamp diving out of the game?

# flop - Thursday 23 October, 2014

'At least Robbie Keane tried' - Ex-Liverpool stars blast Balotelli
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

'At least Robbie Keane tried' - Ex-Liverpool stars blast Balotelli

Oct 23rd 2014, 11:33 AM 12,643 Views 16 Comments

The misfiring Italian was the subject of the post-match debate but our Robbie got a mention as well.

# flop - Friday 25 July, 2014

Gone Bebe Gone: Man United's £7m flop joins Benfica on permanent deal
# So Long
From The42
# So Long

Gone Bebe Gone: Man United's £7m flop joins Benfica on permanent deal

Jul 25th 2014, 7:21 PM 9,855 Views 20 Comments

The much-maligned winger has been signed by the Portuguese champions.

# flop - Tuesday 15 July, 2014

Sevilla confirm agreement with Liverpool for Aspas loan move
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

Sevilla confirm agreement with Liverpool for Aspas loan move

Jul 15th 2014, 10:28 AM 4,277 Views 17 Comments

The Spaniard failed to score in 14 league appearances for Brendan Rodgers’ side last season.

# flop - Sunday 13 July, 2014

Brazil fans rejoice as Fred retires from international football
# Won't Be Missed
From The42
# Won't Be Missed

Brazil fans rejoice as Fred retires from international football

Jul 13th 2014, 8:08 PM 11,060 Views 14 Comments

The 30-year-old striker has called time on his career with the Seleção after a terrible World Cup.

# flop - Monday 16 June, 2014

Ronaldo storms past reporters after Portugal flop, Rihanna offers her commiserations
# Diva
From The42
# Diva

Ronaldo storms past reporters after Portugal flop, Rihanna offers her commiserations

Jun 16th 2014, 9:41 PM 21,109 Views 9 Comments

“Three players are down to talk to the media and I am not one of them,” he said.

# flop - Tuesday 15 April, 2014

Missing: Have you seen Erik Lamela lately?
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

Missing: Have you seen Erik Lamela lately?

Apr 15th 2014, 3:10 PM 8,694 Views 14 Comments

Sadly there is no reward for the Spurs winger.

# flop - Wednesday 13 February, 2013

VIDEO: The hardest knock out punch you've ever seen
# Seems Legit
From The42
# Seems Legit

VIDEO: The hardest knock out punch you've ever seen

Feb 13th 2013, 9:50 PM 24,470 Views 1 Comment

It’s just a pity it didn’t land anywhere near his opponent.

# flop - Thursday 17 January, 2013

Rodgers slams Suarez over diving admission
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

Rodgers slams Suarez over diving admission

Jan 17th 2013, 3:53 PM 2,123 Views 19 Comments

“I think it is wrong. It is unacceptable. I have spoken to Luis and it will be dealt with internally,” said Rodgers.

# flop - Wednesday 10 October, 2012

Bullish Luis Suarez brushes off diving jibes
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

Bullish Luis Suarez brushes off diving jibes

Oct 10th 2012, 11:10 AM 869 Views 7 Comments

“They can keep talking and in the meantime I will keep on playing football and taking care of my team and what I do.”

# flop - Thursday 10 May, 2012

Portuguese police to speak to Manchester United over Bébé deal
# Flop
From The42
# Flop

Portuguese police to speak to Manchester United over Bébé deal

May 10th 2012, 5:36 PM 516 Views 0 Comments

An anti-corruption unit are investigating the controversial transfer and will question the Premier League club, reports claim.

# flop - Saturday 14 April, 2012

What went wrong for North Korea's rocket?
# Flop
# Flop

What went wrong for North Korea's rocket?

Apr 14th 2012, 7:40 AM 2,803 Views 19 Comments

“Anybody can make something go boom. Controlling it is hard.”

# flop - Friday 13 April, 2012

VIDEO: North Korean rocket shatters after launch
# North Korea
# North Korea

VIDEO: North Korean rocket shatters after launch

Apr 13th 2012, 7:24 AM 5,468 Views 45 Comments

The rocket splintered into pieces over the sea just a minute or two after taking off.

# flop - Friday 17 June, 2011

CUT! Take 84: The world's worst actors
# Flop
From The Daily Edge
# Flop

CUT! Take 84: The world's worst actors

Jun 17th 2011, 9:18 PM 804 Views 5 Comments

Jennifer Love Hewitt was recently named the worst-reviewed actress since 1985. We think there’s worse though….

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