Brothers in Arms

No, not the best selling album by dads favourite band Dire Straits but some of the best FOOTBALLING BROTHERS around. Enjoy!

Gary and Phil Neville

Only a man named Neville Neville could come up with the funniest pairing since The Chuckle Brothers. While clearly both competent performers at the top level of English football, their infrequent but often high-profile mistakes have always been laughed at by most of the nation. Mainly because unlike The Chuckle Brothers, they take themselves way too seriously.

Shaun and Bradley Wright Phillips

Technically only half brothers but we don't want to open any emotional can of worms. Especially when Ian Wright is involved. Both started their careers playing in the same Man City side, but with one an England international at Chelsea and another at struggling Southampton, no prizes for guessing who wasn't listening when their father was imparting his advice. Yes, that can be taken either way

Raul, Diego and Hugo Maradonna

It's always difficult for younger siblings to make a name for themselves when they share it with a successful older brother. But when that brother is the greatest player that ever lived, it would seem there's little point even trying. Hugo's no quitter though, and carved a career in the game in the Japanese Leagues, after failing to cut it in Italy or Spain. Still, at least he was never mocked the world over for being a fat druggie. And we bet he never scored with his hand.

Rio and Anton Ferdinand

Not just another football brotherhood but part of a proper football dynasty. Rio, Anton, Les apparently there's even a couple more Ferdinands coming through that are scouts say are even better than the relatives. Must be something in the water in Peckham.

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Heroes and zeroes in June 2008

It's been a good month for

David Villa
A stunning hat-trick for Spain against Russia and suddenly he's the hottest player in Europe.

Luiz Felipe Scolari
Miraculously, Big Phil signs for Chelsea. Is this the end of any fun at Stamford Bridge?

Mark Hughes
A big money move to Man City. Now the pressure is on

It's not been such a good month for

 

David Pleat
For refusing to pronounce a single player's name correctly at Euro 08

Ronaldo
Old Trafford or the Bernabeu? Isn't it about time he stopped messing everyone about?

Joey Barton
It's six months inside for the Newcastle United midfielder?

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