Batigol's Italian Adventure

While not of the highest quality, I have to recommend Batistuta: El Rey Leon for anybody who likes pure goal scorers. Production values aside, the DVD does a decent job of chronicling Grabriel Batistuta's 12 seasons in Italy. He had an amazing goal scoring record with Fiorentina and Roma, netting 198 times in 332 appearances. His strike rate for the Argentine national team wasn't bad either, 56 goals in 78 matches (he still hold the national team record).

One thing that struck me about the compilation of goals on the DVD was not how many goals Batistuta scored, but how many of them are piledrivers from all kinds of crazy angles. I could probably count on one hand the number of times he actually places a ball into the back of the net. Most of his goals came about with little backlift and tons of power. Without a doubt, he's one of the best goal scorers of his generation.

While not one of the best films I've ever seen, it's not a bad little disc to pop in when you're waiting around for the weekend's games to start. Not worth buying, but you can rent it through Netflix.

In other eye-numbing news:

• It wouldn't be Arsenal v. Man U if one player didn't rub it in the face of another player. [Who Ate All The Pies]
• Classic, absolutely classic. Thank you You Tube (and The Offside). [The Offside]

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This is what I'll be keeping on eye on through Sunday:

Today
Chelsea v. Wycombe
2:30pm ET, LIVE
Setanta Sports USA
Well, if there was ever a time to go up against Chelsea...

Wednesday
Tottenham v. Arsenal
3pm ET, LIVE
Setanta Sports USA
Setanta starts it's coverage of the first-leg of this cup semifinal at 2pm. Only a win will do for Spurs.

Real Betis v. Barcelona
3pm ET, LIVE
GolTV
Barca's chance at staking a claim on first place starts with taking care of that game-in-hand in Seville.

Saturday
Rangers v. Hearts
10am ET, LIVE
Setanta Premium
If Hearts want to dream of another shot at the Champions League, the hard work starts today by getting a result at Ibrox.

Sunday
Real Sociedad v. Athletic Bilbao
10:58am ET, LIVE
World Sport HD
The Basque derby, one of the best matches in the world.

Toluca v. Necaxa
1pm ET, LIVE
Univision
Game of the week in Mexico. Necaxa's my pick to take home the Clausura championship.

Sampdoria v. Inter
2:30pm ET, LIVE
RAI International
[Same Day Delay: 3pm ET, GolTV]
13 in a row and counting, how could you not watch?

As always, check your local listings for dates and times in your area.

-ac