Robin Parker wins Barclays Shot of the 20 Seasons award
Fotosports International photographer Robin Parker wins the very prestigious Barclays Shot of the 20 Seasons award with the picture below of Wayne Rooney scoring a spectacular overhead kick against their Manchester rivals at Old Trafford last year.
Robin commented “For my photo to be chosen as the best shot in the history of the League is very humbling, and something I will cherish for the rest of my career.
“It was an iconic moment, and one that was seen all over the world, so to capture it in the way that I did was extremely satisfying.”
500,000 images on www.fotosports.com
On Thursday night Fotosports International Photographer Robin Parker uploaded the 500,000th image on www.fotosports.com of Manchester City’s Stefan Savic challenging for the ball in the air with Sporting’s Rui Patricio during there UEFA Europa League tie.
© Robin Parker/Fotosports International
Euro 2012 Preview
Robin and Roger Parker travelled to Krakow in Poland last month to go behind the scenes and photograph the places England would stay and train ahead of UEFA Euro 2012, Find more at http://www.fotosports.com
The most expensive room in the Executive Suite at the Stary Hotel which Fabio Capello will be using during the UEFA European Champmpionships
© Robin Parker/Fotosports International
Manchester City beat Bayern but fail to get the knockout stages
Manchester City’s first UEFA Champions League campaign came to an end despite a convincing win over an under-strength Bayern Munich tonight. David Silva and Yaya Toure struck for City as they produced a fine attacking display to keep their slim hopes of qualifying from Group A alive, but Napoli’s win over Villarreal undid them. Visit http://www.fotosports.com for more images from this match
Sergio Aguero uses acrobatics to leap over the goalkeeper
Yaya Toure celebrates scoring City’s 2nd goal
© Robin Parker/Fotosports International
Villas Boas hits back
Chelsea Manager Andre Villas Boas hit out at the media last night after his sides victory over Valencia, Villas Boas spoke out after increasing pressure regarding his position before last night’s result saying “It is unfortunate for you guys because you have to report on a brilliant win for Chelsea”
Andre Villas Boas last night
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