Former Chelsea and Barcelona defender Juliano Belletti announced his retirement on Twitter following recurring Achilles problems. (http://twitter.com/julianobelletti)
"I think what happened to Roberto Carlos is very sad. It's high time FIFA took strong measures against racism."
Former Brazil legend Ronaldo was very critical of last week's racist attack on Roberto Carlos in Russia. (http://twitter.com/ClaroRonaldo)
"Who else is watching #Rambo 1st blood on itv? What a film!! This guy is a hero of mine! #legend"
Arsenal's Jack Wilshere is an avid fan of Sylvester Stallone's 1982 film. (http://twitter.com/jack_wilshere)
"BIG SHOUT OUT TO ALL MY 262,429 FOLLOWERS !!!! DOESNT MATTER IF UR A HATER OR NOT .. THANK YALL !!!!!!!"
1899 Hoffenheim striker Ryan Babel was on a tweet roll on Monday and thanked his fans for following him. (http://twitter.com/RyanBabel)
"Early flight back to Delaware this AM and found myself next to a crying baby for the entire 5 hr flight! What a set of lungs on the wee man"
Bolton's Stuart Holden had one of those dreadful flights no-one wants to experience in a lifetime (http://twitter.com/stuholden)