Mario Balotelli has conducted his first television interview since he moved to England in the summer of 2010.
The Manchester City forward had rejected numerous requests by the BBC until they decided on an enticement: Noel Gallagher.
The Huffington Post UK blogger and occasional musician conducted a relaxed Q&A with the Italian for the BBC's Football Focus programme, to be aired on Saturday.
The pair came together via the mutual City connection, further cementing the relationship between the worlds of football and music.
Keggie got there before Tears for Fears:
Since arriving in the UK, the nomadic 21-year-old has had issues with grass, a bib, his manager, fireworks and traffic wardens.
Footballers taking to the Top of the Pops stage were once as regular as an Oasis hit in the 90's.
Cole peaked at number 68:
To celebrate two industries crossing paths, we're head-over-heels in love for some of the outstanding tunes footballers have belted out. So here's a gallery to salute their spells under the mike: