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Name to Remember: Tresor Mputu
His name has been floating about for some time as the latest unpolished diamond the emerge from the heart of Africa, but without a concrete deal on the continent, he’s been biding his time back in the DR Congo, his homeland. Now, one year after a trial with Arsenal, interest is finally ...
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Catania Fans in the Feel-Good Story of the Week
Violence is, unfortunately, a pretty common extracurricular activity at Italian football games. So when you hear that a group of visiting Chievo supporters were accosted by bad Catania apples and had the GPS stolen out of their car a couple weeks ago, it comes as no surprise. But what you ...
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Iwelumo & Scotland Struck Down By Karma
This is going to go down as one of the worst sitter misses in recent history. You could even argue it was harder to miss the target than hit it. But while all of Scotland is up in arms, you’ll also notice the flag never went up with Chris Iwelumo clearly offside (albeit slightly). [...]  ...
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Better Flying Kick: Cruijff or Cantona?
We thank The Guardian, who thank Zlatan Ibrahimovic for reminding them, for reminding us of this goal, scored by one Hendrik Johannes Cruijff. A guy who once did some things way back when. Certainly one of the greatest goals ever, but is it the greatest flying kick football has ever seen? Many ...
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Daily Dose 10.10.08
Some news to read as you get shot by your stove: I know we covered the Spanish beer thing yesterday, but these guys’ photo is better. Or…worse. Yes! Worse! Much, much worse! That’s what I meant! (With Leather) Best possible reason to run a futbol club? To launder drug [...]  ...
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Photo: Rooney Does The Impossible
The man has inexplicably managed to get uglier - shaved head accentuating the satellite dishes he calls ears. I’ve never seen the films, but I imagine he looks like a Lord of the Rings character. He clearly needs a nickname to reflect that. Or maybe even Slothinho (Goonies). (Adrian ...
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Chelsea Fighting The Good Fight
In times of financial crisis like these, who do you feel most sorry for? Roman Abramovich and Chelsea FC, undoubtedly. If anyone needs money, it’s clearly them. First forcing Adrian Mutu into a McDonald’s drive-thru window once his playing days are over to do penance for his sins, ...
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Ooh! Look! Another CR7 Store! Now You, Too, Can Dress Like This!
Gentlemen, would you wear these shoes? How about this “belt with diamante buckle”? Seriously? Like, out in public? When it’s not Halloween? Cristiano Ronaldo apparently believes that you will. Or at least that somebody will. Because he has now opened his second CR7 store. Yes, ...
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 When in Goal, Attention Span Is Everything
When in Goal, Attention Span Is Everything
Looks like this J-League goalkeeper forgot his Ritalin. And while I was trying to figure out where that video came from (no luck so far — anybody?) I came up with this one. I guess it just doesn’t pay to be a goalkeeper in Japan.  ...

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Baggio & Friends Return For Stefano Borgonovo
An emotional return to the pitch for Roberto Baggio, Roberto Donadoni, Franco Baresi and many of the other superstars from the Milan and Fiorentina squads of the late-80’s & early-90’s in a charity match for Stefano Borgonovo. Stefano is another star felled by the worrying trend ...
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Daily Dose 10.09.08
Some news to read as you use lie detectors for your candidates’ forum: A whole new way to mark your man. (Do you think this would work in co-ed leagues?) (Soccer Training Info) Want to start your own club? It’s not that hard. (Hugging Harold Reynolds) What the loss of Subotic could ...
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MLS Looks Toward the Playoffs
We’re into the last few weeks of the season for MLS. And since MLS is The League That Does Not Recognize International Breaks, this makes it one of the few leagues still playing this weekend. This makes it a good time to look at what’s happening. First, I’d like to point ...
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“No Champions League for You!” UEFA Threatens Debtor Clubs
Imagine life without one of the following: Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal or Chelsea. The English FA says it could happen. The FA is guessing that current debt for all of English football is £3bn, with the top four clubs accounting for a third of that. But there’s no [...]  ...
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Craig Bellamy Goes Hypoxic to Beat the Injury Bug
Craig Bellamy, oft-injured West Ham striker and captain of Wales, is ascending to new heights in an effort to stay fit. Or at least that’s what he’s trying to make his body believe. The Wales captain Craig Bellamy has installed an altitude tent in his home and is sleeping in it in ...
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Daily Dose 10.08.08
Some news to read as you steal $19,000 worth of bras: How to make your national team? With black magic, of course (mCalcio) Financial crisis hits West Ham (West Ham Offside) The Lampard-Gerrard problem (England World Cup blog) And a poll about the Lampard-Gerrard problem (Liverpool Offside) Rio ...
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Who Needs News When You Can Just Make Stuff Up?
Have you ever known that the percentage of outlandish news and rumors seems to spike during international breaks? You know, stuff like finding Cesc & Sergio Ramos dotting Milan’s lineup next year. Or seeing Juventus switch their interest from one Merseyside-based Spaniard (Xaba) to ...
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The “I Hate International Week” Fun Filler Video
Chris and I have decided that we hate international break week. There is essentially nothing to write about in the footy world as all players everywhere prepare for the upcoming international games. (With the obvious exception of the internationally isolationist MLS, who continue to believe ...
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 Rangers Fan Gets A “Hoopy Birthday” Present
Rangers Fan Gets A “Hoopy Birthday” Present
Contrary to what you might think, the owner of that house is not a Celtic fan. In fact he’s just the opposite. What’s the opposite of a Celtic fan? A Rangers fan. A Rangers fan whose friends know no bounds when it comes to practical jokes ...
GAIS Write The Book On Time Wasting
Round about the time GAIS fired the ball off of a defender for the sixth consecutive corner, what do you think think was rattling around the brains of the Norrköping players? a) “If I’ve done the same thing five times in a row with the same result five times, I’ll definitely ...
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 Daily Dose 10.07.08
Daily Dose 10.07.08
Some news to read as you use a military plane to fly penguins home: Watch out for those sun outages; they could spoil your footy-watching fun. (EPL Talk) I know this is a rugby shirt and not a football shirt. But… how could I not post a link to the ugliest/most bizarre kit ever, along ...

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