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the12thmanblog

I am an Italian-American who grew up playing the beautiful game. As of late, I find myself more drawn to MLS games despite them being no match for the EPL, La Liga, or Serie A.

Web Site: The 12th Man Blog

BallHype Member since Aug. 25, 2009

Football and Homosexuality
Football and Homosexuality
thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com — You never thought these words could go together: Football and Homosexuality. No matter what your opinion is about gays, an estimated 10% of the world is and will always be gay. To put things into perspective, there would be two gay players per team, but there are no gay players on any team.... (more) Football and Homosexuality
Chelsea Transfer Ban Lifted: Justice or Crime?
Chelsea Transfer Ban Lifted: Justice or Crime?
thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com — To me, it's no surprise that the Chelsea transfer ban has been lifted "temporarily." For those of you who have been living under a rock, FIFA ruled that Chelsea couldn't register any new players until 2011 because they encouraged Gael Kakuta to breach his contract with Lens.... (more) Chelsea Transfer Ban Lifted: Justice or Crime?
Rooney follows football trend of weird baby names.
Rooney follows football trend of weird baby names.
thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com — Rooney became a dad today and named his son Kai. He is following the English NT trend of naming your kid something weird. Check out the other footballers and their kid's unusual names. (more) Rooney follows football trend of weird baby names.
Real Salt Lake beats Columbus Crew 1-0
Real Salt Lake beats Columbus Crew 1-0
thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com — Real Salt Lake beats Columbus Crew 1-0 in Sandy, Utah. (more) Real Salt Lake beats Columbus Crew 1-0
Harry Redknapp on David Bentley
Harry Redknapp on David Bentley
thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com — See how Redknapp really feels about Bentley. (more) Harry Redknapp on David Bentley
Transfers: Beckham, Ferdinand, Toni, and Blanco
Transfers: Beckham, Ferdinand, Toni, and Blanco
thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com — David Beckham, Rio Ferdinand, Luca Toni, and Cuauhtémoc Blanco transfer gossip. (more) Transfers: Beckham, Ferdinand, Toni, and Blanco
Cristiano Ronaldo: The replacement David Beckham???
Cristiano Ronaldo: The replacement David Beckham???
thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com — Both played for Manchester United. Both wore the number 7 jersey. Both transferred to Real Madrid from Manchester United. Both are represented by Creative Artists. Both are Armani underwear models??? Well, its just one of many things the two have in common. (more) Cristiano Ronaldo: The replacement David Beckham???
Kasabian Football Hero
thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com — One part guitar hero, one part football, add Kasbabian and you get this video. (more) Kasabian Football Hero
Football's Bad Boys
Football's Bad Boys
thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com — Sex, Drugs, and Football. Some footballers have it all and others just can't seem to say out of trouble. Here is a top ten list of football's bad boys. See if your favorite footballer made the list! (more) Football's Bad Boys
Seattle Knocks Dallas Out of MLS Cup
Seattle Knocks Dallas Out of MLS Cup
thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com — The Seattle Sounders FC defeated FC Dallas in a 2-1 victor at Qwest Field.. The Sounders who already clinched their MLS Cup spot eliminated Dallas in the last game of the season. (more) Seattle Knocks Dallas Out of MLS Cup
To Real Madrid Fans: Ronaldo isn't cursed
To Real Madrid Fans: Ronaldo isn't cursed
thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com — On September 29th, El Mundo Deportivo reported that a well known sorcerer put a curse on Cristiano Ronaldo. On September 30th, the Portuguese player sustained an ankle injury which would prevent him from playing in the next game. Media outlets tried to guess the culprit, like it was actual news. (more) To Real Madrid Fans: Ronaldo isn't cursed
David Beckham Gets Bitch Slapped
David Beckham Gets Bitch Slapped
thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com — Watch Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching slap David Beckham in the face! (more) David Beckham Gets Bitch Slapped
Could Thierry Henry adapt to MLS?
Could Thierry Henry adapt to MLS?
thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com — In the past, Thierry Henry has spoken about making the move to MLS. The French striker has stated he would like to play for the New York Red Bulls after his contract is up with Barcelona. The media reported that the La Liga star will turn down Manchester City bid. But can he adapt to MLS? (more) Could Thierry Henry adapt to MLS?
DC United: Naked on the Pitch
DC United: Naked on the Pitch
thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com — DC United goes naked for the ESPN Magazine's Body Issue. Ben Olsen, Chris Pontius, Santino Quaranta, Clyde Simms, Bryan Namoff and Jaime Moreno bravely went where no MLS team has ever gone before- naked on the pitch that is. In the magazine, the players divulge on what it was like to pose naked in R (more) DC United: Naked on the Pitch
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