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Australian cries foul after China ban for finger gesture
BEIJING, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Australian midfielder Joel Griffiths has been given a seven-match ban for making an insulting gesture with his middle finger while playing for Chinese club Beijing Guoan. Griffiths was also fined 50,000 yuan ($7,327). He vehemently denied the offence and said he ...
Watch 2009 Cup of China Live
stream-live-videos.blogspot.com — The 2009 Cup of China will be the Cup of China Grand Prix competition of the 2009–2010... figure skating season. Watch the 2009 Cup of China live at Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing, China on October 29-November 1, 2009. (more) Watch 2009 Cup of China Live
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Unprofessional Foul — ... Best Eleven] Jozy has a good sense of humor about where the US stands in world soccer, ESPN [World Cup Blog] Because you can’t get enough of Rio Ferdinand’s webmag [5 Magazine] Can’t remember where I first saw this today, but these are some very odd football cartoons out of Ukraine [ukrfootball] Football forums are bad for your mental health [200%] Shootin’ the bird in China will get you a seven match ban [Reuters] In light of Davies’ situation, a reminder it could always be worse. ...

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