Monthly Archives: November 2009

Recap: Chelsea v. Arsenal – A Maltese Falcon

The doll came off as needy, hysterical, and a compulsive liar. But I’d always been a sucker for dark haired dames. She had certainly selected a trendy enough spot, if you ignored the closed storefronts, that is. I felt like … Continue reading

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El Clasico Recap – Sodding Hallowed Ground

The Clasico of Spain ended in a 1-0 Catalan victory thanks to an Ibrahimovic medical textbook finish (Anatomy 101). Still, weeks after losing 4-0 to Acorn State, Madrid put forth a productive if not polished performance. The blanquillos played with … Continue reading

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Junito: The Countdown to Greatness

There comes a time in every man’s left where, no matter how atrociously he played a sport, he plays it even worse. He plays it so bad, and his knees ache so much, that the “I need the cardio” excuse … Continue reading

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Rooney and a Series of Trite Football Cliches

Wayne Rooney scored three goals against Portsmouth. And in honor of his hat-trick, we proudly present a series of wildly exaggerated sports cliches with little basis in reality. Wayne Rooney is out of this world. Today, at 13:05 army time, … Continue reading

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The Xavi Interview – YOU be the judge

We have this image in our minds of WAGs and expensive cars and shady “guys only” trips to Ibiza. But Xavi lives with his mom, probably in the same room and bed he has had since he rolled out of the … Continue reading

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Intermediate Spanglish 106: La Prueba

Well, class, this is it. This is the moment of truth – I will finally see which of you rabblerousers have been prestando atencion (paying attention), and which ones have been skimming the text in hopes of cool videos. This … Continue reading

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Vote NOW For Futfanatico! Vote Twice!

I knew when I created this blog a year ago that, well, it would not be an opiate for the masses. So each year, as awards are doled out and votes counted, I don’t hold my breath. No, true to … Continue reading

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The Truth About MLS TV Broadcast Rights

The ever excellent FistedAway has turned up the dirt on the lingering MLS-ESPN TV Rights dispute. For those of you who don’t follow MLS, here’s a little tidbit to wet your appetite: Neil Patrick Harris is interviewed. Yes, Neil Patrick … Continue reading

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The Beckham Experiment: A Brilliant Mistake

“Brilliant Mistake” by Elvis Costello & the Attractions

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The Life, Death, & Life of Ferenc Puskas

As you may have guessed, I am a practicing Roman Catholic. Within my belief structure, boxes exists for spirits and ghosts and hauntings. Purgatory awaits those with impure souls, the flames of hell toned down to a mild orange so … Continue reading

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