Monthly Archives: December 2009

In the Spirit of Stealing Content Part 1

Jack Bell of the NYTimes found a pretty cool fact about the 1950 World Cup… “India was invited by FIFA — what a quaint notion — to participate but declined because its team was forbidden to play in bare feet.” … Continue reading

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The Weekend in Photos

It was a busy week on both sides of the channel as the EPL narrowed to a two horse race and the marauding Spaniards remained neck and neck. Goals, drama, and slack defending abounded as City finally managed to score … Continue reading

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Rhythms of Soccer – United v. West Ham

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Madrid v. Almeria – the Mad Chilean Hatter

When I first saw the starting eleven for Madrid, one thought crossed my mind: “Well, I didn’t really care to beat Almeria at home…hmmpf!” But deep down, in between an assortment of bruised ribs, my sternum, and the esophagus, I … Continue reading

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Tom Dunmore Simply Cannot be Stopped

As if colluding with my campaign manager to steal an election was not bad enough, Tom Dunmore of the wonderful Pitchinvasion has taken things a step further. My friends ratted me out to his Sandinista friends, and I’m currently locked … Continue reading

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Ivory Coast Blog – Drogba as Death

I have written my reflections at the Offside about the World Cup draw, but only one thing comes to mind: Didier Drogba is death. See for yourself.

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A Perceptive, Panoptic Gaze into the Future…

Talent never goes unnoticed. Sure, we’ve chuckled along to Jack Bauer‘s MLS playoff preview and Walter Mercado‘s take on the Premiership, but behind the fantasy lied a cold reality: both made pretty good guesses. Granted, gambling a mortgage on a … Continue reading

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Links we are ready to ransom….

Alright folks, the amusing soccer writing has spiraled hopelessly out of control. Thus, to put a plastic lid on Pandora’s box and restore a bit of order, we give you a delicious diet of high quality linkery. First off, Studs-up … Continue reading

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Junito: The Tempting "Cule Culebra"

No, I am not one of those control-freak-over-involved parents. I’m not a spectator, but I also don’t call the shots. For example. I did not shell out hundreds of dollars to kiddie-proof my house for Junito. I did place the … Continue reading

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The FIFA World Cup Draw in a Just World

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