Category Archives: Champions League

Pepe – the Deserving Face of UEFA’s Financial Fair Play

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Elliott

Batman without the bat signal. Superman sans the cape. Mr. Clean without that rough and tumble earring. Every hero needs an icon. And justice, a diffuse concept that is not easily grasped by materialistic minds, needs a hero. Always. Since … Continue reading →

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Frank Lampard: the Diary of an Old Midfielder

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Elliott

The Frank Lampard Appreciation Society proudly presents yet another chapter in the unedited, uncut version a of Frank Lampard’s diary from this season. Read at your own risk. Warning – this content may not be suitable for mature adults.

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Horrific Tragedy Bootstrapped to Champions League Recap

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Elliott

This past weekend, a German referee attempted to commit suicide. CNN reported on this tragedy, and also managed to sneak in the same article some game recaps. Tactful! The Guardian did one better, reporting racism charges against Luis Suarez while … Continue reading →

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The Baffling & Blessed Grace of One Argentine Lionel Messi

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Elliott

I’ve heard there was a special chord That Ray Hudson sang when Messi scored But you don’t really care for pundits, do you? It goes like this The fourth, the fifth The Xavi pass, the Andres split The baffled d … Continue reading →

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OWN GOALS – the Futfanatico eBook & some entertaining links

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Elliott

After much deliberation and feedback, the soccer eBook is now available in a DRM-less ePub format at Goodreads. Right here. What does that mean? Well, for those folks who do not have a Kindle or Nook, you can now purchase … Continue reading →

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What if the Champions League Featured Only Champions?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Elliott

We live in strange times. On the one hand, being poor sucks. Every Bulgarian champion needs a helping hand and a TV payout from UEFA helps, no matter how small. On the other hand, nobody likes Kool-Aid with too much … Continue reading →

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FIRST EVER & Life Affirming Champions League Open Thread

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Elliott

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Paulo Freire Predicts the Champions League Final

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Elliott

Last week, a lot of amateurs dragged my good name through the mud. Basically, a handful of loons got on internet forums and felt the need to inaccurately predict the end of the world. And who pays the price? Sports-following … Continue reading →

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Raul Gonzalez’s Schalke Swansong at Dirty Tackle

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Elliott

The frozen ice water. The booneyliga. Schalke City. We will miss the ramblings of Raul Gonzalez’s German adventure. Please enjoy this last entry in a series dubiously subtitled “Real Madrid legend meets 10th place Bundesliga team.” Au revoir. Right here.

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A Proportional Response to the Soccer Racism Outbreak

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Elliott

My original plan was to attend an MLS game and toss a dead baby seal onto the field. Then, I thought better. Cesar Chavez. Mahatma Gandhi. Martin Luther King Jr. These great men fought greed, colonialism, and racism with non-violence. … Continue reading →

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