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Category Archives: World Cup
OWN GOALS – some links from around the interwebs
The internet is a scary place. You never know what lurks just around the next corner. One click and, bam, you get rick-rolled or spammed some life insurance. Still – with the proper guidance, you can find some marvelous sites. … Continue reading
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The Symbology of the New Red ESPN Gamecast Own Goal Icon
Since mankind painted the walls of caves, we have struggled to capture the immensity of reality in brushstrokes. At the most basic level, a painting or image will simply mirror real life. A family portrait, a postcard – these superficial … Continue reading
Guest Post at Fisted Away – England’s Joy & Jubilation
I can feel your confused emotions. On the one hand, you are disappointed at the lack of ink on the game last night. Yes, I know, I know. In thirty years time, our grandchildren will ask us – “Abuelo/a, did … Continue reading
England, Frankie, Stevie G, Oil, Water, Vinegar & Other Recipes
At the critically acclaimed FistedAway I wrote a guestpost on England’s midfield dilemma. No, I did not regurgitate the decade-long lament of “Lampard + Gerrard = failiure.” Rather, I speculate on the alternative: what happens when the Three Lions can’t … Continue reading
FIFA Corruption Scandal Links & Time To Shakedown
I won’t bore you with another mega-post detailing this FIFA crap. Just remember two things: 1) As long as FIFA gets (practically) free labor from players and shifts the burden of hosting to countries, then they will be a money-grubbing … Continue reading
FIFA & Interpol – Interpreting this Odd Alliance
So, FIFA and Interpol have united to crack down on match-fixing. Sepp Blatter is concerned that if money influences the game, then people will lose respect for the sport. Forget kettles. Forget pots. Let’s just all cover our mouths, contain … Continue reading
Fredorrarci Criticizes Stephan Appiah for Criticizing Fabio Capello
Ghana captain Stephan Appiah has complained about England manager Fabio Capello’s decision to rest key players for the friendly between the teams later today, according to the BBC. I must say, I really don’t get this. Doesn’t Appiah realise that … Continue reading
FIFA: Not a Dictatorship, Just a 21st Century Kleptocracy
Everybody wants to paint Sepp Blatter as the bad guy. Despite the surging success of the last few World Cups, FIFA gets a bad rap. Why? Well, the organization certainly has plenty of “votes” and “committees” for important things. But … Continue reading
Ferenc Puskas Endorses Grant Wahl for President of FIFA
It has been over a year since I either experienced the first-ever cyberhaunting or fell victim to an elaborate hoax by my readers. Or my younger brother. Or both. While open to interpretation, the fact is as follows: Ferenc Puskas … Continue reading
Italian Tactics: Pride of the Terran Race
The hero’s journey often is a quest for identity. Part affirmation, part reconceptualization, we must struggle to define ourselves from cradle to grave. In the latest Pusky series, I revealed little but the question remains: what makes this site special? … Continue reading