Tag Archives: Historical Faccuracies

Real Madrid v. Barcelona: A Glance Back at Past Pasillos

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Elliott

Pasillo is the Spanish term for “hallway.” However, in the world of La Liga, it has a secondary meaning: guard of honor. After a team wins either La Liga or the Copa del Rey, at the very start of their … Continue reading →

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The Joey Lawrence Appreciation Society Proudly Remembers Player Y

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Elliott

Nothing breaks the heart like a candle whose flame is blown out by the wind. Noted actor Joey Lawrence’s career burned with promise and brimmed with energy. From the very first episode of the late 90′s TV show Blossom, audiences … Continue reading →

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The Gerard Depardieu Appreciation Society Proudly Draws Your Attention to X Player…

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Elliott

Genius is not always recognized in its time. Genius is not even always recognized in its own language. We of the present must sometimes toil to correct the omissions, slights, and errors of the past. But above all, we must … Continue reading →

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Copa America 2011: Stray-ker, the Unofficial, Unleashed Mascot

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Elliott

Man’s best friend has not always been so friendly. While the latest edition of the Copa America plays out, a recurring problem in South America, like, totally repeats itself: stray dog pitch invasions. This dilemma is nothing new. Nor unique … Continue reading →

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Great And…Not Great – Edgar Davids

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Elliott

The protagonist glares at himself in a hand-held mirror, snarling then poignantly asking: “who am I?” He then shatters the mirror against the wall and stomps off. The camera fades to black.  What is Edgar Davids? A great player – … Continue reading →

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Great And…Not Great – Alfredo Di Stefano

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Elliott

When we view Alfredo Di Stefano in his current state at public events, we are reminded that the uncompromising currents of time leave no shore untouched. Di Stefano, the “Golden Arrow” from Argentina, was once the physical embodiment of footballing … Continue reading →

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Great And…Not Great – Eric Cantona

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Elliott

Like George Best, Eric Cantona made his name at Manchester United as a gifted yet volatile winger with a pension for uttering quotable phrases. While Eric never equaled the individual exploits of Best, he did write his own chapter as … Continue reading →

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Great And…Not Great – George Best

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Elliott

Writing a piece on George Best is both a rite of passage and a baptism of fire. On the one hand, the iconic star provides plenty of fodder on and off the field. From his spectacular goals to pop-star status … Continue reading →

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Great And…Not Great – Zinedine Zidane

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Elliott

Has any other player been so frustratingly brilliant as Zinedine Zidane? The Frenchman kept a quiet private life to his credit, but his transgressions on the pitch alternate between a rap sheet and a rhapsody. His feet could take down … Continue reading →

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Great And…Not Great – Maradona

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Elliott

Diego Maradona, el pibe diez, Dieguito, the undisputed greatest footballer of all time…from Argentina. I once again refrain from wading into the Diego-Pele debate, but whom did I write about first? Hint. But now onto Diego´s playing and coaching career, … Continue reading →

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