Mid-Week Links

It's been awhile since I've done a round-up of links, but as we wait for the MLS Playoffs to start, this is a good time to do some reading:

World Cup in the U.S. could mean $5-Billion Windfall - L.A. Times

Roma's Captain Totti Undergoes Knee Surgery - USA Today

Forget Fergie, A Real refereeing crisis is looming - Graham Poll - The Daily Mail

Rangers and Celtic's barbaric Old Firm bigotry is last thing we need down here: Martin Samuel - The Daily Mail

In Italy the Ultras give the orders - La Gazzetta dello Sport

Bodies of murdered soccer players returned to Colombia - Colombia News

French League Boss defends late decision to call off game despite violence - Canadian Press

Swine Flu strikes Bolton - AFP

Fenerbahce preserves home dominance in derby classic - Today's Zaman

Palermo salvages SuperClasico draw - ESPN

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