Zahia Dehar, the former child prostitute who is at the heart of a sex scandal rocking France, has finally spoken out about her lurid past. The French temptress, who is now 18, says she slept with...
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ACES (Any Club Except Seattle), the supporters group which has a cup for the team which beats the Sounders the most times each season, pulled off a big Stunt at the Sounders' home opener against the Philadelphia Union. They had a plane fly over Qwest with the banner "ACES: GO UNION!"
Now that you know the back story, read this information from an anonymous source (who also provided the picture above):

Just before game time and as the broadcast was switching between ESPN studios there was a little activity in the booth as Harkes and Dellacamera were drawn to the window.

Who wants their big shot to play in Europe? On April 10th, you can seize the opportunity in Houston, Texas. Houston Baptist University will be the site for pro soccer hopefuls who want to land a spot on the new reality show entitled Soccer Aces.
Soccer Aces is an international reality show that seeks to discover talented players from around the world who dream of becoming future soccer stars.

Chelsea thugs slashed Irish Rugby aces after a row, which erupted at 10.30pm on the night Chelsea secured their third Premier League title.

• The Aces take on the KC Wizards of MLS next weekend in St. Louis, MO Saturday @ 5PM at Busch Soccer Park. /via @AcesSoccer #

Via Mateo, we learn that Peter Nowak at least know which domestic league he works for.
Quote: "This is the men's squad," the coach said. "I'm sorry, but this is how the men play." Well, Pete, you better sign yourself some women, because it looks like your men's team is going to get its ass kicked up and down North America.

It was the job no-one wanted. Not even Steve Coppell wanted to come back to Crystal Palace to try and steer them away from relegation to League One. The club was in a mess; 10 points deducted plummeting the side from play-off contenders to relegation battlers, star man Victor Moses gone, no takeover bids, and a side shattered by the administration news and short on confidence.

I know, after all my internet promises I still haven't been posting recently. I did, however, just have a huge week of testing, then caught a horrible bug that had me prostrate for the past 72 hours. So excuses and apologies over, onto the football. I am actually really proud of us despite the lack of points.

As you may have read yesterday, I'm leaving town this afternoon to an internet-free-zone, returning Sunday. I know I haven't been posting here that much recently, but if you miss me, I've been going a bit mad over at England World Cup Blog, there should be enough there to tide you over. Onto some news.

This one will be even shorter than last week. Promise.

Chivas v Red Bulls: An ugly game for New York, who seriously needs to consider if its Bouna- time to Bouna- cut Bouna Condul. Can't win em' all, Red Bulls, and good fight Chivas. FINAL: Chivas 2, NY 0 ATTENDANCE: 12, 597

Philly v United: United continued to slip into oblivion, despite two goals, while Philly hushed those who pointed to a season of growing pains before nearly 35,000 people.

O blog só é de futebol, mas isso merece registro.
Experimente você, leitor, tentar lembrar de uma partida longa ou de um recorde de duração no tênis. Se lembrou, esqueça. Esta marca caiu hoje, no duelo entre o americano John Isner e o francês Nicolas Mahut, válido pela segunda rodada do Torneio de Wimbledon.

Is this even real? At Wimbledon, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut having been playing tennis for ten hours and there has yet to be a winner. As it stands, the fifth set is 59-59. Thursday will mark Day 3 of this never ending tennis match.

How is this happening?

"He's serving fantastic. I'm serving fantastic that's really all there is to it," said Isner, who is from Tampa, Florida.

As the World Cup comes to a close, soon we'll be redirecting our attention back to the domestic leagues. But after watching three matches a day and being overrun with all the goings-on of the 2010 World Cup, it may prove difficult to wrap your head around all the transfer window activity that has already been completed.

Photo via Charlotte Eagles' Facebook.
Bolton have kicked off their preseason games with a victory! Mind you, it was against a team that even most Americans haven't heard of, but still, a win's a win and I'll take it. Some semblance of highlights here (via @epltalk on Twitter), complete with an interview with Sam Ricketts.

Bolton looked certain candidates for relegation early on in the season with Gary Megson becoming increasing unpopular with our neighbouring fans. Then Owen Coyle came in and saved the day, much to the disappointment of Burnley fans, who then saw their team take a turn for the worst and get relegated, whilst Bolton finished a respectable 14th.

Por Gastón del Torto
Por el segundo partido de la serie entre Francia y Argentina por Copa Davis, David Nalbandian no pudo torcer el rumbo del encuentro anterior y perdió con Gael Monfils 6-4, 2-6. 6-4 y 6-3 en 2:35 horas y de esta manera, la pareja de dobles que conforman Eduardo Schwank y HoracioZeballos se enfrentarán mañana desde las 9.

Mick Lyon's name has been tied to the great teams and moments in Aces Soccer - both as a player, assistant coach, and as the first women's soccer coach here at UE. He has been a role model to many, as well as a close friend.
Mick was regarded not only for his ability to create and finish scoring chances, but for his tremendous will and ability to battle as the midfield general in the great Aces teams of the past.

Following his side's 2-0 loss against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday, Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp insists that Wayne Rooney is still the most feared striker amongst the Red Devils ranks. Mexican sensation Javier Hernandez earned a start against the Spurs at the weekend due to Rooney's injury layoff, but Redknapp insists Rooney will be back to top form soon.