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As easy as it is to criticize referees it also is easy to recognize that they have a difficulty
job. They have the pressure of having to make snap decisions that could impact the outcome of
games. Snap decisions like whether or not a player that looks like a dude should be allowed [...]
There are two teams left in the U-17 World Cup with Spain and Nigeria set to meet in the final on
Sunday. It has come as no surprise that one of the top players in the tournament has been Spain's
Bojan Krkic. The Barcelona youngster appears to be the real deal. Another [...]
Very few things in this world promote a healthy lifestyle and inspire the dreams of children quite
like alcohol. While the phenomenon of hooch is often blamed for the plight of Native Americans,
Aborigines and essentially all of British culture, Ghana and Chelsea star Michael Essien disagrees:
"I am very excited to be Guinness's first football ambassador, and truly feel proud to be part of
the
The sporting world has its share of backroom deals that call into question the integrity of games.
It is about time that someone steps forward and offers a more transparent way forward. No more
payments under the table. No more match fixing done behind closed doors. Let's put things out in
[...]
September 9, 2007
Associated Press
Nigeria beat Spain in a penalty shootout Sunday to win the Under-17 World Cup soccer
championship.
The Africans won their third title, kicking home three goals in the penalty phase as goalkeeper
Oladele Ajiboye kept the Spaniards scoreless at Seoul FIFA World Cup Stadium. Nigeria also won in
1985 and 1993.
If you've played football at all during your life, you've probably been cut from a team. In fact,
I'm still getting rejection letters from select clubs that I tried out for 20 years ago. Just to
make sure I don't show up again, I guess. But it could have been worse. My humiliation [...]
