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Bob Bradley is standing up as a leader of Egypt

Dirty Tackle 07 February @ 04:25 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The face of the United States in the Middle East right now isn't President Barack Obama, any elected official or a military leader. It is Bob Bradley.

The 53-year old Bradley, who coached the United States national team to the second round of the 2010 World Cup after they captured their opening round group, took over as national team head coach of Egypt this past September.

Will Michelle Obama Win 2012 Election, Too?

Americanize Soccer 28 January @ 01:20 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Who won the 2008 U.S. Presidential election?
Easy answer is of course, Barack Obama.
But, would he have won without Michelle Obama?
Probably not.
He took in more than 90% of the African-American vote in 2008 according to polling records.

WTF? Conservative students burn an effigy of Barak Obama

Things and stuff 23 November @ 12:36 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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I know the Conservatives are a pretty paltry ever-dwindling bunch in Scotland but was this attempt to gain some cheap publicity or a way of finishing themselves off permanently?
Obama effigy burnt by St Andrews Conservative students
"An effigy of US President Barack Obama was burned over the weekend by members of the Conservative student association at St Andrews University.

WTF? Conservative students burn an effigy of Barak Obama

Things and stuff 23 November @ 12:36 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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I know the Conservatives are a pretty paltry ever-dwindling bunch in Scotland but was this attempt to gain some cheap publicity or a way of finishing themselves off permanently?
Obama effigy burnt by St Andrews Conservative students
"An effigy of US President Barack Obama was burned over the weekend by members of the Conservative student association at St Andrews University.

Things You Don’t Expect To See On A Monday Morning: Bill...

A Football Report 24 October @ 05:58 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Things You Don't Expect To See On A Monday Morning: Bill Gates in a Barcelona jersey raising awareness for World Polio Day

Today, the 24th of October, is World Polio Day, a day meant to raise awareness for the life-altering disease that is close to being eradicated entirely.

Managers Polled Over ‘Ideal Dinner Dates’ – An Excuse To Gawp At Scarlett Johansson

Who Ate All the Pies 04 October @ 09:36 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By Chris Wright

On behalf of Yahoo and the League Manager's Association, a 20-strong phalanx of managers have been quizzed over their ideal dinner dates.

All the usual suspects were present, with Elvis, De Niro, Pacino et al all rearing their ugly heads though it was floaty/stingy boxer Muhammad Ali who picked up the most nods, with five managers (Redknapp, Allardyce, McLeish, Pardew and Hughton) plumping for the pugilist.

Premier League Presidents

Cult Football 19 August @ 11:29 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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There are two big races that will be decided next year: Premiership Champions and the 2012 Presidential election. Though very different contests, each is important to people on either side of the Atlantic and the runners and riders in them are not too dissimilar either.

The Reigning Champions Manchester United/Barack Obama

The ones to beat the Championship Belt is fastened around their waists.

Why Tevez and Balotelli must be kicking themselves over Eto’o's mega-deal

Kop That 12 August @ 04:10 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Why Tevez and Balotelli must be kicking themselves over Eto'o's mega-deal

According to Samuel Eto'o's people (they're like Barack Obama's people but with a better pay incentives) he has agreed personal terms of £300,000-a-week to join Russian Premier League side Anzhi Makhachkala.

Op-Ed: Klinsmann, Yes We Can?

The Shin Guardian 09 August @ 01:37 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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And away we go!....

This is the 2nd contribution by Jared DuBois to The Shin Guardian

You can listen to Jared harangue MLS & US Soccer on the American Soccer Show or pontificate on the glory coming for Los Angeles Galaxy this season in many other places and to anyone who will listen.

Women’s World Cup Soccer Final Scores New Twitter Record With 7,196 Tweets Per Second

Football Marketing 18 July @ 05:22 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Twitter just Tweeted that the Women's World Cup final scored a new record with 7,196 Tweets per second. Even U.S. President Barack Obama joined in Tweeting about the game.

Seattle Sounders v Colorado Rapids - Three Questions with Burgundy Wave

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 16 July @ 08:00 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Sure, the Colorado Rapids hold the MLS Cup and got to meet President Barack Obama at the White House, but let's not fool ourselves into thinking they are a good team. They come to this match merely average, much as they were last year. Yes, they've had some injuries that have reduced their effectiveness, as well as having them count on Tyrone Marshall for 14 starts and Sanna Nyassi for 5 starts.

Embracing the Startling New Order in the Soccer Blogosphere

FutFanatico 14 July @ 08:21 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Like a cat-fight between sellers at a farmer's market, everybody is entertained by handbags. In any context. At any time. And the soccer blogosphere is no different. While I have mocked via tongue-and-cheek the Archer disciples that rely on personal-attack laced rants, I realized that my traffic could increase exponentially by expanding to the "I hate my life and take it out on soccer" soccer fan demographic.

The First Fan (Of Soccer and Beer)

The Free Beer Movement 29 June @ 10:26 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The President's posse... the Colorado Rapids.The President welcomed the reigning Major League Soccer champions Colorado Rapids to the White House this week building on his already bulging soccer credentials. He even compared himself to Barcelona great Lionel Messi.
Even though its customary for Presidents to welcome league title holders in American sports, Barack Obama has proven to be unique in his soccer fandom from his predecessors.

Power rankings, PPL Park love, more news

The Philly Soccer Page 29 June @ 10:07 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Union

In this week's power ranking roundup, some say up, some say down, another says no change. The Union stay at no. 4 at MLSsoccer.com while at SBI and Goal.com, the Union move up one spot to no. 5. At Soccer America, the Union drop one spot to no. 4. At ESPN they drop one spot to no. 5.

Veljko Paunovic makes Goal.

Presidential Delegation to Travel to Germany

U.S. WNT 29 June @ 04:03 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 28, 2011
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Federal Republic of Germany to Attend the Women's World Cup
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Federal Republic of Germany to attend the Women's World Cup Game on July 2, 2011 between the United States of America and the Republic of Colombia.

Obama como Messi.

LA PELOTA NO DOBLA 28 June @ 06:24 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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28.06.2011 - Los Colorado Rapids ganaron la MLS y fueron agasajados en la Casa Blanca. Allí, el presidente del club campeón le obsequió a Barack Obama una camiseta con su dorsal y el número 10.
"El número asignado al líder", explicó el presidente de los Colorado.

President Obama welcomes MLS champions Colorado Rapids to the White House, compares himself to Messi

Off the Post 28 June @ 07:16 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Another political leader at No. 10 MLS champions Colorado Rapids presented President Obama with a 'OBAMA 10′ personalised shirt during a visit to the White House. The squad received a reception from Obama to mark their first MLS title. After receiving his number 10 shirt, the President commented "that's me and Messi"!

Snapshot: Barack Obama Honours MLS Champions Colorado Rapids At White House (With Video)

Who Ate All the Pies 28 June @ 02:10 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By Chris Wright

The Colorado Rapids got tanked 4-1 on Sunday evening by Colombus Crew but any hangover caused by the heavy defeat was quickly Alka-Seltzer'ed the following day as the newly-crowned MLS champions were presented with their title by President Barack Obama at the White House no less.

Obama congratulates 2010 MLS Cup-champion Rapids at White House

Soccer By Ives 27 June @ 02:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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WASHINGTON -- The team that finally got over the hump earned their moment with the leader of the free world.

Clad in gray suits, the Colorado Rapids were honored in the East Room of the White House by President Barack Obama Tuesday afternoon for winning the 2010 MLS Cup a little more than seven months ago at BMO Field in Toronto.

Guest Post at Fisted Away – England’s Joy & Jubilation

FutFanatico 23 June @ 08:03 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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 you vote for Barack Obama?" And we will scoff at them "nietito/a, let me tell you about a truly historical moment, like when the US beat Panama 1-0.

Kick Off: MLS Cup champs have a date at the White House

U.S. Soccer News 21 June @ 02:38 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Rapids fans -- circle this date on your calendar: Monday, June 27.

That's when MLS and the MLS Cup take center stage at the White House, where U.S. president Barack Obama will honor the reigning champion Colorado Rapids less than 24 hours after the team plays a Sunday night match in Columbus.

David Beckham Gushes: Obama Is 'Amazing'

Beckham is coming 2 America 02 June @ 04:25 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Appearing on Scottish comedian Craig Ferguson's late night talk show on US television, Becks said he had '30 or 31' tattoos on his body.
When asked by Ferguson, 'Did you get any (tattoos) on your 'business'?' Beckham replied, 'Not yet.'
He then spoke of the recent presidential dinner he attended in London, describing meeting President Barack Obama as 'amazing'.

David Beckham Gushes: Obama Is 'Amazing'

Beckham is coming 2 America 02 June @ 04:25 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Appearing on Scottish comedian Craig Ferguson's late night talk show on US television, Becks said he had '30 or 31' tattoos on his body.
When asked by Ferguson, 'Did you get any (tattoos) on your 'business'?' Beckham replied, 'Not yet.'
He then spoke of the recent presidential dinner he attended in London, describing meeting President Barack Obama as 'amazing'.

David Beckham Gushes: Obama Is 'Amazing'

Beckham is coming 2 America 02 June @ 04:25 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Appearing on Scottish comedian Craig Ferguson's late night talk show on US television, Becks said he had '30 or 31' tattoos on his body.
When asked by Ferguson, 'Did you get any (tattoos) on your 'business'?' Beckham replied, 'Not yet.'
He then spoke of the recent presidential dinner he attended in London, describing meeting President Barack Obama as 'amazing'.

David Beckham Gushes: Obama Is 'Amazing'

Beckham is coming 2 America 02 June @ 04:25 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Appearing on Scottish comedian Craig Ferguson's late night talk show on US television, Becks said he had '30 or 31' tattoos on his body.
When asked by Ferguson, 'Did you get any (tattoos) on your 'business'?' Beckham replied, 'Not yet.'
He then spoke of the recent presidential dinner he attended in London, describing meeting President Barack Obama as 'amazing'.

Barack Obama Cracks Joke and Down’s Pint Of Guinness

Attacking Soccer 23 May @ 05:52 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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US President Barack Obama cracks a joke and downs a pint of Guinness Irish style on his 12 hour visit to Ireland.

Leo Messi, el Barcelona y Facebook

Sincronizando 06 April @ 05:03 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Mientras el FC Barcelona alcanzaba los 12 millones de fans esta semana, Leo Messi ha abieto su Fan Page en Facebook alcanzando una cifra récord de más de seis millones de fans en poco más de siete horas de lanzamiento.

El club azulgrana, supera a clubes élite como Real Madrid (10.9 millones de fans) o el Manchester United (11.

Barack Obama: bombas y fútbol.

LA PELOTA NO DOBLA 05 April @ 09:50 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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05.04.2011 - Parece ser que la carta de presentación protocolar en América Latina es el tacto de una pelota de fútbol. Más allá de los regalos de camisetas entre presidentes o de que Bono (U2) se presente en La Plata (Argentina) como "Apache Carlitos", el propio Barack Obama llegó a Brasil y se presenta fotografiado jugando a la pelota con chicos de la favela Cidade de Deus (visitando el Cristo en el Corcovado o recorriendo las calles de Copacabana).

OBAMA AT ATLETICO DE MADRID | FUTURE PROMISE

Spanish Football & Sports 21 February @ 05:49 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Did you know ATLETICO DE MADRID has OBAMA? No, not US President Barack Obama, but SALOMON BARACK ( 04.02.2000) a young Football player from African country Equatorial Guinea, a Spanish speaking nation which was an ex-Spanish colony. The 11 year old kid is a goal scoring machine & is looking like heading towards bigger things after Atletico de Madrid defeated Real Madrid 3 - 5 yesterday big "

What Are Your Thoughts On West Ham’s Move to the Olympic Stadium?

EPL Talk 12 February @ 02:30 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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While Tottenham Hotspur readies for the resumption of European nights, West Ham United drowns deep in the relegation zone. But West Ham have at least trumped Tottenham's bid for London's Olympic Stadium after the Olympic Park Legacy Company'sunanimous decision Friday. The Hammers' bid, led by their brain trust of David Gold, David Sullivan and Karren Brady, was more conservative and likely won because their bid promises to maintain the athletics track.

Pictures: Salvatore Giunta - Medal of Honor Super Bowl Hero

The Footie 06 February @ 10:30 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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With the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers fighting for a Super Bowl championship, children around the country are rooting for their football heroes to win it all. However, those football heroes can't hold a candle to the biggest hero on the field in Dallas on Super Bowl Sunday. Salvatore Giunta is a true hero.

"Gigantic US Spending is the road to Socialism" warn right-wing scaremongers

Things and stuff 28 January @ 03:02 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Saw this newspaper headline form way back in 1949. Amazed me that the same vague, ill-informed right wing fear mongering getting used today by the likes of Glenn Beck and all the Tea Party #tcot #gop types on Twitter is just the same crap that was being wheeled out by right wing scaremongers over 60 years ago by Herbert Hoover.

FOX Soccer plan a Super Bowl Sunday of their own

Soccer Limey in America 21 January @ 01:46 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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While a large majority of the United States is preparing for Super
Bowl Sunday coverage on Feb. 6th, there is more than just live
American Football that afternoon. FOX Soccer will be airing LIVE the
highly anticipated matchup between Chelsea FC vs. Liverpool FC on Feb.

Roy meets Fergie so Liverpool Nazis want his head

Truly Reds 03 January @ 05:07 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The heading on the Liverpool fans blog read - Have you seen this photo? (Another reason why he should be sacked ASAP). Was it Barack Obama having a beer with Osama bin Laden? Maybe the Glasgow...
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