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Arsenal get involved with Great Ormond Street !

goalpost.tv 19 November @ 07:36 PM EST
Maybe if Thierry Henry was back with Arsenal , he could get himself out of a fix by helping the rest of the Arsenal crew dressing up and having a bit of fun with the kids at Great Ormond Street Hospital! Theo Walcott,Cesc Fabregas,Andrey Arshavin,Bacary Sagna all took part in the Fundraising video and showed the [. Click to continue reading...

Video: Cesc Fabregas chases someone down the street dressed as a giant rabbit

Off the Post 19 November @ 03:33 AM EST
It's time for those Gooners to give again Arsenal's highly commendable 'Be a Gooner. Be a Giver' campaign is about to kick-in. Just like last season, Arsenal's squad will donate a day's wages to their charity, which is the Great Ormond Street Hospital this year. But to drum up extra support the club sent Cesc Fabregas, Bacary [. Click to continue reading...

Gunners like you’ve never seen them before

Premiership Talk Blog 18 November @ 02:50 PM EST

Arsenal players Cesc Fabregas, Theo Walcott, Andrey Arshavin, and Bacary Sagna have given up their Gunners kits for a day to team up with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. The four players got dressed up in furry animal suits as they filmed a promotional video for Arsenal's Charity of the Season.

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Arsenal Quartet Pull Out Of Training Session!

Caught Offside 18 November @ 11:44 AM EST

But don't worry its all in a good cause! Check out the video below which shows Arsenal's stars doing their bit for charity in an amusing way. If you want to make a donation please visit www.beagoonerbeagiver.org or just CLICK HERE

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Arsenal: Giving Us The Warm And Fuzzies – Updated with Official Video

KICKETTE 18 November @ 07:06 AM EST

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Update: Here's the official video! Enjoy. And shame on you if you ran away from a floppy eared bunny with a bucket.

Original post below.

Sometimes it's best not to find out the answers to the hard questions.

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Arsenal: Giving Us The Warm And Fuzzies – Updated with Official Video

KICKETTE 18 November @ 07:06 AM EST

Click here to view the embedded video.


Update: Here's the official video! Enjoy. And shame on you if you ran away from a floppy eared bunny with a bucket.

Original post below.

Sometimes it's best not to find out the answers to the hard questions.

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Eto’o makes good on a £30k promise

SoccerLens 18 November @ 01:04 AM EST

The former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o promised his fellow countrymen that he will buy each of his teammates a £30,000 watch should they qualify for the 2010 World Cup. Last weekend after their 2-0 win over Morocco, Eto'o made good on his promise and gifted the same watch to all of his teammates.

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Thai Football Fanzine

Jakarta Casual 17 November @ 04:51 PM EST
Sniffin' Somtam (And Other Thai Football Habits) is a one off old school fanzine dedicated to promoting the local game.
With contributions by fans of various Thai clubs it offers an introduction to football in the kingdom and some in depth articles about related subjects.
The fanzine, which has 26 A4 pages, costs B50 and will be on sale outside Rajamangala Stadium before tomorrow nights Thailand v Singapore match. Click to continue reading...

Arshavin, Fabregas, Sagna & Walcott star in short charity film

Gooner Talk 17 November @ 02:30 PM EST


'Fundraising Day', a short film starring four Arsenal stars dressed as animals Cesc Fabregas, Theo Walcott, Andrey Arshavin and Bacary Sagna is released tomorrow (Wednesday 18th) in aid of the Gunners' Charity of the Season, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. To watch the film and to find out more go to beagoonerbeagiver. Click to continue reading...

Vote for the African Premier League player of the year

Soccerblog 16 November @ 12:26 PM EST


Vote for the African Premier League player who has been the best ambassador for Africa here...The winner will be declared on the 30th of November 2009
Drogba signed a new advertising contract with Pepsi and pledged the entire £3m he earned from the deal to the setting-up of a hospital and orphanage in Ivory Coast.

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National Football Museum For £400 Beach Ball

Anfield Talk 15 November @ 01:23 PM EST
The infamous beach ball which cost Liverpool FC the match against Sunderland is being offered a place in football history.
The National Football Museum want to put the red inflatable on display alongside the ball from the 1966 World Cup Final and the original FA Cup.
Last night the ball was sold for £411. Click to continue reading...

Zidane scores classy free kick

Soccerblog 12 November @ 07:15 AM EST

French third division side Amiens took on Variety Club of France for a charity match.A free kick from Zidane during the game was a reminder that he could still be up there with the best in the world.

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NEWS: Anger intensifies over Westcliff plans

Longpier 12 November @ 05:18 AM EST
The local charity HARP - which helps homeless people in Southend and surrounding areas - has been severely criticised by locals in Westcliff, who say a new overnight facility would cause untold problems for people living in the area.
HARP currently has two centres - one on York Road, which acts as a night centre, and the Westcliff site, which operates during the daytime. Click to continue reading...

Zinedine Zidane Still Has It: French Legend Scores Great Free-Kick (Video)

Caught Offside 11 November @ 02:14 PM EST

Is it too late for a comeback? Probably not. This free-kick shows the former Real Madrid, Bordeaux and Juventus midfielder still knows how to wow the fans. This top notch strike occurred during a charity match.

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Kamara Called Up By Sierra Leone

Down the Byline 10 November @ 11:58 PM EST
I've been sitting on this story for a few days looking for confirmed news of it, but it appears that Wizards forward, Kei Kamara has been called up by the Sierra Leone national team for their upcoming friendly in Holland against Willem II of the Eredivisie. Kamara's Facebook status talks about going to the game in Holland. Click to continue reading...

JT's signed Armband Auction for the Willow Foundation.

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 10 November @ 05:59 AM EST
Two signed captain's armbands from John Terry will be auctioned online from November 12 for charity. One signed as Chelsea captain, and one as England captain. These unique pieces of sporting memorabilia will raise money for two worthy causes - the Willow Foundation and the Steve Bernard Foundation. Unlike other sporting memorabilia, the captains armbands cannot be bought in the shops. Click to continue reading...

Movember

The Scottish Football Blog 10 November @ 04:00 AM EST
You may have noticed that some of our footballers have been sporting moustaches recently.This is not some bizarre tribute to the perfectly groomed Graeme Souness but part of Movember, an annual campaign to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer.Danny Fox, Gary Caldwell, Paddy McCourt, Kris Boyd and Allan McGreggor have already signed up. Click to continue reading...

Last chance to win a Wilkinson Sword Titanium Quatro razor to celebrate Movember

Off the Post 10 November @ 01:05 AM EST
Competition closes today In case you didn't know, this month is Movember when blokes across the country are encouraged to grow a moustache to raise awareness of prostate cancer. The gang at Love The Mo put together a Moustache United comprising football's greatest moustaches. And they asked OTP to help find some substitutes. Click to continue reading...

United and Liverpool Disrespect DEAD SOLDIERS

Republik Of Mancunia 07 November @ 06:17 AM EST

The decision of Manchester United and Liverpool not to have an embroidered red poppy on their shirts has caused quite a fuss. United have said that the poppy will not show up on their shirts and with all the work and charity they already do for the armed forces, don't feel that joining other Premiership clubs in having a poppy on their shirt will add to the contribution.

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Jamie Carragher Launches New Charity, The 23 Foundation

Anfield Talk 06 November @ 12:39 PM EST
Reds star Jamie Carragher officially launched his new young people's charity in Liverpool.
The Liverpool defender set up The 23 Foundation earlier this year to provide grants to young people on Merseyside.
The 23 Foundation, which takes its name from Carragher's team shirt number, aims to give children a better chance in life. Click to continue reading...

Community breaks World Record in Southend

Longpier 05 November @ 02:53 PM EST
International arts group METAL - based in Chalkwell Park in Southend - has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the longest line of continuous bunting.
The continuous stream of small flags, cotton and ribbon was created by more than 50 local schools and community groups. It's the exact length of Southend on Sea's landmark pier - 2158 metres or 1. Click to continue reading...

JT's signed Armband Auction for the Willow Foundation.

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 02 November @ 10:09 AM EST
Two signed captain's armbands from John Terry will be auctioned online from November 12 for charity. One signed as Chelsea captain, and one as England captain. These unique pieces of sporting memorabilia will raise money for two worthy causes - the Willow Foundation and the Steve Bernard Foundation. Unlike other sporting memorabilia, the captains armbands cannot be bought in the shops. Click to continue reading...

Win a Wilkinson Sword Titanium Quatro razor to celebrate Movember

Off the Post 29 October @ 11:05 AM EST
Do your bit for charity by receiving a freebie! In case you didn't know, next month is Movember when blokes across the country are encouraged to grow a moustache to raise awareness of prostate cancer. The gang at Love The Mo put together a Moustache United comprising football's greatest moustaches. And they asked OTP to help find [. Click to continue reading...

Video: Play Soccer So They Can

Pretty Tough » Soccer 22 October @ 05:37 PM EST

If you play soccer or are a fan, you know why it's called the Beautiful Game. Soccer is a global language that has the power to unify people. Last weekend, a group of players got together in Los Angeles so that others around the world can have the opportunity to play as well.

The event, called Play Soccer So They Can, was organized by Opportunitas Aequas (Latin for "Equal Opportunity), a non-profit, grassroots organization that uses soccer to build stronger communities for youth in Rwanda and Uganda affected by war and violence.

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Robbie Savage comes alive

Dirty Tackle 22 October @ 02:36 PM EST

The always entertaining (and often times annoying) Robbie Savage regaled a nightclub full of people with stories from his career and answers to their questions in a special event called An Audience With...Robbie Savage. 300 people came to hear the riveting tales of the Derby County captain and former Premier Leaguer all in the name of charity the Lewis Mighty fund and Savage didn't disappoint.

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Lazy Links & Randoms

KICKETTE 22 October @ 10:54 AM EST
Yesterday....28 years old....any other words are just irrelevant. Because to state the obvious: there's a large photo of Nemanja's junk on full view. See more at ONTD Football.


David Beckham queues up to buy some pumpkins; still has that animal growing on his face.
Are Ilary and Francesco going to bring another beautiful Totti baby into the world?

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Lazy Links & Randoms

KICKETTE 22 October @ 10:54 AM EST
Yesterday....28 years old....any other words are just irrelevant. Because to state the obvious: there's a large photo of Nemanja's junk on full view. See more at ONTD Football.


David Beckham queues up to buy some pumpkins; still has that animal growing on his face.
Are Ilary and Francesco going to bring another beautiful Totti baby into the world?

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Evertonians don't forget their own

Things and stuff 20 October @ 04:31 PM EST
Just a very quick notes, a mate of mine is off to Lisbon tomorrow with T-shirt highlighting the continuing hopes we all have for the safe return of Madelaine McCann.

We also have issued a special purple 3rd kit in memorial for little Rhys Jones (and as a fund raiser for the city-wide Liverpool Unites charity).

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Darren Bent Discusses Liverpool Goal on Twitter

Caught Offside 18 October @ 05:14 AM EST

Sunderland striker, and beach ball enthusiast, has been signing the praises of that crafty sphere shaped object that felt duty bound to get involved in yesterday's proceedings.

Join his Twitter as he looks to crack 10k followers, it's all for charity so no excuse to not add him! CLICK HERE to do so.

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He Used To Be A Werewolf But He's Alright Nowooooooooo!

For Girls Who Can't Do Football 15 October @ 03:27 PM EST
So what is the reason behind the Golden One's new look?
Style statement?
Not sure. I would have expected sharper edges and clearer lines. And less bushiness.
Finished a contract for some advertising company which banned him from having any facial hair and now exercising his freedom? Click to continue reading...

Geoff Does It Like A Rabbit

The Offside - Houston 13 October @ 01:56 PM EST

So I'm kind of bummed that yesterday's post fetched zero responses from the Offside readers. The picture of Stuart Holden had me laughing for a good bit of the day, but to each his own.

If you looked at the Dynamo's picture gallery from the charity match against Monterrey then you saw this strange goal celebration by Geoff Cameron.

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Everton Limited Edition Purple Kit- Liverpool Unites

Soccer Blog|Football News, Reviews, Quizzes 13 October @ 11:27 AM EST
Everton have launched a new purple kit to raise £100,000 for the Liverpool Unites children's charity. The first images of the purple shirt were released on October 9, and it will be officially launched at a public dinner at Goodison Park on October 29. You can pre-order the new limited edition jersey from the Everton [. Click to continue reading...

Charity Screening tonight: The Gooner Review 08-09 Premiere

The Gunning Hawk 13 October @ 07:00 AM EST
The Gooner Review 08-09 Premiere Screening is tonight! 100% of ticket sales from this screening will go to Bob Wilson's charity The Willow Foundation and the Phoenix Cinema Centenary Restoration Project. Venue: The Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley Date: ... Click to continue reading...

Charity Screening tonight: The Gooner Review 08-09 Premiere

The Gunning Hawk 13 October @ 07:00 AM EST
The Gooner Review 08-09 Premiere Screening is tonight! 100% of ticket sales from this screening will go to Bob Wilson's charity The Willow Foundation and the Phoenix Cinema Centenary Restoration Project. Venue: The Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley Date: ...


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Liverpool Star Babel Robbed: Dutchman Speaks Out on Twitter

Caught Offside 13 October @ 05:43 AM EST

First there was Darren Bent speaking his mind on Twitter, now Ryan Babel announces theft in a Tweet.

By the way, If you use Twitter why not Follow Darren Bent as he attempts to get to 10,000 followers in the name of charity.

Also you can follow us at CaughtOffside on Twitter by CLICKING HERE!

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