There's some really incredible stuff coming out of the Ireland-France World Cup 2010 Playoff game slated for Saturday. I've no idea if this is a hoax or not --and there is a fat-Ronaldo sized chance that it is-- but either way it's comedy gold. Read on about what could be the origin of the Gaelic-Gallic soccer war at Irish Soccer Insider. Click to continue reading...

If ever there was a photo to sum up the way this season has gone for Liverpool, it would most certainly be the one inserted in this article: a photo of David Ngog diving through the air with the greatest of ease in a moment that I now consider to be comedy gold. I'm through [...] Click to continue reading...

We all know about Rafa Benitez's press conference last year where he randomly came out with a load of facts despite being unprovoked and we all know that it was the turning point in Liverpool's season as they lost the title that was surely going to Anfield...

Some bright spark at ESPN brought to my attention that their 5 losses in the Premier League this term spells out one of Rafa's favourite words.

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Can I get an Amen?
This week's winner is: The Holy Babel.
I don't know if you guys have noticed this yet, but I really REALLY like name puns. And I think there is a serious lack of clever names in the official game. Too many teams are named some form of: FC My Town or Gunners Rule6969. Click to continue reading...

Last month I discovered that MeTV, a local retro television channel, was showing Barney Miller reruns, and I've just had a blast seeing these shows I haven't seen in years. Although it was very successful during its eight-season run from 1975-82, I don't think it got the proper respect. That's probably due to the fact that there were so many other groundbreaking sitcoms at the time (the same goes for the original Bob Newhart Show, which MeTV also broadcasts).

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Welcome aboard for another edition of the Sound Of Football Podcast. This week your master of ceremonies Chris Oakley, ably assisted by is ushers Graham Sibley and Terry Duffelen discuss the comings and goings (with the emphasis on the latter) in the world of football.
First up is beleaguered Hull City boss Phil Brown but unlike others the chaps aren't too quick to poke him with sharp sticks until he falls over the precipice. Click to continue reading...

There is nothing like diving. An art hated by many, appreciated by some, it's a part of football whether we like it or not. So until it's eradicated from the game, I am providing fans a new wave of classifying a dive. A fool proof system to help you identify the severity of the transgression committed when our favorite footballers decide to cheat. Click to continue reading...

Gallas pretending to be ashamed but laughing (a French laugh) on the inside
This week's winner is: Diaby Does Gallas
I've known this was going to be the winner for about a week now (thanks TD Ocho), but I couldn't actually bring myself to write this post because I was laughing too hard. Click to continue reading...

Last Friday, Atlético de Madrid's supremo, Enrique Cerezo, decided to fire the rojiblanco coach, Abel Resino. Just like all things Atlético, Abel's tenure was an emotional rollercoaster full of expectations, disappointments and a significant amount of comedy.

During these intense eight months, any sharp observer would distinguish four very different phases.

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So, DC United misses the playoffs for the second-consecutive season. Am I surprised? Not really, it's been clear from fairly early on that this team was practically built to swoon down the stretch and swoon it did - winning only two of its last seven matches. That said, missing out on the playoffs on a comedy handball by a festering sore of a player (Fred) in stoppage time was an especially emphatic way of doing it. Click to continue reading...

After today's victory over Manchester United, perhaps they should change their theme song from You'll Never Walk Alone to this one.

And yeah, I know that those pictures didn't come from today's game, but I can't keep track of all of Torres' goals against the Mancs nor Vidic's red cards against Liverpool.

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Three points, some nice attacking football, a good game to watch and third in the table. Put it like that, not a bad Saturday afternoon, but in truth, we got away with it. Emotions at the finish were a mixture of pleasure and relief. Saved by a couple of comedy misses. Like the Bolton game, [...] Click to continue reading...

It truly has been a rank day. This, however, despite the context, is pure comedy. Lets be real, though you can't blame EBJT for losing the plot.

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The World Cup qualifier between Mexico and El Salvador saw some un -bee - coming tactics by a swarm of bees that were obviously supporting Mexico.
The swarm took up temporary residence inside the El Salavdor goal and proceeded to distract the goalie by buzzing around and cheering for Mexico.

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Dear DC United,
I thought you weren't supposed to handle balls in the penalty area HA HA HA HA OH GOD THE COMEDY it burns
Boy, I'm really glad you guys got a chance to do that picture. Remember when Brian McBride and Cobi Jones did the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue? Remember those fashion shoots the Nats did - boy, I sure hope they do another one next summer! Click to continue reading...

I have a non-soccer question for my regulars: what was the best comedy movie you've seen so far this calendar year? Is it just me or do they not make enough comedies anymore? I think that is the fact, Jack...#1 - Today I called Fulham. Then I called the 'Nats. Then then 'Nats ran their own story. Urgh. Click to continue reading...

I haven't written about too many comedy songs here. That's because they tend to wear out their welcome if you listen to them too much. When I interviewed Jonathan Coulton three years ago (was it really that long ago?), I asked him about that, and he spoke about the importance of creating two-dimensional scenarios and using subtlety for that very reason.

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Beckstrek
Originally uploaded by designatedplayers Un mexicano que se apellida Beck jugara en la NBA, per el Beck mas famoso del mundo quiere comprar un equipo de la MLS, Dios nos libre .
Beckham y Gallagher de Oasis quien es futbolero a morir, quien incluso le dedico una canción a Kaka hace poco, Beck y Gallagher juntos viajando a las estrellas en un retoque curioso. Click to continue reading...

Worle FC a local club in Somerset, England found a huge penis drawn on their pitch on Monday. But this wasn't an on-the-spot prank. This was planned. According to Worle FC assistant manager Mark Chesney, the club had their line painter locked up, so whoever did it brought their own. And who are the suspects for this oddly proportioned work of art?

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Looks like the toon hero's getting a bit greedy...

When Keegan left Newcastle back in September, it was expected the club would have to make a pay-out of around the £9m mark, hard enough to take. However, this morning The Daily Star are reporting that Keegan's lawyers are claiming for loss of potential future earnings, claiming the whole episode has damaged his future employment prospects.

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This weeks Geordie Comedy Gold is when the title was lost in the 95/96 season. Sir Alex's mind games had worked and Keegan just cracked, I remember sitting in front of the TV and just watching in amazement. He'd just love it...

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Now this weeks Geordie Comedy Gold is actually through no fault of their own. It's just the brilliant SoccerAM lovingly mocking the Geordies. This never fails to have me in stitches...

The second guy goes a bit Cockney towards the end, aha...

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The finest comedic talent in this country, writing and performing, is, without question, working at The Onion.

Facebook, Twitter Revolutionizing How Parents Stalk Their College-Aged Kids

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Welcome to the latest edition of You Write the Caption. It has been a while since we had a caption contest, but today felt like a good day to have one.

Today's subject is David Beckham (surprise), who has won back some of the MLS fans he lost with his whole AC Milan experiment (pun intended).

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Welcome to the latest edition of You Write the Caption. It has been a while since we had a caption contest, but today felt like a good day to have one.

Today's subject is David Beckham (surprise), who has won back some of the MLS fans he lost with his whole AC Milan experiment (pun intended).

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I'm in a pretty good mood today, so here are a few songs that I hope will put a smile on your face, too. The first is one of my favorite moments from the last season of Flight Of The Conchords that didn't involve Art Garfunkel or Australians, their Roxanne tribute when Jemaine decided to become a male prostitute (Fred Garvin!

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I heard about Big Fan the other day through an interview with writer/director Robert Siegel on The Sound Of Young America. Putting aside the fact that I automatically liked it because it stars Patton Oswalt as a fellow loudmouth Giants fan, I simply loved the plot: a guy gets beat to a pulp by his favorite player and isn't sure whether to press charges because it would hurt the team.

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Jimmy Bullard has the demeanour of a man who realises just how lucky he is to be a professional footballer but perhaps given the quality of this clip, he could also consider a career in comedy?

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Welcome to the updated version of the Women's National Team Blog on ussoccer.com – your new home for all things related to the WNT!
This will be the final post in this version of the Women's National Team Blog, but fear not! We will lead you to the new home for WNT news, notes and comedy: just click here to visit our new digs on the new-look ussoccer. Click to continue reading...

Mom sent this to me earlier today. I think that explains way too much...

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In keeping with the ongoing tradition of being just behind Barcelona, I figured I would start Friday off with a little thievery. After our devastating (just kidding) defeat yesterday, I figured the best way to regroup was with a bit of comedy. So, whoever can throw out the best three captions wins dance lessons from Anderson and a negotiating lessons from Gary Neville.

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It's been a year to the day since I last did a Tuesday Morning Links post. Unfortunately, it's a little late in the day to give it that tag, but here are a few places you might want to check.

My friends at Popdose are now on the radio (gee, I wonder where they got that idea?). Listen to my good friend and Popdose New Music Editor Ken Shane on Overnight America with Jon Grayson.

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On Sunday, those of us who watched the AC Milan vs. InterMilan match witnessed a moment of confusion and comedy. During the course of play, international star Ronaldinho was flashed by the referee with a red card.
Fortunately, in a moment of card waving flare, the referee mistakenly showed the wrong color. Click to continue reading...

I've often thought that in our worst moments, the American soccer community often resembles comic book nerds complete with heroes, villains, memes that make no sense to anyone else, bizarre costumes, fan-fiction, slash-fiction, pin-ups who aren't nearly as attractive as their fans think they are, questions that really deserve no answer, our own DC v. Click to continue reading...

The Chelsea FanCast returns after an over due 3 week break, and the boys give a hearty welcome to new Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti on this weeks show. After Carlo's comedy stand up performance in his first press conference, the FanCast boys best comedic efforts come in the form of some good old fashioned nob gags! Click to continue reading...