You know what would be bad ass? If Becks would shave the beard but keep the mustache. I really feel like what we need right now is a return to wide-brooms and "real ales" beards. It's kind of sad that Shep Messing --who has been retired for more than 20 years-- is the dude who's really holding it down for consistent and prominent facial hair in the American soccer diaspora. Click to continue reading...

Ahh, this is looking to be quite the match up!

The Galaxy, Dynamo, and Chivas are all tied for first in the Western Conference with 44 points each. So this match will likely determine the first place team in the Western Conference. Only two games remain for our Galaxy they play the Earthquakes at home next Saturday to end the regular season.

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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...

If ever two rounds of FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 Qualifiers demonstrated the utter and complete fake of the whole charade, these last two rounds were it.
The icing on an incredibly corrupt cake inevitably occurred at the Mall.
David Beckham performs no more than adequately for 32 minutes as a substitute, publicly displaying his new self-adhesive Dostoyevskian facial hair, and Steve Bruce, the man who still seems to think that Rio Ferdinand has his nose on the job, gives Our National Treasure the Man of the Match award. Click to continue reading...

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Phew! That was a seriously entertaining weekend of footy, no? The soccer-gods are obviously in the mood for love as are Nico Anelka and Michael Ballack from Chelsea.

How were the results for you?

We sincerely hope you spent the entire weekend doing nothing but watching the games if not, you missed a corker of a Manchester derby and a crazy game between West Ham and Liverpool.

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Phew! That was a seriously entertaining weekend of footy, no? The soccer-gods are obviously in the mood for love as are Nico Anelka and Michael Ballack from Chelsea.

How were the results for you?

We sincerely hope you spent the entire weekend doing nothing but watching the games if not, you missed a corker of a Manchester derby and a crazy game between West Ham and Liverpool.

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Well, it's probably about time that we addressed this issue: Iker Casillas's beard.

We've found ourselves becoming increasingly concerned with the psychological aspects of the situation.

Just what in the hell causes a man to just let nature's follicles take their course and to grow unfettered, without shaving foam nor cream?

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Well, it's probably about time that we addressed this issue: Iker Casillas's beard.

We've found ourselves becoming increasingly concerned with the psychological aspects of the situation.

Just what in the hell causes a man to just let nature's follicles take their course and to grow unfettered, without shaving foam nor cream?

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Of course, Wayne Rooney netting two goals against Wigan to claim entry into the Century Club is big news. It's a huge deal. However, Ryan Giggs and his insanely sexy facial hair is quite a noteworthy achievement as well.

Congratulations are also in order for Wayne and wife Coleen as they've established a weird new baby celebrating trend: baby scan parties.

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Of course, Wayne Rooney netting two goals against Wigan to claim entry into the Century Club is big news. It's a huge deal. However, Ryan Giggs and his insanely sexy facial hair is quite a noteworthy achievement as well.

Congratulations are also in order for Wayne and wife Coleen as they've established a weird new baby celebrating trend: baby scan parties.

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Will Manchester City break into the top four? Will Carlo Ancelotti make a triumphant start to life at Stamford Bridge? Will Michael Owen rediscover his form of old? Will Phil Brown and Rafa Benitez dispense with their questionable facial hair?

With the start of the 2009/10 Premier League season just a week away, the anticipation levels are fast approaching fever pitch.

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Today, the VCF Offside blog penalty shot will be taken by our good friend Thomas van Duin, also known as Johnnie Walker.

The pre-season stumbles along as Our Beloved get themselves in shape for the weekly grind come the end of August. I'll be back shortly to annoy and give my slanted view of all things VCF.

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Normally these types of incidents are part and parcel of the game in South America but I was surprised to see this attack take place in the Chinese Leagues. I wonder how long a ban a player gets for physically assaulting an official?

• Link Loving 27th July: Hot WAG 20 Years Older Than Footballer Partner; Footballer Facial Hair Top Ten; Latest On Liverpool's potential £22m Deal; Referee Makes Fool of Himself; Beckham Loses His Cool.

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Happy Birthday Fredy Montero!
Turns 22.
I get older and the young sports phenoms get younger. Ugh.
Now the links:

• Great Beckham jersey. [The Offside Rules]
  
• Gold Cup pitch invasion. [MLS Rumors]
  
• Brazil news: Adriano scores, Ronaldo hurt.

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Links Glorious Link, Hot Sausage and Mustard!

Beckham Loses His Cool...Again after Posh Abuse!

(The Spoiler)

Hot WAG 20 years younger than Footballer Partner!

(Kickette)

Latest On Liverpool's potential £22m Deal!

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