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Photo Daily: Wembley Stadium Panorama

Pitch Invasion 20 November @ 01:23 PM EST

Wembley Stadium panorama, pre-game, England-Slovenia, September 9th 2009.

Photo credit: _ToMick_ on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: West Bridgford Reds

Pitch Invasion 19 November @ 12:52 PM EST

Nottingham Forest supporters.

Photo credit: madrid1980 on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Portugal scrapes through into the South Africa World Cup 2010

goalpost.tv 19 November @ 06:32 AM EST
Image by Ricardo Machado design e ilustração via Flickr Portugal Carlos Queiroz was delighted to see his boys maintain the early second half goal where he addressed that his team plays well away than at home. Without the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks it was always tense and a 50-50 chances in [. Click to continue reading...

Photo Daily: Boarding Up Ninian Park

Pitch Invasion 18 November @ 03:39 PM EST

We've focused on the demolition of Ninian Park, formerly Cardiff City's stadium, a couple of times before. Here are the latest photos of a sad end for a historic stadium, taken by Flickr Pitch Invasion Pool contributor joncandy today.

Photo credits: joncandy on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: Zalaegerszeg Ultras, Hungary

Pitch Invasion 17 November @ 12:00 PM EST

Zalaegerszeg Ultras, Hungary

Photo credit: Rasiermesser Kalle on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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  1. Photo Daily: Újpest FC Ultras Pyro Display Pyro display by ultras from the Hungarian club, Újpest.
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Photo Daily: Directivo Ultras, Sporting Lisbon

Pitch Invasion 16 November @ 06:13 PM EST

Graffiti at Estadio Jose Alvalade by Directivo Ultras, Sporting Lisbon supporters' group.

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Photo Daily: Who Ate All The Pies?

Pitch Invasion 15 November @ 10:46 PM EST

AFC Wimbledon supporters tuck in.

Photo credit: mattcr on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: A Right Bunch of Dicks

Pitch Invasion 13 November @ 09:09 AM EST

The FC United of Manchester radio crew.

Photo credit: FCUM photography on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: The Soweto Derby, and another Vuvuzela in South Africa

Pitch Invasion 12 November @ 10:16 AM EST

The Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates face-off in the Soweto Derby. It ended 0-0..

Photo credit: ndofaya on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: Welcome to Manchester

Pitch Invasion 10 November @ 01:08 PM EST

Our Manchester theme of the week continues, and United fans welcome City to their stadium with a not-so-subtle dig.

Photo credit: theandrewstewartshowiii on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Support Pitch Invasion, Get an Exclusive Scarf

Pitch Invasion 09 November @ 04:52 PM EST

Readers and friends: I have never expected to make a living from this blog, but it has become a joy to write and edit over the past three years, taking up about 20 hours of my time per week. I'd like to be able to keep committing that much time, but it is getting increasingly hard to justify as I'm in grad school and I don't have any other income to speak of.

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Onward Christian Athletes? Faith in the Game

Pitch Invasion 09 November @ 10:42 AM EST

Photo credit: zz77 on Flickr

Does God care about soccer? There are certainly a good number of players, fans, and teams who think it likely. Take Diego Maradona bringing "his Argentina squad to mass to pray for a World Cup miracle." Or take Fred earning a yellow card for celebrating a DC United goal with the message "Jesus Loves You.

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Photo Daily: FC United of Manchester’s FA Cup Dream

Pitch Invasion 09 November @ 10:17 AM EST

FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round. Sheffield FC 1-3 FC United of Manchester. Coach and Horses Ground, Dronfield, Derbyshire. September 14th, 2009. Their dreams of Wembley glory ended last month after a 3-0 loss to Northwich Victoria.

Photo credit: Matthew Wilkinson on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: Toilet Paper Tifo

Pitch Invasion 06 November @ 11:06 PM EST

One last photo from this week's Japanese League Cup final, as FC Tokyo fans utilise some toilet paper.

Photo credit: dokool on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: Nabisco Cup Final

Pitch Invasion 05 November @ 04:20 PM EST

Nabisco Cup final, Kawasaki Frontale vs. FC Tokyo, November 3rd 2009.

Photo credit: dillo-h.com on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: Argentina-Uruguay, Centenario Stadium

Pitch Invasion 04 November @ 03:11 PM EST

Before kick-off, Uruguay vs Argentina, World Cup 2010 qualifier. Centenario Stadium, Montevideo, Uruguay. October 14th, 2009.

Photo credit: Joelr on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: Újpest Ultra

Pitch Invasion 02 November @ 12:05 PM EST

An ultra of Hungarian side Újpest, belonging to the Viola Fidelity supporters' group. October 30, 2009.

Photo credit: The ever-amazing photoreti on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: Hungary Fans Welcome the Swedes

Pitch Invasion 31 October @ 12:15 PM EST

Hungary vs. Sweden, Puskás Ferenc Stadion, September 5th 2009. Sweden won the 2010 World Cup qualifier 2-1.

Photo credit: photoreti via the Pitch Invasion photo pool.

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Photo Daily: Scarves Up! (and out of the plane)

Pitch Invasion 30 October @ 10:57 AM EST

Flying with passion.

Photo credit: hugojcardoso via the Pitch Invasion photo pool.

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Shit Shot Mungo: Series Two, Episode Fourteen

Twohundredpercent 29 October @ 05:05 PM EST

This week's episode of "Shit Shot Mungo" features the aftermath of Heart of Clackmannanshire's outstanding 3-0 win last week. Glen Roeder is sacked as the Director of Football and, after a viral outbreak at the club, the club's new plutocratic owner brings in a plague doctor in to help out. Drawn by the fair hand of Ted "The Neck" Carter, and available in a higher resolution (you have to click on "all sizes, for those of you that are unfamiliar with the ways of Flickr) here.

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Photo Daily: Hulk

Pitch Invasion 29 October @ 01:03 PM EST

It's a little-known fact that Hulk, star of Portugal and selected to the Brazilian national team for the first time yesterday, once played for Japanese team Consadole Sapporo. Supporters made a banner for Hulk in his Japanese and Brazilian kit.

Photo credit: Sasakei on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: Football in Namibia

Pitch Invasion 28 October @ 03:44 PM EST

Football in Namibia, October 12th, 2009

Photo credit: Mr. Curiousity on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: Ninian Park’s Grandstand Crashes Down

Pitch Invasion 27 October @ 08:59 AM EST

Cardiff City's old Ninian Park grandstand is demolished.

For more on the demolition of Ninian Park, see our stadium spotlight photo series from last week.

Photo credit: joncandy on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: VfL Bochum – VfL Wolfsburg

Pitch Invasion 26 October @ 09:00 AM EST

Fans caged in at VfL Bochum - VfL Wolfsburg, Germany.

Photo credit: funky1opti on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: J-League Division Two

Pitch Invasion 22 October @ 02:51 PM EST

J-League Division 2. Sapporo 1-0 Tochigi, October 21st 2009

Photo credit: Sasakei on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: Football in Ghana

Pitch Invasion 21 October @ 05:41 PM EST

Photo credit: sarahebsgaard on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Stadium Spotlight: RIP Ninian Park

Pitch Invasion 20 October @ 02:21 PM EST

Ninian Park, built in 1910, was the home of Cardiff City FC until earlier this year. The last ever game at Ninian Park was on April 25th, 2009, with Cardiff losing 3-0 to Ipswich Town.

Cardiff now play at Cardiff City Stadium, a 27,000 all-seater venue, and Ninian Park is now being torn to pieces to be replaced by a housing development, as this week's stadium spotlight shows.

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Photo Daily: Green Point Stadium, South Africa

Pitch Invasion 20 October @ 11:00 AM EST

Green Point Stadium, one of the 2010 World Cup venues in South Africa, is almost complete. Photo taken September 29, 2009.

Photo credit: Joanne/CapeTownFIFAWORL DCUP2010 on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: Tribute to Danny Dichio in Toronto

Pitch Invasion 19 October @ 08:37 AM EST

Tifo by the North End Elite, Toronto FC supporters' group. It marks the first ever goal in the team's history, scored by Danny Dichio, who retired this season. Your editor was there, supporting the other team. The Red Patch Boys had an even larger tifo as well.

Photo credit: sjgardiner on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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MLS game #29: DCU 1 - Columbus 0

Behind the Badge 17 October @ 11:36 PM EST

United wins!

D.C. keeps its playoff hopes alive with a 1-0 victory over the best team in MLS. Luciano Emilio scored the lone goal in the first half and on-loan Steve Cronin secured his first shutout for the Black-and-Red.

We're working on all of the possible playoff scenarios and will have more info for you soon, but we do know there are seven teams all vying for the the final three playoff spots (five teams have secured a spot in the post-season already).

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Photo Daily: On the way to the match in Bournemouth

Pitch Invasion 16 October @ 10:47 AM EST

On the way to the match in Bournemouth. February 2, 2008.

Photo credit: madrid1980 on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Flickr: The Albion Road Pool

Albion Road 15 October @ 04:58 PM EST

I've set up an Albion Road pool on Flickr. I'm guessing most of you know what Flickr is, but if not it's a website where you can share photos. If you already have some football-related photos on Flickr, please join the Albion Road pool and add any photos you'd like. If you're not already a member well this is a great reason!

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Photo Daily: U.S. Fans Tribute to Charlie Davies

Pitch Invasion 15 October @ 10:55 AM EST

U.S. fans play tribute in the ninth minute of their World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica to #9 Charlie Davies, critically injured earlier in the week.

Photo credit: dcunited on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: The Firm, Serbian Ultras

Pitch Invasion 14 October @ 09:00 AM EST

The Firm (Firma), ultras of FK Vojvodina. FK Austria Wien - FK Vojvodina, Europa League, August 6th 2009.

Photo credit: photoreti on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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Photo Daily: Norton United vs. FC United of Manchester

Pitch Invasion 13 October @ 10:54 AM EST

Winter's coming, so here's a reminder of British football as it's meant to be (except this was a spring game!): Norton United FC v FC United of Manchester at Vale Park, April 9, 2006.

Photo credit: Matthew Wilkinson on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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