Because with live in a world of litigation and because people get all bent out of shape over the smallest things (that could easily be explained) and because litigation takes forever and lawyers are expensive (otherwise they wouldn't bother to take forever) and because you can get any kind of suspension lifted while you're waiting for an appeal it appears that Chelsea can do business as usual since the Court of Arbitration for Sport won't be able to set a date for a hearing until February.

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Forgot to make this post yesterday, but Wizards head athletic trainer, Chet North has been named MLS Athletic Trainer of the Year. Thad over at The Back Post has a great interview up with North that you can check out as well.
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No longer an Arsenal player after leaving last summer to join Manchester City, Emmanuel Adebayor declared his "love" for Arsene Wenger, the manager who made him the player he is today after signing him from ... Click to continue reading...

No longer an Arsenal player after leaving last summer to join Manchester City, Emmanuel Adebayor declared his "love" for Arsene Wenger, the manager who made him the player he is today after signing him from ...

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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...

As much stick as American fans of football a/k/a soccer get from the mainstream sports media and sports fan, I'm always shocked at how many fans of the Beautiful Game dismiss the women's game. Those of us who take even a passing interest in women's football know it is not a gentle love fest. Click to continue reading...

by CARL ELDRIDGE Arsenal face Manchester City in the quarter final of the Carling Cup next month and Gooners everywhere are praying Arsene Wenger's Young Guns can overcome Mark Hughes' side, complete with Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure. � Robin van Persie has already stated he'd love to play against City and his reasons no doubt refer to the incident in the 4-2 Premier League defeat in which Adebayor kicked RVP in the face. Click to continue reading...

Ahead of our match against Chelsea, RoM and The Chelsea Blog teamed up for a discussion to put you in the mood for Sunday.

Scott the Red: The question has been raised a few times in the media who would you prefer out of Drogba, Rooney and Torres? Why?

The Chelsea Blog: The first thought that came into my head was Drogba.

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We get sent many Press releases about various products , services and news. This one jumped out at us today and we thing you'll enjoy! We all love the pint of Fosters and the Aussie spirit even more! Just when Rafa Benitez thought things couldn't get any worse, a study published by Foster's today reveals the [. Click to continue reading...

Wayne Rooney has again reiterated his love for our club, claiming he wants to spend the rest of his career here and hopefully get somewhere near Ryan Giggs' appearance record.

"I have always said I would love to end my career at this club," said Rooney. "If I can get anywhere near what Ryan has done it would be an amazing achievement because I regard him as the perfect role model.

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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...

Tires are no match for Wayne Rooney. [101GG] Fixing the SPL in a Dutch...vacuum. (Inside Left) Robin Van Persie could be the new Raul. (Theory not as outlandish as it sounds.) (SoccerLens) Nigerian U17 captain a sprightly 25. (The Spoiler) The lingo of Italian tactics. (Football Italiano) Igor Akinfeev don't get no love. Click to continue reading...

We're making that assumption, anyway. Even though the pair aren't pictured in the same photo frame and it's technically possible that they just happened to be in the same place at the same time coincidentally and not because they aren't having mad monkey love together every night.

As we continue to deal with Iker and his new relationship, at least we can take comfort in the fact that some things never change: our long-term F5 number 1 still has issues choosing shirts we deem to be acceptable.

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We're making that assumption, anyway. The pair aren't pictured in the same photo frame and it's technically possible that they just happened to be in the same place at the same time coincidentally. Maybe they're not making mad monkey love together every night. But it's unlikely.

As we continue to deal with Iker and his new relationship, at least we can take comfort in the fact that some things never change: our long-term F5 number 1 still has issues choosing shirts we deem to be acceptable.

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'Beckham and kid' via Kickette
'Bent's twitter boots' via The Spoiler
'Brazilian love' -- via Futbolita
'Beckham's footie art' -- via Dirty Tackle
'Kai Rooney's twitter' -- via Off the Post
'Dempsey is back' -- via The Original Winger
'Nasty KC throwback' -- via Hillcrest Road
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According to TMZ, "David Beckham didn't grab the mechanical bull by the horns -- but dude definitely appreciated the busty, jiggling ladies who did last night at the Saddle Ranch." What, no love for Alan Gordon? The only thing featured more prominently in this clip than his mug is the bull's ass. Click to continue reading...

It's a regular mash unit at Melwood prior to Wednesday's do-or-die Champions League tie against Lyon. And whilst we'd all love to hear good news ahead such a match, it appears the reports coming from the club keep getting worse. Isn't the typical of the way this season has gone so far? The word [.. Click to continue reading...

Let's enjoy a lush trifecta of footballer perfection avec children:

David Beckham with his oldest son Brooklyn at the Lakers game last night. Photo details that make us feel safe and secure: Brooklyn's untied shoelaces and David's chomped on candy apple;

Francesco Totti and his seriously enamoured son Christian.

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Let's enjoy a lush trifecta of footballer perfection avec children:

David Beckham with his oldest son Brooklyn at the Lakers game last night. Photo details that make us feel safe and secure: Brooklyn's untied shoelaces and David's chomped-on candy apple;

Francesco Totti and his seriously enamoured son Christian.

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The Chicago Fire take on the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium today in Game One of their Eastern Conference Playoff series (2pm, FSC).

This is their fifth straight playoff encounter and there's no love lost here as the sides are a safe bet to play a physical and uncompromising series.

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What would you be prepared to do for the beautiful game?
What lengths would you go to?
Not these surely.
Would you demonstrate your love by doing this?
I have to say neither of those particularly appeal.
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Our eyes!! Sálvanos! Our friends here want you to pay attention to the Crease on the Grease in this picture .... can you see it? Many of you chicas may be wondering why we had to put you through the pain of Greaseano Watching two weekends in a row. Click to continue reading...

Gabriel Obertan impressed for much of his début against Barnsley before looking tired in the final fifteen minutes or so. He kept the ball really well, ran at the opposition with speed and showed off his silky skills. He looks to be the real deal, regardless of what Larry White thinks.

He's only had one game so there's no point getting ahead of ourselves, but some sections of the press have already questioned what impact Obertan's arrival and début might have on Nani.

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Just several random things going on today, none of which really deserve their own post, so I figured I would just dump them in here together.

First, Lukasz Fabianski, who many were predicting would become Arsenal's # 1 goalkeeper when he returned to health, hurt his thigh in last night's Carling Cup fixture and will be out until after the international break in November.

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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...

On Sunday, Acumen Solutions is putting on the Race for a Cause 8K in Arlington, VA. United for D.C. was invited as one of the beneficiaries for the race (there are 13 in all) who may receive a portion of the money raised - yes, I said MAY receive. In order for D.C. United's non-profit arm to receive a portion of the proceeds, we need 100 people to sign-up for the race and designate United for D.

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For the love of football!

This looks like too much fun. � What footballer wouldn't want to have a go at a game like this?

Play Guitar Hero by kicking soccer balls against a warehouse wall? � The scale of this takes video gaming to another level, and looks silly fun. � It would take a handful of good footballers and some practice to manage a decent score, but wouldn't it be a blast to try?

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So apparently Barbecue King, Adriano is very much in love with his current girlfriend, Cássia Menega (of course you remember Joana Machado) and plans to marry her. According to his friend David Brazil, who is the country's most "famous event promoter", he is satisfied with his current stint at Flamengo and 'everything is going well' for him.

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Our new series on Pitch Invasion moves all the way from Australia to Northern Ireland, as we look at the growing ultras culture in the IFA Premiership.

Glentoran are the current champions of the league, and their supporters' group Legion 1882 (which references the year the club was founded) was formed just two years ago.

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Highly-rated Lyon full-back Aly Cissokho has conceded he would one day love to play for either Manchester United or Liverpool.
The talented 21-year-old only moved to France in the summer from Porto after a switch to AC Milan was scuppered by a problem with his medical.
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Ssshhh!
We need to keep our voices down.
My lover is not very happy.
4 losses on the bounce for his beloved Liverpool.
He has been out of love with Rafa for a while now.
Ever since the Robbie Keane debacle.
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This My Dear is England - 2010 England World Cup supporters song.
In support of both 2010 World Cup and England's Troops this song "This My Dear Is England" is what Soccer and Footy love is all about here. The song will be the next the 2010 World Cup Supporters Song - If you are a true believer in 'Uniting the Nation' as one, then support this song as a chunk of all funds raised goes to our 'War heroes'.

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While USS S365 is on the fritz, I'll drop some bits. A few may be a little behind, but I'll include them just in case somebody missed one...#1 - ESPN ace Steve Davis looks at the state of the USMNT defense. And if you're unaware, Jay DeMerit needed eye surgery for an infection.Both owww and ewww. Get well, JayD! Click to continue reading...

You may have noticed a different layout to the SBI comments section. We have launched a new look and set-up that will allow readers to not only respond directly to other reader's comments, but to also personalize their comments with icons.

What do you think of the new look and feel? Love it?

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Cheer Up Alan Shearer's Top 10 TV Football Moments
1. Goooooooooooooooooolllllllllllllllllll
It would be fair to say that Kelvin Koogan's 'love it!' rant on Sky was our nailed on Number One clip when we sat down to formulate this list. That was, however, until I was sent this cfootage. Click to continue reading...