Luis Suarez is back in business, whether any of you futbolitinos like it or not! Over the weekend, we spoke to a few Uruguayans about the striker's return to the Premier League and they all shared a similar nonchalant and supportive approach for the Liverpool man.

The President of Rwanda wants his buddy Arsene to step down? Robin van Persie is furious with Arsene...Or is he? And, does Real Madrid really want Arsene?

It's been quite an interesting week for the Arsenal so far. If you haven't been following the news as much as I have, allow me to illuminate you.

Carlo Ancelotti and his possible new mystery girlfriend in Venice. Image Credit: Repubblica.it.

- He's 52-years-old and hails from Italy, was unceremoniously sacked from Chelsea after winning the double and his personal life rivals a good daytime soap opera. But we still love us some Carlo Ancelotti, despite his new unidentified Jerry Hall look-alike-from-afar new gal pal that he was papped all around Venice with.

It's been another fortnight of stewing over Arsenal's weaknesses. The previous international break came right after the pounding at Old Trafford; this one came after the derby defeat. On each occasion the fortnight off has been seen as something of a blessed relief a time to lick our wounds and work on the basics.

A whole new meaning to Netherlands Tottenham star Rafael Van Der Vaart is going to see a veteran physio in a bid to ensure a swift recovery from his hamstring injury but it doesn't bode well for his groin. The midfielder is returning to his homeland to receive treatment from Dick Van Toorn. Ouch! [.

Man, you stick up for someone then they let you down badly.

Lawrie Sanchez, last night:

"Nigel has had enough cracks at it. Everybody sees the writing is on the wall," said Sanchez.

"He is not doing an exceptional job. It's not happening. It has got worse rather than better.

Carlos Salcido started and played 82 minutes in Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's (aka Tigres) 1-0 win over San Luis in Mexico's Apertura 2011.

David Stockdale started and made 5 saves in Ipswich Town's 5-2 loss to Southampton last Tuesday.

By Chris Wright

If you happen to be the proud owner of testicles yourself then Adeola Runsewe's 'tackle' on Martin Svensson's 'tackle' (HB Koge vs Silkeborg) is almost certain to induce a wince and a sharp intake of breath through firmly gritted teeth...

Ouch.

As we suspected, the news of Saturday's game has been dominated by Joey Barton, who also took to his twittering ways yesterday once again. Joey Barton - ouch my head hurts And his comments could even draw him a reprimand from the FA, but that should be nothing more than a warning, surely? [...]

As we suspected, the news of Saturday's game has been dominated by Joey Barton, who also took to his twittering ways yesterday once again. Joey Barton - ouch my head hurts And his comments could even draw him a reprimand from the FA, but that should be nothing more than a warning, surely? [...]

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Interesting news out of the England and Chelsea camps today. Frank Lampard has withdrawn from the England side to face Holland on Wednesday at Wembley. The reason: a throat infection.

Says the official release from Chelsea:

Frank Lampard has withdrawn from the England squad to face Holland on Wednesday the FA has announced.

‘I don't want to have an argument with Tottenham,' said Modric. ‘The supporters have been very good to me and I have enjoyed my time playing for the club, but it is for football that players leave clubs and move. It has happened to Tottenham before. It is normal for a player to dream about playing for a bigger club.

I'm pretty sure this week is already the craziest, if not the busiest we've seen thus far this season. So many teams involved in midweek games last night and all are playing this weekend. Talk about short rest for everyone but at least in some matches there is a level playing field.

The busy Saturday slate has plenty of talking points so let's get to them.

The finals of the 2011 Torneo Clausura are set. #2 finisher UNAM Pumas will take on #3 finisher Morelia Monarcas in "El Gran Final" after a pair of ugly semifinal games ended in violence yesterday. UNAM Pumas hosted Guadalajara Chivas, who upset top finisher UNL Tigres in the first round. The first leg was a strange 1-1 draw at Guadalajara, so UNAM needed only to win at home or even tie 0-0 to
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The Rapids have just announced the long-rumored signings of defender Danny Earls and midfielder Josh Janniere. Getting Janniere cost us a 3rd round supplemental pick in 2013. Ouch, that's going to0 hurt. ;)
Here's our current roster:
Under Contract:Goalkeepers:Steward CeusIan JoyceMatt Pickens
Defenders:Danny EarlsMichael HolodyKosuke KimuraTyrone MarshallDrew MoorScott PalgutaAnthony WallaceMarvell Wynne
Midfielders:Davy ArmstrongSteven EmoryJosh JanniereRoss LaBauexJeff LarentowiczPablo MastroeniBrian MullanJoseph NaneSanna NyassiJamie SmithWells Thompson
Forwards:Andre AkpanQuincy AmarikwaConor CaseyOmar CummingsCaleb FolanMacoumba Kandji
That's 28 of 30 roster slots filled (31 roster slots while Kandji is on the IR).

Ouch! Kevin Muscat is probably the only footballer who could make a tackle like the one in the video above without leaving a stain on his character. And the reason for that is that his character is so stained by his litany of previous horror tackles that he can scarcely damage his reputation further.

Here's an update of what went on in other games this weekend along with some pithy commentary; Saturday OSSA Blue 95 2-0 Washington Soccer Academy Courage - No surprises here Eugene Metro FC Magic 1-9 Eastside FC 95 Red - Ouch. Didn't see this one coming! Eastside United FC Arsenal 0-1 Northwest Nationals 95 Red - Nice job Arsenal, NW is tough!

By Chris Wright

"I find your lack of faith disturbing"

It should come as no shock that Ipswich have, as this morning, respectfully told Roy Keane to 'stick it up his bollocks' and handed him his marching orders after a middling year-and-a-half in charge at Portman Road.