The same way the U20 World Cup generated some analysis, the failure of the U17 deserves even more talk. First of all, being eliminated in group that had Mexico, Switzerland and Japan is a shame. There is simply no excuse.

This pathetic elimination was so bad that no projections for the future can be made.

There was a time when devotees of the Pro Evolution football series looked down their noses at devotees of EA Sports' FIFA series of video games. Pro Evolution, it was said, was the authentic football experience while FIFA, hamstrung by the costs of obtaining licences for every single league and player that there is, sacrificed gameplay for making everything look shiny.

Stuff to read while Massimo Bussaca shows a one-finger salute to the fans.... Though the inevitable headline is here. (Avoiding The Drop) A little weekend roundup for the...weekend. (Futfanatico) Craig Bellamy's career lineage rap sheet. (Unprofessional Foul) The Pro Evo 2010 demo released. (Football Fashion) The Basque Wayne Rooney takes the plaudits.

Aplicamos la Ligavista al Senyor Romero, el karmero mayor, responsable del genial blog Futbolistas con karma, dónde se repasa a aquellos futbolistas que no pasaron inadvertidos dónde jugaron debido a sus fracasos, mal juego, extravagancias, etc, lo que se resume en "karma".