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A book we like: Finn McCool’s Football Club

Dirty Tackle 30 October @ 01:23 AM EST


Let's face it unless you spend a lot of time on the toilet or in airports, it's difficult to pry yourself away from the television and/or internet long enough to actually read and actual book. So in the interest of focusing your book readin' efforts on the few works actually worth sacrificing valuable YouTube time for, we present the first book to earn the DT seal of approval: Finn McCool's Football Club.

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Referees to Become Graffiti Artists

Footy Factor 29 October @ 02:58 AM EST

Football's march into the modern era continues apace – whether the game's purists like it or not. Consider a new aerosol spray that is being promoted to help referees mark out the correct distance for a defensive wall to set up during a free-kick. The spray, which was invented by a company with the very catchy name of 9.

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International soccer deficiencies

The Beautiful Game (2) 08 October @ 11:40 AM EST
W.C. qualifier has 134 tickets sold
I probably don't know the whole story, but it doesn't make it any less remarkable. Only 134 tickets have been sold in Columbia for an upcoming World Cup qualifier against Chile.
It's a big game! Chile is right in the mix for a berth and Colombia is just two points out! Click to continue reading...

Why does Ricky Kaka have a lightsaber?

Dirty Tackle 06 October @ 02:39 PM EST

Brazilian site Globoesporte has a new web game called "Guerra das Estrellas" (Star Wars) that George Lucas' team of lawyers might be interested in.

The somehow Champions League related game asks the player to "Help Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato to overcome the dark side of the Force in the biggest European tournament.

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Link Loving - July 2nd: Liverpool WAG Naked Part 3; Chelsea Skipper in Tears; Best Worst Dives Ever; William Gallas Dilemma; Hot Arsenal WAG; Linesman Loses It

Caught Offside 02 July @ 02:39 PM EST
Links to sites who get our seal of approval! Liverpool WAG Naked Part 3! (The Spoiler) The Best Worst Dives in Football (Video) (The Offside) Chelsea Captain in tears, claims they would have beaten Man United in CL Final! (The Republik of Mancunia) How do you solve a problem like William Gallas? Click to continue reading...

Real Madrid seal £30m Benzema signing

SoccerLens 01 July @ 02:00 PM EST

During yesterday's unveiling of Kaka, Real Madrid sporting director, Jorge Valdano, was questioned about the possibility of the Madrid club splurging for another big name this summer, after being linked with Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema, amongst others.

"We do not discard the possibility that in the next few hours, something could happen," Valdano stated to a packed press room.

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Thomas Vermaelen set to have Gunners medical ahead of proposed switch

The Arsenal Column 18 June @ 08:07 AM EST

Although still no official word from the club, Ajax defender Thomas Vermaelen has insisted his prospective move to The Emirates is just around the corner.
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The 23-year-old defensive powerhouse has claimed he will undergo a medical at Arsenal on Friday ahead of a move which could cost the Gunners around £10million.

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INCOMING/OUTGOING: Ali Gerba In, Rohan Ricketts Out at Toronto

MLS Rumors 17 June @ 12:06 PM EST
MLSR has learned from a trusted source moments ago that Rohan Ricketts as had been widely rumored for weeks, has been released by the Toronto football club. Ali Gerba, former MK Dons striker a TFC target for months and also rumored to sign with TFC has agreed to terms and his contract is awaiting the final seal of approval. Click to continue reading...

OUTGOING: Kenny Cooper to Cardiff City - Sir Alex Ferguson Backs Cooper As Quality

MLS Rumors 28 July @ 10:58 AM EST
WalesOnline in this story says that United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is happy with the development of the young FC Dallas striker. Here is an excerpt:

CARDIFF City's bid to sign USA international striker Kenny Cooper has been given the seal of approval by Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Obscure South American of the Week 4

Sniffing The Touchline 23 October @ 05:44 AM EST

Name – Kerlon Moura Souza a.k.a. Kerlon

Affiliation - Crizeiro F.C.

Reason for coolness – He does the ‘Seal Dribble'

Reason for Obscurity – He only burst onto the scene two summers ago in the South American Under-17s Championship in Venezuela and has publicly stated that he isn't "ready" for exposure outside of the Brazilian league.

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