Another day, another head shot. This really is the final straw for American girls soccer, though. I mean, the hair pulling and dirty tackles are one thing, but to take aim and obliterate an opponent's face like this on a free kick is just way over the line. And totally hilarious.

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Yes, that is a serious question. Two players who 'offer more than just goals' as strikers. But how much more? Who would you rather have? Fortunately a member of the Football365 Forum (lol tb x) has done the analysis for us. Read on to see who comes out on top...

A comparison of their goals and assists since Tevez came here:

This is obviously an area where Tevez should win by a margin having played with some of the best players in the world.

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Think violent women's football and you think Elizabeth Lambert, but there is so much more to it than just one crazed lady. See below a plethora of hideous tackles and even a fair few head butts as well as people being put into neck braces. Enjoy (maybe not the word we should use but hey ho). Thanks to Dirty Tackle for the heads up on this one.

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Last Saturday's derby between Hamilton and Motherwell produced a few DTotD worthy tackles and some fine goals, too. Our interest in the game, however, is when Hamilton's overly excited manager, Billy Reid, celebrates his side's second goal (both scored a man down) by jumping up and grabbing the advertisement board above the dugout, which he rips off, causing him to fall on his ass (4:28 into the video).

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Ljungberg was the target of some tough tackles. Playing in a dust bowl also did not help. He was not happy.

"The game was a big brawl, it was not much of a football game," Ljungberg said. "I don't want to be a bad loser. I congratulate them and I wish them all the best, but it was mostly a big brawl and probably the pitch didn't make it any easier.

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This was one of those Premier League matches that had a draw written all over it that was crying out for just one decent attempt to puncture the dull game. And it finally came three-quarters into the match where John Terry headed the ball into the corner of the net.

Yet again, Sir Alex Ferguson put out a defensive minded team that played very cautiously with Wayne Rooney often up front on his own.

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Thought some of the tackles made by male defenders were rough and nasty? Here is a video of New Mexico defender Elizabeth Lambert, who yanked BYU Cougars Kassidy Shumwa to the ground by pulling her ponytail. It took place in a Mountain West Conference Semifinal which was won by the Cougars 1-0. That is not the [. Click to continue reading...

Sao Paulo managed to hold on to a 1-1 draw against Gremio on Wednesday despite having three players get sent off in the final 15 minutes. Of the three tackles that earned early dismissals, I think the butt kick/head slap combo (15 seconds in) would have to be the most original.

But if you want to see something that will make the above video look like bingo night at the old folks home, check out this clip of the MMA battle between the BYU and New Mexico women's teams.

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It looks like we have shut the Spuds up for another few months then with a performance that left even the most hardy Spurs fans noting that they had some way to go to catch up with us.

I had a very good feeling before the game, a feeling I hadn't had since that 5-1 beating we took. Maybe it was confidence or just a sign of what was to come, whatever it was I liked it and enjoyed every second of this North London Derby.

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by JAMES CURTIS The rage in Cesc Fabregas' eyes was uncontrollable as he raced to one corner of the Emirates, executed a mini knee-slide and bounced back up with clenched fists to celebrate Arsenal's second goal. Just one minute earlier Robin van Persie had circled the same section with his arms flung out and chest pumping having opened the scoring.

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Just as last Tuesday, this was a game that Liverpool had to win but, contrary to the game against Lyon, they put in a performance that irrespective of the result was an excellent one. That Liverpool did win is a great bonus but in reality seeing the team respond in this manner was almost enough.
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Hello Gooners. West Ham 2 Arsenal 2 it finished. Excuse the rage I'm feeling right now but I'll try not to be downright acidic in my assessment in London Derby Number 2 against the Hammers.

Complacency, CarltonCole and Choking. 3 C's I said we needed to be wary of against the Hammers.

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Yet another advert hot off the Nike production line and this one has Cesc Fabregas advertising the new CTR360 Maestri boots.

It's genius in my opinion as it shows Cesc being the midfield maestro that he is, but in a Bond Villain-esque way. The boots are apparently not bad either as my captain (and centre half) has said that he's tempted to get rid of all his shoes and just wear these boots, as they are the most comfortable shoes he's had.

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All of days ago we were treated to a trailer of Fahrenheit 2010, the documentary which takes a look at the devious desires behind FIFA's insistence on a World Cup in South Africa. Not quite sure it'll have the clout to do any damage (read: bribes), but it shines more light on an already illuminated subject.

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45 minutes in and we're leading this one 1-0! Blanco scored a penalty (certainly the correct call) to put us up and we now are in a great position and the win is definately possible.

Conditions are terrible in Minsk. It is extremely cold (near zero degrees celcius) and the pitch is extremely wet.

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Well it looks like the Middlesbrough Boo Boys have finally had their way, Gareth Southgate has been sacked as manager of Middlesbrough.

This is absolutely ridiculous. As a Middlesbrough resident (But not a fan) I know how completely fucking fair weather the fans there are.

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A big thank you to all who took part in the poll. I really needed your help as I couldn't decide who our best player was. At best I could have narrowed it down to 3 but no further.

The Poll is now closed and I have the results. (I sound like an X factor presenter!). The player you voted as our man of the match is.

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It is probably the most famous wasp in the world, the wasp that almost cost Fabio Cannavaro his career. The Italian defender was stung last week and later treated by Juve medics however following this Cannavaro failed a drugs test.

Over the last few days Cannavaro has been cleared of any wrong doing and he has revealed more information about that sting and where it was.

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Dynamo, it's time to test your mettle. Your final two regular season opponents have also clinched invitations to the postseason. So, knowing that win or lose you'll still be in the dance, does that alter your mindset? Will you be reserved to rest or do you push for custody of the coveted home-field advantage?

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Wayne Rooney says that he has worked to improve his grip on his temper so that he can avoid missing matches because of suspension.

Rooney has picked up two yellow cards for United so far this season, but hasn't been booked in any of the eight World Cup qualifying games for England.

"There is a balance that you need to get right because if you go over the top, you will miss a lot of games through suspension," said Rooney.

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Rangers were really out for blood (and crotches) in last weekend's Old Firm derby, as evidenced by these two dirty tackles. Neither resulted in a booking, though Lafferty's crotch kick on Celtic new boy Zheng Zhi was a particularly awful way to welcome someone into the league in his very first match.

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Jeff Baker at New University wrote an interesting article today about David Beckham and his contributions (or lack thereof) to the development of soccer in North America. It's true that this is a tough market to crack. We seem to love technical games like football and baseball or fighting games like boxing, ultimate fighting, wrestling and hockey.

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It isn't yet...

Reading some of this shit just makes my brain explode. How on Earth is Ken Bates Leeds' Chairman? He doesn't own the club? He doesn't know anyone who owns the club? It wouldn't suprise me if Leeds were actually owned by Harry Potter, or those fucking dogs playing cards in that picture.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, the good people at Footy-Boots have been kind (See also: foolish) enough to give me a column there and promote our lovely INTHESTANDS blog. Get over there and check out my stuff as well as the very latest gossip from the world of football boots (Including the brand new, god awful looking Nike CTR 360s)

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Today is your lucky day we've got two dirty tackles in one clip for you. That's right, go eat some expired cheese, because you can't lose!

Anyway, in the first clip young Mr. Joey Richmond gets thrown to the ground (0:30; keep your eyes on the background in front of the goal) while waiting for a free kick to be taken.

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I thought I'd do another 20 points match review, so that it is easier to follow.

1. Criticized by many lately, including me, I think Clichy had his most solid game yet. He looked focused and was rarely beaten today.

2. If anything, most of Olympiakos' threat was on the right flank where Eboue was playing at right back.

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I like Denilson as a player and despite what people said about him last season, I defended him. Statistics supported my cause but then again stats are like marmite, you either love them or you hate them.

Denilson has been missing from the first XIÂ now since he was subbed at Eastlands.

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Skipper gives fellow players wake up call

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John Terry has launched a scathing attack on his Chelsea team-mates for not fighting hard enough in their defeat to Wigan.

The previously unbeaten Blues were stunned by Roberto Martinez's side at the weekend after slumping to a surprise 3-1 loss.

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Sol Campbell claims his decision to leave Notts County was based on his desire to make it to the World Cup. Apparently East Midlands Airport doesn't do a direct flight to South Africa.

The guy is an arse. Going there in the first place was a stupid move but to bottle it after one game is just pathetic.

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Slowly, slowly Wenger is recovering his players. Rosicky came back and has played some football for us with no set-backs. Carlos Vela appeared and scored mid-week, so this give Arsene more choices up-front. Wenger has announced that both Walcott and Arshavin are back and though both may not play this week-end, the squad is looking stronger every week.

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Despite the Premier League's reputation for being the most exciting league in the world matches like Sunday's Manchester derby don't come around too often.
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Essien, Pirlo, Mascherano, Xavi, Iniesta, Kaka. These guys can deliver devastating tackles, brilliant balls over the top, immense pitch coverage, fantastic one-touch passing, penetrating runs, and...

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Cristiano Ronaldo entered the Real Madrid record books last night, becoming the first player to score a goal in each of the four opening fixtures in La Liga, and what a goal it was. In just the 2nd minute of the game, Ronaldo received the ball on the half way line, his first touch being a flick to cut inside, and then he proceeded to sprint down the pitch, evading the tackles from 2 or 3 Villarreal defenders, before shooting low and hard into the corner of the net from just outside the 18 yard box.

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Flailing arm could cost Argentine a suspension.

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Javier Mascherano could face a violent conduct charge from the Football Association after appearing to swing an arm and strike Jermaine Beckford on the back of his head during Liverpool's 1-0 Carling Cup win at Leeds United last night.

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