Injuries.
Underachieving.
A manager under fire.
Alcorcon? Sounds like a pharmaceutical or a weapons manufacturer. Not a third-division club that knocked you out in the Copa del Rey.
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The Crew outshot United 8-2 in front of 16,000 rain soaked fans last night at RFK Stadium.

None of The Massive's shots found the net.

Columbus, who needed the win to secure their second-straight Supporter's Shield, played as sloppy as the marsh-like field. There was little spark to be found all night, and the few times The Crew threatened to score the chance was squandered.

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It seems the evolution of women's football in Brazil reached another stage. Female footballers can also put on a good and old fight on the pitch. It all happened in the match Cesmac 2 1 Sóesporte for the Alagoas state championship. The video is below. And no, don't expect just hairs being pulled or nails turned into weapons.

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Former NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress surrendered to authorities on Tuesday to serve a two-year prison sentence on a weapons charge, the Manhattan District Attorney's office said.

Burress had been one of NFL's most high profile players with many of his games attracting those who are keen on online betting.

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Former NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress surrendered to authorities on Tuesday to serve a two-year prison sentence on a weapons charge, the Manhattan District Attorney's office said.

Burress had been one of NFL's most high profile players with many of his games attracting those who are keen on online betting.

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2009/2010 Predictions: Player & Club Awards

Most Improved Club

This season it is clear that Manchester City is the hungriest squad in all of the Premier League. Bringing in all of the top level talent that Man City has stocked up is scary for every other club in the league.

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This is my favorite award to bestow, simply, because it involves no controversy or even extra work on my part.  The Golden Boot winner is not an opinion based award and is simply given to the best total goal scorer from 2008/2009.Â

Atletico Madrid's Diego Forlan was hands-down the best offensive player this year for any club other then Barcelona.

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Apparently they're not over Kaka.
Especially the club's selling of the Brazilian star.
The team's first training session of the year proved the ideal time for 300 irate fans to protest. Weapons of choice? Smoke bombs and firecrackers.
Wild.

Fans held up a banner reading "Without compromise: Think of Milan first and then your own interests," along with signs criticizing club owner and Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.

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Nothing lasts forever, it's an Iron Law of Life, & it applies equallyin Sports & their human "gods". World Nº1 Tennis ranked player &Spaniard RAFAEL NADAL was convincingly eliminated from theFRENCH OPEN this afternoon by Swede Nº25 World ranked playerROBIN SODERLING 6-2, 7-6, 4-6, 6-7.The Swede used his two main weapons – the "riffle" serve &forehand – to sweep Nadal off the pitch & end any hopes Click to continue reading...

Congrats Rangers on winning the Scottish league title. Thats all the praise you get, because your fans are out of control.
Turns out a group of em, referred to in this story as "militant Protestant supporters" drove into a Catholic area of town and attacked some Celtic fans -- killing one. Click to continue reading...

No, you haven't had too much to drink. It's really Dani Alves kissing a miniature Copa Del Rey trophy. And he's looking to add the Champions League to his list of achievements this year. Do they give miniature versions of that as well?

"I hope that the team will have a great game and close our season with this great title.

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Something to read while Didier Drogba tells you exactly what he thinks (Warning: NSFW)... England fans set a world bizarre record (The Beautiful Game) Return of the New York Cosmos? (This is American Soccer) Nicklas Bendtner's "wardrobe malfunction" (Arsenal Offside) German youngsters 1-0 lightning (SportsRubbish) Revolutionizing soccer. Click to continue reading...

In a few days we will be 234 years removed from Paul Revere's famous "Midnight Ride" from Boston to Lexington warning the movements of the British Army. Now, centuries later, you might consider me a modern day Paul Revere. Put a lantern in the lighthouse, the British are coming again!

Although this time it isn't an army, it's just one guy.

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According to a report in the Nigerian Tribune, seven football fans were killed following the dramatic end to the recent United vs Chelsea Champions League final. Fierce street fighting broke out between both sets of fans amidst scenes of chaos as local shops were forced to close down as supporters fought pitched battles using weapons such as machetes and bottles. Click to continue reading...

Ah the folding chair. As ubiquitous a symbol of youth soccer as the mini-van. But who knew they could also be a weapon? Coaching rule #737 - Never p*ss off the Soccer Moms. They WILL get you. (HT soccerisourlife) assault, folding chairs, soccer moms, weapons, youth soccerShare This Click to continue reading...