Redknapp sets sights on high profile wing wizard.

Spurs and Portsmouth both want to sign Marseille's Hatem Ben Arfa who has fallen out with Didier Deschamps and his shiny black leather jacket. Ben Arfa has accused Deschamps of "breaking his balls". Deschamps says he didn't break his balls, they were already broken and actually he was only trying to fix them and he may have slightly chipped one while he was doing it but it's not his fault if his balls are actually quite badly made and frankly quite cheap in the first place.

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Two Wizards had the honor of being called up to their respective national teams during this international break. Jimmy Conrad (along with former Wizard Eddie Johnson) were in Bratislava as the US took on Slovakia. Conrad was on the bench for the United States, but did not see the field in the United States 1-0 loss to the Fighting Jondas. Click to continue reading...

The US just kicked off against Slovakia and Wizards defender and captain, Jimmy Conrad is on the bench for the US today. Conrad is number 5 and is one of two central defenders on the game day roster with Clarence Goodson. Former Wizard, Eddie Johnson is also on the bench for the US after being called back into the US camp. Click to continue reading...

The Kansas City Wizards are expected to announce their new head coach on Tuesday. I think they will likely make Peter Vermes the Head Coach, removing the interim from his title. This is speculation because nobody will say anything other than the announcement will be tomorrow.Head Coach Peter Vermes?There has been a lot of speculation about possible coaches, including former Wizard and current (at Click to continue reading...

! Article Start >Newcastle United wing wizard, Jonas Gutierrez explained his non goal celebration for a fantasic solo effort against Peterbourough yesterday. While many fans were expecting some kind of extravaganza involving 'that' mask as Guti covered St James's Park in an invisible spider's web, he eventually made even Alan Shearer look ostentatious. Click to continue reading...

They Think It's All Over... gets his wizard's hat out again to help predict the Premier League action over this Hallowe'en weekend. Click to continue reading...

Could the 2010 MLS season be in a little bit of danger next season? It seems like it could be a possibility, as the current collective bargaining agreement is up in January. According to former Wizard, Nick Garcia in the Toronto Sun (yes I know the Sun is a tabloid), players have been told to put money back for this year just in case. Click to continue reading...

Saturday, striker Kei Kamara scored his first goal since joining the club and has now been nominated for the MLS Goal of the Week award for the first time as a Wizard. Kamara converted a diving header in the first half off a free kick from Graham Zusi. Vote for the award here http://web.mlsnet. Click to continue reading...

Kevin Hartman made his 100th start in all competitions for the Wizards. He's the 19th Wizard to hit that mark.
The 33 goals scored by the Wizards in league play, ties for the lowest goal output in team history. The 1999 and the 2001 Wizards both scored 33 league goals.
Claudio Lopez's goal was his 13th in league play for the Wizards, moving him into a tie for 12th place all time with Matt McKeon, Jose Burciaga, and Sasha Victorine. Click to continue reading...

When Cristiano Ronaldo suffered an injury in the first match after a wizard named Pepe wrote a letter to Real Madrid informing them that he had been hired to cast a spell on Cristiano to cause him to get hurt, the world's crazies took this as a call to action.

First, Fernando Nogueira, a Portuguese man known as "the wizard of Fafe", came forward and said he had been hired by close to Ronaldo to counter the black magic spell.

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Lots of stuff for Wolff again this week, who is having a career year in terms of goals and minutes played.
Josh Wolff's goal was his 11th of the season, a career high in MLS play for Wolff.
Wolff's goal was his 73rd in MLS play in his career, tying him with Edson Buddle for 13th all time. Click to continue reading...

John Wooden just celebrated his 99th birthday, and ESPN's Rick Reilly sat down with the coaching legend recently.
I like going to Wooden's house for the same reason people like going to church: It makes me want to be a better man.
The last time he swore? 1924. The last time he drank alcohol? Click to continue reading...

One current Wizard and two former Wizards will be honored later this week for their contributions before coming to the Wizards. Jack Jewsbury, Mike Sorber, and Matt McKeon have all been named to St. Louis University's Half-Century Team as the Billikens celebrate 50 years of soccer at the university this year. Click to continue reading...

All the stuff being covered outside the unfriendly confines of the award winning Dirty Tackle...

Who is more deserving of free, brand new Audis than the few people who can actually afford to buy them? The Barca boys did have to earn their new cars by driving through death-defying obstacle courses, though.

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The Fiorentina coach ,Cesare Prandelli is called "Il Mago di Orz" -- the Wizard of Orz -- in honour of his birthplace, Orzinuovi.He lived up to the nickname.His team outplayed Liverpool and sent them home a humbler and chastened side.2 - 0 was the score at full time,both goals coming from Jovetic.

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Spanish newspaper El Mundo have obtained the text of a letter sent to Real Madrid by a wizard, informing the club that he has been hired to cast a spell on Cristiano Ronaldo that will result in him suffering an injury.

Yeah. Sh*t just got real.

Writes the psychopath who may or may not be a cat:

"I'm not anti-Madridista.

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I was going to wait until Wednesday's former Wizards update for this, but decided it was too big of news to not touch on, on it's own. Former Wizard, Diego Gutierrez, is going to be receiving a big honor on Thursday. Gutierrez, who retired at the end of last season will be inducted into the Humanitarian Hall of Fame in Boise Idaho. Click to continue reading...

The former Wizard is being inducted into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. Click to continue reading...

Josh Wolff's goal was his 10th in league play, tying a career high.
It was also Wolff's 82nd in all competitions, tying him with Cobi Jones for 14th on that list.
Wolff's goal was his 40th in league play for the Wizards, breaking a tie with Chris Klein for second on that list.
It was also Wolff's 43rd in all competitions for KC, tying him with Chris Klein for 3rd on that list. Click to continue reading...

Went to practice today to see Kei Kamara, the newest Wizard. He chose 23 as his number in Kansas City. Here he is in Wizards blue...Stretching out and wondering why some guy keeps taking photos of him...I talked to him about the trade, why he chose the number, Hartman's hair color and goal celebrations. Click to continue reading...

Josh Wolff's goal was his 71st career MLS goal, tying him with Ronald Cerritos for 14th on the all time MLS scorers list.
It was Wolff's 5th MLS (and in all competitions) goal against New York in his Wizards career, tying him with Preki and Chris Klein for the most goals by a Wizard against New York. Click to continue reading...

Envious of Jamrock's caption competition, and aware that I have let my own slide, I decided to resurrect mine. Granted, it was also promted by a fantastic suggestion for a photo by @fredisdead (if you don't know what the @ is you need to get on Twitter).

So, for those of you new to this, this is how it works.

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As if the task ahead wasn't difficult enough, yesterday at approximately 17.03 CET it got to a whole new level of difficulty. It was then that our own little wizard Luka Modric was carried off after having collided with one of England's finest, Lee "The Destroyer" Boywer.

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Well it looks like Toon wing wizard, Jonas Gutierrez has definitely sustained a significant injury. Argentina team doctor, Donato Villani has officially announced that he will be out of next month's World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Paraguay with leg muscle problems. This comes in the wake of Newcastle United's tough clash with the Terriers [. Click to continue reading...

• Michelle Makasini has transfered to Mizzou from LSU for her senior season. A story on soccer, motivation and renewal ~ http://bit.ly/ht1DJ #
• Class 2 District 12 Champion Carthage Tigers are previewed by the Carthage Press ~ http://bit.ly/FUmoQ #
• The 4 leaders of the Carthage Tigers District title defense will be Robinson, Curti, Ortiz & Navarette ~ http://bit.

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• Michelle Makasini has transfered to Mizzou from LSU for her senior season. A story on soccer, motivation and renewal ~ http://bit.ly/ht1DJ #
• Class 2 District 12 Champion Carthage Tigers are previewed by the Carthage Press ~ http://bit.ly/FUmoQ #
• The 4 leaders of the Carthage Tigers District title defense will be Robinson, Curti, Ortiz & Navarette ~ http://bit.

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Newcastle United's post Reading love-in continued today, when full-back, Jose Enrique spoke passionately of his "understanding" with gangly Argentinian wing wizard, Jonas Gutierrez. Speaking to Sand-dancer's daily, The Shields Gazette, He declared that Guti is the man he would most like to have in front of him as Toon's Championship season unfolds. Click to continue reading...

These look delicious! And fun!
Whew, it's been a crazy day.
Let's do the links:

• Bellamy makes peace with Wales coach. [Guardian]
  
• Argentina league to start Aug. 21. [SI]
  
• Another groin surgery for Woodgate. [BBC]
  
• VIDEO: Man attacks mascot.

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We all know Maradona was a great footballer, prolific eater, and a epic drug snorter, but did you know he's a real life Harry Potter, too? Well, he is. He said so. After announcing to the media that Lionel Messi will not play for Argentina against Russia tomorrow due to a pulled leg muscle, Maradona said:

"We're not going to risk Messi for a single minute," angry coach Maradona was quoted as telling Argentine reporters head of Wednesday's friendly in Moscow, adding "I'm a wizard.

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Manuel Pellegrini's gravy train continues to travel around the US or A, and a superb second half display saw Real Madrid ease past DC United 3-0. Arjen Robben's finish for the third goal is particularly sweet.

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• Toronto FC 1-5 Real Madrid Highlights (Video) (0)
• Tottenham Move for £11m Wing Wizard Robben Back On!

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Spanish winger Joaquin was the provider for both the La Liga sides late goals, setting up first Michel and then David Villa as Valencia eased past Arsenal at the Mestalla.

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• Man United Plan £100m La Liga Trio Bids: Sir Alex Wants to Outspend Neighbours?

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One day a Real Madrid fan, was walking along a country road when he overtook a poor Wizard's fan going in the same direction. Now the Real Madrid fan was very grasping, like most of his class, and was lamenting that he had had no chance of making any money that day; but at the sight of the man in the Jimmy Conrad shirt he brightened up wonderfully. Click to continue reading...

Zoltán Hercegfalvi will be introduced as the newest Kansas City Wizard on Thursday at the weekly press conference. Peter Vermes will be translating when needed. Zoltán will wear number 20 and his jersey will have Zoltán on the back. Click to continue reading...

Rafa's men complete their Far East tour with a convincing win against the Singapore National team. Krisztián Németh netted a couple and Dirk Kuyt performed well throughout.

• Liverpool Target Set for £17m Roma Departure (1)
• The Rumour Room: Daily Round-Up (30)
• Liverpool Edge Nearer to £18m Wing Wizard as Valencia Near Bankruptcy!

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Hey folks, long time no talk.

I'm still on VCF sabbatical. The blog still goes on. Reader Javier de Roque is doing a great job filling in. Kyle of Loco 4 Los Che pinch-hit one out of the park last week. Today, our friend Abdulrahman Al Zuebi, other wise known as 7amanito makes his long-awaited blog debut.

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