Archive for the ‘Soccer’ Category

Ball Controversy at the World Cup

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The World Cup Soccer Championship is about to start in a few days in South Africa, and it appears the biggest story surrounding the tournament is the ball.
“..it is very sad that a competition so important as the world championship will be played with such a horrible ball.”
Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas

a ‘supermarket ball,’

Brazil’s Julio [...]

A Good Reason to Root Against Argentina

 
[picappgallerysingle id="8892991"]The World Cup starts in a couple of weeks.  And, Argentina coach and soccer legend Diego Maradona has issued a threat.  He will expose himself and run naked through the streets of Buenos Aires if Argentina wins. 
“If we win the Cup then I will run naked to the Obelisk in Buenos Aires.”
A new reason [...]

Soccer’s Red Card Bonanza

Things got testy in the English Premier League. Jozy Altidore will miss the final two matches as a result of this headbutt.

My favorite part of the clip is the way the defender, Alan Hutton, reacted as if he was hit with a hay-maker. It sort of reminded me of this.