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The Spanish Nation Army
“I’m gonna fight ‘em off A seven nation army couldn't hold me back They’re gonna rip it off Taking their time right behind my back” – The White Stripes, “Seven Nation Army.”...
Spanish Bombs
“Spanish bombs, yo te quiero infinito yo te quiero oh mi corazón Spanish bombs, yo te quiero infinito yo te quiero oh mi corazón” – “Spanish Bombs”, The Clash...
The Post Is Certain To Experience Technical Difficulties
“It's like how much more black could this be? And the answer is none, none more black.” – Nigel Tufnel...
Is There Any Way Turkey Pulls Off The Upset?
Forgive me if my memory from that night in Frankfurt, Germany two years ago is a little hazy. It definitely included conversations with members of Germany’s Stampede Wrestling Federation. And yes, the Gypsy Kings, “Volare” blared over the speakers on repeat. There may or may not have been an appear...
They Sure Know How To Celebrate A Win In Russia
You think Boston fans were out of control after the Celtics won the NBA Finals? (OK, maybe they weren't.) Regardless, nobody has anything on the Russians....
Still Dancing In Turkey
“I don’t believe … what I just saw.” – Jack Buck, 1988 World Series Game 1, after Kirk Gibson’s walk off home run off Dennis Eckersley....
Wherefore Art Thou, Ronaldo?
Vasco da Gama has dropped his astrolabe....
All Hail The Red Menace
“I follow the Moskva Down to Gorky Park Listening to the wind of change…” – Scorpions, ‘Wind of Change’...
Rediscovering Those Italiana Roots
“Forza Italia.” That’s the homemade sign I made with magic markers and posted outside my house before the 1994 World Cup Final between Italy and Brasil....
Austria Gets Its Rocco Mediate On
“You got no fear of the underdog/that’s why you will not survive!” – Spoon, ‘The Underdog’...
Even Soccer Haters Would Love This One
“When I have to watch that pile of eight tapes over there for Dwayne Richards' two-day Nibbler performance, that's 48 straight hours of paying attention and making sure he's doing everything correctly.” – Robet Mruczek, ‘The King of Kong’...
Croatians Party Like Rock Stars
I am your main man if you're looking for trouble I'll take no lip 'cause no ones tougher than me If I kicked your face you'd soon be seeing double Hey little girl, keep your hands off me 'cause I'm a rocker – Thin Lizzy, ‘The Rocker’...
Soccer Can Be Pretty, And Soccer Can Be Very Ugly
Either you get it, or you don’t....
Rough Day For The French And The Italians
In the year 2008 there a few things an American sports fan takes for granted. Games on the television. Beer advertisements portraying males aged 21-35 willing to run through brick walls and or set themselves on fire in order to procure a lite beer, which could be procured at any gas station. A couc...
Do Not Rile Up The Germans
Mike Cardillo of the great That's On Point will be with you for a daily Euro 08 closer throughout the tournament....
Your Euro 2008 Preview
We have lost Mr. Hirshey to the four-letter crew over in Bristol, but that doesn't mean we're gonna ignore soccer around here. Heck, that Euro 2008 business starts tomorrow — go England! Oh, wait — and we've got your back. Mike Cardillo of the great That's On Point will be with you throughout the t...