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Arjen Robben: Internet Star (Gallery)
Fresh from registering their pixel-based horror at Robinho's ‘Beardgate‘ fiasco, take a look at what the Interwebz' Photoshop goons have done with the above shot of Arjen Robben post-dive…...
Colombian Police Seize World Cup Trophy Made Of Cocaine
Colombian drugs police have uncovered a World Cup replica the exact size and weight of the real thing — but made entirely out of cocaine. Looks Diego Maradona's mates are going to have to find him another consolation prize…...
Diego Maradona’s Entourage — True Identities Revealed!
Some of you might have noticed that Diego Maradona never goes anywhere without a couple of nice gentleman who look like they run a casino when they're not attempting to scare other teams into losing football matches....
LeBron Watch, Day 42: Two Reasons LeBron Can't Leave Cleveland
Turn off ESPN. Fold the newspaper. Ignore talk radio. Until LeBron signs somewhere, all of the experts are going to blather on that they "know" where LeBron is going. Save your time. Read this instead. ...
Chelsea Rumoured To Be Ridding Themselves Of John Terry
Once again, The Spoiler has received some very interesting information from the various squirrels that roam the country, listening in on football boardroom meetings, and spending the evenings alone in bars drinking to forget, before getting free sex from a sympathetic prostitute....
Mexico's Guillermo Franco’s Family And Mexican Government Officials Brawl At Soccer City Stadium
The families of former West Ham striker Guillermo Franco and his elderly Mexico teammate Cuauhtemoc Blanco were involved in a stand up row with members of the Mexican government on Sunday, during their team's 3-1 loss to Argentina....
Germany Won The Battle, But Their Manager Is Revolting
Yes, England were outclassed on the pitch. But off it, not so much. Joachim Low thought he might get away with a quick "pick your nose and eat it", but, well, he didn't....
Americans React Rather Childishly To Getting Beat(en)
This post, written by Josh Burt, is republished with permission from The Spoiler. Go there often if you like soccer stuff....
Private Stache: Dutch Lovin'
As keeper of Sports Illustrated's indispensable Vault, Andy Gray spends a lot of his time sifting through the sports photography of another time, when athletes wore short shorts and facial hair, and everyone looked vaguely uncomfortable. Here is one such photo....
Ticket Offices Use "TV Prank" Story To Con World Cup Fans
A ticket office in South Africa is under investigation by FIFA for apparently trying to rip off World Cup fans by claiming they're part of a hidden camera TV show....
Defeated North Koreans Could Be Sent To Work In Coal Mines
This post, written by Josh Burt, is republished with permission from The Spoiler. Go there often if you like soccer stuff....
Peter Crouch’s Mum And Dad Attacked By Hungry Baboons
Gangly striker Peter Crouch's parents have been left ‘petrified' after a gang of wild baboons broke into their hotel room at the Sun City resort near England's training camp in Rustenburg....
LeBron Watch, Day 34: The "LeBron Leaves Cleveland" Doomsday Scenario
In a little more than a week, LeBron James could be a Knick. He could be a Bull. And if he is anything but a Cav, the impact on Cleveland could be staggering. One passionate fan's ultimate nightmare scenario for his hometown....
Lionel Messi And Carlos Tevez Vow To Reform Oasis
Carlos Tevez and Lionel Messi have promised to offer swaggering Mancunians Noel and Liam Gallagher a blank cheque to reform Oasis, if Argentina win the World Cup this year....
Zidane Denies Orchestrating France Squad’s Rebellion
Headbutt specialist Zinedine Zidane has denied being the driving force behind the France World Cup team's decision to challenge manager Raymond Domenech's authority....
Iker Casillas’ Girlfriend Grills Him Live On TV After Spain Loss
This post, written by Josh Burt, is republished with permission from The Spoiler. Go there often if you like soccer stuff....
Bristol Man Gets All World Cup On His House’s Ass
The Spoiler has some experience of Knowle West in Bristol, thanks to a few years spent getting loaded on the taxpayer's buck back in the early 1990s. Great times....
The Legend Of Black Superman: Billy Ray Bates, Flying High In The Philippines
In the 1980s, Billy Ray Bates, dubbed "the Legend" by Brent Musberger, washed out of the NBA and onto the shores of the Philippines, where for a few wild years his legend grew, both on the court and in the bars....
LeBron Watch, Day 26: Why Tom Izzo Isn't Man Enough To Coach The Cavs
Last week, the Cleveland Cavaliers offered Michigan State's Tom Izzo the chance to coach in the NBA. The deafening silence since proves Izzo ain't ready....
Americans Still Coming To Terms With The Rules Of Victory
This post, written by Josh Burt, is republished with permission from The Spoiler. Go there often if you like soccer stuff....