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Today In Soccer Or: Deadspin Pub Gets A Special-Use Liquor License
It's been quite some time since someone not named KOGOD or Tuffy discussed the soccer-related events of the day, but the fans of the beautiful game have spoken. Here's what's happening this weekend....
He's Six? OK, I'm Impressed
Here's Madin Mohammed, an Algerian-born six-year-old who was given a scholarship by the French Football Federation, and is being called the "new Zidane." He has stated that he won't play for the LA Galaxy. [Fandome]...
U.S. Soccer Fans Salute Their Neighbors To The South
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]....
Drunk Dad Lets 8-Year-Old Son Drive; Hilarity Ensues
Two Major League Soccer coaches, an eight-year-old driving a van, an Albertson's parking lot, a bottle of Canadian whiskey ... that's a recipe for adventure right there....
FA Cup Gets Its Very Own Heidi Bowl
No one sees Everton's winning overtime goal vs. Liverpool because ITV1 had cut away to a commercial. Viewers not amused. [BBC News]...
The Great American Beckham Experiment Appears to Be Over
Due to return to Los Angeles Galaxy on March 8, Beckham now says he wants to stay in Italy. Tom Cruise and I are just devastated. [The Sun]...
Now, If They Were Playing Haiti, This Would Be Considered Insensitive
Headline in AP story over World Cup qualifying match: "Mexicans turn to voodoo vs. U.S." [SI]...
David Beckham; Always Glad To Cooperate With Photographers
And so the debate rages: Beating up the paparazzi ... crime, or public service? David Beckham seems to believe it's the latter....
Finally, Something Interesting Happened On A Soccer Field
Apparently Croatian football star Dino Drpic had sex with his wife — Playboy model Nives Celsius — on a soccer field. And that's a firing offense, I guess. [Austrian Times]...
Ha! Soccer Player Turns Out To Be Only Mostly Dead
English soccer club asks crowd for a moment of silence to pay tribute to one of their greats, who, um happens to still be alive. [The Slow Breaker]...
Come For The Soccer, Stay For The Fascism
Real Madrid fans rock the Fascist chants. I am shocked that this occurred in Spain. [Rumors & Rants]...
Soccer, The Mets, Bernie Madoff And You
Madoff Ponzi scheme case scuttles sale of Newcastle United to "two rich Americans." Hmm. They couldn't be referring to a certain couple of Mets owners, could they? [SportsbyBrooks]...
British Soccer: Like A Sunny, Fun Day At Disneyland
So which is more distasteful, sports fans?: Mocking plane crash victims, or wishing someone dead from a car wreck? Don't worry, it's British soccer. You can have both!...
The Deadspin Pub: Help Yourself (Because I Sure Can't)
By request: Soccer hooligans may commiserate in here. I'm told Chelsea and Manchester United are playing right now, which sounds important, but what do I know?...
Small Middle Eastern Nation Terrorized By Bus Shenanigans
Bayern Munich soccer star Franck Ribery is a devout Muslim, but I'm not sure where in the Koran it says you're allowed to take the team bus for a joyride and smash into stuff....
Spanish Soccer Star Would Like To Show You His Pimp Ring
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos is here to remind all you kids out there that yes, racism is cruel and unfair, but it can also be fun!...
Yeah, Give Him A Red Card. I Dare You
Ha, watch closely; about two minutes in, even the bull realizes that soccer is a dull game, and stops charging. He's thinking "getting maimed with swords is better than watching this."...
Ultimately, Tis Greed That Foils All Soccer Jersey Thieves
So you're the head equipment manager of a Serie A team, and decide to steal a few jerseys to sell on the black market. Who's going to notice if you take four or five ... or 2,000?...
No Cause For Alarm; Beckham Is Totally In Shape
"But during a training session with AC Milan, where he is currently on loan from LA Galaxy, Beckham was left gasping for breath and even had to have his pulse checked by a concerned medic." [Mail Online]...
Choose Your Weapon: It's Time For Soccer
Soccer is different in Britain. Over there, you show me a red card, I go home and get my sword. Or chainsaw or whatever's handy....