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Kaká Thinks Men Who Buy Whores Deserve A Red Card
He's got fancy feet and a wholesome disposition. Brazil's popular midfielder is, according to Google translator, "Officially participating in the campaign "Real men do not buy women" of @ aplusk against prostitution." Wonder if he filmed a commercial with his mother. [TwitPic]...
FIFA Mans Up, Sort Of
Sepp Blatter apologized to England and said FIFA will consider replay on goal line calls, a development that will come as some salve to the US team. Sorry Mexico: still no replay for offsides calls, probably because you don't speak English. [AP]...
Your Culturally Insensitive World Cup Goal Roundup For June 28
The Netherlands and Brazil did what we expected yesterday and dominated Slovakia and Chile, respectively, each side managing a handful of very fancy goals. But fancy, schmancy. Their athletic prowess is no match for our cultural ignorance. Let's go to the video....
A Treasury Of Ghana Fans Celebrating Their Win Over The U.S.
Okay, so I've only found two videos so far, both post-game. I guess Ghanaians aren't self-absorbed enough to film themselves watching soccer in bars. We'll also accept videos of U.S. fans crying, so send either if you've got them....
England Players Robbed Of More Than Just Goals And Dignity
As if enough shame and scorn has not been heaped on the English side today, word comes out of South Africa that they were also robbed during their too-brief visit. Fortunately, justice there is swift and exacting. Unlike Wayne Rooney....
Your Culturally Insensitive Weekend World Cup Goal Roundup, June 26-27
The U.S. and England bowed out of the tournament this weekend, while Germany and Argentina showed they might be the two best squads left. Exciting as it was, everyone seemed to act sensitively—in regards to culture, that is. No more!...
Your Brazil-Chile-2nd-Half Open Thread
Sorry about the delay. Here's your open thread for the Brazil-Chile game. Brazil's up 2-nil after breaking out in the 33rd minute. Can Chile regroup in the second half or will Brazil pummel them further and advance to the quarterfinals?...
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....
“Have You Had Any Black Girls?” Asked The Afrikaner With The Mohawk
PRETORIA, South Africa — People here keep telling me I look South African. What they mean is that I look Afrikaner. (Yes, I'm white, and I dress poorly.) Looking Afrikaner sucks because inevitably you get approached by scary people who think they've found a fellow traveler....
Weekend Winner: English Tabloid Headlines
In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like the editors of The Sun, who...well, just look....
Here's The Lego Version Of USA-Ghana You've Been Dreading
Relive the pain and the feelings of national indignity with this Lego version of Saturday's defeat. All that's missing? Little Lego beer bottles being thrown across little Lego living rooms in a little Lego version of America. [Lego Fussball]...
Stiff Upper Lip, Lads
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
World Cup Open Thread: Netherlands-Slovakia
Are we in for a high-scoring match? Will the Netherlands squad Van Der Sloot the Slovak team from the competition? Or will the Slovaks say "Leave me alone" and continue their run to the quarterfinals? Watch it and comment below....
The World Cup Has Popularized The Weeping Man
So many male fans crying throughout the World Cup, from joy or sorrow, but it does represent how special this event is. Except this dude, who sobbed like a college girl watching "The Notebook" for the fifteenth time....
Gabriel Heinze Gets Bonked By Cameraman, Bonks Cameraman Back
This is what happens when you get to close to an Argentinian man-love session after they score a goal. They're fiery sonsofbitches.[YouTube] (H/T Tim B./Joe E.)...
World Cup Open Thread: Argentina-Mexico
Aquí está el hilo abierto entre Argentina y México. Comencemos nuestra falta de sensibilidad cultural adecuada, pero ingeniosamente criticar estos equipos en la sección de comentarios. Hola....
And The Part Where All Was Right In Landon Donovan's World Is Now Over
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
World Cup Open Thread: United States-Ghana
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World Cup Open Thread: Uruguay-South Korea
No more ties! No more ties! No more ties! Uruguay and the Good Korea are on the undercard today, and there's a good chance we get a game that ends on penalty kicks. Watch, dance, and LARP in the comments below....