By Rusty Weiss
Brazil striker Ronaldo says he’s sorry, embarrassed and ashamed that he ever consulted long time friend Eddie Murphy before calling for a prostitute. After his highly publicized encounter a week ago with three cross-dressing prostitutes, the soccer star called his error in judgment the biggest mistake of his life.
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By Dina Ely
As to be expected (but not desired) the FA have been dragging their guilty feet on filling the ominous vacancy for manager of the England national seniors team. They were quick to sack Steve McClaren, who should never been given the job in the first place, but now that they’re faced with having to select someone with the gumption and skill to turn the team around they’ve lost their nerve.
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By Dina Ely
Picture this: Your team has possession. The goal keeper throws the ball your way to preserve the pace of play. You have plenty of space and teammates around you to take the ball forward. You’re almost at the halfway line, but you think your keeper can do better. So you send the ball back to him, ostensibly for a goal kick and better clearance.
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By Dina Ely
Does soccer ever get so boring that cameras and commentators are obliged to scramble desperately for absolutely anything to distract us from the play? Apparently the answer is a resounding “yes”.
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By Dina Ely
I’m over the moon that somebody in Major Leaue Soccer finally acknowledged David Beckham has done more good than harm for the league since his arrival. Sure his season was, well, nonexistent, through little fault of his own. But it was hardly a debacle; the league’s profile is greatly raised and the money is rolling in. The cash cow has well and truly landed.
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