Rooney’s goal. Eto’o’s miss. And other stuff.
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Soccer for Union scabs: What a weekend!
An incredible weekend of games and goals! And Fernando Torres was a part of neither. Newcastle and Arsenal played the game of the season with Tiote scoring the goal of the year. Barca set an unbeaten record, Man U’s unbeaten run ended, Sneijder returned in style, and Jamie Ness is a Rangers hero.
Soccer for Union scabs
Altintop win the Puskas, Young Skywalker wins the Ballon d’Or, and Walcott learns a new sport – diving.
Soccer for Union Scabs
Robinho runs into a camera, Asier Del Horno runs into nothing, Joe Cole tests the offsides law, and if you want to win the Old Firm match get it to the Greek!
Soccer and the Christmas Truce of 1914
The power of soccer is such that it has helped to start wars. It has also given vent to the emotions of wars long over. And it has stopped wars, if only for a day.
Who deserves the Ballon d’Or?
The player who most deserves FIFA’s highest individual honor isn’t even on the short list.