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10 years since the first (and only) French title. You probably did not know about what happened that day. »

Today celebrates 10 years of the first French World Cup title. On a match against Brazil, Zidane and co. smashed Selecao 3 - 0. But what happened to Brazil that day that made the entire squad dull? Ronaldo (then Ronaldinho) got really sick right before the match, a convulsion to be exact. And as much […]

Yep. AC Milan has vetoed Kaka’s trip to Beijing. »

It is official. AC Milan has posted in its website an official note saying the club is not letting Kaka go to Beijing, to play for Brazil. That truly sucks. I think no matter what age players should be allowed to go to the Olympics. Here is what they said: “Following the news appeared today […]

Trezeguet ends International career. Blame it on Domenech. Seriously. »

It is an unfortunate day. One of the greatest French players, David Trezeguet, has decided to retire from International football. The early notice comes due to a guy who still managed to stay France’s manager even after a horrible EURO 2008 campaign. I just cannot believe how such and amazing player like Trezeguet got cut […]

Ball used on EURO 2008 final sold for €10.000 »

Yep. € 10.000. The ball used on the match between Germany and Spain was auctioned by the Austrian newspaper Kronen Zeitung and Adidas. The money is going to Osterreichische Sportshilfe, to help the development of Athletics on the London Olympic games in 2012. Neat!

Pele shirt: “No, mine is the real one” »

A world dilemma has surfaced: two people claim to have the shirt Pele wore when he scored his first goal in a World Cup (Against Wales in 1950). One is a Brazilian teacher, Dalva Lazaroni, living in Rio and the other is the Italian Fabio Roberto Cannavo, who put his real shirt up for auction […]

Photo: Casillas in Peru »

After lifting the EURO 2008 trophy a week ago, Iker Casillas is now in Peru, where he made a bunch of kids happy in Machu Picchu.

Fluminense loses Libertadores to LDU. Maracanã cries. »

By Bruno Romani.
No other stadium in the world is as beautiful as a full Maracanã. No other stadium in the world is the final destination of so much tears of sadness as the Maracanã. The Maracanazzo happened one more time. The victim this time was Fluminense in the most important match of its history. 90 […]

Ronaldo: big belly, underwear and cigarette. »

After this, it might be hard for Ronaldo to get back into what he once was - shape wise. The AC Milan forward was photoraphed in Ibiza, on a boat, wearing only a Calvin Klein underwear.