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What Makes a Football Player?
When I was in college studying for a biology degree, I had the fortune of playing on my school’s football team. Ever since then, I’ve been intensely fascinated with the interplay between, biology, anatomy and how the game is played—all factors that go into determining victory and defeat. While I was never good enough to ...
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Goodbye Ronaldo
The name Ronaldo has become synonym of great football in the past few years. Today, it is mostly associated with unfortunately Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo. The real legend behind the name, however, is Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima – the real Ronaldo. Ronaldo’s list of accomplishments is absurd: two World Cups, two Copa Americas, one ...
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End of Story: Rooney stays at Manchester United (thus will not die)
The last chapter of the Rooney – Man U soap opera has ended today. The English forward has renewed his contract with the Devils until 2015. The reason, he says, is because of Alex Ferguson’s support (not because he does not wish to die as some Man United fans tend to believe). Those who love ...
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So About That Neymar Situation…
There has been a lot of talk lately about why Brazil’s golden kid, Neymar, denied Chelsea’s millionaire offer to go play football in the land of the Queen. Patriotism? Money? Marketing? Even Brazil’s president, Lula, commented on it. The truth is, the move was smart and well thought. I will leave you with BBC’s Tim ...
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Ballack Out Of The World Cup
I told footballers to get jinx protection. I think Ballack did not listen. The German footballer has been ruled out of the World Cup due to the right ankle injury he suffered in Saturday’s FA Cup final. It’s a real shame since Ballack is one great asset to the World Cup in South Africa. The ...
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Photo: Ibrahimovic and Piqué holding hands
This photo of Ibrahimovic and Piqué holding hands looks very romantic…
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Annie Leibovitz shoots World Cup’s hottest for Vanity Fair
I personally really enjoyed Vanity Fair’s idea to shoot football’s biggest stars in patriotic underwear and nothing more. From Vanity Fair’s Fair Play Blog: For the June issue of Vanity Fair, Annie Leibovitz set out to capture some of the sport’s biggest stars, including Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Ivory Coast’s Didier Drogba, Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o, and ...
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Alexandre Pato and Sthefany Brito get a divorce.
What happens when a 19 year old superstar footballer weds a 22 year old TV actress and makes her move to Italy? Divorce in 9 months. Thank the Football Gods, without any babies. The issue is, since his injury he has been doing a lot of partying along team buddy Ronaldinho. He’s also been depressed ...
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The World Cup Is Approaching… Time To Get Jinx Protection.
Today I read that Didier Drogba might not be able to play the World Cup in South Africa due to a hernia operation he might go through. The info comes from France’s L’Equipe. I do feel bad for the guy, but unfortunately the rapid change of feeling comes when I remember Brazil is playing Ivory ...
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Photo: Daddy Ronaldo and baby Maria Alice
This post will change your life. Maybe not. But since I know you all love some baby gossip (the most popular post in this site is about Kaka’s Baby) here is some fresh out-of-the-oven news: Ronaldo (the original one) just had a new baby: Maria Alice. His wife, Bia Anthony, gave birth on Tuesday and ...