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Is Thierry Henry a Cheat?

By Alastair McDermott | November 19th, 2009

The evidence clearly suggests that Thierry Henry is a cheat, and a thief. Video replays show that he controlled the ball with his hand at least twice, and possibly 3 times, in a split second incident 13 minutes into extra-time of the France-Ireland World Cup Qualifying Playoff. Because of the resulting goal, France won, Ireland [...]

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Congrats Pats on 16-0,

By Alastair McDermott | December 30th, 2007

Well done to the NE Patriots on making NFL history with 16 victories from 16 games. The Giants gave them more of a match than they expected (38-35). Great to see some quality American football, we’re enjoying the season this side of the pond! Finding live games online I’ve been looking for some sites to [...]

Difference between rugby and soccer?

By Alastair McDermott | February 8th, 2007

Hickey ran off the pitch, demanded stitches, a bandage, new shorts, jersey and headgear, all within the 10 minute time window so he could come back on and continue the rest of the game. Beckham wanted a hug.

Italy suspends all football indefinitely

By Alastair McDermott | February 3rd, 2007

Wow, crazy news from [tag]Italy[/tag] this evening – the commisioner of the [tag]Italian football federation[/tag] (FIGC) has suspended all [tag]football[/tag] in the country indefinitely after a policeman was killed during a riot outside the Sicilian derby between Catania and Palermo tonight. The policeman, named as Filippo Raciti, was 38. According to reports, he was struck [...]

Exciting first game as German defense still on holidays

By Alastair McDermott | June 9th, 2006

Sieve-like, poor, amateur: not words you’d like applied to your back four on World Cup opening day. Unfortunately for Germany, despite their strong attacking and fantastic goals, their defense told us a lot about how the team will perform in the competition. Klinsmann has not answered any of the questions about defense raised before the [...]