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A Severed Pig's Head, a Friend's Dead Body and Other Things Not to Bring to a Soccer Game

By Matthew HallMar 31st 2011 – 7:32AM
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You can add the dead guy at a pro game in Colombia last weekend to a list of crazy behavior by soccer fans at games. In the now infamous story, fans in Colombia stole the body of a murdered friend from a funeral home and took his corpse to the stadium to cheer on their favorite team -- a whole new twist on Pro Zombie...

Soccer Player Apologizes for Kicking and Killing Owl [VIDEO]

Mar 2nd 2011 – 4:52PM

A soccer player is trying to convince fans in Colombia that he gives a hoot after kicking and killing an owl that was a mascot for a rival team. Luis Moreno, a defender for the Deportivo Pereira team, booted a live owl that landed on the field during a game over the weekend, The Telegraph reports. The bird -- which had...

Buffalo Billionaire to Sponsor Ragtag British Soccer Team

By Matthew HallFeb 9th 2011 – 2:50PM
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An American billionaire is spending part of his family fortune saving a lowly English soccer team from possible extinction. Bob Rich has bought into the Bedlington Terriers, a team near the Scottish border that competes in the ninth tier of English soccer in front of about 60 fans. The 70-year-old native of...

Opinion: What Can Soccer Teach Us About Fighting Terrorism?

By Lionel BeehnerFeb 3rd 2011 – 5:00AM
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You have to hand it to the Russian government. Just as the United States scrapped its widely mocked color-coded threat-level system, Duma lawmakers have adopted a near replica in response to a suicide bombing at the Domodedovo Airport that killed 40 people. Moscow has not grasped the sheer inanity of such a ridiculous...

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John Terry, Chelsea Captain, Out For Up To Eight Weeks With Knee Injury

By Samuel Luckhurst Feb 21st 2012 - 12:09PM

Chelsea captain John Terry faces up to eight weeks on the sidelines after it was revealed that he will undergo a knee operation this week.

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Chelsea Champions League Preview: 5 Reasons Why André Villas-Boas Must Beat Napoli

Feb 21st 2012 - 04:43AM

Chelsea are in southern Italy for their round-of-16 Champions League tie as they escape from the stress of their flagging domestic campaign.

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Lewis Dunk Own Goal: Brighton Players Allows Embarrassing Own Goal Against Liverpool (VIDEO)

Feb 20th 2012 - 01:34PM

A cursory glance at the scoreboard might leave someone thinking that Liverpool put on a brilliant offensive display against Brighton en route to a 6-1 victory, the club's biggest win since September 2009.

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Sunderland Manager Martin O'Neill Ready To Inflict More Misery On Arsene Wenger In FA Cup

By Samuel Luckhurst Feb 17th 2012 - 07:44AM

Just when Arsène Wenger thought it was safe to head back into English waters, Martin O'Neill looms on the horizon, teeth sharpened, ready for the kill.

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Manchester City Complain To Uefa Over Racist Abuse And Monkey Chants

Feb 17th 2012 - 05:08AM

Manchester City have reported to Uefa that some of their players were racially abused during their Europa League match against Porto.

soccer News From the Web

  • 02/23/12 Galaxy's Buddle does what Buddle does: Scores goals Source: MLS That's the feeling around the LA Galaxy after their Desert Diamond Cup opening match.
  • 02/23/12 Spurs relish favourites tag against... Source: SuperSport One of the most fiercely contested Premier League fixtures of the season will take on even more importance than usual on Sunday when Arsenal play Tottenham Hotspur in the 150th north London league derby at the Emirates Stadium.
  • 02/23/12 Giggs is one of a kind - Sir Alex Source: MSN - UK Sir Alex Ferguson believes no player will match the staying power and achievements of Ryan Giggs as the Manchester United winger prepares to make his 900th appearance for the club.
  • 02/23/12 City overpower Porto Source: iafrica.com The presence of former manager Andre Villas-Boas at Eastlands failed to inspire holders Porto as Manchester City eased into the last 16 of the Europa League with a 4-0 second leg win on Wednesday.
  • 02/23/12 Ratnam heading for honours despite shock defeat Source: Daily News of Sri Lanka Defending champions Don Bosco gave their fans the best weekend so far when they defeated much fancied Ratnam SC by 4-3 at their home ground in Negambo in stage 21 match of the Dialog Champions League 2011 Soccer tournament on Saturday.

Background on soccer

Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball.

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