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Woe To Managers Who Forget: Soccer Is A Team Game

Diego Maradona’s famous run against England in 1986 is probably the most famous play in soccer history (closely followed by the Hand of God). It’s a memorable play for many reasons, not the least of which is how it showcases one player’s ability to single-handedly change a game. Maradona’s goal reminds us how rare it [...]

February 8, 2010 English Premier League, France, La Liga 0 Comments

Adidas World Cup Uniforms are Tight

via examiner.com
Honey, does this shirt make me look invisible?
Sorry for bringing up France/Ireland again, but here is the official Adidas press release about those skintight jerseys France wore when Henry basketball dribbled around the Irish and threw William Gallas an alley-oop dunk.
The TECHFIT will be the official World Cup jerseys for Adidas-sponsored teams and, if [...]

December 2, 2009 Fan Culture, France, World Cup - International 0 Comments