The first casualty has been brought about by the Sky Sports soccer sexism controversy and it’s the termination of main commentator Andy Gray’s lucrative million pound contract.
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Behind Britain’s Sordid Soccer Sexism Controversy
Now this is what is referred to as an own goal.
Tentacled Tribute: Paul the Octopus Gets A Memorial
In all fairness to the tentacled tipster, he surely saw this coming.
Messi Wins FIFA’s Ballon d’Or Award
Not only he is the most gifted soccer player of his generation but Argentina and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has once again been recognized as such by his peers and journalists. But was he truly deserving of FIFA’s top award?
FIFA’s Blatter Wants to Play 2022 Qatar World Cup in Winter
Note to FIFA: As you’re clearly happy to throw domestic soccer into chaos, why not double the size of the goal and allow everyone to use their hands while you’re at it?
Competitive Cheer: Relive the Top 10 Sports Moments of 2010
If neither Kobe Bryant nor LeBron James brought a smile to your Christmas Day, dive in to some of the other memorable plays from the past 365 days.
FIFA’s Blatter Causes Qatar World Cup Gay Controversy
If ever there was a time for soccer’s main man to keep the funnies to himself, it would be now.
Chilean Miners to Be VIP Guests at Manchester United vs. Arsenal
The lengths some people will go to in order to watch a soccer match for free.
Soccer Legend Tries, Fails, to Revolt Against Big Banks
Goodbye King Eric; hello Che Cantona.
WikiLeaks: Burma Considered Buying Manchester United?
In 2008, as Burma struggled to recover from a cyclone that killed 140,000, the ruling junta mulled a $1 billion shopping spree. On their wish list? A soccer club.
England Cries Foul Over Awarding of World Cup to Russia
One day on from the desperate disappointment of missing out on hosting a first World Cup since 1966, the anger has barely subsided in England over FIFA’s decision to award the 2018 World Cup to Russia.
Why is America All Huffy About Qatar?
Really? That’s been the reaction of most Americans to the announcement that Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup. Perhaps such self-righteous American soccer buffs should try asking that of themselves. Really? As in, you’re really …