A nation woke up Thursday confronted by the grim reality that David Beckham’s competitive England soccer career has come to an end. And the player himself found out at the same time as his loyal subjects.
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Maradona Out as Argentina’s National Soccer Coach
After a disappointing 4-0 loss to Germany in the 2010 World Cup quarterfinals, Diego Maradona’s tenure as the nation’s soccer manager is reportedly over.
Quotes: Diego Maradona on His Soccer Future with Argentina
“If they touch a hair of one of my guys, even if it’s the masseur or the kitman, I’m going,”
— DIEGO MARADONA, manager of Argentina’s national soccer team, on his desire to return as coach on one condition — his staff stays …
Entire French World Cup Squad Suspended
Talk about making a statement. France’s football federation has surely taken the unprecedented step of suspending its entire 23 man World Cup squad from playing in next month’s friendly match against Norway.
Paul the Octopus: The Greatest Underwater Psychic Ever?
Call now for your underwater psychic reading.
Fiesta! Hundreds of Thousands Rush Madrid After Spain’s World Cup Win
Your country wins its first ever World Cup. What do you do? Party, of course – and then use the victory as a political symbol.
World-Cup Science: Referees More Likely to Call Right-to-Left Fouls
World Cup officials, listen up. A new study says that your eyes may be playing tricks on you.
Pretty Boys! The World Cup’s Most Beautiful Players
Dutch Porn Star Offers ‘Services’ if the Netherlands Wins World Cup
Now that’s a fan!
The Vuvuzela: Will It Blend?
What’s worse: the sound of a vuvuzela, or the sound of it being crushed into tiny pieces? You decide. Video at TheDailyWh.at.
Spain vs. Germany Primer: When Boys Become Mannschaft
Who Will Stand Opposite the Dutch in the final?
“Octopus Oracle” Picks Spain to Beat Germany in World Cup
In this unpredictable world, why not rely on an octopus to foresee World Cup outcomes?