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Bend (Reality) Like Beckham

December 1, 2012 · by Señor Mono · in Football

Saturday’s MLS Cup Final will be David Beckham’s last in a Galaxy shirt, capping five tumultuous seasons in the American league. According to MLS, importing the Englishman was intended to raise the profile of the league, entice “europhile” American soccer fans…

Your Soul for a League Spot

Your Soul for a League Spot

September 17, 2012 · by Señor Mono · in Football

I’ve tried to avoid getting embroiled in the tearing of hair and gnashing of teeth that’s characterized the last 10 months of AFC Wimbledon fanhood, but after reading REPD’s latest match report, I feel like getting something off my chest….

An Ode to Sergio Busquets

An Ode to Sergio Busquets

August 26, 2012 · by Señor Mono · in Football

Sergio Busquets is the man the English-speaking press likes to point to as an example of all that’s wrong with football. He is a magnet for criticism. Breathlessly derided as a cheat and defined by a moment of gamesmanship in…

Apparently Iniesta Isn’t That Good

Apparently Iniesta Isn’t That Good

August 24, 2012 · by Señor Mono · in Football, Retorts

After Iniesta’s masterclass performance against a Madrid side hellbent on destruction during this season’s first Clásico, someone actually said this: [...] maybe if Ineista had scored a winning goal in a cl final like the volley from outside the box…

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Dear Spurs Fans

July 24, 2012 · by Señor Mono · in Football

I know you’re angry at Luka. He wants to leave you and it hurts. Why wouldn’t it? Nobody likes being dumped. It’s not enough that he toyed with your emotions last season. Now he’s downing tools again. And after all…

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The United States of Apathy

July 23, 2012 · by Señor Mono · in Politics

In the wake of yet another shooting spree, politicians and the media are engaged in yet another cynical game of blame assignment. All the usual suspects are being trotted out. Video games. Easy access to guns. Mental illness. Bad parents….

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