How to dive and cheat, Arsenal sign a midfielder and other mid-day distractions

Start with a video

Thanks to long time reader fourstar for the link to a funny video about how to cheat and dive in football:

It’s a Sign!

According to the Mirror, “Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has signed Bolivian wonder boy Samuel Galindo.” 17 years old? Check. Precocious? Check. Cheeky transfer right under the noses of Everton? Check.

Might as [...]

“Hand of God II” is the perfect example of why we need video replay

“Hand of God II, you heard it here first, Alex”

At just before 2pm yesterday, I got that text above from my French friend, Alex and knew immediately what was coming: the religious fanatics would start burning Thierry Henry in effigy.

So, I woke up this morning to the BBC and of course, they are talking about how [...]

Poll; Would You Demand Your Team Give Back a Trophy it Won by Diving?

It’s the 89th minute of the Champions League final and your favorite player goes down in the box on what looks like a heavy challenge from a defender and you’re screaming for a penalty. To your relief, the official points to the spot despite heavy protestations from the opposition. As the teams are lining up to [...]