Almost single-handedly lifted a sport from obscurity into the tv hit of the 1980s, adored by all (apart from those who actually knew him personally), banned from more hotel rooms around the world than any Brit before or after, drug abuser, alcoholic, head-banging officials, threatening to have a fellow players shot, having amassed a $6M [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Fun and Games'
The death of a troubled genius that captivated millions
July 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment
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“La Pincha” Holanda
July 12th, 2010 · No Comments
They lost the final and lost a little bit of their soul and reputation, taking their cue from a surprising source..
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It Turns out Johan Cruyff will win the world cup after all..
July 8th, 2010 · 5 Comments
Huh?! How’s that?
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World Cup observations
June 28th, 2010 · 3 Comments
Some fun and games..
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From the trenches: Amsterdam is a really wonderful city…
April 22nd, 2010 · No Comments
Outside one of it’s main bookshops women gathered in short skirts in an original flash mob in honour of a writer (Martin Bril) who died at 49 last year.
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The world’s most expensive stuff
April 21st, 2010 · No Comments
The market has been good the last year, on what to spend all those winnings?
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Dreamfootball
April 1st, 2010 · No Comments
Despite all the unlevelling of the playing field through commerce, which has created a near oligopoly in European football, the game still produces thrilling nights in the Barça- Arsenal match one wish would never end. It was hyped up before the start, and boy did it deliver..
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Manchester United sucked dry by Glazer family
January 13th, 2010 · No Comments
We long argued that European football is totally dominated by money, and therefore far from a ‘level playing field’. Not even the biggest clubs can escape the shady dealings…
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Barça’s Dream Team Mark II
May 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Sometimes, we can’t help ourselves, and indulge a little. We know most of our readers are American and couldn’t care less. We hope you’ll forgive us..
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The ‘romantic’ final
May 27th, 2009 · No Comments
The big final tomorrow promises a lot. We have to go with Barcelona though, despite the fact they’re more handicapped because of injuries and suspensions. It’s their philosophy we like…
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