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I’ve been hopping all over the web these past two weeks. Why? Well, some great sites have asked me to put finger to keyboard, and I have dutifully obliged. Think you can keep up?
Let’s find out. Continue reading “Where in the World is Elliott Turner? Next to Carmen Sandiego” »
So, a new sports website, featuring the likes of Bethlehem Shoals, Eric Freeman, and Fredorrarci, is nearing lift off. There’s just one problem: NASA has privatized space travel, so these fine gentlemen need your kind contributions to get this ship off the ground. They have around two weeks left to raise about $10,000 – a bit of a task, but they’ve already raised over $40,000.
Here’s the deal. Continue reading “You Have a Kantian Moral Obligation to Donate $10. Right Now” »
Yes, the transfer rumor treadmill reached an obnoxious pitch right before international friendlies & European qualifiers pitting sharks against minnows. Yawwwwwwn. But don’t worry – the first few weeks of the European season have breathed life into some of my favorite blogs. And these links should put a smile on your face. Continue reading “Some Soccer Links to Turn that Frown Upside Down” »
It’s summer, you’re bored, your favorite blogger isn’t posting as frequently, and he has not yet published his magnum opus that will forever change your life. What do you do?
Rest easy – we have some recommendations to make this June, July, and August bearable. Or, rather, adorable kitten LMAO-able. Continue reading “REQUIRED READING – Some Summer Treats & Tricks” »
I won’t bore you with another mega-post detailing this FIFA crap. Just remember two things: 1) As long as FIFA gets (practically) free labor from players and shifts the burden of hosting to countries, then they will be a money-grubbing gang of crooks with no incentive to change. 2) FIFA is not a dictatorship, it is a 21st century kleptocracy ala Latin America where the forces of capital hollow out democratic mechanisms.
Now let’s look at what some smart people have to say. And, lastly, an idea. Continue reading “FIFA Corruption Scandal Links & Time To Shakedown” »
Like Xavi’s calf and Guardiola’s back, I am starting to feel the effects of a soccer break-less summer. While I love the World Cup, my wrists creak, my fingers pop, and I can barely blog 70 minutes before I need a sub.
But don’t worry – even when I can’t bring the goods every minute of every day, some other great bloggers with the stamina of a steamboat and the short-popping power of Gareth Bale have done so for me.
And this batch of delightful links will focus on that nether region between illusion and reality. Continue reading “The Multitudnous Links Between Dream & Reality” »
It’s been ages since the soccer-news-media apparatus hummed along at such an accelerated pace. In light of this supernova of information, I have been forced into a stream-of-conscious absorption of facts, opinions, and dallyhoo. True, I am also working on a quasi-secret book. How secret? Well, I can only reveal two facts: it involves feet. And a ball. The rest shall remain with your imagination until June 1st. Then, on June 1st, when my third version of the MS is still not good enough, I will vent to you.
But back to the news of today, not tomorrow. Let’s begin. Continue reading “Spinning Circles In The World At Large, Part I” »
Quite a few of my favorite blogs have shaken off their winter slumber and roared back to life! So buckle up and get ready for some delightful required reading. Continue reading “The Favorite Friday Link-Up: Roaring Back to Life” »
It has been a long time since I did one of these, so, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I offer a buffet of delightful links and articles from the soccer blogosphere. Some may be a bit old, but rest assured, they are worth your read.
First, Ryan Babel. Okay, stop snickering. Apparently, unlike every single LFC fan who looks back at Rafa with partial memory loss and loving eyes, he does not exhibit the bias of Ted Bundy’s mom. Rather, he displays his own egotistical streak, tweeting about how he was not allowed extra-training sessions. Poor baby. (The Spoiler)
Second, Andrei Arshavin. His form for Arsenal has been far from supreme, despite some nice assists. However, he has returned to the world wide web with a delightful round of questions and answers. His responses range from tactful avoidance to abrasively sardonic. You shall enjoy them. (Dirty Tackle) Continue reading “Thanksgiving Day Link Thievery” »
Other blogs have “backpasses” and “dailydoses”, but we at the illustrious Futfanatico headquarters prefer to trample with disdain the intellectual property rights of fellow bloggers. In addition to the SERVER SHUTTING TSUNAMI WAVE of traffic we send these respectful blogs, we refuse to pay for the right to associate with their wonderful content. No rescate for you!
And now onto the links… Continue reading “The Tuesday Thievery – Links Links Links” »