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VIDEO: ANY EXCUSE FOR RICHARD SWARBRICK.
Sure, it’s just a 20 second spot for The Sun (something about a free ball), but it’s still gorgeous. (YouTube)

THIS IS SO NOT SURPRISING I’VE FALLEN OVER FROM THE LACK OF SURPRISE.
Italy have qualified for Euro 2012, and they did it the Italian way. Blah. // When Saturday Comes

BONDING FORCE GO!
Dortmund’s polite, yet menacing video welcoming Arsenal to town for their CL fixture. // Dirty Tackle

IS HE SAYING HE DOESN’T LIKE THE SHIRT?
Leverkusen’s Sidney Sam has a much less polite message for Chelsea. Bleepity bleep. // Off the Post

 

PHOTO: ARSENE WENGER’S DEFAULT SETTING.
A totally calm and composed Arsene Wenger run his hand over his head at a press conference for Arsenal’s visit to Dortmund. (GETTY IMAGES)

THIS IS THE STORY OF A POT AND A KETTLE.
Chelsea plan to “investigate” Fernando Torres for criticizing teammates in an interview. // The Original Winger

AND YOU THOUGHT POSH DIDN’T HAVE ANY TALENT. THAT’S A SPIFFY HAT.
Mrs. Beckham is designing clothes, and they’re apparently not as terrible as you might have imagined. // Kickette

THE TRUTH NEVER GETS IN THE WAY OF PURE FAN HATRED. NEVER.
People in Morelia will gather to boo Landon Donovan tonight. Also, there’s a game. // ESPN Los Angeles

DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK. OKAY, CALL IT COMEBACK IF YOU WANT.
Real Salt Lake went through a rough patch, but they just might be peaking at the right time. // Bleacher Report

TODAY: CHAMPIONSLEAGUECHAMPIONSLEAGUECHAMPIONSLEAGUE.
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