OTP Rules of Style  

7/27/08


Rule #12: Don't spend more time shopping for soccer gear than you do practicing with a ball. (Best dressed bench player is not something to strive for.)
Rule #13: If you repeatedly sky shots over the crossbar, why do you look so angry and disappointed? It happened the last 32 times you shot.
Rule #14: Know when to celebrate your goals.
Scored a great goal? Celebrate within reason.
Scored a tying goal? Celebrate within reason.
Scored a tap in goal? No more than a fist pump is allowed.
Scored a lucky goal? Don't act like you planned it. We all know the truth..
Whiffed at the ball, but it still went in with your plant foot? Don't celebrate.
Scored a goal but are still losing by 3 or more? Don't celebrate.
Scored by chipping the keeper? Feel free to make fun of him.
Rule #15: If when asked who is the best soccer player you respond "David Beckham", keep reading. You have much to learn.
Rule #16: If you ref... don't try to chit-chat with the players. It's annoying.
Rule #17: If you coach.. don't make your players run 20 laps around the field. We all know they do nothing in terms of conditioning.
Rule #18: If you're ever in a "soccer is for wusses" dicussion... don't argue. Simply convince them to come try it once at practice. They won't last 10 minutes.
Rule #20: If you chose to wear #10 on your jersey, you better not suck.
Rule #21: Don't worry about style or looking good while you play.. it's just a game right?





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FIFA Beach World Cup Final: Brazil vs Italy  


The FIFA Beach World Cup final is on right now. Brazil vs Italy. Surprisingly it is being shown on ESPN. Soccer must really be picking up interest in the states for this to happen.
The video above is the top 10 best goals of the tournament so far.
Seems like an interesting game. Need alot of skill pulling off these moves in uneven ground.

OTP Rules of Style are postponed until tomorrow.





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Off the Pitch: Kanye West  


Summertime leads to some slow times in soccer news.
So to keep busy here's an O-T-P feature on Kanye West.
The first is a limited edition print offered by Lumars, an exlusive art dealer. One of the latest editions to their catalogue is “Kanye” by Nick & Chloé. The Parisian duo took the picture on a photo shoot session in Los Angeles.
Lumas offers it now in a limited edition of 100 prints, for $800.

Hit the jump for a music video and a Kanye X Absolut commercial.

Kanye, Bentley, Andre 3000- Everybody



Be Kanye Infomercial


Be Kanye X Absolut AD








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Years of Glory  

7/26/08


Pretty dope CR7 video of his years at Man U (2003-today)
People talk alot of heat (myself included) about him.(pretty boy, cries, overrated, arrogant) But dude's got skill. Cant't deny that.




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OTP Rules of Style  

7/20/08


Follow these in order to keep the beautiful game...beautiful.

Rule #1: If your skills are not up to par, stick to basic black and white boots.
Rule #2: Flashy shoes are for flashy players. How far away you deviate from black boots should be comparable to your skill level. (If you're wearing bright green or orange boots... better be prepared to back them up)
Rule #3: If you're short, don't wear 3/4 pants. They make you look even shorter. (How cool you think they are is irrelevant)
Rule #4: When attending a professional soccer game, jerseys from other professional sports are not acceptable. (I can't believe you had to be told this)
Rule #5: Soccer Moms of America: When attending a soccer game, don't yell out "kick it!"...We know. (But thanks for the advice)
Rule #6: Please don't yell "offsides!" when you don't understand the rule.
Rule #7: Being a soccer player is no excuse to have hair like a douchebag. (see: half the Argentinean national team and Ronaldo in 2002)
Rule #8: If you're a defender or severely overweight, wearing Mercurial Vapors or a similarly lightweight shoe is not a good look for you.
Rule #9: Regardless of what happens, try your best not to cry. (Pass this along to C. Ronaldo)
Rule #10: If you have to cry, make it a few quiet tears. Not the "crying-so-much-i'm-out-of-breath-and-can't-even-talk" tears. (C. Ronaldo again)
Rule #11: If you play soccer at a high level, you better know who won the last World Cup. (Hint: pizza)

.... More to come next Sunday.





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Loose Ends  

7/19/08



Kaka going to Chelsea?
Chelsea places bid for Robinho.
Beckham says the MLS is much better than people expect.
Ferguie insists that CR7 will play for United next season.


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New '08-'09 Inter Kit  


New Inter Kits. White kit looks nice. Any idea what those shiny shoes J. Cesar is wearing?
Anyway, more pics after the jump.






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Blues Sign Portuguese Bosingwa  

7/18/08


And the first thing they'll have him do is pluck that eyebrow... Seriously, Frida Kahlo ain't got nothin on him!





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CR7 & DBecks At ESPY Awards Red Carpet  


DB always fresh with the wife. Can never go wrong with a traditional color suit.


C.Ron on the other hand... Not so much with the white, but lets give him a break. The man just broke up with his girl and that could actually decide whether he stays or leaves Man U.
And who the hell is the body double behind him??? Even if he is one of his boys, that's embarrassing!

And tabloidish news: The Daily Mail reported CR7 was at Villa(popular club in LA) and shut down Paris Hilton like a Franco Baresi slide tackle!! In yo face!!!





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Just So Random!!!! But Oh So Filthy Rich!!!  

7/17/08



So word is a club from Uzbekistan, Kuruvchi, has offered Sammy Eto'o 40 million euros to play the remainder of their season(started in March, ends in November) in order to promote the beautiful game in the country.
The thing is, he is considering the offer, after all no other player makes that much, especially to play little more than half a season. Then he could be on his way to another big Euro club 40 million euros richer. But it's so.. random... And where will they get all that money from? Government?





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Ronaldinho's Milan Interview  


R10's (?) 1st interview after arriving in Milan. He speaks on how happy he is to be there, etc... It sounds really practiced and he is careful not to offend anyone and thus he ends up not saying much at all.
It's a 2 page interview that can be summarized in one sentence:
He's really happy to be at AC Milan and he hasn't made any major decisions yet.

How do you think you will play with Kaká?
"I'm very happy to be able to play with Kaká, I consider him one of the best in the world. He's also a great friend. Here at Milan I have a lot of friends and I don't think there will be any problems in my adjustment. I have played many times with Kaká in the national team winning important things as well."

What shirt number will you get?
"We haven't made a decision about that yet, I will tell you when it's been decided."

Read the entire interview here.







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Nike Olympics Commercial: Courage  


Check out the dude running at the end... That's courage.




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