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Footballers fined for crotch-holding celebration 20 February 2013

Celebrating a goal is a big part of Football, otherwise known as Soccer in the USA. While the celebrations initially were nothing but a way to express a persons exuberation after scoring a goal, they went on to become the...

Keywords: disciplinary committee, Toluca, Toluca, mexican players

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Respect for Franz Gastler, galvanizing tribal girls towards football 22 August 2012

Franz Gastler, hailing from Edina Minnesota had studied at Boston University and Harvard Law School. He also had a high paying job with decent savings. However, he decided to travel more than 13,000 km from his home to a tiny...

Keywords: footballer, Harvard law School, Franz Gastler, footballer

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Lionel Messi retires from international football 27 June 2016

Ace Argentenian footballer Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football following Argentina’s loss to Chile in Copa America final. Messi, a five times World Player of the Year, broke down after the loss. Soon after, Messi made the announcement...

Keywords: World Player of the Year, World Player of the Year, Copa America football, Copa America football

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The Liverpool striker suspended for eight games 21 December 2011

Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) chief executive Gordon Taylor claims it is important a strong message is sent out over the consequences of racism and has backed the ban given to Luis Suarez. The Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been suspended...

Keywords: Liverpool striker, Luis Suarez, Gordon Taylor., Gordon Taylor.

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