Manchester United’s Paul Scholes was sent off during the Red Devils’ 2-1 defeat against Zenit St. Petersburg last week in Mexico after receiving his second yellow card of the match, forcing a red card from the center referee. Scholes earned the boot from the contest after doing his best Diego Maradona impression on a cross into the box as he reached up with his hand and guided the ball past the keeper into the back of the net.
Scholes attempt was poor, however, as the ball was almost two feet over his head and even the commentators could clearly tell …read more

This is not a headline that you see everyday. A Major League Soccer player has decided to retire and enter priesthood. Chase Hilgenbrinck, a former Clemson University standout, has stated the need to fulfill his spiritual needs.
Hilgenbrinck has already accepted the calling and will serve six years in a seminary in order to become a Roman Catholic priest. Like I said, this is not something you normally expect from professional athletes. However, Hilgenbrinck (26) has turned in his uniform to the New England Revolution for something a little more holy.
To read more about Hilgenbrinck’s decision, …read more

By now you’ve seen the Dida super-flop, which has the remarkable distinction of being the most egregious example of soccer. Just to remind you, here it is.

Well, now Dida is being suspended. For faking an injury. Just a reminder, this is soccer.
AC Milan goalkeeper Dida was suspended for two Champions League matches Thursday for pretending to be injured after being touched by a Celtic fan who ran onto the field.
The incident occurred last week when the Scottish team beat Milan 2-1 in Glasgow. A fan ran onto the field late in the 90th minute and made what appeared to be …read more