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Ladies and Gentlemen, or should i say Whores and Satrys, the Champions League final is about to commence. We've faast alles agreed that our world needs a bit of a push if it wishes to survive, but in the spirit of those who control our destiny, let foosbal reign!

There will be no liveblogging of the game, since everyone can see it, but there might be somecommentsifyouwantoheaerthem.

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin

by Crazy Horse on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 02:24:07 PM EST

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I can't see it...

"Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.

by poemless on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 02:45:45 PM EST
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ok, a lot of sweaty, muscular men are chasing a white ball around, some are wearing blue, and some red and white.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 03:00:47 PM EST
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sounds hot...

"Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.

by poemless on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 03:01:48 PM EST
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Until they start faking injuries. It's like basketball for little white guys.

Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. - George Carlin

by Drew J Jones (myfriends@thisispancakes.com) on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 03:07:32 PM EST
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No - soccer is hot. I don't really like basketball.

"Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.

by poemless on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 03:11:21 PM EST
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1-0 to Manchester

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 03:12:10 PM EST
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1-1

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 03:31:15 PM EST
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Half time. I thought it interesting that Ashley Cole is on theleft, he's widely regarded as the only defender who has Ronaldo in his pocket, but I suspect his dodgy ankle has slowed him up. He's certainly been ineffective so far. Menawhile Ronaldo has run the show. His cross to Hargreaves would have been sublime if Rooney's crossfield ball beforehand hadn't just about been the greatest pass I've ever seen.

United have had two great chances that they've not taken. But I'm glad cos it's kept the game interesting.

Chelsea were slightly on top before United's goal, then it was all united. Set up for a good second half.

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 03:44:08 PM EST
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It just occurs to me, it's after 1am there, right? Are they keeping the Metro open late? I've read that have the roads shut down. Uhm - how are people going to get home? I guess they'll just wait till the morning?

"Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.

by poemless on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 05:18:14 PM EST
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well its gone to extra time, and then penalties, so the metro drivers are probably on overtime.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 05:23:42 PM EST
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For a ballgame? Doubt it.

"Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.

by poemless on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 05:27:03 PM EST
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I don't know, the Russian government is putting a lot of effort into the Making the state look good game this couple of days.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 05:30:27 PM EST
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Damn

Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea MAN UTD WIN 6-5 ON PENALTIES

"Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.

by poemless on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 05:37:14 PM EST
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Yea, In the end I thought chelsea deserved it. Just a shame that it was raining heavily and Terry slipped as he was taking his penalty.

Still, not that it matters that much.

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 06:05:29 PM EST
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it's all getting a bit muscular, people pushing each other, odd bits of blood, this could get rough

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 03:09:10 PM EST
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oh and the occasional view of Oligarchs in the stands just for you.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 03:09:53 PM EST
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LOL. But Misha's the only one I like, and I don't think he's in the stands. Roman's kind of goofy looking, no?

"Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.

by poemless on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 03:15:27 PM EST
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I'm sure he's surrounded by ones you'd recognise.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 03:39:02 PM EST
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Hm... Lugovoi's there. Berezovsky can't enter the country. Can't think of anyone else I'd recognize.

"Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.

by poemless on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 03:42:45 PM EST
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