All heads of state should do this!

[RobtheAggie]

http://www.uefa.com/magazine/News/Kind=1024/newsId=66783.html

See the second part of the article. How cool would it be to see Pres Bush playing left back and crunching Chirac on a hard tackle. Or Putin being hacked down by Tony Blair. Just imagine the possibilities...

In all seriousnes, does this bring in questions of favoritism by the National government towards a certain club?

Good Story!

[Prenn]

Meanwhile, in other gambling news, feel pity for the English supporter who lost the equivalent of €4,500 with one of the most profoundly unambitious wagers in history. With Arsenal leading 2-0 at half-time in last Saturday's Premiership game at Bolton Wanderers FC, the Newcastle-based punter put €4,500 down on the reigning champions to go on to win the game - a bet which stood to see him gain a huge €45 profit. However, as Arsenal conceded two goals in the second half to end with a 2-2 draw, the unfortunate fellow saw his money disappear into the hands of the bookmaker.

You'd think UEFA would get their facts right, the half time score was 0-0. Still an interesting little story and it just goes to show how little some people know.

[minorthreat]

There was something a year ago in the news about Vicente Fox and Gerhard Schroder having a kickabout during a state visit.