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European Rugby Tournament

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

rugbyIn the European countries, one of their favorite game of sport or can be considered as one of their famous sport is rugby. So what is rugby? If you are not familiar with it, it’s a power game, it’s like a football. Lifting teammates into the air, kicking the ball, mauling for the ball, and touching the ball down to score, and, oh yes, the scram.

The Six Nations Championship is an annual international rugby competition. Each year six European countries compete for the silver and gold plated trophy: Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy. The winner is often considered the best rugby team in Europe.

You can visit RBS 6 Nations Official website for rugby news and current events. At their official website, they have complete and updated list of tournament news and results. Fans will also enjoy interactive games and podcast online. Enjoy and get updated to what’s updated at European Rugby Tournament.

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Pele: U.S. fans were misled about Beckham

Saturday, November 10th, 2007

Pele believes American fans were misled about what David Beckham could bring to Major League Soccer.

Amid great fanfare, the former England captain was presented by the Los Angeles Galaxy in July, but his greatest impact has been on ticket sales and merchandise.

Pele believes Beckham’s introduction was “very, very bad” as it raised expectations about what the former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder could produce on the pitch.

“They announced him as a scorer of goals,” Pele told The Associated Press. “He isn’t a goal scorer. That was a mistake.”

The 32-year-old Beckham is more adept at delivering crosses. In five league games, Beckham scored one goal - from a trademark free kick - before being ruled out with a knee injury for seven weeks.
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