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Newcastle Thought They Could Buy Bastian Schweinsteiger In 2008

There's nothing we love more than a stupid transfer decision made by a team we don't support, which is why we were delighted to find out that in 2008 Newcastle tried to buy Bastian Schweinsteiger. Really.

This Norwegian Man Wants The Sperm Of Cristiano Ronaldo And Zlatan

We're going to be honest, we think this might be fake. It just seems staged to us. Just a feeling we have.

It's still pretty funny though, so whatever. Someone get this man some sperm.

Serious question: how will he know he's actually getting the sperm of a superstar footballer? What if he's just getting sperm from some random dude? 

I suppose that's not his greatest worry right now, but it's something to think about.

(H/T The Goalmouth)

FIFA Is Finally Moving Out Of The Hotel Executives Keep Getting Arrested At

The second time FIFA executives were arrested on corruption charges in Zurich, we laughed at them because they used the same hotel as the first time. If you're wanted for racketeering and corruption and the like, we reasoned, you shouldn't stay in the same hotel you were at when Interpol arrested all your buddies for the same thing.

The Future Of American Managers Abroad Hinges On Bob Bradley At Swansea

Bob Bradley is the coach of Premier League side Swansea City. Let that sink in for a second. 

Crazy, right?

Well, if you’re Bob Bradley, then no, it’s not that crazy. According to Bob Bradley, he is on the same managerial level as Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp and Carlo Ancelotti. So the chance to manage a club in the Premier League makes sense. 

Robbie Savage Doesn't Know What A Job Interview Is

We can forgive Robbie Savage's ignorance of the hiring process because, as a person who has spent his career as a footballer and football pundit, he probably hasn't gone through it very often. We are going to make fun of him anyway, though, because he has some thoughts on Ryan Goggs and job interviews and those thoughts are frankly hilarious.

They Told A Female Ref To "Stay In The Kitchen". Their Punishment Fit Perfectly

Sparta Prague found themselves in the headlines for all the wrong reasons last weekend. Following a match between Sparta and Zbrojovka Brno, a match Sparta lost in acrimonious circumstances, two players for the Prague based club responded by making sexist comments towards assistant referee Lucie Ratajova.

They Built A Nine-Man Wall. He Charged And Destroyed It Like A Madman

35-year-old Benfica captain Luisao gave his younger teammates an invaluable lesson when it comes to asserting yourself in their match against Feirense on Sunday. With the ball in an extremely dangerous free kick position, Feirense created a five-man wall that gradually increased as Benfica players attempted to disrupt it.

Antonio Conte Finally Busted Out his 3-5-2 at Chelsea

Well, the moment Chelsea fans have been thinking about since last spring has finally arrived. Antonio Conte has officially unveiled his 3-5-2. 

Conte had tremendous success with the formation while managing Juventus and the Italian national team. When his hiring was announced at Stamford Bridge, everyone wondered what this would look like in the Premier League. 

We finally found out on Saturday morning when Chelsea traveled to Hull City. And the performance was . . . interesting. 

Gerard Deulofeu's Two Dream Dinner Guests Are Jason Statham And Ronaldinho

Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu can only think of two people, ever, who he'd like to have dinner with. Can you guess which two?

In a Q&A with The Times, Deulofeu gifted us with this delightful exchange"

Question: Which three people would you like to have round for dinner?

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