Liverpool

Remember When Darren Bent Scored A Goal Off A Beach Ball Against Liverpool?

Darren Bent will go down in history for one thing: donking a football off a beach ball past Pepe Reina into the goal while he was at Sunderland in 2009.

This is one of the silliest, dumbest goals of all time. It shouldn't have counted, but it did. Even though I am a Liverpool fan, and this goal was scored against my club, I'm glad this goal exists somewhere on the plane of space-time. It serves as a reminder that sports can be both profoundly moving and profoundly stupid, sometimes at the same time.

5 Slip-Ups That Will Remind You How Cruel Soccer Is

Football can be a cruel, cruel mistress. Fans have learned this lesson the hard way very well over the years. For every glorious triumph, there is a heartbreaking defeat. In certain cases, it seems baffling that it's actually happened.

These five slip-ups, from players and teams, highlight how you can never say "never" in this sport. Just when you think it's over, you can have the rug pulled out from under your feet.

Steven Gerrard Is Headed For A Reunion, But Where?

When we last checked in with Steven Gerrard, he was a mediocre-but-not-great MLS player, which is to say there was no way in hell the LA Galaxy were going to pay him gobs of money to stick around for another season. Whether the decision was mutual or on Stevie's side or the Galaxy's, Gerrard will be elsewhere after his contract ends in December.

The Most-Fun Trio In The World Right Now Is Not Messi, Suarez And Neymar

Many will claim this is blasphemy. Many will throw rocks.

Nevertheless, there is a case to be made. MSN is not the most exciting offensive trio to watch in soccer right now. 

Now take a second and a deep breath before closing the browser and lighting up your torches. Hell, I’ll say it: There has seldom been a team that more fun to watch than this season’s Liverpool squad since Ronaldinho said goodbye to Barcelona. 

Sure, the genius who is Jurgen Klopp at the helm has a good deal to do with the success. But that attacking trio . . . 

The Main Highlight From Liverpool vs. Manchester United Was A Cat Running On The Field

Liverpool and Manchester United were treated to a very special, very furry guest Monday at Anfield. 

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