Soccer takes itself too seriously. We change all that with a swift boot to the ear. Hear weird news, comedy sketches, infighting, and merciless takedowns from the writers and editor of the award-winning blog DirtyTackle.net. From the pitch, to the stands, to the dregs of FIFA headquarters, no one is safe.
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In this 100% non-contagious episode, Theo dirty tackles Bruce Arena's insensitivity, Brooks goes in on now former Italy manager Gian Piero Ventura, and Ryan takes down the entire concept of international football. The intersection of one-hit wonders and shirt numbers, plus Man United car accidents are touched upon in "True Are Ya?" and the futures of Arsene Wenger and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are discussed in another round of Life Ref.
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