All change for 2020
Post categories: Weird world of football
|09:00 UK time, Saturday, 8 December 2012
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| The 606 newsletter | ||
| Football headlines, gossip and nonsense directly from the 606 office. | ||
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 | ‘Tis the season to be jolly | |
In the run-up to Christmas, Schalke have made a timely announcement in honour of their most dedicated fans. Loyal supporters can now be buried just 500 metres away from their stadium, in the new supporters’ graveyard. | ||
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 | An extra pair of eyes | |
Since UEFA brought in two extra officials to stand behind each goal post, there’s been a huge debate over what they actually do. But Thursday night's Europa League, this assistant referee took his role very seriously, even practicing his ‘looking’ skills. | ||
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 | A close shave | |
Footballer’s haircuts attract a lot of attention, but this poor youth player will be making his senior debut with the worst we’ve ever seen. Argentina’s famous club Boca Juniors welcomed their newest youth players to the senior squad with an unfortunate initiation. | ||
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 | Drogba’s dazzling dinner | |
Didier Drogba was back in London on Thursday night hosting a glamorous evening for Chelsea’s Champions League winners. Just 24 hours after the club were relegated to the Europa League, he presented each of the players and coaches with another glitzy prize. | ||
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 | And he stacks it... | |
Heading back to his seat with a beer in hand, this fan got very confused when the ball headed his way. Unsure whether to throw it back or just to leave it, he instead chose a wild kick, and it went spectacularly wrong. | ||
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 | The end of host nations? | |
UEFA have announced that the 2020 European Championship Finals will be played across the continent, but will this be the end of the traditional Euros? How will this affect you as fans? Join the debate on our facebook page. | ||
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