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Talking Donovan, Dempsey, injury, irony and swimsuits

Bethany Dempsey, wife of Clint, from Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit offerings. By the way, that’s body paint, not a “swim suit” per se.
Bethany Dempsey, wife of Clint, from Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit offerings. By the way, that’s body paint, not a “swim suit” per se.
Bethany Dempsey, wife of Clint, from Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit offerings. By the way, that’s body paint, not a “swim suit” per se.

I like to play nice around here, eschewing the sensational and the tabloid ways of trash-and-bash. But being a little naughty is fun, so …

Who can resist the delicious irony of this Landon Donovan-Ashley Cole situation? If you haven’t heard, the well-enshrined England left back is out for three months. That jeapordizes his World Cup chances, and that’s a significant blow for England.

It happened during a challenge with Donovan. It was a clean play, and nobody is accusing Donovan of any untoward shenanigans. Still, the irony is thick as Texas chili; England and the United States will meet on June 12. Thus, the Americans’ most important player has already gone far to assist the cause – even if unintentionally so.

Now pour this sticky syrup over the sundae, and what a yummy concoction it is: Cole’s likely replacement at left back is Wayne Bridge, who is John Terry’s best mate! Ruh-row!

And speaking of important U.S. players, here’s one more reason to appreciate attacker Clint Dempsey. Before you see the spread, prepare yourself to say these words: Oh. My.

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