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36-foot effigy of FIFA president Sepp Blatter will be burned at a massive bonfire festival
A bit over the top, but OK.
Build a bonfire, build a bonfire, put Sepp Blaaaaaatter on the top. The Edenbridge Bonfire Society, a big bonfire festival in the U.K., has built a gigantic Sepp Blatter effigy and they’re going to light it on fire. He’s holding a soccer ball, the World Cup trophy, and of course, a giant bag full of money.
“Blatter was the obvious choice,” said Edenbridge Bonfire Society co-ordinator Charles Laver. “We did put some thought into who else it could be but... we went for him. We started building it two weeks ago, and we are pleased with the result.”
Previously, they’ve burned Lance Armstrong and Wayne Rooney.
Goal of the day
Hey, Wayne Rooney actually scored! (r/soccer)
In the news
Karim Benzema was taken into police custody in connection with a sex tape blackmail scandal. (Guardian)
Leeds’ owner said he’d sell the club to the fans, but now he won’t, and they forgot to call no takebacksies. (BBC)
Steven Gerrard could train with Liverpool, but no more, though fans will certainly talk about more. (ESPN)
MLS has announced their awards finalists. (MLS)
Cristiano Ronaldo whispered into Laurent Blanc’s ear so he’s going to PSG, obviously. (AS)
Lazio CB Stefan de Vrij is out six months. (Football Italia)
Andros Townsend will not be in the Tottenham squad on Thursday after a fight with a coach. (Mirror)
Red Bulls starting CB Damien Perrinelle is out for the season. (SI)
You should be reading
Seb Stafford-Bloor on why he hates fan TV channels. (The Set Pieces)
Greg Lea on legendary French coach Guy Roux. (These Football Times)
David Squires on the Leeds debacle, in his usual wonderful comic form. (Guardian)
What happened on Tuesday
What to watch on Wednesday (click for listings, all times ET)
Champions League: eight games (2:45 p.m.) - Bayern-Arsenal is the must-watch game of the bunch.
Copa MX: Leon vs. Chivas (10 p.m.) - The final features two USMNT players on Leon, William Yarbrough and Miguel Ibarra.
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