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Backheel Breakfast: Arturo Vidal arrested for suspicion of drunk driving
The Chile star managed to crash his Ferrari and was under the influence of alcohol in the middle of a major tournament.
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Chile’s chances of Copa America appear to have taken a big hit after Arturo Vidal crashed his Ferrari on Tuesday night while apparently under the influence of alcohol. Vidal was taken to the hospital to treat minor injuries, but isn’t back at the team hotel.
“Because he was driving under the influence of alcohol ... (Vidal) is being held,” said Santiago police.
This isn’t the first time something like this has happened to Chile. Four years ago after showing up late to a camp, Vidal and other players were sent home when it appeared to coach Claudio Borghi like they had been drinking.
There’s no word yet on whether Vidal will be charged with a crime or kicked off the Chile squad.
In the news
FIFA’s so corrupt that Swiss banks ratted on them. Swiss banks! (BBC)
The Premier League fixture list is here, and the loser is Brendan Rodgers. (Premier League)
Clint Dempsey ripped up a ref’s notebook last night and he’ll probably get suspended. (Jose Rivera on Vine)
Southampton have signed Juanmi from Malaga. (Guardian)
Florentino Perez might have fired Carlo Ancelotti even if he won everything. (AS)
You should be reading
Carson Quieros on the fairly new phenomenon of female footballers being compared to male footballers. (Paste)
Swiss Rambler on Celtic’s finances. (Swiss Ramble)
James Dutton on why he hates the term “marquee signings.” (The Set Pieces)
Fun with transfer rumors
The section in which nothing should be taken seriously. It’s rumor season, so this section will be expanded, and as the summer rolls on, it will probably be bigger than the actual news section.
Miranda might jump from Atletico Madrid to Inter Milan. (AS)
Carlos Tevez looks close to a Boca Juniors deal. (Football Italia)
Manchester City have made a ’£40m take-it-or-leave-it offer” for Raheem Sterling. Spoiler: it gets rejected and City do bid again. (Mirror)
Chelsea are close to signing Falcao, and are also apparently interested in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. (Telegraph)
The Gunners might not offload Ox, but they’re shipping Lukas Podolski to Turkey. (Mail)
Tuesday’s games
The USWNT beat Nigeria 1-0, sending them through on top of Group D.
Australia got a draw against Sweden, meaning they’re through in second. Sweden are awaiting their fate. (Guardian)
Cameroon beat Switzerland to go through in second, and the Swiss punishment is a tough match with Canada. (Guardian)
Japan coasted past Ecuador to win Group C. (Guardian)
What to watch on Wednesday (click for listings, all times ET)
Euro U-21: Czech Republic vs. Denmark (12 p.m.) - A couple of teams that are often sneaky good in youth tournaments.
Euro U-21: Germany vs. Serbia (2:45 p.m.) - The German squad is scary good.
WWC: England vs. Colombia (4 p.m.) - A huge game. The winner could take the group, England could go out if they lose.
WWC: France vs. Mexico (4 p.m.) - An absolute must-win for both teams after France got upset by Colombia.
WWC: Costa Rica vs. Brazil (7 p.m.) - The Ticas have a chance. Brazil have clinched first, so the likes of Marta, Formica and Christiane could rest.
WWC: Spain vs. South Korea (7 p.m.) - A must-win for both teams.
Copa America: Brazil vs. Colombia (8 p.m.) - Neymar vs. James. It’ll be great.
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