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FPC Roundup: Traffic jam at 8th and 9th
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Ambassadors aside, this was another great matchday for Bogotá as the Insurance Sellers of La Equidad got a home win against Bucaramanga which allowed them so secure their place alongside Santa Fe in the final 8 of the Colombian League. The Cardinals themselves also had the joy of pretty much crushing the hopes and dreams [...]
Category: Fútbol Profesional Colombiano NewsPinto slams gays in football
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According to this article, the Colombian NT coach has echoed recent statements by Juventus former sporting director Lucciano Moggi in saying that “In football, there is no space for gays”. In Pinto’s words (which i’m translating) he sayed that “They just don’t fit in. For attidude, behavior, demands and respect, they don’t. I think that [...]
Category: Fútbol Profesional Colombiano NewsFPC Roundup: Cardinals regain command
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The continuous tête-a-tête in which Independiente Santa Fe, D.I. Medellin and Seguros La Equidad have entangled themselves for the top spot continued last weekend leaving the Cardinals in first place after their confortable 2-0 win against Tolima while the highlanders lost at home against the giant-killer Envigado 0-1. Meanwhile, The Insurance sellers got a 1-1 [...]
Category: Fútbol Profesional Colombiano NewsAmbassadors set to host Real Madrid
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Or at least those are the news that as published yesterday, altough today Marca cites this El Tiempo interview where Millonarios’ president Juan Carlos Lopez says it is “unlikely because of costs” but he says that the Madrid outfit has already scheduled the trip and if the game goes ahead, on august the 7h, the [...]
Category: Fútbol Profesional Colombiano NewsEverything about Vanemerack’s firing…
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…Has already been said by Daryl here. If anything, I could just add that assistant Bonner Mosquera, whom was on the field as little as 2 years ago, is now the interim of a coach. Not that it wasn’t too hard to guess.
My take? It had to be done. Vanemerack was an interesting motivator but [...]
Category: Fútbol Profesional Colombiano NewsFPC Roundup: Highlanders seize the day
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With a questionable (to say the least) 5-0 pounding on Bucaramanga, Independiente Medellin grabbed the #1 spot on the on the standings thanks to the stalemate that the Santa Fe vs. Equidad match turned out to be. So at this point you must be wondering about the “questionable” bit, huh? well, let me tell you: [...]
Category: Fútbol Profesional Colombiano NewsPicture of the Day: The yellow-haired guardian
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Outside of his native Santa Marta’s Eduardo Santos Stadium, the statue of former MLS and Colombian National Team Superstar Carlos Valderrama shines whith its bronze yellow hair. The picture is rather old as the statue was actually washed today, by none other than Valderrama himself on a fireman’s truck. (I wish I had that picture, [...]
Category: Casual postsLeaders battle Third Placed Team in Local Derby
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Today Santa Fe faces La Equidad in an emotions-packed duel where The Cardinals cannot afford to run out of steam against Last year’s rookies in the FPC. Alexis Garcia’s men come to this match after a downing defeat in Neiva. Meanwhile The Cardinals’ spirits are high after doing away with Cali in a relaxed fashion. [...]
Category: Fútbol Profesional Colombiano NewsCheckereds enjoy thrashing minnows
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I was thinking about writing a “Copa Colombia roundup” but the tought quickly escaped my mind. Otherwise I would have to write about a staggering 18 games! But what was most remarcable about yestarday’s matchday was the 8-1 Pounding that Boyacá Chicó delivered on 2nd division side Real Santander. But what is remarkable is not [...]
Category: Fútbol Profesional Colombiano NewsColombian Guide to Nicknames (III)
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Did you think I forgot about this? No way. It’s just that I finally have some time to complete it. So here’s what you’ve been waiting for.
Envigado F.C.
Known as “Los Naranjas” they were the first team ever to be promoted from the second division. Orange is the color of their kits but I have the [...]
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