Italy's fight against football hooligans will be won with... plastic. The plan is to use a card - or "fan passport" - that certifies genuine supporters as non-neanderthals. Basically if you're a fan you apply to your club for a fan passport and the club checks with police to see if you've got previous (eg [. Click to continue reading...

His full name is Gonzalo Gerardo Higuaín. He was born in Brest, France. He has a French passport after his father a professional footballer in France was naturalized in that country. Gonzalo is nicknamed "Pipita" after his father was popularly called "El Pipa" during the latter's footballing days. Gonzalo chose Argentina to be his first country. Click to continue reading...

Michael Videira, a two-time Hermann Trophy finalist and second-round draft pick of the New England Revolution, has officially signed with Hamilton Academical of the Scottish Premier League.The former all-New England midfielder was one of a trio of signings announced Friday by "The Accies", who were just promoted to the SPL for this season. Click to continue reading...

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Venezuelan playmaker Jorge Rojas has joined the New York Red Bulls in Washington D.C. today and will play against D.C. United in tomorrow night's Eastern Conference clash at RFK Stadium.

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As you may have heard, Jorge Rojas had some visa problems while playing with his Venezuelan National side, and could not reenter the US. Long story short - his passport was found to be damaged to the point of possible forgery back in his native land, and refused his right to travel. Once they found out who he was, his visa was reinstated in ONE DAY.

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As the Premier League become more and more international (something I personally object to, but a reality nonetheless) the UK Home Office continues to subject potential transfers who are not holders of a European Union passport to a highly subjective standard for whether or not they will be granted a work permit in the [. Click to continue reading...

As the Premier League become more and more international (something I personally object to, but a reality nonetheless) the UK Home Office continues to subject potential transfers who are not holders of a European Union passport to a highly subjective standard for whether or not they will be granted a work permit in the [. Click to continue reading...

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(No, there are no updates on Kenny Cooper's transfer decision. It appears will be waiting at least one more day, if not longer for a final conclusion. If you are wondering what is taking so long, you may not realize everything involved in this big decision.

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Friday in Brussels it was made official that Oguchi Onyewu is not only a US but also now a Belgian citizen. His naturalization, along with that of Standard teammate Mohamed Tchité was, made official in the Belgian government's Bulletin of Acts, Orders and Decrees posted at the end of the week. Click to continue reading...

Just some of the 6,000 Napoli fans at Empoli.

Me at Empoli FC.

More Empoli v Napoli gubbins.

The Arena Garibaldi home to Pisa Calcio .

Another successful break in to a football ground (Pisa Calcio).

Stadio Artemio Franchi - Fiorentina.



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