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Espana takes down Portugal in PK’s to move on to the Euro 2012 final! Oh, how I wish I was there to celebrate…with them. 

27 June 2012 ·

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So far in the 2012 Euro Cup, 21-year-old Italian superstar Mario Balotelli hasn’t been able to dodge racism thrown in his face. Balotelli, a son to Ghanaian immigrants was born in Sicily and now is one of Italy’s most dangerous strikers on the roster. Unfortunately, Balotelli has been forced to deal with cruel racist tendencies that come hand-in-hand with the intensity of playing in a huge tournament like the UEFA Euro Cup. He’s a stud, and it’s unfortunate (yet not tremendously surprising) fans have chosen a distasteful way to get under his skin, in his head. Chanting racial slurs and hurling bananas onto the field is one thing, but to get disrespected by your own nation is just absurd. An Italian newspaper—yes I said ITALIAN, his own country of birth—took a shot at him as well. In a cartoon, the Gazzetta depicted Balotelli as King Kong, getting pelted with soccer balls instead of a barrage of bullets. An apology followed up shortly after, but is that enough? Check out my Sports Racism Trap for all kinds of content on the concerns of racism at this year’s Euro 2012, as well as other dimensions of the sports world. 

So far in the 2012 Euro Cup, 21-year-old Italian superstar Mario Balotelli hasn’t been able to dodge racism thrown in his face. Balotelli, a son to Ghanaian immigrants was born in Sicily and now is one of Italy’s most dangerous strikers on the roster. Unfortunately, Balotelli has been forced to deal with cruel racist tendencies that come hand-in-hand with the intensity of playing in a huge tournament like the UEFA Euro Cup. He’s a stud, and it’s unfortunate (yet not tremendously surprising) fans have chosen a distasteful way to get under his skin, in his head. Chanting racial slurs and hurling bananas onto the field is one thing, but to get disrespected by your own nation is just absurd. An Italian newspaper—yes I said ITALIAN, his own country of birth—took a shot at him as well. In a cartoon, the Gazzetta depicted Balotelli as King Kong, getting pelted with soccer balls instead of a barrage of bullets. An apology followed up shortly after, but is that enough?

Check out my Sports Racism Trap for all kinds of content on the concerns of racism at this year’s Euro 2012, as well as other dimensions of the sports world. 

27 June 2012 ·

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Spain vs. Portugal about to kick off! Who ya got moving on to the Euro Cup final?! Can Ronaldo possibly pull off the upset victory to lead Portugal, or is Spain on their way to their 3rd-consecutive major tournament championship? I’m telling you, the best UEFA Euro 2012 coverage is right here. Currently “hot” right now on Trapit. Check it, soccer/futbol/football fans.  —- image via

Spain vs. Portugal about to kick off! Who ya got moving on to the Euro Cup final?! Can Ronaldo possibly pull off the upset victory to lead Portugal, or is Spain on their way to their 3rd-consecutive major tournament championship?

I’m telling you, the best UEFA Euro 2012 coverage is right here. Currently “hot” right now on Trapit. Check it, soccer/futbol/football fans. 

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27 June 2012 ·

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A little late on this one, but what a spectacular goal by Ibrahimovic! And I thought the back heel goal the other day had a good shot to be the top goal in the Euro2012 tourney. Damn!

19 June 2012 ·

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Absolutely sensational goal to win the game for England over Sweden (3-2). Unreal.

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15 June 2012 ·

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Pitter-patter goes my heart. “You’ll never beat the Irish!” 

Ok, so you’re probably wondering why on earth young kiddos from Thailand show such Celtic pride rooting for Ireland in this year’s UEFA Euro 2012…the story WHY is actually quite incredible. Check it here.

14 June 2012 ·

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