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<item><title>Gallery: Chelsea 4, Guangzhou 0</title><link>http://chelsea.theoffside.com/chelsea/gallery-chelsea-4-guangzhou-0.html</link><dc:creator>Jack</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-07-23 15:01:31</pubDate><description>The Blues set off the preseason in fine fashion Wednesday, blanking Guangzhou Pharmaceutical 4-0 in China. Peep the photos below. Looks like Deco is already ...</description><content:encoded>The Blues set off the preseason in fine fashion Wednesday, blanking Guangzhou Pharmaceutical 4-0 in China. Peep the photos below. Looks like Deco is already ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Samuel Eto&#39;o Isn&#39;t Really Moving to Uzbekistan. Is He?</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/samuel-etoo-isnt-really-moving-to-uzbekistan-is-he.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-07-17 12:00:25</pubDate><description>Some transfer rumours are so bizarre they make you dizzy, and they don&#39;t come much dizzier than Samuel Eto&#39;o to Uzbekistan side Kuruvchi. But that&#39;s ...</description><content:encoded>Some transfer rumours are so bizarre they make you dizzy, and they don&#39;t come much dizzier than Samuel Eto&#39;o to Uzbekistan side Kuruvchi. But that&#39;s ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>The Offside Euro 2008 Champion:  Charles Snyder</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-offside-euro-2008-champion-charles-snyder.html</link><dc:creator>Dave Martinez</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-07-11 09:00:54</pubDate><description>Over three weeks of tournament action and only one country stood tall:  Sweden.  Ibrahimovich proved to be unstoppable in the virtual world, earning ...</description><content:encoded>Over three weeks of tournament action and only one country stood tall:  Sweden.  Ibrahimovich proved to be unstoppable in the virtual world, earning ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Tournament Brackets and Deadline Tommorrow Night!</title><link>http://games.theoffside.com/reviews/team-news/tournament-brackets-and-deadline-tommorrow-night.html</link><dc:creator>Dave Martinez</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-06-24 09:01:16</pubDate><description>

Hey all,

Here are the brackets for the tournament so far.

I need participants who havent played their games (I think only one remains) to get moving! ...</description><content:encoded>

Hey all,

Here are the brackets for the tournament so far.

I need participants who havent played their games (I think only one remains) to get moving! ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Two Teams Dropped from Indonesian League</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/two-teams-cut-from-indonesian-league.html</link><dc:creator>Ian Rose</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-05-17 17:30:29</pubDate><description>(Spotted over at Jakarta Casual)

Promotion / relegation is a great system.  It ensures that the quality of a league stays strong by removing the ...</description><content:encoded>(Spotted over at Jakarta Casual)

Promotion / relegation is a great system.  It ensures that the quality of a league stays strong by removing the ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Daily Dose 5.12.08</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/leagues/mls/daily-dose-51208.html</link><dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-05-12 19:00:41</pubDate><description>Some news to read as you use a corpse head to smoke marijuana:


	Because 2000 naked people are the obvious way to promote a footy tournament ...</description><content:encoded>Some news to read as you use a corpse head to smoke marijuana:


	Because 2000 naked people are the obvious way to promote a footy tournament ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>J League Update: Antlers continue to tumble</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/j-league-update-antlers-continue-to-tumble.html</link><dc:creator>Ian Rose</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-05-10 14:30:09</pubDate><description>At my old high school, our symbol was the Buck, leading not only to a ridiculous mascot that looked more like a moose, but also ...</description><content:encoded>At my old high school, our symbol was the Buck, leading not only to a ridiculous mascot that looked more like a moose, but also ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Japanese Footballer Still Fighting &#34;Garlic Ban&#34;</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/japanese-footballer-still-fighting-garlic-ban.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-05-02 13:30:28</pubDate><description>Japan is arguably the wackiest corner of the football world right now. Don&#39;t believe me? Did you not read about the J-League underwear thief?

And if ...</description><content:encoded>Japan is arguably the wackiest corner of the football world right now. Don&#39;t believe me? Did you not read about the J-League underwear thief?

And if ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>The Case of the Mysterious J-League Underwear Thief</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/the-case-of-the-mysterious-j-league-underwear-thief.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-05-02 12:25:14</pubDate><description>An unnamed J-League footballer was arrested this week for breaking into a 21 year old woman&#39;s apartment and stealing her panties. The 26-year-old Kashiwa Reysol ...</description><content:encoded>An unnamed J-League footballer was arrested this week for breaking into a 21 year old woman&#39;s apartment and stealing her panties. The 26-year-old Kashiwa Reysol ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Weekend Recap:  Burning Up</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/weekend-recap-burning-up.html</link><dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-04-28 10:45:07</pubDate><description>How did those weekend games we talked about on Friday come out?

Saturday

Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United
Chelsea&#39;s Michael Ballack put away a penalty in the 86th minute, ...</description><content:encoded>How did those weekend games we talked about on Friday come out?

Saturday

Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United
Chelsea&#39;s Michael Ballack put away a penalty in the 86th minute, ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Weekend Watch: Keeping in Step</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/weekend-watch-keeping-in-step.html</link><dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-04-25 18:00:10</pubDate><description>

A quick look at some of the games going on around the world this weekend:





Saturday
Chelsea vs Man Utd
Chelsea need to win this one. Simple as ...</description><content:encoded>

A quick look at some of the games going on around the world this weekend:





Saturday
Chelsea vs Man Utd
Chelsea need to win this one. Simple as ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>J League Update: Mon the Gas Men</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/j-league-update-mon-the-gas-men.html</link><dc:creator>Ian Rose</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-04-20 13:00:50</pubDate><description> Another weekend is in the books for the best league in the world (in terms of mascots and light shows), the J League.  ...</description><content:encoded> Another weekend is in the books for the best league in the world (in terms of mascots and light shows), the J League.  ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>J League Update: Kashima battles the Red Diamonds (and loses)</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/j-league-update-kashima-battles-the-red-diamonds-and-loses.html</link><dc:creator>Ian Rose</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-04-13 12:45:11</pubDate><description>

First Flaming Lips reference on the front page of the Offside?  Until proven wrong, I&#39;m claiming it.

It&#39;s been a crazy weekend in the J ...</description><content:encoded>

First Flaming Lips reference on the front page of the Offside?  Until proven wrong, I&#39;m claiming it.

It&#39;s been a crazy weekend in the J ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>J League Update: This ain&#39;t your Grandpa&#39;s Grampus</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/j-league-update-this-aint-your-grandpas-grampus.html</link><dc:creator>Ian Rose</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-04-05 16:30:47</pubDate><description>We&#39;ve made a pretty big deal here on the Offside (and rightfully so) about the MLS entering its thirteenth season, and thus, becoming a teenager. ...</description><content:encoded>We&#39;ve made a pretty big deal here on the Offside (and rightfully so) about the MLS entering its thirteenth season, and thus, becoming a teenager. ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>In Some Champions Leagues You Have to Actually Win Things</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/in-some-champions-leagues-you-have-to-actually-win-things.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-03-12 18:00:09</pubDate><description>The competition we call the Champions League isn&#39;t actually the Champions League. Even if it thinks it is. It&#39;s just the UEFA Champions League. There&#39;s ...</description><content:encoded>The competition we call the Champions League isn&#39;t actually the Champions League. Even if it thinks it is. It&#39;s just the UEFA Champions League. There&#39;s ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Kung Fu Fighting, Japan vs. China Style</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/kung-fu-fighting-japan-vs-china-style.html</link><dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-03-04 07:00:50</pubDate><description>[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVL45uWO-R0[/youtube]

After yesterday&#39;s kung fu goal, I thought I&#39;d carry the theme into today with some Kung Fu fighting, this time in the Japan vs. China ...</description><content:encoded>[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVL45uWO-R0[/youtube]

After yesterday&#39;s kung fu goal, I thought I&#39;d carry the theme into today with some Kung Fu fighting, this time in the Japan vs. China ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Chinese Idol: Chelsea FC Edition</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/chinese-idol-chelsea-fc-edition.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-03-03 11:00:23</pubDate><description>This much we know: Premier League clubs really really want to get their teeth into that tasty Asian market. First there was Game 39. Then ...</description><content:encoded>This much we know: Premier League clubs really really want to get their teeth into that tasty Asian market. First there was Game 39. Then ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Daily Dose 3.2.08</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/daily-dose-3208.html</link><dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-03-02 15:30:30</pubDate><description>Some news to read as you get your friend to shoot you so you don&#39;t have to go to work:


	How smart are footballers?  This ...</description><content:encoded>Some news to read as you get your friend to shoot you so you don&#39;t have to go to work:


	How smart are footballers?  This ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Japanese Soccer Season Begins With a Pitch Invasion</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/japanese-soccer-season-begins-with-a-pitch-invasion.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-03-01 11:15:04</pubDate><description>You probably wouldn&#39;t expect pre-season cup sponsored by a photocopier to cause a pitch invasion in Japan, but that&#39;s exactly what happened today. The Xerox ...</description><content:encoded>You probably wouldn&#39;t expect pre-season cup sponsored by a photocopier to cause a pitch invasion in Japan, but that&#39;s exactly what happened today. The Xerox ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Pan-Pacific Wrap-Up</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/pan-pacific-wrap-up.html</link><dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-02-25 07:00:25</pubDate><description>As an LA Galaxy fan, I was horrified by the team&#39;s miserable performace in its 0-1 loss to Gamba Osaka on Thursday, especially when compared ...</description><content:encoded>As an LA Galaxy fan, I was horrified by the team&#39;s miserable performace in its 0-1 loss to Gamba Osaka on Thursday, especially when compared ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>J-League vs K-League, The Future of the All-Star Game</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/j-league-vs-k-league-all-star-game.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-02-22 14:00:35</pubDate><description>All-Star games are going international. The traditional J-League exhibition game between fan-selected East and West teams is  being replaced by a J-League All-Stars XI ...</description><content:encoded>All-Star games are going international. The traditional J-League exhibition game between fan-selected East and West teams is  being replaced by a J-League All-Stars XI ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Professional Time Wasting At Its Finest</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/professional-time-wasting-at-its-finest.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-02-21 11:00:55</pubDate><description>

This took place recently during a women&#39;s game between China and South Korea. As injury time was running out and with China up 3-2, a ...</description><content:encoded>

This took place recently during a women&#39;s game between China and South Korea. As injury time was running out and with China up 3-2, a ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Premier League&#39;s 39th Game Gets the Middle Finger</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/leagues/england/english-premiership/premier-leagues-39th-game-gets-the-middle-finger.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-02-13 13:30:10</pubDate><description>Not sure what reaction the Premier League expected from potential venues for its cashgrab &#34;international round&#34;, but I&#39;m guessing a collective middle finger wasn&#39;t part ...</description><content:encoded>Not sure what reaction the Premier League expected from potential venues for its cashgrab &#34;international round&#34;, but I&#39;m guessing a collective middle finger wasn&#39;t part ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>It&#39;s &#34;Dumpling Diplomacy&#34; for the Japanese Soccer Team</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/its-dumpling-diplomacy-for-the-japanese-soccer-team.html</link><dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-02-10 10:00:00</pubDate><description>Let&#39;s say you&#39;re Japan.  Relations with your huge, powerful neighbor are always a bit strained, but they&#39;ve become moreso recently since dumplings made by ...</description><content:encoded>Let&#39;s say you&#39;re Japan.  Relations with your huge, powerful neighbor are always a bit strained, but they&#39;ve become moreso recently since dumplings made by ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Thai Refereee Takes a Beating From Players</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/thai-refereee-takes-a-beating.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-02-08 14:00:48</pubDate><description>Rob Styles may have felt hard done by when the Premier League dropped him for refereeing the August 2007 Liverpool vs Chelsea match like a ...</description><content:encoded>Rob Styles may have felt hard done by when the Premier League dropped him for refereeing the August 2007 Liverpool vs Chelsea match like a ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Korean Soccer Players Deliberately Injuring Themselves</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/korean-soccer-players-deliberately-injuring-themselves.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-02-05 06:00:40</pubDate><description>We love wacky football news. So here&#39;s some very wacky football news: There are currently 92 South Korean soccer players being indicted for dislocating their ...</description><content:encoded>We love wacky football news. So here&#39;s some very wacky football news: There are currently 92 South Korean soccer players being indicted for dislocating their ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Wow.  That&#39;s Deep.</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/wow-thats-deep.html</link><dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-01-29 13:00:03</pubDate><description>[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUeNulR-u48&amp;amp;eurl=http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/2008/01/saudi_tv_presen.html[/youtube]

If you&#39;re looking for profundity, go elsewhere.  

But watch this video first.  If only to revel in the dueling accents</description><content:encoded>[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUeNulR-u48&amp;amp;eurl=http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/2008/01/saudi_tv_presen.html[/youtube]

If you&#39;re looking for profundity, go elsewhere.  

But watch this video first.  If only to revel in the dueling accents</content:encoded></item><item><title>Iraq Star Can&#39;t Play in England.  Iraq Blames America.</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/europe/iraq-star-cant-play-in-england-iraq-blames-america.html</link><dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-01-27 13:00:49</pubDate><description>Iraqi soccer star Nashat Akram was this close to realizing his dream of playing in Europe.  But it looks like it&#39;s not going to ...</description><content:encoded>Iraqi soccer star Nashat Akram was this close to realizing his dream of playing in Europe.  But it looks like it&#39;s not going to ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Photo of the Day: Supporters with Soul</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/photo-of-the-day-supporters-with-soul.html</link><dc:creator>Martha</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-01-25 12:00:38</pubDate><description>
This Iraq supporter may not be wearing a box on his head, but he&#39;s deeply invested in his team&#39;s 1-1 friendly draw with Jordan yesterday. ...</description><content:encoded>
This Iraq supporter may not be wearing a box on his head, but he&#39;s deeply invested in his team&#39;s 1-1 friendly draw with Jordan yesterday. ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Our First Bicycle-Related Sex Scandal</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/our-first-bicycle-related-sex-scandal.html</link><dc:creator>Martha</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-01-24 12:00:58</pubDate><description>I have no idea how we missed this the first time around, but way back in June, J-League player Naoya Kikuchi was involved in a ...</description><content:encoded>I have no idea how we missed this the first time around, but way back in June, J-League player Naoya Kikuchi was involved in a ...</content:encoded></item></channel>
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