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<item><title>Daily Dose: November 13th, 2009</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/daily-dose/daily-dose-november-13th-2009.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-11-13 17:30:59</pubDate><description>Something to read while you support your national team hanging out the window of a moving vehicle. On Friday 13th.


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World Cup playoff preview ...</description><content:encoded>Something to read while you support your national team hanging out the window of a moving vehicle. On Friday 13th.


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World Cup playoff preview ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Total Football Soccer Show#15: Asian Soccer Special</title><link>http://podcast.theoffside.com/weekly-podcast/total-football-soccer-show15-asian-soccer-special.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-11-12 16:40:51</pubDate><description>This week&#39;s show is 100% Asian football. We don&#39;t pretend to be experts. We don&#39;t pretend that we didn&#39;t do a lot of Wikipedia reading ...</description><content:encoded>This week&#39;s show is 100% Asian football. We don&#39;t pretend to be experts. We don&#39;t pretend that we didn&#39;t do a lot of Wikipedia reading ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Did Nawaf Al-Abid Score the Fastest Goal in Football?</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/did-nawaf-al-abid-score-the-fastest-goal-in-football.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-11-09 09:59:12</pubDate><description>

The above strike from Al-Hilal midfielder Nawaf Al-Abid (or Alabed, you choose) is said to be the fastest goal in world football. It came just ...</description><content:encoded>

The above strike from Al-Hilal midfielder Nawaf Al-Abid (or Alabed, you choose) is said to be the fastest goal in world football. It came just ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Real Madrid Have Found The Promised Land, And Its Name Is 中国.</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/real-madrid-have-found-the-promised-land-and-its-name-is-%e4%b8%ad%e5%9b%bd.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-09-24 08:32:02</pubDate><description>Never, ever forget: it&#39;s always about the money.

When doctoring up a schedule for the week&#39;s domestic games, what should be taken into consideration? Other games, ...</description><content:encoded>Never, ever forget: it&#39;s always about the money.

When doctoring up a schedule for the week&#39;s domestic games, what should be taken into consideration? Other games, ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Telling A Player To Dive Is Not A Smart Idea, It Turns Out.</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/telling-a-player-to-dive-is-not-a-smart-idea-it-turns-out.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-08-26 10:30:43</pubDate><description>Whilst Australia is cracking down on diving, their Asian brethren Japan are reeling from a slightly stupid - or tremendously stupid, your choice - remark ...</description><content:encoded>Whilst Australia is cracking down on diving, their Asian brethren Japan are reeling from a slightly stupid - or tremendously stupid, your choice - remark ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>The Goal of 2009.</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-goal-of-2009.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-08-06 11:00:26</pubDate><description>

This is, plain and simple, one of the best goals you will ever see. Not that every own-half goal isn&#39;t brilliant, it&#39;s just the pace, ...</description><content:encoded>

This is, plain and simple, one of the best goals you will ever see. Not that every own-half goal isn&#39;t brilliant, it&#39;s just the pace, ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>China Sets The New Standard For Discipline</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/china-sets-the-new-standard-for-discipline.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-07-30 13:00:17</pubDate><description>

You may recall that referee rundown which took place in China over the week (see above for a refresher). It was actually a youth-type game, ...</description><content:encoded>

You may recall that referee rundown which took place in China over the week (see above for a refresher). It was actually a youth-type game, ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>The Chinese Tom Henning Øvrebø (That&#39;s Ballack&#39;s Buddy From Chelsea v Barca)</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-chinese-tom-henning-%c3%b8vreb%c3%b8-thats-ballacks-buddy-from-chelsea-v-barca.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-07-28 06:00:56</pubDate><description>

Just yesterday Richard Scudamore, head of the Prem, sat himself in front of a bevy of reporters, not at all influenced by the fact that ...</description><content:encoded>

Just yesterday Richard Scudamore, head of the Prem, sat himself in front of a bevy of reporters, not at all influenced by the fact that ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>New Kids Gangwon F.C. Making a Big Impression</title><link>http://k-league.theoffside.com/1/new-kids-gangwon-fc-making-a-big-impression.html</link><dc:creator>Brett</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-06-30 03:39:21</pubDate><description>Jeonbuk Hyundai manager Choi Kang-hee didn’t sound surprised. Nor did he sound shocked. Or embarrassed. There was no need to hurl abuse at an average ...</description><content:encoded>Jeonbuk Hyundai manager Choi Kang-hee didn’t sound surprised. Nor did he sound shocked. Or embarrassed. There was no need to hurl abuse at an average ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Howler Files: The Gods Are Cruel.</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/howler-files-the-gods-are-cruel.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-06-29 16:03:15</pubDate><description>

We&#39;ve seen this so often. Goalkeeper does the &#34;smart&#34; thing by aiming to prevent conceding a corner kick and in the process wind up conceding ...</description><content:encoded>

We&#39;ve seen this so often. Goalkeeper does the &#34;smart&#34; thing by aiming to prevent conceding a corner kick and in the process wind up conceding ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Daily Dose: June 22nd, 2009.</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/daily-dose/daily-dose-june-22nd-2009.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-06-22 16:30:43</pubDate><description>
	Egypt hangs upset blame on unfounded hooker accusations. (guardian)
	ESPN to broadcast Prem games in the UK. (EPL Talk)
	UEFA Cup kicks off in 10 days. Seriously. ...</description><content:encoded>
	Egypt hangs upset blame on unfounded hooker accusations. (guardian)
	ESPN to broadcast Prem games in the UK. (EPL Talk)
	UEFA Cup kicks off in 10 days. Seriously. ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Summer Hilarity</title><link>http://hull.theoffside.com/team-news/summer-hilarity.html</link><dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-06-20 11:43:07</pubDate><description>So some bits and bobs to cover as the summer progresses. 

Asia Trip

The Tigers look forward to their trip to Beijing, where they will play ...</description><content:encoded>So some bits and bobs to cover as the summer progresses. 

Asia Trip

The Tigers look forward to their trip to Beijing, where they will play ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>And We All Fall Down</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/and-we-all-fall-down.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-05-29 12:50:31</pubDate><description>

Dirty Tackle beat us to this by about three days, but it&#39;s too good not to post. It&#39;s from the May 19th Asian Champions League ...</description><content:encoded>

Dirty Tackle beat us to this by about three days, but it&#39;s too good not to post. It&#39;s from the May 19th Asian Champions League ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Suwon Samsung Still in a World of Trouble</title><link>http://k-league.theoffside.com/1/suwon-samsung-still-in-a-world-of-trouble.html</link><dc:creator>Brett</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-05-27 05:48:51</pubDate><description>With snow gently falling around him, Lee Won-jae looked up at the clock. It read 94:45. The Suwon and Korean legend took a deep breath ...</description><content:encoded>With snow gently falling around him, Lee Won-jae looked up at the clock. It read 94:45. The Suwon and Korean legend took a deep breath ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>A Football Miracle Sends FC Seoul Through in the Champions League</title><link>http://k-league.theoffside.com/1/a-football-miracle-sends-fc-seoul-through-in-the-champions-league.html</link><dc:creator>Brett</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-05-23 21:19:37</pubDate><description>Going into the sixth and final match day of this seasons Asian Champions League group stage, Suwon Samsung Bluewings and Pohang Steelers were already through, ...</description><content:encoded>Going into the sixth and final match day of this seasons Asian Champions League group stage, Suwon Samsung Bluewings and Pohang Steelers were already through, ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Pain in the Rain for Daegu FC</title><link>http://k-league.theoffside.com/1/pain-in-the-rain-for-daegu-fc.html</link><dc:creator>Brett</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-05-20 08:44:20</pubDate><description>Byun Byoung-joo was motionless. Stunned. His gaze fixed on his own goal; on the ball nestled snuggly in the back of the net; on his ...</description><content:encoded>Byun Byoung-joo was motionless. Stunned. His gaze fixed on his own goal; on the ball nestled snuggly in the back of the net; on his ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Bhaichung Bhutia Sparks Club vs Dancing Show Debate</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/bhaichung-bhutia-sparks-club-vs-dancing-show-debate.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-05-19 09:00:48</pubDate><description>

Step aside club vs country. The new argument is club vs celebrity dancing show.

India&#39;s most famous footballer Bhaichung Bhutia has fallen out with his I-League ...</description><content:encoded>

Step aside club vs country. The new argument is club vs celebrity dancing show.

India&#39;s most famous footballer Bhaichung Bhutia has fallen out with his I-League ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>A Name to Remember: Lee Keun-Ho</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/a-name-to-remember-lee-keun-ho.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-05-12 06:00:03</pubDate><description>

Take a look at this J-League goal from Jubilo Iwata&#39;s South Korean attacker Lee Keun-Ho. Dribbling along the touchline Lee goes around the keeper and ...</description><content:encoded>

Take a look at this J-League goal from Jubilo Iwata&#39;s South Korean attacker Lee Keun-Ho. Dribbling along the touchline Lee goes around the keeper and ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Daily Dose: May 5th, 2009.</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/daily-dose/daily-dose-may-5th-2009.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-05-05 17:30:40</pubDate><description>Stuff to read while you hose down the pitch.....



	Finding a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo at OT. (EPL Offside)
	Realizing there&#39;s no defending Joey Barton anymore. (SoccerLens)
	A ...</description><content:encoded>Stuff to read while you hose down the pitch.....



	Finding a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo at OT. (EPL Offside)
	Realizing there&#39;s no defending Joey Barton anymore. (SoccerLens)
	A ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Another Day, Another Assault In Chinese Football</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/another-day-another-assault-in-chinese-football.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-04-16 10:10:58</pubDate><description>

You know, ever since China pulled its domestic competition from terrestrial television for too cozily resembling martial arts and bringing in a strict disciplinarian to ...</description><content:encoded>

You know, ever since China pulled its domestic competition from terrestrial television for too cozily resembling martial arts and bringing in a strict disciplinarian to ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Cui Peng: China&#39;s Bad Boy. Sort Of.</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/cui-peng-chinas-bad-boy-sort-of.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2009-04-03 13:30:43</pubDate><description>The state of the game in China is pretty poor. The athletic standards are low and most games turn into impromptu martial arts tournament, forcing ...</description><content:encoded>The state of the game in China is pretty poor. The athletic standards are low and most games turn into impromptu martial arts tournament, forcing ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>China Pulls Its Own League From Television</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/china-pulls-its-own-league-from-television.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-11-20 13:55:43</pubDate><description>China has decided to remove TV coverage of their top league due to excessive pitch violence which turns football matches into impromptu martial arts competitions. ...</description><content:encoded>China has decided to remove TV coverage of their top league due to excessive pitch violence which turns football matches into impromptu martial arts competitions. ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Japan&#39;s Attempt to Curb Arsenal-itis</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/japans-attempt-to-curb-arsenal-itis.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-11-13 16:19:06</pubDate><description>Some clubs bring the full cavalry to their cup matches because it&#39;s the only competition they have a chance at making a decent showing. Other ...</description><content:encoded>Some clubs bring the full cavalry to their cup matches because it&#39;s the only competition they have a chance at making a decent showing. Other ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Adelaide United Need to Look Before They Pass</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/adelaide-united-need-to-look-before-they-pass.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-11-05 11:04:05</pubDate><description>

Adelaide United are the first Australian team to make it to the Asian Champions League Final, where they faced Gamba Osaka in the first leg ...</description><content:encoded>

Adelaide United are the first Australian team to make it to the Asian Champions League Final, where they faced Gamba Osaka in the first leg ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Asian Champions League Final Set; Wikipedia Predicts Winner.</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/asian-champions-league-final-set-wikipedia-predicts-winner.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-10-22 18:33:14</pubDate><description>

Defending champs Urawa Red Diamonds had the upper hand as they hosted Gamba Osaka in the semifinal of the Asian CL semifinals today, having drawn ...</description><content:encoded>

Defending champs Urawa Red Diamonds had the upper hand as they hosted Gamba Osaka in the semifinal of the Asian CL semifinals today, having drawn ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Chinese Fan Gives Up on Football to Become a Monk</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/chinese-fan-gives-up-on-football-to-become-a-monk.html</link><dc:creator>Daryl</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-10-14 14:00:42</pubDate><description>Have you ever been so frustrated with your team&#39;s fortunes that you just want to give up watching football altogether? You know the feeling. One ...</description><content:encoded>Have you ever been so frustrated with your team&#39;s fortunes that you just want to give up watching football altogether? You know the feeling. One ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>When in Goal, Attention Span Is Everything</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/when-in-goal-attention-span-is-everything.html</link><dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-10-10 06:00:23</pubDate><description>

Looks like this J-League goalkeeper forgot his Ritalin.  

And while I was trying to figure out where that video came from (no luck so ...</description><content:encoded>

Looks like this J-League goalkeeper forgot his Ritalin.  

And while I was trying to figure out where that video came from (no luck so ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Calling All Brazilians To Uzbekistan</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/asia/calling-all-brazilians-to-uzbekistan.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-09-23 12:00:59</pubDate><description>Go ahead, name one club in the Uzbek League beside the one just below your line of sight. Can you? Doubt it. And if you ...</description><content:encoded>Go ahead, name one club in the Uzbek League beside the one just below your line of sight. Can you? Doubt it. And if you ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Japanese Fan Attacks Players On Pitch</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/japanese-fan-attacks-players-on-pitch.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-09-21 19:00:23</pubDate><description>

Add this to the list of many reasons why the J. League needs to come mainstream. Kashiwa player Alex was lining up to take a ...</description><content:encoded>

Add this to the list of many reasons why the J. League needs to come mainstream. Kashiwa player Alex was lining up to take a ...</content:encoded></item><item><title>Photo: Incentives Work</title><link>http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/photo-incentives-work.html</link><dc:creator>chris</dc:creator><pubDate>2008-09-08 14:30:50</pubDate><description>

Win a tournament you usually get a trophy. Not in Iraq, where the Asia Cup 2007 winning team will get a stadium in their honor. ...</description><content:encoded>

Win a tournament you usually get a trophy. Not in Iraq, where the Asia Cup 2007 winning team will get a stadium in their honor. ...</content:encoded></item></channel>
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