French Altitude Training in the Alps

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Nicolas Anelka Premieres New Puma Ligue 1 Ball

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One of These Things is Not Like the Others: France Trains

It can't be that cold, Nico?

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Chelsea 7 - 2 Sunderland

Nicolas Anelka got the scoring started on just 8 minutes.

Then Florent Malouda pulled one back on 17 minutes.


With lots of quick passing and fancy footwork, Ashley Cole scored another goal for Chelsea.


Frank Lampard scored a gorgeous volley on 34 minutes.


Michael Ballack played well and eventually scored after the half. Not long after nicolas Anelka put another past the Sunderland keeper.


And in the dieing embers of the match, Frank Lampard put in a header off of a cross from Anelka.


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France v Ireland and Stages of Grief

Robbie Keane scored the goal for Ireland and all was looking well. (Besides whatever that face Robbie is making. I don't get it.)


But then, in extra time, France scored. Even with the controversial "hand of god" from Henry, a result, is a result. And in my personal opinion, a replay would just feel empty.



Ireland had difficulty dealing with the result. The grief was difficult to take. First came anger.


Then pain and sadness.



But eventually they pulled themselves together and applauded the presence and support of their fans. My heart goes out to you.



(In the end, the better kits pulled in front. I mean, seriously, could they be any tighter?)

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Midweek Rain for Chelsea

I guess I'll start out with the bad. Essien had one of the worst performances I've ever seen. There wasn't a single pass he made that was complete. It wasn't a good night for him.

JT got elbowed in the head early on in he game and didn't move for a moment. Apparently he was knocked out cold. But he eventually arose and continued on.


Ashley played well, and his thighs played even better.


Flo's thighs decided to make an appearance as well.


And JT's also had an unlikely emergence.


Kalou splashed around a bit on the pitch.


And Anelka scored on the 48th minute to secure three points for the Blues.


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Chelsea Beat Burnley 3-0

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Chelsea's 09-10 Armani Suits

My lord, they're lovely.


Don't the boys look dashing? Especially, Frank. But where's JT?




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Arsenal v Chelsea Goalscorers and Heroes

First, Alex scored a beautiful header. He's been spectacular this season, on both ends of the pitch.

Anelka then scored a curving ball from distance against his old club.

Ashley Cole got some redemption for the constant booing that always emanates from the Emirates every time he touches the ball. When Ash crossed a ball into the penalty area, Kolo Toure cought it and rolled it past the keeper. Hilarity I tell you. (Arsenal, karma is a bitch.)

After Malouda had the ball stopped by the goalkeeper, Anelka cought the defection then hit it into the post, but Flo once again got the ball to finally put it in for number 4 of the match.

Petr Cech showed real compsure during the match and I was thoroughly impressed. Not that I'm not usually impressed by Cech's capabilities. But he seemed to by filled with confidence and showed it well.


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