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We couldn't explain what was going on with this soccer player, so we asked you to help us figure it out.
 The coin toss at the beginning of soccer matches has been replaced by a new method. Christian Pruitt Missoula, Mont. Pair of new cleats... $85 Spiffy new uniform ... $250 Taking time out of the game to karaoke Lionel Richie's "Dancing on the Ceiling" ... Priceless! Scott Nicolari Cape Coral, Fla. With yellow and red cards being no real punishment for infractions, offending players will now be hung by their ankles. Roy Alan Drexel Hill, Pa. Demonstrating why the United States will never be up to the rest of world's soccer standards, in other countries great players actually fall from the heavens. Jeff Taddeo Minneapolis, Minn. Preview from "The Matrix, Part 2" -- Pele Neo. Roman El Paso, Texas "First the XFL, and now the HFL (Human Foosball League). I told them it would never work." Tim King Chicago Wilson is hoping to find some change for the snack machine at the half. B. Fox Philadelphia "Coming up next on the X Games, Mexico takes on Jamaica in Freestyle Soccer." Michael Bright Boston Even the players were throwing themselves off the top of the bleachers when the game ended in yet another scoreless tie. Mike Ritter Belleville, N.J. "It's raining men!" Dale Simpson Tampa, Fla. For the last time Mr. Barkley, I don't have any lunch money! Andrew Kovach Novelty, Ohio These Nike "Boing" commercials are getting out of hand! Dustin Permann Gettysburg, S.D. After literally tens of fans showed up at the MLS championship game, one player felt the need to do a little sideshow in appreciation. Ryan Baucom Charlotte, N.C. As usual, the Hungarian judge gives a low score of 4.3 despite the obvious grace, and degree of difficulty of this maneuver. Andres Naranjo Tallahassee, Fla. A would-be gentleman caller inauspiciously receives this response from Richard Williams upon requesting a dinner date with Serena. Stephen Hanebutt Dallas "Keri Strug, eat your heart out!" Billy Schaumburg, Ill. FIFA, soccer's international governing body, in an attempt to increase scoring has added style points for celebrations. Mike Smidt Bellevue, Wash. The effects of Pop Rocks and a soda before the game. Bryan Austin, Texas Just another unsuspecting victim to fall head over heels for Anna Kournikova. Michael Dallas I did all this work to become an XFL cheerleader and now my hopes have been dashed. Pat Dunn Plano, Ill. Mom always told me, "If you keep doing that, you're going to get stuck that way!" Marcus Anderson Baltimore Nope, this doesn't beat Brandi's strip show. Danny Hewitt Amytiville, N.Y. After accidentally scoring in his own goal, this Colombian soccer player decides to hurl himself from the top row of the stadium instead of waiting to be shot to death by the fans. Steve DeLillo N. Massapequa, N.Y. Soon after, this player received a cease and desist order from Ozzie Smith's lawyer. Len East Meadow, N.Y. Greg Louganis: "He'll be attempting a double-barrel cork screw into the pike position on this dive." Ryan Westlake Village And finally, here is what Reuters stated was happening: Cisse Djibril of France flips after scoring against Germany during their FIFA World Youth Championship (under-20) soccer match June 27, 2001, at Cordoba, Argentina. Reuters/Sergio Moraes  Send this story to a friend | Most sent stories |
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