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Karim Benzema, le rapper
February 10, 2011, 10:40 pm
Filed under: 9) Video (Misc.), France, Real Madrid

Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema makes non-prostitute, non-scoring slump news! Yippee!!!

The Benz has just dropped one of his first rap tracks with fellow artist Rohff. The song is hardly worth listening to, but there’s just something gratifying about checking out footballers trying to flow.

As with rapping counterpart Ryan Babel, it’s difficult to tell just how bad KB’s skrills are. Give it a listen and decide for yourself!

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Thierry Henry Renault Ad
February 10, 2011, 10:18 pm
Filed under: 9) Video (Misc.), France, NY Red Bulls

New York Red Bulls star Thierry Henry plays the leading role in Renault’s latest TV commercial. The Frenchy waltzes through tres chic scenes, flashing images of Audrey Hepburn, Dita Von Teese, and… Sawyer?!?

Va va vroom!

WATCH IT NOW



French Federation to Anelka: Homey don’t play dat!
August 17, 2010, 6:25 pm
Filed under: 5) World Cup 2010, 6) Rumor & Scandal, 9) Video (Misc.), France

Nicolas Anelka’s international career just got slapped to sleep by the French Football Federation (FFF), which handed him an 18-match ban for his antics at this summer’s World Cup. Though plenty of blame could and should be heaped on lame duck manager Raymond Domenech, the FFF are coming down with heavy fist on the striker for playing the leading role in this summer’s national embarrassment. (video below)

Anelka isn’t the only player who has been punished, however. Patrice Evra and Franck Ribery will have rosy wrists after having them slapped with 5 and 3 match bans, respectively, for not having dutifully carried out their responsibilities as captain and vice-captain.

So basically, the FFF has made the statement: French Footy don’t play dat!

A refresher on the French “disaster”:

WATCH, LAUGH, & VOTE — Click here to watch rivaling bad attitudes: Nicolas Anelka & Homey D. Clown.



CHARGED: Ribery & Benzema, Child Prostitute scandal

PARIS (AP) — A French judge issued preliminary charges Tuesday against soccer stars Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema for soliciting an underage prostitute — the latest blow for a national team that returned from the World Cup in disgrace and disarray.

Ribery and Benzema were questioned Tuesday as part of a probe into a suspected network of prostitutes that operated out of a nightclub on Paris’ glitzy Champs-Elysees, a judicial official told the Associated Press. She was not authorized to be publicly named, according to office policy.

The scandal, which broke before the World Cup began June 11 and has been front-page news in France, includes allegations by a self-described escort girl who says Ribery flew her to visit him as a birthday present to himself when she was still under 18. Ribery is married with two children.

Real Madrid striker Benzema and Bayern Munich forward Ribery could face up to three years in prison and a $60,000 fine if convicted of paying to have sex with a minor. They are among the most famous soccer players in France.

Both have denied any wrongdoing.

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No Games Today. Feelin’ Lonely???

(Source: Umbro Blog)

After 19 intoxicating days of world class soccer, the FIFA World Cup 2010 is observing its first day of rest. While the world’s top players most likely welcome the break — and the assured, out-of-this-world naughty time — the spectators on Planet Football are left feeling a bit empty… a bit lonely.

To the rescue, FANunited seeks to fill that void with the hotties from the Umbro World Champions Collection.

(Source: Umbro Blog)

Note: You may recognize Abbey Clancy — sporting the England dress — from an earlier post about her mishap with love-toy Peter Crouch.

WATCH NOWClick here to see footage of the seven lovely ladies modeling their nations’ dresses!



Frenchies get EURO 2016!
May 28, 2010, 6:38 pm
Filed under: 9) Video (Misc.), France, Spain

France beat out the bids from Italy and Turkey to host the European Football Championship in 2016. That means Euro soccer fans will have the opportunity to enjoy baguettes, vin, et fromage four years after stuffing their faces with kielbasa and pierogi in Poland/Ukraine in 2012!

***EURO 2008 VIDEO*** Click here to learn about and/or enjoy highlights from the last European Championship.



VIDEO: EFFING Amazing NIKE Commercial
May 20, 2010, 9:20 pm
Filed under: 2) USA! USA!, 5) World Cup 2010, 9) Video (Misc.), Brazil, England, France, Spain

You MUST WATCH Nike’s new ad for their “Write the Future” campaign.

Prepare yourself for a World Cup boner, ladies and gentlemen.

***STAY IN TOUCH*** Click on the link below to receive updates from F.A.N. United on Facebook!

***SEE MORE*** Click here for two short follow-up scenes to the “Write the Future” commercial.



FIFA World Rankings – updated Apr 28, 2010

Brazil retake the top spot… Spain, England, and France all slip… and Team USA bounces up!

1. Brazil

2. Spain

3. Netherlands

4. Portugal

5. Italy

6. Germany

7. Argentina

8. England

9. Croatia

10. France

***CLICK HERE*** To see where the USA, MEX, & CAN ended up.



CALL-GIRL SCANDAL! Ribery & Benzema face JAIL TIME!!!

Further scandal befalls the French national team… and once again, it arises from someone not being able to keep their hands to themselves!

French nationals Franck Ribery, Sidney Govou, and Karim Benzema have been linked in a child prostitution scandal and have been accused of sleeping with the above busty beauty, Zahia Dehar.

Recently having turned 18, the call girl was “shocked” to find out that the players could face up to 3 years in jail for their previous encounters. The brilliant miss had a swell time with all of them at a cool £2,000/night and claims to have been treated “with utter respect” by the hornballs.

The scandal exploded when provocative photos were released and the call girl’s “pimp” was arrested.

The gents claim to have done nothing wrong and assure the public that this is just a big misunderstanding… but things just seem a little fishy… and creepy.

MORE TO COME!!!

For now, enjoy video of where French hands have been:



FRA v ESP (friendly) – 3:00 ET
March 3, 2010, 6:05 pm
Filed under: France, Spain

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