Four years is a long time, but the wait has been well worth it. Next Friday kicks off the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and we’re pumped to watch the games and pray for some traditional soccer hooligan brawls. But we’re even more excited to check out the ultra sexy superfans from around the world. We’re talking international smokeshows so hot that we’re sure no one will be able to focus on games if they’re around.

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The World Cup is nearly upon us, and while the global clash of soccer titans is one of the greatest events in sports, some fan insanity is an exciting unfortunate part of its history. People are about as serious as a heart attack when it comes to their nation’s teams. From fisticuffs in the stands, to all out brawls and rioting in the streets, the international community sure takes their sports seriously.

Playboy just made it a whole lot easier to get excited for the 2010 World Cup. If this model doesn’t make you fall in love with the new jerseys, just remember they’re made of recycled plastic — so we’re going sexy and green! Want to support the U.S team, but unsure of how to do it? Check out our guide to being a U.S. soccer supporter. And don’t forget to stay up-to-date on all the action by following our favorite players on Twitter.

With World Cup 2010 just six weeks away it’s time to recognize a growing movement in the United States. Even though supporters of the US Men’s National Team are outnumbered everywhere they travel, even games on American soil, supporter culture is starting to get take hold. We’ve asked Jon Korn, the producer of the US National Team documentary One Goal to give us 4 simple rules to be a US Soccer supporter.

Four years is a long time, but the wait has been well worth it. Next Friday kicks off the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and we’re pumped  to watch the games and pray for some traditional soccer hooligan brawls. But we’re even more excited to check out the ultra sexy superfans from around the world. We’re talking international smokesho… Click to read more

As we all know, the Europeans love their body painted babes. (And we love them, too!) It seems like every chance they get, they’re stripping down a hot chick to slather her in their team’s favorite colors. Here in America, however, this most excellent trend is just catching on. So to help get things rolling, let us present to you, Bodypaint Babe Bonanza: American Sport Edition!

Soccer fans, rejoice! Today Manchester United battled against FC Barcelona in the 2009 Champion’s League Final – the Super Bowl of European football. (Actually, it’s probably bigger than the Super Bowl.) After a heated head-to-head in Rome, FC Barcelona prevailed over Man U with a score of 2 to 0. But no matter who you routed for, it’s time to celebrate this awesome day in soccer history.

It’s World Cup qualifying season, and the US has just announced their roster for this Sunday’s (5PM, ESPN2) qualifying game against Barbados at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. The US tied Argentina, the #1 team in the world, this past Sunday–and they are expected to romp Barbedos. USA! USA! USa..Usa..us..Ok, I tried…
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The NY Post is reporting that Tony Parker has been cheating on his wife Eva Longoria with a French model named Alexandra Paressant.
Paressant told the Post that “she met Parker at his July wedding, and after weeks of exchanging explicit text messages they had their first tryst in September at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Paris.”
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