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VIDEO (23/05): You've seen outrageous goals, misses and saves aplenty, but what about outrageous goalkeeping clearances? Check this dude out.

PICS (22/05): Chelsea captain John Terry's been accused of rather stealing the limelight from his teammates for the manner of his celebrations in Munich, despite the fact he played no role in the final because of a ban. So some punters online have come up with some other moments in history in which Terry "played a key role".

VIDEO: (22/05): Mario Balotelli has probably had more haircuts than goals this season. We imagine this is the dilemma he has every time he takes a trip to the barbers

VIDEO (21/05): ITV's advertising campaign ahead of Euro 2012 is the stuff of fantasy. Anyway, here's what happened for real, alongside the fantasy, for those of you with short memories.

VIDEO (18/05):
It turns out that David Beckham and US President Barack Obama have suddenly turned into the best of pals if this is anything to go by.

VIDEO (18/05):
Player celebrates by whipping off shirt and running round a building site. No really!

VIDEO (18/05):
Never stand too near the advertising hoardings at a football match even if you're a photographer or else this will happen. Check out the unbelievable lack of sympathy from the players that caused it.

VIDEO (18/05): If you don't agree with an assistant referee, what's the best deal with the situation. If you're this footballer, you pull his shorts down. (credit to the Guardian)

VIDEO (16/05):
Geoffrey Serey Die has earned himself an eight-match ban in Belgium for slapping a ball boy in the face. Here's his misdemeanour captured on video.

PIC: (16/05): News of Rio Ferdinand's omission from the England squad broke late last night. It's taken him less than 24 hours to make a public response. Highly dignified, we think you'll agree.

VIDEO (15/05): Not only does this guy score a stunner from beyond the halfway line, he follows it up with a striking goal celebration. Kudos.

VIDEO (15/05): We've all had a few too many beers and said something we regretted the next morning. Looks like Steve Kean is no different after this clip emerged of the Blackburn boss promising fans a top-half Premier League finish and the Carling Cup trophy, as well as calling Big Sam a crook and claiming to have discovered Phil Jones. Warning: there's some naughty language.

VIDEO (15/05): You'd think Carlos Tevez would want to keep his head down after all the commotion he's caused this season. But he just couldn't resist one last dig at Sir Alex Ferguson during Man City's title victory parade. How's that golf swing coming along?

VIDEO (14/05): Here's the moment when Joey Barton lost the plot at the Etihad Stadium. After being sent off for elbowing Carlos Tevez in the face, QPR's loose cannon knees Sergio Aguero in the buttocks and then tries to headbutt Vincent Kompany before being escorted off the pitch and almost coming to blows with Mario Balotelli. Forget Haye v Chisora. Frank Warren needs to book Barton v Balotelli this summer.

TWEET (14/05): Despite the carnage Barton caused, he still doesn't think he deserved a red card. And judging by his Tweets, he's not Alan Shearer's biggest fan.

VIDEO (14/05): Paul Merson tries to outdo Gary Neville's infamous Torres howl as he explodes on screen during Man City's dramatic title-deciding win over QPR.

VIDEO (14/05): Watch all Stewart Downing's Premier League goals and assists from his first season at Liverpool. Easily worth £20m.

VIDEO (14/05): Former Bolton striker Johan Elmander drops an f-bomb in his post-match interview after Galatasaray clinch the Super Lig title.

VIDEO (11/05): This should cheer up the depressed Rangers fans out there. It's Celtic boss Neil Lennon being completely taken out by his own left-back Andre Blackman.

VIDEO (11/05): We think this Liverpool fan may have had a couple of sherberts judging by his reaction to Andy Carroll's disallowed goal in the FA Cup final.

VIDEO (10/05): Did you, like us, wonder what the England players really thought when Roy Hodgson was appointed instead of Harry Redknapp? Wonder no longer.

VIDEO (09/05): Rock star Paolo Di Canio celebrates Swindon's promotion to League One by getting on stage with Toploader and singing, or more precisely, butchering, 'Dancing in the Moonlight'. Don't give up the day job.

VIDEO (09/05): Here's Recife defender Tobi reacting to getting booked by moonwalking up to the referee. The clip doesn't show if the resulting free-kick came off the wall but the game certainly wasn't a thriller as it ended 0-0.

VIDEO (08/05): A protest chicken, wrapped in a Blackburn flag, provided the biggest threat to Wigan's goal last night after being smuggled into Ewood Park and invading the pitch.

VIDEO (08/05): Spartak Moscow's Emmanuel Emenike is shown one of the most ridiculous red cards we've ever seen after celebrating scoring by, wait for it, tapping his arm.

VIDEO (07/05): Take a peek into Chelsea's FA Cup celebrations complete with Salomon Kalou in his undies and some David Luiz shuffling.

VIDEO (04/05): Villa are showing all their fight off the field it seems. Here's that scuffle that has landed trio James Collins, Chris Herd and Fabian Delph in hot water.

VIDEO (03/05): Fiorentina manager Delio Rossi has a punch-up with Adem Ljajic after the player sarcastically clapped his boss having been substituted. Rossi was immediately sacked.

VIDEO (02/05): Manchester United's hard-as-nails centre-half Nemanja Vidic apologises to a metal pole after headbutting it during the derby.

VIDEO (01/05): Leeds have had a crap season. The club is now using this fact as a marketing tool to get their fans to buy next season's new kit. Ingenious.

VIDEO (01/05): Manchester City's press conference after last night's 'Unmissable' (hmmm..) derby was gatecrashed by none other than Liam Gallagher. 'Viva La Belgium!' he bellowed as he shook Vincent Kompany's hand, before kissing the tea lady and disappearing quicker than his new band Beady Eye from the album charts.

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FOOTBALL PULSE ARCHIVE

April 2012: 'That' Geoff Shreeves interview with Branislav Ivanovic, own goal from the halfway line, Crawley's players do the twist, Sulley Muntari snubbed by ballboy, referee attacked in South America.

March 2012: Vinnie Jones as a wrestler, Crawley v Bradford 'handbags', Phil Jones gurning song, Drogba's sneaky peek, Lech Poznan nutter fans, Balotelli in more trouble.

February 2012: Goalkeeper's incredible wind-assisted o.g, Iceland stars flick-flack throw-ins, 'Worst Miss Ever' exhibit 385, Aaron Ramsey celeb assassin, Chris Kamara japes.

January 2012: Vinnie Jones viral ad, pitch invader kisses John Terry, Swansea's revealing fan, Nakamura bus window antics, stonking 70-yard free-kick, Keown smacked by ball.

December 2011: Ireland's Shisha shame, electrocuted ex-Prem stars, Channel Five Europa League sing-a-long, Rooney's Christmas charades and Pepe baking biscuits.

November 2011: Outrage in Iran at 'shameless' goal celebration, Mancini bangs his noggin, Yeovil Town wedding song classic, Polish Youth Cup penalty fail, Nasri's pants.

October 2011: A new contender for the longest headed goal ever, Man City academy stunner, keeper refuses to save penalty, Keys and Gray's fall from grace, Petr Cech does drumming.

September 2011: Walter Pandiani's personal hygiene 'issue', the worst tackle ever, the longest-range header ever, a linesman faking injury and Mansfield Town's luscious new CEO.

August 2011: Paolo Di Canio's tunnel bust-up; Getafe's promotional video with lesbian zombies and sperm donations, Stan Kroenke and Arsene Wenger's Eminem hit, Victor Valdez beaten by a dolphin

July 2011: Rio Ferdinand targeted by Jack Bauer; Blackburn players star in Venky's chicken advert; Luis Suarez plays Fun House; Gary Neville's face on a carrot; Owen Hargreaves' fitness video

June 2011: Martin Jol dancing to the Macarena; Czech U21 star's horrible freak arm break; player sent off for having a pierced penis; highly suspicious Spanish relegation play-off draw

May 2011: The worst miss in history (no, really); Pique and Shakira shake their booties; Mick McCarthy gets soaked; Kevin-Prince Boateng's dance routine; PNE v Blackpool banner japes and the worst views in sport

April 2011: Berbatov's Godfather impression; Gerrard and Carragher 'Mr & Mr' special; Sergio Ramos drops the Copa del Rey; Marco Materazzi's Nike trainers tattoos; headless Man Utd sub; 'The Japanese Messi'

March 2011: Balotelli bib fail; table football made sexy; Michael Jackson statue at Craven Cottage; Jonjo Shelvey posts his tackle on Twitter; Ryan Giggs' first-ever TV interview; Cantona's best career moment

February 2011: Ashley Cole air-rifle farce; Carroll and Dalglish watch Boyzone; Gattuso v Jordan fall-out; Beckham rescues stranded motorist; fat Ronaldo had to wear nappies; Gray and Keys find a new job

what do you think?

9 comments

Gerald Watson

3:51pm on 10/1/2012

2 points to mention. The last ever Manchester team to win the FA Cup wore a (RED SHIRT) & a Man city fan moaned about the FA Cup exit to Manchester United & his last comment was???? Oh well at the end of the season we will be taking your Prem cup away from you!!!!!!! It looks like we will be taking your FA Cup. & yes you won it last time & yes you played in red.

Score: 5

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3:53pm on 10/1/2012

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Tony Barber

1:31pm on 15/3/2012

What a pity that UEFA will not take action against Drogba for his blantent acting. He must be very proud of himself to be seen to be cheating like that. Still I suppose all at Chelsea will be pleased with him seeing as their are a lot of cheats at Chelsea both on and off the pitch.

Score: 2

RICK DALE

1:31pm on 15/3/2012

he is a disgrace

Score: 3

Paul Nicholas

1:50pm on 15/3/2012

Charge him with bringing the game into distripute and all those like him who cheat.

Score: 3

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12:20am on 21/3/2012

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Antony Price

2:29pm on 1/4/2012

just watched newcastle and liverpool and before i start i dont surpport either team i am sick to death of players diving to get other players sent off i have no doubt the ref would off sent the goalkeeper off anyway but the newcastle player should be punnished exactly the same for blatant acting sorry no not acting BLATANT CHEATING and untill the fa get some balls and stop these cheats from spoiling our game they will keep doing it

Score: 2

David Hussey

8:35am on 17/5/2012

Its football and come on the over paid Muppets are allowed to do what they like ..... you guys

Score: 2

Tim Riley

10:24pm on 17/5/2012

Classic