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Del fútbol a la fama: 8 celebridades que casi se convierten en jugadores profesionales

Vemos a estos famosos en la televisión o los reconocemos en la radio, pero probablemente no sabías que muchos de ellos casi se convierten en futbolistas profesionales. Estos ocho famosos pueden tener éxito en otras áreas, pero de vez en cuando todavía se atan las botas y juegan al fútbol. Sigue leyendo para saber cómo estos famosos pasaron del fútbol a la fama.

Celebridades que casi jugaron al fútbol profesional

1. Gordon Ramsay

2. Jon Stewart

3. Louis Tomlinson

4. Chad Ochocinco

5. Rod Stewart

6. Julio Iglesias

7. Steve Nash

Which USWNT Star Should Win Player Of The Year?

It’s about that time again! U.S. Soccer has announced this year’s nominees for the 2016 U.S. Soccer Awards. The Player of the Year award is the highest honor a player can receive in the United States. The award for Male Player of the Year dates back to 1984 and 1985 for the Female Player of the Year. Tune in to ESPNFC on December 11, 2016 to find out who takes home this year’s title. 

The 5 Most Controversial Transfers In Football History

We have collected a list of football's ten most controversial transfers ever. These transfers are so controversial that they caused soccer fans to burn their season tickets, riot, and even injure one another.

Here's a sneak peak at the list of controversial transfers.

Luís Figo, FC Barcelona to Real Madrid (2000)

Sol Campbell, Tottenham Hotspur to Arsenal (2001)

Roberto Baggio, Fiorentina to Juventus (1990)

Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano, Corinthians to West Ham (2006)

John Obi Mikel, Lyn to Manchester United to Chelsea (2006)

Football's Most Famous Couples: Soccer Players Dating Celebrities

Ever wonder what it would be like to date a professional soccer player? These celebrities hit the jackpot and found love on the soccer field. Let us refresh your memory as we list the top famous footballer-celebrity couples. Some are married, some are engaged and some are dating, but all are known for their own accomplishments and success. Here's a sneak peak at the couples who made the list.

Famous Footballer-Celebrity Couples

David & Victoria Beckham 

Wesley Sneijder & Yolanthe Sneijder-Cabau

5 Things Easier Than Leicester City's Champions League Group

At the risk of showing too much disrespect to Leicester City, they were awarded a thoroughly easy Champions League group this season. Although they have done brilliantly in terms of their results, it is no secret that Porto, Club Brugge and Copenhagen have not provided the sternest of tests.

That will likely all change for them in the knockout stages, but as a fun exercise we've decided to look into the only five things in football easier than the Foxes' UCL opponents thus far.

Losing To Manchester City

5 MLS Players Who Would Survive In "The Walking Dead"

With "The Walking Dead" once again gracing our television screens, it felt appropriate to tie in some interesting comparisons to the weird world of football. Although the likes of Ronaldo and Messi don't exactly fight hordes of the undead on a daily basis, there are some players that you'd have to back when it comes to fighting off walkers in a post apocalyptic world.

Now, we aren't saying that any of these men even remotely come close to the likes of Rick Grimes or Daryl Dixon, but they'd certainly not be too concerned with getting blood on their hands.

5 Slip-Ups That Will Remind You How Cruel Soccer Is

Football can be a cruel, cruel mistress. Fans have learned this lesson the hard way very well over the years. For every glorious triumph, there is a heartbreaking defeat. In certain cases, it seems baffling that it's actually happened.

These five slip-ups, from players and teams, highlight how you can never say "never" in this sport. Just when you think it's over, you can have the rug pulled out from under your feet.

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