Swamp Soccer World Cup: Another Sporting Event Which May Have Escaped Your Attention This Summer
A couple of weeks ago we listed 10 summer sporting events which you probably did not read about in your local newspaper. Somehow we neglected to mention the Swamp Soccer World Cup, which was held in the mucky fields of Hyrynsalmi, Finland this July. Close to 1,200 players from 117 teams took part. Finland, as fans of unusual sporting events are no doubt aware, is also home to the world championships of wife carrying, mobile phone throwing and air guitar playing.If you feel you missed out on your chance to participate in the dirtiest sport imaginable, have no worries: the 2012 Swamp Soccer World Cup is only nine months away.
Harper Seven Beckham 33/1 to Play Soccer for USA
The Wall Street Journal reported over the weekend that novelty betting may make its way to Las Vegas. But for now, quirky wagers are most likely to be found in the UK and Ireland …
Ladbrokes has given David and Victoria Beckham’s new daughter, Harper Seven, 33/1 odds to play international soccer for the USA. She stands a 25/1 chance to play for England. Meanwhile, Harper Seven Beckham is 66/1 to wear the No. 7 jersey for the US and 50/1 to don the same lucky number for England.
With the 2012 London Olympics a year minus a day away, Daddy David Beckham comes in at 12/1 to light the opening flame, according to Paddy Power. Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, are 40/1 to do the same at Ladbrokes, The Express reports.
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