… check out some of these German beauties

While Chris Waddle used to cultivate a mullet that any NASCAR enthusiast would be proud of, German footballers of the eighties really cornered the market on awesome hairstyles and  handlebar ‘face art’.

Visit our friends at Bild to see even more incredibly stylish barnets.

A can of worms has been opened, folks

Photo: PA

Sheffield United’s successful tribunal ruling against West Ham could cost the Hammers £30m in compensation, and it also sets a dangerous precedent for results on the pitch being overruled by men in suits. The Spoiler decided to examine other potential footballing matters that could end up being settled by lawyers:

1) Watford miss out on the play-offs by a point

The Football League have decided there will be no replay of Saturday’s Watford/Reading match, despite the fact that the Royal’s opener was clearly not a goal. If Watford end up finishing just outside the play-off places, or if Reading wind up just inside them - does that give Watford the right to sue the Football League, the referee and the linesman?

2) Germany claim the 1966 World Cup

Sheffield United were able to win their case relying predominantly on ‘what ifs’, rather than solid facts. Imagine how successful a Germany appeal could be when they have digitally-enhanced evidence that Geoff Hurst’s second goal didn’t cross the line - another example of West Ham cheating!

3) England gain passage to the 1986 World Cup semi-finals

Maybe England could compensate for losing that World Cup by sueing Argentina for Diego Maradona’s

Arsenal’s former shotstopper isn’t making friends at his new club

When mercenary Manchester City forward Robinho decided the most befitting method of transport he could take to the training ground was a helicopter, he faced only the wrath of those who disliked his vulgar moneybags attitude. Former Arsenal and current Stuttgart whinger Jens Lehmann, however, has infuriated an entire Bavarian town over his insistence on taking a chopper to work:

Lehmann and his family recently moved to the picturesque town alongside Lake Starnberg, but the ex-German keeper is not making any friends among the new neighbours, thanks to his habit of taking a noisy helicopter to his training in Stuttgart, 250km away.

On August 21, for example, he climbed into the waiting helicopter at 11am, took off for training, and returned making a racket at 8pm. Now

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FIFA examines evidence of international football naughtiness

This week, FIFA president Sepp Blatter took a break from being ridiculous to respond to allegations that an Asian gambling syndicate affected the outcome of several games in the 2006 World Cup finals. Following the findings of journalist Declan Hill in his book The Fix, the German version of Bild reports that the Swiss oaf is on the case:

“FIFA are actively trying to bring clarity to the situation.”

Blatter also promised to examine Ghana’s 3-0 loss to Brazil in World Cup 2006, one of the games said to have been fixed by the Asian mafia. Bild recently spoke to Ghanaian goalkeeper Abukari Damba, who is accused

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Meet the sexy half of Germany’s latest sporting couple

If you thought Allison Stokke and Melanie Adams were the hottest things to ever participate in the pole vault, then you’d probably be right. Following closely behind, however, is German lovely Lisa Ryzih, who missed out on Olympic qualification by a mere ten centimetres. While her peers were jumping over really high things in Beijing, she was comforted by 19-year-old boyf Neven Subotić, currently plying his trade at Borussia Dortmund.

How do you like these apples, Daniel Levy?

While Tottenham warm up Stoke’s place in the relegation zone, their fans may be less than delighted to hear of the progress of their most successful Premier League manager in Germany: Martin Jol’s SV Hamburg are currently equal on points with Bundesliga leaders Schalke, and have netted eleven goals in four games.

And they’re totally nekkid

In a thoroughly well-timed move, the latest German edition of Playboy will be released tomorrow with a feature showcasing the four sexiest athletes to ever represent the nation.

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If in doubt, use the tongue

As anyone who has ever lingered in a changing room after a football match already knows, the conversations are pretty racy. You start with a rundown of the game, then before you know it you’re exchanging sex tips and doing that thing with your towel where you whip naked men in a totally non-gay way. Pictured above is Jens Lehmann putting into action one of the priceless sex tips he picked up at the Arsenal. Probably from Henry or Ljungberg.

“Seriously, just show her your tongue, Jens - works every time.”

Schweini’s thoughtful post-match reflection ruined by jubilant flag sarong wearing opponents

Poor old Bastian Schweinsteiger. Here he is trying to fight back tears of disappointment as he explains his nation’s failure to capture the Henri Delaunay trophy, when a group of chirpy Spaniards come and conga all over his broken dreams.

Still, at least he has Sarah Brandner to go home to.