Palestinian boys play soccer in the Arab neighborhood of Silwan in east Jerusalem February 24, 2009. Palestinians said on Monday the Israeli-controlled municipality of Jerusalem was preparing to evict 1,500 Palestinians and demolish over 80 homes in the eastern part of the disputed city. pic from daylife

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Shaq the goalie, Nash, known for being a tremendously gifted soccer player, wasted no time in teeing the ball up from just outside the three-point line. After Shaq jabbed the Suns point guard with his usual lines of trash talk, Nash unfazed, calmly lined up the shot and drilled the basketball into the upper-left-handed corner.

Futbol Idol?  Following the success of Super Soccer Star in both China and Malaysia, Chelsea will now support the launch of the competition in India and the Middle East.

Drug Rehab Facilities Use Soccer to Help Clients Stay Sober : A network of California drug rehab facilities has used physical activities to enhance the success rates for the clients who are trying to quit drinking alcoholically or abusing drugs.  The latest and most popular physical activity program is the Sober Living by the Sea soccer team.

Former and current gang members use soccer as an outlet : Gina Castaneda has taken her love of soccer to juveniles under probation who share that passion hoping it will put them on the right path.

MLS Direct Kick package is $79! : Major League Soccer’s Direct Kick television package is again available for $79, providing fans the opportunity to watch up to 130 MLS regular season matches and select playoff games during the 2009 season.