Tuesday Backpasses: What I learned today

Today I learned that the distance between Kazan and Moscow in Russia is roughly the same as the difference between RBNY’s new park in NJ and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. I share just in case you needed to know that.

US diplomat urges attendance at soccer match. Welcome to Obama’s America [AFP]
Italian kit leak looks like it has Shroud of Turin theme [Football Fashion]
Best Bendtner-related headline yet [NCNB]
The Archer’s Bow makes an appearance in the Netherlands [The Beautiful Game]
Roma’s new stadium will scare you. At least the video unveiling will [Dirty Tackle]
Is the Champions League concept tired? [WSC]
Central American soccer is crazy [The Spoiler]

Finally:
Manchester United steward accused of breaking Citeh fan’s legs [Sport]
That’s the fan over there in the picture to the right. He weighs all of 100 pounds [The Sun]