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    Ain't over 'till its over MaNuMaNiAc's Avatar
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    Tale of the tape: Manu vs. Man U


    Web Posted: 03/30/2005 12:32 AM CST


    San Antonio Express-News


    Manu Ginobili has helped lead the Spurs to two consecutive victories with Tim Duncan sidelined, including an impressive 83-70 triumph over the Houston Rockets on Sunday. But how does Manu stack up against English soccer power Man U?

    Manu also known as: Emanuel

    Man U also known as: Manchester United



    Manu's age: 27 years old

    Man U's age: 127 years old



    Manu's Spurs: His employer

    Man U's Spurs: A league rival, aka Tottenham Hotspur. Concidentally, Steve Nash grew up dreaming of playing for these Spurs.



    Manu's reputation: An All-Star guard known for his flair and fearless drives to the basket.

    Man U's reputation: The Yankees of professional soccer.



    Manu's money: Signed a six-year, $52 million deal with the Spurs in July.

    Man U's Money: May be bought soon by Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer for a reported $1.5 billion. Glazer, who owns 28 percent of the club now, is seeking a controlling interest.



    Manu's scary times: There was a plot to kidnap his family in July.

    Man U's scary times: Groups have threatened Glazer with violence and even death if he does buy a controlling interest in the club. Many in these groups think of Man U as a British ins ution that should never be put in the hands of an American.



    Manu's celeb connections: Ginobili's Spurs backcourt mate Tony Parker has been romantically linked with actress Eva Longoria.

    Man U's celeb connections: Former Man U star David Beckham is perhaps the most well-known athlete in the world. He's married to Victoria, aka Posh e of the defunct music group “The e Girls.”

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    Ain't over 'till its over MaNuMaNiAc's Avatar
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    Manu's reputation: An All-Star guard known for his flair and fearless drives to the basket.

    Man U's reputation: The Yankees of professional soccer.
    WHOEVER WROTE THAT WOULDN'T KNOW PROFESSIONAL SOCCER EVEN IF IT BIT THEM IN THE ASS!! WHAT A MORON.

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    Name you'd love to touch maxpower's Avatar
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    seems right to me....i sense falkland envy in your shouting.

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    The Sean Marks Dance Duff McCartney's Avatar
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    I heard that about Man U also. Might be why I like them....they are the first team I ever saw playing in English soccer. I remember they used to show English Premier League games on PPV and that's when I saw them play because we had a black box.

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