Thursday Cannon Fodder: Shot to the Heart, But I’ve Got More Links

I’m back, back in a D.C. grove.

The weather has been so nice in D.C. recently that’s it been hard to stay inside to accomplish anything. Thankfully, I managed to gather some interesting news.

Bastian Schweinsteiger was introduced as a member of the Chicago Fire yesterday but the press conference was anything but hot.

The man, the myth, the legend: Jermain Defoe. He may be out the door this summer if Sunderland gets relegated.

Ronaldo had an airport renamed after him in Portugal. The bust they unveiled does not bear a strong resemblance.

Manchester United target Gianluigi Donnarumma received some major praise from Gianluigi Buffon.

While the residents of Panama were shooting off fireworks outside the USMNT’s hotel, the American Outlaws were mentoring some younger players.

Messi claims he did not say the bad words that resulted in his suspension.

Kelechi Nwakali suggested the strong performance of Nwankwo Kanu is the reason for the large amount of Nigerian Arsenal fans.