Economists study European soccer stars to understand how the wealthy respond to tax increases and what states should do as a result.
By Lindsey McCormack
How high can you tax the rich before they decide to pack up and move somewhere cheaper? For states teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, this is no theoretical question. Set taxes too low, and you miss out on valuable revenue — set them too high, and your powerhouse workers might move away.
Showing posts with label Beckham. Show all posts
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Dec 7, 2010
Famous Soccer Tattoos
Famous Soccer Tattoos
From David Beckhams' world famous tattoos to U.S. Women's team member Natasha Kai and her massive tattoos, soccer players from around the world are sporting more and more body art than ever before.
Here is a look at some of the most famous soccer players with tattoos as well as some of the tattoos from around the world of soccer.
The beautiful game has some beautiful artwork.
Here is a look at some of the most famous soccer players with tattoos as well as some of the tattoos from around the world of soccer.
The beautiful game has some beautiful artwork.
David Beckham
David Beckham gives a tour of his many tattoos to 60 minutes reporter Anderson Cooper.
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Natasha Kai
Hands down Natasha Kai is the most tattooed women in soccer if not all sports. With over 25 tattoos (a number that continues to grow) Kai is seemingly covered from head to toe.
Born and raised in Hawaii many of her tattoos have a more traditional Polynesian look to them.
Born and raised in Hawaii many of her tattoos have a more traditional Polynesian look to them.
Natasha Kai on L.A. Ink
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Fernando Torres
Fernando José Torres Sanz (born 20 March 1984), nicknamed El Niño (The Kid in Spanish), is a Spanish footballer who plays for Liverpool and the Spain national team as a striker.
He won the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Spain.
He won the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Spain.
Emmanuel Adebayor
Emmanuel Adebayor explains the meaning behind his body art. Adebayor is a Togolese footballer who plays for Manchester City.
Trivia: Adebayor bought Cristiano Ronaldo's seven-bedroom mansion in Cheshire for �5.5 million when he made the move to Manchester.
Trivia: Adebayor bought Cristiano Ronaldo's seven-bedroom mansion in Cheshire for �5.5 million when he made the move to Manchester.
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Marco Materazzi
Marco Materazzi is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Internazionale. In 2006 he won the World Cup with Italy national team.
Tattoo stuff on Amazon
The Mammoth Book of Tattoos
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6 Guns Tattoo Kit Tattoo Machine Complete w/ LCD Power Supply Needles Ink Grip Tube Case BRAND NEW T06
Amazon Price: $199.99 (as of 12/07/2010)
72 Dinosaur Tattoos
Amazon Price: $6.28 (as of 12/07/2010)
Jul 12, 2010
Top 10 Wish List for MLS Designated Players:
This is going to be simple. Now that Thierry Henry is all but suited up for the New York Red Bulls (possibly the worst kept MLS secret), I’ve compiled a short list of non-U.S. players that I think should be on every MLS franchises wish list as possible Designated Players. Remember under the new Designated Player Rule each team is now allotted 2 (possibly 3) DP slots.
The factors included in producing this list were not amazingly complicated: Name recognition, ability to make plays and/or score (Americans love goals), willingness to play in MLS either right now or within a couple years, and finally their ability to draw the crowds, media attention, and possibly some level of respect to the MLS.
As MLS fans have seen from past DP’s name recognition alone like Beckham will not be enough. Even though Beckham sold out stadiums and outsold all other teams jersey sales, he has been considered a bust on the field and has done very little to bring respect to the quality of MLS as a top level sports league in the U.S.
With that in mind, here is the list. Feel free to disagree, argue, laugh, dismiss, or if at all possible AGREE with this list in the “comments” section:
- Patrick Vieira (Manchester City)
- Andrei Shevchenko (Dynamo Kyiv)
- Clarence Seedorf (AC Milan)
- Mikael Silvestre (Free Agent)
- Michael Owen (Liverpool)
- Ronaldinho (AC Milan)
- Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos)
- Roberto Carlos (Cornthians)
- Guillermo Franco (Free Agent)
- David Gray (Manchester Utd.)*
O.K. so #10 on the list is a bit of a joke but Gray is already a beloved man in America so why not?
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