Linking Up: Cristiano’s kid, handballs, 2010’s young stars, and Clockwork Oranje

Posted by Eric Beard. The interwebs are dangerous, but don’t worry, here’s the best of the beautiful game that I found this week.

Spain’s legendary announcer Camacho celebrating with uncontrollably passionate gestures [Dirty Tackle]

Emotion no substitute for clear thinking: Tim Vickery’s brilliant analysis on why Dunga and Maradona failed. [BBC]

Cristiano’s accidental son is American. Can we get him ready for 2022? [Who Ate All the Pies]

Are the Oranje favourites? Don’t act so surprised! [Yanks Are Coming]

Bandwagon World Cup fans are fine, until they start questioning the beautiful game’s legitimacy. [TwoFootedTackle]

Arne Friedrich scored his first goal for Germany in the World Cup, and now he’s on his way to Wolfsburg. [In the Stands]

Is AC Milan about to say hello to Il Deuce? [The Shin Guardian]

South Africa is showing us a new generation of legends [The Soccer Guys]

Dunga’s resignation letter [Fútbolita]

Does Roy Hodgson have his eyes set on Ashley Young? [Football Corner]