January 2, 2010
THE MIKEY AWARDS
Soccer's unusual feats, achievements are honored by the 29th annual awards
Houston Dynamo Brian Ching received a Mikey Award. To find out which one, take a look at the 29th annual awards story.
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By Michael Lewis
BigAppleSoccer.com Editor
Well, here we go again, with the 29th edition of the coveted Mikey Awards, which honor soccer's unusual achievements of the year.
No level of soccer is off limits to the Mikey Awards committee, which works 24/7 year-round, scouring the globe to find some of the most unique and soccer incidents, plays and situations in the beautiful game.
So, the envelopes please as we reveal the winners and losers:
First Touch Award
To former Red Bulls forward Jozy Altidore, who enjoyed a memorable debut for Hull City FC on Aug. 22, assisting on the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Bolton, a minute after he came on as a substitute in the 60th minute. A minute later his pass over the Bolton defense found Kamel Ghilas, who scored his first goal of the English Premier League season.
Anger Management Award
To D.C. United goalkeeper Josh Wicks, who stomped on Seattle Sounders FC forward Fredy Montero after the Colombian scored in the Lamar Hunt/U.S. Open Cup final in Washington, D.C. Sept 2. Montero lifted Seattle into a 1-0 lead in the 67th minute as he knocked in a rebound past Wicks. Wicks, however, stomped on Montero, who was on the ground, after the goal and was red-carded by referee Alex Prus. He received a five-game ban from the Cup.
Young Fart of the Year
Goes to an unidentified Chorlton Villa player, who was slapped with a yellow card for farting as an International Manchester FC player attempted a penalty kick and missed in an non-league English game April 5 on a Sunday. The referee claimed the player who passed wind was booked for ungentlemanly conduct, trying to put the kicker off-focus. The penalty kicker was allowed to take the kick again and did not miss the second time. Two Villa players were ejected for protesting the referee's decision although Villa recorded a 6-4 triumph.
They Get Younger Every Year Award
To Mauricio Baldivieso, who wasn't even 13 yet (a few days shy of that birthday), came on as a substitute for last nine minutes in Aurora's 1-0 defeat to La Paz in the Bolivian First Division on July 19, becoming the youngest player to make a pro debut in South America. Baldivieso is the son of Aurora coach Julio Cesar Baldivieso, a midfielder on Bolivia's 1994 World Cup side. While he was a proud father, as a coach Baldivieso wasn't happy with a referee's decision, or lack thereof, as a foul by La Paz defender Henry Alaca left his son in tears. Mauricio was taken off the field, but returned.
Resignation of the Year
By Julio Cesar Baldivieso, who quit as Aurora coach on July 24 for refusing to obey orders from the club's directors not to play his 12-year-old son. "My dad told me that he'd start me if we won, things turned out differently but he brought me on," Mauricio told reporters afterwards. After sent in four crosses, Mauricio was taken off the field in a stretcher off after being kicked in the back of his ankle before he returned to the field. The elder Baldivieso criticized club leaders for failing to recognize his son's potential.
Excuse of the Year
By former Real Madrid strikeer Hugo Sanchez, who blamed a freak rainstorm in Almeria's 4-1 home loss to Atheltic Bilboa on Nov. 29, which led to his firing by the Spain's La Liga club. "I had bad luck," Sanchez told sports newspaper Marca. "For example, it never rains here and the day of the Athletic match it was bucketing down. They put three past us from set pieces and we lost badly."
Resignation of the Year
By Xerez president Joaquin Bilbao (Jozy Altidore's former Spanish club to which he was loaned) who stepped down from his post with the Spanish Second Division team March 19 after he was suspected of being involved in a brothel shooting in Jerez de la Frontera.
Out of Africa Award
To well-traveled coach Henri Michel, who was sacked by two African teams in 2009 -- by Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) after six months with the club in April and by Zamalek (Egypt) after 10 games in late November. Well, at least Michel doesn't discriminate between northern and southern Africa. Michel directed France to a third-place finish at the 1986 World Cup.
Don't Get Him A Tie For Father's Day Award
To former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes, whose demise came because of way too many draws. His team had lost only twice in 17 games this English Premier League season, but had accrued eight ties. Ironically, Hughes was fired immediately after a 4-3 win over Sunderland Dec. 17. City was in sixth place at the time.
Assistant coach win of the Year Award
To Seattle Sounders FC assistant coach Brian Schmetzer, who directed the MLS team to a 2-1 home victory over the New England Revolution on July 11 as head coach Sigi Schmid was in California for his son's wedding.
Sudden Death Award
Posthumously to an unnamed Iraqi soccer player who was shot dead just as he was about to kick what could have been the tying goal in a game south of Baghdad March 15. According to Police Maj. Muthanna Khalid, a supporter from the Sinjar club shot a striker from the Buhairat side was shot in the head in the final minute of play as he went one-one-one with the goalkeeper. Sinjar was leading, 1-0, at the time. The fan was arrested.
Sometimes the Shoe is on the Other Foot Award
To Athletico Junior's Javier Florez, who was was released on bail from a Colombian jail in July after he was arrested on charges that he shot to death a fan who had taunted him after losing, 3-1, at Once Caldas Copa Mustang. Florez had turned himself in to police several hours after the alleged shooting of Israel Cantillo Escamilla, which occurred in Barranquilla on July 5.
High School Goal of the Year
By New Orleans Newman defender Guy Scoggin, who connected for the equalizing goal against Baton Rough University H.S. with four minutes remaining in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division III-Classes 3A and below boys state championship on March 5 (Thursday). Newman won in the second extra-time period, on a goal by Matt Savoie against goalkeeper Bradley Downs.
Hat-trick of the Year
First place to the Iranian Football Federation, which had three coaches in less than a month in April. Former Iranian standout Ali Daei started the sequence as he was bounced after a 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia jeopardized the country's chances of qualifying for the World Cup. He was replaced by Mohammad Mayely-Kohan, who quit after only two weeks. Ghotbi had been an assistant coach with the Los Angeles for a short itme. Second place to Vanderlei Luxemburgo, who coached, one, not two, but three Brazilian clubs. He started out with Palmeiras, but he resigned midway through the year after he had differences with the team's board of directors over the transer of forward Keirrison to Barcelona against his will. He then took over Santos, which he left when club president Marcel Teixeira lost his bid in the club elections. He then hooked up with Atletico Mineiro from Belo Horizonte earlier this month. Third place to the Ochoa brothers of Riverside, Calif., who played in three countries at the same time. Sammy Ochoa performs for UAG Estudiantes (Mexico), Armando with Club Brugge (Beligum) and Norberto with Caspoint SCR Altach (Austria).
Too Many Cooks Can Spoil The Broth Award
To Brazilian club Barueri, which used three head coaches at the same time before it fired them. The trio was Toninho Moura (he was given the pink slip first), Diego Cerri (he waws next, a week later) and Luis Carlos Goiano (the last one to get the boot on March 3). At the time, Barueri was in eighth place out of 16vteams in the Paulista championship. "We have decided to abort the project with three coaches," said club president Walter Sanches, who named Estevam Soares the only coach. "We believe the project was worthwhile and useful. We don't believe it was a failure as some people have said and we will use it again in the future."
Goal Celebration of the Year
First place to Rogerio Pereira, whose goal celebration for Ulbra's final goal in its 5-2 away victory in front of Brasil supporters in the Brazilian match set up a brawl that led to seven red cards on Feb. 19. Brasil goalkeeper Danrlei told newspaper O Globo that Pereira made a gesture in his celebration that imitated Claudio Millar, who was one of three Brasil players who was killed in an accident involving the team bus. Pereira was attacked by several players as riot players were needed to break up the fracas, which delayed the game for 15 minutes. Four players from Brasil were red carded, three from Ulbra. Pereira said he had not intended to offend anyone. Second place to Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor, who was given a yellow card after he ran almost the full length of the field to celebrate a goal in front of Arsenal fans in his teamn's 4-2 English Premier League triumph Sept. 12. It caused an attempt pitch field as Arsenal fans threw objects onto the field.
Ban of the Year
To Adebayor, who was suspended for three matches for violent conduct for stomping on the head of former teammate Robin van Persie in a 4-2 win over Arsenal on Sept. 12. He was not even booked by referee Mark Clattenburg in the game.
Ring Around the Collar
International award to Cosmin Olaroiu, who was fired as head coach of Saudi Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia) and ordered to leave The Kingdom on Feb. 27, less than 24 hours after his team captured the Crown Prince Cup behind a 1-0 victory Al-Shabab 1-0. Olaroiu thrwq his shirt, which beared a picture of Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, on the grass, right in front of the prince’s game representative before leaving the field. “The Saudi Football Federation has decided to suspend Al-Hilal coach Cosmin Olaroiu of Romania and not allow him to coach inside Saudi Arabia in the future due to his unacceptable behavior after the final of the Crown Prince Cup,” a statement from the Saudi Football Federation said. Olaroiu made a public apology. “I am really sorry, I did not mean it and I did not know that there was a picture of Crown Prince printed on the shirt as I was very tired and nervous," he said. "If I have a word to say I would like to express my deep warm feelings to Saudi people and to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz and Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz and thank you all.” Olaroiu was named coach of Al Sadd, 11-time Qatar champions, on April 17.
Second place to Roma icon Francesco Totti, who had his No. 10 jersey thrown back at him by Curva Sud fans after a 3-1 victory over Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico on Sept 19. While Totti's proposed five-year contract extension angered some fans, the supporters said the shirt incident was a protest at Roma's struggling start to the Serie A season.
Domestic award to MLS referee Jair Marrufo, who was was suspended two matches by U.S. Soccer for accepting Chicago Fire star midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco's jersey after a 2-2 draw with the Columbus Crew April 25. According to the Columbus Dispatrch, Blanco was seen chatting with Marrufo prior to the game. Witnesses claimed he yelled at the Marrufo and the other game officials outside the locker rooms at halftime. Marrufo awarded a controversial red card to Crew defender Gino Padula for a foul on Blanco in the second half. It was Padula's first foul of the game. Columbus led 2-0 prior to the red card, but allowed two goals late in the match. Marrufo eventually was told by U.S. Soccer to take the rest of the year off.
Ring Around the Collar (and Bottom)
To Juventus' Paolo de Ceglie and Giorgio Chiellini, who not only gave their shirts to fans after their team's 1-0 win over Maccabi Haifi (Israel) on Oct. 20, but their shorts as well.
Semi-Frontale Nudity Award
(aka Moon over Kashima Award)
To Brazilian forward Marquinhos, who was admonished by his J-League club, Kashima Antlers, for taking his shorts off and then putting them on the right way before a kickoff of a game against Kawasaki Frontale July 15. "You've got to confirm these things before the match," Kashima president Kazumi Ohigashi told the Nikkansports newspaper. "I'd like him to be more organized."
Take Your Pick Award
(You can call this one, Ring Around the Collar, Moon Over Galactico or Protest of the Year Award)
And whatever you want to name the award goes to Spanish Third Division club Galatico Pegaso, which staged a rather unusual protest against Real Madrid C (Real Madrid farm team) because the players had not been paid for three months (they reportedly were owed $1.6 million). They wore t-shirts that read "Con el culo el aire" ("With our buttocks in the air") during pre-game training. After kicking off to Real, the Galatico Pegaso players then dropped their shorts in their penalty area of the Spanish Third Division game in early February. And no one was carded!
Second place to the Granada FC players, who had not been paid for four months, refused to play for the opening 30 seconds of a Spanish Third Division match last January. The entire team fell to its knees at kickoff. They also wore T-shirt with a message for club president: “Paco Sanz - we want to be paid.” Unfortunately, Sanz was not at the match.
Trade of the year
To the Red Bulls, who sent midfielder Dave van den Bergh, one of the heroes of the club's 2008 MLS Cup run, to FC Dallas for forward Dominic Oduro and the Texans' second round pick in the MLS SuperDraft last Jan. 13. It turned out to be the beginning of the end for the Red Bulls.
The Unkindest Cut Of Them All Award
To Red Bulls backup goalkeeper Alec Dufty, who was waived by the club less than 24 hours after he made his MLS debut, coming off the bench in an emergency situation after Danny Cepero went out with a concussion in what turned into a scoreless draw at the Houston Dynamo April 11.
Dr. Phil Award
To Los Angeles Galaxy coach Bruce Arena, who somehow played peacemaker between Landon Donovan and David Beckham. Donovan had criticized Beckham and his ability to be a leader in Grant Wahl's book, "The Beckham Experiment." With the team's two biggest stars and personalties' problems all mended, the Galaxy went all the way to the MLS Cup before it fell to Real Salt Lake on Nov. 22.
Comeback of the Year
By former Brazilian national and MetroStars coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, who returned to the South African National Team in October after he left the team due to his wife's illness in 2008.
Handball of the Year Award
Goes to French striker Thierry Henry, who handled the ball -- it wasn't called by the game officials -- and his subsequent pass led to a goal -- a header by Williams Gallas in the 103rd minute -- in a European World Cup qualifying playoff that boosted France into the cup and eliminated Ireland in a 1-1 draw Nov. 18.
Own Goals of the Year
By Georgia captain Kakha Kaladze, who scored two own goals to give Italy a 2-0 win in a World Cup qualifying Group Eight match on Sept. 5. Kaladze, who plays for A.C. Milan, marked his first competitive appearance in seven months after knee surgery by heading in Angelo Palombo's cross in the 57th minute and miskicking a clearance in the 67th minute. "My team did well and we showed our heart. I'm so sorry, it's my fault. It hurts me," Kaladze said. "I don't know what to say."
Headline of the Year
By the Sowetan, whose headline across the top of one page said it all about the U.S.'s 2-0 upset of Spain at the FIFA Confederations Cup on June 24 a day later:
SPAINFUL (with PAIN in red)
The sub head:
US destroy Europe's finest
Now, how many times have you see that about the U.S. National Team?
Ahem, Maybe I Could Take Back That Statement Award
To Manchester City board member Dr. Sulaiman Al-Fahim, who said he would love to have Diego Maradona at his English Premier League club as president. “I do not know if Maradona will be a good coach," he told the media. What I believe is that he should be the president of a club and have the right to choose and buy players.” Of course, that was before Maradona started to mismanage the Argentine National Team, which almost did not qualify for the World Cup.
Nickname of the Year
Pizza by the rival fans of basement dwelling FC Voldendam to goalkeeper Jeroen Verhoeven. The Dutch club's rivals yelled, "Oooooo: Pizza!" every time Verhoeven took a goal kick because of his wide waist. Verhoeven had allowed 59 goals in 24 appearances.
Strategic Moves of the Year
By Brazilian club Palmeiras, which had three players getting intentional yellow cards so they could serve a yellow-card accumulation suspension against a lesser opponent. Fabinho Capixaba, Pierre and Diego Souza eaced were awarded their third yellow cards in a 4-2 road victory over Sao Caetano in February. That meant they did not play against Guarani, but were ready for archrival Corinthians in their next match. "You have to be crafty in soccer," Palmeiras coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo said. "It's part of the game. "Taking your time over a throw-in or leaving the field when you have been substituted is part of the game. The rules say the referee must give a yellow card."
But How Much Lead Does It Have Award?
To The Chinese company, USA Selikon, which pirated David Beckham's image while using a fake voice-over to promote the product, which he "claims" he uses the pills. "Want to know how I can keep being strong and running on the soccer field?" the fake Beckham said. "USA Selikon capsules help me a lot. It's also the secret weapon with which I can satisfy Victoria."
All A Twitter Awards
International Award to Tottenham Hotspur forward Darren Bent, who was fined $130,000 -- two weeks wages -- by his English Premier League club for tweeting his feelings about not getting transfered as quickly as he wanted. "Seriously getting pissed off now. Why can't anything be simple. It's so frustrating hanging round," he tweeted. When rumors started that Tottenham was going to send Bent to another team other than Sunderland, Bent tweeted again. "Sunderland are not the problem in the slightest. Do I wanna go Hull City? NO. Do I wanna go Stoke? NO. Do I wanna go Sunderland? YES. So stop f****** around Levy." That's Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy.
Domestic Award to Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching, who was fined $500 by MLS for criticizing the referee during the Houston Dynamo's 2-1 loss the Seattle Sounders FC on July 11 on twitter. "Ref in seattle just cheated the dynamo. What a joke. Not even close. Ref is a cheat," he tweeted about referee Mark Geiger ruling a Fredy Montero goal had fully crossed the line. Ching wasn't at the game. He was with the U.S. National Team in Foxborough, Mass. for a Gold Cup match. He apologized the next morning, but it didn't stop the league from fining him.
Honorable mention to former Red Bulls forward Jozy Altidore, who was benched and fined by Hull manager Phil Brown Oct. 26 for arriving late for a scoreless tie with Portsmouth. Altidore had apologized for being late via twitter some 40 minutes prior to kickoff before he deleted it. His tweet read: "Apologize to all of you. I showed up late. Made a big mistake I'm very very sorry." Telling the world that he wasn't going to play did not make Brown happy. "It's going to cost him a lot of money, unfortunately," Brown told the Press Association. "That for me is information that stays in house. The reason he wasn't on the bench was our business. Jozy was on the bench until 2.10 when I decided to change it. It's unacceptable behavior, full stop. You prepare all week for a match day, mentally and physically. To ask a player to arrive an hour and a half before a game is not too much to ask is it?"
Welcome Back, Becks Award
To the Los Angeles Galaxy fans who were not very happy with David Beckham returning to the MLS club at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. on July 19 after spending last winter playing with A.C. Milan. First place went to "Go Home Fraud," -- it also had a line crossing out his No. 23 -- second place went to "Here Before, Here After, Here Despite 23," and third place went to 23: Repent.
Not Exactly the Brace He Had In Mind Award
To Universidad Chile forward Juan Manuel Olivera was involved in a brace he would like to forget. First, he needed to be hospitalized -- he was knocked unconscious -- after a collision with O'Higgins goalkeeper Jorge Rivera Sept. 20. However, on the way to the hospital, the ambulance was involved in an accident and the replacement was stuck in traffic. "He has taken it all with a dose of humor," club doctor Patricio Delgado said.
Fickled Finger of Fate Award (for all of you Laugh-in Fans)
To Swiss referee Massimo Busacca, who was suspended for three games for pointing to the sky with his middle finger in front of Young Boys supporters after they jeered him in a Third Division game with FC Baden on Sept. 19. Busacca was the referee for the 2009 UEFA Champions final and was a World Cup game official as well. "I let myself be provoked by verbal abuse from supporters. Unfortunately, I lost my cool with an unsporting gesture. I was wrong and I will pay the price," Busacca told Swiss TV station Sky Sport 24.
Contraband of the Year
This award goes to England international forward Carlton Cole and some ketchup. Cole smuggled some ketchup into team meals after England manager Fabio Capello banned the substance from meals. "Fabio is a disciplinarian," Cole told The Sun, an English newspaper. "You need to live by his rules or you will not be involved. But I didn't know how strict the diet was. I was dying. I needed something on my pasta. So on our next trip I took a little sachet. I'll stick to the rules from now on - but I am the ketchup guy."
Trade Off of the Year
By San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon, who took a cut in pay for 2009 for some security. The Earthquakes refused to pick up his option, which would have been worth about $225,000 for a lower salary (approximately $190,000) to three-year deal (the first two years are guaranteed).
The Taxman Always Cometh Award
To some 261 Bulgarian soccer players, who are under scrunity for suspected tax evasion. Some players who were paid as much as 7,700 Euros a month ($11,000), declared they had received a minimum salary of $315.
Oh, What A Relief It Was Award
It is given to Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann, who appeared to urinate in back of advertising boards behind his goal in a 3-1 Champions League victory over Unirea Urziceni on Dec. 10. Referee Viktor Kassai did see the incident because Lehmann could have been booked for leaving the field without permission.
Cuba Missing Player Crisis Award
Goes to the Eritrean National Team, who just about defected en masse to Kenya on Dec. 14. Twelve players had sworn an oath to the Eritrean government before they left the country, claiming they would not defect. They said they could not return home because they feared they would be killed, so they asked for asylum status. The players did not board a plane from Nairobi with the rest of the team on Saturday after they participated in the Senior Challenge Cup.
The Go Green Award
Goes to the Venezuelan Premier Division, which decided to listen to president Hugo Chavez's call to conserve energy and schedule all of its matches in the daytime. Teams started to kick off at 3 p.m. rather than 6 p.m. so they would not have to use stadium lights.
Grand Slam of the Year
By Monterrey coach Victor Manuel Vucetich, who won his fourth Mexican League crown with his fourth team. After Monterrey won the title over Cruz Azul in the aggregate-goal series, 6-4, on Dec. 13. Vucetich won championships with Leon (1992), Tecos UAG (1994) and Pachuca (Apertura 2003). Vucetich dedicated the title to his late wife and former Mexican National Team player Antonio De Nigris, who died of a heart attack at 31 in November.
Goalkeeper Goal of the Year
Standard Liege goalkeeper Sinan Bolat scored off a head shot in injury time on the last attack of the game to boost his team into a 1-1 Champions League tie with AZ Alkmaar to book a spot in the Europa League in Liege, Belgium Dec. 9. Bolat headed home Benjamin Nicaise's free kick past rival keeper Sergio Romero. “This is crazy, I still can’t believe it,” Bolat said. “I thought I’ll take a chance and head upfield.”
The Naked and the Dead Award
To a Stoke City forward James Beattie, who reportedly head-butted manager Tony Pulis in the locker room after a 2-0 loss to Arsenal Dec. 5. Pulis reportedly was naked when did his head butt at Beattie after he came out of the showers. Pulis decided to cancel the players' christmas party in London instead for practice and an argument ensued. Pulis apologized to the team.
Red Card of the Year
To Scottish Premier League referee Steven Conroy and St. Mirren defender Chris Innes, who were involved in a most unusual red card on Nov. 28. Conroy mistakenly thought Innes had a yellow card after a foul and red-carded the defender. Actually, St. Mirren defender Lee Mair had a yellow. Innes was in the stadium tunnel with his jersey off when Conroy was told of his error and sent for Innes to return to the pitch. "The ref held his hands up and admitted hjis error," goalkeeper Paul Gallagher said. "He quickly changed his decision . . . but Chris was well off the park by then. It was freezing out there so I don't blame him."
One Blind Mouse Award
To referee Howard Webb, who allowed Dynamo Kiev players to kick the stuffing out of Barcelona star and everyone's world player of the year Lionel Messi in a Champions League match Dec. 9-10. Messi was fouled six times, twice as many as anyone else, and some of those fouls included violent trips and late slides into the forward's ankles. Messi limped into the FIFA Club World Cup, but wound up playing scoring hero for Barca en route to yet another title.
Sick as a Parrot Award
To Tony and Colette McLoughlin, the in-laws of Manchester United star Wayne Rooney, who were driven crazy by Rooney's parrot while he and his wife stayed with them in December. Rooney taught the African Grey Parrot to say, "Kai Wayne Rooney," his son's name as a laugh. The bird just kept on repeating all day.
Father and Son Award
To Mircea and Razvan Lucescu, who were involved in a most unusual hiring of a national coach by Romania on April 29. The Romanian Football Federation decided to fired Victor Piturca and offered the job to Mircea Lucescu, who declined the position. The federation then called Razvan, who said yes.
Blame it on the Swine Flu Award
To the Mexican First Division, which decided to have all nine games on April 26 to be played behind closed doors because of the swine flu epidemic.
The Customer Is Always Right Award
To Wigan players, who were so embarrassed by their 9-1 English Premier League loss at Tottenham Hotspur Nov. 23 that they wanted to refund the cost of their fans' tickets. The nine goals were an EPL record. Defender Mario Melchiot said that “as a group of professionals we were embarrassed by the way we performed.”
The Camera Never Lies Award
To IFK Gothenburg goalkeeper Kim Christensen, a Dane who who caught by television cameras moving the goalposts before a scoreless tie with Orebro in a Swedish First Division Match to make the goal smaller on Sept. 24. Fortunately, referee Stefan Johannesson spotted the posts had been moved a few centimeters 20 minutes into the encounter and pushed them back into the right place. Christensen later said he had done the same thing before. But, he had never been caught.
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