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The Daily Dirt: Fantastic names vying for the FIFA presidency

Lol.

This man's name is Tokyo Sexwale. You get a red card for not having a name that's nearly as cool.
This man's name is Tokyo Sexwale. You get a red card for not having a name that's nearly as cool.
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Everyone loves a good sports name. Whether it be a football player named Dick Butkus, a baseball player named Coco Crisp, or a basketball player named God Shammgod, comical names make athletic events so much better. FIFA doesn't want to disappoint, and the world soccer governing body has a few gems on its official list of candidates for president. Among the best: Tokyo Sexwale, Jerome Champagne, and Prince Ali.

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