1 April, 2003 : Ancient Briton Unearthed by Mexican Team
"It's like discovering a dollar in the dirt" said Cruz Azul Sahuayo A.C. spokesman Ernesto Blanco, after the internationally famous football club unveiled their latest discovery to the world's press before the start of the new season.
The Ancient Briton, pictured here, is thought by most experts to be at least 157 years old, he was found face-down in in long grass by the future goalmouth while the club field was being prepared for the opening game, .
" I thought it was dead" said the groundsman "but I kicked at it and he appealed for a penalty."

Cruz Azul's under pressure chairman "Mucho" said that the fans should be happy with their new discovery. "He cost us nothing, we'll pay him nothing, so don't expect nothing." But team captain Bernabe Gaspar was upbeat: "We needed a big, strong, fast centre-forward," he said, "but this will have to do."
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