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And The Winner Of The World Cup Of Arm Folding Is...

Mikey Traynor
By Mikey Traynor
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...Benoit Assou-Ekotto, apparently.

Slate.com have put in some truly ground-breaking analysis of the awkward/hilarious/bizarre arm folding animation that players at the 2014 World Cup are struggling to get to grips with.

Through careful deliberation they have concluded that the best and most successful arm fold has come from Cameroon left-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto, who's charming smile, immaculate folding technique, and perfectly timed turn have combined for the perfect arm-fold that resulted in what will no doubt the highlight of Cameroon's 2014 World Cup experience:

Arjen Robben was a close runner up and is a particular favourite here at Balls.ie for the confidence he exudes in his effort:

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And it's worth noting Joe Hart's technique, which was no doubt perfect in all of those crap commercials he stars in.

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Slate have also made a video featuring every player at the World Cup folding their arms to the tune of 'The Brady Bunch', and it too is excellent:

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Check out Slate's brilliant World Cup Of Arm-Folding in full here.

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