TheTriforce.com has announced the launch of The Unofficial Official Sensible Soccer World Cup, in which the game’s current World Champion Simon Byron will defend his title for the very first time.

31 challengers are being sought to contend the first ever Xbox Live Unofficial Official Sensible Soccer World Cup, with representatives from the best gaming websites and blogs the world over contesting this, the ultimate videogame accolade.

The last Sensible World of Soccer World Cup was held by then-publisher Renegade Software in the City Pride Pub, back in 1994 when Simon Byron beat off stiff competition from a bunch of videogame luminaries. As this was the last time the World Cup was held officially, Simon’s reign as Champion has lasted for 13 glorious years, during which time he’s enjoyed intercourse with a number of impressionable videogame groupies.

But with the impending release of Sensible Soccer on Xbox Live Arcade, it’s time to lay this on the line, along with the women.

32 players from around the world are being sought. With Simon Byron’s place as current Champion guaranteed, and one spot being given to a Triforce.com user, and a One Life Left listener, that leaves 29 places up for grabs.

This is the first time that the Official World Championship title has been offered in 13 years. If you want to bag a place for your website or publication, please apply stating why you think your idiotic readers are good enough to face the very best Sensible Soccer player the world has ever seen, do drop us a line.

The Official Thread of the Unofficial Official Sensible Soccer World Cup can be found here. If you’re an ordinary member of the public who would like to take part, let us know why you think you’re up to the challenge.

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Update: The Challengers as they stand:

1. Simon Byron (current World Champion)
2. TheTriforce.com
3. One Life Left
4. Spong.com
5. 360 Gamer
6. XFM Breakfast Show
7. Xbox 360 Leagues.net
8. MCV
9. re:Loaded
10. Eurogamer.net
11. Xbox360.dcemu.co.uk
12. Gamespot

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