'Healers' try to dispel dog killing curse
Ecudor - Supporters of Manta FC kill a dog before every home match and throw the dead animal on the pitch if the team is losing. They believe it helps the side win. But club officials believe it may have brought a curse on the team, which hasn't been very successful since the ritual began 10 years ago."

Now they're bringing in 'healers' who will use herbs, incense, spells and prayers to help the team. Well, how about not being cruel to animals; that'd be a start in the right direction...