The World Cup thread!

[rascal]

Its going to be a Germany vs Brazil final. Brazil is the only team that has a good shot against germany.

Why was Germany chosen again for the world cup? When was the last time they had it? Other countries haven't had it for longer than Germany. When was it in Poland? or Holland?

[polandprzem]

Its going to be a Germany vs Brazil final. Brazil is the only team that has a good shot against germany.

Why was Germany chosen again for the world cup? When was the last time they had it? Other countries haven't had it for longer than Germany. When was it in Poland? or Holland?

Poland?

We do not have even ONE world class stadium. That's the main problem.
I don't know how about Holland but I think Germany was a good choice.
Next WC is in Africa, so it will be differently.

[alamo50]

Verdammt!!!

[Horry For 3!]

Germany won..... I guess that is alright with me since I am mostly German

[MaNuMaNiAc]

hey scott, I put the german flag on my sig instead, hope thats ok...

[Horry For 3!]

Italy is going to own Ukraine

[MannyIsGod]

The MLS allstars could own Ukraine, who cares.

[MannyIsGod]

Well, Pekerman resigned already. Why can't Bruce Arena follow his example?

[austinfan]

Wow. Talk about falling on your sword. I just don't understand that third substitution, especially with ten full minutes left and your main goalkeeper out.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Well, Pekerman resigned already. Why can't Bruce Arena follow his example?
good! the stupid SOB doesn't know shit about substitutions! thats the second time he's done the same shit. In the friendly against England before the WC he substituted Ayala and Riquelme out! our best defender and our playmaker, and then England scores two straight goals to win. HE'S A FUCKING MORON when it comes to substitutions!

[alamo50]

But Riquelme played like shit.

[alamo50]

Argentina was weak all turnament. I was hoping they will woke up.

What tournament did they broadcast on polish tv?

[danyel]

My 2 cents on the game. Argentina didnt play well, neither did Germany, neither did any team on this tournament. Actually Argentina played so bad that I think the goal scored in the second half was the first scoring opportunity we had.

Germany won fair and straight, not because of a bad call although there were several mostly against Argentina.

Germans flopped equally or even more than Argentinians.

Hopefully none of this players will be back in 2010: Riquelme, Cruz, Sorin, Crespo, Cambiasso. And our coach, whoever he will be, will have enough balls to play Messi, Agüero and Tevez at the same time, thats our only hope.

The fact that Ukraine made it to the quarter finals shows how bad this WC has been, there is no team playing good no star of the tournament.

[MannyIsGod]

Germans would argue that if you don't think there is a star of the tournament you haven't been watching very Klosely

[danyel]

Germans would argue that if you don't think there is a star of the tournament you haven't been watching very Klosely

pfff....all he did today is score the goal...he's playing good but hes no star

[MannyIsGod]

I'd call you Buddy Ryan but I'm not sure you'd understand the reference.

All the dude has done is score 5 goals, for the 2nd time in as many World Cups. Thats not the first time thats happend or anything....

[danyel]

We have different quality standards to call someone a star...but I'll agree with you that hes probably the player that has stood out the most in this tournament.

And you're right, I don't understand the Buddy Ryan reference.

[MannyIsGod]

:lol

Buddy Ryan was a coach in our American football leauge. He once traded an incredible reciever and justified it by saying "All he does is catch touchdowns" (American football equivlant to a goal)

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Congrats to the Germans, they won a fair match :tu

[scott]

Bring on the Italians!

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Bring on the Italians!

Germany better beat those flopping italians :smokin

Grosso and Totti were at it again, both took horendous dives, the ref fell for it and they got a penalty. They should have got yellow cards but instead they get their way :madrun

It sucks when the ref is in the mafia's pocket :lol

[Bob Lanier]

Of course, the Germans flop just as much. :lol

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Of course, the Germans flop just as much. :lol

:lol yeh but their flops didnt result in a bullcrap penalty which ended the aussies run, so i got no beef with them :fro

The Azzuri should just head home now and face the judge for their greedy crimes

[Streakyshooter08]

Congratulations to Argentina. They have really been a great team in this tournament. I thought Riquelme did not play very good and I was really shocked when he got substituted. I would have never believed that we are able to beat this strong team! I can't believe that we are really in the 1/2 finals, our team is not that strong. I think it has a lot to do with homecourt advantage... But I am really happy of course. :angel




When was the last time they had it? Other countries haven't had it for longer than Germany. When was it in Poland? or Holland?

The last time Germany had the world cup was 1974. Holland/Belgium had the Euro 2000, France World Cup 1998, England Euro 1996,... I just think they won the competiton against the other contenders and had a good concept, thats why they got it!?

I will leave to watch Eng/Por in a coupe of minutes... hope it will be a good game...

P.S: For those who don't know who to root for. Here is a (very little) reason to root for Germany: Frings is a Tim Duncan/ SAS Fan. He attented in a Spurs jersey to the hotel yesterday... :spin

[polandprzem]

What tournament did they broadcast on polish tv?

You know. I'm watching the play not the scores.

[polandprzem]

I will leave to watch Eng/Por in a coupe of minutes... hope it will be a good game...

P.S: For those who don't know who to root for. Here is a (very little) reason to root for Germany: Frings is a Tim Duncan/ SAS Fan. He attented in a Spurs jersey to the hotel yesterday... :spin

pffffffff

Maradona is a spurs fan, so we even. :(


btw. That was the best officiated game in turnament

[alamo50]

Wow, Frings was realy wearing a Duncan jersey?
That's pretty cool!

Amazing that Germany has come so far.
I am actually happy for the country and all the fans.

Have a great game today Streaky, don't dwell around town before and after the match because I expect hughe riots again.

The english hooligans are beasts.

[polandprzem]

The english hooligans are beasts.

have you seen polish hools?

[Texas_Ranger]

Frings likes Duncan, wawawiwa

[Three Lions]

The cup is ours you bloody ethnics.

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/fifa/gen/xp/20060629/i/852289105.jpg

[polandprzem]

2-1 Por
3-1 Bra

[Bob Lanier]

Portugal looks like Switzerland. I find it hard to believe they'll kick PKs as poorly as la Suisse, but anything's possible.

The fucking English are going to win.

[whottt]

Am I on crack or were the fans singing some kind of hiphop version of Que Sara Sara in the background?


Keep that shit up and Soccer will never lose it's reputation as being teh gay.

[Bob Lanier]

You could be talking about "God Save the Queen", but on the other hand you could just be imagining things.

Ricardo is fucking insane.

[Bob Lanier]

The fucking English are going to win.
:elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant

The cup is ours you bloody ethnics.
:flipoff

[velik_m]

Ricardo is good. very good.

[whottt]

It wasn't God Save the Queen.

And yes that Portuguese Goalie was insane.

[Bob Lanier]

Hm - Rule Brittania? I can't think of any of the major English chants that sound like Que Sera Sera.

I can't help you, really; I'm at work and watching it muted.

[MannyIsGod]

Ricardo was incredible!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

The cup is ours you bloody ethnics.

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/fifa/gen/xp/20060629/i/852289105.jpg
ain't life a bitch?

[TDMVPDPOY]

all i can say is crouch is fuckn shit, lampard shittest player in this WC who didnt perform up his play at chelsea.

lennon is goin to be a gun though.

[whottt]

ain't life a bitch?



Bitter much?

[polandprzem]

Ricardo was incredible!

Again.


I lost vbookie and probably won't be in the second place at the end :pctoss

[kingsfan]

Fuck, now I'm pissed.http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smidepressed.gif
Dam you Ricardohttp://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/madrun.gif

[David@SLCC]

What is Wynalda complaining about? Rooney stepped on the Portugal's player groin on purpose. He deserved to be red carded. Don't blame the ref, blame Rooney.

[Duncan21]

all i can say is crouch is fuckn shit, lampard shittest player in this WC who didnt perform up his play at chelsea.

lennon is goin to be a gun though.

lampard did play shit in this world cup, lennon is fuckin awesome but what are you saying about crouch he has had a alright world cup and today when he came on was brilliant with holding up the ball, crouch is not shit!!!!!!!!!

[whottt]

Let's see...who to root for, former colony or their motherland...

Gotta to go with the former colony even though they are the favorite...

Feel weird though, being a non Brazillian rooting for Brazil in Soccer is like any other fan of any other country rooting for America in anything else. Bandwagon!

Still, it's a Western Hemisphere kinda thing...we're better than they are.

[Phenomanul]

The cup is ours you bloody ethnics.

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/fifa/gen/xp/20060629/i/852289105.jpg

And with this you disgracefully bow out of the tournament... :rolleyes

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Bitter much?
I was actually sympathizing on that one, although my sig shows how bitter I am http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

[Bob Lanier]

Brasil 0-0 France at halftime.

[Bob Lanier]

France leads! :elephant

[Bob Lanier]

And Brazil almost added an own goal.

[whottt]

Let's see...who to root for, former colony or their motherland....


Ok...maybe I got ahead of myself here...doesn't look like Brazil is going to survive to meet Portugal.

[Duncan21]

fuck, come on Brazil!!!!!!!!!

[lilmads]

C'mon Brazil... :(

[~Sweetmelody~]

Brazil, I want to cheer for someone in the next round! Come on!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

If France keeps playing like this, they are winning this WC

[whottt]

I know it's only a 1-0 game but France is making Brazil look like shit in this match. Any time Brazil gets the ball on goal France just makes them look like amateurs.

[whottt]

If France keeps playing like this, they are winning this WC



Fuck that...go Italy, go Portual.

Having to choose France or Germany is like having to choose which nut I want cut off.



Edit: On second thought, if that happens...go Germany.

[Bob Lanier]

Brasil is flopping their way into the match.

This American jealousy of France never ceases to amuse me.

[~Sweetmelody~]

Well this stinks! Nobody from South America :(

[Duncan21]

fuck off ref, ronaldinho won the ball

[Duncan21]

:cry im fucking pissed off now :depressed

[Bob Lanier]

France moves on! :elephant

[velik_m]

well deserved.

ze french own ze brazil

all euro semis

[Three Lions]

At least those bloody South Americans are out of this cup.

[TDMVPDPOY]

i think my friend is pissed atm, he had AUS $10k on bets for either brasil or argentina to win the whole thing, damn :(

[velik_m]

I know it's only a 1-0 game but France is making Brazil look like shit in this match. Any time Brazil gets the ball on goal France just makes them look like amateurs.

the french have best defensive midfield in the world. Vieira, Zidane and Makelele ripped the brazilian midfield to pieces.

[whottt]

This American jealousy of France never ceases to amuse me.

Keep telling yourself it's jealousy...because stupid is no way to go through life, stupid, wrong, and amused is a little better.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

i think my friend is pissed atm, he had AUS $10k on bets for either brasil or argentina to win the whole thing, damn :(


oh well, thats why its called 'Gambling' :lol

it has ruined sports in a big way. Just look at the Serie A, im sure that kinda thing isnt confined to Italy :smokin

[hendrix]

Well... except for Sweden '58...
* ALL WORLD CUPS PLAYED ON EUROPE WERE WON BY AN EUROPEAN TEAM
* ALL WORLD CUPS PLAYED OUTSIDE EUROPE WERE WON BY AN AMERICAN TEAM (And I refer to the continental view of america, not the US).
So, 9 WC played on Europe... 8 European champions
This will stay like this

[whottt]

the french have best defensive midfield in the world. Vieira, Zidane and Makelele ripped the brazilian midfield to pieces.


They definitely made Brazil look like shit...IME usually Brazil look like they are playing at a higher level than everyone else, they looked like they didn't belong on the same field as France.

[FromWayDowntown]

Welcome to Euro 2006.

[TDMVPDPOY]

oh well, thats why its called 'Gambling' :lol

it has ruined sports in a big way. Just look at the Serie A, im sure that kinda thing isnt confined to Italy :smokin

the good thing about those 4 teams will be relegated, so no euro champions league for them this season :D:D:D :elephant

[resistanze]

Useless Brazil...elimenated Ghana just to fuck up royally. After 20 minutes I was calling for the substitutions of Cafu & Juninho. I mean WTF Cafu???

Anyways, France gets all my support now.

[whottt]

Well... except for Sweden '58...
* ALL WORLD CUPS PLAYED ON EUROPE WERE WON BY AN EUROPEAN TEAM
* ALL WORLD CUPS PLAYED OUTSIDE EUROPE WERE WON BY AN AMERICAN TEAM (And I refer to the continental view of america, not the US).
So, 9 WC played on Europe... 8 European champions
This will stay like this

And if Germany wins almost half of them have been won by the home country...

If the country has an elite team and they host, it's almost a given they will win.

With home field being such a huge advantage, the WC should not be hosted so often by countries with elite Soccer Teams...should be played on a more neutral ground(IE a shitty Soccer country)...Asia, Africa and North America...

[Lady M]

but the elite soccer teams are the richest countries in europe

[whottt]

but the elite soccer team are the richest country in the world in europe


Ok fair enough...so how about they make it so no country that has won a world cup in the past 20 years can host.

[velik_m]

when was the last time home team won an EuroChamps?

how about just getting better refs, that won't protect the home team. South Korea got to semis on home ground. :rolleyes

[TDMVPDPOY]

host it in australia :D:D

we are makin a push to host it in 2018

[whottt]

Australia is a good choice...and after the next WC it'll be the only populated continent that has never hosted the WC.

[Duncan21]

host it in australia :D:D

we are makin a push to host it in 2018

that would be good alot of good stadiums but maybe not enough, New Zealand are improving facilities for the 2011 rugby world cup, so maybe Australia and New Zealand could be joint hosts!

[whottt]

when was the last time home team won an EuroChamps?

Dunno...I'm no Soccer expert here.


how about just getting better refs, that won't protect the home team. South Korea got to semis on home ground. :rolleyes


Better refs works for me...and once you figure out how to do that, you can tell every other pro sport in the world how to do it.

[velik_m]

France 1984

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_European_Championship

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

that would be good alot of good stadiums but maybe not enough, New Zealand are improving facilities for the 2011 rugby world cup, so maybe Australia and New Zealand could be joint hosts!

not a bad idea. Its not a long flight to NZ but the main issue is that soccer is not that big in New Zealand is it?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

So much for Jogo Bonito... what a dissapointment! Brasil never played like the could have. They had all the potential in the world and who the hell knows why they didn't use it. Shame

[MannyIsGod]

Wait, someone said we're jealous of France? :lmao

Dude, I may be the most euro friendly American on this board - shit I'm planning to move there for a few years (Europe, not France) but if think America is jealous of France you're on fucking crack. :lmao

[alamo50]

EUROPE RULES

:smokin

[Horry For 3!]

I picked Brazil and England to win today, they both lost :lmao

[scott]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y52/manumania/fuckgermany2.jpg

I've got to say, this is a weak way to repay a bet you lost. Dude, you lost... fly a German flag without the "Fuck you" connotations to it - or be known as a sore loser forever.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y52/manumania/fuckgermany2.jpg

I've got to say, this is a weak way to repay a bet you lost. Dude, you lost... fly a German flag without the "Fuck you" connotations to it - or be known as a sore loser forever.
the bet said to fly a german flag, it said nothing of what else I could fly with it http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Cheer up bro, Germany won fair and square, I was just making a joke. If it means that much to ya, I'll put a german flag as an avatar for the next week, how about that?

[stefano]

Brasil is the most overated team in the world cup: no tactic, no defense, no midfield (only emerson) and Ronaldinho (the most overrated player, see, if the team doesn't play for him he is useless). With ghana they commit several mistakes, but ghana is ghana and the attacker didn't score.

This is the victory of the EUROPEAN soccer and tradition.

I'm very happy for Scolari, he is the best coach living (behind only Sacchi, but he is retired)

[T-Pain]

after seeing brazil lose, i almost feel like the spurs just lost game 7 of the finals

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Brasil is the most overated team in the world cup: no tactic, no defense, no midfield (only emerson) and Ronaldinho (the most overrated player, see, if the team doesn't play for him he is useless). With ghana they commit several mistakes, but ghana is ghana and the attacker didn't score.

This is the victory of the EUROPEAN soccer and tradition.

I'm very happy for Scolari, he is the best coach living (behind only Sacchi, but he is retired)
you're overrated, and thats saying a lot since most people here think very little of your football knowledge http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

[Petite Française]

You say that Brazil played like a shit, but you forget to say that France was good. :eyebrows

[danyel]

Yeah, sure, we overrate the 5 time champion, the team that has played the last 3 WC finals and won two of them.

[velik_m]

Brasil is the most overated team in the world cup: no tactic, no defense, no midfield (only emerson) and Ronaldinho (the most overrated player, see, if the team doesn't play for him he is useless). With ghana they commit several mistakes, but ghana is ghana and the attacker didn't score.

This is the victory of the EUROPEAN soccer and tradition.

I'm very happy for Scolari, he is the best coach living (behind only Sacchi, but he is retired)

So in Barca they play for Ronaldinho? that's just stupid. Brasil lost because they had no tactics. They were hoping for a moment of inspiration from one of their stars and that moment never came.


oh and Italy is overrated.

[stefano]

you're overrated, and thats saying a lot since most people here think very little of your football knowledge http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif
Ok i'm overated but now with betandwin in the quarter i won 1656 € :tu . :elephant

Ok Italy problaly is overrated, however is in the top 4 of the world, and brasil where is?where are Argentina, England, Netherlands, USA? :).

I don't say that brasil is generally overated, but THIS brasilian team, with this coach.

Lucio and Juan aren't good, Cris is better but the problem is that all the brasilian defense can't marking their man.

Yes Ronaldinho play well when he knows he is the undisputed star of the team, and in Barcelona he is... in 2002 The Ronaldinho'star wasn't still assert (i don't know if this is the correct word) and in brasilian team there was an extraordinay Rivaldo who played an Excellent world Cup, the last time he played very well (unfortunately my Milan knows something...)

"They were hoping for a moment of inspiration from one of their stars and that moment never came."

A team who play like you say is a team with no idea, with no group, with no tactic. Overated.

Generally men hate italy but (i knows because i'm spurs fan) italy is the team who play more similarly like spurs

Oh yes, Ronaldinho in Barca knows that is the undisputed star and, however, with organized team he have many difficult: in milan-barcelona and barcelona-milan, he did only one thing: the assist to Giuly, and the difference between him and kakà was that his assist was received by Giuly, and the ricky's assist was received by ambrosini (a player like gattuso, no technic). But, because he is however a great player, can change the game in any time. But in this world cup he made nothing. (an exemple where ronaldinho is overated? In free kicks, how many goal has scored? 2 or 3? )

[TDMVPDPOY]

not a bad idea. Its not a long flight to NZ but the main issue is that soccer is not that big in New Zealand is it?

NZ no way we are joint host with them, i dont care, remember the rugby world cup where they pulled out and australia ended up hosting it, we dont need NZ to joint host it, we got the money, crowd, facilities to do it, and melbourne > NZ :D:D only way australia is goin to make a push to market the game is if melbourne gets the finale game, which has been said during the worldcup.

[TDMVPDPOY]

i wonder if gm of manutd is goin to sell either rooney or ronaldo since they had sumshit goin on in that match...ego

[velik_m]

i wonder if gm of manutd is goin to sell either rooney or ronaldo since they had sumshit goin on in that match...ego

ronaldo already said he would like to play for Real.

[Streakyshooter08]

Wow... even though it is a little late I want to share some impressions with you about the Por/ England game.

I am still amazed by the atmosphere. It was incredible. 30 000 english fans in the stadium. It was like a home game for England. The penalty shootout was about 50 ft away from me and I was right behind the goalkeeper. I was really disappointed by Backham and I still don't know why Rooney got the red card. (They don't show it in the stadium)I thought both teams deserved to win and penalty is always a little luck. (see Ger/Arg)
It could have gone both ways. I am really looking forward to the 1/2 finals.

1 thought about the officiating: Now that I have been really close to the field I have seen how hard it is to officiate such a game. So much dynamic, quickness and it all happens within a 10th of a second. Some things on tv look like there was NOTHING and in the stadium you realise how hard it was AND you sometimes just HEAR contact. So it is always easy to say the ref is bad, but if you are there you see how much difference an angle/ perspective can make.

For the GER/ITA game. I really think we won't beat them. The defense of ITA is probably the best in the whole tournament. So I expect ITA to come out on top.

FRA/ POR is hard to say. Deco will be back and I hope they will make the final. I don't know why. I just don't like the french team a lot, if they would come out as the champs they would definetly deserve it though.

P.S. I am also disappointed by the Brazil team they never played as good as they are capable of.

[TDMVPDPOY]

the moron ref who gave rooney teh red card, needs to explain why he did it since fifa is askin him why....

clearly rooney didnt meant to stomp on the guyz groin, he legz were tangled.

[polandprzem]

Fuck that...go Italy, go Portual.

Having to choose France or Germany is like having to choose which nut I want cut off.



Edit: On second thought, if that happens...go Germany.


Is it left?

[polandprzem]

We need that thing to be bolded


1 thought about the officiating: Now that I have been really close to the field I have seen how hard it is to officiate such a game. So much dynamic, quickness and it all happens within a 10th of a second. Some things on tv look like there was NOTHING and in the stadium you realise how hard it was AND you sometimes just HEAR contact. So it is always easy to say the ref is bad, but if you are there you see how much difference an angle/ perspective can make.

[Duncan21]

David Beckham stands down as england captain

http://home.skysports.com/worldcup/article.aspx?hlid=400050&CPID=4&clid=114&lid=4161&title=Beckham+stands+down+as+captain

[whottt]

Wow... even though it is a little late I want to share some impressions with you about the Por/ England game.

I am still amazed by the atmosphere. It was incredible. 30 000 english fans in the stadium. It was like a home game for England. The penalty shootout was about 50 ft away from me and I was right behind the goalkeeper. I was really disappointed by Backham and I still don't know why Rooney got the red card. (They don't show it in the stadium)I thought both teams deserved to win and penalty is always a little luck. (see Ger/Arg)
It could have gone both ways. I am really looking forward to the 1/2 finals.

1 thought about the officiating: Now that I have been really close to the field I have seen how hard it is to officiate such a game. So much dynamic, quickness and it all happens within a 10th of a second. Some things on tv look like there was NOTHING and in the stadium you realise how hard it was AND you sometimes just HEAR contact. So it is always easy to say the ref is bad, but if you are there you see how much difference an angle/ perspective can make.

For the GER/ITA game. I really think we won't beat them. The defense of ITA is probably the best in the whole tournament. So I expect ITA to come out on top.

FRA/ POR is hard to say. Deco will be back and I hope they will make the final. I don't know why. I just don't like the french team a lot, if they would come out as the champs they would definetly deserve it though.

P.S. I am also disappointed by the Brazil team they never played as good as they are capable of.



I've got one question...


During the Eng/Port Match, were you guys(the crowd), or were you not, singing Que Sara Sara?

[FromWayDowntown]

the moron ref who gave rooney teh red card, needs to explain why he did it since fifa is askin him why....

clearly rooney didnt meant to stomp on the guyz groin, he legz were tangled.

If Rooney's stomp wasn't enough to get him a red, his push of Ronaldo was. Rooney acted a fool and the red was well-deserved.

[FromWayDowntown]

I've got one question...


During the Eng/Port Match, were you guys(the crowd), or were you not, singing Que Sara Sara?

I heard that too -- right before the PK's, I thought.

[Streakyshooter08]

I've got one question...


During the Eng/Port Match, were you guys(the crowd), or were you not, singing Que Sara Sara?

Yeah, some did. They played it in the original version in the stadium and most of the crowd sang along. It was right before the penalty shooting.

[whottt]

A definite black eye for Soccer. Ya'll must never do that again, Ever.


Let's just hope the game was on too early to be widely viewed...and let's also hope everyone that did see it forgets that sorry moment as soon as possible. I'm sorry for bringing it up...but I had to know.


In the future...try to keep the love parade and WC crowds separated please. Thank you.


*quickly slinks out of the Soccer forum*

[Bob Lanier]

Y'all ready for this? :music

[whottt]

I'm sorry...but you don't play fucking Doris Day during any sporting event played by men and still try to claim it is a man's game. And if you do you damn sure don't play Que Sara Sara.

Thank gawd that PA guy was stopped before he got to the Judy Garland songs....




I get the feeling those drunk fucks were about 5 seconds away from busting out with Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

[whottt]

The day I see a bunch of grown men at an NFL game start singing any song that starts out with, "when I just a little girl"...is the day I stop watching the NFL and renounce my citizenship.

[polandprzem]

The day I see a bunch of grown men at an NFL game start singing any song that starts out with, "when I just a little girl"...is the day I stop watching the NFL and renounce my citizenship.

:lol


It will come to NBA bro. So be prepared. :sombrero:

[rascal]

polandprzm : How do you know english so well? Did you ever live in the US? Have you ever gone to SA? Do you need a visa (and not easy to get)to come to the US like Russians do?

Been to Warsaw. Well just at the airport.

[Texas_Ranger]

Italy - Germany 2-0

I like Italy football very much so I hope that they will win. I said on the start of WC that BRA and ITA are going to be in the finals. Brazil will not be in the final so I hope that at least Italy will be. I think it will be very tought game, with not a lot of chanches. But we all know that when Italy haves a chance they use it and score a goal. Because of good defense of Italy Germans will not be able to score a goal from inside 16 meters, so they will shot from outside and Buffon will save everything. With Materazzi and Nesta in defense they will be hard to win.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Germany 2-0 , assuming the refs dont fall for every Grosso and Totti dive :smokin

[Horry For 3!]

I will go with.... Germany over France for the World Cup.

[polandprzem]

polandprzm : How do you know english so well? Did you ever live in the US? Have you ever gone to SA? Do you need a visa (and not easy to get)to come to the US like Russians do?

Been to Warsaw. Well just at the airport.

:huh

I don't know english well :huh

I've never been in US - yes I need visa :( I would love to come visit USA to learn some english. I was learning Eng. about 6 years ago and I'm not getting better at it much.

[rascal]

:huh

I don't know english well :huh

I've never been in US - yes I need visa :( I would love to come visit USA to learn some english. I was learning Eng. about 6 years ago and I'm not getting better at it much.
I wasn't saying you didn't know english. I was saying you did know English well. How and where did you learn? I know it can be difficult to get a visa from Poland or Russia. Maybe the only way would be a guest visa so you can visit.

Anyways back to the thread. It looks like germany will win it all now that Brazil is out. I just can't see them losing at home. Why is there such an advantage to playing at home in the world cup? Teams have historically gone much further then they should when playing at home.

[Texas_Ranger]

Why is there such an advantage to playing at home in the world cup?


Because refs can help you win the game. :rolleyes :madrun

[Streakyshooter08]

It looks like germany will win it all now that Brazil is out. I just can't see them losing at home. Why is there such an advantage to playing at home in the world cup? Teams have historically gone much further then they should when playing at home.

Well, if you have 40 000 ppl cheering for you it helps you a lot energy- wise. It is also an advantage that the players know the stadiums and are used to play there. South Korea was in the 1/2 finals in 2002 (also at home)...

I really think that Italy has the better team. They want to proove somthing after the scandal in the italian league and that may fire them up even more. Our team lost to them in march 1:4! It would be a miracle if we win against them... no matter how the game ends tomorrow, I will be really proud of the team because they got way further than ANYBODY expected...

[Texas_Ranger]

^ Sorry but i don`t think that if your team will win it will be some miracle. Germany showed us that they are great team. Germany lost and draw a lot of games before the WC (one of those games was with Italy) so they can win. Right now thy are on fire.
Italy haves a long unbeateble strike, the last game they lost was in qualifications for WC agains Slovenia, it was 1-0.

[WalterBenitez]

Germany 2-0 , assuming the refs dont fall for every Grosso and Totti dive :smokin

ITA 1 GER 0, assuming that FIFA won't nominate a German ref, you know :D
FRA 2 POR 1, I like ZZ, just because of him.

[WalterBenitez]

Because refs can help you win the game. :rolleyes :madrun

Hummmmm, let me think ... yes but you saw GER against ARG the ref wasn't THE factor, was a homer yeah, I know ... but no the factor ...the only thing was taht double warning to the german that was out of his head at the begining if that kis was from ARG he would be sent off (IMO).

[polandprzem]

I wasn't saying you didn't know english. I was saying you did know English well. How and where did you learn? I know it can be difficult to get a visa from Poland or Russia. Maybe the only way would be a guest visa so you can visit.

Yes I know you were saying that I know English well and that surprised me that's why I put a :huh emote.
I wanted to go but they didn't gave me the visa, the guest visa. (my father is in USA).



Maaaan man we've got European championships with Portugal and Italy :wow
I have no idea who is gonna win, that the WC. France is showing that they are a turnament team - playing better and better game after game. Beating Brazil they seems to be the favorites. But you never know. Maybe we will be witnessing the biggest sensation in World Cup?
The champions:
Porugal

[spurschick]

Because refs can help you win the game. :rolleyes :madrun


:lol And here I thought that people only complained about bad officiating in basketball. It's been interesting to see how much of a factor it is in soccer as well.

[polandprzem]

:lol And here I thought that people only complained about bad officiating in basketball. It's been interesting to see how much of a factor it is in soccer as well.

In soccer the ref got more power changing the score. Cause you've got scores in single digits :) and one mistake can decide the game. One game which decide about everything.
In soccer a ref is like another player who can make mistakes. He is not as close as basketball ref plus he is alone (not counting the side refs). He have no 3 angels like the basketball refs.

[rascal]

Well, if you have 40 000 ppl cheering for you it helps you a lot energy- wise. It is also an advantage that the players know the stadiums and are used to play there. South Korea was in the 1/2 finals in 2002 (also at home)...

I really think that Italy has the better team. They want to proove somthing after the scandal in the italian league and that may fire them up even more. Our team lost to them in march 1:4! It would be a miracle if we win against them... no matter how the game ends tomorrow, I will be really proud of the team because they got way further than ANYBODY expected...

I expected Germany to win it all. With Brazil also in the final. Wrong on Brazil, I want to also be wrong on Germany. I don't want what I expect to happen, happen.

[nkdlunch]

If Portugal or France win it, it will piss off 99% of the whole world. I'm rooting for either of them. Fuck Germany and Italy

[Texas_Ranger]

I want to se Italy and Porugal in the finals.

[judaspriestess]

^^^^ ooooooooh Hot, Hot, Hot :spin

Yes, I know I'm a perv but do you blame me?

I'm rooting for Portugal. in 2002 it was Germany.

[whottt]

If Portugal or France win it, it will piss off 99% of the whole world. I'm rooting for either of them. Fuck Germany and Italy


Why will 99% of the World get pissed if Portugal wins?
Portugal hasn't pissed anyone off...

France and Germany OTOH...I don't know about the rest of the world but I know they pissed us off. Still Germany's gotten it's act together...

Only France is going to piss me off.


I'd rather seen the Mavs win than France.


And don't give me Tony either...he rooted against Team USA in the 04 Olympics.

[Bob Lanier]

Allez les bleus.

[nkdlunch]

Why will 99% of the World get pissed if Portugal wins?
Portugal hasn't pissed anyone off...

France and Germany OTOH...I don't know about the rest of the world but I know they pissed us off. Still Germany's gotten it's act together...

Only France is going to piss me off.


I'd rather seen the Mavs win than France.


And don't give me Tony either...he rooted against Team USA in the 04 Olympics.


Portugal and France futbol teams are as unpopular as the San Antonio Spurs. Get with the program.

[Streakyshooter08]

Here is another reason why Italy will win: Frings got suspended by the Fifa because of the things that happend after the Argentinia game.Looks like he hit a player back after he got a hit by an argentinian player... without him it does not look good for our team. He is back for the last game though...

[Spurologist]

Germany 2
Italy 1

France 2
Portugal 1

Allez les blues

[whottt]

Get with the program.'

Ok...going to stock up on Doris Day CD's now.

[nkdlunch]

'

Ok...going to stock up on Doris Day CD's now.

good for u! Doris Day is the shit

[Lady M]

Because refs can help you win the game. :rolleyes :madrun
France win at home in 1998 and referee gave them 3 red card (one for Zidane)
if they help france they hide it very well :oops

[hendrix]

I root for France now

[polandprzem]

Get opver it. That game was a setup...
...wait, they haven't played yet?


It's about making a history for Germans, they've never won with Italy in WC.

[velik_m]

Germany going for penalties. either that or they suck.

[whottt]

good for u! Doris Day is the shit


Here in America we only play manly songs by manly men at our sports events.

Stuff like We Will Rock You and We are the Champions, by bands like Queen.

[whottt]

There is a player for Germany that looks exactly like Tony Parker.

[velik_m]

Oh yeah, nothing gay about Queen.

[velik_m]

Italy trying to avoid penalties.

[rascal]

Here in America we only play manly songs by manly men at our sports events.

Stuff like We Will Rock You and We are the Champions, by bands like Queen.
I don't like We are the Champions. That tune is sickening. Lead singer of Queen was gay. Not so manly.

[rascal]

I don't like Italy's chances in a shootout. They need to win now.

[Bob Lanier]

GOOOOOOOOAAALL! :elephant Grosso!

[Spurologist]

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Breath

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[Spurologist]

I don't like Italy's chances in a shootout. They need to win now.

on cue

[spurschick]

Holy crap! In the last minute before PKs!

[velik_m]

Fucking Italy.

[Spurologist]

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Breath

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[Bob Lanier]

GOOOOOOOOOAAAAL! :elephant

[Spurologist]

Alexandro DEL PIERRO

[MaNuMaNiAc]

GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!!!!!!!! eat that Germany!!!

[Spurologist]

Buffon is the best goal keeper in the world. It is that simple.

It helps to have a great defense.

[spurschick]

Damn! Another one! Unreal. Sorry to the host team, but that was one helluva way to go out.

[SequSpur]

OH HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Italy just put the wood to Germany!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rascal]

Good
Now we have a very interesting final with Germany out. I'm not sure who will be the favorite now.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

France is winning this world cup without a doubt

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

the floppers advance. Each game makes the aussies performance against them look even better

[velik_m]

I hate Italy, but they deserved to win today.

Buffon > Lehmann.

[Spurologist]

Blatter >> Stern

Blatter maned up and put in the best ref in this part of the semi finals against Ze Germans.

Sternie would be setting up Salvatore/Bavetta special

[rascal]

That 2nd goal was sweet. Killed any last hope for Germany. This score surprised me. I thought Germany all the way.

[velik_m]

France is winning this world cup without a doubt

France needs tp make finals first

[Phenomanul]

Great game.... Germany, though desconsolate, was honorable in defeat....

I'm rooting for Portugal... the only team without a title...

[judaspriestess]

Great game.... Germany, though desconsolate, was honorable in defeat....

I'm rooting for Portugal... the only team without a title...


Me too!!! PORTUGAL PORTUGAL PORTUGAL PORTUGAL PORTUGAL

Cristiano Ronaldo is BEAUTIFUL :spin

[Streakyshooter08]

Congrats to Italy. They were the better team in the overtime. I am absolutely proud becuase the team did a lot better than expected. They have one of the youngest teams and the best has jyet to come. I hope we will be good at the EC in 2008... Good luck to the other teams...

[Slo spurs fan]

Congrats to Italy. They were the better team in the overtime. I am absolutely proud becuase the team did a lot better than expected. They have one of the youngest teams and the best has jyet to come. I hope we will be good at the EC in 2008... Good luck to the other teams...
You really have some class! :tu And your team was great!

[whottt]

I don't like We are the Champions. That tune is sickening. Lead singer of Queen was gay. Not so manly.



Kill yourself Rascal.

What's next? You going to tell me their lead singer died of aids?

You are so far overmatched in a battle of wits with me, you are going the speed of light, in reverse...just kill yourself. Soon.

[whottt]

Now then........

Yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!! Go Italy!!!!!!!

If you call yourself an American you are calling yourself after an Italian man...therefore you shoud root for Italy against the Evil French. IF you are from South America and are proud of your latin heritage and tongue well, Latin=Italian. You should also root for Italy against the French. This means you Manumania.


Let's all join hands now and root for Italy...



Say yes to Italy...say no to France. Ignore Stefano.

[WalterBenitez]

Yeah baby ... Forza ITALIA

[Horry For 3!]

Damn, that sucked. Italy scores with less than 2 mins in OT.

I was going for Germany after USA was out since I am mostly German, but oh well.

[whottt]

I was going for Germany after USA was out since I am mostly German, but oh well.


Not a good reason...more Americans can trace their ancestry back to Germany than any other Nation, we are German. Fact is our boys can't even have their flag on the bus over there...the same flag that held off the Soviet Union from them for 50 years while they became one of the wealthiest nations in the world...

Italy all the way baby.


BTW, I am 75% German.

[Bob Lanier]

As an African who now lives on the opposite end of Eurasia from Italy, just where do I fit in to whotttt's political worldview? Am I allowed to say "Allez les bleus", or not? :wtf

[Lady M]

Now then........

Yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!! Go Italy!!!!!!!

If you call yourself an American you are calling yourself after an Italian man...therefore you shoud root for Italy against the Evil French. IF you are from South America and are proud of your latin heritage and tongue well, Latin=Italian. You should also root for Italy against the French. This means you Manumania.


Let's all join hands now and root for Italy...



Say yes to Italy...say no to France. Ignore Stefano.
latin is the roots for the latin language
french, italian, spanish, portugues and romanian

and the americans who dislike France for the iraki war are just blind
we can see that all the french diplomacy said come true (no destruction weapons and guerilla)

[whottt]

Lady M...before I go any further into this kind of deep intellectual discussion with you...I must know something first...

Are you hot?

[Petite Française]

Now then........

Yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!! Go Italy!!!!!!!

If you call yourself an American you are calling yourself after an Italian man...therefore you shoud root for Italy against the Evil French. IF you are from South America and are proud of your latin heritage and tongue well, Latin=Italian. You should also root for Italy against the French. This means you Manumania.


Let's all join hands now and root for Italy...



Say yes to Italy...say no to France. Ignore Stefano.

...

[whottt]

As an African who now lives on the opposite end of Eurasia from Italy, just where do I fit in to whotttt's political worldview? Am I allowed to say "Allez les bleus", or not? :wtf


You should root for Italy too...

[WalterBenitez]

Lady M...before I go any further into this kind of deep intellectual discussion with you...I must know something first...
Are you hot?

Oh man, you will get the 2006 Gentleman of the year prize, good approach!! :drunk

[whottt]

If she's a hot French Chick...I am switching allegiance to France.

[spurschick]

If she's a hot French Chick...I am switching allegiance to France.

You're way too easy.

[WalterBenitez]

If she's a hot French Chick...I am switching allegiance to France.

Your faith is weak my friend.

[stefano]

...


Say yes to Italy...say no to France. Ignore Stefano.What i have done for this?

However great Italy, Cannavaro played a GREAT GREAT GREAT match, fantastic. All the team was fantastic.

Congratulation to Deutschland, in euro 2008 they will be one of the team with most chance to win.

[Stahlkugeln]

nein. Nein. NEIN.

[velik_m]

Repeat of the Euro2000 final?

[polandprzem]

:wow

That was the best game in this turnament so far (still 3 games to go).

THAT WAS A "THRILLER IN DORTMUDNILLA" a hevywight fight between ItALI and JOErmany, but this time they showed up in the fifteenth round and ItALI knocked JOErmany out. Devastating loss to the home team.

I had that feeling that Italy will win (damn - I trusted my brain not heart on vbookie).

Great tactic by Italy, and fantastic defense. Just wanted to watch that game.


Top5
1. Germany - Italy
2. Portugal - Holland
3. Australia - Croatia
4.
5. Argentina- Ivory

[polandprzem]

And I can't believe that Pop ageed Tony to play in the summer :pctoss

He will be exhausted when NBA starts playing

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

I just heard a report that Klinsmann is signed on as the next USA coach

No details as yet but i just heard it on the World cup show

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

dang, i heard it so quick that now im not even sure of what i heard :lol

Klinsmann said he wouldnt rush the decision but yet i hear that he has already decided to coach USA.

who knows, im sure the story will break soon if its true

[whottt]

Cool...I've always liked Germany, was pulling for them to win this WC and was disappointed when they didn't. Good choice by Klinnsman.

[whottt]

You're way too easy.


Maybe...if she's lucky.

[tlongII]

Go Portugal!!!

[nkdlunch]

Fuck the Italians. they are the primmadonnas of world futbol. Lucky as shit, always on the refs good side and flop more than Ginobili. (they do have mad skills though and was happy they beat the boring germans)

Even if France passes, they have 6 players w/yellow cards which means at least 2 or their starters will be suspended come finals. I will root first for Portugal, then if necessary, for France.

[alamo50]

How the hell can you support that portugese acting class???
It's football here, not the Oscars!

I want Zizou to finish them off.

ALEZ LES BLEUS!!!

[judaspriestess]

You are right! there is a whole heck of alot of flopping. Now I fully understand the flopping mentality of Ginobili. :lol
Its just common practice :angel

[cheguevara]

How the hell can you support that portugese acting class???
It's football here, not the Oscars!

I want Zizou to finish them off.

ALEZ LES BLEUS!!!


The Poruguese acting class owned the Dutch Kickboxing class. :lol

[Bob Lanier]

The French midfield and Barthez look sloppy to begin the match. Zizou's already made a couple of uncharacteristic mistakes.

[Bob Lanier]

PK for France! Beautiful flop from Henry!

Zidane! :elephant

[velik_m]

No flop.

Great game so far. Will the Portugesse keep their cool?

[whottt]

PK for France! Beautiful flop from Henry!

Zidane! :elephant



You're doing a really shitty job of rooting for Italy...just thought I'd let you know.

[Bob Lanier]

Italy isn't playing today.

Get the subs in already.

[Bob Lanier]

Fuck, Barthez. :bang :spless: :madrun

[Duncan21]

wtf, does barthez think he is playing volleyball

[Horry For 3!]

France vs Italy

[judaspriestess]

Well I guess I'm going for Italy now!! :lol

[velik_m]

and France in finals!

[whottt]

Hmmm Zidane plays with a lot of energy for such an old player. It's not natural. He must be a doper.

[velik_m]

:lol @ whottt

[Duncan21]

well done France :clap

[lilmads]

Wonderful game played by France.. Well deserved... :)

Guess this is what I get for rooting for Brazil when half of where I live is French...

[WalterBenitez]

I am really glad because of ZZ, he deserved to retired as ... champ? ... they are one game away from that!!

[alamo50]

SOOOO happy Portugal is out.
They tried it again to fool the ref over and over and over again.
Unbelievable!

Especially Ronaldo who has so much talent.
He doesn't need this crap!
But he is being teached by Figo, so this is what you get.....

Awesome for Zizou!

Looking forward to Sunday!

ALEZ LES BLEUS!!!

[judaspriestess]

You are right on the flopping. So many teams did that this world cup. Portugal was the world champ in that. Ronaldo needs to behave his beautiful self. Go Italy!!!!!!!!!!

[MannyIsGod]

Damnit. France and Italy. Thats gross.

[resistanze]

If it was Italy vs. Portugal I would've stopped watching soccer.

[judaspriestess]

If it was Italy vs. Portugal I would've stopped watching soccer.

Why? :spin

[cheguevara]

:lol at americans complaining about world cup flopping.

this is part of soccer since the 1970's

the problem is now the HigDef cameras catch every detail and (wink) of it.

[WalterBenitez]

...Especially Ronaldo who has so much talent.
He doesn't need this crap! ...

I agree Ronald needs to learn from his mistakes, the guy is very talented, but for some reason he flops and argues a lot ... complaining and complaining all the time

[nkdlunch]

No way, Ronaldo was the Portuguese MVP of the game. He was the only one trying to do something. The rest of his team was fucking shit.

[WalterBenitez]

No way, Ronaldo was the Portuguese MVP of the game. He was the only one trying to do something. The rest of his team was fucking shit.
Okey but could you Imagine what the kid could do playing with his head instead of his eggs?

[polandprzem]

Okey but could you Imagine what the kid could do playing with his head instead of his eggs?

Are you from eastern Europe?




[eggs = nuts, balls]

[velik_m]

No way, Ronaldo was the Portuguese MVP of the game. He was the only one trying to do something. The rest of his team was fucking shit.

If by trying you mean throwing himself down in the penalty box, then yes he was most active player in Portugal squad.

[WalterBenitez]

Are you from eastern Europe?
[eggs = nuts, balls]

:nope

[nkdlunch]

If by trying you mean throwing himself down in the penalty box, then yes he was most active player in Portugal squad.

hey, it worked for Italy and France. Why can't Portugal advance this way?

[polandprzem]

:nope

He has got some chicken farm?

[velik_m]

congrats to argies for making the finals. :spin

[WalterBenitez]

He has got some chicken farm? :nope

[WalterBenitez]

congrats to argies for making the finals. :spin
:spin yeah ... or should I send you to .... :oops

3 of us will be in the final :smokin

[polandprzem]

Przestan sie wyglupiac Walter !

[Image]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/mcornelio/ec14ad1d.gif

[polandprzem]

Image is no longer here :)

[Spurologist]

France 2
Italy 1

[WalterBenitez]

Przestan sie wyglupiac Walter !

Should I say thanks or send you .... :rolleyes

[GrandeDavid]

The way soccer should be played:

http://www.thatvideosite.com/view/2813.html

[velik_m]

Ronaldo at his best :lol

[Bob Lanier]

That was hilarious. It's times like this that I think FIFA should take a pro-diving stand. :lol

[Bob Lanier]

:elephant

Fuck Portugal.

[spurschick]

Germany is going out with a bang. I say kudos to them for hosting a great WC and I'm glad they're at least placing third.

[Bob Lanier]

Ricardo is getting raped.

[velik_m]

Ricardo embarassed himself today.

I guess Buffon is a lock for the best goalie of the tournament.

[judaspriestess]

I found it amusing that the English fans were booing Ronaldo like he was the SOLE reason England lost. Sorry Blokes you SUCKED this year.

[polandprzem]

Ricardo embarassed himself today.

wtf?

How is that? What did he do wrong?

[velik_m]

that first goal was all on him.

he stood too much out of the goal thats why he got the third, and almost one before the first (the lob).

[polandprzem]

that first goal was all on him.

he stood too much out of the goal thats why he got the third, and almost one before the first (the lob).

We can blame him for the first one although - damn that ball is starnge.

The third - ohh come on. And he saved that lob :)
All in all the Portugal couldn't get through the Germans defense. One more time - Germans defense! One more time - Germans defense!!!

BIG FINAL TODAY AND I DO NOT CARE WHO WILL WIN THIS STUFF. Hopefully this is gonna be a great game with a lot of offense. Cause those two squads are playing fenomenal tacticly and defensivly.
Indywidual plyers can decide. Zidane, Pirlo.