2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

[Gnnr]

w00t! Anyone else pumped for this?

Just got done watching the US beat Turkey 2-1 in the friendly, great playing by the US! :bigok:

[HalveBlue]

Yes! Everybody in Europe goes ape shit during the world cup.

The German national team lost two of its primary squad players already, including the team captain.

We'll see.

[tricky_ab]

I was thinking of starting this thread topic but I didn't know how many footie fans are on this site. Anyways, I support the the good AKA England and this is shaping up to be a WONDERFUL world cup for us...England is one of the faves, but I hope that they won't crack under the HUGE pressure of English fans.

Oh and I'll just leave this here... :)

http://cdn.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/the-sun-world-cup-2010.jpg

[miravete]

hahahaha

im ready for this. I'm Mexican/American, so I got two teams to root for :)

[frsh4]

I got Spain.

[keistyle]

I too am rooting for Enga-land....... and Spain.


ahhhhhhhhh

[M11's]

yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaa can not fuking wait hope us can make it out of the group stage at least.

[codyace]

I got Spain.

as much as I love Spanish soccer, the fact remains these guys are the Buffalo Bills of Soccer

[ronmcdon]

damn limeys need to quit calling us yanks.
this isn't the civil war era, lol.

[DreamN]

so it's this futbol thing again lol

I'll get into it late as usual.

[Gnnr]

Schedule for US team

Next Friendly is June 5, 2010 @ 8:30AM ET - USA (14) vs. Australia (21)

Group C World Cup Matches

June 12, 2010 @ 2:30PM ET - USA (14) vs. England (8)
June 18, 2010 @ 10:00AM ET - USA (14) vs. Slovenia (31)
June 23, 2010 @ 10:00 AM ET - USA (14) vs. Algeria (26)

World Cup broadcast schedule in the United States

ESPN, Inc. 2010 FIFA World Cup Schedule | ESPN MediaZone (http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/2010/01/espn-inc-2010-fifa-world-cup-schedule/)

[boobs13]

Even tho my team, El Salvador did not make it. So I'm going for Italy and Argentina.

[Edgar]

Atleast Honduras made it for Central America!

I usually always have faith on Argentina but now i'm all about my Quaresma and Portugal y Espana (SPAIN)


June 11th first rounds correct? Lets do this!

I hate England so I hope the US kicks the living crap out of them which will be hard with Rooney and that power they have.

[tricky_ab]

I hate England so I hope the US kicks the living crap out of them which will be hard with Rooney and that power they have.

I hope the US can make it out of the group since I had seen them with my soccer team in 94'. But after that they're going to get hulk smashed...

[infam0us21]

i would love to say mexico is gonna do great, but who am i kiddin lol.
brasil or spain are my 2 picks

[chato de shamrock]

HalveBlue, more of the world goes ape over the true sport of football. It's easier to name the handful of countries that don't care for it. I got Mexico, the US and to stay on my girlfriend's good side, Brasil.

[HalveBlue]

chato, I don't understand your comment.

I've lived in both the US and Europe so I am well versed in the eternal "football" rivalry. FWIW, I enjoy both sports.

I guess what I was trying to get at in my original post is that in Europe, just like much of the rest of the world (US and some other countries excluded), life grinds almost to a standstill while some of these games are going on.

I just wish I would've been in Germany in '06 when they were hosting the cup. :(

I'll hold off on my pick for this cup's winner. A lot of strong teams out there this time around. Although deep down, I wouldn't mind seeing an underdog team like Ivory Coast win.

[chato de shamrock]

I was just saying the same thing you just did, "life grinds almost..." but not just in Europe. I'm often also hoping some of those weaker teams, like Trinidad and Tobago, win some of the friendly matches but when they're playing against my team its hard to wish those guys good intentions. It would be nice, though, to see an underdog win it all and have their moment.

[tricky_ab]

chato, I don't understand your comment.

I've lived in both the US and Europe so I am well versed in the eternal "football" rivalry. FWIW, I enjoy both sports.

I guess what I was trying to get at in my original post is that in Europe, just like much of the rest of the world (US and some other countries excluded), life grinds almost to a standstill while some of these games are going on.

I just wish I would've been in Germany in '06 when they were hosting the cup. :(

I'll hold off on my pick for this cup's winner. A lot of strong teams out there this time around. Although deep down, I wouldn't mind seeing an underdog team like Ivory Coast win.


They're not as big of an underdog as you'd think. They are in a tough group (of death) but I've picked them (in general and in my soccer pool) to move on to knock out stages.

EDIT:

BEST NIKE SOCCER COMMERCIAL EVER!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idLG6jh23yE

[DenkiMan!]

thats probably my favorite commercial out right now

[Edgar]

I think we should just keep this thread and talk about the World Cup :)

[Sterlz]

Italy won the World Cup in '06 right? wasn't it INTER ?

[HalveBlue]

Italy won the World Cup in '06 right? wasn't it INTER ?

Yes, Italy won in '06. They beat France in the final.

But Internazionale isn't represented in the World Cup.

Football Club Internazionale Milano is an Italian team playing in the Serie A, the first tier of the Italian football league. They won the UEFA Champions League Cup a couple of weeks ago.

However, league teams do not compete in the World Cup, which is an international competition between the varying national teams.

[R_G]

I can't wait for the first game. I been watching all the friendly's.

[R_G]

I miss the soccer hooliganism , i wish the US was big in to soccer like alot of country's.

[codyace]

seems like (once again) they hate the 'cup ball. Whats up with these guys changing 'the ball' all the time?

[Freddy]

they change it every world cup, advancement in technology.... like they change medal every olympics

[R_G]

The teams are suppose the get the ball in advance and test it out , prior to the WC. Most teams did not take advantage. Well that's the word.

[tricky_ab]

seems like (once again) they hate the 'cup ball. Whats up with these guys changing 'the ball' all the time?

I've had the chance to use an official match Jabulani ball and I can say that it's going to be tough for the goalies. The ball really dips and sky's at will. There were crosses heading my way that looked like it was over my head till it got close and I noticed that it dropped a LOT!...

Also I was hitting corners of the goal a lot easier then usual.

I gotta admit that the thermally bonded skin makes the ball look sleek! One of the better looking balls used in the WC.

[Edgar]

it's getting [email protected]@@

[dsastr_clan]

hell yeah for the world cup!! im bringing a tv to work to watch it the mornings!

[s13-ghost]

yea im ready for dis hope mexico makes us proud by wining a game lol nah i go for them but i dont think they get far but i still rootin for them but also for spain

[stevenwhite1989]

US out after groups for sure :(

Spain are my favs to win

Argentina are my surprise team

Dont know if Fernando Torres is playing or not, but I predict top scorer!

[Edgar]

http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/64/42/24/2010fwc_matchschedule_3004_en.pdf

print it out dudes

[nathanong87]

I was thinking of starting this thread topic but I didn't know how many footie fans are on this site. Anyways, I support the the good AKA England and this is shaping up to be a WONDERFUL world cup for us...England is one of the faves, but I hope that they won't crack under the HUGE pressure of English fans.

Oh and I'll just leave this here... :)



even so, i wouldn't even be surprised if england floundered once they got into the knockoff stage because alot of their defense has been hurt during the EPL and wayne rooney is their only goal threat, who seemed to peak in march.

I hope the US and England go through but it's up in the air how they will do beyond that.

spain and argentina will be strong for sure.

i'm really hoping for a great tournament! i can't wait to watch football again and chill with homies!!!! for the love of the game

:fruit::fruit::fruit::fruit::fruit::fruit::fruit:: fruit:

[nvstyles]

Yea Mexico has no chance lol,first game and its against South Africa on home turf!
I feel as if my home country of Mexico is like the Bay area sports teams, they do well up to mid season and just fail after.

Rooting for Brazil and Spain

[tricky_ab]

even so, i wouldn't even be surprised if england floundered once they got into the knockoff stage because alot of their defense has been hurt during the EPL and wayne rooney is their only goal threat, who seemed to peak in march.

I hope the US and England go through but it's up in the air how they will do beyond that.

spain and argentina will be strong for sure.

i'm really hoping for a great tournament! i can't wait to watch football again and chill with homies!!!! for the love of the game

:fruit::fruit::fruit::fruit::fruit::fruit::fruit:: fruit:

England has what it takes up front for goals (Finally) but depending on what formation they are planning to run, the mid might take some time to adjust. Oh and then there's the goalie situation...

The US and England will make it out of the group but it's going to be REALLY tough for the US to get far. I think England will get far (And win it all) if they can keep it together and grind it out.

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

Furia ROJA!! i think Spain has a great chance to win the cup England will get out of the group stages along with the USA , but i wouldnt be surprised if they dont make it out of the knock-out stages Fernando Torres Hasn't played in a friendly match yet and is actually the only Spanish player to do so, but will be 100% fit when Espana play the Swiss on the 16th,

Drogba Is out with a Broken Arm so that kinda messed up my Suprise team to watch ,it's gonna be alot harder for the ivory Coast to get pass the group of death along side Brazil,Portugal and the north korea.

Another team to watch out for is the Netherlands , Very under rated and dangerous
the likes of Van Pirsie, Kuyt,Babel, Robben, Sneijder, Von Bommel, De jong, Van der Vaart,and Huntelaar i see holland making it to the Final take my word for it

6 more days CANT WAIT!!

So my Teams: Espana, USA ( hopefully get far would be a great feat to get pass the 1st knockout stages) and Holland

[Edgar]

Can someone please verify if Rooney is playing or not vs US.

[tricky_ab]

Can someone please verify if Rooney is playing or not vs US.

As far as I've been reading, he's going to start...

[aladdin]

http://cdn.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/the-sun-world-cup-2010.jpg

wow i havent seen the SUN since i left canada 9 years ago!! i remember dropping them off door to door.

and yes im hyped for the world cup, but the video game seems meh, ima fifa 2011 fan.

[tricky_ab]

]So, as Ferdinand out, Gerrard is the new Captain ?

http://i.imgur.com/DpEdX.jpg

[blueshark123]

Im going for spain, and uruguay thats my underdog team atleast they won two world cups in the past lol to bad they have a hard group

[sr20drifter1]

Coolest calendar for the world cup. Check it out.

Mundial 2010 en MARCA.com (http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/mundial/sudafrica-2010/calendario-english.html)

I can't wait for it to start.

[TurboSouthAfrican]

Ha, that's in my backyard, who would have thought.

[Edgar]

man i'm getting so excited for this week to end and cup to start

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

]so, as ferdinand out, gerrard is the new captain ?

http://i.imgur.com/dpedx.jpg

bdl post ,,,,,,,,,,,

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

]So, as Ferdinand out, Gerrard is the new Captain ?

http://i.imgur.com/DpEdX.jpg

my captain is fantastic stevie g!!! Lfc! oh and please dont post that News Paper the Scum ...

[iamtheyi]

I want Korea to do good this time lol. We made fourth place in 2002 but after that it was G_G for us. North Korea is in this time too... lol. Hopefully they don't get mad and start nuking the shit of of everything.

[CantStop240]

Viva Brasil! #1

[SimpleS14]

I just want to see Ghana vs. Nigeria!

But I am rooting for Holland, Spain and Portugal.

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

29 hours Left till kick-off WOOOOOOOO so pumped!

[Edgar]

So I'm pretty upset with Portugal.

Argentina and Spain is looking good. I'm excited.

I'm drinking alot this weekend, hands down.

[tricky_ab]

29 hours Left till kick-off WOOOOOOOO so pumped!

Honestly my excitement level is WAYYYY too high! I don't know if I'm going to make it through the entire World Cup HAHA:squintd:

[Ghost240]

Naija (Nigeria for you all) vs Argentina.....can't wait. Cheatin ass Argentinians....

[Ghost240]

I just want to see Ghana vs. Nigeria!

But I am rooting for Holland, Spain and Portugal.

That should be a dope match.

[Gnnr]

Cheatin ass Argentinians....

As my Argentinian friends would say "Che! Tu 'tas loco bolugo!?" haha.

[240zjmike]

29 hours Left till kick-off WOOOOOOOO so pumped!

Same here.

[Ghost240]

As my Argentinian friends would say "Che! Tu 'tas loco bolugo!?" haha.

No clue what you said but fuck they couch lol We got bad blood with them.

[miravete]

yea im ready for dis hope mexico makes us proud by wining a game lol nah i go for them but i dont think they get far but i still rootin for them but also for spain

shit, Mexico is going to win the world cup :love:

we beat Italy :coold:

[Gnnr]

No clue what you said but fuck they couch lol We got bad blood with them.

Haha, something like "Hey you crazy you nut" lol

Woo its almost here! :hide:

[ManoNegra]

Just FYI
the opening ceremony is tonight at 11pm
Univision, channel 34, is going to televise it live
here's the spanish channel schedule for those that care or don't have cable like me:
Horarios del Mundial Sudáfrica 2010 por TV (http://futbol.univision.com/fifacopamundial/horarios-por-tv/)

go Argentina and US!!

ps, Ghost240, watch out La Mano De Dios will get you.
jp

[Edgar]

I'm excited to see Argentina again.

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

Any one up to Meet at ESPN Zone inDowntown Disney And catch the USA v England match???????

[Gnnr]

World Cup Kickoff Concert on right now on ESPN2 LIVE. It looks soooo good in HD! :bigok:

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

watchin it at work Espn360 FTW!!

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

ESPN zone will be open at 6:30AM on sat!!

[grey240sx]

Hell ya! going to go watch tonight at the sushi bar and get drunk drinking sakii. much better then watching the lakers

[all show no go]

World Cup Kickoff Concert on right now on ESPN2 LIVE. It looks soooo good in HD! :bigok:

Sucks I had to see it in standard definition.. :sadwavey:

Shakira.. <3

[Touge Noob S13]

Just FYI
the opening ceremony is tonight at 11pm
Univision, channel 34, is going to televise it live
here's the spanish channel schedule for those that care or don't have cable like me:
Horarios del Mundial Sudáfrica 2010 por TV (http://futbol.univision.com/fifacopamundial/horarios-por-tv/)

go Argentina and US!!

ps, Ghost240, watch out La Mano De Dios will get you.
jp


^ I too saw it Univision, couldnt miss out on Shakira.

[K_style]

Oh no !!!! I missed Shakira !!!

[chato de shamrock]

I'm beginning to feel excited. Not sure if I should try and get sleep now or just stay awake. Good thing I can choose to take tomorrow off if i'd like. Dodgers v. Anaheim, Dodgers v. Boston, Dodgers v. Yankees, World Cup football, Boston winning another title over the Lakers, again. These next two weeks are going to be very exciting.

Anyone care to give their final four predictions and the overall winner?

[Strider]

Go South Africa!

[Gnnr]

Oh no !!!! I missed Shakira !!!

Mmm, and you missed her in HD. She's looking better than before.

http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/fullsize_image/images/s/shakira-061010-2.jpg

Actually, I they're going to rerun it at 8PM EST on ABC on Friday.

[HalveBlue]

Her hair looks just like her skirt, only in blond.

[Freddy]

anybody know where i can stream the games?

[stevenwhite1989]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
ESPN 360, thats what im doing while im at work

[Freddy]

never mind got one up here from one of our broadcaster. So for all Canadians CBC Is streaming all the games

[blueshark123]

i didnt go to work to watch uruguay

[tricky_ab]

LET'S GO!!!

http://i42.tinypic.com/11kfukj.jpg

Oh and...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/Bootaaay/original_image.png

[Edgar]

mexico should have a goal

[nismolvr]

mexico should have a goalMexico scored a goal and side official called off side ,WTF! no way ,you can clearly see it in the replay there was a SA defender behind .

The Officials are going to mess this hole thing up for everyone. That fool should be relieved of his job...........:faint:

[blueshark123]

It was offside for that goal your just mad lol. I hope they tie, and both teams are playing terrible.

[Cash]

Mexico scored a goal and side official called off side ,WTF! no way ,you can clearly see it in the replay there was a SA defender behind .

The Officials are going to mess this hole thing up for everyone. That fool should be relieved of his job...........:faint:

Yeah, but the goalkeeper was ahead of him. There has to be two opponents between you and the goal when the ball is played in order to be onside. It was definitely close, but it looked like there was only the SA defender on the goal line between the Mexican guy and the goal.

[ManoNegra]

Good match so far
South African goal was great
then got owned trying to play the offside
tied game 1-1 with 5 min to go

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

good match to start the world cup next up is Uruguay V France I got france on this one

[DJDANGER24]

match should of been 2-1 for Mexico. Many missed opportunities from the corner kicks on Mexico's end...Damnit !!! A victory would of been great for us. VIVA MEXICO!

[tricky_ab]

I'm not trying to be a dick but I've been playing soccer since I could walk and that first goal was offside. It was a good call from the linesman (Plus you might notice that none of the Mexican players were protesting the decision, since they knew it was off-side). ESPN has TERRIBLE commentators that don't really follow the matches well.

Since the goalie is already off the line, he is now not the last opponent, but instead Piennar became the "goalie" at the time of the pass. Since the ball is pass behind the last "defender," it is offsides. (Goalie and Piennar switched places essentially)...

Anyways what a nice start to the tourny...What a strike with the kick off goal!

http://a.yfrog.com/img139/2883/12g.gif

[dert420sx]

Uruguay v. France just kicked off.

This is for those of you stuck at work.

Watch Uruguay vs France Live Stream Online (http://www.firstrow.net/watch/20641/1/watch-uruguay-vs-france.html)

[tricky_ab]

Ribery is getting a lot of space...I wouldn't leave him alone like that, as he's already giving Uruguay's defenders trouble...

[renegade_ewok]

Ive been passively watching and its not been a really eventful game yet, but its only 22 in.

And Henry is benched. Who cares about a sex scandal, play the guy.

[iamtheyi]

^ agreed. France is in control

[Edgar]

Go Uruguay!

[ManoNegra]

match should of been 2-1 for Mexico. Many missed opportunities from the corner kicks on Mexico's end...Damnit !!! A victory would of been great for us. VIVA MEXICO!

I'm not a Mexico fan but I was rooting for them since they were representing Concacaf
they missed so many chances
specially the headers
they were lucky to get out with a tie, that ball that hit the post near the end.... shabalalaaaaa!

[iamtheyi]

can't believe France-Uruguay game ended in a damn tie... I completely thought that France was gonna get at least one in.

[blueshark123]

Uruguay played greatdefense but failed to getting close to a goal

[tricky_ab]

can't believe France-Uruguay game ended in a damn tie... I completely thought that France was gonna get at least one in.

France always starts off slow and the coach has always been okay with draws in the group stage...

[2forsexty]

cant wait until things really start to heat up.. the 1st few games are always a little slow and boring

[Edgar]

Uruguay played greatdefense but failed to getting close to a goal

they had about 3 shots that could have been goal

[tricky_ab]

http://web1.twitpic.com/img/114091152-26a7919a10458bb8a0ed7b8a856cb094.4c12b1e0-scaled.jpg

[blueshark123]

they had about 3 shots that could have been goal

yea but forlan couldnt get a good kick besides 1 lol I wish they had more oppurtunities

[Edgar]

yea i wanted them to win

tomorrow here are my teams to win

korea-argentina-usa

[chato de shamrock]

I've always had trouble understanding what an offside was. I asked around, google it some years ago, but never fully understood that call. I especially have trouble understanding it on long kick passes, for example kicking a long pass from behind the half pitch line to a player with only one defender on him near striking distance from the goal. I've seen these plays called so many times. In replays the defender is pretty much next to the striker but by the time the ball reaches them both the striker has gained a step or two on the defender. Do they look at where players are standing when the ball gets kicked for a pass or when the ball has reached the intended player? Anyone care to give a true definition of what an offside would be.

Mexico got lucky on that tie. That last S. African attempt that hit the post should have sunk them. I was expecting a win from them cause the next 2 teams, IMO, are going to be tougher to beat. Blanco should start the next matches. His over the head passing was far better then all those passed balls they were kicking to each other prior to him coming into the game.

[iamtheyi]

^ offsides is simply when the forward, or anyone from one team, moves past the defenders of the other before the ball does. so if the ball passes the defenders and the players follows right after, then it's ok.

[HalveBlue]

Offside (association football) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offside_%28association_football%29)

[unlegendary]

i rooted for mexico cause SD is sometimes mexico. ties? aw man.

[Gnnr]

Great opening games! :bigok:

Tshabalala's goal was a great! A very symbolic goal for the country and continent IMO. I thought they could have cemented a victory, had some good opportunities to do so. Its in them, I can see it, just gotta somehow follow through. I'm rooting for this underdog.

Pfffttt, France...I was going for Uruguay. Forlan almost made them weep. Too bad. Uruguay's defense was top notch.

Picks for Saturday.

Korea-Argentina-USA

[DJDANGER24]

Mexico til death. They had many missed-opportunities like i said, but the statistics dont lie. home team openers 16-0-5 or so. it happens, Mexico wont let it happen again.

[nathanong87]

my fantasy team !

-1 for letting in a goal but +8 for scoring. CHYEA marquez!
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/9850/screenshot20100611at836.png


here are my predications for the day....

1-0 greece (gekas scoring)
3-0 argentina
1-0 england perhaps.... maybe tie?

[Kwonza Says]

Been up for the S. Korea vs Greece game! Woot let's go Korea!!! LOL at N. Korea going up against one of the tuffest teams in the world.

[tricky_ab]

The Koreans are taking to to the Greeks! (I had them picked to win in my pool matches today). The Greeks defending has been dreadful and the team as a hole lacks polish...

[iamtheyi]

Hell yeah! Korea 2-0 greece! In the face!

[nathanong87]

i'm pretty disappointed at the greece result. korea outplayed them for sure but... i didn't want them to win.

[iamtheyi]

^ wow.. mad hater.

[chato de shamrock]

Greece didnt show up to play. Looks like they were out there warming up or something. Alright Argentina's next. My neighbors are going to start making some crazy ass noise and wake up the entire building.

I havent heard that new shakira song but everytime i hear someone mention the title it reminds me of my kid years
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/ZroKool1/laughs/palmuppets2fozzie6.jpg

[nathanong87]

^ wow.. mad hater.

haha

Greece didnt show up to play. Looks like they were out there warming up or something. Alright Argentina's next. My neighbors are going to start making some crazy ass noise and wake up the entire building.

I havent heard that new shakira song but everytime i hear someone mention the title it reminds me of my kid years
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/ZroKool1/laughs/palmuppets2fozzie6.jpg

fozzy bear! argentina are looking good. heinze's goal....FUUUuuuuuu

[blueshark123]

argentina wins 3-1 im guessing

[Freddy]

Nigeria should of tie that game, they played soooooooooo sloppy. They couldn't control the ball taking ridiculous volley shots and long bomb passes. Luckily their goalie was on point.

P.S. Messi is a beast

[bboyswoosh87]

Hopefully Mexico gets far in the world cup! I love watching the world cup cuz the whole world is watching lol.

[tricky_ab]

Well I'm having people over to watch the England match. I've got a nice HD projecor setup so big sporting events get watched at my place.

Lets have a good game England! Common England, common!

[Strider]

http://files.sharenator.org/Wold_Cup_Team_Strategys_for_the_World_Cup-s540x3266-65314.jpg

[renegade_ewok]

GAME TIME!

Lets all be real for a quick second and ponder...

2 - 2 USA/England tie. Im calling it.

I know Dempsey and Rooney won't let it end like that, and its against my instinct, but we'll see. 3-2 is more reasonable than a 2-2 tie imo, but whatever... I am calling a tie because I can't read this game at all yet.

Lets see how hot they come out of the gate... either side.

[ZX88]

hey usa, lets go.

[iamtheyi]

lol those game plans were hilarious. go USA.

[R_G]

USA has a good team this year. I hope they do good and beat england. I love watching soccer on the spanish channels. Always hot girls

[max2damax]

ouch, early goal

[IIIXziuR]

Green just gave up such a sucky goal, I bet he is crying inside

[iamtheyi]

lol he did... too bad USA couldn't make another one. Would've been pretty epic but they were pretty bad throughout the game.

[SimpleS14]

Green just gave up such a sucky goal, I bet he is crying inside

The England press is going to have a field day tomorrow!

[Cash]

The Brasilian plan looks like a bunch of pubes.

[Gizmo_S13]

HELL YEAH USA WON!!!! I was shitting bricks towards the end Rooney was just attacking the net the whole time but Howard did a great job defending! 1-1!!!

[GabeS14]

USA won but he score was 1-1!! Lol

HELL YEAH USA WON!!!! I was shitting bricks towards the end Rooney was just attacking the net the whole time but Howard did a great job defending! 1-1!!!

[R_G]

Howard is a beast. He was injured in the first half and still played well. I think that green would of made bigger mistakes if the USA would attack the the net. But it was a good game.

[Gizmo_S13]

USA won but he score was 1-1!! Lol


Haha yeah I got a bit excited :bigok: I consider it a win though. Better than 1-0 we were expected to lose and ended up getting lucky.

[tricky_ab]

Bah, we have rubbish goal keeping as per usual...It was a good game but we need to capitalize on our chances as stronger teams would stomp on those counterattacks...

[IIIXziuR]

Yeah I wish USA played more aggressively and attacked the net as said. It was a good game but USA really got lucky on that goal, obviously. Howard did a really awesome job despite getting clobbered in the chest/hand.

Did anyone see clips from South Korea's game? Greece got pulverized

[dz1]

Go Mexico!!!!!::w00t: and USA of course:hide: Got Lucky today do.

[miravete]

I was thinking of starting this thread topic but I didn't know how many footie fans are on this site. Anyways, I support the the good AKA England and this is shaping up to be a WONDERFUL world cup for us...England is one of the faves, but I hope that they won't crack under the HUGE pressure of English fans.

Oh and I'll just leave this here... :)

http://cdn.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/the-sun-world-cup-2010.jpg

Green cracked :wackit:

[tricky_ab]

The England press is going to have a field day tomorrow!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/brainless_wendy/handofclod.jpg


SHOCK 'N' DRAW
Yankee doddle to Yankee doodoo


Love the Maradonna reference. He did more damage to us that day than Argentina managed in the whole of the Falklands war.


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/brainless_wendy/robbish.jpg

EDIT:

I'll just leave this here for the Americans...

http://www.nypost.com/rf/image_lowres/nypost/2010/06/13/news/photos_stories/world_cup035853--480x180.jpg

NY Post (http://www.nypost.com/)

[Freddy]

^jeez the english dont play


in other news: GOOOOO BLACK STARS

[Edgar]

Great job USA! They played one hell of a game and had more shots on goal than what I expected.

Excited to see Portugal and Spain play.

[tricky_ab]

^jeez the english dont play


in other news: GOOOOO BLACK STARS

Yeah man, football is serious business. You should have seen the fallout when England didn't qualify for Euros. It was madness. My cousin told me that it was WEEKS of newspapers slaggin' on the players and no one wanted to do live TV interviews...

[Spunky]

Did u guys hear about some british t.v cable missed the english goal..Stupid brits Lol

[tricky_ab]

Did u guys hear about some british t.v cable missed the english goal..Stupid brits Lol

right.....

[HalveBlue]

Germany vs. Australia: 4-0!

Granted, Oz played utter shit...but hey, sometimes you take what you can get.

[tricky_ab]

I'm happy to see that Germany managed to start this well into the tournament, not just the result but also the manner in which they played- calm and controlled in defence, agile, creative and with an appetite for attacking in the offence. They looked GREAT out there.


If I had to criticise something, it's that they weren't effective enough in front of the goal. I know this seems strange to say after scoring 4 goals, but we could've and should've scored even more effectively with the chances available. A ratio like today could easily come back to bite them in the ass against a stronger team. Also, Gomez sucks. As soon as he came in for Özil, our offence was dead. I know we dialed it back a bit at that time, but still. With Klose scoring and a shoe-in for the Serbia starting 11, Gomez should be a non-issue in the future.

[Ghost240]

Nigeria should of tie that game, they played soooooooooo sloppy. They couldn't control the ball taking ridiculous volley shots and long bomb passes. Luckily their goalie was on point.

P.S. Messi is a beast


yeah thank god for their goalie. They better start playing to their true potential or I'm defecting lol

[DenkiMan!]

germany was plain sick today. as soon as cacau subbed onto the field he scored lol!

[boobs13]

lol about the: THE MEXICAN GAME

[nathanong87]

Can someone please tell me why nakamura doesn't start for japan besides japan wanting to mess up my fantasy team lol. He's one of the beat free kick takers in the world imho

[tricky_ab]

Japan is just trying to hold on right now...

[nathanong87]

Germany vs. Australia: 4-0!

Granted, Oz played utter shit...but hey, sometimes you take what you can get.



Cahills sending off was bullshit. I don't think he would have scores 5 goals but getting your beat player sent off early doesn't help whm you are playing Germany.

[HalveBlue]

That card was justified.

Either way, Oz was clearly outmatched.

Their strategy consisted of creating a tight defense hoping to keep the ball in midfield; real midfield play was almost completely absent. Once in possession of the ball, kick a high pass towards your man up front or on the flanks in the crossing zones, rush the rest of the team up front and hope for the best. Even when an Australian player was a in a position to take a direct shot on goal he'd more often than not go for a cross instead.

That level of competition may work in the Australian A-League but it sure as shit won't at the FIFA World Cup.

[tricky_ab]

That card was justified.


Agreed! It was from behind, directly to the ankle/shin with NO chance of getting at the ball...

The Italians better not sleep on Paraguay as they finished on top of their qualifying group (Well a head of Argentina)...

[Edgar]

Italia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nathanong87]

That card was justified.

Either way, Oz was clearly outmatched.

Their strategy consisted of creating a tight defense hoping to keep the ball in midfield; real midfield play was almost completely absent. Once in possession of the ball, kick a high pass towards your man up front or on the flanks in the crossing zones, rush the rest of the team up front and hope for the best. Even when an Australian player was a in a position to take a direct shot on goal he'd more often than not go for a cross instead.

That level of competition may work in the Australian A-League but it sure as shit won't at the FIFA World Cup.

Agreed! It was from behind, directly to the ankle/shin with NO chance of getting at the ball...

The Italians better not sleep on Paraguay as they finished on top of their qualifying group (Well a head of Argentina)...

no way doods, u can see from any of the replays that cahill tries to pull out of the tackle and ends up making a tackle with his knees.... not two footed, not malicious imho, he wasn't last defender (he was in germany's half).... too be honest that case was probably like a 1/1000 call considering some of the tackles that go on a weekly basis in other leagues AND in tournaments. imho that call will set bad precedent for the remaining games... =\

it's kinda moot now, but i still think AUS was hard done with that card. after that... there was no chance they would have come back.

i wonder how italy will do. i have on paper that they will win. 3-0 perhaps?

[tricky_ab]

I wouldn't say that the Italians would blow them out like that. On paper they *should* win but it's not going to be an easy one...

[nathanong87]

I wouldn't say that the Italians would blow them out like that. On paper they *should* win but it's not going to be an easy one...

i dont think any WC game is "easy" perse, but if they can fire on all cylinders i dont see why they can't replicate a similar result to germany. They definitely have good players to do so. And buffon is pretty hard to beat , so that's why i assume a shutout.

and at work i can't watch the game or stream it, so "on paper" is all i am going with at the moment haha

edit: ok my fantasy team is fucked. lol my whole league picked buffon as their keeper practically...

edit: MARCHETTI IN FOR BUFFON. FMLLLLLL

[tricky_ab]

Well, 1-1 tie but it should have been a win Paraguay...Again with suspect goal keeping, you lose games for your team.

Oh and I see the Italians have not changed...

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w286/puujalka/Rossifail.gif

[RB24_S14]

I think Germany, Brazil, Netherlands and Spain are going to be in the Semi-final. I hope Germany takes it since I put money on them. Even though Italy is my team, they arents playing so good.

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

"Your Gonna Dive like a italian" haha

(Ps:I was shocked to see it was Daniella De Rossi i rate him really high)

YbjGMuhmQRw

[Freddy]

i completely forgot it almost winter time in south Africa, when i hear it -2 degrees Celsius

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

Espana V Swizz soo Pumped!!!

[driftsilvias13]

Viddler.com - Video Phone FAIL - Uploaded by failblog (http://www.viddler.com/explore/failblog/videos/592/)

[Edgar]

Espana V Swizz soo Pumped!!!

La Armada!!!!!!!!!!!! Fuerza Roja!


I'll have to say I hate Italy and Portugal now after watching them play. What is it with all this falling continuously. Seriously, Ronaldo needs to man up. (Ok, I am mad that Quaresma isn't playing but still.)

[IIIXziuR]

Ronaldo is such a pretty boy, haha.
Let's see if Portugal plays a little more alive this second half...

[iamtheyi]

wow go north korea. 2-1 against Brazil. I thought they were gonna get slaughtered but they actually did ok. I was hoping they would upset the #1 team ><

[GabeS14]

wow go north korea. 2-1 against Brazil. I thought they were gonna get slaughtered but they actually did ok. I was hoping they would upset the #1 team ><

I would say so too..
but if you paid attention to the setup, they were playing with an average of 6-8 players inside the bigger goal area, whenever brazil attacked, usually teams only have 4-5 unless its a corner kick.
when you pile up so many people in there it becomes so crowded its almost impossible to penetrate. was it a good strategy? yes!
worked for them.

[GabeS14]

Oh and I see the Italians have not changed...

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w286/puujalka/Rossifail.gif

I know the italian exagerated the fall, but you can clearly see the paraguay player extend his step out further intentionally, he even takes a quick look at the italian right before tripping him..lol..its real quick but I saw it..very smart dirty play

[ManoNegra]

La Armada!!!!!!!!!!!! Fuerza Roja!

I'll have to say I hate Italy and Portugal now after watching them play. What is it with all this falling continuously. Seriously, Ronaldo needs to man up. (Ok, I am mad that Quaresma isn't playing but still.)

Ronaldo is such a pretty boy, haha.
Let's see if Portugal plays a little more alive this second half...

Reason why I dislike Ronaldo so much
great talent but suck a whinny bitch

wow go north korea. 2-1 against Brazil. I thought they were gonna get slaughtered but they actually did ok. I was hoping they would upset the #1 team ><

World class goals, best match so far imo
(didn't get to see Germany game though)
I swear Korea celebrated that goal like if they won the cup
Brazil had command of the game all the way though though
and they could have converted a few more goals had they been a little luckier

Even though I'm a USA/Argentina fan
gotta say, Brazil looks tough

edit:
forgot reason for post
Spain went down 1-0 to the Swizz!!
Here we go again, Spain being Spain... sigh

[Freddy]

talk about upset

[driftn_silvia]

First time the Swizz beats Spain in a game.

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

it just killed my day El nino came on to late Cesc didnt even get on the pitch our defence was disorganized in some spots, but i need to worry because we will bounce back and take the cup FUERZA ROJA!!!!

[ManoNegra]

Looking like 3 and out for the home team
Uruguay is up 1-0 on them at the half
wish I could watch the games at work....

[blueshark123]

Uruguay served a big fuck you to south africa 3-0. way to go Forlan... Im so fuckin pumped after that game it would have been better if spain also won.

[blueshark123]

If you want the watch live streaming games try http://www.iraqgoals.com/
it worked for at work for me click the english link

[ESmorz]

Can't fucking stand watching these games, all excitment for World Cup gone.

http://hfr-rehost.net/http://self/pic/905dcbe712608d5d045e5a513f9d56a9a3913c81.png

[blueshark123]

yea those fuckin vuvuzelas should be banned

[chato de shamrock]

I personally like the humming in the background while im watching the matches but I can imagine living or sleeping in the hosting cities and having to listen to the noise for hours a day.

I'm not sure what they call them in english but I'd choose a giant matraca over the vuvuzela. Mexican matches don't seem right without them in the background. Best video I could find of a matraca for those who arent familiar with the name.

YouTube - Alta matraca (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSZjVcnBbbE)

[iamtheyi]

GO SOUTH KOREA! TAKE IT TO ARGENTINA!

...... at least tie ><

[Gnnr]

Messi is a beast, he broke 3 defenders and almost scored a goal!

[chato de shamrock]

man that sucks for Korea. The damn luck an already talented team gets. Korea has to climb the mountain to just tie this game and lady luck serves the ball right in front of the Argentinian striker for their 3rd goal. I didnt even finish logging in when they score their 4th.

[dtfdanyo]

just woke up and turned on the tv, I saw the score was 4-1 and went back to sleep.

[ManoNegra]

Argentina!! Higuain triplete!

[blitzsti22]

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLL Mexico

[CrimsonRockett]

You could tell France was going to lose from the beginning.

Woot woot.

[dt-p88]

You could tell France was going to lose from the beginning.

Woot woot.

yeah thats what i was thinking

[WheelWhore]

haha, glad mexico pulled that out. ;)

[DALAZ_68]

carefull...Teddy is gonna come in here cryin...

[jrocslider]

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jrocslider/mexicoclk.jpg

[95 maxima se]

argentina are gonna make to the finals!!! i can smell it

[bik]

Go mexicooooooooooooooooo!!!!!! Bye bye france!!!!! ^_^

[tricky_ab]

I could have told you France would not win it. They are not playing well at all (and they haven't been for the last few years. They'll kill Domenech in the press. In a recent poll, he's already "the most hated man in France" even more than Sarkozy, which is a very significant accomplishment.

Let me get this straight, he pulls Ribery and Henry is still on the bench, and he only brought Malouda in at the half.

[blueshark123]

seems like usa is not gonna win right now what a shame. What a shocker from serbia vs germany lol


edit... great come back from usa. They should have won but stupid referee called a foul i think on a goal that wasn't even close 2 it

[Gnnr]

Great job by the USA on the comeback, but we got fucking robbed! WTF bullshit call was that! It should have been 3-2! :mad:

[tricky_ab]

Wow I can't believe I'm saying this but USA got robbed!

When you look at the group standings so far in this world cup, so many of the groups are just so tight this time around. Much was made of Group G as a "Group of Death" when the draw came out, but Groups A,B,C,D,F are turning out to be no walk in the park for the teams in them either...

[IIIXziuR]

Man I just want to stay home and watch World Cup Futbol all day

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

^^ watch it at work like me hahha

[tricky_ab]

We must be the best worst team ever. Incredible world class players, but so dreadful as a team. I wouldn't play Rooney next game. I'd play all the players who have been subs so far. These "lesser" players would play their guts out to win. So many players didn't look like they gave a shit. So disappointed.

[Gnnr]

OMG, England sucking is the best thing for the US! :bigok:

US World Cup Advancement Scenarios (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hwSdPcn8hZSpJ5SJj69QaUpXRFYAD9GDTS7O0)

(AP) – 1 hour ago

JOHANNESBURG — There are two ways for the U.S. to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.

After two games, Slovenia leads Group C with four points. It has one win and one tie, following a 1-0 victory over Algeria and a 2-2 draw against the United States on Friday.

The U.S. and England are tied for second with two points. The two teams tied 1-1 against each other and England drew Algeria 0-0 in Friday's late game. Algeria is last with one point.

The group ends Wednesday with two matches played simultaneously, the U.S. against Algeria in Pretoria, and England against Slovenia in Port Elizabeth.

Here is how the Americans could still advance:

1) The United States would advance with a victory over Algeria, which would give it five points. Because England plays Slovenia, one of those teams can't finish with five.

2) The United States would advance with a draw against Algeria, which would give it three points, as long as England loses to Slovenia OR England-Slovenia ends in a draw AND the U.S. maintains a goal advantage over England. Currently, the U.S. has three goals and England has one.

One scenario could lead to lots being drawn for who advances.

If the U.S. draws with Algeria and England draws with Slovenia, but England scores two more goals than the U.S. does in its last game, the U.S. and England would be even on all tiebreakers for second place.

Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

England/Slovenia plays on Wednesday at 9:30am before the US does, so we will know exactly what is needed before we play.

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

BARRY IS SHIT, heskey is shit, james is shit, ill say give the young lads a go i'll start:

--------------HART--------------

--Glen---Upson---Terry---A.Cole--

----------Carrick-----------------

--Lennnon------Milner------Rooney

-----------Stevie-----------------

------------------Defoe----------

[ronmcdon]

OMG, England sucking is the best thing for the US! :bigok:



agreed, serves them right lmao!

still it's hard not to be skeptical about US advancing, though I hope they will.

[tricky_ab]

BARRY IS SHIT, heskey is shit, james is shit, ill say give the young lads a go i'll start:

--------------HART--------------

--Glen---Upson---Terry---A.Cole--

----------Carrick-----------------

--Lennnon------Milner------Rooney

-----------Stevie-----------------

------------------Defoe----------

Johnson -- Dawson -- Terry -- A Cole

-------------------Barry-----------------
...
Lennon ------------- Lampard -- J Cole

-----------Gerrard----------------------

------------------Rooney----------------

Not rocket science, Fabio.

Heskey reverted to his utterly useless self, Lampard does not have the
energy to play in a 4-4-2 nor does it suit his style, Gerrard on the
left is wasted and as he drifts in it leaves Cole exposed on the left
too often.

However he obviously can't see this. He has no plan b. It's 4-4-2 or
bust. Fucking bringing off Lennon to be replaced by SWP... all the tact
of a blind man playing darts.

[ManoNegra]

Missed the game
(kept track of the score on the net)
just caught the re-run
goddam, we were robbed that goal
I'm so fucking pissed with that ref
wtf did he call? there were at least three US players being held in the area aswell

[Cash]

I was thinking of starting this thread topic but I didn't know how many footie fans are on this site. Anyways, I support the the good AKA England and this is shaping up to be a WONDERFUL world cup for us...England is one of the faves, but I hope that they won't crack under the HUGE pressure of English fans.

Oh and I'll just leave this here... :)

http://cdn.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/the-sun-world-cup-2010.jpg

woops... :duh:

[SimpleS14]

It's sad....England was doing so well during qualifying. I guess that's what they get for talking and hyping themselves up too much.

So how about controversial call on U.S. vs. Algeria ? I think the score should have been 3-2

[GabeS14]

Cant wait for my Brazil to play tomorrow against Ivory coast!
Toughest african team!




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[Cash]

It's sad....England was doing so well during qualifying. I guess that's what they get for talking and hyping themselves up too much.

So how about controversial call on U.S. vs. Algeria ? I think the score should have been 3-2

It was against Slovenia. We play Algeria on Wednesday. And that call was was awful. I think you'd have a hard time finding someone who agreed with that call..

[ManoNegra]

Cameroon is the first country sent packing
I feel for Etoo, former Barca player
gotta say, today's games were kinda hum hum
watching Holland vs Japan re-run right now

[GabeS14]

It was against Slovenia. We play Algeria on Wednesday. And that call was was awful. I think you'd have a hard time finding someone who agreed with that call..

totally man, that call was rediculous..but you know how it is, a referee is never ever ever ever going to go back on their call..especially ina sport like soccer..

[Touge Noob S13]

Reason why I dislike Ronaldo so much
great talent but suck a whinny bitch


http://media.justjared.com/headlines/2006/09/cristiano-ronaldo-louis-vuitton.jpg

[ManoNegra]

totally man, that call was rediculous..but you know how it is, a referee is never ever ever ever going to go back on their call..especially ina sport like soccer..

They mentioned on TV last night that he whistled his last game on the World Cup. It's not official but it seems Fifa is going to dismiss him.

Just finished the Italy - New Zealand game.
Another horrible referee, he tried his hardest to let Italy win the game.
That penalty kick was fabricated.

[GabeS14]

And wtf is going on with France??
anyways.Bazil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
let's gooo

[jspec240]

Not so much into futbol but Im with Gabe ^^Brazil masterd soccer, MMA, and have Hot women :) too. BTW did you go to the Lakers game cause I could of sworn I saw you in the riot... LOL JK...

[Freddy]

as a brazil fan i have to say score should of been 2-1, but that red card was terrible. you tell me if someone runs into you you get a card. wowowowow

[SimpleS14]

as a brazil fan i have to say score should of been 2-1, but that red card was terrible. you tell me if someone runs into you you get a card. wowowowow

Agreed...Luis Fabino had a straight up hand ball TWICE. Also the red card was ridiculous.


So how about Portugal...straight up KILLED North Korea lol

[chato de shamrock]

If Brasil contests the call fifa will have to give them the benefit, assuming fifa uses video to help determin their calls. Im almost positive the ref had his back on Kaka after the Bastos - Tiote foul had stopped play and the ref was marking where the ball should be dropped to resume play. When he turned around the Ivory Coast player was on the ground and Kaka was somewhere by midfield.

Did any of you catch the facial expressions of the N. Korean players? By the 6th goal you can tell by just looking at their faces that they had given up already. I felt bad for them. I hope their commy leader doesnt handle the country's althletes the way Sadam's sons used to handle Iraq athlete that came back home defeated.

[codyace]

Did any of you catch the facial expressions of the N. Korean players? By the 6th goal you can tell by just looking at their faces that they had given up already. I felt bad for them. I hope their commy leader doesnt handle the country's althletes the way Sadam's sons used to handle Iraq athlete that came back home defeated.

I'd be very interested in what the headlines said over there. I'm sure the 'dear leader' had something to say...

[92se-r.]

chile won!!!!!........ hope spain does not lose lol...

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

Espana Will not lose today we cant afford another tie or yet a loss. this game will determine my mood for the rest of the day. VAMOS ESPANA!!!

[tricky_ab]

I'd be very interested in what the headlines said over there. I'm sure the 'dear leader' had something to say...

Bah They're not going to sweat it. Most of their players play in various Asian and J-League (AKA they don't live in that shit hole) so they won't be "home" for any type of fall out.

[nathanong87]

to be honest i think N korea is one of the better asian teams in the tournament. It sucks that they are in the hardest group....

[Gnnr]

Wow, I'm glad I caught the Portugal/N.Korea game. Ronaldo was great with his assists. Portugal just straight owned that game. I started watching when it was 1-0.

After the second goal they where just toying with them and having fun.

When they scored the 3rd goal I wanted them to score one more to match Germany's recent record.

When they scored the 4th I wanted them to score one more to beat Germany's recent record.

After they scored the 5th goal I was like crap! Well, I guess the icing on the cake would be that Ronaldo finally gets his goal.

Then Ronaldo scored the 6th goal in the oddest of fashions, he was even surprised he pulled it off. I was satisfied there.

Then they scored the 7th and they showed the sad faces of the Korean fans in the audience, felt bad after that one, lol.

Brazil/Portugal game is gonna be awesome! :bigok:

[Edgar]

Spain is kicking ass..................

[nathanong87]

Then they scored the 7th and they showed the sad faces of the CHINESE fans in the audience, felt bad after that one, lol.


fixed :ugh:

[driftsilvias13]

^ Very True.

[IIIXziuR]

Brazil/Portugal game is gonna be awesome! :bigok:

Man, I cannot wait for the sweet riots after this one!

[ThatGuy]

I'm still pissed about France eliminating Ireland back in November on an un-called hand ball. :(

Fuck France!

[CrimsonRockett]

Yeah, that Portugal/N.Korea game was pretty sad to watch.

Started watching it from the very beginning.

Fell asleep after the 5th goal. I thought it was already pretty ridiculous, but 7?

Geez.

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

^^^ i know but look the soccer god's are taking care of the french team for them irish folks lol


ESPANA Got the win made my day !! next is chile on friday !!!!!!!!!!

[initial_jc]

I hope the calls for the mexico game are fair

also i tried watching a match in english and it was boring

ill stick to univision

[tricky_ab]

I'm still pissed about France eliminating Ireland back in November on an un-called hand ball. :(

Fuck France!

They've been fucked for a while (and you can thank the FFF). It's a shame too as they have quite the number of quality players.

[frsh4]

anyone know where i can get a "black Mexico jersey"?
haha. not for me, gift ideaa.
i support the british

[chato de shamrock]

anyone know where i can get a "black Mexico jersey"?
haha. not for me, gift ideaa.
i support the british

go to the fifa website and click on the Ad to the fifa store. I'm postitive i saw it there like 2 weeks ago. I think they also had the long sleeved, or it was probably just the green long sleeved shirt that they had.

[SimpleS14]

I hope the calls for the mexico game are fair

also i tried watching a match in english and it was boring

ill stick to univision


I catch the stream vids when im at work: Partidos en VIVO GRATIS del Mundial Sudáfrica 2010 | Univision Fútbol (http://futbol.univision.com/fifacopamundial/partidos-en-vivo)

I don't even speak spanish, but you definitely know when something good is about to go down. lol

[ManoNegra]

Good bye France, biggest implosion in World Cup history?
Mexico barely squeaked by, Argentina up next
make sure to sight see and guift shop as much as possible before hand

[tricky_ab]

Good bye France, biggest implosion in World Cup history?

This has gotten out of hand because Ribery is causing much of the problems with in the team. L'Equipe has followed this story for a few years now. He tried to attach himself to Zidane back in 06 but Zidane was aware of his issues then. This was from L'Equipe paper. He is good when he wants to be but he is also an ulcer to the team.

The fact is, France needs to play a system that can accomadate all the stars/egos. It's not like a club team with one or two who run the show. Everyone wants to rome the midfield or attack. They all play out of position because they are not happy. What can the FFF do better? These are the best players France has. Benz and Nasri did not play well this year or more like "at all". How can you pick them over Anelka or Govou or Gourcruff after they had excellent seasons at their clubs? Benz barely made it off the bench for Real Madrid adn Nasri was hurt all the time. My only issue has been with Trezeguet. He should have been on the team. Valbuena was excellent along with Gignac and Cisse. Squillaci, Planus, Reveillere, Malouda, and Anelka had great seasons. I would like to have seen Planus, Gignac, and Valbuena start over the Govou, Gallas, and Diaby.

[blueshark123]

Im fucking happy Uruguay beat mexico. So many mexican shit talkers hahaha saying they would win haha. I cant watch Univision when mexico played them cause they root for them so much. lets see them lose vs argentina now =)

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

Diego couldnt wait to celebrate!!!
http://i49.tinypic.com/2il0a36.jpg

[ManoNegra]

This has gotten out of hand because Ribery is causing much of the problems with in the team. L'Equipe has followed this story for a few years now. He tried to attach himself to Zidane back in 06 but Zidane was aware of his issues then. This was from L'Equipe paper. He is good when he wants to be but he is also an ulcer to the team.

The fact is, France needs to play a system that can accomadate all the stars/egos. It's not like a club team with one or two who run the show. Everyone wants to rome the midfield or attack. They all play out of position because they are not happy. What can the FFF do better? These are the best players France has. Benz and Nasri did not play well this year or more like "at all". How can you pick them over Anelka or Govou or Gourcruff after they had excellent seasons at their clubs? Benz barely made it off the bench for Real Madrid adn Nasri was hurt all the time. My only issue has been with Trezeguet. He should have been on the team. Valbuena was excellent along with Gignac and Cisse. Squillaci, Planus, Reveillere, Malouda, and Anelka had great seasons. I would like to have seen Planus, Gignac, and Valbuena start over the Govou, Gallas, and Diaby.

Funny, I still think Ribery is/was their best player on the field.
So much fail.

Im fucking happy Uruguay beat mexico. So many mexican shit talkers hahaha saying they would win haha. I cant watch Univision when mexico played them cause they root for them so much. lets see them lose vs argentina now =)

The one other person that cares about soccer, Mexican, took a week off
being texting him but so far no answer. :coold:

Diego couldnt wait to celebrate!!!
http://i49.tinypic.com/2il0a36.jpg

wtf, lol
but I see you support England...

[driftsilvias13]

Koreaaaaaaaa

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

wtf, lol
but I see you support England...

Not really i just want Stevie,Glen & Carra to do well on the pitch that's All, im not gonna start supporting the other players well because i diss like em wether in a Man U.,Chelsea,or anyother club, this one month does not change my views on any of them.

[tricky_ab]

Im fucking happy Uruguay beat mexico. So many mexican shit talkers hahaha saying they would win haha. I cant watch Univision when mexico played them cause they root for them so much. lets see them lose vs argentina now =)

They are up for a big challenge this Sunday. I think they could poke holes in Argentina's defense (they are weak on the counter attack as was shown today versus Greece)...If they find their finish, Argentina could find themselves in trouble...

[blueshark123]

They are up for a big challenge this Sunday. I think they could poke holes in Argentina's defense (they are weak on the counter attack as was shown today versus Greece)...If they find their finish, Argentina could find themselves in trouble...

Honestly i doubt it. Mexico has like a 5% chance of a win. I know if it argentina vs uruguay i would have have been worried as fuck and hope for a tie to penalty kicks. No one has yet to score on Uruguay thanks to their defense. Aswell as chile netherlands and portugal but they all have the hardest games still to play this week so we will see how long that will remain.


Lets go first world cup winners!!!!!!!!

[chato de shamrock]

Im fucking happy Uruguay beat mexico. So many mexican shit talkers hahaha saying they would win haha. I cant watch Univision when mexico played them cause they root for them so much. lets see them lose vs argentina now =)

Quit sounding like a hater man. An extrememly large Mexican and Mexican - American population contributes to the ratings of Univision so there's no wonder why people like Argentinian Fernando Fiore, Venezuelan Raul Gonzalez or Puerto Rican Rafael J. Diaz seem unbiased even though they may have their own favorite team in the tournament.

The shit talking flies both ways. You think Mexicans liked how El Salvador's soccer fans recieved them into their country for a friendly match wearing face masks and talking about El Tri carrying that one pig flu into their country? I certainly didnt appreciate it, but hey, thats how it goes with sports fans. You know how that heat in the kitchen saying goes.

[Gnnr]

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/deadspin/2009/02/usa.jpg

Lets do this! http://i45.tinypic.com/10z67w8.gif

[frsh4]

go to the fifa website and click on the Ad to the fifa store. I'm postitive i saw it there like 2 weeks ago. I think they also had the long sleeved, or it was probably just the green long sleeved shirt that they had.
.thanks.
msglnght

[articdragon192]

Quit sounding like a hater man. An extrememly large Mexican and Mexican - American population contributes to the ratings of Univision so there's no wonder why people like Argentinian Fernando Fiore, Venezuelan Raul Gonzalez or Puerto Rican Rafael J. Diaz seem unbiased even though they may have their own favorite team in the tournament.

The shit talking flies both ways. You think Mexicans liked how El Salvador's soccer fans recieved them into their country for a friendly match wearing face masks and talking about El Tri carrying that one pig flu into their country? I certainly didnt appreciate it, but hey, thats how it goes with sports fans. You know how that heat in the kitchen saying goes.

Lol, El Salvador isn't exactly known for being friendly with Mexico/ Mexicans. Is it ok? No, but it is expected.

[Gnnr]

Here we go! http://planetsmilies.net/flag-smiley-5382.gif

[Gnnr]

WTF!!! Disallowed goal again!! :mad: