World Cup
POSTED BY: Shurikan
UPDATED: Thursday, July 13, 2006 07:32
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Originally posted by Zisker:
Oh, I know. I was banging my head while watching them run like molasses.
I didn't even know Convey was the field for the US the entire first half. I don't think he got the ball once.
I must say I think the fate of the US is sealed by this loss and the triumph of Italy over Ghana.
I am also pulling for England. I'm Frank Lampard fan - because I love the 25 yard shots he takes. But England had their own share of problems in their first game as well.
Short of England I'd like to see Netherlands take the Cup.
It will definitely be an interesting Cup this time around.
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Originally posted by citizen:
Hey, it's not soccer, it's football! That other thing you guys play isn't football! It's a poor mans Rugby!
Couldn't agree more.
Other people can occasionally be useful, especially as minions. I want lots of minions.
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Who is the better player, Ronaldinho or Maradona? I think if Ronaldinho can lead Brazil to a World Cup win, he may actually surpass Maradona IMHO.
http://ronaldinho-uk.com/content/view/152/47/
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Ok, so anyone watch the final today?
Questionable: first penalty shot, recalled Italy goal. Malouda dove and the offsides was passive IMO.
I was surprised at Zidane's exit to his final match ever, that was outrageous.
I had picked Italy to win and I'm glad they did but the French domination of the second half was amazing. Ribery is a man to watch as he matures.
New favorite player is Cannavaro. Superb Cup performance.
For everyworldspinnin: I think Ronaldinho does surpass Maradona despite not leading Brasil to World Cup victory. do you have an opinion on C. Ronaldo?
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As I am Scottish I am a big fan of C. Ronaldo due to the wave of fury being targeted at him by England supporters! Although I thought his house being torched by England fans was going a bit far....
As for the diving issue it really doesnt bother me. Firstly, everybody does it. Secondly, as a water polo player faking being fouled is a part of my game. We have whole training sessions devoted to feigning being fouled my opposition players, so 'the fake' is another aspect of the game to try to master. So seeing footy players dive doesn't upset me!
What do you reckon to that? Are water polo players fallen beyond all redemption?! Or are footballers catching on?
PS. I am rather pissed at the moment.
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I'm on the fence about Cristiano. I don't mind a dive every now and then but I felt he was excessive by the end of the Cup. What I really don't like is fancy for fancy's sake and that's really when he gets me angry.
I didn't hear about his house getting torched, I agree that is excessive.
As for water polo, I've only seen some Olympic stuff and heard stories from my husband who used to play. It does seem like you need to sell the foul - but I thought it was because so much happens under the water's surface.
Do you follow Scottish footbal? My husband like Celtic by we don't get much coverage of it over here in the US.
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I kinda follow Scottish football. My team is Partick Thistle, we are the third team in Glasgow and not terribly good - got promoted to Division 1 this year though thanks to a suspect playoff system
So is Soccer like a once-every-four-years thing in the US? That you be weird for me cos everyone is so obsessed with it here!
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Its pretty much every 4 years, but there a small and dedicated contingent that watches what they can all year, every year. I think most of them are transplants to the US fron other countries.
I play recreational soccer and most of the people I know keep up with world events over the internet since there's not much on the telly.
We do have the Major League Soccer here, but its pretty weak, IMO.
Go Patrick Thistle! Best of luck in Division 1 this year.
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I was laughing my ass off when I saw this:
http://tonaz.altervista.org/zidane.html
I so hoped either spain or germany would win, but now I have to wait another 2 years until I can go call crazy about football again!
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