spud271 47779 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 There is nothing equal to the excitement of the world cup. Not the Stanley Cup, not the Superbowl.Depending on when in July you're going the cup may be won and the major festivities over. Either way, have a blast and if you see Totti, kick him in the nards for me! :-) Posted via Mobile Device I totally agree with Lindsay, if you have never lived outside of North America during a World Cup year then you have no idea what it's like. Trust me on this, having grown up in England, every World Cup the country would stop in it's tracks to watch England play. It is so incredibly intense! Oh, and if I see Totti Lindsay I'll make sure to hoof the S.O.B. one in the nards for you!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrknh 141 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 Totally agree with you spud271 ... for every Stanley Cup nut, you can count at least 100 times that number who go nuts for the World Cup! The atmosphere is unbelievable .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daddio 2704 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 I was hoping for a Brazil v Spain final - both have somewhat suspect defences and Spain sure knows how to play attacking football. Mind you Dunga has apparently imposed more discipline on Brazil so maybe Spain v Argentina would make for a better spectacle. Who wouldn't want Messi to be in the final?? I'm from Scotland so I couldn't stand it if England made to the final, wouldn't be able to show my face for weeks!!!!!!!! lol I'd love to see one of the African teams make it to the semis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D-Blue 224 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 I won't pick who is going to win the tournament, but here is my final four...Brazil, Spain, England and Ivory Coast. Not possible, Brazil and IC are in the same group (G) so assuming they all get through one of them will play Spain (H) in the second round. Additional Comments: There is nothing equal to the excitement of the world cup. :-)Posted via Mobile Device Being a footie junkie I understand but how long will it take for one of the ladies on CERB to disagree with this :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 Speaking solely of sports, there is nothing equal to the excitement of the world cup. There are plenty of other hair raising, pulse racing activities.... :wink: Stanley Cup - less than 10 million watchers. Super Bowl - around 50 million watchers. World Cup Soccer - over 1 Billion. It ain't called the world's game for nuthin'! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athana dos Santos 966 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 Aupa LA Roja! (2008 Euro Champions) I will be cheering for Spain or Brazil! And I will be in Spain (vacations) to see the worlds best sport! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest C****** K***e Report post Posted May 31, 2010 There is nothing equal to the excitement of the world cup. Not the Stanley Cup, not the Superbowl.Depending on when in July you're going the cup may be won and the major festivities over. Either way, have a blast and if you see Totti, kick him in the nards for me! :-) Posted via Mobile Device Great...I figured it would be a huge deal. My friends and I will be on the lookout for the scoundrelly Totti! I'll be there for pretty much the entire month, so I should catch the best of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spud271 47779 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 Well even if you are not a fan of the beautiful game, I thought I would post these links to show everyone what makes the game so beautiful! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BJH_eAX_EE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-YHKWxQjMw&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38mLxD-iqLo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest W***ledi*Time Report post Posted June 12, 2010 England plays the United States today. England is one of at least three teams that have been forbidden by their management to have sex during the tournament (England's manager Fabio Capello has reportedly installed cameras at the team hotel to keep wives and girlfriends out of players' beds). So today's match will be the first test in this World Cup of that ancient folklore about sex draining ones' athletic mojo. Ghana, another no-sex team, opens against Serbia tomorrow. Chile, the third, plays Honduras on Wednesday. So if you notice that Wayne Rooney looks especially sour today, you know why! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 Jeebus WIT.... I am glad that you were around to translate that headline, I thought they spoke English in the UK!?!?!?!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The General 11309 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 England and WAGS. What is all that, was reading a few articles and seems the ladies of the gents have quite the reputation for partying and spending. Seems like in the boys club, they all agree that they need to find a lady that is not the quiet behind the scenes type. Anyway, England hasn't shown much lately, so maybe if they keep the guys are horny and unsatisfied that will help them play. The policy this year, is no girls allowed, although some seem to be trying to find ways to be close, perhaps for a quick encounter, kind of like an escort service. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seymour 3970 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 I have to favor Brazil. I am also in favor of good competitive, entertaining games. Should be fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bucken 1479 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 While amittedly I didn't follow the lead-up and quals, I would love for England to win.... Realistically, probably won't happen, so am picking Spain as a second..... Go lads... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 WTF Green?? Poor guy must be mortified.... Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 WTF Green?? Poor guy must be mortified....Posted via Mobile Device Ohhh I felt the same way..... not a great time for a brain fart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrie Moon 68826 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 just had this sent to me by a friend. Open the attached to create a separate WC calendar in outlook which details all the games. Games will be shown in your time zone. The link below is a pretty neat online calendar as well. http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/mundial/sudafrica-2010/calendario-english.html I'm voting for my parents country of birth.. netherlands:bddog: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArmitageShanks 100 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 WTF Green?? Poor guy must be mortified....Posted via Mobile Device So are the millions of England supporters! The English are known to be friendly with the Americans but that was way too friendly :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickoshadows 937 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 Did you see the look on Beckham's face when they zoomed in in him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 I wasn't paying too much attention to his facial expression, I was too busy yelling at the tv. Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarveySpecter 1908 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 I really felt bad for Green but most of all Fabio Capello got his tactics wrong or worse yet using a 4-4-2 tactics in the modern day of football is abit boring and easy for the opposition to subdue. I certainly like that fact the U.S came out to play after the 2nd half and did not sit back during their draw at hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daddio 2704 Report post Posted June 13, 2010 I may be exposing my country of origin, Scotand, but England were crap. They don't have world class players who can impose themselves in a game without the help of the rest of the team Rooney is a world class player but the game vs the US showed how he can be kept out of a game. Milner - the most improved player in the English Premier League subbed off about 20 minutes into the game. Don't just blame Green. The whole team carries the responsibility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted June 13, 2010 Not sure about today... was Australia that bad or was Germany just that MUCH better... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cato 160314 Report post Posted June 13, 2010 Like Pete, I'm rooting for the Netherlands. Other favs, England and Australia, haven't been exactly brilliant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spud271 47779 Report post Posted June 14, 2010 WTF Green?? Poor guy must be mortified....Posted via Mobile Device I'm pretending this all never happend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cato 160314 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 Thinking maybe of switching allegiance... On the other hand, reasons to remain loyal: Sylvie van der Vaart Lotte Verbeek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites