World Cup

[Ravenmore74]

Deep down in the arteries I want USA to win it all cause of how close they got before.
I will root for South Africa for the most part because Purple Nurple is going for them.

[Bltravens]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='07 June 2010 - 05:41 PM' timestamp='1275954116' post='419075']
Hargreaves is a prime example of why I can't root for England even as a Brit. There was no way he'd make this year's World Cup but his lack of caps through the years and first-team place because of Gerard and Lampard is complete b.s.
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It may be a stretch and my footy knowledge is limited but I thought Hargreaves was Englands best player in 06, him and Joe Cole. Then all the worlds ankle/foot injuries blew England up as usual lol.

[Alexir]

Im half British and half American. Saturday will be interesting but since Americans dont give a damn about soccer, Ill just rout for England because I actually watch and know their players...

[NinjaTurtle]

Can't wait to see the Socceroos run out onto the pitch, hopefully we can upset the Germans.

[Clutch Ravens]

We have a local saying here in Scotland every time a major international Soccer tournament rolls round:

ABE - Anybody But England!

I'm backing Spain because Scotland aren't in it and I've spent a good amount of time there.

Viva Espana!

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Bltravens' date='08 June 2010 - 02:01 AM' timestamp='1275976894' post='419255']
It may be a stretch and my footy knowledge is limited but I thought Hargreaves was Englands best player in 06, him and Joe Cole. Then all the worlds ankle/foot injuries blew England up as usual lol.
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LOL! Agreed.

[Pääjärvi]

I'm a big Denmark fan since 98 (my first world cup) , that team was loaded with talent : Laudrup brothers,Schmeichel,Sand,Helveg. We don't have as many talents now , but there is a strong work ethic and a good mix of veterans and younsters. Also Japan and Cameroon are very beatable.

[Ravenmore74]

Brazil is always going to be a favorite specially if Kaka and Rabinho are starting on that team.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Ravenmore74' date='09 June 2010 - 09:48 PM' timestamp='1276134525' post='420325']
Brazil is always going to be a favorite specially if Kaka and Rabinho are starting on that team.
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I wouldn't call them the clear favorites this year; especially not like they were in '06. Spain has better strikers and the best midfield in the world and their back-four are more than solid.

[Ravenmore74]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='09 June 2010 - 08:59 PM' timestamp='1276135168' post='420335']
I wouldn't call them the clear favorites this year; especially not like they were in '06. Spain has better strikers and the best midfield in the world and their back-four are more than solid.
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Rinaldo and Raul have very prestigious striking for sure.

[Reddawn36]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='09 June 2010 - 09:59 PM' timestamp='1276135168' post='420335']
I wouldn't call them the clear favorites this year; especially not like they were in '06. Spain has better strikers and the best midfield in the world and their back-four are more than solid.
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It's the world cup tournament...... If you are less than solid anywhere..... may god help you

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Reddawn36' date='10 June 2010 - 01:45 AM' timestamp='1276148703' post='420427']
It's the world cup tournament...... If you are less than solid anywhere..... may god help you
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Yeah. I really didn't phrase it too well. Sergio Ramos and Pique are world class and Puyol has been through the wars but they have the occasional lapse.

[MKdave]

Uh Shake I'm pretty sure Robinho got left out of the Brazil squad.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='MKdave' date='10 June 2010 - 12:22 PM' timestamp='1276186937' post='420549']
Uh Shake I'm pretty sure Robinho got left out of the Brazil squad.
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Robinho [url="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gUWtRHEf5vs9947ZuzOgla9BkGrwD9G2LO6G0"]made the team[/url].

[Purple Nurple]

Oh! BURN, Dave!

Don't question the AFF.

[Alexir]

[quote name='Bltravens' date='08 June 2010 - 02:01 AM' timestamp='1275976894' post='419255']
It may be a stretch and my footy knowledge is limited but I thought Hargreaves was Englands best player in 06, him and Joe Cole. Then all the worlds ankle/foot injuries blew England up as usual lol.
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That is a stretch. Pretty sure the best player was Peter Crouch!

[url="http://www.dothecrouch.com/"]Do the Crouch![/url]

[MKdave]

Ah, I had seen it written but it actually said Ronaldinho. Which is a less nonsensical drop.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Alexir' date='10 June 2010 - 12:58 PM' timestamp='1276189087' post='420561']
[b]That is a stretch. Pretty sure the best player was Peter Crouch![/b]

[url="http://www.dothecrouch.com/"]Do the Crouch![/url]
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Not really. Crouch was pretty pedestrian that tournament.

[Alexir]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='10 June 2010 - 01:09 PM' timestamp='1276189759' post='420566']
Not really. Crouch was pretty pedestrian that tournament.
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Do you understand humor?

Also on a more serious note, Beckham was pretty legit that year. Everyone remembers Jordan's flu game and I wont forget beckham's throwing up on the sideline and scoring the game winner game.

[Man Crush on Flacco]

Definetly rooting for the US, hopefully they'll make it past group stages and further than that. I'm also pulling for North Korea because if they don't win the players will be put in to "hiding".

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Alexir' date='10 June 2010 - 01:14 PM' timestamp='1276190099' post='420574']
[b]Do you understand humor?[/b]

Also on a more serious note, Beckham was pretty legit that year. Everyone remembers Jordan's flu game and I wont forget beckham's throwing up on the sideline and scoring the game winner game.
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Tough to pick up humor on a screen. My mistake.

[Bltravens]

[quote name='Alexir' date='10 June 2010 - 10:58 AM' timestamp='1276189087' post='420561']
That is a stretch. Pretty sure the best player was Peter Crouch!

[url="http://www.dothecrouch.com/"]Do the Crouch![/url]
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Damn I forgot that [i]<he>[/i] was even on the team that year lol.

[FerrariFan87]

USA, USA, USA!!!! I will also be rooting for Italy

[Alexir]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='10 June 2010 - 01:34 PM' timestamp='1276191291' post='420584']
Tough to pick up humor on a screen. My mistake.
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the link was what i meant by that.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Alexir' date='10 June 2010 - 06:09 PM' timestamp='1276207774' post='420725']
the link was what i meant by that.
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Loved his robot when he broke it out a few years ago.

[BuckWilds]

[quote name='Alexir' date='10 June 2010 - 12:58 PM' timestamp='1276189087' post='420561']
That is a stretch. Pretty sure the best player was Peter Crouch!

[url="http://www.dothecrouch.com/"]Do the Crouch![/url]
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If there were more goal celebrations like this one I'd watch more soccer.

[Clutch Ravens]

Those vuvuzela horns are annoying already and the tournament hasn't started yet...

[Alexir]

[quote name='Give it to Clutch Clayton' date='11 June 2010 - 09:54 AM' timestamp='1276264493' post='420923']
Those vuvuzela horns are annoying already and the tournament hasn't started yet...
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it sound slike a swarm of bees.

Still trying to figure out why the Mexico goal was called back. Not like I like Mexico, just saying it was an awful call.

[Ed_Reed20]

I'm rooting for S.Africa but Mexico was screwed out of that goal.

[Ed_Reed20]

Mphela(sp) should have scored.

On another note, South Africa's goalkeeper is incredible. He distrubutes the ball like a mid-fielder.