The Official World Cup 2010 Thread

Unknown Soldier · 06-21-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Seussicide

Why not? Lol. Well I guess there's no loyalty in football again.

I'm backing England still, even though they're doing poorly but I've been backing them for a long while. When they get kicked out I'll see what's left.

Backing England or actually supporting them? There is a difference.

Dr.Seussicide · 06-21-2010, 05:12 PM

What's the difference? I'd assume them to be the same.

Backing in the colloquial sense is supporting.

Unknown Soldier · 06-21-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Seussicide

What's the difference? I'd assume them to be the same.

Backing in the colloquial sense is supporting.

I`m backing Brazil or Argentina to win, but I support England and before the WC started, suggested they were good enough for the Quarters.

Zaqarbal · 06-21-2010, 05:18 PM

After seeing Portugal, I wonder if it wouldn't be better for Spain to qualify in second place. If Portugal wins Brazil (which is possible) and Spain gets finally the first place in group H, then we would face Brazil in the next round. And our problems with Brazil wouldn't be purely "footballistic". The SWISS MAFIA (whose godfather is J. Blatter) won't tolerate a Brazil's elimination so early. Too much money is at stake.

Edit: We already know how referees "work" under Blatter's "reign".

Dr.Seussicide · 06-21-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

I`m backing Brazil or Argentina to win, but I support England and before the WC started, suggested they were good enough for the Quarters.

I support England and I'm backing them to win.

Unknown Soldier · 06-21-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Seussicide

I support England and I'm backing them to win.

The perfect answer.

Bulldog · 06-21-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Pretty crap WC for the African teams though, plenty of physical stuff and approach, but a real shortage of skill where it matters, not to mention their normal trend of hiring coaches just a couple of months before the finals.

You could roll up the big 4 African sides: Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast and take the best players out of each, form one team and you`d still get the same ineffective game out of them.

South Africa and Algeria are just not good enough full stop unless of course they`re playing against England!!!

Yeah, the African sides in this tournament have been a real disappointment for me. Nigeria, Algeria and South Africa are just plain poor and the Ivory Coast have probably been the most flat-out boring team to watch in this tournament (shouldn't really surprise me so much, considering Sven's their manager and all). Cameroon played some very good football against Denmark, but it was really too little too late. Ghana are full of energy but no killer touch, and I can't really see them stopping Germany from progressing. It'd be so awesome if they do though.

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Originally Posted by Zaqarbal

After seeing Portugal, I wonder if it wouldn't be better for Spain to qualify in second place. If Portugal wins Brazil (which is possible) and Spain gets finally the first place in group H, then we would face Brazil in the next round. And our problems with Brazil wouldn't be purely "footballistic". The SWISS MAFIA (whose godfather is J. Blatter) won't tolerate a Brazil's elimination so early. Too much money is at stake.

Edit: We already know how referees "work" under Blatter's "reign".

The way your group's gone, there may very well be just the one goal between who gets 1st and 2nd spot, never mind who gets knocked out. Best of luck next week - Spain play some really neat football, so it'd be a shame to see them go home early. Hopefully it won't come to that.

Dr.Seussicide · 06-21-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

The perfect answer.

Something to agree on, lol.

The Fascinating Turnip · 06-22-2010, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

I grew up in a city full of the Portuguese. I hope they are eliminated immediately. I've never met a more arrogant group of people when it comes to the game of soccer [futeball].

If I ever see another Benfica jersey in my life it will be too soon. Played two years in high school then left for cross country because I just couldn't take it anymore.

You lovely person.

loveissucide · 06-22-2010, 06:02 AM

BBC Sport - Football - World Cup 2010: France stars 'may boycott match'

Bye bye France it appears.

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