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The Official World Cup 2006 Thread
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Blue Velvet said:
Not me! Portugal v Italy final... yes!
Italia! Will be wearing my vest with pride on Tuesday night... and my mother will have her Italia cap on again...
Applespider said:Not me! Portugal v Italy final... yes!
Italia! Will be wearing my vest with pride on Tuesday night... and my mother will have her Italia cap on again...
I'd like to see that too. Unfortunately, I think we'll see a France-Germany final.
Way things are, I'd be surprised if it isn't a France-Germany match up. But surprises have been part of it.whocares said:
Portugal get Deco back on the pitch and Scolari is a coach who can get a side pumped and ready. Then there's Ricardo with a renewed assertion that he can read in to stikers' eyes. France will need another great performance from Zidane, Henry and Vieira.
I still like Germany over Italy. Nesta is out. Germany are at home and peaking at the right time.
MacsRgr8 said:
Apparently all the stars were aligned for the England team at the World Cup this year. There are 4 or 5 criteria for teams that have won the trophy and England met all of them, and the pundits said if England didnt do it this time, they may never. It is a mix of average age, number of class players with World Cup experience, on their own continent, and a couple of others I cant remember. Oh well,
This is a pretty stinging article amongst several which put, not all but, much of the blame for England's exit on Lampard's underachieving throughout the tournament. Are England loyals not happy about Steve McClaren being at the helm for the next four years? Where will the future take them?billyboy said:
Those happy to see unsmiling, Brazilian faces exit the pitch can gloat all they like, but their chastisement and scorn would pale in comparison to the derision and outrage verbalized toward Ronaldinho and Brazil's Coach, Parreira, by both Brazilian National Media and fans. Scolari may get another offer to return and heal their breach, especially is he gets Portugal past France and into the Finals.
Coming in late to the thread....
England is the national team I root for. So I was extremely disappointed when Portugal, who I can't stand, knocked them out on PKs. And Becks giving up the Captain's band.....bummer! What can I say, I'm a stupid American - I love Beckham.
I'm pumped France beat Brazil, so there is some solace.
I'm pulling for France to win the Cup, which means Portugal will knock them out next game.
If it comes down to a Portugal/Italy Final, I won't even bother watching.
England is the national team I root for. So I was extremely disappointed when Portugal, who I can't stand, knocked them out on PKs. And Becks giving up the Captain's band.....bummer! What can I say, I'm a stupid American - I love Beckham.
I'm pumped France beat Brazil, so there is some solace.
I'm pulling for France to win the Cup, which means Portugal will knock them out next game.
If it comes down to a Portugal/Italy Final, I won't even bother watching.
Mike Teezie said:
I feel the exact same way.
I have my fingers crossed for a Germany - France final.
Some breaking news – I know they're not in the World Cup but seeing as how Greece are a national side this thread seemed the sensible place for it.
Apparently, Fifa has suspended Greece and its member clubs from international competition because of government interference in the sport.
Apparently, Fifa has suspended Greece and its member clubs from international competition because of government interference in the sport.
There was some idiot American sports columnist who wrote before the World Cup that it was near impossible for a coach to make or break his team's chances on the pitch; that soccer was the antithesis of American football where the head coach has a disproportionate influence on the game.
Well, there are three very strong refutations to his flawed premise: Argentina, Brazil, and England.
Count me in hoping for a Germany/France final. Now that I've said it, a Portugal/Italy is a given.
Well, there are three very strong refutations to his flawed premise: Argentina, Brazil, and England.
Count me in hoping for a Germany/France final. Now that I've said it, a Portugal/Italy is a given.
If Italy can get over Germany then I think they'll win it. But, the home team (who are peaking) is a tough, tough match.
Back on England the press is savaging Eriksson and Beckham. Check this soccernet article. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=373150&cc=3436
Back on England the press is savaging Eriksson and Beckham. Check this soccernet article. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=373150&cc=3436
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I was just watching ESPN and this guy said that Beckham is moving to MLS??? Meaning he is moving to America?????????????????
WHAT?
PLEASE
PLEASE PLEASE
Tell me this is NOT TRUE!
I was just watching ESPN and this guy said that Beckham is moving to MLS??? Meaning he is moving to America?????????????????
WHAT?
PLEASE
PLEASE PLEASE
Tell me this is NOT TRUE!
A Ron Blum AP Article says it's a possibility, but not a done deal, yet, maybe a couple of years down the road.jakochampolska said:
xsedrinam said:
oh god
well if he is thinking about it then f*** him!
errr it just makes me so mad though!
WHY? You know its all for money and fame... which fame, I dont think he'll get much in america.
BUT WHY? I thought beckham had a little more sense in his brain.
urghhhhhhhh
Very late to this thread, but I thought I'd post these lovely pictures of the agonising last few minutes of the England v Portugal game.... in The Apple Store Regent Street!!
They had the BBC Real stream on in The Studio:
I couldn't take the tension and tried chewing on the Apple logo
Some of the other people there. It got a little busier. There's a movie floating around somewhere that I took, I'll track it down!
They had the BBC Real stream on in The Studio:
I couldn't take the tension and tried chewing on the Apple logo
Some of the other people there. It got a little busier. There's a movie floating around somewhere that I took, I'll track it down!
Becks has "done" England, has "done" Real Madrid, what's left for him? Go crawling back to England like a loser? Or stay with Real and continue not to win anything? Or move to USA and be treated like a mega star, and hopefully move MLS into the direction of NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL etc.... in truth, there's lots of potential there.
Errr...too many teams, not enough talent, and too much money? Why would the MLS want that?knackroller said:
I mean, the only reason the NBA, MLB, NFL, and NHL are where they are is because there is no competition anywhere, except for minor pro and semi-pro leagues. There is nothing like La Liga v Bundesliga v Premiership v Serie A in hockey, baskeball, American football, and baseball...