World cup winner

[vincent182]

For real this time. Which country will win the Fifa world cup football 2010. I only included real potential winners (sorry USA).

Off course my vote will go to my homecountry Holland (The Netherlands). Van Persie, Sneijder, Robben, need I say more?

Discuss!

[tonighttonight0]

Portugal, although I'd like Germany to win.

[dave vegan]

Per sempre Azzurri.

[Theseventhson]

Italy repeat.

[Yontsey]

I went Spain even though I'm a USA and an Ivory Coast backer. Gotta love Drogba.

[HometownHero]

I don't ever watch soccer until the World Cup starts. Its much more exciting to me. I mostly just watch the playoffs of all sports. No time to follow entire seasons

[songydarko]

Go Germany!

[Griff]

Go Germany!


This

[Neo Cassady]

I've been rooting for Italy since World Cup '94.

[anamericangod]

God, I hope Brazil wins.

[dave vegan]

I've been rooting for Italy since World Cup '94.

Bragging rights: been rooting since '86 when I was born half-Italian.

[dave vegan]

God, I hope Brazil wins.

Honestly, I think they are most talented team in the World Cup. But beware el grupo de la muerte. They have some tough matches against Portugal and Cote d'Ivoire. Cote d'Ivoire might not be Africa's best team but they are are going to be relentless. Who knows how the DPRK will fair up, but supposedly they have a decent enough team this year. Probably genetically engineered by the Dear Leader.

[timb89]

Australia has it in the bag.

[timb89]

I've been rooting for Italy since World Cup '94.

cheating pricks!

[Kiguel182]

I´m from Portugal so that´s where my vote went x) still couldn´t care less for soccer

[Griff]

Gotta love Drogba.



YOU JINXED HIIIIIIIM:hitself:

[Yontsey]

YOU JINXED HIIIIIIIM:hitself:

I know, I'm so bummed. Actually it happened a week ago, last friday, so I don't feel completely responsible.

[Griff]

I know, I'm so bummed. Actually it happened a week ago, last friday, so I don't feel completely responsible.

I could've sworn it happened today-- either way, i guess i wont hold you responsible:-d

[boomerangslang]

I have Argentina winning every World Cup they compete in.

[Yontsey]

I could've sworn it happened today-- either way, i guess i wont hold you responsible:-d

It happened early in last fridays friendly versus Japan. I just read the ESPN headline today though.

[Meeze]

i think anything can happen...so, u should have included all the teams

aka, stupid ass poll

[flks511]

Your vote was based purely on fanboyism, and you're telling us we're not allowed to vote for teams you don't think have a chance?

Also: America will be beating England.

[xcloud66x]

Italy has too many votes, overrated this year by far. Spain would be a fairly strong choice to go with. Maybe England or France.

Of course I'm supporting England, but losing Rio was pretty bad and I'm not convinced Gerrard was the right replacement choice for captain.


Your vote was based purely on fanboyism, and you're telling us we're not allowed to vote for teams you don't think have a chance?

Also: America will be beating England.

Regardless you have to be downright retarded if you think the U.S. will beat England. You probably know nothing about football.

[bridgeofeldin]

Regardless you have to be downright retarded if you think the U.S. will beat England. You probably know nothing about football.

I don't think England is going to walk all over the US though. It's going to be a great game, I honestly see a draw.

Picked Argentina in the poll. South American team will win this one, European teams can't win the cup outside of Europe

[anti-venom]

No South Korea included? GO SOUTH KOREA!

[flks511]

Regardless you have to be downright retarded if you think the U.S. will beat England. You probably know nothing about football.
I remember people telling me I was retarded after I picked the Giants to beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl a couple years ago, too.

[BornUnderPunches]

Brazil are the Yankees of the World Cup

[vincent182]

i think anything can happen...so, u should have included all the teams

aka, stupid ass poll


I did earlier. But let's be honest, USA won't win it, and a lot of people voted for them on this site before, so that didn't make it a realistic poll. And I don't agree anyone besides these teams can win it. It's always one of the usual suspects who wins. Sometimes an outsider can surprise by coming far, but they never win it...

[vincent182]

Your vote was based purely on fanboyism, and you're telling us we're not allowed to vote for teams you don't think have a chance?

Also: America will be beating England.

My vote isn't based purely on fanboyism, I agree that I'm biased (but who isn't), but I think we make a very good chance of winning it, we have got the best attacking players in the world. I only included the top countries in line with the bookmakers, and as you see Holland is 5th placed favorite:

Spain
5,25
Brazil
5,75
England
7,00
Argentina
8,00
The Netherlands
10,00
Germany
16,00
Italiy
17,00
France
18,00
Portugal
25,00

[vincent182]

Italy has too many votes, overrated this year by far. Spain would be a fairly strong choice to go with. Maybe England or France.

Of course I'm supporting England, but losing Rio was pretty bad and I'm not convinced Gerrard was the right replacement choice for captain.




Regardless you have to be downright retarded if you think the U.S. will beat England. You probably know nothing about football.


You're from England I guess? What's wrong with Gerrard as captain? USA will definately not beat England, but I think they will survive the group stage and with luck maybe an extra round.

[Kapa73]

I went Spain even though I'm a USA and an Ivory Coast backer. Gotta love Drogba.

absolutely not. there have been few bigger douches in the EPL than Drogba

[ayerock]

absolutely not. there have been few bigger douches in the EPL than Drogba

EPL? I have never heard this phrase.... anyway can't see past Spain. Their team is the strongest front to back

[Yontsey]

absolutely not. there have been few bigger douches in the EPL than Drogba

Haters will hate. ;-)

[xMareenx]

México.

[Kurt Retenauer]

EPL? I have never heard this phrase.... anyway can't see past Spain. Their team is the strongest front to back

lolololol.

You've never heard of the EPL but can say Spain is "so strong?"

That said, I agree with you, but not your reasoning.

[Paulie4star]

A) This poll should have had every team.
B) America DOES have a chance, and why people are saying they don't is beyond me.
C) I believe USA will win, not just because I'm from there, but because they have actual potential.
D) I will never pull for another country as long as the USA is still fighting in the same tourney.
E) Poll is blasphemy...

Come on you Yanks
<<<From a true fan.

[Kurt Retenauer]

A) This poll should have had every team.
B) America DOES have a chance, and why people are saying they don't is beyond me.
C) I believe USA will win, not just because I'm from there, but because they have actual potential.
D) I will never pull for another country as long as the USA is still fighting in the same tourney.
E) Poll is blasphemy...

Come on you Yanks
<<<From a true fan.

:appl: on every level. This is also coming from a true Yanks fan.

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[brenByah]

You're from England I guess? What's wrong with Gerrard as captain? USA will definately not beat England, but I think they will survive the group stage and with luck maybe an extra round.
Of course England are the favorite to beat USA, which is understandable, but it's far from definite. The USA has defeated great teams before, they're certainly capable of doing it again.

[Ruethless]

France won't win. I'll be surprised if they make it to the quarters.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Haha I had to turn all of the EPL thread regulars onto this. Sorry OP.

[Kurt Retenauer]

France won't win. I'll be surprised if they make it to the quarters.

China will win the World Cup.

Ireland runners-up.

Too soon?

[Ruethless]

What do they say in that USMNT commercial? The harder the conflict, the greater the victory?

[brenByah]

I'll be absolutely shocked if Italy wins. They look like shit now. Not the same team that played 4 years ago, at all.

[Paulie4star]

This is fucking absurd...
I appologize if I'm being rude, but half of you are from the United States... Have a little pride. Stand up for your country and not in the shadows of some foreign team because your great great great grandfather is from there. If that were the case, half of Europe would be my team.

/rantbuzzkill

[Kurt Retenauer]

I never understood the "ancestry" reasoning. So, you're a proud Italian. That means you have more of a loyalty to that country than the one you're born in, presents opportunities to you, employment, and so forth? People are quick to seize the benefits of the "land of the free," but when it comes to national pride in sports, many shy away. How sad.

[atainder]

Worst pole ever. No US, Serbia, Mexico, Chile, Uruguay, Côte d'Ivoire, South Korea.. Redo it with all teams listed right meow.

I hope the US wins it (I think the round of 8 is a real possibility), but I think Brazil, Uruguay, or Serbia, will lift the cup.

[Ruethless]

North Korea. The ultimate darkhorse to win the ultimate prize

[atainder]

I never understood the "ancestry" reasoning. So, you're a proud Italian. That means you have more of a loyalty to that country than the one you're born in, presents opportunities to you, employment, and so forth? People are quick to seize the benefits of the "land of the free," but when it comes to national pride in sports, many shy away. How sad.

I'm all for supporting teams based on heritage, but I'd hope one would support their birth nation first. If they've lived elsewhere for a significant amount of time, it makes more sense.

[Kurt Retenauer]

North Korea will win. How could you not win with a striker between the posts?

[Kurt Retenauer]

I'm all for supporting teams based on heritage, but I'd hope one would support their birth nation first. If they've lived elsewhere for a significant amount of time, it makes more sense.

I support teams other than my own birth, but only because I like the players that play for them (i.e. Spain, because I love Fabregas, and Portugal, because I love Ronaldo, and England because I love Rooney and Ferdinand.) But, I would never choose to follow a team on my heritage unless they happened to have players that I liked, which in that case, it'd be coincidental.

Point being, though, is that you and I (and obviously others, Paulie, this is for you, haha) find it ridiculous that people write off America from the get, and not only write them off, but won't even "waste their time" to follow them. Ridiculous.

[Paulie4star]

North Korea will win. How could you not win with a striker between the posts?
I'm not sure too many people will understand this. Hop back on the EPL thread and post it. It will get more chuckles over there.

[YourNewestSam]

Haha I had to turn all of the EPL thread regulars onto this. Sorry OP.

Don't mention that thread in here. I don't want it filled with nonsense! :-p


Winner is hard to pick this time around. Problem being, it's not like a normal World Cup. It'll be played in the winter (South Africa is in the southern hemisphere), so its hard to say which teams that'll affect more.

I think Spain, England, Brazil, Argentina, Italy, Germany will win.

[Ruethless]

I think Spain, England, Brazil, Argentina, Italy, Germany will win.

6 teams can't win! there can only be one!

[YourNewestSam]

6 teams can't win! there can only be one!

They'll all just get to keep the trophy for a year. They can move the next World Cup back until 2016 to accommodate this rule change. I think it'll work.

[Ruethless]

The world cup and the summer olympics in the same year? MADNESS! GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY YOU MAD MAN!

[Paulie4star]

The world cup and the summer olympics in the same year? MADNESS! GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY YOU MAD MAN!
Forgot he was in Texas for a bit. Made me lol.

[YourNewestSam]

The 2016 are in Brazil, I think and the 2014 World Cup is in Brazil. Combine them?

But yeah, in all seriousness, England gonna win, bitches.

[Oddpac87]

lolz

[vincent182]

The 2016 are in Brazil, I think and the 2014 World Cup is in Brazil. Combine them?

But yeah, in all seriousness, England gonna win, bitches.

2014 is in France. No wonder with chairman Platini... Well no harm done, France will color Orange once again, it's pretty much next door ;)

[vincent182]

:appl: on every level. This is also coming from a true Yanks fan.

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Hehe, looks cool, I gotta say. I do hope you guys will come far, I like your spirit, make us happy and defeat Germany (chances are big you will have to play against them in the next round). But winning the tournament... Come on, that chance is pretty small. Unibet bookmakers think that chance is about 1 against 100.

[fadedmemories]

I have a good feeling about Spain's World Cup chances this year.

[vincent182]

France won't win. I'll be surprised if they make it to the quarters.

Exactly, the team is a mess! Recently lost against China!!:-|

[introduction]

I'd love to see Spain win this year, they may have the strongest team going into the cup, besides the fact that they also play good football.

I think Terry would have been a better captain than Gerrard, regardless of whatever happened off the field, and that having a 3rd captain in the space of one year really ruins the team stability.

Argentina have possibly the most raw talent in their team, but at the same time, Maradona has made some awful choices in the team - no Cambiasso or Zanetti? What the hell was he thinking?!?!

Brazil are very strong of course, playing a straighter, more sensible style than usual, with a team that really reflects this. Building a team around Kaka will probably yield results. I still think it was a mistake to leave Ronaldinho at home though, the team could use a little more creativity and flair in attack.

Portugal have Ronaldo, and for all we know, that might be enough. I could see him doing what he did for Real Madrid, and drag them singlehandedly to the finals, regardless of what the rest of the team does.

Netherlands have a strong team as usual, Sneijder and Robben in midfield and Van Persie as a striker should scare the pants off most teams. Unfortunately, this is discounted by the fact that Robben may not even make it to the world cup.

France and Italy shouldn't even be considered potential winners, and shouldn't be on this poll. I would replace them with the Ivory Coast, who I would say are the African team with the best chance of making it far.

I would normally say the same for Germany, but you never discount the Germans.

Enjoy my essay.

[tottivillarossi]

Brazil will win it.

[vincent182]

I'd love to see Spain win this year, they may have the strongest team going into the cup, besides the fact that they also play good football.

I think Terry would have been a better captain than Gerrard, regardless of whatever happened off the field, and that having a 3rd captain in the space of one year really ruins the team stability.

Argentina have possibly the most raw talent in their team, but at the same time, Maradona has made some awful choices in the team - no Cambiasso or Zanetti? What the hell was he thinking?!?!

Brazil are very strong of course, playing a straighter, more sensible style than usual, with a team that really reflects this. Building a team around Kaka will probably yield results. I still think it was a mistake to leave Ronaldinho at home though, the team could use a little more creativity and flair in attack.

Portugal have Ronaldo, and for all we know, that might be enough. I could see him doing what he did for Real Madrid, and drag them singlehandedly to the finals, regardless of what the rest of the team does.

Netherlands have a strong team as usual, Sneijder and Robben in midfield and Van Persie as a striker should scare the pants off most teams. Unfortunately, this is discounted by the fact that Robben may not even make it to the world cup.

France and Italy shouldn't even be considered potential winners, and shouldn't be on this poll. I would replace them with the Ivory Coast, who I would say are the African team with the best chance of making it far.

I would normally say the same for Germany, but you never discount the Germans.

Enjoy my essay.


I agree with almost everything. I don't think Ivory coast has any chance of winning it though, don't forget they have to survive a group with Brazil and Portugal included. Besides that, Drogba won't be playing (and when if he does, he won't be on top of his game), plus African teams aren't balanced enough. Bad goalkeepers to start with, much filler and tactically very poor. If they are lucky we might see only one African team survive the group stage imo.

[houstoncalls!]

2014 is in France. No wonder with chairman Platini... Well no harm done, France will color Orange once again, it's pretty much next door ;)Are you talking about the World Cup? It's in Brazil in 2014..

[vincent182]

Are you talking about the World Cup? It's in Brazil in 2014..

Sorry my mistake, I'm talking about the European Cup 2016.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Don't mention that thread in here. I don't want it filled with nonsense! :-p


Winner is hard to pick this time around. Problem being, it's not like a normal World Cup. It'll be played in the winter (South Africa is in the southern hemisphere), so its hard to say which teams that'll affect more.

I think Spain, England, Brazil, Argentina, Italy, Germany will win.

England will get to hoist the Cup first, because they invented the game. Then Italy, because I heard they paid off FIFA to go second or something. The rest of the order is irrelevant.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Hehe, looks cool, I gotta say. I do hope you guys will come far, I like your spirit, make us happy and defeat Germany (chances are big you will have to play against them in the next round). But winning the tournament... Come on, that chance is pretty small. Unibet bookmakers think that chance is about 1 against 100.

That's my point. Don't go by rankings and odds. Anything is possible, that's why the tournament is played. Otherwise, there would only be 12 teams in the Cup, not 32, if every team didn't have a chance. What's so unrealistic about a team that pulled off 2 upsets in the Euro Cup, beating Spain and at one point leading Brazil, making a run for the Cup? Nothing. Other teams have a better shot, but that doesn't mean we have no shot. The EC finals in hockey this year were the 7th and 8th seed teams..anything is possible. Again, its why the games are played.

[ayerock]

lolololol.

You've never heard of the EPL but can say Spain is "so strong?"

That said, I agree with you, but not your reasoning.

Nah just noone in Britain calls it EPL. Just the Premier League, we don't have the American love of abbreviation (MLS, NBA, NFL etc.)

Glad you are supporting the Spanish

[Kurt Retenauer]

Nah just noone in Britain calls it EPL. Just the Premier League, we don't have the American love of abbreviation (MLS, NBA, NFL etc.)

Glad you are supporting the Spanish
I support Spain after USA and England. Spain is just, IMO, the most likely to win.

[princesschad]

Allez Les Bleus!

[Sleepwitsirens]

No USA option????? come on a guy can dream cant he

[vincent182]

I know, I'm so bummed. Actually it happened a week ago, last friday, so I don't feel completely responsible.

Looks like he is going to play after all! Probably not on top of his game though...

[Yontsey]

Looks like he is going to play after all! Probably not on top of his game though...

This is great news! A 50% Drogba is still better then a lot of players.

[ryan_hm]

You guys collaboratively think England is the 2nd favourite to win? :-|

I'm a Brit and I don't fancy our chances even half as much. Having said that, we're a nation of pessimists. I'm thinking semi-finals tops for us, we had it all going for us but I think injuries and the things that have been going on behind the scenes might have dented our chances. My vote's going to Brazil, I remember when they played us only a few months ago and outplayed us so uncompromisingly I wouldn't bear think another way.

[fightinirish217]

I think Spain is the best team and I think they should win it, don't know if they will though. That's my pick for now though.

[falloutpanicboy]

U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!

Nah, but really I don't know who will win because I only watch soccer when it is the World Cup. And because I call it soccer.

[PenThrive]

Spain for WC'10. Spain has the most underrated player: ANDRES INIESTA

[vincent182]

Not much love for Holland yet...

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[drevans18]

Per sempre Azzurri.

Non vincere, per favore.

[drevans18]

Not much love for Holland yet...

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RUUUUUD! Anyways, I picked Spain. I want England, and I'm cheering for the US.

[Oddpac87]

RUUUUUD! Anyways, I picked Spain. I want England, and I'm cheering for the US.
:-|

[spansen]

i don't give a shit about soccer. all i know is that damarcus beasley went to my high school.. and david beckham married a spice girl.



I support teams other than my own birth, but only because I like the players that play for them (i.e. Spain, because I love Fabregas, and Portugal, because I love Ronaldo, and England because I love Rooney and Ferdinand.) But, I would never choose to follow a team on my heritage unless they happened to have players that I liked, which in that case, it'd be coincidental.

Point being, though, is that you and I (and obviously others, Paulie, this is for you, haha) find it ridiculous that people write off America from the get, and not only write them off, but won't even "waste their time" to follow them. Ridiculous.
your icon rules. taylor swift is adorable.

[drevans18]

:-|

I figure that the US has no shot, but they're still my home country so by default I'm cheering for them. If I had to choose a team with a shot, I'm cheering for England because I follow the EPL. But in reality? I think Spain will win.

[AussieBoy]

no Socceroo's??

we made the quarter finals with 95% same team last time, and only got beat to the eventual winners Italy cause they cheated and took a dive in the last minute

[Stavie Steelo]

Brazil

[LamarVannoy]

Australia has it in the bag.
Honestly dont know why we even have a soccer team.

[timb89]

Honestly dont know why we even have a soccer team.

Honestly don't know why your mum wasn't on a stronger form of contraceptive... Australia is ranked the 20th best team in the world you spastic.

[timb89]

no Socceroo's??

we made the quarter finals with 95% same team last time, and only got beat to the eventual winners Italy cause they cheated and took a dive in the last minute

*we made the final 16.

should have made the quarter finals.

[vincent182]

no Socceroo's??

we made the quarter finals with 95% same team last time, and only got beat to the eventual winners Italy cause they cheated and took a dive in the last minute


I remembered that, I was roaring for you guys cos of the Dutch coach Guus Hiddink. I hate all those pricks that cheat in the game. That's why I never support teams like Italy, Argentina, Uruguay and especially Portugal. M-(

[OhNoVandetos]

Honestly dont know why we even have a soccer team.

the word honestly gets thrown around alot these days
i think the word you meant was stupidly

we are ranked 20th and last time made the final 16 and tied with brazilla..........

i really wish our schools would teach growing a brain

[timb89]

the word honestly gets thrown around alot these days
i think the word meant was stupidly

we are ranked 20th and last time made the final 16 and tied with brazilla..........

i really wish our schools would teach growing a brain

i'm with this guy, whoever he may be.

[lesterCorp.]

Gotta love Drogba.

But he's the definition of the word "c*nt". Such a massive prick. Although he can kick a ball...

Spain's gotta be the safe bet.

[cereal4life]

Spain will win it, I think. I want England to win but I think Spain has it!

[LamarVannoy]

the word honestly gets thrown around alot these days
i think the word you meant was stupidly

we are ranked 20th and last time made the final 16 and tied with brazilla..........

i really wish our schools would teach growing a brain
Thats pretty much the stupides statement I've ever read. I know your going to say that what I said was stupid too but I really dont give a shit. Calm the fuck down, its just soccer.


Honestly don't know why your mum wasn't on a stronger form of contraceptive... Australia is ranked the 20th best team in the world you spastic.
That was so unecessary.

[simplejack]

I'm Italian, but I voted Argentina, also Spain has a good choice.

[blinkme]

For real this time. Which country will win the Fifa world cup football 2010. I only included real potential winners (sorry USA).

Off course my vote will go to my homecountry Holland (The Netherlands). Van Persie, Sneijder, Robben, need I say more?

Discuss!

It's a crime that Holland have never won the world cup considering the greats they've had in the past. I think Spain are expected to win it, but Brazil will probably be the team to pull it off.

[vincent182]

But he's the definition of the word "c*nt". Such a massive prick. Although he can kick a ball...

Spain's gotta be the safe bet.



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[fuxkholly]

U.s!

[Kurt Retenauer]

i don't give a shit about soccer. all i know is that damarcus beasley went to my high school.. and david beckham married a spice girl.




your icon rules. taylor swift is adorable.

:bow:

Also, to anyone saying your country has "no shot," reconsider your stance. Just because you don't like something, or it may not be the most popular thing in your hometown/country whatever, does not discredit the work of the 23 men to represent your country who will fight to give you international glory whether you want it or not. I'm so sick of reading "The U.S. has no chance," and "Why do we even have a soccer team?" and Jim Rome's ignorant rants comparing soccer to poker. Soccer may not be as huge in your respective countries as it is in England, Brazil, and so forth, but that does not mean you have "no chance." Your country is, essentially, one of the 32 best teams in the world. And if you had "no chance," why would they even bother playing the games? I could see not caring about winning, but to say it's impossible is ridiculous.

Sorry for the rant, but go on.

[SomethingClever]

*we made the final 16.

should have made the quarter finals.

haha yes i love this guy. he's so bitter. makes me laugh every time. the conspiracies!

[SomethingClever]

going for Italy but think Argentina will win it or Netherlands. Prefer Netherlands.

[3GunGaz]

The realist in me says Spain...

The football supporter in me says EN-GER-LAND EN-GER-LAND EN-GER-LAND!!!!

[brenByah]

:bow:

Also, to anyone saying your country has "no shot," reconsider your stance. Just because you don't like something, or it may not be the most popular thing in your hometown/country whatever, does not discredit the work of the 23 men to represent your country who will fight to give you international glory whether you want it or not. I'm so sick of reading "The U.S. has no chance," and "Why do we even have a soccer team?" and Jim Rome's ignorant rants comparing soccer to poker. Soccer may not be as huge in your respective countries as it is in England, Brazil, and so forth, but that does not mean you have "no chance." Your country is, essentially, one of the 32 best teams in the world. And if you had "no chance," why would they even bother playing the games? I could see not caring about winning, but to say it's impossible is ridiculous.

Sorry for the rant, but go on.
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[movingxpictures]

God, I hope Brazil wins.

This. I would let them play with their freaking hands, I love Brazil. Such a good team.

[inthemidst]

Usa

[Kurt Retenauer]

:appl:
Was waiting for someone to agree, haha. Go Yanks!

[timb89]

haha yes i love this guy. he's so bitter. makes me laugh every time. the conspiracies!

im incredibly bitter, we had been waiting so long to even get into the world cup because we were forced to qualify through asia, then play off for the last south american place.

some people like my dad had been waiting since the 70's for australia to make it again, and to get get knocked out on that. not happy.

[YourNewestSam]

im incredibly bitter, we had been waiting so long to even get into the world cup because we were forced to qualify through asia, then play off for the last south american place.

some people like my dad had been waiting since the 70's for australia to make it again, and to get get knocked out on that. not happy.

Australia were at the last World Cup. Made it to the "Round of 16" before Grosso dived in the box to take Italy through.

They aren't forced to qualify through Asia, they asked to move there, and that was only since 2006. Before they just destroyed amateur Pacific Island teams (31-0 against American Samoa), then had to play against the South American 5th placed qualify in a playoff. The way they have it now is much better.

[Oddpac87]

Australia were at the last World Cup. Made it to the "Round of 16" before Grosso dived in the box to take Italy through.

They aren't forced to qualify through Asia, they asked to move there, and that was only since 2006. Before they just destroyed amateur Pacific Island teams (31-0 against American Samoa), then had to play against the South American 5th placed qualify in a playoff. The way they have it now is much better.
AFC and OFC should be one federation. But I also want CONCACAF and CONMEBOL to be one, and everyone thinks I'm crazy for that, so maybe it's just me.

[YourNewestSam]

AFC and OFC should be one federation. But I also want CONCACAF and CONMEBOL to be one, and everyone thinks I'm crazy for that, so maybe it's just me.

I agree with the AFC/OFC combination. New Zealand are going to be left doing nothing, similar to the way Australia were. They can have a pre-qualifying round where the lesser nations (American Samoa, Afghanistan, etc) all playoff to reach the main round. It'll be much better for competition.

I'm not sure on the CONCACAF/CONMEBOL though. It could work, but there's a lot of teams in North America which aren't very good. But then again, it could end up like the UEFA qualifying system. Brazil v Barbados though? Maybe they'll have to have another pre-qualifying round for that. Something I think they should introduce to UEFA.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Australia were at the last World Cup. Made it to the "Round of 16" before Grosso dived in the box to take Italy through.

They aren't forced to qualify through Asia, they asked to move there, and that was only since 2006. Before they just destroyed amateur Pacific Island teams (31-0 against American Samoa), then had to play against the South American 5th placed qualify in a playoff. The way they have it now is much better.

31-0? In one game?!

[Oddpac87]

I agree with the AFC/OFC combination. New Zealand are going to be left doing nothing, similar to the way Australia were. They can have a pre-qualifying round where the lesser nations (American Samoa, Afghanistan, etc) all playoff to reach the main round. It'll be much better for competition.

I'm not sure on the CONCACAF/CONMEBOL though. It could work, but there's a lot of teams in North America which aren't very good. But then again, it could end up like the UEFA qualifying system. Brazil v Barbados though? Maybe they'll have to have another pre-qualifying round for that. Something I think they should introduce to UEFA.
The CONCACAF/CONMEBOL federation would have 50 members. I think the easiest thing to do would be to seed/advance the top 30 teams, have the other 20 play in a play-in round. The 10 that advance join the top 30 in a group stage. 8 groups of 5 teams. Group winners go to the World Cup. That's just what I would want, it would never happen. USA, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina aren't going to go for only playing 4 home games. When they're playing 9 now. All about the $$$.

[YourNewestSam]

31-0? In one game?!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_31–0_American_Samoa

Archie Thompson scored 13. He has 21 in 33 games. Makes Crouch's record look poor.

[Oddpac87]

31-0? In one game?!
I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not. So. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_31%E2%80%930_American_Sam oa

EDIT: Damn you and your speediness, Sam.

[YourNewestSam]

The CONCACAF/CONMEBOL federation would have 50 members. I think the easiest thing to do would be to seed/advance the top 30 teams, have the other 20 play in a play-in round. The 10 that advance join the top 30 in a group stage. 8 groups of 5 teams. Group winners go to the World Cup. That's just what I would want, it would never happen. USA, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina aren't going to go for only playing 4 home games. When they're playing 9 now. All about the $$$.

It'd be great, but yeah it's all about the money.

They should combine for a European Championship style tournament. Either that or combine with Asia/Oceania.

[Kurt Retenauer]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_31–0_American_Samoa

Archie Thompson scored 13. He has 21 in 33 games. Makes Crouch's record look poor.

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not. So. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_31%E2%80%930_American_Sam oa

EDIT: Damn you and your speediness, Sam.

I knew it was a blowout, but always thought it was 13-0 for some reason.. Damn.

[Oddpac87]

I knew it was a blowout, but always thought it was 13-0 for some reason.. Damn.
It was Archie Thompson 13-0 American Samoa. That must be what you're thinking of. Haha.

[Kurt Retenauer]

It was Archie Thompson 13-0 American Samoa. That must be what you're thinking of. Haha.

Haha, must be. I didn't see the game or ever see highlights, because I don't think of it often enough to every YouTube it or anything. Just remember reading about it, in which case, the 13 goals by Thompson alone was what I was thinking of, haha.

Edit: WOW. Just also read that they beat Tonga 22-0 like, 2 days before.

[YourNewestSam]

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not. So. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_31%E2%80%930_American_Sam oa

EDIT: Damn you and your speediness, Sam.

It's why my gf loves me ;-)

The 31-0 scoreline won me a pub quiz once, it was the tie-breaking question. 1-0 for the useless amount of knowledge in my head.

[timb89]

Australia were at the last World Cup. Made it to the "Round of 16" before Grosso dived in the box to take Italy through.

They aren't forced to qualify through Asia, they asked to move there, and that was only since 2006. Before they just destroyed amateur Pacific Island teams (31-0 against American Samoa), then had to play against the South American 5th placed qualify in a playoff. The way they have it now is much better.

i'm aware of both these things?

ohh i mean Oceania not asia.

[AussieBoy]

i'm with this guy, whoever he may be.

its clint eastwood

[AussieBoy]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_31–0_American_Samoa (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_31%E2%80%930_American_Sam oa)

Archie Thompson scored 13. He has 21 in 33 games. Makes Crouch's record look poor.


not a big fan of soccer, but Archie Thompson is my boi! what a champ! shame he missed this WC

[EndHasAStart]

I find it funny how England currently has as many votes as Brazil. Us English peeps tend to have the stupid, naïve believe that this year will indeed be our year. I voted England.

[AussieBoy]

I find it funny how England currently has as many votes as Brazil. Us English peeps tend to have the stupid, naïve believe that this year will indeed be our year. I voted England.


you gotta have hope, in you dont believe in the team who will? ill be cheering them when the socceroo's go as far as they can and now that ireland got robbed

[Broden Terry]

Australia, of course! :-)

[xtsukiyamax]

i want France to win and have always been supporting them since i was a little kid. but they're just not good enough playing under Raymond Domenech. the style and flow of their play now seems so dull and boring, to be honest. i have a feeling either Spain or England will win this year. the other possible contenders are Netherlands and Germany.

[drawndead]

Argentina even though I'm a hard supporter of USA and I think they have a shot

[josepablo32]

Mexico

[barkingincision]

So Stoked
Forza Italia

[vincent182]

Mexico

Not after today I'm afraid...

[josepablo32]

Not after today I'm afraid...
I wouldn't be so sure.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Mexico will win the Stanley Cup, with Blanco scoring 7 runs.

[brenByah]

Mexico will win the Stanley Cup, with Blanco scoring 7 runs.
With Kevin Garnett guarding him I think Blanco will have to settle with a birdie.

[YourNewestSam]

Can't believe the OP left the Yankees off the poll.

[Kurt Retenauer]

With Kevin Garnett guarding him I think Blanco will have to settle with a birdie.

Possibly. Only thing I'd be worried about is that KG's pit crew can change tires awfully fast, Blanco will have to pull one out of his ass to keep up. Expect the ice to be a bit thawed, too, so Blanco will need to lace his skates up even tighter.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Can't believe the OP left the Yankees off the poll.

They won the NBA Finals last year, no chance they'll win again this year!

[Matt Chylak]

italia!

[Ruethless]

Possibly. Only thing I'd be worried about is that KG's pit crew can change tires awfully fast, Blanco will have to pull one out of his ass to keep up. Expect the ice to be a bit thawed, too, so Blanco will need to lace his skates up even tighter.

You guys are idiots.


Ghana wins the world cup by at least 30 wickets

[VIVALAMATT]

My bracket has Spain beating England in the finals (England upsets Brazil).

I'd love to see Italy repeat though.

[Kurt Retenauer]

You guys are idiots.


Ghana wins the world cup by at least 30 wickets

HA! You're crazy. Serbia will go up 15 love and it'll all be over.

[inthemidst]

HA! You're crazy. Serbia will go up 15 love and it'll all be over.

Wow dude, you're crazy haha.

I say you're crazy because Ron Artest will drain a homer for the corner of the ice to win the Frozen Four championship for the third time this year.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Wow dude, you're crazy haha.

I say you're crazy because Ron Artest will drain a homer for the corner of the ice to win the Frozen Four championship for the third time this year.

Meh, can't argue that. They'd better get the Lombardi trophy prepared.

[re7ard1337]

Usa! Usa! Usa!

[ace1112]

i got spain but i hope england goes all the way

[Nuns On A Bus]

France and Mexico looked awful today, so I'm sure they'll be going home soon.

My money would be on Spain, but I'm rooting for the US and Portugal (in that order)

[flask]

if Cameroon doesn't win i'll kill myself

[vincent182]

if Cameroon doesn't win i'll kill myself

get help...

[pennie]

Spain will win.

[xtsukiyamax]

based on what i saw in the match between germany and australia, germany has become one of the potential winners, imo.

[evvandflow]

im now rooting against the netherlands thanks to this dumb pos

[Machu505]

I'd put money on the Spaniards, but I gotta root for the USA.

[lonelysuperstar]

Australia has it in the bag.
Lol, do you still feel like this now after getting thrashed by Germany and losing your best player for the next game?

[timb89]

Lol, do you still feel like this now after getting thrashed by Germany and losing your best player for the next game?

definitely.

[lonelysuperstar]

definitely.
Haha, well I admire your loyalty to your team. I can't honestly say that I can see Australia progressing much further than making the second round (and even then, only if they play pretty well). We (New Zealand) are in pretty much the same position though.

[Indoor Living]

Are these the only teams left in contention? God, I don't pay any attention to soccer.

Idk, Italy? Yeah. Italy.

[timb89]

Haha, well I admire your loyalty to your team. I can't honestly say that I can see Australia progressing much further than making the second round (and even then, only if they play pretty well). We (New Zealand) are in pretty much the same position though.

if you're a true fan, you've gotta be there for the wins and the losses!

[dave vegan]

I'm tired of all of these fucking draws. Italy should have won that match against Paraguay, they dominated possession.

[Oddpac87]

Are these the only teams left in contention? God, I don't pay any attention to soccer.

Idk, Italy? Yeah. Italy.
The following teams are still in contention: South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, France, Argentina, Nigeria, South Korea, Greece, England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia, Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana, Netherlands, Denmark, Japan, Cameroon, Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia, Brazil, North Korea, Ivory Coast, Spain, Switzerland, Honduras and Chile.

[Indoor Living]

The following teams are still in contention: South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, France, Argentina, Nigeria, South Korea, Greece, England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia, Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana, Netherlands, Denmark, Japan, Cameroon, Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia, Brazil, North Korea, Ivory Coast, Spain, Switzerland, Honduras and Chile.
So the 9 on the poll are the favorites to win? I need to pick a bandwagon to jump on when it gets down to it.

[lonelysuperstar]

if you're a true fan, you've gotta be there for the wins and the losses!
Oh yeah, totally. But it would be totally unreasonable for me to expect my team to have a chance of winning the whole thing. I certainly think we can progress to the second round though, and I'll continue to support them no matter what.

[Kurt Retenauer]

The following teams are still in contention: South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, France, Argentina, Nigeria, South Korea, Greece, England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia, Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana, Netherlands, Denmark, Japan, Cameroon, Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia, Brazil, North Korea, Ivory Coast, Spain, Switzerland, Honduras and Chile.

When did Ireland get knocked out? :lol:

[Kurt Retenauer]

So the 9 on the poll are the favorites to win? I need to pick a bandwagon to jump on when it gets down to it.

Favorites by the OP's standards.

[Indoor Living]

Favorites by the OP's standards.
Who should I root for? I want to bet on a team against my 3 roommates (all of which are obsessed), and I have no clue who. Any huge soccer fans, help me out!

[Kurt Retenauer]

Who should I root for? I want to bet on a team against my 3 roommates (all of which are obsessed), and I have no clue who. Any huge soccer fans, help me out!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs544.ash1/31822_125141364189572_1018252698545 15_130572_4759517_n.jpg

[Oddpac87]

So the 9 on the poll are the favorites to win? I need to pick a bandwagon to jump on when it gets down to it.
Just who the person who made the poll thinks are the favorites. But, probably pretty close to the top 9 favorites by Vegas odds.

Also, fuck the bandwagon! USA! USA! USA!
When did Ireland get knocked out? :lol:
:appl:+ :ball:

I know, I'm hilarious

[Oddpac87]

Who should I root for? I want to bet on a team against my 3 roommates (all of which are obsessed), and I have no clue who. Any huge soccer fans, help me out!
Haha, two different stories. Who should you root for? USA. Who should you take in a bet? Spain.

[Indoor Living]

Haha, two different stories. Who should you root for? USA. Who should you take in a bet? Spain.
Haha. The sad truth. If I watched more, I know I'd root for us. From what I've heard, though, they're not the favorites.

[Oddpac87]

Haha. The sad truth. If I watched more, I know I'd root for us. From what I've heard, though, they're not the favorites.
Not exactly. Something like 50-1 odds. But, they do have the motivation of earning roughly $1 million per player if they win it all, so don't count them out! Hahaha.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Just who the person who made the poll thinks are the favorites. But, probably pretty close to the top 9 favorites by Vegas odds.

Also, fuck the bandwagon! USA! USA! USA!

:appl:+ :ball:

I know, I'm hilarious

Queue up for Terry's wife!

[Indoor Living]

Not exactly. Something like 50-1 odds. But, they do have the motivation of earning roughly $1 million per player if they win it all, so don't count them out! Hahaha.
Holy shit. Seriously? That's awesome. This might sound stupid, but I had no idea these people were getting paid.

[brenByah]

We're the United States, we're the best country in the world. There's a fucking McDonald's everywhere, your welcome, world. Taste our obesity, you're enslaved. U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! Cheer for us, you have no choice.

[xtsukiyamax]

Who should I root for? I want to bet on a team against my 3 roommates (all of which are obsessed), and I have no clue who. Any huge soccer fans, help me out!

either spain or germany. trust me.

[vincent182]

Favorites by the OP's standards.

And favorites by all the bookmakers, and everyone who knows a little about football.

[vincent182]

Not exactly. Something like 50-1 odds. But, they do have the motivation of earning roughly $1 million per player if they win it all, so don't count them out! Hahaha.

More like 90-1 odds (unibet).

[Kurt Retenauer]

And favorites by all the bookmakers, and everyone who knows a little about football.
Favorites by bookies does not give you the authority to exclude teams from stupid polls such as this.

[Kurt Retenauer]

More like 90-1 odds (unibet).

Yeah they have no chance. The US should just quit. Actually everyone but Spain and Brazil should quit since they have the best odds.

I hate people that live according to bookies and rankings. Upsets happen.

[vincent182]

Yeah they have no chance. The US should just quit. Actually everyone but Spain and Brazil should quit since they have the best odds.

I hate people that live according to bookies and rankings. Upsets happen.


It's hard for Americans to live with the idea that they can't win everything, isn't it?

[Oddpac87]

It's hard for Americans to live with the idea that they can't win everything, isn't it?
How many times have the Netherlands won the World Cup?

[vincent182]

How many times have the Netherlands won the World Cup?

0, we were in the final twice, and won euro88, but we always come far and do well. So we are patient and humble and hope we get lucky one time.

[YourNewestSam]

I actually agree with the OP. Get off you high horses guys, its only a fucking forum. USA won't win it. Not this year anyway. Be ridiculous to have a 32 team poll anyway.

[Kurt Retenauer]

It's hard for Americans to live with the idea that they can't win everything, isn't it?
It's not about that. I get annoyed with people that feel as though a high ranking and a "good team to bet on" gives a team some sort of invincibility. It's not about USA winning, or New Zealand going all the way, that's not my argument. My argument is to give credit where it's due, and if a team makes the WC, they're worth your consideration.

[Oddpac87]

It's not about that. I get annoyed with people that feel as though a high ranking and a "good team to bet on" gives a team some sort of invincibility. It's not about USA winning, or New Zealand going all the way, that's not my argument. My argument is to give credit where it's due, and if a team makes the WC, they're worth your consideration.
Thank you sir, saved me some time. Couldn't have said it better.

[Kurt Retenauer]

I actually agree with the OP. Get off you high horses guys, its only a fucking forum. USA won't win it. Not this year anyway. Be ridiculous to have a 32 team poll anyway.

Easy to say when your team was included! :-P

Haha i'm not "butthurt" about USA and others being left off, I've said time and time again I feel Spain will win it (and I voted for them), but I guess i'm just having a rough time with people giving me the "odds" and "rankings" argument, as i'm sure you saw in the other thread. It's an uphill battle I struggle with supporting the US, and people/friends who don't throwing stats and odds at my face. It's not impossible, is all I'm saying.

[brenByah]

It's hard for Americans to live with the idea that they can't win everything, isn't it?
If Netherlands play like they did yesterday, they won't either.

[vincent182]

It's not about that. I get annoyed with people that feel as though a high ranking and a "good team to bet on" gives a team some sort of invincibility. It's not about USA winning, or New Zealand going all the way, that's not my argument. My argument is to give credit where it's due, and if a team makes the WC, they're worth your consideration.

Like I said, USA might have the potential to surprise some people, like reaching the quarter finals. Buit the poll is about who wins it. And winning it doesn't take one or two good matches, but a strong team all the way and no-one besides these 9 teams have that potential.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Thank you sir, saved me some time. Couldn't have said it better.

Haha, I tried. Glad someone agrees with me, and more appropriately a US fan. I'm more or less taking my rage out on this OP from that friend of mine that always uses rankings as grounds for his argument. As a US fan, rankings/stats/bookie ratings are never in our favor, so therefore we have no shot? 50/1 or 90/1 odds to win it all, it could still happen. This isn't some delusional rant, I don't "truly" feel the US will win the Cup, but a few upsets their way could give some confidence and make a decent run possible.

[xtsukiyamax]

Like I said, USA might have the potential to surprise some people, like reaching the quarter finals. Buit the poll is about who wins it. And winning it doesn't take one or two good matches, but a strong team all the way and no-one besides these 9 teams have that potential.

perfectly said.

[vincent182]

If Netherlands play like they did yesterday, they won't either.

Actually I'm happy we didn't play super. Normally Holland always starts furious and then lose momentum, like in 2008 when we defeated italy with 3-0 and france with 4-1 and were defeated by russia... So no worries, slowly growing into a tournament is the best way to do it.

[brenByah]

Well, if this poll is about who has a realistic chance, Portugal and France shouldn't be there :-p I'd say the same about Italy, though I know people would disagree since they won last year.

[Oddpac87]

Well, if this poll is about who has a realistic chance, Portugal and France shouldn't be there :-p I'd say the same about Italy, though I know people would disagree since they won last year.
Agree on all 3.

[vincent182]

Well, if this poll is about who has a realistic chance, Portugal and France shouldn't be there :-p I'd say the same about Italy, though I know people would disagree since they won last year.

I don't see them winning it either, but they still have top-class players, can't write them off yet.

[brenByah]

I saw that as a fan of the French, but they're horrible. No Zidane, no chance.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Like I said, USA might have the potential to surprise some people, like reaching the quarter finals. Buit the poll is about who wins it. And winning it doesn't take one or two good matches, but a strong team all the way and no-one besides these 9 teams have that potential.

Again, by yours and bookies standards. And, it's your thread, so I guess I have to respect and understand that. But, teams can "get hot" and make an unexpected run. Look at Ivory Coast, ranked 27(?)th, but currently drawing a 3 team. If Ivory Coast wins this, they could eliminate one of these "9 and only 9 clubs" you've drawn up. I guess I pick issue with just that. You've selected 9 teams that may not even advance past their group stage. It's just a bit early to pick 9 teams IMO.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Well, if this poll is about who has a realistic chance, Portugal and France shouldn't be there :-p I'd say the same about Italy, though I know people would disagree since they won last year.

Agree on all 3.

I already want to punch Lalas. He actually tried to argue that around the 20 minute mark, Ronaldo dove on the Demel tackle, when there was clearly leg on leg.

[brenByah]

I already want to punch Lalas. He actually tried to argue that around the 20 minute mark, Ronaldo dove on the Demel tackle, when there was clearly leg on leg.
One was definitely leg on leg, but another play was a very obvious dive. Maybe he got mixed up.

[vincent182]

I saw that as a fan of the French, but they're horrible. No Zidane, no chance.

Plus a terrible coach, even the players don't have confidence in him.

[Kurt Retenauer]

One was definitely leg on leg, but another play was a very obvious dive. Maybe he got mixed up.

The first was a dive, second was leg on leg. He said, "Ronaldo needs to stop being a baby and complaining all the time, we've seen him dive twice already."

[howard88]

Vincent182 pretty sucks, he doesn't know anything about soccer, in particular from the major league soccer!

HE IS GAY

[YourNewestSam]

lol wut

[drawndead]

What a waste of a post above me ^^ by Howard88

[Oddpac87]

Lol. Worst first post in the history of the internet?

[Kurt Retenauer]

http://www.saysoccer.org/pages/images/MLS.gif

Vincent, you've been called out. Defend yourself, GO!

[Oddpac87]

Lol. No one from the Netherlands is going to know ANYTHING about MLS. Wikipedia FTW!!

[xtsukiyamax]

Lol. Worst first post in the history of the internet?

definitely.

[howard88]

Come on guys, we are american right? He is asking us which team is going to win the WC. I was looking at the options and ain't seeing a option such as the USA?! Come on, he is just looking at Unibet for example what a failure to make..

[vincent182]

http://www.saysoccer.org/pages/images/MLS.gif

Vincent, you've been called out. Defend yourself, GO!

Rivers Cuomo plays in the MLS right?

[Kurt Retenauer]

Rivers Cuomo plays in the MLS right?

Yeah, for the MetroStars. :-d

[pennie]

Come on guys, we are american right? He is asking us which team is going to win the WC. I was looking at the options and ain't seeing a option such as the USA?! Come on, he is just looking at Unibet for example what a failure to make..

No we're not!

[xtsukiyamax]

No we're not!

this

[Oddpac87]

No we're not!
Jealous? :-d

[Kurt Retenauer]

Jealous? :-d

Jealous that Ireland was both left off of this poll, as well as the World Cup altogether.

I kid, I kid. I'd much rather Ireland than France be in this.

[vincent182]

Jealous that Ireland was both left off of this poll, as well as the World Cup altogether.

I kid, I kid. I'd much rather Ireland than France be in this.

I should had made the option France/Ireland...

[pennie]

Jealous? :-d

http://www.mgroves.com/images/futurama_fry_chewing.gif

[Oddpac87]

http://www.mgroves.com/images/futurama_fry_chewing.gif
June 24th!!!!!!!

Well, that's when the US gets new episodes again. What about you guys? Jealous? :-p

[pennie]

June 24th!!!!!!!

Well, that's when the US gets new episodes again. What about you guys? Jealous? :-p

Yes I am!haha I'll watch it online the next day. It'll probably be a year until they show it over here :-(

[Oddpac87]

Yes I am!haha I'll watch it online the next day. It'll probably be a year until they show it over here :-(
Ah, that sucks. Luckily, there's the internet. Haha.

[Rey1789]

i vote anyone but france and that henry gets crippled at sum point in the tournament.

but Spain will win.

[pennie]

ya not as if we had a qualifying group about 20times more difficult than the usa did due to the fact we're in a continent that actualy has good teams.

not to mention the fact we got fucked over by fifa, thiery henry and his handball!

The guy who made this is from Holland man. I don't know what the USA have to do with it.

[Rey1789]

The guy who made this is from Holland man. I don't know what the USA have to do with it.


ya i kinda fucked up my quoting there.

sorry.

(hence why i just took it down.)

[Oddpac87]

i vote anyone but france and that henry gets crippled at sum point in the tournament.

but Spain will win.
Hey! No! He's coming to my team in a month. Haha.

[howard88]

Rivers Cuomo plays in the MLS right?

That's an example of how he's searching at google or wikipedia. I think he is just a guy who's betting a few dollars on each game. However, brazil was giving a really good performance yesterday. They're havinga good chance for becoming the runner up or winning the title.

[vincent182]

That's an example of how he's searching at google or wikipedia. I think he is just a guy who's betting a few dollars on each game. However, brazil was giving a really good performance yesterday. They're havinga good chance for becoming the runner up or winning the title.

lol, this guy obviously doesn't know who rivers cuomo is! :-d

[introduction]

spain resemble barcelona so closely, while brazil is essentially the international version of inter. if they were to clash, i suspect a similar result, which would suck. quite frankly, brazil don't deserve to win this time around.

[vincent182]

Have you guys seen spain? Very surprising to say the least! They are lucky that the other teams in the group aren't that good, so 2 wins should still do it for them. When Brazil finishes first in their group and spain second cos of their loss today, the two favorites will meet in the 1/8 final!

[rickbarrera]

Mexico!!!!!

[brenByah]

I'm not too worried at Spain, they've only lost 2 games in 4 years. I think they'll be okay.

[xtsukiyamax]

I'm not too worried at Spain, they've only lost 2 games in 4 years. I think they'll be okay.

me too. the next two games against Honduras and Chile should be interesting though.

[josepablo32]

Mexico!!!!!

A huevo! Eres de los pocos mexicanos que me he encontrado por aquí.

[vincent182]

A huevo! Eres de los pocos mexicanos que me he encontrado por aquí.

Good job guys!

[IceAge/HeatWave]

mexico!!!

[Ruethless]

spain resemble barcelona so closely, while brazil is essentially the international version of inter. if they were to clash, i suspect a similar result, which would suck. quite frankly, brazil don't deserve to win this time around.

What the fuck are you talking about? No, no. None of this is right.

[josepablo32]

What the fuck are you talking about? No, no. None of this is right.

I agree with this. Brazil is no way the similar version of Inter.

[introduction]

What the fuck are you talking about? No, no. None of this is right.

My mistake. So Spain aren't playing possession football, along the veins of total football, much like Barca? And Brazil haven't adopted a European style which is based on the need to win at all costs? "

Whether you turn on the style or play ugly, the important thing is that come 11 July, Brazil are in the final," - Maicon

I mean come on. The core of Spain is essentially Barcelona; they even have the same players, and while the same isn't true of Brazil, their defensive line has quite a few Inter players.

[mike'smannequin]

go usa

[Ismael182]

MEXICO!! Fuck almost half of the teams on the poll aren't even elligble anymore..

[xtsukiyamax]

I'm predicting a Argentina vs. Brazil/Spain final.