OT: FIFA World Cup

[Romang67]

It kinda sucked that we missed out because of our sucky defense. I mean, sooner or later we had to replace our defense, but we have nothing coming up. Before this, we had a pretty bad LB. Now we have an entire D that sucks.

 

[GJF]

It kinda sucked that we missed out because of our sucky defense. I mean, sooner or later we had to replace our defense, but we have nothing coming up. Before this, we had a pretty bad LB. Now we have an entire D that sucks.

Therefore, you are very good in hockey Can't have it all

 

[cbcwpg]

I've heard that when the World Cup has been held in South America, that no team outside of South America has ever won it.

Is this correct?

 

[ps241]

Ain't that the truth!

It's too bad Ukraine didn't make it this year, I remember Prosvita (Ukrainian social hall on Arlington and Pritchard) was PACKED when Ukraine made it in 2006. You had all the little babas huddled in the kitchen making perogies and holubchi for the halftime buffet, it was awesome.

The German Society on Charles St. is usually pretty full for the Germany games at all the major tournaments. That's a really cool old building.

Anyone with suggestions for places worth checking out? There's obviously Bar I, The Grove, etc., but nothing beats those packed little social and cultural halls.

Thanks for the heads up especially on the German Society on Charles St.

A very good place to watch Italy play is X-Cues Cafe on Sargent. It usually packs out and if the day is nice they usually BBQ up Italian sausage’s out front that you can have in a bun with peppers. It just has a very good vibe.

 

[Sweech]

I've heard that when the World Cup has been held in South America, that no team outside of South America has ever won it.

Is this correct?

Yes. Although it's only happened 4 times since 1930.

Plus South America has 9 World Cups to their name, and has had many good teams historically (Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina mostly) so I think it's more of a coincidence than anything as South America generally has one or two good teams in the tournament each time.

 

[buggs]

No Scotland

Could cheer for the Aussies, but they'll likely be confused by the rules and hurt people.

Can't cheer for the Italians, fantastic people but I have the most idiotic Italian in the world living on my street and it's soured me.

I'll cheer for Germany and Spain but would love to see an African nation go far.

 

[cheswick]

I've heard that when the World Cup has been held in South America, that no team outside of South America has ever won it.

Is this correct?

That's correct. Of the 4 times it was held it South America a South American team has won it. I personally wouldn't put too much stock in that. It hasn't been held there since '78. I could see the advantage at that time with the majority of the players in those countries competing there year round, used to the climate etc. But nowadays all the big players from the South American teams play club football in Europe so I don't think the advantage is there.

Before the last world cup everyone was pointing out that a European team had never won a cup outside of Europe, then lo and behold Spain wins it.

With that said, it certainly wouldn't be a surprise to see a Brazil or Argentina win it.

 

[LadyJet26]

So, it's not England's year this year either then?

Never is. I love them to death but they are the most overrated team by far.


I hate Spain since they cheated their way to a win over Ukraine in 2006. So definitely don't want them to win.

Cheering for England (grandma was from there), Netherlands and Russia (otherwise the bf will be upset if I don't)

 

[Hank Chinaski]

Never is. I love them to death but they are the most overrated team by far.


I hate Spain since they cheated their way to a win over Ukraine in 2006. So definitely don't want them to win.

Cheering for England (grandma was from there), Netherlands and Russia (otherwise the bf will be upset if I don't)

Wait, what?

I remember that game vividly, Spain dominated. First two goals were off set pieces that Ukraine did a horrible job defending. Don't remember anything controversial except for a bit of a sketchy penalty decision, but IIRC it was already 2-0 or 3-0 at that point.

 

[cheswick]

Wait, what?

I remember that game vividly, Spain dominated. First two goals were off set pieces that Ukraine did a horrible job defending. Don't remember anything controversial except for a bit of a sketchy penalty decision, but IIRC it was already 2-0 or 3-0 at that point.

Yeah I think LadyJet is the only one who views it as Spain cheating their way to victory. Ukraine was vastly outplayed in that match and justifiably lost 4-0.

 

[LadyJet26]

By cheated I meant dive like Portugal and Italy do

 

[Hank Chinaski]

By cheated I meant dive like Portugal and Italy do

Or like Sheva vs. Tunisia?

 

[SCP Guy]

By cheated I meant dive like ALL SOCCER TEAMS do

Let me fix that for you

 

[cheswick]

By cheated I meant dive like Portugal and Italy do

 

[LadyJet26]

Let me fix that for you

Haha. Italy Spain and Portugal are even worse.

 

[Gm0ney]

Let me fix that for you

 

[Mathmew Purrrr Oh]

 

[GJF]

Okay guys, this will not turn into a "LolOlOlOl soccer player dive"-gif-thread.

 

[cheswick]

Okay guys, this will not turn into a "LolOlOlOl soccer player dive"-gif-thread.

No kidding. Soccer players aren't alone.

 

[SCP Guy]

Good luck to all teams.....hoping for a well officiated tournament with lots of great soccer...Another 30 days with something to watch

Força Portugal

 

[Sweech]

Can't wait for today's game. I really enjoy watching both Brazil and Croatia, so it should be fun.

Croatia has recently been producing a lot of young talent, so I wouldn't be surprised if by next world cup they're making some real noise. The team isn't bad as is either.

 

[Samcanadian]

lol, since when is Sweden even more than an afterthought at the World Cup?

 

[Samcanadian]

Or like Sheva vs. Tunisia?

THat's a fraction as egregious as just about anything the Portuguese or Spanish have done.

 

[wpgsilver]

Anyone else being excited...

 

[cheswick]

Andi Petrillo is the studio host for the coverage. I sure hope that's not for the whole tournament.