The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Thread

[Big C]

who said germany was definitely going to be first in their group? thats not guaranteed at all, germany may not even advance...all we can do is play our game, and the rest will fall into place. ghana are leading that group right now...

[TheSmurfs22]

I am a HUGE soccer fan! Played it through college and now coach the high school level. The World Cup is something that unless you are a soccer fan is hard to describe to non-fans. It brings out serious national pride, esp since this is the first time in Africa. It is also a very challenging game both mentally and physically. The average soccer midfielder runs around 8-10 miles a game.

I love the NFL, esp my Skins but there are very few sports than can say the have a true "World Champion".

Soccer: The Beautiful Sport, The Sport of the People, A Gentleman's sport played by hoooligans.

[SmootSmack]

I can't believe New Zealand actually tied Italy. Many consider NZ the worst team in the tournament

[Big C]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I can't believe New Zealand actually tied Italy. Many consider NZ the worst team in the tournament

the italian goal came from yet another de rossi dive. i shouldnt be surprised, italy are the worst bunch of cheats at the world cup every time. pathetic that they had to cheat to tie lowly new zealand. props to NZ, i respect them. but man ive despised italy for years and years. i hate serie a as well.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I can't believe New Zealand actually tied Italy. Many consider NZ the worst team in the tournament

I can believe there was another game without a winner.

[SmootSmack]

I have an Italia soccer t-shirt. Just some old shirt my mom got me a few years ago from a trip she took. I never wear it really. Today I did just 'cause, wasn't even thinking really. My teams are Spain and Argentina (and I guess USA as well). What a day to wear an Italia shirt around town.

[Big C]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I have an Italia soccer t-shirt. Just some old shirt my mom got me a few years ago from a trip she took. I never wear it really. Today I did just 'cause, wasn't even thinking really. My teams are Spain and Argentina (and I guess USA as well). What a day to wear an Italia shirt around town.

smootsmack you have seemed like a really cool guy over the years, but im going to need you to get rid of that italia shirt ASAP. thanks bud.

-C

[BDBohnzie]

Buster, just wait until the knockout round. You'll get winners in every match. Maybe even a shootout or 2.

It was only a matter of time before the French squad completely self-destructed and embarrassed themselves...

I was surprised by Cote d'Ivorie, as they had Brazil playing very flat and had multiple early opportunities to capitalize, but anytime the Brazilians had the ball, CIV pushed everyone back, leaving only Drogba up front. Huge mistake, and it cost them dearly.

Portugal just completely crushed North Korea this morning. Like a damn spigot, the Portuguese went complete apeshit.

Currently have the Chile-Switzerland match on, and the red card the ref handed the Suiss in the 1st half was a horrible call, but the Suiss defense has held it's own with 10 men.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Buster, just wait until the knockout round. You'll get winners in every match. Maybe even a shootout or 2.

It was only a matter of time before the French squad completely self-destructed and embarrassed themselves...

I was surprised by Cote d'Ivorie, as they had Brazil playing very flat and had multiple early opportunities to capitalize, but anytime the Brazilians had the ball, CIV pushed everyone back, leaving only Drogba up front. Huge mistake, and it cost them dearly.

Portugal just completely crushed North Korea this morning. Like a damn spigot, the Portuguese went complete apeshit.

Currently have the Chile-Switzerland match on, and the red card the ref handed the Suiss in the 1st half was a horrible call, but the Suiss defense has held it's own with 10 men.

Ooh, I can't wait.

[SmootSmack]

One of my coworkers just got back from South Africa...and he brought back a vuvuzela

What fun this morning has been in the office...sigh

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

One of my coworkers just got back from South Africa...and he brought back a vuvuzela

What fun this morning has been in the office...sigh

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

One of my coworkers just got back from South Africa...and he brought back a vuvuzela

What fun this morning has been in the office...sigh

I have to admit I've watched more soccer than I ever have in the last week and I've actually gotten into it a bit. But those damn horns have gotta go. So f'ing annoying.

[jdlea]

I actually don't mind the Vuvuzelas at all. I think it's nice that it feels like you're actually watching a match in South Africa.

[Lotus]

It is unbelievable (and great!) that the French team so completely self-destructed. From one of the favorites on June 11, they've become an international laughing-stock and a morass of dysfunction by June 22. Perhaps they hired Vinny Cerrato as a consultant.

I didn't expect Uruguay to look so good. Perhaps they will reclaim some of their former glory.

[BDBohnzie]

Just glad Raymond Domenech is finally gone. I don't care for Anelka anyways, so it was no big loss. But to lose control of your team in such a way. Then you have the players who refuse to train 2 days before a game that could put you into the next round? Not too bright. Laurent Blanc has a huge job ahead of him reshaping that sorry excuse of a program in time for Euro 2012.

Nice to see Diego Forlan (formerly of Manchester United) play well. Between Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile and Argentina, five very tough South American squads, four of which could be in the Top 4 when all is said and done. Italy and England have been unimpressive, as has Portugal and Spain.