World Cup Banter

Gabe215 · 06-11-2014, 09:27 PM

Let's discuss Football!!!
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pnoon · 06-11-2014, 09:31 PM

Glad to participate but everyone should remember that many will be recording the games to watch later in the day. Use discretion when posting.

ColdCuts · 06-13-2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Everyone should remember that many will be recording the games to watch later in the day. Use discretion when posting.

Is it safe yet to discuss the opening match?

As a fan of the EPL I know what it means to live and die by self-imposed media blackout and my DVR. However, the games are so rapid-fire in this tournament that yesterday's match will be old news in just a few hours.

Should I give it another day? I don't want to spoil it for anybody.

hotreds · 06-11-2014, 09:32 PM

Bruins Fan · 06-16-2014, 02:34 PM

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BHalbrooks · 06-12-2014, 05:07 AM

It's gonna be interesting to see the US can do. They have quite the challenge(s) ahead.

Not sure how I feel about Landon Donovan not being on the team. Just seems weird.

ColdCuts · 06-12-2014, 12:35 PM

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It's gonna be interesting to see the US can do. They have quite the challenge(s) ahead.

Not sure how I feel about Landon Donovan not being on the team. Just seems weird.

It blows my mind that Donovan isn't in the team. I've been generally happy with everything Klinsmann's done since he took over in 2011, but this one hurts my head.

Perhaps you already saw, but it came out yesterday that Lando will be working as an ESPN pundit. And while I haven't yet seen it, allegedly Landon rips Jurgen Klinsmann in first segment.

CRIMPS · 06-12-2014, 12:42 PM

It has been said that Landon Donovan has been "coasting" and a number of commentators believe he hasn't been at the top of his game for a few years, now. It does sounds like Klinsmann has every intention of putting this team in a position to compete in 4 years, first, and, secondarily, to compete this year.

I don't really have an opinion, I guess. I don't follow the sport close enough.

GTsetGO · 06-13-2014, 07:36 AM

my son and I are more than ready.

ColdCuts · 06-13-2014, 10:41 AM

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my son and I are more than ready.

You guys look plenty ready! I have a friend from Munich. What part of Germany are you from?

GTsetGO · 06-13-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ColdCuts

You guys look plenty ready! I have a friend from Munich. What part of Germany are you from?

I grew up there for 6 years as a child. fell in love with the sport while over there and adopted Germany as my country to root for. I root for the USA. Just not when play Germany.

The Poet · 06-13-2014, 09:33 AM

FYI, and FWIW (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5M_Ttstbgs) I don't give a fig, or a guava, about the World Cup. But for those who do, and whose interest goes deeper than the mere sporting interest of "the beautiful game", I urge you to seek out the June 7-13 issue of The Economist. Looking beyond the mere athletic aspect of this event, its lead article explores not only the limited appeal of the sport in half of the world (the USA, India, and China) but also the darker side of FIFA, which is characterized as, at best, an aloof uncommunicative bureaucracy and, at worst, an imperious and corrupt oligarchy. Also, in the magazine's Books and Arts section, you will find reviews of three recent works which explore Brazil's loving/hateful relationship with the game.

Just my

, and if you don't care to go deeper just tune in the matches and enjoy.

pnoon · 06-13-2014, 10:37 AM

I've watched it.
Go for it, David.
Posted via Mobile Device

ColdCuts · 06-13-2014, 01:43 PM

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I've watched it.
Go for it, David.
Posted via Mobile Device

Alrighty then. How about Brazil's EGREGIOUS dive by Fred, for which the ref awarded a penalty, which led to the game winning goal!

Nothing burns me up like diving. Especially when it's committed by a Brazilian! I say this because Brazil has the talent, the history, and the home field advantage, and should manage a win by playing a clean game. And yet this is what they give us?! Really disappointing. The most offensive part, is that after the penalty was converted, Fred looked to the sky and pointed to the heavens as if God himself had directed him to cheat.

I don't blame the ref for getting it wrong. Refereeing is one of the toughest, most thankless jobs around. I blame Fred for selling the ref a lie. I wish tapes would be reviewed and offenders would be fined, heavily. Diving discredits the player, the team, and the game I hold so dear.

pnoon · 06-13-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ColdCuts

Alrighty then. How about Brazil's EGREGIOUS dive by Fred, for which the ref awarded a penalty, which led to the game winning goal!

Nothing burns me up like diving. Especially when it's committed by a Brazilian! I say this because Brazil has the talent, the history, and the home field advantage, and should manage a win by playing a clean game. And yet this is what they give us?! Really disappointing. The most offensive part, is that after the penalty was converted, Fred looked to the sky and pointed to the heavens as if God himself had directed him to cheat.

I don't blame the ref for getting it wrong. Refereeing is one of the toughest, most thankless jobs around. I blame Fred for selling the ref a lie. I wish tapes would be reviewed and offenders would be fined, heavily. Diving discredits the player, the team, and the game I hold so dear.

Brazil is far from alone in diving (selling lies) and I agree with your assessment as to the difficulty of being a referee. But I do think he has some accountability there. If it was borderline, then I agree. But this one being blatant , some of the blame IS on the referees's shoulders. And, trust me, having been a soccer referee for many years, I usually tend to give the officials the benefit of the doubt. Not this time.

I hope to get home from work soon and watch as much of the three matches from today as I possibly can.

bvilchez · 06-13-2014, 11:29 AM

With the wife being 1/2 Brazilian it's obligatory I go for Brazil. But at work the random pool has me with USA, Italia, Greece, France, or Belgium.

I feel I lost this pool already and made a monetary donation to someone else's libation fund.

hotreds · 06-13-2014, 03:56 PM

Holy Toledo macaroni!

SoCalSmoker · 06-14-2014, 01:55 AM

The four matches yesterday and today kept my attention. Nice to have something good to watch at work

Spain and the Netherlands!!

mjdx88 · 06-14-2014, 08:52 AM

I have had all the matches going on in the background either on on showroom tv or my phone....My co-worker isnt too pleased to be listening commentary over music lol.

I have only missed the match between Spain and Netherlands...kinda bummed I missed that

ColdCuts · 06-14-2014, 11:12 AM

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I have only missed the match between Spain and Netherlands...kinda bummed I missed that.

If you haven't yet seen the highlights, be certain that you do.

06-11-2014, 09:27 PM	#1
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	World Cup Banter Let's discuss Football!!! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

06-11-2014, 09:31 PM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: World Cup Banter Glad to participate but everyone should remember that many will be recording the games to watch later in the day. Use discretion when posting. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

06-11-2014, 09:32 PM	#4
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: World Cup Banter __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

06-12-2014, 05:07 AM	#6
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: World Cup Banter It's gonna be interesting to see the US can do. They have quite the challenge(s) ahead. Not sure how I feel about Landon Donovan not being on the team. Just seems weird.

06-12-2014, 12:42 PM	#8
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: World Cup Banter It has been said that Landon Donovan has been "coasting" and a number of commentators believe he hasn't been at the top of his game for a few years, now. It does sounds like Klinsmann has every intention of putting this team in a position to compete in 4 years, first, and, secondarily, to compete this year. I don't really have an opinion, I guess. I don't follow the sport close enough. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

06-13-2014, 07:36 AM	#9
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: World Cup Banter my son and I are more than ready. __________________ Modded Mustangs

06-13-2014, 09:33 AM	#12
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: World Cup Banter FYI, and FWIW (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5M_Ttstbgs) I don't give a fig, or a guava, about the World Cup. But for those who do, and whose interest goes deeper than the mere sporting interest of "the beautiful game", I urge you to seek out the June 7-13 issue of The Economist. Looking beyond the mere athletic aspect of this event, its lead article explores not only the limited appeal of the sport in half of the world (the USA, India, and China) but also the darker side of FIFA, which is characterized as, at best, an aloof uncommunicative bureaucracy and, at worst, an imperious and corrupt oligarchy. Also, in the magazine's Books and Arts section, you will find reviews of three recent works which explore Brazil's loving/hateful relationship with the game. Just my , and if you don't care to go deeper just tune in the matches and enjoy. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

06-13-2014, 10:37 AM	#13
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: World Cup Banter I've watched it. Go for it, David. Posted via Mobile Device

06-13-2014, 11:29 AM	#16
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: World Cup Banter With the wife being 1/2 Brazilian it's obligatory I go for Brazil. But at work the random pool has me with USA, Italia, Greece, France, or Belgium. I feel I lost this pool already and made a monetary donation to someone else's libation fund.

06-13-2014, 03:56 PM	#17
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: World Cup Banter Holy Toledo macaroni! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

06-14-2014, 01:55 AM	#18
SoCalSmoker Senior habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deem in the OC Posts: 577 Trading: (2)	Re: World Cup Banter The four matches yesterday and today kept my attention. Nice to have something good to watch at work Spain and the Netherlands!! __________________ I can tell you what's not fair.

06-14-2014, 08:52 AM	#19
mjdx88 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 133 Trading: (1)	Re: World Cup Banter I have had all the matches going on in the background either on on showroom tv or my phone....My co-worker isnt too pleased to be listening commentary over music lol. I have only missed the match between Spain and Netherlands...kinda bummed I missed that