World Cup 2006
Night_Ninja, Sat May 27 2006, 01:29AMSo, cmon now no threads on soccer?! Or as the rest fo the world calls it, football? Well I am appalled, so I went ahead and made this for all the soccer fans who frequent the FT site, so join with me as we celebrate the most fantastic sport on earth
So! 13 days and 14 hours to go till the kickoff in Munich (not that I'm counting down or anything). Any favorites for the win? I think Brazil will have a good showing, but I think germany will be a top contender as well, with the tourny being held in their country and all.
So, discuss
Re: World Cup 2006
Wu-banga, Sat May 27 2006, 01:39AM
I dont know much about soccer and nows probably the best time to start..what channels does soccer usually come on?
italyyyyyyyy!
Wu-banga, Sat May 27 2006, 01:39AM
I dont know much about soccer and nows probably the best time to start..what channels does soccer usually come on?
italyyyyyyyy!
Re: World Cup 2006
temp_ninja, Sat May 27 2006, 01:44AM
USA all the way! Kind of sucks we picked the "group of death" and we have to play #2 Czech Republic our first match... but if we can at least pull a draw, we will be in perfect position to dominate. I'm hoping for a top 3 finish this year.
Can't wait for the 12th...
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temp_ninja, Sat May 27 2006, 01:44AM
USA all the way! Kind of sucks we picked the "group of death" and we have to play #2 Czech Republic our first match... but if we can at least pull a draw, we will be in perfect position to dominate. I'm hoping for a top 3 finish this year.
Can't wait for the 12th...
temp
Re: World Cup 2006
Night_Ninja, Sat May 27 2006, 02:42AM
Yess a fellow ninja and football lover, yeah I was there when they played Jamaica in Raleigh (where I live) and they looked bad, but I heard they had all they're major players out, so I think they'll be fine as long as they can advance, cause they're group...daaamn.
And wu, it's usually on espn, or espn2, like when the World Cup starts it'll be everywhere, and then you watch with rapt attention.
Night_Ninja, Sat May 27 2006, 02:42AM
Yess a fellow ninja and football lover, yeah I was there when they played Jamaica in Raleigh (where I live) and they looked bad, but I heard they had all they're major players out, so I think they'll be fine as long as they can advance, cause they're group...daaamn.
And wu, it's usually on espn, or espn2, like when the World Cup starts it'll be everywhere, and then you watch with rapt attention.
Re: World Cup 2006
O_Mega, Sat May 27 2006, 03:55AM
ENGLAND FOR THE WIN fuck Brazil, dirt cheaters! they were bred to play football. ENGLAND!!
O_Mega, Sat May 27 2006, 03:55AM
ENGLAND FOR THE WIN fuck Brazil, dirt cheaters! they were bred to play football. ENGLAND!!
Re: World Cup 2006
Night_Ninja, Sat May 27 2006, 03:16PM
O.O But rooney's injured! And cmon he's like their star! Unless you talk about whatshisface....the pop star that can't really play....can't think of his name...
France's got a good chance with Henry though, he's just damn sick, if you saw the FC Barcelona VS. Arsenal FC final, daaaaamn.
Night_Ninja, Sat May 27 2006, 03:16PM
O.O But rooney's injured! And cmon he's like their star! Unless you talk about whatshisface....the pop star that can't really play....can't think of his name...
France's got a good chance with Henry though, he's just damn sick, if you saw the FC Barcelona VS. Arsenal FC final, daaaaamn.
Re: World Cup 2006
aborted fetus, Sat May 27 2006, 03:38PM
I'm not a big fan of soccer, but it's cool to see enough people interested to have a thread.
The only thing I know about soccer is that it is the world's most watched sport.
aborted fetus, Sat May 27 2006, 03:38PM
I'm not a big fan of soccer, but it's cool to see enough people interested to have a thread.
The only thing I know about soccer is that it is the world's most watched sport.
Re: World Cup 2006
Night_Ninja, Sat May 27 2006, 04:05PM
Yeah cause it's awesome
Well I hope we have more people who enjoy it, cause we need a real discussion going....hell yeaaah.
Just watch the "I'm the juggernaut bitch video" so funny...
Night_Ninja, Sat May 27 2006, 04:05PM
Yeah cause it's awesome
Well I hope we have more people who enjoy it, cause we need a real discussion going....hell yeaaah.Just watch the "I'm the juggernaut bitch video" so funny...
Re: World Cup 2006
emerican, Sat May 27 2006, 08:00PM
i have never had any interest in soccer. its so boring to watch (like 2 hours of just running around)
emerican, Sat May 27 2006, 08:00PM
i have never had any interest in soccer. its so boring to watch (like 2 hours of just running around)
Re: World Cup 2006
Night_Ninja, Sat May 27 2006, 11:38PM
And you came here...? To start a flame war? Or just...to state your opinion, which....would start a flame war? Or for no reason at all, and you just had to hit that reply to thread button.
Night_Ninja, Sat May 27 2006, 11:38PM
And you came here...? To start a flame war? Or just...to state your opinion, which....would start a flame war? Or for no reason at all, and you just had to hit that reply to thread button.
Re: World Cup 2006
Burt Reynolds, Sun May 28 2006, 01:14AM
lol, emerican don't hate biatch.
I love soccer, played it all my life, watch it when I can. This WC especially excites me cause all games will be played on ESPN,ESPN2 or ABC. So, I won't miss much. I personally have always loved Italy. One of my favorite players growing up was Alessandro Del Piero, so I've felt for all of Italy's unfortunate losses. This year looks good for them though. I think Czech is overrated, Nedved isn't great anymore and there other players are only decent. USA, when they play well are top notch. When they don't, they are f*cking terrible. Ghana are a ?, like most African teams.
Regardless of who wins, they will get beat down by Brazil. Brazil will probably win this year considering, I can't imagine any defense can handle the power and speed of Adriano and the playmaking of Ronaldinho.
Burt Reynolds, Sun May 28 2006, 01:14AM
lol, emerican don't hate biatch.
I love soccer, played it all my life, watch it when I can. This WC especially excites me cause all games will be played on ESPN,ESPN2 or ABC. So, I won't miss much. I personally have always loved Italy. One of my favorite players growing up was Alessandro Del Piero, so I've felt for all of Italy's unfortunate losses. This year looks good for them though. I think Czech is overrated, Nedved isn't great anymore and there other players are only decent. USA, when they play well are top notch. When they don't, they are f*cking terrible. Ghana are a ?, like most African teams.
Regardless of who wins, they will get beat down by Brazil. Brazil will probably win this year considering, I can't imagine any defense can handle the power and speed of Adriano and the playmaking of Ronaldinho.
Re: World Cup 2006
bleek, Sun May 28 2006, 01:21AM
I'm Polish so soccer is in my blood, even though I don't follow it now too much. I hope Italy wins the whole cup, as the Poles have absolutely no chance. I'v watched that Poland vs US match 4 years ago. Was it 3 to 1? WOOT! Go Poland. The US dosen't have that much of a team. The other countries sad to say are born with it. I say I want either Italy or Argentina to take the cup at the end. I used to root for Mexico(good bless their feable attepmts at a win) and Brazil but I don't like them much now.England can suck my lefy nut and I'll leave my right one for France. Peace
bleek, Sun May 28 2006, 01:21AM
I'm Polish so soccer is in my blood, even though I don't follow it now too much. I hope Italy wins the whole cup, as the Poles have absolutely no chance. I'v watched that Poland vs US match 4 years ago. Was it 3 to 1? WOOT! Go Poland. The US dosen't have that much of a team. The other countries sad to say are born with it. I say I want either Italy or Argentina to take the cup at the end. I used to root for Mexico(good bless their feable attepmts at a win) and Brazil but I don't like them much now.England can suck my lefy nut and I'll leave my right one for France. Peace
Re: World Cup 2006
BuBBLe GooSe, Sun May 28 2006, 03:02AM
This is what I think of when you say soccer....
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PS: If I was a player on the field for this, I would pull out one of my spikes from my cleats and jam it in his eye
BuBBLe GooSe, Sun May 28 2006, 03:02AM
This is what I think of when you say soccer....
-[link]-
PS: If I was a player on the field for this, I would pull out one of my spikes from my cleats and jam it in his eye
Re: World Cup 2006
DarkNarf, Sun May 28 2006, 12:41PM
its funner to watch amatures play lol.... Va Beach socca tourney 2 weeks!
DarkNarf, Sun May 28 2006, 12:41PM
its funner to watch amatures play lol.... Va Beach socca tourney 2 weeks!
Re: World Cup 2006
Night_Ninja, Sun May 28 2006, 01:47PM
lol I've seen the gay referee video, funny stuff. Well it seems that the true footballers have come out of the woodwork
Yeah I agree with you that most countries have football in their blood, mainly because they're such old countries, like America didn't get in the whole soccer thing until like a hundred years ago, but I tihnk the youth of America really are starting to love the spot, so in years coming American soccer will be something hopefully.
My blood's hungarian (born in NJ) so I play and watch it all the time, I don't really ahve any favorites, but I think Italy and Germany will have a good showing, because of nationalism and well Italy's really due for a good showing, last WC they lost to south korea?
Night_Ninja, Sun May 28 2006, 01:47PM
lol I've seen the gay referee video, funny stuff. Well it seems that the true footballers have come out of the woodwork
Yeah I agree with you that most countries have football in their blood, mainly because they're such old countries, like America didn't get in the whole soccer thing until like a hundred years ago, but I tihnk the youth of America really are starting to love the spot, so in years coming American soccer will be something hopefully.
My blood's hungarian (born in NJ) so I play and watch it all the time, I don't really ahve any favorites, but I think Italy and Germany will have a good showing, because of nationalism and well Italy's really due for a good showing, last WC they lost to south korea?
Re: World Cup 2006
aborted fetus, Sun May 28 2006, 09:21PM
Great vid, Goose.
aborted fetus, Sun May 28 2006, 09:21PM
Great vid, Goose.
Re: World Cup 2006
Burt Reynolds, Mon May 29 2006, 02:25AM
Atta boy Bleek, I'm a polock too. The Poles looked like they had a decent squad coming together a couple years ago. Dudek, Olisdebe, etc, but playing in Europe is tough shit. England won't do anything this year I beleive. Not cause they don't have the talent, but anyone who really follows football knows how dumb Sven is. (Sven Goran Eriksson is the coach of England) Not to mention no Rooney will be a problem. I think Argentina could be big. They're always very good technically, yet they can't match the physical prowess of Brazil. However, this year looks a little closer. Overall, I still gotta go for, and hope for, a Italy/Brazil final.
Burt Reynolds, Mon May 29 2006, 02:25AM
Atta boy Bleek, I'm a polock too. The Poles looked like they had a decent squad coming together a couple years ago. Dudek, Olisdebe, etc, but playing in Europe is tough shit. England won't do anything this year I beleive. Not cause they don't have the talent, but anyone who really follows football knows how dumb Sven is. (Sven Goran Eriksson is the coach of England) Not to mention no Rooney will be a problem. I think Argentina could be big. They're always very good technically, yet they can't match the physical prowess of Brazil. However, this year looks a little closer. Overall, I still gotta go for, and hope for, a Italy/Brazil final.
Re: World Cup 2006
Cha Siew Bao, Mon May 29 2006, 04:20AM
yeah but south korea thrives on a violent team that constantly runs after the ball. They're the only team i can think of off the top of my head that actually has people running for the ball when its being passed in a defensive triangle on the wrong side of the field. My bet for 2006, IVORY COAST!!!! a country full of militants playing soccer? you know the violence is going to be amazing
Cha Siew Bao, Mon May 29 2006, 04:20AM
yeah but south korea thrives on a violent team that constantly runs after the ball. They're the only team i can think of off the top of my head that actually has people running for the ball when its being passed in a defensive triangle on the wrong side of the field. My bet for 2006, IVORY COAST!!!! a country full of militants playing soccer? you know the violence is going to be amazing
Re: World Cup 2006
Night_Ninja, Mon May 29 2006, 09:20PM
SK is just beast in terms of althleticism, they're like super soldiers of the future, but the technical skill is lacking, like in Bazil soccer, it oozes style and skill, which is something I try to put into my game. Joga Bonito.
Night_Ninja, Mon May 29 2006, 09:20PM
SK is just beast in terms of althleticism, they're like super soldiers of the future, but the technical skill is lacking, like in Bazil soccer, it oozes style and skill, which is something I try to put into my game. Joga Bonito.
Re: World Cup 2006
Burt Reynolds, Mon May 29 2006, 11:14PM
Did Iraq qualify? 'cause I'm pretty sure an Iraq vs U.S. game would be one I wanna watch.
Burt Reynolds, Mon May 29 2006, 11:14PM
Did Iraq qualify? 'cause I'm pretty sure an Iraq vs U.S. game would be one I wanna watch.
Re: World Cup 2006
Night_Ninja, Tue May 30 2006, 12:17AM
Now that is something you have there Burt, I'm a'googlin! And I think they did, they're qute decent aside from the whole war thing.
Nvm, pretty much Iran was the only middle eastern country....damn...
Night_Ninja, Tue May 30 2006, 12:17AM
Now that is something you have there Burt, I'm a'googlin! And I think they did, they're qute decent aside from the whole war thing.
Nvm, pretty much Iran was the only middle eastern country....damn...
Re: World Cup 2006
Burt Reynolds, Tue May 30 2006, 12:52AM
still Iran vs. U.S. would be as good as a PPV Boxing match.
Burt Reynolds, Tue May 30 2006, 12:52AM
still Iran vs. U.S. would be as good as a PPV Boxing match.
Re: World Cup 2006
BuBBLe GooSe, Tue May 30 2006, 02:16AM
Even though I'm not really a soccer fan, (once every 4 years) i still consider the World Cup as a prime drinking opportunity. Its a good excuse to get loaded at a bar and chant random shit in a language that I don't even understand. Plus some Euro chicks wearing just a flag draped around their titties is alrighty by me.
BuBBLe GooSe, Tue May 30 2006, 02:16AM
Even though I'm not really a soccer fan, (once every 4 years) i still consider the World Cup as a prime drinking opportunity. Its a good excuse to get loaded at a bar and chant random shit in a language that I don't even understand. Plus some Euro chicks wearing just a flag draped around their titties is alrighty by me.
Re: World Cup 2006
Burt Reynolds, Wed May 31 2006, 12:21AM
Soccer chicks are typically teh hottest too.
Burt Reynolds, Wed May 31 2006, 12:21AM
Soccer chicks are typically teh hottest too.
Re: World Cup 2006
aborted fetus, Wed May 31 2006, 03:49AM
Eh, Burt, tennis and curling chicks are teh hawtness too.
aborted fetus, Wed May 31 2006, 03:49AM
Eh, Burt, tennis and curling chicks are teh hawtness too.
Re: World Cup 2006
BuBBLe GooSe, Wed May 31 2006, 09:10AM
And bowling chicks, don't forget about those fat cows... Mooooo!
BuBBLe GooSe, Wed May 31 2006, 09:10AM
And bowling chicks, don't forget about those fat cows... Mooooo!
Re: World Cup 2006
Night_Ninja, Wed May 31 2006, 06:40PM
Which is why I used to play tennis and soccer, but I play soccer now, it's my passion. Passion of the hungarian. only like 10 days left till June 9th guys, hellll yeah.
Night_Ninja, Wed May 31 2006, 06:40PM
Which is why I used to play tennis and soccer, but I play soccer now, it's my passion. Passion of the hungarian. only like 10 days left till June 9th guys, hellll yeah.
Re: World Cup 2006
aborted fetus, Thu Jun 01 2006, 04:16AM
I'll try to watch.
aborted fetus, Thu Jun 01 2006, 04:16AM
I'll try to watch.
Re: World Cup 2006
Burt Reynolds, Thu Jun 01 2006, 07:45PM
It won't be hard to avoid it if you flip to ESPN. Considering there should be a game on almost as soon as the last one ends.
Burt Reynolds, Thu Jun 01 2006, 07:45PM
It won't be hard to avoid it if you flip to ESPN. Considering there should be a game on almost as soon as the last one ends.
Re: World Cup 2006
Night_Ninja, Fri Jun 02 2006, 06:53PM
Or if you order the directTV special sports package so you won't miss a game, and have a tivo (me)
Night_Ninja, Fri Jun 02 2006, 06:53PM
Or if you order the directTV special sports package so you won't miss a game, and have a tivo (me)
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