I know Americans amuse themselves with their own little games ;), but how about a prediction on a REAL sport? :D

Deutschland!!!!!

Isnt Holland the same as the Netherlands? :hmm:

PSV!

I heard the Dutch team had an open practice for their fans. Of course all of them were dressed in orange and one guy in an orange panda suit ran onto the field to kibitz with the players. My twin.

Isnt Holland the same as the Netherlands?
Dutch humor.

You are a funny guy Crakie.

In America, Soccer is a low-cost sporting alternative for 5-9 year olds until they can play a real sport like Football, Hockey or Baseball.

My general impression of soccer is best summed up by the Simpsons, and I quote...

"High kicking! Low scoring! And ties? You Betcha!"

You are a funny guy Crakie.

In America, Soccer is a low-cost sporting alternative for 5-9 year olds until they can play a real sport like Football, Hockey or Baseball.

My general impression of soccer is best summed up by the Simpsons, and I quote...

"High kicking! Low scoring! And ties? You Betcha!"
:eek: That word is blasphemous over there. I'll bet you get struck down by Meleet cuz them there be some fightin' words. Go Booti, go Booti, go Booti, go Booti :dance:

:eek: That word is blasphemous over there. I'll bet you get struck down by Meleet cuz them there be some fightin' words.

I'm sure the wise and munificent Meleet will forgive me. I'll speak with Grahamian and see if we can sacrifice to Meleet by straining the citizens of Dancing Bannana through a chain link fence. Soccer fans in some part of the world seem to like that so I figure...

In my opinion It is a bit blood-thirsty, not at all like the civilized practice of gaining 70lbs., wiating for the temperature to fall below freezing, liqouring up and stripping to the waist after covering yourself in body paint (ala Green Bay Packers). Ahhh. I'm counting the days until Lord Football can ascend his autumnul throne.

But until then, different strokes for different folks. ;)

I'm sure the wise and munificent Meleet will forgive me. I'll speak with Grahamian and see if we can sacrifice to Meleet by straining the citizens of Dancing Bannana through a chain link fence. Soccer fans in some part of the world seem to like that so I figure...

In my opinion It is a bit blood-thirsty, not at all like the civilized practice of gaining 70lbs., wiating for the temperature to fall below freezing, liqouring up and stripping to the waist after covering yourself in body paint (ala Green Bay Packers)with cheese on your head. Ahhh. I'm counting the days until Lord Football can ascend his autumnul throne.

But until then, different strokes for different folks. ;)
Hey you'll get no argument with me. There's nothing better than seeing Joey Harrington get thrown around like a ragdoll and because it's obvious we stink at the other game.

I'm going to be cheering on the French.

Oh, they aren't in it.

So how about that Tour de France?

I'm going to be cheering on the French.

Oh, they aren't in it.

So how about that Tour de France?

They're in... they're playing their first match today, actually :)

@ KB... IIRC a South-American civilization played a 'game' much like football and the losing team was killed to please the Gods. I fear there aren't enough citizens in Dancing Nana to please Meleet though ;)

Nice try Cracker, but no vote :D . We made a poor impression in our opening game but we'll run over Paraguay as well as the bulldogs, so watch out.
Henke Larsson is :king:

They're in... they're playing their first match today, actually :)

See what I know. I'm only supporting them because of their wine and women. :groucho:

Well well well :mischief:

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/1764/3547370563ga5vq.th.jpg (http://img161.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3547370563ga5vq.jpg)
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/3519/3547422288ga3ao.th.jpg (http://img161.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3547422288ga3ao.jpg)

I ready to say that soccer is the better sport all over the world :cool:
And Im ready to say, Brasilll take the prize :goodjob:

http://gblx.cache.el-mundo.net/elmundodeporte/especiales/2005/12/mundialalemania2006/img/equipos/brasil.jpg

By the way, the simplicity of the soccer is that really show whos really good and who isnt :p

Wosret// Congrats to a very entertaining victory vs. Croatia. Great game and a wonderful goal by Kaka. Good Luck and by the way, nice outfit :cool:

Spain! Wow 4-0! They have a 23 match unbeaten streak under their current coach.

I am going long all the Latin speakers....Mexico, Brazil, Portugal and Spain. Ole..ole, ole, oleee....ole, ole!

I am going long all the Latin speakers....Mexico, Brazil, Portugal and Spain. Ole..ole, ole, oleee....ole, ole!

Don't forget the ever popular "G-G-G-GOO-GOOO-GOOOOOOAAAAAAL!!!!"

I have to confess, I still don't understand the world-wide passion for a sport that doesn't celebrate the athleticism of men such as these...

... I have to confess, I still don't understand the world-wide passion for a sport that doesn't celebrate the athleticism of men such as these...

See how svelt and athletic our Football players are!!!

We sure do love our Bears. GO BEARS!!!
BB :clap:

What athletes! :rolleyes:

Wosret - if you keep posting pictures like those first two, you may be able to win my heart away from the French. For example:

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/158/brazilgirl16qb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/3338/brazilgirl22sx.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/9173/brazilgirl30ok.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/1724/brazilgirl43wt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/7222/brazilgirl59nn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/8252/brazilgirl64sb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Wine is overrated, I'm convinced. Go Brazil!

I think I'll join Bugs in rooting for Brazil!!!

Go BRAZIL!!!
BB

Brasil é awesome! :yeah: :clap:

It seems you have convinced plenty of people , Wosret... :D

Damn you, Wosret, damn you and your samba girls. I didn't know you guys had blonds too ;)

Crakie, perhaps you can convince us to cheer for the Netherlands. I haven't seen any pictures of Dutch girls.

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/1759/sylvie30pm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9559/ddr0540033cf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

This is Sylvie, wife of Raphael van der Vaart, a Dutch midfielder. He's usually not in the game for the full 90 minutes, probably because he lacks... erm... the energy? ;)

I'm sure there are excellent orange girls on the net, but I suck at finding them. Maybe I'll stumble upon them one of these days.

BTW, both Brasil and The Netherlands are going to the 1/8 finals :goodjob: (Not that either of them impressed the world with great football though).

I can see why he may be a bit ... erm... tired.

Back in the early 1960's I used to work with a woman who was married to one of the Dallas Cowboys. The guys weren't allowed to become ... erm... tired for several days before a game. They were expected to save up all their energy for demolishing the other team. :mischief:

BTW, when are you guys going to post some equally interesting player pix? ...just so I'll know who to cheer for. :p

BTW, when are you guys going to post some equally interesting player pix? ...just so I'll know who to cheer for. :p

Don't you worry Gma. I'm sure they are getting right on that. You bet, top of the list I'm sure...:crazyeye:

You bet, top of the list I'm sure...:crazyeye:
That's what I figured. :(

That's what I figured. :(

Your support is worth the embarrasing search, grandma :) For comparison, I present you a player from Brasil (the cartoon, in his case, is flattering):
http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/9334/430461ronaldinho7rl.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

And a Dutch player:

http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/8931/hoofdvanpersie8cg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Take your pick!

hmmm... hehe no coments... but let me say Ronaldinho Gaucho is just the better of the better. lol

Ah! and about the Mecanichs Oranges Vs Coast of Ivory (dont know how to traslate this country correctly)... Holland didnt bad, bad the Oscar Ruiz (the "judge" of the match(dont know if you say judge as wel..) did a shame! Im not cheering for any of both, but what happened wasnt good... 2 penalties unmarked for the Elephants...

Im ansious to see Argentina Vs Holland :D hehehehe, los hermanos will knock u hardly for the 1st position.

Brasil is taking easy, it always happens... as you can remember what happened in japan when we did 1x1 against turkey....

Note, if you really want to see good games next rounds watch Italy Vs Rep. Czech, Gana Vs EUA or Holland Vs Argentina...

The 2 1st games i said settle the enemy of brazil in the 1/8... it will be very great.

I agree. Those first two games will be very interesting. I was really surprised at how hard the Yanks played the Italians. The World Cup is always fascinating to me.

Tonight Sweden vs. England. We haven't lost since 1968 :D. Could a very wiered game depending on the result btw Germany- Ecuador. Nobody wants to meet the Mansachft :suicide: . Y'know football: 22 guys running around chasing a ball for 90 minutes... and then germany wins.

Yeah, I think the whole world is anxious for the Holland - Argentina match. Unfortunately, both coaches said to leave out the slightly injured and those with a yellow card already. Basically, neither will have their best team on field.

Tonight Sweden vs. England. We haven't lost since 1968 :D. Could a very wiered game depending on the result btw Germany- Ecuador. Nobody wants to meet the Mansachft :suicide: . Y'know football: 22 guys running around chasing a ball for 90 minutes... and then germany wins.
Well, in the 90th minute you didn't lose but then you did earn Germany next. BTW, my family came from Sweeden to the US so if the US can't advance (then a miracle happens) then I'll be pulling for the Vikings.

OK well if JB's playing that way I'm cheering for the English and Italians...the Irish side of me will be joining me at the pub.

Crakie's photo of the Dutch player is certainly influencing my, erm, interest in the Dutch team. :groucho:

If I were to go by ancestral heritage, it would be either the English or Germans. Hmmm, since I'm a real mongrel, I don't suppose there's either a Scottish or Polish team, huh? :hmm:

If I were to go by ancestral heritage

Let's not go there :mischief:

Update for those devoid of ESPN2: an entertaining match between Argentina and the great Orange Lions, but no score. I just love to combine 'entertaining' and 'no score' in a single sentence while adressing to a predominantly American audience ;)

Well, in the 90th minute you didn't lose but then you did earn Germany next. BTW, my family came from Sweeden to the US so if the US can't advance (then a miracle happens) then I'll be pulling for the Vikings. 1968 still stands! Even if Germany is a better team than Ecuador, I'm not all that pessimistic. They are so convinced they will run us over, and that is always a :nono: if you wanna win.
US will not go through, sorry, so welcome to my side :)

Dont know you, but Ill join the Irish side today watching Brazil X Japan.

And unhaplly Gana X Usa and Tchec X Italy will be the same time... and more unhaply.. ive to work after this games... so my irish side will really have to wait for the Brazil game :D

Predictions for todays matches....


US over Ghana 1-3

Italy in a close one vs the Czechs 1-2


USA ADVANCES!!!!!

Sorry, Tubbs. The USA sucks in soccer. We lost 2-1. It wasn't really close.

That Australia - Czech Rep. match was crazy... but that referee was insane!

Sorry, Tubbs. The USA sucks in soccer. We lost 2-1. It wasn't really close.I know but it would have awesome if we did pull it out.

That Australia - Czech Rep. match was crazy... but that referee was insane!
Didn't catch the match. What was so nuts about the ref?

Tubby is familiar with this so here it goes...
These are the current market prices on each team. Only one team will end at 100 and the rest will go up and down until they hit zero. :D
Where would you put your money?

BRAZIL
Bid 51.0 Offer 54.0
ENGLAND
39.6 40.3
GERMANY
36.5 38.5
FRANCE
18.8 19.8
ARGENTINA
49.5 51.3
ITALY.INDEX
41.0 43.0
HOLLAND
29.2 29.8
PORTUGAL
24.2 25.3
SPAIN.INDEX
34.0 35.3
SWEDEN
17.0 18.8
MEXICO
14.0 16.0
AUSTRALIA
15.0 17.0
ECUADOR
14.0 15.5
S.KOREA
6.5 8.5
GHANA
15.0 16.0

Tubby is familiar with this so here it goes...
These are the current market prices on each team. Only one team will end at 100 and the rest will go up and down until they hit zero. :D
Where would you put your money?

BRAZIL
Bid 51.0 Offer 54.0
ENGLAND
39.6 40.3
...
S.KOREA
6.5 8.5
GHANA
15.0 16.0

Whomp ... Whose market? Does that mean?
USA
0 0

BB

Here ya go...it's a site that trades everything. :D

They also trade things like politics or who will be at the final table of 10 for the World Series of Poker (Whomper Moneymaker is 0.1-1.1 :hmm: )....not that I'd know anything about betting or some such.
The bid offer on Tony Blair resigning from office is 18-24 before December.

http://www.tradesports.com/aav2/trading/tradingHTML.jsp?evID=42272&eventSelect=42272&updateList=true&showExpired=false

Didn't catch the match. What was so nuts about the ref?

You mean apart from wearing the silly hat?

j/k He made some very dubious decisions with respect to handing out cards (3x red in total) and penalties, but he topped it off by awarding a player his second yellow card of the match, but he didn't send him off the field. The player kept playing on till the end, and only when it was finished he got the red one - yes, that's right - after the match was over.

I dunno, maybe there's a rule for that, but it seems crazy to me :mischief:

The few games that I've sat down and watched both my sons and I have been just beside ourselves with the calls. Mind you, I never played the game but when my children started I did read through the ~1998 rule book so I would have a clue as to what was going on.

Brasil X France Today \o/
OMFG... man, you cant imagine how crazy things become all around here when brasil plays... as soon as i get a pic of myself on one of these comemorations ill post here for you :D

But I have to say, it will be Brasil X Germany in the final... maybe a marked cards game... but let the time says... :D

Bummer about Brazil. :cry: If any of those Brazilian girls need a shoulder to cry on, I can comfort them. :mischief:

WTFFF man... not nice to lost, but its worse when you se your players doing not but walk on the field like they werent minding about all that... Well.. now lets Rock Portugal \o/ heuheuheuhe

It's amazing how the Brazilian coach only in the last half hour put some young but amazing players in... he must be kicking himself that he realized too late how good they actually are :D

Portugal should win an Oscar, not the Cup.

... and as a finishing touch, The Portuguese eliminated the Dutch.

Whether The Portugese, the referee or God eliminated us, is up for debate ;)

heuheuheuheuehueh i think portugal Vs dutch will create a lot of discussions for years :D

Aaaaannndd Portugal is eliminated hehehe... well French Vs Italy... omfg, i really dont know what to say, but i think i should be at the side of the french, so i may say we lost for the champoins lol hehehehe

@Crakie, about Parreira, it seems every brazilian want to give him a Pedala Robinho (means a slap on the nape of the neck) but the only thing we may really do is to drink and cry our defeat... thats sad, but we support :D

That was so cheap, France winning because of a penalty. Portugal had so many opportunities and the ball came so close to the goal...:shake:

Oh well, now I'm cheering for Italia! :bounce:

I think the Boulahrouz GBH on Ronaldo was reason enough for the Oranje to leave. Ronaldo is an actor of course, but this time he was clearly not fakin' it.

Go Sizou!

Ah, Italia won.

Ah, Italia won.

I sure wouldnt want to be the French guy who missed the shot at the penalty.;)

but in all else, CONGRATULATIONS ITALY! :clap: i knew you guys would win! :D

I think that the US will still pull it out in the end. :lol:

:clap: Gli Azzurri
:wallbash: France

:wallbash: Franceso true, so true...