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bballfan4life Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:06 am Post subject: ***Official World Cup Thread*** |
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Post your favourites , thoughts etc
I'm suprised this thread wasnt started already _________________ "this game doesnt build character; it reveals it so be strong in body clear in mind and lofty in your ideals."
RIP Jayden Odom |
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vvbandit Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:16 am Post subject: |
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I find myself rooting against all the european countries b/c their fans are so damn racist its amazing. Lets go USA, and if not the US, then lets go Brazil. _________________ If there is less than a minute to play give the ball to Kobe and let him decide. |
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bballfan4life Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:26 am Post subject: |
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The England and Paraguay game was one of the most uninspiring games ever. It looked like everyone was just trying to kick the ball as far away from thier half as possible and that was the only objective...
At least england got thier 3 points :roll: _________________ "this game doesnt build character; it reveals it so be strong in body clear in mind and lofty in your ideals."
RIP Jayden Odom |
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twoface723 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:44 am Post subject: |
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I only watch soccer during the world cup (yes I know i'm not a true fan) but I really get into it. Right now I'm watching Trinidad and Sweden and it's tried w/ 12 minutes to go in regulation.
Anyways, Go USA |
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bballfan4life Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:06 am Post subject: |
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they pulled of the upset. First point in nation's history... _________________ "this game doesnt build character; it reveals it so be strong in body clear in mind and lofty in your ideals."
RIP Jayden Odom |
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KOBE 2.0 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:54 am Post subject: |
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Soccer sucks. |
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bballfan4life Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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KOBE 2.0 wrote: | Soccer sucks. |
Well the rest of the world doesnt seem to think so. It's some countries it's like a religion or even a way of life. You cant compare it to basketball(in general) in that respect...
I think it's a beautiful game _________________ "this game doesnt build character; it reveals it so be strong in body clear in mind and lofty in your ideals."
RIP Jayden Odom |
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CheetahMan Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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vvbandit wrote: | I find myself rooting against all the european countries b/c their fans are so damn racist its amazing. Lets go USA, and if not the US, then lets go Brazil. |
It's a problem mostly with Italy and some Spaniards and eventhough noone's gonna admit it, the Englishmen are really, really bad sports. They've already started (bleep) with the Germans in there and I really do hope that they get their asses kicked. Both out of the pitch and in the pitch. Their first game was the worst in the tournament, by far. Ugly game.
Damned shame those Argentinian (bleep) didn't lose. Ivory Coast deserved to win. Beautiful football (soccer). Can't say that from the ginogoblins. |
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NestT Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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Teams I am rooting for in order of preference.
1.USA
2.Mexico
3.England
4.Australia
5.Argentina
6.Poland
7.Costa Rica
8.Spain
9.Paraguay
10.Ecuador
11.Italy
12.Portuagal
13.Holland
14.Sweeden
15.Germany
16.Croatia
17.Czech Republic
18.Switzerland
19.Brazil
20.Ukraine
21.Japan
22.South Korea
I hope the rest lose every game. |
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itstdt Star Player
Joined: 27 Apr 2001 Posts: 1843 Location: San Francisco
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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I know England didn't play well in the first game, but I am still rooting for them because I know most of the starting players (I came from Hong Kong and England Premier League was often shown)...
The second team would be USA, and Portugal, just because of C. Ronaldo... |
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AirKobe8 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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bballfan4life wrote: | KOBE 2.0 wrote: | Soccer sucks. |
Well the rest of the world doesnt seem to think so. It's some countries it's like a religion or even a way of life. You cant compare it to basketball(in general) in that respect...
I think it's a beautiful game |
Tell me about it, people are frikking mad about the world cup here in Brazil, game days are holydays in here, yes, no work for a fuking soccer game, I mean, soccer is OK but cmon, ppl are nuts about it. _________________ www.lakersbrasil.com
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CheetahMan Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 2:00 am Post subject: |
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AirKobe8 wrote: | bballfan4life wrote: | KOBE 2.0 wrote: | Soccer sucks. |
Well the rest of the world doesnt seem to think so. It's some countries it's like a religion or even a way of life. You cant compare it to basketball(in general) in that respect...
I think it's a beautiful game |
Tell me about it, people are frikking mad about the world cup here in Brazil, game days are holydays in here, yes, no work for a fuking soccer game, I mean, soccer is OK but cmon, ppl are nuts about it. |
The cold fact is that the quality of one soccer match with Brazilian players on the field in larger numbers overrides the quality of 98% of all the regular and postseason games in the NBA combined. Modern basketball has basically nothing to offer against it. Soccer took the Showtime-like game back. Basketball has nothing like it. |
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phatzky Sixth Man
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Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 9:27 am Post subject: |
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the philippines are gonna win the worldcup. book it! |
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frijolero01 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:10 am Post subject: |
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U.S.A and Costa Rica. Any fellow Costa Ricans like me?? lets represent!! _________________ Thank you, Kobe. We love you. |
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vvbandit Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:15 am Post subject: |
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U.S. just got beat down 3-0, not a good start _________________ If there is less than a minute to play give the ball to Kobe and let him decide. |
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skumbag Starting Rotation
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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team USA got manhandled pretty bad. Next game vs. Italy is must win now. |
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shnjb Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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Damn USA sucked.
Japan also lost.
Go Korea! |
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shnjb Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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Is Phillipine even in the world cup? |
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Canadian Laker Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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vvbandit wrote: | I find myself rooting against all the european countries b/c their fans are so damn racist its amazing. Lets go USA, and if not the US, then lets go Brazil. |
Slightly racist comment here, don't you think? Just like everything else, don't let the actions of a few tarnish the reputation of everyone else.
Personally, I'm cheering for England to win the World Cup. I've been a fan of English football for years. The heat in the England - Paraguay game took it's toll on both teams but I believe the rest of the games are schedule in the evening so look for a much better showing.
Other than that, I hope we see some great games. |
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Jesseca328 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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shnjb wrote: | Is Phillipine even in the world cup? |
LOL thats what i was thinking.. I dont think they are tho...
ECUADOR BABY!! So proud of my team I must say, SO PROUD!!!
The US sucked today... Defense was UGLY!! _________________ PDTP: where legends are made
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Hades Starting Rotation
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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The US gave up one goal way too early. |
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vvbandit Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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Canadian Laker wrote: | vvbandit wrote: | I find myself rooting against all the european countries b/c their fans are so damn racist its amazing. Lets go USA, and if not the US, then lets go Brazil. |
Slightly racist comment here, don't you think? Just like everything else, don't let the actions of a few tarnish the reputation of everyone else.
Personally, I'm cheering for England to win the World Cup. I've been a fan of English football for years. The heat in the England - Paraguay game took it's toll on both teams but I believe the rest of the games are schedule in the evening so look for a much better showing.
Other than that, I hope we see some great games. |
When over 2/3s of the stadium is doing a monkey chant towards the black players is definately more than a few. Its a cultural problem, IMO its not isolated to just a small group. _________________ If there is less than a minute to play give the ball to Kobe and let him decide. |
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FredG Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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The USA team sucks bananas.
I'll be interesting to see what Brazil does. Haven't followed them much except for those cool nike commercials.
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ArrOhBee Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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the US looked like crap
i wouldnt be surprised to see them not advance to the second round
that being said im rooting for all the latin american teams except for mexico
hahaha
im pickin FRANCE to win it all _________________ Mmmm Mmmm Mitch! |
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Tony Montana Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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ArrOhBee wrote: | the US looked like crap
i wouldnt be surprised to see them not advance to the second round
that being said im rooting for all the latin american teams except for mexico
hahaha
im pickin FRANCE to win it all |
The US team is toast. They have no chance of making it out, now. The Galaxy had to lose Landon Donovan all this time (and tanked horribly in the process) for this? What a waste. |
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