By gum, that CIA poison takes it’s time.
World Cup
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I know. I didn’t think the U.S. would go past the third round, if that, but this showing was dismal. And you’re absolutely right: they cannot afford to tie, but need a clear victory. I don’t think Italy will give them anything near that.
Surprisingly, I’m not so concerned about giving up the goal in the first five minutes. Most of the teams have had erratic showings in the first game of this Cup. Germany going on the attack and scoring 2 in 17 minutes? Brazil only scoring one against Croatia? Random Cup this year.
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I’m only a casual soccer watcher, you know one of the Olympic and WC people, but it has seemed like a strange WC so far.
Perhaps some giant upsets loom in the rd of 16 or even the continued randomness in pool play.
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I’ve been an Argentina fan my whole life… hope the elimination round goes well. Did anyone see the matches yesterday?! Holy crap they were awesome!
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ARG gonna win the cup.
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Italy is in.
Fra vs. Port later today.
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So, any thoughts on who you want to win? And who you think will win? I would love to see Portugal win it, but I think Italy is the best team. And I have doubts about whether Portugal will defeat France today.
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I’ll be rooting for Italy I think.
I’ll miss the Fra-Port game b/c of work, but I’ll be checking ESPN for the updated score periodically.
Infact, I think it is starting right about now, or it might be just underway.
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I cant believe germany lost… anybody who can beat Germany will win … thats Italy.
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And the US tied Italy, so that would make the US Co-World Cup Champions! :-P
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Yeah, off an own goal. :-D
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Oh yeah. :oops:
That’s even better! :-D
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Championship: Italy vs. France
3rd Place: Germany vs. Portugal
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God damn the French. Let’s go ITALY!!!
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@Chengora:
God damn the French. Let’s go ITALY!!!
I’ve heard that God WAS French…
And since when have you been hanging out with IL? Just kidding… :-D
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Hey now! Im am not the only one who has common sense.
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Well, it’s really because I wanted Brazil to win. But, to be fair, France has been playing very well, and Brazil has been crap. Why the heck would they change positioning before their first big match? Crazy… Anyway, should be a pretty match. Both Italy and France are technically solid, although I’m putting my money on a 2-1 win by Italy. Anyone else?
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I, too, think Italy is the favorite. The only goal against them is their ‘own goal’ against USA. It’s too bad France can’t fight this well in wars. LOL
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lol The damn Iti’s won! Well I guess people will forget about soccer for the next 4 years. Good ridance. :lol:
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Any ideas on what caused Zidane to head-butt Matarazzi? I’ve heard either something extremely offensive was said, or the Italian tweaked Zidane’s nipple.
But I’m glad Italy won, although their offense collapsed in the OT.
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I missed the game, but saw that on the highlights. That was unblievable though.
Even if something was done to him first, in a game that big you have to bite your tongue, esp when you may be the best player on the field.
I kind of laughed at it first, it was just so out in the open and such an obvious penalty, I thought maybe I wasn’t aware of a new soccer rule or something. :-D
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