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World Cup Anyone?

Blog posted by Ryser on July 5, 2006, 11:10 am

This is kind of late but I figured I'd get a discussion going on the World Cup. Not sure if any of you are fans but I have been enjoying this cup immensely. The Germany v Argentina game the other day has to be one of the best I've ever witnessed... and the games that followed it, including yesterday's Germany v Italy game have all been spectacular.

France and Portugal play today, the winner will face Italy in the final. Who's your pick to win it all? I've got my money on France and their long list of superstars... but you can't count out Portugal or Italy just yet, they have both played great soccer.

After the cup ends on Sunday, I know I'll be craving more soccer. This means either I have to get the primo sports packages from Comcast to catch Euro games, or I need to take up an interest in the MLS. Anybody ever go to an MLS game? I have a hard time getting into it just from seeing it on TV, but I think seeing a game could get me hooked... too bad Philly doesn't have a team...

PS -- Check out this cool photo from the post-game celebrations in Rome yesterday:

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Germany vs. Argentina was a fantastic match. The game yesterday was also great. I can't believe Italy put 2 in in the last few minutes of overtime.

This has been the first time I've actually remained interested in a team spectator sport. Soccer(Football) is great to watch because of the passion the players have and the fans exhibit.

MLS just wouldn't be the same because World Cup is world-class soccer. I wouldn't want to sully my viewing experience with anything ho-hum.

Prediction for the final match, France vs. Italy.

I personally would love to see France win. Italians fall too much on the field and have been getting unfair calls all cup.

And for some reason soccer reminds me of Quidditch from Harry Potter.

WTF GET THE SNITCH FAG

Posted By: Barman
On July 5, 2006, 11:19 am

quidditch would be a lot funnier if they called it the snatch instead

Posted By: Ryser - http://coalcracker.net
On July 5, 2006, 12:23 pm

fuck italy. i was rooting for germany the entire time. now, my money is on france. zidane is playing very, very well.

Scott edited this comment on July 5, 2006, 8:43 pm

Posted By: Scott
On July 5, 2006, 12:37 pm

yeah i was rooting for germany too... klose killed for me in fantasy world cup.

Posted By: Ryser - http://coalcracker.net
On July 5, 2006, 2:28 pm

Philly has an indoor football team, the Philadelphia Kixx, www.kixxonline.com. It's part of the MISL (Major Indoor Soccer League). Their season starts up again in Novemeber. Sure they're players with even less skill than the MLS, but what are you going to do.

I can't wait to watch France stomp those I-ties in the final. Zidane is the man.

PS - it's Football and American Football, no such thing as Soccer.

Posted By: Sean
On July 7, 2006, 9:19 am

MISL, MLS? S stands for Soccer. Welcome to America.

Posted By: Ryser - http://coalcracker.net
On July 7, 2006, 10:25 am

sean = rysOWNED

Posted By: Tron
On July 7, 2006, 11:09 am

I really don't know who I'm going to be rooting for. I really wanted to see Germany in this game but oh well.

Posted By: Jesse - http://sunk-my-scrabbleship.net
On July 7, 2006, 2:01 pm

i'll say it again: fuck italy.

that was a nasty headbutt zidane. they really could've used him in the PKs.

Scott edited this comment on July 9, 2006, 9:24 pm

Posted By: Scott
On July 9, 2006, 4:42 pm

Is he allowed to hold him like that? wtf

Posted By: Tron
On July 10, 2006, 9:21 am

That headbutt was awesome! Anyone hear what was said to cause Zidane to do that? Must have been something about his mother.

Posted By: Jesse - http://sunk-my-scrabbleship.net
On July 10, 2006, 11:41 am

I heard it was a racist comment but who knows...

Posted By: Ryser - http://coalcracker.net
On July 10, 2006, 11:42 am

Italy sucks.

Posted By: Barman
On July 10, 2006, 1:34 pm

tonaz.altervista.org/zidane.ht...

Posted By: Jesse - http://sunk-my-scrabbleship.net
On July 10, 2006, 4:35 pm

i read that materazzi called zidane a "dirty terrorist."

Posted By: Scott
On July 10, 2006, 4:40 pm

sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006...

Materazzi denies calling Zidane a terrorist or saying something about his mother.

Jesse edited this comment on July 11, 2006, 3:43 pm

Posted By: Jesse - http://sunk-my-scrabbleship.net
On July 11, 2006, 3:41 pm