I think ur just upset about germany's elimination. Sorry i just had to say that but weeks of dealing with malek on the sports forum, im on a bit of an anti german football run these days.
LOL..oh no no !! I knew they weren't going to beat Italy. I'm not Malek, I don't think like Malek, nor do I agree with some of the things Malek says. I am one of those people who Saw Germany lose, and has accepted it fully. Every 4 years we get a chance to win , so 2010, we'll try again, lol. I'm not bitter about it, or upset. Good luck to Italy and France ,that's all.
Posted by loconet on Jul-07-2006 03:17:
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Originally posted by DJ Robben
England is out, i accept it, i am not supporting france, i am just cheering for them, basically i'm a neutral, who wins doesn't really bother me, but i'd just PREFER the french to win :P
+1. Now that Brazil is gone, along with all other South American countries, I'll cheer for France to win but I don't really support them the way I supported other countries. I'll be cheering for them partly because I've liked how they've played these past few games (Zidane and their defence have been very good), plus it would be a cool way for Zidane to retire. But overall I'm pretty neutral.
In terms of me supporting Brazil, although I'm not Brazilian, I've loved Brazilian football ever since I can remember. As a football fan, for me it's not about going for the team who always wins. I support Brazil because they play the game the way I think it was meant to be played (or at least they were expected to play it that way this year dammit!), the way I used to play it in the barrio back home with my friends, with passion, skill, spirit, fun and mutual respect. Furthermore, besides the strong ties within all the Latin/South American countries, and amongst other things, there is a close historical football tie between my country and Brazil that goes back many years. Peruvian and other South American kids look up to our South American neighbour as the big brother they want to grow up to be like when their football careers mature. There is respect and solidarity between the nations on and off the field which is partly cultivated through generation after generation of appreciation of the way the Brazilians play the sport and the respect shown by Brazilians towards other football nations. Additionally, it has been a long lived tradition to show some support for whatever other Latin/South American team is in the WC, again, due to the close ties between Latin nations (aside from maybe the Argentines since nobody really likes them .. lol - jk) and well Brazil has been the flag carrier for South American football for the past few World Cups.
In my case, I think I've followed football from the moment I was able to reason, later played it for 14+ years in amateur and semi-professional leagues, and have always either supported my country (the few times they haven't sucked to the point of embarrassment lol) or Brazil but have also cheered for other countries whose style of play I've liked, such as The Netherlands, back in the Van Basten / Ruud Gullit era. That being said, I don't think it's a sin to have multiple teams you cheer for and support as long you enjoy the sport and there is a reason as to why you like that team aside from blindly following the masses. But yes, I do realize there are people such as my sister who have never followed nor played football, yet had a Brazilian flag on her car until last Saturday then took it down and added a "Go Portugal" message on her msn, which has now been replaced by a "Go Italy!", meanwhile not being able to name more than one player from any of those teams, hell she hasn't even watched a single match lol
In any case, just enjoy this beautiful sport and stop worrying about who is supporting who. The World Cup and events such as this don't happen often enough and worrying about silly things such as this only limits the time you spend enjoying the best sport in the world! Posted by magikb on Jul-07-2006 03:20:
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Originally posted by loconet
But yes, I do realize there are people such as my sister who have never followed nor played football, yet had a Brazilian flag on her car until last Saturday then took it down and added a "Go Portugal" message on her msn, which has now been replaced by a "Go Italy!", meanwhile not being able to name more than one player from any of those teams, hell she hasn't even watched a single match lol
LMAO... that is funny. And I bet you just shake your head and laugh. You gotta I know I would if it were my sister Posted by loconet on Jul-07-2006 03:23:
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Originally posted by magikb
LMAO... that is funny. And I bet you just shake your head and laugh. You gotta I know I would if it were my sister
Haha you know it. I always get a laugh. I like to quiz her on which players scored goals considering she seems to update all her friends about how her team is the best through her MSN name - she always fails Posted by raveed on Jul-07-2006 04:04:
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Originally posted by Frenchie
LOL..oh no no !! I knew they weren't going to beat Italy. I'm not Malek, I don't think like Malek, nor do I agree with some of the things Malek says. I am one of those people who Saw Germany lose, and has accepted it fully. Every 4 years we get a chance to win , so 2010, we'll try again, lol. I'm not bitter about it, or upset. Good luck to Italy and France ,that's all.
Actually germany were the favorites going into the semi finals and italy were 3rd going by bookmaker odds. Germany played well but it wasnt right for them to win the tournament given the horrid form they had before the start. Obviously home advantage helped them a lot but the team is young with a lot of good talent and with proper nurturing, I think they'l do very well in South Africa but I hope im wrong.
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Originally posted by loconet
In any case, just enjoy this beautiful sport and stop worrying about who is supporting who. The World Cup and events such as this don't happen often enough and worrying about silly things such as this only limits the time you spend enjoying the best sport in the world!
AMEN TO THATPosted by starsearcher on Jul-07-2006 13:13:
Podolski of Germany was crowned best young player
Posted by TRANCEEEE on Jul-07-2006 13:55:
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Originally posted by starsearcher
Podolski of Germany was crowned best young player
he didnt do SHITTTTTTTTTT
Posted by starsearcher on Jul-07-2006 14:22:
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Originally posted by TRANCEEEE
he didnt do SHITTTTTTTTTT
He scored 2 goals against Sweden and he played pretty well...who would you rather it be, Ronaldo? lol...Rooney didn't do anything, neither did any of the other young guys...
Messi didn't play enough to be winning anything, who else was there...
Posted by starsearcher on Jul-07-2006 17:45:
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England's Terry makes tournament All-Star squad
Chelsea defender John Terry is the only England player to make it into the World Cup squad of the tournament.
The 23 players, chosen by FIFA's technical study group, includes seven players from Italy and four from the other finalist France.
Terry makes it in even though most commentators believe central defensive partner Rio Ferdinand had a more impressive tournament.
Only one Brazilian makes it into the Mastercard all-star squad, Bayern Munich midfielder Ze Roberto.
Defenders: Roberto Ayala (Argentina), John Terry (England), Lilian Thuram (France), Philipp Lahm (Germany), Fabio Cannavaro (Italy), Gianluca Zambrotta (Italy), Ricardo Carvalho (Portugal).
Midfielders: Ze Roberto (Brazil), Patrick Vieira (France), Zinedine Zidane (France), Michael Ballack (Germany), Andrea Pirlo (Italy), Gennaro Gattuso (Italy), Luis Figo (Portugal), Maniche (Portugal).
Strikers: Hernan Crespo (Argentina), Thierry Henry (France), Miroslav Klose (Germany), Francesco Totti (Italy), Luca Toni (Italy).
Posted by djeso on Jul-07-2006 20:32:
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Originally posted by TRANCEEEE
he didnt do SHITTTTTTTTTT
that's quite of a stupid comment
Posted by Aitizaz on Jul-07-2006 21:39:
i think Stephen Appiah of Ghana should be in the Dream Team instead of Ballack. im sorry but except for the instance where he played on despite injury against Argentina (the subs were all used...go figure), he's been pretty anonymous this tournamnet....unless you consider feigning injury and diving at the merest touch!
Posted by 7-4-7 on Jul-07-2006 22:56:
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Originally posted by TRANCEEEE
he didnt do SHITTTTTTTTTT
He was a threat, and provided much needed offense for a team lacking in that area....but buckled against Italy...
Posted by geroin on Jul-07-2006 23:43:
lol probabbly got fed up with Ronaldo's antics or half the team really
Posted by RapidFire on Jul-08-2006 06:02:
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Originally posted by starsearcher
lol probabbly got fed up with Ronaldo's antics or half the team really
you dont think he encouraged the diving?
Posted by geroin on Jul-08-2006 08:55:
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Originally posted by starsearcher
lol probabbly got fed up with Ronaldo's antics or half the team really
no i think he watched the videos after he screamed at those referees for not doing a good job and became really embarassed
pathetic loser
Posted by geroin on Jul-08-2006 18:57:
lol
Posted by malek on Jul-08-2006 19:20:
anyone witnessed that handball by the portuguese?? geez, they never stop even in an unimportant game like this one.
Posted by malek on Jul-08-2006 19:46:
hahahahahaha that last ronaldo dive is gold
Posted by Sasha on Jul-08-2006 20:55:
Posted by DJ Robben on Jul-08-2006 20:55:
Good on ya germans, you deserved it.
Posted by Frenchie on Jul-08-2006 20:57:
I knew that would happen!!
Yay, good game!
Posted by geroin on Jul-08-2006 20:57:
ROCKED BY SCHWE INSTEIGER
HAHAHAhahahaha
i got a new hero, did you see those goals??? hahahah
btw those assholes never learn, keep cheating you are out
Posted by loconet on Jul-08-2006 21:06:
Expected result. Entertaing game. Finally Schweinsteiger came out to play! good game for the Germans
lol...Rooney didn't do anything, neither did any of the other young guys...
