2010 FIFA World Cup! Thread!

[blueeyedgirl]

runner-up: new zealand
i couldn't begin to tell you why i picked any of these.

Proof that lurve affects the cognitive ability....

 

[Vlad n U 2]

I'm just hoping that Australia does well enough to advance and play Italy again so the Aussies can get revenge over Italy's stealing the game from them 4 years ago and knocking them out of the tournament.

OZZIE!! OZZIE!! OZZIE!!!
OI!! OI!!! OI!!!

GO AUSTRALIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Um, no.

 

[JanuaryStar]

I must say, due to public viewing my interest in watching games has increased. Will be watching on Sunday with some great company. And the good thing is, I wouldn't be sad if Australia won.

I have to say, that great company is bringing some coloured snacks from a different country, hope you don't mind

 

[Earnie Shavers]

Winner - Spain
Runnerup - Argentina
Dark Horse - Portugal
Biggest Embarrassment - England

Agree on all of the above.

i hope Mandela makes an appearance at the ceremony...

They're saying they hope he can make a 10-15 minute appearance at the opening, final decision on the day. Would be great.

 

[nielsgov]

Winner: England
Runnerup: Portugal
Dark Horse: USA
Biggest Embarrasment: France

 

[UberBeaver]

2 days until it begins. Unreal.

Winner: Spain
Runnerup: Brazil
Dark Horse: Denmark
Biggest Embarrasment: France

 

[toscano]

This is sadly true.

Although I'm not sure that there is anything much more unpleasant to watch than the way Italy plays soccer at the World Cup.

Yeah, cos scoring more goals than any other team while allowing the fewest is NOT what soccer is about.

Best most competitive and well played game of the 2006 tournament after 90 minutes was the Semi-Final between germany and italy. score at the time ? 0-0

 

[Screwtape2]

winner: Brazil
runner-up: Spain
dark horse: South Korea
biggest embarrassment: England

 

[Popmartijn]

Best most competitive and well played game of the 2006 tournament after 90 minutes was the Semi-Final between germany and italy. score at the time ? 0-0

At that tournament I preferred the Netherlands - Italy game.

 

[MadForIt]

WINNER = Argentina
Runner Up = Brazil
Dark Horse = Holland
Biggest Joke = France
Golden Boot = Lionel Messi

I got Holland and South Korea in my work sweepstake!
As long as Robin Van Persie if fit, Holland have a chance

 

[Popmartijn]

My predictions:
Winner: Netherlands
Runner up: Argentina
Dark horse: Denmark
Biggest embarrassment: France

 

[gump]

I haven't made up my mind yet about winner and runner-up. I'll give a shot to the other two categories at least.

Dark horse: Mexico
Biggest embarrassment: Spain and Messi

 

[Vincent Vega]

I have to say, that great company is bringing some coloured snacks from a different country, hope you don't mind

I don't mind, as long as it tastes great.

 

[cobl04]

Best most competitive and well played game of the 2006 tournament after 90 minutes was the Semi-Final between germany and italy. score at the time ? 0-0

which is exactly the reason i'll never be a big soccer fan. but we're not here to talk about that.

 

[1stepcloser]

Stuck £3 on Gilardino to be the top goalscorer yesterday, sounds like a stupid bet but the odds 50/1 for Italys first choice striker

I know they don't look as good as last time but 50/1 is an unbelievable price and Italys group is appalling

 

[UberBeaver]

I would say that's a good bet for only 3 pounds.

 

[1stepcloser]

Winner: Spain
Runner-up: Brazil
Dark horse: Germany (never write off the Germans)
Biggest embarrassment: Portugal

 

[MadForIt]

I hope Portugal crash and burn in the first round

Thats why Ivory Coast need Drogba back

Want to see Ronaldo crying

 

[U2@NYC]

Maradona will play Messi, Tevez and Higuain together in Saturday's opener against Nigeria.

 

[1stepcloser]

I hope Portugal crash and burn in the first round

Thats why Ivory Coast need Drogba back

Want to see Ronaldo crying

Nothing would make me happier than Portugal completely bottling it.

 

[Popmartijn]

In a group with Brazil and Ivory Coast, I think it's a real possibility that they won't advance to the next stage.

 

[MadForIt]

Last 2 tournaments England have been robbed by Portugal

We cant let it happen again

 

[cobl04]

Nothing would make me happier than Portugal completely bottling it.

what about a 2-0 loss to us in the round of 16?

 

[1stepcloser]

what about a 2-0 loss to us in the round of 16?

That would be worse than every single Ashes defeat put together

 

[No spoken words]

7am PT. I am awake and watching.

 

[gump]

Damn, this will be a difficult month to work. Streaming is at least working at the office.

Let's do it, South Africa!

 

[DRay9911]

passed by a restaurant/bar that opened up at 6 for the soccer game and it was packed.

wished i could have hung out instead of going to work.

is usa/england really must-see-tv? or is it ok for me to go to the gym/pool instead?

 

[No spoken words]

passed by a restaurant/bar that opened up at 6 for the soccer game and it was packed.

wished i could have hung out instead of going to work.

is usa/england really must-see-tv? or is it ok for me to go to the gym/pool instead?

Why not go to the gym/pool before or after?

 

[UberBeaver]

USA / England could actually be a great game. First round WC action is awesome. Both teams come out ready to go, fresh and stoked, man. Totally fucking stoked. I'm stoked right now.

 

[DRay9911]

you talked me into it! gym before. pool after.