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Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 10:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Not just Henri, Kstme. Many black players have been heckled and harrassed with racial slurs from spectators as well. Something is very wrong in European football. At least Blatter has recognised it and has threatened to shut down games if that occured during the World Cup. Whether or not he'd follow through is another question, but at least someone in position has finally made it clear that this kind of behaviour is simply not acceptable.

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 11:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
Lumbele, I am aware of this problem and it sickens me. As you say, whether it will ever change is up for grabs, unfortunately!

I am glad France won!

Reiki
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08-12-2000

Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 12:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reiki a private message Print Post    
Even the Spanish team and fans were cheering for France and Zidane for their win. Now France gets to face Brazil.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 12:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
That one side with France, Portugal, Brazil, and England seems unfair. Even though I'm Ukrainian, those are pretty much THE FOUR teams I'd like to see last. The teams in the other bracket are getting off easy.

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 2:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Kstme, they want to fine the clubs whose supporters start these nasty racial incidents in the future, too. We'll see how far it is from good intentions to actual deed. I'm glad, though that they have at least started to talk tough.
Eeyore, do you consider Germany, Argentina and Italy pushovers? They have all been world cup champions before, and not just once.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
Oh, dear. Was NO ONE here as shocked as I was at yesterday's two games? Not that France didn't deserve it. And I guess Portugal, too, though I hate that "take a dive whenever the other team moves the ball a few feet" style of play.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 2:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
yes I was very surprised. I really didn't expect France to hold the Brazilians scoreless. I love Zidane and Henry, so I was only a lil bit disappointed.

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Monday, July 03, 2006 - 5:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
If Brasil got into the finals every time it would get way too boring, but I, too was surprised that they couldn't find the inside of that goal even once.
At first I was rooting for England - until Rooney's irish got the better of him. After that my heart beat for Portugal, in spite of their dives.
It would serve Germany right if they ended up having to play Portugal. Juergen Klinsmann, the German coach, used to be the worst offender in the "acting" department during his playing days. I used to yell at the TV to send him to Hollywood. He sure had it down pat and probably was the trigger for FIFA to finally crack down on that phoney baloney. It must be very difficult for the referees to judge that on the spot, though.

Looking forward to the semi finals tomorrow and Wednesday.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Monday, July 03, 2006 - 5:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
One thing I will note -- watching World Cup in the U.S. for a week was SOOOO different than watching in Canada (with the Canadian/British annnouncers).

During the England/Portugal game, my dh and I were actually screaming "shut up" a few times at the TV!!! Anyways, I guess they feel like they have to treat it like they do American football -- bells and whistles, stats galore, inset boxes with more stats, opinions, music, graphics, blah blah blah -- to make it "exciting" to an American audiences.

<Shrugs>

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Monday, July 03, 2006 - 6:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Those British announcers are a hoot, aren't they?
As for the Americans...well, they still have to explain things to their audience, and to keep them glued to the TV, they must feel it's the only way to make this sport palatable. I know what you mean, though. A couple of times I switched to ABC, but couldn't stand listening to them for long either.

Reiki
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08-12-2000

Monday, July 03, 2006 - 12:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reiki a private message Print Post    
I got the impression that at least one of the American announcers was not a big fan of team England.

I was very sad to see England out of the Cup. I also don't think Rooney warranted a red card. A yellow card at most. I don't think he deliberately stepped on the Portugese player. I think they got tangled up and Wayne was just trying to extricate himself. The shove at Ronaldo was uncalled for.

Half of the English press is reporting that Ronaldo will never be welcomed back to Manchester United and that Rooney blames him for the red card. The other half says that the team mates were text messeging each other following the match and that Wayne wished Cristiano well as Portugal continues on.

France beating Brazil was pretty amazing. Interesting that the last World Cup match that Brazil lost was also to France. I was happy for Zidane that his last World Cup game still hasn't happened yet.

At this point I guess I'm cheering on Portugal with my one remaining Man U team member, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Monday, July 03, 2006 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
and on top of that, I was watching fox soccer channel today and they are scrolling across the bottom of the screen that rooney has made a physical threat against ronaldo. if in fact this is substantiated, he should be penalized. yes, he has a reputation as a punk and a bully, but it's time for him to grow up and be held responsible.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Monday, July 03, 2006 - 1:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
BBC -- "Rooney gobsmacked at red card"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2006/5141510.stm

In this article, RONALDO says, "At the end we texted each other and between us everything's been cleared," he said.

Ronaldo added: "The things that have been said regarding me and my team-mate and friend Rooney are incredible.

"He wished me the best of luck in the World Cup. He told me we had a great team and that if we continued to play like this, we would go far.

"He wasn't angry with me and, moreover, he told me to completely ignore what the English press has said, that all they wanted was to create confusion, but we are already used to that."


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Yah, Reiki, I hated that the U.S. announcer kept insisting that Rooney knew exactly what he was doing when he stepped on the groin of the Portuguese player. Agree that the shove was ridiculous, but don't think I believe that he intended to step where he did.

Legalboxer
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11-17-2003

Monday, July 03, 2006 - 2:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Legalboxer a private message Print Post    
beckham resigned as captain - god save the queen, they lost a good leader if only the media wasnt so harsh on him

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Monday, July 03, 2006 - 3:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/5752440

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Monday, July 03, 2006 - 3:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
Could be true, but the source is The Sun, which is a tabloid, quoting unnamed sources.

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Monday, July 03, 2006 - 3:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Stepping, accidently, but with force into the Portugese player would have gotten Rooney just a yellow card, I believe, because the ref was right behind them and must have realised that, but then losing his temper and shoving an opponent could not be ignored. Ergo...2 yellows make 1 red. Behave like a bully, get treated like one.
Can't believe FIFA didn't do anything about Figo headbutting the Dutch player.
Has anyone seen that old baldy referee yet? He's Italian, I think, and one of the best ones they have, yet I haven't seen him at all so far. He is on the opening credits on TSN.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 12:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
That was an exciting game -- Italy/Germany.

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 12:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Probably the best one I have watched so far, Yankee.

I swear those Germans had their eyes on the clock waiting for the shootout, while the Italians made hay. Congrats, Italy!

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 12:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
I think Italy definitely deserved to win that game. It was fantastic.

I agree with you, Lum, re: the shootout.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 12:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Awesome game! Yes, it did look like the Germans were coasting there at the end. Italy didn't want to go to the shootout.

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 12:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
They absolutely did, Yank. They had the closest shots on goal and pulled it out for themselves in the end. Hat's off!

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 1:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
You know, I wanted Germany to win, purely because of the "home team" thing. I was THIS CLOSE to emailing to a co-worker of mine who does online betting, and I was going to WARN him not to bet on Germany, because I am a jinx to whatever teams I pull for. But then I thought he might think I was weird.

Just FYI, I am pulling for Portugal tomorrow, so place your bets accordingly.

(Seriously, I am such a jinx when I actually CARE about a team. I have tons of proof, and some friends believe me now too!)

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 1:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
I have a soft spot for Italy as that's where I met and married my dh and that's where my #1 son was born.

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 1:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
LOL, Eeyore, you are not alone in the jinx department. So let's sink Portugal together.

Of course I wanted Germany to win, too. They played well, too - until the last couple of minutes. You snooze, you lose, simple as that.

ETA, Eeyore and I better root for the other team then, Lady.