Soccer

EstherM wrote:^ I know! There's also a youtube video circulating. What beautiful, open-minded, smart soccer fans we have here in Europe!

A few years back, David Beckham was told by some mob that they'd hope for his kids to die of cancer. Some African players are regularly greeted with monkey sounds when playing against certain clubs.
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I know. European football fans are merciless. I think if you're a player you have to have a thick skin, but still, taunting someone over a nuclear tragedy is a bit much.

When teams from the German Bundesliga play in Belgium do the German fans chant "May 10, 1940" to commemorate the invasion of Belgium? :crazy:

Like you said some of those fans are :wack:

Italy 2, Germany 1.

Italy shot down the German Luftwaffe like its planes were made of balsa wood.

Tu_triky wrote:Italy 2, Germany 1.

Italy shot down the German Luftwaffe like its planes were made of balsa wood.

Apparently, Germany have never beaten Italy in any major competition! :shocked:

kenjilina wrote:

Apparently, Germany have never beaten Italy in any major competition! :shocked:

Nope.

might have to watch the euro final tonight. ultimately i'm not bothered but it's a cover that allows me a few beers! :hehe:

kenjilina wrote:might have to watch the euro final tonight. ultimately i'm not bothered but it's a cover that allows me a few beers! :hehe:

Haha. I think Greece will take it! Win it boys, this is for all the Gyros!





J/k. No more penalty kicks is all I ask for. I don't wanna see a repeat of Ashley Cole missing the shot!

Tu_triky wrote:

Haha. I think Greece will take it! Win it boys, this is for all the Gyros!

J/k. No more penalty kicks is all I ask for. I don't wanna see a repeat of Ashley Cole missing the shot!

That was an ass kicking for the ages.

precision passing by spain. they're the best team i've ever seen and i include brazil in that! :applaud:

kenjilina wrote:precision passing by spain. they're the best team i've ever seen and i include brazil in that! :applaud:

Analysts are already saying this team is the best that EVER was, in the history of international competition. They are in RAREFIED air.

The stuff of legend.

Italy could have used this guy.

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Jav_sol wrote:Italy could have used this guy.

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:hehe: :hehe: :hehe: :hehe:

Hellz yeah. Mario did not show up so Luigi would've have been a welcome addition to the team.

They got beat DOWN.

The World Cup qualifiers resume this Friday and thanks to beIN Sport no more ppv to watch Argentina. :dancing:

If Japan doesn't do well in the World Cup it's because they didn't have this guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk4vnVsx2wc

gaijinmark wrote:If Japan doesn't do well in the World Cup it's because they didn't have this guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk4vnVsx2wc

Nice add.

Mmm... 0-0 draw for Japan against Greece. Doesn't bode well for them when they next face Colombia.

junny wrote:Mmm... 0-0 draw for Japan against Greece. Doesn't bode well for them when they next face Colombia.

It's a must win for Japan now, I believe. :sweat: :fingerscrossed:

junny wrote:Mmm... 0-0 draw for Japan against Greece. Doesn't bode well for them when they next face Colombia.

Yeah they're screwed. They need to pick up the pace. Columbia is their most difficult opponent in that group too.

It's homeground advantage for all the South American teams. The tropical weather and playing ground aren't the cup of tea for those from temperate climate.

Keeping my :fingerscrossed: that Germany reaches the final four.

bmwracer wrote:
It's a must win for Japan now, I believe. :sweat: :fingerscrossed:

Japan is getting their a$$ kicked by Colombia.

Tu_triky wrote:

Japan is getting their a$$ kicked by Colombia.

Yep, 3-1 now, with just a few minutes more to go. I expect Zaccheroni and his players will get a grilling (and more?) when they return home.

It's okay, they're in good company with the likes of Spain, Italy and England all going back early.

Edit: Ack, 4-1 now...