The Official Football/Soccer Thread: 2017-2018 Season
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Italy was really strong in extra-time. What the hell did they do before this? At times the game was quite dull, but at least Klinsmann made a good show, throwing his water bottle around. Well, in the end, Italy was the better team. I wonder who we'll play in the "small final", maybe Portugal?
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unclesox:
I'm sure many English and Dutch fans are having a laugh as well. Probably Superbet and her countrymen too.
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What a bunch of Band Wagon jumpers
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superbet:
unclesox:
I'm sure many English and Dutch fans are having a laugh as well. Probably Superbet and her countrymen too.
On the other hand, wouldn't it be more honourable to have lost against the future world champions in the quarter finals?
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ooooooooohhh, this is SO sad.... we were sooooooo close to penalties....... I'm still in shock
Oh well, still our boys did brilliantly and now we're going for 3rd place. YAY! Not everybody has made it this far. Congrats to the Italians.
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Bad luck with Italy scoring two goals in the last two minutes!
They deserved to win, though. Germany wasn't bad at all, over large parts of the game the two teams were at one level. But in the end, I think the Italians were a small touch better, which turned the balance in their direction - especially from the second half on into overtime, when they massively strengthened their offense, while keeping their defense at stable level. The Germans had their chances too, but could not use them. Somehow it makes sense, though - Germany won the tournament in Italy, back in 1990 - now Italy may win the tournament in Germany...
I wish them best of luck now, anyway.
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i can't believe it...every team i thought would be in finals are out...i was supporting England & Germany....but in predictions thought it was going to be down to Brazil v Argentina! well all four are out! I think the World Cup and the whole game of football is unpredictable...but i think i'm going to go into football withdrawals after the 9th! i can not imagine who will win this now....but i'm thinking if France win today MAYBE they are the ones...but have to wait and see. the reason i say France is because of the incredible playing of Theiry Henry, and others on that team...he's quite amazing and his whole side seem like the tightest team (like they know each other and hang out off the pitch when possible) more so than like England or Germany...being they players are all from the different country teams (i know all the WC teams players play elsewhere...but somehow these guys seem like they know each others moves best.) i know it's difficult to get that synergy needed to be a strong team and know each other's every next move..but France seems to have that in their favor....since I've been pretty much wrong all along I'm pretty sure i'll be wrong again. I never even heard of Henry before these games...but sure wish someone like him would come to play in MLS we need a shot in the arm of some sort...the interest here in the US is just not like other places. Well....we'll soon know who the finals opponent for ITALY will be..... I think part of the un-doing of England was CRonaldo knowing his Man United teammate (Rooney) so well and that he'd blow a fuse and he knew how to get him to blow a fuse. With that and Beckham going off that game was finished at that point. sorry if all this has been discussed already (bout rooney/CRonaldo)... Exciting times tho'................I wish they had WC every two years than every 4!
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wow...didn't mean to make such a big post there....but i just realized i don't even think I predicted France to win today!
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Andrea1:
I never even heard of Henry before these games...
Someone please tell me I didn't just read what I thought I did.
Andrea1:
Exciting times tho'................I wish they had WC every two years than every 4!
Oh, no way! That would devalue the whole thing then.
In 2008 we'll have the European Championships (EURO 200
to talk about.
There'll also be the Asia Cup, which I quite like. Copa America is usually every two years in the odd numbered years (2007, 2009, etc). In some quarters... let me stress that again: In SOME quarters there are those who actually believe that the EURO tournament is better than the World Cup. The reason behind this belief is that all sixteen qualifiers for that tournament are of strong quality and make for a good tournament. I do feel that this is a good argument because the last two tournaments have been very enjoyable to watch, especially EURO 2000, which many claim to be the best ever tournament, period. (World Cups included). The best description I've heard about the EURO is that it's basically the World Cup without Brazil and Argentina. The 2008 edition will be co-hosted by Austria and Switzerland. Still, I enjoy it when the minnows from Asia, CONCACAF and Africa shake up the big boys in the World Cup. Although I guess that "minnows" tag has slowly been removed what with the way teams from those regions almost expect to reach at least the 2nd Round, some even the Quarterfinals. In the meantime, it'll back to club football in August, baby!
FC Koln are back down in 2.Bundesliga
but Barcelona are ready to go after their third straight Spanish La Liga title. There's also the opportunity of successfully defending the Champions League, which hasn't been accomplished since the revamping of that tournament in the early 90s. The 2007 CL Final will be played at the Olympic Stadium in Athens. There are ghosts in that stadium from 1994 waiting to be excorcised by Barcelona with the lifting of that beautiful trophy known as "Big Ears"!
So no withdrawals for me. I'm ready for the leagues to get going! Bring it on!!
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What did I say about Germany? It is easy to beat Sweden, and teams like that. Germany football is that predictable thing and Italy was efficient. AVANTE AZUUUUUUUURRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! Funny people were screaming where I live. Maybe because we are Italian descendant
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UncleSox,,,,yeah,,,,i will be keeping track of Bayen Munich that's one of my favorite teams. I try to keep up on the English teams...I was a QPR fan for a long time,,,but also like the Spurs. so there will be something to watch. yeah, i have no idea why i'm ignorant about Henry... I would like to have that Italian I mean Buffon! goldie somewhere over here in the MLS huh? wow he is amazing ...must have the best eye to object or whatever they call it coordination i've ever seen...! but to do any of the viewing i still have to look into what Direct TV has to offer to watch these games. I don't want Sendanta (sp) because I think that's in German only.
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I cant believe PORTUGAL is losing!!!! I wish they could win the world cup. I dont want Italy to be TETRA
PS: I changed my mind...
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Andrea1:
but to do any of the viewing i still have to look into what Direct TV has to offer to watch these games. I don't want Sendanta (sp) because I think that's in German only.
Live online streaming... that's the way to go.
Most of the channels available are in Chinese (ocasionally they'll use Sky Sports' feed), but you get just about every big match in the Premiership, Spanish La Liga and Italian Serie A. I also noticed quite a few Bayern Munich games as well. And all the big Champions League ties!! But if you don't want to watch from your computer screen, DirecTV is the best choice as they're the only available outlet for Setanta Sports at the moment. Setanta is an English language network and the only reason why they're doing the World Cup in German is because ESPN/ABC has the exclusive English-language rights to the World Cup in the U.S. Between FoxSoccerChannel and Setanta, you're Premiership fix should be more than satisfied. GolTV is another sawker network and has La Liga and Serie A. (You can watch in either Spanish or English) Bundesliga will likely not be available in the U.S. for at least the first half of the season. (FOX feels it costs too much) DirecTV also has ESPN Deportes, which is Spanish language but OH! all those Champions League matches they show!
In August I'll try to remember to remind you about live online streaming and how to go about it. It's how I watched all those friendlies the month leading up to the World Cup. The whole thing has become so addicting that it's almost become a bit of a hobby for me.
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Love Sculpture:
I cant believe PORTUGAL is losing!!!! I wish they could win the world cup. I dont want Italy to be TETRA
PS: I changed my mind...
Tetra?!
Sounds like you're saying that you don't want them to win their third World Cup. Too late for that. They won their third in 1982 (following 1934 and 193
2006 would be Italy's fourth World Cup... and put them one behind Brasil.
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unclesox:
Love Sculpture:
I cant believe PORTUGAL is losing!!!! I wish they could win the world cup. I dont want Italy to be TETRA
PS: I changed my mind...
Tetra?!
Sounds like you're saying that you don't want them to win their third World Cup. Too late for that. They won their third in 1982 (following 1934 and 193
2006 would be Italy's fourth World Cup... and put them one behind Brasil.
Tetra is 4, Tri is 3 In 1994 I still remember the guy screaming on TV É Tetra, é TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETRA
No tetra for Italy!!
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Love Sculpture:
unclesox:
Love Sculpture:
I cant believe PORTUGAL is losing!!!! I wish they could win the world cup. I dont want Italy to be TETRA
PS: I changed my mind...
Tetra?!
Sounds like you're saying that you don't want them to win their third World Cup. Too late for that. They won their third in 1982 (following 1934 and 193
2006 would be Italy's fourth World Cup... and put them one behind Brasil.
Tetra is 4, Tri is 3 In 1994 I still remember the guy screaming on TV É Tetra, é TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETRA
No tetra for Italy!!
Sorry.
ops: Tetra sounds like three. Cuatra (if that word exists in some language) sounds more like four.
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unclesox:
Love Sculpture:
unclesox:
Love Sculpture:
I cant believe PORTUGAL is losing!!!! I wish they could win the world cup. I dont want Italy to be TETRA
PS: I changed my mind...
Tetra?!
Sounds like you're saying that you don't want them to win their third World Cup. Too late for that. They won their third in 1982 (following 1934 and 193
2006 would be Italy's fourth World Cup... and put them one behind Brasil.
Tetra is 4, Tri is 3 In 1994 I still remember the guy screaming on TV É Tetra, é TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETRA
No tetra for Italy!!
Sorry.
ops: Tetra sounds like three. Cuatra (if that word exists in some language) sounds more like four.
Just like Penta, it doesnt sound like 5
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unclesox:
Love Sculpture:
unclesox:
Love Sculpture:
I cant believe PORTUGAL is losing!!!! I wish they could win the world cup. I dont want Italy to be TETRA
PS: I changed my mind...
Tetra?!
Sounds like you're saying that you don't want them to win their third World Cup. Too late for that. They won their third in 1982 (following 1934 and 193
2006 would be Italy's fourth World Cup... and put them one behind Brasil.
Tetra is 4, Tri is 3 In 1994 I still remember the guy screaming on TV É Tetra, é TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETRA
No tetra for Italy!!
Sorry.
ops: Tetra sounds like three. Cuatra (if that word exists in some language) sounds more like four.
Tetra, as strange as it sounds, is indeed four.
I think it's Greek, no?
Quatre (French), quatro (Italian) is also four.
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vlivantje:
unclesox:
Love Sculpture:
unclesox:
Love Sculpture:
I cant believe PORTUGAL is losing!!!! I wish they could win the world cup. I dont want Italy to be TETRA
PS: I changed my mind...
Tetra?!
Sounds like you're saying that you don't want them to win their third World Cup. Too late for that. They won their third in 1982 (following 1934 and 193
2006 would be Italy's fourth World Cup... and put them one behind Brasil.
Tetra is 4, Tri is 3 In 1994 I still remember the guy screaming on TV É Tetra, é TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETRA
No tetra for Italy!!
Sorry.
ops: Tetra sounds like three. Cuatra (if that word exists in some language) sounds more like four.
Tetra, as strange as it sounds, is indeed four.
I think it's Greek, no?
Quatre (French), quatro (Italian) is also four.
Tetra is how we say in Brazilian Portuguese Bi 2 Tri 3 Tetra 4 Penta 5 Hexa 6 Septa 7 Octo 8 etc 4 in Portuguese is quatro, but for championships is tetra
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Love Sculpture:
unclesox:
Love Sculpture:
unclesox:
Love Sculpture:
I cant believe PORTUGAL is losing!!!! I wish they could win the world cup. I dont want Italy to be TETRA
PS: I changed my mind...
Tetra?!
Sounds like you're saying that you don't want them to win their third World Cup. Too late for that. They won their third in 1982 (following 1934 and 193
2006 would be Italy's fourth World Cup... and put them one behind Brasil.
Tetra is 4, Tri is 3 In 1994 I still remember the guy screaming on TV É Tetra, é TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETRA
No tetra for Italy!!
Sorry.
ops: Tetra sounds like three. Cuatra (if that word exists in some language) sounds more like four.
Just like Penta, it doesnt sound like 5
Penta does to me. A pentagon has five sides. Like the Pentagon building in Washington DC. Hexagon has six sides. A _quad_rilateral or _quad_angular has four.