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happy_doughnut · Jun 10th, 2006, 05:27 PM

I was going to start this thread since I know there are a few soccer fans here, which is great.

I know Brasil is going to be either in the final or semifinals for sure. But, just as Panuru said, thats . . . BORING! They always win. Pfft. Get out already. But then again, how can they not win when they have such a superstar team? Eesh. One of their best players isn't even in the starting line-up!--that's how sickly their talent is. I guess it's just that when you see them playing the final over and over again, and coincidentally winning it over and over again as well, it gets boring and dull.

My favorite for this year is the same: Italy. Unfortunately, even though this is my favorite team, it seems to me that Italy is becoming a thing of the past. They have some really great players, but they heavily rely on their veterans, who are older and thus not so fast anymore, especially when compared to other teams who have an abundance of young energy. Also, I was kinda disappointed with how they played in the Euro Cup (if that's what it's called); it was too stale. Of course Italy will always be one of the giants in the World Cup games, but it just seems to me like they are losing their spark and are letting their glory reside in the past instead of going forward, trying to conquer more.

All in all, I hope they get far this year.

Spain is also one that I like. Spain is such an under-achiever, though! They have such a great team and they start off so prominently, but soon after, their hopes and passion just seems to die down and poof--out they go. What's wrong with them?!

As for the games so far, I have been disappointed with Argentina and England. Argentina got cocky and they almost lost, plus their gameplay was crap. England seemed sleepy throughout most of the game; they really could have done much more.

I was impressed, though, by Germany. Dang. Talk about having good strikers. I believe they will get far.

I'm looking forward to Mexico's game tomorrow. Mexico is also a favorite of mine, but yea right.

But seriously--I don't know if anyone heard about the golie's dad passing away on Thursday, I believe. How horrible. I heard that he (the goalie) flew out to Mexico to attend the funeral and that now he is back in Germany, ready to play. I think this is a devastating situation though. This will either make Mexico go downhill, since their goalie is key in their team, or give them an otherwise unforseen boost to work harder. We will see tomorrow, I guess.

For me, in the semifinals I expect to see: Brasil, Germany, Argentina, and Switzerland.

Italy, France, England, and the Netherlands might are close seconds, I think.

PS: I hope the US gets kicked out in the round of 16.

Jun 10th, 2006, 05:27 PM	#8
happy_doughnut just a rolling stone Joined: Apr 2002 Location: of what? Posts: 1,561	I was going to start this thread since I know there are a few soccer fans here, which is great. I know Brasil is going to be either in the final or semifinals for sure. But, just as Panuru said, thats . . . BORING! They always win. Pfft. Get out already. But then again, how can they not win when they have such a superstar team? Eesh. One of their best players isn't even in the starting line-up!--that's how sickly their talent is. I guess it's just that when you see them playing the final over and over again, and coincidentally winning it over and over again as well, it gets boring and dull. My favorite for this year is the same: Italy. Unfortunately, even though this is my favorite team, it seems to me that Italy is becoming a thing of the past. They have some really great players, but they heavily rely on their veterans, who are older and thus not so fast anymore, especially when compared to other teams who have an abundance of young energy. Also, I was kinda disappointed with how they played in the Euro Cup (if that's what it's called); it was too stale. Of course Italy will always be one of the giants in the World Cup games, but it just seems to me like they are losing their spark and are letting their glory reside in the past instead of going forward, trying to conquer more. All in all, I hope they get far this year. Spain is also one that I like. Spain is such an under-achiever, though! They have such a great team and they start off so prominently, but soon after, their hopes and passion just seems to die down and poof--out they go. What's wrong with them?! As for the games so far, I have been disappointed with Argentina and England. Argentina got cocky and they almost lost, plus their gameplay was crap. England seemed sleepy throughout most of the game; they really could have done much more. I was impressed, though, by Germany. Dang. Talk about having good strikers. I believe they will get far. I'm looking forward to Mexico's game tomorrow. Mexico is also a favorite of mine, but yea right. But seriously--I don't know if anyone heard about the golie's dad passing away on Thursday, I believe. How horrible. I heard that he (the goalie) flew out to Mexico to attend the funeral and that now he is back in Germany, ready to play. I think this is a devastating situation though. This will either make Mexico go downhill, since their goalie is key in their team, or give them an otherwise unforseen boost to work harder. We will see tomorrow, I guess. For me, in the semifinals I expect to see: Brasil, Germany, Argentina, and Switzerland. Italy, France, England, and the Netherlands might are close seconds, I think. PS: I hope the US gets kicked out in the round of 16.