World Cup Football (Soccer)

[Canadian Turbo]

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I still think the final will be great and a first time winner for sure too!!

Seemed the Germans just tried to play the game the Spaniards way which was not how they got to this point. The speed and aggressive attack was fairly non-existent yesterday.

[P Arkus]

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Its exactly what Blair said. The Germans were making it to the top by beating everyone to the ball and fighting for it the whole way. The Spanish have been winning by controlling possesion the whole game and making the opposition play "their game". Unfortunately, Germany was found playing Spain's game as well and Spain came out on top. Either way, it was quite a game!

[VeeDubArt]

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the final should be a good one. Both countries have never won a world cup.
I hope Netherlands win, but I think Spain just has too much skill

[cam_wmh]

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All refs are scored out of Howard Webb.

http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/story/?id=326959
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Howard Webb of England will referee the World Cup final.

[Canadian Turbo]

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Well the final was maybe not as exciting as it could have been and pretty scrappy at times. I do think Spain sold a few of those yellow cards but Webb had his hands full keeping that game under control.

Nice to see a new champion and congrats to Spain, should make it very difficult for me to get some FC Barcelona tickets for when I am there in January 2011.

Bring on the Euro 2012 qualifying!

[P Arkus]

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FC Barcelona

LOL

[Stonewall]

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All I can say is "Kuuuung-fooo kick"

[Canadian Turbo]

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LOL

Not really a fan, just going to be in Barcelona so thought I would try to see a match, might try in London too.

[liquid]

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Not really a fan, just going to be in Barcelona so thought I would try to see a match, might try in London too.

That should be a lot of fun!

As for the final - Spain continues to be an embarrassment to international football. I was indifferent between the Netherlands and Spain, and just wanted to see a technical and flowing game. Spain decided to turn this into some form of high-diving contest! In my mind, winning that way just isn't winning. Baiting the refs may work in Laliga and SerieA.... but in the World Cup this crap needs to stop.

Nothing to be proud of!

[Canadian Turbo]

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All I can say is "Kuuuung-fooo kick"

[P Arkus]

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Not really a fan, just going to be in Barcelona so thought I would try to see a match, might try in London too.

Ahh fair enough. In that case, have fun. If you get to see them play against a good team like Madrid or Valencia, it should be one hell of an experience!!!

Oh and that kick to the chest was just brutal!!!

[VeeDubArt]

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I honestly thought howard webb would let them play. he called every little foul/dive. Terrible officiating. Spain were the better side, but I wish the ref would have kept his cards in his pocket a little more and let them play a little football. Heitinga did not deserve to be sent off.


Blair, I went to a Chelsea game in london last year. You definetly should go, awesome experience

[cam_wmh]

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Webb got baited, and owned. 15 cards? Embarassing.


oh and Henry went to New York today. LOL. He sucked at Barca.
http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/new...york-red-bulls

Capello apparently is going after Ashley Cole, .. the best performing back during the german game. Casillas says world? hmm.. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...nsfers&cc=5901

Real doesn't want Stevie G anymore? LOL ok. Just keep Kovyin away at that transfer you two. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...nsfers&cc=5739

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...nsfers&cc=5739
Fabregas to Barca? Arsenal should sell. They gotta get started on their club's home grown quota. Zero English starters, is balls.

And two sobering pieces.. :( the Ginger Ninja, & ol Giggsy.. :(
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...nsfers&cc=3436
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...nsfers&cc=3436


And that's your summer transfer update, I'm cam_wmh.

[Wildfire]

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England actually moved up in the world rankings!!! Im not making this up! LOL

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...ings-world-cup

http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/ra...llranking.html

I think the final was a hard game to ref. But yeah, I wished the ref let the game flow more. I think a south American ref might have been a better pick.

Canadian Turbo, as per Veedubart said...you gota go to a game in London. Last year my bro in law got me tickets to the first game of the season with Arsenal when I was visiting. I saw Chelsea a couple of times too when I lived there. You gota see a game, the atmosphere and experience amazing.

As for Henry going to New York... he should have stayed at Arsenal. He would have mixed well with the young talent that was coming in. His experience would have gone a long way.

last but not least....
World cup babes....

http://soccerlens.com/babes/world-cup-2010-babes/

[cam_wmh]

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England actually moved up in the world rankings!!! Im not making this up! LOL

LOL England moved up? At the expense of Portugal & Italy. It's a consolation I'll take!

As for Henry going to New York... he should have stayed at Arsenal. He would have mixed well with the young talent that was coming in. His experience would have gone a long way.

I agree. I think premiereship to la liga transfers fail more than they succeed.