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World Cup 2014 Thread
Well since we are on the eve of the World Cup 2014 starting I thought we could get a little discussion going on the teams, games and maybe all things Brazil. I am not really cheering for anyone in particular but as a resident of England now I will have to give them some of my support but it appears not very likely they will do all that well. I think the conditions should favour a South American team but I suppose anything can happen. The atmosphere over here is pretty nuts, there is World Cup everything, from England face paint at the grocery store to Brazil edition M&Ms, plus lots of excuses for people to buy new TVs. With the time change here most games are in the evening to fairly late (some 11pm starts) but I think that might draw some very big crowds and a few rough mornings at the offices around town!!
My biggest complaint with football (soccer) is the diving and chippy-ness that often occurs, I personally wish FIFA would get tough with this and either start calling double yellow cards, one for the foul and one for the dive/reaction, or look at giving post game violations after video reviews of such plays. Personally I think if you do this a bit it would stem the behaviour very quick and things could focus back on skill and athleticism.
Anyway, on with the show!!
My biggest complaint with football (soccer) is the diving and chippy-ness that often occurs, I personally wish FIFA would get tough with this and either start calling double yellow cards, one for the foul and one for the dive/reaction, or look at giving post game violations after video reviews of such plays. Personally I think if you do this a bit it would stem the behaviour very quick and things could focus back on skill and athleticism.
Anyway, on with the show!!
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