BTW - with Essien out, I'm pretty certain now that not a single African team will make it out of the first round. I suppose Cote d'Ivoire has a chance if Portugal continues to struggle, but I think it's a distinct possibility.
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i'm definitely picking cote d'ivoire to go through over portugal
anthony bourdain loves sao paolo, so i'm down
anthony bourdain loves sao paolo, so i'm down
I'm hoping it is Cote d'Ivoire as well over Portugal, but I think it's Cameroon that will advance out of the African countries.
Maybe the DC Sports Commission will show the game at RFK like they did for the 2002 quarterfinals. Granted , its first round play, but still, would be fun and the stadium, fromw what I can tell, isn't being used that day by another event.
Maybe the DC Sports Commission will show the game at RFK like they did for the 2002 quarterfinals. Granted , its first round play, but still, would be fun and the stadium, fromw what I can tell, isn't being used that day by another event.
rio will be more fun than sao paolo.
my only minor issue with fanfests is that depending on the location, drinking may be prohibited. yes, i'd rather have a fun atmosphere than drink beer alone, but the best is a fun atmosphere and beer.
wow, that would really suck for the continent if that happens. what with this being labelled "africa's cup", expectations are sky-high for the six african teams. lots of soul-searching would ensue.
vansmack wrote:
The fanfest things are fun - we were looking for these in Europe and have found one only in Berlin, so we're going there. I hope for your guys sake, they do one in Dupont Circle.
my only minor issue with fanfests is that depending on the location, drinking may be prohibited. yes, i'd rather have a fun atmosphere than drink beer alone, but the best is a fun atmosphere and beer.
vansmack wrote:
BTW - with Essien out, I'm pretty certain now that not a single African team will make it out of the first round. I suppose Cote d'Ivoire has a chance if Portugal continues to struggle, but I think it's a distinct possibility.
wow, that would really suck for the continent if that happens. what with this being labelled "africa's cup", expectations are sky-high for the six african teams. lots of soul-searching would ensue.
I think Cameroon is Africa's best hope to go through, not Cote d'Ivoire.
Rio is for tourists.
The only fanfests I've been to were in Europe. There are no prohibitions on alcohol in Europe during the World Cup. Except staying sober - that's prohibited. SF might enforce no drinking by city hall, but not at Delores Park.
Rio is for tourists.
The only fanfests I've been to were in Europe. There are no prohibitions on alcohol in Europe during the World Cup. Except staying sober - that's prohibited. SF might enforce no drinking by city hall, but not at Delores Park.
i like cameroon in that group too actually
if it gets really quiet at work today i'll make my group predictions in earnest
if it gets really quiet at work today i'll make my group predictions in earnest
vansmack wrote:
Rio is for tourists.
yes, tourists go to rio because it's an interesting place to visit. sao paulo is the business capital of brazil, rio is party central. i'll be going to brazil to party.
that being said, the missus spent most of her time studying in SP so she's got a soft spot for the city.
also, if we're all going to visit the city, we should learn how to spell it ;)
oh get over it!
hahah you spelled it wrong too. we're both terrible people
hahah you spelled it wrong too. we're both terrible people
yes, i originally got it wrong too, as did smackie… that why i said "we". how do you say "i suck" in brazilian?
my bad we're all terrible people
also i figure if i go to rio i'd just want to talk about city of god the whole time
also i figure if i go to rio i'd just want to talk about city of god the whole time
I wonder if any place in DC will be showing the WC in 3D
I'm going to Brazil to watch football, not see the sites. I'm going to Sao Paola because I have many friends there. The misspelling is intentional and a long running joke with my friend Fernando, but if you're so concerned about my spelling, I'll fix it when you capitalize.
We'll likely hit Rio for a day or two, but SP will be my base.
We'll likely hit Rio for a day or two, but SP will be my base.
vansmack wrote:
I'm going to Brazil to watch football, not see the sites. I'm going to Sao Paola because I have many friends there.
ah, well there ya go. i'm going to brazil to watch football with brazilians and soak up the atmosphere. rio is sure to have more atmosphere.
vansmack wrote:
The misspelling is intentional and a long running joke with my friend Fernando, but if you're so concerned about my spelling, I'll fix it when you capitalize.
Omission of capitalization is an established convention on the Internet. I could adhere to proper use of capitals if I wanted to, whereas the spelling "Paola"/"Paolo" hasn't made it out of your circle of friends. You really want to equate the two? Smiley-wink.
propaulo, anticaps…i dont know which side to take here
seriously.
how can the american public not understand and appreciate the passions that are stirred by soccer?!? you never hear about baseball fans getting all wound up over this stuff!
how can the american public not understand and appreciate the passions that are stirred by soccer?!? you never hear about baseball fans getting all wound up over this stuff!
Ireland destroyed Algeria today in a friendly. That bodes well for the US chances to advance from the group.
That's all I want, is for the US to do better this time around and to get out of their bracket.
I haven't been following soccer at all recently, but I get heated into it during the World Cup. It's just so much fun. Can't wait for it to start.
I haven't been following soccer at all recently, but I get heated into it during the World Cup. It's just so much fun. Can't wait for it to start.
I should have realized when Croatia didn't make the World Cup, neither would Theo Walcott.
my guess is they'll start joe cole left and milner right, but confusing choices on the back up wingers
godsshoeshine wrote:
my guess is they'll start joe cole left and milner right, but confusing choices on the back up wingers
He was the only one worth a damn against Japan, so I'm happy for Cole (that's me talking myself into becoming a Joe Cole fan ahead of next season).
I think Barry's injury has presented Fabio with some problems ahead of the US match, and there really wasn't room for SWP, Lennon and Walcott, so the least fit of the bunch didn't make the cut.
Carrick was crap on Sunday, but since Capello couldn't get Scholes out of int'l retirement, there weren't many more options. I predict he will do well holding the ball against better competition in the quarters and semi's, but the press will be all over him in the opening round.
The one I think is a miss was Adam Johnson. It's clear Capello wanted a mature squad (the vast majority of the players are in their prime at 27-30), but Johnson has impressed all season and his creativity will be missed in the latter stages of the tournament.