World Cup

[Newportnobby]

I think, in general, the losing sides have put so much energy, commitment and pride into their performances with some notable exceptions - England, Spain and Italy to name but three. The USA ran themselves into the ground last night but at least they can say "We tried"

[port perran]

I think, in general, the losing sides have put so much energy, commitment and pride into their performances with some notable exceptions - England, Spain and Italy to name but three. The USA ran themselves into the ground last night but at least they can say "We tried"

Here, Here.

And no games tonight so........ I've been forced to do some work on the railway.
What a hard life !

[trainsdownunder]

I'm no fan of soccer but this made me chuckle - other matches available.


http://youtu.be/wh0909_-Q60

[Bealman]

I think, in general, the losing sides have put so much energy, commitment and pride into their performances with some notable exceptions - England, Spain and Italy to name but three. The USA ran themselves into the ground last night but at least they can say "We tried"

I agree. The Americans really went for it. As did the Aussies, too, IMO.

[marco neri]

....au revoir Les Bleus...

[Agrippa]

Rien ne va plus. Bonjour tristesse. Courage mes enfants. Je suis desole.

Hang on it's just a game of footy. Nobody dead , the dogs bark and the
caravan moves on!

[Pengi]

 ICE3 1 : Thalys 0

[Agrippa]

1940 all over again.

PS to our younger members that was not a World Cup fixture.

[port perran]

I hope our lot are watching this Brazil v Colombia game.
Full blooded, cracking pace, rumbustious tackles but players just get up and get on with it.
Flair, pace, emotion, skill, by the barrowload.
And.........No player gone off yet with a broken little toe nail !!!! (or a meta tarsel).

[Lawrence]

I hope our lot are watching this Brazil v Colombia game.
Full blooded, cracking pace, rumbustious tackles but players just get up and get on with it.
Flair, pace, emotion, skill, by the barrowload.
And.........No player gone off yet with a broken little toe nail !!!! (or a meta tarsel).

Terrible performance by the ref and his assistants though, not even a subtle homer  bet none of them are taking their holidays in Columbia!

[DesertHound]

Hmmm - Brazilians hardly looking like World Cup winning candidates are they?

[Newportnobby]

The second half was basically fouls interrupted by sporadic bursts of football
Wonder how Brazil will get on without 2 of their best players?

Won't comment on the Argentina v Belgium match in case someone hasn't seen it yet

[Pengi]

Incredible headlines from Columbian newspaper Hoy concerning the Spanish referee 

Probably best not to translate it 

[DesertHound]

Currently "The Flying Dutchman" is at it again! I think if he brushed up against a daisy he'd fall over.

Also, is it just me or do others think he walks funny - like he needs to get to the bathroom for a number 2!!!

[DesertHound]

Anybody else watching Brazil vs Germany by any chance? We're witnessing history here .... poor Brazilians. I'm embarrassed for them.