nobody wants to get kidnapped and sold as slaves in south africa...

6/9/2010 5:39:40 PM

Quote :

"yeah, whatever happened with ESPN3D which was supposed to start up with the world cup? haven't heard much about that in a while"

DirecTV added it a few days ago. Channel 106.

I can't see it since I don't have a 3D-capable HDTV, but it's definitely there.

6/9/2010 5:41:43 PM

a couple of facts I've come across in my pre-WC reading today


After beating England 1-0 in 1950, USA have kept just one clean sheet in their 19 World Cup matches since.

and

Eight out of England's past 10 games have produced more than 2.5 goals, as have nine out of 10 played by the USA.

6/9/2010 6:20:05 PM

^^ yeah, the bar we go to is getting 3D tv's for the england/us game.

6/9/2010 7:22:45 PM

this is pretty funny:

Quote :

"Very well; it's a bet! Incidentally, you should know that the Ambassador takes his steak like American soccer victories - somewhat rare."

it's on!

6/9/2010 7:57:17 PM

my brother just bought a 3D HDTV for the world cup. i should be visiting him at the end of june, early july, near the end, and i'm looking forward to seeing what it looks like.

6/9/2010 9:56:59 PM

get well soon, robben.

6/9/2010 10:26:43 PM

Beckham says England should blitzkrieg our goal early because the U.S. players are wusses in the opening minutes.

Quote :

"The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder’s insistence on establishing early command could be related to his memories of the exhibition game between the two countries at London’s Wembley Stadium two years ago. Before that friendly, Beckham was stunned to see several American players physically shaking in the tunnel due to nerves at playing in the venue widely regarded as the home of soccer."

6/10/2010 1:32:32 AM

hey beckham, tim howard isn't shaking because he's scared, hes shaking because of his tourrettes syndrome

[Edited on June 10, 2010 at 1:43 AM. Reason : s]

6/10/2010 1:38:46 AM

^^This will be a nuetral site, so that may help. As for the comments...


WE'VE GOT TIMMY TURRETS IN OUR NETS! FUCK YOU! FUCK YOU! FUCK YOU!

6/10/2010 2:13:46 AM

They were shaking because they worried Beckham would kick them when the referee was looking.

6/10/2010 3:06:10 AM

I have a suspicion the Dutch will do really well this time though.

6/10/2010 7:26:54 AM

Quote :

"Altemir Hausmann and Roberto Braatz, have been given a list of 20 English swear words to study in preparation for the game in Rustenburg."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jun/10/referees-england-world-cup-swear-words

So which 20 do you think we're dealing with here?

6/10/2010 8:18:33 AM

Quote :

"What channels are the games on TWC? I have a 14 yr old that's having trouble finding to set his DVR."

6/10/2010 8:57:03 AM

ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC

6/10/2010 8:59:07 AM

Quote :

"Saturday's referee, Carlos Simon, who was suspended by his national federation last season amid accusations of bribery and incompetence, is a former journalist and speaks English fluently but both he and his linesmen, Altemir Hausmann and Roberto Braatz, have been given a list of 20 English swear words to study in preparation for the game in Rustenburg."

wtf why would you let a guy like this ref such an important game???

6/10/2010 8:59:25 AM

^^thank you

6/10/2010 9:06:23 AM

Sid Lowe provides SI with his World Cup predictions....

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/soccer/world-cup-2010/06/05/SI.wc.picks/index.html?hpt=Mid

6/10/2010 9:08:41 AM

^
I chuckled.

6/10/2010 9:24:37 AM

Quote :

"Around 40,000 fans are expected to travel to South Africa from the USA for the World Cup. "

How true is this? I bet it's nowhere close to accurate.

The USA probably DID bring 40,000 fans but we are such a melting pot and ability to have a ton of people have the financial flexibility to travel to South Africa surely is an advantage over other countries. But how many of those 40,000 are rooting for their nationality (Italian, German, etc, etc)? Probably a sizable chunk.

6/10/2010 9:30:51 AM

Quote :

"wtf why would you let a guy like this ref such an important game???"

Would you expect anything less from FIFA? They're the worst governing body in the history of sport.

6/10/2010 9:36:02 AM

^^

Unless wherever you got that from says explicitly in the next sentence that they're USA fans, I don't see what's inaccurate about it.

6/10/2010 9:37:40 AM

What exactly is Lalas' role in the studio? To be a jingoistic prick to every non-American?

6/10/2010 11:04:49 AM

Spain +375 to win it all

Might put a couple bucks on it

6/10/2010 1:42:30 PM

6/10/2010 2:09:16 PM

VIVA MEXICO!! Kicking it off in under 20 hours!








flame away

6/10/2010 2:12:28 PM

go eat shit and die

6/10/2010 2:21:07 PM

Kickin' back and jammin' to the World Cup Concert on ESPN2.

6/10/2010 2:54:06 PM

Goddamn I hate Mexico.

Cheering for South Africa has never been so easy.

6/10/2010 3:03:49 PM

my prediction for the England US game:

England: 4
US of A: 2

6/10/2010 3:13:24 PM

way to hate america you traitorous asshole

6/10/2010 3:14:52 PM

I'm objective, what are they favored by, 1.5?

England -1? Yeah right, I'd need at least 1.5 to take US and A

[Edited on June 10, 2010 at 3:16 PM. Reason : .]

6/10/2010 3:15:37 PM

Pretty sure I may end up pulling for Mexico. You guys are gonna hate me.


LOL

6/10/2010 4:12:20 PM

come on, don't be THAT guy

6/10/2010 4:13:31 PM

come on, don't be THAT guy

6/10/2010 4:15:14 PM

We will beat the brits.

6/10/2010 4:16:06 PM

My prediction, draw:

USA - 2
England - 2

6/10/2010 4:21:08 PM

i think US can beat england, they are playing surprisingly well with very good passing and decent finishing

6/10/2010 4:26:04 PM

and so lafta types it, and so it is true

6/10/2010 4:27:59 PM

what is this faggot palotones shit?

[Edited on June 10, 2010 at 4:40 PM. Reason : shakira ]

6/10/2010 4:34:49 PM

now I'm not sure who most of these cats are

but it sounds like shit

[Edited on June 10, 2010 at 5:09 PM. Reason : but I *do* know Fergie and she's the worst]

6/10/2010 5:06:57 PM

I've always liked the World Cup since the Brazil-US game in '94 but I really got captivated by it in '98 because of one of the best sports video games ever and just an all around great tournament.

This year thanks to DVR I'm going to attempt to watch every minute of the entire World Cup.

Obviously, I'm 100% in the USA camp but when they aren't playing I'lll be cheering for the Spains, Dutches, Africans (especially the the Nigerias), and I have secret man love for the Brazils who I cheer for as my #2 stunner.

Other than Ireland and Spain I always root against anyone from Europe staunchly unless it's Netherlands who I like. England is okay too.

Do we still have that guy Kobi Jones in midfield? I sure hope not cause man that guy sucked so bad I wanted to kick my own teeth in.

6/10/2010 6:13:25 PM

Cobi Jones is not on the team this year.


Im obviously pulling for the US with the understanding they have no chance in winning it. But I feel like I need an emotional investment. I've always liked watching Argentina and Brazil play so I'll be checking out their games.

6/10/2010 6:25:25 PM

other than ireland and span...and netherlands...and england.

c'mon now lol.

6/10/2010 6:38:47 PM

lol.

1st off, FUCK MEXICO.

Here's my prediction for the USA/England game saturday. I shared this with kiljadn and JTMONEYNCSU last night....

England 2, USA 1.
Dempsey scores for USA
Crouch scores for England
Bornstein late own goal wins it for England

6/10/2010 6:51:43 PM

We are going to need Donovan to step up and have a big WC. If not it'll be an early exit. Even a loss to England we should still get out of group play. If not I'll be a HUGE disappointment.

6/10/2010 7:02:11 PM

I foresee the US beating England and then losing their other two games and going home.

6/10/2010 7:06:25 PM

Quote :

"Dutches"

What the fuck is a Dutches?

I'm a Rangers fan and would normally back Scotland or Northern Ireland as a good Protestant, but they've fallen off so I guess it's the country with the next closest ties for me this time: Holland, then Japan, then Ghana.

After the US that is.

[Edited on June 10, 2010 at 7:10 PM. Reason : .]

6/10/2010 7:09:27 PM

^ The netherlands??? Think the color of Hi-C black people order at Mcdonalds?

Yeah so I dont like Germany and fucking Italy. Though I drive a german so i like their "engineering" just not their klinsmann/bieroff bullshit goals that Taffarel can't fucking stop in world cup 98.

Roberto Carlos, best player ever?

I just hope amazing players like Chilavert present themselves in this world cup. If I have to watch another snorefest like 2002 I'll punch myself.

6/10/2010 7:13:59 PM

Quote :

"Though I drive a german so i like their "engineering""

mambagrl EXPOSED???

6/10/2010 7:18:35 PM