World Cup anybody?

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

Wow -- as uninspiring as England have been (would love to see more of Lennon and see Gerrard upfront) I totally fancy their chances against Portugal, who might have to play without Ronaldo (twinkletoes) and will definitely have to do without DEco and Costinha

[yogib37 3]

I don't count because I was born in South America, but I saw some US-born blacks interested as well ... I am guessing because of Trinidad. They know Trinis at work and at play and they can identify and ask questions and not feel "dumb". I say in another five years or so more Americans will be into football in general and the World Cup in particular.

I wonder what will happen to increase excitement about soccer? New coach? They finally start showing it on TV?

exposure is everything... i had no clue about world cup soccer, much less how into soccer every other country in the world is... but now, because of my Tobe and because we can actually SEE games and the fans, i think it will catch on quickly here in america

Portagual 1-0 at half.

That red card was stuipd. He was in no way near anyone why shown a 2nd yellow then a red.

he made a hands ball... it was obvious and deliberate... he stuck out his hand to the ball... isnt he suppose to use his foot? isnt that why its called "football"?

and im just a stupid, dumb, ignorant american, and even i could see that (editting to note the sarcasm)

I did not see any hand ball. you may of saw something else. as a mater of fact, I did not even see a ball even close to him..

i think you had a flash back to american football and you got it confussed. (edit to note more sarcasm back at you)

[luv2teach77 41]

As some of the US pundits have been saying, if England can get to the quarter finals playing the uninteresting and lack luster way that they have been, who knows what they might be capable of if the team actually played to their full potential !!

England haven't impressed anyone yet this world cup (myself included)... results are results but they can't expect to settle for draws or be handed own goals on a platter in the latter stages of a tournament like this. I would love to see England go all the way but unless they collectivley buck up their ideas and show they want it more than the other guys, it'll be another early bath for the three lions !!

Mark

[Fandango 1,439]

Can I just say I that "americans don't care about the world cup"? is a load of #######?

we missed the whole first half running around trying to find a pub/bar that was showing the world cup that wasn't filled up and not admitting new people? This was for an 8am kick-off, and we left the house at 7:30am.

thank you-that is a load of #######

I know a lot of people that are following the games-I just wish the American team coud play against these teams more often-we just aren't getting enough practice.

I am at a new part-time job now-I would much rather be out with the girls-having a drink & watching all the footballer's.........................I mean the matches

Many of the American players actually play for English footy teams, so they should have plenty of practice!

[sukie175 0]

Slightly worried after watching Portugal on fire tonight...hoping those 2 players that got red cards are crucial ones for England's sake!!

Btw we had to watch it later on a spanish channel and their commentary was awhole lot more entertaining than ABC's, even though we never understood a word of it!! They still managed to convery a whole ton of enthusiasm and excitement

[Fandango 1,439]

Slightly worried after watching Portugal on fire tonight...hoping those 2 players that got red cards are crucial ones for England's sake!!

Btw we had to watch it later on a spanish channel and their commentary was awhole lot more entertaining than ABC's, even though we never understood a word of it!! They still managed to convery a whole ton of enthusiasm and excitement

The abc commentators are chit! I remember the first time hearing them call a penalty kick a 'PK'....Dave was here and was like 'America! ** yeah!'

[I'm Gone 60]

What a match!!! That was so violent and dirty yet entertaining to me

Best match I have seen. If all the matches were like that soccer would certainly be watched by more people in the U.S. Have to give it to Portugal they held off the Netherlands being down a man 2/3 of the match.

[danyfra 0]

Can't agree with you guys, last night game between portugal and netherlands wasn't good at all...

i'd rather watch rugby than a soccer game like this.

Anyway, today's game are Italy against Australia, and swizterland against ukraine.

Hope we'll see better games than yesterday, and more goals

[CarolineM 0]

Quite nervous for today's matchup. I KNOW we CAN win...but will we...ARGH nervewracking.

GO SOCCEROOS!! Sorry italian fans

[CarolineM 0]

OMG is anyone else watching this game? I'm freaking out...my nails are GONE

[Nessa 23]

Go Australia!!

[alexcrv76 0]

FORZA ITALIA!!!!!

Someone has to say it with all these Italia haters in this thread

[Nessa 23]

Sorry I don't hate Italy, but you know Brazil and Italy have a story together, so GO AUSTRALIA!!

[alexcrv76 0]

Sorry I don't hate Italy, but you know Brazil and Italy have a story together, so GO AUSTRALIA!!

I know It's just that everyone in here seems to be cheering for the team against us pretty much every time(besides us Italians of course).... what have we done to deserve this????

Once again...

FORZA AZZURRI!!!!!

[jodee 30]

Aussie Aussie Aussie OI OI OI!!!!

Edited June 26, 2006 by jodee