World Cup

[Sambo Rambo 18 0]

What are you thoughts on the up coming world cup of soccer and who do you tihnk is going to win it

[RadioGaGa 162]

What are you thoughts on the up coming world cup of soccer and who do you tihnk is going to win it

I work with an over zealous Italian and a Women of Porteguese decent. I won't enjoy it at all. :lol:

I do have a co-worker who's in-laws live in South Africa. He is going over, and I believe hads tickets to a few of the games. Should lead to some interesting stories

[sickwilly 37]

I'm really looking forward to the US-England game.

I'd like to see a team other than Brazil, Argentina, Germany, France or Italy win it all.

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

Can't wait.

[mug25 2]

Not a big fan of soccer really but I'll obviously root for USA.

[daca 0]

Huge fan. It'd be cool to see an African team win it. History shows European teams don't do so well outside Europe. Can't wait to see all of the inevitable upsets.

[Sambo Rambo 18 0]

I would like to see Italy to win it but if that doesnt work out hopefully Brazil, but brazil can be like russia in hockey lots of superstars but not good as a team.

[daca 0]

brazil can be like russia in hockey lots of superstars but not good as a team.

I think that distinction would have to go to England! That said, they have looked fantastic in qualifying, especially Rooney.

[Habs21 0]

Yup, Rooney is incredible...BUT he's injured right now, isn't he? I think he busted his ankle a few days ago. Hopefully he'll be fine!

[daca 0]

As someone who doesn't care for England or Man United, he can take his time.

[Law Goalie 147]

And Fabregas blew his knee out taking a penalty yesterday, in an attempt to prove something to his fellow Spaniards since he'll miss the next match under suspension. Given that he just came back from a knee injury, his World Cup may be done anyway, even though they were somewhat unjustly pinning him to the bench internationally.

[Habs21 0]

Rooney will be fine for the World Cup :)

"We're pleased to report that Wayne has not suffered a fracture. The scan revealed only minor ligament damage," United's website said Thursday. "For now, the club is not commenting on how many games Wayne is likely to miss."

[hehatemefrisbee 0]

I plan on watching every game. This is the first time I have felt England have a legit chance to win it. We have the right coach, arguably the best player in the world, and our players all play in the best league in the world. This is our chance.

And Fabregas blew his knee out taking a penalty yesterday, in an attempt to prove something to his fellow Spaniards since he'll miss the next match under suspension. Given that he just came back from a knee injury, his World Cup may be done anyway, even though they were somewhat unjustly pinning him to the bench internationally.

Broken leg, out 6 weeks. He will be back in time barely.

[Fire0nIce228 1]

I'm excited. I don't follow much soccer really but I did go to some (now defunct) Wilmington Sharks games this summer an really enjoyed watching Euro 2008. This is the first time I'll really pay attention to the WC.

[Chadd 916]

I do have a co-worker who's in-laws live in South Africa. He is going over, and I believe hads tickets to a few of the games. Should lead to some interesting stories

Last I heard there were still a ton of tickets available.

[pg-1000 0]

I plan on watching every game. This is the first time I have felt England have a legit chance to win it. We have the right coach, arguably the best player in the world, and our players all play in the best league in the world. This is our chance.

Ehhh, Messi is Spanish. You do know that, right? :P

I have to admit that being Scottish, I am in the "Algeria, Slovenia & USA Supporters Club"

Official T-Shirt!

I honestly don't mind who wins it, but I can't see england doing it.

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

Ehhh, Messi is Spanish. You do know that, right? :P

I have to admit that being Scottish, I am in the "Algeria, Slovenia & USA Supporters Club"

Official T-Shirt!

I honestly don't mind who wins it, but I can't see england doing it.

Hope you're not being ignorant and lumping all Spanish-speaking people into being Spanish, as Messi is Argentinian.

[pg-1000 0]

Not at all. Thats what I get for writing late at night when I'm half asleep. Tiredness kills as they say in road safety.

Messi, Barcelona, Spanish. Lol, you get the story!

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

Haha, still wrong...Barcelona is in Catalonia, which is autonomous.

OK, OK, I'll stop :P

[starsfan71 9]

I am just hoping my dad doesn't get as pissed as he did in 2006 when England got knocked out :lol:

[Tsubasa27 0]

Argentina :D if Maradona can put a decent team

[S'land9.16.7 6]

I agrees that Messi is amazing but I hope Italy pulls it out.

[Sambo Rambo 18 0]

I do feel bad for Beckham if he doesnt recover in time for the world cup, and i would like to see Inter pull out the win against Barcelona that would be cool to see but im sure messi will be unstopable like always.

[saba 0]

I have Spain vs Brazil. An African country might surprise but I see not one getting by these 2 powerhouses in the semis. Will come down to spot kicks for one these 2 finalists. Iniesta being hurt does not help Spain. And no England will not show, you will here how the boys are getting beat down by the climate, DESPITE it being winter in the Southern hemisphere, love the British press

[Race4LastPlace 31]

Not just on MSH but anywhere, what is it about people cheering for other countries in the world cup. I can understand if you are native or have descent of that nationality. But my buddy was like "gotta cheer for France". I dont understand. He's not french. he was all about usa in the olympics, but now doesnt really acknowledge their soccer team.

So my question: do you root for whatever your 'non-native country of choice' is in the olympics? Or is it just because the USA sucks internationally in soccer? I'm not saying i expect USA to win it all, or even their group, I'm just seeing a totally different mindset than in the olympics, yet the premise remains similar. Just curious...