It's world cup time again.  I'm not a huge fan of the sport but I've been watching the games and mostly enjoying them.

1. So who are you all rooting for? 

2. Who do you all think will be the last two teams? 

3. Also, who do you all think has the best color uniforms?

As for me:

1.  USA, followed by the Netherlands and Japan

2.  Netherlands vs Brazil will be the last match up, unless seeding screws that up.  I don't think a matchup of the last one will repeat (spain looked bad). Brazil looked good for the opening match and the Netherlands look strong as well.

Team USA's german coach openly admitted they aren't going all the way.  Ghana will knock us out for the 3rd time in a row, they have our number.  And Japan's club is too small to survive a physical match up.

3.  See number 1.  I'm root for teams who I like the uniforms for.  ;)

The last 2? ?

The ref and the ball.

Must be a good ball too. They have been kicking it as hell, ans still no dents.
Or they are doing a bloody bad job at it.

Foolish sport too; Running like mad to get to the ball, and when they finally have it? ?
They kick it away? ?  Who can understand THAT....

And when they finally get in in some net?
They take it out and start all over again?

Crazy stuff, crazy stuff . . . LOL.

lol yeah, i agree with vilters. never been a fan of most spectator/team sports.

never played baseball or football or any of that. completely pointless to me and most of the fans are beyond obnoxious. 

I like the more extreme stuff - hard core dirtbike racing, auto/truck racing, american gladiator/obstacle courses, kickboxing, backyard fight clubs where you're allowed to beat the snot out of each other. strongest man wins kind'a thing, then go buy a few rounds and party afterwards.

those things to me are true sports.

but that's just me. i'm a southern boy.

~Shane

Sorry to be a party pooper as well but I don't really care most of the team sports either.  If others enjoy it, great, but it's not really on my radar.

Now, even saying all of that, I do find it enjoyable to see games in person at the times that I have gone.  There's something to be said for being there rather than watching it on a screen, which I find beyond boring.

anyway,

yesterday, the hockey girls won their World Championship over Autralia.

today, the hockey guys will win their World Championship over Australia.

wednesday, our soccer guys will win over Autralia.

So I guess we won't be welcome to Down Under for some time :-)

have fun!

I have to agree, not much into team sports but if people find it entertaining then fine.  What annoys me is when people take it for granted that everyone thinks the same way with statments like "everyone in the country is behind you".  It doesn't matter what sport it is, there is a body of people who are not the slightest bit interested in the results.

That said, at least I regard football as a sport, don't get me started on Darts.

yeah, now you bring it up, the Dutchies won the Darts Championship too, recently.

we are so annoying...

well, at least when we can't win the game in the first two halves, we can try again in the third half (canteen).

I'm for the Netherlands since I'm half Dutch and live there at present, so I'm hoping for them to finally be world champion for one. I always like USA and Australia as well. Not because they're so good, but because they're always working so hard, while other teams get lazy at times. Since I'm half American as well, I always follow and support them.... hoping that the Netherlands doesn't have to play against USA :)

I don't think Brazil looked good at all in their first match. Without the help of the referee they would have never won. I've watched 5 games by now and I'm surprised how bad these referees are. They do make very biased calls throughout the match and at times they make horrible decisions favouring the team they've been biased to the whole match even more. There have been at least 2 matched where the outcome has been decided by the referee and not the players. My son thinks that some of them have been bribed :) The referees are annoying, but some of the soccer is fun to watch.

Amazing how many (forum active) Poser users are living in the Netherlands.

:-) Belgium starts in 2 days :-)

:-) Yes, I am going to look at it. :-)

:-) I wanna see dents in those balls :-)

I'm cheering on England but after last nights performance I don't hold out too much hope of us going all the way.

Great game by Holland though, i'm not sure Spain knew what hit them.

okay, our gents just lost their hockey finals from the Aussies, 5 or 6 to 1. That restores the balance somewhat. Payback time next wednesday in Rio.

have fun!

2 - Who do you all think will be the last two teams?

Argentina - Brasil

1. Also, who do you all think has the best color uniforms?

honestly, are there any more beautiful than these colors?

Quote - I have to agree, not much into team sports but if people find it entertaining then fine.  What annoys me is when people take it for granted that everyone thinks the same way with statments like "everyone in the country is behind you".  It doesn't matter what sport it is, there is a body of people who are not the slightest bit interested in the results.

That said, at least I regard football as a sport, don't get me started on Darts.

 

Heh, I actually happen to like darts but I'd certainly rather play.  That and shoot pool.  I'm not any good any more, it was a lifetime ago :)

Quote - > Quote - I have to agree, not much into team sports but if people find it entertaining then fine.  What annoys me is when people take it for granted that everyone thinks the same way with statments like "everyone in the country is behind you".  It doesn't matter what sport it is, there is a body of people who are not the slightest bit interested in the results.

That said, at least I regard football as a sport, don't get me started on Darts.

 

Heh, I actually happen to like darts but I'd certainly rather play.  That and shoot pool.  I'm not any good any more, it was a lifetime ago :)

I have no issue with darts as a game and have played and enjoyed it but I cannot see the fun in having it on television or see any of the benefits other 'sports' give you.

I find it interesting that this time around some UK companies/advertisers are saying they won't be running any football based promotions or running only short term ones. It's because they've found customers see the English team as something that will never win, or will go out of the competition quickly, ergo any brand attached to that team isn't that hot. Plus despite the media hype a large part of the population has zero interest in football and will overtly not to buy any associated products. Personally I'm with hornet on the whole benefits of sport thing, especially when it comes to gym membership. I've got friends who'll drive there and spend 40 minutes on a treadmill! A kick around in the park with the kids or a nice walk in the countryside will keep most people fit enough, better still with the latter if theres an old country pub at the end:)

New sport :
Playing darts on foot- ,soccer- and tennis- balls.

The finals?

Red Devils against **Orange Lions.

**Who will win?

The beer companies . LOL. :-)

commercials are a great laugh indeed.

Over here some lousy one size fits all jogging suit - including a massive reserve - was sold out within three days or so. And even carrots and marmelades are on sale - as long as it's orange it attracks attention :-)

At least the large supermarket-chains fight wars over it. Now let's wait till the temperatures go up (or we are kicked out, whatever comes first).

so funny.

Quote - It's world cup time again.  I'm not a huge fan of the sport but I've been watching the games and mostly enjoying them.

Quote - 1. So who are you all rooting for? 

The Spurs

Quote - 2. Who do you all think will be the last two teams? 

The Spurs and the Heat

Quote - 3. Also, who do you all think has the best color uniforms?

The Laker Girls

USA won it's opening match against Ghana, I wasn't expecting that.  Still, being in the group of death they need all they can get.

Yep, congrats to USA and Belgium as well!

Quote - 1. So who are you all rooting for? 

Germany

Quote - 2. Who do you all think will be the last two teams? 

Italy vs. Argentina

Quote - 3. Also, who do you all think has the best color uniforms?

Team Oranje - the Netherlands

I love Team Sports and played most of them at one time or another. 

USA is my favorite team. Backup Team France

My picks are USA to win it all in a epic tussle against RUSSIA.

The Orange look good so I'll make them my dark horse pick.

Best Uniforms?  Mexico looks best.

Good win by USA, nice early goal by Dempsey. Ghana did make a good effort in the 2nd half.

I'm rooting for England, also Germany and Holland.

Pffff near escape from the Socceroos. Tough guys, sorry you lost but thanks for an exciting match. Can we play in our Orange outfit next time? Chili peppers tonight, and Monday.

I'm English, so you'd think I'd find football gripping. It's actually taken me a while to start enjoying the game, but since hubby watches all the games, I've started taking an interest again.

I was a hockey fanatic for a few years, but I found the inconsistent refereeing infuriating. Though, I admit, it might just have been the inconsistency of the local team that annoyed me the most. ;)

Great thing about football, though, is that the players aren't hidden away in bulky armor, and most of them are extremely fit and very nicely tanned. My only complaint is that, like most outfits for men, the uniforms cover more and more skin every year. 30 years ago you'd actually get to see some fine pairs of legs on the field. (Chile has a very sexy roster.)

Edit: Oh, and I adore Lionel Messi, so it's Argentina all the way! :D

Nice play by Chile, bad luck Spain.

Good win by Croatia, Cameroon seemed to be more interested in fighting amonst themselves than anything else.

just to put some 3D in this thread

http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/nike-kicks-world-cup-incredible-3d-tribute-top-players-61411984

Poor UK, I feel bad for them.

Quote - Poor UK, I feel bad for them.

we're not actually out yet.

to quote

"Should England lose to Uruguay in Sao Paulo, they will need Italy to beat Costa Rica on Friday. Then England must overcome Costa Rica next Tuesday and hope Italy simultaneously defeat Uruguay. If level, goal difference splits teams, then goals scored, finally results and goals in games involving the teams concerned. Should England draw tonight, they would finish level with Uruguay at worst with victory against a Costa Rican side beaten by Italy. If England win, a draw against Costa Rica could be enough, depending on goal difference."

what am I saying? we're buggered.

Quote - Poor UK, I feel bad for them.

Who's  this UK you speak of, there is no such team in the World cup and no such country in the world.

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Who's  this UK you speak of, there is no such team in the World cup and no such country in the world.

LOL. Scots, Welsh, Northern Irish, and those little channel island people are doing just fine. No need for them to mourn any English losses, eh? :D :D

The UK "is" a country - well for now though might not be soon if the Scot's decide to leave the union. As for the team it's England and while it's our national game - must be honest we ain't that good at it. But thats the point, we like the hope, that chance the underdog might get lucky and actually win something :)

Agreed khai, were are pretty much buggered.

Quote - lol yeah, i agree with vilters. never been a fan of most spectator/team sports.

never played baseball or football or any of that. completely pointless to me and most of the fans are beyond obnoxious. 

I like the more extreme stuff - hard core dirtbike racing, auto/truck racing, american gladiator/obstacle courses, kickboxing, backyard fight clubs where you're allowed to beat the snot out of each other. strongest man wins kind'a thing, then go buy a few rounds and party afterwards.

those things to me are true sports.

but that's just me. i'm a southern boy.

 

~Shane

I disagree with you ... But that's okay, I know you've said:
"But that's just me.'m A southern boy"
Well ... I'm from Brazil.
Football is the sport, more, more, more, more, more popular in the WORLD!
It is a sport that stopped World War II during his departure.
and is a "cheap" sport ... I mean cheap only in the fact anyone can play!
A ball is cheap! Still if you do not have a ball, you just get an empty bag and fill it with cloth / fabric, then tie the ends of the bag ... And voila, here is a ball to play with your friends, and family / relatives etc..
Even a stone can be ready to kick a ball ... An empty beer can, an empty shoebox ... Who does not this always kicking something?
This sport is in the vein!
Now ... Not everyone can buy a bicycle for sport, how much does a tennis racquet?
Only a few moneyed can buy jeeps for fun on trails of mud ... and so on will ...
But football everyone can play! And the ball ... Anything turns into a ball ready to be kicked (not grenade, not).

Aaahh, and how I'm Brazilian, I wish so much that it becomes the cup with us, wish the Brazil win ... But anyway the best man win, let's be fair, if the selections from abroad, trained more than our selection if you guys from abroad struggled more then they beat the team that was not lazy in training!
What you do win a better game! Live sport!

Quote - > Quote - Poor UK, I feel bad for them.

Who's  this UK you speak of, there is no such team in the World cup and no such country in the world.

you mean the United Kingdom of Great Britain? only been around for few years.. made  up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. you know the ones on the Union Jack flag... and on the cover of my Passport. so no. no such country in the world there then..  yes gods. what do they teach in schools these days?

I wasn't even going to comment on that one myself :) According to my wifes passport, she's from the UK and not from England, even though she was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire :)

UK has not a national soccer team at the World Cup or European Cup. Such a national team existed only for the Olympic Games (but only until 1972, however it was resumed in 2012) where no one cares for soccer.

Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England all have their own team. UK is the only country in the world which can send four national teams to the World Cup due to the history of their teams.

Scotland did qualify the last time in 1998 for the World Cup, Northern Ireland in 1986, and Wales in 1958. But they all had a little bit more luck at the European Cup. England's team is the most successful of them.

I wonder how UK would fare if they combine all their efforts for ONE national team.

Great last minute goal by Portugal, USA must have thought a win was in the bag by then.

Brasil!Brasil!Braaasiiiiilll!!!!

Brazil 4 x 1 Camaroes!!!!

:) See if you can beat us...... provided we both win our next match. At any rate I do prefer The Netherlands - Belgium over The Netherlands - Argentina.

After Howard's performance, there is a petition circulating to name a US airport after the new "secretary of defense!"

Without his effort the usa would have lost 10-1.

Not a soccer fan, we need a F1 thread and some models of F1 cars in the marketplace :)

That was a really good and dare I say exciting game.

Bad luck USA but you can go home with your heads held high.

You have some very good players, Howard, Dempsey etc.

As a nation you need to maybe treat the game more as a national sport as you are rather good at it.

YES.... we're going to the semi-finals! I'm sure I'll see a lot more orange in the streets tomorrow :)

Our coach made an excellent goalkeeper substitute for the penalty kicks, I don't think I've seen that before in socces.  Louis van Gaal and his staff have shown some excellent tactics during all of the dutch matches.

What a blow!
dude, it's unbelievable, Brazil lost the World Cup.
It seemed that the Brazilian players were bewitched, seemed hypnotized, ran from one side to the other without knowing what to do.
You could say that the Germans alone played the game today.
I'm shocked (The Brazil is in shock)
But the sport is that, the team that wins this better prepared, estrategic
This gives a pain to say but: the selection of Germany deserved to win, they played alone, the Brazilian team was just running behind them
: (: (

I feel the pain for Brasil and hope they can stay civilised in overcoming the Germans victory.

For the Brasilian population: Please realise that it * is only a game*, a sport.

In part they won: 12 million Germans living in Brasil.

Brazil - Germany 1:7

I did not see Brazil in the finale but neither Germany. I'm really surprised that Germany kicked them off with this result. Brazil obviously relied too much on Neymar during the World Cup. We'll see whether the Netherlands or Argentina will join us. On the first page I thought Italy and Argentina would be the two last teams. Since I was so wrong about Italy I hope now that the Oranje team will follow us - still like their orange uniform the most.

Quote - I feel the pain for Brasil and hope they can stay civilised in overcoming the Germans victory.

For the Brasilian population: Please realise that it * is only a game*, a sport.

In part they won: 12 million Germans living in Brasil.

I'm with you.
The Germans have every right to celebrate the victory here.
But I believe that everything will go well with the commemoration of them ... You saw what happened after the seventh goal of germany?
All the Brazilians who were sitting on the stage, stood in salute to the German team.

Quote - Brazil - Germany 1:7

I did not see Brazil in the finale but neither Germany. I'm really surprised that Germany kicked them off with this result. Brazil obviously relied too much on Neymar during the World Cup. We'll see whether the Netherlands or Argentina will join us. On the first page I thought Italy and Argentina would be the two last teams. Since I was so wrong about Italy I hope now that the Oranje team will follow us - still like their orange uniform the most.

But the danger of Germany, this in midfield, the whole world saw it in previous games, only the coach of our national team did not see it. He did not put the defense of midfield.
The coach will rule in a few moments ... In prior he takes the blame for the defeat.

Watching bits and peices of Brazil-Germany game I have to ask, which one of you forgot to pick up the other game controller?