They dive, they complain constantly, they act like they are amazed when a foul is called on them. Like I said....I don't want to go on with it. I'd rather not bicker back and forth over opinions. You obviously have a hardon for everything that is Italian.....no need to get your panties in a bunch. Also, when you see Landon take a dive like he just got shot by a sniper, like I've see Gattuso do on more than one occasion.....then come talk to me. Whats laughable is you comparing how the US carries themselves to Italy. All you gotta do is watch the games.rock_knutne;376334 wrote:Defensive? How is Italy any different from other teams as far as how they conduct themselves on the field.......HOW? I really want to here this one.
BTW, I've watched cry baby Landon Donovan and his on field antics plenty of times.......the US is NO different, especially with all the international experience they've garnered recently. Laughable!
Automatik;376529 wrote:They dive, they complain constantly, they act like they are amazed when a foul is called on them. Like I said....I don't want to go on with it. I'd rather not bicker back and forth over opinions. You obviously have a hardon for everything that is Italian.....no need to get your panties in a bunch. Also, when you see Landon take a dive like he just got shot by a sniper, like I've see Gattuso do on more than one occasion.....then come talk to me. Whats laughable is you comparing how the US carries themselves to Italy. All you gotta do is watch the games.
Just joined the bracket challenge!
In EPL news....looks like no Cesc for Barca!
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-turn-down-barca-offer-for-fabregas
Automatik;376802 wrote:No I got the right guy....my comment was relating to Milan's Champions League run in '07. I wouldn't go as far as to say he's a diver...whiner is more like it.
Its funny that you get all uppity over my comments. You act like I'm insane for having those OPINIONS on Italian football. Have you ever been to Europe? If not...go check it out, and ask what people outside of Italy think of Italian football.
So you do not think Gattuso is a whiner? At all? Wow....talk about be blinded. Let's just end the argument and talk about the WC itself.rock_knutne;376810 wrote:I've been to Europe MANY times, in fact I'll be there in a few months. I know what other football fans think and IMO it's jealousy. I'm not "uppity", I just can't take those comments and some of the others posted on here, as serious football knowledge. Come on......Gattuso a diver or a whiner, that's insane Auto. As I said before, all the teams in this tournament play act, every one of them, including the US and the almighty proud English.
Sage;376953 wrote:Anybody who isn't rolling with Eto'o and the Cameroon Indomitable Lions outside of the US CAN HATER GET LOST
I got Spain winning the cup! Diving irks me no matter who does it, but like you said Italians are known for it. Spain was doing it quite a lot during the Euro. As a national side I pull for them because I enjoy watching their matches and their style of play is awesome. David Villa is also one of my favorite players. So sad to see him leave ValenciaLaley23;376950 wrote:I like a ton of the Italian players, but as a national side, I cant get into their style. I respect the hell out of it because it obviously works....but it just puts me to sleep. Personal preference, but Spanish/Dutch/S. American soccer is the most enjoyable followed closely by English and then German.
Italy dives (or a little more accurate, exaggerates) the most of any international team. But it isnt as if other dont do it as well. Hell, until recently Portigal mightve had them beat, but Ronaldo has changed his ways. I dont think it really detracts from anything...I dont think it detracts from ANY team that does it. It just so happens that it coincides with the style of soccer I hate the most to watch, so it sort of adds to me not liking the Italian National Team. But, I think Spain dives quite a bit, and I love Spain. The diving gets annoying, but they are still my second favorite team internationally and them being pretty big divers doesnt take away from that.
I spent a few days there in '07....awesome city. He was a GOD there.
Terry_Tate;376990 wrote:I'm loving all of the World Cup talk. Just listened to Bill Simmons' podcast talking to Michael Davies and I am jacked for the World Cup.
Sage;376922 wrote:Italy is a country of spaghetti vending fags. If you enjoy it so much and aspire to really believe you're a fucking Italian, feel free to take the boat back over and reside in that shit-hole of a country while we Americans will feast on your food and bang the 6 Italian women without Mario mustaches.
Italy plays like bitches. Just wait til the US gets some talent here in the next 12 years. We will dominate. AND YES YOU CAN QUOTE ME. THE US WILL WIN A WORLD CUP IN THE NEXT 4 (counting this one) WORLD CUPS.
Don't get your panties in a bunch there Auto, Gattuso is not a whiner, far from it! If I'm blind I'd hate to think what you are, although I have a fairly good idea.Automatik;376845 wrote:So you do not think Gattuso is a whiner? At all? Wow....talk about be blinded. Let's just end the argument and talk about the WC itself.
Italy is the best EVER. Happy?
