Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 5, 2011 8:21pm
Dempsey hit the crossbar in that game as well. Played really well. One of the 3 best on the field, for either team.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Dec 5, 2011 8:29pm
Sounds like Anelka won't be coming to the MLS. Montreal offered a deal that would've made him a top-5 paid player.
He may be moving to Russia, China, or Qatar. Looks like he just wants a paycheck...
He may be moving to Russia, China, or Qatar. Looks like he just wants a paycheck...
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Dec 5, 2011 8:55pm
Hope Xavi wins
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Dec 5, 2011 9:13pm
I would much rather him than Messi.ohiobucks1;1003512 wrote:Hope Xavi wins
I think Xavi got the shaft last year.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 5, 2011 9:22pm
ohiobucks1;1003512 wrote:Hope Xavi wins
I thought Iniesta had a good shot last year, with the WC and for Barcelona. Xavi should win one before he retires, because he deserves it, but he wont get it.OSH;1003540 wrote:I would much rather him than Messi.
I think Xavi got the shaft last year.
In the end, Messi is having tremendous years and is most deserving. Even if he is "down" by his measures, he is still playing as the best player in football.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Dec 5, 2011 9:35pm
I wouldn't argue Iniesta getting the Ballon d'Or last year.Laley23;1003549 wrote:I thought Iniesta had a good shot last year, with the WC and for Barcelona. Xavi should win one before he retires, because he deserves it, but he wont get it.
In the end, Messi is having tremendous years and is most deserving. Even if he is "down" by his measures, he is still playing as the best player in football.
Messi is having a good year, but so isn't Christiano...he does have his team atop La Liga.
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NilesPacMan
Posts: 452
Dec 5, 2011 9:45pm
I saw today that the Man Utd/Arsenal match on January 22nd is being from FOX Soccer to FOX, making it the first ever EPL game shown on broadcast TV.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 5, 2011 9:55pm
Yes, but because the award is given out in January, you have to factor last seasons second half. The one where Messi led Barca to the Champions League and La Liga crown. If Madrid win CL this year, I bet lots of money Cristiano takes this award next year.OSH;1003567 wrote:I wouldn't argue Iniesta getting the Ballon d'Or last year.
Messi is having a good year, but so isn't Christiano...he does have his team atop La Liga.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 5, 2011 9:56pm
First LIVE game??? Fox showed I think two games this year when CBS had the NFL doubleheader...but they were tape delayed.NilesPacMan;1003584 wrote:I saw today that the Man Utd/Arsenal match on January 22nd is being from FOX Soccer to FOX, making it the first ever EPL game shown on broadcast TV.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Dec 6, 2011 3:12pm
Just when I was wanting some classic (retro) kits...look and see what the Portland Timbers gone and did!
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NilesPacMan
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Dec 6, 2011 3:56pm
Yeah, live game. FOX had already planned to show Chelsea/Man United on Super Bowl Sunday on its broadcast channel, so I wonder if the success of the previous two games made them want to show another EPL game on FOX as well.Laley23;1003601 wrote:First LIVE game??? Fox showed I think two games this year when CBS had the NFL doubleheader...but they were tape delayed.
I think that as we move closer to the 2018 and 2022 Cups, FOX will push more of these games onto broadcast channels to drum up the audience for the WCs. I think it's great for soccer here, especially tied together with NBC getting the rights to MLS games and pushing them more mainstream. Things are definitely looking up.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Dec 6, 2011 6:57pm
The USMNT got their CONCACAF Olympic qualifier group...they will be in Group A with Canada, Cuba, and El Salvador.
Group B has Honduras, Mexico, Panama, and Trinidad & Tobago.
The top two in each group will have a semifinal and final that will be played at Sporting KC's Livestrong Sporting Park. Both finalists will advance to the Olympics. The finalized schedule could be out by the end of the week.
Group B has Honduras, Mexico, Panama, and Trinidad & Tobago.
The top two in each group will have a semifinal and final that will be played at Sporting KC's Livestrong Sporting Park. Both finalists will advance to the Olympics. The finalized schedule could be out by the end of the week.
Automatik
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Dec 7, 2011 3:17pm
United down 1-0 to FC Basel in the 30th. If by a long shot Basel holds on, United is out!!
Laley23
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Dec 7, 2011 3:27pm
And down goes Vidic. Looks like ligaments were probably torn on that.
Automatik
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Dec 7, 2011 3:35pm
I'm only following the gamecast, but a friend told me the field looks like shit.
ohiobucks1
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Dec 7, 2011 3:36pm
Lets go BASEL
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Dec 7, 2011 3:39pm
It really does. Reminds me a winter Cleveland Browns game after a high school game friday, college game on saturday field.Automatik;1005859 wrote:I'm only following the gamecast, but a friend told me the field looks like shit.
ohiobucks1
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Dec 7, 2011 3:40pm
Its not that bad from box to box but the boxes themselves are AWFUL
Automatik
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Dec 7, 2011 3:46pm
Looks like United had a lot of chances...just couldn't cash in. I've seen games like this before. They'll win 3-1.
But I hope I'm wrong. A Basel win would make my hump day!
But I hope I'm wrong. A Basel win would make my hump day!
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 7, 2011 3:48pm
Its not terrible, considering they are playing on December 7th...in Switzerland. Maybe Im wrong, but I think Basel, and the whole country really, has pretty high elevation.Automatik;1005859 wrote:I'm only following the gamecast, but a friend told me the field looks like shit.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 7, 2011 3:50pm
Probably, but Basel are really tough at home. If ManU get the goal to go 1-1 they may just settle for the tie, which could be bad. Frei and Frie as well as the goalscorer Streller can put in a 2nd towards the end.Automatik;1005872 wrote:Looks like United had a lot of chances...just couldn't cash in. I've seen games like this before. They'll win 3-1.
But I hope I'm wrong. A Basel win would make my hump day!
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 7, 2011 3:52pm
So a draw and United is through?
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 7, 2011 4:03pm
Oh wow lol how'd they get away with that?
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Dec 7, 2011 4:04pm
Wow shoulda been an owngoal haha
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 7, 2011 4:13pm
Yes, they and Benfica are on 9 pts, Basel on 8.Automatik;1005879 wrote:So a draw and United is through?