Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
May 29, 2014 11:31am
Why would Landon want to play for the US after the WC?Laley23;1620615 wrote:Im sure he will get one.
Mix even said in his post game interview his #10 is only temporary until the WC is over and Landon is back as captain for a bit.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 29, 2014 11:52am
Stop hosting world cups in soccer crazy nations... Ingenious!!!Classyposter58;1620628 wrote:I think we need to stop hosting World Cups in these poor nations. Brazil can barely afford to just build the stadiums, the airports aren't ready, no real public transportation and an angry nation full of protestors because the government is spending so much on it. Just keep it between the US and Europe
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
May 29, 2014 12:34pm
Does it matter if they're soccer crazy? Ha it's not like people from all around the world are going to the games right? You think those poor Brazilians can actually afford to go as well?like_that;1620648 wrote:Stop hosting world cups in soccer crazy nations... Ingenious!!!
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
May 29, 2014 12:55pm
I'd say the real problem is the governing body for soccer (much the same as the Olympics). A bunch of super-rich assholes who care more about being coddled and treated extravagantly than anything else, who insist that for the privilege of hosting their event, that a country needs to build brand new facilities and have luxury accommodations set up for them because they live in a bubble where poverty doesn't exist and everyone should bend over backwards to give them what they want, no matter how utterly frivolous and stupid it seems in the grand scheme of things.Classyposter58;1620628 wrote:I think we need to stop hosting World Cups in these poor nations. Brazil can barely afford to just build the stadiums, the airports aren't ready, no real public transportation and an angry nation full of protestors because the government is spending so much on it. Just keep it between the US and Europe
I mean, seriously? Your post is just flat-out stupid. These rich pricks demand more than most countries can legitimately produce, so let's take on the burden of running our country further into the ground more regularly so they get what they want.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
May 29, 2014 1:23pm
Blatter already said he regrets choosing Qatar.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
May 29, 2014 3:18pm
Sounds like NYCFC might be getting David Villa: http://www.espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1836517/nyc-fc-close-deal-atletico-madrid-david-villa-source-says?cc=5901
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
May 29, 2014 4:05pm
Uh, what?Classyposter58;1620658 wrote:Does it matter if they're soccer crazy? Ha it's not like people from all around the world are going to the games right? You think those poor Brazilians can actually afford to go as well?
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
May 29, 2014 10:13pm
The one making the point that you could hold the tournament in a dome in rural Russia and it would sell out every game because fans from all over the globe will flock no matter what. The other point was that Brazilians will not be the ones going to the game but foreigners, truth is it doesn't matter if the nation likes soccer or notMulva;1620716 wrote:Uh, what?
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
May 29, 2014 10:31pm
You literally make no senseClassyposter58;1620775 wrote:The one making the point that you could hold the tournament in a dome in rural Russia and it would sell out every game because fans from all over the globe will flock no matter what. The other point was that Brazilians will not be the ones going to the game but foreigners, truth is it doesn't matter if the nation likes soccer or not
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
May 29, 2014 10:39pm
http://www.drudgereportarchives.net/Article.php?ID=507830&
From an economics perspective I have to agree that just giving it to random shitty countries that don't have the infrastructure is not smart, and ends up costing them money. Brazil has unfinished stadiums and unfinished airport terminals. Not to mention shitty governments and crime issues. Qatar is a complete joke to get it.
From an economics perspective I have to agree that just giving it to random shitty countries that don't have the infrastructure is not smart, and ends up costing them money. Brazil has unfinished stadiums and unfinished airport terminals. Not to mention shitty governments and crime issues. Qatar is a complete joke to get it.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
May 29, 2014 10:50pm
Brazilians made 71% of ticket requests (4.3 million) in the first sales phase, and 80% of requests (2.6 million) in the second sales phase. But you're right, they probably won't be the ones attending.Classyposter58;1620775 wrote:The one making the point that you could hold the tournament in a dome in rural Russia and it would sell out every game because fans from all over the globe will flock no matter what. The other point was that Brazilians will not be the ones going to the game but foreigners, truth is it doesn't matter if the nation likes soccer or not
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 30, 2014 10:29am
Do you even English bro?Classyposter58;1620775 wrote:The one making the point that you could hold the tournament in a dome in rural Russia and it would sell out every game because fans from all over the globe will flock no matter what. The other point was that Brazilians will not be the ones going to the game but foreigners, truth is it doesn't matter if the nation likes soccer or not
Wenger inks a 3 year extension today through 2017. Ehhhh, not sure how I feel about it.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 30, 2014 10:49am
Glad to know I'm not the only one who has to reread his posts to understand them.SportsAndLady;1620783 wrote:You literally make no sense
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 30, 2014 11:15am
The countries who host absolutely sell the most tickets, not even close.
It makes 100% sense to go to these poorer countries for the World Cup. They love their soccer and in no way can they afford to make a trip to Europe to watch. South America/Asia/Africa (depending on where) all deserve a chance to host the World Cup every so often, so that the countries within the continent have an easier time making it to the games.
Now, FIFA and the ridiculous demands on what needs to be built for them needs to be lessened so it is more feasible. But the countries themselves deserve the Cup, no question.
It makes 100% sense to go to these poorer countries for the World Cup. They love their soccer and in no way can they afford to make a trip to Europe to watch. South America/Asia/Africa (depending on where) all deserve a chance to host the World Cup every so often, so that the countries within the continent have an easier time making it to the games.
Now, FIFA and the ridiculous demands on what needs to be built for them needs to be lessened so it is more feasible. But the countries themselves deserve the Cup, no question.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 30, 2014 11:37am
Except Qatar. Fuck them.Laley23;1620925 wrote:The countries who host absolutely sell the most tickets, not even close.
It makes 100% sense to go to these poorer countries for the World Cup. They love their soccer and in no way can they afford to make a trip to Europe to watch. South America/Asia/Africa (depending on where) all deserve a chance to host the World Cup every so often, so that the countries within the continent have an easier time making it to the games.
Now, FIFA and the ridiculous demands on what needs to be built for them needs to be lessened so it is more feasible. But the countries themselves deserve the Cup, no question.
If your country has never qualified for the WC you shouldn't be eligible to host.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 30, 2014 11:51am
Yeah, but you got my main point.like_that;1620931 wrote:Except Qatar. Fuck them.
If your country has never qualified for the WC you shouldn't be eligible to host.
Countries who are soccer crazy shouldnt be deprived just because they are poor lol.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 30, 2014 11:58am
I agree. Most of those countries already have the facilities to host the WC.Laley23;1620933 wrote:Yeah, but you got my main point.
Countries who are soccer crazy shouldnt be deprived just because they are poor lol.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 30, 2014 6:04pm
Since these are going around...
--------------Ronaldo (BR)--------
----------------------Messi-------
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-----Iniesta------------Cruyoff----
--------------Zidane--------------
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---------------Pirlo---------------
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Maldini--Nesta--Beckenbaur--Lahm
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-------------Schmeichel----------
--------------Ronaldo (BR)--------
----------------------Messi-------
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-----Iniesta------------Cruyoff----
--------------Zidane--------------
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---------------Pirlo---------------
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Maldini--Nesta--Beckenbaur--Lahm
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-------------Schmeichel----------
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 30, 2014 6:17pm
Zidane only $3? That's a steal. Also, how does Baggio to make the list? I was a huge fan of him and Maldini back in the day.Laley23;1621040 wrote:Since these are going around...
--------------Ronaldo (BR)--------
----------------------Messi-------
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-----Iniesta------------Cruyoff----
--------------Zidane--------------
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---------------Pirlo---------------
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Maldini--Nesta--Beckenbaur--Lahm
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-------------Schmeichel----------
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 30, 2014 6:19pm
I have no clue on some of the selections. But yeah, Zidane and Iniesta, imo, were the easiest choices for their price. Nesta for $1 as well...like_that;1621047 wrote:Zidane only $3? That's a steal. Also, how does Baggio to make the list? I was a huge fan of him and Maldini back in the day.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 30, 2014 6:25pm
Indeed. Some would argue that Nesta was better than Cannavaro. Italy's 2006 WC team was already very tough to score on, they would have been more dominant imo if Nesta didn't get hurt before the tournament.Laley23;1621048 wrote:I have no clue on some of the selections. But yeah, Zidane and Iniesta, imo, were the easiest choices for their price. Nesta for $1 as well...
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 30, 2014 6:36pm
Id say easily, but thats obviously just my opinion.. Nesta to me is a $3 or $4 guy on that list. Id have him and Maldini as the top defenders ever along with Beckenbaur and Moore.like_that;1621053 wrote:Indeed. Some would argue that Nesta was better than Cannavaro. Italy's 2006 WC team was already very tough to score on, they would have been more dominant imo if Nesta didn't get hurt before the tournament.
EDIT: Obviously not having watched a whole lot of the older guys, but reading and doing a lot of research on the history of the game.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
May 30, 2014 8:20pm
--------------------Buffon------------------ ($3)
Lahm----Koeman-----Moore------Carlos ($13)
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-------------------Pirlo---------------------- ($2)
Ronaldo-----------Charlton-----------Maradona ($10)
-----------Pele---------------Van Basten ($7)
$32.
My team would not lose lol. They have size, speed, and strength in every single position. Also we have one of the best right and left footed free kick takers with quite possibly the best arial threat of all time. DOMINATION
Lahm----Koeman-----Moore------Carlos ($13)
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-------------------Pirlo---------------------- ($2)
Ronaldo-----------Charlton-----------Maradona ($10)
-----------Pele---------------Van Basten ($7)
$32.
My team would not lose lol. They have size, speed, and strength in every single position. Also we have one of the best right and left footed free kick takers with quite possibly the best arial threat of all time. DOMINATION
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 30, 2014 8:54pm
lol. You could take 11 $1s and not lose.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
May 30, 2014 11:50pm
True, but I like my team against yours. Ronaldo isn't doing shit against Sir Bobby Moore and my wingbacks are going to tear up the field since you dont have wide players lolLaley23;1621097 wrote:lol. You could take 11 $1s and not lose.