Montanablue
Puritan Board Doctor
.I'm also inclined to root for Spain, especially considering they just sent Ronaldo packing
Hear hear.
I hate the faces Ronaldo makes when he falls - which seems to happen a lot.
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.I'm also inclined to root for Spain, especially considering they just sent Ronaldo packing
[/QUOTE]Messi is a great player for his day. Maradona is a great player for all time.
in the mid 80s to early 90s, England was exiled and broken in Europe and the Italian league spent all the money in the world to build a super league. The Germans went to Inter, the Dutch to Milan, South Americans to Napoli, along with dozens of other great international stars and the Italian talent already spread amongst Serie A. These squads were probably stronger than most national teams.
Maradona led Napoli to its only titles in league history in the midst of this amazing era of the Italian game. And he was a midfielder. He carried games almost single handedly. His World Cup hi-lites are forever etched in the minds of those who saw them live as well.
Messi is a strong cog for powerhouse Barca. a half dozen in the game today could replace him easily on that team.
comparing the eras, the game isn't the same for building power on teams. sadly, all Germans on this World Cup team play domestically.
I was expecting a response similar to this...what do you think about Uruguay though?
I like Uruguay, but I honestly don't know that much about them. I think I'll probably be rooting for them or Paraguay. I kind of like Spain, but I'm not that enthused.
One of my friends (who has seen all of her favorite teams beaten) has decided to root for which ever country has the lowest GDP in each match. I may end up going in that direction, haha.
I'm cheering against Argentina. Diego Maradona is quite possibly the biggest loser in sports. The only consolation I'd have if they won is Messi might begin eclipse Maradona in terms of greatness, and Maradona would hate that. Right now I favor Germany, but I'm also inclined to root for Spain, especially considering they just sent Ronaldo packing.
It's been an interesting tournament so far:
1. France sent home in disgrace, flying coach. I don't think they even gave them a chance to shower after their last game.
2. England was found to be as it was: overrated. Lampard got hosed though.
3. US had a very favorable showing but being a second half team isn't conducive to a deep run. Hopefully Clark is looking for other career prospects at this point.
4. I don't think I've seen worse officiating at a major sports event ever. These refs couldn't be worse at their jobs.
Well be interesting to see but the Europeans have never won a Cup not played in Europe.
Now that Uruguay is out, I officially don't care.
Now that Uruguay is out, I officially don't care.
Now that Uruguay is out, I officially don't care.
Interesting. Now that the Netherlands is in the final, I finally do care. On a reformed board like this, there must be others besides me with a good Dutch pedigree. My long-dormant pride in my heritage is resurfacing. Now if only they could draw Germany in the final and win...
Now that Uruguay is out, I officially don't care.
Interesting. Now that the Netherlands is in the final, I finally do care. On a reformed board like this, there must be others besides me with a good Dutch pedigree. My long-dormant pride in my heritage is resurfacing. Now if only they could draw Germany in the final and win...
Even my Scottish and Cherokee pedigree is pulling for the Netherlands. I would love to see them face Germany and then shellac the Deutsche.
I was sad to see Uruguay lose yesterday. They ahve by far the best National Anthem in the tournament and Diego Forlan is probably my favorite player.
I was sad to see Uruguay lose yesterday. They ahve by far the best National Anthem in the tournament and Diego Forlan is probably my favorite player.
I was sad to see Uruguay lose yesterday. They ahve by far the best National Anthem in the tournament and Diego Forlan is probably my favorite player.
he's one of the top 3 easily right now.
so take an interest and watch him play for Atletico Madrid in the upcoming season. well, or a better team in his league...
Uruguay also has the nicest National Anthem (though maybe tied with Deutschland Uber Alles) of the teams left in the tourney.
I tell you probably my favorite time is right before the game when the teams sing their National Anthems.
I was sad to see Uruguay lose yesterday. They ahve by far the best National Anthem in the tournament and Diego Forlan is probably my favorite player.
he's one of the top 3 easily right now.
so take an interest and watch him play for Atletico Madrid in the upcoming season. well, or a better team in his league...
I signed up to receive updates from Atletico Madrid. I have been looking for a team to support in the Spanish League. Like their history.
I'm cheering against Argentina. Diego Maradona is quite possibly the biggest loser in sports. The only consolation I'd have if they won is Messi might begin eclipse Maradona in terms of greatness, and Maradona would hate that. Right now I favor Germany, but I'm also inclined to root for Spain, especially considering they just sent Ronaldo packing.
Messi looks like Dustin Hoffman in All the Presidents Men, and played like him the whole tourney.
strikers can't compete for glory with the greatest mid-fielders or sweepers (rare as hen's teeth). Cruyff and Pele weren't really forwards.
I am pulling for...Deutschland!
Having said that, wouldn't a Spain vs. Netherlands match-up be sweet?
It would be like the Dutch revolt vs. Spain all over again, with the Dutch sporting their orange jerseys with pride.
Down with Spanish popery, Go William of Orange!
Spain it is. Down with popery! Go Orange!
Spain it is. Down with popery! Go Orange!
going to have to draw on 40 years of watching this sport to not feel ripped off watching that game...
As my Dutch friends have taught me to cheer: "hup, Holland, hup."