Hugh 0ne Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 (edited) ETA linky: http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id...states-shut-out Edited December 2, 2010 by Hugh 0ne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 What the hell is a FIFA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 What the hell is a FIFA? Something as relevant as soccer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I don't care where they play it, I've got the best seat in the house, right here in front of my 52" Sony Bravia. Which will not be tuned to soccer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I don't care where they play it, I've got the best seat in the house, right here in front of my 52" Sony Bravia. Which will not be tuned to soccer. I like soccer, but this was funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Qatar and Russia, huh? Proof that soccer is only watched by terrorists and commies. Nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 US didn't offer big enough bribes. The venue is decided entirely on how much money will flow into FIFA pockets, both the organization and the members. FIFA under Sepp Blatter and before him Joao Havelange is the most corrupt sports body since Samaranch left the Olympics Committee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 What the hell is a FIFA? Fags IN other Fags A$$es Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 FagsIN other Fags A$$es That actually spells FIOFA. Dumbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 That actually spells FIOFA. Dumbass. the word other is all small letters so in my small messed up work it is left out. But for the most part you are dead on with the Dumbass comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 US didn't offer big enough bribes. The venue is decided entirely on how much money will flow into FIFA pockets, both the organization and the members. FIFA under Sepp Blatter and before him Joao Havelange is the most corrupt sports body since Samaranch left the Olympics Committee. pretty much this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Something as relevant as soccer. And Rugby Plus I'm glad we didn't get it. You think we have a problem with foreigners now imagine what it would be like with soccer hooligans running around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 You think we have a problem with foreigners now meh the only time I have a problem with foreigners is when they nag me to do crap around the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 meh the only time I have a problem with foreigners is when they nag me to do crap around the house Swiss women like ascertive men, so you're pretty much f*cked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 And Rugby Plus I'm glad we didn't get it. You think we have a problem with foreigners now imagine what it would be like with soccer hooligans running around here. We hosted the World Cup in 1994 (I was lucky enough to attend three games in California). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 We hosted the World Cup in 1994 (I was lucky enough to attend three games in California). And that too. Let other countries have it. They should let some country like Moldavia or Niue get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 We hosted the World Cup in 1994 (I was lucky enough to attend three games in California). And? It was fun? I know your posts are usually < 2 sentences but what was it like? No Waterman answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 And? It was fun? I know your posts are usually < 2 sentences but what was it like? No Waterman answers. It was an amazing experience. I've gone to soccer games and listened to ignorant attendees yelling things like "kick the ball!" That would be like going to a baseball game and yelling at the pitcher, "Throw the ball real fast!" It was enjoyable listening to knowledgeable fans discussing the strategy of the game and be really excited to watch soccer. Additionally, it was top quality soccer. I was fortunate enough to see the United States play Brazil in the second round. The artistry of that Brazilian team was awe inspiring. I interacted with fans from Russia, Columbia, and Brazil and it was a blast. In some ways, it was like a college football game atmosphere. There was a sense of national pride as well. In 1991, I went to England and while there, I got tickets for an Arsenal vs Tottenham match at Wembley Stadium. Amazing. Including this sentence, I've typed 13 sentences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 In some ways, it was like a college football game atmosphere. Yep. I have no idea why but the atmosphere at soccer is orders of magnitude better than any NFL game I've ever attended, other than one (Dallas @ Arizona 1997). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Qatar, with a population of 841,000, has not only never hosted a World Cup but not even played in one. FIFA inspectors who toured the country, which is half the size of Israel and slightly smaller than Connecticut, cautioned that the intense heat in summer, when the tournament will be played, posed a potential health risk for players and fans. Qatar allayed the fears of some—but not all—FIFA voters by promising that stadiums, training venues and areas for fans to party will be cooled with solar-powered air conditioning. But it has yet to be proven that the technology will work on such a broad scale, which prompted the American on FIFA’s committee, Chuck Blazer, to quip: “I don’t see how you can air-condition an entire country.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Damn, what was Clinton doing in South Africa, they should sent someone else. Seattle would have been party central for some of those matches. I was going to get tickets and everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Yep. I have no idea why but the atmosphere at soccer is orders of magnitude better than any NFL game I've ever attended, other than one (Dallas @ Arizona 1997). This makes sense - I have heard parties with tons of gheys have great atmospheres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I was not aware Obama had campaigned for the World Cup to come to the US... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Including this sentence, I've typed 13 sentences. Thank you. It was like reading 5 of your posts in one shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieFries Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I wonder what the cops in Qatar are going to do with all half nekkid wimins that dance around in the stadium. The might have to turn one or two of the hotels into jails to hold all of the "infidels". Sharia law is going to be great for the sport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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