World Cup 2014

sppunk · 06-11-2014, 06:21 PM

This deserves it's own thread.

sppunk · 06-11-2014, 06:23 PM

Brazil's ready!

@ESPNFC This is the Manaus pitch that will host the England-Italy World Cup match in 3 days (via Getty).

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Trotskilicious · 06-11-2014, 06:48 PM

yeah this world cup is going to be about as shitty as sochi i think

sppunk · 06-11-2014, 07:07 PM

I hope the heat/humidity doesn't severely impact performance. And maybe the massive transit strikes won't happen.

MyOneAndOnly · 06-11-2014, 07:15 PM

I was invited to Sao Paulo later this month for a trade show. I considered going just to catch a match or two. But then I worried it would be a travel clusterfuck because they have the world cup underway and tens of thousands of people flying in for a convention.

The Omega Concern · 06-11-2014, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sppunk

Brazil's ready!

@ESPNFC This is the Manaus pitch that will host the England-Italy World Cup match in 3 days (via Getty).

‏

Nothing some good grass paint can't handle. Looks worse than most high school fields though.

The Omega Concern · 06-11-2014, 10:35 PM

If the US can get over on Ghana, they just might be able to eek out two draws from there with a puncher's chance of a win against Portugal. Stranger things have happened. Germany may not need a win by the 3rd game.

duovamp · 06-11-2014, 10:52 PM

Germany's in rough shape. Not feeling too hopeless about this one. Still no fucking chance though.

Why oh why must my favorite teams be the US and England?

The Omega Concern · 06-11-2014, 10:54 PM

If Ronaldo is a wheel down somewhat, that might be enough. Outside of him the teams are level.

Trotskilicious · 06-11-2014, 11:36 PM

england sucks and only jerks like them

The exploding boy · 06-11-2014, 11:39 PM

England is to international football as the Maple Leafs are to the National Hockey League.

Trotskilicious · 06-11-2014, 11:40 PM

Well said, I usually compare them to Notre Dame in american college football, or really at this point the Dallas Buttfucking Cowboys

Elphenor · 06-11-2014, 11:48 PM

IM A COWBOYS FAN AWWW YEAHHH

sppunk · 06-11-2014, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The exploding boy

England is to international football as the Maple Leafs are to the National Hockey League.

I'm so stealing this.

Bread Regal · 06-12-2014, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Trotskilicious

england sucks and only jerks like them

Quote:

Originally Posted by The exploding boy

England is to international football as the Maple Leafs are to the National Hockey League.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trotskilicious

Well said, I usually compare them to Notre Dame in american college football, or really at this point the Dallas Buttfucking Cowboys

Quote:

Originally Posted by sppunk

I'm so stealing this.

someone explain this to me

Trotskilicious · 06-12-2014, 12:32 AM

ultimately they are a very pedestrian team that's got a huge fan base and hyped beyond all evidence to the contrary

and they haven't accomplished anything in a LONG time so it's just this bewildering fan based media catering perpetual hype machine

i hope in 15 years i can say that about the lakers, it would make me ready to die

Bread Regal · 06-12-2014, 12:49 AM

figured as much given their last world cup championship was 1966.

Trotskilicious · 06-12-2014, 12:56 AM

also they have probably the best league in the world but it's because of guys not from england

The exploding boy · 06-12-2014, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Bread Regal

figured as much given their last world cup championship was 1966.

The leafs haven't won a cup since 1968 which is why i thought of the comparison at first and then the rest just fit.

Bread Regal · 06-12-2014, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Trotskilicious

also they have probably the best league in the world but it's because of guys not from england

that too

I'm Hardcore · 06-12-2014, 01:44 AM

are the England team really that hyped though? most Englishmen i know give them no chance...

Bread Regal · 06-12-2014, 02:26 AM

stateside they are

Sonic Johnny · 06-12-2014, 02:52 AM

GO AUSSIE nah just kidding we fucking suck at soccer idgaf

duovamp · 06-12-2014, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bread Regal

stateside they are

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trotskilicious

ultimately they are a very pedestrian team that's got a huge fan base and hyped beyond all evidence to the contrary

and they haven't accomplished anything in a LONG time so it's just this bewildering fan based media catering perpetual hype machine

i hope in 15 years i can say that about the lakers, it would make me ready to die

Honestly I didn't think that ANYBODY believes they've got a good team or a snowball's chance.

Cool As Ice Cream · 06-12-2014, 07:53 AM

i think you're right. i believe even in england the football supporters have come to their senses. (it took a couple of huge disappointments, but they're finally there.)

in belgium, people are getting all hype-y now. this is the kind of news we normally get from the netherlands, so this is quite strange. i don't think it's as mental as the orange craze of the dutch, but still. if belgium does quite well, we might still reach that state.

i think there's still a big chance belgium won't get very far. so that might end in a big disappointment for the enthusiastic belgian fans. oh well. that'll teach 'em.

Eulogy · 06-12-2014, 08:40 AM

What are the chances of the US getting out of their group? 10%?

hnibos · 06-12-2014, 09:10 AM

I'd say that's fair, and England certainly has a good team but not in the top tier like Mayfuck, Luke, and sleeper.

Zucchini Duke · 06-12-2014, 09:40 AM

my money is on Snacktown.

duovamp · 06-12-2014, 10:05 AM

Old Skool pizza spring rolls from Flavortown

pavementtune · 06-12-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cool As Ice Cream

i think there's still a big chance belgium won't get very far. so that might end in a big disappointment for the enthusiastic belgian fans. oh well. that'll teach 'em.

Don't know, remember Ireland or Switzerland fans when their teams were out?

and please don't NukeCroatia today, I'm totally rooting for them (I'm in for misery, I know)

06-11-2014, 06:21 PM	#1
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06-11-2014, 06:23 PM	#2
sppunk Netphoria's George Will Location: Fenway Park Posts: 37,125	Brazil's ready! @ESPNFC This is the Manaus pitch that will host the England-Italy World Cup match in 3 days (via Getty). ‏

06-11-2014, 06:48 PM	#3
Trotskilicious Banned Location: I believe in the transcendental qualities of friendship. Posts: 39,602	yeah this world cup is going to be about as shitty as sochi i think

06-11-2014, 07:07 PM	#4
sppunk Netphoria's George Will Location: Fenway Park Posts: 37,125	I hope the heat/humidity doesn't severely impact performance. And maybe the massive transit strikes won't happen.

06-11-2014, 07:15 PM	#5
MyOneAndOnly Shut the fuck up! Location: "Okay, white power feminist" - yo soy el mejor Posts: 21,955	I was invited to Sao Paulo later this month for a trade show. I considered going just to catch a match or two. But then I worried it would be a travel clusterfuck because they have the world cup underway and tens of thousands of people flying in for a convention.

06-11-2014, 10:35 PM	#7
The Omega Concern Banned Location: stay, far, away Posts: 8,997	If the US can get over on Ghana, they just might be able to eek out two draws from there with a puncher's chance of a win against Portugal. Stranger things have happened. Germany may not need a win by the 3rd game.

06-11-2014, 10:52 PM	#8
duovamp Brazilian Blouselord Location: heavy metal pool party Posts: 35,674	Germany's in rough shape. Not feeling too hopeless about this one. Still no fucking chance though. Why oh why must my favorite teams be the US and England?

06-11-2014, 10:54 PM	#9
The Omega Concern Banned Location: stay, far, away Posts: 8,997	If Ronaldo is a wheel down somewhat, that might be enough. Outside of him the teams are level.

06-11-2014, 11:36 PM	#10
Trotskilicious Banned Location: I believe in the transcendental qualities of friendship. Posts: 39,602	england sucks and only jerks like them

06-11-2014, 11:39 PM	#11
The exploding boy Minion of Satan Location: "I'm a quivering collection of the worst and least helpful emotions: fear, anxiety, terror, paranoia, indigestion, dishpan hands..." Posts: 7,842	England is to international football as the Maple Leafs are to the National Hockey League.

06-11-2014, 11:40 PM	#12
Trotskilicious Banned Location: I believe in the transcendental qualities of friendship. Posts: 39,602	Well said, I usually compare them to Notre Dame in american college football, or really at this point the Dallas Buttfucking Cowboys

06-11-2014, 11:48 PM	#13
Elphenor Braindead Location: Shivers Posts: 16,139	IM A COWBOYS FAN AWWW YEAHHH

06-12-2014, 12:32 AM	#16
Trotskilicious Banned Location: I believe in the transcendental qualities of friendship. Posts: 39,602	ultimately they are a very pedestrian team that's got a huge fan base and hyped beyond all evidence to the contrary and they haven't accomplished anything in a LONG time so it's just this bewildering fan based media catering perpetual hype machine i hope in 15 years i can say that about the lakers, it would make me ready to die

06-12-2014, 12:49 AM	#17
Bread Regal Banned Posts: 5,711	figured as much given their last world cup championship was 1966.

06-12-2014, 12:56 AM	#18
Trotskilicious Banned Location: I believe in the transcendental qualities of friendship. Posts: 39,602	also they have probably the best league in the world but it's because of guys not from england

06-12-2014, 01:44 AM	#21
I'm Hardcore Banned Location: so 1994 I could die Posts: 15,970	are the England team really that hyped though? most Englishmen i know give them no chance...

06-12-2014, 02:26 AM	#22
Bread Regal Banned Posts: 5,711	stateside they are

06-12-2014, 02:52 AM	#23
Sonic Johnny Through Silver In Buds Location: Centralia Posts: 16,520	GO AUSSIE nah just kidding we fucking suck at soccer idgaf

06-12-2014, 07:53 AM	#25
Cool As Ice Cream Just Hook it to My Veins! Location: František! How's the foot of your turtle? Posts: 31,763	i think you're right. i believe even in england the football supporters have come to their senses. (it took a couple of huge disappointments, but they're finally there.) in belgium, people are getting all hype-y now. this is the kind of news we normally get from the netherlands, so this is quite strange. i don't think it's as mental as the orange craze of the dutch, but still. if belgium does quite well, we might still reach that state. i think there's still a big chance belgium won't get very far. so that might end in a big disappointment for the enthusiastic belgian fans. oh well. that'll teach 'em.

06-12-2014, 08:40 AM	#26
Eulogy huh Posts: 62,378	What are the chances of the US getting out of their group? 10%?

06-12-2014, 09:10 AM	#27
hnibos Braindead Location: I was just reading, right? Posts: 15,020	I'd say that's fair, and England certainly has a good team but not in the top tier like Mayfuck, Luke, and sleeper.

06-12-2014, 09:40 AM	#28
Zucchini Duke Amish Rake Fighter Posts: 10	my money is on Snacktown.

06-12-2014, 10:05 AM	#29
duovamp Brazilian Blouselord Location: heavy metal pool party Posts: 35,674	Old Skool pizza spring rolls from Flavortown