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Topic: The World Cup
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Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 07-06-2006 04:16 PM
   
I was looking forward to watching Christiano Ronaldo whinge like a baby..... and I was not disappointed.The Portugese took cheating/play-acting/diving...whatever you want to call it to new levels. The sooner FIFA gets a grip and orders referees to send off players who writhe and roll around on the floor when they have not been touched the better. In this technological age, surely it is not beyond the authorities to have the fourth official watch replays and notify the referee after the event? The linesmen were in radio communication with the referee after all. Regards, Rick |
karlitko
Member Posts: 87
From: Czech Republic
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 07-06-2006 06:15 PM
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Originally posted by paul prendergast:
[B]They say that revenge is a dish best served cold, well yesterday it was great all i can say is Vive Le France, it was great to see them beat the tournaments cheats, Portugal got there just deserts.I was so happy to see them beat after they cheated to get to the semis
Paul
Come on guys, it is just a sport. Portugal is without doubt one of the best teams in Europe. Yesterday they just were not lucky. Paul, how they cheated to get to the semifinal?
Wasn't it England who was impotent to score from penalty spot? Wasn't it venomous and crazy Rooney who jumped to opponent's crotch?
Ronaldo is one of the best players nowadays (as Rooney is) and I remember he wasn't play-acting before he moved to Premiership  Rick, I was looking forward to see good game not a whinging. If you like whinging you had to enjoy your last game nearly week ago...
But you are right that football needs some change because referees have too much power to affect the run of a game.
But the man who sent Rooney off is probably one of the best as he will referee the final Karel |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 07-07-2006 12:34 PM
Karel,The Premiership had not seen playacting like this UNTIL Ronaldo joined Manchester United. Regards, Rick |
John K. Rochester
Member Posts: 1292
From: Rochester, NY, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-08-2006 09:57 AM
Are you kidding!! Some of those players are better actors than Shatner...And better divers than Greg Louganis!! Of course, MOST people are better actors than Shatner... |
Kirsten
Member Posts: 536
From: Delft, Netherlands
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 07-08-2006 07:01 PM
And Germany made it to the 3rd place. 3-1 vs Portugal.  All the best, Kirsten |
Shuttlefan
Member Posts: 173
From: 41366 Schwalmtal, Germany
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 07-09-2006 02:54 AM
Yes Kirsten, and we had a lot of substitutes, Klinsmann in second half putting all those players on the field who had not had a match in the tournament before. Portugal sending their best eleven did not reaaly have a chance to win. It was that narrow to make it to the final, still not sure of if I should cry or laugh. What do you think whom may we see for a visit in the EAC in Cologne next year, Reiter and some of his ISS cewmates or maybe Reiter and the STS 121 crew or none of these combinations? Best wishes
Chris |
Kirsten
Member Posts: 536
From: Delft, Netherlands
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 07-09-2006 05:12 AM
Leopold Eyharts and the rest of the backup crew. |
paul prendergast
Member Posts: 429
From: crawley west sussex UK
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 07-09-2006 05:21 AM
Well done to Germany it was a great pleasure watching that other side lose. |
Kirsten
Member Posts: 536
From: Delft, Netherlands
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 07-09-2006 03:56 PM
Looks like Roberto Vittori, Paolo Nespoli, Franco Malerba, Umberto Guidoni, Maurizio Cheli and their compatriots have something to celebrate ...  Congrats to Italy ! [This message has been edited by Kirsten (edited July 09, 2006).] |
nasamad
Member Posts: 2121
From: Essex, UK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 07-09-2006 04:18 PM
Well done Italy, Good riddance Zidane ! Adam |
Moonmichael
Member Posts: 157
From: Essen, Germany
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 07-09-2006 04:54 PM
Thanks for being our guests !!!Congrats to Italy ! |
FutureAstronaut
Member Posts: 372
From:
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 07-09-2006 10:05 PM
Looks like Piers won the bet, and Thomas lost! I wonder what they were betting up there in space.
Good job Italy.------------------
Mike |
zee_aladdin
Member Posts: 781
From: California
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 07-10-2006 01:21 AM
Excellent World Cup Tournament and Very Interesting.The Most Mysterious Thing I am still wondering about is what the Italian Defender said to Zidane that made Zidane Head butt him in the Chest! Zidane is one of the Best and mild mannered players in the World, so I think something terrible must've been said to him to make him react like that. Someone has said that the Italian Coach told the players to do their best to get Zidane in Trouble and get him kicked out of the match! Interesting to see what Zidane has to say about the incident. Great world Cup and I look forward to 2010 World Cup in South Africa. - Zee |
danpal
Member Posts: 48
From: Roma, Italy
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 07-10-2006 03:35 AM
CAMPIONI DEL MONDO !!!!Paolo from ITALY |
John K. Rochester
Member Posts: 1292
From: Rochester, NY, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-10-2006 07:53 AM
.zzz..What!! I slept thru the Final!!?? Darn, now I gotta wait 4 more years to be bored to death again.......Actually, I enjoyed the Cup... It's amazing to see the excitement this tournament generates. Too bad it's everywhere but here in the US. [This message has been edited by John K. Rochester (edited July 10, 2006).] |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3161
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 07-10-2006 10:34 AM
Congratulations Paolo! And to our French readers, too - what a match, both teams were excellent, essentially a draw... what a way to end! |
Shuttlefan
Member Posts: 173
From: 41366 Schwalmtal, Germany
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 07-10-2006 11:52 AM
Strange final that was! First half amazing, second nearly boring. And a strange penalty shootout, both goalies without a chance of touching at least one ball, 9 perfect penalties and even the missing one nearly scored. Thereīs a rumour brought up by one of Zidaneīs close friends that Materazzi said something very insulting about Zizouīs mother who isnīt in good health anyway. But, itīs just a rumour. Zidane seems to keep silence about the incident for ever.
Well, now itīs a 4 years wait, but to prevent withdrawal effects I will attend next match of the German team versus Sweden in August.
Best wishes
Chris
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paul prendergast
Member Posts: 429
From: crawley west sussex UK
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 07-11-2006 12:41 PM
Well gang,I started this thread about the world cup, it was not the best world cup but it had its good points.
My main memory will be the sad end scene of Zidane being sent off, it was a shame to end one of the greatest players of his generation, off in disgrace.
Well i hope that these posts have been intresting i have found peoples views from all over the world intresting, thats what i like about out hobby all different views on all subjects, perhaps when the football season starts in the USA, someone will get another post going, myself i am based in the UK but i am a Dolphins fans and have been to the Dolphins staduim on several visits to watch the games. my fav player of all time at the Dolphins is the Greatest QB never to win a superbowl ring the great Dan Marino. Well enough from me all the best for your summer guys
Paul
Footballs coming home (Next Time ) [This message has been edited by paul prendergast (edited July 11, 2006).] |
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