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[Verano]

If there's anybody that worries me from Mexico it's maza Rodriguez...dudes slow and sometimes makes stupid fouls...well hopefully he amps up his game today

 

[xbhaskarx]

USA-Ghana yesterday on ESPN scored higher than Game 5 of the NBA finals which was broadcasted on a Sunday night, during primetime and on network tv. And this is not counting WatchESPN and Univision numbers!

And yes ABC still refrains from broadcasting next Sunday's 6pm EST USA vs Portugal game. I don't get it.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/06/17/usa-ghana-match-scores-record-for-espn/274480/

Conspiracy by inferior sports to keep soccer down in the US

 

[Gentle Rodriguez]

It seems we are going to play a 4-3-3 tomorrow again againstr Australia. Probably Lens on LW.

I approve of 4-3-3, but no Depay? hmm

 

[Jal]

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen will present the World Cup to the winners in Brazil, according to reports.
The Boston Globe claim the 33-year-old will replace Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, who has been criticised for spending public money on hosting the tournament.

from DM

 

[inky]

Hispanics are watching the World Cup on Univision, not ESPN. And those numbers are ESPN only.

Also: viewers are viewers!

I'm watching on ESPN, but that's because stupid sexy Van Nistelrooij is there <3

Spoiler

Plus I hate fucking Univision.

 

[Maintenance]

from DM

 

[Blablurn]

lets go mexico <3

 

[Ostinatto]

 

[Verano]

Awful picture of Gisele....look dem bony ass hips...

 

[The Chosen One]

African teams pissing me off man, we have no hope.

I hate to say it, but Africa probably deserves one or two less World Cup slots.

Fifa rewarded Africa after Cameroon reached the quarterfinals in 1990 and Nigeria performed well in 1994 & 1998. But since then only two African teams have reached the quarterfinals. None have reached the semi-finals (fuck you Suarez). And Africa consistently has a majority of their contingent scrub out in the first round every cup, including hosts South Africa which was a first that even Japan and S. Korea managed to avoid.

It's a shame because there's just so much talent in the African nations. But the corruption and disorganization of the federations of there have really stunted the growth of International success in major tournaments.

Maybe if they lose 1-2 WC slots, the African federations will be forced to get their act together. Right now, it's just painful seeing such a waste of talent, year after year.

 

[gutshot]

Hispanics mostly....I doubt it was just pure caucasian watching it trust me on this....

Uh... who really cares? And besides, wouldn't most Hispanics be watching on Univision anyway?

 

[andycapps]

Are any Americans cheering for Mexico? And if so, why? I'm sure as hell not.

 

[richardhawk]

Haha. Hilarious. My dad was going on about how the game will be just be Mexico getting goals revoked.

 

[Spongebob]

I hate to say it, but Africa probably deserves one or two less World Cup slots.

Fifa rewarded Africa after Cameroon reached the quarterfinals in 1990 and Nigeria performed well in 1994 & 1998. But since then only two African teams have reached the quarterfinals. None have reached the semi-finals (fuck you Suarez). And Africa consistently has a majority of their contingent scrub out in the first round every cup, including hosts South Africa which was a first that even Japan and S. Korea managed to avoid.

It's a shame because there's just so much talent in the African nations. But the corruption and disorganization of the federations of there have really stunted the growth of International success in major tournaments.

Maybe if they lose 1-2 WC slots, the African federations will be forced to get their act together. Right now, it's just painful seeing such a waste of talent, year after year.

 

[Maintenance]

Awful picture of Gisele....look dem bony ass hips...

The new sharp knees?

 

[TheOddOne]

Belgium came through in the second half, but boy did they waste a lot of time.

 

[Sickboy007]

 

[smurfx]

vamos mexico!

 

[FootballFan]

Neymar
50 games 33 goals for Brazil.

Mexico pls.

 

[Jump_the_shark]

Are any Americans cheering for Mexico? And if so, why? I'm sure as hell not.

Probably a lot of them...there is a non-negligible amount of Americans of Mexican descent...

 

[Verano]

Uh... who really cares? And besides, wouldn't most Hispanics be watching on Univision anyway?

Some but not all.

 

[jabuseika]

Peralta over Hernandez again. Good, Good.

 

[Jal]

Awful picture of Gisele....look dem bony ass hips...

better?

 

[Spongebob]

Brazil 0-2 Mexico

 

[masud]

Are any Americans cheering for Mexico? And if so, why? I'm sure as hell not.

I'm rooting for Mexico because my wife would murder me if I didn't.

 

[andycapps]

Probably a lot of them...there is a non-negligible amount of Americans of Mexican descent...

Right, that's understandable.

 

[Meier]

Scolari is a bastard for not starting Fernandinho this game. He deserves a shot after the underwhelming performances by Paulinho and Luis Gustavo last game.

 

[Cess007]

Are any Americans cheering for Mexico? And if so, why? I'm sure as hell not.

Fair enough. I was rooting for Ghana last night (Still love you US people, just no your football team :3)

 

[Jimmyfenix]

I do not want to see brazil players cry. Just play good football for once.

 

[Az]

I need Mexico to win this.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Scolari is a bastard for not starting Fernandinho this game. He deserves a shot after the underwhelming performances by Paulinho and Luis Gustavo last game.

Never underestimate the power of base favouritism

 

[Ingeniero]

Prepare for the worst Mexico.

 

[LuuKyK]

To the Brazilians watching Globo... What the hell was that Boneco de Olinda of David Luiz?!

I will have nightmares with that monstrosity tonight.

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

I'm rooting for Mexico because my wife would murder me if I didn't.

RIP in pieces.

 

[mreddie]

Did anyone GIF that Belgium player motorboating?

 

[Blablurn]

I'm rooting for Mexico because my wife would murder me if I didn't.

 

[Maintenance]

To the Brazilians watching Globo... What the hell was that Boneco de Olinda of David Luiz?!

I will have nightmares with that monstrosity tonight.

Looks like the girl from The Ring.

 

[DukeBobby]

This should be a close game.

Brazil 2-1 Mexico is my guess.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Mexico 2-1 the upset of the century.

 

[mreddie]

There we go.

 

[Maintenance]

This should be a close game.

Brazil 2-1 Mexico is my guess.

People saying this game will be easy for Brasil are either deluded or locals. Mexico will bring the pain, but I'm not sure if they can win.

 

[andycapps]

Fair enough. I was rooting for Ghana last night (Still love you US people, just no your football team :3)

Sorry, I just carry over my dislike from CONCACAF. And of course, no offense to the Mexican people, just don't like the team either.

 

[I Want Your Cat]

Mexico wins this 2-1, I feel it guys!

 

[OriginofHysteria]

3-1 Brazil.

One from a penalty kick.

 

[Jal]

I'm going 2-1 Brazil and 2-0 Russia.

 

[Sadist]

Go Mexico go!

 

[warthog]

Thankfully Belgium won in the end. I was hoping for a relaxing game to enjoy, but it turned into a thriller.

 

[Pimpwerx]

Oh snap. I just realize I nailed my US prediction of a 2-1 win yesterday. Aw yeah! Time to shut the octopus down. PEACE.

 

[VE3TRO]

2-1 to Brazil. Glad the BBC is getting the better matches, the streaming on the PS4 app is quality. ITV is so fucking naff.

 

[willow ve]

As a US fan I'm cheering for Mexico to get out of group. And I'll cheer against Brazil all the way just for giggles and meltdown gifs.