I choose to remain negative about Costa Rica's game.
Seems to work out.
Actually, knowing our team, I'm worried about this next game. The second they start thinking they might actually be good is the second they start losing.
2014 FIFA World Cup |OT4| What can European men do against such reckless heat?
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Actually, knowing our team, I'm worried about this next game. The second they start thinking they might actually be good is the second they start losing.
Charles Foster Kane
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Absolutely. It's like a curse.
I'm left wondering why he hasn't been playing until now.
UltraMagnanimous
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Regarding the extra time, I just saw the stats page on Fifa.com...
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/statistics/index.html
It seems that the actual playing time is 55.2 mins compared to 69.8 mins in 2010? Seems quite a bit off.
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/statistics/index.html
It seems that the actual playing time is 55.2 mins compared to 69.8 mins in 2010? Seems quite a bit off.
meanspartan
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I really reeally want greece to win 1-0 tomorrow. (Assuming japan loses or ties v colombia)
That way, they progress to round of 16 on only one goal scored in the entire group stage. Unfortunately this isnt the same brick wall defense of 2004 so its unlikely.
But it would be awesome.
That way, they progress to round of 16 on only one goal scored in the entire group stage. Unfortunately this isnt the same brick wall defense of 2004 so its unlikely.
But it would be awesome.
Plus, the game is in the southern part of Brazil, where Costa Rica's adaptation to the weather up north is negated.
Troubling, since Costa Rica really needs to win the group to get their round-of-16 match in Recife.
Futsal only shows up in Brazilian television during the World Cup, unfortunately. But it's fun. It always eases the pain of the mourning period when the Olympic Games end.
Over 25 million people watched the US vs. Portugal match.. More than the World Series and the NBA Finals!!
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/06/2...utdoes-world-series-in-ratings.html?referrer=
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/06/2...utdoes-world-series-in-ratings.html?referrer=
Charles Foster Kane
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So many hipsters.
Bam Bam Baklava
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That's eerily close to Olympics numbers. I think nationalistic pride and hype drives people to the World Cup now especially with ESPN inflating the team's chances. As well as there being nothing but early season baseball to watch if you like sports.
I'm sure someone will think this is great news for MLS but it's like saying the Olympics is great news for pole vaulting or some other sport played in it. It's my suspicion that there won't be much carryover.
I'm sure someone will think this is great news for MLS but it's like saying the Olympics is great news for pole vaulting or some other sport played in it. It's my suspicion that there won't be much carryover.
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things get better for the MLS after every WC, so yes it is
Just cuz all those 25m people are not gonna stick with Soccer as a sport, does'nt mean many among them wont.
its progress
Bam Bam Baklava
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MLS will always be at the bottom for numerous reasons such as quality of talent, competition, and importance. NHL, MLB, NFL, NBA will always be above it when it comes to relevance.
Every other sport you see the best players in the world and the championship means they are the best in the world. The MLS just can't compete with that.
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US can draw their way too victory as well right? Portugal will probably show up for the last game like spain did.
bolded is not true. Financial muscle is one thing but saying that those three metrics are always gonna be at the bottom is just ludicrous.
Yep a draw is good enough for them to advance. They should go for a win though.
Bam Bam Baklava
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It's so true man. Maybe it can give baseball a run since a lot of people think it's boring but hockey is way more likely to take off than MLS. NHL is the future.
I think their performances inflated their chances. I don't think any ESPN analyst even picked them to get out of the group.
Hahahaha.
Bam Bam Baklava
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Am I wrong? Am I wrong?
Awww yisss
Frustrated_Grunt
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We must send the Seattle Seahawks to compete worldwide to prove their worth.
Who are they?
Alex_Mexico
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God forbid ABC postponed their super anticipated season premier of Wipeout! They must've known the US World Cup game on a Sunday afternoon would've messed their ratings good and this stuck with their regular prime time programming. Christ.
Congratz, America. I'm proud of all of you, that's a lot of progress and huge numbers for any tv show. Especially in smack dab in the middle of June.
Alex_Mexico
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I've seen this mistake one too many times in this thread. Is it a common mistake for Americans to make? It's Colombia, for crying out loud, not Columbia.
Frustrated_Grunt
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World champs
I didn't realize they haven't got one. Maybe they'll get a desperation goal or two tomorrow.
CMojicaAce
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Yep. I don't know why it bothers me so much, but it does.
Yeah, DC is short for District of Columbia, Columbia is a common city name throughout the States, and there's Columbia University, so most Americans just assume it's spelled that way because we see it spelled with a u so frequently.
yeah sorry, it's just out of habit since "Columbia" is plastered errywhere
Buba Big Guns
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It's like Skyler vs Skylar from Breaking Bad.
Alex_Mexico
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You lost your credibility right there. NHL is popular, of course, but the future? Don't make me laugh. These World Cup numbers shatter anything the NHL has come up with and this will only help soccer in general in your country. I won't say soccer is the future, but I'll go on a limb and say hockey definitely isnt!
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