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[Osahi]

You're all wrong, French accent is le plus beau.
More seriously though, I'm a bit ashamed about my Dutch/Flemish understanding. In fact I understand shit despite the fact that I live at the border.

Spoiler

And why does some Belgians keep speaking flemish when they see I'm lost is beyond me, especially when I hear them speak french as soon as I turn my back. I guess I made my way to Troll City

They do? Usually we start talking french fast if we notice someone tries, but has a hard time.

But yeah, nationalist pricks are on the rise. Gives us a bad name too. Consider this an apology.

That nationalist nonsense is surrealistic even. Guy in my street hangs the flemish flag al year, has VL as landcodesticker on his car, in stead of the official b for belgium, but now has a massive tricolore hanging. Dudes can't even bz consistent. Makes you wonder how elections would have turned out if WC was held in may

 

[Kitsuné]

Just came across this image, just had to share



Can't wait for Saturdays game !

 

[Blablurn]

Just came across this image, just had to share



Can't wait for Saturdays game !

omg. this is creepy lol

 

[Ikuu]

Yea ofcourse the white man has to be the good guy.

 

[Blablurn]

Yea ofcourse the white man has to be the good guy.

Well. The Belgium team is called "Red Devils".

 

[spekkeh]

Just came across this image, just had to share



Can't wait for Saturdays game !

awesome!

 

[user8503492]

Its sad..

With Soccers slow growth in America unlike ever before its as if the gods have decided to stick a knife in its belly.

If we had won a WC bid, and won last night, it would have caused an explosion. Now, while not stagnate, its back to a snails pace of growth I'm betting

 

[spekkeh]

Yea ofcourse the white man has to be the good guy.

I take it you're not in the CR7 camp?

 

[BrokenEchelon]

Yea ofcourse the white man has to be the good guy.

What's even worse is that women aren't represented at all in that patriarchal privilege poster.

 

[GoxRx]

The pic is awesome, but also a "lie".
http://flipflopflyin.com/g/2013/05/maradona-vs-belgium/

I did not know this. Thanks.

 

[Razor554]

Argentina team in a nutshell

 

[Baleoce]

France v Germany and Brazil v Colombia gonna be so goooood >_< Can't wait.

 

[Sadist]

Fixed it for you.

Seriously though it would be nice to get what should've been the final in 98. The dutch had a great team that year and only lost to Brazil in the semis on penalties. Plus, as a gamer, Blue vs Orange is just pure awesomeness.

Ugh, don't remind me of '98. The Dutch trauma continued regarding penalty kicks. We got thrown out during the EC in '96 by you guys (Llama damnit, Seedorf ) and in '98 after beating Argentina we were so close... I think it would have been a pretty even match between our two teams. It should have been the final as well during EURO 2000. But again... penalty kicks...

Seriously, Davids and Kluivert both missing was horrible.

 

[figadapaura]

Just came across this image, just had to share



Can't wait for Saturdays game !

lol that's pretty great

 

[Oersted]

We're talking about players who would struggle to get into a second division side in England. So yes, they were fantastic. They were playing against world class European players and put in some brilliant tackles and interceptions.

Belgium dominated the game and earned their win fair and square, but the US did brilliantly. Their players were so inferior talent-wise but they did enough to win the game if Wondolowski had scored. Chelsea won a Champion's League playing worse football that the USA last night.

As unattractive but not worse. There is a difference.

 

[mustardhotdogs]

Di Maria got out of jail with his goal.
His wastefulness outweighed his good contributions to the attack yesterday, that attempt at a rabona leaves me speechless.

Messi was great again, hoping Argentina do it now (mainly because I have them in a sweepstake...)

 

[Alx]

Well. The Belgium team is called "Red Devils".

And in French (which half of Belgium speaks), "Messi" sounds like "Messie" which means "Messiah".

 

[E92 M3]

I am really sad US is knocked out - the hype was awesome. Still can't stop thinking about the possible goal in the 93rd minute. That would have crashed GAF and been crazy.

 

[Wilbur]

Have we done updated teams of the tournament yet?

T Howard; J Diaz, R Vlaar, G Medel, D Blind; C Sanchez, H Herrera; A Robben, A Sanchez, J Rodriguez; L Messi

 

[Tugatrix]

Two days with no matches noooooooooooo

 

[silver.tongue]

Have we done updated teams of the tournament yet?

T Howard; J Diaz, R Vlaar, G Medel, D Blind; C Sanchez, H Herrera; A Robben, A Sanchez, J Rodriguez; L Messi

A Shancez? Why? Put Muller or Neymar in that spot.

Also, Cuadrado from Colombia needs to be in there somewhere.

 

[Nemesis121]

Two days with no matches noooooooooooo

Soon we will crown a champ and have no more matches for 4 years

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

My mate decided to get married tomorrow, a day with no matches.

RESULT!

 

[figadapaura]

Soon we will crown a champ and have no more matches for 4 years

Depressing.

I hope the next WC is even half as good as this one. The GOAT.

 

[Ray665]

I am really sad US is knocked out - the hype was awesome. Still can't stop thinking about the possible goal in the 93rd minute. That would have crashed GAF and been crazy.

Yeah and that free kick...............man.

 

[mustardhotdogs]

Soon we will crown a champ and have no more matches for 4 years

Ah, but then there's the start of the season to look forward to!

 

[Osahi]

You're all wrong, French accent is le plus beau.
More seriously though, I'm a bit ashamed about my Dutch/Flemish understanding. In fact I understand shit despite the fact that I live at the border.

Spoiler

And why does some Belgians keep speaking flemish when they see I'm lost is beyond me, especially when I hear them speak french as soon as I turn my back. I guess I made my way to Troll City

They do? Usually we start talking french fast if we notice someone tries, but has a hard time.

But yeah, nationalist pricks are on the rise. Gives us a bad name too. Consider this an apology.

That nationalist nonsense is surrealistic even. Guy in my street hangs the flemish flag al year, has VL as landcodesticker on his car, in stead of the official b for belgium, but now has a massive tricolore hanging. Dudes can't even bz consistent. Makes you wonder how elections would have turned out if WC was held in may

Edit: woops. My cell made a fuck up or something. Posting this again while opening browser. Wtf?

 

[His Majesty]

They do? Usually we start talking french fast if we notice someone tries, but has a hard time.

But yeah, nationalist pricks are on the rise. Gives us a bad name too. Consider this an apology.

That nationalist nonsense is surrealistic even. Guy in my street hangs the flemish flag al year, has VL as landcodesticker on his car, in stead of the official b for belgium, but now has a massive tricolore hanging. Dudes can't even bz consistent. Makes you wonder how elections would have turned out if WC was held in may

Let's keep politics out of this thread.

 

[Wilbur]

A Shancez? Why? Put Muller or Neymar in that spot.

Also, Cuadrado from Colombia needs to be in there somewhere.

Sanchez has been better than both of them; he was the best player on the pitch against Brazil. Neymar had a good first half and was poor for the rest of it. He was also poor against Mexico, whereas Sanchez has been good in all of Chile's games.

Cuadrado has been brilliant, but I don't think he's been better than Sanchez, Rodriguez and Robben. If I fit him in then the rest of the team is lopsided; this is legitimate m8, not just fucking throw players ANYWHERE

 

[kottila]

And why does some Belgians keep speaking flemish when they see I'm lost is beyond me, especially when I hear them speak french as soon as I turn my back.

This happens all over Europe (the World) to everyone. I guess they think it's better to say something and hope you understand at least something than stay quite. Never understood why they at least don't speak slower and only use rudimentary words rather than speaking as fast as possible

 

[Joeki11a]

The next world cup will look amazing, saw a HBO sports documentary and the designs looked cool!. It looked like it was the year 3045.

 

[figadapaura]

The next world cup will look amazing, saw a HBO sports documentary and the designs looked cool!. It looked like it was the year 3045.

Russia?

I honestly haven't seen anything about their plans.

 

[silver.tongue]

Sanchez has been better than both of them; he was the best player on the pitch against Brazil. Neymar had a good first half and was poor for the rest of it. He was also poor against Mexico, whereas Sanchez has been good in all of Chile's games.

Cuadrado has been brilliant, but I don't think he's been better than Sanchez, Rodriguez and Robben. If I fit him in then the rest of the team is lopsided; this is legitimate m8, not just fucking throw players ANYWHERE

I know, I know. I guess I just didn't see what you saw in Sanchez in this WC. I'd actually place all 3 I mentioned before him.

 

[WAR recon zero]

Cuadrado 4 assists 1 goal
How many does Alexis have?

 

[anotherVegan]

Soon we will crown a champ and have no more matches for 4 years

Wait, there is the Women's World Cup next year! All aboard the hype train!

 

[Mindwipe]

I am really sad US is knocked out - the hype was awesome. Still can't stop thinking about the possible goal in the 93rd minute. That would have crashed GAF and been crazy.

Crashed GAF? My bet would have come up and I'd have won £400. I'd have probably burnt my house to the ground celebrating.

 

[Kingsora]

the FIFA team for the 1/8 finals. Three players of Belgium in the squad. And off course Rodriguez <3

 

[Wilbur]

Cuadrado 4 assists 1 goal
How many does Alexis have?

He has two goals. Not sure about assists.

But Benzema has 3 goals and 2/3 assists and I don't think he's been very good, so stats are misleading.

 

[Linius]

Soon we will crown a champ and have no more matches for 4 years

Then there's always club football to watch. Get in there.

 

[mustardhotdogs]

The next world cup will look amazing, saw a HBO sports documentary and the designs looked cool!. It looked like it was the year 3045.

Yeah I've seen some stuff about it, does look pretty cool. The winter olympics looked really good, and was hosted well.

Still annoyed about the next one though, the best example of why FIFA are just wanting a few back handers. Give it to Russia when England were part of the same bid, the country with the best league and some of the biggest club teams in the world, some of the best stadia and some which were great but could be so much better with funding for renovation. Would have been amazing, plus we're not in the middle of huge political/humanitarian issues (Russia might sort that within the next 4 years, hopefully, but you know...)

 

[Canis lupus]

Soon we will crown a champ and have no more matches for 4 years

There's always Champions League and EC is in 2 years...

 

[figadapaura]

Wait, there is the Women's World Cup next year! All aboard the hype train!

Yeah!

 

[andycapps]

Obviously not too happy about the US result, but I am happy that we got out of the group stage. Most of our athletes are clearly not as talented as Belgium's (though we're better than 4 years ago), but I thought even with the talent gap, we had a decent shot even up until the end. Quite a few shots on goal in extra time that if they'd gone in could have taken it to a shoot out. So I'm happy with the way the US went out, could have gone out with a whimper but instead it was a nailbiter right to the end.

Was exciting to see Julian Green come in and score on his first touch. He's going to be awesome for us in 4 years. There's quite a few that were brought in by Klinsmann and didn't get a chance to play, or are just too young to start, so I'm curious what we look like at the Gold Cup, Olympics, and beyond.

I'd guess at this point in the WC it's going to get down to Germany or Brazil against hopefully Costa Rica. Netherlands will be tough though.

 

[E92 M3]

Yeah and that free kick...............man.

That's exactly how I felt. Green gave us an amazing second wind, but it still wasn't enough

Crashed GAF? My bet would have come up and I'd have won £400. I'd have probably burnt my house to the ground celebrating.

The flames that never will be...

 

[davidsaurus]

Not sure if it's been posted yet but some footage from Soldier Field in Chicago where they showed the game in front of thousands.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsKWu1doWJA&t=28s

 

[Canis lupus]

Lol this one's pretty good:

Change the name of Washington National Airport (DCA) to "Tim Howard National Airport"

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/pe...port-dca-tim-howard-national-airport/jrYbykxD

 

[Randam]

I believe that we will win.

Lol

 

[Maninthemirror]

Read today the ball used in 2010 was the reason Spain won as it fit their play perfectly . The ball was extra floaty in the air and caused havoc during long balls and crosses. Essentially van persie's header in first game wouldnt have happened with that ball in 2010

 

[figadapaura]

Not sure if it's been posted yet but some footage from Soldier Field in Chicago where they showed the game in front of thousands.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsKWu1doWJA&t=28s

'I believe that we will win' is the worst thing to happen to football.

You can tell which one was the reaction to the 93rd minute miss lol.

Read today the ball used in 2010 was the reason Spain won as it fit their play perfectly . The ball was extra floaty in the air and caused havoc during long balls and crosses. Essentially van persie's header in first game wouldnt have happened with that ball in 2010

That ball was absolute shit. Flying everywhere. It's one of the main reasons not as many goals were scored last time besides Spain.

 

[Sadist]

the FIFA team for the 1/8 finals. Three players of Belgium in the squad. And off course Rodriguez <3

De Vrij? Keep being awesome Stefan. Want ten million plus when you transfer