Honestly, I have no clue. I think it was one of the smartest plays in WC history. Game on the line. If that ball goes in, you're ...more
What's harder than returning Nadal's serve, hitting a Clemens fastball or tossing a Manning bros. level touchdown pass? The ...more
So, in the 1966 World Cup, held in England and won by the host, there was a similar occurrence to last Sunday's Gerrard's ...more
Sepp Blatter apologized to England and Mexico for the wrong calls, said goal line technology would be discussed in the future, but ...more
:P ”
Interactive Photographic A really cool timeline about which players were mentioned the most times on Facebook updates each day of the World Cup. You can trace almost every memorable event in every... more
Go South America! I didn't think Netherlands played that much better today. So many missed opportunities. ”
Our friendship is over. ”
Hahaha....good analogy by Bennet. I hope Uruguay beats them. ”
I personally don't owe him an apology because as soon as the plane left Argentina for South Africa, I was done criticizing and started rooting for the team, regardless of who was in it. Nyeeeh! ;p ... more
Kuyt was terrible ”
martyr ”
Smart player, he knew what was at stake, and what the odds were. He risked everything and came out on top. We can spend hours debating whether it's right or not, but this isn't a moral court, it's ... more
Honestly, I have no clue. I think it was one of the smartest plays in WC history. Game on the line. If that ball goes in, you're going home. You sacrifice yourself to a red card (and the next game ... more
Not only am I ecstatic that my favorite team moved on to the semifinals, but I'm also so excited to see a team that's not Brazil in the semis! Just like supporting the Yankees, rooting for Brazil w... more
Wow, love the commentary.. my dad used to talk about this game so much that I actually remember a few of the players' name such as Martin Peters.. rather interesting clip! ”
Is this show made for hard or hearing, or hard of understanding people? What's with this guy's speech? It's almost as if he TALKED ENTIRELY IN CAPS. ”
If it helps, your balls can probably take it. Also, unless the person taking the shot hates you or is a total amateur, they will probably aim (that's if they can aim) at one of the sides. ”
It wouldn't really be important if Jon Stewart's Daily Show didn't have something to say about the World Cup.
You think we could work on these for next season? I know a few Slaters who'd like this kind of attention. ”
I will not have this kind of sensationalist photos on my WC blog! ;) ”
I always thought the fear of getting hit in the balls by a penalty kick is the hardest thing in sports. In the soccer shots that you see where there is a line of players between the kicker and the ... more
Fascinating. ”
What's harder than returning Nadal's serve, hitting a Clemens fastball or tossing a Manning bros. level touchdown pass? The scientist prove, no matter how you slice it, saving a penalty kick save ... more
This reminded me of a few games this last World Cup.
So, in the 1966 World Cup, held in England and won by the host, there was a similar occurrence to last Sunday's Gerrard's disallowed goal. They are still talking about this apparently, so it can be... more
Sepp Blatter apologized to England and Mexico for the wrong calls, said goal line technology would be discussed in the future, but no instant replays. I think it's a fair compromise. I'm in the ca... more
ireland uses soccer and football is an entirely different game.... ”
Weezer's frontman Rivers Cuomo is one devout soccer fan, so as a homage to the World Cup, the band composed this seriously passionate fight song: Unadulterated World Cup love or marketing/PR stunt?... more
Fine, I'll leave Brazil alone! ”
Pablo "Fuzzy" Leda ”
Yes, even more 3D. This time, Kyle at Gizmodo writes his impressions on watching a game on a 3D LCD set.
If you happened to be watching Brazil vs. Portugal, you might have noticed something weird in keeper Julio Cesar's back after he and Meirelles collided. It was some kind of steel rod support for hi... more
It could be said that the World Cup really starts during the knock-out stages. What was going on for the last couple of weeks was more like the "World's Soccer Fair." At least I'd like to think of ... more
The North Koreans won 1-0. Who knew?
First time I saw it I hoped it actually muted them... ”
Enjoy Early Morning Games with the Perfect Breakfast Brew Check out the list of the Top Ten Breakfast Beers here: http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/2010/06/the_10_best_beers_for_breakfas.php... more
This was added a few days ago to all youtube videos! Just click on the soccer ball and listen to the sweet nothings of south africa! edit: lol, it was already posted. feel free to delete.
Nobody anywhere calls the sport "soccer". But here we are, the only ones in South Africa that do not call it some variation on foot and ball. And of course, if you've pondered this before, you are ... more
So far, many of the Group round's matches have seemed surprising and unpredictable. Who would have predicted Serbia would have upset Germany!?!?! Paul, the octopus did. If you thought Groundhog's... more
Wow, just incredible ”
Posted with permission via HereComeTheYanks.com Have you recovered from that heart attack inducing, hell of a game?? I am still riding high and, as such, may ramble a bit on here. But stay with me... more
That wall of ads is amazing. Seriously ridiculous. ”
Google, being the practical pranksters, decided to add a vuvuzela button on YouTube videos. Just click on that little soccer ball and the music of the vuvuzela will drown out whatever you're watchi... more
At the end of today's US - Algeria match game winner and US team captain blew a kiss to the camera and gave a romantic and breathless "Hi" to a certain lady. Who is Bianca you ask? I initially as... more
The folks behind culinary phenomenon Kogi BBQ are at it again. This time they have food trucks operating in LA and NYC, allowing you to enjoy street food and watch the World Cup in HD with them! To... more
As I was saying previously, Miss World Cup 2010 was held before the WC. Ronaldo won. True story. ”
Caught this shot on my Univision transmission of the Germany - Ghana game in Soccer City's brand new stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.... That is picture perfect! Stadium. Moon. Match. Perfec... more
If you don't watch Argentine soccer regularly, it's possible that you don't know who Martin Palermo is. He scored Argentina's second goal against Greece yesterday and wrote another page in a story ... more
He is probably one footballer that holds the Guiness World Record with the most pictures like that, lying on the ground after a flop. ”
oopsy doopsy ”
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