Brasil X Germany

[Don]

Couple of World Cups ago I went on board a Brazilian crewed rig the morning after France beat them.
It was like a graveyard and no one would speak to us untill they found out we were not Frence,
Pretty sore losers but despite a small setback (?)I am sure Brazil will bounce back.

Don

 

[user 5827]

Are you kidding? Here in the States, that's de rigeur in youth leagues today. Most of them have a "mercy rule" of one kind or another, that when one team has scored so much more than its opponent, the game is ended. Many of our softball leagues have a similar rule, usually called a "ten-run rule", after the number of runs by which the losers are buried. And then everyone hugs.

But to the results...

Uns zieht keiner die Lederhosen aus, die Lederhosen aus, die Lederhosen aus!
Uns zieht keiner die Lederhosen aus, die Lederhosen aus, die Lederhosen aus!

Prost!
Brad
(Süd-Kurve, Olympia-Stadion '85)

The only two things N-Americans are able to understanding and see are: if the guy fake a foul or if the referee is cheating,
also the lack of commercial...45 minutes straight is too long
This why FOOTBALL is not popular in North America

 

[theBaron]

The only two things N-Americans are able to understanding and see are: if the guy fake a foul or if the referee is cheating,
also the lack of commercial...45 minutes straight is too long
This why FOOTBALL is not popular in North America

I disagree, Rod! Among the later Baby Boomers and their kids, there is a lot of excitement for soccer. They've had their kids play it, rather than baseball or football, which an increasing number of people think are games for less sophisticated types. It will probably continue to grow in popularity, though I don't think it will ever become the most popular commercial spectator sport here in the States. There is something a little off about a sport in which games can end with no score at all. In games--not necessarily in life--there needs to be a clear winner, not "Everybody gets a hug".

Prost!
Brad

 

[user 5827]

I agreed with you 100% that soccer has become one of the most sports practiced by kids, its affordable and no need much equipment, this is good…

But it is impossible for Americans and Canadians to understanding what Football-soccer and the world cup represents for many countries. For you Soccer is just a game with 20 players running after a ball trying to score a goal …. But for us and most of the other Countries, it is not a Monday night GAME with chicken wings and beer….
Even if I try to explain, you will never be able to understand….

Best regards

 

[Mike S.]

Debrito,

While I agree with the bulk of your argument, there are more diplomatic ways to express it in the English language than your apparent condescending tone. FYI.

 

[user 5827]

Debrito,

While I agree with the bulk of your argument, there are more diplomatic ways to express it in the English language than your apparent condescending tone. FYI.

Mike S.

what is wrong with my post?

 

[Gellso]

I reckon it's going to be 7-1 to Germany.

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Mike S.

what is wrong with my post?

I think Mike is commenting on your generalization that we North Americans cannot understand football. Generalized and sweeping comments are always risky. Also the comment that we wouldn't understand even if you explained comes across in English as if we are are not smart enough to comprehend. I am sure that was not your intent.

Also, if you think Canadians don't live and die with their teams, I invite you to visit a Toronto at World Cup time. I stay away as I can't take the celebrations and wakes!

Colin

 

[Martin64]

I reckon it's going to be 7-1 to Germany.

..... I guess that`s what soccer is all about and can`t be understood - in fact I did not get it by myself when I had to deal on duty with violent hooligans and all that crap - there were moments when I felt much more ready for people that would take it as a monday night game with chicken wings and beer....
Cheers, Martin

 

[theBaron]

But it is impossible for Americans and Canadians to understanding what Football-soccer and the world cup represents for many countries. For you Soccer is just a game with 20 players running after a ball trying to score a goal …. But for us and most of the other Countries, it is not a Monday night GAME with chicken wings and beer….
Even if I try to explain, you will never be able to understand….

Best regards

I do understand that no baseball or football player ever bit an umpire or referee-kicking dirt on the umpire's shoes and cussing him out are acceptable, though--and we've never entered into a shooting war over losing a game.

Prost!
Brad

 

[theBaron]

And while I can't speak for Mike, I didn't take any offense, myself, at your posts. But if you don't like it, I'll bite your ear off and invade Honduras

 

[user 5827]

I think Mike is commenting on your generalization that we North Americans cannot understand football. Generalized and sweeping comments are always risky. Also the comment that we wouldn't understand even if you explained comes across in English as if we are are not smart enough to comprehend. I am sure that was not your intent.

Also, if you think Canadians don't live and die with their teams, I invite you to visit a Toronto at World Cup time. I stay away as I can't take the celebrations and wakes!

Colin

Ciau Colin,
The meaning of my ‘’understanding’’ is not related to the technical part of the game, not the rules, the objective, the tactical positioning, the scoring etc….

I had no intentions to diminished American or Canadians ability to understand sports ,.I have been living here for more than 20 winters (Quebec side), saw many Super bowls, Stanley Cups, NBA finals, World Series etc…this is my 6th World Cup in Canada and I can guarantee that I know what I am talking about…


Concerning Toronto, there are no Canadians in Toronto anymore….

 

[user 5827]

..... I guess that`s what soccer is all about and can`t be understood - in fact I did not get it by myself when I had to deal on duty with violent hooligans and all that crap - there were moments when I felt much more ready for people that would take it as a monday night game with chicken wings and beer....
Cheers, Martin

Is nothing to do with violence…

 

[Martin64]

Is nothing to do with violence…

to my experience it starts with a hysterical crowd that looks upon a lost match as the end of the world and ends with violence - this happens more likely if you don`t see it as a ("Monday night"-) game. But maybe I am not able to understand what soccer really means - a problem that came with my professional duties over the years. So don´t take it as a personal offence.
Cheers, Martin

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Concerning Toronto, there are no Canadians in Toronto anymore….

Sorry Debrito...didn't know you were over here. Your Toronto comment mystifies me? But no need to clarify.

Cheers

Colin

 

[user 5827]

Sorry Debrito...didn't know you were over here. Your Toronto comment mystifies me? But no need to clarify.

Cheers

Colin

No sorry needed, what I tried to say is that, Every time I visit Downtown Toronto, I don’t see many Canadians living there, working maybe…..

 

[user 5827]

to my experience it starts with a hysterical crowd that looks upon a lost match as the end of the world and ends with violence - this happens more likely if you don`t see it as a ("Monday night"-) game. But maybe I am not able to understand what soccer really means - a problem that came with my professional duties over the years. So don´t take it as a personal offence.
Cheers, Martin

Unfortunately violence is a huge concerning on this game, is a shame…
We can drag this forever and status quo will remaining, so I hope you don’t take my post as any kind of offence, because wasn't my goal.
I take the opportunity to wish you and your country good luck for Sunday

Ciau

 

[Tarracus]

My God.. Today Luis Suarez has signed with us (Barça) ..Talking about violence, What do you think about this kind of behavior?..I'm feeling quite ashamed right now

 

[Colin_Fraser]

No sorry needed, what I tried to say is that, Every time I visit Downtown Toronto, I don’t see many Canadians living there, working maybe…..

I figure they are all Canadians except for the odd guy getting off a bus decked out in cameras.

 

[polyphemus]

I remember in the 1970's catching a bus into Burnley (Lancashire, UK) which passed Turf Moor (Burnley's stadium) just before kick off time. The visitors were Leeds United, now that WAS open war!

Geoff