The 2010 World Cup.

I think it's about time The ABY started an official World Cup thread. Only two more days!

So, post predicted winners, favorite players, and who you're pulling for in the Cup.

For me it's all about this guy...

[Only admins are allowed to see this image]

Ar-gen-tina. Clap clap clap clap clap.

I'm German so of course I support "Schland"
(The German word for Germany is Deutschland, if it is yelled in a soccer stadium the Deu(t) is almost impossible to hear though......so most of the fans are now for "Schland" instead of Deutschland)

This is the team
[Only admins are allowed to see this image][Only admins are allowed to see this link] alt="" />

and though we had some hard drawbacks in the last weeks, I am certain that we won't be too bad in the end......it's a young team and Ballack will be missed for sure, but we can make it to the semi-final I think......and then it's mostly about luck anyway

Wooooyeah!! I think the prospect of a full month of non-stop football is what's keeping me alive at this point.

Oh, no, not Mesi! (I'm an Arsenal fan, so you know, he's not my favorite guy in the world. LOL)

Toz! I heard about Ballack. That and Ferdinand. I wanted to cry when I heard. As much as I'm a Brazil girl all the way (Go, Brasil, baby!), I'm all about good matches. And those guys will certainly be missed.

My dream final would be Spain V Brasil. I'd go insane trying to cheer for either team. lol.

WORLD CUP TIME BABY!!

Has anyone seen this commercial yet?

[Only admins are allowed to see this link] src="[Only admins are allowed to see this link] width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" quality="high" scale="exactfit">

well i have never been into any sport really... but its the world cup! so i'll be getting up to watch Australia play Germany at about 4 in the morning on Monday! (and yes, its about the only time i watch...but i have to support!)

i watched it in 2006 when Italy robbed beat Australia, that was a pretty intense time!

can't wait to see how we will go this year!!!

Toz!! You're cheering for Germany? Really? LOL! I am cheering for anyone playing France. Haha! I think Brazil always has a chance, but I think an upset is in order this year. I have one Euro on South Korea. Because, why not.

Brain&Heart wrote:well i have never been into any sport really... but its the world cup! so i'll be getting up to watch Australia play Germany at about 4 in the morning on Monday! (and yes, its about the only time i watch...but i have to support!)

i watched it in 2006 when Italy robbed beat Australia, that was a pretty intense time!

can't wait to see how we will go this year!!!

That's a good fan! I'll cheer for the Aussies.

heirofloki wrote:Wooooyeah!! I think the prospect of a full month of non-stop football is what's keeping me alive at this point.

Oh, no, not Mesi! (I'm an Arsenal fan, so you know, he's not my favorite guy in the world. LOL)

Toz! I heard about Ballack. That and Ferdinand. I wanted to cry when I heard. As much as I'm a Brazil girl all the way (Go, Brasil, baby!), I'm all about good matches. And those guys will certainly be missed.

My dream final would be Spain V Brasil. I'd go insane trying to cheer for either team. lol.

I don't mind Arsenal much, I like them waaay better than Chelsea. But Messi is by far my favorite player. My dad is straight up from Argentina so I was raised on baby blue and white.

I'd really like a Cup like '02. A bunch of surprise teams getting far into the tournament. The good ol' USA is my 2nd favorite team, so we'll see if they can actually score goals this Cup.

Tomorrow is the day! Woooo!

Brain&Heart wrote:well i have never been into any sport really... but its the world cup! so i'll be getting up to watch Australia play Germany at about 4 in the morning on Monday! (and yes, its about the only time i watch...but i have to support!)

i watched it in 2006 when Italy robbed beat Australia, that was a pretty intense time!

can't wait to see how we will go this year!!!

I am the same, my brother gets us up at 4 in the morning and it's the only time I watch soccer. Go the Aussies!

Here we go! Day one!

[Only admins are allowed to see this image]

All I can say is GO URUGUAY! Trounce those French! BOO HENRY! Haha

I've got to say, watch out for Nigeria. Their under-17 squad has been amazing for years, it might be too soon for the senior team, but keep an eye. They're good.

[Only admins are allowed to see this image]

Is it time yet? No? *sigh*

ToZiKa wrote:I'm German so of course I support "Schland"
(The German word for Germany is Deutschland, if it is yelled in a soccer stadium the Deu(t) is almost impossible to hear though......so most of the fans are now for "Schland" instead of Deutschland)

Good to know why my biology teacher said that today!
And I am cheering for Germany like Toz.

Draw day! What's the matter France? Couldn't hand any balls into the net today? Haha.

I see it coming that France might go down like in 2002......no goal scored....and home they fly.....
I'd like that!
Especially after the way they made it to the World Cup in the first place.....

I was kinda hoping for South Africa to win, but they still have some chances to make it to the round of the last 16. It is a World Cup in their home country after all....they should at least make it under the top 16 imo.

South Korea won the game against Greece 2-0. I did not see that one coming.....I thought it would be a draw maybe.....
Argentina - Nigeria in about half an hour should be a no-brainer....but Danny is right Nigeria's youth has been good in the last couple years......you never know

And then tonight England - USA England seems to be fit and ready for a World Cup.....but aren't they always?
In the end they almost never made it that far in the last couple years.....but I still think they'll win this game.....

Well, we'll see.


Anyway Of course I am cheering for Germany.....till my throat is sore......although I don't think that'll be necessary when we play Australia......we'll win that one for sure. Serbia is a lot harder to play imo, so we'll have to watch out for them.