How come nobody's said a word about the World Cup?

originally posted by Oswaldo Costa:
What's that got to do with my being sad?
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What does your sadness have to do with my sense of righteousness?

Seriously though, what kind of fuck up is Felipe Melo. Responsible for both goals and then sent off. What a dumbshit. I'm so glad Wenger never signed him. And Ramires was so excellent in the last match except for that stupid yellow.

I also can't believe Van Bommel didn't get sent off, or even a card. Some sort of divine intervention.

How did the Dutch not score the 3rd goal? Points shaving?
 
originally posted by .sasha:
Let's consider the most important of possible world cup final scenarios.

Holland-Germany. The game is moved to Alianz Arena in Munich to accommodate players and their families on both sides. The audience gathered at Soccer City in Johannesburg is treated to a performance of John Cage's 4'33'' at halftime. Germany wins 6 to 5. All 11 goals are scored by Robben. Martin Gaston Demichelis has to be escorted from the stadium by security, after trying to get on the pitch.

Uruguay-Germany. Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia comes out of retirement to score a decisive winner against Brasil in the semi-final. Ghiggia becomes the oldest player to score in a world cup by 41 years. Roger Milla announces that he will unretire at the age of 84 to reclaim the record. Unfortuantely, Uruguay forgets to show up for the final, having already defeated Brasil. Germany wins by default.

Uruguay-Argentina. The kick-off is delayed by 2 hours following Argentinian protests over recognition of Uruguay's sovereignty. There is a famous diving incident by an Argentinian diplomat when confronted by his Uruguayan counterpart. Ban Ki-moon dishes out multiple yellows, including one each to Mandela and Clinton for fan interference. After the game is tied following 120 mins of play and 23 penalty kicks, it is decided that Germany wins the world cup. Maradona runs naked through safari, chased by wild animals.

Brasil-Argentina. After a scoreless first half, Argentina trainer drugs the Brasilian squad through the water supply. The players, not in their right mind, forget all about Dunga and start attacking. Robinho does the samba. Every possession for either team results in a goal. With Brasil leading 69 to 68 in the fifth set, Martin Gaston Demichelis performs the first defensive maneuver of his career by inviting the dancing Robinho to tango, allowing Messi to steal the ball and tie the game. Beckenbauer shows up and declares the level of play unsatisfactory, reclaiming the cup for Germany. Maradona, envious of Pele's acting career, escapes through the sewers of Johannesburg and is never seen again.

Holland-Spain. The shit finally hits the fan in the Dutch dressing room 10 minutes before the game, over who should be starting and in what position. The team fires the manager. A compromise is quickly reached by electing representatives of the three factions, who will be responsible for all communications amongst the players on the field. Spain completely ignores the Dutch and tries to set a record for the number of successive passes completed in a game. Unfortunately their first attempt is interrupted by the halftime whistle. At halftime, the Dutch Federation announces that Raymond Domenech has been hired to bring unity to the squad in the second half. After his opening speech to the team, Domenech is stuffed down the toilet head first. Del Bosque declares that only Spanish club players will be allowed to participate. Torres and Fabregas quickly sign in order to play in the second half. Spain continues to ignore all Dutch issues and takes their passing prowess to new heights, imposing a restriction that forward passes can only be completed by club teammates and that any pass between a Barca and a Real player must be lateral or backward. Once again, their first and only possession is interrupted by the final whistle. FIFA declares the new jabulani ball inadequate and overtime
is canceled in favour of Summarising Proust competition, involving all
32 teams. Wayne Rooney brings the cup to England.
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Jeez, the last time I saw you you were on SF's couch trying to to hide from the cacophony of sound emanating from Brad K trying to convince us of the quality of some over the hill Spanish wine. When you get a word in you're very articulate. Should I believe everything you relate about the teams of the World Cup?
 
originally posted by Oswaldo Costa:
originally posted by VLM:
Seriously though, what kind of fuck up is Felipe Melo.
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Unforgivable.
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I love how he didn't think it was a red card worthy offense and blames Robben (who, granted, was getting a bit carried away with theatrics) and also the referee. 'Anybody but me!' What a liability.
 
originally posted by lars makie:
originally posted by Oswaldo Costa:
originally posted by VLM:
Seriously though, what kind of fuck up is Felipe Melo.
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Unforgivable.
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I love how he didn't think it was a red card worthy offense and blames Robben (who, granted, was getting a bit carried away with theatrics) and also the referee. 'Anybody but me!' What a liability.
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Loads of douchebaggery.

Amidst all of that, we forget his pass that unlocked the Dutch. He had a hand in everything, good and bad, for Brazil.
 
I had failed to relaize that, even with Italy's exit, the nightmare season at Juventus wasn't over yet.
 
originally posted by lars makie:
originally posted by VLM:
Forlan
Wow.
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He's conducting a masterclass on set pieces. He and Sneijder have been amazing.
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I think that Sneijder has just been OK. Not only do he and van Persie hate each other, they don't seem to play well together either.
 
originally posted by VLM:
Forlan
Wow.
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Yeah, almost Zidanesque in that he just seems to make stuff happen. That was a depressing end to a great game by Ghana and Uruguay. For the first 90 minutes, I could have been convinced that either of those teams could go to the final. I was pro-Ghana, but I think I could cheer on Uruguay now. (Severe Underdog Syndrome?) Good as they've been, with Suarez out it's hard to be optimistic about their chances.
 
Thanks. We needed some luck. But not just luck.

Argentina wishes it had a defensive setup like Paraguay's.

And now you guys know why Iker Casillas is Spain's goalie
 
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