World Cup 2010

The Barras Bravas are there now also!

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If you ever want to do something that is borderline stupid go to a Boca game and sit in the barras bravas section. I did it, once.

I find it interesting that there are probably guys staying there together that hate each other here. In the article it says that they deported a few to Angola, thats gotta suck.

[QUOTE=Master J]I wonder how many AP member do want Argentina to win?[/QUOTE]I do, just for the parties and mayhem that would follow. I lived in France during the last world cup and it was a lot of fun as they worked their way to the finals. Of course it was pretty depressing when they lost.

That said, if Uruguay, Paraguay, and / or Chile do well, I'm going to take a little trip. I'm curious to see who makes it out of the first round.

PS: I agree with all the comments about Argentina and it's illustrious coach. However, you guys seem to be overestimating the other three teams in their group. Though anything can happen in the World Cup.

Where are you guys going to watch? It's kind of early, so I'll probably head someplace in the neighborhood. Probably Cronico in Plaza Serrano.

With soccer fever rising to sizzling pitch, the arrival of the overweight and overloud American fans (the line stolen from ESPN) give rise to the fact that soccer will ultimately attain equal popularity to the other major American sports. Most important, they are OVER THERE, ticket sales indicate that Americans were the biggest buyers among countries. I could be wrong, but my take on that is that the American ticket agencies (scalpers) were the biggest buyer of tickets.

So what gives to the fact that this board, dominated by American patriots is so blase about World Cup 2010. Man, USA vs England! Does that not give you guys a hard-on. This is the Revolution War all over again, get out your muskets (not your dicks) and wave the RED, WHITE & BLUE. Stop thinking about beer, beef & and the state of your salami. That is why I could never be in the US during the tournament, the emotional stupor is just mindnumbing there.

About this time, my emotions suffer from misgivings as to why I am not there in person to enjoy the celebration. Well, poor planning is the main culprit. Therefore, I vow that I will be there in Rio de Janeiro in 2014. A swim, the game, followed by a trip to 4x4, now that is heaven.

[QUOTE=Black Shirt] Man, USA vs England! Does that not give you guys a hard-on. [/QUOTE]I, for one, do have a hard-on for this match. So when you're all watching, at El Alamo or wherever, on Saturday, just think of old BTG with his hard on, rooting with his heart, and his cash, for the US of A!

[QUOTE=Big Travel Guy]I, for one, do have a hard-on for this match. So when you're all watching, at El Alamo or wherever, on Saturday, just think of old BTG with his hard on, rooting with his heart, and his cash, for the US of A![/QUOTE]Will be rooting for the Yankees just like you. And the winnings will be put to good use, I am sure.

Have your say, who is going to win The World Cup.

Well, with less than 9 hrs to go before kickoff, we still have yet to hear from many of you, especially the know -it -all Americans. Either you are obsess with sex or you don't give a damn. It's ok, to each their own loss.

I have decided to put all my support behind Argentina. If they disappoint me, that is ok, Argentina (espeially their women) have given me many pleasurable moments and I would like see Argentina win and give them a big moment of pride on the world stage. My other sentimental choice would be Netherlands. And no surprise, Brazil and Spain, if they play to form, would be playing for Cup.

Let the festivities begin, get a couple of loads off early, so you will not have to ibe nterrupted. There will not too many breaks coming the next month.

Everytime I try to convince myself to support Argentina, I see that mellon-head Maradona on TV and I remember why I don't like them in the first place. But still, I have to say it would be nice to see them win.

My sentimental favorites are always France, Uruguay, and Mexico (all in the same group this year! Even though I'm a Yank, I always find it hard to root for the USA. Not for any political reason, I've just never liked the players or coach.

I've never understood why the US doesn't show more interest in the World Cup. It's always a lot of fun and brings people from all over the world together.

Enjoy!

Can only echo the sentiment for Maradona. The guy is a ticking time bomb. He will cause an uproar in one way or another to attract attention and Argentina will be history.

Think the match between USA and England is going to be renamed: USA vs BP.

One thing for sure, the Argies do not have any sense of humor. Tried buying a Nigerian flag to hang off the balcony, it did not go over very well.

Brazil, Brazil, Brazil.

This is a pretty fun Nike commercial that they made for World Cup.

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The opening day saw 2 matches that ended in ties, kind of lackluster and a little disappointing. Well, that is soccer, teams were probably nervous with so much at stake. Today is super exciting, with both Argentina and USA in action. I am on edge waiting for the matches today, so I am going to get a massage, should it be therapeutic or sensual. I can't make up my mind.

Upon further review, Argentina aint looking too bad. My mouth once again may have overloaded my ass.

[QUOTE=Damman]Upon further review, Argentina aint looking too bad. My mouth once again may have overloaded my ass.[/QUOTE]Oh, there is still plenty of time for you to be proven right.

Messi making things happen, but then always sort of off the mark. The suspect defense gave up some chances but no goals. Not what I expected (I think I was thinking 3:1 or 3:2 or something) but three points in the bank. Bring on South Korea.

[QUOTE=Big Travel Guy]Messi making things happen, but then always sort of off the mark. The suspect defense gave up some chances but no goals. Not what I expected (I think I was thinking 3:1 or 3:2 or something) but three points in the bank. Bring on South Korea.[/QUOTE]Three points is three points, but an underwhelming performance. Argentina is slow on defense and as they move on they are going to give up goals. They can't keep misfiring as they did today. Gutierrez at rightback is not going to work, IMHO, and Veron is too slow and still with his habit of bad passes in World Cups. Even though Messi didn't score he actually had to play as a striker and "point guard" today because Veron couldn't handle the responsibility. Maradona should have brought Banega and / or Aimar. He's gonna regret that I think.

Congratulations Argentina.