***Official 2014 World Cup Thread*** (2 Viewers)

[NewlyRetired]

Germany did not have to break a sweat in this second half. That could do wonders for their legs in the upcoming games.

 

[massraider]

The pessimist in me says Portugal won't play this poorly two games in a row. The optimist in me says, #### Portugal.

However, The only way this could go any better for the US would be if Ronaldo trips on the sideline and breaks a hip, right? I mean, this was a pretty good outcome.

 

[Jaysus]

Are most or all of these international players multilingual? I always wonder when opposing players are conversing or arguing on the field, what language they are speaking to each other, and the officials for that matter. Is there a particular language that has become commonly used in international soccer? Yes, I wonder strange things sometimes.

As I understand the ref needs to speak english (or maybe french) since english is the most common language. One issue with the croatia brazil ref was he only spoke Japanese and shouldnt be on the pitch...

There is a video of him, from some sort of FIFA referee's guide, in which speaks english.

Interesting. Heard the players couldnt get answers on things since he only spoke japanese and not a common language

I have not watched it, but this is where I read it: http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/14/referee-brazil-croatia-language-communication/

In fact, viewing FIFA’s “Meet the Referees” video series, it’s clear that Nishimura can, in fact, speak English. The pauses and hesitation, however, suggest that perhaps it may not be easy for him to do so, or at least not when tensions are high.

 

[Norman Paperman]

The pessimist in me says Portugal won't play this poorly two games in a row. The optimist in me says, #### Portugal.

However, The only way this could go any better for the US would be if Ronaldo trips on the sideline and breaks a hip, right? I mean, this was a pretty good outcome.

 

[Norman Paperman]

Germany did not have to break a sweat in this second half. That could do wonders for their legs in the upcoming games.

Thinking the same thing - only real plus out of that for the US is they may be resting in game 3.

 

[The Gator]

Portugal still go through on six points

 

[MattFancy]

The pessimist in me says Portugal won't play this poorly two games in a row. The optimist in me says, #### Portugal.

However, The only way this could go any better for the US would be if Ronaldo trips on the sideline and breaks a hip, right? I mean, this was a pretty good outcome.

As long as we win tonight, it really couldn't be much better of a day.

 

[dparker713]

I love how the leader of the largest economy in Europe takes time off to watch World Cup games in person.

 

[Norman Paperman]

Portugal still go through on six points

Could happen .... hope it doesn't

 

[Celph Titled]

Yeah, and if recent history's any indication, this result is more likely to cause Portugal to pack it in than to try and fight harder in the upcoming games. They aren't exactly known for their constitution.

 

[Jaysus]

I love how the leader of the largest economy in Europe takes time off to watch World Cup games in person.

Everyones favorite GILF

GILF is happy

GILF spreading her legs

 

[B-Deep]

I love how the leader of the largest economy in Europe takes time off to watch World Cup games in person.

don't you be dissing her now

 

[Norman Paperman]

I love how the leader of the largest economy in Europe takes time off to watch World Cup games in person.

Everyones favorite GILF

What you can't see is B-deep under the skirt lapping it up...

 

[Norman Paperman]

I love how the leader of the largest economy in Europe takes time off to watch World Cup games in person.

GILF spreading her legs

Clearly has the biggest set of balls among European leaders.

 

[The Gator]

Yeah, and if recent history's any indication, this result is more likely to cause Portugal to pack it in than to try and fight harder in the upcoming games. They aren't exactly known for their constitution.

The last time Portugal lost to Germany in the opening game of a tournament they got out of a tougher group and went on to the quarterfinals.

Going to be tricky

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Good result for us, but every bit as good for Ghana. We still need three points from the game today, would have a faint heartbeat with a draw, and a loss turns out the lights.

 

[Celph Titled]

Eto'o is out for Cameroon's match against Mexico.

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

GO IRAN!!! SHOCK THE WORLD IN A NON-THREATENING WAY!

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

Eto'o is out for Cameroon's match against Mexico.

Did he go back in time?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Eto'o is out for Cameroon's match against Mexico.

you mean against Croatia? I think Cameroon just played Mexico.

 

[Offa]

http://s14.directupload.net/images/140616/km8ny2d8.jpg

 

[The Gator]

Eto'o is out for Cameroon's match against Mexico.

you mean against Croatia? I think Cameroon just played Mexico.

he's out for a loooooong time

 

[charvik]

 

[Sammy3469]

http://s14.directupload.net/images/140616/km8ny2d8.jpg

OH MY!

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Eto'o is out for Cameroon's match against Mexico.

you mean against Croatia? I think Cameroon just played Mexico.

he's out for a loooooong time

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/article-2658676/Samuel-Etoo-Cameroons-game-against-Croatia-Chelsea-striker-confirms-knee-injury-sidelined.html

 

[Thorn]

http://s14.directupload.net/images/140616/km8ny2d8.jpg

Two index fingers a new type of offensive gesture?

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Witch doctor kickin ###. Just saw pepe got run.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Seems like blowouts, injuries, discord in the first game have led to teams imploding a fair percentage of the time. Got to get a point against Ghana tonight. Portugal can be had now.

 

[Norman Paperman]

http://s14.directupload.net/images/140616/km8ny2d8.jpg

Two index fingers a new type of offensive gesture?

But, its the thought that counts.

 

[Premier]

Portugal still go through on six points

Yea that 4-0 beat down where they bent over and took it the lASt 70 minutes really inspired confidence. They're done.

 

[Moe.]

What did Iowa State ever do to you?

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Portugal still go through on six points

Yea that 4-0 beat down where they bent over and took it the lASt 70 minutes really inspired confidence. They're done.

Does seem to work out that way a lot. France and Italy have done it in recent years. To say nothing of the US in 1998. Teams with high expectations that get crushed in the first game and/or have #### stirring under the surface often seem to fold pretty easily.

 

[Jaysus]

Portugal still go through on six points

Yea that 4-0 beat down where they bent over and took it the lASt 70 minutes really inspired confidence. They're done.

speaking of bent over: link

 

[Sammy3469]

Portugal still go through on six points

Yea that 4-0 beat down where they bent over and took it the lASt 70 minutes really inspired confidence. They're done.

Does seem to work out that way a lot. France and Italy have done it in recent years. To say nothing of the US in 1998. Teams with high expectations that get crushed in the first game and/or have #### stirring under the surface often seem to fold pretty easily.

To be fair Portugal did almost qualify in 2002 after their loss to us (I'd like to thank Some Yung Park)

 

[Premier]

What did Iowa State ever do to you?

Cost me a SU win against Texas two years ago.

 

[The Gator]

Portugal still go through on six points

Yea that 4-0 beat down where they bent over and took it the lASt 70 minutes really inspired confidence. They're done.

Opening loss in 2012 to Germany and they went on to beat Denmark and Netherlands

They're not done yet

 

[Celph Titled]

http://www.clickhole.com/article/10-kicks-you-should-know-about-you-watch-world-cup-305?utm_campaign=default&utm_medium=ShareTools&utm_source=facebook

 

[The Gator]

http://www.clickhole.com/article/10-kicks-you-should-know-about-you-watch-world-cup-305?utm_campaign=default&utm_medium=ShareTools&utm_source=facebook

That written by @usasoccerguy??

 

[Celph Titled]

This studio blonde is no Rebecca Lowe.

 

[Christo]

I love how the leader of the largest economy in Europe takes time off to watch World Cup games in person.

Is she the only one with the keys to the German economy?

 

[Premier]

Iran - Nigeria is as bad as group play gets isn't it?

 

[Sammy3469]

I love how the leader of the largest economy in Europe takes time off to watch World Cup games in person.

Is she the only one with the keys to the German economy?

It's not like a whole heck of a lot that gets done in Europe this month anyway

 

[B-Deep]

anyone pulling for iran here?

 

[Spartans Rule]

I have four cousins who are half Iranian. Their parents divorced though, so I no longer have an Iranian uncle. My brother also has a good friend I've met from Iran, and he's a cool guy.

Still not rooting for them though.

 

[Raider Nation]

My entire day is going to be this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUgHDXOdUos

Have you spooned with a hunky volunteer fireman today?

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

Do these Iranian guys play in the big Euro leagues or do they just play for Ayatollah FC?

 

[culdeus]

Iranian chicks are hot. Hottest me women by far. Easy rooting interest imo. Dont over think it

 

[The Gator]

Do these Iranian guys play in the big Euro leagues or do they just play for Ayatollah FC?

I think I heard it's the only team where ask the players play I'm the same domestic league. Could be wrong, but thought I heard that

 

[massraider]

That Iranian goalkeeper looks like Ronaldo's angry cousin.

 

[cheese]

Do these Iranian guys play in the big Euro leagues or do they just play for Ayatollah FC?

I think I heard it's the only team where ask the players play I'm the same domestic league. Could be wrong, but thought I heard that

That was Russia