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Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Anyone have any info on Bale possibly leaving Spurs for a bigger club? While I don't think he's the best player in the world, as some pundits might, I think he's gotta be in the world's best XI at the moment. Makes me wonder how long he'll be at Spurs for....I can't imagine that United/Chelsea haven't yet inquired.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
BassongIntentional misspelling?
The Gator
Footballguy
Not intentional;
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Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Defoe misses the PK wide left!
derek245583
Footballguy
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
lol
Poor Liverpool
Poor Liverpool
bentley
Footballguy
No ####. That guy's terrible.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
It's a shame that N'Gog is only good during the Christmas season.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Liverpool's Philippe Senderos
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
If Meireles plays that ball on the ground, Kuyt scores an 80th minute away goal to give them the lead. WTF was he doing??
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
That was my thinking too. He must not have seen Kuyt.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Liverpool's backline is worse than Arsenal's 
The Z Machine
Footballguy
####### Atleti #### the bed at home against Espanyol. I just don't understand how the defense can be so bad as to give up 3 goals at home *cough* Arsenal... It's just disgusting.
Prince Myshkin
Footballguy
i'm a newbie to watching soccer, but tottenham is by far the most entertaining team to watch imo. i would really root for them if it weren't for the whole "hotspurs" nickname thing....
El Floppo
Footballguy
you went, right? what was the atmosphere like? I'm hoping it was at least a little rabid, given the whole "need to win" thing, and not all girls' soccer "yeah for everybody!".
El Floppo
Footballguy
how about just calling them "spurs"?yeah- totally agree they're fun to watch. any other teams you've gotten to see that are entertaining to you?
SofaKings
Footballguy
It was lame. When Rodriguez scored it was loud but other than a few tepid U-S-A chants it sucked. Teenager in front of us said "if this was in Italy we'd be at Soldier Field".eta it was cold but really not that bad out.
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Prince Myshkin
Footballguy
i've been watching pretty solid for a couple of years now, and started watching the world cup several years back. i've seen just about all of the major teams play (at least the ones that are shown here in the u.s.). i like watching inter (fan of sneider) and barcelona (messi of course). i've had a hard time finding one particular team to really get on board with. i feel like i'm jumping on the yankees bandwagon or something if i cheer for man u or barcelona.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
what does this mean?
SofaKings
Footballguy
Meaning that instead of a 17k person stadium we'd be sitting in an american football stadium that was at capacity.
GoFishTN
Footballguy
Those hold about 250 in Italy, right?
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
There so many things wrong with this statement, I hope you had the sense to smack the youngin upside his head and educate him
1) Toyota Park holds 20K2) The US Italy game was played in Padova at Stadio Euganeo which holds 17,500 for soccer. http://www.padovanet.it/immagini/C_1_Immag...94_Immagine.jpg
3) There were 5000 at the game in Italy in Padova just a couple of weeks ago representing almost the identical situation the teenager mentioned
4) The US women traditionally have the best attendance home games of any women's teams in the world.
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NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Interesting trivia from the goal fest in the EPL this weekend.
This was the first time in EPL history when all teams played that not one team was shut out.
This was the first time in EPL history when all teams played that not one team was shut out.
SofaKings
Footballguy
I took her point to being that it is unfortunate that a game as important as this one wasn't really pumped in the U.S. I was at the US game v China a few years ago at Ford Field in detroit, I think that may have set a record for a crowd(non WC game)?There so many things wrong with this statement, I hope you had the sense to smack the youngin upside his head and educate him1) Toyota Park holds 20K
2) The US Italy game was played in Padova at Stadio Euganeo which holds 17,500 for soccer. http://www.padovanet.it/immagini/C_1_Immag...94_Immagine.jpg
3) There were 5000 at the game in Italy in Padova just a couple of weeks ago representing almost the identical situation the teenager mentioned
4) The US women traditionally have the best attendance home games of any women's teams in the world.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
That point seems valid to a point by itself. Backing that point up with the faulty information that this game would have drawn better in Italy is wrong is so many ways though that the point was lost.For many combined reasons women's soccer in the US is at its lowest popularity in a long long time. As many know on here, the WPS is on life support and may very well go under in the next year or so. If it does go under as expected, their will likely not be another womens professional soccer league for another 7-10 years.I took her point to being that it is unfortunate that a game as important as this one wasn't really pumped in the U.S.There so many things wrong with this statement, I hope you had the sense to smack the youngin upside his head and educate him
2) The US Italy game was played in Padova at Stadio Euganeo which holds 17,500 for soccer. http://www.padovanet.it/immagini/C_1_Immag...94_Immagine.jpg
3) There were 5000 at the game in Italy in Padova just a couple of weeks ago representing almost the identical situation the teenager mentioned
4) The US women traditionally have the best attendance home games of any women's teams in the world.
derek245583
Footballguy
Gonna tune in for Real Madrid and Barcelona today...
Jojo the circus boy
Footballguy
any good links to watch the game today?
3 o'clock start? (EST)
3 o'clock start? (EST)
((Morpheus))
Footballguy
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Does ESPN3 allow you watch on-demand games later?
ETA - is that game on ESPN or no? I was looking to set the DVR last night, but it didn't say it was on ESPN...
ETA - is that game on ESPN or no? I was looking to set the DVR last night, but it didn't say it was on ESPN...
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The Z Machine
Footballguy
Gettin pretty excited about the game today.
Benzema to get the start over Higuaín BTW. Looks like "el pipa" is a bit nicked up.
Benzema to get the start over Higuaín BTW. Looks like "el pipa" is a bit nicked up.
Yes, usually. I'll be recording the game on GolTV en Espanol.
derek245583
Footballguy
Can someone tell me what the match is today? Is it just a regular season match or is it in some sort of cup?
Benzema is a significant downgrade over Higuain IMO.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Definitely. Di Maria, CRonaldo, and Sir Higuain have been exceptional lately. Losing the point of that attacking trident is a blow to their chances. Benzema is on the verge of being sold off for parts.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
regular season.The two giants only play each other twice a year so each game is a big event
League match. Barcelona and Real Madrid rarely meet in Copa del Rey, particuarly since Madrid frequently struggles with 3rd division sides.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
MLS just donated 2 million to the USA bid committee.
I am a little nervous as to why the bid committee needs such an infusion of money this late in the process (bribing jokes are welcomed
)
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writ.../29/us.2022bid/
Landon Donovan mentioned on his twitter that he was flying out to Switzerland for the final push.
I am a little nervous as to why the bid committee needs such an infusion of money this late in the process (bribing jokes are welcomed
)http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writ.../29/us.2022bid/
Landon Donovan mentioned on his twitter that he was flying out to Switzerland for the final push.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
This game is on par with a quarterfinal CL game IMO. More than that on an emotional level, less than that on a "silverware" level. For the fans of either team, getting one over on their hated rivals is golden.
derek245583
Footballguy
I think I will root for Real Madrid because I like Ronaldo. Havent decided yet.
I dont know much about about any clubs in that league.
I dont know much about about any clubs in that league.
scoobygang
Footballguy
A lot of commentators have mentioned Higuain struggling this season. While I think that's been a bit overblown, he isn't in the same form as last season and Benzema looked good in CL play last week. I think Higuain is one of the more replaceable players on the team. Ronaldo, Ozil, DiMaria, Xabi Alonso, Carvalho, Casillas, and arguably Marcelo are more essential this year, IMO.
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