I would like u to give me back the last few seconds of my life for reading this thread.
Do you think that the T&T team from the Gold Cup would have won group A (Venezuela, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia), and advanced to the quarter finals?
Do you think that the T&T team from the Gold Cup would have won group A (Venezuela, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia), and advanced to the quarter finals?
Do you think that the T&T team from the Gold Cup would have won group A (Venezuela, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia), and advanced to the quarter finals?
Negro is you crazy???? HELLLLLL NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Negro is you crazy???? HELLLLLL NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What's up with the negro thing,plus you know for sure he's a negro,allyuh have to check allyuh self weeeeeeeeeeeeee...............
HELL 2 DA f**k NO!!!Still loving the avatars. :beermug: :beermug: :beermug:
we would be last if bolivia wasn't there.
No
Niet
Non
No
Nein
and any other non controversial n words u could think of...
so now it bad to say negro...wah does wrong with allyuh at all in here. it have real sensitive men in here wait....i eh knwo if yuh even male right. steups.Negro is you crazy???? HELLLLLL NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What's up with the negro thing,plus you know for sure he's a negro,allyuh have to check allyuh self weeeeeeeeeeeeee...............
HELL 2 DA f**k NO!!!
we would be last if bolivia wasn't there.
Nah breads I was watching the Tourney and to me this group was this easiest group. I did not say that we would. I asked "do You" think we would have? I just wanted to see what others think and what their reactions would be.
so now it bad to say negro...wah does wrong with allyuh at all in here. it have real sensitive men in here wait....i eh knwo if yuh even male right. steups.Negro is you crazy???? HELLLLLL NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What's up with the negro thing,plus you know for sure he's a negro,allyuh have to check allyuh self weeeeeeeeeeeeee...............
dais jus an expression. what yuh implying that if the person not negro he woudl take offence. allyuh does act like allyuh pmsin all de time.
and bout this thread. wasting bandwidth.....
so now it bad to say negro...wah does wrong with allyuh at all in here. it have real sensitive men in here wait....i eh knwo if yuh even male right. steups.Negro is you crazy???? HELLLLLL NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What's up with the negro thing,plus you know for sure he's a negro,allyuh have to check allyuh self weeeeeeeeeeeeee...............
dais jus an expression. what yuh implying that if the person not negro he woudl take offence. allyuh does act like allyuh pmsin all de time.
and bout this thread. wasting bandwidth.....
I for one, am offended....henceforth I would prefer to be referred to as the melanin-enhanced-carbon based-life form
Thank you
Do you think that the T&T team from the Gold Cup would have won group A (Venezuela, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia), and advanced to the quarter finals?
:rotfl: Lawd have mercy...Dutty...how de arse you does come wid these things dred?so now it bad to say negro...wah does wrong with allyuh at all in here. it have real sensitive men in here wait....i eh knwo if yuh even male right. steups.Negro is you crazy???? HELLLLLL NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What's up with the negro thing,plus you know for sure he's a negro,allyuh have to check allyuh self weeeeeeeeeeeeee...............
dais jus an expression. what yuh implying that if the person not negro he woudl take offence. allyuh does act like allyuh pmsin all de time.
and bout this thread. wasting bandwidth.....
I for one, am offended....henceforth I would prefer to be referred to as the melanin-enhanced-carbon based-life form
Thank you
oh, and as an addendum- Andre has the bestest avatars
Thank you
Do you think that the T&T team from the Gold Cup would have won group A (Venezuela, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia), and advanced to the quarter finals?
I suppose qualifying for that might be just as difficult as the WC or as far as TT is concerned,as difficult as the GC.
We ent sniffing dat tournament..
and if we reach all we going and do is make dem Latin say.....see why we never invite them before.
We ent sniffing dat tournament..
and if we reach all we going and do is make dem Latin say.....see why we never invite them before.
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: ah like that,nice one.We ent sniffing dat tournament..
and if we reach all we going and do is make dem Latin say.....see why we never invite them before.
Why? because we will win it. ;)
i think its a great idea, it will raise the standard of concacaf :beermug: and tt football
Will this actually raise our standard of football or will it serve to show how much behind we are? If our standard right now is below Grenada when it comes to qualifying out of all the Caribbean countries for the Gold Cup and if we cannot get up to standard to do better in WC qualifying, how will we strive to make gains in a more competitive expanded zone?
Mods, feel free to merge... now is a good time to test Otto Pfister....
Japan pulls out of Copa America
sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Japan withdrew from this year's Copa America on Monday, leaving the 12-nation tournament with only 11 teams just three months before it is due to start.
The president of the Japanese Football Association Junji Ogura said the most important thing was for his country to rebuild after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck northeast Japan on March 11.
"The priority at this moment is to continue saving lives and rebuilding the country after the earthquake and tsunami," Ogura said after meeting with officials of CONMEBOL, South American soccer's governing body.
CONMEBOL president Nicolas Leoz said he would meet with other continental leaders to discuss inviting a replacement.
CONMEBOL spokesman Nestor Benitez suggested Costa Rica or Canada as possible replacements but said nothing had been decided. "CONMEBOL will make a final decision relying on the consensus of its members," Benitez said.
U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati said "it would be next to impossible for us to participate given player availability issues."
The Copa America will be played July 1-24 in Argentina. Both Japan and Mexico had planned to send teams largely made up of youth players to the tournament, with Mexico's top team competing in the Gold Cup - the championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean, which will be held in June.
Leoz said Japan would be invited to play in the 2015 Copa America, which is to be hosted by Brazil. Japan also played in the 1999 Copa America.
"We are sorry to be pulling out because we recognize that we have advanced in football by being close to South American (teams)," Ogura added.
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I take it we will be able to catch all the matches on the Spanish channels? Is it on any other channels anybody know?
I take it we will be able to catch all the matches on the Spanish channels? Is it on any other channels anybody know?
Univision has the rights so I think it's only on the Spanish channels - would be nice if someone could find a TV schedule and post it. I've been looking... no luck yet.
I take it we will be able to catch all the matches on the Spanish channels? Is it on any other channels anybody know?
Univision has the rights so I think it's only on the Spanish channels - would be nice if someone could find a TV schedule and post it. I've been looking... no luck yet.
full schedule in ingles!
http://footballfashion.org/wordpress/2011/06/30/copa-america-2011-schedule-and-u-s-broadcast-listings/
Wonder how it will play out if Brazil cut Argentina's arse in the finals? Ah would luv it!Again?
Wonder how it will play out if Brazil cut Argentina's arse in the finals? Ah would luv it!Again?
I go need a 12 step program just now. I getting a football fix every 6 hours or so...
:sleepy: :sleepy:
Wonder how it will play out if Brazil cut Argentina's arse in the finals? Ah would luv it!Again?
I go need a 12 step program just now. I getting a football fix every 6 hours or so...
Yeah boy, when football season ended I was wondering what football there will be to watch until leagues come back. Had no idea there would be all these tournaments rolling out. This is why this the best sport in the world-always a game to watch! I just hope some of these players get good rest before they return to their respective leagues!
I dont think we winning anything this year ...I does support Argentina ..real bad ...but after what I just saw ...we eh winning nutten ! No defense !! we are hopeless in defense. Since my feed was sticking it was easy to observe positional plays in different situations ....argentina could dominate and still lose ...just about every attack could score on dem !
If they call me I ready to go and help now yes ..because they really have to improve 200% to have any chance of getting to the final. The central defenders are everywhere else but in central defense .... at this rate a player like Forlan could score a hattrick against them ...
The attack was very uni dimensional ....it was predictable and any defense could smother it. If Pastore does not come in next game ..then I know we eh serious ...everything is Messi and it was only after " Kun " and Di maria came on that the attack looked threatening ...
Changes to come .....or this coach gone !
Wonder how it will play out if Brazil cut Argentina's arse in the finals? Ah would luv it!Again?
I go need a 12 step program just now. I getting a football fix every 6 hours or so...
Yeah boy, when football season ended I was wondering what football there will be to watch until leagues come back. Had no idea there would be all these tournaments rolling out. This is why this the best sport in the world-always a game to watch! I just hope some of these players get good rest before they return to their respective leagues!
Don't sleep on Ganso at all. He real bad.
Don't sleep on Ganso at all. He real bad.
..which is kind of a blanket statement for most young up and coming Brazilians, but I wonder where most people have gotten dat assessment from, seeing as he still playin in Brazil (which most people dont watch) and was injured for most of last season anyway and a good chunk of this one.
not sayin he eh good, but i've only seen him playing a few times...
I like his control, composure, vision and passing. Well advanced for a player that age .Don't sleep on Ganso at all. He real bad.
..which is kind of a blanket statement for most young up and coming Brazilians, but I wonder where most people have gotten dat assessment from, seeing as he still playin in Brazil (which most people dont watch) and was injured for most of last season anyway and a good chunk of this one.
not sayin he eh good, but i've only seen him playing a few times...
I like his control, composure, vision and passing. Well advanced for a player that age .Don't sleep on Ganso at all. He real bad.
..which is kind of a blanket statement for most young up and coming Brazilians, but I wonder where most people have gotten dat assessment from, seeing as he still playin in Brazil (which most people dont watch) and was injured for most of last season anyway and a good chunk of this one.
not sayin he eh good, but i've only seen him playing a few times...
Robinho look like he has been using James Brown's hairdresser!
Good tuh see a healthy Pato! Hope he stars in this tournament!
Robinho look like he has been using James Brown's hairdresser!
every baller in Brazil has dat hairstyle nowadays lol
Robinho look like he has been using James Brown's hairdresser!boy I jes about to say de same ting...I swear he singing doo wop
You see ESPN? That is how you analyze a game at half time.
You see ESPN? That is how you analyze a game at half time.
With ESPN it stopped being about the sport and more about the show! Plus dey catering to people/fans who don't really know any better.
You see ESPN? That is how you analyze a game at half time.
With ESPN it stopped being about the sport and more about the show! Plus dey catering to people/fans who don't really know any better.
They doing everyone a disservice. The u17 WC even worse, them does talk about champions league and the transfer market before they tell you why the score in the game is 2-0.
I think during the game, if you going to have a colour commentator, they should be able to provide some insight, not tell me what xyz should have done, or what you would do. Efan Ekoku does this perfectly. 1/2 time, I expect more in-depth analysis, this is where you should hear about what working and not working, and what should be done to change it.
lol like d brazil men team rusty too
The only American commentator who can hold his own is Christopher Sullivan on FSC.
The only American commentator who can hold his own is Christopher Sullivan on FSC.
well said Giggsy, been sayin dis fuh years
The only American commentator who can hold his own is Christopher Sullivan on FSC.
well said Giggsy, been sayin dis fuh years
Yeh, I really respect that fella. He does rell study football and you can tell he really passionate about the game it self and like sharing his knowledge about it without coming off as a know it all.
I don't think it's an American thing, so much as an ESPN thing. They do well in the loud, manic, sportscenter type shows and the in-depth 30 for 30 type shows, but they seem to have trouble with live sports.
The NBA coverage on ESPN is soporific at times and the NFL works because Tirico keeps it simple and Jaws provides real insight.
All the other live sports coverage tends to be either overwrought or boring
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I agree. I also think they chose the wrong people to cover/represent football when they have the rights to these tournaments. The feel they can just plug in anybody associated with success in US football or whatever sport they covering and that will mean they have instant credibility.
Ganso was poor in this game, lucus brought nothing. In the next game Sandro and Elano should start.
not sure if this was shared already, but you can watch the games at http://www.youtube.com/copaamerica
excellent quality!
lol like d brazil men team rusty too
The best today might turn out to be the under 17 side who playing later today. We getting a triple dose of Brazilain national sides today!
not sure if this was shared already, but you can watch the games at http://www.youtube.com/copaamerica
excellent quality!
You mean the link at the top of the page? ::) ;D
Any time Brasil have two defensive midfileders like Ramires and Lucas in their mildfield you know they will be short on creativity in that area of the field. I don't think they need two of the same on the field.
Any time Brasil have two defensive midfileders like Ramires and Lucas in their mildfield you know they will be short on creativity in that area of the field. I don't think they need two of the same on the field.
Ent! Seriously does Brazil really need two holding MF players against Venezuela?????? Worst none of the two can pass any further than 5 yards.
What's up with the horrible playing surfaces in the Copa?
What's up with the horrible playing surfaces in the Copa?
Is winter in South America????????Interesting that you ask that question,i was wondering because i see players wearing turtleneck shirts under their game shirts plus they have on gloves.
Is winter in South America????????Interesting that you ask that question,i was wondering because i see players wearing turtleneck shirts under their game shirts plus they have on gloves.
Is winter in South America????????Interesting that you ask that question,i was wondering because i see players wearing turtleneck shirts under their game shirts plus they have on gloves.
Yes, this is the dead of winter in the southern hemisphere....and some parts of Argentina can get pretty cold...sub zero isnt uncommon.
Is it me or Chile playing some serious ball!?
As ah say that Mexico score. Before that I eh think Mexico come out they half more than once.
He probably fall asleep fuss he had nutten to do all half. It was a nice shot still. Mexico gone in at the half undeserved 1nil up.Is it me or Chile playing some serious ball!?
As ah say that Mexico score. Before that I eh think Mexico come out they half more than once.
Is serious ball dey playing, but ah find de keeper coulda do better on dat goal. It look like he eh know where he was positioned.
Is this ah full strength mexican team, and is chicarito playing ? can't seem to locate him on the field.
Chile running a nice brand since last WC, so no real surprise there.Yeah boy. Ah here wishing we coulda play like that, and wondering why we can't. Skill, energy and confidence. Nice to watch.
Dat Chilean coach looking like one hater. :devil:
That was a nice game to watch despite Chile dominating. Mexico coulda equalize in de last minute but the #17 control was a bit off....if dat is really a Mexican U22 side, then they future bright for real cuz dem fellas was moving dat ball nice as well.
True...Chile missed a lot. To me the Mexican's were having a hard time linking up with their forwards but they were moving the ball around in the mid field. You could see the Chilean team were more experienced and took away their few opportunites in the attacking third. That Chile team is ah boss side, dem fellas were real organized and played a decent brand and I find that young Mexican team did well to sustain them.That was a nice game to watch despite Chile dominating. Mexico coulda equalize in de last minute but the #17 control was a bit off....if dat is really a Mexican U22 side, then they future bright for real cuz dem fellas was moving dat ball nice as well.
Me eh find so. If anyting, dey was able tuh absorb a lot of pressure, but if Chile was clinical in front of goal, de scoreline coulda be ah lil embarrassing. But den again, is ah young side, so de experience will serve dem well. De Chileans was at ah high tempo whole game.
Argentina need Stern John .. Jai "John"
Is it me or do all Argentinian football stadiums look like a smokey dark bar room from Casablanca ?
Is it me or do all Argentinian football stadiums look like a smokey dark bar room from Casablanca ?
Is it me or do all Argentinian football stadiums look like a smokey dark bar room from Casablanca ?
Is it me or do all Argentinian football stadiums look like a smokey dark bar room from Casablanca ?
Is the fog. Some games in 78 WC the fog was worse.
Messi looks just like his father. Either this a draw or Columbia winning this-Argentina all over the place!
who see dat drag?
That drag between Gago legs was totally, totally uncalled for..
That was a disrespectful kinda old school Malick or Mucarapo Comp kinda drag.... lololol
I start to bawl down the place when i see that yes...Guarin had a good game over all tooThat drag between Gago legs was totally, totally uncalled for..
That was a disrespectful kinda old school Malick or Mucarapo Comp kinda drag.... lololol
Hoss I was this close to startin' a thread about that drag lol...
For those who missed it....
http://www.youtube.com/v/qLEgv1tTsDs
Colombia played ball sah. Good game by both teams though!!!!! And then a soft toe-pee thru the leg.
That drag remind a bit when Deleon push the ball thru Pele leg in the Oval in 72. Just out -ah-the-blue, breds.
That drag remind a bit when Deleon push the ball thru Pele leg in the Oval in 72. Just out -ah-the-blue, breds.
ARchibald perhaps ??
This Messi fella...
i applying for batista wuk yes ! I done tell de man bout de problem wid de team before de game .....bring in Pastore and arguero from the start. messi is blocked .... you have to have players who can also create openings ...how does playing 4 strikers work if they cant get a supply of quality passes ?
So batista and argentina went for 4 attackers ...leaving the middle vulnerable with only gago and mascherano to win the ball and create opportunities for the front men when pastore would have strengthened the middle and still have added a threat .
they cant do that in the second round if they get there . If costa rica decides to play 4 5 1 and they play like this they will have a short tournament. the thing is they have the players !
batista is proving , so far, to be as hard headed as bielsa was ... he going down with his plan , even if it eh wukkin and he has other options ...
if not for the goalkeeper that is the second game we could have lost .... other teams have gotten one v ones with the keeper. before this game i commented on the central defenders ...anyone saw the square pass from one central defender to another with which a colombian forward standing in the middle intercepted ?? he could be forgiven for missin the chance ..after all who would expect such a gift ?
you eh supposed to see that in intercol . every intercol coach must have made this statement " do not pass the ball square in defense, especially in the middle ...it can be intercepted and both defenders would be out of position "
school boy defense is what we showing and we wont last much longer with this approach.
dais why i applying to take over after this tournament oui ...
Is it me or Chile playing some serious ball!?
As ah say that Mexico score. Before that I eh think Mexico come out they half more than once.
That is what yuh call against the run of play.
anyone saw the square pass from one central defender to another with which a colombian forward standing in the middle intercepted ?? he could be forgiven for missin the chance ..after all who would expect such a gift ?
you eh supposed to see that in intercol . every intercol coach must have made this statement " do not pass the ball square in defense, especially in the middle ...it can be intercepted and both defenders would be out of position "
school boy defense is what we showing and we wont last much longer with this approach.
dais why i applying to take over after this tournament oui ...
I eh so sure nah ...a draw with Costa rica packing their defense would be a plus for dem ...we on the other hand will be looking for a new coach. I agree we should win ...but from what I seeing so far ..we not impressive and have been lucky to get two draws.i applying for batista wuk yes ! I done tell de man bout de problem wid de team before de game .....bring in Pastore and arguero from the start. messi is blocked .... you have to have players who can also create openings ...how does playing 4 strikers work if they cant get a supply of quality passes ?
So batista and argentina went for 4 attackers ...leaving the middle vulnerable with only gago and mascherano to win the ball and create opportunities for the front men when pastore would have strengthened the middle and still have added a threat .
they cant do that in the second round if they get there . If costa rica decides to play 4 5 1 and they play like this they will have a short tournament. the thing is they have the players !
batista is proving , so far, to be as hard headed as bielsa was ... he going down with his plan , even if it eh wukkin and he has other options ...
if not for the goalkeeper that is the second game we could have lost .... other teams have gotten one v ones with the keeper. before this game i commented on the central defenders ...anyone saw the square pass from one central defender to another with which a colombian forward standing in the middle intercepted ?? he could be forgiven for missin the chance ..after all who would expect such a gift ?
you eh supposed to see that in intercol . every intercol coach must have made this statement " do not pass the ball square in defense, especially in the middle ...it can be intercepted and both defenders would be out of position "
school boy defense is what we showing and we wont last much longer with this approach.
dais why i applying to take over after this tournament oui ...
I think Costa Rica sent a young side...should be no probs for an experience Arg side like this...
I get the feeling that they are trying to play like Barcelona- It not working, We need a Coach
Cambiasso and Mascherano in the middle is no way to move the ball forward.
I glad this is happening. why? not so much BC i hate argentina, but when ppl start talkin outa timin bout kenwyne and his ability to score for the national team, but does the opposite for his club, they should consider ah top notch goal scorer like messi who often struggle on an international level.
this is ah strange phenomenon. fellas like adebeyor, kaka, rooney, messi, and in some cases kenwyne, does fairly well for their club, but often struggle when playing for their country.
i hope the KJ haters take note, BC this happens frequently to a lot of top notch players including the great lionell messi. :devil:
I glad this is happening. why? not so much BC i hate argentina, but when ppl start talkin outa timin bout kenwyne and his ability to score for the national team, but does the opposite for his club, they should consider ah top notch goal scorer like messi who often struggle on an international level.
this is ah strange phenomenon. fellas like adebeyor, kaka, rooney, messi, and in some cases kenwyne, does fairly well for their club, but often struggle when playing for their country.
i hope the KJ haters take note, BC this happens frequently to a lot of top notch players including the great lionell messi. :devil:
You really tryin' to make the comparison between kj and Messi?!? Allyuh men good oui!
I glad this is happening. why? not so much BC i hate argentina, but when ppl start talkin outa timin bout kenwyne and his ability to score for the national team, but does the opposite for his club, they should consider ah top notch goal scorer like messi who often struggle on an international level.
this is ah strange phenomenon. fellas like adebeyor, kaka, rooney, messi, and in some cases kenwyne, does fairly well for their club, but often struggle when playing for their country.
i hope the KJ haters take note, BC this happens frequently to a lot of top notch players including the great lionell messi. :devil:
This Messi fella...
I bet you spain wishing they had naturalized him before he played for the senior team
Is a can of spray paint the ref have dey?
I don't see what's so funny ? leave it to ah trini tuh put down our own. BTW i'm not making any comparisons, i'm just stating the obvious. playing on an international level could be much more difficult than playing on the club level for some players, that was my comparison if any @ all. but i guessed that flew over your head like ah like ah stealth bomber, didn't it ?I glad this is happening. why? not so much BC i hate argentina, but when ppl start talkin outa timin bout kenwyne and his ability to score for the national team, but does the opposite for his club, they should consider ah top notch goal scorer like messi who often struggle on an international level.
this is ah strange phenomenon. fellas like adebeyor, kaka, rooney, messi, and in some cases kenwyne, does fairly well for their club, but often struggle when playing for their country.
i hope the KJ haters take note, BC this happens frequently to a lot of top notch players including the great lionell messi. :devil:
You really tryin' to make the comparison between kj and Messi?!? Allyuh men good oui!
HA! :rotfl:
I see them use it in MLS games this season. A very good idea. Yeah Giggsy they use it for the walls too.Is a can of spray paint the ref have dey?
Yep-dey using it tuh mark the spots for free kicks and I think the walls. I think they should use that in all the leagues!
Venezuela running some good ball. Half time 0-0
Who see dat bullet? Goal boy! Venezuela 2 Ecu 0
Who see dat bullet? Goal boy! Venezuela 1 Ecu 0
1-0 breds
uela play some nice ball :beermug:
Brazil like dey saying anything Argentina do, we could do worse...
That's as bad as I've seen them play in a really really long time....
you sure teams like venezuala not getting better breds 8)
you sure teams like venezuala not getting better breds 8)
That's definitely part of it...but still a poor performance by Brazil.
I heard that Maturuna- Remember him from the last W?C campaignfor T&T is their technical Director?
What a thing
I heard that Maturuna- Remember him from the last W?C campaignfor T&T is their technical Director?
What a thing
I heard that Maturuna- Remember him from the last W?C campaignfor T&T is their technical Director?
What a thing
saw him last week, the camera panned on him for a long time. i cant remember how our team played when he was our coach but this colombia side impressed me in the game i saw them play against argentina.
Finally... Finally... 2 games later Argentina coach come to his senses with the formation.
Nice to see he starting with Di Maria. I personally woulda start Tevez over Higuain and play him in that narrow 2 up top and I woulda give Pastore some burn but daiz just me. Not too much in favor of dropping Cambiasso but I seeing the thinking with the way Gago does spray de ball.
Lewwe see if Argentina wake up with this setup.
wait nah is this di same Costa rica team dat collect 4 frm mexico in the gold cup? if so South america football stinking theese days...
war
wait nah is this di same Costa rica team dat collect 4 frm mexico in the gold cup? if so South america football stinking theese days...
war
Actually, as guest teams in this tournament, BOTH Mexico and Costa Rica are playing mostly with their U 23 players.
Given that, it's a tremendous performance from BOTH teams thus far in the Copa.
If a full strength Argentina cannot defeat a de facto Costa Rican U23 team AT HOME.....they don't deserve to be in the next round. That simple.
Listening to the Argentina anthem was like listening to oprea! The press was making a big deal that Messi doesn't sing the anthem-I wonder if he knows it? ;D
Doh study we ...study that venezuela leading all yuh group and allyuh draw the two games as well . Doh try to sneak in here with Brazil performing poorly and just wash yuh mouth on Argentina. I had to admit we eh looking good before I could comment on any team ...
talk bout yuh side ....Pato...Neymar Robinho ..ganso ...what happening ??? Give us a little info on how you see tings nah ....
fellas dis is juss me an Palos here eh ... is long time we have dis running battle. Palos telling me we go lorse the copa ...a whole year now ...Copa start ..nothing from Palos. If brazil was beating people ah was sure to get some talk, especially since we ress a hurtful loss on dem last time we met.
This is the biggest rivalry in international football ....... respeck to england vs germany ! everyonme waiting to see the battle .....I wish they noth make it of course ...just a certain Uruguay team have me a little worried ...
Finally!!
Listening to the Argentina anthem was like listening to opera! The press was making a big deal that Messi doesn't sing the anthem-I wonder if he knows it? ;D
Listening to the Argentina anthem was like listening to opera! The press was making a big deal that Messi doesn't sing the anthem-I wonder if he knows it? ;D
The 3 longest anthems are Argentina, Mexico and Italy. They are all long. Probaly more than 30 lines.
...then I guess you must have only ever heard the shortened version of the brazilian national anthem ?? Check it out ....
Something wrong in Brazil for sure. Brazil does not seem to have a genuine striker or two and none on the horizon. This is true since the original Ronaldo, began to age. No disrespect to Luis Fabiano, Fred, Pato, and the young Wellington or Lenny, but they are simply not in that class.
Something wrong in Brazil for sure. Brazil does not seem to have a genuine striker or two and none on the horizon. This is true since the original Ronaldo, began to age. No disrespect to Luis Fabiano, Fred, Pato, and the young Wellington or Lenny, but they are simply not in that class.
When you have the likes of Lucas, Ramires etc being touted as "BIG" players, you know you in trouble. Yes they absolutely do the dirty work, but there is no one even approximating the likes of a Socrates, Falcao, etc and I believe it's because of a change in footballing philosophy where Brazil now playes to kill you on the counter with pace e.g. Kaka, Robinho, Neymar etc.
When you have the likes of Lucas, Ramires etc being touted as "BIG" players, you know you in trouble. Yes they absolutely do the dirty work, but there is no one even approximating the likes of a Socrates, Falcao, etc and I believe it's because of a change in footballing philosophy where Brazil now playes to kill you on the counter with pace e.g. Kaka, Robinho, Neymar etc.
I agree with that in general when you're talking about in recent years... except that's not really true in this current Brazil set up...Ganso is supposed to be that guy you're talking about - he is a pure playmaker and plays regularly under this system, and has played both games this Copa. He set up both goals against Paraguay... I personally am a fan of his game (could use a little more speed and agression), but in general the jury is still out on his ability to be that world class playmaker.
Actually, I think it goes beyond the striker thing.
Pato is an excellent striker and you're right, he's no Ronaldo. But neither was Zico and he did get plenty press in his day.
I think the biggest problem for Brazil is the absence of a true playmaker ever since Ronaldinho left the scene. Robinho, Neymar etc are all similar. Wide players with bags of skill and pace....but not playmakers. Even Kaka is more known for his ability to run past opponents rather than being a playmaker.
When you have the likes of Lucas, Ramires etc being touted as "BIG" players, you know you in trouble. Yes they absolutely do the dirty work, but there is no one even approximating the likes of a Socrates, Falcao, etc and I believe it's because of a change in footballing philosophy where Brazil now playes to kill you on the counter with pace e.g. Kaka, Robinho, Neymar etc.
Yuh memory gettin short in old age? Kaka is a big playmaker. Yes he can run past players, it is part of the way that he makes plays. He also makes many assists and scores many goals. That's what playmakers do.
Something wrong in Brazil for sure. Brazil does not seem to have a genuine striker or two and none on the horizon. This is true since the original Ronaldo, began to age. No disrespect to Luis Fabiano, Fred, Pato, and the young Wellington or Lenny, but they are simply not in that class.
Actually, I think it goes beyond the striker thing.
Pato is an excellent striker and you're right, he's no Ronaldo. But neither was Zico and he did get plenty press in his day.
I think the biggest problem for Brazil is the absence of a true playmaker ever since Ronaldinho left the scene. Robinho, Neymar etc are all similar. Wide players with bags of skill and pace....but not playmakers. Even Kaka is more known for his ability to run past opponents rather than being a playmaker.
When you have the likes of Lucas, Ramires etc being touted as "BIG" players, you know you in trouble. Yes they absolutely do the dirty work, but there is no one even approximating the likes of a Socrates, Falcao, etc and I believe it's because of a change in footballing philosophy where Brazil now playes to kill you on the counter with pace e.g. Kaka, Robinho, Neymar etc.
Yuh memory gettin short in old age? Kaka is a big playmaker. Yes he can run past players, it is part of the way that he makes plays. He also makes many assists and scores many goals. That's what playmakers do.
I think Palos talking about a more old school traditional "general"...a dead center, central midfielder.... like a Xavi, Riquelme, Modric, Pirlo type who will kill you with the pass and really take control over the pace of a game... Ganso is that guy in Brazil's current set up. Kaka is a more modern day play maker who sits right behind the forwards... The deep lying central midfielder pulling the strings between back and forwards is kind of a dying breed. These days yuh have defensive midfielders doing the dirty work, and withdrawn forwards like Messi, Kaka, C.Ronaldo, Robinho who score goals as much as they make plays...often times as Palos says they take up wide positions on the field and are more focused on taking on players than killing you with the deft pass...
Nah kicker, he say since Ronaldinho they didn't have a true playmaker, and Ronaldinho is not the type of playmaker you outlined there. He's much more along the lines of Kaka.
94 , 98 mascots bring back memories to me
What is up with the mascot? This thing is the stuff of nightmares:
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What is up with the mascot? This thing is the stuff of nightmares:
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What is up with the mascot? This thing is the stuff of nightmares:
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He look kinda like Diego Milito...
Real wildness at the end of this game.
Venezuela score 2 in 3 minutes to tie it 3-3
Is the flickin goalie who run up and provide the knock-on header for the goal oui.
Howler by Julio Cesar - 1-1
I thought it was Heurelho Gomes in goal :devil:
So Neymar and Pato managed to produce.
Brasil still lookin very suspect though.
So Neymar and Pato managed to produce.
Brasil still lookin very suspect though.
Yeah - not convincing at all. The defensive middle is falling asleep completely, jogging around the field and escorting the opposition through.... Ecuador was strolling through the midfield without even working.
Ganso has some amazing touches, but he is way too casual a lot of the time...would like to see more energy and steel from him - love the touches and vision, but it's a bit too "exhibition football-like" too often.
Maicon over Alves was a good move - he was probably man of the match despite the goal scorers.
So Neymar and Pato managed to produce.
Brasil still lookin very suspect though.
Yeah - not convincing at all. The defensive middle is falling asleep completely, jogging around the field and escorting the opposition through.... Ecuador was strolling through the midfield without even working.
Ganso has some amazing touches, but he is way too casual a lot of the time...would like to see more energy and steel from him - love the touches and vision, but it's a bit too "exhibition football-like" too often.
Maicon over Alves was a good move - he was probably man of the match despite the goal scorers.
Spent the whole match thinking "Is it me, or is Maicon STILL better than Dani Alves?"
Maicon still recoverin from de trauma he received at de feet of Gareth Bale.
Uruguay has no answer for Messi tonight.
Unless this game pattern changes, Argentina looking like they could run up a score in this one when it opens up.
Uruguay looking likey to end with less than 11 on the field.
Good game so far....
:devil: :rotfl: watch and see , my goat mouth doh make joke 10 v 10 now
KEEPER!!! :notworthy:
bosss!! :salute:
10 v 10
Was that really a card-able foul?
KEEPER!!! :notworthy:
bosss!! :salute:
Agreed! Yo save some ah dat goatmout for tomorrow!
10 v 10
Was that really a card-able foul?
Nnnnnnnnope! Suarez pull a cronaldo and de ref is a sucker.
KEEPER!!! :notworthy:
bosss!! :salute:
Agreed! Yo save some ah dat goatmout for tomorrow!
Sorry Sorry :devil: . I just give Arg a little sprinkle
I eh see one man get foul so much in a game since Maradona vs Korea 86
:devil: :rotfl: watch and see , my goat mouth doh make joke 10 v 10 now
:devil: :rotfl: watch and see , my goat mouth doh make joke 10 v 10 now
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As disgusting as it was to watch suarez and, on a couple occasions,
even diego forlan, writhe around in excruciating agony upon the slightest contact to only spring up and c**tinue before the whistle could finish blow, ah hadda giddem dey pips on dem clinical PK's. The Argentinian din't stand much chance on any of them, as close as he came on one. Muslera was simply superhuman tonight. I think he's been Uruguay's #1 since he's about 20 and he is worth his weight in gold. Tevez' penalty was ideally located for a 'keeper but it was hit with such power that you have to REL admire his quickness in getting across to it. He may have just guessed right, but it looked nice.
Kaliman, you eh lie there ah-tall boy, you went way back on dah one....Argentina had gotten some rel heroics in 2 penalty shoot-outs from their one and only Sergio Goycochea, especially that
similar performance he had against Italy as Muslera had tonight. Big up!
As disgusting as it was to watch suarez and, on a couple occasions,
even diego forlan, writhe around in excruciating agony upon the slightest contact to only spring up and c**tinue before the whistle could finish blow, ah hadda giddem dey pips on dem clinical PK's. The Argentinian din't stand much chance on any of them, as close as he came on one. Muslera was simply superhuman tonight. I think he's been Uruguay's #1 since he's about 20 and he is worth his weight in gold. Tevez' penalty was ideally located for a 'keeper but it was hit with such power that you have to REL admire his quickness in getting across to it. He may have just guessed right, but it looked nice.
Kaliman, you eh lie there ah-tall boy, you went way back on dah one....Argentina had gotten some rel heroics in 2 penalty shoot-outs from their one and only Sergio Goycochea, especially that
similar performance he had against Italy as Muslera had tonight. Big up!
As disgusting as it was to watch suarez and, on a couple occasions,
even diego forlan, writhe around in excruciating agony upon the slightest contact to only spring up and c**tinue before the whistle could finish blow, ah hadda giddem dey pips on dem clinical PK's. The Argentinian din't stand much chance on any of them, as close as he came on one. Muslera was simply superhuman tonight. I think he's been Uruguay's #1 since he's about 20 and he is worth his weight in gold. Tevez' penalty was ideally located for a 'keeper but it was hit with such power that you have to REL admire his quickness in getting across to it. He may have just guessed right, but it looked nice.
Kaliman, you eh lie there ah-tall boy, you went way back on dah one....Argentina had gotten some rel heroics in 2 penalty shoot-outs from their one and only Sergio Goycochea, especially that
similar performance he had against Italy as Muslera had tonight. Big up!
Forlan was not guilty of the acting I don't think- to me he had a picture perfect game... his technique is simply flawless....class as usual. Muslera looked like Casillas tonight, pulling off some unbelievable stops - probably the game of his life...They def owe this victory to him...his penalty save was actually less impressive than some of his saves in the run of play.
As for WC 1990, allyuh bring back real memories jed... Goyocochea was not a great GK technically but def made his name in the PK shootouts- The Arg - Italy game stood out more because the home tell fell, but to me Yugoslavia outplayed Argentina more so that Italy...The Italy game was the one game that Argentina actually played well after going behind relatively early....Argentina's blessing in disguise in that World Cup was Pumpido getting injured in the match against Cameroon (I think)...
As for WC 1990, allyuh bring back real memories jed... Goyocochea was not a great GK technically but def made his name in the PK shootouts- The Arg - Italy game stood out more because the home tell fell, but to me Yugoslavia outplayed Argentina more so that Italy...The Italy game was the one game that Argentina actually played well after going behind relatively early....Argentina's blessing in disguise in that World Cup was Pumpido getting injured in the match against Cameroon (I think)...
suarez was real play acting but all players do it so i reach the point of not complaining anymore. i wish fifa will try to do something like review fouls after game and men who playacting get fined. once u start hitting their pockets they will think twice about playing de fool.It would never happen but I eh think issuing fines would hurt them players, they make too much munny, especially since is some of THE very top players (suarez, cronaldo, Drogba, gerrard, etc....) that does be leading the charge. They need to start suspending the players and hurting the teams. I feel if anything would work better, is dat.
suarez was real play acting but all players do it so i reach the point of not complaining anymore. i wish fifa will try to do something like review fouls after game and men who playacting get fined. once u start hitting their pockets they will think twice about playing de fool.It would never happen but I eh think issuing fines would hurt them players, they make too much munny, especially since is some of THE very top players (suarez, cronaldo, Drogba, gerrard, etc....) that does be leading the charge. They need to start suspending the players and hurting the teams. I feel if anything would work better, is dat.
Argentina's blessing in disguise in that World Cup was Pumpido getting injured in the match against Cameroon (I think)...
USSR
If we are going to suspend players for faking these fouls unnecessarily,you have to be prepared to suspend players who purposely come out to hurt other players.suarez was real play acting but all players do it so i reach the point of not complaining anymore. i wish fifa will try to do something like review fouls after game and men who playacting get fined. once u start hitting their pockets they will think twice about playing de fool.It would never happen but I eh think issuing fines would hurt them players, they make too much munny, especially since is some of THE very top players (suarez, cronaldo, Drogba, gerrard, etc....) that does be leading the charge. They need to start suspending the players and hurting the teams. I feel if anything would work better, is dat.
suarez was real play acting but all players do it so i reach the point of not complaining anymore. i wish fifa will try to do something like review fouls after game and men who playacting get fined. once u start hitting their pockets they will think twice about playing de fool.
Allyuh realize dis was a "Copa America" tournament... right? Dai'z how dem latins like to play, dey like it so so nutten will happen. That is part of they "culture".
Ah see James Brown took his hairstyle back from Robinho.
this copa america has been the worst top-level football tournament in my lifetime. this brazil game is shockingly poor.
If we are going to suspend players for faking these fouls unnecessarily,you have to be prepared to suspend players who purposely come out to hurt other players.suarez was real play acting but all players do it so i reach the point of not complaining anymore. i wish fifa will try to do something like review fouls after game and men who playacting get fined. once u start hitting their pockets they will think twice about playing de fool.It would never happen but I eh think issuing fines would hurt them players, they make too much munny, especially since is some of THE very top players (suarez, cronaldo, Drogba, gerrard, etc....) that does be leading the charge. They need to start suspending the players and hurting the teams. I feel if anything would work better, is dat.
The other thing we have to take into consideration is,while these are big money players these are the players people paying their money to see,taking them out of games or regular suspensions will have an effect on the leagues so i guess it's something the various Leagues protecting.
Robinho need not get pick for Brasil again!
Robinho need not get pick for Brasil again!
Not just Robinho...plenty o' dem...Brazil and Argentina have been really disappointing - not only in the results but in their manner of play - lacking fluidity in a big way... And any team that comes up against them clearly comes out with the sole intention of breaking up their play and not letting them get a passing rhythm... so it makes the games even more difficult, particularly for the finesse players...
do you know if ronaldinho's brasil team career is over?
Robinho need not get pick for Brasil again!
Not just Robinho...plenty o' dem...Brazil and Argentina have been really disappointing - not only in the results but in their manner of play - lacking fluidity in a big way... And any team that comes up against them clearly comes out with the sole intention of breaking up their play and not letting them get a passing rhythm... so it makes the games even more difficult, particularly for the finesse players...
do you know if ronaldinho's brasil team career is over?
Robinho need not get pick for Brasil again!
Not just Robinho...plenty o' dem...Brazil and Argentina have been really disappointing - not only in the results but in their manner of play - lacking fluidity in a big way... And any team that comes up against them clearly comes out with the sole intention of breaking up their play and not letting them get a passing rhythm... so it makes the games even more difficult, particularly for the finesse players...
do you know if ronaldinho's brasil team career is over?
Ronaldinho is not rated as highly in Brazil as he is outside of it. There is no demand from Brazilians to have him back in de team. At the moment, he isnt even the starboy for Flamengo, plus he is back to his partying ways again - the club have setup a dedicated hotline for fans to dial in when they spot him at a nightclub :rotfl:
Ronaldinho is not rated as highly in Brazil as he is outside of it. There is no demand from Brazilians to have him back in de team. At the moment, he isnt even the starboy for Flamengo, plus he is back to his partying ways again - the club have setup a dedicated hotline for fans to dial in when they spot him at a nightclub :rotfl:
Aye boy-like Elano spend to much time in England or he play for the US women?
These penalties wuss than the USA-Japan game.
Ah feel some of dem South Americans who playin in Europe lost some of the basics that lead tuh dem gettin big time moves overseas. Especially dem Brasilians- dey seem tuh be gettin worse as the years go on. Embarrasment to the shirt! Now dey can go lime on the beach until dey have tuh meet up with dey clubs!
The field is crap though. I guess Paraguay accustomed to playing in savannah and cow pastures.
We have to give credit to the Paraguay GK but at the same time i think that Brazillian Coach suspect.
Wha goin' fuh real?
I love Brazil football but I real laughin' here...
This second half is all Chile.
Venezuela just hanging on.
WTF.......Argentina get eliminated by Uruguay, Brazil cyar kick a penalty to save they life and get eliminated like some clowns, Chile dominate game and get beaten by Venezuela , Rangers is now Queens Park :o. Like Kicker say, see allyuh when club football start back in August.
wait nah is this di same Costa rica team dat collect 4 frm mexico in the gold cup? if so South america football stinking theese days...
war
Actually, as guest teams in this tournament, BOTH Mexico and Costa Rica are playing mostly with their U 23 players.
Given that, it's a tremendous performance from BOTH teams thus far in the Copa.
If a full strength Argentina cannot defeat a de facto Costa Rican U23 team AT HOME.....they don't deserve to be in the next round. That simple.
Doh study we ...study that venezuela leading all yuh group and allyuh draw the two games as well . Doh try to sneak in here with Brazil performing poorly and just wash yuh mouth on Argentina. I had to admit we eh looking good before I could comment on any team ...
talk bout yuh side ....Pato...Neymar Robinho ..ganso ...what happening ??? Give us a little info on how you see tings nah ....
fellas dis is juss me an Palos here eh ... is long time we have dis running battle. Palos telling me we go lorse the copa ...a whole year now ...Copa start ..nothing from Palos. If brazil was beating people ah was sure to get some talk, especially since we ress a hurtful loss on dem last time we met.
This is the biggest rivalry in international football ....... respeck to england vs germany ! everyonme waiting to see the battle .....I wish they noth make it of course ...just a certain Uruguay team have me a little worried ...
have one for you tallman.... isnt the venezuelan Gabriel Cichero who scored the winner against chile earlier today in the Copa america the same player who was for a time with super star Rangers ? Rangers jefe faKoory even had an issue of compensation lodged in FIFA as it was claimed that an agent stole him for a portguese club while he was at rangers and although it was claimed that they agreed to pay 1.5 million pounds ...no money was forthcoming .
cheer up na brazilians...i think the pk takers were distracted..
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That last pic caught me by surprise ;D
Big Up!
That last pic caught me by surprise ;D
Big Up!
That last pic caught me by surprise ;D
Big Up!
pleasant surprise I trust?
Not missing out on Brasil 2014 at all! Can't miss the scenery! :devil:
Not missing out on Brasil 2014 at all! Can't miss the scenery! :devil:
At least now we know which team you playing for.
We have to give credit to the Paraguay GK but at the same time i think that Brazillian Coach suspect.
The last good coach Brasil had was Scolari!
Some ah you blokes only think about "punani" non stop,its nice though. ;D
Not missing out on Brasil 2014 at all! Can't miss the scenery! :devil:
At least now we know which team you playing for.
Why not both?... just saying :devil:
Do you think anybody is thinking about you,you ignorant little misfit get back in yuh little hovel wherever that maybe.Do you know that you could be cured of that disease you suffer with,some psychoanalysis will do you well.Now go back and play wid yuhself,no punani for you,jess look pon picture.Some ah you blokes only think about "punani" non stop,its nice though. ;D
nobody here thinking about you yuh dutty cyat hole.
Do you think anybody is thinking about you,you ignorant little misfit get back in yuh little hovel wherever that maybe.Do you know that you could be cured of that disease you suffer with,some psychoanalysis will do you well.Now go back and play wid yuhself,no punani for you,jess look pon picture.Some ah you blokes only think about "punani" non stop,its nice though. ;D
nobody here thinking about you yuh dutty cyat hole.
Not missing out on Brasil 2014 at all! Can't miss the scenery! :devil:
At least now we know which team you playing for.
Why not both?... just saying :devil:
Trinity Cross you were the one who started all this shit awrite,you describe Shepherds Bush as a rubbish place making out I came from the slums.WTF yuh think,do you think I wouldn't respond,that is why I had to let yuh rass know a ting or two.I also went to school in West London and 20% of the kids were of Caribbean heritage most of them were of Jamaican background,its only natural that I learnt the lingo,I dont pretend to be Jamaican, when ever I speak it people from Jamaica ask if i am Jamaican.
Now kerry yuh licky licky rass and labberjuice yuh gal,how is that fuh ah likkle Jumere-kan.
Kicker:
I live in Richmond Twickenham;to be honest I am not trying to antagonize anybody but this labbermout trying to antagonize me long time now.
Ah feel if ah was ever to manage a ooman team me ah jess look fuh lezzers to play coz dem like fi do man tings,yuh cyah train pure gal fi do man ting properly.
Its only women's football and it has some way to go before people get emotional about it,its still bloody novelty as far as plenty people are concerned,so no fuss...PLEASE.
Ah dont see why allyuh getting so het up bout them comments because dem kindah chat take place between men on a regular basis,its just light hearted fun and yuh know what,I think its a good bloody idea,now go cry in a corner.
Ah dont see why allyuh getting so het up bout them comments because dem kindah chat take place between men on a regular basis,its just light hearted fun and yuh know what,I think its a good bloody idea,now go cry in a corner.
true dat ... that talk does occur, I guilty of that. But for some reason, when you say it, it doh sound like ole talk. It seems to convey more than ole talk. As if you pretending to make light of it to mask your true nature. That is what it looks like. But it hard to discern a person's true nature on a chat forum.
Yuh know, is like telling a racist joke. It is no longer a joke when the teller believes what they saying.
Any way, I gorn to cry in a corner.
Later
Yuh know, is like telling a racist joke. It is no longer a joke when the teller believes what they saying.
Any way, I gorn to cry in a corner.
Later
Soooo who will get the Goat tonight :devil: . Ah backing Peru :whistling: cough**
It seems this tournament has become an after thought/anti -climatic!
I have mih TV on but not really watching.....good game or Uruguay dominating??
With Uruguay"s goalkeeper in that kind of form and with the two top men up front and Forlan"s deadly free kicks. It looks like Uruguay all the way. Iam still hopeful for Venezuela in the final. Now Venezuela is a team we must play.I saw Venezuela play in the earlier games and I was impressed with the overall play. They pass well and have some skill. Now I did not see the Chile game though I hear the latter dominated. I agree, this team would definitely be a good test for TnT and we should not have an issue setting a few friendlies up given the close proximity.
Venezuela real unlucky jed
michael owen 1 - seattle sounders 0 (HT)
a goal at last!
Paraguay played for penals for the 2nd straight game and won both. I hope Uruguay gave them a cut ass on Sunday.
vennie vs. paraguay = borefest as expected.
i switching over to FSC for man u vs seattle.
real madrid vs. chiva @ 11 too on espn2/3
Guess what some of these jokey commentators said that MLS could compete with the best leagues in the world.
Guess what some of these jokey commentators said that MLS could compete with the best leagues in the world.
The problem with this game is not that both teams are poor. After all, they had to win to get here. But they've both decided to play not to lose. An early goal would have made all the difference.Actually, Paraguay is in the final and hasn't won a single game this tournament. All penalties.
Guess what some of these jokey commentators said that MLS could compete with the best leagues in the world.
I think the MLS has gotten worse over the past 3 seasons or so. It started off terrible, then had a steep learning curve, and now it's kinda topped off and possibly declining relative to competitive football around the globe....It's too insular to grow in quality.
The problem with this game is not that both teams are poor. After all, they had to win to get here. But they've both decided to play not to lose. An early goal would have made all the difference.Actually, Paraguay is in the final and hasn't won a single game this tournament. All penalties.
The problem with this game is not that both teams are poor. After all, they had to win to get here. But they've both decided to play not to lose. An early goal would have made all the difference.Actually, Paraguay is in the final and hasn't won a single game this tournament. All penalties.
Go back to World Cups.....
In 1998 Paraguay drew their first 2 opening round matches 0-0 against Bolivia and Spain respecitively and then beat an already qualified Nigeria 3-1 to go through to the quarter finals. They lost to France on a golden goal from Laurent Blanc.
In 2002 they drew their first game against South Africa 2-2, then lost to Spain 3-1 before defeating Slovenia 3-1 in their final 1st round match. They lost 1-0 on a goal in the 88th minute against Germany in the quarter final
In 2006 in Germany, the only match they won was against T&T and lost the other 2.
In 2010 in South Africa they tied 1-1 with Italy, beat Slovenia 2-0 and tied 0-0 with New Zealand in the first round. They beat Japan on penalties in the 2nd round and lost 1-0 to Spain in the quarters.
That is how Paraguay plays. Very tough defensively and if they don't get you on the counter....they will try to win on penalties.
Go back to World Cups.....
In 1998 Paraguay drew their first 2 opening round matches 0-0 against Bolivia and Spain respecitively and then beat an already qualified Nigeria 3-1 to go through to the quarter finals. They lost to France on a golden goal from Laurent Blanc.
In 2002 they drew their first game against South Africa 2-2, then lost to Spain 3-1 before defeating Slovenia 3-1 in their final 1st round match. They lost 1-0 on a goal in the 88th minute against Germany in the quarter final
In 2006 in Germany, the only match they won was against T&T and lost the other 2.
In 2010 in South Africa they tied 1-1 with Italy, beat Slovenia 2-0 and tied 0-0 with New Zealand in the first round. They beat Japan on penalties in the 2nd round and lost 1-0 to Spain in the quarters.
That is how Paraguay plays. Very tough defensively and if they don't get you on the counter....they will try to win on penalties.
Suarez goal....1-0
Suarez goal....1-0
Now Paraguay actually has to come out of its defensive shell. It is good that Uruguay is 1-0 up and not Paraguay. If Paraguay was 1-0 up, they would simply sit back and try to defend the one goal lead.
Suarez goal....1-0
Now Paraguay actually has to come out of its defensive shell. It is good that Uruguay is 1-0 up and not Paraguay. If Paraguay was 1-0 up, they would simply sit back and try to defend the one goal lead.
Yes, should make for a better game now. They were already trying to kill time before the goal so now they'll have step up and press.
Paraguay now playing like dey want to score
Like everybody does get a small trophy.I missed it, who got player of the tournament and golden boots?
Best defender, best goalie, player of the tournament...
Like everybody does get a small trophy.I missed it, who got player of the tournament and golden boots?
Best defender, best goalie, player of the tournament...
Will this actually raise our standard of football or will it serve to show how much behind we are? If our standard right now is below Grenada when it comes to qualifying out of all the Caribbean countries for the Gold Cup and if we cannot get up to standard to do better in WC qualifying, how will we strive to make gains in a more competitive expanded zone?It will definitely raise our standard just look at Venezuela we used to be far ahead of them now look at them,we cant touch them at this time.The thing is it wont do anything bad for our boys they can only learn from playing superior opposition.
Will this actually raise our standard of football or will it serve to show how much behind we are? If our standard right now is below Grenada when it comes to qualifying out of all the Caribbean countries for the Gold Cup and if we cannot get up to standard to do better in WC qualifying, how will we strive to make gains in a more competitive expanded zone?It will definitely raise our standard just look at Venezuela we used to be far ahead of them now look at them,we cant touch them at this time.The thing is it wont do anything bad for our boys they can only learn from playing superior opposition.
Will this actually raise our standard of football or will it serve to show how much behind we are? If our standard right now is below Grenada when it comes to qualifying out of all the Caribbean countries for the Gold Cup and if we cannot get up to standard to do better in WC qualifying, how will we strive to make gains in a more competitive expanded zone?It will definitely raise our standard just look at Venezuela we used to be far ahead of them now look at them,we cant touch them at this time.The thing is it wont do anything bad for our boys they can only learn from playing superior opposition.
bwda :rotfl:Will this actually raise our standard of football or will it serve to show how much behind we are? If our standard right now is below Grenada when it comes to qualifying out of all the Caribbean countries for the Gold Cup and if we cannot get up to standard to do better in WC qualifying, how will we strive to make gains in a more competitive expanded zone?It will definitely raise our standard just look at Venezuela we used to be far ahead of them now look at them,we cant touch them at this time.The thing is it wont do anything bad for our boys they can only learn from playing superior opposition.
Stick to hop scotch buller!
Dat is the point though. Since Conmebol switched to a round robin World Cup qualifying format and Venezuela started getting some regular games against quality opposition the standard of their football has improved to where they are no longer the doormats and IIRC have managed several significant upsets. I think it would be good for us but first we'd have to qualify for the tournament. And seeing as how we having trouble making de Gold Cup...Will this actually raise our standard of football or will it serve to show how much behind we are? If our standard right now is below Grenada when it comes to qualifying out of all the Caribbean countries for the Gold Cup and if we cannot get up to standard to do better in WC qualifying, how will we strive to make gains in a more competitive expanded zone?It will definitely raise our standard just look at Venezuela we used to be far ahead of them now look at them,we cant touch them at this time.The thing is it wont do anything bad for our boys they can only learn from playing superior opposition.
Frico, I eh sure about that one. Venezuela was the doormat of Conmebol. TT was never better than Venezuela in football.
Dat is the point though. Since Conmebol switched to a round robin World Cup qualifying format and Venezuela started getting some regular games against quality opposition the standard of their football has improved to where they are no longer the doormats and IIRC have managed several significant upsets. I think it would be good for us but first we'd have to qualify for the tournament. And seeing as how we having trouble making de Gold Cup...Will this actually raise our standard of football or will it serve to show how much behind we are? If our standard right now is below Grenada when it comes to qualifying out of all the Caribbean countries for the Gold Cup and if we cannot get up to standard to do better in WC qualifying, how will we strive to make gains in a more competitive expanded zone?It will definitely raise our standard just look at Venezuela we used to be far ahead of them now look at them,we cant touch them at this time.The thing is it wont do anything bad for our boys they can only learn from playing superior opposition.
Frico, I eh sure about that one. Venezuela was the doormat of Conmebol. TT was never better than Venezuela in football.
when were we ever so far ahead of Venezuela is the point!
They will use the Gold Cup as a qualification for the 6 to play with Conmebol. The 4 that make the 1/4 finals and the next 2 with the best record. Rocket science! But if the US going to host it then 5 will be fighting for the qualification. If they decide that US/Mex are co-host, then is 4.[/b]
When last we even qualify fuh de Gold Cup? Far less make the semifinals.They will use the Gold Cup as a qualification for the 6 to play with Conmebol. The 4 that make the 1/4 finals and the next 2 with the best record. Rocket science! But if the US going to host it then 5 will be fighting for the qualification. If they decide that US/Mex are co-host, then is 4.[/b]
Then it will be us and 3 others, maybe Guyana might get a bly as well.
dat is why day buller frico needs to stick to floral arrangement and hop scotch and tiddly winks
Don't worry with me breds, I know if things continue as they are we don't stand a chance.When last we even qualify fuh de Gold Cup? Far less make the semifinals.They will use the Gold Cup as a qualification for the 6 to play with Conmebol. The 4 that make the 1/4 finals and the next 2 with the best record. Rocket science! But if the US going to host it then 5 will be fighting for the qualification. If they decide that US/Mex are co-host, then is 4.[/b]
Then it will be us and 3 others, maybe Guyana might get a bly as well.
Cool! :beermug:Don't worry with me breds, I know if things continue as they are we don't stand a chance.When last we even qualify fuh de Gold Cup? Far less make the semifinals.They will use the Gold Cup as a qualification for the 6 to play with Conmebol. The 4 that make the 1/4 finals and the next 2 with the best record. Rocket science! But if the US going to host it then 5 will be fighting for the qualification. If they decide that US/Mex are co-host, then is 4.[/b]
Then it will be us and 3 others, maybe Guyana might get a bly as well.
I am talking about the late 50s to maybe mid 60s,prior to the 60s their sport was baseball,Caribbean football was touring England in those years.I have to believe that if we (TT)had played Venezuela around late 50s,or early 60s we would have beaten them.I know somewhere in the records,it shows we beat Argentina,60s i think,during those years Venezuela was't involved in football,that is why I say we were ahead of them,I was talking about the time i specified.I respect your knowledge Deeks,and if you can say otherwise...I'll go with that.Will this actually raise our standard of football or will it serve to show how much behind we are? If our standard right now is below Grenada when it comes to qualifying out of all the Caribbean countries for the Gold Cup and if we cannot get up to standard to do better in WC qualifying, how will we strive to make gains in a more competitive expanded zone?It will definitely raise our standard just look at Venezuela we used to be far ahead of them now look at them,we cant touch them at this time.The thing is it wont do anything bad for our boys they can only learn from playing superior opposition.
Frico, I eh sure about that one. Venezuela was the doormat of Conmebol. TT was never better than Venezuela in football.
dat is why day buller frico needs to stick to floral arrangement and hop scotch and tiddly winks
lol ok we get it - yuh doh like the fella... Doh chain up no thread derailment nuh...
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Would be great to play in Copa A. if we could qualify - Win or lose, I real missing the days of looking forward to T&T playing in proper competitions...
Dont worry with truetrini he is still working on his random intelligence. ;Ddat is why day buller frico needs to stick to floral arrangement and hop scotch and tiddly winks
lol ok we get it - yuh doh like the fella... Doh chain up no thread derailment nuh...
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Would be great to play in Copa A. if we could qualify - Win or lose, I real missing the days of looking forward to T&T playing in proper competitions...
Predictions:
Arg vs JA : 10 - 0
Urg vs JA : 5 - 0
JA vs Par : 0 - 4
Any questions feel free to send me a pm :)
Predictions:
Arg vs JA : 10 - 0
Urg vs JA : 5 - 0
JA vs Par : 0 - 4
Any questions feel free to send me a pm :)
I think;) Go man! Make the Caribbean proud, wish JA all the best.
Edit: I think JA can possibly get some key draws here, all these games are in USA so there is a very good chance the support for the reggae boyz will be strong..
I think you are mixing up Copa America Centenario (2016) with Copa America 2015. This is for the 2015 Copa in Chile next summer. The groups / qualifiers for Centenario hasnt been determined yet.
;) Go man! Make the Caribbean proud, wish JA all the best.these games take place in chile not usa and though jamaica will take beating the experience would be priceless. have to admit im jealous.
Edit: I think JA can possibly get some key draws here, all these games are in USA so there is a very good chance the support for the reggae boyz will be strong.. It's is still a very tough group especially against Uruguay and Argentina. A draw against Uruguay and win over Paraguay could get you guys in second spot!
I am just very worried about the discipline of this particular JA team, but they have alot of time to sort things out these games. GL.
Things are positioning for the Uruguayan professional players union to challenge the exclusion of Luis Suárez from the Copa America in light of the fundamental corruption (so the argument goes) at the center of FIFA activity. I could develop the argument, but won't.
Or, if you prefer ... a novel way for a federation's media services to present a squad:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=249&v=7qCb0QkToos
Or, if you prefer ... a novel way for a federation's media services to present a squad:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=249&v=7qCb0QkToos
That intro is absolute quality. The kinda of creativity in generating support around our football that is sorely lacking.
Things are positioning for the Uruguayan professional players union to challenge the exclusion of Luis Suárez from the Copa America in light of the fundamental corruption (so the argument goes) at the center of FIFA activity. I could develop the argument, but won't.I wonder if they kept Suàrez off to avoid the negative PR? I'm watching Suàrez right now in the Copa Del Rey final and he's in prime form, causing havoc for Bilbao.
What a pass by Neymar! :notworthy:
What a pass by Neymar! :notworthy:
One of the best passes I ever see in my life! :o
He take out the entire defence and the goalie was barely able to reach back himself.
That was a big play.
Genius pass to pull ahead deep in injury time. Peru just hadda hold dat yes.
What a pass by Neymar! :notworthy:
Que passa! Although I think that dude was offside. But with pass like that ......
What a pass by Neymar! :notworthy:
It was special. Took about 5 Peruvians out the play.
What a pass by Neymar! :notworthy:
Que passa! Although I think that dude was offside. But with pass like that ......
Me too, but they refuse to show any angle that let us figure it out.
Schaefer’s Boyz give positive show even as they fall to Uruguay
By Ian Burnett (Jamaica Observer).
ANTOFAGASTA, Chile -- It was more than the cliché 'David vs Goliath' story.
It was the unknown Caribbean champions Jamaica, ranked 65 on the Coca-Cola FIFA list, taking on the two-time World Cup champions Uruguay, 15-time kings of South America.
Very few had given the invited guests from CONCACAF a winning chance against Uruguay in the opening Group B game inside the Estadio Regional Calvo y Bascunan at this the 44th edition of Copa America Chile 2015.
In the end, the Reggae Boyz gave as much as they got, and even more in a very professional display, despite going down 0-1, courtesy of a second-half strike from Cristian Rodriquez.
The result left Jamaica bottom of the four-team group without a point, with Uruguay ahead, followed by Argentina and Paraguay on one point each, having played out a pulsating 2-2 result inside Estadio La Portada in La Serena.
Jamaica will oppose Paraguay at 6:00 pm (4:00 pm Jamaica time) on Tuesday at the same venue here, while Argentina will oppose Uruguay in a gigantic clash two-and-a-half hours later at the same stadium in La Serena.
Sticking rigidly to the game plan, the Reggae Boyz sat composed behind the ball and matched their more illustrious opponents throughout the first half, oftentimes creating panic on the counterattack, even while dishing out a bit of flair, for which the continent is renowned.
Jamaican goalkeeper DuWayne Kerr had very little to worry about until he was forced into his first real save near the interval when he got down smartly to collect a left-footed drive from Rodriquez on the second attempt.
But in what was the key moment which might have given the Boyz the edge in the first half, Darren Mattocks broke into the penalty area after a fine run and team play on the left, instigated by Simon Dawkins. The wily Derby County player picked out Mattocks with a beautiful pass and the Vancouver frontman cut between the two towering Atletico de Madrid centre backs, Jose Gimenez and captain Diego Godin, but with goalkeeper Fernando Muslera at his mercy, Mattocks mishit his right-footed effort which was gratefully accepted by the Uruguayan number one.
The largely Chilean crowd inside the stadium displayed their appreciation for the disciplined first-half performance by roundly cheering the Jamaican team off the pitch, clearly surprised at its high standard of play.
But as fate would have it, the Boyz would pay for that miss, as only seven minutes into the second half the defending champions struck, thanks largely to the generosity of Ecuadorean referee Carlos Vera.
As new boy Michael Hector battled with Diego Rolan for the ball, Vera whistled for a foul on the forward, much to the chagrin of the players in yellow. They sensed the danger, as the freekick was awarded just a few metres from the goal line, and just outside the 18-yard box on the left.
Nicolas Lodeiro whipped in the ball at the back post where Jose Gimenez smartly headed back to the centre for Rodriquez to pounce with an easy side foot tap in just ahead of Captain Rodolph Austin.
The Jamaicans pushed back at their opponents and had a few half-chances, with headers from Giles Barnes and Deshorn Brown going agonisingly wide from left side crosses by substitute Lance Laing. Barnes also had a volleyed effort off target with Muslera scrambling across his goal.
As the final whistle approached, and the Boyz still on the hunt for a goal, Uruguay went close to adding to their tally when substitute Christian Stuani volleyed into the ground and over the crossbar after Edinson Cavani had beaten the back line to provide an inviting cross to the centre.
In the end, the positive result went Uruguay's way, but some of the Jamaican players and support staff still conjured up the desire to snap pictures with Cavani at mid pitch, the Paris Saint-Germain striker being the undoubted, most high-profile player in the team, especially with Barcelona's Luis Suarez suspended from the tournament by FIFA following his biting incident at last year's World Cup Finals against Italy.
The top two teams from each of the three groups advance to the knockout stage, as do the two best third-placed teams.
Teams
Jamaica -- DuWayne Kerr, Michael Hector, Wes Morgan, Adrian Mariappa, Kemar Lawrence, Rodolph Austin, Joel McAnuff, Garath McCleary, Simon Dawkins (Lance Laing 54th), Giles Barnes, Darren Mattocks (Deshorn Brown 75th).
Subs not used: Dwayne Miller, Daniel Gordon, Romeo Parkes, Hughan Gray, Dino Williams, Allan Ottey, Joel Grant, Jermaine Taylor, Ryan Thompson.
Booked: McAnuff (27th)
Uruguay -- Fernando Muslera, Jose Gimenez, Diego Godin, Carlos Sanchez (Christian Stuani 73rd), Alvaro Pereira, Cristian Rodriquez (Giogian de Arrascaeta 64th), Diego Rolan, Nicolas Lodeiro (Alvaro Gonzalez 86th), Maximiliano Pereira, Egidio Arevalo, Edinson Cavani.
Subs not used: Jorge Fucile, Abel Hernandez, Rodrigo Munoz, Gaston Silva, Guzman Pereira, Mathias Cotujo, Sebastian Coates, Jonathan Rodriquez, Martin Silva.
Booked: Gimenez (59th), Godin (84th)
Referee: Carlos Vera (Ecuador)
Assistant Referees: Cristian Lezcano (Ecuador), Byron Romero (Ecuador)
Fourth Official: Jorge Osorio (Chile)
They showed it after, he was onside. Neymar stunned everybody with that pass.
Douglas had to compose himself to shoot because I bet in his head he was sayin "BWDMC I seein here?"
http://cdn2.streamable.com/video/85e1125012ec11e5b0e335ab96ec2763.webm
http://cdn2.streamable.com/video/85e1125012ec11e5b0e335ab96ec2763.webm
Wha yuh think?
Does Neymar have the maturity to wear the captain's armband?Not yet IMO....but I read the coach gave him the armband so he can show more maturity.
Does Neymar have the maturity to wear the captain's armband?Not yet IMO....but I read the coach gave him the armband so he can show more maturity.
Does Neymar have the maturity to wear the captain's armband?Not yet IMO....but I read the coach gave him the armband so he can show more maturity.
Yeah, I agree he isn't there yet ... but as I consider it more, 2018 is three years away, and with the armband for three years he could/should grow to embrace the role. Tournaments like the Copa America, and (as is Dunga's bet) the Confederations Cup, are grooming on the job. However, when I look at Messi with the armband and I look at Neymar with the armband, I see a disparity ... and Messi is still growing in the role.
With that being said, he's suspended for the rest of the tournament, 4 games.
http://livetv.sx/en/
Go Jamaica!
Jamaica did well.
yuh talking ass go check yuh facts.....Jamaica did well.
Well, they never got blown out in any of their games. But over all three of them they only managed 2 total shots on goal.
Well, they never got blown out in any of their games. But over all three of them they only managed 2 total shots on goal.
yuh talking ass go check yuh facts.....Jamaica did well.
Well, they never got blown out in any of their games. But over all three of them they only managed 2 total shots on goal.
Here are your facts, straight from the tournament's official website:
Against Uruguay - 0 (http://www.ca2015.com/en/match/stats/1947887)
Against Paraguay - 1 (http://www.ca2015.com/en/match/stats/1947903)
Against Argentina - 1 (http://www.ca2015.com/en/match/stats/1947909)
i must confess i admire your players and their total commitment to their national colors. somehow i wish you could transfer that to our boys who is plagued with the prima donna syndrome particularly kenny jones and peltier. your defense was very organized and your midfield speedy in transition, and if we had a player like mc annuf and austin we would be a totally different team. and yes that kid kemar lawrence is going place what a wonderful defender. you guys will do well in the gold cup with this team, maybe even win it.
is Robinho I seeing dey?
I suppose you were expecting the likes of Darren Mattocks, Giles Barnes, Deshorn Brown etc to waltz into the Copa America and dominate world class defenders like Zabaleta, Demichelis, Mascharano, Diego Godin etc. You expected these same strikers to out-shoot and outscore Higuain, Cavani, Tevez, Di Maria, Messi?
I suspect you might have been expecting 6-0 and 5-0 scores for Jamaica against these teams before the tournament started.
I wasn't expecting anything like that. Just saying that for Jamaica in this tournament there were both positives (managed to stay relatively organized and concede few goals) and negatives (toothless attack).
Please tell me that this article from Oral Tracey was a joke
He cannot be serious.
13 Jamaica players born in foreign, what kinda youth program they running in Jamaica?
Please tell me that this article from Oral Tracey was a joke
He cannot be serious.
With that being said, he's suspended for the rest of the tournament, 4 games.
He gets a four match ban for on field conduct. Vidal gets to keep on balling for off the field conduct (however bear in mind consequences have flowed for off the field conduct in the past). Good thing Suarez is banned from this tournament. :devil:
Expect more drama as we get into the elimination rounds.
5 yellows so far. Cavani get 2, so he is gone.
Disgraceful! Football hitting some serious lows :-[5 yellows so far. Cavani get 2, so he is gone.
I might have reacted too if a player did this nonsense to me:
http://www.livesoccertv.com/news/14716/gonzalo-jara-gets-on-cavani-s-nerves-with-the-sickest-provocation-ever/
The Chilean player put his finger in the man backside....
I know one has to be disciplined, but speaking as a man, I would be RELLLL vex!
Disgraceful! Football hitting some serious lows :-[
Thanks Bitter, them fellas never hear bout Dr. Pablo Alfaro for Sevilla. He conducting prostate exams years now
Dr Alfaro the dirty genius (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/feb/03/europeanfootball.sport)
Brazil was facing off against Chile in the final qualifying match that would decide which team would go to the 1990 World Cup. Up 1 to 0 with 20 minutes left, the Brazilian team were coasting, knowing that even a draw would take them through and maintain their sparkling record as the only team to have played in every tournament.
But then disaster struck. Cameras pointed at the other end of the pitch, a flare is suddenly fired from the Brazilian stands towards the Chilean goal, and by the time the cameras catch up, all they see is Chile goalkeeper Roberto Rojas on the ground, bleeding profusely from his head with a flare smoking a few feet from his prostrate body.
The entire game devolved into chaos. Medical staff was rushed onto the field, the Chilean team was indignant and soon it became clear that Brazil was facing an unthinkable elimination — the flare had come from their fan section.
There was just one problem: the flare had never hit Rojas at all. It had landed several feet from him.
It was revealed later that Rojas had cut himself with a razor blade hidden in his gloves as part of a plot to get Brazil eliminated, but nobody would have known this if it wasn’t for one photographer who had his camera trained on Rojas when the fateful flare landed.
Brazil captain Gomes bears no malice towards a man who could have stolen his only chance of playing in the World Cup finals.
"I met Rojas many years later and he admitted his mistakes. He is not naughty but that day, he had a lapse -- a really bad decision," Gomes said.
"Chile had a plan which they had prepared and it was unbelievable, truly unbelievable.
"The strangest thing is they had a good team."
Saw that game. What a travesty. That was a return game in Santiago. That games was high before it started. Romario and and one of their players were arguing nose to nose before the game started. The game was a good game though. Chile tried a fast one. That was a case of "by any means necessary".
jai john where yuh beenyou know once my boys playimg I on ...need a link from trini ...
any link to see from TNT ?
any link to see from TNT ?
Only Spanish links.
I was watching on rojadirecta.me
Luckily my Spanish has improved so I understood about sixty percent of what the commentators were saying.
any link to see from TNT ?
Only Spanish links.
I was watching on rojadirecta.me
Luckily my Spanish has improved so I understood about sixty percent of what the commentators were saying.
now if we can only say de same thing about your English....yuh know yuh walk right into that ;D ;D ;D ;D
Brazil is leading 1-0 in its quarterfinal against the Paraguayans.
Since when "saque lateral (phonetic sounds to my ears) means throw-in?
I learned that the proper phrase is "saque de banda" or "saque de manos".
This probably has to do with the country that the commentator is a native of.
Brazil is leading 1-0 in its quarterfinal against the Paraguayans.
Since when "saque lateral (phonetic sounds to my ears) means throw-in?
I learned that the proper phrase is "saque de banda" or "saque de manos".
This probably has to do with the country that the commentator is a native of.
Actually, saque lateral and saque de banda are more commonly used than saque de manos. Can't recall hearing saque de manos much (or ever).
Like anything else, there is more than one usage to describe an event. For instance, you might hear the term 'tiro libre' but you may also hear 'balón detenido' or 'balón parado' to describe dead-ball situations.
Ribeiro take that penalty like his first name is Alphonso.
Costa wish he first name was Diego
Ribeiro take that penalty like his first name is Alphonso.
Costa wish he first name was Diego
Ribeiro take that penalty like his first name is Alphonso.
Costa wish he first name was Diego
dat eh make no sense, I killin my self laffin :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Yeah ah know......d reference still eh really make sense "relationally"........but it was good nonetheless :beermug: :beermug: :beermug:
This side that Dunga called is very strange. Tardelli plays in China! Lucas Moura still in the doghouse. Hulk too I guess.on ESPN FC the pundits stated that Brazil's going through an identity crisis right now, they lack consistient goal scorers.
Brazil have decent defenders, but Dunga not getting the attack right. Moura should be a starter on this team.
Felipe Anderson good enough to be a part of the squad at least.
They also need to give Marquinos and Casemiro experience before it's too late.
God help Liverpool with this Firmino fella.
Poetic Justice for Peru
Poetic Justice for Peru
Reality just hits Peru. After fighting so hard for the equalizer. Vargas scored one of the most spectacular long range. What a friggin goal. What a friggin second half.
Tevez woulda score thatWhich one, the Higuain miss?
yeah.Tevez woulda score thatWhich one, the Higuain miss?
LOL he woulda silence de whole ah Santiago for ah weekyeah.Tevez woulda score thatWhich one, the Higuain miss?
I just ragging on Higuain. He need a bush bath.
Shitong for life.
He miss a penalty in the last game of the season for Napoli too. A game they needed to win to get in the CL.
Shitong for life.
He miss a penalty in the last game of the season for Napoli too. A game they needed to win to get in the CL.
CO SIGN! 100% Comes up small in all big games. Don't know why he even came on in this game. Personally I would have brought on Tevez. But to allow him to take a penalty is criminal.
The ref finds minus 10 seconds of stoppage time. What yuh call that? Moyes time?Yea I ain't understand that, when Argentina had a corner kick too...
"Old ladies crying tears the size of pineapple chunks."
Ray Hudson at his best.
There will be serious hoochie coochie going in the bedrooms tonight in Chile. Ray "who else" Hudson.:rotfl:
Shitong for life.CO SIGN! 100% Comes up small in all big games. Don't know why he even came on in this game. Personally I would have brought on Tevez. But to allow him to take a penalty is criminal.
He miss a penalty in the last game of the season for Napoli too. A game they needed to win to get in the CL.
Did you see the footage of the boy taking a selfie with Messi after the game? Small man had real belly...Messi didn't even budge, it was like he was in another world.
As for Higuain, it will be interesting to see if he'll recover from this. He'll need some time for sure.
As far as Lionel goes, he has time on his side. He is still the best.
hhmm....... that's debatable to say the least. the best for now yes i am on board, best ever is a different story. you must show me success with club and county in order to claim that title for instance phenomino, winner at barca, real madrid, inter milan, corintians and a world cup title with brazil, he also won two copa america titles. now this man in my humble opinion could easily be counted as the best ever, and even with all his injuries and set backs he still managed to put in work that bore fruit in abundance.As far as Lionel goes, he has time on his side. He is still the best.
By some distance.
I go as far to say the best EVER
Can anyone explain why gabriel jesus' winming penalty was not retaken ? As far as i am aware he started his run took a step back then continued his run...that is not allowed is it ?
Messi is overrated !Now I know you're trolling
Where can I watch the finals? there are no channels carrying the finals and I’ve searched spectrum cable channels up and down. I think fifa messed up this time around planning three finals on the same day, how dumb.If you're in Trinidad you may find it on one of the ESPN channels as they have the rights for the tournament. Bein Sports used to bring it now ESPN jumble them and showing it in the US on friggin ESPN plus. This afternoon ESPN showing World Series of poker and ESPN showing NBA summer league :cursing:
Honestly, that is a bullshit red card.Very soft.
Honestly, that is a bullshit red card.Very soft.
Honestly, that is a bullshit red card.
Where can I watch the finals? there are no channels carrying the finals and I’ve searched spectrum cable channels up and down. I think fifa messed up this time around planning three finals on the same day, how dumb.In the US, the game will be shown on ESPN+ and Telemundo.
:beermug: clean forgot about TelemundoWhere can I watch the finals? there are no channels carrying the finals and I’ve searched spectrum cable channels up and down. I think fifa messed up this time around planning three finals on the same day, how dumb.In the US, the game will be shown on ESPN+ and Telemundo.
Maybe the pressure is getting to himHonestly, that is a bullshit red card.Very soft.
But, Gary Medel being Gary Medel. However, I'm not sure Messi has been himself lately.
Maybe the pressure is getting to himHonestly, that is a bullshit red card.Very soft.
But, Gary Medel being Gary Medel. However, I'm not sure Messi has been himself lately.
Honestly, that is a bullshit red card.Very soft.
But, Gary Medel being Gary Medel. However, I'm not sure Messi has been himself lately.
"También fuimos testigos de la transformación de ese icono que es Messi, que se comportó como nunca dentro y fuera del campo. Dentro, porque jugó a un nivel terrenal, lo que contradijo, al menos durante el rato que duró la Copa, su condición de genio. Fuera, porque vimos a una persona diferente. Comprometido como nunca, y eso está bien, pero alejado de ese bajo perfil que siempre he admirado. Cayendo en provocaciones, como la que le costó la expulsión; haciendo declaraciones graves, como la de acusar de "corrupta" a la Commebol; o tomando decisiones impropias de un capitán como la de negarse a recibir el premio por el tercer puesto. Siempre me fascinó el Messi jugador, y admiro la capacidad de tener bajo control su fama mundial tanto como la valentía de desafiar las presiones sin sobreactuar. Argentina parece feliz con esta nueva versión. Yo, solo en parte."
https://elpais.com/deportes/2019/07/12/actualidad/1562947034_663774.html
En la Copa América vimos un público absurdamente blanco para un país que tiene como un tesoro la diversidad racial. Donde antes veíamos a un hincha de pie, ahora hay uno sentado con una copa de champán en la mano que solo se levanta para festejar un gol o para aplaudir a Bolsonaro en la entrega de premios.
Literal Google translation: In the Copa América we saw an absurdly white audience for a country that has racial diversity as a treasure. Where we used to see a fan standing, now there is one sitting with a glass of champagne in his hand that only stands up to celebrate a goal or to applaud Bolsonaro (President of Brazil) in the awards ceremony.
Many who didn’t see him play will wonder how good a striker Valdano actually was. The simple answer? He was better than Gonzalo Higuaín. :)
https://thesefootballtimes.co/2017/03/26/jorge-valdano-the-career-of-footballs-grand-philosopher/
I once had a conversation with Carlos Bilardo before a match at the 1986 World Cup finals: “What are you doing reading?” he said. “I need it to relax,” I replied. “You don’t need to relax,” he said. “But I get too nervous otherwise,” I said. “You have to be nervous,” he said. “But I’ll go mad,” I said. “You have to go mad” he said. Bilardo felt that to take away some of the madness from fooball was tantamount to taking away the due attention it deserved. But for me it was a necessity to read, precisely because I lived football with such obsession so I needed to bring down the level of tension and enter other lives, other times, other worlds.
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When I moved to Spain my vision of football was transformed by Manuel Vazquez Montalban. I’ve always thought of football as being deeply engrained in life, but I would never have been able to discuss it without his influence. I started writing while at Real Madrid. One Easter, the Spanish newspaper El Pais published a short story of mine, which I had written while travelling with the team to a European Cup match against Bayern Munich. Intellectual magazine Occidente then published my essay Stage Fright. No footballer had ever published in that magazine before, and so I became the bearded woman of the circus. In a sense: every player needs to be identified and, well, I became known as The Intellectual. My book, Dreams of Football, was published while I was at Tenerife and sold very well. The publisher then invited me to edit a selection of intellectuals’ views on football.
https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/jorge-valdano-my-secret-vice
This year is a write off they should move the Olympic games to 2022 and the world cup to 2023
Copa America 2021: Brazil new hosts as tournament moved from Argentina, ColombiaWho in there right mind is going to go to Brazil at this time.
By Adriana Garcia
ESPN
CONMEBOL named Brazil as the host nation of the 47th Copa America on Monday.
The decision was made less than 24 hours after South America's football governing body announced Argentina would no longer stage the event that is due to start on June 13 and last until July 10.
A CONMEBOL statement read: "The CONMEBOL @CopaAmerica 2021 will be played in Brazil! Tournament start and end dates are confirmed. The venues and the fixture will be informed by CONMEBOL in the next few hours. The oldest national team tournament in the world will thrill the entire continent!"
CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez said it was a unanimous decision that the council took to have Brazil as the host nation. He also thanked original co-hosts Argentina and Colombia and stated that opportunities will come along for the two countries to stage events in the future.
Brazil are the holders of the competition, having won it on home soil in 2019.
CONMEBOL cited "the present circumstances" as the reason for Argentina's withdrawal as hosts, with the country having experienced an increase in COVID-19 cases. There were 348 deaths reported on Sunday and 21,346 new infections.
CONMEBOL, reluctant to cancel the tournament for a second straight year after the 2020 event was not held due to the pandemic, acted quickly with less than two weeks to go before the start of the competition.
The tournament involving 10 South American countries, was originally set to be staged by Argentina and Colombia, the first time in its 105-year history to have joint hosts.
Colombia had a request to have the tournament postponed rejected by CONMEBOL and pulled out as co-hosts on May 20 due to social and economic unrest in the nation.
Lionel Messi's Argentina are scheduled to open the tournament against Chile on June 13, while Brazil begin their title defence against Venezuela one day later.
South American teams are also preparing for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers that were originally scheduled to be played in March but were postponed because of coronavirus travel restrictions.
Has Messi ever won the Copa America with Argentina.
Has Messi ever won the Copa America with Argentina.
The last time Argentina won the Copa America Messi wasn't known across the globe (he was a 6 year old). And it was their last title of significance. Simeone was playing still.
What a waste ah time. ;DHas Messi ever won the Copa America with Argentina.
The last time Argentina won the Copa America Messi wasn't known across the globe (he was a 6 year old). And it was their last title of significance. Simeone was playing still.
In all those years he hasn't made a damn difference. :devil:
What a waste ah time. ;DHas Messi ever won the Copa America with Argentina.
The last time Argentina won the Copa America Messi wasn't known across the globe (he was a 6 year old). And it was their last title of significance. Simeone was playing still.
In all those years he hasn't made a damn difference. :devil:
L. Diaz of Colombia will probably be the player of the tournament. Not sure what club he plays for but his stock certainly went up! Some fascinating goals including last nights winner over Peru in the dying seconds.
Messi finally win a big international tournament out of the Oliympics. Congrats! And Brazil .....Yea bro, happy for Messi after all he did for football. Neymar hopefully can win a trophy with Brazil in the near future.
Messi finally win a big international tournament out of the Oliympics. Congrats! And Brazil .....Yea bro, happy for Messi after all he did for football. Neymar hopefully can win a trophy with Brazil in the near future.
I thought Neymar won a copa before but I swore the commentator said last night that he’s yet to win a major trophy with Brazil. It could very well be that I heard wrong lolMessi finally win a big international tournament out of the Oliympics. Congrats! And Brazil .....Yea bro, happy for Messi after all he did for football. Neymar hopefully can win a trophy with Brazil in the near future.
Neymar like Messi has already won Copa America and Olympics. What both don't have is WC.
I thought Neymar won a copa before but I swore the commentator said last night that he’s yet to win a major trophy with Brazil. It could very well be that I heard wrong lolMessi finally win a big international tournament out of the Oliympics. Congrats! And Brazil .....Yea bro, happy for Messi after all he did for football. Neymar hopefully can win a trophy with Brazil in the near future.
Neymar like Messi has already won Copa America and Olympics. What both don't have is WC.
https://www.youtube.com/v/e3xi1Wu_rFk
Anthony Herbert. . Shouldn't be overlooked for the Canada game. He's a big strong defender. Don't forget about him Angus
Trinidad and Tobago face Jamaica ahead of Copa play-in.
By Andrew Gioannetti (T&T Newsday).
Trinidad and Tobago's men’s football team will take on the Reggae Boyz next week in two preparation matches ahead of T&T’s Copa America qualifying encounter against Canada on March 23.
The TT Football Association announced the friendlies in a promotional post on its social media pages on Saturday.
The two matches will be played in Trinidad. No further details were disclosed.
T&T played Jamaica three times last year, twice in friendly matches in Montego Bay, before the two met at the Gold Cup in June. The Soca Warriors won the second friendly 1-0 after the first match ended goalless.
The two teams met again in the group stages of the Gold Cup in June with Jamaica easing to a 4-1 victory.
Jamaica were also responsible for sending Canada into the Copa America playoff match, beating them on the away goals rule after the two played to a 4-4 draw on aggregate in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal in November.
T&T also missed out on an automatic place at the 2024 Copa America, losing 4-2 on aggregate to the US, despite winning the second leg 2-1 in Port of Spain.
The winner of the one-match playoff will join Jamaica, USA, Mexico, Panama and either Costa Rica or Honduras as the Concacaf representatives at the Copa America, which will be hosted in the US from June 20-July 14.
Where is the meet up before the game in Texas or even the Friday night lime
The performance wasn't too bad. They stayed relevant in the game.
We do look good for WCQ. We need another reliable CDM. Andre was battling hard. The goal scored on his side when he came off.
Trinidad and Tobago require a new international coach to help their talented players express themselves on the field with an attacking mindset. It's time to bring in a new coach who can instill an attacking mindset in the team and help them unleash their full potential. Let's take the necessary steps towards success and give our players the opportunity to shine.
We're not in a bad place for 2026. I had faith in Angus, but when I seen the substitution for Andre, I knew that would be trouble. Andre is a good battler. He knows how to identify and break up the situations that cause goals.
We were in the game even up until the 80th minute. I sensed that Canada was about to concede.
Angus tried his best. If I was Angus, my wishlist would include:
Another CB (at least MLS level)
Another CDM (at least MLS level)
Another CAM (at least MLS level)
Maybe a left or right back
I was pleased by the play of Shannon Gomez and Andre Raymond. Andre Raymond has good football intelligence. He's in 4th division Portugal. Either he need a new agent or that team must be paying him big. I think he's perfect for an MLS team.
Remember where we were last year around this time. We weren't supposed to get this far. When I seen the competition in the Nations League, I did not think we would make it out of the group. Especially after the Gold cup performance.
Angus is there for another 2 years. If he is to be replaced, who other than Hart do we have in mind? I seen an interview with Hart. He's not coaching now. I'm sure the lines of communication are open.
2026 we coming
Yeah Thomo. Luke Singh could also play the cdm position.this