World Cup 2010.

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<div class="IPBDescription">I am pretty #$%^ excited.</div>So Ladies, gentlemen, any one else reading this.

World cup starts in a little over two weeks. Let's take this time to pick teams discuss players and pretend the us national team is not losing 3-2 to the Czechs on my TV right now.



Currently planning to support the States and Cameroon.Really looking forward to groups d, e and g.


I suppose the obvious solution would be to propose some sort of contest. bracket, pick a winner, or fantasy league.
Anyone else want to wave their national flags?
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  • Cereal_KillRCereal_KillR Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1837Members
    I'm French. No way I'm waving that flag.
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  • lolfighterlolfighter Snark, Dire Join Date: 2003-04-20 Member: 15693Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1772275:date=May 26 2010, 04:27 AM:name=Cereal_KillR)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Cereal_KillR @ May 26 2010, 04:27 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1772275"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I'm French. No way I'm waving that flag.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Why? Did you accidentally bleach out all the colour again?
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  • spellman23spellman23 NS1 Theorycraft Expert Join Date: 2007-05-17 Member: 60920Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1772272:date=May 25 2010, 06:48 PM:name=Confused)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Confused @ May 25 2010, 06:48 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1772272"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Currently planning to support the States<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    We will lose. I mean really?

    We can't even win World Baseball.
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  • puzlpuzl The Old Firm Join Date: 2003-02-26 Member: 14029Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
    I'm Irish. I'm supporting 31 teams in the world cup.

    To all those who made it to the finals, on behalf of Ireland, please ###### up france.
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  • ConfusedConfused Wait. What? Join Date: 2003-01-28 Member: 12904Members, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Subnautica Playtester
    Puzl: <img src="http://whoareyadesigns.com/images/productimages/shirts/large/OuiWereRobbed_400.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />


    spellman23: It turns out that neither of those teams is likely to win but the states has a better chance this year than I can remember. last night they played their second line team as a sort of final cut to make it to their world cup team and they honestly looked pretty good.
    Besides if Dwarf fortress can teach us anything it is that some times the attempt more important than actually pulling it off, ignoring the obvious "holy crap its a flock of h's",
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  • MonkfishMonkfish Sonic-boom-inducing buttcheeks of terrifying speed&#33; Join Date: 2003-06-03 Member: 16972Members
    We're not allowed to hang our flags because they're banned. TRUE STORY.
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  • Cereal_KillRCereal_KillR Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1837Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1772287:date=May 26 2010, 05:43 AM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lolfighter @ May 26 2010, 05:43 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1772287"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Why? Did you accidentally bleach out all the colour again?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


    The French team doesn't deserve to be at the World Cup. Not only for the reason <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QNHlFDbxvY" target="_blank">stated above</a> but the coach is lousy.
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  • Kouji_SanKouji_San Sr. Hινε Uρкεερεг - EUPT Deputy The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16271Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    edited May 2010
    I'm afraid both Arjan Robben and Wesley Sneijders are on the Dutch team people :P
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  • palliepallie Join Date: 2009-10-12 Member: 69028Members
    Arjen, n00b, also: hup holland hup
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  • Kouji_SanKouji_San Sr. Hινε Uρкεερεг - EUPT Deputy The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16271Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    <!--quoteo(post=1772344:date=May 26 2010, 05:36 PM:name=pallie)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pallie @ May 26 2010, 05:36 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1772344"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Arjen, n00b, also: hup holland hup<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    That's what I said, or did I... Gottah luv the crazy supermarket haze of orange sellout stuff though XD
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  • spellman23spellman23 NS1 Theorycraft Expert Join Date: 2007-05-17 Member: 60920Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1772322:date=May 26 2010, 04:05 AM:name=Confused)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Confused @ May 26 2010, 04:05 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1772322"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Besides if Dwarf fortress can teach us anything it is that some times the attempt more important than actually pulling it off, ignoring the obvious "holy crap its a flock of h's",<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    =]
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  • ConfusedConfused Wait. What? Join Date: 2003-01-28 Member: 12904Members, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Subnautica Playtester
    I thought they were hamsters, then hawks. Imagine my horror when they were harpies.

    That said the US <a href="http://www.ussoccer.com/Tournaments/FIFA-World-Cup/2010-FIFA-World-Cup/Training-Camp-Roster/100526-Roster.aspx" target="_blank">final team</a> was just announced. I didn't realize Hahnemann weighed 100kg.

    I am looking forward to seeing someone in the Italian shirt so i can witness the glory of a morbidly obese American in a soccer shirt with abs on the front.

    Also: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idLG6jh23yE" target="_blank">Who wants a giant statue of Ronaldo</a>
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  • AldarisAldaris Join Date: 2002-03-25 Member: 351Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1772324:date=May 26 2010, 12:19 PM:name=Sonic)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Sonic @ May 26 2010, 12:19 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1772324"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->We're not allowed to hang our flags because they're banned. TRUE STORY.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Lol propaganda and scaremongering. The police only gave out advice to pub owners in an attempt to keep things nice and quiet. At no point is any of it banned.
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  • lolfighterlolfighter Snark, Dire Join Date: 2003-04-20 Member: 15693Members
    It's absolutely true because I read it in the Daily Mail.
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  • Kouji_SanKouji_San Sr. Hινε Uρкεερεг - EUPT Deputy The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16271Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    Love that song :P
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  • MonkfishMonkfish Sonic-boom-inducing buttcheeks of terrifying speed&#33; Join Date: 2003-06-03 Member: 16972Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1772400:date=May 26 2010, 09:18 PM:name=Aldaris)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Aldaris @ May 26 2010, 09:18 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1772400"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Lol propaganda and scaremongering. The police only gave out advice to pub owners in an attempt to keep things nice and quiet. At no point is any of it banned.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    gotcha.
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  • briktalbriktal Join Date: 2003-08-20 Member: 20021Members, Constellation
    edited May 2010
    <!--quoteo(post=1772410:date=May 4 1982, 06:23 PM:name=Sonic)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Sonic @ May 4 1982, 06:23 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1772410"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->gotcha.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    <!--coloro:grey--><span style="color:grey"><!--/coloro-->I'm pretty sure THAT is banned though.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

    ~~Sickle~~
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  • Ph0enixPh0enix Join Date: 2002-10-08 Member: 1462Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-"Gary Lineker"+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE ("Gary Lineker")</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->"Soccer is a game for 22 people that run around, play the ball... and in the end, Germany always wins".<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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  • lolfighterlolfighter Snark, Dire Join Date: 2003-04-20 Member: 15693Members
    edited May 2010
    Except for the european championship in '92. :D
    Speaking of which, how come you brits haven't managed to scrape a win there yet? I thought your dedication to soccer was legendary.
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  • wankalotwankalot Join Date: 2005-02-05 Member: 39872Members
    Going for Australia and Italy. If I Australia make it to the second round ill consider that a victory.

    Their group:

    Germany
    Guiana
    Serbia
    Australia

    As the Germans have a habit of starting slowly in World Cups, I'm hoping Australia can pull off a draw against them. If after that they can beat Guiana, we would make it through in all likeliness... MUCH easier said than done though lol. If they DID get 2nd spot in the group they will most likely play against England in the round 2 game, now THAT would be great to watch.

    Italy's group is easy, but you never know with them (2002 anyone?). I don't think they have a very good shot at winning this time around.

    I predict one of the following will win: England, Spain, Brazil, Argentina.

    PS. I have to get up between 3 and 4.30 am to watch most games *sadface*
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  • MathBRMathBR Join Date: 2007-12-21 Member: 63226Members
    edited May 2010
    <!--quoteo(post=1772275:date=May 25 2010, 11:27 PM:name=Cereal_KillR)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Cereal_KillR @ May 25 2010, 11:27 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1772275"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I'm French. No way I'm waving that flag.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Carefull with Cereal_KillR or he will use his ultimate power " ZIDANE´s knock-head "
    LoL (just kiddin)

    i am from Brazil, one nation, one passion, FIVE world cup´s and i hope that this year whe get more one
    :)
    <!--coloro:#2E8B57--><span style="color:#2E8B57"><!--/coloro-->[<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#FFFF00--><span style="color:#FFFF00"><!--/coloro--><<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#0000FF--><span style="color:#0000FF"><!--/coloro-->O<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#FFFF00--><span style="color:#FFFF00"><!--/coloro-->><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--coloro:#2E8B57--><span style="color:#2E8B57"><!--/coloro-->]<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> go for IT!
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  • X_StickmanX_Stickman Not good enough for a custom title. Join Date: 2003-04-15 Member: 15533Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1772583:date=May 28 2010, 05:50 AM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lolfighter @ May 28 2010, 05:50 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1772583"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Except for the european championship in '92. :D
    Speaking of which, how come you brits haven't managed to scrape a win there yet? I thought your dedication to soccer was legendary.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Our dedication to getting drunk at matches/in pubs watching the matches and throwing the empties at the fans of the other team is legendary.

    Our actuall skill at the game is significantly less so.
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  • SentrySteveSentrySteve .txt Join Date: 2002-03-09 Member: 290Members, Constellation
    What's a World Cup? Is it like football's Super Bowl or baseball's World Series?
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  • A_Boojum_SnarkA_Boojum_Snark Join Date: 2003-09-07 Member: 20628Members
    Yes, except it's more like the olympics because it happens every four years instead of annually, and it's world-wide instead of one country. Which is actually why I don't get soccer/football being in the summer olympics, it's pretty redundant.
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  • CrispyCrispy Jaded GD Join Date: 2004-08-22 Member: 30793Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1772583:date=May 28 2010, 04:50 AM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lolfighter @ May 28 2010, 04:50 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1772583"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Except for the european championship in '92. :D
    Speaking of which, how come you brits haven't managed to scrape a win there yet? I thought your dedication to soccer was legendary.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->The key factor in that is that Britain doesn't have a football team. ;)
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  • lolfighterlolfighter Snark, Dire Join Date: 2003-04-20 Member: 15693Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1772658:date=May 29 2010, 12:17 AM:name=SentrySteve)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SentrySteve @ May 29 2010, 12:17 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1772658"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->What's a World Cup? Is it like football's Super Bowl or baseball's World Series?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    It's like those except the americans never win because they have competition from other countries.
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  • SentrySteveSentrySteve .txt Join Date: 2002-03-09 Member: 290Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1772845:date=May 30 2010, 08:43 AM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lolfighter @ May 30 2010, 08:43 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1772845"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->It's like those except the americans never win because they have competition from other countries.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I dunno... we're pretty good at football and baseball.
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  • lolfighterlolfighter Snark, Dire Join Date: 2003-04-20 Member: 15693Members
    Pretty good as in "an american team wins every year?" Yeah I wonder why that is. :P
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  • ThaldarinThaldarin Alonzi&#33; Join Date: 2003-07-15 Member: 18173Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1772656:date=May 28 2010, 10:07 PM:name=X_Stickman)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (X_Stickman @ May 28 2010, 10:07 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1772656"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Our dedication to getting drunk at matches/in pubs watching the matches and throwing the empties at the fans of the other team is legendary.

    Our actuall skill at the game is significantly less so.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Which is why we're 3rd favourites among a lot of bookmakers? Okay I'll admit team play has lacked in previous years but it's come a lot better, we were thesecond strongest team to qualify for the World Cup, in Europe and Worldwide.

    It's a shame people don't have as much pride for England as puzl undoubtedly has for Ireland.
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  • X_StickmanX_Stickman Not good enough for a custom title. Join Date: 2003-04-15 Member: 15533Members, Constellation
    Pride for what? Some guys ability to kick a ball around and get paid an absolute fortune for it? Doesn't interest me.

    England could be the single best football team in the entire universe or the absolute worst and I wouldn't have any more pride for them than I do at the moment.
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