THE OFFICIAL WORLD CUP THREAD!!!!!

... · Post by **...** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 8:29 pm

Hey laticsdave!!!

I'm throwing out the 'rib jabbing' I can at ya and no reaction from ya!!

I think laticsdave is in the zone. Don't think about it to hard, you'll get an aneurysm like I did during the 2004 Euro Cup finals.

Damn the Greeks!

Post by **avcanada** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 8:46 pm

Rhapsody in sky-blue
17 June 2006
by FIFAworldcup.com

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Argentina’s football history is punctuated by a litany of memorable goals. At Mexico 1986, there was Maradona’s 'hand of God' and subsequent mazy dribble against England, and everyone remembers Jorge Burruchaga’s fantastic finish to win the Trophy for the Albiceleste. Others argue for the inclusion of Claudio Caniggia’s stunning strike against Brazil in 1990.

Now another effort, in its conception every bit as brilliant as its predecessors, is about to find its way into the gallery of great Argentinian goals. Although Esteban Cambiasso’s superb strike against Serbia and Montenegro will forever carry his name, it will stand as a glorious example of team play at its finest.

Read what the players had to say after Argentina's 6-0 victory

In a move comprising fully 26 passes and involving nine different players, Argentina moved the ball from one end to another in the space of 57 seconds. The Serbia and Montenegrins could only look on in wonder as the sublime movement and technique of the South Americans ripped their feted defence to shreds.

The goal was football poetry in motion. First Maxi Rodriguez, well inside Argentine territory, laid the ball back to Gabriel Heinze. From Heinze to Mascherano, from back to front, and from right to left; a perfect example of Argentinian artistry. Rodriguez was involved on five occasions, Mascherano and Juan Roman Riquelme four times each, while the hapless Serbia and Montenegrins were forced to play the role of hypnotised onlookers. Their agony was finally complete when, with his third and most telling contribution to the move, Cambiasso stroked the ball home to spark wild celebration in Argentina and open-mouthed acclaim from the rest of the world.

Fittingly, it was the conductor of the Argentinian orchestra, Riquelme, who best summed up the significance of the strike. “With that goal," he said, "we showed what kind of team we are. When the squad is united and we’re feeling good, these things happen. Knocking the ball around is what we like doing best.”

The football world waits in hope for an encore every bit as glorious.

Check out the video highlights
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/m ... &year=2006#

Argentina is going all the way.

... · Post by **...** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:28 am

Yes I witnessed the slaughter. It was good to see Maradona emerge from his cocaine induced coma long enough to show the world God has now given him "two hands" (Look up Hand of God) and should be in shape in time to take the country into the finals.

Should somebody have told him the game hadn’t started yet?

What the hell happened to the Italy and USA game. 3 red cards...buddy with broken nose bleeding all over the place. You see...there are so many EYE-talians in the States that the 'melting' pot system isn't working

Anyway I call that a victory for the states.

I'm assuming the position on the couch for Brazil vs. Australia.

Have a great day everyone!

TopperHarley · Post by **TopperHarley** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 8:04 am

First of all, that girl beside Maradona is absolutely beautiful.

Second of all, the Netherlands will crush Argentina no problem. If not the Dutch, than Spain will prevail. But one thing we don't need is another Argentinian World Cup victory! Their egos will just inflate even more!

... · Post by **...** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:21 am

C-HRIS wrote:First of all, that girl beside Maradona is absolutely beautiful.

Which one...to his left or his right?

Although the Auzzies lost I was surprised by their playing style. Keeping the ball on the carpet.

Canadian football (soccer) has a large English influence in its game. So, Canada & Australia being cousins, I expected the same shabby jurassic playing style adotped from the "motherland"

. I didn't watch the first Auzzie game because one England is enough in the World Cup. Although, players on the team have a short fuse, I was very happy to see how well Australia played.

Way to go Australia!!! You're not out of contention!!

'Jerricho'...arn't you from Australia?

TopperHarley · Post by **TopperHarley** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:38 am

I am Birddog wrote: Which one...to his left or his right?

The brunette, but I'm sure the blonde is pretty too.

... · Post by **...** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 2:08 pm

OH! I didn't notice that one...I thought the person to his far right was who you were talking about. She looked a bit flat chested for my taste

TopperHarley · Post by **TopperHarley** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 2:43 pm

For interests sake....note that Maradona is wearing 2 watches. Both of them are Rolexes, and apparently Italian authorities confiscated them because he owes so much in back-taxes from his days in Naples.

He was also spotted around Germany driving a car that says "The Pope is German, but God is Argentine."

There was a special on CBC last week about the rise and fall of Maradona. It was pretty interesting.

If you ask me, Zidane is #1!

laticsdave · Post by **laticsdave** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:46 am

I am Birddog wrote:Hey laticsdave!!!

I'm throwing out the 'rib jabbing' I can at ya and no reaction from ya!!

I think laticsdave is in the zone. Don't think about it to hard, you'll get an aneurysm like I did during the 2004 Euro Cup finals.

Damn the Greeks!

Too busy celebrating England's victories!!

Have to agree that England's performances were not very entertaining, nor very inspiring! That long ball game just doesn't work - didn't work in the 80's, didn't work in the 90's.... so why the @#$! is Sven trying it again, especially now?!?!?! NO-ONE, not even Spice Boy can pass the long ball with the degree of accuracy required to place it on the foot/head of the forwards. In fact, no-one has been able to do that since Glenn Hoddle's days.

However, it was nice to see Aaron Lennon actually run at the defenders when he came on, and strangely enough, England scored twice after his appearance! Play him from the start against the Swedes, and soon they'll turn into turnips!!!!!!!!!

As for the bet, I believe I will be victorious.......

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/footbal ... efault.stm

....only four teams still able to stop LATICSDAVE from becoming Overlord of IABD!!!!!!!!!

As far as cheating Argy bastard goes, isn't that Ronnie Wood or Joe Perry to his left?!?!?!?

laticsdave · Post by **laticsdave** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 12:26 pm

Ha ha... Spain 0 - 1 Tunisia (latest score)

now only 3 teams can stop laticsdave's domination (oo-eerr) of IABD!

... · Post by **...** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:02 am

laticsdave wrote: As far as cheating Argy bastard goes, isn't that Ronnie Wood or Joe Perry to his left?!?!?!?

But we can't deny how good Maradona was.

laticsdave wrote: now only 3 teams can stop laticsdave's domination (oo-eerr) of IABD!

Speaking of cheating..or losing on purpose to gain advantage, I'm hoping England plays to win today. Because of the cross over they would face the Germans in the next round...it would be easy to throw. Everyone is talking about it. FIFA even warned them about it. "England...play to win!"

Sounds like WW2...excuse the

**On the same note today is D-Day so to speak. Today we find out who will win our little Avcanada bet and have to bear the following in their signature.

*INSERT NAME (either I am Birddog or laticsdave) IS THE SMARTEST, BEST LOOKING LIKEABLE PERSON ON THIS WEBSITE AND KNOWS EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT ALL THINGS IN LIFE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, FOOTBALL. I WILL NAME MY NEXT CHILD IN HONOUR OF HIM! GOD BLESS *INSERT NAME.

Well as far as your comments about Englands jurassic style of play...

wow...this is actually a first. I have never met an Englishmen that thought there was anything wrong with it!!!

You are one of the good ones.
3 cheers for laticsdave

laticsdave · Post by **laticsdave** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:14 am

Doesn't matter how good Maradonna was, he still cheated England from a probable World Cup victory with his "Hand Of Coccaine, I mean God". I think most Englishmen would have gladly given the Falklands to Argentina in exchange for ruling out his "goal"!

I was actually hoping to see England play Germany in round 2 - so come on Ecuador, get back at the Jerries!

On a sad note, Bucky Katt, has turned his back on me, denying the very existance of England!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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hydro · Post by **hydro** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:07 pm

... Sorry Laticsdave. Thought you were going to win it too!

laticsdave · Post by **laticsdave** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:16 am

Bloody Turnips.... and bloody England (lack of) defence.

And therefore, in honor of the bet betwen myself and IABD...........

... · Post by **...** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:53 am

laticsdave wrote:Bloody Turnips.... and bloody England (lack of) defence.

And therefore, in honor of the bet betwen myself and IABD...........

Brother!!!

Thanks for keeping your end of the deal. I'm going to change the dates.

EDITED TO REVISE:

Actually laticsdave...take it down now buddy. It was all in good fun on my part anyway!

I'm not going to make you keep that up any longer!! It's all good!

Yer a good man! And England is a beautiful country. I have been coast to coast to coast more times than I can count!

DAVE THE RAVE · Post by **DAVE THE RAVE** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:24 am

Hey Bird Dog, guess your beloved tri-colour nation of Ireland is enjoying watching this tourney from the pub.

... · Post by **...** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:40 am

DAVE THE RAVE wrote:Hey Bird Dog, guess your beloved tri-colour nation of Ireland is enjoying watching this tourney from the pub.

hey 'Dave'...Kharma in an interesting thing. By the way...how do I taste like?

See you on the darkside

Hand Jockey · Post by **Hand Jockey** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:26 pm

Ronaldo, Luis Figo and Maradonna are standing before God at the
throne of Heaven.

God looks at them and says; "Before granting you a place at my side, I
must first ask you what you believe in."

Addressing Ronaldo first he asks, "What do you believe?"

Ronaldo looks God in the eye and states passionately, "I believe
football to be the food of life. Nothing else brings such unbridled joy
to so many people from the slums of Rio to the bright lights of Madrid.
I have devoted my life to bring such joy to people who stood on the
terraces supporting their club."

God looks up and offers Ronaldo the seat to his left.

He then turns to Luis Figo, "And you, Luis, what do you believe?"

Figo stands tall and proud, "I believe courage, honour and passion are
the fundamentals to life and I've spent my whole playing career
providing a living embodiment of these traits."

God, moved by the passion of the speech offers Figo the seat to his
right.

Finally, he turns to Maradonna , "And you, Maradonna, what do you
believe?"

"I believe", says Maradonna, "that you're sitting in my seat."

... · Post by **...** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:50 pm

Naughty Catholic · Post by **Naughty Catholic** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:55 pm

that was funny.
No mention of portugal lately on this thread. Now come on they are doing pretty good. I hope i dont jinx it

Flying Low · Post by **Flying Low** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:18 pm

I hope i dont jinx it

Jinx what??? Sorry, I was distracted!

... · Post by **...** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:09 am

Has anyone seen the Adidas commercial with the two kids picking the team? I love it!

It reminds me of the days of my own youth when we used to pick sides and pretend to be famous players. We used to bang the ball against the wall and pretend that it was Beckenbauer or Platini who just passed it to us!

Anyway, I love it when the smaller kid picks Beckenbaur and the chubby kid laughs. But sure enough here comes Beckenbaur. Then Zidan whispers some thing in the chubby kid’s ear, and ……. check it out for yourself. It is fun.

Part1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssHge-6T ... orld%20cup

Part2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duWir9Nz ... orld%20cup

laticsdave · Post by **laticsdave** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:08 am

Always wasnted to be Peter Shilton - England keeper. Had the curly hair too, although much longer, however didn't quite reach in excess of 6'!!!!!
Still, played in goal 'cos' I was the best!

But I digress....THE YANKS ARE OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joke - why do elephants have four feet?

'Cos' six inches isn't enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bob sacamano · Post by **bob sacamano** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:33 am

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Tango01 · Post by **Tango01** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:14 am

C-HRIS wrote: Second of all, the Netherlands will crush Argentina no problem.

So C-HRIS, what happened?