2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

[Garrick]

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USA didn't look good last night in their match-up against the Czech... i know it wasn't their cup team and they rested all their superstars, but that game was NOT a good game to end on going into South Africa. can we say defense???

here's to a fun month and a half ahead of us!

[Steve Graham]

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GO USA!!! steve, england doesn't stand a chance!

you saw the Yanks against the Czechs last night right? lol, they looked very average against a country that didn't even qualify

Onyewu better get sorted out quick, or else USA won't even make it out of their group
yes it was mainly their second string players, but still, 2-4 at home isn't a good beginning to their WC warm up matches

USA's saving grace is most of their stars and all their keepers play abroad, that's the one thing that's going to hinder Donovan's progress too, if he can't get away from the MLS for more than a loan he'll never reach his potential. The concacaf region's style of play on a global scale is very amateurish imo

[Garrick]

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I'm just hoping that those guys last night didn't have any rhythm because i'm not sure they've all played together too often. i think the first string is much more in tune with each other, but still.... agree about donovan. i didn't realize he was 'on loan'... that's kinda gay.

we'll find out in the next few days!

[Steve Graham]

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He went to Everton for a few months and lit it up, loan moves are actually very helpful to players that don't get regular first team playing time on their own club, this was a bit of a different situation, similar to Beckham as he went on loan because it was the MLS off season and it kept him "game fit"..but the GAYlaxy wouldn't let him stay over there

We'll see how they do against Turkey, another country that didn't qualify, next with their full squad this weekend

[Adzey]

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i support everton and he was pretty good for us im hoping he has a shit world cup and signs for us on the cheap

[Steve Graham]

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he did have a pretty good run

[Miguel]

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The concacaf region's style of play on a global scale is very amateurish

^^ this

[serchboy]

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Mexico champions

[GregWhelan]

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Getting very excited about it all now. As usual, I have no idea who will win it, but I am interested to see how Holland and Spain fare.

No one seems to be talking about Italy, but they have 22 of their squad playing in Italy, and they are the holders, plus they have good players e.g. Pirlo, Gattuso, Cannavaro.

I think France will bomb totally - I have not been impressed with them at all.

[Steve Graham]

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way to go N. Korea!!!! LMFAO!

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/5247372/ce/us/roster-restricts-north-korea-striker-keeper?cc=5901&ver=us

JOHANNESBURG -- A striker for North Korea's national team can't be used as a field player at the World Cup because he was listed as a goalkeeper on the official 23-man squad, FIFA said Thursday.

Kim Myong Won, a forward for club team Amrokgang, was listed as a goalkeeper in the final squad submitted to FIFA by North Korea coach Kim Jong Hun. The deadline for the 23-man rosters was Tuesday.

"The three players listed as goalkeepers can only play as goalkeepers during the FIFA World Cup and cannot play outfield," FIFA said. "Kim Myong Won will not be allowed to play as an outfield player if he has been put on the list as a goalkeeper."

All 32 teams competing at the World Cup were required to submit a 30-man squad to FIFA by May 11. From those squads, the teams then had to trim to 23 by June 1, with exceptions only for injuries.
North Korea, however, submitted only a 23-man squad by May 11, and sent in the same list for Tuesday's deadline.
The North Korean team arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday and apparently canceled a training session scheduled for Thursday. No one with the team was immediately available for comment.

In North Korea, Kim is known as a powerful striker, and his ability to sprint earned him the nickname "The Chariot."
At the World Cup, North Korea will face Brazil, Portugal and Ivory Coast in Group G. Before that, the team has a friendly against Nigeria on Sunday.

The last time the North Koreans qualified for the World Cup was 1966, when they reached the quarterfinals, but then lost 5-3 to Portugal despite leading 3-0.

[Garrick]

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i think that's stupid of FIFA... let the man play where he was supposed to and cut someone. honest mistake.

[Steve Graham]

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it's not an honest mistake when they submitted the same 23 man roster twice... it's a stupid fuck up by a fucked up country, lol

[Steve Graham]

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Friday taking the day off! So fucking excited it's finally here!!!

[Miguel]

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i got TV's set up in the office and in the warehouse, not a chance im missing a game

[Adzey]

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No one seems to be talking about Italy, but they have 22 of their squad playing in Italy, and they are the holders, plus they have good players e.g. Pirlo, Gattuso, Cannavaro.

all old men now gregory my dear boy the italians wont win it