Closed Monterrey v Chelsea

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

lol "Soccer"...it's FOOTBALL. You kick the ball with the FOOT.

"Soccer" is an English usage starting in the 19th century for association football and not an Americanism. Many English-speaking countries actually use the term "soccer" usually to differentiate it from other sports (American Football, Aussie Football, Gaelic football). Using the term "soccer" is certainly is not a sign of a lack of knowledge or appreciation of the sport.

[Strike 6,961]

"Soccer" is an English usage starting in the 19th century for association football and not an Americanism. Many English-speaking countries actually use the term "soccer" usually to differentiate it from other sports (American Football, Aussie Football, Gaelic football). Using the term "soccer" is certainly is not a sign of a lack of knowledge or appreciation of the sport.

and i didn't aim it as a lack of knowledge or appreciation of the sport.

i don't like american sports (except Basketball and ice-hockey) and believe that football should referred to as football and not soccer. american/aussie football barely use foot as far as i know. just call it rugby or something

[henlin007 12]

Cool for you that makes you glad, but I think Rafa and some of our Brazilian players know a bit more.

In Japan there a 5000 Corinthians fans but more than 90,000 Chelsea fans. Worldwide we are 140m, I do not have a clue why that does matter.

Lol, never heard the term "blue chickens" before. Keep calm, we are surely not afraid as our televisions have told us we are the best.

You got a really interesting history btw. the club Corinthians Sao paulo is a hommage to the Corinthians from London, a club proud of its working class origin that toured through Brazil for caritative matches, winning all 6 of them. The locals were so impressed by their down-to earth values, they emulated it. That is probably also why you are participating at a merely caritative Fifa tournament in the farmers and crafters state japan...for nonprofit purposes only, of course. Cya in Yokohama, dawg.

Haha, Japan's a crafter and farmer state? Sony, canon, etc beg to differ. Not that I'm a big fan or anything, that just seemed really strange to me.

However, If our players take it seriously this should be a walk in the park. The whole tournament. Weak brazilian fullbacks against the likes of Hazard, Moses, Mata, or Oscar (depending on where they play?). If our defense performs like they have been in the last two games we'll easily be fine. Oscar, Ramires, and Luiz have all played and beaten Corinthians with weaker sides behind them. We're not even matching a purely European side against Corinthians. We have some of the cream of Brazil, combined with some of Europe's best young talent. Though if we slack off and get cocky, I would hate to think what Brazilian technique rapid strikes could do to us.

Also, compared to Brazilian defenses, playing Chelsea would feel like playing Stoke to those unused to EPL teams. Stoke with much more skill, pace, and technique. Cahill and Ivanovic can bully the Suarez, Rooney, and even Crouch. Good luck though, should be a good and refreshing two games.

[Miracle 249]

If we win this we'll most likely face Corinthians in the final.

Are they THAT good or do people overrate them?

[Flavour 0]

Anyone know if the match is going to be on sky or bbc/itv? I can't find it anywhere that showing it in the uk. I'm pretty certain when Liverpool played in the tournament a few years ago the matches were on bbc

[Backstreet09 499]

If we win this we'll most likely face Corinthians in the final.

Are they THAT good or do people overrate them?

According to Oscar , they have some players who are Brazilian First Team Regulars like Paulinho , so we'll have to be careful

[James 5,140]

Anyone know if the match is going to be on sky or bbc/itv? I can't find it anywhere that showing it in the uk. I'm pretty certain when Liverpool played in the tournament a few years ago the matches were on bbc

BBC Red Button

[CHOULO19 24,332]

If we win this we'll most likely face Corinthians in the final.

Are they THAT good or do people overrate them?

I've watched them a few times in the Brazilian league and they definitely not an average side. I thought their defense was unexpectedly good for a Brazilian team. They also have some players excellent players like Paulinho who plays for the NT.

So, it definitely will be a tough match and we'll need to take it seriously if we want to win.

[jmarlow 458]

It will be Chelsea vs Al Ahly in the final! you heard it here first!

[Milan 17,835]

They have awesome logo

The M symbol looks like an ice hockey jersey.

[zolayes 14,489]

Is funny that you dont know anything about soccer out of your "capsule" (europe)

In america we know more about soccer, and trust me, Monterrey is not that easy as you may think, you will see it, there is a soccer player called "jesus Corona"(19 years old) who is playing really good

you think you are the best team in the world....please show it next thrusday

You might spend "Thrusday" improving your punctuation.

[nullabletype 987]

Anyone know if the match is going to be on sky or bbc/itv? I can't find it anywhere that showing it in the uk. I'm pretty certain when Liverpool played in the tournament a few years ago the matches were on bbc

It's on BBC HD. Note, not BBC One HD.

BBC HD is another channel entirely. As I only found out myself.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

CWC kits, looks good.

[Muzchap 8,966]

Anyone know if the match is going to be on sky or bbc/itv? I can't find it anywhere that showing it in the uk. I'm pretty certain when Liverpool played in the tournament a few years ago the matches were on bbc

You didn't look too hard then

BBC are showing 3 matches, 2 semi finals and the Final

All around 10:30 am kick off (semis) not sure about final was only worried about not booking any meetings during that time

[Corner 456]

Okay, just to clear things up.

If you don't have BBC HD, can you press the red button on BBC one to watch the game live?

[jmarlow 458]

It's on BBC HD. Note, not BBC One HD.

BBC HD is another channel entirely. As I only found out myself.

Channel 169 on sky.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Channel 169 on sky.

187 on virgin media.

[Hutcho 8,443]

No idea if it is on the red button or whatever...But on the tv guide all it says is Highlights at 1:30-4... May not be fully updated as the deal was only struck recently.