The International Football Thread

[Spike 12,049]

Don't worry Toronto I understand you. I understand...

[Rmpr 8,977]

Don't worry Toronto I understand you. I understand...

WOW, by your post it seems I did something wrong...

I dont know what it is but it seems I answered you in a rude way. It was not my intention, at all. I didnt quite undestand what you were asking so I tried to answer in the most objective way. When you are speaking in portuguese it is Brasil and then Brasileiro, but when you are speaking in English it is Brazil and Brazilian. Obviously you know it is Brazilian so I did not understand your question. I am confused and I bit ashamed actually.

[Spike 12,049]

WOW, by your post it seems I did something wrong...

I dont know what it is but it seems I answered you in a rude way. It was not my intention, at all. I didnt quite undestand what you were asking so I tried to answer in the most objective way. When you are speaking in portuguese it is Brasil and then Brasileiro, but when you are speaking in English it is Brazil and Brazilian. Obviously you know it is Brazilian so I did not understand your question. I am confused and I bit ashamed actually.

Haha, don't worry about it. You've done nothing wrong. You answered my question perfectly. Toronto was just ranting about nonsense. He just thinks it is pretentious for English speakers to call Paris, Paree or Munich, Munchen or Vienna, Wien. You follow me?

[Rmpr 8,977]

Haha, don't worry about it. You've done nothing wrong. You answered my question perfectly. Toronto was just ranting about nonsense. He just thinks it is pretentious for English speakers to call Paris, Paree or Munich, Munchen or Vienna, Wien. You follow me?

LOL

I see now, sorry.

Yes, but dont you think it only happens there. People go to New York (american ascent) and not to Nova Iorque, etc...

I still dont understand why you asked if it was Brasilian, but that is ok.

[Spike 12,049]

LOL

I see now, sorry.

Yes, but dont you think it only happens there. People go to New York (american ascent) and not to Nova Iorque, etc...

I still dont understand why you asked if it was Brasilian, but that is ok.

I was just confused because I'd have thought Brasil = Brasilian but in one of your posts you used Brasil and Brazilian.

But let's forget about it!

[Rmpr 8,977]

There's a thin line between being accurate and being pretentious. I've met people who say they've been on vacation to Paris ("as in paree") and you want to punch them (unless they are native French speakers). IIt's an interesting subject..Speaking of slightly OT, I once bought a football which had a bunch of countries and their flags on it (poor quality, just to kick against a wall). It was made in Pakistan and the country names were amazing! I kept the ball for like 5 years and still remember the spelling mistakes. (Englang, South Koria, Maxico, Jamica,Barsil, and others)...I still like "Englang" and "Maxico" the best.

LOL

I understand it now, thanks to Spike.

I agree, it is definetly a fine line between what is acurate and what is pretensious. I think people need to adapt to whatever situation they are. For instance, I find it rude when Brazilians use english words in the correct way, simply because it is to show off and not to be correct. So when I am speaking portuguese I try to speak with our wrong ascent (names, places, etc). However, when I am speaking in another language I try to follow their respective rules (English, Spanish and German).

In your case, I find it ridiculous to pronounce "Paree" to an english speaker. It is hard to know when to use the acurate or the more polite way, but we need to be careful and use our common sense. Specially when we are writting, since there is no intonation.

Btw, I love to see how different languages pronounce and spell places and names!

[Rmpr 8,977]

ANYWAYS, LETS GET BACK ON TOPIC!

These has taught me two things:

1. Brazil just lost their chance of winning 2014 WC.

2. We might lose Pep to it.

[Jase 43,479]

Harry Redknapp announced his interest to take over the Ukraine and suddenly, RDM, Mark Hughes and Menezes lost their jobs. Coincidence?

MANO MENEZES HAS BEEN SACKED!

Have to say, the timing is slightly strange though.

[Rmpr 8,977]

http://www.bbc.co.uk...otball/20475078

BRILLIANT

[Rmpr 8,977]

LUIS FELIPE SCOLARI IS THE NEW BRAZILIAN MANAGER

[termninja 5,290]

LUIS FELIPE SCOLARI IS THE NEW BRAZILIAN MANAGER

Well he did win a WC with Brazil...I'll be watching with excitement how it goes for you

[renanh 311]

Let's get an over the hill coach who just relegated a club to série b to coach our struggling national team.

Sounds like a neat idea.

[dave30 728]

Euro 2020 to be played in various European cities. Yet another disaster for actual match-goers and those outside the upper middle class. France will be torn apart in 2016 so at least we can look forward to that.

[Laylabelle 9,359]

The whole idea is mental...

[Milan 17,854]

England manager Roy Hodgson has told Sky Sports News that he wants to see friendly games settled on penalties in a bid to boost England's woeful shootout record in tournaments.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12016/8356171/England-boss-eyes-plan-to-replicate-penalty-pressure

Penalty shootout win percentage

Argentina 73%
Germany 71%
Brazil 64%
France 50%
Sweden 50%
Uruguay 50%
Italy 33%
Holland 20%
England 17%

[Drogzola 283]

Just thought I would ask the question of whether many people from around the world watch the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) or is it only people that live in Africa?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Just thought I would ask the question of whether many people from around the world watch the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) or is it only people that live in Africa?

Rarely miss a game in it. To me it's almost as important as the Euros.

[Drogzola 283]

Rarely miss a game in it. To me it's almost as important as the Euros.

Yeah I think its a great place to find a few hidden talents and we can get to watch Didier again.