The International Football Thread

[Fernando 6,585]

Gr8 half of football. Technically Bazargali was red since Dos Santos was through on goal.

Also I love this ESPN USA Commentator. I have never seen English Commentary with a commentator shouting "GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLL"

Also fucking bastard Mark Lawrenson is calling David Luiz a liability for Brazil. :doh:

Well he's a espn deportes commentator.

Is the Spanish channel for America.

But as of late he does some English commentary on the regular espn channel.

That being said his English commentary is not that great.

I rather hear him in Spanish.

I have said Spanish commentary is the best.

English is so boring and dull. No matter if they are from Europe. Still very dry compare to our Spanish commentary that makes the game exciting with their passionate narrations.

I will also add the brazilian and Arabic as very fun to hear.

This game is about passion, excitement and narrations for me is big.

I think in general a lot of Latinos see it like that.

[Rmpr 8,977]

They're trying to spread the hosting to as many countries as possible?

Please tell me you dont buy into that excuse...

[NishC300 1,865]

ESPN Commentator: "Kids do try at home what Andrea Pirlo does".

[Barbara 15,149]

given their tradition and usual level, this Italian team definitely lacks in the defense aspect.

Maybe players are too tired after all they had basically no rest, but compared to Italian level, this defense is sub par.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Please tell me you dont buy into that excuse...

Well that's what they said lol. Obviously they're underlying money reasons, but still nice for different countries to host, instead of same old, same old.

[Rmpr 8,977]

Brazil better play good against Italy, I get nervous thinking about Luiz defending Balotelli and Paulinho dealing with Pirlo! =\

[Tomo 21,751]

Balotelli could really be such a great player. Iron out the rough edges you have the best forward in the world.

[Barbara 15,149]

really looking forward to Spain x Uruguay. I'm skipping the service to watch it

[NishC300 1,865]

Pedro is preferred ahead of Mata and Arbeloa is preferred ahead of Azpilicutea.

Del Bosque showing his open bias for Spanish clubs as usual.

[NishC300 1,865]

Mexico did far too many mistakes. They were really sloppy.

really looking forward to Spain x Uruguay. I'm skipping the service to watch it

Even I really wanted to watch it but it's at 1am here but I have school 2morrow. I only have 2 more days of school couldn't they do the Confed Cup a week later. Euros and World Cup always start while I have school.

[Rmpr 8,977]

Well that's what they said lol. Obviously they're underlying money reasons, but still nice for different countries to host, instead of same old, same old.

I agree in theory, but not in the expense of the population of the host nations...

For instance, the South African World Cup was surprisingly well organised (nice stadiums, good crowd, epic games, etc). However, their government acumulated a gigantic debt to pay for all of this and there was no money left to invest in other areas (education, security, hospitals, roads, jobs, etc). Now, 3 years past the event, Cape Town and Durban are seriously considering imploding their 60k+ incredibly expensive stadiums so they can cut public losses (because these venues demand way too much money to maintain).

Now I ask you, if you were a South African, would you say it was worth it? I dont know, maybe. But I, as a Brazilian, have my personal answer!

[Barbara 15,149]

Mexico did far too many mistakes. They were really sloppy.

Even I really wanted to watch it but it's at 1am here but I have school 2morrow. I only have 2 more days of school couldn't they do the Confed Cup a week later. Euros and World Cup always start while I have school.

sorry about it mate

In Brazil nobody goes after the tests end. Normally there's 1 or 2 weeks more of school and most students skip most of it

We are Brazilians after all

[NishC300 1,865]

Well he's a espn deportes commentator.

Is the Spanish channel for America.

But as of late he does some English commentary on the regular espn channel.

That being said his English commentary is not that great.

I rather hear him in Spanish.

I have said Spanish commentary is the best.

English is so boring and dull. No matter if they are from Europe. Still very dry compare to our Spanish commentary that makes the game exciting with their passionate narrations.

I will also add the brazilian and Arabic as very fun to hear.

This game is about passion, excitement and narrations for me is big.

I think in general a lot of Latinos see it like that.

I agree. Watching a boring game of football with Latin commentators is still decent since they have good commentary.

Watching a boring PL game with PLTV commentary along with the dull atmosphere in the stadium is like watching paint dry.

Martinez seems like a good pundit.

[Sheva. 5,373]

I agree in theory, but not in the expense of the population of the host nations...

For instance, the South African World Cup was surprisingly well organised (nice stadiums, good crowd, epic games, etc). However, their government acumulated a gigantic debt to pay for all of this and there was no money left to invest in other areas (education, security, hospitals, roads, jobs, etc). Now, 3 years past the event, Cape Town and Durban are seriously considering imploding their 60k+ incredibly expensive stadiums so they can cut public losses (because these venues demand way too much money to maintain).

Now I ask you, if you were a South African, would you say it was worth it? I dont know, maybe. But I, as a Brazilian, have my personal answer!

The thing is, these countries put forward a bid to host the WC. Nobody forced it on them, so cases like that of South Africa is just ridiculous, they should have used their money for the betterment of the public, instead of wanting to host the WC.

And yeah if i were South African, i would rightly be upset as the Brazilians are atm.

[NishC300 1,865]

sorry about it mate

In Brazil nobody goes after the tests end. Normally there's 1 or 2 weeks more of school and most students skip most of it

We are Brazilians after all

We go to get marks for 2 days.

[Rmpr 8,977]

The thing is, these countries put forward a bid to host the WC. Nobody forced it on them, so cases like that of South Africa is just ridiculous, they should have used their money for the betterment of the public, instead of wanting to host the WC.

And yeah if i were South African, i would rightly be upset as the Brazilians are atm.

I get what you are saying, but nobody is screaming at FIFA and saying its their fault, people are screaming at our government for wanting to host the World Cup to steal our money and building stupid venues that last 40 days rather than improving public services...

[Jase 43,479]

Spain's bench tonight vs Uruguay: Reina, Valdes, Albiol, Azpilicueta, Monreal, Martínez, Mata, Cazorla, Silva, Navas, Villa, Torres.

That bench is just ridiculous!

[Rmpr 8,977]

Spain's bench tonight vs Uruguay: Reina, Valdes, Albiol, Azpilicueta, Monreal, Martínez, Mata, Cazorla, Silva, Navas, Villa, Torres.

That bench is just ridiculous!

LMAO, it doesnt help to start with Reina and Valdes, but it is indeed a superb bench!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

LMAO, it doesnt help to start with Reina and Valdes, but it is indeed a superb bench!

Tbf, Reina was a superb keeper a couple of years ago..

[yuvala 2,167]

Spain's bench tonight vs Uruguay: Reina, Valdes, Albiol, Azpilicueta, Monreal, Martínez, Mata, Cazorla, Silva, Navas, Villa, Torres.

That bench is just ridiculous!

That's why Spain are so good.