Football World Cup 2010

[Virgil]

I think Virgie and I live in two different worlds, there's no way in heck that world cup is heavily watch in the US.

I guess you don't live in a east coast city where the population of immigrants probably surpasses the people from the Mayflower. And I think the sports ratings for world cup is not bad in the US. It's hardly the Super Bowl or the World Series, but it gets a fair share of viewers.

[billl]

In South Texas, I see highway billboards (ads for a mobile phone co.) showing a Mexico fan standing with a Zulu warrior.

[prendrelemick]

Not long to go now!

Algeria just got thumped 3-0 by Ireland in a warm up match. England play them in the group stages on 18th june in Cape Town.

I think Crouch is a good option as he offers a threat just by his presence. That goal by Johnson was a screamer. Not sure about walcott though - good player, and perhaps with a lot in his future, but perhaps not yet. Both wright-Phillips and Lennon are threats down the flanks.

I agree about Crouch, he is deceptively skillfull on the ground -not just in the air. Its time for Walcott to show his stuff now.

In the end we have only one top world class player, thats Rooney, who ever he plays best with should get the nod.

[Jesterhead]

Denmark is going to win this year.

[Paulclem]

Not long to go now!

Algeria just got thumped 3-0 by Ireland in a warm up match. England play them in the group stages on 18th june in Cape Town.




I agree about Crouch, he is deceptively skillfull on the ground -not just in the air. Its time for Walcott to show his stuff now.

In the end we have only one top world class player, thats Rooney, who ever he plays best with should get the nod.

Yes, Rooney is superb isn't he. There's a new chap as well - is it Adam something - I'm too lazy to go and look - who seems pretty good. I'm looking forward to it again this year.

[TurquoiseSunset]

I'll say who I think is least likely to win...South Africa...

[papayahed]

I guess you don't live in a east coast city where the population of immigrants probably surpasses the people from the Mayflower. And I think the sports ratings for world cup is not bad in the US. It's hardly the Super Bowl or the World Series, but it gets a fair share of viewers.

The last world cup had 16.9 million US viewers. It'll be interesting to see what the ratings are this year.

[Paulclem]

The England v Japan game wasn't too good. They all seemed a bit edgy, though it was the last selection round before he makes his choice of 23 to take.

I supose when that's complete, there'll be a settled squad.

[papayahed]

Maybe I will start watching:

[Paulclem]

Pah - Ronaldo - Portugal - he got Rooney sent off in the European Cup competition.

He's a good player though.

[OrphanPip]

Ha, Ronaldo is such a douche, I read he was angry about Annie Lebovitz's cover for Vanity Fair, because he had to share it with that Ivory Coast (Drogba) player.



I may be just the slightest bit tempted to pick up May's issue of Vanity Fair.

[Scheherazade]

Ha, Ronaldo is such a douche,

Erm... He is a footballer!

[Paulclem]

The thing I don't like about Ronaldo is his diving/ cheating.

His millionaire lifestyle, good looks and fantastic footballing talent don't worry me at all.

[MarkBastable]

I think there's a good chance England won't make it out of their group. Which is fine by me - I'm not sure we deserve to, and it's more fun to support Holland or the USA anyway. Or Spain. Or Brazil. Or Denmark.

Actually, let's face it - even when we're good, we're dull.

[Paulclem]

I'm looking forward to seing the other teams too, but I'll be rooting for England.