Nationaist/racist world cup fandom
 

Watching Iran v Mexico right now, and I decided that Iran should win. Because A) all the good Mexicans should come up here and become US citizens so we can have a better team, and B) I would like the Iranian people to have something *else* to feel all bad-ass about.

These are not really serious thoughts and now that Mexico has scored a second goal, not a likely outcome anyway. But I figure that 96% of the people of the world are thinking thoughts like that right now.

Ah now a third goal from Mexico, and a real beaut...

I would like to see the US go through to the next round, but if we lose to Italy, I won't mind since A) Jackie is of Italian extraction, B) the Italians make such great wine and food, and C) this Italian pizza place that I used to go to used to adore World Cup, and I can just imagine the guys there enjoying the game. More racist or more nationalist? As long as the thoughts aren't really serious, they feel like fun.

*Paints face in St George's flag colours and downs a large case of beer*

Engaland! Whooop Engaland!

UT, you better delete your post before you get banned from Eagles games for watching SOCCER. :vikingsmi

why? don't the eagles like athletes?

I'm rooting as a trans-American Nationalist. Every American loss is a kick in the nads. North to South USA, Mexico Costa Rica, Trinidad-Tobago, Ecuador, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Good weekend really.

I find the World Cup really annoying, personally. Pubs up and down the nation are decorated with England flags and when we had a match on Saturday I could hear all the people inside going, "Come on England!!!" and I'm just thinking, "They can't actually hear you, morons..."

The car flags also annoy me. They're just like the ultimate statement of mindless nationalism.

Loads of good TV shows also get cancelled, and why does it need to be on ALL the channels? Why?


I know, I'm scum, but it's just SO annoying...

I caught the end of the Mexico/Iran match and I'm a bit hooked.

I dont know much about the game, though. All my understanding is generalized from hockey. So anyone want to lay down a primer?

What are the position names? is there a sweeper or did I make that up? Whats a striker? Is that like the center, or any forward that strikes on goal?

I get the corner kicks, goal kicks, yellow cards, off sides, etc.

Can they call dives? or is it wrapped in delay of game?

When the tv flashed up player info there was some stat..CAP, I think. what's that?

Thanks in advance.

Traitor!!!!! *quickly whips up a makeshift gallows and buys some rope*

Actually....confession time...I don't much like football. I also don't like all the flags everywhere. During the recent local elections, we could generally tell when someone was a BNP (Xtreme right, neo-nazi party) supporter or activist, by the huge St George's flag hanging from their bedroom window.....now the flags are everywhere and I can't tell a fascist from a footy fan!

Position names vary a little bit. Generally it is Forwards up front. Strikers are in the middle up front and wings are on the outside.

Midfielders or halfbacks play behind them. Depending on your set you could have a sweeper between the middies and the forwards.

Defenders or fullbacks are behind them.

Goalie in the ah... goal.

I believe you can be carded for taking a dive.

Players get a Cap for each international appearance.

Yah, nice one Griff. Now explain the Offside rule?

(Forgive me, I should know on account of being English, but in my defence I am a chick)

I can do it! I can do it. (I think)

It is when the attacking team has a player enter the attack zone of the opposing team before the ball. Its so a player cant hang out deep by the goal waiting fishing for a pass and keeps the action going.


Thanks for the position names...so how many total players per side? 8? 9? 10?

Nice explanation w.

ellevenses per side just like football ;)

There's a difference? ;)

Aha! That's a BIG field to cover and they were running fast and hard to count...

On the upside, the German's have legalized prostitution so you don't necessarily HAVE to watch the football. You can indulge your penchant for Hot Carl if you want.

(hee, hee)