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Looking forward to it...

Maybe a little bit early, but I just found out that Germany will be making a few changes.

Mertesacker won't be playing, he's hurt. Probably the same with Arne Friedrich.

Klose's still got some pains - probably all the little things you don't notice in the euphoria, but which hit all the worse when things go wrong. But I reckon he'll still make it.

But yeah, it'll be another German side. Gerald Asamoah might start as well, who knows.

But the best thing: Kahn is back! As a reward for having been a good guy over the course of the tournament, he'll be starting in goal. Whether or not he's better than Lehmann, I don't really know. But a German team without Kahn, that was just a little suspect. :D

And here a few more reactions to the German loss:
http://service.spiegel.de/cache/international/0,1518,425267,00.html
http://service.spiegel.de/cache/international/0,1518,425157,00.html
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/0,5538,PB64-SUQ9MTQ4MjAmbnI9MQ_3_3,00.html

Any news on the Portugese?

I do believe that Khan does have the advantage in this one.

Deutschland!

Khan isn't a quiter like Lehmann!
he booked himself out of the Championsleague and he didn't even try to save Del Pierro weak arse shot!
KHAN!!!

Portugal 4-0 Germany. They just want it more.

Portugal by 1. Because nobody needs to see Ronaldo cry again.

Khan isn't a quiter like Lehmann!
he booked himself out of the Championsleague and he didn't even try to save Del Pierro weak arse shot!
KHAN!!!

Khan let in four goals in one CL match while Lehman kept a record amount of clean sheets, sadly the one player who really deserved a medal for his great season seems cursed not to get one, we would have won the CL if the ref hadn't attentionhogged. If Van Bommel had scored that disallowed goal, the ref would have allowed it. If Lehman is a quieter then what is Khan? Did he let them in delibratly or is he a far worse keeper?

He did try to save the chip but it was too high, go find a picture, Lehman's hand is up to save it

Lehman should play, Khan has had his chance in a World Cup final, this is Lehman's last, he should play and get a third place medal.

I wish I could change my vote, Khan to let in 3 and Germany to lose

"KHAAAAAN!" 2 - 0 Portugal

His ferocious yelling will scare the fragile Portugese, it might even knock some of them over. :p

Michael Ballack won't be playing, either. Neither will Per Mertesacker, nor Arne Friedrich. Man, Tim Borowski's also not in the best shape [according to ARD Videotext].

But, FIFA gave Lukas "Prinz Poldi" Podolski the award for "best newcomer" and there are 4 Germans on the Allstar Team, including Jens Lehmann, Philipp Lahm, Michael Ballack, and Miroslav "Miro" Klose. Klose and Ballack are also nominated for "best player".

Looking forward to tomorrow's game, hope the Jungs will make 3rd place.

Any news on the Portugese?

An interview to Ballack,

http://www.abola.pt/nnh/index.asp?op=ver&noticia=105083&tema=23

Podolski vs. Cristiano Ronaldo,

http://www.abola.pt/nnh/index.asp?op=ver&noticia=105081&tema=23

Deco waiting for Germany,

http://www.abola.pt/nnh/index.asp?op=ver&noticia=105082&tema=23

http://www.spiegel.de/img/0,1020,661137,00.jpg
Looking forward to it...
Anyone else think he looks like a troll doll?
http://chickenmafia.com/pictures/troll.jpg

Any news on the Portugese?
What, as in have they been taking any more acting lessons in training?

Mmmm the result will be...

hundreds of litres of beer being drunk.. :D

KHAN!!!

Hee, you guys crack me up. Sadly, it's Kahn rather than Khan, or all his ardent fans could wear these:

http://www.glarkware.com/media/product_main_g_khan.jpg

*snickers*


Erm, yes. I'm not altogether sure we'll beat Portugal, tbh, but of course I would never say so <.<.

I say Germany wins 3:2. I've never been right before, so why not start now? *nod*

And just to be sure, I'll put some money on Portugal - that way, I'll have a consolation prize if we really lose. :p


ETA: Bah, I'm so stupid - I just looked at the poll and sneaky old Neu Leonstein himself started the Khaaaaan madness. I'll go hide now... <.< :p

Germany by two. The Portuguese won't be able to score even against a second string German defence, and Germany's attack is pretty damn good even without Klose. Apparently Lehmann told Klinsmann he'd be willing to stand aside to let Kahn play one game in the World Cup - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991644.stm

Germany squeaks by, 3-1.

Germany by two. The Portuguese won't be able to score even against a second string German defence, and Germany's attack is pretty damn good even without Klose. Apparently Lehmann told Klinsmann he'd be willing to stand aside to let Kahn play one game in the World Cup - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991644.stm

Nope the article says that KHAN will play not Kahn.

"And in goal for Germany, Jens Lehmann has said he would be willing to stand aside to let veteran Oliver Khan play in one last World Cup game."

Nope the article says that KHAN will play not Kahn.

"And in goal for Germany, Jens Lehmann has said he would be willing to stand aside to let veteran Oliver Khan play in one last World Cup game."
Well, they got it wrong...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Kahn

"KHAAAAAN!" 2 - 0 Portugal

His ferocious yelling will scare the fragile Portugese, it might even knock some of them over. :p
Yeah, well, even a mild "Roar" from me could do that, I'd say. They're awfully unsteady on their feet sometimes. :p

Poldolski's won the Best Young Player award. A tiny glimmering bright light within the disappointment.

Poldolski's won the Best Young Player award. A tiny glimmering bright light within the disappointment.
I wish England had disappointed by getting to the semi-finals...

Yeah, well, even a mild "Roar" from me could do that, I'd say. They're awfully unsteady on their feet sometimes. :p

*chuckles uncontrollably*

Sometimes they cry too.

*chuckles uncontrollably*

Sometimes they cry too.
:eek: But not my beloved Figo. His Hotness would never cry. Never.

:eek: But not my beloved Figo. His Hotness would never cry. Never.

Never is a very long time...

Never is a very long time...
Well, maybe if somebody headbutted him back real hard he would. Maybe.

Well, maybe if somebody headbutted him back real hard he would. Maybe.

Tears but no sobbing?

I wish England had disappointed by getting to the semi-finals...

The whole WC has been disappointing. We were promised Germany, England, Brazil or Argentina. We got the 20th Century's greatest surrender monkeys.

The whole WC has been disappointing. We were promised Germany, England, Brazil or Argentina. We got the 20th Century's greatest surrender monkeys.

Surrender monkeys who kicked out Brazil eh?

Tears but no sobbing?
Just a manly grunt and some energetic spitting. :p

Mmmm the result will be...

hundreds of litres of beer being drunk.. :D
Youbetacha! http://www.studip.uni-goettingen.de/pictures/smile/beerdrink.gif

Youbetacha! http://www.studip.uni-goettingen.de/pictures/smile/beerdrink.gif

The Germans will outdrink Portugal anytime :p

The Germans will outdrink Portugal anytime :p
Man, I lost count sometime during the tournament how much beer I've drunk. Makes up for two who didn't drink :D

Makes up for two who didn't drink :DThank you! You're always so considerate. :D

Germany by two. The Portuguese won't be able to score even against a second string German defence, and Germany's attack is pretty damn good even without Klose. Apparently Lehmann told Klinsmann he'd be willing to stand aside to let Kahn play one game in the World Cup - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991644.stm


I get the feeling he will regret that in a few years time. Pearce, now the Manchester manager regrets not wanting to play in he 1990 third place match

Thank you! You're always so considerate. :D
That's who I am :p

I get the feeling he will regret that in a few years time. Pearce, now the Manchester manager regrets not wanting to play in he 1990 third place match
Maybe, but I reckon Lehmann is trying to defrost his relationship with Kahn a little bit.

Well they seem to be getting along quite well, for once, but I think the third group match might have been a better time.

I can't see either of them being around for the next World Cup though Lehman possibly in Euro 2008.

Maybe, but I reckon Lehmann is trying to defrost his relationship with Kahn a little bit.
Both have repeatedly stated that their relationship wasn't as bad as portrayed in the media.
They are just two completely different characters who competed for the same job, that's all.

Maybe, but I reckon Lehmann is trying to defrost his relationship with Kahn a little bit.
If nothing else, at least we won't have to see a yawning Kahn on the bench. He's a real heartbreaker, that one...

Lehman's comment about his rivals girlfriend suggests otherwsie but it was nice to see them before the quater final shoot out, talking, luaghing and seemingly geeing each other up

Well they seem to be getting along quite well, for once, but I think the third group match might have been a better time.

I can't see either of them being around for the next World Cup though Lehman possibly in Euro 2008.

Maybe Hildebrand. I've heard he's decent.

Germany for the win, baby!

The Germans will outdrink Portugal anytime :p

I googled around a bit, and found this:
http://www.heartstats.org/datapage.asp?id=995

(open the .xls file, its a comparation of alcohol consumption by year)

Germans have been winning lately, but our historical background is betah! :D

I googled around a bit, and found this:
http://www.heartstats.org/datapage.asp?id=995

(open the .xls file, its a comparation of alcohol consumption by year)

Germans have been winning lately, but our historical background is betah! :D
Bah, no way. You will notice there aren't any number for Germany until 1992 - that's because we were off the chart before then. :D

Seriously - that's a nifty link. Who'da thunk Georgia stood at 1,7 liters pure alcohol/year? I'd have thought with all their vodka the former USSR states would easily beat the rest of Europe.

I googled around a bit, and found this:
http://www.heartstats.org/datapage.asp?id=995

(open the .xls file, its a comparation of alcohol consumption by year)

Germans have been winning lately, but our historical background is betah! :D
I can't even open it :( but I'm guessing we're doing pretty okay... We've got a few finnish people helping us out though.

Maybe, but I reckon Lehmann is trying to defrost his relationship with Kahn a little bit.
I think Kahn deserves it. I mean, best player last tournament, then put on the bench, and his biggest rival gets a go?

Most players his age would probably have quit. But he made his way through it, and any doubts that may have been left were settled in the penalties against Argentina (Kahn waited for the cameras to film him before he patted Lehmann on the back :D ).

He's behaved like a real man, and he deserves this match.

Scolari's opinion on the third place playoff: http://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/07/world.playoff/index.html

I'm eager to see the Portugal diving amusement.

I think Kahn deserves it. I mean, best player last tournament, then put on the bench, and his biggest rival gets a go?
Some people might say it's unfair, but then some might say it's just common sense seeing as how Lehmann has been playing brilliantly for Arsenal in the last six months.

(Kahn waited for the cameras to film him before he patted Lehmann on the back :D ). Okay, I just woke up and am a tad slow - are you just poking fun or this actually true? :eek: (I don't trust that guy farther than I could toss him, which is not very far at all. <.<)

Also - look what they're selling on eBay - Klinsmann's old car (http://cgi.ebay.de/Juergen-Klinsmann-s-VW-Kaefer-Cabrio-Oldtimer_W0QQitemZ150004846131QQihZ005QQcategoryZ9801QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).
And guess what he drove? A VW beetle convertible. :cool:

That seals it. There is no way I could possibly love this man more. :fluffle:
Oh, would that I had half a million euros I didn't need...

Also - look what they're selling on eBay - Klinsmann's old car (http://cgi.ebay.de/Juergen-Klinsmann-s-VW-Kaefer-Cabrio-Oldtimer_W0QQitemZ150004846131QQihZ005QQcategoryZ9801QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).
And guess what he drove? A VW beetle convertible. :cool:

That seals it. There is no way I could possibly love this man more. :fluffle:
Oh, would that I had half a million euros I didn't need...
€301150? Fuck. How do we know it's not a car that belonged to another Mr. Jurgen Klinsmann?

€301150? Fuck. How do we know it's not a car that belonged to another Mr. Jurgen Klinsmann?
Because the seller says so? Actually, it seems to be legit. Sounds very legit, too. Just heard about it on the radio, in fact. Don't usually go around myself searching for "klinsmann car awesome" on eBay. :p

Because the seller says so? Actually, it seems to be legit. Sounds very legit, too. Just heard about it on the radio, in fact. Don't usually go around myself searching for "klinsmann car awesome" on eBay. :p
No? I've searched for random stuff on eBay before...

Okay, I just woke up and am a tad slow - are you just poking fun or this actually true? :eek: (I don't trust that guy farther than I could toss him, which is not very far at all. <.<)

Also - look what they're selling on eBay - Klinsmann's old car (http://cgi.ebay.de/Juergen-Klinsmann-s-VW-Kaefer-Cabrio-Oldtimer_W0QQitemZ150004846131QQihZ005QQcategoryZ9801QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).
And guess what he drove? A VW beetle convertible. :cool:

That seals it. There is no way I could possibly love this man more. :fluffle:
Oh, would that I had half a million euros I didn't need...

A VW New Beetle convertible? My estimation of him has gone down.

A VW New Beetle convertible? My estimation of him has gone down.
Would you click the stupid link already? *glowers* It's a classic beetle convertible, of course.

Scolari's opinion on the third place playoff: http://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/07/world.playoff/index.html
You know, after reading this and hearing about how determined our team is to win this game and how excited the fans still are (going crazy, would maybe start to describe it) I'm starting to think Laerod isn't so wrong after all with his "Germany by 3+". Hmmm.

Would you click the stupid link already? *glowers* It's a classic beetle convertible, of course.

Sorry, that was laziness on my behalf. My apologies. An original beetle I can understand (though I wouldn't own one myself). Cannot Think Of A Name is your man for that.

An original beetle I can understand (though I wouldn't own one myself). Oh boy, would I ever. Although, I'd also own a new one on top of that. Convertible, however. And cream coloured. They're only cute as convertibles. And cream coloured. ;)
And if that means your estimation of me has go down, it'll still be totally worth it. :p

Cannot Think Of A Name is your man for that. I know! Not beetles, really, but Veronica is really a close second. *nod*

Oh boy, would I ever. Although, I'd also own a new one on top of that. Convertible, however. And cream coloured. They're only cute as convertibles. And cream coloured. ;)
And if that means your estimation of me has go down, it'll still be totally worth it. :p

I know! Not beetles, really, but Veronica is really a close second. *nod*

To me, the New Beetle is a complete chick's car. So if you had one, I could see that. But I couldn't see someone like Klinsmann in one.

To me, the New Beetle is a complete chick's car. So if you had one, I could see that. But I couldn't see someone like Klinsmann in one. Hah, yeah, that's true. *thanks God for two x chromosomes*

A Kubelwagen would be sweet!

Khan let in four goals in one CL match while Lehman kept a record amount of clean sheets, sadly the one player who really deserved a medal for his great season seems cursed not to get one, we would have won the CL if the ref hadn't attentionhogged. If Van Bommel had scored that disallowed goal, the ref would have allowed it. If Lehman is a quieter then what is Khan? Did he let them in delibratly or is he a far worse keeper?

He did try to save the chip but it was too high, go find a picture, Lehman's hand is up to save it

Lehman should play, Khan has had his chance in a World Cup final, this is Lehman's last, he should play and get a third place medal.

I wish I could change my vote, Khan to let in 3 and Germany to lose
Lehmann's effort was half hearted.
Doesn't each squad member get a medal?
It is definatly Khan's last...

I'm so excited!

I voted Germany by 2 before I realised that Germany were putting out their B defence and midfield. This means Germany by 1, as they simply won't have as much of the ball. (Portugal may get 1 lucky goal, but more than that I doubt.)

Tarandella - check the latest news on the Germany x Argentina brawl. Two Argentinians banned - one for 4 games (Cufre) and 1 for 2 (Rodriguez). No suspended bans, direct punishment.

Go Portugal!
I'm not entirely certain if they can win this, but I'm going with a 2-1 victory nonetheless.

Oh boy, here we go. It's magical, it's wonderful, it's like watching a train crash and then laughing at it's occupants.

Oh boy, here we go. It's magical, it's wonderful, it's like watching a train crash and then laughing at it's occupants.
It's been too long since last time...

It's been too long since last time...

Since the last train crash?

Kehl gets a shot. When they said Kehl, I thought they said Cahill, and I was like "WTF?"

Klose gets a shot, but misses.

TEDESCHI!!!!
Should have been posted in Italy v Germany...

i say its goting to be 1-0 Germany

Since the last train crash?
Yeah. I haven't laughed at someone seriously hurt for too long.

Almost half time, still nothing.

maby they shoudl throw in an extra ball

maby they shoudl throw in an extra ball

I've been nursing that idea for a while. Someone should yell "MULTIBALL" and hurl a couple more on the pitch.

Well, this game's hit it's climax: C.Ronaldo has dived.

i say its goting to be 1-0 Germany
You think Portugal will win or Germany 1-0?

Bah, the mood in this thread sucks!

I came in all excited and everybody's moping? Sheesh.

Anyway, *here* the mood is actually fantastic, as you can probably guess from hearing the audience... It's like a final in its own right. :)

And I think the game is very entertaining to watch so far. I got a bit scared around minute 15 when Portugal seemed to take over the game, but luckily that passed.

And man, I kinda feel sorry for Ronaldo - the audience really hates him. But hey - you could kinda hear them making grudgingly acknowledging noises when his impressive skippy little ball tricks were shown on the big screen and when he managed to outplay several defenders - but no, he goes and makes a dive. Not clever.

You think Portugal will win or Germany 1-0?
i think that germany will win by one

Bah, the mood in this thread sucks!

I came in all excited and everybody's moping? Sheesh.

Anyway, *here* the mood is actually fantastic, as you can probably guess from hearing the audience... It's like a final in its own right. :)

And I think the game is very entertaining to watch so far. I got a bit scared around minute 15 when Portugal seemed to take over the game, but luckily that passed.

And man, I kinda feel sorry for Ronaldo - the audience really hates him. But hey - you could kinda hear them making grudgingly acknowledging noises when his impressive skippy little ball tricks were shown on the big screen and when he managed to outplay several defenders - but no, he goes and makes a dive. Not clever.

Like I said, it's depressing. It's like laughing at train crash victims. They don't do this shit with quarter-finalists or Ro16ers.

Would anyone disagree with me if i said the ref was rather pro German?...

Would anyone disagree with me if i said the ref was rather pro German?...

He is, a bit.

so the second half is here..any one changing how they think the game wil end?

and what are the fans shouting right now?

Schweinsteiger scores! 1-0 to Germany.

GOOOOOLLLLL

germany scores!

Like I said, it's depressing. It's like laughing at train crash victims. They don't do this shit with quarter-finalists or Ro16ers. WTF are you even referring to? You don't need to quote my post to keep saying that.

I guess i'll better stay off here now.

WTF are you even referring to? You don't need to quote my post to keep saying that.

I guess i'll better stay off here now.

Oh, shut up and watch.

Schweinsteiger creates a Portuguese own goal! 2-0 to Germany,

germany scores again!

this game is hilarious:p

Germany should have won this cup. If Klinsmann stays on and maintains this, we might win 2010.

I hope they get more than 2, though. Since that semi-final, the scoreline "2-0" has haunted me.

New Zealand to win 2010!!!:p
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Everytime German dispossesed Portugal it was play on but when Portugal took it right back it was a foul and the tackles where equally from behined or(Add other infringement here)...

i think that each team will score at least one more time befor the end

New Zealand to win 2010!!!:p
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Everytime German dispossesed Portugal it was play on but when Portugal took it right back it was a foul and the tackles where equally from behined or(Add other infringement here)...
nope the USA will take the cup in 2010:eek:

Incidentally, why is Germany's colour white? You know what would suit? Grey.

Schweinsteiger strikes again! 3-0 to Germany!

Motherfucker. From now on, this guy plays up front.

Germany must be really satisfied with the current scoreline. They've pulled both strikers and brought in the scrubs... well Neuville isn't really a scrub, but who the hell is Hanke??? (Note: To those who lack a tongue in cheek detection device... this is being said tongue in cheek) :rolleyes:

I hope they get more than 2, though. Since that semi-final, the scoreline "2-0" has haunted me.
you get your wish
geramy gets another goal:)

Wow.... where was this team on Tuesday???

Maybe we were just unlucky against Italy.

But I do know one thing. Schweinsteiger plays up front now. Klose, Podolski, Schweinsteiger. That's our frontline. End of story.

Kahn's saved a strong free. Good for him, a strong save for his last WC.

Maybe we were just unlucky against Italy.

But I do know one thing. Schweinsteiger plays up front now. Klose, Podolski, Schweinsteiger. That's our frontline. End of story.

Isn't Bayern looking dangerous all of a sudden??

Wow.... where was this team on Tuesday???

I think the Frings thing hurt their morale.

Isn't Bayern looking dangerous all of a sudden??

Yes. Yes it is.

:eek:

*doesn't follow BM*

Well, it's back to 2nd Bundesliga for me!

Portugal gets one back by Nuno Gomes. 3-1 to Germany.

You know what? This game is better than the final. The final is going to stink.

Portugal gets one back by Nuno Gomes. 3-1 to Germany.

Well at least my vote for Germany by 2 is looking more secure. =) I'm not a huge fan of Bundesliga (I prefer EPL), but it's always fun to follow the Champion's League. Of course, it might not be as much fun with Juve and AC Milan buried in Serie C2 for the next couple of years, hehehe.

Well at least my vote for Germany by 2 is looking more secure. =) I'm not a huge fan of Bundesliga (I prefer EPL), but it's always fun to follow the Champion's League. Of course, it might not be as much fun with Juve and AC Milan buried in Serie C2 for the next couple of years, hehehe.

We only get EPL here, and I get the Bundesliga news online. And yeah, Juve/AC is funny. Although they can, theoretically, get promoted again next year, right? Or are they banished from the top flight for a set amount of time?

You know what? This game is better than the final. The final is going to stink.

Isn't that always the case? I thought South Korea-Turkey was way more entertaining. It's amazing the football that's played when you don't have the kind of stress that comes with playing in a final. And as for your previous post about Frings... I'd have to agree to a point. I also think Ballack was trying to shoulder too much on his own and didn't really get good service into Klose and Podolski, although you have to give Italy's defense a lot of credit, even if catenaccio is boring as hell to watch, but it's what they do best.

Well, it's over. Germany get 3rd place.

I tell ya, if Germany doesn't win 2010, there is no god. This squad is great.

We only get EPL here, and I get the Bundesliga news online. And yeah, Juve/AC is funny. Although they can, theoretically, get promoted again next year, right? Or are they banished from the top flight for a set amount of time?

Well, if they go to C2, then they have to go to C1, then B, then back to A and hope to win A before they make CL again, so you're looking at 4 years minimum before they could return to CL, if they go down as far as C2.

Well, it's over. Germany get 3rd place.

I tell ya, if Germany doesn't win 2010, there is no god. This squad is great.

That's what I've been saying all along, since this World Cup started, and no one believed me...

Isn't that always the case? I thought South Korea-Turkey was way more entertaining. It's amazing the football that's played when you don't have the kind of stress that comes with playing in a final.

Yes, maybe they should let the finalists play friendlies between the semis and the final to calm them.

And turns out, Schweinsteiger was left out of the semi team. Great fucking move, Juergen. He's been a great coach, but now he'll know never to leave out Schweinsteiger again.

Everyone's entitled to an off-day. But even with that mistake, the German Team, and Germany as a whole, want Klinsmann to stay as the German coach, until at least the Euro Cup 2008. I personally hope he stays as coach until the 2010 World Cup. Would be great to see him coach the German team during the Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Yes, maybe they should let the finalists play friendlies between the semis and the final to calm them.

And turns out, Schweinsteiger was left out of the semi team. Great fucking move, Juergen. He's been a great coach, but now he'll know never to leave out Schweinsteiger again.

Well, that's the great selection methods Klinsmann learned from the training methodology of that master tactician Bruce Arena. How many World Cups has he won now, I know I've lost count, hehehe. :D

Well, if they go to C2, then they have to go to C1, then B, then back to A and hope to win A before they make CL again, so you're looking at 4 years minimum before they could return to CL, if they go down as far as C2.

Shit! I don't know much about Italian league, I assumed that C2 was just one step down.

Well, that's the great selection methods Klinsmann learned from the training methodology of that master tactician Bruce Arena. How many World Cups has he won now, I know I've lost count, hehehe. :D

Bruce Arena didn't do that great a job in this world cup though. In fact, he did an exceptionally terrible job in my opinion.

Everyone's entitled to an off-day. But even with that mistake, the German Team, and Germany as a whole, want Klinsmann to stay as the German coach, until at least the Euro Cup 2008. I personally hope he stays as coach until the 2010 World Cup. Would be great to see him coach the German team during the Summer Olympics in Beijing.


Yeah, but was he ever taking the beating before the WC. I'm glad to see they performed well, but I was really hoping for a Germany-England final. Oh well, maybe 2010. :D

Yeah, but was he ever taking the beating before the WC. I'm glad to see they performed well, but I was really hoping for a Germany-England final. Oh well, maybe 2010. :D
Now why would you wish for that? The brits might not ever forgive Germany if they lose to them in the next World Cup. LOL

Bruce Arena didn't do that great a job in this world cup though. In fact, he did an exceptionally terrible job in my opinion.

Oh he didn't??? But Marcello Waahboa said he was so good, until they got bounced of course. Then his tune changed real quick.

Yeah, but was he ever taking the beating before the WC. I'm glad to see they performed well, but I was really hoping for a Germany-England final. Oh well, maybe 2010. :D

I'm hoping that Germany's road to the final involves Equatorial Guinea, Lesotho, Western Sahara, Laos, Suriname, and Vatican City.

Now why would you wish for that? The brits might not ever forgive Germany if they lose to them in the next World Cup. LOL

Well I would say now that Sven's out England should perform much better, but I don't really hold any hope that Macca will do any better. I was really hoping Martin O'Neill would get the job, but I guess that's one of the reasons why I'm not running any clubs or anything. =)

Oh he didn't??? But Marcello Waahboa said he was so good, until they got bounced of course. Then his tune changed real quick.
I've found that's usual among Americans. Support only winners all the time. If you associate yourself with losers, you're a loser yourself.

But, despite Germany's bad match against Italy, I love the German team. They really impressed me this World Cup. That's why I want Klinsmann to stay for as long as we can have him. Hopefully by the time he officially retires from soccer, he'll have Loew trained to pick up where Klinsmann left off. Or, if not Loew, then someone else who will stick with Klinsmann's tactics.

I'm hoping that Germany's road to the final involves Equatorial Guinea, Lesotho, Western Sahara, Laos, Suriname, and Vatican City.
You realize about half, if not all, of those teams don't have soccer teams? Particularly the Vatican.

I'm hoping that Germany's road to the final involves Equatorial Guinea, Lesotho, Western Sahara, Laos, Suriname, and Vatican City.

Why not throw in American Samoa for good measure?? Of course, FIFA is unveiling a new revised ranking system some time in the next two weeks, so maybe AS will move out of 205th. :p

But, despite Germany's bad match against Italy, I love the German team. They really impressed me this World Cup. That's why I want Klinsmann to stay for as long as we can have him. Hopefully by the time he officially retires from soccer, he'll have Loew trained to pick up where Klinsmann left off. Or, if not Loew, then someone else who will stick with Klinsmann's tactics.

I got hit hard because, not actually living in Germany, I didn't get exposed to the pessimism about the side. I thought they were a solid chance for the win.

Well, one thing's for sure, in 2010, Germany will definitely be one of the top 10 ranked FIFA teams going into the next World Cup.

Well, it's over. Germany get 3rd place.

I tell ya, if Germany doesn't win 2010, there is no god. This squad is great.
Ha! You shift your opinions quickly. A couple of days ago you were flaming everything German, basically.

Why not throw in American Samoa for good measure?? Of course, FIFA is unveiling a new revised ranking system some time in the next two weeks, so maybe AS will move out of 205th. :p

That sucks. Germany just looked prime to get up from 19th. Nine-fucking-teenth?

Ha! You shift your opinions quickly. A couple of days ago you were flaming everything German, basically.
We know, but let's not try to start a flame war?

I've found that's usual among Americans. Support only winners all the time. If you associate yourself with losers, you're a loser yourself.

But, despite Germany's bad match against Italy, I love the German team. They really impressed me this World Cup. That's why I want Klinsmann to stay for as long as we can have him. Hopefully by the time he officially retires from soccer, he'll have Loew trained to pick up where Klinsmann left off. Or, if not Loew, then someone else who will stick with Klinsmann's tactics.


You realize about half, if not all, of those teams don't have soccer teams? Particularly the Vatican.


Well... I'm American and I'm not good at supporting winners. The club team I cheer for (Newcastle United) haven't won any silverware since the 1960's. Of course, I also pull for England and we know when they last one a major title. :D

You realize about half, if not all, of those teams don't have soccer teams? Particularly the Vatican.

Wrong. Every single one of them has got a national football team. But Western Sahara and the Vatican aren't members of FIFA (so they can't take part in a World Cup).

Anyway... Well done, Germany! You deserved that win.

Ha! You shift your opinions quickly. A couple of days ago you were flaming everything German, basically.

I have Asperger's Syndrome. And althought it might sound like I'm making excuses, I'm eccentric, so where as the normal German supporter might be disappointed and a tad angry, I take things to the extreme.

Not to mention that I didn't have the Germany pessimism about the team.

Well... I'm American and I'm not good at supporting winners. The club team I cheer for (Newcastle United) haven't won any silverware since the 1960's. Of course, I also pull for England and we know when they last one a major title. :D
Well, not all Americans are the same way. At least people like you and I are true fans for our teams, and support them regardless of their performances.

I'd buy you a beer, but I can't find the smilie for it LOL

That sucks. Germany just looked prime to get up from 19th. Nine-fucking-teenth?

Well, they're revising it so that it only takes the last 4 years instead of the last 8 years into account and then doing something different with how they rank games I'll see if I can find the link to the article and edit it back in or repost it. It should favor Germany and bring teams like US and Mexico back into the 20s and 30s where they belong.

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblwc2006fifarankings&prov=afp&type=lgns

We know, but let's not try to start a flame war?
That wasn't my intention. I was just pointing that out.

Wrong. Every single one of them has got a national football team. But Western Sahara and the Vatican aren't members of FIFA (so they can't take part in a World Cup).

Anyway... Well done, Germany! You deserved that win.

I'm sorry, but I can't see a bunch of priests playing soccer...

That wasn't my intention. I was just pointing that out.
I know :). I totally agree with you on it though, but, I've learned, on these forums, tempers run extremely high.

Wrong. Every single one of them has got a national football team. But Western Sahara and the Vatican aren't members of FIFA (so they can't take part in a World Cup).

Incredibly, he's right. I actually found that VC has a team. It can only play rarely, though, because it's team is made up of Swiss guards. It's played two internationals, both 0-0.

Tell me, would you go to hell for beating the VC team?

Tell me, would you go to hell for beating the VC team?

Only for diving.

"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy opponent player."

YES GERMANY!!!! CONGRATZ!!! W00000000000!!!!!!111

deeeeeuuuuutttttssccchhhllllaaaaaaannndddd!!!!!!1111 :eek:

Well, they're revising it so that it only takes the last 4 years instead of the last 8 years into account and then doing something different with how they rank games I'll see if I can find the link to the article and edit it back in or repost it. It should favor Germany and bring teams like US and Mexico back into the 20s and 30s where they belong.

Mexico's decent, though. They should be in the low teens/high twenties.

Incredibly, he's right. I actually found that VC has a team. It can only play rarely, though, because it's team is made up of Swiss guards. It's played two internationals, both 0-0.

Tell me, would you go to hell for beating the VC team?
Swiss guards? You mean those guys that run security for the Vatican, play for the Vatican as well? Typical...priests are too good to get down and dirty apparently LOL

Swiss guards? You mean those guys that run security for the Vatican, play for the Vatican as well? Typical...priests are too good to get down and dirty apparently LOL

Robes get in the way.

Mexico's decent, though. They should be in the low teens/high twenties.


Oh definitely... they just don't belong in 4th. CONCACAF is such a weak federation that they get rewarded for beating up on teams like St. Kitts. Not that Andorra is a powerhouse.

YES GERMANY!!!! CONGRATZ!!! W00000000000!!!!!!111

deeeeeuuuuutttttssccchhhllllaaaaaaannndddd!!!!!!1111 :eek:

Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit
Fuer das Deutsche Vaterland!
Danach last uns alle streben
Bruederlich mit Hertz und Hand!
Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit
Sind des Gluekes Unterpfand
Blueh im Glanze dieses Gluekes
Bluehe Deutsches Vaterland!!!!
Blueh im Glanze dieses Gluekes
Bluehe Deutsches Vaterland!!!!!!!!

Robes get in the way.

Good point.

Oh definitely... they just don't belong in 4th. CONCACAF is such a weak federation that they get rewarded for beating up on teams like St. Kitts. Not that Andorra is a powerhouse.

I wonder, are there any countries in the world that have no soccer teams? I would think there would be a lot of African nations without them, considering the cost of running them. But considering that Cote d'Ivoire, Togo, and Ghana made it into the 2006 World Cup, maybe there aren't any countries without teams.

I think the test would be if Somalia has a team. After all, they don't even have a government. I want to play for American Samoa. I don't think I could do much worse than consistently losing by 10 goals to teams like the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. I wonder what FIFA's requirements for residency are.

Don't you have to pay fees to be a member of FIFA? If so, that's probably why. Most of the countries that don't have FIFA membership, simply can't afford it.

But since South Africa is hosting the 2010 Cup, they automatically qualify. And, in my lifetime, I've never seen South Africa play, so it'll be interesting to see how well they match up against Germany, Brazil, France, Italy, Portugal, and the other big powerhouse teams.

Don't you have to pay fees to be a member of FIFA? If so, that's probably why. Most of the countries that don't have FIFA membership, simply can't afford it.

But since South Africa is hosting the 2010 Cup, they automatically qualify. And, in my lifetime, I've never seen South Africa play, so it'll be interesting to see how well they match up against Germany, Brazil, France, Italy, Portugal, and the other big powerhouse teams.

They qualified for WC 2002 if I'm not mistaken.

Yep.. tied Paraguay 2-2, beat Slovenia 1-0, and lost to Spain 3-2.

They qualified for WC 2002 if I'm not mistaken.

Yep.. tied Paraguay 2-2, beat Slovenia 1-0, and lost to Spain 3-2.
I don't remember them playing in the 2002 Cup. But then again, in the US, we didn't get much coverage of the World Cup at that time. I only recall Germany's matches during 2002, because that's all I saw.

Oh, and earlier this week, I ordered FIFA World Cup 2006 for Nintendo GameCube, so I can play out the World Cup the way it should've been! LOL

I don't remember them playing in the 2002 Cup. But then again, in the US, we didn't get much coverage of the World Cup at that time. I only recall Germany's matches during 2002, because that's all I saw.

Oh, and earlier this week, I ordered FIFA World Cup 2006 for Nintendo GameCube, so I can play out the World Cup the way it should've been! LOL

Yeah, I was fortunate because I worked second shift at the time so watching the games live at 2 am wasn't a problem for me hahaha. Good luck with the GC.

Yeah, I was fortunate because I worked second shift at the time so watching the games live at 2 am wasn't a problem for me hahaha. Good luck with the GC.

Thanks!

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congratulations germs

i'm going to bed now, my ass hurts :p

yes, I have finally seen a goal scored. After about 500mins of watching the World Cup off and on it's finally happened. Now, I may live in peace

congratulations germs

i'm going to bed now, my ass hurts :p
Aw, you made me come back into the thread - can you believe the lone Portuguese is the least irritating in here? :p

But congratulations to you guys, too! I don't think we kicked your ass all that badly ;) - and hey, you didn't even dive! :eek: ;) :p

I think the Frings thing hurt their morale.
Yeah i was going to mention that...
Frings selfishness cost Germany a final spot!
Sucks to be Frings!

I tell ya, if Germany doesn't win 2010, there is no god. This squad is great.
See? Wait a day or two, and the world looks much nicer again.

Euro 2008? I think it's definitely on the cards.

See? Wait a day or two, and the world looks much nicer again. :headbang: And I don't use this smiley lightly.

See? Wait a day or two, and the world looks much nicer again.
i almost died when they lost. then i realized they had the 3rd place game. of course, i'm now extremely happy and proud to support them.

and i dont even live in germany ;)
Euro 2008? I think it's definitely in the cards.
what cards are you using? :p
as long klinsi stays and prinz poldi grows, its definitely possible. how old are kuranyi and klose?

. . . .

wait a minute, klinsi aint leaving. thats just espn trying to bump the spirits of american footb-- er, soccer fans. :) like he's gonna leave a team with a great chemistry and one that totally fits his style. euro 2008, here we come.

Lehmann's effort was half hearted.
Doesn't each squad member get a medal?
It is definatly Khan's last...

Of course, it was half hearted racing off his line, half hearted trying to get a hand too it. Let us ignore it being a brilliant chip and past him before any keeper could react, it must be becuase Lehman is lazy.

I belive they do all get a medal however wouldn't you prefer to play in the match and get it rather then just be a squad player?

Good game, scoreline slightly harsh on Portugal but there you go, Khan looked like he had back the years, the scorer suddenly found form and we had an open game. Why couldn't Ricardo play like that against England?;)

I think the test would be if Somalia has a team. After all, they don't even have a government. I want to play for American Samoa. I don't think I could do much worse than consistently losing by 10 goals to teams like the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. I wonder what FIFA's requirements for residency are.

Yep, Somalia does have a team, inexplicably. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somalia_national_football_team

Great game by Germany, Portugal didn't know what hit them in the 2nd half.

Don't you have to pay fees to be a member of FIFA? If so, that's probably why. Most of the countries that don't have FIFA membership, simply can't afford it.

But since South Africa is hosting the 2010 Cup, they automatically qualify. And, in my lifetime, I've never seen South Africa play, so it'll be interesting to see how well they match up against Germany, Brazil, France, Italy, Portugal, and the other big powerhouse teams.

Australia beat them in a friendly before the World Cup. Not a terrible team, but not up to the class of those teams.

Great game by Germany, Portugal didn't know what hit them in the 2nd half.

Yeah, they played ok.

Congrats to the hosts. A well deserved satisfaction.

Yeah, they played ok.

I agree with you that Germany didn't play great last night, Khan made several good saves but it was the second team and they did play well without being brilliant, just above ok.

Of course, it was half hearted racing off his line, half hearted trying to get a hand too it. Let us ignore it being a brilliant chip and past him before any keeper could react, it must be becuase Lehman is lazy.

I belive they do all get a medal however wouldn't you prefer to play in the match and get it rather then just be a squad player?

Good game, scoreline slightly harsh on Portugal but there you go, Khan looked like he had back the years, the scorer suddenly found form and we had an open game. Why couldn't Ricardo play like that against England?;)
Once he was up he had no conviction in his punch.

Yes

FIIK

He tried to get a hand to it to deflect it but it was already past him. Remember Real against Arsenal? Rual shot across Lehman and against the post, Lehman was left stranded on the six yard line as Rual hit the rebound yet Lehman dived back and flipped it away from goal. Liverpool against Arsenal, parries a long shot and gets back up, again diving back but the ball deflects off his arm and in, just. Does that sound like a quitter?

FIIK?

(...) but who the hell is Hanke???
Yay! 1. VfL Wolfsburg! http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/GermanNightmare/VfLWolfsburg.gif
Isn't Bayern looking dangerous all of a sudden??
Don't say that. Makes me wanna http://www.studip.uni-goettingen.de/pictures/smile/puke.gif
Well, it's over. Germany get 3rd place.
I tell ya, if Germany doesn't win 2010, there is no god. This squad is great.
Are you the same guy who just bashed the German team after their unlucky loss against Italy on Tuesday? Infuckingcrebible. :D Glad you changed your mind!
You realize about half, if not all, of those teams don't have soccer teams? Particularly the Vatican.
Oh, but the http://www.studip.uni-goettingen.de/pictures/smile/papst.gif does have a football team:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vatican_City_national_football_team
Ha! You shift your opinions quickly. A couple of days ago you were flaming everything German, basically.
Glad somebody realized that as well. Think GA's back on track now :p
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/GermanNightmare/BeerdrinkingGerman.jpg
Hehehe. Hooray for stereotypes! http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/GermanNightmare/deutschland.gif

Man, that was a fantastic game last night - and a great party for four weeks.

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"Danke, Jungs!"

yay! germany won!

I wonder, are there any countries in the world that have no soccer teams? I would think there would be a lot of African nations without them, considering the cost of running them. But considering that Cote d'Ivoire, Togo, and Ghana made it into the 2006 World Cup, maybe there aren't any countries without teams.

Nope. Every single recognised sovereign nation is the world has a football team, and all recognised sovereign countries in Africa (i.e., excluding Western Sahara) are members of FIFA.

In addition, virtually every non-sovereign country or territory in the world has a national football team, and some are members of FIFA (American Samoa is the best known example, but far from the only one).

Even Sealand claims to have a national football team (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sealand_national_football_team), but it seems the players aren't citizens of Sealand, which would, to my knowledge, make the claim invalid.