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Steve&Debby
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NFL = Football !!!!!
Soccer = A bunch of panzies running around a field kicking a little ball
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lizard lips
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Ok, but here in Mexico they call it football- FOOT + BALL. GET IT?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Steve& ebby
NFL = Football !!!!!
Soccer = A bunch of panzies running around a field kicking a little ball |
The rest of the world see it like this:
NFL: A bunch of brutes running around hitting each other like wrestlers.
Soccer: A tactical game of style and skill, a passion.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by JESSE
Soccer: A tactical game of style and skill, a passion. |
That explaination applied to Sunday's game would be, "A crime of passion."
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Excelent analisis
U.S., Mexico link growing stronger
Something strange happened in the closing minutes of the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal between the U.S. and Honduras last week in Chicago. A sizable
portion of Mexican fans, clad in green jerseys and waiting for their team to play in the second semifinal, were definitely cheering for the U.S.
It reminded me of a question I once posed to Bruce Arena when he was the U.S. national-team coach. I asked him if he thought that one day, Mexico's
fans living in the U.S. would cheer for the Americans.
He shot me a look of complete incredulity, as if I'd asked the timetable for when pigs would fly. "It won't happen in my lifetime," he noted dryly.
Au contraire. Granted, it was very likely these fans at Soldier Field wanted to see the U.S. advance so they could have the distinct pleasure of
watching their favorite squad dismantle the Americans in the final. They got their wish, as Mexico claimed a comprehensive 5-0 win on Sunday.
What those supporters were clued into, however, was how interlinked the squads are, and it goes far beyond what happens on the field. To be sure, the
rivalry between the two teams is epic. Mexico's first win over the U.S. on American soil in 10 years on Sunday is a welcome change from the previous
trend, one that snaps the Americans out any complacency and sets the stage for an enticing clash in World Cup qualifying on Aug. 12 at the dreaded
Azteca.
Mexico looked to be suffering a crisis of confidence lately, even going so far as to schedule that game vs. the U.S. in smog-filled afternoon instead
of the traditional evening start time, a classic piece of gamesmanship. But it's a further look into how much these two teams need each other.
The symbiotic relationship of the rivalry goes deeper than the on-field action. Soccer programs in the U.S. end up collecting a good bit of funding
from Mexico fans filling U.S. stadiums to watch El Tri play in friendlies or the Gold Cup. Many American-based companies, such as Coca-Cola, actually
sponsor the Mexican national team.
Mexico City's Club América participated in the World Football Challenge against the likes of Chelsea and Inter Milan -- and the tournament was made
possible because the U.S. hosted the event. The better Mexican clubs perform against international competition, the more meaningful it is when Major
League Soccer club manage to defeat them in tournaments such as SuperLiga or the CONCACAF Champions League.
That's why periods of domination by either side are stultifying to what is actually a very satisfying continual dual between both squads for soccer
supremacy. Though the overall record of 30 Mexico wins to 15 for the U.S. is clearly in El Tri's favor, the recent results are far more tilted in
favor of the U.S.
The way Mexico and the U.S. more or less sliced though CONCACAF competition en route to Sunday's final makes it clear that without the other, there
simply isn't enough quality to provide a consistent challenge. That's needed to provoke a team to analyze how to improve. Intense competition also
helps provide valuable experience in the sort of battlefield conditions that will help both teams in the tournament that really matters: the World
Cup.
By playing the U.S., Mexico gets to learn from confronting a squad that is disciplined defensively and very organized on set-pieces, characteristics
of European teams that often have undone Mexico. The U.S., meanwhile, gets more familiar with the Latin style of play, featuring quick passes and
darting runs.
After so many rounds of battle, with one heavyweight getting knocked down and then bouncing up again, the mutual respect between both sides has grown.
It's a grudge match, sure, but one in which the winner is elated because the victory actually means something.
The players are well aware of this. The fans recognize it, too. It's not that surprising, then, that supporters on both sides hoped early on Mexico
and the U.S. would meet in the Gold Cup final. They may not be the best of best friends. But these two CONCACAF brothers ultimately need each other.
Andrea Canales is chief editor of Goal.com North America.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaeng
| Quote: | Originally posted by Steve&ebby
NFL = Football !!!!!
Soccer = A bunch of panzies running around a field kicking a little ball |
I almost said something similar to this yesterday, but I didn't want to get a dreaded "yellow card" |
Oh no, that's definitely a red card in these parts!! 
Christopher Bruno, Elk Grove, CA.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by JESSE
Excelent analisis
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Well, maybe so but, you know the author is a Woman.
Now...before all you Mohairs get excited, It was just a joke. <-----See?
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Steve&Debby
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Pardon me maam,
In Mexico I believe it is Futbol
What is a Fut 
Jesse,Sounds like a ballet.Maybe the Futbol ballarinas should wear little pink tu-tu's
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Steve&ebby
What is a Fut
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You tell me.
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I became addicted to futbol as a teenager living in Argentina. It is something that you either get or you don't. I still have incredible memories of
sitting in the stands to watch my very first Boca Juniors - River Plate match back in the early 70's; the Argentine equivalent of Chivas - America. I
look forward to the World Cup more than anything else except perhaps the Masters at Augusta.
I agree with the analysis you posted Jesse...
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Thank you Jesse y Baja Gringo. "The beautiful game." I was at the Rose Bowl last Tuesday to watch Chelsea v. Inter Milan. I love that stadium. 81,000
fans. Great game. Not as much fan craziness as Mexico v. Argentina at Petco (Can you say Mexican flag bikinis?)
My favorite shirt, at the Rose Bowl, was worn by a friend that just showed a football, and below it said, "Throw Ball."
Even though I played in high school & 1 year of college, my wife still hates the game, unless it is the Italian Serie A (She likes the Fabios), or
Renaldo (the punk) ,or Beckham (the overpriced chump). But I digress....
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fut = foot = pie
bol = ball = bola/pelota
Hello..!?....
Incongruent?... well... try FOOTBALL.. a sport mostly played in the USA in which the ball is carried and thrown by hand..... rarely kicked.
Doesn't matter. 5-0 was great one way or the other. The USA has now cranked the "Green Mice" and it will be a little harder to stop them in the Azteca
stadium.. it will be interesting.... Si Se Puede!!!
Aripes
God bless America
and Baja tambien
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Steve&ebby
NFL = Football !!!!!
Soccer = A bunch of panzies running around a field kicking a little ball |
Fishing !!! No license needed.
Better yet: Trolling !!
[Edited on 7-28-2009 by vandenberg]
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Mexico and the U.S. did the U.S. even show up for that one? it was just to easy for the Mexican team to win against the U.S. even some of the Mexicans
i was with though it was to easy . mordia yup someone got it. 5 -0 when has that ever happened? we can still do better in the world cup. let's wait
and see
Go U.S.A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by irenemm
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We won't have long to wait. August 12, Azteca Stadium, Mexico City. USA/MEX
The US had better suit up some first stringers this time. Although Mexico had four or five starters in the game last Sunday, you can bet all will be
playing in this one.
The US coach, Bradley, should be in the unemployment line. Sunday's lineup was his choice.
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There playing again right now 1:00 p.m. Wednesday in Mexico City and the score is tied 1 to 1 and Mexico looks really good. They have had control most
of the first half.
Whoever loses does not qualify for the World Cup.
GO USA!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lizard lips
There playing again right now 1:00 p.m. Wednesday in Mexico City and the score is tied 1 to 1 and Mexico looks really good. They have had control most
of the first half.
Whoever loses does not qualify for the World Cup.
GO USA! |
Actually the US does not need to win this game to qualify...
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lizard lips
good. They have had control most of the first half.
Whoever loses does not qualify for the World Cup.
GO USA! |
I thought qualifying just started. How can you lose just one and be out?
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Thanks Gringo. Shows you how much I know about the game!
What if Mexico loses?
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Mexico just scored - it's 2-1 Mexico right now. Mexico really needs these points to improve its position in the qualifying standings...
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