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Au Revoir aux Bleus: France 1-2 South Africa
The cosmos and the Bafana Bafana delivered a victory for South Africa. I didn’t get to watch the game. This is not because I have a job, but because I have an internship and even though they’re not paying, it … Continue reading
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Waterloo References Never Get Old: The French Embarrassment
“France should just go home, OK? Fly in the Irish…” So says Alexi Lalas in the ESPN wrap-up session after today’s World Cup games. Oh haven’t you heard? Not only has France performed abysmally in their first two group games, … Continue reading
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Descent into Mayhem: Brazil vs. Ivory Coast
That’s really all I have to say about the closing minutes of the Brazil – Ivory Coast Game. It was absurd. The commentators regretfully informed the world that such behavior is the downfall of their sport. Tsk tsk. Add to … Continue reading
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Koman Coulibaly of Mali & the USA-Slovenia Draw
Are. You. Serious. Really. Really?! Where to begin? As a prelude to the inexplicable reffing, I shall begin where I began my live tweeting of the USA- Slovenia game. It was a fairly rapid turnaround in sentiment. Petulant? Maybe. Relevant … Continue reading
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Sleeper Greece: Just When I Decided Not to Trust Alexi Lalas
Really. There I went and adjusted my bracket. First, I had Greece and Nigeria listed for a draw. Then I changed it to Greece because, you know, I figured they deserved some faith, plus I like Mediterranean folks. Then my … Continue reading
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Les Bleus… Well… OK, So They Blew
This can’t have done much to improve the general French attitude towards their national coach. Choice bits from Steve McManaman (and it really says something about the behavior of the French team that I am choosing to quote McManaman, seeing … Continue reading
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Orange Crush: The Netherlands Are Moving Along
Dutch fans can always be counted on to be insane. Apparently there is a whole Dutch tent city of fans who have hunkered down camp-out style in Johannesburg. You may recall Mary Carillo’s investigation into the Dutch speed skating fans. … Continue reading
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Azzurri, Azzurri
It was a rough day for the Azzurri (and no British commentator, not because they are dinosaurs), but in the end they brought it. In the end, they finally started to attack. It was a little late—admittedly—but it was there. … Continue reading
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“Deutschland Domination”
Ouch. I know my last post declared the necessity of Germany bringing it for the sake of my bracket, but…. I repeat: Ouch. Unsurprisingly, the Australian National Team has a cute nickname—the Socceroos. The German team does not have a … Continue reading
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Azzurri, “Too Little, Too Late”
“It’s the end for Italy, tears of utter despair.” Johanna: I am mourning for Italy Kim: And France? Johanna: France deserved what they got. Kim: Do your tears taste like pasta? Johanna: Salty, bitter pasta. That pretty much sums it … Continue reading →
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