Bye World Cup 2010 Hello 2010 Elections

Good bye World Cup congratulation to Spain (I was for the Netherlands) their team had a good game and played well to the last minute.

I wanted Argentina, France, or Germany to win, Germany came the closest....but it was a good World Cup 2010

I do not have to wait till 2014 to see some excitement on life TV; I do not have to wait to see men battling others to best each other; I do not have to wait any more for testosterone charged males trying to take out each other.

Welcome 2010 elections Republicans vs. Democrats....now that's really fun and I am ready for surprises and ready for some game changers. The American voter will be the referee of this battle lets hope they won't mess up....just like the World Cup, I will be watching it live.

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Germany Vs. the Cheaters

I would usually cheer for the little guy, but Uruguay does not have my vote and I hope Germany beat them and beat them badly. My fall out with this South American team came in the wake of their game with Ghana.

The score is now 1, 1 and Uruguay seems to be in control of the game as most of the attacks comes from them, making it hard on the German defense and goalkeeper

Suarez just missed a good ball....but that's his karma for being a cheater and using his hand in the Ghana game.

C'mon Germany get back in the game and deliver another 4 goals in this country's net...those 3 million residence of Uruguay should not celebrate tonight...

Ouzil, you are one heck of a player maker....do it one more time. Germany just missed a free kick and about to get corner kick 1 minute before the end of half time.

Uruguay has a corner now. Muller has a great counter attack and looked like one of those sure things and just like that first half is over.

Urugy riws the game they scored a pretty goal...but Germany is not out....

Khadira gives a great pass to his teammate and that translated to a goal...bringing the score to a tie 2 to 2.

I love how the crowd boos Suarez every time he has the ball...he does deserve it for cheating to get Ghana out. BTW, a sibling of a player in the Ghana teams plays with Germany, he should beat help defeat this team.

Auzil just missed a good opportunity to bring the third goal, I see a third coming soon...Muller c'mon.

Minute 60, Perz gets a yellow card...

Khadera is my boy...what a great header....

3 goals foooooooooooooooooools Germany is 3rd......Uruguay almost out. Can we say 4? 4 going for 4? Yes we may can! Hold the game for five more minutes and the cheaters are out...courtesy of Kahdera, the best Tunisian import!

Cacau almost had the 4th Germany goal, good save by the Uruguay goalie.

Germany just missed another shot at minute 88 to bring their booty to 4. Suarez just missed an opportunity...too bad he could not use his hand to score that one.

Additional time is on now....1 minute....Uruguay gets a free kick. Good save the Germany goalkeeper looked like he stopped them, but luckily he didn't have to the goal post did it.

and it's DONE

Germany is 3rd one more time...and the cheater are sent home...I love this new and improved Germany

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Argentina and Ghana Day

Ghana should have won the game against Uruguay, the cheaters...they lost it, but they put a out a great game. Not only do I want Uruguay beat in their next game, I want them schooled.

This is IT,

if nothing else happens in the World Cup, this is the game to watch, arguably the best two teams in the world are meeting today Argentina and Germany.....who's it gonna be?

I say Argentina, they are the first team I root for....Germany has been great, but they got too many good things going for them...Argentina does not.

Heck, Germany got it, they just scored in minute 3 already....this is not a game, the Germans are engineers, no chances for mistakes.

Argentina will win it, I feel it, but it's minute 6 and I do not see my team yet. I do like the diversity in the German team, they got an African from Ghana, a Muslim from Turkey, a North African....and I am sure others.

Yes, Germany 4 Argentina zilch....that was a massacre! I feel Messi was betrayed, and player number 9 was horrible.

I fell bad for Maradona, he had a great start, but the Germans were from another planet.

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The Tango Boys Are BACK

If Argentina does not win the World Cup 2010, I do not know who else will. Diego Maradona is the golden man of this tournament.

2 to 0 Argentina is ahead and Mexico is not looking too good right now....Yes, that was an offside goal that counted, but the second goal reminds you that Argentina is not a one hit wonder. The Referee of this game is another story, he seems to lose control and unable to be in charge of the game that might go down as one of the greats games in the Latin American world. I will be surprised if this ref gets another gig with Fifa. I am glad to have lived to see this game where a man looking for redemption takes charge and leads his country toward greatness.

I think we will have at least 2 more goals, I can see Mexico scoring one, but their goalkeeper seems to be shaken, their players are tailing Messi and other play makers, Mexico has to improve their defense, and their center needs to have more power. I am more than happy with the Argentina goal keeper

Mexico is trying to do what Algeria attempted to do, a shot out, shot at site...meaning once you have a shot or what looks like one, take it.

And the third goal for Argentina was a rocket....you really cannot stop balls like that. Awesome shot for Argentina....that's what you get when you really admire and respect your coach. True soccer is when you have a team spirit Argentina....if they do not win this darn cup, I do not know who should....

I love Mexican soccer, but this time it's Tango time and the world will have to agree...I know for me Diego is a legend, I was five years old when he win the world cup, guess what? it's the best and first sport event I remember.

And Mexico scores! Good 3 to 1 will that energize them? Sure they will look better now...if they score one more they might feel good as that would make it look like a tie after the offside goal has been eliminated....but Argentina has a great defense, their goalie seems to let them down, he did not even flinch.

You can count on it Germany will meet Argentina in the next round...but I hope Mexico gets another goal. I did see the Mexican goal coming.

speed is what helps Argentina the time between deflecting an attack and taking to their home is short, they got the pace and the craft to win any game, it reminds me of the speed machine Germany has in 2006.

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German Chocolate Cake

Germany took on England their historical rival and gave them a good run for their Pounds....it's 4 one right now and Germany seems to be at peace....their players seem a lot more relaxed yet a lot more aggressive than the English team.

This has been a fun game, England should have an extra goal but the referee did not see it come, it was in and it was clear to have entered the German goal, but it did not count.

UK has had been looking too well ever since the tournament started, Germany on the other hand looked good, had a setback in the Serbia game, UK did not lose a game, but they seem to be headed this way shortly in about 5 minutes.

I feel bad for the English team, Rooney feels alone and I do not see any other awesome goalkeepers, James is not as good as Green who had a flop and then was sent home....

Player number 8 in the German team has just shown us that he is well paid and for a god reason, he is a true play maker whose priority to get his German team ahead in the tournament. I like that about him, it reminds me of Zidan in a way.

I think I am ready to say both Germany and Argentina will advance and we are up to what will be a great World Cup. Cannot wait to read the headlines of the English newspapers tomorrow.

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The US Ghana Game

US Ghana game was fun game to watch, it's the only time when an Arab and Muslims can root against the United States and not have to worry about being sent to Gitmo prison. I personally have not been to Gitmo, but I have been to Idaho, where else you have a bunch of armed white men surround a brown guy?

Right after the game the President of Ghana called the White House and asked not to have US foreign aid altered due to the US loss at the hands of the Ghana Soccer team. "I was cheering for the US secretly," he said.

Do you ever think about this, the World Cup is the only time your custodial knows about something more than you do.

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Go Yankee Go

Go US

I am guessing everyone in the world might want the US to lose this game....I made up my mind, go US, I am looking forward for a great game.

Ghana is cool, but US is my home now.....Tim Howard is the man to watch....

I do not hope to see plenty kicks....I hope to see a clean game with American upper hand as they truly never give up and never sit idle.

The game has not started yet, but I just saw a Lebanese flag..weird

America is down by one...not a big deal....but the team seems to be overwhelmed and Ghana seems to have the upper hand, America has two yellow cards already. Ghana's goal was too easy to make it, but that's why Tim Howard probably thought...

The second half of the game is like watching a new game....the US is back for blood...Ghana is counting on great defense and stunning goalkeeper. But the US might score, the US will score....the US have to score and they got the players to deliver it.

Ghana is playing a bit more aggressive now, might be a bit dirty, but so far the referee has not called them out on it.

And there was a goal! US is back in the game! nothing like a penalty kick where the player tricks the goalkeeper!

Nice block by the Ghana goal keeper minute 66, he did the right thing and stopped Altidore before he comes near his post.

Ghana scores bringing the score to 2...one...now US has to play catchup

Too bad, America lost the game, but I think there was something was missing, not sure yet, but I thought they played hard, but not clear what they lacked this time around?

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Sweet and Sour Game

American was the luckier team....they put a great game, the Algerian goalie deserves most of the credit for the game, the post of the American goal deserves some credit for saving a sure ball, the Referee gave an offside call that took back an American goal, this was a great match.

Many Americans for long have claimed that soccer is a boring game, but whenever the Americans play, there is so much drama and stories that it's unfair to say soccer is such. I thought it was a great game and the US deserved to win it, congratulation and hope to see more last minutes plays from the US. Their fans are expecting more from them and rightfully so.

As for Algeria, I do not think they will ever win a game again if they do not do something about their offense, seriously, their players cannot score in the other team and have not done so in the past six months, only scoring once. They need to keep the current goalie (the replacement) and recruit new non diva like players like number 13, 18 and 9....good game though. If the Egyptians open their mouth remind them they have lost to the US 3 nothing and have lost to the UK 2 to one. Algeria did better.

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US Takes on Algeria, Whos is it gonna be?

Tomorrow, Algeria and the United States will be facing off in a soccer match that has the potential determine who gets to advance to the next round.

See, if Algeria has been a weak team lately and if it was not for their fair performance against the UK last week, I would have said they are dead in water, but somehow thy have the momentum and have a lot more reasons to defeat the US.

The US is also got reasons to win as they thought they won against Slovenia, only to have the ref call the goal offside, ( it wasn't)

I think it's all in the hands of Tim Howard, the US goalkeeper, and Bradley, the US golden striker, those will make the game.

The Algerian goalie will be key, not sure which goalkeeper will show up, as they have played with two different ones so far. I hope the Algerians get their team together and not play like divas.

I am hoping Algeria will win this game, it will mean a lot more to them since they do not play basketball, baseball or American football, it is their moment.

I know many Egyptians wants Algeria to lose, they do not care if they lose to the States, and i know a lot more Arabs want Algeria to defeat the States (soccer is an extension of politics via other means) I am only hoping for a clean game

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Unlucky Number 7

Portugal, the poorest country in Europe smokes out North Korea, the poorest country in Asia by rocking their goal 7 times during a 90 minutes game in the World Cup 2010

Wow, has there been any player in the Portuguese team wanting to score than has not done so?

The North Koreans suffered a stunning defeat in the wake of their good showing against Brazil last week. I did not think such defeats are still possible, but I guess they are and I hope the North Korean players do not lose their lives or seek asylum to avoid returning home after such a defeat.

To win the game against N.Korea was not a surprise for the Portuguese, but to win by a margin of 7 is insane. I like though how the Portugal players tried to be humble and not show too much pleasure in defeating this tiny county with crazy leaders. Seriously, what was their coach thinking? What was the goalkeeper doing? It does not seem he was doing anything to stop those balls.

good game for Europe as the French team seems to be dead in water as the players revolt against their coach.

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Italy Gets The Blues in South Africa

New Zealand scores at minutes 6 Italy's team is just like its traffic.

It's too early but, I like how New Zealand is starting the game....I really want Italy to lose....

This is shaping up to be such a great game....Italy is working hard to equalize this game as soon as they can.

Minute 17, there has already been a yellow card and I see some roughness among the players, the Italian have already missed two great balls.

Minute 24, the Kiwis know how to keep their goal protected and Italian free, I wonder how long that will last, I think Italy will have scored before the end of the first half.

As I said minute 26 and the Italians had the best shot so far, the goal post stopped it and the Kiwi goalie just wanted to watch....

Penalty kick for Italy.....and now it's a tie!

Minute 83 What a great game so far, the Kiwi goalkeeper is the the man of the game....he did a great job keeping his post clear....

New Zealand is pressuring Italy now, the Italians might be up to something, I can see them score, they have to score, if they do not win this game....they are not that special....Argentina seems to be the only team in the World Cup that has been consistently great.

Stoppage time and the Italians are trying to score, not giving up and trying to give their fans something to cheer....the Kiwi fans seem to be celebrating the tie and their countrymen performance

That's it, Italy might not even qualify to the next round...hats off to the Kiwis, they came from no where and held the Italians at bay.

France, Germany, Italy and Spain are not in the best shape....Europe needs to find its zen...it seems like a South America Cup, but it's too soon to celebrate...

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Algeria Catches Fire Within, UK Loses Steam

It looks like there are two teams playing for the country of Algeria, I sure like the one I am seeing today, they are determined to save the day and rock England like no one ever has done before.... Catches

They got a new goalkeeper that has done all the right things, they got their inner fire going again!

Speed, resilience, and fighting spirit is all present in the Game against the UK, Algeria not only is keeping the English strikers at bay before they can get in the danger zone, they are deflecting the ball and taking it to the English court all the way...I think they have the upper hand so far....but England might have a number of tricks in their bag....

I love a good game when both teams are after a win, it brings the best in them.

Even though the coach has said about facing England, "We got nothing to lose",it seems that his players are playing like their life is on the line.

Only 60 minutes to know who will dominate the other, but I am beginning to think the trip to see the South African crocodiles, the Algerian coach made his players take right before the game was a great move...

Game over,

A tie....in my take on it, Algeria had the most to gain from this tie (a in would have been sweet) but England came out looking disoriented and clueless. Tough road ahead for both England and Algeria....Algeria has to win against US....and US has to beat Slovenia....then they would tie for the points....and that makes it really hard....

let's watch how this unfolds....

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Man of the Match

On the irony

Budweiser is taking on this World Cup 2010 by doing what they do with American football, choose the Man of the match

Their choice of the Algeria and UK game will be a Muslim who does not drink! You say sloppy advertisement!

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Today, I Raise a Black Flag

The Referee for the German Serbia game is an idiot...Germany loses an easy game because of a moron who felt yellow card happy....

The referee for the US Slovenia game is runner up, he gave a yellow card that should not have been used, the ball never touched the hand of the player to whom the yellow flag was issued!

dude, what the heck happened to Tim Howard, the American goalkeeper? I hardly recognize him anymore...the first goal was really hard to stop, I give him that....

First half and the US is down by 2 now...they still can make it, they were really doing well up to the point Slovenia team scored the second goal...they seemed to be intimidated. They keep to moving the ball backward not forward....and I can see the frustrations on the face of their coach and their cheering fans.

I hope the US does not lose....soccer will have a harder time being an American game if America loses...It's a sad game when one of the smallest nations brings down the world's super power, it is kind of democratic.

Of course Algeria playing today most likely will lose and this would be the worse day in this tournament so far...so here is my black flag

The US is back in the field....awesome goal that shows the higher mental skills number 10 had...he did not lose his mojo....he kept it together and got it in pass the goalie (Europe's finest) was was outsmarted...keep going...only one more to go...

they are picking up the slack, I think they really WANT to win....
It's a draw now...the son has atoned for the sins of his father....the son of America's coach has scored to bring America to a tie with the tiny nation of Slovenia

Dangerous last five minutes! Hold your breath!

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Thanks to Mexico, France is DOWN

After their embarrassing loss to Mexico 2 nothing, the French coach, team players, and management were spotted looking for burqas to cover their faces! What a shame, they must have felt the shame. They definitely needed to cover their faces and hide their identities secret. But of course they are not allowed to wear those burqa's where these players come from!

What a shame, the French team was a joke, they played like if they were intimidated, they played like they are from the Congo...not France....I was disappointed, the entire French nation probably shares the same feeling with me. Want irony? The Refer for the French/Mexico game was a Saudi! And I am not kidding either!

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Your Greek Salad is BACK!

Greece, the country where modern Western history starts made history of its own today at the world Cup, where they for the first time scored in a world cup...today was a good day for them because not only did they score they scored twice...and the beat Nigeria's best goalkeeper, the one everyone has been racing about.

I think the second goal was GREAT (at minute 71) and sneaky at the time time...the goalkeeper to blame for that one as it seems he had the ball in his hand, but his grip was not tight...

Nigeria's sole goal (at minute 17) was one of the best goals a striker can dream for...a tricky ball that seems to go one way and end up going another, the Greek goalie is helpless against it...

It was a game to remember not only in Greece, the county riddles with grim financial news, this world cup win makes it look like they have a big chance to qualify for the round 16...

Nigeria got too cocky I think when they only lost to Argentina by one goal..the goalie even was bragging about how he stopped Messi from rocking his net (which he did) the Nigerien goalkeeper will shorty be back to Israel where he plays in a club in Tel Aviv.

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Argentina Opens a Can of South Korean Kick A##

Anytime one player is able to score three goals in any team, you know you have a problem....That's what the Argentinian did today beat the South Korean by 4 goals to one lone South Korean goal. In essence Argentina is now safe and will qualify....

why did the South Koreans not defend their goal keeper who was really good, but any good goalie cannot take on more than one player coming from different sides at a time...the South Korean defense is bad if not lame.

Diego Maradona is a winner here, all his critics now can go safely to a dark room and regret what they said about our favorite fat coach. Awsome game, 3 goals for one player--the hieghtest goal count so far in this World Cup.

BTW, Messi was magical he is the man to set up these goals and allow his teammate to deliver. He reminds me so much of Zidan!

Be very afraid if you are facing Argentina..

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Spain is in Pain

I just saw the world's Cup most beautiful goal in Spain....Hats to you Switzerland! So much for the European champsions and tash talking Eruope. Spain is the hub for the best of the European soccer school and the South American one! and all that did not stop the Swiss player from outsmarting the Spain team and goalie to score! Boy, he made them dance for it and got it pass all of them....

Swiss chocolate milk might no longer be the best Swiss export....soccer!

the Swiss goalkeeper is earning his paycheck so far....It's all Spain time now

Minute 53 and I can tell Spain will get back and win....but good job Switzerland!

History has been made today....Swizerland gave Spain the game they never saw coming, defeating them early on cannot wait to read the Spanish newspapers. this is what upset look like...

Here is how they held on their win, their goalie is one firewall that lets nothing get pass him and he was dynamic. the Swiss defenders has unmatched skills for clearing and deflecting dangerous balls...blocking most of their shots and standing between the Spanish forward and the Swiss goal...awesome

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Soccer in Virginia

In Pentagon City of Arlington Virginia, there is a large number of green fields that people can be found playing soccer on. There are tennis courts and Basketball court. I was there yesterday and took part of a soccer game where under-appreciated Americas, Brazilians, Latinos, Arabs, Africans and Europeans all played on one field.

I have not played soccer in some time now, but it was good to be on the green field playing goalie, my favorite position. Most people hate it, but I found myself to be drawn to it and eventually I got good at it.

I found myself taking part of a number of college inter-murals where I played mostly goalie. I wants to give a shout out to American girls playing soccer, they are really good, a lot more skilled than average Americans guys--although in defense American guys do well.

I think this summer a lot of people are excited for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, driving many to engage in this truly global game. I am looking forward for a great soccer season and my eyes will be on Brazil, Argentina and the USA. By default I root for Algeria, but I am realistic about their chances.

If we must know, we ended up winning the game because we had a really good defense and great midfield. The other team had good forward, but they could not get a chance as our midfielders were always there to block them.

The trick for being a goalie is to always follow the ball, not the player. A good defense helps, but the goalie must not hide behind them. I found it helpful to me if I move away from the goal as the opposite team attacks. I have to reason with myself not to fear the player with a ball because, he have to go through me to get his goal...he can keep going , but I must stop the ball.

come play soccer every Wednesday 5:30 PM in the field next to the basketball court.

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