Time for a few thoughts on the World Cup. After all, this is supposed to be a sports blog isn't it?
My earliest recollection of this wonderful event known as the world cup had to have been at the young age of 6, when my dad brought home a poster with the images of 9 of the greatest soccer players in the world spread across it. It was in that year, 1994, that arguably the GREATEST sporting event in the world was here in the USA. While I didn't watch any of the matches (not that I remember at least) I spent hours laying on my small bed staring up at the likes of Diego Maradona (ARGENTINA), Eric Wynalda (USA), Romario (Brazil), and Roberto Baggio (Italy). Perhaps it was the daily study of that poster that ingrained the love of soccer in me.
2002 World Cup- Japan/Korea It was at this world cup that I was hooked for life. Yes, the games were played at awful viewing times (ie. 2:00 AM). But more importantly the boys from USA made the quarterfinals and were ultimately robbed of advancing by a bogus non-call hand ball against the Germans.
2006 World Cup- Germany
Seeing as the USA decided to not show up to their matches, we won't spend too much time on this tournament. However it was SWEET to be in Italy the week they won the cup.
2010 World Cup- South Africa
Seeing as the USA decided to not show up to their matches, we won't spend too much time on this tournament. However it was SWEET to be in Italy the week they won the cup.
2010 World Cup- South Africa
That brings us to this years World Cup in South Africa. This month has been marked on my calender for years. I thought it was a good enough excuse to head home and watch the match against our Cousins the Brits. It was a great event, not a great game. The play was ultimately sloppy and sub par, but it was great to witness the draw that started the madness surrounding Group C.
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=C25MOD0xTKc&playnext_from=TL&videos=lhiWIFngGQw&feature=rec-LGOUT-exp_stronger_r2-2r-1-HM
What a Joke!
It was a terrible call. The good news however came to us thanks to a horrible effort by England that helped our chances A LOT. Also, happy to hear that Koman Coulibaly, the thief, will not be allowed back on the pitch by FIFA this world cup. Good Riddance.
More to Come Later.
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