Tonight'S the night - tonight it's FOOTBALL!

[Skybird]

:yeah:Champion's League Finals - Bayern Munich versus - what was the other team'S name...? :O:

So many name duels in this match, including the two coaches, several of the world's currently best players - I am looking forward to a - hopefully - very sensational fight! German league's best defence and offence against - what was the other team, btw? :O: :O:

I do not guess the result, but I estimate the chances to be 60:40 in favour of Munich.

And then everybody takes cover before the Dutch party animal goes wild again! :D Tonight most Dutch will be with a German football team - on our side of the pond we do know that this really means something! :yeah:

[DarkFish]

The other team's Internazionale;)

Arjen Robben Vs Wesley Sneijder:DL

Bayern also has Louis van Gaal as trainer:up:

[Jimbuna]

:yeah:Champion's League Finals - Bayern Munich versus - what was the other team'S name...? :O:



Do you mean the team that are beating Bayern 1-0 at half time? :hmmm:

:03:

[CaptainHaplo]

NFL channel not showing anything of note... :88)

[gimpy117]

I thought you meant American football...

[Fincuan]

"The other team" 2 - 0 Bayern :D

[Jimbuna]

The Special One http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9207/josemourinho.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/i/josemourinho.jpg/) 2 - 0 Bayern Munich

:03:

[DarkFish]

it's a pity, i'd have really liked to see Van Gaal win...

anyways, congrats Internazionale:up:

[Skybird]

Tolle Party... :shifty:


Well, congrats Mailand. They played tactically clever.

[conus00]

I thought you meant American football...

Yeah, (imitating British accent) 'The title should c'tainly say soccer, old chap. That would be bloody brilliant I dare say.' :haha: :haha::haha:
I thought that this was about American football, too.

For which I don't care either.

As long as Philadelphia Flyers win Stanley Cup, I'm happy! :haha::haha::haha:

[Skybird]

The word was derived from Association Football, which was the original term given to the game in the 1860s at the elite schools that spawned the sport in England. The abbreviation “Assoccer”, which became “soccer,” was used by the British upper classes of that period. When the sport was embraced by the less fortunate, the name of “soccer” was passed down. But most commoners used the word “football” to describe their new game. Nowadays, from the British Royal Family down to the passionate supporters in the terraces at Anfield (Liverpool FC), Old Trafford (Manchester United), or Stamford Bridge (Chelsea FC of London), the game is called football. Or “footy.”
(...)
When the sport arrived on our shores in the late 19th century (the US National Team played its first game against Canada in 1885), it was called Association Football. It was not called soccer. Only after the Second World War was the sport commonly referred to as “soccer.” Perhaps due to the growing impact of the NFL (American Football), and the belief that the game was foreign. Which is strange, because in the early 20th century, there were many industrial teams and leagues throughout the country.

While the sport was not as popular as baseball, it was on the sporting landscape. The USA competed at the first World Cup, which was held in Uruguay. The American team finished third, which remains its best historical performance. Many well-known soccer nations such as England, Germany, and Italy did not compete at the first World Cup. In fact, up until the 1970s, the USSF (United States Soccer Federation) used the word “football” in its title.


And some more insight into names for it:
http://soccerlens.com/why-do-americans-call-it-soccer/3360/

[PhantomLord]

Tolle Party... :shifty:


Well, congrats Mailand. They played tactically clever.

@Skybird: better change your focus to hockey :har: Sorry i couldnt resit

For "tonights the night" it was pretty annoying for Bayern-Fans ;)

[Jimbuna]

@Skybird: better change your focus to hockey :har: Sorry i couldnt resit

For "tonights the night" it was pretty annoying for Bayern-Fans ;)

Tis all harmless fun.....the best way to be :DL

I think both our countries will be less jovial near the end of the forthcoming world cup :doh:

[Wolfehunter]

http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/sow_experts/post/Nike-s-World-Cup-ad-is-three-minutes-of-awesome?urn=sow,242594


Cool ad... I got my Gear ready.. :yeah:

Beer--- Check.
Hat --- Check.
Jersey- Check.
Snacks Check.
Football CHECK!

[CaptainHaplo]

Its all just a game - no need to be too gripey about it. Enjoy it for what it is worth.

[Admiral8Q]

Cool ad... I got my Gear ready.. :yeah:

Beer--- Check.
Hat --- Check.
Jersey- Check.
Snacks Check.
Football CHECK!

But hockey is the best! :cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZWxErEbQkY

[Jimbuna]

Just out of interest....the opening fixture in Group C of this years world cup is England v US on Saturday 12th June.

[Wolfehunter]

But hockey is the best! :cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZWxErEbQkY

Sorry I'll pass. I'm no hockey fan.