The Soccer Thread (Version 13) — Winter World Cup Edition

Lovely. My local affiliate may be going to tornado coverage before long.

 

We’ll always have Paris

 

I thought Morocco was close to a breakthrough. Instead France goes up 2-0. About to be a frantic final 10 minutes.

 

Former Italian Prime Minister And Current Soccer Club Owner Promises Players ‘A Bus Full of Whores’ If They Beat Top Teams

 

A Pole is your referee for the World Cup final, though a (naturalized) American is the fourth official.

 

"The Poles ain't going to call it fair for both sides, Pawel!"

 

So I guess this is like the NCAA Tournament
Lots of upsets early but favorites in the final

 

Will be saddened to find out it's a bus of politicians.

 

Turns out "energetic" was more of an understatement than I thought.

 

Can't wait to see how the Australian media -- known around the world for its tact, nuance, and level-headedness -- will handle this volatile situation.

 

Vamos Messi!