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Is that it? We’re on top!

June 14th, 2006 | By: Jonathan | 78 Comments »

We’ve seen just about everyone… Brazil, Germany, Italy, France, Mexico, Portugal, Czech Republic… USA.
The only major powerhouse left to see is Spain, but so far, nobody has shocked the world.

I like our position in this cup. Argentina has a tough game against S&M, and another one against Holland… and that should be good prep for the next round.

Now that you’ve seen everyone else, what do you think our chances are?
Are we the best that you’ve seen?
Does Brazil still scare the rest of the world?

Who’s the most surprising team?

Few personal things about my world cup adventure:

1. The phones in Holland are a complete joke if you’re not from here.
You simply can’t make a 1-800 call… not 00-800, not 00-1-800, not one zero, nothing…
Basically they should have a pre-recording in english, so as soon as you pick up the headset you hear,
“if you speak Dutch, press 1… if you speak english… go F yourself.”
Because that’s how it works.

2. Don’t drive in Amsterdam, don’t bike in amsterdam… basically, just get out of the way.
People run over you here with trains, bikes, cars and anything else they can possibly use as transportation.
God help this city if they ever discover the segway.

3. Germans are very, VERY polite people.
I think they’re really trying because of that whole Nazi history thing… Kinda a dark blemish, but even Germans are amazed at the image us Americans have….
“You’re American?… Oh, Jesus.”
And their women are very attractive too.

4. I wish more people in the states would drive tiny cars like they do in Europe.
Gas isn’t much of a problem, it’s easy to park and you look pretty damn cool driving a car you can put in your pocket.

5. The Euro cleans it’s butt with the American dollar.
You give a teller 100 american dollars and she laughs at you, then gives you a handful of change and metro ticket.
What the hell is that?

6. Did I mention the women in Germany are very attractive?
The girls in Holland are slim, but they’re all lankey. You would think that since they ride their bikes all day long, they would be more tone, but no… just skin, bones and a pale face.
To each their own… Maybe next summer I’ll do some more research around Europe if my wife doesn’t mind.

7. The world cup should be a national holiday. The WHOLE MONTH.
How can people work with all this great soccer around them?

These guys train for 4 years… building their best possible team, and we can’t even take off to watch them play?!?!

I don’t know what I’ll do when I get back.
I’m here until Argentina’s last group game, then it’s back home.
I think I’m catching a cold…. wink wink…

Your thoughts?

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By amosa | June 15th, 2006 at 8:57 am

Also I hope that tommorow argentina will win by 5 goals.

Posted from India

By amosa | June 15th, 2006 at 8:58 am

look out for spain and czech.

Posted from India

By rusle | June 15th, 2006 at 9:16 am

VAMOS ARGENTINA…
I believe with those excellent squad, the world cup champion is not just a dream.
Bring back it to Argentina like it was in 1986.

Posted from Indonesia

By saswata | June 15th, 2006 at 10:55 am

plz vote messi for best young player award..plz plz plz..ur vote is important….here is the link for this vote..select messi…pass this link to all those who loves Argentina….
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/bypa/eligible.html
viva argentina

Posted from India

By maxilopez | June 15th, 2006 at 12:57 pm

Stop with Spain! They were very realistic and a bit lucky with the 2 first goals, and helped with that fucking referee for the 2 others.

I’m happy that all people are focusing with Spain, Brazil and Germany or even England.

Argentina is like Riquelme, a snake that nobody hears, and that will bite with a win on this tournament.

Vamos Argentina.

Posted from France

By red | June 15th, 2006 at 2:03 pm

serbia will win tomorrow 2-0 …
watch!!!
argentina argentina …bye bye!

Posted from Poland

By ajNYHC | June 15th, 2006 at 2:34 pm

Latest news:

Lionel Messi is likely to feature but will not start for Argentina against Serbia & Montenegro despite a new injury setback. The Barcelona star took a blow on the instep of his left foot in training on Wednesday, and is not in coach Jose Pekerman’s starting line-up, which was announced on Thursday.

But team doctor Donato Villani has given the teenager the all-clear to play in Friday’s Group C clash, and Pekerman said the 18-year-old was part of his plans.

“Today, he got up without feeling any pain. If all goes well he will be on the bench tomorrow,” said Pekerman.

Messi - who has played only a handful of minutes since injuring a thigh in February - remained rooted to the bench in his nation’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast on Saturday.

Striker Carlos Tevez may not be fit to take his place alongside Messi on the bench after picking up a stomach ailment.

“He vomited, a stomach problem, maybe partly to do with the heat,” Pekerman said. “As a precaution we decided he should not go out in the sun today.”

Starting lineup (4-3-1-2):

1.Roberto Abbondanzieri - 21.Nicolas Burdisso, 2.Roberto Ayala, 6.Gabriel Heinze, 3.Juan Pablo Sorin - 22.Luis Gonzalez, 8.Javier Mascherano, 18.Maxi Rodriguez - 10.Juan Roman Riquelme - 7.Javier Saviola, 9.Hernan Crespo

Posted from United States

By Lucia | June 15th, 2006 at 3:20 pm

He..he…

Posted from United States

By Jack | June 15th, 2006 at 3:35 pm

messi news and teves feeling sick

http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=worldFootballNews&storyID=2006-06-15T114101Z_01_L15903180_RTRIDST_0_SPORT-SOCCER-WORLD-ARGENTINA-MESSI-UPDATE-1.XML

Posted from United States

By Albanian Boy | June 15th, 2006 at 4:14 pm

Argentina will beat serbs 3-0 tomorrow.

Go HOME SM !

Posted from Turkey

By Jerry | June 15th, 2006 at 4:40 pm

Argetina will win for sure

Posted from United States

By sam | June 15th, 2006 at 4:43 pm

My prediction: Argentina wins 2-0

Posted from United States

By sarah | June 15th, 2006 at 5:10 pm

I have a bad feeling, that it will be a tie (2-2) tomorrow! However, i wish they prove me wrong and win 3-0.
VAMOS Argentina

Posted from United States

By phil | June 15th, 2006 at 5:38 pm

Man Lucho for Cambiasso is the best thing perkershit can do for argentina.

lucho is the man

amazing skills

hope to see tevez and messi sometime soon to to see Argentina’s full potential

tommorrow 3-1 argentina

By skywalker | June 15th, 2006 at 6:15 pm

I agree with the above.. 3 - 1 Argentina with Tevez/Messi providing the finishing touches.

Posted from Canada

By Celestine | June 15th, 2006 at 7:27 pm

My money and heart is with Argentina.

Posted from Singapore

By Celestine | June 15th, 2006 at 7:32 pm

^____^

I am watching the match now… England is completely unconvincing. Out of shape. I think they will need a miracle.

Posted from Singapore

By mar | June 15th, 2006 at 7:57 pm

Im glas messi is ok but whats going on with tevez? i hope hell be allright!

VAMOSSS ARGENTINA CARAJOOOOO

Posted from United States

By Lucia | June 15th, 2006 at 8:00 pm

I don’t like England,but we need to learn one thing..trying and trying…pays off sometimes….they Keep insisting until the last minute..and that is what happens when you do not give up..AGENTINA don’t give up..do not slow down!!!!! and we’ll make it all the way!! VAMOS VAMOS ARGENTINA…..

Posted from United States

By saswata | June 15th, 2006 at 8:07 pm

i expect a bit more attacking play with Lucho..result?how could i?well i expect 3-1…lets see…

Posted from India

By sam | June 15th, 2006 at 8:39 pm

I also predicted 3-1 result, but again, I had my doubts that we can score 3 goals against stingy defense. I am predicting a goal midway of each half.

Posted from United States

By Keyser | June 15th, 2006 at 10:05 pm

I’m sick of this messi crap.
leave Pek in peace and let him do his work.
and if Messi doesn’t play in the whole WC, that’s good. it will build character. he’s a bratty boy who doesn’t celebrate a victory if he doesn’t play.
Ronaldo didn’t play a single minute in USA 94. today he’s a fat ass, but I think we’ll agree that he is (or was) a killer forward. but that didn’t seems to afeect negatively his brillant career.

By ajNYHC | June 15th, 2006 at 10:38 pm

Idiot. How is he bratty - because he wants to play? Thats called desire. To want to represent the national team is bratty? Your comparison to Ronaldo ‘94 makes no sense.

Posted from United States

By Sam | June 16th, 2006 at 3:41 pm

For the record…

Did you REALLY think you could call a 1-800 number from abroad? Have you never been to a foreign country? You thought you could make a free international phone call?

Honestly. You won’t be able to call a 1-800 number from any foreign country (and we’re not talking about Hawaii here), nor will you be able to call the equivalent free numbers in Europe from an American phone.

Posted from United States

By Team Building Games | August 27th, 2006 at 5:13 am

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