The unofficial World Cup Thread,

**tibilicus** · 06-22-2010, 17:23

Apparently Domenech refused to shake the hand of SA's manager. Pathetic. At least he has his retirement years to contemplate his childish strop now.

**Louis VI the Fat** · 06-22-2010, 17:41

Originally Posted by tibilicus

Apparently Domenech refused to shake the hand of SA's manager. Pathetic.

Yes, I don't know what that was about. Why Domenech should not bow out with some dignity, even as the eyes of the world are on him, I don't understand. Too much pressure, perhaps.

Pity South Africa couldn't progress. It is a troubled country, a party for them would've been great.

Uruguay is a strong team, with two phenomenal players up front - will they be this tournaments surprise package? They'll meet a weak team next round, so a at least a quarterfinal should be possible.

**Fragony** · 06-22-2010, 17:58

Pretty bad indeed, but this World Cup is all in all no fun at all altogether. Meh. I hope we lose from Italy.

**Louis VI the Fat** · 06-22-2010, 18:25

Originally Posted by Fragony

Pretty bad indeed, but this World Cup is all in all no fun at all altogether. Meh. I hope we lose from Italy.

Really? I thought most of the second matches have been great, at least entertaining, with plenty of surprising developments everywhere. I think it is a fascinating tournament.

From here on forward, it's all third day matches and knock-out stages, nearly all the matches should be tense. It could be awesome.

**Fragony** · 06-22-2010, 18:42

Originally Posted by Louis VI the Fat

Really? I thought most of the second matches have been great, at least entertaining, with plenty of surprising developments everywhere. I think it is a fascinating tournament.

From here on forward, it's all third day matches and knock-out stages, nearly all the matches should be tense. It could be awesome.

It's the whole atmosphere surrounding it, it's so joyless. I don't care if we win or not I want a good game. Should be a party. My biggest gripe is the Bavaria incident if you missed it, FIFA are bastards.

http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/9948...afgevoerd.html

They just got released today. Screw that. Had to appear in court meh.

**johnhughthom** · 06-22-2010, 18:48

Originally Posted by Fragony

My biggest gripe is the Bavaria incident if you missed it, FIFA are bastards.

I still don't understand that, they were plain orange dresses with no branding as far as I'm aware so what was all the fuss about? They actually went to court over it? And FIFA brought them in for an "interview", who on earth do FIFA think they are, has South Africa given them special police powers as a backhander for getting the world cup?

**Fragony** · 06-22-2010, 18:54

Originally Posted by johnhughthom

I still don't understand that, they were plain orange dresses with no branding as far as I'm aware so what was all the fuss about? And they actually went to court?

You tell me http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/9943...ierwijven.html <- That's all

Yeah they were close to 5 months in prison because of these FIFA pricks. Budweiser sponsors it and all that.

**gaelic cowboy** · 06-22-2010, 21:42

Originally Posted by johnhughthom

I still don't understand that, they were plain orange dresses with no branding as far as I'm aware so what was all the fuss about? They actually went to court over it? And FIFA brought them in for an "interview", who on earth do FIFA think they are, has South Africa given them special police powers as a backhander for getting the world cup?

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