I'm almost certain that all the Uruguayans were born in Uruguay. But that's besides the point, it's cool to give naturalized citizens a chance to play - however it has been common practice in the past to award citizenship to athletes to play for the new country, for that purpose only.
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correct,
and if it's for that purpose only I don't like it,
but nothing to do about I guess.
good Luck Uruguay
may Germany win the Final, lol
Mike
and if it's for that purpose only I don't like it,
but nothing to do about I guess.
good Luck Uruguay
may Germany win the Final, lol
Mike
It's anyone's game but Germany does look strong...
Now that we are down to the semi-finals in many ways I think things unfolded interestingly enough to believe that the four teams that remain are the four that should be there (maybe with an exception of one or two). I have been keeping an eye on the German team since the start of the World Cup. Their first game against Australia was incredible and they really showed their talent- they had speed, skill and coordination. Their next two games I felt their level of play dropped and it was a disappointment knowing that so many of their players were not playing up to their level. However, in the round of 16 against England, they let them know who is boss. That game was pure entertainment and I expected Germany to win. However, I was surprised by their victory against Argentina in the quarter finals not because they won but because Argentina played so poorly. They were so strong throughout the games and to end in such a fashion is really disgraceful for Argentina.
I really find it hard to predict who will be in the finals because I think each team has unique strengths which has enabled them to get to the final four. I also feel that Uruguay has the potential to move to the final round but it will depend on how the Netherlands come out playing in the first half. If they play as badly in the first half as they did against Brazil, Uruguay will be in the finals. After Brazil's team breakdown in the second half, the Netherlands took the game to them. I think Germany can beat Spain but they need to score early and maintain their game from the get go. Even though Spain is the European champion team, their World Cup play has not been as powerful as predicted. Therefore, if Germany starts off strong like they have in the game against Australia and England, I think they will be a strong contender to win the match and the World Cup. However, the game like all sports is so unpredictable and now I am just watching for entertainment as the team I truly wanted to see win, Brazil has been ousted.
Anyway, this World Cup will go down in history for the most upsets of the traditionally strong teams in the first round namely, Italy and France and very bad refereeing. Realmente es una desgracia.
I am already looking forward to the World Cup in Brazil in 2014 and hopefully I will even be able to go there. It would be truly a great inspiration and opportunity. FIFA already has the logo out promoting Brazil 2014 and once this one is over the planning begins all over again.
In the spirit of the World Cup may the best team win!
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Proud fan of FIFA World Cup Soccer 2010
"Nos vamos al mundial..."
JABULANI...
I really find it hard to predict who will be in the finals because I think each team has unique strengths which has enabled them to get to the final four. I also feel that Uruguay has the potential to move to the final round but it will depend on how the Netherlands come out playing in the first half. If they play as badly in the first half as they did against Brazil, Uruguay will be in the finals. After Brazil's team breakdown in the second half, the Netherlands took the game to them. I think Germany can beat Spain but they need to score early and maintain their game from the get go. Even though Spain is the European champion team, their World Cup play has not been as powerful as predicted. Therefore, if Germany starts off strong like they have in the game against Australia and England, I think they will be a strong contender to win the match and the World Cup. However, the game like all sports is so unpredictable and now I am just watching for entertainment as the team I truly wanted to see win, Brazil has been ousted.
Anyway, this World Cup will go down in history for the most upsets of the traditionally strong teams in the first round namely, Italy and France and very bad refereeing. Realmente es una desgracia.
I am already looking forward to the World Cup in Brazil in 2014 and hopefully I will even be able to go there. It would be truly a great inspiration and opportunity. FIFA already has the logo out promoting Brazil 2014 and once this one is over the planning begins all over again.
In the spirit of the World Cup may the best team win!
___________________________________
Proud fan of FIFA World Cup Soccer 2010
"Nos vamos al mundial..."
JABULANI...
Oh yeah ???
Out of the 15 players, only 2 were not born in France. Vieira came to France at 8 years old and Dessailly at 4 years old.
France has one of the biggest immigrant populations in Europe. So, if you see French who are darker than you used to, it does not mean they are not French. (Let's not forget the French overseas territory such as Guadeloupe or Nouvelle Caledonie)
You should visit Paris or Marseille, you will see how colorful France has becomed over the last 40 years
Go Netherland !!!!!!!!!!!!
Out of the 15 players, only 2 were not born in France. Vieira came to France at 8 years old and Dessailly at 4 years old.
France has one of the biggest immigrant populations in Europe. So, if you see French who are darker than you used to, it does not mean they are not French. (Let's not forget the French overseas territory such as Guadeloupe or Nouvelle Caledonie)
You should visit Paris or Marseille, you will see how colorful France has becomed over the last 40 years
Go Netherland !!!!!!!!!!!!
cool down Lady,
those Duthh started good,
but the Uruguayos have a Diego,
and their Dieggo is not one of that Kinda hand of God,noap,
he is just one of the biggest single players of this tournament.
No Ronaldo, no KaKa, I like Lionel Messi, too, but he couldn't show it against te Normans, lol.
and the Oranjes have a "Green" now.
the last Time a Uruguayan Forlan played against Holland the Dutch won 2:0, that been in Hannover/Germany,
but that been not Dieggo Forlan, it was his Father.
both defensive lines shut the oponent''s offenders down effectively,
2 distance shots brought the 2 Goals.
o Boys GOO
Mike
those Duthh started good,
but the Uruguayos have a Diego,
and their Dieggo is not one of that Kinda hand of God,noap,
he is just one of the biggest single players of this tournament.
No Ronaldo, no KaKa, I like Lionel Messi, too, but he couldn't show it against te Normans, lol.
and the Oranjes have a "Green" now.
the last Time a Uruguayan Forlan played against Holland the Dutch won 2:0, that been in Hannover/Germany,
but that been not Dieggo Forlan, it was his Father.
both defensive lines shut the oponent''s offenders down effectively,
2 distance shots brought the 2 Goals.
o Boys GOO
Mike
yeeah,
Holland is one of the best ""2nd'ers"" ever, they just never win Da Final, ha ha.
1974, 1978, their good ole Times.
looking forward to the Game germany Spain Tomorrow.
with so many southamerican Teams in the quarter finals and European Top Teams like France and Italy early gone it did really not look like a pure European Final this Time, but it is.
Holland been the stronger Team today,
congrats to the Futbal Neighbour Enemy,
they played a great Tournament and deserve to get beaten in the Final by the best, lolol.
Mike
Holland is one of the best ""2nd'ers"" ever, they just never win Da Final, ha ha.
1974, 1978, their good ole Times.
looking forward to the Game germany Spain Tomorrow.
with so many southamerican Teams in the quarter finals and European Top Teams like France and Italy early gone it did really not look like a pure European Final this Time, but it is.
Holland been the stronger Team today,
congrats to the Futbal Neighbour Enemy,
they played a great Tournament and deserve to get beaten in the Final by the best, lolol.
Mike
I just hope that weather here on the Isle will calm down again,
so I can put the Flat out on the Veranda and watch the game in the hangmatt,
calling the Mrs every 5 minutes for an other beer, lol.
Mike
so I can put the Flat out on the Veranda and watch the game in the hangmatt,
calling the Mrs every 5 minutes for an other beer, lol.
Mike
arrgggg the Dutch won( they have no identity...they are called Holland, and the Netherlands, but they are DUTCH...go figure how that happened...)
what happend to Abreu...he was supposed to be a superstar...he did nothing...
I am getting dragged down to the city for the finals, by the DUTCH girlfriend...everyone will look like an orange...we went for the queens birthday and I was embarrased at the amount of orange those people can wear ha ha ha.
I hate orange for clothing!!!!
I wore a white shirt and an orange bandana ha ha
I am german.....I might be the fly in the oinment if the germans make it to the finals too!!
bbad bob
what happend to Abreu...he was supposed to be a superstar...he did nothing...
I am getting dragged down to the city for the finals, by the DUTCH girlfriend...everyone will look like an orange...we went for the queens birthday and I was embarrased at the amount of orange those people can wear ha ha ha.
I hate orange for clothing!!!!
I wore a white shirt and an orange bandana ha ha
I am german.....I might be the fly in the oinment if the germans make it to the finals too!!
bbad bob
