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Túrin

June 20, 2006, 09:38:56 AM Last Edit: June 20, 2006, 09:39:26 AM by Túrin
Here in the Netherlands, there is no avoiding it, especially now that our place in the second round has been secured (thanks to our 2-1 victory over Côte d'Ivoir last Friday). So, just this month, me and many, many others are actually proud to be Dutch. The colour orange is taking over the streets, and if you're not watching the game, you won't miss any of the goals scored by the Dutch team, because you'll hear cheering from three blocks away. Many people (including large groups of women) that normally don't care about soccer suddenly do. One person actually stopped watching Friday's game because he couldn't bear the tension (it was a pretty close 2-1) even though he normally couldn't care less about soccer. I myself have watched about half of the games that have been played so far (which means I've been watching sixteen games in about two weeks) while I normally see an average of one game per two weeks.

So how is the World Cup madness being experienced in other countries? Do you watch at all or do you try to avoid it? Is avoiding it even possible (on Dutch TV, there are few channels that don't mention the World Cup)?

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Numinous

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June 20, 2006, 10:12:25 AM
I have no television, and I really pay no attention to sports.  The only place I hear about the World Cup id from you Turin, whn I sign on the CBG.
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June 20, 2006, 10:36:40 AM
Quote from: Túrin, Proud to be DutchSo how is the World Cup madness being experienced in other countries? Do you watch at all or do you try to avoid it? Is avoiding it even possible (on Dutch TV, there are few channels that don't mention the World Cup)?

I usually watch the American news channel, CNN, for at least an hour a day.

The World Cup gets a passing mention during regular programming, and usually, it's just to talk about the Israeli protesters at the Iran games.

And that lasts 20 seconds, tops.

So, yeah, the U.S. isn't overly concerned with it. One more reason why we're out of synch with the rest of the world.

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#3
June 20, 2006, 11:23:56 AM
QuoteSo, yeah, the U.S. isn't overly concerned with it. One more reason why we're out of synch with the rest of the world.

Most people I know have been watching the World Cup or the Stanley Cup.

You will be seeing more pro soccer in this country as more and more American corporations realize American football and basketball spectators do not hold a candle to the billion + people who will follow the World Cup.

Poseptune

#4
June 20, 2006, 11:51:38 AM
Yeah I don't hear much about the World Cup, except for the occasion conversation I overhear. I did see part of one game when I went to lunch at the corner pizzeria, but that is all.
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#5
June 20, 2006, 09:08:49 PM
I liked the Italy/America game a lot, but was pretty annoyed with the ref.
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June 20, 2006, 09:31:49 PM
Being annoyed at refs is a staple of organized sporting events.
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limetom

#7
June 20, 2006, 09:51:10 PM
I've been keeping up as much as possible.

The fact that Ireland did not get in was quite annoying.

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June 20, 2006, 10:01:35 PM
Quote from: PoseidonBeing annoyed at refs is a staple of organized sporting events.
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#9
June 20, 2006, 10:07:23 PM
I did. I use to play American Football until I messed up my knees in highschool. The refs were just as annoying then too.
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#10
June 20, 2006, 10:10:44 PM
I haven't played an organized sport since elementary school, and I haven't followed one ever. The only sport I really watch is Ice Fighting, but unfortunately the fights have this annoying habits of being disrupted by hockey.
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June 20, 2006, 10:13:06 PM
I haven't played in awhile either, but I try to catch the World Cup every few years.
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June 20, 2006, 10:13:25 PM
Nice Xathan.  I played basketball last year, and will again this year, if my arthritis permits.  The one ref we had nearly got kille dby making a terrible call aginst the home team...  'twas frightening!
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June 21, 2006, 09:00:52 AM
The Netherlands vs. Argentina will be played tonight. I'll be watching it with some of the people from my tabletennis club. This match was labeled in advance as THE most interesting match in the first round of the World Cup but unfortunately for the impartial spectator both teams have already qualifed for the second round so we're likely to see B-teams on both sides. Still, the B-players will try to grab their chance to showcase their abilities to the world and to their coach to ensure their place in the team for the second round matches. My prediction is a 1-1 draw, though I wouldn't be surprised if Argentina wins (I've seen them play against Serbia). Anyone else?

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CYMRO

#14
June 21, 2006, 04:52:27 PM
QuoteMy prediction is a 1-1 draw, though I wouldn't be surprised if Argentina wins (I've seen them play against Serbia).

Good prediction on the draw, even if it was 0-0.

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