2010 FIFA World Cup Thread

[lovinglinux]

FIFA World Cup (http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/) will be starting this friday!

Widgets

Have the fifa worldcup widget at your Ubuntu desktop! (http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=9420989&postcount=83)

Firefox Extensions

FootieFox (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/725/) - get the game results in your browser status bar.

WC2010 TOOLBAR (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/161979/) - watch live games, live TV and have all the news from the World Cup South Africa 2010

Chrome Extensions

FIFA World Cup - South Africa 2010 (https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/abkdjejgdonofijidhlfpjlobjlhdamf) - Information about news, fixtures, results and more...

FIFA WORLD CUP (https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/nfhjdkepfkkjlfdhjpkkaikbdfcfcdci) - Ultra Fast Results / Fixtures / Tables from The Fifa World Cup. BBC SPORT.

More chrome extensions... (https://chrome.google.com/extensions/search?itemlang=&q=World+Cup)

Firefox Themes:

Brasil (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/49368/), USA (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/50248/)

Firefox Personas:

All Countries - http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/gallery/Designer/Firefox_Cup

Google Calendar:

http://blog.brettalton.com/2010/06/08/world-cup-2010-google-calendar/

[ve4cib]

Which team do I...

...think will win? No idea, really. My guess is one of the usual favourites (Germany, Brazil, Italy, etc...) (i.e. no major upsets)

...hope will win? The Oranje. After blowing it after those first three games in the last Euro I think those Dutchmen owe their fans big-time. Pity we won't get to see van Niestelrooij and van der Sar this time around.

Failing the Dutch winning, it'd be awesome if one of the African teams won. Cote d'Ivoire maybe?

[nmccrina]

I don't follow soccer at all, but I'll be cheering for the US. Maybe we won't be too inept :)

[lovinglinux]

I don't follow soccer at all, but I'll be cheering for the US. Maybe we won't be too inept :)

They are playing really nice these days. They were at the final of the Confederation Cup, but lost to Brazil (USA 2 x 3 Brazil).

[malspa]

Two weeks away! I can hardly wait!

[Khakilang]

I am a big fan of England team so I hope they win this year. But it is tough for them as other country like Italy, Brazil, France, Germany and Argentina are among the favourite. I like to see New Zealand too as this is their first appearance after 28 years I think.

But there maybe upset too particular losing to South Korea. They maybe underdog but they have a trick or two up their sleeves.

[CPPCrispy]

ΕΛΛΑΣ ΟΛΕ ΟΛΕ

I am rooting for Greece.

[elliotn]

A major upset will happen this year.

Bafana Bafana would reach the semis

And I got 10 tickets for 10 games

Shaya Bafana Shaya

[bigseb]

I live in Cape Town and football fever is hitting us bigtime!! All schools have been closed for the entire World Cup!! The local team Bafana Bafana is being supported by just about everyone. SA flags are everywhere, as are Bafana Bafana jerseys. Lekker vibe :)

I've only been here 8 years and I'll be supporting Germany all the way (I'm from Germany originally).

[bigseb]

A major upset will happen this year.

Bafana Bafana would reach the semis

And I got 10 tickets for 10 games

Shaya Bafana Shaya


Ayoba ;)

[julio_cortez]

Can't wait either. Even if I honestly can't see my beloved Italy retain the title.

My principal concerns are about Argentina: Milito is a hell of a player (22 goals in 35 Serie A matches this year, 24 goals in 31 Serie A matches in the 08/09 season) and should compete for the Ballon d'or, Messi is outstanding, Pastore will be a big surprise (if Maradona lets him play) and Mascherano is indeed solid.
The only one that can screw up things is Maradona. By the way, he is already doing it: how dare you leave Cambiasso and most of all ZANETTI out of the team?

[padams10001]

Hoping for the Aussies to go far (ripped off by Italy last time) but think Spain will go all the way. Cesc to have a blinder.

[oobuntoo]

Two teams I'll be rooting for: England and Ivory Coast.
I think Spain or Brazil will win. Can't wait!!!

[Linux_junkie]

I am also waiting for this mega event to start and I think this is the time for England to shine. Even though Beck is not available to them but still they have so many great players like rooney, terry, lampard, gerrard........ in their team. So I would go with England or Spain to be the winners

It would be great if England won however, even though we have a few "world class" players in the squad they can never play as a team. Other teams in the world cup play better as a team than England. We always seem to rely on just one player to help us to win the world cup such as David Beckham or Wayne Rooney and if they get injured we have no chance. We never seem to build a team to compete but build a team around one player.

Apart from which the media here seem to think we have a God given right to win the World cup every time simply because we invented the sport of football (soccer if your from the US).

In the end I just hope its a good tournament.

[bigseb]

I remember how well USA did in the Confederations Cup. A team to watch for sure.

[JDShu]

I really want the US to do well so that more people here take the sport seriously.

I also support the Asian countries and African countries because they're underdogs. Australia will be a good team to watch out for.

[Eisenwinter]

Spain has won Euro 2008 with some fantastic display of team work and brilliant individual skills by certain players, and are huge favourites to win the 2010 World Cup.

Argentina also has a very strong team, with players like Diego Milito, Sergio "Kun" Aguero, and Lionel Messi, who all have amazing ball control and dribbling skills.

As far as Brazil goes, I'm not so sure about their current team, as I have not been following them lately. I just know that Ronaldinho is not included in the squad, and that Dunga wants the team to play more tactically, which is something the Brazillian people don't like.


I think those three teams are the big favourites to win this year, but as we all know, this is football, and anything could happen.

[Ric_NYC]

The vuvuzela
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/9144/001295086850050065e0580.jpg


http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9052/smallvuvuzela1.jpg




The vuvuzela came to international attention during the run-up to the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup, both hosted in South Africa. The world football governing body, FIFA, wanted to ban the use of vuvuzelas during the World Cup 2010 because of concerns that hooligans could use the instrument as a weapon and that businesses could place advertisements on vuvuzelas. However the South African Football Association (SAFA) made a presentation that vuvuzelas were essential for an authentic South African football experience,[2] and FIFA decided in July 2008 to drop the ban, allowing vuvuzelas at Confederations Cup.[10] President of FIFA Sepp Blatter opposed banning the vuvuzela, saying "We should not try to Europeanise an African World Cup," Blatter has said.[11] FIFA ultimately decided to allow the instrument for the 2010 World Cup as well.

[lovinglinux]

The vuvuzela
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/9144/001295086850050065e0580.jpg

That will be a nightmare. When I watched the Confederations Cup, it was extremely annoying. I barely could listen the commentaries.

[bigseb]

That will be a nightmare. When I watched the Confederations Cup, it was extremely annoying. I barely could listen the commentaries.
Welcome to Africa :grin:

[lovinglinux]

Welcome to Africa :grin:

Thank you :)

[bichopro]

Chile will be the revelation!

[Ric_NYC]

That will be a nightmare. When I watched the Confederations Cup, it was extremely annoying. I barely could listen the commentaries.
:)



Stadiums
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/4633/stadiums100new.jpg

[ve4cib]

It would be great if England won however, even though we have a few "world class" players in the squad they can never play as a team. Other teams in the world cup play better as a team than England. We always seem to rely on just one player to help us to win the world cup such as David Beckham or Wayne Rooney and if they get injured we have no chance. We never seem to build a team to compete but build a team around one player.

Canada does that with our (men's) Olympic hockey teams too, and occasionally we actually win. And other times we... well, don't.

As weird as it may be, having Beckham injured might be a good thing; it removes some of the "Oh, we'll just stand around and let Becks do all the work" attitude from the players and forces everyone else to step up a little bit more.

Generally though, from what I've seen in the past few Euros and World Cups, England usually looks a group of individual players running around, and not an actual team that works together consistently.

[bigseb]

:)



Stadiums
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/4633/stadiums100new.jpg
I was a bit disappointed to see that the bulk of the action will be in Jo'burg. Cape Town's the best place on Earth. We have the sea and mountains (Table Mountain at that!) and a ton of cool stuff to do beside soccer. What does Jo'burg have? Slag heaps and crime... big whoop :mad:

[Ric_NYC]

I was a bit disappointed to see that the bulk of the action will be in Jo'burg. Cape Town's the best place on Earth. We have the sea and mountains (Table Mountain at that!) and a ton of cool stuff to do beside soccer. What does Jo'burg have? Slag heaps and crime... big whoop :mad:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6PDlMggROA

:P

[ve4cib]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6PDlMggROA

:P

Also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNReejO7Zu8

[bigseb]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6PDlMggROA

:P
Due to bandwidth thriftiness i generally don't watch youtube. What's it show?

Pretty please

[Ric_NYC]

Due to bandwidth thriftiness i generally don't watch youtube. What's it show?

Pretty please

Disctric 9.

[spibou]

FIFA World Cup (http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/) including applications to keep record ofthe game results, cool web sites and anything else related to the World Cup.

I'm not a big fan of local games, but I enjoy the World Cup. Well, football is the Brazilian national sport. This freaking country practically stops to watch the games. This year, even the Banks will be changing business hours according to game schedule. Can you believe that?

Sounds good to me. Many countries would like to do this but try to play it serious. Better this than people being at work and not actually working because they watch the football.



I wish I could post a poll, but there are 32 countries and not enough slots. So which country do you think will win the cup?
No idea but I hope it will be Greece. Not likely though.

By the way here's an interesting bit of information: in the players lists (http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/20/86/87/Provisional1305.pdf) submitted to FIFA England is the only country where every player on the list plays for a club in his home country. Germany and Italy have only 1 player playing outside their home country , all other teams have several.

[olivianewton]

I am a big fan of England team so I hope they win this year. But it is tough for them as other country like Italy, Brazil, France, Germany and Argentina are among the favourite. I like to see New Zealand too as this is their first appearance after 28 years I think.


Football Worldcup (http://allaboutworldcup.com)

[phantom-overide]

Ayoba ;)

Well i dnt knw how far bafana will go bt SA is living in Ayobaniz!

[Eisenwinter]

Well i dnt knw how far bafana will go bt SA is living in Ayobaniz!
You type like a moron.

[m4tic]

Drop me a pm when your here in S.A. Feel it, its here <--that's the tag line they use in ads

[lovinglinux]

I'm bored. Still 11 days to the event.

[carl_pr]

My favorite team is always Germany. Don't know why but is a country I always liked :P plus there very good at futbol, i am Puerto Rican not even German a little but i like Germany don't know why.

[Kingsley]

I'll mainly be rooting for Nigeria, USA, and whichever countries that smash North Korea.

[mamamia88]

USA ftw

[lovinglinux]

Anyone old enough to remember the Clockwork Orange team? Are they still called this way?


My favorite team is always Germany. Don't know why but is a country I always liked :P plus there very good at futbol, i am Puerto Rican not even German a little but i like Germany don't know why.

My grandparents were from Germany and I always cheered for them after my country, but I have no idea how they are playing these days.

[coolbrook]

I'll pull for USA or any Cinderella team. New blood is nice.

[Daisuke_Aramaki]

Been rooting for the Dutch since the mid 80s! No change this time too. Second fav is Germany, since I live here and its my second home.

[beercz]

Well, all I can several million other England fans can say is:


COME ON ENGLAND!


The flag of St. George is everywhere.

It's time for another roller coaster ride England fans!

Can't wait!

[julio_cortez]

That will be a nightmare. When I watched the Confederations Cup, it was extremely annoying. I barely could listen the commentaries.
They were a nice touch in my opinion, at least something different from the same old chants we hear during club matches.
Even if their noise is very loud, of course, they're far better than whistles. Whistles REALLY are annoying.

[lovinglinux]

They were a nice touch in my opinion, at least something different from the same old chants we hear during club matches.
Even if their noise is very loud, of course, they're far better than whistles. Whistles REALLY are annoying.

Well, for me is like watching the game with a bug or bee flying around my head.

[armageddon08]

I would support my usual favorite: Germany; but I think Spain and Argentina are the favorites to win this year.

[lovinglinux]

Only one week before the opening!

I wish I could do this:


sudo /etc/init.d/worldcup start

[mamamia88]

i put in all my request off days during world cup. tommorow new schedule comes out and i find out if my request off for next saturday for usa vs england game has been granted. it's going to be a long night

[nelson2006]

The final match: Brazil vs. Argentina

ARGENTINA CHAMPIONS!

[elliotn]

Lol the final

SOUTH AFRICA (the surprise package) VS SPAIN.

Spain Wins no!! SA the champs

[lovinglinux]

The final match: Brazil vs. Argentina

ARGENTINA CHAMPIONS!

I would love to see Brasil and Argentina in the final :)

For those who don't know, Brasil and Argentina have a grudge when it comes to footbal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina_and_Brazil_football_rivalry) (very interesting reading btw).

[mixint27]

Ill be rooting for the US. I hope they go far like in 2002. Cant wait when they play England. Hope US win. I'm predicting the final score will be 2-0...one by landon donovan the other by Jozy Altidore!

http://www.bigsoccer.com (http://www.bigsoccer.com/)

http://www.ussoccer.com (http://www.ussoccer.com/)

http://www.yanks-abroad.com (http://www.yanks-abroad.com/)

http://www.rojadirecta.org (http://www.rojadirecta.org/) ...for live games. just in case you are stuck at work.

[Little Bones]

I'm a half blooded Polak but they **** the bed big time in qualifiers. I'm a quarter English so I'll be pulling for them, and also S.A. and N.Z.

Wouldn't be surprised if Brasil or Deutschland won.

[BslBryan]

I support England. And I'm hoping that the Black Stars of Ghana get their chance as well, but without Essien I'm not sure that will happen.

[julio_cortez]

http://www.rojadirecta.org (http://www.rojadirecta.org/) ...for live games. just in case you are stuck at work.
I AM stuck at work. And that link is unavailable.
Footing traffic rules on that footing proxy :(

[Johnsie]

Go Honduras!

[lovinglinux]

EDIT: nevermind, this should be a fun thread.

[JDShu]

Noooo Jozy Altidore got injured.

[mixint27]

He continues to make progress... http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2010/06/June-4-Jozy-Altidore-Update.aspx

I think he will be ready. Come on Jozy!

Remember, USA plays Australia tomorrow.

[mixint27]

Today I saw the first sample of the most annoying thing that happens in every World Cup. The jingoistic commentaries on TV.

Does this happens in your country too?

Not really. But they always mention their background, ethnicity, nationality, etc. It becomes annoying. It has happen with Benny Feilhaber...and with many other US players like Jose Francisco Torres who is half american and mexican and plays in the mexican league. Also with Oguchi Oyenwu.

[toupeiro]

Being Brasilian, Naturally I'm rooting for my countries team. I was in Rio in 2002 when they won the cup there. Pretty spectacular! It was their fifth world cup championship.

EDIT: actually I'm a dual-national. Brasilian-American. Americans though, I am sorry, they just don't "get" soccer. USA may have a good team, but our country doesn't have a love for the game like the rest of the world. People can't understand why I would purposely try to adjust my work hours whenever possible to catch games at the pub. I'll root for the US, but not against Brasil.

[sites]

Ireland FTW 2014!! http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Flag_of_Ireland.svg/22px-Flag_of_Ireland.svg.png

[Kingsley]

England's Rio Ferdinand has been injured during a training session. This is good news for USA.

[oobuntoo]

I think Chelsea players are cursed; Essien and Ballack are out of WC and now I hear Drogba is also out with a broken arm. Who's next?

[beercz]

The final match: Brazil vs. Argentina

ARGENTINA CHAMPIONS!
My wife has Argentina in her work sweepstake, so if England get knocked out I'm going to support Argentina!

Like my wallpaper btw?

Shame about Rio - come on guys, win it for Rio!!!

[elliotn]

Ayoba BAFANA Ayoba www.vipinternational.co.za/images/sa_flag.JPG
It shall remain here


I wish

[elliotn]

SOUTH AFRICA

Bafana Bafana

[wojox]

Oh no U.S. FTW !!!

I take it your rooting for Brazil lovinglinux?

[lovinglinux]

Oh no U.S. FTW !!!

I take it your rooting for Brazil lovinglinux?

Yes. Brazil FTW :)

[shuttleworthwannabe]

feel it. it is here! Bafana just beat Denmark 1-0 in warm up match--they are doing well; unbeaten streak for 12 matches now (best ever since wining the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations).

Bafana, Khaufela!

[Ric_NYC]

Brazil... Zil... Zil... Zil!:)


http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/6456/800pxriodejaneirohelico.jpg

[ibuclaw]

Poland should win. They haven't won yet, so it should be their turn. ;)

Actually, are they even playing in the World Cup? My ignorance says I don't know...

[lovinglinux]

Poland should win. They haven't won yet, so it should be their turn. ;)

Actually, are they even playing in the World Cup? My ignorance says I don't know...

Nope :)

[ibuclaw]

Nope :)

Aww Snap.... :P

[wojox]

Poland should win. They haven't won yet, so it should be their turn. ;)

Actually, are they even playing in the World Cup? My ignorance says I don't know...

That's because they keep kicking the ball into their own goal. :lolflag:

[Little Bones]

I support England. And I'm hoping that the Black Stars of Ghana get their chance as well, but without Essien I'm not sure that will happen.

I'm in the same boat. I don't feel like they'll be the same without him.

[Little Bones]

I think Chelsea players are cursed; Essien and Ballack are out of WC and now I hear Drogba is also out with a broken arm. Who's next?

Terrible, should be fit for next season and that's the primary concern!

Oh, and I don't think Ferdinand will be missed too bad. Spent lots of time out and wasn't really in form during the season.

[leonardo_neo]

BRAZIL

I am rooting for Brazil. :D

I saw few browser based widgets at official fifa world cup website, which helps one to keep track of the groups and score reports.

I was wondering if there is any application/widget/screenlet for Ubuntu which helps to keep track of the games and scores?? Can we work a bit to develop such a thing if it is already not there? It will be a great help for all of us who are both soccer and Ubuntu fans. :D

The spirit of the game should rise high. Game is all about love, peace and joy. Let's be a part of it!! :D :guitar::popcorn:

[lovinglinux]

BRAZIL

I am rooting for Brazil. :D

I saw few browser based widgets at official fifa world cup website, which helps one to keep track of the groups and score reports.

I was wondering if there is any application/widget/screenlet for Ubuntu which helps to keep track of the games and scores?? Can we work a bit to develop such a thing if it is already not there? It will be a great help for all of us who are both soccer and Ubuntu fans. :D

The spirit of the game should rise high. Game is all about love, peace and joy. Let's be a part of it!! :D :guitar::popcorn:

I couldn't find any at gnome-look.org or kde-look.org.

Take a look at http://www.webchicklet.com/tools/fifa-world-cup-2010-apps-and-toolbars/

[rudihawk]

I'd just like to tell you guys that the vibe here is amazing! :D

It's going to be awesome.

South Africa unbeaten in 12 internationals, beat 36th ranked Denmark yesterday afternoon (we are ranked 83rd) go go Bafana!

Mzansi fo sho!

[KiwiNZ]

I am a big fan of England team so I hope they win this year. But it is tough for them as other country like Italy, Brazil, France, Germany and Argentina are among the favourite. I like to see New Zealand too as this is their first appearance after 28 years I think.

But there maybe upset too particular losing to South Korea. They maybe underdog but they have a trick or two up their sleeves.

It is New Zealands second only appearance at the World cup. The chances of us getting the first round are very very slim. Soccer is not big in Country, It is very small here . Rugby is our sport.
New Zealand doing well at the World cup is like Jamaica in the Bob Sled.

[nikhilbhardwaj]

That will be a nightmare. When I watched the Confederations Cup, it was extremely annoying. I barely could listen the commentaries.

i felt the same way
its really really irritating.

[oobuntoo]

Terrible, should be fit for next season and that's the primary concern!

Oh, and I don't think Ferdinand will be missed too bad. Spent lots of time out and wasn't really in form during the season.

Yep. the only positive about missing WC is being healthy for next season.

Another Chelsea player, Mikel, will miss WC with knee problem. Forgot to mention that Bosingwa is also out. That brings the numbers up to 5 now.

[leonardo_neo]

Friends and soccer fans........I have devised a workaround to have the fifa worldcup widget at your Ubuntu desktop! :D

I know most of us are very experienced users, still I would like to give a step by step tutorial, so that no one should have any trouble with that.

1.First install screenlets application.


sudo apt-get isntall screenlets

2.Launch screenlets application. Now go to the following link...

screenlets.org/index.php/Widget

download the widget application. It will be a tar.bz2 file. Simply drag it on the screenlets window and it will be installed with the name of 'Widget'.

Now go to the fifa official website widget page. Go to the following link...

www.fifa.com/newscentre/widgets/index.html

You will find many different kinds of widgets. Select whatever you like and then click the button “Add widget”. A small widget window will open. At the bottom right of the window you will find a button again called “Add Widget”. Click it and you will a get code to copy. Copy the code.

3.Right click on empty desktop----> Create document----> Empty file.
Paste the code in the empty file, save it and name it with whatever you like ending with .html (e.g. I named my file as fifa.html)

4.Now go to your home folder. Press ctrl+h . This will show hidden files and directories.

5.Now open .screenlets--->Widget--->widgets

6.Copy and paste your .html file here. Close it.

7.Now select the widget application in your screenlets window and start it. A small widget window will open. Take your cursor on any border/frame of the small window and right click----->Change Widget

8.You should see the name of the .html file which you just added. Select it and you should be good.
(If your don't see your file name, restart the widget application. You should find in your next attempt)

I am attaching few screenshots so that it could be of some help for you guys.

I hope this workaround should work for all. I know this is not the perfect thing what some of you were looking for, yet it is something closer to a handy desktop application.

Happy soccer and enjoy the world cup.

Peace and joy for all :D:guitar:

[lovinglinux]

For those who live in Brazil, take a look at the "Bolão Campeão SportTV (http://bolaocampeao.globo.com)".

[beercz]

I wonder who the "neutrals" will be supporting.

By neutrals I mean those who's country has not qualified for the World Cup finals.

Hopefully the majority will be supporting England ;-)

[ibuclaw]

I wonder who the "neutrals" will be supporting.

By neutrals I mean those who's country has not qualified for the World Cup finals.

Hopefully the majority will be supporting England ;-)

The majority should also be supporting the Pound as a global currency, but that ain't happening either. :popcorn:

[beercz]

The majority should also be supporting the Pound as a global currency, but that ain't happening either. :popcorn:
This is true - I wonder how many neutrals speak English though!

Come on ENGLAND!!

[Dale61]

Who cares about the on-field action? The off-field action has already started.

This is going to be one interesting competition as we all know what fanatical fans and over-the-top police/security creates.

WooHoo, bring it on!

[Little Bones]

Yep. the only positive about missing WC is being healthy for next season.

Another Chelsea player, Mikel, will miss WC with knee problem. Forgot to mention that Bosingwa is also out. That brings the numbers up to 5 now.

Ah yes, Bosingwa has been out forever it seems. I have a feeling he won't be at the bridge next season.


Who cares about the on-field action? The off-field action has already started.

This is going to be one interesting competition as we all know what fanatical fans and over-the-top police/security creates.

WooHoo, bring it on!

That's your idea of off-field entertainment? I was thinking Diego Maradona personally! :P

[MindSz]

Vamos Chile Mierda!!! :)

The World Cup season is awesome ... everything turns around soccer and that's a beautiful thing.

[cespinal]

any websites or apps to watch it online? Im relying im my pc so much i dont even own a tv :(

[realzippy]

any websites or apps to watch it online? Im relying im my pc so much i dont even own a tv :(

sopcast player.

https://launchpad.net/~jason-scheunemann/+archive/ppa

To England supporters:
Btw,because,England will not be first in its group (USA will be),England will meet Germany;you all know how
this ends... ;-)

[Johnsie]

In the UK all matches will be shown online by the channel showing them

[beercz]

To England supporters:
Btw,because,England will not be first in its group (USA will be),England will meet Germany;you all know how
this ends... ;-)
So - it's war then! :lolflag:

Come on England!

[Johnsie]

Go Honduras

http://www.33ff.com/flags/XL_flags/Honduras_flag.gif

The BBC need to be reminded that it's not the england cup, it's the world cup... So more World and less England thankyou very much :-)

There are 31 other teams that they could also be talking about (in depth).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/forms/

[realzippy]

So - it's war then! :lolflag:

Come on England!

No;it is over then. ;-)

[beercz]

No;it is over then. ;-)
Over? They haven't even started yet!

[mixint27]

usa!!!!!!

[leonardo_neo]

I wonder who the "neutrals" will be supporting.

By neutrals I mean those who's country has not qualified for the World Cup finals.

Hopefully the majority will be supporting England ;-)

According to your definition, I am supposed to be 'neutral'.

Well, but sorry to say pal, I am rooting for


BRAZIL


Enjoy the game :D:guitar:

[beercz]

According to your definition, I am supposed to be 'neutral'.

Well, but sorry to say pal, I am rooting for


BRAZIL


Enjoy the game :D:guitar:
My son has Brazil in his sweepstake, my wife has Argentina in hers. So if ENGLAND get knocked out, I want either Brazil of Argentina to win (now that would be a good final).

[Khakilang]

It would be great if England won however, even though we have a few "world class" players in the squad they can never play as a team. Other teams in the world cup play better as a team than England. We always seem to rely on just one player to help us to win the world cup such as David Beckham or Wayne Rooney and if they get injured we have no chance. We never seem to build a team to compete but build a team around one player.

Apart from which the media here seem to think we have a God given right to win the World cup every time simply because we invented the sport of football (soccer if your from the US).

In the end I just hope its a good tournament.
Officially it was China who invented football. They use to kick the ball over a hoop instead of the rectangle goal post. It was FIFA who officiated it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_football#Early_history
:guitar:

[lovinglinux]

I have posted some extensions, widgets, themes and other World Cup related stuff in the first post.

[Groucho Marxist]

My friend is returning from England bearing 2010 home jerseys and pint glasses :D I can't wait for Saturday's game; I'm wearing my FIFA 2010 hat and The Who in '82 bandanna in support of my home country of England.

[rax_m]

I'm very excited about the world cup, especially since I'm lucky enough to be living in S.Africa and going to a few matches. And we all know the host team does well (fingers crossed!) :)

Go South Africa!!

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/sf-lgflag.gif

[Little Bones]

I can't wait to be pissed by noon EST on Friday!

[lovinglinux]

Almost there....34 hours to go! I can't wait any longer.

[lovinglinux]

Firefox Cup Competition (http://blog.mozilla.com/blog/2010/06/10/join-us-in-the-firefox-cup/)


Being in front of your computer doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the action, you can participate with the Firefox Cup . By wearing one of these 32 Personas to support your team, you’ll take part in the global Firefox Cup competition. On the Firefox Cup website, you can easily see how many “fans” each team has (i.e., how many people are wearing each team Persona on their Firefox). The team with the most fans will win the Firefox Cup!

[julio_cortez]

Just. A. Single. Day.
CAN'T WAIIIIT!!


but remember:
I CAMPIONI DEL MONDO SONO
IN ITALIA!!

[anand_30]

Firefox Cup Competition (http://blog.mozilla.com/blog/2010/06/10/join-us-in-the-firefox-cup/)
hmm nice personas.

I am supporting

ENGLAND


Come on,Frankie Lampard get rocking :guitar:
hey only 137 people wearing ENGLAND persona:confused:

[beercz]

hmm nice personas.

I am supporting

ENGLAND


Come on,Frankie Lampard get rocking :guitar:
hey only 137 people wearing ENGLAND persona:confused:


I wearing my England persona!

Come on ENGLAND!

This week there has been a significant increase in the number of St George flags on display. The majority of the country will stop on Saturday evening!! Me? I think I am going to a pub somewhere with some mates to watch it on a big screen :-)

Our pubs are gearing up for it - the picture is of a pub near me!

Luckily as I work for myself, and I have a laptop available, I can sit in front of the TV and watch most of the matches :-)

Can't wait!!

[lovinglinux]

I wearing my England persona!

This week there has been a significant increase in the number of St George flags on display. The majority of the country will stop on Saturday evening!! Me? I think I am going to a pub somewhere with some mates to watch it on a big screen :-)

Our pubs are gearing up for it - the picture is of a pub near me!

Luckily as I work for myself, and I have a laptop available, I can sit in front of the TV and watch most of the matches :-)

Can't wait!!

Cool. I will be watching from the Internet. My ISP will stream all games. I just hope they can handle the traffic. Instead of allowing only subscribers to watch, they will be streaming for free to anyone in the country. While I think this is cool, it will make me really mad if the streams stutters or stop in the middle of the game due to excessive bandwidth usage. I can't imagine my Internet going down when Brasil is playing.

[anand_30]

Cool. I will be watching from the Internet. My ISP will stream all games. I just hope they can handle the traffic. Instead of allowing only subscribers to watch, they will be streaming for free to anyone in the country. While I think this is cool, it will make me really mad if the streams stutters or stop in the middle of the game due to excessive bandwidth usage. I can't imagine my Internet going down when Brasil is playing.
Great.
I am gonna sit in front of my TV.Feeling very good as holidays are going on and no good treat than FIFA WORLD CUP 2010.

I wish cinema halls here screen FIFA matches just like cricket but no luck.Good idea though.

CAN'T WAIT !!!!

[lovinglinux]

Great.
I am gonna sit in front of my TV.Feeling very good as holidays are going on and no good treat than FIFA WORLD CUP 2010.

I wish cinema halls here screen FIFA matches just like cricket but no luck.Good idea though.

CAN'T WAIT !!!!

It wouldn't work here, since they don't sell beer in movie theaters :)

26 hours and a half to go!

[lovinglinux]

Why the countdown on FIFA's site (http://www.fifa.com) shows 9 hours?

[telosin]

I'm going for team USA as always. I've always been a big fan of American soccer and I hope they can prove to world that US soccer is serious. Hopefully Donovan, Dempsey and Onyewu can step their game up enough to make it to at least the semis.
Realistically, though, I think Spain will win. Puyol, Capdevila, Iniesta, Xavi, Fabregas, Silva, Villa and Torres are all amazing players. I'd be going for Brazil if Dunga had let Ronaldinho play.
My biggest concern for this whole tournament, though, is me being able to watch the games. I work from 8 to 5 and all the games are at 7:30, 10, and 2:30 which means the only way I can watch them is streaming online or listen on the radio. I've gotta figure a way around this...

[lovinglinux]

I'd be going for Brazil if Dunga had let Ronaldinho play.

I will miss Ronaldinho, but I think Brasil won't disappoint.

[anand_30]

Why the countdown on FIFA's site (http://www.fifa.com) shows 9 hours?

Ya, 9 hours??????????????
I think its due to that watch HUBLOT,don't buy that LOL:p.

[lovinglinux]

Ya, 9 hours??????????????
I think its due to that watch HUBLOT,don't buy that LOL:p.

I thought the same thing :lolflag:

[telosin]

I will miss Ronaldinho, but I think Brasil won't disappoint.

True, they never disappoint. They're a great squad as well.

[lovinglinux]

Why the countdown on FIFA's site (http://www.fifa.com) shows 9 hours?

Is the opening ](*,)

[lovinglinux]

Google with World Cup fever

http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=159954&stc=1&d=1276176187

[anand_30]

Is the opening ](*,)

Really????](*,)

Excited!!!

[jackzymzyk]

go Brazil!...............

[lovinglinux]

Is the opening ](*,)

The counter is wrong anyway. The ceremony already started but the counter still shows 4 hours to go. :)

[lovinglinux]

Is the ceremony a show on a stage? This is odd. I don't like it.

[lovinglinux]

Is the ceremony a show on a stage? This is odd. I don't like it.

Strike that. I'm hating it.

[lovinglinux]

It was a kick-off concert. The official traditional ceremony will occur tomorrow before the first game, as usual.

[lovinglinux]

Less than 14 hours to go!
:popcorn:

[JDShu]

I'll be at work for all the Friday games, though I'll be sure to keep a tab open! Saturday I'll be watching all three matches and cheering for South Korea, Argentina, and of course the US. To be realistic, only one of those teams is going to win, but anything can happen :D

[lovinglinux]

I guess is to time ask what you think will be the result of South Africa vs Mexico.

I think will be South Africa 2 x 1 Mexico.

[JDShu]

hmmm I think Mexico is the better team, but SA gets home field advantage. I think they draw 2-2.

[lovinglinux]

hmmm I think Mexico is the better team, but SA gets home field advantage. I think they draw 2-2.

I agree Mexico is a better team, but I still believe SA will win because of the vuvuzelas :)

[Little Bones]

South Africa wins in an excruciating, painful, Mourinho style. 1-0.

[lovinglinux]

Nelson Mandela's World Cup overshadowed by death of great-granddaughter in crash (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2010/7819769/Nelson-Mandelas-World-Cup-overshadowed-by-death-of-great-granddaughter-in-crash.html)


Nelson Mandela's has pulled out of the World Cup opening ceremony after his great-granddaughter died in a car crash.

Sad news.

[beercz]

Nelson Mandela's World Cup overshadowed by death of great-granddaughter in crash (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2010/7819769/Nelson-Mandelas-World-Cup-overshadowed-by-death-of-great-granddaughter-in-crash.html)



Sad news.
I saw this on the news this morning and it is sad - my condolences to the Mandela family.

[bigseb]

The vibe here in Cape Town in INSANE!! Two hours til kickoff!!

[beercz]

Here we go then!

Soo excited!

May the best team win!

And I hope it is England!

[beercz]

The vibe here in Cape Town in INSANE!! Two hours til kickoff!!
I bet it is a fantastic atmosphere there! I'm so jealous. I hope it's a really good tournament.

Enjoy it South Africa!!

[lovinglinux]

The ceremony is starting. Less than 2 hours to the first game.

[mamamia88]

dang why oh why does first game have to be during Blackhawks parade? Now I have to chose

[lovinglinux]

](*,) My ISP introduced a new flash player that is crashing flash on every browser. I hate Adobe!!!!

[JDShu]

Unless I'm mistaken... 5 minutes :D

If you're in the US, espn3.com streams all the games if you're using a supported ISP... I'm watching it at work :D

[Jesus_Valdez]

I think I'm gonna have a stroke or something, can't take the stress Any longer

Viva Mexico!

[TomtheWombat]

How do you get this to work? I am getting an error on the espn3 site no matter what OS/Browser I use.

[JDShu]

hmmm your ISP might not be supported, I dunno.

The refs are giving out yellow cards like candy.

[TomtheWombat]

I'm on a college campus so it is definately 'supported.' I have used it before. I am getting javascript errors on the site. They must serve up different pages to different ISPs.

[lovinglinux]

hmmm your ISP might not be supported, I dunno.

I was able to get my working, which is not espn but another TV site in my country, by downloading flash 10.1 from adobe, extracting it and moving the plugin file to /usr/lib/flashplugin-installer/

If you are running a 32bit browser, then you can get the new version from the partner repository. No need to manually move the file. Remove flashplugin-installer and install adobe-flashplugin.

I'm not sure this will help, but it solved the problem with the site I'm using.

[note32]

SA is about to get the smack down from mexico

[lovinglinux]

SA is about to get the smack down from mexico

Indeed. I guess my prediction is not going to happen :)

[note32]

Indeed. I guess my prediction is not going to happen :)

it should be 1 nothing right now!#-o

[TomtheWombat]

The error went away. At least they fix things quickly! P.S. it is working much better in Linux than in Windows. There is something seriously wrong with the player in Windows. It will only play in low quality unless I go full screen, and the video keeps locking up.

[TomtheWombat]

it should be 1 nothing right now!#-o

I just saw the tail end of that play. Who would be up 1-0 right now?

[note32]

I just saw the tail end of that play. Who would be up 1-0 right now?

mexico should be up! they showed the replay and it was completely onsides!!!

[julio_cortez]

2nd half is about to kickoff.. Too bad I can only "watch" it via footyfox..

Go, SA!!

[note32]

come on](*,) how did sa score first

[lovinglinux]

I just saw the tail end of that play. Who would be up 1-0 right now?

I lost the first goal, while dealing with the flash issues. ](*,)

[lovinglinux]

http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=159954&stc=1&d=1276176187

South Africa 1 x 1 Mexico

[lovinglinux]

If Mphela make that goal I would won a 42'' Full HD TV :)

I predicted that SA would won by 2 x1, that SA would score the last goal on the second time and that Mphela would be the one to score it :)

[julio_cortez]

I predicted/bet SA to get past group stages and USA to reach the semifinal, so.. Well..

[note32]

should of been 2-1

[JDShu]

I predicted/bet SA to get past group stages and USA to reach the semifinal, so.. Well..

I want the US to do well, but that's really optimistic :D

[Jesus_Valdez]

Uh well, it could be worst.

:/

[note32]

trying watching the games with opera as your web browser it works fantastic

[elliotn]

South Africa 1-1 Mexico.
Hard luck Bafana, u almost kill em

[mips]

Bafana left their defences wide open there.

[elliotn]

Bafana left their defences wide open there.

Yes, they got carried away and push forward leaving the back miserable.

Uruguay have no chance next week

[lovinglinux]

My prediction/bet: Uruguay 0 x 2 França.

Although I wish Uruguay wins.

[BeRA]

My prediction/bet: Uruguay 0 x 2 França


I find it hard to believe that Raymond Domenech won't fail miserably again :)

[lovinglinux]

I find it hard to believe that Raymond Domenech won't fail miserably again :)

Looks like will be a great game.

[JDShu]

Nobody but the French want France to win.

[lovinglinux]

Nobody but the French want France to win.

:lolflag:

[Bachstelze]

come on](*,) how did sa score first

Did anyone else think their dance after their goal looked a lot like the Macarena?

[MindSz]

France/Uruguay hasn't been half as exciting as South Africa/Mexico. I hope it picks up in the second half.

[lovinglinux]

France/Uruguay hasn't been half as exciting as South Africa/Mexico. I hope it picks up in the second half.

The second half has been less exciting so far. Boring.

[JDShu]

The second half has been less exciting so far. Boring.

well, a fight nearly broke out :P

[lovinglinux]

well, a fight nearly broke out :P

Indeed :) But too many faults. The game is not flowing.

[note32]

Nobody but the French want France to win.

i know they shouldnt even be in the world cup, it should be irland

[lovinglinux]

10 players won't be good for Uruguay at this point...

[Bachstelze]

i know they shouldnt even be in the world cup, it should be irland

Ireland shouldn't even have played in the play-offs, it should've been Georgia. Not to mention that even if the goal that should've been canceled had actually been canceled, it would not have necessarily meant Ireland had won. The game would have been settled at the penalties.

[m4tic]

South Africa FTW! It's really a great atmosphere here. Even though i'm away from town. Every township has a fan park where they got big screens and activities. It's really bringing people together, i love sport!

France is really rough, thought i was watching rugby. Ironically france vs springboks(RSA) rugby match tomorow. Gonna be good too

[Louisraritan]

Go USA!
http://omploader.org/tNGwyOA (http://omploader.org/vNGwyOA)

[nikhilbhardwaj]

the first day was really boring
just 2 goals in 180 minutes
lets hope the tourney kicks into life soon

[wired99]

did anyone else think their dance after their goal looked a lot like the macarena?

heeeeeyyy macarena!!!!!

[mamamia88]

the first day was really boring
just 2 goals in 180 minutes
lets hope the tourney kicks into life soon

argentina tommorow morning and usa vs england in the afternoon. those should prove more entertaining hopefully

[wired99]

I totally expected France to dominate the match but Thumbs Up! to Uruguay for holding their own, I do like cheering the little guys - hoping for an upset.

[JDShu]

I totally expected France to dominate the match but Thumbs Up! to Uruguay for holding their own, I do like cheering the little guys - hoping for an upset.

I know very little about Uruguay as a soccer nation, but given that the country is in South America, they can't be that bad :P

[infestor]

that ****ing vuvuzela things killed the atmospehere totally. the stadium was like a bee hive in both matches...no show of emotions, cheering whatsoever. hope that it will be banned. god! so irritating!

[beercz]

that ****ing vuvuzela things killed the atmospehere totally. the stadium was like a bee hive in both matches...no show of emotions, cheering whatsoever. hope that it will be banned. god! so irritating!
Erm, something tells me that I think you are going to have to put up with them!

[mixint27]

heeeeeyyy macarena!!!!!


haha i thought they were actually doing the macarena...god i hate that song...

[areteichi]

that ****ing vuvuzela things killed the atmospehere totally. the stadium was like a bee hive in both matches...no show of emotions, cheering whatsoever. hope that it will be banned. god! so irritating!

The issue of vuvuzela has already been addressed to FIFA as something that potentially needs to be banned due to the distractions it causes. But FIFA decided to respect the rationale of South Africa, which contested that one cannot experience football in Africa without vuvuzela. While I don't know how loud it actually is as I'm not watching the matches in the stadiums, I don't see why we shouldn't make an effort to embrace other cultures and its practices. Europeans sing, shout, and swear; South Africans blow the instrument. I find it appealing to have different vibe and atmosphere in each host country. By the end of the group stage, I'm sure you've gotten used to it.:p

[lovinglinux]

Soon Korea and Greece. I can't wait to watch Argentina, England and US. I hope US wins.

[JDShu]

Really want South Korea to do well. Too bad they only have one star player.

[lovinglinux]

Really want South Korea to do well. Too bad they only have one star player.

I hope the game isn't boring like France vs Uruguay.

[Bachstelze]

Damn, South Korea - Greece here airs on a channel that does not air in HD. It's going to be tough on my poor eyes. :p

[lovinglinux]

http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=159954&stc=1&d=1276176187

South Korea 1 x 0 Greece

That was fast.

[Bachstelze]

South Korea 1 x 0 Greece

That was fast.

Very dumb, too. The guy was all alone. :p

EDIT: Greece's defense seems to make a lot of mistakes, we could see more like that...

[lovinglinux]

EDIT: Greece's defense seems to make a lot of mistakes, we could see more like that...

Almost another one :)

[Bachstelze]

Almost another one :)

Yeah, goalie didn't look very happy. :p

[JDShu]

Quite a few bad calls in Greece's favor. If called right the score could easily be 3-0 right now. Oh well, I'll call this karma for the 2002 world cup.

[Kingsley]

south korea goalllllll

[Water_Spirit]

It's a goal

[lovinglinux]

http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=159954&stc=1&d=1276176187

South Korea 2 vs 0 Greece.

What a coincidence, they scored at the same time on both half.

[happyhamster]

Pretty one-sided match for the most part, but South Korea is starting to play sloppy now.

[mamamia88]

can't wait for usa game but messi is always entertaining

[lovinglinux]

can't wait for usa game but messi is always entertaining

I hope they win. Unfortunately, Brasil will play only on Tuesday. I can't wait.

[Bachstelze]

can't wait for usa game but messi is always entertaining

Messi is usually not nearly as entertaining with Argentina as he is with Barça. Hope he'll make an effort for the World Cup, though.

[JDShu]

I hope the reffing is better for the next two matches today! I'm glad South Korea won that one through clearly superior play, but I will be annoyed if the reffing for the US vs England game is not better.

[lovinglinux]

Looks like Argentine vs Nigeria will be a great game.

[lovinglinux]

http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=159954&stc=1&d=1276176187

Argentine 1 vs 0 Nigeria

Beautiful goal.

[Bachstelze]

Beautiful goal.

Not really. Corener kick + head shoot is pretty "standard", especially since Heinze was pretty much alone. SA's goal yesterday was much more beautiful.

[urosg3]

Looks like Argentine vs Nigeria will be a great game.

Yes, i think so... But tomorrow playing Serbia!

Напред Србија!
(Go Serbia!)

[lovinglinux]

SA's goal yesterday was much more beautiful.

Indeed.

[lovinglinux]

I was expecting more from Argentina.

[mamamia88]

so usa game just to make sure there is a 1 hour pregame on abc right?

[coolbrook]

Zzzoccer.

4 boring games so far. Hoping for a good one today.

[danbar]

If I'm not mistaken at one point the word Ubuntu appeared during the opening ceremony of the FIFA world cup. Does anyone have the clip? Or maybe the entire opening ceremony?

[pirlo89]

man i cant wait to see the azzuri play, i cant wait to see pirlo play.

nice thread guys :popcorn:

[lovinglinux]

http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=159954&stc=1&d=1276176187

England 1 x 0 USA

[Rubi1200]

I was expecting more from Argentina.

Too true! But they looked pretty well organized and their next game should also be interesting!

[Rubi1200]

http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=159954&stc=1&d=1276176187

England 1 x 0 USA

Alternatively, a boring 0-0 draw haha!

[Rubi1200]

Alternatively, a boring 0-0 draw haha!

Ok, scrap that. England are already 1-0 up.

[lovinglinux]

http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=159954&stc=1&d=1276176187

England 1 x 1 USA

Wow.

[lzfy]

HAHAHA :lolflag:

[lovinglinux]

Best game so far.

[Rubi1200]

Could this end up being yet another embarrassment for England?

[mamamia88]

1x1 shouldn't of scored but i'll take it

[Redache]

I hope so :D

[JDShu]

I was expecting the US to give England some trouble, but England can't play like this later in the tournament. Their goalie certainly can't at any rate.

[Laxman_prodigy]

I was expecting the US to give England some trouble, but England can't play like this later in the tournament. Their goalie certainly can't at any rate.


Yup. Not quite electrifying as Argentina were.

[MacUntu]

Could this end up being yet another embarrassment for England?

Isn't it already?

[lovinglinux]

Yup. Not quite electrifying as Argentina were.

I think this game is more exciting than Argentina vs Nigeria.

[lovinglinux]

Wow. Great game.

[MacUntu]

Yeah, just not from Green. :D

[Rey117]

The US goal was sooooo lame...

[Bachstelze]

Big disappointment for England. Knowing Capello, they will get one hell of an earful. :p

[mamamia88]

as an American fan i'll take it but i'm so sad the chance by Altidore didn't go in

[smellyman]

The US goal was sooooo lame...

England keeper was sooooo lame. :)

[JDShu]

as an American fan i'll take it but i'm so sad the chance by Altidore didn't go in

Same, it was a great chance.

On the other hand, I think the US got quite a few advantageous offside calls... I could be wrong.

[Bachstelze]

Same, it was a great chance.

On the other hand, I think the US got quite a few advantageous offside calls... I could be wrong.

Only the last one. It was the only erroneous offside call in this game.

[Sporkman]

The US goal was sooooo lame...

Why? It was kicked at the goal, it went in the goal.

[smellyman]

Only the last one. It was the only erroneous offside call in this game.

I think they said he was being held and it wasn't offsides.

[Bachstelze]

I think they said he was being held and it wasn't offsides.

Could be, I just saw the line judge raise his flag... Then there really wasn't any wrong call.

[Louisraritan]

1-1 Good game Brits.

[Rey117]

This game was terrible....at least by the Brits standards...

[bigseb]

Two magnificent goals by Gerrard and Green (he he he). Some great attempts by other too.

I'm gonna have no fingernails left at the end of this World Cup...

[JDShu]

Could be, I just saw the line judge raise his flag... Then there really wasn't any wrong call.

Hmm ok, fair enough.

[beercz]

What a shame Robert Green gave the Americans a goal :-(

Still 1-1 is not a bad result.

But England need to play a lot better if they are going to have a good World Cup.

Bit disappointed, but that's football I suppose!!

Come on England!!

[Bachstelze]

Tomorrow's afternoon games don't look very exciting, I guess I'll be studying (which is what I should really have been doing yesterday and today :p).

[Sporkman]

What a shame Robert Green gave the Americans a goal :-(

No he didn't. The Americans kicked it at the goal, and it went in. 100% earned goal. Yes, the goalie screwed up - but that's the case in every goal if you think about it.

[Bachstelze]

but that's the case in every goal if you think about it.

No, it's not.