World Football (Soccer) Thread

[Wildcat]

49 for Australia, I'm impressed, I thought we would be alot further down the list.

[Desert Fox]

Originally Posted by Negative Creep

Is it also safe to assume that all our American friends are sick of Beckham yet? If not, a few more months of his miserable, ugly, talentless and camera whoring wife will.

Talentless, yes. Camera whoring, yes. Ugly? No.

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Under 20 scores
Czech 2 Austria 0
the Czechs move on to face the winner of Argentina Chile for the Championship

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U20 Championship
Argentina 3 Chile 0
good football game except for all the gay diving and what must be a first for Canada a little fracas after the game as the Chilean players got a wee bit emotional and scapped with the cops
Argentina will face the Czechs in the final

[CharlesBronson]

The amount of violence displayed by the chielans players make feel that in moment they going to fracture a bone in some argentine leg, what a bunch of loosers.

Aniway, the football won.

Some videos:

Di Maria s agoal.

YouTube - U20 World Cup SF | Argentina vs Chile 1-0 Di Maria Goal

Yacob s goal

YouTube - U20 World Cup SF | Argentina vs Chile 2-0 Jacob Goal

Moralez.

YouTube - U20 World Cup SF | Argentina vs Chile 3-0 Moralez Goal

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Wow missed a few days here. Here we go:

Latest Scores:

Saudi Arabia 4-0 Bahrain
S. Korea 1-0 Indonesia
China 3-0 Uzbekistan
Iran 2-0 Malaysia
Vanuatu 2-0 New Caledonia

Todays Games

Australia - Japan
Iraq - Vietnam

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Argentina wins U20 world cup with a 2-1 come from behind victory of the Czechs

[CharlesBronson]

Sext time, 1979, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2007.

Enjoy the good football

http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=tOOsxXAvrc

Agüero have to bring a truck to carry out the awards.

[CharlesBronson]

Tevez completes Manchester United move times Online and Agencies


Carlos Tevez has completed his move to Manchester United according to his agent, Kia Joorabchian, ending the most complex and long-running transfer saga in English football history.
The impasse betweeen the players' representatives and his club, West Ham United, was finally overcome last night when Joorabchian agreed a compensation package with the Londoners, who will be paid £2 million to end the dispute in exchange for the club releasing the registration of the Argentina forward.

Tevez met his new team-mates today, with the last hurdle to the completion of the transfer being overcome just after 1600BST when it was ratified by the Premier League.
“This will lead to the cancellation of Tevez’s registration, thereby releasing him to join another club in due course,” a league statement confirmed.






Joorabchian, who fronts Media Sports Investments (MSI) and Just Sports Inc (JSI), the companies that own the economic rights to the player, confirmed today that he has withdrawn the writ issued against West Ham last week in an attempt to force the club to release Tevez.
A statement issued his behalf said: “We are delighted that a settlement has been reached between all parties to secure Carlos Tevez’s move from West Ham United to Manchester United.
“The agreement brings an end to the legal proceedings started by us against West Ham United in the High Court last week. Our primary concern has always been to resolve this issue amicably and to allow Carlos to pursue his ambition to play for Manchester United.
“Carlos is looking forward to being a Manchester United player and his ambition is close to being achieved. We would like to thank Manchester United for all their patience and support throughout.”
West Ham said in a statement: “West Ham United can confirm that a settlement has been reached today with the representatives of Carlos Tevez which will allow the player to leave the club.
“The settlement ends the current litigation taking place between the respective parties and provides for a £2 million fee to be paid to West Ham.
“The agreement confirms that West Ham do have a valid player’s contract with Carlos Tevez and hold the registration of the player. This will be released once the agreed fee has been paid to the club.
“The terms of the settlement are consistent with undertakings given by West Ham United to the Premier League and the rules of The Football Association.”
West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson was relieved the affair has finally been concluded.
“I am obviously pleased that we have finally reached the end of this saga through agreement and common sense," he said.
“All parties involved can now move on and truly focus on the new season. I wish Carlos Tevez well for the next stage of his playing career. He is a fine player and I am sure he will be successful wherever he plays football.
“Personally, I am looking forward to the next stage of our development as a club and for what I hope will be a very exciting new season in the Premier League.”
Sources close to Joorabchian confirmed Tevez passed his medical in Manchester this morning before visiting the club’s training ground to meet his new team-mates and United officials.
Tevez will not be involved in Sunday’s Community Shield game against Chelsea at Wembley - but will begin training over the weekend in preparation for the start of the new Premier League season.
Tevez has agreed to move to United for an initial loan of two seasons, with a fee of £10 million payable to MSI and JSI and the option of buying him permanently for a further £20 million. He will earn in excess of £3.5 million a season and is expected to make his debut against Reading at Old Trafford on Sunday week.

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Sorry guys I have not been keeping up with this thread as much as I would like.

Here is the FIFA World Rankings for August 2007.

1 Brazil
2 Argentina
3 Italy
4 France
5 Germany
6 Croatia
7 The Netherlands
8 Spain
9 Czech Republic
10 Portugal
11 Mexico
12 England
13 Romania
14 Greece
15 Ukraine
16 Cameroon
17 USA
18 Serbia
19 Sweden
20 Poland
21 Uruguay
22 Turkey
23 Scotland
24 Russia
25 Bosnia-Herzegovina
26 Nigeria
27 Northern Ireland
28 Côte d'Ivoire
29 Bulgaria
30 Denmark
31 Paraguay
31 Colombia
33 Israel
34 Morocco
35 Norway
36 Tunisia
37 Republic of Ireland
38 Finland
39 Slovakia
40 Egypt
41 Japan
42 Guinea
43 Ghana
44 Iran
45 Switzerland
46 Senegal
47 Chile
48 Mali
49 Australia
50 Korea Republic
51 Saudi Arabia
52 Costa Rica
53 Canada
54 Peru
55 Ecuador
56 Venezuela
57 Honduras
58 Uzbekistan
59 Angola
60 Togo
61 South Africa
62 Zambia
63 Trinidad and Tobago
64 Iraq
65 Hungary
66 Albania
67 FYR Macedonia
68 Bolivia
69 Belarus
69 Belgium
71 Panama
72 Cape Verde Islands
73 Algeria
74 Wales
75 Congo DR
76 Oman
77 Burkina Faso
78 Lithuania
79 Benin
80 Guatemala
81 Armenia
82 Cyprus
83 Qatar
84 Austria
85 China PR
86 Mozambique
87 Libya
88 Haiti
88 Kuwait
90 Guyana
91 Cuba
92 Bahrain
93 Ethiopia
94 Slovenia
95 Jamaica
96 United Arab Emirates
96 Botswana
98 Uganda
99 Jordan
100 Congo
101 Zimbabwe
102 Tanzania
103 Georgia
104 St. Vincent and the Grenadines
105 Equatorial Guinea
106 Moldova
107 Azerbaijan
107 Gabon
109 Thailand
109 Latvia
111 Malawi
112 Syria
113 Burundi
114 Namibia
115 Kazakhstan
116 Malta
117 Sudan
117 Iceland
119 Barbados
120 Liberia
121 Rwanda
121 Eritrea
123 Surinam
124 Vietnam
125 Estonia
126 Hong Kong
127 Korea DPR
128 Gambia
129 Indonesia
130 Bermuda
131 Antigua & Barbuda
132 Kenya
133 Liechtenstein
134 Singapore
135 Lebanon
136 Mauritania
137 Yemen
138 El Salvador
139 Chad
140 Dominican Republic
141 St Kitts & Nevis
142 Palestine
143 Lesotho
144 Mauritius
145 Tajikistan
146 Niger
147 Swaziland
147 Seychelles
149 Bahamas
149 New Zealand
151 India
152 Myanmar
153 Kyrgyzstan
154 Nicaragua
155 Chinese Taipei
156 Malaysia
156 Grenada
158 St Lucia
158 Maldives
160 Sri Lanka
161 Andorra
162 Solomon Islands
163 Madagascar
164 Sierra Leone
165 Laos
166 Turks and Caicos Islands
167 Vanuatu
168 New Caledonia
169 Philippines
170 Fiji
171 Brunei Darussalam
172 Turkmenistan
173 Cambodia
174 Luxembourg
174 Mongolia
176 Bangladesh
177 Netherlands Antilles
178 Pakistan
179 British Virgin Islands
180 Papua New Guinea
181 Tahiti
182 Comoros
183 Nepal
184 Dominica
186 Macau
187 Central African Republic
188 Cayman Islands
189 Afghanistan
190 Guinea-Bissau
191 Faroe Islands
192 Samoa
193 Somalia
194 Tonga
195 Puerto Rico
196 San Marino
197 Anguilla
198 Bhutan
199 Cook Islands
200 Djibouti
201 Timor-Leste
202 Belize
203 Guam
204 Montenegro
205 US Virgin Islands
206 Monserrat
207 American Samoa
208 São Tomé e Príncipe
209 Aruba

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Here the next fixtures for international matches:

22 Aug 2007

Norway - Argentina
Slovakia - France
Iceland - Canada
Romania - Turkey
Belerus - Israel
Latvia - Moldovo
Bulgaria - Wales
Columbia - Mexico
Ivory Coast - Egypt
Hungary - Italy
Montenegro - Slovenia
Scotland - South Africa
Ecuador - Bolivia
Tunisia - Guinea
Paraguay - Venezuela
Lithuania - Turkmenistan
Sudan - Libya
Tajakistan - Azerbaijan
Brazil - Algeria
El Salvador - Honduras
Macedonia - Nigeria
Russia - Poland
Togo - Zambia
Congo - Angola
Burkino Faso - Mali
Lesotho - Laos
Japan - Cameroon
Finland - Kazakhastan
Estonia - Andorra
Ukraine - Uzbekistan
Bangladash - Cambodia
North Ireland - Liechtenstein
Costa Rica - Peru
England - Germany
Luxembourg - Georgia
Panama - Guatamala
Switzerland - Netherlands
Austria - Czech Republic
Bosnia - Croatia
Sweden - USA
Belgium - Serbia
Albania - Malta
Armenia - Portugal
San Morino - Cyprus
Greece - Spain

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Well so far Germany is leading England 2-1 in Wembley Stadium. Overall though it has been a very sloppy game by both teams and could go either way.

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Well Germany pulled it off and beat England 2-1.

Overall as I said the game was very sloppy. Neither team played very well. In the beginning of the first half England came out quite strong and Germany looked very unorganized. This was a bit understandable because Germany was playing with 5 new players including 2 that had no National Level Experience.

England scored in the 9th minute to take a 1-0 lead with a goal from Frank Lampard. In about the 20th minute Germany began to play much better and showing there young talent. Germany pretty much dominated the rest of the 1st half from about the 20th minute to the 45th min. All in all though it was still very sloppy play.

In the 26th minute Germany equalized and made the score 1-1 with a goal from Kevin Kuranyi. 14 min later 1st time National Team player Christian Pander scored again for Germany to make the score 2-1.

After half time Germany continued to play quite well but still both teams were sloppy. Within several minutes England substitued out 6 players to basically have a fresh team.

Whatever the substitution was worth or not it did the trick for England. For the remainder of the game England played very well. Game was still sloppy for both sides but England put the pressure on Germany. There were 3 to 4 shots on goal right after one another for England.

The 2nd half was pretty exciting due to the better play of England.

In the end though it was 2-1 for Germany!

It was only a Friendly match however as many have said before there is no such thing as a friendly match between Germany and England. There is too much pride and bragging rights involved. Germany has the bragging rights atleast until next time...

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Latest Results.

Norway 2:1 (1:0) Argentina
22/08/2007 OSLO Friendly
Denmark 0:4 (0:2) Ireland Republic
22/08/2007 AARHUS Friendly
Slovakia 0:1 (0:1) France
22/08/2007 TRNAVA Friendly
Iceland 1:1 (0:0) Canada
22/08/2007 REYKJAVIK Friendly
Romania 2:0 (0:0) Turkey
22/08/2007 BUCHAREST Friendly
Belarus 2:1 (1:1) Israel
22/08/2007 MINSK Friendly
Latvia 1:2 (0:0) Moldova
22/08/2007 RIGA Friendly
Bulgaria 0:1 (0:1) Wales
22/08/2007 BURGAS Friendly
Colombia 1:0 (0:0) Mexico
22/08/2007 DENVER Friendly
Côte d'Ivoire 0:0 Egypt
22/08/2007 PARIS Friendly
Hungary 3:1 (0:0) Italy
22/08/2007 BUDAPEST Friendly
Montenegro 1:1 (1:1) Slovenia
22/08/2007 PODGORICA Friendly
Scotland 1:0 (0:0) South Africa
22/08/2007 ABERDEEN Friendly
Ecuador 1:0 (1:0) Bolivia
22/08/2007 QUITO Friendly
Tunisia 1:1 (1:1) Guinea
22/08/2007 RADES Friendly
Paraguay 1:1 (0:0) Venezuela
22/08/2007 ASUNCION Friendly
Lithuania 2:1 (1:0) Turkmenistan
22/08/2007 KAUNAS Friendly
Sudan 1:0 (0:0) Libya
22/08/2007 KHARTOUM Friendly
Tajikistan 2:3 (2:3) Azerbaijan
22/08/2007 DUSHANBE Friendly
Brazil 2:0 (0:0) Algeria
22/08/2007 MONTPELLIER Friendly
El Salvador 2:0 (2:0) Honduras
22/08/2007 SAN SALVADOR Friendly
Macedonia FYR 0:0 Nigeria
22/08/2007 SKOPJE Friendly
Russia 2:2 (2:0) Poland
22/08/2007 MOSCOW Friendly
Togo 3:1 Zambia
22/08/2007 LOME Friendly
Congo DR 3:1 Angola
22/08/2007 KINSHASA Friendly
Burkina Faso 2:3 (0:2) Mali
22/08/2007 PARIS Friendly
Lesotho 3:1 (3:1) Laos
22/08/2007 PETALING JAYA Friendly
Japan 2:0 (1:0) Cameroon
22/08/2007 OITA Friendly
Finland 2:1 (1:1) Kazakhstan
22/08/2007 TAMPERE Continental Qualifier
Estonia 2:1 (1:0) Andorra
22/08/2007 TALLINN Continental Qualifier
Ukraine 2:1 (1:0) Uzbekistan
22/08/2007 KYIV Friendly
Bangladesh 1:1 (1:0) Cambodia
22/08/2007 NEW DELHI Friendly
Northern Ireland 3:1 (2:0) Liechtenstein
22/08/2007 BELFAST Continental Qualifier
Costa Rica 1:1 (1:0) Peru
22/08/2007 SAN JOSE Friendly
England 1:2 (1:2) Germany
22/08/2007 LONDON Friendly
Luxembourg 0:0 Georgia
22/08/2007 LUXEMBOURG Friendly
Panama 2:1 (1:1) Guatemala
22/08/2007 PANAMA CITY Friendly
Switzerland 2:1 (1:0) Netherlands
22/08/2007 GENEVA Friendly
Austria 1:1 (0:1) Czech Republic
22/08/2007 VIENNA Friendly
Bosnia-Herzegovina 3:5 (1:2) Croatia
22/08/2007 SARAJEVO Friendly
Sweden 1:0 (0:0) USA
22/08/2007 GOTHENBURG Friendly
Belgium 3:2 (2:0) Serbia
22/08/2007 BRUSSELS Continental Qualifier
Albania 3:0 (1:0) Malta
22/08/2007 TIRANA Friendly
Armenia 1:1 (1:1) Portugal
22/08/2007 YEREVAN Continental Qualifier
San Marino 0:1 (0:0) Cyprus
22/08/2007 SERRAVALLE Continental Qualifier
Greece 2:3 (2:1) Spain

[Parmigiano]

OMG... three 'snails' from the Magyars, I think it didn't happen since the times of Puskas