World Cup - GO FRANCE!!!

I'm not watching, but the rest of the family is. We're rooting for Italy since we'll be going there in a few weeks and our Italian relatives and friends will be in extra-good spirits if Italy wins the World Cup.

Italy - Germany match today was awesome and although my heart bled for the Germans who lost in the final minutes of overtime, there were 2 amazing goals from the Italians and they have assured themselves a spot in the final!

Now, PLEASE make France beat Portugal - have to watch the match today - and I will be delirious on Sunday.....

Anyone else in Sowal watching????

When we were in NC Saturday night, we ate a small Mexican restaurant that, despite the fact it only seated about 50 people, had 5 TVs! All tuned to World Cup coverage. It was fun- and the staff waited tables with one eyeball on the TVs! We felt so ignorant not really knowing much about it, and I explained to the kids that we are the only country that is not have national coniption fits and holidays over it, which is sad, 'cause it looks like funn.

My dad's family actually came over from Italy to Ellis Island. Name was changed as soon as they came ashore at Ellis Island. Their name was hard to pronounce so they shortened their name. We were cheering for Italy also.

boo hiss

someone call the police, england was robbed!

boo hiss

someone call the police, england was robbed!

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When I was in Italy about 25 years ago, the bus drivers would keep one eye on the road and one eye on the world cup on TV while driving through those skinny winding mountain roads... it was scary. Today, though, I can't figure out how the reception was good on those TVs since we can't get the TV to work in our van.

I've only caught glimpses of the World Cup. I've been hooked on Wimbledon! There have been some of the most intense matches this tournament I've ever seen!!!

I watched my first World Cup game yesterday with a bunch of Italians. Didn't expect to enjoy it so much but quickly got interested. I'm sure the good looking Italian soccer players helped. What a game! :clap_1: Go Italy!!!

Last night was the first time my husband and I watched some of the World Cup. They go so long sometimes before anyone scores. Took going into overtime. Have been catching some Wimbledon also, however, there are no Americans left unfortunately! Of course, Roger Federer will probably win the whole thing! Nadal has beaten him on clay a few times lately, but probably will not be able to beat him on grass. But every match is different!

FRANCE WON!!!!!!

I will be a basket case on Sunday but for now I can bask in happiness!!!!!!

FRANCE WON!!!!!!

I will be a basket case on Sunday but for now I can bask in happiness!!!!!!

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We were in Italy when they were in the final in '94 and were in a different town each time. It was great when they would win or lose.

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We were in Italy when they were in the final in '94 and were in a different town each time. It was great when they would win or lose.

And that is Italy for you - win or lose they party.....

Now France on the other hand...we will wait and see but I HAVE to cheer for them - my whole family is going bonkers and I so badly hope they win!!!

I've only caught glimpses of the World Cup. I've been hooked on Wimbledon! There have been some of the most intense matches this tournament I've ever seen!!!

:clap_1: I LOVE TENNIS! I just watched the 2 ladies semi-final matches...I have been lazy all day long... some GREAT shots and GREAT playing!! :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

GEAUX FRANCE! :clap_1:

GEAUX FRANCE! :clap_1:

Thanks for show of support too - LOVE your avatar...

Thanks for show of support too - LOVE your avatar...

Supporting France is easy. The French government very quietly made generous financial gifts to the French language schools in Lousiana and the D-Day Museum following our inclement weather last summer. :clap_1: I am sure the Italian squad is nice enough, but I don't like the way Mrs Skunk seems to be interested in them :shock:

Supporting France is easy. The French government very quietly made generous financial gifts to the French language schools in Lousiana and the D-Day Museum following our inclement weather last summer. :clap_1: I am sure the Italian squad is nice enough, but I don't like the way Mrs Skunk seems to be interested in them :shock:

Tangent Alert (but this is the lounge).

30A Skunkape, I enjoyed your reference to Katrina as "inclement weather." That has to be the understatement of the century!

Anyway, we are soccer fans in this household. It will be entertaining to watch the Italians over react to try to get a foul called. Such drama!

Anyway, we are soccer fans in this household. It will be entertaining to watch the Italians over react to try to get a foul called. Such drama!

heh
Talk about performance art.
On another board I go to, someone posted a PhotoShopped pic of an Italian player in scuba "diving" gear. ;-)
My older son will be in Paris for Bastille Day.
If France wins, that city will be absolutely nuts.
Most of the squad is rather aged, though. I hope they can pull it off.

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Talk about performance art.
On another board I go to, someone posted a PhotoShopped pic of an Italian player in scuba "diving" gear. ;-)
My older son will be in Paris for Bastille Day.
If France wins, that city will be absolutely nuts.
Most of the squad is rather aged, though. I hope they can pull it off.

The french coach caught a lot of flack for pulling out some players who were retired to assemble his dream team - he was mocked and repeatedly told that the "older" players would wither compared to younger ones with a ton more stamina - he cleverly opted to prize maturity and experience over youth and it has certainly paid off - and it is great to see the doubters now have to eat crow!!!!

Bastille Day in France is nuts to begin with - if France wins it will be insane but marvellous - just tell your son to stay off the Champs Elysees - much better places to be.

OK - hope France wins........

So? what happened??? love France...

Bastille Day in France is nuts to begin with - if France wins it will be insane but marvellous - just tell your son to stay off the Champs Elysees - much better places to be.

OK - hope France wins........

Yeah, Chickpea, the kid spent his 18th birthday in Paris on Bastille Day five years ago--he said he'd never seen such madness but had a great time.
Now he is turning 23 next weekend, and hopes to repeat the craziness.
We'll see how it turns out.
Tootsie
The France vs Italy game is tomorrow in Berlin. At the Fan Fest, we saw the ball they will be using.
Younger son posed with it.

I've been watching, but I'm not currently in SoWal.

I've been in Biarritz, France for the past two weeks, working in a restaurant. Every time France wins a game, people are out in the streets cheering and honking their car horns until at least 1 in the morning. It's really cool to be here while the whole thing is going on.

(I'm still here for another four weeks. It's nice, but I sure do miss home.)

Yeah, Chickpea, the kid spent his 18th birthday in Paris on Bastille Day 6 years ago--he said he'd never seen such madness but had a great time. Now he is turning 23 next weekend, and hopes to repeat the craziness.

<========== I have a Bastille Day baby too! I will have to remember this for him later. I can tell he is going to be a party animal. :roll:

I've been watching, but I'm not currently in SoWal.

I've been in Biarritz, France for the past two weeks, working in a restaurant. Every time France wins a game, people are out in the streets cheering and honking their car horns until at least 1 in the morning. It's really cool to be here while the whole thing is going on.

(I'm still here for another four weeks. It's nice, but I sure do miss home.)

Hi girl! How funn to be working in France! We want a report when you get home!

<========== I have a Bastille Day baby too! I will have to remember this for him later. I can tell he is going to be a party animal. :roll:

CUTE!!!!