I cannot believe...

[Designer]

Sock it to 'em!

 

[astroNikon]

Sock it to 'em!

If you read that article it's ... Socker it to 'em

 

[pgriz]

Much more of an even match between Argentina and the Netherlands. Scoreless after 35 minutes.

 

[limr30 3]

Much more of a boring match between Argentina and the Netherlands. Scoreless after 35 minutes.

FIFY.

 

[pgriz]

Well, true that. I think I'll go take a nap. At the rate they are attacking the goal, it'll be a while...

 

[bogeyguy]

They do have a mercy rule. The clock never stops running. LOL!

 

[table1349]

Futbol is only the Portuguese spelling and probably the spelling in other languages, too, but you're seeing it spelled that way a lot because the Cup is in Brazil.

But most of the world, including other English-speaking countries, calls it football. Soccer and football share the same roots (as does rugby) and the most common explanation is that "soccer" derived from the term "Association Football." English-speakers love to abbreviate, so "Assoc" plus the -er ending eventually mushed into "soccer," first referring to the players, and then to the game itself. Here's a decent enough explanation:
Why Americans Call Soccer 'Soccer' - Uri Friedman - The Atlantic

Leonore,
I figured that this would help show the difference between soccer and football..............................


Anybody watches the previous soccer video and this one will instantly see the difference. :lmao:

By the way Leonore, when you get here call me, we'll do lunch.

 

[limr30 3]

Why would I call? A punch in the nads needs the element of surprise. :lmao:

And after that one, you might get a kick as well...

 

[pgriz]

so... nap's over. Who won?

 

[limr30 3]

so... nap's over. Who won?

Meh, Argentina "won." Penalty kicks.

 

[pgriz]

Oh, ick. I think they should change the rules. They play on until a goal is scored. However after 5 minutes, each team loses a player. After another 5 minutes, another player on each side... Until it's the two goal-tenders who have to decide the match. That'll be exciting. Oh, and the opposing team decides which player has to go, with exception being the goalies.

 

[limr30 3]

Hey, that's not a bad idea! Definitely sudden death overtime...dwindling teams...we might have something here...

 

[table1349]

Why would I call? A punch in the nads needs the element of surprise. :lmao:

And after that one, you might get a kick as well...

Oh come now, you know it's always more fun to give an ass whipping on a full stomach, a couple of drinks and some fun conversation. :mrgreen:

 

[JacaRanda]

Futbol is only the Portuguese spelling and probably the spelling in other languages, too, but you're seeing it spelled that way a lot because the Cup is in Brazil.

But most of the world, including other English-speaking countries, calls it football. Soccer and football share the same roots (as does rugby) and the most common explanation is that "soccer" derived from the term "Association Football." English-speakers love to abbreviate, so "Assoc" plus the -er ending eventually mushed into "soccer," first referring to the players, and then to the game itself. Here's a decent enough explanation:
Why Americans Call Soccer 'Soccer' - Uri Friedman - The Atlantic

Leonore,
I figured that this would help show the difference between soccer and football..............................


Anybody watches the previous soccer video and this one will instantly see the difference. :lmao:

I really had to stop watching this after the 6 minute mark. I was afraid I would see someone get hurt.

 

[Designer]

Oh, ick. I think they should change the rules. They play on until a goal is scored. However after 5 minutes, each team loses a player. After another 5 minutes, another player on each side... Until it's the two goal-tenders who have to decide the match. That'll be exciting. Oh, and the opposing team decides which player has to go, with exception being the goalies.

My son and I were going over that the other day. Trying to figure out how to change the rules so it's not so boring. I came to the conclusion that there is no saving to soccer and still call it soccer.

Some many years ago they actually made some worthwhile changes to the game and it became known as "Rugby". Now there's a GAME!