2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil

[Bubba]

can't blame him really, I assume most United fans are avoiding anything that reminds them that their team is now a shell of its former self.

Did you know that in 2008, Guylian was bought by a South Korean company called Lotte Confectionery for $164 Million?

This would be around the same time that Man City bought their way to two Premier League titles.

[Loony BoB]

Guylian chocolates are awesome, I always get them when I spot them on a deal. Not sure if they're my fave overall, though... hard to say. They can be a bit much if you have them non-stop. Better used as something to treat myself with.

Did Guylian really cost more than Manchester City? I can't remember how much City cost, but...

EDIT: Ah, never mind, it was Thaksin that bought it for less.

[DK]

I'll never forget that first season where we had money, and the terror of having my club a.) suddenly insanely wealthy and b.) managed by mark hughes. jesus christ. CITY TO SPEND 100 MILLION ON KAKA! it's a miracle that we didn't do a Leeds in our first season with that tit at the helm.

[AssassinDX]

I thought the whole thing was hilarious, Hughes was obviously way out of his depth and didn't have a clue what to do with all that money other than offer a silly amount of money for Kaka and ultimately Robinho instead. At least the board saw that situation for what it was and got rid of him, otherwise they would have almost certainly gone the way Leeds (and to a lesser extent QPR) went.

Going back to the World Cup, Suarez is injured but Uruguay remain hopeful he'll play in the group stages.

On the one hand I'm glad this gives England a slight chance of getting out of that group, but on the other it's such a huge shame when world class players have to miss this tournament.

[Dat Matt]

I root for Germany. This comes from a long standing grudge with my younger step-brother playing FIFA. We would play Spain vs Germany and I would trounce him with Germany so he would get mad and rage quit. This was always hilarious. I've rooted for Germany in each competition since then.

This of course, is hindered by the fact that I don't really care about football at all.

[escobert]

The last WC I watched was where the french dude headbutted the Italian guy. that was awesome.

[AssassinDX]

Ah, Zinedine Zidane, one of the greatest players of his generation disgraced himself in what was the final match of his career, and one where he could have won the biggest competition of all but got himself sent off for a headbutt after Marco Materazzi allegedly insulted his mother.

Who knows if that moment cost both himself and his country the World Cup, but it certainly didn't help. What is a shame is that's what he's remembered for, not one of the greatest players to ever live.

[Psychotic]

I said it then and I'll say it again, Zidane's headbutt was bloody awesome and he is a hero for doing it in the World Cup final of all games

We can look down on stuff like this all we want, but football is about entertainment and characters.

[Yellow_Magic]

I don't think Zidane will ever be remembered as anything less than a fantastic footballer, even with the whole head-butting incident.

I mean, he was all over the local Champions League final coverage yesterday and neither commentator even mentioned the World Cup.

[DK]

christ look at that thread man. 110 people voted on the poll, compared to 15 now. I had no idea that our population had died that badly xD

[Loony BoB]

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That's our list, guys. We clearly have to trace down each and every one of 'em.

[Jess]

Brazil & their home advantage will win.

Now you have one less to trace.

[Freya]

Heard that official putbull song.


Ehhhhh....

I like Shakira's better. She has one out too.


Watching them got me so super excited! I couldn't decide which country but I saw that poll picture from before. I'm gonna go with Germany again.

[Crop]

I voted England because I have pride in Teh Tree Lyons.

[Quindiana Jones]

Colombia for surprise win.