Football (Soccer) Thread

[Liep]

This is how Qatar wants to save WC2022 from the sun. It's gonna be the funniest WC ever.

[The Larch]

Since the dawn of time, mankind has always dreamed the same thing. To block the sun.

[Josquius]

This is how Qatar wants to save WC2022 from the sun. It's gonna be the funniest WC ever.

wtf? Link?

[Liep]

http://us.cnn.com/2011/SPORT/03/25/qatar.flying.saucers/index.html

[Norgy]

This is how Qatar wants to save WC2022 from the sun. It's gonna be the funniest WC ever.

No drunks, gays or actual fans allowed.

[Josquius]

How on earth are they planning to keep it aloft? Its a giant blimp I guess? - the article says nought.

[FunkMonk]

Qatar: Desperately trying to make FIFA's snubbing of the USA's 2022 bid look even more ridiculous.

[dps]

How on earth are they planning to keep it aloft? Its a giant blimp I guess? - the article says nought.

His team eventually hopes to construct the helium-filled devices in Qatar

Yeah, they're essentially giant airships.  Learn to read.

[Warspite]

Ten years ago, David "Rocky" Rocastle passed away. An Arsenal legend in his own time. He was just 30 years old. Never really hit the same heights after the mid-1990s, but when he was in his prime, he was unstoppable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJdEPdUxQN0

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Rocastle

[Duque de Bragança]

Braga did it again  Not spectacular but for that there's always Porto Congrats to Benfica too, I'm in a good mood.

[FunkMonk]

Crazy Americans and their love affair with soccer 

Yahoo article... http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/dirty-tackle/post/The-Timbers-8217-mascot-and-his-giant-chainsaw?urn=sow-wp886

The Portland Timbers' soaking wet first home match in MLS against the Chicago Fire showed off their fantastic stadium and fantastic crowd -- the Timbers Army, who belted out the national anthem all on their own. But perhaps the most unique feature of one of the league's new teams is their mascot. Yes, the Timbers' mascot is an actual lumberjack with an actual chainsaw and he actually uses it during matches. His name is Timber Joey and after every Timbers goal he slices a piece off his huge log slab on the side of the pitch. The slices are passed through the stands and presented to the goal scorer after the match.

http://youtu.be/8-GmHcmdYBo

[Liep]

El Clásico.

Mourinho has killed what was left of Madrid, playing defense on their own turf. Sad.

[Liep]

Albiol tries to choke Villa after he misjudges the ball. Penalty and booted.

Wonder if they're going to try with some offense now.

[Josquius]

Crazy Americans and their love affair with soccer 

Yahoo article... httphoo.com/soccer/blog/dirty-tackle/post/The-Timbers-8217-mascot-and-his-giant-chainsaw?urn=sow-wp886

The Portland Timbers' soaking wet first home match in MLS against the Chicago Fire showed off their fantastic stadium and fantastic crowd -- the Timbers Army, who belted out the national anthem all on their own. But perhaps the most unique feature of one of the league's new teams is their mascot. Yes, the Timbers' mascot is an actual lumberjack with an actual chainsaw and he actually uses it during matches. His name is Timber Joey and after every Timbers goal he slices a piece off his huge log slab on the side of the pitch. The slices are passed through the stands and presented to the goal scorer after the match.

[img]http://mit.zenfs.com/

http://youtu.be/8-GmHcmdYBo

What a lame mascot, more likely to scare kids than endear them.

[The Larch]

El Clásico.

Mourinho has killed what was left of Madrid, playing defense on their own turf. Sad.

Playing Pepe on midfield and benching Özil was a telling sign from the very beginning.