***OFFICIAL*** 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP thread

[Green & Blue]

Good news that Maradona has the sense to start Tevez, really looking forward to watching him play at the world cup.Hope he has a great tournament.


Argentina coach Diego Maradona has confirmed that Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez will be in the first XI for his country’s opening World Cup clash against Nigeria on Saturday.

Argentina are blessed with a wealth of attacking talent, including Barcelona's Lionel Messi, Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain and Champions League-winning Inter forward Diego Milito.

But Maradona has revealed he will start with Tevez is likely to get the nod ahead of at least one of those three big hitters.

"Carlitos cannot be left out of the team. He is an idol of the people, more than me and Lionel Messi, so I read," Maradona told TyC Sports.

The former Napoli legend, who is aiming to become only the second man to win the World Cup as both a player and a coach, also brushed off any lingering doubts over the fitness of key player Messi.

He added: “Everything is good with Messi. There are no problems."

[The Man In Blue]

can i just say...


IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF THE WORLD CUP!!!

[Slim]

can i just say...


IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF THE WORLD CUP!!!

When?

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

can i just say...


IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF THE WORLD CUP!!!

Shit time for opening game. Have to tape it.

[blootoof]

Oh fuck! Not sure whats goin to be worse. Listenin to that boring cunt or the horns.

[Slim]

Just about to head to the opening ceremony, isn't that stadium the same as the Allianz?

[Slim]

Who gave Shaka Zulu a mic?

[Slim]

Gonna need a fucking big thong(flip flop) for that beetle.

[brite blu sky]

good news about Carlos.. if that gives him a bit of an edge getting a starting place then so much the better. He has had a cracking season.. possibly his best for a few years.. he will be in a terrific mood for that and going to the WC he must be hoping to make an impact. The pressure is on though with the competition for places.. so i really hope he finds his feet quick and sticks a few in the net. I really believe there is more to come from Carlito and a good WC would set him up nice.

if he has got the nod then it is down to him.. Nigeria, Korea Rep, Greece.. he should be able to terrorise them..

good luck Carlos

Argentina to win the WC and Tevez for the Golden Boot!

[dazby]

Opening ceremonies worldwide should be capped at 1hour.

[Slim]

Opening ceremonies worldwide should be capped at 1hour.

At least they are a more musical people than the last lot to host. Giant beetle mounting the football was funny.

[Slim]

Anyone else think New Zealand are going to put in a protest over their flag being incorrectly displayed?

[CityGer]

Fucking buzzing.

[The Man In Blue]

Anyone else think New Zealand are going to put in a protest over their flag being incorrectly displayed?

how did they fuck it up? Don't tell me they used an Ausssie one?

[Dameerto]

Have I missed Shakira yet? I fancied oggling a tasty Latin American before watching the footie (she was going to be singing some song or other at the opening ceremony)

[Slim]

Anyone else think New Zealand are going to put in a protest over their flag being incorrectly displayed?

how did they fuck it up? Don't tell me they used an Ausssie one?

They used white stars, got the pattern right but wrong colour.

[Beefymcfc]

Just under a hour to go. It's like waiting for Christmas ;-)

[Mike J]

Have I missed Shakira yet? I fancied oggling a tasty Latin American before watching the footie (she was going to be singing some song or other at the opening ceremony)

she was at the concert thing last night. she is absolutely gorgeous. id do alot of horribke things to spend the night with her!

[Slim]

She is so smoking hot I would kill you all and climb over your dead bodies to get to her.

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I think her entire body is double jointed, goes, clappers.

[Original Dub]

Here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dub got off worky early and is gonny have a spliffy and a few cannies.

That's how I talk when I'm happ..... y


Here comes the first whistle now..... wish we were there...


Get off the stage Blatter you old corrupt cunt.

EDIT - first time I've ever seen the guy with the microphone speaking AFTER I've already heard him on the speakers?

More splif, quick!