The Official 2014 FIFA World Cup Thread

[Skeckoa]

That British hate for Suaréz doe...Well congrats on knocking another European "power" out of it. Now if only American teams could knock out Germany and Holland, then we'd be gold.

Don't forget France.

Well, even a loss at the hands of Ecuador would probably send them forward to the next round. Maybe just for the humiliation then?

[Alaizia]

I'd like to see Greece beat Costa Rica. As I haven't given my view on the Suarez incident yet, here it is: He is a dirty player who has now bitten opponents on three occasions, he should be banned for life. There is no place for that kind of nonsense on a football field. He's had his chances and the other incidents (the racism and the constant acts of simulation in particular) haven't done much to make me like him either.

I would also love to see Greece beat Costa Rica, even though after that they will probably fall into the Netherlands or such. Not so hopeful for Greece's national team. But you never know....(see Euro 2004)

I think we can all agree on this about Suarez, love him or hate him: Great footballer, also great mental issues.

[Camelza]

Greece expected a miracle from Samaras, though it was George and not Antonis who helped make that miracle come true.

Let's see if Greece can win it the same way they did Euro 2004.

My bro!

[Ardunshin]

I would also love to see Greece beat Costa Rica, even though after that they will probably fall into the Netherlands or such. Not so hopeful for Greece's national team. But you never know....(see Euro 2004)

I think we can all agree on this about Suarez, love him or hate him: Great footballer, also great mental issues.

Euro 2004 was one of my all time favourite tournaments. I love seeing an underdog succeed against all odds.
Suarez could be one of the greatest premier league players ever, if he would just take control of himself and stop being such a fool at crisis moments. It just seems like he can't handle pressure at all, which is a major problem in big games.

[Cata Larga]

Colombia vs Uruguay, and Suarez will likely (or at least hopefully) be suspended.

I'm calling it for Colombia.

[Forsher]

That son of a bitch Suarez... nice and clear headbutt, again the ref shows no card.

Is this true?

It looks like it. It's possible it was a head-butt that resulted in his teeth hitting the Italian guy (which I believe still should've translated to direct red). Alternatively, the rolling around clutching his teeth was play acting.

I didn't want to watch this game, I was looking forwards to Costa Rica/England but I know why TVNZ decided to screen it instead. However, having watched Italy/Uruguay, it was not worth it.

The clock ran until 5:55...

Utter bullshit.

Seriously? Muslera was booked for time-wasting, there should have bee some additional stoppage time.

Guess what, Costa Rica didn't score on the worst team in Group D and still advanced.

Unluckiest team. England should've drawn all its games but that defence... The lack of luck came up front.

Which would really only make him a different kind of scumbag, if that's the case.

Honestly I see nothing that horrible that would justify him being called a scumbag. At worst I'd say he is overly competitive.

I think the only way you can head-butt an opposing player and not be a scum-bag is when you're Zinedine Zidane. Also. Suarez has form for doing exactly this. Really the Italian guy has a much better case.

That's kinda racist to exclude whites from being victims of racism...

Well yes, there are ways that a white person can be racist against other white people. I guess...

Yes. Very easily.

Nigeria vs Argentina better be better. But it won't. Argentina will disappoint but scrape through unharmed. TVNZ is choosing some bloody strange fixtures to screen.

[Ardunshin]

An overly competitive racist cannibal.

Racist? Did I miss something here? The Italian player was white as far as I remember.

Suarez was racist towards Patrice Evra, who is as white as Muhammed Ali.

[Sdaeriji]

Congratulations to Luis Suarez for being the biggest villain in two consecutive World Cups.

[The Treorai]

I don't remember who, but one of my friends who's also a Liverpool supporter wrote a chant a few months back:

(Sung to the tune of "Oh My Darling".
Luis Suarez,
Luis Suarez,
Luis Suarez,
He's an ass,
He's an asshole,
Yes an asshole,
but He's our's,
so We don't care.

[Baltenstein]

On Suarez

Also, YAY GREECE!

[Gaveo]

I hope Costa Rica beats Greece. Ooof.

[Ardunshin]

I don't remember who, but one of my friends who's also a Liverpool supporter wrote a chant a few months back:

(Sung to the tune of "Oh My Darling".
Luis Suarez,
Luis Suarez,
Luis Suarez,
He's an ass,
He's an asshole,
Yes an asshole,
but He's our's,
so We don't care.

They'll care if he gets a long enough ban to disrupt their season. Liverpool need him.

[SuperFruitland]

I know it's a bit late, but...


GOOO ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!

I feel so British saying this. I love soccer. And I live in America.

[Nephara]

I know it's a bit late, but...


GOOO ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!

I feel so British saying this. I love soccer. And I live in America.

They played their last match like eight hours ago, and are out of the tournament. Maybe you'd have better luck actually supporting your nation.

[The Icemark]

I know it's a bit late, but...


GOOO ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!

I feel so British saying this. I love soccer. And I live in America.

You mean English, surely?

[Death Metal]

I know it's a bit late, but...


GOOO ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!

I feel so British saying this. I love soccer. And I live in America.

They played their last match like eight hours ago, and are out of the tournament. Maybe you'd have better luck actually supporting your nation.

But all the English people say Americans aren't good at futbol.

[Constaniana]

On Suarez

Also, YAY GREECE!

[Torisakia]

I know it's a bit late, but...


GOOO ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!

I feel so British saying this. I love soccer. And I live in America.

They played their last match like eight hours ago, and are out of the tournament. Maybe you'd have better luck actually supporting your nation.

Supporting the USA, against Germany, without Jozy?

[Kaylea]

Really hope they don't ban Suarez. That'd be pathetic. He didn't do a dangerous thing like try to snap someone's leg a la Shawcross. All the comments about banning him are so sheeplike. Typical English can't stand that he humiliated them and that they can't play football. Always looking for another scapegoat like Balotelli or Tevez to distract them.

[Torisakia]

Really hope they don't ban Suarez. That'd be pathetic. He didn't do a dangerous thing like try to snap someone's leg a la Shawcross. All the comments about banning him are so sheeplike. Typical English can't stand that he humiliated them and that they can't play football. Always looking for another scapegoat like Balotelli or Tevez to distract them.

I'm surprised people aren't pushing for the death penalty against him.

[The Treorai]

Really hope they don't ban Suarez. That'd be pathetic. He didn't do a dangerous thing like try to snap someone's leg a la Shawcross. All the comments about banning him are so sheeplike. Typical English can't stand that he humiliated them and that they can't play football. Always looking for another scapegoat like Balotelli or Tevez to distract them.

I'm not English, and I am a Liverpool supporter, so for half the year I have to at least cheer for the ass, and I am one of the sheeple who think he should get a pretty hefty punishment for biting someone on the shoulder like a toddler.

[Death Metal]

Really hope they don't ban Suarez. That'd be pathetic.

No, what's pathetic is Uruguay and Liverpool fans standing behind one of the dirtiest players in any sport no matter what low he sinks to.

"Suarez bit a guy"
"So what? It wasn't dangerous!"

"Suarez kicked a downed player in the face repeatedly!"
"They're showing it from a bad angle on purpose!"

"Suarez sucker punched the goalie, peed on his face, and then kicked his puppy for good measure!"
"Yeah but carding the guy? Talk about overreaction!"

[Kaylea]

Really hope they don't ban Suarez. That'd be pathetic. He didn't do a dangerous thing like try to snap someone's leg a la Shawcross. All the comments about banning him are so sheeplike. Typical English can't stand that he humiliated them and that they can't play football. Always looking for another scapegoat like Balotelli or Tevez to distract them.

I'm not English, and I am a Liverpool supporter, so for half the year I have to at least cheer for the ass, and I am one of the sheeple who think he should get a pretty hefty punishment for biting someone on the shoulder like a toddler.

This is football. Not tiddlywinks. There are always disreputable characters. Can't ban them all. Should they have banned Materazzi for winding up Zidane? Should they have banned Simeone for his gamesmanship against Beckham? It's not on, but you can't ban every bit of nastiness in the game. What are you going to do? Ban anyone who uses naughty words on the pitch because it not the type of morality that should be displayed? Just let them sort it out on the pitch. You can always villainise them after to your hearts content anyway.

Really hope they don't ban Suarez. That'd be pathetic.

No, what's pathetic is Uruguay and Liverpool fans standing behind one of the dirtiest players in any sport no matter what low he sinks to.

"Suarez bit a guy"
"So what? It wasn't dangerous!"

"Suarez kicked a downed player in the face repeatedly!"
"They're showing it from a bad angle on purpose!"

"Suarez sucker punched the goalie, peed on his face, and then kicked his puppy for good measure!"
"Yeah but carding the guy? Talk about overreaction!"

Whatever you're normally the one defending antisocial things so...

[Death Metal]

No, what's pathetic is Uruguay and Liverpool fans standing behind one of the dirtiest players in any sport no matter what low he sinks to.

"Suarez bit a guy"
"So what? It wasn't dangerous!"

"Suarez kicked a downed player in the face repeatedly!"
"They're showing it from a bad angle on purpose!"

"Suarez sucker punched the goalie, peed on his face, and then kicked his puppy for good measure!"
"Yeah but carding the guy? Talk about overreaction!"

Whatever you're normally the one defending antisocial things so...

http://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/ad-hominem

Also, from Law 12, Fouls and Misconduct:

A player shall be sent off the field of play and shown the red card, if, in the opinion of the referee, he:

(n) is guilty of violent conduct;

Biting someone is violent conduct. Therefore, it's a violation of the Laws.

http://www.wfms.org/Other/Football/FIFA/law12.html

[Torisakia]

Whatever you're normally the one defending antisocial things so...

http://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/ad-hominem

Also, from Law 12, Fouls and Misconduct:

A player shall be sent off the field of play and shown the red card, if, in the opinion of the referee, he:

(n) is guilty of violent conduct;

Biting someone is violent conduct. Therefore, it's a violation of the Laws.

http://www.wfms.org/Other/Football/FIFA/law12.html

So which method of execution should FIFA choose?