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Ronaldo’s a fatty and France still can’t score
June 13, 2006Ronaldo used to be the world’s greatest player. And I used to weigh 165.
Both were a long time ago in a far, far away place. Maybe his downfall was related to mine - too many donuts, some cervezas and a knack for ordering hamburgers on an almost daily basis.
He looked worthless on the pitch today, a shadow of his former self. How can they start this guy?
Brazil won 1-0 against Croatia on Kaka’s goal in the first half, and at times they looked dominant. But Croatia hung with them, had a fine performance from their goalie and could have forced a tie.
I said earlier in my first blog that Brazil won’t win the World Cup, and I’m sticking by it. They’ll meet probably Czech or Italy in the second round, and could go down if their defense doesn’t shape up.
Speaking of Brazil, my boss - an adamant supporter of banning the World Cup forever - was on a roll today while I worked in the office and watched their game.
After I had to tell him about 15 times the way to pronounce Ronaldinho, he saw where Ronaldo was subbed for Robinho. That started a mini-tirade on Brazil names he made up: Medino, Crepino, Lumino, Sedino, etc.
Then he found out that they had a guy named Kaka on the team. I can’t even write where this joke went. We’re a family website.
France can’t score but England now can
Things I have done since France scored a goal in the World Cup: graduated high school and college, married, visited Brazil and Venezuela, got my truck stuck in Lake Wichita, drank 2,000 beers (none of which were consumed with the Lake Wichita incident. Sadly, I was sober), etc.
I could go on and on. The French, winners of the ‘98 World Cup, were shutout in 2002 and didn’t get their 2006 run started on the right foot, tying the Swiss 0-0. And while France had its chances, the Swiss could have easily won this game.
After watching Togo-South Korea play today, it’s no sure thing that France will get out of the first round.
While France can’t score, England’s soccer players now can. The Brit’s coach lifted the celibacy rule today, which means David Beckham can get all the nookie he wants.
Speaking of Togo, I’m glad I woke up to watch that fantastic game. Togo looked pretty solid, but S. Korea scored a pair of nice goals in the second half with Togo down a man to win 2-1.
Three great goals and a pretty decent pace to the game. What’s not to like?
Stat of the day: Brazil is the only country who has won a World Cup when it wasn’t played on their continent. (I know it happened in 2002 and I think another time too). Doesn’t sound good if you’re an Argentina fan. Or a Togo backer.
Looking ahead: If there was ever a day in the next month where you actually had to concentrate on the job to get some work done, Wednesday might be the day.
Spain, my World Cup pick (even though I haven’t seem them play since 2002), meets Ukraine in the first game, then the vaunted Tunisians take on Saudi Arabia. The final one could be worth watching - the hometown Germans should whip Poland, who still is wondering how Ecuador beat them.
My quest: I watched two full games, but I’m covering the Oil Bowl All-Star football game this week in Wichita Falls, so that got in the way of the France-Swiss contest. I know - Wow, you actually had to work. Poor thing.
But I caught the last 15 minutes in the MSU Student Center, and I didn’t miss a goal. I watched with about 15 highly energetic Caribbean students. A good environment that I may return to before the Cup ends.
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