Re: The Official Confederations Cup thread

by Uncanny Tue 18 Jun 2013, 07:21

Kick wrote:
Uncanny wrote:I think the biggest goal margin was Australia vs San Marino with a score of 18-0, came in 2001 for World Cup qualifiers, don't quote me, that's what I read sometime back

It's actually Australia 32 American Samoa 0.

Ahh thanks haha atleast got Australia right lmao

by barca 2011 Tue 18 Jun 2013, 07:46

Kick wrote:
Uncanny wrote:I think the biggest goal margin was Australia vs San Marino with a score of 18-0, came in 2001 for World Cup qualifiers, don't quote me, that's what I read sometime back

It's actually Australia 32 American Samoa 0.

U actually prompted me to check that out on YT! And the American Samoans seemed very humble toward the end, at least from what I saw, lol.

by Kick Tue 18 Jun 2013, 08:17

Sorry, correction it was 31 0. Here is the story behind it, for all of those interested.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_31%E2%80%930_American_Samoa

by TalkingReckless Tue 18 Jun 2013, 08:37

Are they gonna keep playing with all these protests going on in Brazil? According to reports over 100k people are out on the streets

by The Sanchez Tue 18 Jun 2013, 08:39

Straya back in the day when we were an alright side :bow:

by BORUSSIA!! Tue 18 Jun 2013, 09:07

Is there any brazilians on this forum. What's the general feeling towards the WC? Do most people want it/excited about it despite all the costs?

by Ganso Tue 18 Jun 2013, 14:21

The Official Confederations Cup thread - Page 11 1011034_662133200493566_923271037_n

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Nobody is in favor of the WC.We are having the biggest protest in decades mainly because everyone is unsatisfied with what is happening atm.I dont think any competition will be canceled though.

The Official Confederations Cup thread - Page 11 AKzzzV6_700b

The Official Confederations Cup thread - Page 11 AKzzzV6_700b

by Kick Tue 18 Jun 2013, 14:41

Wow, that is crazy, Ganso!

by Ganso Tue 18 Jun 2013, 14:48

crazy good, im thinking about going there myself tomorrow

by FennecFox7 Tue 18 Jun 2013, 14:51

Ganso wrote:crazy good, im thinking about going there myself tomorrow

Take some pictures Thumbs up

by Kick Tue 18 Jun 2013, 15:00

Ganso wrote:crazy good, im thinking about going there myself tomorrow

Good if you get your point across.

by Uncanny Tue 18 Jun 2013, 18:58

Damn that is very crazy. Bit question, the protests are going on because of how the government is using the publics money to fund the building of the stadiums and the tournaments correct? So won't the revenue from the Confederations Cup and next years World Cup actually help Brasil's economy? Or am I missing some point where the revenue is not going to be put back into the economy?

by SaintJoe Tue 18 Jun 2013, 19:02

Read yesterday this World Cup is going to cost more than the last 3 WCs combined Neutral

That's just insane.

by Uncanny Tue 18 Jun 2013, 19:20

^^ that's not good at all, which means all revenue will simply go towards the cost. Very sad, will Brasil's economy take a huge dip because of this then?

by Guest Tue 18 Jun 2013, 23:10

Uncanny wrote:^^ that's not good at all, which means all revenue will simply go towards the cost. Very sad, will Brasil's economy take a huge dip because of this then?

Dont be too brash.....I'm sure the politicians will use plenty of the revenue to fund their 17 thousand reais a month salary they gave themselves as a pat on the back for creating these deals.

This world cup will be a disaster.

by SaintJoe Tue 18 Jun 2013, 23:34

This video sums up the whole situation . Reminds me of Portugal spending millions to build stadiums for the Euro that no one uses anymore (and their upkeep is huge). But in Brazil the corruption is probably everywhere, which brings the whole cost to an humongous level.

by free_cat Tue 18 Jun 2013, 23:40

Why is people angry in Brazil if their economy is booming?

by la bestia negra Wed 19 Jun 2013, 00:15

free_cat wrote:Why is people angry in Brazil if their economy is booming?

even if the economy is booming im willing to bet that only 2.5% or so will benefit from this

by Guest Wed 19 Jun 2013, 00:37

free_cat wrote:Why is people angry in Brazil if their economy is booming?

It isnt.

by Ganso Wed 19 Jun 2013, 02:35

our economy is great...the problem is how we are using it

by Mr_Puyol Wed 19 Jun 2013, 04:39

Tahiti are 500/1 underdogs.This is my chance to become rich.

by Tomwin Lannister Wed 19 Jun 2013, 04:58

Yeah if you take out 2 mortgages and bet against them scoring again Laughing

by kiranr Wed 19 Jun 2013, 06:21

free_cat wrote:Why is people angry in Brazil if their economy is booming?

It is the same as in India. Only the top 10% see the benefits due to crony capitalism.

by Uncanny Wed 19 Jun 2013, 06:49

Saw the video, but what's the point now? The stadiums have been built, the money is going to FIFA, nothing can be reversed now.

by M99 Wed 19 Jun 2013, 10:32

Brazil vs Mexico tomorrow. Winning is a must, semis will be confirmed. Jinx of France was slain, now to slay the lesser jinx of Mexico.

by BarcaLearning Wed 19 Jun 2013, 11:37

This is really sad to see....another example of Capitalism result in such a unbalance state and the top ppl deciding to allot an crazy amount towards the top international event while large proportion of the population is suffering.... ?

Dont know enough about how Brazil is run but seems large population also a problem there and corruption etc etc similar to China Razz

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