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Thought I'd post this article here rather than start a new thread. Interesting read.

How a Soccer Star is Made
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/06/magaz ... wanted=all

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root for Italy. With the exception of 1938, when they win the Cup, the Cards win the WS. (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)

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Centreville wrote:root for Italy. With the exception of 1938, when they win the Cup, the Cards win the WS. (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
If you like whiny divers, sure. Root for Italy.

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lukethedrifter wrote:When is India going to learn how to play futbol?
and how about Panama ?

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thrill wrote:
Centreville wrote:root for Italy. With the exception of 1938, when they win the Cup, the Cards win the WS. (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
If you like whiny divers, sure. Root for Italy.
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Awesome. I like the Swiss Army Knife. I'd be POd to be Australia though, that's the creepiest one, IMO.

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thrill wrote:
Centreville wrote:root for Italy. With the exception of 1938, when they win the Cup, the Cards win the WS. (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
If you like whiny divers, sure. Root for Italy.

yeah, there is no reason to like those [expletive] [expletive]

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let's be real here, EVERYONE dives in the world cup. and it's sad. these guys act, look, behave tough, but they lay down like pussies when they are in the middle of any big moment that involves physical play.

how about showing the world you are the toughest muthaphucka out there by staying on your feet and/or recovering quickly enough to maintain control and go freaking create a chance if for no other reason than to spite the sissy that just kicked you on the ankle
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thrill wrote:
Centreville wrote:root for Italy. With the exception of 1938, when they win the Cup, the Cards win the WS. (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
If you like whiny divers, sure. Root for Italy.

yeah, there is no reason to like those [expletive] [expletive]

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StL Dan wrote:let's be real here, EVERYONE dives in the world cup. and it's sad. these guys act, look, behave tough, but they lay down like pussies when they are in the middle of any big moment that involves physical play.

how about showing the world you are the toughest muthaphucka out there by staying on your feet and/or recovering quickly enough to maintain control and go freaking create a chance if for no other reason than to spite the sissy that just kicked you on the ankle
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thrill wrote:
Centreville wrote:root for Italy. With the exception of 1938, when they win the Cup, the Cards win the WS. (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
If you like whiny divers, sure. Root for Italy.

yeah, there is no reason to like those [expletive] [expletive]

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But the Italians do it with a flair. They must practice it so much that its myelinated to muscle memory.

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