2014 World Cup

[Mystik]

Apparently Sao Paolo's metro (subway) has been closed for 5 days now as workers are on strike. The WC is supposed to start on Thursday...

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-27757619

[xudong]

We have the same thought 4 years ago.

And neither do I think Berlusconi would spend big, but it could be bigger than last season.

You never know, and let's hope for the best.

That's what you get having a rich and unpredictable old guy. At least we can keep on dreaming.

[reza]

Who cares about the analysis when the studio is located in such a setting

http://www.espnfc.com/blog/world-cup-cen...-world-cup

[ACMILAN1983]

lol, pretty lucky hey. I must say, while ESPN has been amusing and even alright at times in their coverage of football (I used to watch the daily football show they do), I must say they were always really loud and often just arguing when discussing topics.

For the American posters, is this common in a lot of American sports coverage, as it seemed rather alien to me. I also listen to Beyond the Pitch, which is primarily aimed at North America, but there's much less shouting. I figured that's mostly because it's format is different, much more like an interview with a single "expert" at a time rather than a discussion with multiple experts.

[ElMago99]

lol, pretty lucky hey. I must say, while ESPN has been amusing and even alright at times in their coverage of football (I used to watch the daily football show they do), I must say they were always really loud and often just arguing when discussing topics.

For the American posters, is this common in a lot of American sports coverage, as it seemed rather alien to me. I also listen to Beyond the Pitch, which is primarily aimed at North America, but there's much less shouting. I figured that's mostly because it's format is different, much more like an interview with a single "expert" at a time rather than a discussion with multiple experts.

Sports Coverage is very dumbed down here, as most of the people are borderline retarted.

There's a lot of screaming, especially from Stephen A. Smith, calling everyone a racist, but not much of substance.

[ACMILAN1983]

Thanks. I must say it came as a kind of culture shock for me, as everyone was just talking over each other. That said, I did find it pretty entertaining, so I can see how it appeals.

[xudong]

lol, pretty lucky hey. I must say, while ESPN has been amusing and even alright at times in their coverage of football (I used to watch the daily football show they do), I must say they were always really loud and often just arguing when discussing topics.

For the American posters, is this common in a lot of American sports coverage, as it seemed rather alien to me. I also listen to Beyond the Pitch, which is primarily aimed at North America, but there's much less shouting. I figured that's mostly because it's format is different, much more like an interview with a single "expert" at a time rather than a discussion with multiple experts.

Anyone can do that job, as long as you are rude and biased.

And of course, loud too, otherwise how will you be heard?

[reza]

[ACMILAN1983]

Thanks reza, I must say the list looks a lot like I would have predicted. I am a little surprised Capello earns almost double of what Hodgeson earns though.

Anyone can do that job, as long as you are rude and biased.

And of course, loud too, otherwise how will you be heard?

I think being biased is a prerequisite for the job anywhere

[ZvonimirBoban]

Wait. Capello coaches Russia?