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World Cup National Football Team - Changing Teams
Hi,
I have always supported England during every World Cup. I've lived in the UK half of my life, and I feel passionate about England playing in any tournament. I do support them. However, I am fed up of them losing, that is now getting to the point that I don't want to support them anymore. They raise your hopes and then fail to deliver - EVERY TIME!
Is it a sin if I live in the UK and support someone else? Would I offend anyone? Where I live, everyone is England-Crazy, and they have the English flag flying out of their trouser pockets.
The British football team have three lions on their shirts. I don't understand why they chose 3 lions for.. It should be 3 penguins. You see.. this is a TYPICAL example of how they raise your hopes and then fail.
When they lost to Germany, the news broadcaster said "Ahh well, its not all doom and gloom, England have performed very well in the Cricket match today".
Yes, of course they performed well - that's because Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Ghana do not have a cricket team!! That's the only reason why England do so well!!
I mean, this is just getting too embarrassing.
Would it be wrong for me to just support Brazil from now on??
I have always supported England during every World Cup. I've lived in the UK half of my life, and I feel passionate about England playing in any tournament. I do support them. However, I am fed up of them losing, that is now getting to the point that I don't want to support them anymore. They raise your hopes and then fail to deliver - EVERY TIME!
Is it a sin if I live in the UK and support someone else? Would I offend anyone? Where I live, everyone is England-Crazy, and they have the English flag flying out of their trouser pockets.
The British football team have three lions on their shirts. I don't understand why they chose 3 lions for.. It should be 3 penguins. You see.. this is a TYPICAL example of how they raise your hopes and then fail.
When they lost to Germany, the news broadcaster said "Ahh well, its not all doom and gloom, England have performed very well in the Cricket match today".
Yes, of course they performed well - that's because Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Ghana do not have a cricket team!! That's the only reason why England do so well!!
I mean, this is just getting too embarrassing.
Would it be wrong for me to just support Brazil from now on??
Comments
"Sorry I cannot let you enter heaven, you supported Brazil while living in England. How dare you!" lol
But logically thinking, if you're going to support another team, it might as well be Spain ;D
(Edit: They're not in the top 10, but something is telling me that is going to change this year)
I'm not sure if you know the Brits, but they could take it really badly. But I cannot lie. I just don't want to support them anymore. I've been hurt too many times. They're nice people, etc.. but their football teams are useless.
If they can't blame their manager, they blame the shape of the ball... if its not the ball being "too round", then its the climate that is causing a problem. I just feel really embarrassed now supporting this team.
Only one solution left... move to Spain ;)
Yeah, habibi, I've considered this option. But unfortunately, I want to move to a country where the team is going places. I don't want ever again to invest my time, energy and emotions in a team that will clearly fail. So, I'm looking at moving to Germany, Brazil, or Portugal.
But thanks for the suggestion!!
Besides, I look Brazilian, and I speak a bit of portuguese...
I don't want ever again to invest my time, energy and emotions in a team that will clearly fail.
haha wow you're one dedicated fan.
England until the end of the group stages
Slovakia until they lost to Holland
Now Ghana...
I will always be an England fan at heart, but this is a game, seriously!
Support whoever and how many countries you want. God will not mind.
I hope it is not a Sin as I have already supported three teams this world cup.
England until the end of the group stages
Slovakia until they lost to Holland
Now Ghana...
I will always be an England fan at heart, but this is a game, seriously!
Support whoever and how many countries you want. God will not mind.
I havent yet decided who to support: Brazil or Germany; but dont u think it will look a bit odd with me standing in my German shorts, German top and waving the German flag in an English pub in the heart of London watching the Germans play? I mean, i don't want to offend anyone. I just want to support a team that's going somewhere.
But I am supporting Ghana more than any others now, as I would like to see an African team win the world cup.
In the israel/England game a few years ago I wore an Israel top and Scarf as a dare, and lots of people started talking to me because of it, and apologising for what others were saying during the game (insulting the opposition etc...) It ended up very friendly and was certainly a positive experience.
Against brazil I could imagine there would be some more German supporters especially in London. therewil be some rude people, but I would imagine it would be fine. A bit odd yes, but fine.
THis is amazing. We are exactly the same.
I too promised a good friend that I will support Germany because he's my cousin and we want there to be peace and love and in the family.
Secondly, I too cannot stand Diego Maradonna. - it wasn't really his "hand of God" thing that annoyed me the most, it was the fact that he's not really a good example for children, and he's always talking about "fair play" as if he invented the idea, yet he clearly doesn't believe in it.
How do u feel towards England? I am so gutted.
I think Capello is to blame partly. What do u think?
Fabio also expected too much of them and gave up on them when they needed his support most.
I think England need to learn to play as a team, and not just as 11 individuals on the pitch. There is not much good passing or teamworkers in the side, which is a shame. But they really did deserve to lose to Germany, no doubt. They simply beat us in skill.
In the end it is only a game, and now everyone is too interested in the Tennis to care. Then it will be the premier league all over again instead.
if u wear a german flag in an english pub, it may lead to an early martyrdom
;)
What your thoughts about Spain and world cup?
Right now World Cup is over are you satisfied with the results?
What your thoughts about Spain and world cup?
Yes, I am surprised. I didnt expect Spain to win, but i was impressed by their performance in the finals against Holland.
I went to buy a brazillian top last week, but they had all soled out. The only thing remaining was English (in all sizes), Swedish and Denmark kits.
I think I'll just support the team where I can find a good T-shirt in my size. I am glad Holland didnt win because orange isn't really good on me. I like the yellow and red of the Spanish side, and of course the Brazillian colors are my favourite.
Well done for Spain. I was drinking Sangria to celebrate their win all week. I had prepared a vase full of tulips, but as soon as spain had won, I gave the tulips away.
Nevermind.
Father Peter
Give up Soccer (football), cricket, and all of that childish stuff and take up Baseball; specifically the New York Yankees.
The Yankees are God's Team.
George Steinbrenner, the owner, went to his rest today. He is the most philanthropic sports owner in the whole world.
That in itself distinguishes the allegiance.
Actually you are aware that Baseball was invented in England?
Father Peter
Zoxsasi,
Give up Soccer (football), cricket, and all of that childish stuff and take up Baseball; specifically the New York Yankees.
The Yankees are God's Team.
George Steinbrenner, the owner, went to his rest today. He is the most philanthropic sports owner in the whole world.
That in itself distinguishes the allegiance.
What color are their Sports kit?
If it doesn't look good, forget it.
Do you honestly think I understand what "off side is"?? If the players have nice hair cuts, good manners, and a snazzy sports kit, I'll support them. Its that simple.
I need to research this yankee stuff before I engage on buying any of their gear. its not easy:
Do their colors match my carpet?
Do their colors match my car?
Do their colors match my jeans?
See? You think its easy: Just support this team, but there is a LOT of hard work that goes into supporting a team. Its not just about fun and games ya iLoveSaintmark!
WHAT I TELL YOU ALL ABOUT SPAIN!!! IN YOUUUUR FACES!!! NAH NAH NA POOOOO POOOO!!!! :P
When it comes to Soccer ,I always thought the English,Welish,Scottish and Irish had better chances at winning in major football tournaments only if they participate as the United Kingdom or GB. 'United we stand' ,they say. If they do that at the Olympics,why not in soccer..I bet,they would be as tough as ManU or Chelsea to beat....To see England getting uprooted against their nemesis,the Germans 4-1 is a bizzare moment of this tournament..not that I am an avid fan of the English team, but that I have always despised the German side for their hurbis, 'we are the best' attitude...But Soccer will always remain a fascinating sport ,never matched by any other type of sports event.
Father Peter
I will add that the Yankees are God's Team. You will b taking on a spiritual and religious endeavour.
Dear Zoxsasi,
I will add that the Yankees are God's Team. You will b taking on a spiritual and religious endeavour.
you sound like Mina el-es in our church.....he LOVES the yankees
Baseball was probably invented by the ancient Egyptians, like most things. :)
When talking to members of the U.K., it would be 2 pence, not 2 cents.
Something was wrong with them all. Even Rooney played like he was asleep.
But then, most of the best teams played badly this time round.
(that's both of u!)
;)
GB