World Cup 2010

[sweetcell]

in case someone wants to make a last-minute trip to ZA:

FIFA: More than 160,000 WCup tickets still unsold
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gguVUjpxHKmnRyJkW7d4zprtMEGg

[heather]

I read that some guys want to show the US vs England game in Dupont Circle...that could be fun...

here's a link to the story: 
http://www.welovedc.com/2010/05/26/dupont-snowball-fight-organizer-wants-to-bring-you-world-cup-soccer/
i'd be all about that.

thanks for posting the schedule, sweetcell!

[godsshoeshine]

i really really hope i can make it to brazil in 2014

[sweetcell]

I read that some guys want to show the US vs England game in Dupont Circle...that could be fun...

current word on the street is that it's a no-go, given the cost.  things could change.

i really really hope i can make it to brazil in 2014

yup, i'm hoping the same.  the missus has spent time in brazil and speaks fluent portuguese.  she would be my guide and hopefully sweet-talk my way out of bar fights with the locals.  we contemplated south africa but the security concerns, and other financial priorities, got in the way.  having already traveled around brazil we're comfortable with it.  my one trip to south africa left me a little concerned about kicking around the country.

[vansmack]

I will be in Brazil as I have many friends in Sao Paolo.

The fanfest things are fun - we were looking for these in Europe and have found one only in Berlin, so we're going there.  I hope for your guys sake, they do one in Dupont Circle.  SF is doing two - one outside City Hall (USA v England) and one in Dolores Park (for the final).

And this is awesome:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5fYJcdEeiM

[vansmack]

BTW - with Essien out, I'm pretty certain now that not a single African team will make it out of the first round.  I suppose Cote d'Ivoire has a chance if Portugal continues to struggle, but I think it's a distinct possibility.

[godsshoeshine]

i'm definitely picking cote d'ivoire to go through over portugal

anthony bourdain loves sao paolo, so i'm down

[lily1]

I'm hoping it is Cote d'Ivoire as well over Portugal, but I think it's Cameroon that will advance out of the African countries.

Maybe the DC Sports Commission will show the game at RFK like they did for the 2002 quarterfinals. Granted , its first round play, but still, would be fun and the stadium, fromw what I can tell, isn't being used that day by another event.

[sweetcell]

rio will be more fun than sao paolo. 

The fanfest things are fun - we were looking for these in Europe and have found one only in Berlin, so we're going there.  I hope for your guys sake, they do one in Dupont Circle. 

my only minor issue with fanfests is that depending on the location, drinking may be prohibited.  yes, i'd rather have a fun atmosphere than drink beer alone, but the best is a fun atmosphere and beer.

BTW - with Essien out, I'm pretty certain now that not a single African team will make it out of the first round.  I suppose Cote d'Ivoire has a chance if Portugal continues to struggle, but I think it's a distinct possibility.

wow, that would really suck for the continent if that happens.  what with this being labelled "africa's cup", expectations are sky-high for the six african teams.  lots of soul-searching would ensue.

[vansmack]

I think Cameroon is Africa's best hope to go through, not Cote d'Ivoire.

Rio is for tourists.

The only fanfests I've been to were in Europe.  There are no prohibitions on alcohol in Europe during the World Cup.  Except staying sober - that's prohibited.  SF might enforce no drinking by city hall, but not at Delores Park.

[godsshoeshine]

i like cameroon in that group too actually

if it gets really quiet at work today i'll make my group predictions in earnest

[sweetcell]

Rio is for tourists.

yes, tourists go to rio because it's an interesting place to visit.  sao paulo is the business capital of brazil, rio is party central.  i'll be going to brazil to party.

that being said, the missus spent most of her time studying in SP so she's got a soft spot for the city. 

also, if we're all going to visit the city, we should learn how to spell it

[godsshoeshine]

oh get over it!

hahah you spelled it wrong too. we're both terrible people

[sweetcell]

yes, i originally got it wrong too, as did smackie... that why i said "we".  how do you say "i suck" in brazilian?

[godsshoeshine]

my bad we're all terrible people

also i figure if i go to rio i'd just want to talk about city of god the whole time