tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26614850.post9172304977101058706..comments2008-07-03T12:09:40.167-07:00Loyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15036274932890816100noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26614850.post-53077809366750498812008-07-03T12:09:00.000-07:002008-07-03T12:09:00.000-07:00

I would have to know something about Spanish football culture to offer an opinion about how Xabi learned to play the way he does, but I don't need to know much about Portuguese football to know that the goalkeeper sucks, and is always getting them (and himself) into trouble with crosses.<BR/><BR/>I would have to know something about Mexican football culture to say something intelligent about

Jeff Mertennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26614850.post-31148216930604465712008-07-02T16:11:00.000-07:002008-07-02T16:11:00.000-07:00

Then…..Merten…when a person expresses opinions on euro or south Americans player…one have to have some knowledge of this cultures, to come to a conclusive opinion….right?<BR/><BR/>Or….YOU (mean all) that live here, USA see Europes (players) and other countries, as it is all about money also? (Witch… it is some cases). <BR/><BR/>PS. Hope you know spanglish!!! lol<BR/><BR/>http://www.fifa.com/

olmo47http://www.blogger.com/profile/17196756410862270684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26614850.post-13098393050051097212008-07-01T14:07:00.000-07:002008-07-01T14:07:00.000-07:00

I cannot claim to be in any position to "help" anyone. I'm not a soccer professional now and I never have been.<BR/><BR/>I will claim two things. 1)I love the game and 2)I don't mind sharing my oppinion. <BR/><BR/>My goal for most of my blog entries is to share interesting soccer things, encourage people to think about soccer and get excited about the sport. So I appreciate all comments despite

Loyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15036274932890816100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26614850.post-7045233675861979572008-07-01T12:44:00.000-07:002008-07-01T12:44:00.000-07:00

He can't immerse himself in what you think soccer culture is, because futbol culture to you comes from Espana and your whole life.<BR/><BR/>He's got American futbol culture, which is a mix of lots of things - just like all American culture. <BR/><BR/>The United States won't be a world-competitor in futbol for some time, because there is so much money in baseball, football, and basketball for the

Jeff Mertennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26614850.post-90260843370356126632008-06-30T15:40:00.000-07:002008-06-30T15:40:00.000-07:00

I have to say this!<BR/><BR/>You seem to know a lot about "futbol" in paper, and "statistics" also in paper, however in (my opinion) you are in many ways clueless about the "futbol" world, <BR/>not you understand cultures, and to top this I am the champion of your group!!!!<BR/> <BR/>Emerge your self in the culture, and then you can truly give help to others!<BR/> <BR/>No offense intended<BR/> <

olmo47http://www.blogger.com/profile/17196756410862270684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26614850.post-21790645056687697142008-06-27T10:21:00.000-07:002008-06-27T10:21:00.000-07:00

The English have just banned league and cup trophies for all players ages 8 and under.<BR/> http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/8288178?MSNHPHMA

Loyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15036274932890816100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26614850.post-34681037648740986102008-06-27T06:51:00.000-07:002008-06-27T06:51:00.000-07:00

Oh!!<BR/><BR/>I think you guys (USA) invented the expression "you think with your estomag"<BR/><BR/>The closes to men "heart" pizza and beer.<BR/><BR/>Now wonder, you us (futbol) team haven't win to much! need to feed them!!!!.....McDonals meal!!

olmo47http://www.blogger.com/profile/17196756410862270684noreply@blogger.com