Champions League Final: Arsenal v. Barcelona, 2:30PM EST on ESPN2

Mate, I can confidently say that American football fans already know how talented Ronaldinho is.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Ok, as a diehard Gunners fan, I'm offended by that. However, as a HUGE Ronaldinho/Deco fan... go Barca.

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There's nowhere I can't reach.

Yea, but Henry is so spotty. I mean, I'm a huge Gunners fan (mostly because, well... fuck Man U) but Henry will be on fire one game, and then play like a fucking American the next.

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Originally Posted by bighunt

What? we can't play soccer that well??? gee... i don't think the Canadians made it to the World Cup did they???? hm...... nope.
Yes, there's not a huge stand-out American player like Henry, Ronaldinho, or Liverpool's Gerrard but don't count us out so early chief. We MIGHT surprise some people this summer.....

Now only if we can switch brackets w/another country....

Mate, I live in Canada. I'm not from Canada. And also, I've seen your team. It's pretty easy when you buy out other players with citizenship and large contracts. And no, you won't surprise anyone. Sorry. Stick to your ladies team. They're pretty good.

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Originally Posted by El Ray Fernando

HAHA....err I think its because Arsenal are a little too reliant on Henry, when he doesn't function the whole team doesn't function either, but Febregas is coming along nicely. Its a shame with Berkamp and the Champions League I feel because he's afraid of flying so he doesn't see much Champions League football. (Although I'm sure he made the trip by ferry or train tonight)



Now then you mention it

ROOOOOOOONEY

Rooney will be AWESOME on one foot, no doubt. Also, great striker. I won't deny that. The man is magic with a little space. And yea, Arsenal is WAY too dependant on Henry. The thing about the Gunners is that I've loved them for years (I'm a London boy) but I don't like this incarnation of the team too much. Too poncey not enough guts.

I was speaking idiomatically.

I loved Jaap Stam, many. That guy is fucking crazy. You know who I think they should bring back? Vinnie Jones. There. I said it.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I fucking love Vinnie Jones. I'd put him on the pitch. Especially after seeing Mean Machine. I'd also put Statham out there, too. Helluva keeper.

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Yea, my money would be on Barca, though my heart lies with the Gunners.

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Dear Barca Defense,

Thierry Who?

Sincerely,

Sol Campbell

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Originally Posted by El Ray Fernando

Upon looking at it again Eboue dived for the free kick, Puyol hardly brushed past him, and he fell over.

Oh yea, absolute dive. Should never have been called. However, that being said...


GUNNERS GUNNERS GUNNERS

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Thierry gets carded. Watch him get pissed and score a goal.

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OH THANK CHRIST.

*exhales*

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GUNNERS GUNNERS GUNNERS

I was speaking idiomatically.

GOD FUCKING DAMNIT.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

*throws his pint glass at the television and says something about fucking cunts*

FELIPE NO

THERE IS NO HOPE. HOPE IS DEAD. EBBING AWAY.

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DON'T MOCK MY PAIN.

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I HATE FRENCH PEOPLE. I HATE RONALDINHO. I HATE MYSELF. *SOBS*

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Originally Posted by XtremeDJW

Exactly! All the Arsenal fans should all pipe down. They were outplayed in most aspects of the game with Barca constantly pushing against the Arsenal defence.

Because they had ten men, you git. Did you see the beginning of the game? When the Gunners had a full roster, they were dominating.

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Originally Posted by XtremeDJW

I honestly don't think they were dominating that though. I'll hold my hand up though, somehow I forgot that Arsenal were down a man.

I'd say they were dominating. Thierry had several open looks (and, like I said, hit or miss player... he missed 'em) and Eto and Ronaldinho were kept way outside.

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Originally Posted by Majin yami

Arsenal did conceed a goal while at full strength though.

What? No they didn't, you git. Both goals came at the end of the game, when they were down a man.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by El Ray Fernando

I think he meant that goal which was disallowed.

Oh, but then my point would still stand that Arsenal was the aggressor early on. Letting in a goal, fine, but it was Barca's first goal scoring chance compared to Arsenal's fourth or fifth.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Majin yami

Yeah, maybe should've explained myself better. The bottom line is that Arsenal didn't deserve to win the match. Perhaps if Lehmann had stayed on and things had been different (which judging by the first 20 minutes they would have been) then Arsenal would have won and deservedly so. As it was, the goal they did get was from a dive and after Lehmann was sent off they were outplayed.

Oh, ok. That I won't argue with. They definitely pulled up lame when they went down a man.

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Originally Posted by Musharraf

Yes, but the referee should have counted the goal so that Lehmann would have gotten away with a yellow card instead of a red one, in my opinion.

I'm with Mushy. It basically killed the game. And after the stellar final we got last year. *sigh* Disappointments galore.

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Originally Posted by The Dopefish

Well, if he calls the advantage, would there still be a card?

If he did, it would be for dangerous play and it'd be a yellow.

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