Football (Soccer)

[RP]

Finn-

I live about 5 minutes (by foot) from the Bernabeu stadium and since arriving in Madrid in 2001, I have been a Real Madrid supporter.  I had the pleasure of going to matches in the 2001-2005 period to see Zidane, Ronaldo (the original, fat Brazilian one), Figo, Raul, etc., back when they were the best team in Europe.  I have been to 2 Clasicos (both in Madrid) and the atmosphere is incredible.  Lately, Barca has been winning everything but Madrid is closing the gap and leading the Liga right now.  They play each other twice in the next two weeks in the Copa del Rey (King's Cup) and they may meet in the Champions League this year as well, so there will be a lot of chances to watch some good matches.  Cheers, RP

[Finn666]

^cool great to know…why can´t i live in Madrid Barcelona 
and seeing all those top players is THE dream of every soccer player. awesome!

[Heavy Duty]

@RP:

Finn-

I live about 5 minutes (by foot) from the Bernabeu stadium and since arriving in Madrid in 2001, I have been a Real Madrid supporter.  I had the pleasure of going to matches in the 2001-2005 period to see Zidane, Ronaldo (the original, fat Brazilian one), Figo, Raul, etc., back when they were the best team in Europe .  I have been to 2 Clasicos (both in Madrid) and the atmosphere is incredible.  Lately, Barca has been winning everything but Madrid is closing the gap and leading the Liga right now.  They play each other twice in the next two weeks in the Copa del Rey (King's Cup) and they may meet in the Champions League this year as well, so there will be a lot of chances to watch some good matches.  Cheers, RP

"back when they were the best team in Europe".

Sorry have to disagree with that one. On paper and potentially they were the best but in terms of outright winning everything in sight they came up a tad short, still it was a Dream Team alright.

[Giles]

This made me laugh this morning.  So true…..

"The joyous campaign to undermine England's chances of winning a football tournament has begun slightly earlier than usual" Ron Lddle - The Sunday Times

"Oh for goodness sake, who honestly cares, the English football captaincy is a position marginally less significant than that of a regimental goat"  Marina Hyde - The Guardian

[Megatron1505]

Funny and oh so true 

Our media hates our national football team (I can see why most of the time), but bad news always attracts more attention than good news for some reason.

[redchris]

I had a great day at Old Trafford yesterday. Witnessing the forces of good triumph over the evil that is racism.

[orlylow]

Anyone caught the North London derby? absolute delirium. one team in london.

[Megatron1505]

Yep, I'm enjoying all todays football….so far 

[alcatraz]

Yup, great result - Liverpool next, hope we can do the same again!

[LandoCal126 0]

At my local catching the Manchester vs. Chelsea match while unwinding and havin a few.

[Giles]

This man has style.  Score?  I'm watching Lost

[LandoCal126 0]

@Giles:

This man has style.  Score?  I'm watching Lost

Tied at 1 all. 10 mins plus injury left.

[Megatron1505]

Awaiting Newcastle Vs Liverpool, and feeling extremely nervous 

[LandoCal126 0]

Just got home from work and am catching this Man U vs. Blackburn match. Anyone a fan or either?

[Werder]

I have to admit that I been sick all the time when I see red…

[Werder]

Blue is the colour

[LandoCal126 0]

@Werder:

Blue is the colour

I will crack a brew for Blue. Go Blackburn!

[Megatron1505]

I've no real love for either, just pleased my team put Liverpool down yesterday 

[Werder]

I follow City since 1986 and now I love the City of Mancs….thats all

[LandoCal126 0]

Blackburn is the smallest city that supports a club? True? If so, definitely would rather roll with them than Man U and Wayne Rooney.