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Nope, I'm a guy.

I was actually wondering where it would be regulated, if it was at all. For example, does FIFA have authority to order drug tests of any player in the WC, or is this the responsiblity of each country's governing football association? Each team has its own trainers/traning camp etc., and I wonder how much access, if any, FIFA "overseers" have to these camps.

Well certainly lots of late night coffee was a PED for me.

Never would have predicted the Chilean win...but what a showing. Congrats to them.

Okay, true enough, the whole team is playing poorly, Lukaku included.

The way Lukaku is playing today against Algeria, I think his price will drop considerably.

I've certainly had that type of yard (and smaller) when I lived in Boston, but a few years back I made the decision to move out to the country because I wanted some peace and quiet. My friends think it's the middle of nowhere but it's exactly where I want to be.

I set up a little pitch in my yard to play 5v5 or 4v4 soccer. Our motto is "Beer drinkers with a soccer-playing problem" (borrowing from hashing, if you know that sport). Gives all us over-the-hill 40-somethings a chance to pretend we are young again. The balls sometimes get kicked into the woods but the view ain't too bad The goals were easy to build and I bought the nets on line for about 15$. It's loads of fun.

Best of luck on this. I truly hope all goes well my friend.

Good to hear. Hope the road to recovery continues to be smooth. Strength to you.

I acsepp cash or credit

Brazil (1)3 Mexico (0)0 Cameroon (1)1 Croatia (1)2 Australia (0)0 Netherlands (2)4 Spain (1)2 Chile (1)1 Colombia (0)0 Cote d'Ivoire (0)1 Japan (1)2 Greece (1)1 Uruguay (1)1 England (1)1 Italy (1)1 Costa Rica (0)1 Switzerland (0)0 France (1)3 Honduras (1)1 Ecuador (1)1 Argentina (2)4 Iran (0)0 Nigeria (0)0 Bosnia Hercegovina (1)2 Germany (1)1 Ghana (1)1 USA (0)0 Portugal (1)2 Belgium (1)1 Russia (1)2 South Korea (0)0 Algeria (1)2

Oh how you'll jinx me with that taunt of "unassailable"

Anyone predict that the first goal of the tournament would be an OG? I can't imagine the payout among the bookies for that one.

Thanks for doing this. I don't envy you having to tally up the scores. Let me know if you're up this way again Steve, we can catch a game at my place. Brazil 3(1) Croatia 1(1) Mexico 1(0) Cameroon 1(0) Spain 2(1) Netherlands 1(0) Chile 2(0) Australia 0(0) Colombia 2(1) Greece 0(0) Uruguay 1(1) Costa Rica 0(0) England 1(1) Italy 2(1) Cote d'Ivoire 2(2) Japan 3(2) Switzerland 1(0) Ecuador 0(0) France 1(1) Honduras 0(0) Argentina 2(1) Bosnia Herzegovina 1(0) Germany 0(1) Portugal 1(1) Iran 0(0) Nigeria 0(0) Ghana 1(0) USA 0(0) Belgium 2(1) Algeria 1(1) Russia 1(0) Korea Republic 0(0)

Is it a general consensus that we don't have the funds for Barry? Or is it that he's likely to go elsewhere even if we did have the funds? Either way, it would be a real shame to lose his midfield presence.

Bummed that they couldn't pull off a win. But congrats to them for runner's up.

Come on QPR...get back up!

I would also favor Japan and the Dutch rather than your choices. Also, Iran or Nigeria are likely to do better than B-H. But it's always a mystery.

Everton 2 - 2 City Naismith

Gerry (that's a joke. total crap from him) Not sure who I would rate, all were average. Maybe Stones for making 3 blocks with his hands.

Okay, but I really laughed out loud at this! Love it.

That's funny, but I'm not sure why.

Southampton 1 - 3 Everton Lukaku

Just was able to watch the game on DVR. I can't say anything that hasn't been said, but Alcaraz looked confident at both ends--got his head on the ball for two of our corners even. Colemen and Mirallas, to state the obvious, were pesky and meddlesome. And I'm glad Howard kept a clean sheet. Strong great stuff. Wish Hull City had done better earlier today.