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C C Csiders
Life President
Sadly, I remember the NI World Cup song that went with Yer Man. "When Yer Man gets the ball, Northern Ireland has it all. Well we're off to Spain, never mind the rain, when Yer Man gets the ball." Classic stuff, honestly.
Uncle Leo
This cook is an anti-semite
Not so much of an oddity, but it looks like Rafael Marquez of Mexico will be headed to his fifth World Cup, equalling Lothar Matthaus' record for an outfield player.
Mexican goalie Antonio Carbajal also played in five World Cups, from 1950 to 1966. But only 48 caps in total, which I guess indicates how little international football they must have played. And he's still alive too, at the grand old age of 88.
Mexican goalie Antonio Carbajal also played in five World Cups, from 1950 to 1966. But only 48 caps in total, which I guess indicates how little international football they must have played. And he's still alive too, at the grand old age of 88.
Ricky Otto
President⭐
I wonder how much they cost in Peru, I can't see many Peruvians paying the hundreds of pounds it was quoted on here it takes to complete an album. My brain is thinking of a dodgy blackmarket trip to Peru and come back with a case full :hilarious:
Edit: Brazil then selling them in Switzerland is the way to go https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...r-shock-has-swiss-paying-triple-brazil-s-cost
Uncle Leo
This cook is an anti-semite
In 1978, Hungary were up against France. In the days of many people still having black and white tellies, red v blue meant a colour clash.
However, both teams arrived in their white change kits, so France had to borrow a green and white striped shirt from local side Atlético Kimberley
However, both teams arrived in their white change kits, so France had to borrow a green and white striped shirt from local side Atlético Kimberley
RHB
Return to Modnomor Mountain⭐⭐🦐
"For those of you watching in black and white, Spurs are in the all-yellow strip." Well said Motty.
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Ricky Otto
President⭐
The World Cup Causes Increased Birth Rates in Host CountriesNine months after Germany hosted the World Cup in 2006 their country’s birthrate increased more than 10 percent.
A 10 percent increase may not seem like much, but birth rate is something that’s extremely stable. Since 2006, the European Union birthrate has only changed .07%. What’s more, Germany’s birth is one of the lowest in the EU.
Brazil 2014 - 8% increase
Germany 2006 - 10% increase
Japan 2002 - 9% increase
A 10 percent increase may not seem like much, but birth rate is something that’s extremely stable. Since 2006, the European Union birthrate has only changed .07%. What’s more, Germany’s birth is one of the lowest in the EU.
So why did this happen? Well, there are two fundamental reasons:- Beer
- The fun nature and excitement of the World Cup. Fun and exciting events tend to make people happier. When women are happy, it releases hormones that make it easier to get pregnant.
Brazil 2014 - 8% increase
Germany 2006 - 10% increase
Japan 2002 - 9% increase
Ricky Otto
President⭐
Brazil’s $14.5 billion dollar price tag to host in 2014 compared to the cost of the last five tournaments combined of $15.37 billion dollars. Amazingly, Brazil spent almost as much on one tournament as the past five countries spent on the five tournaments. A breakdown of the costs can be seen below.1994 (US) – $30 million
1998 (France) – $340 million
2002 (Japan/South Korea) – $5 billion
2006 (Germany) – $6 billion
2010 (South Africa) – $4 billion
Russia's costs are also expected to be about $14billion and some are saying it will be more expensive that Brazil
1998 (France) – $340 million
2002 (Japan/South Korea) – $5 billion
2006 (Germany) – $6 billion
2010 (South Africa) – $4 billion
Russia's costs are also expected to be about $14billion and some are saying it will be more expensive that Brazil
Lord Football
Blues on Tour
No. No they didn't. One of "U"s didn't get in the photo and they spelled out VIVA URUGAY
RHB
Return to Modnomor Mountain⭐⭐🦐
Not sure whether this belongs on here or not, but the domed palace thing in Moscow which you can see from the BBC studio window was built in the 1600s for Ivan the Terrible. It seems that Ivan asked the bloke that built it whether he could build another. Mr builder said he thought he could so Ivan had him blinded. Nice bloke, not. Info courtesy of a BBC presenter.
mattitouk
Life President
Nigerian player John Mikel Obi was told that his father had been kidnapped just before kick off when he was playing against Argentina.
Most unfortunate, but what makes it more odd, is that it's the 2nd time his father has been kidnapped, he was kidnapped before back in 2011 when he played for Chelsea.
How the heck do you get kidnapped twice in your life!!...
Wouldn't it have been cheaper to hire Liam Nesson to find him rather than keep paying the ransoms.
Most unfortunate, but what makes it more odd, is that it's the 2nd time his father has been kidnapped, he was kidnapped before back in 2011 when he played for Chelsea.
How the heck do you get kidnapped twice in your life!!...
Wouldn't it have been cheaper to hire Liam Nesson to find him rather than keep paying the ransoms.
Benfleet A1
Hector Of The House🦐
Nigerian player John Mikel Obi was told that his father had been kidnapped just before kick off when he was playing against Argentina.
Most unfortunate, but what makes it more odd, is that it's the 2nd time his father has been kidnapped, he was kidnapped before back in 2011 when he played for Chelsea.
How the heck do you get kidnapped twice in your life!!...
Wouldn't it have been cheaper to hire Liam Nesson to find him rather than keep paying the ransoms.
And he just paid up did he? Interesting
Where does he live.mattitouk
Life President
LOL
You know I was thinking just the same thing.
If it's to be believed, apparently Roman Abramovich paid the 1st time around when he was at Chelsea, but he had to cough up himself this time around.
BTW, A1.....The current going rate is about £21,000 a time, if your thinking of moving into that line of work.
But with a good agent (like myself)..... I reckon i could get it up to £22,000 and will haggle for a couple of dozen signed Chelsea shirts too, that we could through onto the bonfire.
You know I was thinking just the same thing.
If it's to be believed, apparently Roman Abramovich paid the 1st time around when he was at Chelsea, but he had to cough up himself this time around.
BTW, A1.....The current going rate is about £21,000 a time, if your thinking of moving into that line of work.
But with a good agent (like myself)..... I reckon i could get it up to £22,000 and will haggle for a couple of dozen signed Chelsea shirts too, that we could through onto the bonfire.
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