World Cup 2010 Blog: France’s Whistle Blowing Fortune

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France’s Whistle Blowing Fortune Posted: 18 Oct 2012 10:51 AM PDT Interesting footage to come out of Spain today: that big Olivier Giroud goal which saw Les Bleus net a colossal draw against the Milky Way Champeens? Almost didn’t happen. With three minutes of added time, it appeared the referee was getting ready to bring the whistle to his mouth to call an end to proceedings, granting the three points to Spain. But then Juanfran decided to play one off a French knee instead of into space, and Les Bleus were granted one more attack. The cruelest footage is always zoomed. [101gg]

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World Cup 2010 Blog: “Olivier Giroud Knows Drama” plus 1 more

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Olivier Giroud Knows Drama Posted: 16 Oct 2012 02:35 PM PDT The biggest game of the evening, arguably the biggest of all European World Cup qualifying, was Spain versus France. The European World Champions of the Milky Way, Spain, were hosting, thus a victory seemed a solid bet. At 1-0 in the 88th, Karim Benzema came off for Olivier Giroud. And with mere seconds on the clock, drama happened. If only that damn Sweden side hadn’t stolen his thunder, Olivier would be the day’s hero.

The Swedes Take Berlin (Well, Half) Posted: 16 Oct 2012 02:04 PM PDT At…some point in the game, that photo happened. The two political big wigs of Germany and Sweden respectively – German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Prime Minister of Sweden, John Fredrik Reinfeldt – give an accurate description of what was happening: a 4-0 German lead. And then Zlatan happened in the 62nd minute And then everyone else joined in the party for the comeback of all comebacks – and in Berlin, too.

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World Cup 2010 Blog: Selecting A Name For World Cup 2014’s Official Armadillo

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Selecting A Name For World Cup 2014’s Official Armadillo Posted: 21 Sep 2012 08:59 AM PDT The potential names for the Official Armadillo of World Cup 2014 have been announced. Unless you speak Portuguese, you’ll be voting on which one is the most fun to say – clearly it’s Amujibi. And so it shall be. Though Brazilians seem rather unhappy with their pu pu platter of potential monikers. FIFA says the three names – Amujibi, Fuleco and Zuzeco – come from a mix of Brazilian words that represent friendliness, joy and ecology. Despite the public demand for change, the local organizing committee said Thursday the names ”will not be revised.” Why didn’t they just give people what they really want and name Ronaldo mascot. Why.

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World Cup 2010 Blog: Brazil Releases World Cup 2014 Mascot

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Brazil Releases World Cup 2014 Mascot Posted: 17 Sep 2012 11:00 AM PDT And it’s stalking Ronaldo. (No, it’s not Ronaldo.) It’s an armadillo: FIFA said the mascot, unveiled by former Brazil striker Ronaldo during a television programme late on Sunday, represented the three-banded armadillo, an endangered species indigenous to Brazil. No need for commentary on FIFA choosing an armored animal as mascot. Nope.

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