It's the World Cup and I'm in Europe!
So What?
Let me get this right: this isn't the same football they have in the U.S., right?
Now don't get personal; even I know that. I also know that I don't care about the World Cup. I know I'm supposed to, but I just don't. Here's what I don't like--a month long yap about the games; a month long beer fest all over the place and men (and women) piled in front of the flat screen TV; a month long of ear-piercing yelps and shrieks every time someone makes a touchdown, I mean, goal.
Who do I want to win? Nobody. Anybody. As long as it ends. I just pray that the Americans don't win because I genuinely fear for my life if that happens.
Now everyone's betting on Germany just because they won one game. For G-d sakes, Germany already won the European Song Contest this year which I was forced to sit through. (Do you know that a German woman got mad at me because I liked the song from Denmark--and she told me not to cheer for them?) Winning doesn't strike twice, you know. Greedy, greedy, greedy.
Actually, I wouldn't mind if the Italians win because I like to watch the men throw each other on the ground and kiss each other--like they did four years ago when they beat France. It's fun to watch Italians win. It's won't be fun to watch the Germans win. It's more fun to watch gorgeous men kiss than shake hands.
Oh, and it's a myth that the Maltese want Italy to win. They want Malta to win. But that's like wanting to win the lottery and never buying a ticket. Sorry about that.
So I'll be glad when it's all over.
And that will be the second week of July. Huh--that's when my kids are coming to Malta, inshallah. When you think of it, that's a really good time to be in Europe when something big is happening. Like when some team wins and then everyone who supported them goes wild, beeping their horns and dancing in the streets.
That's not so bad. Okay--let the games begin. Or continue. Whatever....C'mon, I want to hear from those of you who are brave enough to admit that they don't care about THE WORLD CUP.
OK, Mary. I will mark it down. Thanks for recognizing my new name. Malta is mourning the loss of England today in the match against Germany--Ilene (s) xxx
Posted by: Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name) | June 27, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Very interesting banter before me. All sports mildly interest me, but I must say I am definitely pro-USA in team as well as individual sports. After USA is out, I pick one other country or individual at a time. Always with a favorite to the end. Soccer has become big here in the USA in the last several decades. Lots of kids teams etc. For the USA to have won as many games as they have is quite astounding! Look out world, four years from now the USA will be the champs. Mark that down Ilenes. Mary
Posted by: Mary Bartolotta | June 27, 2010 at 10:34 AM
How can I not be somewhat involved with soccer with a name "Michael Owen"? Living in Central America, whenever I show my drivers license or Panamanian I.D. card, I am stared at in disbelief that Michael Owen has got so old so quickly. I will be watching the England/Algeria match this afternoon in the company of 100's of Panamanians.
Bravo Inglaterra!!!!!!!
Posted by: Mike Owen | June 18, 2010 at 08:50 AM
Glad we're on the same team, Alex. I'm trying to figure out what it could be that I'm not telling you....xxx Ilene
Posted by: Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name) | June 16, 2010 at 03:36 PM
I'm in baby ! Could not give a "tinkers cuss" about the football or soccer. Boring as bat's crap if you ask me !!!
I don't know about getting off on Italian men kissing on the field though ... something you're not telling us Ilene ?
However, people enjoying themselves is always lovely to see though. Any excuse for a celebration and I'm in like flynn !
Posted by: Alexandra Claes | June 16, 2010 at 02:42 PM
Hi Robert--Not dangerously, but curiously--I guess--Ilene
Posted by: Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name) | June 16, 2010 at 01:54 PM
Oops!! You obviously like to live dangerously:-)
Posted by: Robert Easton | June 16, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Touche' Matt--Ilene
Posted by: Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name) | June 16, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Lightning does strike twice! In 2004, Greece won the Euro Cup, Eurovision, and held the Olympics!
Soccer is what Europeans do instead of shoot at each other, and teams are what they have to replace religion in the new secularism. A couple soccer riots a year is better than another continental war. ;)
Germany had a country song in Eurovision a couple years ago that was really good.
Eurovision and soccer: welcome to Europe!
Posted by: Matt Tomich | June 16, 2010 at 03:34 AM