Is it the Avian flu?
Has an evil scientist found a way to make billions go crazy?
Has global warming finally overheated human brains?
No! Its just the FIFA World Cup! Thirty-two nations, thirty days, and one World Cup.
Today begins that quadrennial leap into soccer madness. So as an American who has been playing and watching soccer for thirty years (much more watching than playing in recent years), I feel it is incumbent upon me to get my American friends up to speed.
You can follow the World Cup by clicking on my World Cup logo at the top of the right sidebar. For Team USA info just click here. Team USA is ranked in a tie for 5th out of the thirty-two teams along with Spain. Ahead of them are Brazil, Czech Republic, Netherlands and Mexico.
I have selected three video clips for your viewing pleasure. First, for all those snobbish Yanks who look down their nose at soccer, I give you this Nike ad.
Second, here is 3.5 minutes of Team USA qualifying play highlights.
Finally, here is a great Pepsi commercial with David Beckham.
Now, let us all stand together and sing the international soccer anthem.
Ooohlay
Ohlay Ohlay Ohaly
Oohlaaaay
Oohlaaaay....
(Let the games begin!)
Let's play some foooootballlll! Ole, Ole, Ole!
Posted by: NeilNeil | Jun 09, 2006 at 09:15 AM
You guys have fun with soccer. I'll be at the baseball game.
Posted by: Quotidian Grace | Jun 09, 2006 at 05:56 PM
What is your theological justification for statements like:
Ooohlay
Ohlay Ohlay Ohaly
Oohlaaaay
Oohlaaaay.... ????????????????
Posted by: David Walters | Jun 11, 2006 at 11:15 PM
Ps 98:4
"Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises." NRSV
The futbol scripture lesson for the US Team (who starts play in just 3 hours) can be found in Isaiah 40:31.
Isa 40:31
"...they shall mount up with wings like eagles ,
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint."
NRSV
Posted by: Michael Kruse | Jun 12, 2006 at 08:04 AM