Iserdo 1 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 If not, I won't be too disappointed Is that you back tracking,cappa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgersbear 3,225 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 :lol: :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lando 249 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 http://g.sports.yahoo.com/soccer/world-cup/news/how-kobe-inspired-a-young-messi--fbintl_ro-kobemessi062610.htmlJOHANNESBURG – With a few casual words, spaced between bites of his lunch, Kobe Bryant chalked up an assist in helping modern soccer’s greatest player achieve his full potential.It was the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Bryant, just a few days short of leading basketball’s Team USA to the gold medal, spotted some members of the Argentina men’s soccer team huddled around a table in an athletes village food court.“Where’s Messi?” Bryant demanded. “I want to see Lionel Messi.”Soon enough, the Los Angeles Lakers star was locked in conversation with Messi, then 21 and with the soccer world at his feet, in Spanish.Bryant was 29 and had long since established himself as a man of the world. Messi, already a superstar in his own sport with both his national team and Spanish club Barcelona, was more shy back then than he is today, even with millions in the bank and the chance to lead Argentina to an Olympic gold medal.The American did most of the talking. And as he left with a handshake and a wave, Bryant turned over his shoulder and uttered words Messi has carried with him since.“You’re the man, Messi,” Bryant said. “You’re the best. You’re not just good, you’re the best.”They were just a few words, but they resonated with the young Argentinean.“It was important to me what he said,” admitted Messi, whose next date with destiny will be at Soccer City on Sunday when Argentina takes on Mexico in the World Cup’s round of 16. “One of the best things about being successful in sport is getting the chance to meet these people who are legends in what they do.“It was one of the reasons I so wanted to play in the Olympics, to have that experience of mixing with athletes from all around the world. And what Kobe Bryant told me made me think a little.”At the time of the Beijing Games, Brazil’s Kaka was the reigning FIFA World Player of the Year. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal was about to surpass him. Messi was still knocking on the door.Yet the following European club soccer season, Messi began his surge toward greatness. Leading Barcelona to an unprecedented three-championship run with titles in the Spanish league, Spanish King’s Cup and Champions League was more than enough for him to be finally acclaimed as the planet’s elite player.“Meeting Kobe, it made me think about who he is and what he has achieved,” Messi said. “Even when he got to a very high level of success it was not enough. He continued to push himself and challenge himself. That is a great mentality for an athlete to have. It makes you think, ‘If he has this kind of mentality, why not me, too?’“I love football and I am driven to improve, but yes, I think it did give me a little extra inspiration.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonGrey 365 Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Kobe Bryant Wasn't he the guy that got done for rape a couple years back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Kobe Bryant Wasn't he the guy that got done for rape a couple years back?Yup, I seriously think I'd rather have Kobe upfront than Robbie Findley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGers93 388 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 This would go down a treat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonGrey 365 Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Kobe Bryant Wasn't he the guy that got done for rape a couple years back?Yup, I seriously think I'd rather have Kobe upfront than Robbie Findley Somehow, I don't think the Lakers would part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandyIniesta-Nordahl Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 C'mon Deutschland! I'm Scottish and 1/4 German, so never any doubt as to who I'd support Hope it goes to penalties So there's 1 and 1/4 of you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie1807 146 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Where about is the Germany-England game? Soccer City? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekweir29 505 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I hope england get fucked today I really do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miracle 7,853 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 If England don't come out firing on all cylinders for this one then there's something seriously rotten and they deserve to be papped off home.I fancy Argentina to do the business over Mexico later too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 IMO all depends if Sweinsteiger is fit. Can see Germany struggling in the middle without him or Ballack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan_rfc 24 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Gonna put a few bets on the games today , surprising the only done the one so far lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboy94 54 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Where about is the Germany-England game? Soccer City?Free state stadium Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdioTutti 9 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonGrey 365 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 Nervous as fuck now, but at least if we go out I can take solace in the fact we are better than the French or Italians and tha the Germans will royally fuck over those wanks in Argentina for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 941 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I cannot decide who I want to win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuts 552 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 CG i love your avatar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonGrey 365 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 I cannot decide who I want to win Oh cmon Papaguy, do you want the Germans to win? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandyIniesta-Nordahl Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I reckon it will be a really close match, either team could win.Of course I'm supporting England Germany though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuts 552 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I cannot decide who I want to win i am in the same position.think i will go for england though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR_54 15 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Excited, but nervous...Just hoping that it doesn't come down to silly miss(es), a mistake or dodgy red card... I'm quietly confident though, and glad we got this tie rather than Ghana. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonGrey 365 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 I reckon it will be a really close match, either team could win.Of course I'm supporting England Germany though What a surprise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdioTutti 9 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Excited, but nervous...Just hoping that it doesn't come down to silly miss(es), a mistake or dodgy red card... I'm quietly confident though, and glad we got this tie rather than Ghana. Agreed.I hope they take aboot 4 aff ye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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