The World Cup final is the most watched televized event in the world, so there's a rather big market for this paint drying business.auscyclefan94 said:You guys must like watching paint dry.
The World Cup final is the most watched televized event in the world, so there's a rather big market for this paint drying business.auscyclefan94 said:You guys must like watching paint dry.
auscyclefan94 said:You guys must like watching paint dry.
Wow, it really is a sensitive subject down in Oz, isn't itTimmy-loves-Rabo said:1. Football / soccer is the most watched sport in the world. Enough said.
2. Living in Australia you of all people must be used to others calling your favorite sport (I assume cycling) the most boring sport.. etc... I know people hang it on me regarding cycling. So knowing that you get that with cycling, cannot understand why you would comment about soccer like this. Your immaturity and ignorance shines through again.
3. If you have nothing good to contribute to the thread, then stay out bud. We don't wanna hear your pointless comments. Get enough of them in the cycling threads. k thanks.
theyoungest said:The World Cup final is the most watched televized event in the world, so there's a rather big market for this paint drying business.
A.Marino said:We have no tradition in cycling, but I think we will take the title again in Fifa Word Cup 2010.
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Galic Ho said:He isn't playing buddy. Ronaldhino is a useless discard these days. Kaka is the only chance Brazil have of winning. Brazil won't win. I'll be surprised if they make the semis.
theyoungest said:Wow, it really is a sensitive subject down in Oz, isn't it![]()
Bala Verde said:Group C&D appears to be lacking some depth, and they'll be tied to each other past the group phase. UK v. Germany seems likely...
A & H are quite poor in quality as well, although past the group phase Spain is facing #2 of the group of death. That's a tough draw. And B contains Argentina and Nigeria, off setting an easy qualification in group A.
E&F seem to be more balanced...
Thoughtforfood said:I cannot wait for the match with England. I know we have no chance of winning. That is why it will be even sweeter when we do.
This kind of sample is what many polls (political, viewership, advertising) are based upon. In fact, most polls are based on even smaller percentages. I'm not saying the exact numbers are correct (I believe it was 1,2 billion viewers or so) but I do believe football/soccer has proportionally the largest viewership worldwide.Galic Ho said:No, that is what FIFA want everyone to believe. Thet cannot prove a single bit of it. I have a friend who works for the television statistic provider in Australia. They have 20,000 boxes giving them data. There are over 21 million people in this country. That is not a large enough sample population to extrapolate accurate data. It is a mathematical con job. But advertisers and networks buy into the BS and spend, spend, spend based on the numbers they generate. They are not accurate here in Australia or reflective of each demographic, but we are told the stats are. The same applies to FIFA and their BS rant about being the most watched event in the world. Honestly they say 2 billion people are watching the final. BS. Absolute hogwash. A lot of people watch but the network honchos exaggerate. It is how they make money. It is what advertising is built upon. Deception, fancy slogans and gullibility.
Galic Ho said:No, that is what FIFA want everyone to believe. Thet cannot prove a single bit of it. I have a friend who works for the television statistic provider in Australia. They have 20,000 boxes giving them data. There are over 21 million people in this country. That is not a large enough sample population to extrapolate accurate data. It is a mathematical con job. But advertisers and networks buy into the BS and spend, spend, spend based on the numbers they generate. They are not accurate here in Australia or reflective of each demographic, but we are told the stats are. The same applies to FIFA and their BS rant about being the most watched event in the world. Honestly they say 2 billion people are watching the final. BS. Absolute hogwash. A lot of people watch but the network honchos exaggerate. It is how they make money. It is what advertising is built upon. Deception, fancy slogans and gullibility.
Don't blame usGalic Ho said:Yes it is. We are going to be pawned this world cup. Every decent player has had a major injury recently and our Dutch Coach has no clue on how to score against competent teams. He relies on our opponents in qualifying stuffing up and our physical superiority. We are rough, strong and can endure longer. When it comes to on the ball skill and passing, like we face in our pool rivals we are in serious trouble. If we can get a draw or loss against Germany in the first round, a win against Ghana and maybe a draw against Serbia we might make it through. That is a big if.
Easter 2009 my mates and I went away. One of my school friends my mates and I rarely see joined us. He wanted to knock me out after I downplayed the skill and overall combined talent of the Socceroos. I was simply being realistic. He thought I was being unpatriotic. Soccer/Football is not as big as AFL and Rugby League are in this country. People jump on the bandwagon and because we are no longer in the Oceania zone, but are in Asia, our qualifying path is easier. The public assume we stand a chance because we've qualified for back to back WC's. Real fans can tell that we lack some major firepower. Most still think Italy cheated us out of a Quarter Final spot in 2006. They have no clue and don't like when someone tells them otherwise. That is why I expect nothing from the team. Just being there is a bonus, anything more is great.
It really is a sensitive subject. Aussies and their sportsmen/women always are. People think we can win everything.
Moondance said:Argentina has the players, but besides having a manager who is just bad, he also leaves players at home. Why are Tevez and Palermo playing and not Higuain, Milito or Lopez? Why is Veron playing and not Riquelme (who is playing like the Riquelme of old nowadays)? Why for all that is holy is Javier Zanetti still in any national selection?
Remember, T.I.A. This Is Africa. Expect something special from them, and i think Ghana will do that.
Moondance said:The Spanish national team, like the Dutch national team, can be consistently relied on to choke at the big moments. One tournament doesn't change history.
Galic Ho said:Answer. Riquelme hates Maradonna. He refuses to play on the national team whilst Maradonna is involved.
I expect something from the Ivory Coast. Eboue, Kolo and Yaya Toure and one Didier Drogba. Drogba isn't in the form he was last season but he is still solid. Best team in Africa. Ghana might not have Essien which is why I rate The Ivory Coast ahead of them.
theyoungest said:Don't blame usIn Holland, Pim Verbeek is seen as a loser who gets to profit from Guus Hiddink's slipstream.
Galic Ho said:At least they have won one and have an amazing record the last few years. They have the best strikers in the world and the best midfield. It is their tournament to lose. If Cesc Fabregas can be on the bench that says something about the depth of the Spanish national team. Removing Raul at Euro 2008 was a mastersroke of genius. Spain have changed their attitude. Have the Dutch? I thought they had exorcised the demons and bad player relations and then Hiddink used Russia and Andrei Arshavin to make the Dutch team that annihilated France, look like clueless 3rd division players.
If the Dutch loose Ruud Van Nistelroy then half the problems will end there. Great player but he messes the national team dynamic up. He should have played in 2006 and in 2008 he should not have. The Dutch team should have made the Euro 2008 final against Spain but didn't. It is all attitude. They fix it by leaving the bad eggs at home, regardless of their skill, and all will be fine.
Van Nistelrooy was the glue that held our 2008 team together. Seriously, a more modest and socially aware player is hard to come by. I actually hope he will be invited this year, but I seriously doubt it. And even if he is, the more obvious choice for his position would be Robin van Persie.Galic Ho said:At least they have won one and have an amazing record the last few years. They have the best strikers in the world and the best midfield. It is their tournament to lose. If Cesc Fabregas can be on the bench that says something about the depth of the Spanish national team. Removing Raul at Euro 2008 was a mastersroke of genius. Spain have changed their attitude. Have the Dutch? I thought they had exorcised the demons and bad player relations and then Hiddink used Russia and Andrei Arshavin to make the Dutch team that annihilated France, look like clueless 3rd division players.
If the Dutch loose Ruud Van Nistelroy then half the problems will end there. Great player but he messes the national team dynamic up. He should have played in 2006 and in 2008 he should not have. The Dutch team should have made the Euro 2008 final against Spain but didn't. It is all attitude. They fix it by leaving the bad eggs at home, regardless of their skill, and all will be fine.
Timmy-loves-Rabo said:you clearly haven't watched milan this season, cause he has had his most solid season in a long time and fully deserves a spot, but probably wont because of the coach.
and they might not get as many viewers as they claim, but it is indeed the most watched sporting event.
theyoungest said:Van Nistelrooy was the glue that held our 2008 team together. Seriously, a more modest and socially aware player is hard to come by. I actually hope he will be invited this year, but I seriously doubt it. And even if he is, the more obvious choice for his position would be Robin van Persie.
Moondance said:They've won zero World Cups, and two Euro Cups, if this is what you're referring to.... Btw, the Netherlands have won one too.
Btw, way to dig up a bunch of really old posts that I can barely remember writing... I was only 21 when I wrote all those things.... So young and immature
Either way I still think Brasil will win.
theyoungest said:This kind of sample is what many polls (political, viewership, advertising) are based upon. In fact, most polls are based on even smaller percentages. I'm not saying the exact numbers are correct (I believe it was 1,2 billion viewers or so) but I do believe football/soccer has proportionally the largest viewership worldwide.
Some Americans believe the Super Bowl is the biggest event, but it has nowhere near the same viewership. It's not even televized in most European countries, for instance.
Moondance said:So if its not the FIFA World Cup final, what is then the most watched event on tv?
Hm, never heard anything about this. Usually Sneijder is the scumbag. Great player, but miserable character.Galic Ho said:I thought so to in 2008. But after the Russia game all I heard was that the in fighting had returned. Before that I'd heard the Dutch camp had patched things up. But drama returned and there was one camp against the other. The minority camp was lead by Ruud. I really like the guy and don't wish him to be left out but I think it is the right move simply for team dynamics. He is sadly replaceable. If only the guys could get along...but they have shown they cannot. Leaving him out is the best for the nation and team. Saddening.![]()