Comments on: How did you get into soccer? http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html Italy - World Cup 2010 - South Africa Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:43:33 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Mike http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html/comment-page-1#comment-141447 Mike Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:32:00 +0000 http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html#comment-141447 10 years old on summer vacation in Wasaga Beach watching the 1982 World Cup with my father. I fell in love with the sport that summer and have not looked back. Since Italia 90 I have changed from a "every 4 years" fan to one who doesn't miss a friendly. 10 years old on summer vacation in Wasaga Beach watching the 1982 World Cup with my father. I fell in love with the sport that summer and have not looked back. Since Italia 90 I have changed from a “every 4 years” fan to one who doesn’t miss a friendly.

]]> By: alessio http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html/comment-page-1#comment-141369 alessio Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:09:46 +0000 http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html#comment-141369 3 words, una squadra siciliana 3 words, una squadra siciliana

]]> By: KJ http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html/comment-page-1#comment-141363 KJ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:02:52 +0000 http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html#comment-141363 Ale, its more like, how the hell couldn't you like Palermo? Ale, its more like, how the hell couldn’t you like Palermo?

]]> By: alessio http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html/comment-page-1#comment-141362 alessio Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:13:18 +0000 http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html#comment-141362 How the hell did you start liking Palermo? How the hell did you start liking Palermo?

]]> By: Steven http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html/comment-page-1#comment-141361 Steven Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:56:49 +0000 http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html#comment-141361 As a Belgian, you have three choices: love football, love cycling or love both. I chose the latter. Started playing football when I was 5, played until I was 14, then became Belgian Judo Champion for three straight years, before going back to football when I was 19. Been playing again for four years now, made it to the 3rd Regional Level in Belgium (comparabkle to Promozione in Italy), then a year Prima Categoria, and next year returning to amateur level because I can't combine work and a girl with 2 practices and a game every week. Have been a Borussia Mönchengladbach-fan sinds '94, but since '99 Palermo is my one and only. Been to the Barbera about 30 times, and about the same amount of games as a visiting fan around italy. As a Belgian, you have three choices: love football, love cycling or love both. I chose the latter. Started playing football when I was 5, played until I was 14, then became Belgian Judo Champion for three straight years, before going back to football when I was 19. Been playing again for four years now, made it to the 3rd Regional Level in Belgium (comparabkle to Promozione in Italy), then a year Prima Categoria, and next year returning to amateur level because I can’t combine work and a girl with 2 practices and a game every week.

Have been a Borussia Mönchengladbach-fan sinds ‘94, but since ‘99 Palermo is my one and only. Been to the Barbera about 30 times, and about the same amount of games as a visiting fan around italy.

]]> By: Bobo http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html/comment-page-1#comment-141360 Bobo Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:06:31 +0000 http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html#comment-141360 Born and bred Italian... I even played on the primavera of a pretty big club back in the day until I got injured (but I guess this isn't the time for depressing stories, eh?) Born and bred Italian… I even played on the primavera of a pretty big club back in the day until I got injured (but I guess this isn’t the time for depressing stories, eh?)

]]> By: ilcapitano http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html/comment-page-1#comment-141357 ilcapitano Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:33:02 +0000 http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html#comment-141357 I'm only 18, but I'm an azzurri fan first, Roma second (began following only in 2005) Some memories: 1994, I was only 4, but I swear to myself I remember seeing Baggio miss the penalty while watching with my grandfather (he's native of frosinone) I officially gave my allegiance to Italy in 1998, when I was on vacation in Frosinone during the World Cup. I remember being in our hotel's bar watching us lose on penalties again. After the disappointment of 1998, I was psyched for 2002. I ordered my first jersey (Totti) and woke up early every morning to watch the games. I was furious after the Korea game and cried when Totti got sent off. Of course, my Mom didnt understand anything that had happened. I was only in 6th grade. I was sooo ready for 2006. After watching all the group games (and getting SOOO much shit for rooting against the US) I headed to Italy for vacation. Best night of my life, being on a cruise ship watching Italy-Germany on a giant pool side TV. After Del Piero ended it, a group of crazy fans that had formed after the other games, went crazy. We ran around with air horns chanting Italia. Then the final. I watched on the same TV in Frosinone where I saw them lose to France in 1998. This time, they won, I ran in the streets to celebrate with the natives. Finito. I’m only 18, but I’m an azzurri fan first, Roma second (began following only in 2005) Some memories:
1994, I was only 4, but I swear to myself I remember seeing Baggio miss the penalty while watching with my grandfather (he’s native of frosinone)
I officially gave my allegiance to Italy in 1998, when I was on vacation in Frosinone during the World Cup. I remember being in our hotel’s bar watching us lose on penalties again.
After the disappointment of 1998, I was psyched for 2002. I ordered my first jersey (Totti) and woke up early every morning to watch the games. I was furious after the Korea game and cried when Totti got sent off. Of course, my Mom didnt understand anything that had happened. I was only in 6th grade.
I was sooo ready for 2006. After watching all the group games (and getting SOOO much shit for rooting against the US) I headed to Italy for vacation. Best night of my life, being on a cruise ship watching Italy-Germany on a giant pool side TV. After Del Piero ended it, a group of crazy fans that had formed after the other games, went crazy. We ran around with air horns chanting Italia. Then the final. I watched on the same TV in Frosinone where I saw them lose to France in 1998. This time, they won, I ran in the streets to celebrate with the natives. Finito.

]]> By: Giovanni http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html/comment-page-1#comment-141353 Giovanni Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:36:51 +0000 http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html#comment-141353 I grew up in Vicenza, playing soccer the whole time but never really following… Lanerossi Vicenza were never the greatest team around… I only really starting following soccer after the 1990 World Cup, as somebody said earlier I thought we were destined to win it “Notti Magiche di Schillaci”… I will never forget the opener though, The Indomitable Lions of Africa beating Argentina :)… what a game!!! I grew up in Vicenza, playing soccer the whole time but never really following… Lanerossi Vicenza were never the greatest team around… I only really starting following soccer after the 1990 World Cup, as somebody said earlier I thought we were destined to win it “Notti Magiche di Schillaci”… I will never forget the opener though, The Indomitable Lions of Africa beating Argentina :) … what a game!!!

]]> By: Adam http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html/comment-page-1#comment-141352 Adam Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:13:51 +0000 http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html#comment-141352 1994. I was 7 years old and began to play soccer (still to this day) and was following the World Cup for the first time. I immediately fell in love with The Divine Ponytail and was hooked on all things Azzurri after that. Watched his dominant performances against Spain and especially Nigeria and knew that this guy was something special. Cried like a baby for an hour after I saw him sky the ball over the crossbar. And so my love affair began. 2002 being the toughest. Vindication would be right around the corner. 1994. I was 7 years old and began to play soccer (still to this day) and was following the World Cup for the first time. I immediately fell in love with The Divine Ponytail and was hooked on all things Azzurri after that. Watched his dominant performances against Spain and especially Nigeria and knew that this guy was something special. Cried like a baby for an hour after I saw him sky the ball over the crossbar.

And so my love affair began.

2002 being the toughest. Vindication would be right around the corner.

]]> By: kqql http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html/comment-page-1#comment-141351 kqql Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:29:51 +0000 http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/how-did-you-get-into-soccer.html#comment-141351 u21 this week---------------> From Saturday De Ceglie Warmed the bench vs. Reggina Giovinco Came in @ 70" vs. Reggina Marchisio Played 70" vs. Reggina - Was doing so-so before he was replaced by Gio From Sunday Lanzafame - 0 Goals + 1 Assist/ 8 Games (but not many minutes) Slept in vs. AC Milan Coda Played 90" vs. Chievo Motta Played 90" vs. Chievo Abate Out injured w/Ankle Injury Osvaldo - 0 Goals/ 6 Games Is out injured Balotelli - 0 Goals/ 6 Games (1 CL goal + 2 CL Assists in 08/09) Went shopping vs. Napoli Bocchetti Played 90' vs. Bologna Criscito Was Supsended vs. Bologna Cigarini Is out Injured Consigli Warmed the Bench vs. Lazio De Silvestri Warmed th bench vs. Atalanta Dessana Played 78" vs. Cagliari Santacroce -> Warmed the bench vs. Inter (So Inter could win) Russotto Went Fishing vs. Inter His talent is being wasted @ Napoli Acquafresca/ Freshwater - 5(1Pk) Goals/ 13 games Played 83" vs. SampdoriaNapoli -------------------------------------------> Extra Pelle - 0 Goal + 2 Assists/ 7 games Lupoli - On Loan @ Norwich City - 4 Goals + 1 Assist/ 11 games Warmed the bench vs. Sheffield Wednesday Di Carmine - On Loan @ QPR - 1 goal/ 9 Games Came in @ 90" vs. Crystal Palace ----------------------------------------------> Sorry I don't have Serie B players info. u21 this week—————>

From Saturday

De Ceglie
Warmed the bench vs. Reggina

Giovinco
Came in @ 70″ vs. Reggina

Marchisio
Played 70″ vs. Reggina – Was doing so-so before he was replaced by Gio

From Sunday

Lanzafame – 0 Goals + 1 Assist/ 8 Games (but not many minutes)
Slept in vs. AC Milan

Coda
Played 90″ vs. Chievo

Motta
Played 90″ vs. Chievo

Abate
Out injured w/Ankle Injury

Osvaldo – 0 Goals/ 6 Games
Is out injured

Balotelli – 0 Goals/ 6 Games (1 CL goal + 2 CL Assists in 08/09)
Went shopping vs. Napoli

Bocchetti
Played 90′ vs. Bologna

Criscito
Was Supsended vs. Bologna

Cigarini
Is out Injured

Consigli
Warmed the Bench vs. Lazio

De Silvestri
Warmed th bench vs. Atalanta

Dessana
Played 78″ vs. Cagliari

Santacroce
-> Warmed the bench vs. Inter (So Inter could win)

Russotto
Went Fishing vs. Inter
His talent is being wasted @ Napoli

Acquafresca/ Freshwater – 5(1Pk) Goals/ 13 games
Played 83″ vs. SampdoriaNapoli
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Extra

Pelle – 0 Goal + 2 Assists/ 7 games

Lupoli – On Loan @ Norwich City – 4 Goals + 1 Assist/ 11 games
Warmed the bench vs. Sheffield Wednesday

Di Carmine – On Loan @ QPR – 1 goal/ 9 Games
Came in @ 90″ vs. Crystal Palace

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Sorry I don’t have Serie B players info.

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