EPTIf so, where do you recommend I begin? I really don't know anything about soccer other than the rules...
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IamBach
United States1059 Posts
If so, where do you recommend I begin? I really don't know anything about soccer other than the rules... | ||
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Pangolin
United States1035 Posts
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Zocat
Germany2229 Posts
It's useful to get a basic idea how strong the teams are (and talking about the 2 free seeds for Poland & Ukraine (two host nations) is also a fun topic - since it lead to the group of death B). Apart from that and actually just watching games... who cares. Just admit you dont know too much and I bet your (drinking?) conversation partner will gladly inform you about everything you need to know (since during EM/WM every single German becomes a football expert). | ||
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zf
231 Posts
In all seriousness, there's no substitute for watching lots and lots of games. And, like everyone else has posted, don't pretend to have knowledge that you don't. It's easy for someone who's been following the sport for decades to identify someone who's a relative newcomer. | ||
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lefix
Germany1082 Posts
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Manit0u
Poland17230 Posts
 Watching some games before you go to Germany is a good idea, as you'll get some basic understanding of what's going on. Then, like previous posters said, don't pretend to know more than you do. Watching the games, drinking beer and explaining "superior version of football" to "ignorant muricans" will most likely be fun for people there  | ||
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MotherOfRunes
Germany2862 Posts
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IamBach
United States1059 Posts
I am not trying to sound like an expert, I just know absolutely nothing about football. | ||
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Endrew
Poland73 Posts
On June 11 2012 03:48 IamBach wrote: Ah ok thanks for the advice. I still don't understand somethings. For instance, according to this website, http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2012/standings/index.html it appears that there are multiple teams from each country? Which one do I root for? I am not trying to sound like an expert, I just know absolutely nothing about football. You're trolling, right? | ||
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aqui
Germany1023 Posts
On June 11 2012 03:48 IamBach wrote: Ah ok thanks for the advice. I still don't understand somethings. For instance, according to this website, http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2012/standings/index.html it appears that there are multiple teams from each country? Which one do I root for? I am not trying to sound like an expert, I just know absolutely nothing about football. That link has nothing to do with the euros 2012. The link is about the champions league, which is club football, kinda like the NFL. The euros 2012 are a championship between national teams, like the World Cup except the teams are only from europe. But really, you don't have to learn anything. Just make sure to pick a team you want to win before every game , this way the tension will make it less boring for you. Just enjoy yourself as best as you can. Beeing from america you will enjoy enough attention no matter your football knowhow. | ||
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aqui
Germany1023 Posts
Whats your problem, he said he doesn't know anything about football. | ||
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Endrew
Poland73 Posts
On June 11 2012 04:10 aqui wrote: Whats your problem, he said he doesn't know anything about football. I'm just amazed how ignorant one can be. Just type the title of this sub-forum into google and bam, first link gives you all the info you need to get familiar with EURO. I'm glad he at least recognized Europe is not a single country. | ||
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Jinsho
United Kingdom3101 Posts
Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal are likely the strongest contenders. They are currently in the group stages. Top 2 advance into the single elim playoffs. Look up the football rules online, and feel free to ask anyone what's going on during the game when you see something you don't understand. Just watch and enjoy otherwise, as it's really a simple, very flowing game without too many stops or interruptions or weird rulings. | ||
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StiX
Netherlands220 Posts
On June 11 2012 04:37 Endrew wrote: I'm just amazed how ignorant one can be. Just type the title of this sub-forum into google and bam, first link gives you all the info you need to get familiar with EURO. I'm glad he at least recognized Europe is not a single country. You're totally misusing the word ignorant, he asked the question for a reason. I would be confused too. | ||
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Silvanel
Poland4701 Posts
 The best advice was already given "football" not "soccer" | ||
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docvoc
United States5491 Posts
. Seriously though, I follow soccer some, not crazy compared to a lot of people, but a lot for an American in the South where soccer is overshadowed by other sports. The key is to LISTEN be honest with them, say that you know the bare minimum but you want to learn I guarantee they will want to bestow their knowledge on you. A big mistake is to make declarations especially about anyone that is well known that goes against the main idea that is propogated i.e. Bolitelli is just a huge lovebug rather than a great player with some temper tantrums, these can make you seem unknowledgable and can make things awkward.best of luck, GERMANY HWAITING~~~ | ||
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IamBach
United States1059 Posts
and maybe it won't be that big of a deal though. Does anyone at least know of any place where I could find what teams are still in and what teams are out? That is what I was trying to figure out when I found that deceptive website. | ||
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Lyter
United Kingdom2145 Posts
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DannyJ
United States5110 Posts
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Kleinmuuhg
Vanuatu4091 Posts
that should be enough :D germans fans = tolerant of nubs | ||
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