Tuesday, June 29, 2010
World Cup 2010 > Portugal Gear Jersey
Portugal National Soccer Team - Coming from a strong soccer nation, the Portugal national soccer team was a 2006 World Cup semifinalist. As a member of the UEFA confederation, this team has demonstrated their staying power through successful campaigns at not only the World Cup, but also other international competitions such as their runner-up finish at the 2004 European Championship. The Portugal national soccer team roster has players from club teams around the world, adding depth and determination to their squad. Passionate Portugal fans buy all your Portuguese soccer gear including the Portugal World Cup Gear Portugal soccer jersey,
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World Cup 2010 Finalist Spain Football Jersey
Spain National Soccer Team - Nicknamed “La Roja”- The Spanish national soccer is a member of the competitive UEFA confederation and Euro 2008 Champion. In July of 2008 the Spain national football team made country history by achieving the number one FIFA ranking and impressively went from November 2006 to June 2009 undefeated (total of 35 consecutive matches) tying the record by powerhouse Brazil. With an extensive competitive atmosphere, Spain has players from Club teams such as Real Madrid and Barcelona. Show your support for the Spain national football team with Spanish soccer gear including the Official Spain World Cup Gear Spain soccer jersey
In July 2008, Spain rose to the top of the FIFA World Ranking for the first time in its history, becoming the sixth nation, and the first who has never won the World Cup, to top this ranking. Between November 2006 and June 2009, Spain went undefeated for a record tying 35 consecutive matches —record shared with Brazil— including a record 15-game winning streak.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
France is out of World Cup 2010 > South Africa the host nation defeats France 1- 2
France, the 2006 runner-up to Italy ended it's World Cup in last place. South Africa has slain the French Dragon but is it enough to see them through to the next round. Desperately poor effort from France in South Africa this World Cup 2010. France will go home with their heads held in shame. Not only that but every blog and sports channel is shaming France for their performance.
It's back to the drawing board.
90+ minutes
The game ends with a 2-1 for S.Africa
70 minutes
GOAL – MALOUDA!!! France get one back after Sagna passes to Ribery to the right side of the box and he hits a square cross from the right for Malouda to tap in
37 minutes
GOAL – MPHELA!!!! Mphela slots home from close range after a cross from Masilela on the left and he beats Clich.
20 GOAL – KHUMALO!!! Tshabalala takes the corner on the right into the box. The keeper Lloris comes out to ctach but gets no where near it and Khumalo is there to head home from five yards at the back post!!
Excellent Showing from bafana bafana and it's sad to see them leave. Well at least they won't have far to travel.
ce qui s'est passé football France
It's back to the drawing board.
90+ minutes
The game ends with a 2-1 for S.Africa
70 minutes
GOAL – MALOUDA!!! France get one back after Sagna passes to Ribery to the right side of the box and he hits a square cross from the right for Malouda to tap in
37 minutes
GOAL – MPHELA!!!! Mphela slots home from close range after a cross from Masilela on the left and he beats Clich.
20 GOAL – KHUMALO!!! Tshabalala takes the corner on the right into the box. The keeper Lloris comes out to ctach but gets no where near it and Khumalo is there to head home from five yards at the back post!!
Excellent Showing from bafana bafana and it's sad to see them leave. Well at least they won't have far to travel.
ce qui s'est passé football France
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Monday, June 21, 2010
World Cup 2010 Portugal vs. North Korea June 21 > It started out competitive but it did not end that way.
It started out competitive but it did not end that way. Three goals in 15 minutes as the football navigators chart their way into a World Cup 2010 win over North Korea.
The final score Total Annihilation of the North Korean Death Star.
Day 11, Match 1
Portugal vs. North Korea, Group G
Date and Location
June 21, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
29 minutes in and it’s a GOAL – MEIRELES! Lovely run from Portugal up the mid field low into the net, great finish!
Early goal in the first half but the goal rush came in the second.
Surely there's nothing new about a space fortress. North Korea found that out the hard way. The Portuguese Navigators consistently fired on goal in the second half. One drawback of the original design was the power systems. The North Korean Goal was swarmed by Portuguese Rebel forces. Shots that seemed to be guided by the force rained down on Kim jong ill 's porthole until his death start head finally blew up.
The final score Total Annihilation of the North Korean Death Star.
Day 11, Match 1
Portugal vs. North Korea, Group G
Date and Location
June 21, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
Early goal in the first half but the goal rush came in the second.
Surely there's nothing new about a space fortress. North Korea found that out the hard way. The Portuguese Navigators consistently fired on goal in the second half. One drawback of the original design was the power systems. The North Korean Goal was swarmed by Portuguese Rebel forces. Shots that seemed to be guided by the force rained down on Kim jong ill 's porthole until his death start head finally blew up.I wonder which of the North Korean Squad will be mentally choked out from Darth Kim here.
Our referee today is Khalil Al Ghamdi from Saudi Arabia. Respect his authority.
World Cup 2010 –Chile vs. Switzerland June 21
Our referee today is Khalil Al Ghamdi from Saudi Arabia. Respect his authority.
90 seconds in Card happy ref Khalil Al Ghamdi the respect my authority Referee came out early to dominate this game to bad no one told him we were all here to Chile vs. Switzerland not “Khalil Al Ghamdi ” vs. Chile vs. Switzerland.
Constant game stoppage combined with excessive abuses of power from the Ref Khalil Al Ghamdi has turned this game into a choppy frustrating event. Switzerland is trying to hang on for a tie or a even a win.
The Yellow cards were a plenty and 1 red until Videl gives the Swiss the wag of his finger after a slap happy event inside the box and it looked like another red card but it up came the yellow.
Switzerland playing with 10 men provided an exciting defence and you have to wonder what the outcome of this game would have been if they could go back in time to just before the red card. Behrami flails an elbow in the face of two Chile players then he repeated it on Arturo Vidal and is sent off!
47 minutes in and the ref wants a word with Gonzalez for a challenge. Then it’s a yellow card for Barnetta for tugging, no happy ending from this ref.
There was football fortune to be decided during the last ten minutes of the Chile vs. Switzerland game. The Swiss defence remained vigilant to the Chilean attach until Marc Gonzales makes it 1 zilch for Chile with a fine header.
The Swizz were looking for an offside card but it never came.
Vital goal for Chile
In the last ten minutes the Swiss press hard but with only ten men and time running out it all seems to be an uphill hike for them. With the ref blowing free kick to each side every couple of minutes it has become a difficult match to watch.
Frustration is what the Swiss side is feeling as Chile pressure them again. So much is at stake here at each side has three points.
What a chance by Didiock and where were the Chilean defence this time. What an opportunity with 3 minutes of stoppage time.
Booking for Donely inside the box? No it’s given to Chile
It has to be now for Switzerland
Great crossing position as they attach but the whistle blows. It’s back to the drawing board for Switzerland.\
Mark Gonzales proved to score the winning goal. This one was a nail bitter and a solid defence was presented by the Swiss.
Chile has 6 points now and after setting a record for the longest run without giving up a goal in world Cup; they appear to be ready for the best the world has to offer.
Our referee today is Khalil Al Ghamdi from Saudi Arabia. Respect his authority.
90 seconds in Card happy ref Khalil Al Ghamdi the respect my authority Referee came out early to dominate this game to bad no one told him we were all here to Chile vs. Switzerland not “Khalil Al Ghamdi ” vs. Chile vs. Switzerland.
Constant game stoppage combined with excessive abuses of power from the Ref Khalil Al Ghamdi has turned this game into a choppy frustrating event. Switzerland is trying to hang on for a tie or a even a win.
The Yellow cards were a plenty and 1 red until Videl gives the Swiss the wag of his finger after a slap happy event inside the box and it looked like another red card but it up came the yellow.
Switzerland playing with 10 men provided an exciting defence and you have to wonder what the outcome of this game would have been if they could go back in time to just before the red card. Behrami flails an elbow in the face of two Chile players then he repeated it on Arturo Vidal and is sent off!
47 minutes in and the ref wants a word with Gonzalez for a challenge. Then it’s a yellow card for Barnetta for tugging, no happy ending from this ref.
There was football fortune to be decided during the last ten minutes of the Chile vs. Switzerland game. The Swiss defence remained vigilant to the Chilean attach until Marc Gonzales makes it 1 zilch for Chile with a fine header.
The Swizz were looking for an offside card but it never came.
Vital goal for Chile
In the last ten minutes the Swiss press hard but with only ten men and time running out it all seems to be an uphill hike for them. With the ref blowing free kick to each side every couple of minutes it has become a difficult match to watch.
Frustration is what the Swiss side is feeling as Chile pressure them again. So much is at stake here at each side has three points.
What a chance by Didiock and where were the Chilean defence this time. What an opportunity with 3 minutes of stoppage time.
Booking for Donely inside the box? No it’s given to Chile
It has to be now for Switzerland
Great crossing position as they attach but the whistle blows. It’s back to the drawing board for Switzerland.\
Mark Gonzales proved to score the winning goal. This one was a nail bitter and a solid defence was presented by the Swiss.
Chile has 6 points now and after setting a record for the longest run without giving up a goal in world Cup; they appear to be ready for the best the world has to offer.
Friday, June 18, 2010
SERBIA
SERBIA: "
The Serbian Centre
2520 Dixie Rd., Mississauga
National intel: Expect extraordinary displays of emotion and newly minted patriotism, says Jovan Filipovic, vice-president of the Serbian Youth League. It's the first time Serbia has ever played as its own team, under its own name (not Yugoslavia, not Montenegro, just straight-up Serbia). 'It's huge for us,' he says.
The pitch: Families with kids and grandparents in tow will watch the games at the Serbian church at a community centre in Mississauga.
The grub: In a big room with a linoleum floor and card tables heaving with Serbian classic fare such as cevapi (small sausages), sweet crepes with Nutella and walnuts, and strong Serbian beer like Jelen.
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The pitch: Families with kids and grandparents in tow will watch the games at the Serbian church at a community centre in Mississauga.
The grub: In a big room with a linoleum floor and card tables heaving with Serbian classic fare such as cevapi (small sausages), sweet crepes with Nutella and walnuts, and strong Serbian beer like Jelen.
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL: "
Hemingway's
142 Cumberland St.
(416) 968-2828
Usually a spot for people-watching, offers a place to watch soccer in Yorkville, which, let's face it, is not often considered a World Cup hot spot. The owners are from New Zealand, but the bar has no official allegiance. Even so, Orange Alert! In the last World Cup, a number of Netherlands supporters adopted the bar as home base. The bar is choosing to keep a neutral position, so it's unclear whether the Dutch will flock back this year.
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142 Cumberland St.
(416) 968-2828
Usually a spot for people-watching, offers a place to watch soccer in Yorkville, which, let's face it, is not often considered a World Cup hot spot. The owners are from New Zealand, but the bar has no official allegiance. Even so, Orange Alert! In the last World Cup, a number of Netherlands supporters adopted the bar as home base. The bar is choosing to keep a neutral position, so it's unclear whether the Dutch will flock back this year.
THE NETHERLANDS
THE NETHERLANDS: "
The pitch: School Bakery owner Brad Moore will be on hand to keep an eye on his guests. "I'm going to try and make sure no one paints the building orange."
School Bakery and Café
70 Fraser Ave.
(416) 588-0005
National intel: Over 200 Dutch soccer fans will gather at School Bakery to watch their beloved underachieving team play. David Vanderpoel, a marketing manager who organized the party at School, says he will be decidedly absent from his desk that day. He'll be dressed head-to-toe in orange, the Dutch team colour, and his golden-doodle will be wearing an orange jumper. 'Think of us as an orange army,' he says. The bright colours belie silent desperation. 'We are always one of the favoured teams. We are always full of hope. And then there is grief when we lose in the semifinal. It's a wonderful, long, suffering experience.'
The pitch: School Bakery owner Brad Moore will be on hand to keep an eye on his guests. "I'm going to try and make sure no one paints the building orange."
The grub: Poffertjes (tiny inflated pancakes) and kroket (fried mincemeat and gravy) and plenty of Grolsch and Heineken will likely ease the sorrow.
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MEXICO
MEXICO: "
National intel: Though Mexico is playing in the opening match against South Africa, the odds aren't looking muy caliente. Mexico is 0-6 on opening day, and the host team has never lost.
El Rincon Mexicano
653 St. Clair Ave. W.
(416) 656-1059
653 St. Clair Ave. W.
(416) 656-1059
National intel: Though Mexico is playing in the opening match against South Africa, the odds aren't looking muy caliente. Mexico is 0-6 on opening day, and the host team has never lost.
The pitch: Well-reviewed, accessibly priced restaurant will offer brunch menu during the morning games.
The grub: Traditional fare (or haute frat-dude food) such as frijoles, tacos, and enchiladas.
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The grub: Traditional fare (or haute frat-dude food) such as frijoles, tacos, and enchiladas.
JAPAN
JAPAN: "
The pitch: Japanese restaurants are typically quiet, serene places, with little water-fountain sounds and soft-spoken waiters. They are no place for blaring TVs and sports fans. So the JCCC planned its own event around the game on June 19. The game's early, so there's a sleepover option, minus tatami mats.
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Ct.
(416) 441-2345
National intel: Makoto Unagami, a soccer player for the Japanese football team in Toronto, will be wearing blue and trying to cover his disappointment. ' Our team is not as strong as it should be,' he says. 'Everyone remembers when we did well in 2002, but that was a long time ago! We need to win now. Otherwise, people will always wonder: Why is Japan in the Cup?' Many others have wondered this. Simon Barnes of the London Times once wrote: 'The Japanese are not a footballing people,' saying they don't enjoy the rough-and-tumble aspect of the game and their strong collective instincts mean individual players are not likely to make bold or inspiring moves.
The pitch: Japanese restaurants are typically quiet, serene places, with little water-fountain sounds and soft-spoken waiters. They are no place for blaring TVs and sports fans. So the JCCC planned its own event around the game on June 19. The game's early, so there's a sleepover option, minus tatami mats.
Grub: Breakfast of rice bowls, miso soup and green tea.
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ITALY
ITALY: "
Café Diplomatico
594 College St.
(647) 258-9427
National intel: For the real Italian action, head to Woodbridge. Or more specifically, Wegz Stadium Bar, where the massive Italian community north of College Street will congregate. (Also see 'Neutral Ground,' below.) Downtown, there'll be a strong Italian contingent: Wear your team colours and talk about how the Azzurri tend to confound World Cup expectations. Don't talk about them getting thrashed by the Koreans in 1996 and 2002, or the match-rigging scandals in 1982 and 2006. Do talk about how the team is made up of veterans, and how they have a strong 'system of play.'
The pitch: Around the Dip, the entire area will be draped in red, white and green flags, and owner Rocco Mastrangelo promises everyone will have a great view. He's carting out eight TVs onto the patio, and, for the closing party on July 11, closing down the street. Italians will feel at home here, but really, The Dip, as locals call it, will be a meeting ground for soccer fans of all stripes. 'We are where nations unite to watch the game,' says Signor Mastrangelo.
The pitch: Around the Dip, the entire area will be draped in red, white and green flags, and owner Rocco Mastrangelo promises everyone will have a great view. He's carting out eight TVs onto the patio, and, for the closing party on July 11, closing down the street. Italians will feel at home here, but really, The Dip, as locals call it, will be a meeting ground for soccer fans of all stripes. 'We are where nations unite to watch the game,' says Signor Mastrangelo.
The grub: Very delicious, gooey pizza; pasta standbys.
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HONDURAS
HONDURAS: "
National intel: Since there is a relatively limited Honduran population in Toronto, there are few bars dedicated to Honduran soccer. That's not to say there won't be anywhere to watch it. Latin Americans tend to believe in solidarity (except Mexicans and Guatemalans, and Venezuelans and Guyanese, then there's Argentina and... oh, everyone else, and - oh, never mind). Still, though, they'll put aside their differences for soccer. Head towards the increasingly Latinized neighbourhood on St. Clair west of Bathurst.
The pitch: A popular spot for third-party event rentals due to its large space, big screens, and excellent sound-system, the place is owned by Ecuadorians. Clientele ranges from Argentinean to Chilean to Honduran. The restaurant claims to be cheering 'first for world peace, then for any Spanish-speaking nation,' and Honduras is certainly no exception.
The grub: Tapas such as garlic shrimp and calamari."
Plaza Flamingo
423 College St.
(416) 603-8884
National intel: Since there is a relatively limited Honduran population in Toronto, there are few bars dedicated to Honduran soccer. That's not to say there won't be anywhere to watch it. Latin Americans tend to believe in solidarity (except Mexicans and Guatemalans, and Venezuelans and Guyanese, then there's Argentina and... oh, everyone else, and - oh, never mind). Still, though, they'll put aside their differences for soccer. Head towards the increasingly Latinized neighbourhood on St. Clair west of Bathurst.
The pitch: A popular spot for third-party event rentals due to its large space, big screens, and excellent sound-system, the place is owned by Ecuadorians. Clientele ranges from Argentinean to Chilean to Honduran. The restaurant claims to be cheering 'first for world peace, then for any Spanish-speaking nation,' and Honduras is certainly no exception.
The grub: Tapas such as garlic shrimp and calamari.
GREECE
GREECE: "
The pitch: Toronto's Hellas Fan Club, which calls itself 'the only Greek National Team fan club in North America,' plans to carry out its mission of 'uniting all Greek fans in the Toronto area' at this improbable location.
Fox and Fiddle
535 Danforth Ave.
(416) 462-9830
National intel: Opa alert! You might want to think about avoiding the Danforth on game days. It'll be the jammed-up epicentre of the third-largest Hellenic community outside of Greece (after New York City and Melbourne).
The pitch: Toronto's Hellas Fan Club, which calls itself 'the only Greek National Team fan club in North America,' plans to carry out its mission of 'uniting all Greek fans in the Toronto area' at this improbable location.
The grub: $10 cover for the morning games, which includes breakfast (scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, toast, and coffee).
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GREECE
GREECE: "
The pitch: At midnight, this taverna makes a metamorphosis from restaurant to nightclub where patrons can dance until sunrise. For its country's early-morning opening game, owner Jannetos Boutsiarakos expects a group of die-hards might just stick around all night.
The grub: Less adventurous can join them the next morning for coffee, snacks, and breakfast panini. Kokkino's regular selection of traditional and contemporary Greek tapas will be available for the later guests."
Kokkino Lounge
414 Danforth Ave.
(416) 461-3562
National intel: Opa alert! You might want to think about avoiding the Danforth on game days. It'll be the jammed-up epicentre of the third-largest Hellenic community outside of Greece (after New York City and Melbourne).
The pitch: At midnight, this taverna makes a metamorphosis from restaurant to nightclub where patrons can dance until sunrise. For its country's early-morning opening game, owner Jannetos Boutsiarakos expects a group of die-hards might just stick around all night.
The grub: Less adventurous can join them the next morning for coffee, snacks, and breakfast panini. Kokkino's regular selection of traditional and contemporary Greek tapas will be available for the later guests.
GHANA
GHANA: "
National Intel: Ghanaians take their soccer seriously. Michael Essien, the dynamic midfielder that was Ghana's best and brightest hope for a World Cup win, said he was 'prepared to die' for victory. Essien won't be playing at the cup due to injury and his absence has been a source of anxiety for Ghanaian fans in Africa, and here, in Toronto. Kwami Osuwu, the VP consul at the Ghanaian consulate in Toronto, predicts good things for the team this cup, with or without Essien. 'It is not that I hope we do well, I know we will do well,' he says. 'I have faith. That is stronger than hope.' And if they lose? 'I have seen men collapse on the ground, weep, forego food for days,' he says. 'But I am a man. I will be strong.'
The grub: Traditional fare like fufu (pounded cassava), palm-nut soup and kelewele (spicy plantain chips)."
The Points Restaurant
2111 Jane St. Unit 7.
(416) 551-5447
National Intel: Ghanaians take their soccer seriously. Michael Essien, the dynamic midfielder that was Ghana's best and brightest hope for a World Cup win, said he was 'prepared to die' for victory. Essien won't be playing at the cup due to injury and his absence has been a source of anxiety for Ghanaian fans in Africa, and here, in Toronto. Kwami Osuwu, the VP consul at the Ghanaian consulate in Toronto, predicts good things for the team this cup, with or without Essien. 'It is not that I hope we do well, I know we will do well,' he says. 'I have faith. That is stronger than hope.' And if they lose? 'I have seen men collapse on the ground, weep, forego food for days,' he says. 'But I am a man. I will be strong.'
The pitch: For a no-nonsense celebration, The Point, an authentic Ghanaian restaurant at Jane and Wilson (located at the site of the former Mama Pee's), is the hang.
The grub: Traditional fare like fufu (pounded cassava), palm-nut soup and kelewele (spicy plantain chips).
GERMANY
GERMANY: "
National intel: The German team has been beset by tragedy. Here are some things not to mention when you attend the big game at Tony Baumann's World Cup party at the Blue Danube banquet hall: Robert Enke, the goalkeeper who committed suicide. His successor, Rene Adler, who was ruled out because of a rib injury. Simon Rolfes, a promising midfielder who was dropped because of a knee injury. Finally, the captain, Michael Ballack, who tore his ankle ligaments in the FA Cup final and won't be playing.
The pitch: Despite the gloom, Mr. Baumann says a crowd of about 200 is expected to show up and wave the flag. 'We'll make it to the finals,' he says. And if they don't? 'We'll scream and shout,' he says. 'And then have another beer. That's the German way.'
The grub: Schnitzel, strudel, and Hacker-Pschorr beer."
The Blue Danube,
home of the Danube Swabians
1686 Ellesmere Rd., Scarborough
(416) 290-6186
National intel: The German team has been beset by tragedy. Here are some things not to mention when you attend the big game at Tony Baumann's World Cup party at the Blue Danube banquet hall: Robert Enke, the goalkeeper who committed suicide. His successor, Rene Adler, who was ruled out because of a rib injury. Simon Rolfes, a promising midfielder who was dropped because of a knee injury. Finally, the captain, Michael Ballack, who tore his ankle ligaments in the FA Cup final and won't be playing.
The pitch: Despite the gloom, Mr. Baumann says a crowd of about 200 is expected to show up and wave the flag. 'We'll make it to the finals,' he says. And if they don't? 'We'll scream and shout,' he says. 'And then have another beer. That's the German way.'
The grub: Schnitzel, strudel, and Hacker-Pschorr beer.
FRANCE
FRANCE: "
National intel: Lovely time for critics of Les Bleus. Fans resent them, politicians pillory them and the team itself has no confidence. And they must stoop to beat Uruguay in the opening.
The grub: Didier will offer its regular lunch menu (beet, orange, and goat's cheese salad; steak frites) and house-made desserts (profiteroles; soufflé Cote d'Azur) during France's opening games, and a more limited menu (omelettes, croques-monsieurs) for the morning games.
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Didier Restaurant
1496 Yonge St.
(416) 925-8588
National intel: Lovely time for critics of Les Bleus. Fans resent them, politicians pillory them and the team itself has no confidence. And they must stoop to beat Uruguay in the opening.
The pitch: One of Toronto's most decorated chefs, Didier Leroy will be opening the casual front section so that supporters of his native France can watch the games on the restaurant's 40-inch flat-screen TV. 'I thought it would be fun,' says Mr. Leroy, a veteran of Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, when asked why he decided to transform his posh, classically French fine-dining establishment into a temporary sports bar. 'This isn't just for French people. The World Cup is a good excuse for people from around the world to change, to come together.'
The grub: Didier will offer its regular lunch menu (beet, orange, and goat's cheese salad; steak frites) and house-made desserts (profiteroles; soufflé Cote d'Azur) during France's opening games, and a more limited menu (omelettes, croques-monsieurs) for the morning games.
ENGLAND
ENGLAND: "
National intel: With David Beckham's Achilles tendon in disrepair, Brits will make a mantra of the name Wayne Rooney, whose skills are perhaps matched by his most recent accolade: Professional Footballers' Association Players' Player of the Year.
The pitch: Built in Britain and shipped over piece by piece, the pub is a haven for the city's soccer-obsessed, particularly during the World Cup. Indeed, manager Mihir Shah expects such a large turnout during England's games that he is selling tickets in advance ($10). 'When England played Nigeria [in the last World Cup], we had 139 English fans and three Nigerian fans,' he says, laughing. 'But everyone got along really well.' The pub will open every day at 7 a.m. during the tournament, and for $20, those inclined to make a wager can enter a football pool, though Mr. Shah is quick to clarify that one of the pub's regulars is running it independently.
The grub: Let's talk about beer first, because in these circumstances, everything else is secondary. Pub will augment its regular offering of English brew on tap with beer from every country in the world group."
The Duke of Gloucester
649 Yonge St.
(416) 961-9704
National intel: With David Beckham's Achilles tendon in disrepair, Brits will make a mantra of the name Wayne Rooney, whose skills are perhaps matched by his most recent accolade: Professional Footballers' Association Players' Player of the Year.
The pitch: Built in Britain and shipped over piece by piece, the pub is a haven for the city's soccer-obsessed, particularly during the World Cup. Indeed, manager Mihir Shah expects such a large turnout during England's games that he is selling tickets in advance ($10). 'When England played Nigeria [in the last World Cup], we had 139 English fans and three Nigerian fans,' he says, laughing. 'But everyone got along really well.' The pub will open every day at 7 a.m. during the tournament, and for $20, those inclined to make a wager can enter a football pool, though Mr. Shah is quick to clarify that one of the pub's regulars is running it independently.
The grub: Let's talk about beer first, because in these circumstances, everything else is secondary. Pub will augment its regular offering of English brew on tap with beer from every country in the world group.
DENMARK
DENMARK: "
Brazen Head Irish Pub
165 East Liberty St.
(416) 535-8787
National intel: Denmark is small (5.5 million), and the weather is gloomier than Rob Ford during city budget meetings. But here's the thing: They are, as a recent study shows, a happy lot - in fact, the happiest country of all. Peter Moerk, the head of the Danish consulate in Toronto, cheerfully identifies as a roligan, which is the always happy Danish football supporter - a peaceful hooligan, and a symbol of the Danes' laid-back, self-deprecating national character.
The pitch: Mr. Moerk says he'll be watching the game at Brazen Head, an Irish pub that is hosting Danish fans, who'll be drinking Carlsberg and singing 'Red and white, we are Danish Dynamite.'
The grub: The bar won't be serving traditional Danish fare, but he says if he had his way, he'd be eating traditional open-faced sandwiches with marinated herring and drinking akvavit.
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The pitch: Mr. Moerk says he'll be watching the game at Brazen Head, an Irish pub that is hosting Danish fans, who'll be drinking Carlsberg and singing 'Red and white, we are Danish Dynamite.'
The grub: The bar won't be serving traditional Danish fare, but he says if he had his way, he'd be eating traditional open-faced sandwiches with marinated herring and drinking akvavit.
CÔTE D'IVOIRE
CÔTE D'IVOIRE: "
Teranga
159 Augusta Ave.
(416) 849-9777
National intel: Star Didier Drogba broke his arm about a week before the World Cup began and is unlikely to play. But this is an important year for the Côte D'Ivoire. With the World Cup located in Africa for the first time, there will be increased pressure on African nations to compete at a high level, and many soccer pundits are picking this underdog team to make a big splash in the tournament in the country's 50th year of independence from French colonial rule. If the team goes far, many French and African nations may end up backing them.
The pitch: Although there are no official Ivorian bars or restaurants for the city's 3,000-odd expats, there is an official screening party at this Senegalese Kensington Market bar. For the faithful who might want to cheer on these African upstarts, go to Exotic-Canada (51 Dundas St. W., second floor, Mississauga) to buy traditional delicacies and soccer paraphernalia.
The grub: Traditional Ivorian dishes such as attiéké (grated cassava) and aloko (fried plantain).
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The pitch: Although there are no official Ivorian bars or restaurants for the city's 3,000-odd expats, there is an official screening party at this Senegalese Kensington Market bar. For the faithful who might want to cheer on these African upstarts, go to Exotic-Canada (51 Dundas St. W., second floor, Mississauga) to buy traditional delicacies and soccer paraphernalia.
The grub: Traditional Ivorian dishes such as attiéké (grated cassava) and aloko (fried plantain).
CHILE
CHILE: "
National intel: The Casa Salvador Allende (a Canadian-Chilean cultural society based out of Toronto) organized a number of benefit events in the city as a result of the 2010 Chile earthquake. For the World Cup, however, it's all about soccer.
Pitch: The sizeable Chilean community in North York will flock to this bakery.The grub: Great place to enjoy inexpensive Chilean wine and cuisine."
La Rosa Chilena
760 Wilson Ave.
(416) 635-1837
National intel: The Casa Salvador Allende (a Canadian-Chilean cultural society based out of Toronto) organized a number of benefit events in the city as a result of the 2010 Chile earthquake. For the World Cup, however, it's all about soccer.
Pitch: The sizeable Chilean community in North York will flock to this bakery.The grub: Great place to enjoy inexpensive Chilean wine and cuisine.
CAMEROON
CAMEROON: "
Chez La Belle Africaine
1239 Weston Rd.
(416) 543-4378
National intel: 'Everywhere I go, when I tell people I am from Cameroon, they think I am talking about a soccer team,' says Pascal Dissock, laughing. 'They forget Cameroon is a country, not just a team.' He doesn't mind. Still, Sports Illustrated called the team - not the nation - 'a paragon of Third World mobility.'
The pitch: Mr. Dissock, president of the GTA's Cameroonian association, says he thinks the Cameroonian team will take strength from playing in an African nation and surpass all expectations. There is no 'everyone will do a boffo job' for Mr. Dissock. 'We are the lions,' he says. 'There is a law to the forest. No one dominates a lion. We will dominate.'
The pitch: Mr. Dissock, president of the GTA's Cameroonian association, says he thinks the Cameroonian team will take strength from playing in an African nation and surpass all expectations. There is no 'everyone will do a boffo job' for Mr. Dissock. 'We are the lions,' he says. 'There is a law to the forest. No one dominates a lion. We will dominate.'
The grub: Traditional waterfufu and eru - and Heineken (not so African).
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BRAZIL
BRAZIL: "
National intel: Mark down June 25 at 7 p.m. on your calendar. This is when Brazil plays Portugal and the arteries of coolness - Dundas, College, Queen, Ossington - turn into flag-waving disaster zones. Portuguese and Brazilian soccer fans can get very intense, and since their community occupies the same neighbourhood (and often the same bars), it will be a busy area to say the least. Celebrations often fill street patios, and sometimes spill onto the street itself.
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Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St. W.
(416) 588-0307
National intel: Mark down June 25 at 7 p.m. on your calendar. This is when Brazil plays Portugal and the arteries of coolness - Dundas, College, Queen, Ossington - turn into flag-waving disaster zones. Portuguese and Brazilian soccer fans can get very intense, and since their community occupies the same neighbourhood (and often the same bars), it will be a busy area to say the least. Celebrations often fill street patios, and sometimes spill onto the street itself.
As Dundas West BIA board chair Sylvia Draper Fernandez puts it, 'if either team gets a goal, let alone wins the game, the whole place will stop.'
The pitch: This normally nocturnal world-music venue will be throwing open its doors during the daytime for a variety of games. Organized in part by Billy Bryans (formerly of Parachute Club), the event will serve as a lively celebration for a number of Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries, not least of which is Brazil.
The grub: During Brazil games, the venue will feature appropriate cuisine and signature caipirinha cocktails, accompanied between plays by choro, bossa nova, and other Brazilian music. You can also try Brazilian Star Bar and Grill (1242 Dundas St. W.), Novo Horizonte (1430 Dundas St. W.), O Campino (1434 Dundas St. W.).
The pitch: This normally nocturnal world-music venue will be throwing open its doors during the daytime for a variety of games. Organized in part by Billy Bryans (formerly of Parachute Club), the event will serve as a lively celebration for a number of Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries, not least of which is Brazil.
The grub: During Brazil games, the venue will feature appropriate cuisine and signature caipirinha cocktails, accompanied between plays by choro, bossa nova, and other Brazilian music. You can also try Brazilian Star Bar and Grill (1242 Dundas St. W.), Novo Horizonte (1430 Dundas St. W.), O Campino (1434 Dundas St. W.).
AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND: "
The pitch: Let's hope the owner of Scallywags knew what he was doing when he decided to host both the Australians and New Zealand games. Not just for South Africans, the bar has become a favourite with Australians and Kiwis because of a long tradition of showing rugby games there. Stuart Mulachy, a member of KEA, Kiwi Expats Abroad, will be at Scallywags with about 50 other new Zealanders. He plans to drink Keith's and partake in the Haka, a Maori war dance that fans do to get in the zone. He says he doesn't mind that most have classed New Zealand as the worst team in this years World Cup. 'We're little,' he says, referring to the small population of New Zealand, 'but we may take you by surprise.'
Scallywags Bar & Restaurant
11 St. Clair Ave. W.
(416) 922-3737
National intel: The fearless Globe and Mail World Cup location scouts will probably have to go into hiding after lumping these two nations under the same heading. (Canada, U.S., why not?) But in this case, their inhabitants share similar accents and inferiority complexes, and have long nursed a bitter sporting rivalry, whether it be rugby, cricket, polo.
The pitch: Let's hope the owner of Scallywags knew what he was doing when he decided to host both the Australians and New Zealand games. Not just for South Africans, the bar has become a favourite with Australians and Kiwis because of a long tradition of showing rugby games there. Stuart Mulachy, a member of KEA, Kiwi Expats Abroad, will be at Scallywags with about 50 other new Zealanders. He plans to drink Keith's and partake in the Haka, a Maori war dance that fans do to get in the zone. He says he doesn't mind that most have classed New Zealand as the worst team in this years World Cup. 'We're little,' he says, referring to the small population of New Zealand, 'but we may take you by surprise.'
Grub: Usual pub fare, plus breakfast.
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ARGENTINA
ARGENTINA: "
National intel: It has almost been a quarter-century since this rusty soccer empire won a championship, when Diego Maradona, now the coach, was leading the team. But this year the squad boasts 2009's FIFA World Player of the Year, Lionel Messi.
Sky Ranch
2473 Dufferin St.
(416) 787-0491
National intel: It has almost been a quarter-century since this rusty soccer empire won a championship, when Diego Maradona, now the coach, was leading the team. But this year the squad boasts 2009's FIFA World Player of the Year, Lionel Messi.
The pitch: One of Toronto's few Argentine restaurants, it will be a popular spot for the city's soccer-obsessed Argentine community. Owner and chef Favio Barenbaum will be showing all the games, not just those of his native country (he hails from Buenos Aires).
The grub: Renowned for its parrillada, a carnivorous carnival of grilled meats (beef ribs, brisket, chicken, sausage, blood sausage and sweet breads), the Ranch also offers hearts-of-palm salad with salsa golf, flank steak stuffed with egg, and flan made with the country's signature dessert, dulce de leche (caramel cream).
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The grub: Renowned for its parrillada, a carnivorous carnival of grilled meats (beef ribs, brisket, chicken, sausage, blood sausage and sweet breads), the Ranch also offers hearts-of-palm salad with salsa golf, flank steak stuffed with egg, and flan made with the country's signature dessert, dulce de leche (caramel cream).
Toronto World Cup 2010 | SEO Toronto
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Footy Kemp Mark down June 25 at 7 p.m. on your calendar. This is when Brazil plays Portugal and the arteries of coolness – Dundas, College, Queen, Ossington – turn into flag-waving disaster zones. Portuguese and Brazilian soccer fans can get very intense, and since their community occupies the same neighbourhood
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