of course, both penalties so far the ref has not conferred with either the linesman or the guy behind the net, if there is one in WC play

It would be nice if FIFA did something after the game for "floppers" like the NBA, but instead of fine, suspend the player.

racists

tv crew must be in the minors, too. geesh

offsides rule...it's my understanding that a deflection off defender does not count as last touch before offsides position. Am I wrong in that belief? If so, then is a backpass from defender back to GK intercepted by striker considered a completely different entity??

offsides call again. it's my knowledge that a deflection off defender does not count as last touch for offside postion. Am I incorrect on that rule? Is a back pass from defender to GK considered a different situation, then, altogether??

especially when the banners on the stadium are the same blue. wth?

not a great start to officiating in WC 2014 so far

edumacated

I'm surprised by Oakland. Haven't they been pretty good for a while now?

fuck you, I'm a Cards fan....oh...wait....

would have been better if it read, "Dad hit long pop fly that Jose Canseco's head turned into HR"

Florio must have been wedgied a lot as a kid....and maybe still is

yes, plus isn't there a guy on the baseline now??

yup, and there is one guy named Hulk...truly after the comic

damn, tough crowd

In defense of the ref, what he sees from his vantage point is Lovren's hand grab Fred's left shoulder and pull back. still a dive and Fred had already lost the ball on his touch.

oh, if only the FIFA box would collapse

any other pics coming in?

outstanding