Not to mention FIFA would probably not allow it somehow. It's an idea that was brought with such good intentions but ultimately could sink any deals with the country. Long term guys!
Do you have several chants in each language? For example, French, German, Italian (and Romansh) for Switzerland.
EDIT: just to be clear, I'm not referring to national anthems. I'm referring to the chants fans sings to support their team during the match.
It is half time against Uzbekistan and we are 3-0 down. Getting absolutely schooled. I wonder why I put so much pride and support into this team when I am constantly being let down. Why do we look so unprofessional during international football? Why is the state of our national football like this? Passes are so sloppy (especially at the back) and I don't have to mention decision making in the final third. Looks like we have a long way to go before even being considered serious competitors with our ASEAN neighbours, let alone on a continental stage.
How can Singapore football be improved? Obviously current measures aren't working. I wonder what you guys think. I just pray I see the day when the Singapore National Football Team can be taken seriously, and become something citizens can support and root for once more.
I understand the reason we have four teams in the first place is because each home nation has its own football association, but why is that still the case? We don't send separate English, Scottish, Welsh, and N. Irish teams to the Olympics, and it seems obvious that we'd be able to have a higher average player quality if we had one UK team selecting from all four home nations.
I don't really follow football outside of major tournaments so I don't know how much discussion there's been around this topic, but I've always wondered.
I was wondering that during the match against France - do Swiss players talk to each other in Swiss German, French, or maybe Hochdeutsch (if I recall correctly, that's the German that French-speaking cantons learn in school, but please correct me if I'm wrong.)
And more broadly, for other sports/teams of people from mixed languages, how does this get sorted out?
Thanks in advance!
Why your football team is no good? Why you don't play often on Euros or a Worl cups? I'm not mocking you or anything like that... Just curious.
I have talked about this whit my friend.from Serbia (he's really a football fan) and he told me that there's no "Cult of the national team" in Serbia as it is in Croatia. That a lot of players just don't care for national team. Also a lot of coruption, nepotism... Is he right?
And that, in general, people in Serbi also care a lot more about their local football clubs then about national team.
Once he was watching a game with me and my crew and he was surprised with the amount of songs that we have to support our national team. Jebat ga ne znam kako da napisem navijacke pjesme... Cheerleding songs doesn't seems the right π translation... And he told me that you don't have.that kind of songs or they're not so popular, not by far, as in Croatia...
I don't really follow football generally, but I love to cheer on the Italian national team during international events. Obviously, its fans have traditions and I was curious about the ones from other countries.
Some of the Italian ones are:
- Singing po popopo popo po using Seven Nation Army as melody.
- Shouting "Chi non salta un ____ Γ¨" (who doesn't jump is a ____) while jumping on the spot, putting the opposite nationality on the blank. This is used in other situations since it's very versatile, but still. During the 2006 final with France, a version that used the Bella ciao melody was used.
- We are still so obsessed by the 2006 world cup win because we live in the past, and a very popular thing to say back then was "since we've won, give the Monnalisa back to us", again, because we live in the past lol. There was a song about it too, even sold as a ringtone by sending an SMS.
- It's common to see people dressed up like Roman legionaries or Mario and Luigi. I've also seen photos of people with their faces stuck in a hole in a pizza box.
- Generally, Italians have France as the token rival, but apparently in football Germany is the true evil. I don't know why, I don't even know if Germans know about this.
Also, are there worst offenses in your country during a football match that the governing body should focus on?
Hi!
For anyone looking for a super cool new sport to try out, this is an invitation to join our national AFL team. It's a game from Australia that combines high intensity running, skill execution, and contact. For the unfamiliar, I'm linking a short explanation video. The game is sometimes referred to as Aussie Rules Football, and more commonly as Footy.
We hold training sessions every week at Yarkon Park, Tel-Aviv (currently they're on Wednesdays at 18.30). Everyone, guys and gals alike, is invited to join us, and help grow this incredible game in the hold land! Training usually goes for a couple of hours. We are a purely amateur outfit and there are no fees for training with us. We promise good vibes, a decent workout and an overall great time. You can be sure you won't be the only newbies there, and within a few weeks you'll become a well drilled, high level Footy player.
There's an extra bonus: almost every year Team Israel makes an appearance at the Euro Cup. In 2021 the event will be held in Amsterdam on October 16th. Since the game in Israel is still small, if you join the team in the next month or so and are able to commit to weekly training there's every chance you'll travel with us to Amsterdam and play for Israel! I myself went to Ireland in 2018 and Sweden in 2019, and both of those were some of the most fun experiences I've had. The event always has a great atmosphere of sportsmanship about it, and it's really cool to meet and hang out with players from other countries. Don't worry, the other national teams are just as amateur as us, and in recent tournaments Team Israel has scored some memorable wins.
So what are you waiting for? Get your sports gear on and come join us every Wednesday, 18.30 at Yarkon Park (next to the wall climbing)! Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions about the game or the team.
Have a good one :)
Photo of Team Israel in Sweden with the Israeli vice ambassador
https://preview.redd.it/9as7mzgzq1171.jpg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6cad5f7b70d37dcd4d4279664a3c26066c71ed78
Do you think that is acceptable, considering your own national team don't play agaisnt other national teams in other tournaments, for example you are located and support an European team, but enjoy waching Copa America and love watching Brazil NT. Id' love to hear your takes on this.
My favorite are the wannabe Instagram βModelsβ posting pictures of themselves in child sized England football shirts.
What is the biggest piece we're missing to compete with Alabama, Clemson and OSU on a regular basis for a national title? We win the Big 10 West more times than not, but it's time take it to the next level. How do we get it done?
Jo Napot Kivanok!
Does anyone know where I can buy the Hungarian National Team Football Jersey for cheap? (doesnt have to be original)
Thanks in advance!
