World Cup

Couldn't watch game 1, Germany v. Costa Rica, but from the internet, it looked like a decent match - 4-2.

I must admit, my least favorite team in the world has always been Germany. I don't like their big, lumbering, inelegant style of play.

I am not a passionate fan of any team, but mostly of the game and style of play. The same goes for me in basketball. Ironically, the complete opposite is true for baseball and football, in which I'm a completely irrational fan-boy for the Oakland A's and San Francisco Forty Niners.

My favorite teams to watch, historically: England, Argentina, France, Nigeria, Netherlands.

My least favorite teams to watch, historically: Germany, Iran, Italy.

I used to hate watching the US of Alexi Lalas (exception - Tab Ramos was badass). But the 2002 team was a new breed of American soccer and I really like watching them play.

I love watching Brazil, but get tired of their dominance. I like to see them lose. One of my favorite teams of all time, France 1998 against Brazi was one of the most fun soccer games I've ever seen. Although, I must admit Ronahldino is maybe the single most fun player to watch...Henry, also. Zidane from 1998-2000...