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Is olympic soccer a big deal in the soccer community?
Posted on 8/4/12 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 8/4/12 at 12:28 pm
Is it looked at as a prestigious event to win in Europe.
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Posted on 8/4/12 at 12:30 pm to boxcar willie
No, it's not considered a major tournament.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 12:30 pm to boxcar willie
No. It is a time filler for soccer junkies. It is completely worthless.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 12:35 pm to boxcar willie
With the age limit, it's just another tournament. Bigger deal for women's soccer.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 12:37 pm to WarSlamEagle
typically U-23 players...w/ 3 over the age limit sprinkled in. Its good for getting a look at the young up and coming players.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 12:37 pm to WarSlamEagle
On a senior level, especially in Europe, it's not that big of a deal. Mainly because it always fall right after the Euros. It seems to carry a little weight for some South American/African countries though.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 12:40 pm to RandySavage
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On a senior level, especially in Europe, it's not that big of a deal. Mainly because it always fall right after the Euros. It seems to carry a little weight for some South American/African countries though.
Yeah. Look at the roster Brazil churned out for the Olympics. All hands on deck for their first gold.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 12:45 pm to Dandy Lion
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No. It is a time filler for soccer junkies
thisPosted on 8/4/12 at 12:46 pm to WarSlamEagle
quote:Argentina does this too.
Yeah. Look at the roster Brazil churned out for the Olympics. All hands on deck for their first gold.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 1:37 pm to WarSlamEagle
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Yeah. Look at the roster Brazil churned out for the Olympics. All hands on deck for their first gold.
Who did you want brazil to send? Their U-18 team. They just happen to have a lot of young talent right now.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 1:45 pm to LakeViewLSU
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Who did you want brazil to send? Their U-18 team. They just happen to have a lot of young talent right now.
Huh? I know Brazil has a lot of young talent, that was my point. They also picked three great overage players, something the European teams didn't do.
Instead of trotting out three old dudes, they went out and got Thiago Silva, Marcelo and Hulk to play...in the Olympics. They convinced three amazing players to step up and win it for their country. That's what I meant when I said all hands on deck.
Really don't know what point you're trying to make.
This post was edited on 8/4/12 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 8/4/12 at 1:50 pm to WarSlamEagle
Well part of that is the best players in brazil didn't just play in the euros
Posted on 8/4/12 at 1:53 pm to Jumbeauxlaya
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Well part of that is the best players in brazil didn't just play in the euros
That was my original point, went along with what Randy said.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 2:13 pm to boxcar willie
Not sure if the people in here are serious, it's not as worthless as some people make it out to be.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 2:18 pm to castorinho
I think its probably only a huge deal from Great Britain.
1) Because England (yes I realize England =/= GB) has sucked for eternity
2) Because, obviously, they are at home.
1) Because England (yes I realize England =/= GB) has sucked for eternity
2) Because, obviously, they are at home.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 2:22 pm to BleedPurpleGold
It's a time filler. Two weeks until EPL!!!!
Posted on 8/4/12 at 2:56 pm to castorinho
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Not sure if the people in here are serious, it's not as worthless as some people make it out to be.
Only one person said it was worthless and we all know why.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 3:05 pm to RandySavage
If we would've qualified and replaced Honduras or Mexico in their respective groups, how do you think we would have done? The durans had a pretty tough group, gave it their all though.
This post was edited on 8/4/12 at 3:05 pm
Posted on 8/4/12 at 4:23 pm to boxcar willie
It may not be worthless, but it's not a major tournament, either.
I'm not sure if it's considered to be a bigger deal than some of the other youth championships that are out there. Someone in Europe may have to field that one.
I'm not sure if it's considered to be a bigger deal than some of the other youth championships that are out there. Someone in Europe may have to field that one.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 6:01 pm to boxcar willie
Don't think so... My SO is a big soccer enthusiast in England, he doesnt seem bothered with the Olympic results.
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