I don't follow the EPL, but I see the stats and Leicester seem to have one hell of a crazy striker. He's leading the list by like a five goal margin atm?

Swansea isn't English!

It seems like he's having a Harry Kane type of year. Vardy was decent last year(5g, 10a I think), but he was also stuck behind Ulloa, who was playing quite well. So, it's quite difficult to tell if he's a fantastic striker or he's just having a great season.

Yeah, Vardy he's scored in 10 games in a row which I think is a league record. I don't support them but they were only promoted last year so it's great to see them at the top and fake, moneyed-up Chelsea down in the bottom third.

So, Cotto/Canelo tonight! Who's your pick to win it?

Speaking of punch-in-the-face contests, did anyone catch WSOF 25 last night? Brian Foster lost early in the tournament, got back in due to injured fighters, made his way to the finals, and KO'd the guy who beat him earlier in the finals (after almost being KO'd in the fight).

I'm so bummed that Arsenal lost. We've been in top form this season (besides UCL, that's been disastrous), and losing to West Brom was definitely a smack in the face. That own goal pissed me off so much. It's one thing to concede a shitty pea roller, but an own goal is just a kick in the balls. This season is probably the most exciting and unpredictable season in years, but Leicester City need to be put in their place. Vardy and Mahrez are fucking crazy!

Gladbach actually got as many points in the last eight games as Bayern. Seven wins, one draw. December 5th: Gladbach vs Bayern. That's the Bundesliga match to look out for this season.

I like Klopp too, but why the hate for Ronaldo?

CHECK THIS SHIT OUT: http://m.cfl.ca/video/index/id/120167

Ottawa is back in the Grey Cup, for the first time since 1981! This play will never be forgotten in this city.

Green Bay finally gets back in the win column by beating the Vikings and Dallas wins their first game since WEEK TWO.

Why?

I'm pretty sure it's a parody, dude.

I watched some of the World Series of Darts a few nights ago. Pretty cool for a late-night session.

I can tell it's a parody, I just don't understand the point of it.

You asked why people dislike Ronaldo. It's not hard to figure out. Or do all Portuguese have egos the size of Jupiter?

Then I guess I have an ego "the size of Jupiter", as well as all the millions of people all around the world who like him too.

People like Ronaldo because:
1) They're glory hunters
2) They respect talent
3) They're actual Real Madrid supporters

People dislike Ronaldo because:
1) He can be a tool
2) He's talented
3) He plays for Real Madrid

I don't really hate Ronaldo (mostly because I don't follow La Liga), but I can see why people would hate him.

Then I think there's no logical reason to dislike him.

None at all.

You're still missing the point. People are going to hate opposing players because they're opposing players. It doesn't matter if the hatred is irrational or not. In the eyes of a Barcelona fan, it doesn't matter if Messi dives because he plays for Barcelona. If there are two hockey teams and both have tough guys, you're going to hate the opposing tough guy because he's obviously a dirty player. I'm still not understanding why you find it hard to believe that people actually hate Ronaldo.

I'm not "missing" anything, my friend. You tried to show people didn't like Ronaldo because he dived too much and I proved your argument to be bullshit. It's as simple as that.

I wouldn't believe him to dive much anyway, that could damage his hair.

So, you're saying that NO ONE hates Ronaldo because he dives and the videos of Messi diving proves that? I'm done with this pointless argument. You clearly can't accept that people dislike your guy, which makes absolutely no sense.

Look, dude: I asked why people disliked Ronaldo. You posted a video of him diving as a reason. I proved you wrong. That's all. All I'm saying is that disliking Ronaldo because he dives makes no sense because Messi is even worse.

I'm just a hate-mongering metrophobe and Ronaldo is the most metrosexual person on the planet. Hating anyone else for diving is pretty pointless as long as Arjen Robben is active, too.

If you proved me wrong, you would have proved to me that Ronaldo doesn't dive, which you did not do. I provided a specific example of why some people hate him, not THE reason. If someone took the time to make a video of Ronaldo diving, it's quite possible that hey hate him for that reason. Thank you for proving my point.

I dislike Cristiano Ronaldo for the following reasons:

1. He seems to be quite arrogant. A good dose of self-esteem is important but CR7 really seems to think that he is the greatest sportsman in the world. If you're that good you don't need to tell anyone about it because it will be obvious if you simply show it in a humble way.

2. He is a drama queen. He is constantly complaining about referees, spreading rumours that he's unhappy since he doesn't get enough money and feels the need to be in the spotlight all the time. Just the way he is preparing his free kicks where he tries to look like a cowboy is both ridicolous and annoying.

3. He tries to create a very superficial image of himself. His looks in his numerous commercials, the style of his hair and even the people he hangs out with in public need to be absolutely perfect. Being a top model and a part of the rich and the famous seem to be as important to him as his soccer abilities.

Other great players are more humble, down-to-earth and authentic in my book. Take someone like Manuel Neuer for example who might be the greatest goalkeeper in the world right now. He doesn't need to organize photo shootings with super models, cry about his salary in public and doesn't try to be Clint Eastwood in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly when he faces a penalty kick.

I really like Portuguese people. I have been in this country and can only say positive things about people there. In my book, CR7's exaggerated antics don't represent these honest and sociable very well. Portugal has had so many great sportsmen they can be proud of like Eusebio or Figo. They don't need to defend that egocentric pop star CR7 all the time. It's especially surprising that metal fans seem to praise someone who seperately tries to keep a pop star image.

Concerning his talent, CR7 would have won numerous awards one or two decades ago and I really respect his incredible talent but unfortunately, he was born around the same time as Lionel Messi and he simply is a more complete soccer player and also has a better image without trying too hard.

Another thing I dislike about him, since you mentioned the drama queen bit, is that when he is fouled, he sits on the pitch like a pouting toddler.

And as much as I dislike Bayern Munich with my being a Dortmund supporter and someone who wants an entertaining Bundesliga season, Manuel Neuer is the greatest goalkeeper in the world right now.

Thank you.



Non-Portuguese people aren't aware of it, but actually Eusébio was a despicable piece of shit.

Pointing out that Robben dives doesn't disprove that people dislike Ronaldo because he dives. I hope you realize that I'm not even arguing anything about Ronaldo at this point.

I think at the end of this season, whatever team is in 4th place in the Bundesliga could make it into the Champions League qualification with half as many points as Bayern. Currently it's 1st place Bayern at 40 points vs 4th place Gladbach at 23 points. This league is hardly any fun anymore.

-edit- Bundesliga chances in Europe:

Champions League: Bayern is through as group winner in the CL as always, Wolfsburg needs either a draw against ManU or PSV to not win and they're through, too, otherwise EL, Leverkusen has an impossible mathematical chance to go through if they get more points against Barca than Roma does against Borisov, yeah, right, otherwise EL, unless Borisov beats Roma, then they're out entirely, and Gladbach sits firmly in third place heading for the EL unless Sevilla beats Juventus, which i doubt. Gone are the days all four German teams go through.

Europa League: Dortmund probably ruined its chances for the group win, unless Krasnodar have a seriously bad day against Qäbälä (sp? does anyone know?), Schalke probably won't mess up against Tripolis (though you never know with them) and win their group, Augsburg would have to beat Belgrade 3-0 to make it through, somehow I don't think that will happen. Realistically we'll have four teams in the EL next year, possibly five depending on the outcomes in Wolfsburg's CL group.

Anyone else watch the Grey Cup? Was really hoping for Ottawa win, but nevertheless it was a tense game with both teams playing great for the majority of the game and remaining more or less evenly matched. Either way, I'm really proud that Ottawa has went from only wining two fucking games last year to making it to the finals and just barely losing this year. Burris was particularly beastly this season, especially considering his age.

Just to end all this Ronaldo conversation, I figured I'd post the reasons why I like him:

- He started out (and he's a fan) of my favourite football club, Sporting Clube de Portugal;

- He's a good person;

- He's generous;

- He's a hardworker;

- He's the best portuguese player of all time.

This fucking toooown! Ottawa crapped out to Edmonton in the Grey Cup last night. If history is any indication, I now have to stay alive til 2049 to see Ottawa in the Final again

Anyway, some people say misery loves company, so I've compiled a list of others who belong alongside Ottawa as The Joke Cities (or Regions) of North American Major* Pro Sports. Do you pity the fools?



*Yeah, I'm counting the CFL as a major league. Deal with it. Also, as much as I like soccer, I must admit the MLS is a distant fifth sport and leave it out of the list.

Damn, Kobe retiring.

His 81 point game in 2006: More impressive than Wilt's 100 in 1962.

MLS isn't even really the "fifth sport" as far as professional leagues go here. That'd be NASCAR and I don't understand why either.

And man that Ravens/Browns ending. Shit.

I was talking about team sports, with teams based in specific places. While I'm sure some NASCAR drivers are more popular in one area, their victory wouldn't really reflect as a championship for the city.

But you're right. In terms of paid attendance, NASCAR far outpaces even the "Big 4" sports.

If you want to see a promising team that is most likely going to win a title for the city of Ottawa anytime soon, you ought to watch some Ottawa Fury FC games. They have built up amazing things in just two years, won the fall championship by a mile and made it to the finals against New York Cosmos where they didn't lose by much. Support for the team is steadily growing, the supporters' section at Lansdowne Stadium is a blast and the stadium is probably the best of the entire NASL. Any soccer fan of the region should go enjoy a few games there.