Question for Portuguese-Canadians

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Thursday July 5th...U20's

Portugal-Mexico in Toronto and Canada-Austria in Edmonton. Which game will you be watching?

[FigoIsGod]

I will be AT the Portugal-Mexico game, so obvious choice for me. Even if I wasn't, it'd be Portugal.

Briiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing it on.

[TFC_fan07]

ya im at the toronto games so i dont have a choice either. i'd be more interested to see who canadians of portuguese heritage would cheer for if canada played portugal (hypothetically speaking). my background is scottish, but if scotland played canada i'd without doubt cheer for canada. i dont get why some ppl (not pointing fingers here, just generally speaking) pretend that they're not canadian. 2007 is a turning point for canadian football, lets get everyone on board!!!! Go Canada Go!!!!

[paulzinho]

I would just be quite and hope the best team wins ;)

[FigoIsGod]

ya im at the toronto games so i dont have a choice either. i'd be more interested to see who canadians of portuguese heritage would cheer for if canada played portugal (hypothetically speaking). my background is scottish, but if scotland played canada i'd without doubt cheer for canada. i dont get why some ppl (not pointing fingers here, just generally speaking) pretend that they're not canadian. 2007 is a turning point for canadian football, lets get everyone on board!!!! Go Canada Go!!!!

If Canada-Portugal played, I would cheer for Portugal.

Also, who the hell are you to say people are pretending to not be Canadian? Do I pretend to not live in Mississauga? Do I pretend to not pay taxes to the Canadian government? Do I pretend to not know the English language and just speak in Portuguese?

Here's a thought.

"Pretend" the oncoming traffic underneath the bridge is actually a pool, and jump.

[TFC_fan07]

If Canada-Portugal played, I would cheer for Portugal.

Also, who the hell are you to say people are pretending to not be Canadian? Do I pretend to not live in Mississauga? Do I pretend to not pay taxes to the Canadian government? Do I pretend to not know the English language and just speak in Portuguese?

Here's a thought.

"Pretend" the oncoming traffic underneath the bridge is actually a pool, and jump.

that seems like a pretty reasonable reaction. i refer you to "not pointing fingers" and "some ppl". i'll im saying is there should be more ppl proud to be from the greatest country in the world.

gear down my canadian brotha

[Wangy]

I couldn't give a shit about Portugal or Mexico, so I'm certain I'll be watching the Canada-Austria game.

[paulzinho]

I couldn't give a shit about Portugal or Mexico, so I'm certain I'll be watching the Canada-Austria game.

who asked you?

Read the thread title and respond accordingly.

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Proud Canadian AND Portuguese

[Wangy]

This is a public forum and I can do anything I want. I just stated what I'll be doing and thats that. I don't see why anyone would have a problem with what I said.

[paulzinho]

You are off topic.

[Rhapido]

In all honesty, were Canada to play Portugal head-to-head, I'd be cheering for Canada. Why? Because: A. Canada is my birthplace and where I choose to make my home, so cheering against my country just doesn't feel "right"; and B. Canadian soccer needs the win much more than Portuguese soccer does. :D

[TFCMANU]

Hey Guys I'm a LUSO CANADIAN, for the people who don't know what that is, it's a Canadian born, Portuguese Background. If Canada & Portugal played I would go for CANADA this country has given me so much but I will be @ the games Can Vs Chile and both Portugal games @ BMO that's going to be something...What if Port & Can played in the finals that would be crazy but I AM CANADIAN...THIS IS MY COUNTRY GO MUNGACAKES!:eek:

[hodgkiss]

sorry to stick my mungie nose in here but i would just like to make a comment about the last 2 posts - they have made my day! thanks guys! all the respect in teh world to you and thank you for shifting the common way that most fans support. you guys are top class and will be responsible for bringing the quality of soccer in this country to a higher level!

btw, good luck to portugal - they will certainly get some good support from toronto.

cheers!

go canucks!

[seaner1975]

If Canada-Portugal played, I would cheer for Portugal.

Also, who the hell are you to say people are pretending to not be Canadian? Do I pretend to not live in Mississauga? Do I pretend to not pay taxes to the Canadian government? Do I pretend to not know the English language and just speak in Portuguese?

Here's a thought.

"Pretend" the oncoming traffic underneath the bridge is actually a pool, and jump.
chill out dude. you have some anger issues you need to work on.

[Dear_Claudio]

sorry to stick my mungie nose in here but i would just like to make a comment about the last 2 posts - they have made my day! thanks guys! all the respect in teh world to you and thank you for shifting the common way that most fans support. you guys are top class and will be responsible for bringing the quality of soccer in this country to a higher level!

btw, good luck to portugal - they will certainly get some good support from toronto.

cheers!

go canucks!I'm American but I'd share the same sentiment. We have so many Euro ******** over here that refuse to follow the USMNT despite being born here, living here, and not even knowing the language of their team. It's always Italians and Portuguese. I wish we had more people like the two Portugeezers who are real Canadians *applause*

[star_angel_91]

I agree with the last poster....I was at the portugal - new zealand game...and there was this stupid 16 year old kid behind me who couldnt shut up about portugal...when finally someone asked him if he could name the captain of the men's portugal team, speak potuguese, or if hed ever been to portugal...all of which were no....I mean the kid has every right to cheer for who he wants...but at least know your shit if your cheering for a team...all I know is if canada played my home country I'd go for Canada...as I'm born and raised in canada....and anywayz India in any age world cup wont happen in my lifetime...lol

[TFC_fan07]

I agree with the last poster....I was at the portugal - new zealand game...and there was this stupid 16 year old kid behind me who couldnt shut up about portugal...when finally someone asked him if he could name the captain of the men's portugal team, speak potuguese, or if hed ever been to portugal...all of which were no....I mean the kid has every right to cheer for who he wants...but at least know your shit if your cheering for a team...all I know is if canada played my home country I'd go for Canada...as I'm born and raised in canada....and anywayz India in any age world cup wont happen in my lifetime...lol

respek:cool:

[CorDeSang]

there was this stupid 16 year old kid behind me who couldnt shut up about portugal...when finally someone asked him if he could name the captain of the men's portugal team, speak portuguese, or if hed ever been to portugal...all of which were no...
There are many thousands (maybe millions) of people in the world, including many North Americans, who fell in love with the Brazilian team without ever having been to Brazil, knowing Portuguese, or knowing who the Brazilian captain is. I don’t think they are “stupid” or any less patriotic for feeling that way, unless of course it’s Brazil vs. their country and they are still rooting for Brazil.


all I know is if canada played my home country I'd go for Canada...
And what exactly does this have to do with the kid? You said it yourself: he was rooting for Portugal against, what was that?, New Zealand. A Canadian of Portuguese – sorry, “Portugeezer” - heritage rooting for Portugal against New Zealand – the nerve.

[shwade]

There are many thousands (maybe millions) of people in the world, including many North Americans, who fell in love with the Brazilian team without ever having been to Brazil, knowing Portuguese, or knowing who the Brazilian captain is. I don’t think they are “stupid” or any less patriotic for feeling that way, unless of course it’s Brazil vs. their country and they are still rooting for Brazil.



And what exactly does this have to do with the kid? You said it yourself: he was rooting for Portugal against, what was that?, New Zealand. A Canadian of Portuguese – sorry, “Portugeezer” - heritage rooting for Portugal against New Zealand – the nerve.
What's with the giant font? Relax.

If you're going to support a country you should have at least some knowledge of the squad...not knowing who the Captain is is stupid.

[CorDeSang]

No it isn't.

I watched that particular game on the tube; I didn't know who the captain was then and I still don't know. Maybe that makes me a bad Portuguese fan, maybe it doesn't. Anyway, that is completely irrelevant to this topic.

I noticed a certain anti-Portuguese feeling in the air and decided to drop by and write a line or two. ;) Is that ok? And is it ok for a Canadian with Portuguese background (I'll assume that's what the kid was) to cheer for the "Old Country"? Great. I knew you Canucks were a tolerant lot. :cool:

PS: The font looks the same on my screen. But hey, I'm a newbie AND a Portugeezer, so what do I know?