Mexicans boo American Anthem, chant "Osama!"

IowaStatePhiPsi · #1 03-29-2005, 08:43 PM

The crowd booed the U.S. national anthem and a spattering of fans chanted "Osama! Osama!" before play started, and shortly after Lewis' goal.

http://www.newsmax.com/archives/arti...28/91333.shtml

Seems to me they're sympathetic/supporting someone who has lead guerilla warfare against the US killing thousands...
if we bomb them they'll run south instead of north...

AlphaSigOU · #2 03-30-2005, 12:34 AM

As my late maternal grandmother would have said in her native Spanish, "Sinvergüenza! Falta de respeto! (Shameless! Lack of respect!)

How's about we return the favor and badmouth the Mexican national anthem and start chanting "Send 'em back!" the next time they come up here and play? Two can play at that game.

Be proud of your country and its traditions, but don't sh*t on your opponent's.

33girl · #3 03-30-2005, 12:39 AM

whoo, the banana mudslides are in effect.

I looked at this and thought the mexicans were chanting "Omarosa!" like the chick from the Apprentice.

honeychile · #4 03-30-2005, 12:46 AM

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Originally posted by 33girl
whoo, the banana mudslides are in effect.

I looked at this and thought the mexicans were chanting "Omarosa!" like the chick from the Apprentice.

LOL!

Seriously, folks, this is SOCCER, not ballroom dancing! I've been to many a USMNT (United States Men's National Team) game when much, much worse was said among the fans.

The wonderful part is the reaction of Sam's Army - the band of US fans who wear red shirts and sit together. At no time is ANY disrespect permitted, during the other team's National Anthem or as they enter or leave the pitch. What goes on during the game, of course, is up for grabs...

DeltaSigStan · #5 03-30-2005, 02:53 AM

This is what I don't get:

The fucking Mexican national team said they wanted to "win for the millions of immigrant Mexicans in the United States.."

They didn't like it in your shithole, so they moved here, and you want to win for THEM? Can you take them back then?

FUCK THE TRICOLOR....they'll make it to Germany then lose in the round of 16 just like they did in 02.

But, yeah it's PERFECTLY ok to cheer for another country when you're an American...these same countries that say this shit at games vs. the US....

honeychile · #6 03-30-2005, 02:57 AM

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Originally posted by DeltaSigStan
This is what I don't get:

The fucking Mexican national team said they wanted to "win for the millions of immigrant Mexicans in the United States.."

They didn't like it in your shithole, so they moved here, and you want to win for THEM? Can you take them back then?

FUCK THE TRICOLOR....they'll make it to Germany then lose in the round of 16 just like they did in 02.

But, yeah it's PERFECTLY ok to cheer for another country when you're an American...these same countries that say this shit at games vs. the US....

Did you go to the Poland v. US / Fire v. Revolution double header in Chicago last year? It was a travesty!!!! Tomorrow's game in B-ham should be interesting, but I'm not going to get my panties in a twist over people cheering against us!

DeltaSigStan · #7 03-30-2005, 03:27 AM

Tommorow's game is deep in the heart of Dixie, I'm hoping our faithful shows up and drowns out the Guatamalan supporters.

I do recall that Poland game and feeling the EXACT same way...so this isn't about Mexico or any group in particular, it's just this is the only sport where a game in the United States most of the time DOESN'T feel like a home game...there's got to be something wrong with that.

moe.ron · #8 03-30-2005, 04:16 AM

My country sucks in soccer. We can beat almost anybody in badminton though.

honeychile · #9 03-30-2005, 02:28 PM

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Originally posted by DeltaSigStan
Tommorow's game is deep in the heart of Dixie, I'm hoping our faithful shows up and drowns out the Guatamalan supporters.

I do recall that Poland game and feeling the EXACT same way...so this isn't about Mexico or any group in particular, it's just this is the only sport where a game in the United States most of the time DOESN'T feel like a home game...there's got to be something wrong with that.

If it helps, I personally know 28 people who will be there! I would LOVE to be there, but getting a day off in the middle of the week for a soccer game wouldn't go over so well...

The first Fire game, I was shocked to hear the game announced in English - then Spanish - then Polish!! As much as I've been to Chicago, I don't know why that shocked me so!

DeltaSigStan · #10 03-31-2005, 03:03 AM

Home game huh? Americans should be ashamed of ourselves for allowing this.....

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlin...329200&cc=5901

'Fanaticos' show infectious enthusiasm
Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The flags began flying 10 hours before the game. Then came the caravans of family cars, the droves of Guatemala "fanaticos" and the endless tributes of beeping horns and cheers.

The fans traveled overnight from Chicago and Maryland, and they flew in from Miami and Los Angeles. They came, Guatemala fans said, because Wednesday night's World Cup qualifier against the United States signified much more than a soccer match.

"They don't have their papers, so they want to see their country play," said Clemens Osorio, 15, of many other Guatemala fans. "That's why the stands are filling up."

By noon, the Guatemala fans vastly outnumbered USA supporters, who numbered only in the dozens. An hour before the game, the deafening cheers of Guatemala fans drowned out any vocal support for the U.S. team, and the Guatemalan flags and Spanish banners were the most eye-catching sight in the stadium.

"U.S. fans feel like it's not as life or death," said Nate Johnson of Atlanta, who came to support the American players.

But the American fans got more vocal as the night wore on and had more to cheer for during the United States' 2-0 victory.

Guatemala fans said earlier their unbridled enthusiasm was not solely about winning -- or even about soccer, for that matter. They said the game gave them a chance to connect to a home to which many could not return, and a chance to reconnect to those who shared their heritage.

"It's a weird feeling to be able to congregate so many Guatemalans from so many parts of the world," said Jose Galindo, who owns a soccer store in Miami. "It's very moving."

Rony Rodriguez traveled to Birmingham from Los Angeles, where he is a paralegal. He came to the United States from Guatemala in 1995.

"I told everyone that I live here, I love the U.S., but the roots that I have, they won't change," Rodriguez said. He added that the cultural draw and the Guatemalan camaraderie united the entire fan base, adding that many supporters sacrificed in order to attend the game.

"They don't have the money to go to a restaurant; they spend that money to go to a stadium with their family," he said.

Mynor Rodriguez, not related to Rony Rodriguez, drove from Chicago with three generations of his family, from his immigrant mother to his 2-year-old daughter.

"It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Rodriguez said. He said the family was somewhat conflicted about which team to cheer for.

"We actually bought American flags and Guatemalan flags," Rodriguez said. "I think we'll be happy with whoever wins."

His nephew, 10-year-old Andrew Mark, said he was excited to see Guatemala, though he was cheering for the United States.

"I'm just confused," Mark said. "I'm from both."

emleepc · #11 03-31-2005, 06:41 PM

I was at the game.......and the article was right. There were so many fans sporting Gautamalan flags and colors, facepaint and hats......the support of their country was wonderful.

But there were so many fans supporting the US team as well. (They just didn't show up as early) When the national anthems were played, there were so many singing the Guatamalan anthem. It was very moving, the support that was shown. When our National Anthem was played, I was moved again by the singing that followed! I don't usually participate in the singing of the anthem, but last night, I was truly proud to be an American!

The game was fierce, very intense. At the end of it all, the US players, particularly goalkeeper Casey Keller, stayed on the field, clapping and thanking the fans for their support. A wonderful show!

It was a very exciting game, and I'm so glad I was able to be there!!!

honeychile · #12 04-01-2005, 12:36 AM

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Originally posted by emleepc
I was at the game.......and the article was right. There were so many fans sporting Gautamalan flags and colors, facepaint and hats......the support of their country was wonderful.

But there were so many fans supporting the US team as well. (They just didn't show up as early) When the national anthems were played, there were so many singing the Guatamalan anthem. It was very moving, the support that was shown. When our National Anthem was played, I was moved again by the singing that followed! I don't usually participate in the singing of the anthem, but last night, I was truly proud to be an American!

The game was fierce, very intense. At the end of it all, the US players, particularly goalkeeper Casey Keller, stayed on the field, clapping and thanking the fans for their support. A wonderful show!

It was a very exciting game, and I'm so glad I was able to be there!!!

How was Sam's Army? I haven't seen the photos yet.

honeychile · #13 04-01-2005, 01:26 AM

Okay, my buddies who went are home, and I have some good stories.

From one: "So I'm stanting there in the stands after the game talking at whoever would listen and I'm telling some guy about how I'm not going to any other game till Columbus cause I need to save money for Germany next year. Some kid taps me on the soulder and hands me two bucks. I don't know him from Adam. I says, "What's this?" "Well man, since I can't go, I want you to put this towards your World Cup trip next year. It ain't much, but good luck." I almost teared up. It was so frickin' awesome. I asked his name and we went our separate ways. But that kid rocks the rockinest rock that's ever been rocked. His name is Andy Smith from Nashville, Tennessee and he's a good guy."

honeychile · #14 04-01-2005, 01:31 AM

Sorry about how large this is - I'm trying to make it smaller even as we speak - but it's my soccer peeps!

cashmoney · #15 04-01-2005, 01:40 AM

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Originally posted by moe.ron
My country sucks in soccer. We can beat almost anybody in badminton though.

yea, dude, the blacks suck.