Figo Looking for a home

[.J.B.]

Not sure if anyone has posted this.... but he did say USA in the article... Dp Slot..... INternational Slot.... work with me baby!!

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=648167&sec=global&cc=5901

[Phil]

Apparently NE are after him.

[Roogsy]

Huge name. Keeps proving people are wrong when they say he is finished. He'd still tear up this league.

[Fort York Redcoat]

And a couple people happy to see him in the NE region. As long as he doesn't look like he's mailing it in.

[.J.B.]

sell the farm.. win or lose we get to see a FIFA World Player of the year 2000 + 2001, there are maybe only 30 guys alive in the world who can claim that honor.

[CenturySam]

we'd still be missing a striker who could finish 3 or 4 times out of 10. but if we had that and Figo.....MLS cup would be ours :)

[Pachuco]

He's been rumoured to come to the MLS ever since I started reading about MLS. I just don't believe anything I read about Figo and Zidane any more.

[CenturySam]

He's been rumoured to come to the MLS ever since I started reading about MLS. I just don't believe anything I read about Figo and Zidane any more.


but this time its not a rumor, its a direct quote which mentions the U.S. (which obviously includes us as well)

[C.Ronaldo]

i dont believe hed come, but hed still dance around people at walking speed.

then hed just score from just past half as to not spend too much energy.


NE is his best bet. there is a massive Portuguese population there, although Im not sure if they have become americanized already.
They really drill the pledge the allegiance down there

[Fort York Redcoat]

i dont believe hed come, but hed still dance around people at walking speed.

then hed just score from just past half as to not spend too much energy.


NE is his best bet. there is a massive Portuguese population there, although Im not sure if they have become americanized already.
They really drill the pledge the allegiance down there

I think it takes more than the pledge to kick the Portuguese futbol out those boys. NE is the frontrunner.

[Ageroo]

NE is his best bet. there is a massive Portuguese population there, although Im not sure if they have become americanized already.
They really drill the pledge the allegiance down there

Bigger than than Toronto? Practically every second person I know is Portugese......as well as lots of Guyanese Portugese I know as well.....:)

[.J.B.]

can anyone post related articles regarding Figo's ties to NE? I'd like to see what they are saying

[werewolf]

our midfield is set, lets hold out for Del Piero :D

[Nodoubtguy]

Bigger than than Toronto? Practically every second person I know is Portugese......as well as lots of Guyanese Portugese I know as well.....:)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_River,_Massachusetts#Demographics

Metro Boston has more Portuguese then Toronto
Fall River, MASS - 47% Portuguese!!!
4.4% of the entire state is of Portuguese decent.

[yellowfellow]

Get him. Play him as striker. I bet he can finish those chances...

[Phil]

can anyone post related articles regarding Figo's ties to NE? I'd like to see what they are saying

There is a rumor site out there putting it up.

[The Kingpin]

Are you kidding? Figo at TFC - that is unbelievably preposterous! Can you honestly in your heart of hearts believe TFC/MLSE will spend any more serious money. They won't even pony up for a decent 'friendly', whether the fans want it or not. They can't even negotiate with the punters at city hall to get grass, or in other words, don't want to pay for it. But mark my words - the meeting will exist to discuss the ticket price increase next year. C'mon - in all honesty - give your heads a shake... I'm not admonishing anyone in this thread, I'm hopefully spreading a dose of reality. TFC will not spend big until the crowds (ticket sales) dwindle... Figo..... :smilielol5:

[Parkdale]

A friend of mine lived in Boston and she said that the Portuguese and Brazilian communities were huge there.

[TorontoBlades]

In salary cap impact.... Ricketts + Sutton = Figo

[Fort York Redcoat]

Are you kidding? Figo at TFC - that is unbelievably preposterous! Can you honestly in your heart of hearts believe TFC/MLSE will spend any more serious money. They won't even pony up for a decent 'friendly', whether the fans want it or not. They can't even negotiate with the punters at city hall to get grass, or in other words, don't want to pay for it. But mark my words - the meeting will exist to discuss the ticket price increase next year. C'mon - in all honesty - give your heads a shake... I'm not admonishing anyone in this thread, I'm hopefully spreading a dose of reality. TFC will not spend big until the crowds (ticket sales) dwindle... Figo..... :smilielol5:

Who are you admonishing if not the the people you wish to shake heads?

Any and every time Figo is mentioned we'll talk about because we have the 2nd largest group of Portuguese on the continent (among other reasons like he's actually a good player). The first? NE area.

So as long as Figo keeps talking you're gonna keep laughing.

[Yohan]

oh yay. Figo is coming for his retirement year of footy

[Fort York Redcoat]

oh yay. Figo is coming for his retirement year of footy

If it helped the club what do you care how long he stayed?

[Yohan]

If it helped the club what do you care how long he stayed?
yeah i do

one year of figo and the team falls apart the next year does me no good.

not to mention we really don't need a midfielder, but a DP striker (or CB)

[Fort York Redcoat]

yeah i do

one year of figo and the team falls apart the next year does me no good.

not to mention we really don't need a midfielder, but a DP striker (or CB)

There's no gaurantee of that happening. I think Beckham has taught a lesson that no team would like to repeat. They wouldn't empty the team to get him.

[billyfly]

Fall River....(I hate that band)

[.J.B.]

Are you kidding? Figo at TFC - that is unbelievably preposterous! Can you honestly in your heart of hearts believe TFC/MLSE will spend any more serious money. They won't even pony up for a decent 'friendly', whether the fans want it or not. They can't even negotiate with the punters at city hall to get grass, or in other words, don't want to pay for it. But mark my words - the meeting will exist to discuss the ticket price increase next year. C'mon - in all honesty - give your heads a shake... I'm not admonishing anyone in this thread, I'm hopefully spreading a dose of reality. TFC will not spend big until the crowds (ticket sales) dwindle... Figo..... :smilielol5:

I know in my heart of hearts that this can't happen, the Teacher's Pension depends on MLSE income and spending on Figo would cost...... its nice to dream though.... I mean this entire team/management/league is really a joke, busch league, and bringing Figo here wouldnt do much for the league's cred.. but who cares... I just wanna see him play in front of me.

[billyfly]

BTW - this was discussed already amongst Os Portgueses in the Liga thread.

He ain't coming.

[Nodoubtguy]

There's no gaurantee of that happening. I think Beckham has taught a lesson that no team would like to repeat. They wouldn't empty the team to get him.

not just that, but lets say they decide to ship out RR and Sutton to make room for Figo......he comes, we win, he leaves.....are we not in essentially the same spot as now but with plus one championship???

[Stryker]

Let another team blow their dough on him and I'll watch his highlights.
If the Revs get him thats great, we only play them once more this season after the transfer window opens.
Last thing we need (literally) right now is another midfielder.

[Fort York Redcoat]

I know in my heart of hearts that this can't happen, the Teacher's Pension depends on MLSE income and spending on Figo would cost...... its nice to dream though.... I mean this entire team/management/league is really a joke, busch league, and bringing Figo here wouldnt do much for the league's cred.. but who cares... I just wanna see him play in front of me.

It would just get everyone like yourself to the game instead of chuckling at me in my gear walking to the game past the Benfica, Porto and Sporting bars.:) That's no mean feat.

[.J.B.]

Forgot to mention he is a REAL footballer. not a washed up, relegation battle premiership team drop-out, or a young gun who has proven himself in Rhode Island??, or nobodies from South and Central America... he would never play on the turf, I thikn that is the end of story

[billyfly]

not just that, but lets say they decide to ship out RR and Sutton to make room for Figo......he comes, we win, he leaves.....are we not in essentially the same spot as now but with plus one championship???

I might take that.

[Fort York Redcoat]

BTW - this was discussed already amongst Os Portgueses in the Liga thread.

He ain't coming.

Sorry, why? Because you all agreed on it?:D I doubt it's likely, too I just wanted to discuss what he would do here.

[C.Ronaldo]

NE has a older history of portuguese that dates back to when fishing was the big industry.

Hence I say they might be americanized already.

They are 2nd / 3rd generation Portuguese down there, just like little italy new york is 2nd/3rd Italian. (they might have an accent, but none of them actually speak italian)


There is a Portuguese 2nd gen baseball player (i cant remember his name), they interviewed him and he knew absolutely zero about his ancestry. To him, he was 100% American.

[Fort York Redcoat]

not just that, but lets say they decide to ship out RR and Sutton to make room for Figo......he comes, we win, he leaves.....are we not in essentially the same spot as now but with plus one championship???

I might take that.[/quote]

Me too. I've got plenty of patience but we are talking about our team that hasn't won anything yet. I 'd love to build a Barcelona but how many players will want to come to a well run team that competes but never wins?

I love that people are thinking long term. Of course it preferable...but for how long?

[billyfly]

Sorry, why? Because you all agreed on it?:D I doubt it's likely, too I just wanted to discuss what he would do here.


WE HAVE THE POWER! :)

I mean we talked about it briefly and the same points were brought up and it all summed up to "do we need him?" - no , "would he come?" - no, "would we like him to come" - yes and yes.

[C.Ronaldo]

ps

i wouldnt mind sitting beside his wife at agame

[billyfly]

^I was going to say something like that. Our WAG content would skyrocket!

[SanStarko]

Seems a bit strange that this supposed quote of his that was in the Chinese paper is the complete opposite of what he said just a couple of days when he announced his retirement. At that point he said "I will not play again at the highest level and I will most likely not accept any offer.
"Only if something special emerges, and it is from outside of Europe, but it is not likely."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11854_5330800,00.html

Doesn't mean he couldn't still turn up in the MLS or elsewhere of course, but judging from he's said I wouldn't expect it.

[Beach_Red]

Me too. I've got plenty of patience but we are talking about our team that hasn't won anything yet. I 'd love to build a Barcelona but how many players will want to come to a well run team that competes but never wins?

I love that people are thinking long term. Of course it preferable...but for how long?

As long as the stupid DP rule is in place, we should take advantage of it.

It makes these two separate issues - building the core of a team that you hope you can keep together for years and augmenting that with one player for a year at a time.

[C.Ronaldo]

good thing we are no where near "highest level"

[Blizzard]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_River,_Massachusetts#Demographics

Metro Boston has more Portuguese then Toronto
Fall River, MASS - 47% Portuguese!!!
4.4% of the entire state is of Portuguese decent.

Yes, there are 192k Portuguese-Americans in Metro Boston versus 109k Torontonians who claim Portuguese as their mother tongue.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_American
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Toronto

[Blizzard]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_River,_Massachusetts#Demographics

Metro Boston has more Portuguese then Toronto
Fall River, MASS - 47% Portuguese!!!
4.4% of the entire state is of Portuguese decent.

Yes, there are 192k Portuguese-Americans in Metro Boston versus 109k Torontonians who claim Portuguese as their mother tongue.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_American
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Toronto

[trane]

^ The only thing is that those 109,000 Torontonians does not include Mississauga, Brampton, ect. ect. However, it would not suprise me if Boston was the one community in the US that had more Protuguese then Southern Ontario, the community is very large there.

[Oldtimer]

Yes, there are 192k Portuguese-Americans in Metro Boston versus 109k Torontonians who claim Portuguese as their mother tongue.


So who gets Figo is decided by majority vote??? :p

[Chevy]

ps

i wouldnt mind sitting beside his wife at agame

for the curious (like me), here is Mrs. Figo.:D
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2006-03/21/xin_4303032115259131760425.jpg

[Broadview]

for the curious (like me), here is Mrs. Figo.:D
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2006-03/21/xin_4303032115259131760425.jpg

Just one mrs Figo? I figured that with his money and that nose he could satisfy two women at the same time.

[tfcmanu]

NE has a older history of portuguese that dates back to when fishing was the big industry.

Hence I say they might be americanized already.

They are 2nd / 3rd generation Portuguese down there, just like little italy new york is 2nd/3rd Italian. (they might have an accent, but none of them actually speak italian)


There is a Portuguese 2nd gen baseball player (i cant remember his name), they interviewed him and he knew absolutely zero about his ancestry. To him, he was 100% American.

Portuguese Americans Sportspeople

[edit (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Portuguese_Americans&action=edit&section=14)] Baseball


Sid Fernandez (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid_Fernandez), (1962- ), National League baseball player (Native Hawaiian, Portuguese and Spanish).[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-Distinguished-3)
Lew Fonseca (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lew_Fonseca), (1899-1989), Baseball player; coach for the Chicago White Sox; a pioneer in the use of film to analyze players' performances during a game. [24] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-portamerc-23)
Jonny Gomes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonny_Gomes), (1980- ), Current outfielder and designated hitter for Tampa Bay Rays.[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-Distinguished-3)
Davey Lopes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davey_Lopes), (1945- ), Former star w/ LA Dodgers. (Cape Verdean and Irish)[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-Distinguished-3)
Billy Martin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Martin), (1928-1989), Former Yankees/A's manager. (father from Azores Portugal who later migrated to Hawaii) [48] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-BILLYMARTIN-47)
Dustin Pedroia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dustin_Pedroia), (1983- ), Current second baseman for the Boston Red Sox, American League MVP in 2008.
Mark Teixeira (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Teixeira), (1980- ), Baseball player for the New York Yankees (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees).[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-Distinguished-3)
Robin Ventura (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Ventura), (1967- ), Former Major League ballplayer.[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-Distinguished-3)
[edit (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Portuguese_Americans&action=edit&section=15)] Basketball


Ticha Penicheiro (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ticha_Penicheiro), (1974- ), Basketball (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball) player for the Sacramento Monarchs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacramento_Monarchs). [49] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-TICHAP-48)
Jason Kapono (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Kapono), (1981- ), basketball forward for the Toronto Raptors (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Raptors). [50] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-UCLA-49)
[edit (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Portuguese_Americans&action=edit&section=16)] Golf


Stephen Ames (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Ames), (1964- ), 2002 PGA Players Championship. [4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-Distinguished-3)
Billy Andrade (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Andrade), (1964- ), Pro golf player.[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-Distinguished-3)
Tony Lema (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Lema), (1934-1966), Winner of numerous professional golf tournaments; at the time of his death he ranked tenth in all-time earnings in the PGA. [24] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-portamerc-23)
[edit (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Portuguese_Americans&action=edit&section=17)] Soccer


Claudio Reyna (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudio_Reyna), (1973- ), Former captain of the U.S. national soccer team.[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-Distinguished-3)
[edit (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Portuguese_Americans&action=edit&section=18)] Wrestling


Peter Polaco (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Polaco), (1973- ), American professional wrestler.[citation needed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)]
Ana Rocha (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ana_Rocha), (1985- ), Female professional wrestler (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_wrestler).[51] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-ANAROCHA-50)
[edit (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Portuguese_Americans&action=edit&section=19)] Other sports


Vic Seixas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vic_Seixas), Jr., (1923- ), E. Victor Seixas, Jr. Tennis star who won the U.S. Open Championship in 1954. [24] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-portamerc-23)
[edit (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Portuguese_Americans&action=edit&section=20)] Non-athletes


Wayne Fontes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Fontes), (1940- ), Coach, Detroit Lions (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Lions) (NFL), Cape Verdean ancestry.[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-Distinguished-3)
Mike Pereira (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Pereira) - NFL (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL) Officiating Director.[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-Distinguished-3)
Pedro Pinto (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_Pinto) - Sports announcer and commentator for World Sports, CNN (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CNN) News Network.[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-Distinguished-3)
Fred Silva (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Silva), (1927-2004), Official in the National Football League (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Football_League) (NFL) for 21 seasons.[citation needed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)]
Luso Canadians athletes

[billyfly]

^ You forgot Joe Corvo (Carolina Hurricanes)

[tfcmanu]

Luso Canadaian Sports

Daniel Fernandes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Fernandes_(footballer)), (1983- ), He is currently the first choice goalkeeper of Greek football club PAOK FC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PAOK_FC).[21] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Canadians#cite_note-dmfern-20)
Mike Ribeiro (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Ribeiro), (1980- ), Pro hockey player for the Dallas Stars (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Stars).[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Canadians#cite_note-dport-3)



Daniel Fernandes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Fernandes_(footballer)), (1983- ), He is currently the first choice goalkeeper of Greek football club PAOK FC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PAOK_FC).[21] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Canadians#cite_note-dmfern-20)
Mike Ribeiro (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Ribeiro), (1980- ), Pro hockey player for the Dallas Stars (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Stars).[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Canadians#cite_note-dport-3)
John Tavares (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Tavares_(ice_hockey)), (1990 - ), "The next hockey phenom." Has been interviewed by media from Portugal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal) and speaks the language fluently. [22] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Canadians#cite_note-JOTAV-21)
John Tavares (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Tavares_(lacrosse)), (1968 - ),Uncle of John Tavares the next hockey phenom Pro lacrosse player who stars for the Buffalo Bandits. [22] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Canadians#cite_note-JOTAV-21) [23] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Canadians#cite_note-22)
Tony Tavares (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tony_Tavares&action=edit&redlink=1) - former President of the Montreal Expos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal_Expos).[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Canadians#cite_note-dport-3)
Steven Vitória (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Steven_Vit%C3%B3ria&action=edit&redlink=1) - Pro soccer player who was born in the greater Toronto area and now plays for Portugal.[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Canadians#cite_note-dport-3)
Matt Santos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Santos) - Semi Pro Runner and Rower based out of Belleville, Ontario. Both parents are Portuguese born.[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Canadians#cite_note-dport-3)
Eduardo Manuel Melo (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eduardo_Manuel_Melo&action=edit&redlink=1) - Former Professional Boxer residing out of Toronto, Ontario. Born in the Açores, Portugal.
Justin Azevedo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Azevedo) - Pro Ice Hockey player who won CHL Player of the Year in the 2007-08 season and current Los Angeles Kings farm system player (Manchester Monarchs).

[Bobo]

Figo is retiring.


“I am very proud of my career and that I am finishing it as a champion with Inter,” the 36-year-old said in A Bola.

“I intend to retire outright rather than going to the Middle East or the USA to play.


Luso Canadaian Sports

Daniel Fernandes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Fernandes_%28footballer%29), (1983- ), He is currently the first choice goalkeeper of Greek football club PAOK FC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PAOK_FC).[21] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Canadians#cite_note-dmfern-20)

He can crash in the same plane as Owen and Judas.

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

FIGO??

We need a guy who can put the ball in the net...not a guy who can make a play!..

[billyfly]

Figo is retiring.


“I am very proud of my career and that I am finishing it as a champion with Inter,” the 36-year-old said in A Bola.

“I intend to retire outright rather than going to the Middle East or the USA to play.


[/list]
He can crash in the same plane as Owen and Judas.

Way to kill a thread. For shame....:D

[AL-MO]

Portuguese Americans Sportspeople

[edit (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Portuguese_Americans&action=edit&section=14)] Baseball


Jonny Gomes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonny_Gomes), (1980- ), Current outfielder and designated hitter for Tampa Bay Rays.[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-Distinguished-3)
Dustin Pedroia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dustin_Pedroia), (1983- ), Current second baseman for the Boston Red Sox, American League MVP in 2008.
Mark Teixeira (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Teixeira), (1980- ), Baseball player for the New York Yankees (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees).[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-Distinguished-3)
Robin Ventura (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Ventura), (1967- ), Former Major League ballplayer.[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Portuguese_Americans#cite_note-Distinguished-3)



Never realized that these players have some Portuguese in them.

[Maple Leaf Red]

I know in my heart of hearts that this can't happen, the Teacher's Pension depends on MLSE income and spending on Figo would cost...... its nice to dream though.... I mean this entire team/management/league is really a joke, busch league, and bringing Figo here wouldnt do much for the league's cred.. but who cares... I just wanna see him play in front of me.

Are people dense? Do they not understand one iota of business? Guess what kind of teams make the most money? Winning teams.

Not to mention that MLSE is a small portion of the OTPP and TFC an even more miniscule portion of that and suggesting that MLSE is not spending money on a DP because it might affect the OTPP's pension plan adversely is patently absurd.

[TorontoBlades]

Yes, there are 192k Portuguese-Americans in Metro Boston versus 109k Torontonians who claim Portuguese as their mother tongue.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_American
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Toronto


96k of which magically turn Brazillian every four years :drum:

[tfcmanu]

96k of which magically turn Brazillian every four years :drum:

Not for awhile it's called PORTUZILIAN!:canada:

[Maple Leaf Red]

96k of which magically turn Brazillian every four years :drum:
At least there is a connection compared to most "Brazilian" fans during World Cups.

Then again, can you really blame them for wanting to join the most successful and entertaining international side?

Plus, their women are smokeshows.

[Marco2K]

Man that would be sweet but we all know it is not going to happean.

Some of you saps really make me laugh.

NO FIGO. BUT all winter YES TO RICKKETS.
We all know how that has turned out.

[Yohan]

Man that would be sweet but we all know it is not going to happean.

Some of you saps really make me laugh.

NO FIGO. BUT all winter YES TO RICKKETS.
We all know how that has turned out.
hindsight is a nice thing, eh

[RealG-TFC]

Forgot to mention he is a REAL footballer. not a washed up, relegation battle premiership team drop-out, or a young gun who has proven himself in Rhode Island??, or nobodies from South and Central America... he would never play on the turf, I thikn that is the end of story

You just made me want to puke.

[Marco2K]

96k of which magically turn Brazillian every four years :drum:


HA HA HA

sad part is with the way team portugal is playing we are gonna be cheering for brasil for the very begining.

[Bobo]

96k of which magically turn Brazillian every four years :drum:

This was old seven years ago...

[K1nG]

96k of which magically turn Brazillian every four years :drum:

We founded Brazil, we speak the same language. Hundreds of years ago, over a million Portuguese immigrated there where their offspring has multiplied exponentially. You can see that the average Brazilian has Portuguese blood running through his/her vains.

We go for them if we don't make it because they are our cousins. Our cultures are similar. Social fabric is somewhat integrated through media outlets such as music, television and film. (considering the few countries that speak Portuguese share media)

Don't be jealous just because we have a sister country that we can go for while you don't.

[K1nG]

You just made me want to puke.
That guy you quoted was right.

[Bobo]

We founded Brazil, we speak the same language. Hundreds of years ago, over a million Portuguese immigrated there where their offspring has multiplied exponentially. You can see that the average Brazilian has Portuguese blood running through his/her vains.

We go for them if we don't make it because they are our cousins. Our cultures are similar. Social fabric is somewhat integrated through media outlets such as music, television and film. (considering the few countries that speak Portuguese share media)

Don't be jealous just because we have a sister country that we can go for while you don't.

As someone of Portuguese descent, I can't help but feel embarrassed when I hear people trying to use this to justify stupidity that USED to be shown by the Portuguese. The chops with the Brazilian flags generally weren't the ones with little ties to Brazil, its the motherfuckers who needed a team to cheer for, so given the circumstances, why not cheer for the best team in the world at the time?

The Spanish wouldn't have enough windows to fly their "sister" countries' flags.

[K1nG]

As someone of Portuguese descent, I can't help but feel embarrassed when I hear people trying to use this to justify stupidity that USED to be shown by the Portuguese. The chops with the Brazilian flags generally weren't the ones with little ties to Brazil, its the motherfuckers who needed a team to cheer for, so given the circumstances, why not cheer for the best team in the world at the time?

The Spanish wouldn't have enough windows to fly their "sister" countries' flags.

Many years ago my grandfather, through the brokerage of a distant family member who immigrated to Brazil from Portugal invested in a section of forest. My father, mother and other family members lived there temporaily. My father and uncles were working and keeping track of the work, keeping an eye on the lumberjacks etc. During that time I was born, few months later returned to Portugal. That is a prime example of how the networking between the millions of Portuguese in Brazil and Portugal bring the two nations together. Tis no different that Canadians of British decent going for England in the WC or Euro. If not Brazil, then who should we go for? And your Spain arguement is irrelevant as it contrasts from my point of Portugal and Brazil being sister nations. As opposed to Spain who has no significant interaction with Spanish speaking countries in particular since they are so abundant.

[billyfly]

96k of which magically turn Brazillian every four years :drum:

Ignorant comment.

[billyfly]

The funny thing is no one in my family ever cheered for Brazil. We cheered against having to put up with our Italian co-workers if they won.

Also - this thread is about a 1 time footballer of the world coming to MLS. Not a debate about being Portuguezer.

[K1nG]

The funny thing is no one in my family ever cheered for Brazil. We cheered against having to put up with our Italian co-workers if they won.

Also - this thread is about a 1 time footballer of the world coming to MLS. Not a debate about being Portuguezer.

Yes that is true. I am for Figo coming to Toronto if he wants. I'd rather the DP be a striker. But if it must me a midfielder, he would work wonders with DeRo. Help spread the field out which seems to be our problem this year. Maybe mentor Vitti or something.

[RealG-TFC]

We founded Brazil, we speak the same language. Hundreds of years ago, over a million Portuguese immigrated there where their offspring has multiplied exponentially. You can see that the average Brazilian has Portuguese blood running through his/her vains.

We go for them if we don't make it because they are our cousins. Our cultures are similar. Social fabric is somewhat integrated through media outlets such as music, television and film. (considering the few countries that speak Portuguese share media)

Don't be jealous just because we have a sister country that we can go for while you don't.

Albeit very little. Brazil also has 24 Million Italian-Brazilians, about 12 million Arab-Brazilians, 15 Million Spanish-Brazilians, 13 million Afro-Brazilians. Brazil is not solely Portuguese.

[billyfly]

Yes but at least 50% of the Brazilian paternal ancestry is of Portuguese origin. I got this from the same Wikipedia page you did. How is that very little?

Can we pls stay on topic - FIGO?

[werewolf]

:topic: :scarf:

[McHaggis]

You just made me want to puke.

Makes a lot of sense. I'm convinced.:scarf:

[Kaz]

don't mean to stir the pot here, but I do
How could people on the board see him going to NE? NE plays of Field Turf, and people seem to feel that Field turf means no DP will play for the team.

If he does come to MLS I'm kinda worried of the Pele factor, aging stars is not good for the leagues image internationally

[onemanbarmyarmy]

If we surround the pitch in wrought iron and clean up the red brick facade I'm sure figo will come. Also putting churrasquiera on the menu at BMO won't hurt.

[Fort York Redcoat]

don't mean to stir the pot here, but I do
How could people on the board see him going to NE? NE plays of Field Turf, and people seem to feel that Field turf means no DP will play for the team.

If he does come to MLS I'm kinda worried of the Pele factor, aging stars is not good for the leagues image internationally

Toronto and NE have turf.
NE has more Portuguese and is in America.
We know Canada is just plain better but does he.

Aging stars is what tier 2 leagues do. We are trying to become considered tier 2. It's not shameful to Turkey why should it be to us? This slow build of home grown talent can be sprinkled with aged veterans from bigger leagues in IMO.

[ensco]

Based on who is wife is, I think the only North American cities he would go to are NY or LA. Maybe Miami would be on the list too, if they had a team.

http://www.forum-for-football.com/soccer-players-wives/figo/figo-wife-soccer.php

[.J.B.]

You just made me want to puke.

Did it feel good? that's all that matters

[loconet]

I'll pass! Judas can keep on looking...

[K1nG]

Albeit very little. Brazil also has 24 Million Italian-Brazilians, about 12 million Arab-Brazilians, 15 Million Spanish-Brazilians, 13 million Afro-Brazilians. Brazil is not solely Portuguese.

next time you wiki-research you should read the article in its entirety. Over 50% is considered a lot to most people.

[squarehead]

sell the farm.. win or lose we get to see a FIFA World Player of the year 2000 + 2001, there are maybe only 30 guys alive in the world who can claim that honor.

hm - I'm pretty sure the World Player of the Year award both in 2000 AND 2001 was given out only to one person, not "maybe 30", lol :D

[Ontario Arab]

hm - I'm pretty sure the World Player of the Year award both in 2000 AND 2001 was given out only to one person, not "maybe 30", lol :D
Opticians for You on Monday mate.

[apetimberlake]

Albeit very little. Brazil also has 24 Million Italian-Brazilians, about 12 million Arab-Brazilians, 15 Million Spanish-Brazilians, 13 million Afro-Brazilians. Brazil is not solely Portuguese.

The culture, food, and languages are similar.
Also if you havn't noticed in Toronto where there is a portuguese community there are also Brazillians and Angolans living in close proximity.