I just rewatched the match (because that second half was amaaaaazing), and I have no idea how I missed it the first time 'round when Sami went over to defend Mesut after he was fouled. I am not ashamed to say I aww'd out loud <3
It was so sweet. Sami had a way to go to get to him, of course, which means the moment the guy touched Mesut's face he began racing over - that was adorable.
He told the other player off too - that was sweet.
And then Mesut set up Klose's goal from the free kick that was awarded - that was awesome.
Is this really how they regularly pronounce Mesut's name on ESPN? Cause that is atrocious! Especially since I assume that was a simultaneous interpreter. He should know better, after all, he heard him speak! :D
It's American, so I don't know, but I've heard ESPN is awful - and their lead commentator Tommy Smythe has a dislike for Mesut at Madrid. He spent the whole of Mesut's first season saying things like "Ozil will obviously be leaving the Spanish Liga in a year or two. Hasn't adapted at all...Isn't as good as he is for Germany...etc..."
How is the translating muse going oh lord i said i wouldn't ask and maybe she's still on her trip or something whatever
I watch ESPN, FOX Soccer and GolTV and they all pronounce it differently... but now you're giving me a complex! I'm not sure how to say it (scream it?!?!) if ever he walks past me. LOL
I was thrilled last week when I found this video of him pronouncing it himself (which by the way is exactly how I say it! Go me!).
Some of the Brits on ESPN do and it drives me up a wall. The Americans usually go for "Oh-zeel." And then there's Ballack who actually says it right ;)
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Date: 2012-06-23 04:56 pm (UTC)He told the other player off too - that was sweet.
And then Mesut set up Klose's goal from the free kick that was awarded - that was awesome.
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Date: 2012-06-23 11:59 pm (UTC)Is this really how they regularly pronounce Mesut's name on ESPN? Cause that is atrocious! Especially since I assume that was a simultaneous interpreter. He should know better, after all, he heard him speak! :D
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Date: 2012-06-24 12:27 am (UTC)How is the translating muse going oh lord i said i wouldn't ask and maybe she's still on her trip or something whateverno subject
Date: 2012-06-24 03:41 am (UTC)I was thrilled last week when I found this video of him pronouncing it himself (which by the way is exactly how I say it! Go me!).
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDE0NDY0NDYw.html
(Sorry I don't know how to embed video on LJ!!)
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Date: 2012-06-24 01:17 am (UTC)Mourinho is amazing!
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