I want to congratulate Lucy personally. I have a large enormous amount of congratulations waiting for her when she gets back if she so desires. Well done to Craig and the crew as well.
I’m gonna be real, I’ve criticised these guys in the past and it’s embarrassing to say but I’ve only just realised all the things they do for the world game in Australia and it’s legacy which is not only amazing, but admirable on so many levels. I’ll admit I was stupid not to see this nor realise it earlier and I take regret in my short sighted criticisms I’ve made in the past. We should be all supporting you guys so thank you Foss and Lucy! You guys honestly deserve a medal along with the crew there in Russia
Ease up turbo. That's like saying Molly Meldrum was a gun music journalist who did SO MUCH to put Aussie music where it is today. Not hating on these 2 BTW. Zelic isn't exactly inspiring but she's a great MC. Can't recall a single clanger from her so she obviously knows a bit about the game. And what Australian in their right mind doesn't love the Silver Fox? He's a top shelf _special comments_ man. tl;dr Some men have greatness thrust upon them.
Erm.... Well I wasn't hating until this pathetic episode. Going the ONLINE ABUSE route and giving Lucy Zelic a foul-mouthed spray was never even remotely on the cards, personally speaking, but ya gotta admit she sounds like a complete flog.... And have you read her latest interview? Lordy! "I'm in the bathroom getting ready for work and I suddenly need to lie on the cold floor and curl up in the fetal position and cry and cry and blah blah blah love of the game keeps me going." Terrible stuff.
Well said Craig and Lucy. Both of you are doing Australia and football as whole proud. Les would be honoured to have such tremendous presenters continue his legacy.
@ross g manley: that may all be true, but it doesn't detract from the plain fact that Lucy Zelic, Craig Foster, David Basheer, Seb Hassett, and the production crews have done a marvellous job presenting the World Cup to Australia.
Love you and all your team. One of the many highlights of the world cup is tuning in and seeing your faces and hearing your incredible analysis. THANK YOU!!!
Imagine being criticized for pronouncing things correctly, what’s wrong with people. I just want to say that we really appreciate the effort you guys put in to bring these games to us.
Love Lucy and Foz. Saw a comment on someone not noticing what they do for the game and they are fucking brilliant. Les DID leave a massive legacy and Lucy and Foz are doing a fantastic job. The world game was my Sundays growing up and i love and respect the team for all they do. Keep doing it guys.
Is there anything more obnoxious or cringeworthy than people accusing Lucy of over pronouncing words who wouldn't know for the life of them if it was or wasn't correct because they're completely culturally inept? Keep doing the great work you have been guys
Tristan Edwards She is bilingual and is using her own ethnicity to show respect to other cultures. Les Murray did the exact same thing but no one lynched him. Textbook misogyny.
Putting on exotic accents is unnecessary when pronouncing foreign names and words. I don't expect foreigners to talk with Australian accents when pronouncing Australian names and places. It's political correctness gone mad. If foreigners decide to migrate to Australia, and then endlessly whinge when SBS presenters don't adjust their accents to their liking then what kind of Australians will they make?
Mike Spearwood My point is you're a sad, lonely, opportunistic misogynist who is angry at the world because women won't talk to you - that is my point. Chin up, bud.
Not a football fan in the past but the additional information, analysis etc. that both Lucy and Craig provide, before during and after a broadcast, add so much to the experience for the uninitiated. Continue on as you are and ignore the "knockers", we seem to have plenty in Australia, your efforts are appreciated.
SBS' coverage has been phenomenal this World Cup, extremely professional. Great hosting by Lucy and great insight on the game by Fozz. How could anyone criticize it?
Well done Lucy. Good job guys, really enjoying the coverage. Stay real. PS. SO glad the Optus system "went down", the World Cup belongs with SBS. It's tradition.
Lucy's explanation stole the show, here. I have confidence in her conviction. I am also sometimes laughed at when I try and say things properly, respectfully. Having lived overseas for a time, you try and learn things properly, then get mocked for it when returning home. That's Australia for 'ya'..! Don't listen to the haters, Lucy, keep being you!
@@combivan4346 Why click on the video if you don't want to hear what they say? What would you think if someone mispronounced YOUR name and gave no shits about getting it right?
I teach and I always make sure to get student's names right. It just shows respect and that they matter as a person, as an individual. It makes me sad when they tell me that I'm the only one that says their name right.
I have always appreciated the work you guys always do and thank you all at SBS for the great effort covering not only the world cup but everything we love to watch on this great channel.
BRAVOOOOO SBS 10/10 very proud of you guys - doing fantastic job in this 2018 world game we all love . You all deserve a gold medal and more... i have that link with my country since I arrive in Australia following my soccer and news ... the best SBS channel
SBS is a multicultural channel and remains one of the best channels to watch. Growing up, it gave me great pride when people took the time to pronounce my name correctly. Keep up the good work.
What a sad reflection of a nation where a huge portion of the population are within 2-3 generations of a long ass boat ride from distant lands, & have probably been annoyed at mis-pronunciation of their family names in the past, for criticising someone celebrating & showing respect to the cultural diversity of the World Cup. Thankfully it's a minority who can be ignored & the coverage will continue. Good work Lucy & Foz 🤙
Being a first generation Australian and coming from an ethnic background, to hear how lucy has been prononcing players names has been a godsend.. thankyou, thanks for les murray that his legacy is carried on... A1 effort for the whole SBS crew on this world cup coverage
In was in the GC on business this week. First time watching the world cup coverage on SBS as I'm a Kiwi. I was very impressed by SBS coverage of the games and the professionalism of these two journos. Kia kaha
The commentary and analysis by Lucy and Foss this World Cup has been brilliant. As an on-again / off-again football fan you can get dismayed by the FIFA corruption, the diving, the ref inconsistency, etc. but you can also get enthralled by the skill, the passion, the cumulative story of the people who play the game and I think SBS have always done a tremendous job at highlighting the best parts of the game. Even more so this World Cup!
When I heard people were making comments about it all - I was shocked with sadness. But the strength and solidarity Lucy has shown with the SBS team is commendable. Well done to you Lucy for being so so strong, thank you Craig for bringing it up and being so honest, and thankyou SBS for showing it and being a great team player. Love you all.
SBS coverage of football is first class. I enjoy hearing other pronunciations of team names. To me it shows respect and a willingness to learn about other countries. I looked up "La Celeste" and "Die Mannschaft" to find out the different names given to their national teams after hearing them on SBS. No other coverage in Australia shows the level of research or respect that SBS does when covering the world game.
Keep doing what you are doing you two, even if you do muck up a couple words, the point is you make an effort to get it right and that's what counts! Awesome watching you two and I hope to see this partnership in future presentations of the world game
Nothing wrong with respecting the tradition of SBS television and it's broadcasting of the world game. Lucy is pretty good broadcaster and host and is heaps better than Mel McLaughlin. People are criticizing her for pronunciations being over the top should pull their head in and get over it. The great Les Murray would say the say thing to people. Respecting his legacy and tradition of the world game which he put so much into. I reckon all creds to Lucy and Foss for putting this to air. SBS should have broadcasting rights to all soccer including the ALeague.
Agree with that. Dont know if SBS will cover the world cup again with the lack of funds they get. I got the feeling that Foxtel and 9 or 7 will get the next one in Qatar which is a pity as SBS has covered the world cup well since 1986 I recall and the big tournaments with Les Murray at the forefront.
Their coverage of the games have been second to none. They've done a magnificent job thus far. Lucy has been an absolute star and Forz just adds that football iq to it. Keep it up!!
To Lucy Zelic and Craig Foster : it is an absolute pleasure to watch you two present the worldcup, it is mainly because of you two that i watch the worldcup! what an amazing team you are! Lucy, you are doing fantastic job with your efforts to pronounce those difficult names accurately. Also the quality of questions and your observation are so wonderful to hear and watch, it shows how much appreciation you have for the sport and your job. Well done and keep up your awesome work. Craig, i absolutely love your observation and commentary, it is so captivating to watch you explain the intricacies of each game, and teams. Well done and keep up your awesome work. I hope you cover all world cups and many other sport events. love your work.
Well done Lucy and Craig. Football is the world game so don't allow ignorance to spoil the outstanding work you are doing. Excellent work and keep it up!
You guys did a terrific job with your insight and clearly well researched breakdown of the world game on the biggest stage. Stand tall, Les would be proud
When I used Optus for the premier league, not only the quality was just an absolute joke (sounds familiar 😁😁😁) but presenting the games weren't much chop either. So when ever SBS was hosting a Liverpool match it wasn't hard choose which I prefer. You guys are setting up what already is a great legacy thanks to Lez. Keep doing what you r doing.
Craig is the epitome of a gentleman. His professional attitude to explaining the situation is perfect, I know of other hosts who would have simply fired back in anger calling their critics idiots and so on but Craig doesn't do that, he explains his view point and presents his argument. A very respectable man, not only does he represent Australia well but he is a role model.
Lucy, you are utterly deserving of inheriting the mantle left by Les, and he would be so proud of your respect for all cultures and peoples. Your courage and professionalism under incredible pressure are a testament to your personal character and your love for the game and show you understand what you do is more than simply a job. Good on you Luce and good on Fos for having the same type of humility to acknowledge how well Luce is doing :)
Well said fozz and Lucy paying homage to the great Les Murray. It is a great pleasure to watch you two host the world cup with fozz having the best insights of any football presenter. If only more football (premier league, la liga, bundesliga, a league etc.)was shown on SBS
Thank you for the correct pronunciation lucy, i commend you for it, there are so many reporters who dont get australian names correctly let alone overseas players..keep doing a great job :)
I have no idea who these guys are, initially thought this vid was a joke. But fair play to the guys, taking their job seriously and making great points. Amazing
Onya Lucy. Not overly happy with some of the direction SBS has taken over the years but you guys are keeping the high standard of football broadcasting in Australia alive.
Well done Luce keep pronouncing the names as you're I thoroughly enjoy listening to you & Craig you certainly know what you're talking about always a pleasure and joy to watch keep up the great work guys:)
You guys have been absolutely On Point (!!!) with the commentary in this World Cup... Brilliant work. Love the team in what they have done... Lucy, (aka: Lutkica :) ) is wonderful in this role. Fozz You are always awesome!! keep up the epic work guys and please never change... Les is always there.. we all miss him. Lotsa love from a Croatia fan...Ajjjjmoooo Hrvatska!!! xx
I completely share the sentiments of Lucy Zelic & Craig Foster. as a kid of immigrant parents I always got annoyed when people couldn't or wouldn't pronounce my name properly. I kept correcting them and urged them to pronounce it properly eventually I gave up and settled it was just to tiresome to keep correcting them. its great to have TV presenters that know and try to pronounce culturally diverse names and countries properly . that's one of the legacies that Les Murray left behind besides its SBS so its expected too. Congratulations to all on this years WC coverage in Russia. PS love the Adidas shirts one of the perks of having adidas as a sponsor of broadcast. 👍👍👍👏👏👏
+Claudia NL agree with your comment. in English or Anglo speaking countries your name is pronounced Cl o dia. the letter A is not pronounced. its part of the oddness of English language. A is silent. my name is similar to yours in that all the letters are pronounced and the letter A is pronounced in a European way not Anglo way. my surname is more difficult.
I'm Australian born and previously lived in England, but I have Austrian heritage too, and several German and Swiss - German friends...so I pronounce Claudia with an "ow" sound between the l and the d. Does that differ from Spanish dialects?
+MrMmnngghh I think so. its how the A and the U are pronounced. depends on how u pronounce the ow. if its like the word Owl where the letter O is pronunced like a A then I think its OK. reply to Claudia's comment to my initial comment and u can get a more accurate answer . thanks for taking interest.
But just out of curiosity, if you get annoyed with people who pronounce your name incorrectly, do you also pronounce other peoples name correctly all the time ? Eg. do you pronounce Chinese names with proper Chinese accents ?
Craig Foster is such a legend and does his job so efficiently and takes it so seriously, Lucy Zelic what a beautiful woman who has the talent and potential to be on Fosters level. and we cant forget Les Murray, i did quite love the videowere he felll asleep or wasnt taking notice
'I can't stand the way this girl pronounces Colombia.' -Me, to my partner last week I have left comments on other social media platforms during this world cup commending these two of their good work - but this one's different. Thank you for teaching me something. You have really changed my view on this, and that's something I will take with me. Thank you. It really means a lot.
The World Game show on SBS inspired so many football fans in Australia. Years ago before TH-cam and the internet, The World Game was the only way to access soccer in Australia. I can’t believe these muppets who would criticise a show because of pronunciation. Absolute tools. Good job Zelic and Craig.
Ignore the haters. Great job guys. Most people appreciate the work you do. Unfortunately in the Internet/Social Media Age haters get all the exposure. The silent majority love your work!
Who was the commentator for the Peru v Australia game? He mentioned Peru’s terrific qualifying results including smashing Bolivia in La Paz at altitude. That was the game they lost 2-0 but were awarded a 3-0 win after Bolivia fielded an illegible player. Great research.
Well done Lucy keep great work going... Craig thank you for acknowledging work Lucy is doing. You two have been absolutely great to listen before and after games. Well done Lucy and Craig
Good on you Luce You’re doing a fantastic job and 99.9% of the Aussie public think so. You’re a credit and Craig couldn’t have put it any better. You’re both knowledgeable and informative and I honestly look forward to your pre and post game analytics. There’s always a .1% of viewers that are wankers and have nothing better to do. Keep up the great work guys 👍🏻
LUCY 💚 CRAIG ⚽️ I know one thing very well, Johnny Warren and Mr Football Les Murray will be very proud of both of yours. Personally I really enjoy the game at SBS we hope the next still at SBS. Lucy don't tell you husband or boyfriend...millions of men we love you, thank you. Well done Lucy Craig ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
True professionals . The whole sbs crew have done an amazing job with the world cup. You would think they had a years prep for the presentations not 48 hours. Love ya Luc and Foz 👍👍 got each other's back too 👌
Nobody is expecting the TV presenters to get all the pronunciation spot on. 100's of different nationalities live in Aus, and to put this pressure on TV or Radio presenters is just unreasonable.
It's ridiculous! We don't expect foreigners to get every Australian pronunciation of a name or place 100% correct, as long as they try. And we certainly don't expect them to put on bizaare Australian accents when saying these names!!!
So now she's set a precedence, everybody from now on for whatever the next World Cups has to pronounce all these exotic names, in the honour of Les, he's probably laughing now! Should have died with him.
combivan Les was more subtle about it and already had an exotic accent to begin with. We thought it was unnecessary but he wasn't obnoxious about it. I remember ten years when Andrew Orsatti was on SBS and he was going through Italian serie A results. He did the whole Italian accent thing and got to a team called Livorno and did the most exaggerated "Livorrrrrrrno" that me laugh and cringe at the same time. It was so over the top it could've been Mario or Luigi saying it! :D
Well done Lucy! Good on you for making the effort to pronounce words as they are supposed to be pronounced! It's about pride in your work and respect. Well done!!! Forget the ignorant people who are too lazy or disrespectful or hateful for whatever reason to other cultures. Bravo!
You guys should be proud of the great job that you have done. I love the way she pronounces people's names. As long as she's giving it a crack. Les would be very VERY proud. Well done to you both.
Lucy you are truly wonderful! What you bring to the world game is something special. You are alway professional in your reporting. you have a great understanding of the game and of the people who love it. Football is in your blood! Graig, your understanding of the game amazes me time and time again. I’m always very interested to hear your thoughts before, during halftime and at the end of the game. Keep up the great work! You both have a lot of support out there!
Whole SBS crew deserve a medal when they get home. An epic effort
Agree 100% simply marvelous. Craig and Lucy are brilliant.
I want to congratulate Lucy personally. I have a large enormous amount of congratulations waiting for her when she gets back if she so desires. Well done to Craig and the crew as well.
I’m gonna be real, I’ve criticised these guys in the past and it’s embarrassing to say but I’ve only just realised all the things they do for the world game in Australia and it’s legacy which is not only amazing, but admirable on so many levels. I’ll admit I was stupid not to see this nor realise it earlier and I take regret in my short sighted criticisms I’ve made in the past. We should be all supporting you guys so thank you Foss and Lucy! You guys honestly deserve a medal along with the crew there in Russia
When you change yourself you change the world brother! Appreciate the honesty 👍
Great video and great honest comment here
Well done. I'm sure Lucy would forgive you if given the chance.
Ease up turbo. That's like saying Molly Meldrum was a gun music journalist who did SO MUCH to put Aussie music where it is today. Not hating on these 2 BTW. Zelic isn't exactly inspiring but she's a great MC. Can't recall a single clanger from her so she obviously knows a bit about the game. And what Australian in their right mind doesn't love the Silver Fox? He's a top shelf _special comments_ man.
tl;dr Some men have greatness thrust upon them.
Erm.... Well I wasn't hating until this pathetic episode. Going the ONLINE ABUSE route and giving Lucy Zelic a foul-mouthed spray was never even remotely on the cards, personally speaking, but ya gotta admit she sounds like a complete flog.... And have you read her latest interview? Lordy!
"I'm in the bathroom getting ready for work and I suddenly need to lie on the cold floor and curl up in the fetal position and cry and cry and blah blah blah love of the game keeps me going." Terrible stuff.
Well said Craig and Lucy. Both of you are doing Australia and football as whole proud. Les would be honoured to have such tremendous presenters continue his legacy.
Well done Lucy and Craig keep up the great work
Benjamin Imison who's Les?
Wow We Les Murray was a football commentator for SBS but he sadly passed away this year. He was a great influence to football in Australia
You guys are making Australians smarter. Thank you for all that you do. Thank god for SBS.
Luca Bellesi Well said 👏
Yes, terrific channel. Wished we had it here in Canada.
@ross g manley: that may all be true, but it doesn't detract from the plain fact that Lucy Zelic, Craig Foster, David Basheer, Seb Hassett, and the production crews have done a marvellous job presenting the World Cup to Australia.
Smarter at what? Most Australians are from ethnic backgrounds anyway theses days.
Love you and all your team. One of the many highlights of the world cup is tuning in and seeing your faces and hearing your incredible analysis. THANK YOU!!!
Imagine being criticized for pronouncing things correctly, what’s wrong with people. I just want to say that we really appreciate the effort you guys put in to bring these games to us.
But they aren't
Love Lucy and Foz. Saw a comment on someone not noticing what they do for the game and they are fucking brilliant. Les DID leave a massive legacy and Lucy and Foz are doing a fantastic job. The world game was my Sundays growing up and i love and respect the team for all they do. Keep doing it guys.
Is there anything more obnoxious or cringeworthy than people accusing Lucy of over pronouncing words who wouldn't know for the life of them if it was or wasn't correct because they're completely culturally inept? Keep doing the great work you have been guys
Tristan Edwards She is bilingual and is using her own ethnicity to show respect to other cultures. Les Murray did the exact same thing but no one lynched him. Textbook misogyny.
Putting on exotic accents is unnecessary when pronouncing foreign names and words. I don't expect foreigners to talk with Australian accents when pronouncing Australian names and places. It's political correctness gone mad.
If foreigners decide to migrate to Australia, and then endlessly whinge when SBS presenters don't adjust their accents to their liking then what kind of Australians will they make?
Mike Spearwood it's amazing how clueless you are, and how you have completely missed the point.
Daniel it's amazing how you resort to ad hom as you don't have any point to make!
Mike Spearwood My point is you're a sad, lonely, opportunistic misogynist who is angry at the world because women won't talk to you - that is my point. Chin up, bud.
Not a football fan in the past but the additional information, analysis etc. that both Lucy and Craig provide, before during and after a broadcast, add so much to the experience for the uninitiated. Continue on as you are and ignore the "knockers", we seem to have plenty in Australia, your efforts are appreciated.
You guys are great! Les would be proud of you! Keep up the excellent work.
ross g manley
Nice mate heaps tuff
SBS' coverage has been phenomenal this World Cup, extremely professional. Great hosting by Lucy and great insight on the game by Fozz. How could anyone criticize it?
Well done Lucy. Good job guys, really enjoying the coverage. Stay real. PS. SO glad the Optus system "went down", the World Cup belongs with SBS. It's tradition.
SBS has always remained dignified and kept their level to the highest standard, I've always enjoyed SBS it has cultural diversity and represents all.
On display a Real Love and Passion for the game and the world.
Lucy Zelic and Craig Foster
Thank you 💛💚🇦🇺🌎⚽️
Keep up the good work, Lucy and Craig! Thanks SBS for bring the world game!
Lucy's explanation stole the show, here. I have confidence in her conviction. I am also sometimes laughed at when I try and say things properly, respectfully. Having lived overseas for a time, you try and learn things properly, then get mocked for it when returning home. That's Australia for 'ya'..!
Don't listen to the haters, Lucy, keep being you!
They are just doing it as a homage to les as far as I'm concerned, and they should have let it go with him.
@@combivan4346 Why click on the video if you don't want to hear what they say?
What would you think if someone mispronounced YOUR name and gave no shits about getting it right?
I teach and I always make sure to get student's names right. It just shows respect and that they matter as a person, as an individual. It makes me sad when they tell me that I'm the only one that says their name right.
I have always appreciated the work you guys always do and thank you all at SBS for the great effort covering not only the world cup but everything we love to watch on this great channel.
SBS' coverage, like every World Cup, has been superb. Always enjoy listening to Craig's analysis..
Thank you guys and SBS for a great coverage and excellent insights.
I love Lucy Zelig she is soo sweet and respectful
As an English fan living in Australia and watching the SBS coverage I can say these guys have done a fantastic job ... Keep it up !
BRAVOOOOO SBS 10/10 very proud of you guys - doing fantastic job in this 2018 world game we all love . You all deserve a gold medal and more... i have that link with my country since I arrive in Australia following my soccer and news ... the best SBS channel
SBS is a multicultural channel and remains one of the best channels to watch. Growing up, it gave me great pride when people took the time to pronounce my name correctly. Keep up the good work.
What a sad reflection of a nation where a huge portion of the population are within 2-3 generations of a long ass boat ride from distant lands, & have probably been annoyed at mis-pronunciation of their family names in the past, for criticising someone celebrating & showing respect to the cultural diversity of the World Cup. Thankfully it's a minority who can be ignored & the coverage will continue.
Good work Lucy & Foz 🤙
That Foz guy was laughing at her himself. Haven't you seen the footage? What a hypocrite.
Being a first generation Australian and coming from an ethnic background, to hear how lucy has been prononcing players names has been a godsend.. thankyou, thanks for les murray that his legacy is carried on...
A1 effort for the whole SBS crew on this world cup coverage
Craig Foster has been such a class act over the years. New Mr. Soccer after late Les Murray.
At 2:03am at work I watched this and value what has been said. Well done team
Conor Langton - what are you doing at work at 2am Conor?
Not working apparently, any job that you can watch TH-cam while on the clock is not a real job.
John pretty big call coming from a taxi driver mate
Peter Wallace putting food on the table mate
Conor Langton - fair enough. Let's not bother slinging muck gents.
Great coverage, I have enjoyed every single moment, thank you
In was in the GC on business this week. First time watching the world cup coverage on SBS as I'm a Kiwi. I was very impressed by SBS coverage of the games and the professionalism of these two journos. Kia kaha
Great coverage from all the SBS crew. Truly outstanding coverage. Thanks for bringing the World Game to Australia. Thanks
Thank you Lucy, Craig and Martin Tyler!!!!! You guys are the best
You guys are legends, and if it wasn’t for the INCREDIBLE effort you have put in, we’d be stuck with Optus. Keep it up.
The commentary and analysis by Lucy and Foss this World Cup has been brilliant.
As an on-again / off-again football fan you can get dismayed by the FIFA corruption, the diving, the ref inconsistency, etc. but you can also get enthralled by the skill, the passion, the cumulative story of the people who play the game and I think SBS have always done a tremendous job at highlighting the best parts of the game. Even more so this World Cup!
When I heard people were making comments about it all - I was shocked with sadness. But the strength and solidarity Lucy has shown with the SBS team is commendable. Well done to you Lucy for being so so strong, thank you Craig for bringing it up and being so honest, and thankyou SBS for showing it and being a great team player.
Love you all.
You're amazing guys thanks for all work!
Quality coverage from Fozz man is a genius. Les would be proud.
We are so lucky to have people like Lucy and Foz pushing the game further. I can't wait to see where we are in 50 years from now
SBS is the best in Australia!!! Respect
SBS coverage of football is first class. I enjoy hearing other pronunciations of team names. To me it shows respect and a willingness to learn about other countries.
I looked up "La Celeste" and "Die Mannschaft" to find out the different names given to their national teams after hearing them on SBS. No other coverage in Australia shows the level of research or respect that SBS does when covering the world game.
You guys are so much better than American pundits at ESPN. Looking forward to the next World Cup with you two!
Keep doing what you are doing you two, even if you do muck up a couple words, the point is you make an effort to get it right and that's what counts! Awesome watching you two and I hope to see this partnership in future presentations of the world game
Great work sbs for the coverage
Foz, you’re a National Treasure mate, keep up the good work.
Nothing wrong with respecting the tradition of SBS television and it's broadcasting of the world game. Lucy is pretty good broadcaster and host and is heaps better than Mel McLaughlin. People are criticizing her for pronunciations being over the top should pull their head in and get over it. The great Les Murray would say the say thing to people. Respecting his legacy and tradition of the world game which he put so much into. I reckon all creds to Lucy and Foss for putting this to air. SBS should have broadcasting rights to all soccer including the ALeague.
Agree with that. Dont know if SBS will cover the world cup again with the lack of funds they get. I got the feeling that Foxtel and 9 or 7 will get the next one in Qatar which is a pity as SBS has covered the world cup well since 1986 I recall and the big tournaments with Les Murray at the forefront.
Their coverage of the games have been second to none. They've done a magnificent job thus far. Lucy has been an absolute star and Forz just adds that football iq to it. Keep it up!!
I love this clip beyond words. I love their stance and I support it through and through. They are expanding what Australia can be, not diminishing it.
To Lucy Zelic and Craig Foster : it is an absolute pleasure to watch you two present the worldcup, it is mainly because of you two that i watch the worldcup! what an amazing team you are!
Lucy, you are doing fantastic job with your efforts to pronounce those difficult names accurately. Also the quality of questions and your observation are so wonderful to hear and watch, it shows how much appreciation you have for the sport and your job. Well done and keep up your awesome work.
Craig, i absolutely love your observation and commentary, it is so captivating to watch you explain the intricacies of each game, and teams. Well done and keep up your awesome work.
I hope you cover all world cups and many other sport events. love your work.
Lucy Zelic, bravo. Muy bien hecho, sigue adelante y conquista. Lucy, well done, go forward and conquer. Much respect to you Lady! N long live SBS.
I like their insights and laid back style. Their smooth, no frills delivery, is the perfect way to ease into a marathon world cup session.
This is why no other broadcaster should be allowed to show football. SBS for life. Foz and lucy, you guys rock
Lucy has such wonderful football knowledge and i think the respect from Craig is so much deserved.
Thank you Lucy and Craig. Les was the voice of my childhood. I hope to see Australian football flourish.
Outstanding response. Well done to both presenters and SBS.
Well done Lucy and Craig. Football is the world game so don't allow ignorance to spoil the outstanding work you are doing. Excellent work and keep it up!
Respect to Fozz. He's an intelligent bloke even if I don't always agree with his views on football
Craig foster is a class act. Great insights and very gracious comments for a colleague under fire. Can’t thumbs up enough!
Les Murray = legend
You guys did a terrific job with your insight and clearly well researched breakdown of the world game on the biggest stage. Stand tall, Les would be proud
Keep up the great work guys
When I used Optus for the premier league, not only the quality was just an absolute joke (sounds familiar 😁😁😁) but presenting the games weren't much chop either. So when ever SBS was hosting a Liverpool match it wasn't hard choose which I prefer. You guys are setting up what already is a great legacy thanks to Lez. Keep doing what you r doing.
Sbs is my favourite TV channek
Craig is the epitome of a gentleman. His professional attitude to explaining the situation is perfect, I know of other hosts who would have simply fired back in anger calling their critics idiots and so on but Craig doesn't do that, he explains his view point and presents his argument. A very respectable man, not only does he represent Australia well but he is a role model.
Lucy, you are utterly deserving of inheriting the mantle left by Les, and he would be so proud of your respect for all cultures and peoples. Your courage and professionalism under incredible pressure are a testament to your personal character and your love for the game and show you understand what you do is more than simply a job. Good on you Luce and good on Fos for having the same type of humility to acknowledge how well Luce is doing :)
These guys are amazing long time fan of Craig though I will see you guys tonight again with more games appreciate your effort and I love SBS !!
One of the highlights of this World Cup is to tune in to watch Lucy and Fos, ultimate professionals to my mind. SBS my fav channel.
Keep up the great work Lucy football is the world game , it's about bringing people together and celebrating who you are and were you come from
Well said fozz and Lucy paying homage to the great Les Murray. It is a great pleasure to watch you two host the world cup with fozz having the best insights of any football presenter. If only more football (premier league, la liga, bundesliga, a league etc.)was shown on SBS
Thank you for the correct pronunciation lucy, i commend you for it, there are so many reporters who dont get australian names correctly let alone overseas players..keep doing a great job :)
I have no idea who these guys are, initially thought this vid was a joke. But fair play to the guys, taking their job seriously and making great points. Amazing
Onya Lucy. Not overly happy with some of the direction SBS has taken over the years but you guys are keeping the high standard of football broadcasting in Australia alive.
Thanks Lucy and Foz for bringing the game to us and doing some great analysis. You've scored some great goals.
I so glad that it when back to sbs so I’m happy 😃 been loving this World Cup so far keep up the great job
Well done Luce keep pronouncing the names as you're I thoroughly enjoy listening to you & Craig you certainly know what you're talking about always a pleasure and joy to watch keep up the great work guys:)
Great job Lucy and Foss. Totally agree with your statements, kudos to you both.
Beautiful job guys, love your work!
Lucy has been killing it.. hope to see her and Foz for the next 10 world cups :)
You guys have been absolutely On Point (!!!) with the commentary in this World Cup... Brilliant work. Love the team in what they have done... Lucy, (aka: Lutkica :) ) is wonderful in this role. Fozz You are always awesome!! keep up the epic work guys and please never change... Les is always there.. we all miss him. Lotsa love from a Croatia fan...Ajjjjmoooo Hrvatska!!! xx
good on this woman for standing strong and not allowing a group of uneducated bogans to get her down ! keep up your great commentary work Lucy !
SBS + ABC = the two best Broadcasters in Australia, by far. Thank goodness for them.
I completely share the sentiments of Lucy Zelic & Craig Foster. as a kid of immigrant parents I always got annoyed when people couldn't or wouldn't pronounce my name properly. I kept correcting them and urged them to pronounce it properly eventually I gave up and settled it was just to tiresome to keep correcting them. its great to have TV presenters that know and try to pronounce culturally diverse names and countries properly . that's one of the legacies that Les Murray left behind besides its SBS so its expected too. Congratulations to all on this years WC coverage in Russia. PS love the Adidas shirts one of the perks of having adidas as a sponsor of broadcast. 👍👍👍👏👏👏
Hoivan Mavin I decides to gave up as well... In Australia, 'Claudia' is pronounced differently to the way that is done in a Spanish speaking country.
+Claudia NL agree with your comment. in English or Anglo speaking countries your name is pronounced Cl o dia. the letter A is not pronounced. its part of the oddness of English language. A is silent. my name is similar to yours in that all the letters are pronounced and the letter A is pronounced in a European way not Anglo way. my surname is more difficult.
I'm Australian born and previously lived in England, but I have Austrian heritage too, and several German and Swiss - German friends...so I pronounce Claudia with an "ow" sound between the l and the d. Does that differ from Spanish dialects?
+MrMmnngghh I think so. its how the A and the U are pronounced. depends on how u pronounce the ow. if its like the word Owl where the letter O is pronunced like a A then I think its OK. reply to Claudia's comment to my initial comment and u can get a more accurate answer . thanks for taking interest.
But just out of curiosity, if you get annoyed with people who pronounce your name incorrectly, do you also pronounce other peoples name correctly all the time ? Eg. do you pronounce Chinese names with proper Chinese accents ?
Craig Foster is such a legend and does his job so efficiently and takes it so seriously, Lucy Zelic what a beautiful woman who has the talent and potential to be on Fosters level. and we cant forget Les Murray, i did quite love the videowere he felll asleep or wasnt taking notice
'I can't stand the way this girl pronounces Colombia.'
-Me, to my partner last week
I have left comments on other social media platforms during this world cup commending these two of their good work - but this one's different. Thank you for teaching me something. You have really changed my view on this, and that's something I will take with me. Thank you. It really means a lot.
Excellent work between two colleagues, the way it should be at work.
The World Game show on SBS inspired so many football fans in Australia. Years ago before TH-cam and the internet, The World Game was the only way to access soccer in Australia. I can’t believe these muppets who would criticise a show because of pronunciation. Absolute tools. Good job Zelic and Craig.
Ignore the haters. Great job guys. Most people appreciate the work you do. Unfortunately in the Internet/Social Media Age haters get all the exposure. The silent majority love your work!
Who was the commentator for the Peru v Australia game? He mentioned Peru’s terrific qualifying results including smashing Bolivia in La Paz at altitude. That was the game they lost 2-0 but were awarded a 3-0 win after Bolivia fielded an illegible player. Great research.
Well done Lucy keep great work going... Craig thank you for acknowledging work Lucy is doing. You two have been absolutely great to listen before and after games. Well done Lucy and Craig
Good on you Luce
You’re doing a fantastic job and 99.9% of the Aussie public think so.
You’re a credit and Craig couldn’t have put it any better. You’re both knowledgeable and informative and I honestly look forward to your pre and post game analytics.
There’s always a .1% of viewers that are wankers and have nothing better to do. Keep up the great work guys 👍🏻
LUCY 💚 CRAIG ⚽️
I know one thing very well, Johnny Warren and Mr Football Les Murray will be very proud of both of yours.
Personally I really enjoy the game at SBS we hope the next still at SBS.
Lucy don't tell you husband or boyfriend...millions of men we love you, thank you. Well done Lucy Craig ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
True professionals . The whole sbs crew have done an amazing job with the world cup. You would think they had a years prep for the presentations not 48 hours. Love ya Luc and Foz 👍👍 got each other's back too 👌
Nobody is expecting the TV presenters to get all the pronunciation spot on. 100's of different nationalities live in Aus, and to put this pressure on TV or Radio presenters is just unreasonable.
It's ridiculous! We don't expect foreigners to get every Australian pronunciation of a name or place 100% correct, as long as they try. And we certainly don't expect them to put on bizaare Australian accents when saying these names!!!
So now she's set a precedence, everybody from now on for whatever the next World Cups has to pronounce all these exotic names, in the honour of Les, he's probably laughing now! Should have died with him.
No disrespect to Les, at all, but it was his thing, and someone else doing it just doesn't cut it.
combivan Les was more subtle about it and already had an exotic accent to begin with. We thought it was unnecessary but he wasn't obnoxious about it. I remember ten years when Andrew Orsatti was on SBS and he was going through Italian serie A results. He did the whole Italian accent thing and got to a team called Livorno and did the most exaggerated "Livorrrrrrrno" that me laugh and cringe at the same time. It was so over the top it could've been Mario or Luigi saying it! :D
Well done Lucy! Good on you for making the effort to pronounce words as they are supposed to be pronounced! It's about pride in your work and respect. Well done!!! Forget the ignorant people who are too lazy or disrespectful or hateful for whatever reason to other cultures. Bravo!
You guys should be proud of the great job that you have done. I love the way she pronounces people's names. As long as she's giving it a crack. Les would be very VERY proud. Well done to you both.
Lucy you are truly wonderful! What you bring to the world game is something special. You are alway professional in your reporting. you have a great understanding of the game and of the people who love it. Football is in your blood!
Graig, your understanding of the game amazes me time and time again. I’m always very interested to hear your thoughts before, during halftime and at the end of the game.
Keep up the great work! You both have a lot of support out there!
SBS do a great job.
Love this! Lucy & Craig are outstanding. Les would be beaming with pride!
Bloody well said! Every little piece of respect we can offer makes the world a better place. Thank you 👍
Craig and Lucy did such a good job this World Cup!