Richard_H
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I hope every player who plays in the last game is under 25. **** the failed golden generation.
2014 Fifa World Cup Thread
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Richard_H
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Dark Sith Lord said:
We're talking about the football World Cup where Germany, holland, France and a couple of others look way better than the SA sides. Not sure what you're watching.
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Cc4rhu said:
Lallanas 26 can he play?
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Cc4rhu said:
I am watching exactly the same tournament as you mate. :wink: I expect Brazil/Argentina to grow into the tournament and play better in the KO stages. Here is a fact - If Uruguay defeat Italy and Ecuador finish Runners up in their that's every single South American side into the KO stages. Surely that's not a coincidence that it would be the first time it would have happened since 1986. Every World cup held in South America has been won by a South American country. Over the course of the tournament the Southern Americans have more energy and deal with the conditions better
Richard_H
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Good stat.
However, how many SA teams are there compared to European?
Mexico don't count.
Llalana is too old then. Bend the rules for one and you let all the egos in
However, how many SA teams are there compared to European?
Mexico don't count.
Llalana is too old then. Bend the rules for one and you let all the egos in
Mexico are CONCACAF not South American, so they def don't count.
Can't see Brazil improving majorly. For goals they are relying on a guy (Jo) who didn't cut it at Everton! Fred, he looks like his surname may as well be Flintstone. Poor Neymar has to do it all on his own.
I always reckon each side has one bad game in them per tournament. The good sides figure out how to win when playing badly, or get lucky and play badly in a meaningless group game (Spain against Switzerland four years ago). So far Brazil have been bad twice! Saying that, the Frogs have been good twice, the German's once and the Dutch once (Spain) and once they were a bit ropey (Aus).
It should be a very open tournament.
Can't see Brazil improving majorly. For goals they are relying on a guy (Jo) who didn't cut it at Everton! Fred, he looks like his surname may as well be Flintstone. Poor Neymar has to do it all on his own.
I always reckon each side has one bad game in them per tournament. The good sides figure out how to win when playing badly, or get lucky and play badly in a meaningless group game (Spain against Switzerland four years ago). So far Brazil have been bad twice! Saying that, the Frogs have been good twice, the German's once and the Dutch once (Spain) and once they were a bit ropey (Aus).
It should be a very open tournament.
Dark Sith Lord said:
I'm pretty sure Honduras aren't going through.
But generally i agree with you. The S. Americans, as predicted are doing very well.
To say, Germany, Holland and France are doing well urge; the Eropeans are doing well doesn't really work for me. With England and Spain already out, Italy quite possibly going out (and losing to Costa Rica the 2nd lowest ranked team in the competition) i also think Croatia will go out at the group stage, ditto Greece. I think Switzerland will go out in place of Ecuador even tho the Swiss were much fancied, again, it's the home turf factor. Russia also have a job to do, that one could be close. So out of the 12 European teams in the competition i only make 6 possibly going through. Don't see it being more than that. Out of the 9 S. American teams in the competition i have 8 to go through.
Having said that, of all the performances so far, i'd definitely say that our 3 Eurpean sides- France, Netherlands and Germany definitely look the best so far buy quite a way and could well go on and win it. Tho ii personally still think home turf might play a big part in it going to a S American team. Hard to call tho right now.
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9 South American teams?
Mexico, Costa Rica, USA and Honduras aren't South American Teams.
Only South American teams are
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Brazil
Uruguay
Ecuador
And I agree with Dark Sith Lord, all 6 will probably be in the last 16
Mexico, Costa Rica, USA and Honduras aren't South American Teams.
Only South American teams are
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Brazil
Uruguay
Ecuador
And I agree with Dark Sith Lord, all 6 will probably be in the last 16
Richard_H
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I've just watched the shittest interview on sky sports ever.
Rob Lee. Tremendous player and very underrated. Could have had more games for England.
Basically complaining that we went out because we didn't take Terry, Cole, etc.
Wtf! He then says only England turn on their players - Rooney in particular. He argues the Argentinians don't ever turn on Messi. Erm..... Wonder why?
I'm sorry but the failed Golden generation need consigned to the scrap heap. Can't believe Gerrard is thinking about the Euros! Our best player in the last 10 years. But I'm sorry his legs have gone and it's time to step aside.
Rob Lee. Tremendous player and very underrated. Could have had more games for England.
Basically complaining that we went out because we didn't take Terry, Cole, etc.
Wtf! He then says only England turn on their players - Rooney in particular. He argues the Argentinians don't ever turn on Messi. Erm..... Wonder why?
I'm sorry but the failed Golden generation need consigned to the scrap heap. Can't believe Gerrard is thinking about the Euros! Our best player in the last 10 years. But I'm sorry his legs have gone and it's time to step aside.
Boba Skinner said:
I obviously wasn't in luring USA but, yeah, I was lumping those others in tho I know technically not. But they may as well be for all intents and purposes. Either way my point was about the S Anerica. Teams doing very well. Call it S American teams and teams as close as makes no difference to S America.
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Iran deserved a point there, no team has dazzled in two matches so far, be interesting to see how the Germans get on.
Have really enjoyed watching Iran and Ghana today.
Fantastic games, especially the Germany vs Ghana game.
Love the underdogs.
Fantastic games, especially the Germany vs Ghana game.
Love the underdogs.
Agreed mate, can't beat watching games like these, Iran and Ghana showing, passion, team spirit and total commitment that Germany Ghana match was superb in the second half, end to end ...superb 8)
Dark Sith Lord
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Ghana really should have won that. The German RB and LB looked ropey.
As for Argentina the most undeserving victors I have seen in a while.
As for Argentina the most undeserving victors I have seen in a while.
How come England are higher than France and holland in world rankings?
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because fifa rankings are based on the amount of drugs and prostitutes we send to fifa delegates when in town.
