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 Sep 12 2008, 08:56 PM
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Berretti  Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736  |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Sep 13 2008, 12:08 AM)  but he's playing for the #1 ranked team in the World. Spain's ranked number one? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Gee, they did win the Euro, yes, but does that translate into top FIFA ranking? |
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Sep 12 2008, 09:03 PM
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Primavera  Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (acid911 @ Sep 12 2008, 10:56 PM) Spain's ranked number one? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Gee, they did win the Euro, yes, but does that translate into top FIFA ranking? Combined with the fact that at the same time every other team lost... |
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Sep 12 2008, 09:12 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
QUOTE (Giancarlo @ Sep 12 2008, 11:30 PM) Zapata is wanted by several key teams... and Antonio Di Natale is in great international form, yet he plays for Udinese too? Does this mean that he sucks because he doesn't play for a good team? Ramos is a young Kaladze in my opinion... he's reckless and has seen his fair share of red cards. Ramos is one that commits errors often... I didn't say he 'sucks'. I said he's good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I think Ramos is pretty good and you don't. we won't agree on this. let's save our energy for something else! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) QUOTE (Tennie @ Sep 12 2008, 11:34 PM) zd, perhaps you're right about Ramos. Doesn't mean I like him or want him at Milan though. To me, young Sergio is a bit too much of a [insert Porty's favourite word here] to ever want him at Milan, even if one could wash off the Real cooties. I understand that he may look like a **** in people's eyes, he's certainly no saint. I'm just defending his abilities as a defender. I wasn't saying I want him in Milan, not because of the **** factor - as he's a kind of player that gives his all to his team and that's all a team could ask for -, because I know that's a never-gonna-happen. QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Sep 12 2008, 11:38 PM) He also has 42 caps at the age of 22. At this rate he's going he'll be hitting the 150 cap mark by the time he's 31/32, which is quite insane really. Not even many players of bad countries manage this, but he's playing for the #1 ranked team in the World. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) 42 caps at the age of 22 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I thought only Casillas was out of this world in that respect. but now there's Ramos too... |
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Sep 12 2008, 09:33 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
QUOTE (dst @ Sep 13 2008, 01:03 AM) Combined with the fact that at the same time every other team lost... Since Brazil, Argentina, and other teams did not participate in the Euros, where does that put them? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Maybe Spain are, they did win a major International tournament. I just happen to recall Italy when they won the 2006 World Cup, they were still ranked 2nd behind Brazil. So that's just what crossed my mind. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Spain Surely may have been in the top 5 rankings when the Euros started, and made the jump to first after winning it. Were they out of the top 10, I'm not sure they'd have climbed this much. Then again, the Spanish NT usually is near the top of the lot. |
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Sep 12 2008, 09:43 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
For those who are interested, here's the most recent ranking table from FIFA (dated 3 Sept):
1 Spain 1565 2 Italy 1339 3 Germany 1329 4 Netherlands 1295 5 Croatia 1266 6 Brazil 1252 7 Argentina 1230 8 Czech Republic 1134 9 Portugal 1120 10 Turkey 1033 11 France 1019 12 Russia 1013 13 Romania 1007 14 Cameroon 999 15 England 991 16 Scotland 976 16 Bulgaria 976 18 Greece 921 19 Israel 874 20 Ghana 864 |
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Sep 12 2008, 09:52 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
Appreciated, Tennie. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) At least, England round off the top 15. And where on God's good earth are Brazil taking a stroll to? Thank you, Dunga!
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Sep 12 2008, 10:47 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
The rankings are a bit stupid really. I'm not going to argue with England being 15th, all of the team above us - except for maybe Cameroon - have at least been good teams over the last few years. But Scotland, Bulgaria, Israel and Ghana in the top 20.. yet no Denmark or Sweden? Okay.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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Sep 13 2008, 06:22 AM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
The only good thing about this ranking is that Argentina, as usual, in second to Brazil. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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Sep 13 2008, 01:31 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (acid911 @ Sep 12 2008, 11:33 PM) Since Brazil, Argentina, and other teams did not participate in the Euros, where does that put them? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Well it's the other way round when the American teams participate in the Copa America... I think it's a stupid list anyway... |
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Sep 13 2008, 02:40 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
QUOTE (dst @ Sep 13 2008, 05:31 PM) I think it's a stupid list anyway... Ditto. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/king.gif) |
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Sep 15 2008, 05:00 AM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,627 Joined: 19-April 06 Member No.: 1,660 |
CB def needed.
Senderos/kaladze/maldini/bonera = trash We need someone to play alongside nesta. Someone who can actually hold up his own and not look good because of nesta. |
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Sep 15 2008, 05:06 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
I don't think Bonera is too bad to be honest, and I never thought I'd say this, but playing alongside somebody like Maldini brings him down a level.
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Sep 15 2008, 05:28 AM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,627 Joined: 19-April 06 Member No.: 1,660 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Sep 14 2008, 10:06 PM) I don't think Bonera is too bad to be honest, and I never thought I'd say this, but playing alongside somebody like Maldini brings him down a level. maldini should have retired. He is truly a waste of time these days. 5 years ago if he caused a penalty like that people would be dropping their jaws. |
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Sep 15 2008, 05:03 PM
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Berretti Group: Moderators Posts: 12,004 Joined: 1-August 05 From: Torquay Member No.: 90 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Sep 12 2008, 10:47 PM) The rankings are a bit stupid really. I'm not going to argue with England being 15th, all of the team above us - except for maybe Cameroon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Cameroon! That's funny. I'd like to see the updated one if we keep winning, no doubt it won't be posted if we're in the top 10 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Sep 15 2008, 06:01 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 3,371 Joined: 30-October 05 Member No.: 782 |
Bonera is good but not world class. He is a very useful player and we should hold onto him. He is better than Kaladze but inferior to Nesta. If we had two WC CB then he would be a thrid choice CB who would play regularly. Getting Senderos was a mistake as was renewing with Maldini and Favalli. I mean what is the f****** point of bringing back Antonini when a f******* 35 year old is played ahed of him at LB
If Maldini keeps playing as he has done recently; he will severely damage his reputation, then again this is a club known for its sentimentality, i wouldnt be surprised if Favalli and Maldini are renewed We will have to endure our problems until the end of the season. No WC CB will join us halfway through the season. I wish to see Darmian thrown in, but its unlikely Carlo will play him ahed of Favalli or Maldini, which is a real shame as he is a very promising player. Can Albertazzi not mature quickly enough!? |
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