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 Dec 7 2013, 01:24 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali  Group: Full Members Posts: 3,799 Joined: 17-February 09 From: Montreal Member No.: 6,245  |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Dec 7 2013, 09:12 AM)  Yeah, it's effective but it's so boring. Watching Spain/Barca is probably the least enjoyable thing in football. ...after Matri... |
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Dec 7 2013, 01:49 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,848 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Dec 7 2013, 03:12 PM) Yeah, it's effective but it's so boring. Watching Spain/Barca is probably the least enjoyable thing in football. +1 |
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Dec 7 2013, 05:39 PM
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Berretti  Group: Moderators Posts: 12,004 Joined: 1-August 05 From: Torquay Member No.: 90 |
Fancy a Brazil - Argentina final, don't see the Europeans having enough in South America personally.
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Dec 8 2013, 11:09 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ Dec 7 2013, 07:39 PM) Fancy a Brazil - Argentina final, don't see the Europeans having enough in South America personally. I'd prefer Brazil - Uruguay, rematch to the legendary Maracana final. But honestly, this is the last chance for Germany. I think they'll do it. I just hope Spain gets out as soon as possible. |
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Dec 8 2013, 11:17 AM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Dec 8 2013, 04:09 PM) I'd prefer Brazil - Uruguay, rematch to the legendary Maracana final. But honestly, this is the last chance for Germany. I think they'll do it. I just hope Spain gets out as soon as possible. Agree about Spain, but I'd actually prefer Germany out in the group stage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) They are lethally efficient, and and even during the last World Cup, apart from England, no other team seemed to trouble them. Once they get going, it's darn near impossible to stop the German machinery, and I can already see them locked for the final. But a Brazil Uruguay final would be stuff of dreams, wouldn't mind seeing that to be honest. |
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Dec 8 2013, 12:07 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (acid911 @ Dec 8 2013, 11:17 AM) Agree about Spain, but I'd actually prefer Germany out in the group stage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) They are lethally efficient, and and even during the last World Cup, apart from England, no other team seemed to trouble them. Once they get going, it's darn near impossible to stop the German machinery, and I can already see them locked for the final. But a Brazil Uruguay final would be stuff of dreams, wouldn't mind seeing that to be honest. Germany? They buckle under the pressure each time, sure they sail to the latter stages but then they're a let down each time. Especially if they meet Italy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Dec 8 2013, 12:17 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Dec 8 2013, 05:07 PM) They buckle under the pressure each time, sure they sail to the latter stages but then they're a let down each time. Especially if they meet Italy They are a let down each time, only near or on the last hurdle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) The law of averages says, it could be their time. And that's what scares me the most. These guys get going, there is no stopping them. A bit like the Spain of the recent past, and that actually takes the fun out of the games, if I may say. |
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Dec 8 2013, 12:51 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 9,420 Joined: 14-August 09 Member No.: 6,730 |
German football is the 'in place' at the moment. What Germans have is great teams, if not so many great individuals.
It's far less focused on their star players than their overall teams. Which is precisely how you win in international football, Maradona aside. |
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Dec 8 2013, 02:49 PM
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Berretti Group: Moderators Posts: 12,004 Joined: 1-August 05 From: Torquay Member No.: 90 |
Another thing if Messi can't put his stamp on the World Cup even if only in the group stages then there's no hope at International level on the highest stage for him.
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Dec 8 2013, 03:39 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
QUOTE (Danny @ Dec 8 2013, 05:51 PM) German football is the 'in place' at the moment. What Germans have is great teams, if not so many great individuals. It's far less focused on their star players than their overall teams. Which is precisely how you win in international football, Maradona aside. True, true. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) And that's what I fear the most, they get going they will decimate everything in their path. At least with Brazil and other teams you know it's even ground, they can lose, as much as they can win. Even the 2002 winning Brazil NT had that going for them with their air of sheer brilliance. Germans are just lethal. Sure like I said they do encounter psychological hurdles every now and then, but they're towards the very end. QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ Dec 8 2013, 07:49 PM) Another thing if Messi can't put his stamp on the World Cup even if only in the group stages then there's no hope at International level on the highest stage for him. I have a feeling he just may. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif) Not go all the way, but an appearance in the quarters, with him in the center could be a real possibility. I just hope Ibra was there, that's the biggest loss of the tournament. |
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Dec 8 2013, 03:43 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,848 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
I have a feeling this will be Messi's WC.
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Dec 8 2013, 03:46 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Dec 8 2013, 08:43 PM) I have a feeling this will be Messi's WC. Wouldn't that be something. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) In Brazil, no less. |
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Dec 8 2013, 04:02 PM
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Berretti Group: Moderators Posts: 12,004 Joined: 1-August 05 From: Torquay Member No.: 90 |
QUOTE (acid911 @ Dec 8 2013, 04:39 PM) I have a feeling he just may. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif) Not go all the way, but an appearance in the quarters, with him in the center could be a real possibility. I just hope Ibra was there, that's the biggest loss of the tournament. I'd be amazed if he doesn't shine when he's at his prime in a group involving Bosnia, Iran & Nigeria, especially with the ridiculous attacking talent that Argentina have at their disposal around him. Only thing that will stop them is how bad/good they are at the back for me. France's group aside this is the best group to be in. |
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Dec 8 2013, 04:17 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ Dec 8 2013, 09:02 PM) France's group aside this is the best group to be in. Word. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) Two of my least favorite teams, getting the time of their life, in the Brazil, no less. Here's hoping they get out of the gates slacking, which they may very well do. I want a dark horse in the semifinals, along with the host nation. And the remaining two spots go to the other deserving giants. |
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Dec 9 2013, 08:32 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,465 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 1,388 |
Guys guys! Iran will kill that group. Messi's got nothing on this son!
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