Heritage: 17th century french-soldier family, came to Croatia with the Napoleonic wars + italian roots via grandmother + jewish roots from the other grandmother

Place of birth: Zagreb, Croatia.
Raised: Vienna, Austria.
Culture adopted: Austrian, German, Croatian, Serbian,....

What am I Habitat?

Germany were poor against Serbia and Ghana. Let's not pretent they're almighty either. They're about the same. I'd say Holland are the best team in it so far.

Wow, I feel really sorry for Cardozo. He looks destroyed.

I felt 10 times more sorry for Gyan last night...

Spain, you're not the team you were in Euro 2008

Yeah, but Gyan didn't take it as bad as Cardozo.

I don't like Del Bosque's module. Playing Xavi so much ahead is kinda out of place, he should play more back. Also, Torres has been very poor. Why doesn't David Silva play? He was one of the stars of Euro 2008, but he yet has to debut in this WC.

Germany play a spectacular football

Are you serious?

They play horrid football. It's not even football, like I said earlier, it's more like rugby. Just smash the ball in front of Podolski/Muller/Ozil to run onto it with their pace, who then just service Klose.

They're a rich mans Bolton.

This is why I think it'll be a Germany-Holland Final, Spains back 4 (Ramos excluded) are very slow and have been pretty poor this tournement, Casillas has too actually. They'll expose the lack of pace with their hoof ball and win comfortabley.

LOL

Seriously

LOL

Words fail me...

Villa (people who don't like him now that is jealousy)

They play horrid football. It's not even football, like I said earlier, it's more like rugby. Just smash the ball in front of Podolski/Muller/Ozil to run onto it with their pace, who then just service Klose.

I don't like Del Bosque's module. Playing Xavi so much ahead is kinda out of place, he should play more back. Also, Torres has been very poor. Why doesn't David Silva play? He was one of the stars of Euro 2008, but he yet has to debut in this WC.

Kurt, I think it'd be best if you didn't express your opinion furthermore in regards of Germany, otherwise we'd all take you for insane. I'm serious.

Heritage: 17th century french-soldier family, came to Croatia with the Napoleonic wars + italian roots via grandmother + jewish roots from the other grandmother

Place of birth: Zagreb, Croatia.
Raised: Vienna, Austria.
Culture adopted: Austrian, German, Croatian, Serbian,....

What am I Habitat?

Wait a minute. What does that jealousy mean? Am I jealous of Villa because I dislike him? Why? I don't care, I just don't like his expressions, movement, etc. Am I jealous? No.

I'm interested - who got sacked/resigned?

Why the f*** are we STILL having this nationality discussion more than six hours later?

Irony is that after years and years of so-called spectuacular total football, this time Holland reaches the semis with such displays.

Don't waste your energy on Cruijff.

He and Beckenbauer are saying nonsense after nonsense. It's a shame really. Both were awesome football players.

Maradona is even worse though (I did not know there was a worse...)

Are you serious?

They play horrid football. It's not even football, like I said earlier, it's more like rugby. Just smash the ball in front of Podolski/Muller/Ozil to run onto it with their pace, who then just service Klose.

They're a rich mans Bolton.

This is why I think it'll be a Germany-Holland Final, Spains back 4 (Ramos excluded) are very slow and have been pretty poor this tournement, Casillas has too actually. They'll expose the lack of pace with their hoof ball and win comfortabley.

Come on, you can't be such a bad loser...

Spectacular football by our team. The best we've been playing since 1990. Against Spain, anything can happen. They're slightly better than we are I think, but for the first time in history we play better football than Spain, Brazil and Argentina...simply amazing.

I think some people are still bitter...

For me Germany have been the best side so far, they have played by far the best football and scored the most goals. What I found funny was that when Germany beat Australia nearly everyone in this country were saying how poor Australia were, then they played England...

I'm hoping for a Germany v Holland final as IMO they have been the best two sides in the competition.

Germany Holland would be awesome. My absolute dream.

I still think Netherlands are way too overrated. Yes, they've been fairly consistent thus far, but their wins have been far from spectacular. More like lucky.

+1, but that doesn't mean I think they can't win it. not always the most spectacular team wins the World Cup.

But I heard South African foretellers had predicted Holland would win the World Cup (and I started to believe them once Holland dumped the mighty Brazil out of the tournament!).

You don't want to lose to Holland in a World Cup final do you?

True, France in '98, Italy in '06 are recent examples of that.

I still think Netherlands are way too overrated. Yes, they've been fairly consistent thus far, but their wins have been far from spectacular. More like lucky.

Meh, just a different opinion of what 'good football' is then. Germany remind me of Villa with the long ball/pace/set peice thing, then Klose/Carew do the same job, both have a solid defense. Obviously it's not an exact comparison as your players are of higher quality, but essentially do the same job. And yes, I do think Villa play horrific 'football'.

I don't believe in fortune telling.

And Brazil lost against their first real opponent just like in 06. There never was a "mighty" Brazil in South Africa.

Seedorf: 'Italy better than England'

Sunday 4 July, 2010

Clarence Seedorf gives his verdict on the World Cup campaign. “At least Italy fought, unlike England.”

The Milan midfielder is working as a pundit for the BBC in South Africa and gave an exclusive interview to the Gazzetta dello Sport.

“It was great to see the fans all mixed together without problems and FIFA organised the tournament very well.

“I have to say I was fairly disappointed by the standard of football on show, as the Coaches tended to adopt very defensive tactics. Apart from Ghana, Argentina, Spain and Brazil, there was precious little to enjoy until the knockout stages.”

Italy didn’t even get to that point, having finished bottom of their group behind Paraguay, Slovakia and New Zealand.

“When they went out, I think Italy were also unlucky. They went out with a better image than England, as at least they fought hard,” said Seedorf.

“I believe an era has come to an end with important players and they need to rebuild. Italy doesn’t have a problem of changing generations, as the young talent is there, even if they should be welcomed into big clubs with more patience.

“Mario Balotelli and Sebastian Giovinco must be given the space to grow. I’m sure Cesare Prandelli will be able to build a great side.”

Seedorf also looked closer to home, where Milan have hired ex-Cagliari Coach Massimiliano Allegri.

“The club made an excellent choice and Allegri was already respected for what he did at Cagliari.

“This squad proved with Leonardo what it can do and there’s no reason why we shouldn’t stand by Allegri in the same way.

“It’s natural for Milan to aim high, but Allegri needs time to build the team without too much pressure.”

I still think Netherlands are way too overrated. Yes, they've been fairly consistent thus far, but their wins have been far from spectacular. More like lucky.

True, France in '98, Italy in '06 are recent examples of that.

I don't think Italy is a good example. I really do belive they deserved that one to win.


Exactly. I belive they are about to run out of luck.


Still, Germany is in the semi final of the World Cup, while Champions League qualifications alone is something Villa can only dream of, not to speak a later stage.