2014 FIFA World Cup |OT6| The beautiful game in all its thrilling glory
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I have no idea who's going to win this tournament.
– France have looked decent, but got held goalless by Ecuador and haven't faced serious threat as of yet, although they have some great players on their squad.
– Germany are always contenders, but got held to a draw by Ghana and could only knock over Algeria in extra time.
– Brazil couldn't score against Cameroon and only squeaked past a strong Chile side on penalties, so they are very much beatable. Take away Neymar and are they really that scary?
– Colombia has won every game so far and looked mighty impressive after sending Uruguay packing in the last match, but Brazil is by far the biggest obstacle they've had to face and it could turn out to be too much of an ask for their young squad.
– Netherlands crushed the reigning champions 5-bloody-1 and looked the strongest in the group stages, but then only just squeaked past Mexico thanks to a very late goal and then a penalty in the final minute.
– Costa Rica knocked off three former champions and topped a group that no one gave them a chance to escape from. But then they had to rely on penalties to get past Greece after having far less shots on target than their opponents during normal play.
– Messi +10 almost couldn't score against Iran until Messi Messied and only just squeaked past Switzerland in extra time, again because of Messi.
– Belgium clearly have a good side with talented players and will probably benefit from playing against Romero instead of Tim Howard, but do they have enough quality to go all the way?
I really can't call it. I would love to see Colombia get through, because I think they've been better than Brazil on the whole, but it's still going to be a massive ask for Colombia to beat Brazil at home.
Argentina will probably get through with another relaitively unconvincing performance. The Netherlands are fortunate not to have lost to Mexico but they are probably the most dangerous looking of all the remaining teams. I think whoever wins out of France and Germany will be a serious contender as well.
Who knows?
– France have looked decent, but got held goalless by Ecuador and haven't faced serious threat as of yet, although they have some great players on their squad.
– Germany are always contenders, but got held to a draw by Ghana and could only knock over Algeria in extra time.
– Brazil couldn't score against Cameroon and only squeaked past a strong Chile side on penalties, so they are very much beatable. Take away Neymar and are they really that scary?
– Colombia has won every game so far and looked mighty impressive after sending Uruguay packing in the last match, but Brazil is by far the biggest obstacle they've had to face and it could turn out to be too much of an ask for their young squad.
– Netherlands crushed the reigning champions 5-bloody-1 and looked the strongest in the group stages, but then only just squeaked past Mexico thanks to a very late goal and then a penalty in the final minute.
– Costa Rica knocked off three former champions and topped a group that no one gave them a chance to escape from. But then they had to rely on penalties to get past Greece after having far less shots on target than their opponents during normal play.
– Messi +10 almost couldn't score against Iran until Messi Messied and only just squeaked past Switzerland in extra time, again because of Messi.
– Belgium clearly have a good side with talented players and will probably benefit from playing against Romero instead of Tim Howard, but do they have enough quality to go all the way?
I really can't call it. I would love to see Colombia get through, because I think they've been better than Brazil on the whole, but it's still going to be a massive ask for Colombia to beat Brazil at home.
Argentina will probably get through with another relaitively unconvincing performance. The Netherlands are fortunate not to have lost to Mexico but they are probably the most dangerous looking of all the remaining teams. I think whoever wins out of France and Germany will be a serious contender as well.
Who knows?
Marky Mark is rooting for us. WC over, France wins.
If you played the Vietnamese national team he could beat them up for you.
Anyone that knows anything about football knows that belgium are the favourites in this match. they're much more comfortable on the ball and are much more organized in the back. they'll give the weak Argentinian defense a lot to deal with. expect 60 % ish possession to be with the belgians.
CheDominik
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Who plays the full back position will determine their fate.
Höwedes and Boateng against Griezmann and Valbuena? Good luck with that
I get so pissed every time i see lahm playing midfield. LIKE WTF WHY.
All it takes is for Hazard or De Bruyne to be on a good day and they could win, this new fad of playing CB's as full backs might hurt them though
They have a great chance of making it to the semifinals, IMO (at least better than Costa Rica's
My predictions:
Colombia
Germany
Costa Rica
Belgium
CheDominik
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I agree. If Deschamps isn't a complete moron, he will start with Valbuena Griezmann and Benzema up front to cause havoc in the rather slow german defense. If he starts Giroud, he should be fired on the spot.
PdotMichael
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Löw will find a way.
It's stunning how he is able to waste a golden generation of players. 4 CBs, Lahm in the midfield, Özil as right-winger etc..
absolutely woeful .__.
Hf seeing him there again next game.
So tired of this guy, he is just incapable.
Every tournament he comes up with new dumb shit.
http://www.spox.com/de/sport/fussball/dfb-team/1407/News/joachim-loew-steht-zu-entscheidung-ueber-joachim-loew-mittelfeld-mesut-oezil-frankreich.html
gutter_trash
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I hate both France and Germany but Muller's multiple dives in and simulation in Game 1 makes me hate him more.
In a way I want Germany to lose. Just so they can sack this mother fucker.
lol! I believe
that if Germany somehow reaches the final, they'll win 
Blue Ninja
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Jesus Christ, Belgium is going to explode if we make it to the finals. As much as I'm rooting for our Red Devils, I don't see 'em making it past the Netherlands, and we're going to need some divine intervention if we want to vanquish Messi.
Colombia beating Brazil would be nice, too, but once again, I can't see it happening. France vs Germany can go either way.
As for Costa Rica - Holland, I'm morally obliged to root for my northern neighbours (barring Robben flopping to the ground again). They should be able to beat Costa Rica, but it'll be an interesting match.
What I want to see: Colombia, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium
What we probably will see: Brazil, Germany, Netherlands, Argentina
Art Teitlebaum
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Agreed. These are my predictions, too.
Arjen
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It's been amazing so far.
Although crappy football, Eredivisie has been pretty entertaining the last years.
PdotMichael
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Stop following the wrong leagues.
So which league is as good as the world cup?
I love Champions league, but it's not the same...
Good Job Bob
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All of the top European leagues have better football then the WC.
chugen
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but only the WC is that fun and crazy ._.
Marky Mark is rooting for us. WC over, France wins.
It's Happening.
jamesinclair
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Libertadores is many times better than the UEFA league, but its only available on Fox Sports en Espanol in the US. Id recommend watching the semis and final which are in a few weeks to see if its your cup of tea.
The CONCACAF Champions League has a much lower level of play, but a fair share of crazy.
Want to see your favorite MLS team go to Costa Rica, lead by 2-0.....and then lose by 5-2 in the last 20 minutes? Yeah, that happens every week. As a bonus, you can actually see the games in person.
Also, the 2015 Copa America is next year, which is always a blast. All your favorite world cup teams with none of the boring bus parking thats become so common across the atlantic? Yes please.
Gold Cup is also next summer, but honestly its not great until the semis. Watching Jamaica play Guatemala at 2pm in Miami during the summer is not attractive.
Not in terms of drama, excitement, passion, unpredictability. The top european leagues are incredibly boring imo.
Champions League is good though.
Anoregon
The flight plan I just filed with the agency list me, my men, Dr. Pavel here. But only one of you!
Belgium-Argentina is probably the match I'm most looking forward to in the quarters, just because I have no idea what to expect out of it. Brazil and Netherlands will probably win, and I'm rooting for Germany over France but wouldn't be surprised if it went the other way.
But the Belgium-Argentina game I just have no idea. You would think smart money is on Argentina, but Belgium got dat dark horse status.
But the Belgium-Argentina game I just have no idea. You would think smart money is on Argentina, but Belgium got dat dark horse status.
Not sure, but the pattern is clear - Italians should be allowed to wear something like this in 2022:
Chuckie
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God dayum!
Colombia
France
Netherlands
Argentina
Who I want to win:
Colombia
France
Costa Rica
Belgium
You can't possibly recommend Libertadores at the pathetic level south american football is at.
This is why watching football in other than spanish is heresy,
Di Maria goal called by Argentinian Pablo Giralt he broke down in tears.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFNKsztYcO0&feature=youtu.be
I think it was a bit too much considering it's only Round of 16 but can't deny the emotion!
Di Maria goal called by Argentinian Pablo Giralt he broke down in tears.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFNKsztYcO0&feature=youtu.be
I think it was a bit too much considering it's only Round of 16 but can't deny the emotion!
A russian bear as GK
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
... did he really say "la puta madre gol" or I'm imagining things?
He did! Also "carajo" a couple of times.
smokeandmirrors
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Colombia Germany Netherlands Belgium
What I wish for
Colombia Germany Costa Rica Belgium
What I wish for
Colombia Germany Costa Rica Belgium
That is the definition of the EPL m8.
jamesinclair
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I see we have another Nottingham Forest fan in the thread
But the WC absolutely pales in comparison with the glory that is The Summer Transfer Window
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