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[silver.tongue]

For those who don't know, there are also Silver and Bronze versions of the Ball (and Boot).

Previous winners: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup_awards#Golden_Ball

Kroos (Or Messi depending on what he does in the final)

Pogba

Neuer

 

[LAM09]

Muller if he becomes the top scorer.

Pogba

Neuer (just).

 

[TheKaeptain]

Still the GOAT World Cup chick

Could you even be more than a gaffer?

 

[spekkeh]

Rodriguez, Depay/Pogba, Navas.

 

[Probity]

GAF got wayyyyyyy too excited about most of these World Cup girls. Only a few have been worthy of the hype, but only just. You people are very easily impressed.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Still the GOAT World Cup chick

look at columbian birl above and honestly say that again

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

How will Brazil show up tomorrow vs Holland?

This will be a pretty interesting 3rd place game

 

[Probity]

Kroos (Or Messi depending on what he does in the final)

Pogba

Neuer

What is the Kroos hype? He hasn't been instrumental in our World Cup success, just a good central passer that took a few good set pieces. He isn't nearly as clutch as people are saying he is. I think Müller has been better, I'd give the ball to either Thomas or Messi then, whoever was more important to the final.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

What a strange tattoo

 

[DerZuhälter]

Wow at all the Pogba votes. Felt he was underwhelming considering his potential and performances at Juve.

Top 3:

Robben - Nonstop movement and incredible pace/stamina even in ET. Carried the dutch team and was offensively by far more dangerous than either Sneider or van Persie.

Rodriguez - Creative genius, great control. Could only be stopped through fouls by the Brazilians. With 22 years a great future prospect.

Hummels - Composure and basically a near flawless tournament even though he'd been striken with the flu and had been apparently having problems with his knee. German defense looked a lot more vulnerable without him.

Honorable Mention: Neymar - The only spark of creativity in the brazilian team.

Golden Glove: Neuer, no debate.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Wow they put Romero on there? What a joke.

 

[LNBL]

Wow at all the Pogba votes. Felt he was underwhelming considering his potential and performances at Juve.
Top 3:

Robben - Nonstop movement and incredible pace/stamina even in ET. Carried the dutch team and was offensively by far more dangerous than either Sneider or van Persie.

Rodriguez - Creative genius, great control. Could only be stopped through fouls by the Brazilians. With 22 years a great future prospect.

Hummels - Composure and basically a near flawless tournament even though he'd been striken with the flu and had been apparently having problems with his knee. German defense looked a lot more vulnerable without him.

Honorable Mention: Neymar - The only spark of creativity in the brazilian team.

Golden Glove: Neuer, no debate.

My thoughts exactly

 

[Croyles]

What is the Kroos hype? He hasn't been instrumental in our World Cup success, just a good central passer that took a few good set pieces. He isn't nearly as clutch as people are saying he is. I think Müller has been better, I'd give the ball to either Thomas or Messi then, whoever was more important to the final.

Pulga's marketing.

 

[silver.tongue]

What is the reasoning behind selecting Pogba above Depay in this tournament?

Depay was in the bench a lot?

Pogba played a great world cup stating all games. Maybe that's it.

How will Brazil show up tomorrow vs Holland?

This will be a pretty interesting 3rd place game

It's the most unpredictable match yet. I have no idea how both teams will play at all.

What is the Kroos hype? He hasn't been instrumental in our World Cup success, just a good central passer that took a few good set pieces. He isn't nearly as clutch as people are saying he is. I think Müller has been better, I'd give the ball to either Thomas or Messi then, whoever was more important to the final.

Different perception I guess. The way I see it, Kroos is the best individual performer in this world cup.

That said, germany is great as a team. Put Muller in Fred's place or Kroos instead of Fernandinho or Lahn instead of Marcelo or Hummels in place of Dante and Brazil would still lose.

they make a difference together. Not individually.

 

[LNBL]

On a side note, remember how she:

Landed a gig with Lóreal?

She already lost it ,due to her having pictures on FB with a dead animal while holding a hunting rifle.

 

[silver.tongue]

On a side note, remember how she:

Landed a gig with Lóreal?

She already lost it ,due to her having pictures on FB with a dead animal while holding a hunting rifle.

I know some of you said she is actually a very "common" girl in europe... But seriously, bring her to Brazil and people will go crazy for her.

 

[TheOddOne]

Pretty accurate representation of footyball.

 

[richardhawk]

Still the GOAT World Cup chick

How wrong you are. Asian broads belong on the bottom of the world cup girl grouping.

 

[alterno69]

On a side note, remember how she:

Landed a gig with Lóreal?

She already lost it ,due to her having pictures on FB with a dead animal while holding a hunting rifle.

Lol, so stupid.

 

[Mobius 1]

How will Brazil show up tomorrow vs Holland?

This will be a pretty interesting 3rd place game

No idea. Our side needs to show they still have spines, but the pressure of saving some dignity could be too much.

Holland (or at least Van Gaal) said he doesn't give a dirty fuck about a 3rd place match.I suppose it will be entertaining.


3rd place is better than nothing, and we still have 5 stars embroidered on or kits. VAMO JOGAR BRASIL PORRA

 

[Nemesis121]

I assume Romero is there because he stopped 2 penalties.
He hasn't been that great in other matches.

He has 4 clean sheets that is why he's there..

 

[Overdoziz]

On a side note, remember how she:

Landed a gig with Lóreal?

She already lost it ,due to her having pictures on FB with a dead animal while holding a hunting rifle.

mate

 

[LNBL]

No idea. Our side needs to show they still have spines, but the pressure of saving some dignity could be too much.

Holland (or at least Van Gaal) said he doesn't give a dirty fuck about a 3rd place match.I suppose it will be entertaining.


3rd place is better than nothing, and we still have 5 stars embroidered on or kits. VAMO JOGAR BRASIL PORRA

Should be good yeah. Dutch players said they don't want to leave with a second defeat, but I can imagine the Brazil squad thinking the same. We'll see how it goes tomorrow.

 

[Goldmund]

mate

mate

 

[jts]

How wrong you are. Asian broads belong on the bottom of the world cup girl grouping.

Not this one. The "am I kawaii? ~uguu~ slightly underage looking with straight up 'look at me!' atitude" ones, sure.

 

[Probity]

Different perception I guess. The way I see it, Kroos is the best individual performer in this world cup.

That said, germany is great as a team. Put Muller in Fred's place or Kroos instead of Fernandinho or Lahn instead of Marcelo or Hummels in place of Dante and Brazil would still lose.

they make a difference together. Not individually.

This is true, sure, but you said it yourself, without the players around him, Kroos wouldn't be nearly as useful. I have plenty of experience watching him nationally and for Bayern, and honestly, while good, he isn't worthy of the Golden Boot. He isn't quick, doesn't think quickly, has a weak mental game, but is good at picking out a pass and shooting long most of the time. He would have less an impact in the Brazilian offense than if you put Lahm in though. That much is evident in Lahm as being a leader and keeping that damn defense in check.

Though honestly I think Müller would have success with a lot of teams, he is great at finding locations and sticking the ball in the net, he has a ton of energy and endurance, he is good at passing. He would have been useful for Brazil in that game, I think. My belief is that you could take any of the players you mentioned and put them in that team, individually, and it would have made a difference even if they lost. Kroos doesn't deserve the Golden Boot as a member of the German TEAM (Machine), he isn't instrumental in our success at all. He has been pretty good, better than normal, but I don't think he has been the best in the Cup.

 

[Facism]

More pallas cat pics, less pathetic simping over women you've objectified yeh?

Oh yeh maybe some football chat too lol. Dat muller, eh?

 

[Mobius 1]

 

[jts]

Adidas Golden Ball.

8/10 are Adidas athletes (only Masch and Neymar are with Nike)
8/10 play for Adidas National Teams (Robben and Neymar play for Nike NTs)

HOW CONVENIENT

j/k

btw Adidas final.

 

[Goldmund]

More pallas cat pics, less pathetic simping over women you've objectified yeh?

Oh yeh maybe some football chat too lol. Dat muller, eh?

 

[WAR recon zero]

Hames or Muller depending on the final performance.
Deepay
Neuer

 

[Mobius 1]

Actually, why are we posting picture of pallas cats?

 

[WAR recon zero]

Actually, why are we posting picture of pallas cats?

retaliation of concacaf being out

 

[Goldmund]

Actually, why are we posting picture of pallas cats?

The internet found a new cat while a relatively uneventful and often boring game happened.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

I seriously don't get the cats.

 

[Facism]

Quality pallas content there, guys <3

 

[Goldmund]

I seriously don't get the cats.

You'll find out in the end and then you'll want to go back and scroll through all the pages a second time with your new-gained knowledge.

 

[NaturalHigh]

Just saw this for the first time:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBF9MUsNUkQ

Hilarious.

 

[speculawyer]

I assumed they were cats from Argentina. I guess not?

 

[Brazil]

Ochoa was so robbed it's not even funny. Romero is pure shit.

 

[StopMakingSense]

I assumed they were cats from Argentina. I guess not?

They are central Asian/ Russian.

They were posted because they were more entertaining than the game.

 

[HerbertFish]

Ochoa was so robbed it's not even funny. Romero is pure shit.

Ochoa not even the best keeper in concacaf. Gtfo

 

[Ninja Scooter]

 

[Grenouille]

Yeah, the same guy who won a world cup by himself after a career threatning injury.

Rivaldo so underrated!

 

[Mobius 1]

Trying to wash away the bile, this just makes me even sadder for our immediate future in the sport.

 

[Clydefrog]

 

[ChapaNDJ]

I assumed they were cats from Argentina. I guess not?

I wish we had that breed of cats.
This cat is gorgeous.

And lets not forget about the amused pallas cat.

 

[LordBaztion]

Lol at that thread title.

 

[WAR recon zero]

Trying to wash away the bile, this just makes me even sadder for our immediate future in the sport.

Brazil 98 is so much better. I AM BITTER ABOUT THAT FINAL