2014 FIFA World Cup Final |OT| Germany defeats Argentina 1-0 after extra time
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Definitely. that was his most glaring difference between his performances this world cup and his performances at his best at Barcelona (Pep era, in particular) I think; he didn't run at all this tournament. not sure what's been up with Messi this season, thought he might be saving himself for the cup but it seems he hasn't been at the same level of fitness he was a couple years ago. (something something pep something something doping)
but I think Messi is a good enough player technically that he can rely on that to keep possession and be a damn good passer. the days of scoring 70 goals a season could be over though, especially with Barcelona getting an actual striker in Suarez.
It's also because Klose is the only out and out striker the Germans had. Not that he isn't an amazing player, coming on as a sub he changes the entire way Germany attacks and makes them a lot more dangerous. Not many guys are able to do that sort of thing, especially at his age.
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Same here man ill be watching some european games but.won't post in the futbol thread also in the liga mx I'm going to be watching Chivas play. Copa America and Copa de Oro. Hopefully we can finally see Vela, Gio and Chicharito play together next.year. Until next time my friend.
also, don't forget: Zidane put in one of the all time great world cup performances at age 34
if Messi plays at age 34, it won't be as a striker. but his days of playing striker are over; he played as a 10 at this tournament, he'll probably play as a 10 next season when Suarez's ban is done
if Messi plays at age 34, it won't be as a striker. but his days of playing striker are over; he played as a 10 at this tournament, he'll probably play as a 10 next season when Suarez's ban is done
Same outcome? I see a throw in after Ronaldo stood up. Ref didn't call foul.
Roland1979
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Seriously? This game or earlier in the tournament? And by any chance got a picture or video link from when it happened?
patjburns89
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Rihanna partying with the German team makes me so happy, she's awesome
BWA-HAHAHAHAHA!
I can totally imagine Higuain or Aguero singing "Fue Culpa Mía" on the changing rooms amidst a lot of depressed players!
What's up with Messi puking on games? It's his third of fourth time on this WC...
Given the players we (England) have that's right though. It is embarrassing. The FAA have decided they like the fat sacks of cash money that the premier league brings in all around the world more than committing and developing less flashy but home grown talent like Germany have.
What do England want? A good league that's one of the showpieces of football around the world or international success. I want international success but the FA are making their bed differently.
It's more than tactics or managerial issues, the FA needs an overhaul.
ReturnOfTheRAT
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This is hilarious.
FIFA-GAF, can you guys tell me when these jerseys are from? I've always wanted a nice deep green goalie jersey. I found out that Neuer had one but can't seem to find out from when it is, or even less a place to buy one of them. Apparently Chelsea also has a green and gold goalie jersey? Can anybody confirm that?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Roland1979
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All this downplaying makes it's so suspicious. Cause and effect. Everything in the body happens for a reason, whether we are aware of them or have detected them or not. Him trying to pretend that "it just happens" is complete bull. Maybe this is the price he will pay for the rest of his life.
Final team rankings.
zomg Argentina robbed us!
Anyway, I'm glad Germany won. Order is restored in the galaxy, and now we can all go back to hating them.
It's still mostly a nonsense list though, too much weight on friendlies. You switch out 6 of your players and try a different strategy and then lose to a football dwarf, and you drop five places. Yeah whatever. Still better than nothing I guess.
Greece higher than Italy? Nice.
We need to beat Portugal though. That's the real plan here.
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Mario Götze - Vielen Dank - Ein Gott unter den Menschen
Mario Götze - Thank you - A god among men
How can he be that icecold in the 113th minute in overtime of a final? I still dont know how he shoot that awesome goal, but I'm glad he did it...
Mario Götze - Thank you - A god among men
How can he be that icecold in the 113th minute in overtime of a final? I still dont know how he shoot that awesome goal, but I'm glad he did it...
http://globoesporte.globo.com/futeb...cam-e-final-tem-brigas-nas-arquibancadas.html
Some photos and videos of discussions and fights still at the stadium on Rio. Seems things got really tense after Germany scored and brazilians started making fun of argentinians. Sad stuff.
Some photos and videos of discussions and fights still at the stadium on Rio. Seems things got really tense after Germany scored and brazilians started making fun of argentinians. Sad stuff.
I needed to look at the gif several times in order to understand what he's even doing there.
Well, I'm not the greatest fan of German national team and you guys have the most obnoxious fans, both on GAF and overall online but I can wholeheartedly say you guys deserved it. You were the best team this tournament, and for this, and for the last 12 years, you guys truly deserved it like no other team. I smiled when I saw the team win, when everyone looked overjoyed, when Podolski came into the field with his son, when Loew was finally happy for once. Congratulations[b/]! In a couple of months when you eliminate us (Poland) from Euro 2016 and in 2 years during Euro 2016 I'll come around once again to semi-fake-hate your team and hate your obnoxious fans, but right now I'm really happy for you guys. Great job.
The game itself was surprisingly great. Very close, very tense. Far, far above the last two WC Finals. I heard some people complain that it was boring but I disagree, the tension was through the roof and both the teams played great football. Not really the best showcase of football this tournament (though Goetze's goal was beautiful), but that rarely happens in the final and I'm happy it turned out how it turned out. The tension was through the roof and honestly it could have gone either way.
Now to wait 4 years...
All this downplaying makes it's so suspicious. Cause and effect. Everything in the body happens for a reason, whether we are aware of them or have detected them or not. Him trying to pretend that "it just happens" is complete bull. Maybe this is the price he will pay for the rest of his life.
maybe he just gets really nervous
think that's what his coach said or someone
Roland1979
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he gets it at home too. he's just sitting in his living room, dry heaving? yeah that's not normal. all these cocktails of doping have their effect but can have a price as well. since it's linked with Human Growth Hormone it's possible it's the cause, he's not the only athlete who has these symptoms, from what i understand.
how is "a game" even remotely the same as many games and training sessions as well as recreational situations? of course you can puke, especially with certain food and intensive exercise. also he's not puking, he's dry heaving, and i think one time some water came out. but they do drink a lot so that's no surprise really.
Australia at 76, yay.
If this stupid ranking system costs us a seeded place comes next world cup qualification, I'm gonna be pretty mad.
But we know Messi took them.
We know? Link please?
Frankly, if (and I don't believe it) Messi took something you can bet 99% of football players on any club or national team are probably using the same or similar stuff.
Still cant believe it. What a match.
The Golden Generation got their cup.
And I can't believe that 7 Bayern players were on the pitch at the end. 7.
FIFA-GAF, can you guys tell me when these jerseys are from? I've always wanted a nice deep green goalie jersey. I found out that Neuer had one but can't seem to find out from when it is, or even less a place to buy one of them. Apparently Chelsea also has a green and gold goalie jersey? Can anybody confirm that?
Thanks!
First one is from the 2010 WC, 2nd one from Euro 2012, no idea where to find them online tho.
Uhh the US already finished ahead of England at the 2010 World Cup...
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Well, I'm not the greatest fan of German national team and you guys have the most obnoxious fans, both on GAF and overall online but I can wholeheartedly say you guys deserved it. You were the best team this tournament, and for this, and for the last 12 years, you guys truly deserved it like no other team. I smiled when I saw the team win, when everyone looked overjoyed, when Podolski came into the field with his son, when Loew was finally happy for once. Congratulations[b/]! In a couple of months when you eliminate us (Poland) from Euro 2016 and in 2 years during Euro 2016 I'll come around once again to semi-fake-hate your team and hate your obnoxious fans, but right now I'm really happy for you guys. Great job.
And don't forget the two polish players (Podolski and Klose) in the german team. Without them the WC for Germany wouldn't have happened.
You can be proud as well...
It honestly will not surprise me if England never finish better than US again. The sport in US is on the rise and the national team seems to be improving consistently. The same can't be said about England...
Finally....FINALLY. And of all people to shoot the deciding goal it was Götze, who I had criticized during the entire tournament. Never has crow tasted sooo good *_*
Once I'm back home from work I need to edit this avatar. Not. Enough. STARS
EDIT: And once it becomes available I need to buy the new Trikot with 4 stars and Klose's name *_*
Who said I did? I just said we know that during his youth he got a lot of drugs in order to have a shot at becoming a top footballer. If it's a slight against someone's morality, it's Barcelona's, not Messi's. It could be that this will have its toll later on.
MiaSanWeltmeister!
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Roland1979
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Please tell us who's hating? Can't be me, i'm a Barca fan and a admirer of Messi. It's also not tinfoil if there's at least a connection or possibility that's not very unlikely. We also all know that media likes to run with things but to discard it just like that not level headed either.
Exactly. And where not cheering it either. I don't wish him bad health.
Sorry, even though I was responding to JJD who quoted you I wasn't referring to your post.
My bad.
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