But that's why I doubt it will happen. CAF won't go for it unless they are at least guaranteed the same number of spots 4 or 5. And I doubt CONMEBOL would want their share of Copa América money sliced up even more.
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But that's why I doubt it will happen. CAF won't go for it unless they are at least guaranteed the same number of spots 4 or 5. And I doubt CONMEBOL would want their share of Copa América money sliced up even more.
Maybe Pitbull is super popular in South America and it's just here that we think he sucks \_(ツ_/¯
Can confirm, I don't like him but he is actually quite popular here.
The smaller teams will definitely get screwed over, but a lot of CONCACAF has been improving by leaps and bounds. That definitely goes for the Caribbean nations as well. The stronger teams will only wind up getting stronger, it won't just benefit the US and Mexico. Jamaica, Costa Rica, T&T, and others will also benefit for sure with the stronger competition.
Depends on how much money is on the table. If they're gonna be making more of it even with the pot being cut up even more they'll go for it.
North America + South America and Asia + Oceania. I forgot to write "respectively" XD
AcademicSaucer
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I wonder how serious is each eam about the tournament, I only know that Argentina really wants to win something .but what about the other teams, is anyone really excited about it ?
R10Neymarfan
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Ok so having EDM simplified instrumentals into a hype man shouting three Spanish words and some stupid dance with lyrics and latina women make you popular in SA. Nice to note
Most teams (besides Brazil) seem to have their best (or close to best) squads in place.
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I'm here fam. Time to be letdown once again
Alex_Mexico
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lol, dont say CAF if you want to say CONCACAF. Why? Because CAF is the actual acronym for the African confederation... you confused me there for a sec.
I was never talking about CONCACAF and CONMEBOL merging. That'll never happen. I'm just talking about having one unified tournament instead of Copa America and Gold Cup and that one tournament will give two tickets for FIFA's Confederations Cup (one for each Confederation's top team).
World Cup qualifiers would continue to be held separately and whatnot.
And about the pie getting sliced in thinking CONMEBOL will taste the sweet nectar of a US hosted continental tournament and realize the huge opportunity they have here bringing the biggest market with the biggest stadiums in the world.
They're already very happy inviting Mexico to every Copa America because Mexico brings in the big bucks. And the US is increasingly more interested in this sport. The opportunity for growth here is immense. Not so much with the current Copa which has already plateaued.
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Well that changes thing then.
NA+SA will never happen anytime soon but Asia and Oceania is definitely possible. Like I said, already Oceania's soccer superpower (Australia) defected for Asia. So New Zeland and the two islands left could possibly merge, yes.
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Alex_Mexico
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Digging that new US Soccer crest. Certainly better than the previous one with its tacky and underserved three stars on it.Hyped as fuck. Lets go!
I love to witness how much soccer is exponentially growing in the US right before my eyes. I can't get enough of it. 20 years ago you guys couldn't give a rat's ass about soccer and the MLS was mere months from being born. Now look at you go!
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HAITI !!!! Les Grenadiers!
Yeah I like him too, not enough to listen or see him though.
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Chile arrived with pretty much its best players, and the players have stated several times that they want to win the tournament.
The fact is right now the team's performance is no way at the same level that allowed us to win the last Copa América. We are not crap, but not great either.
Some fans and some sport reporters say Pizzi (the new coach) should use this tournament to try new variants in order to improve our chances to qualify for the next World Cup.
In short, we don't know what does Pizzi want to do.
Regardless of this, I just want to watch as many great matches as possible.
Colombia was trash tier last copa, but I'm guessing they'll beat USA today.
Colombia.
Colombia.
Yeah, sorry for that, that's how it's spelled in my native language. Corrected.
Alex_Mexico
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Took you guys long enough.
GAF, please, this happens in every international football thread: Columbia is not a country. COLOMBIA is. With an "o".
It never ceases to amaze me how common I see this on GAF. I can only imagine how bad it is with the average American.
Where you from, may I ask? Most of the people here that incorrectly spell it Columbia are Americans.
See above.
Cool your jets hotshot.
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I'm sorry I didnt meant to come across too exalted. Were you on GAF's 2014 World Cup thread? It seemed every other commenter would spell it Columbia it began to be a running joke in the thread.
Alex_Mexico
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Romania. Or Rumania.
Interesting!
For what its worth your country in spanish is spelled Rumania so there's that.
I recall, was pretty funny.
The US/Ghana pre-game video still gets me hyped. Also it's a ritual of mine to watch this before every tournament.
Better get used to it. Fox has the broadcasting rights for the next two World Cups, I believe.
Que hacen los africanos de jamaica en la copa?Odds to win the Copa, according to SPI:
People would watch the world cup via Yahoo if they had to, I'm not concerned about that. I'm concerned about COPA since here it's not a household name
DecoReturns
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Odds to win the Copa, according to SPI:
So we are better then Colombia /s, yeah right, but its cool to have a 9% chance of winning.
Still the best hype video from the 2014 World Cup:
http://screamer.deadspin.com/allow-this-hype-video-to-get-you-so-damn-pumped-for-u-s-1598475854
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I think you guys have a great chance.
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We find ways to disappoint.
Also we've won our last 7 games, with our new coach, and haven't conceded at all, so I wonder how we are gonna play when we are down a goal.
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To be fair I think Mexico has the easiest group. You guys are basically guaranteed 6 points. That has to play in to the percentage atleast slightly.
As soon as we meet Argentina we are going to lose, its destiny.
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Or penalties
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Odds to win the Copa, according to SPI:
Surprised Brazil are that high up.
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thats a sign Haiti will win the tournament
thats a sign Haiti will win the tournament
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Can't wait to see Ariaga and Ariaga II. Here's hoping for some ties!
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