MIKA27 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I love the underdog upsets, and Chile is my favorite long-shot team. +1 Chile are a great team, would love to see them do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armaniac Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 France don't have their secret weapon in Zinedine Zidane any more... I know he didn't go out on a high but, I still rank him among the greatest footballers of all time. A master with ball and game control. Sad day when he retired...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 If I don't back Spain my mum and dad will shoot me I love long shot teams however. If Australia win a game in their pool then there should be an investigation as to the influence of illegal bookmakers on the tournament Frank (Lisa's husband) has convinced me Croatia will do well. I will take them as a smokey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKA27 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I know he didn't go out on a high but, I still rank him among the greatest footballers of all time. A master with ball and game control. Sad day when he retired...... My comment wasn't one with a negative intention about Zidane... I agree with yourself in that he is one of the very best Footballers of all time. I hate it when people get old and need to retire from a sport at a professional level. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armaniac Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 My comment wasn't one with a negative intention about Zidane... I agree with yourself in that he is one of the very best Footballers of all time. I hate it when people get old and need to retire from a sport at a professional level. It's all good Mika, I didn't take your comment as negative I was just expressing how he is missed by the French team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erm310mce Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I always go for France. They don't have the team to do it this time but my loyalties stay with them. Oh no, a Habs fan and now a French soccer fan! As you know I love the bruins but as an Italian citizen I bleed blue. Forza Italia!!!! Now we really need to have that smoke someday! All in good fun my friend, cheers! I think Italy has a great shot to go deep, if they can stay healthy they have a chance. Lot of Juve players out there.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armaniac Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Oh no, a Habs fan and now a French soccer fan! As you know I love the bruins but as an Italian citizen I bleed blue. Forza Italia!!!! Now we really need to have that smoke someday! All in good fun my friend, cheers! I think Italy has a great shot to go deep, if they can stay healthy they have a chance. Lot of Juve players out there.... LOOL!! I'm not scoring any points with you am I. But you know what? There is one thing that conquers all differences in the world and that is the bonds shared by a BOTL! We definitely must have a cigar together one day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erm310mce Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 LOOL!! I'm not scoring any points with you am I. But you know what? There is one thing that conquers all differences in the world and that is the bonds shared by a BOTL! We definitely must have a cigar together one day. Hilarious! At least we agree on the most important thing, we love cigars. Cheers my friend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hash Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hope Algeria will do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyk Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Anyone watch the US tune up game this week ? I know it was only 2-0 should of been more if not for two great saves against wonderlowski. What did y'all think of the line up defense looked ok not much action for them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactochris Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 ENGLAND! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkinke Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Anyone watch the US tune up game this week ? I know it was only 2-0 should of been more if not for two great saves against wonderlowski. What did y'all think of the line up defense looked ok not much action for them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I watched that game and they were pretty flat with some really bad mistakes that they will be killed for in their group, but they had some good moments too. Our backline still scares the crap out of me (I'm still mystified why Bocanegra isn't at least on the roster to provide some experience), but you never know with a young team. Johannsson and Diskerud showed some spark so who knows, the next two games should be interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyk Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I watched that game and they were pretty flat with some really bad mistakes that they will be killed for in their group, but they had some good moments too. Our backline still scares the crap out of me (I'm still mystified why Bocanegra isn't at least on the roster to provide some experience), but you never know with a young team. Johannsson and Diskerud showed some spark so who knows, the next two games should be interesting. I agree next two should paint a good picture of what may happen in Brazil. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalls Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 The World Cup is my favorite sporting event by far. I have a tradition of buying a match ball from every world cup. I am a USA fan, but I have a feeling they would have to beat all three teams to make it out of the group. Ghana has proven to be a really big problem for the US over the last couple of WC's. Because of that, I find it hard to have any real expectations. I think that how well the US team does depends a lot on how well Bradley plays. Most of our better offensive strikes have begun with a great ball from Bradley. I am also curious to see how much Julian Green plays. He is supposedly our most talented player, but he doesn't have any experience. Can't wait for the matches to start. For my fellow USA fans... Don't forget that they play Turkey in a friendly on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straizor Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 po poro po po pooo pooooo po poro po po pooo pooooo Forza Azzuri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahamsant Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I should be a patriot and support England but the reality is they barely have a chance in getting very far. Nevertheless I will continue to put myself through the never ending disappointment and watch their matches anyway! ;-) I notice quite a bit of support for Chile, I also quite like them as an underdog this year and managed to put a cheeky little bet on them a few weeks ago at 40-1. Should be a nice return if they come through! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattW Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Fingers crossed for England, but I'm not that confident, especially as we've got a tricky group! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habanos2000 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I think the US is consistently fielding better and better talent at every WC, and I'm definitely behind them, but I don't see them getting out of the group stage. Being half German you know who my favorite pick is, but I'm so looking forward to all the key matches. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejewell Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Anyone watch the US tune up game this week ? I know it was only 2-0 should of been more if not for two great saves against wonderlowski. What did y'all think of the line up defense looked ok not much action for them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I watched that game and they were pretty flat with some really bad mistakes that they will be killed for in their group, but they had some good moments too. Our backline still scares the crap out of me (I'm still mystified why Bocanegra isn't at least on the roster to provide some experience), but you never know with a young team. Johannsson and Diskerud showed some spark so who knows, the next two games should be interesting. I'm watching the Turkey game now... definitely one of the better US teams I've ever seen. Altidore, while being influential on the pitch, really still needs to step up and get a goal as he hasn't shown himself in quite a while. Also, Klinsmann has done wonders for the squad so far (heh, I'm half german so of course I've got some love for him) but the back line looks like how we did in high school when my tiny little double A school played state ranked No. 2 in sectionals. and it wasn't good. There's supposedly a 4-4-2 in there somewhere. I know it is a hodge-podge of players who aren't used to playing with each other but they need to work well in order to compete with der Deutsche or the likes of the pretty haired lightning Ronaldo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalls Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I personally don't think this USA team is nearly as good as the 2002 team that made it to the quarter finals. They were good enough to beat Germany on that day, but they had some really bad luck. I think they have a chance to be that good, but they need more experience. They need to have a better first and second touch on the ball. The connection between Bradley and Johnson, for example in today's game, should be a little more consistent. This defense could also lead to some embarrassing results in their group if they don't start clicking together a little better. In my opinion, this team is a little too young to have much expectation. This world cup will be a good place to start though. The good news is that Bradley should have at least one more WC in him. It would also be nice if the US could stop drawing these horrible refs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejewell Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 I personally don't think this USA team is nearly as good as the 2002 team that made it to the quarter finals. They were good enough to beat Germany on that day, but they had some really bad luck. I think they have a chance to be that good, but they need more experience. They need to have a better first and second touch on the ball. The connection between Bradley and Johnson, for example in today's game, should be a little more consistent. This defense could also lead to some embarrassing results in their group if they don't start clicking together a little better. In my opinion, this team is a little too young to have much expectation. This world cup will be a good place to start though. The good news is that Bradley should have at least one more WC in him. It would also be nice if the US could stop drawing these horrible refs. Holy crap the refs today were awful! As for "young" haha. There are at least 3 players over thirty, for a soccer player standpoint, thats pretty old. Miroslav Klose for example is is 37, and I foresee this being his last appearance. I need him to get 2 more goals this WC to get the all time goals scored record. It may be 1 actually, currently tied with the old Ronaldo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkinke Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I'm a little concerned we're going the same direction as England, our players keep getting better, but they can't seem to find the groove as a team. I think these players are more talented than in 2002, but I think you're right about 2002 being a better team. On the field leadership is lacking. Howard can only do so much from the goal, Bradley just hasn't emerged as a leader, though when he takes over and drives forward the team follows, and Dempsey....well, i'm not a fan of his attitude or behavior, especially the way he has behaved in MLS this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalls Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Holy crap the refs today were awful! As for "young" haha. There are at least 3 players over thirty, for a soccer player standpoint, thats pretty old. Miroslav Klose for example is is 37, and I foresee this being his last appearance. I need him to get 2 more goals this WC to get the all time goals scored record. It may be 1 actually, currently tied with the old Ronaldo. Yeah, the average age is a little older. However, only 6 of the 23 have played in a world cup before. Spain, on the other hand, is returning 16 players that were in the last WC. Hopefully, Dempsey will set a good example for the offense.. And Beasley will do the same for the defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejewell Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Yeah, the average age is a little older. However, only 6 of the 23 have played in a world cup before. Spain, on the other hand, is returning 16 players that were in the last WC. Hopefully, Dempsey will set a good example for the offense.. And Beasley will do the same for the defense. A lot of the US players also don't have the same 'lifetime' so to speak. some of the euro players have been on the pitch since they hit 21, not so much the case with many of us Red/White/Blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliverdst Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 LAST MINUTE TICKETS: in 45 minutes (13:00 FOH time) the last batch ot tickets (including final match) will be available at www.fifa.com/tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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