2014 FIFA World Cup

[foxer]

Chile play some seriously good football.

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Damn, 2-0 to Chile

Prepare for riots!

[foxer]

Dear lord.

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Dear lord.

I have waited for this day so long...

[genkidama]

Dear lord.

I have waited for this day so long...

Whyyyyy

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Dear lord.

I have waited for this day so long...

Whyyyyy

Spains way to play is boring to watch aka tiki-taka, also I think it's good for the sport to have some fresh winners!

[vivalarevolución]

Spain just looked uninspired in both of their games, but maybe 6 years of playing deep into international tournaments, Champions League, and domestic leagues have finally worn them down.  Who knows.

[iloveucla]

Spain just looked uninspired in both of their games, but maybe 6 years of playing deep into international tournaments, Champions League, and domestic leagues have finally worn them down.  Who knows.

they need a new gen to step up.

[bazh]

Spain's packing their luggages, next to come: England \m/

[iri]

Spain's packing their luggages, next to come: England \m/

> Vietnam
> didn't even make it to the cup

[eth0s]

Spain's packing their luggages, next to come: England \m/

Getting ready for some good TV sports this week:

Today 3pm - England v. Uruguay

Then on Friday - Italy v. Costa Rica - that's my Azzurri

Bonus game:  France v. Switzerland

Saturday - Germany v. Ghana

And Sunday is:  USA v. Portugal!

We got some good games coming up boys.  Get yer beers chilled, and yer nachos hot.

[bazh]

Spain's packing their luggages, next to come: England \m/

> Vietnam
> didn't even make it to the cup

I'm just gave up on VN football already

[bazh]

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Don't think Ghana will get as big of a D as Portugal got. I do however want to see when Portugal crushes Murcia'

[bazh]

I on the contrary want to see 'Murica get in the next round along with Germany, I don't like Portugal at all )

[mauri]

I just want to see the Asamoah Gyan dance moves

[pasph]

Prandelli (Italy coach) in the press conference has said that the climate can't be an excuse.
Good words, finally.

[iri]

Prandelli (Italy coach) in the press conference has said that the climate can't be an excuse.
Good words, finally.

that's only because you won that match against england lol

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what happened to spain this world cup?

[mauri]

what happened to spain this world cup?

They really wanted their summer vacation.

[pasph]

Prandelli (Italy coach) in the press conference has said that the climate can't be an excuse.
Good words, finally.

that's only because you won that match against england lol

he isn't so mean, he said that they have to win with Costa Rica without excuses

[vivalarevolución]

Prandelli (Italy coach) in the press conference has said that the climate can't be an excuse.
Good words, finally.

that's only because you won that match against england lol

he isn't so mean, he said that they have to win with Costa Rica without excuses

The weather affects both teams, so it should really not be an issue.  Whoever is more fit will have the advantage.  If the team came early to Brazil and trained in a hotter locale, they should be acclimated to the heat and humidity and should not be fazed the conditions.

[atlas3686]

The England Uruguay game just got a lot more interesting.

[pasph]

Another 1-2 for England

[atlas3686]

yup and then it got less interesting again. 

[baldgye]

So happy England lost, now my fb feed will be football free for a week or two!

[mauri]

The group will be really interesting though, Italy will most likely go thru but who will be the 2nd? Costa Rica perhaps? That'd be something.

[vivalarevolución]

Another tournament, another English disappointment.

[CPTBadAss]

I was going to support TeamUSA 'cause Murika and they had that fun header in their win. But let's be honest here, I really want to root for the team that has the most swagger. I was going to root for Germany because they make ball hit net a lot. But then I saw this clip on ESPN of TeamColumbia throwing down an amazing header into team Shakira dance combo. ****ing. Sick.

Go Colombia

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I'm rooting for team Sifo

[eth0s]

I was going to support TeamUSA 'cause Murika and they had that fun header in their win. But let's be honest here, I really want to root for the team that has the most swagger. I was going to root for Germany because they make ball hit net a lot. But then I saw this clip on ESPN of TeamColumbia throwing down an amazing header into team Shakira dance combo. ****ing. Sick.

Go Columbia

Well, Team Columbia has to win, otherwise they get killed by the narco-trafficers when they get home.  See here: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1005385/

If you want a  team to root for then my advice is Italia.  Or Argentina.  Deutschland or Brasil?  Nah.  Who wants to root for the favorites?  You might as well become a NY Yankees fan. 

[C5Allroad]

As a brazilian, I feel like we're going to lose....
Our goalie isn't very great lol.

[bazh]

I love football gif

[iri]

I was going to support TeamUSA 'cause Murika and they had that fun header in their win. But let's be honest here, I really want to root for the team that has the most swagger. I was going to root for Germany because they make ball hit net a lot. But then I saw this clip on ESPN of TeamColumbia throwing down an amazing header into team Shakira dance combo. ****ing. Sick.

Go Columbia

are you talking about the sportswear company?

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I was going to support TeamUSA 'cause Murika and they had that fun header in their win. But let's be honest here, I really want to root for the team that has the most swagger. I was going to root for Germany because they make ball hit net a lot. But then I saw this clip on ESPN of TeamColumbia throwing down an amazing header into team Shakira dance combo. ****ing. Sick.

Go Columbia

are you talking about the sportswear company?

Or that University?

[CPTBadAss]

Well, Team Columbia has to win, otherwise they get killed by the narco-trafficers when they get home.  See here: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1005385/

If you want a  team to root for then my advice is Italia.  Or Argentina.  Deutschland or Brasil?  Nah.  Who wants to root for the favorites?  You might as well become a NY Yankees fan.

Good motivation then. And I already told you. TeamUSA is my true love.

Go Columbia

are you talking about the sportswear company?

Or that University?

Yes.

[vivalarevolución]

As a brazilian, I feel like we're going to lose....
Our goalie isn't very great lol.

The players are individually brilliant, but they cannot seem to play well together.

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As a brazilian, I feel like we're going to lose....
Our goalie isn't very great lol.

The players are individually brilliant, but they cannot seem to play well together.

Exactly my opinion, I also think that the pressure from being hosts and all the expectations is going to make them nervous

[pasph]

As a brazilian, I feel like we're going to lose....
Our goalie isn't very great lol.

The players are individually brilliant, but they cannot seem to play well together.

Exactly my opinion, I also think that the pressure from being hosts and all the expectations is going to make them nervous

They don't have someone, like for ex. Falcao was, to direct actions

[mauri]

As a brazilian, I feel like we're going to lose....
Our goalie isn't very great lol.

The players are individually brilliant, but they cannot seem to play well together.

Another good example of this is Belgium, their team consist of key players in big clubs yet they could just barely win over Algeria. They're still most likely going to advance thanks to their easier than easy group.

Excited for todays games, especially how will Costa Rica fare against the mighty Italy. France - Switzerland should be pretty good too, sure Benzema scored a hattrick  but it was just Honduras after all, the swiss aren't exactly a top team but if they can get their **** together they might be able to give the french a run for their money and perhaps even take the win with a header if the game stays 0-0 for too long.

[JPG]

As a brazilian, I feel like we're going to lose....
Our goalie isn't very great lol.

The players are individually brilliant, but they cannot seem to play well together.

Another good example of this is Belgium, their team consist of key players in big clubs yet they could just barely win over Algeria. They're still most likely going to advance thanks to their easier than easy group.

Excited for todays games, especially how will Costa Rica fare against the mighty Italy. France - Switzerland should be pretty good too, sure Benzema scored a hattrick  but it was just Honduras after all, the swiss aren't exactly a top team but if they can get their **** together they might be able to give the french a run for their money and perhaps even take the win with a header if the game stays 0-0 for too long.

According to the FIFA website ranking (updated in June), Swiss team is ranked 6 worldwide. France is not even top 15. But they also put Spain #1, so it's worth what it's worth lol.

[mauri]

As a brazilian, I feel like we're going to lose....
Our goalie isn't very great lol.

The players are individually brilliant, but they cannot seem to play well together.

Another good example of this is Belgium, their team consist of key players in big clubs yet they could just barely win over Algeria. They're still most likely going to advance thanks to their easier than easy group.

Excited for todays games, especially how will Costa Rica fare against the mighty Italy. France - Switzerland should be pretty good too, sure Benzema scored a hattrick  but it was just Honduras after all, the swiss aren't exactly a top team but if they can get their **** together they might be able to give the french a run for their money and perhaps even take the win with a header if the game stays 0-0 for too long.

According to the FIFA website ranking (updated in June), Swiss team is ranked 6 worldwide. France is not even top 15. But they also put Spain #1, so it's worth what it's worth lol.

Well Spain is the reigning champion so obviously they're #1. France has had it rough for the couple of years (the whole shebang a few years back with the players refusing to play and such) They've gone through a bit of a metamorphosis and now have a pretty young team. Pogba, Varane, Matuidi and Griezmann are great up and coming players.

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As a brazilian, I feel like we're going to lose....
Our goalie isn't very great lol.

The players are individually brilliant, but they cannot seem to play well together.

Another good example of this is Belgium, their team consist of key players in big clubs yet they could just barely win over Algeria. They're still most likely going to advance thanks to their easier than easy group.

Excited for todays games, especially how will Costa Rica fare against the mighty Italy. France - Switzerland should be pretty good too, sure Benzema scored a hattrick  but it was just Honduras after all, the swiss aren't exactly a top team but if they can get their **** together they might be able to give the french a run for their money and perhaps even take the win with a header if the game stays 0-0 for too long.

Belgium isn't bad as a team. They crushed Sweden in the game before the WC and Sweden ain't that bad. Though the Belgium team have a lot of expectations from the Belgium fans which make them fumble for example against Algeria. They didn't really play bad against Algeria either, Algeira had one shot on goal (the penalty) and Belgium controlled the match but have lack of real goalscoring opportunities. Just my opinion

[pasph]

Bye bye Italy

[bazh]

Spain's packing their luggages, next to come: England \m/

Truth proven!

[eth0s]

Bye bye Italy

Italy is not out.  They can move on to next round if they beat Uruguay.  They can do it, but not if they play like they did today.  If they draw with Uruguay, Uruguay moves on due to the tie-breakers.  First tie-breaker is goal differential, which Uruguay wins.  Second tie-breaker is total goals scored, which Uruguay wins again.  So if Italy wins, they move on, if they lose or tie, then they go home.

[vivalarevolución]

Bye bye Italy

Italy is not out.  They can move on to next round if they beat Uruguay.  They can do it, but not if they play like they did today.  If they draw with Uruguay, Uruguay moves on due to the tie-breakers.  First tie-breaker is goal differential, which Uruguay wins.  Second tie-breaker is total goals scored, which Uruguay wins again.  So if Italy wins, they move on, if they lose or tie, then they go home.

Uruguay does not have the goal differential tiebreaker.  Italy is at 0 goal differential, Uruguay is at -1. 

Costa Rica earned that win.  The referee made a lot of calls in favor of Italy, and lots on no-calls on challenges that should have been free kicks.   Italy needs to be more creative in attack if they want to advance.  Balotelli alone up front may not be enough.  I will be interested to see what lineup Italy uses in their final group game.

Oh yea, the amount of offsides by Italy in that game was ridiculous.

[pasph]

It's difficult to express what i think in english.
We have hundreds of football schools, i bet that players begun to play from the age of 5 and now have a great international experience and earn $$$$$
But all i have seen today is a bunch of ghosts wandering without a single idea on the field and i haven't seen any reaction after  1-0.
Oh and we have still our top-goalscorer (Immobile) on the bench.
Anger...

[mauri]

Didn't see Ecuador's first game, but holy **** their game against Honduras was great. Fast and technical players. The game was so intense, constant tug of war from one end to another. Figured the teams would be evenly matched, but once again Honduras parked a bus in front of their goal and were content just trying to harpoon Ecuador's defense with long passes. And honestly their only good goal opportunity came from the defenders mistake which Costly used to great efficiency.

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Didn't see Ecuador's first game, but holy **** their game against Honduras was great. Fast and technical players. The game was so intense, constant tug of war from one end to another. Figured the teams would be evenly matched, but once again Honduras parked a bus in front of their goal and were content just trying to harpoon Ecuador's defense with long passes. And honestly their only good goal opportunity came from the defenders mistake which Costly used to great efficiency.

Sadly neither Ecuador or Honduras is going through the group stage. Did you watch France vs Swiss? Cause that was an awesome game! Do anybody know why the last goal was denied?