World Cup Soccer - Who Will Win?

[Voice of Doom]

Marco Reus out of the world cup with a torn ligament.   

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2089289-marco-reus-will-miss-world-cup-due-to-injury

[ChopperRider]

Does anyone think that the U.S. has a prayer of getting out of group play?

Don't they play Ghana in the first game? They can win that one.

What if they pull an upset against a Portugal or Germany?

The U.S.'s world cup would be to advance out of the group play.

I "think" Ghana are actually pretty good and Germany's B Team would kill the U.S., so for them to even advance out of the round-robin part would be huge.

Or so I'm told.

[38-26-40]

Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul Meireles are both set to return to training in a boost to Portugal's FIFA World Cup preparations. The duo have missed both of Portugal's pre-finals friendlies so far - a 0-0 draw with Greece and Friday's 1-0 win over Mexico.

Ronaldo has been struggling with persistent knee injuries, while Meireles has suffered with a thigh problem.

However, a statement on the Portuguese Football Federation's website on Saturday explained that both would return to training with the rest of the squad.

One worry for coach Paulo Bento is the fitness of central defender Pepe, who has been troubled by a calf injury and continues "individual rehabilitation and specific exercises".

Portugal have one more friendly, against Republic of Ireland in New Jersey on Tuesday, before their World Cup campaign begins.

[ChopperRider]

Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul Meireles are both set to return to training in a boost to Portugal's FIFA World Cup preparations. The duo have missed both of Portugal's pre-finals friendlies so far - a 0-0 draw with Greece and Friday's 1-0 win over Mexico.

Ronaldo has been struggling with persistent knee injuries, while Meireles has suffered with a thigh problem.

However, a statement on the Portuguese Football Federation's website on Saturday explained that both would return to training with the rest of the squad.

One worry for coach Paulo Bento is the fitness of central defender Pepe, who has been troubled by a calf injury and continues "individual rehabilitation and specific exercises".

Portugal have one more friendly, against Republic of Ireland in New Jersey on Tuesday, before their World Cup campaign begins.

Is this a fucking vote, or a photo of the "WHAM" tryouts?

[Bevo]

Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul Meireles are both set to return to training in a boost to Portugal's FIFA World Cup preparations. The duo have missed both of Portugal's pre-finals friendlies so far - a 0-0 draw with Greece and Friday's 1-0 win over Mexico.

Ronaldo has been struggling with persistent knee injuries, while Meireles has suffered with a thigh problem.

However, a statement on the Portuguese Football Federation's website on Saturday explained that both would return to training with the rest of the squad.

One worry for coach Paulo Bento is the fitness of central defender Pepe, who has been troubled by a calf injury and continues "individual rehabilitation and specific exercises".

Portugal have one more friendly, against Republic of Ireland in New Jersey on Tuesday, before their World Cup campaign begins.

The hair on ronaldo would make anabolichalo jealous

[38-26-40]

Is this a fucking vote, or a photo of the "WHAM" tryouts?

Uhhh...NO vote!

I said Argentina a trillion times!

[AD2100]

Ivory Coast, if BRAZIL chokes.

[SuperTed]

Marco Reus out of the world cup with a torn ligament.  

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2089289-marco-reus-will-miss-world-cup-due-to-injury

Germany are fucked I reckon. Probably won't make it beyond the QF's. Too many key injuries mounting up for them.
Reus was one of the potential stars of the tournament.

Ivory Coast, if BRAZIL chokes.

Ivory Coast are one of the dark horses. Drogba is past his prime but Wilfried Bony and Gervinho have had good seasons. Yaya Toure has been absolutely dominant this year and if he continues that form, the Ivorian's could go far.

[ChopperRider]

Uhhh...NO vote!

I said Argentina a trillion times!

Okay, got it....one vote for North Korea.

[ChopperRider]

The hair on ronaldo would make anabolichalo jealous

Are you saying that's a dude?

Iris Kyle giggles at the thought.

[BIG AL MCKECHNIE]

Looking forward to seeing Scotland compete again after years of non qualification. Only unbeaten team from 1974 finals and we are rising again.

[38-26-40]

Okay, got it....one vote for North Korea.

Lmaooo you're hilarious

[ChopperRider]

Looking forward to seeing Scotland compete again after years of non qualification. Only unbeaten team from 1974 finals and we are rising again.

Jesus.....Scotland qualified?

Must really make Canadia feel dumber than usual.

[King Shizzo]

I think they should have the world cup every year.

I normally could give two shits about soccer, but I do enjoy the world cup.

They have too many leagues. Its all watered down.

[Teutonic Knight]

I think they should have the world cup every year.

I normally could give two shits about soccer, but I do enjoy the world cup.

They have too many leagues. Its all watered down.

Get real Shizz, this is not "World Cup" like Aussie Football Rules or NFL .

Around 1.8 billion people will be watching opening game, Brazil vs Croatia.

I don't follow NFL but I would never say it's s_ _ _ !.

[King Shizzo]

Get real Shizz, this is not "World Cup" like Aussie Football Rules or NFL .

Around 1.8 billion people will be watching opening game, Brazil vs Croatia.

I don't follow NFL but I would never say it's s_ _ _ !.

I am just giving you my opinion as an average American.

I could care less about a normal league game. The world cup is an awesome event though.

[ChopperRider]

I am just giving you my opinion as an average American.

I could care less about a normal league game. The world cup is an awesome event though.

Subnormal American....you're well below average Fuckstick.

[King Shizzo]

Subnormal American....you're well below average Fuckstick.

I dont drive a scooter when I do grocery shopping.

[ChopperRider]

Updated voting one week out:

Germany = 80 votes and Giselle Bunschen
Brazil = 6 votes
Brasilia = 2 votes
Australia = 1 Quickerblade vote and Paypal account
Italy = Still no greaseball votes yet
France = I got your Zidane hanging right here in my pants
U.S. = 3 idiot votes
Espana = Darren Avey says "past their prime" - all votes cancelled
Argentina = 13 votes and a Getbig chick
Costa Rica = 1 vote
North Korea = 0.5 votes
England = an island full of poofters (and Darren Avey)
Ghana = 1 vote
Togo = 1 vote
Ivory Coast = coupla two or tree
Portugal = 0 votes because their fans admire male hairdressers
Canada = sweet fuck all for votes and a country full of fat queers
Josh Rehaluk = bullshitting cowardly little homo queer

[Teutonic Knight]

Australia: 5 red & 10 yellow cards in 3 games 

[ChopperRider]

No update today - maybe tomorrow.

The big show starts Thursday!!!!!

[Teutonic Knight]

No update today - maybe tomorrow.

The big show starts Thursday!!!!!

Sucks, I need to get up at 4am to watch opening game Brazil vs Croatia 

Brazilian goalkeeper plays in Canadian league  , must be "good" if he can't get a job anywhere in Europe 

[ChopperRider]

Sucks, I need to get up at 4am to watch opening game Brazil vs Croatia 

Brazilian goalkeeper plays in Canadian league  , must be "good" if he can't get a job anywhere in Europe 

What?

How the fuck does one kick a soccer ball whilst wearing snowshoes?

[ChopperRider]

Group Listings.....I don't see Scotland or Canada. 

Group A:
Brazil
Croatia
Mexico
Cameroon

Group B:
Spain
Netherlands
Chile
Australia

Group C:
Colombia
Greece
Ivory Coast
Japan

Group D:
Uruguay
Costa Rica
England
Italy

Group E:
Switzerland
Ecuador
France
Honduras

Group F:
Argentina
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Iran
Nigeria

Group G:
Germany
Portugal
Ghana
United States

Group H:
Belgium
Algeria
Russia
Korean Republic

[RUDE BUOY]