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Title: World Cup - Former and soon to be current champions!
Post by: Dr.J on May 25, 2014, 08:06:04 AM
Argentina 2014!
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Post by: SuperTed on May 25, 2014, 08:37:45 AM
Argentina have a great forward line but their defence sucks. They'll score lots of goals and look great in the first round but get unstuck in the QF's or semi's.
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Post by: Dr.J on May 25, 2014, 08:41:00 AM
Argentina have a great forward line but their defence sucks. They'll score lots of goals and look great in the first round but get unstuck in the QF's or semi's.

I agree that our forward line is superior to the defence, however, with our superb foward after making goal will retreat to assist the defence.
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Post by: Lustral on May 25, 2014, 09:03:14 AM
I agree that our forward line is superior to the defence, however, with our superb foward after making goal will retreat to assist the defence.

Messi defending? Would put good money on a South American team winning it given no European team had won outside of Europe til Spain and none ever in South America.

I want Brazil to win, gf will probably stab me if they lose.
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Post by: Dr.J on May 25, 2014, 09:08:04 AM
I like your GF... ;)
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Post by: SuperTed on May 25, 2014, 09:12:57 AM
Brazil's squad isn't too great this year. If they win, it will be more down to the home advantage.
Germany look very strong but tend to slip up right at the end. Italy and Spain have a good balance in their squads.

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Post by: Dr.J on May 25, 2014, 11:40:10 AM
Brazil's squad isn't too great this year. If they win, it will be more down to the home advantage.
Germany look very strong but tend to slip up right at the end. Italy and Spain have a good balance in their squads.



I think Germany looks very strong as well. We beat them in 86 and they beat us in 90.  I think it will be Germany and Argentina or Brazil and Argentina or maybe Uruguay Argentina.   My last two to make to the final would be Argentina vs Colombia.

My dream would be Argentina vs. Germany.  Since we one once and they one once.....

At the end no matter what we win!

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Post by: Dr.J on May 25, 2014, 11:42:33 AM
Brazil's squad isn't too great this year. If they win, it will be more down to the home advantage.
Germany look very strong but tend to slip up right at the end. Italy and Spain have a good balance in their squads.



Italy and Spain may not even make it to the round of 8.
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Post by: FermiDirac on May 25, 2014, 11:42:41 AM
European master race will win trophy, bring great honour to the glorious land of Europia.
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Post by: The Wizard of Truth on May 25, 2014, 11:47:04 AM
Its between spain, germany, brazil and argentina. Urugauy would be the dark horses
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Post by: FermiDirac on May 25, 2014, 11:52:34 AM
Lol @ Argentina

Grouped up vs Nigeria, Iran and Bosnia.

Steamroll of peace
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Post by: Dr.J on May 25, 2014, 12:12:37 PM
Lol @ Argentina

Grouped up vs Nigeria, Iran and Bosnia.

Steamroll of peace

Yes we lucked out. We need to save our energy for the big boys.
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Post by: FermiDirac on May 25, 2014, 12:19:37 PM
On another note, 'murica will have their asses handed to them, grouped vs Portugal and Germany.
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Post by: Dr.J on May 25, 2014, 02:20:39 PM
European master race will win trophy, bring great honour to the glorious land of Europia.

Which European team are you referring to?
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Post by: wolfrittner on May 26, 2014, 03:17:29 AM
Which European team are you referring to?
Germans? Laughable  ;D
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Post by: Lustral on May 26, 2014, 03:22:41 AM
Lol @ Argentina

Grouped up vs Nigeria, Iran and Bosnia.

Steamroll of peace

Don't have draw to hand but pretty sure Brazil are looking at a tough second round. Netherlands or Spain or something similarly shit.

Uruguay will be shit if Suarez isn't back.
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Post by: FermiDirac on May 26, 2014, 03:40:00 AM
Don't have draw to hand but pretty sure Brazil are looking at a tough second round. Netherlands or Spain or something similarly shit.

Uruguay will be shit if Suarez isn't back.

Brazil got a lazy cruise first group, Croatia, Kamerun, Mexico. Another steamroll of peace.

Will be interesting after the first round, although I'm sure Brazil will excel and get to semi-finals at least.
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Post by: bigmc on May 26, 2014, 03:41:31 AM
Its between spain, germany, brazil and argentina. Urugauy would be the dark horses
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only if suarez is fit

it could be his world cup like maradona back in the day
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Post by: bradistani on May 26, 2014, 11:30:38 AM
Argentina 2014!

nah. brazil. football demands it!
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Post by: Dr.J on May 27, 2014, 01:25:49 AM
nah. brazil. football demands it!

I think the world would love a Germany vs. Argentina match to see once and for all who the real champ is.
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Post by: 38-26-40 on May 27, 2014, 02:22:35 AM
Woohoo Argentina!!!!!
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Post by: wolfrittner on May 27, 2014, 02:41:01 AM
I think the world would love a Germany vs. Argentina match to see once and for all who the real champ is.
It would be a great match. German always deliver some good action.
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Post by: MORTALCOIL on May 27, 2014, 02:47:25 AM
Brazil's squad isn't too great this year. If they win, it will be more down to the home advantage.
Germany look very strong but tend to slip up right at the end. Italy and Spain have a good balance in their squads.



Scolari must be pissed as hell he didn't call Diego Costa before Bel Bosque did because other than Fred and Jo as strikers, they have a very strong team. Great defense with Thiago Silva, David Luiz, Dani Alves, Maxwell, Dante, Marcelo, etc... and the midfield is almost as strong with Oscar, Ramires, Paulinho, Willian, Fernandinho. It's too bad Hulk went to a russian team and didn't fulfill his potential. They'll be very hard to beat. Modern soccer is mainly about ball possession these days and apart from Spain and Germany, I don't see any other teams that have such a strong defense-midfield. Argentina has great offense but take Gago and Mascherano out , their midfield s nothing to write home about (fuckin' Pastore will probably wake up a couple of times for genius passes and go back to sleep right after).
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Post by: MORTALCOIL on May 27, 2014, 02:48:18 AM
I think the world would love a Germany vs. Argentina match to see once and for all who the real champ is.

Epic "where were you in 1986?" post.
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Post by: SuperTed on May 27, 2014, 03:18:02 AM
Scolari must be pissed as hell he didn't call Diego Costa before Bel Bosque did because other than Fred and Jo as strikers, they have a very strong team. Great defense with Thiago Silva, David Luiz, Dani Alves, Maxwell, Dante, Marcelo, etc... and the midfield is almost as strong with Oscar, Ramires, Paulinho, Willian, Fernandinho. It's too bad Hulk went to a russian team and didn't fulfill his potential. They'll be very hard to beat. Modern soccer is mainly about ball possession these days and apart from Spain and Germany, I don't see any other teams that have such a strong defense-midfield. Argentina has great offense but take Gago and Mascherano out , their midfield s nothing to write home about (fuckin' Pastore will probably wake up a couple of times for genius passes and go back to sleep right after).

I think Costa did get called for some friendlies but he opted to play for Spain - probably for financial reasons. Brazil have a decent squad but its not a great one like they had in 2002. I think Kaka and Lucas Moura should have got called up because those guys can be game changers. At the moment, Brazil's midfield is full of workhorses like Ramires and Paulinho. Oscar and Neymar have real talent but are a bit lightweight. What happened to Pato? Seemed a real talent a couple of years back but I've heard that he barely trains anymore and is just interested in fucking hot Brazilian TV stars. :D
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Post by: MORTALCOIL on May 27, 2014, 03:50:01 AM
I think Costa did get called for some friendlies but he opted to play for Spain - probably for financial reasons. Brazil have a decent squad but its not a great one like they had in 2002. I think Kaka and Lucas Moura should have got called up because those guys can be game changers. At the moment, Brazil's midfield is full of workhorses like Ramires and Paulinho. Oscar and Neymar have real talent but are a bit lightweight. What happened to Pato? Seemed a real talent a couple of years back but I've heard that he barely trains anymore and is just interested in fucking hot Brazilian TV stars. :D


Kaka is done I think. Lucas is amazingly talented (i live in Paris so I've seen a bit of him playing) and his last few games showed he really improved but he lacks maturity still. Pato is done, too many injuries. Oscar and Neymar are lightweights but you need players like that surrounded by workhorses. It's about balance. that's why Germany is going to be a treat. Reus is a lightweight too with great vision and speed and he'll have guys like Khedira, Schweinsteiger to do much of the dirty work. I hope Ozil shows up in shape. He has been pretty disappointing this year but he's a game changer also. Lahm seemingly can play at any position, I'd even put him as a goalkeeper if I had too.
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Post by: SuperTed on May 27, 2014, 05:34:32 AM
Kaka is done I think. Lucas is amazingly talented (i live in Paris so I've seen a bit of him playing) and his last few games showed he really improved but he lacks maturity still. Pato is done, too many injuries. Oscar and Neymar are lightweights but you need players like that surrounded by workhorses. It's about balance. that's why Germany is going to be a treat. Reus is a lightweight too with great vision and speed and he'll have guys like Khedira, Schweinsteiger to do much of the dirty work. I hope Ozil shows up in shape. He has been pretty disappointing this year but he's a game changer also. Lahm seemingly can play at any position, I'd even put him as a goalkeeper if I had too.

Shame about Kaka and Pato.
Kaka was pure class in his prime. Germany's main weakness is their attack. Klose is probably going to be leading their foward line and he's at the very end of his career.
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Post by: Dr.J on May 27, 2014, 12:14:23 PM
Epic "where were you in 1986?" post.

Rooting for my team!
Title: Re: World Cup - Former and soon to be current champions!
Post by: SuperTed on May 28, 2014, 12:29:11 PM
Stephen Hawking has devised a formula for England's WC success: :D

(http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article3616918.ece/alternates/s615/Stephen-Hawking.jpg)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/article-2641579/Stephen-Hawking-unveils-formulae-help-England-win-World-Cup.html
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Post by: FermiDirac on May 28, 2014, 12:47:54 PM
Stephen Hawking has devised a formula for England's WC success: :D

(http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article3616918.ece/alternates/s615/Stephen-Hawking.jpg)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/article-2641579/Stephen-Hawking-unveils-formulae-help-England-win-World-Cup.html

Which won't work in real life since football games are considered martingales and thus there is no point in trying to create this form of 'subjective' probability measure.
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Post by: Lustral on May 28, 2014, 12:57:36 PM
Which won't work in real life since football games are considered martingales and thus there is no point in trying to create this form of 'subjective' probability measure.

Living up to your user name.

I think I know a formula that could be applied. Once the relevant fields are accounted for (venues of matches, opponents, prostitutes Wayne Rooney bangs etc) you get England to lose on penalties in the quarter finals.
Title: Re: World Cup - Former and soon to be current champions!
Post by: Dr.J on May 29, 2014, 02:16:14 AM
Is Messi in that formula?
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Post by: Teutonic Knight on May 29, 2014, 02:53:58 AM
Brazil got a lazy cruise first group, Croatia, Kamerun, Mexico. Another steamroll of peace.

Will be interesting after the first round, although I'm sure Brazil will excel and get to semi-finals at least.

Bull, Brazil have no player like Modric (Real Madrid), Afros could outrun Cariocas, Pancho Villas ,hmm ?.
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Post by: Teutonic Knight on May 29, 2014, 02:55:59 AM
European master race will win trophy, bring great honour to the glorious land of Europia.

Thanks to Odin, there is always Germany  ;)
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Post by: Teutonic Knight on May 29, 2014, 03:03:37 AM
Kaka is done I think. Lucas is amazingly talented (i live in Paris so I've seen a bit of him playing) and his last few games showed he really improved but he lacks maturity still. Pato is done, too many injuries. Oscar and Neymar are lightweights but you need players like that surrounded by workhorses. It's about balance. that's why Germany is going to be a treat. Reus is a lightweight too with great vision and speed and he'll have guys like Khedira, Schweinsteiger to do much of the dirty work. I hope Ozil shows up in shape. He has been pretty disappointing this year but he's a game changer also. Lahm seemingly can play at any position, I'd even put him as a goalkeeper if I had too.

Kaka & Ozil departed from Real (thanks to Modric), Zlatan must be pissed to the max for choosing Sweden over Croatia  ;D
Real workhorse is Bayern's #.9 Mandzukic
Belgium could be surprise team ?, the Dutch hmm ?
Title: Re: World Cup - Former and soon to be current champions!
Post by: Teutonic Knight on May 29, 2014, 03:05:17 AM
Living up to your user name.

I think I know a formula that could be applied. Once the relevant fields are accounted for (venues of matches, opponents, prostitutes Wayne Rooney bangs etc) you get England to lose on penalties in the quarter finals.

England, 16th place  :D
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Post by: SuperTed on May 29, 2014, 03:15:48 AM
Agree that Modric is better than anyone on Brazil's team. Mandzukic is a better forward than Fred too. Brazil should still beat Croatia due to their overall superiority in the squad and under the home conditions. 
Not sure about Cameroon. African teams have stalled in progress since 1990. Some very good individuals but a general lack of direction among them.

Ivory Coast are probably the best bet out of the African lot with Bony, Drogba and one of the best players on the planet in Toure.
Nigeria tend to be very erratic in World Cups.
Title: Re: World Cup - Former and soon to be current champions!
Post by: Teutonic Knight on May 29, 2014, 03:29:27 AM
Agree that Modric is better than anyone on Brazil's team. Mandzukic is a better forward than Fred too. Brazil should still beat Croatia due to their overall superiority in the squad and under the home conditions. 
Not sure about Cameroon. African teams have stalled in progress since 1990. Some very good individuals but a general lack of direction among them.

Ivory Coast are probably the best bet out of the African lot with Bony, Drogba and one of the best players on the planet in Toure.
Nigeria tend to be very erratic in World Cups.


+ Rakitic (the best player of Uefa league) looks like he is heading for Barca, then that kid Kovacic from Inter ?

Drogba, not the old 1  :-\
Yeah agree, Afro teams ???
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Post by: 38-26-40 on July 02, 2014, 10:08:45 AM
 :D
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Post by: Dr.J on July 05, 2014, 11:53:36 AM
Fuck yes!!!
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Post by: arce1988 on July 05, 2014, 04:38:28 PM
 Argentina and Messi will be Champions. Neymar has a broken spine.
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Post by: Teutonic Knight on July 05, 2014, 04:51:07 PM
Kaka is done I think. Lucas is amazingly talented (i live in Paris so I've seen a bit of him playing) and his last few games showed he really improved but he lacks maturity still. Pato is done, too many injuries. Oscar and Neymar are lightweights but you need players like that surrounded by workhorses. It's about balance. that's why Germany is going to be a treat. Reus is a lightweight too with great vision and speed and he'll have guys like Khedira, Schweinsteiger to do much of the dirty work. I hope Ozil shows up in shape. He has been pretty disappointing this year but he's a game changer also. Lahm seemingly can play at any position, I'd even put him as a goalkeeper if I had too.

Lham  :P  come on he is too short .
Love those Nike's commericals with Zlatan, hilarious  :D.
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Post by: Bevo on July 06, 2014, 04:24:45 AM
Argentina and Messi will be Champions. Neymar has a broken spine.

Please go pick up people at the airport!
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Post by: trapz101 on July 06, 2014, 04:48:16 AM
Stephen Hawking has devised a formula for England's WC success: :D

(http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article3616918.ece/alternates/s615/Stephen-Hawking.jpg)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/article-2641579/Stephen-Hawking-unveils-formulae-help-England-win-World-Cup.html


let me simplify the formula

0 win in 1000 games
Title: Re: World Cup - Former and soon to be current champions!
Post by: Dr.J on July 06, 2014, 07:58:25 AM
Argentina and Messi will be Champions. Neymar has a broken spine.

You forgot the Pope too.  ;D
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Post by: gmflex on July 06, 2014, 08:05:31 AM
Go Argentina..
I'm glad they eliminated Belgium  >:(
Title: Re: World Cup - Former and soon to be current champions!
Post by: Dr.J on July 06, 2014, 08:07:25 AM
Go Argentina..
I'm glad the eliminated Belgium  >:(

 :D
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Post by: Dr.J on July 06, 2014, 08:08:18 AM
 ;D
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Post by: Sam on July 06, 2014, 10:19:58 AM
(http://straightfromthearshavin.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/german.jpg)
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Post by: Dr.J on July 07, 2014, 05:48:43 PM
(http://straightfromthearshavin.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/german.jpg)

Negative!
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Post by: Dr.J on July 09, 2014, 04:50:15 PM
 :-*
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Post by: Dr.J on July 09, 2014, 10:39:50 PM
I :D
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Post by: Dr.J on July 10, 2014, 02:03:15 AM
1978, 1986 & 2014.
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Post by: kreator on July 10, 2014, 02:50:59 AM
fuck them, Germany for the win
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Post by: Bevo on July 10, 2014, 03:35:15 AM
fuck them, Germany for the win

Yes keep it European , the best cars and beer!
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Post by: MORTALCOIL on July 10, 2014, 05:12:43 AM
1978, 1986 & 2014.

1978 doesn't really count. How much money did they give Peru to score 6? All a gift to Videla. Everybody knows it was rigged.
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Post by: wolfrittner on July 10, 2014, 05:19:47 AM
Yes keep it European , the best cars and beer!
Germans going to hurt the Argentinians really bad. 1:4 for Deutschland
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Post by: manuelsonn on July 10, 2014, 06:35:09 AM
Germans going to hurt the Argentinians really bad. 1:4 for Deutschland

what was the score in 2010?