hypermyth
Oasis Roadie
i study to live , i don't live to study
Posts: 369
|
Post by hypermyth on Dec 7, 2013 13:25:23 GMT -5
italy-england is gonna be great
|
|
|
Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 7, 2013 13:30:02 GMT -5
Wouldn't that be amazing?? Too bad that Germany is in the way That would be monumental! haha. I'd never speak to you again if we lose Germany is probably the team who plays the best football for several years, but never wins anything.. I supported them in the last two world cups when Brazil was off. Germany is to you exactly what France is to us, those fuckers haha
|
|
hypermyth
Oasis Roadie
i study to live , i don't live to study
Posts: 369
|
Post by hypermyth on Dec 7, 2013 13:32:19 GMT -5
Wouldn't that be amazing?? Too bad that Germany is in the way That would be monumental! haha. I'd never speak to you again if we lose Germany is probably the team who plays the best football for several years, but never wins anything.. I supported them in the last two world cups when Brazil was off. Germany is to you exactly what France is to us, those fuckers haha germany probably has the best team but they always lose against italy, remember 2006 and 2012. In official competition italy won 4 times and drawed 4 times. germany 0 wins
|
|
|
Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 7, 2013 13:37:13 GMT -5
That would be monumental! haha. I'd never speak to you again if we lose Germany is probably the team who plays the best football for several years, but never wins anything.. I supported them in the last two world cups when Brazil was off. Germany is to you exactly what France is to us, those fuckers haha germany probably has the best team but they always lose against italy, remember 2006 and 2012. In official competition italy won 4 times and drawed 4 times. germany 0 wins Super Mario still haunts me from last year's Euro Cup.
|
|
hypermyth
Oasis Roadie
i study to live , i don't live to study
Posts: 369
|
Post by hypermyth on Dec 7, 2013 13:48:32 GMT -5
i'll never forget this match , especially del piero's goal.
|
|
|
Post by eva on Dec 7, 2013 14:10:25 GMT -5
England-Italy has been moved to 6pm local time, so you guys will be able to watch it in a not so crazy hour
|
|
|
Post by Let It Bleed on Dec 7, 2013 17:12:04 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by matt on Dec 7, 2013 22:33:44 GMT -5
I think one of Spain, Germany or Brazil will win it. If I was a betting man, I would predict Germany. They've been threatening in tournaments since 2006 and many of the young players are just coming into the prime of their careers - the likes of Ozil, Muller, Mario Gotze, Schurrle, etc, etc and experienced guys like Mertesacker are playing better than ever before (just take a look at his Arsenal form after a slow start two years ago).
Spain - never rule them out, what with their tournament records the last five years. Thing is though, many players are beginning to reach past their peak and into their 30s now. Xavi, Iniesta, Alonso just three main cogs in that midfield who are in their 30s. That generation is just beginning to slide, but like I said, never rule them out. A heavy concentration of just Barca and Madrid in the first team will still probably provide the most in depth understanding out of all international teams at the moment - breeding a great team ethic and understanding. But I still think Germany would sneak it between the two.
Brazil, of course, home advantage and a balanced squad for the first time since 2002, as seen in the summer! I would love to see them put in their first worthy World Cup performance since 2002 (since then, they have been so so average I think).
And finally the DARK HORSES! ITALY! Never ever ever rule out Italy. Historically, the hardest team to beat in international football. Many of their World Cup victories have come at the expense of them not being made favourites - I don't think many folk had them as victors in 06 for example. Watch out for them I say.
|
|
|
Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 7, 2013 23:36:05 GMT -5
I think one of Spain, Germany or Brazil will win it. If I was a betting man, I would predict Germany. They've been threatening in tournaments since 2006 and many of the young players are just coming into the prime of their careers - the likes of Ozil, Muller, Mario Gotze, Schurrle, etc, etc and experienced guys like Mertesacker are playing better than ever before (just take a look at his Arsenal form after a slow start two years ago). Spain - never rule them out, what with their tournament records the last five years. Thing is though, many players are beginning to reach past their peak and into their 30s now. Xavi, Iniesta, Alonso just three main cogs in that midfield who are in their 30s. That generation is just beginning to slide, but like I said, never rule them out. A heavy concentration of just Barca and Madrid in the first team will still probably provide the most in depth understanding out of all international teams at the moment - breeding a great team ethic and understanding. But I still think Germany would sneak it between the two. Brazil, of course, home advantage and a balanced squad for the first time since 2002, as seen in the summer! I would love to see them put in their first worthy World Cup performance since 2002 (since then, they have been so so average I think). And finally the DARK HORSES! ITALY! Never ever ever rule out Italy. Historically, the hardest team to beat in international football. Many of their World Cup victories have come at the expense of them not being made favourites - I don't think many folk had them as victors in 06 for example. Watch out for them I say. Don't forget Germany was runner up in 2002! Knocking on the door every time.
|
|
|
Post by Marcos on Dec 8, 2013 0:27:21 GMT -5
I think one of Spain, Germany or Brazil will win it. If I was a betting man, I would predict Germany. They've been threatening in tournaments since 2006 and many of the young players are just coming into the prime of their careers - the likes of Ozil, Muller, Mario Gotze, Schurrle, etc, etc and experienced guys like Mertesacker are playing better than ever before (just take a look at his Arsenal form after a slow start two years ago). Spain - never rule them out, what with their tournament records the last five years. Thing is though, many players are beginning to reach past their peak and into their 30s now. Xavi, Iniesta, Alonso just three main cogs in that midfield who are in their 30s. That generation is just beginning to slide, but like I said, never rule them out. A heavy concentration of just Barca and Madrid in the first team will still probably provide the most in depth understanding out of all international teams at the moment - breeding a great team ethic and understanding. But I still think Germany would sneak it between the two. Brazil, of course, home advantage and a balanced squad for the first time since 2002, as seen in the summer! I would love to see them put in their first worthy World Cup performance since 2002 (since then, they have been so so average I think). And finally the DARK HORSES! ITALY! Never ever ever rule out Italy. Historically, the hardest team to beat in international football. Many of their World Cup victories have come at the expense of them not being made favourites - I don't think many folk had them as victors in 06 for example. Watch out for them I say. Don't forget Germany was runner up in 2002! Knocking on the door every time. The last time Germany didn't reach the world cup semifinals was in 1994. Not to mention before 94 they were champions in 1990 and runner ups in 1986. That's pretty outstanding what they have been doing since then. 2010 was their year to finally win a world cup after 20 years, specially after what they did to poor Argentina in the quarterfinals(that was like the best day ever, Maradona's suffering face was very fun to watch).
|
|
|
Post by matt on Dec 8, 2013 13:17:54 GMT -5
Don't forget Germany was runner up in 2002! Knocking on the door every time. The last time Germany didn't reach the world cup semifinals was in 1994. Not to mention before 94 they were champions in 1990 and runner ups in 1986. That's pretty outstanding what they have been doing since then. 2010 was their year to finally win a world cup after 20 years, specially after what they did to poor Argentina in the quarterfinals(that was like the best day ever, Maradona's suffering face was very fun to watch). Yeah, Germany always perform. It's only since 2006 after their World Cup performance that people began seeing them as a brilliant side again. Don't think anyone expected them to get to the final in 2002, so some critics unfairly called that a one off fluke - in hindsight their views were given more weight when Germany failed to progress from the group stages of Euro 2004. But taking note of Italy again, nobody expected them to beat Germany in the semi finals of Euro 2012, so one more reason to look out for them, they often take out bigger teams.
|
|
|
Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 8, 2013 23:43:21 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by Let It Bleed on Dec 9, 2013 8:06:29 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by Let It Bleed on Dec 13, 2013 8:41:59 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by shinealight on Dec 13, 2013 10:33:50 GMT -5
World Cup ‘Potgate’ scandal sees France earn easy draw, Italy in tough, cries of conspiracy
|
|
|
Post by eva on Dec 13, 2013 17:21:15 GMT -5
World Cup ‘Potgate’ scandal sees France earn easy draw, Italy in tough, cries of conspiracy called it How fixed do you think this "draw" will be? I'm watching pre-shows on TV and they're hinting some things that might happen. Like we will get group F or H (because it will mean less traveling) or Platini arriving early to make sure France won't be the first team drawn out of pot 4, and they won't end up in the same group as Brazil or Argentina.
|
|
|
Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 13, 2013 20:39:48 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by Let It Bleed on Dec 21, 2013 14:26:57 GMT -5
The World Cup-Caliber Soccer BallAdidas Brazuca Soccer BallAs legions of pro soccer players from around the globe prep for World Cup 2014 in Brazil, Sunday-leaguers can a little taste of the looming action with Adidas' official tournament ball, dubbed the "Brazuca," a slangy portmanteau of Brazilian and bazooka. Unlike, say, baseballs, different models of soccer balls perform completely differently: Some are slippery, others curve, and some bruise players feet. Thats why the introduction of a new tournament ball is such a big deal for fans. Like its predecessor, the universally despised and notoriously unstable Jabulani, the Brazuca will affect the tournament's outcome. This time around Adidas has clearly worked extra hard to overcome its predecessor's air- and ground- based performance shortcomings. The result, is a ball that takes the best parts of Euro 2012's Tango 12 – thermally bonded sections, extra shoe-gripping material – and adds new features. The most notable innovation is that the Brazuca is constructed of just six identical interlocking panels. For golden-shoe contenders that means more control on curved free kicks and increased passing speed. Adidas claims this is the most tested soccer ball it has ever made and, so far, it seems like a winner. [$160; adidas.com] www.mensjournal.com/gear/sports/the-world-cup-caliber-soccer-ball-20131220
|
|
|
Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 21, 2013 15:27:12 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by Billy Davey ツ on Dec 29, 2013 10:17:30 GMT -5
this should be posted at least once a year.
¡¡¡BARRILETE CÓSMICO!!! ¿¿DE QUÉ PLANETA VINISTE PARA DEJAR EN EL CAMINO A TANTO INGLÉS??
I wanna beat the Germans again. And meet Brazil in the final. Champions pride, you know.
|
|
|
Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 29, 2013 10:32:38 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by Let It Bleed on Jan 1, 2014 7:40:36 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by Let It Bleed on Jan 1, 2014 8:30:54 GMT -5
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2014 12:36:02 GMT -5
The World Cup-Caliber Soccer BallAdidas Brazuca Soccer BallAs legions of pro soccer players from around the globe prep for World Cup 2014 in Brazil, Sunday-leaguers can a little taste of the looming action with Adidas' official tournament ball, dubbed the "Brazuca," a slangy portmanteau of Brazilian and bazooka. Unlike, say, baseballs, different models of soccer balls perform completely differently: Some are slippery, others curve, and some bruise players feet. Thats why the introduction of a new tournament ball is such a big deal for fans. Like its predecessor, the universally despised and notoriously unstable Jabulani, the Brazuca will affect the tournament's outcome. This time around Adidas has clearly worked extra hard to overcome its predecessor's air- and ground- based performance shortcomings. The result, is a ball that takes the best parts of Euro 2012's Tango 12 – thermally bonded sections, extra shoe-gripping material – and adds new features. The most notable innovation is that the Brazuca is constructed of just six identical interlocking panels. For golden-shoe contenders that means more control on curved free kicks and increased passing speed. Adidas claims this is the most tested soccer ball it has ever made and, so far, it seems like a winner. [$160; adidas.com] www.mensjournal.com/gear/sports/the-world-cup-caliber-soccer-ball-20131220$160 for a football is bloody scandalous! They cost no more than a fiver to make.
|
|
|
Post by Let It Bleed on Jan 1, 2014 12:43:53 GMT -5
The World Cup-Caliber Soccer BallAdidas Brazuca Soccer BallAs legions of pro soccer players from around the globe prep for World Cup 2014 in Brazil, Sunday-leaguers can a little taste of the looming action with Adidas' official tournament ball, dubbed the "Brazuca," a slangy portmanteau of Brazilian and bazooka. Unlike, say, baseballs, different models of soccer balls perform completely differently: Some are slippery, others curve, and some bruise players feet. Thats why the introduction of a new tournament ball is such a big deal for fans. Like its predecessor, the universally despised and notoriously unstable Jabulani, the Brazuca will affect the tournament's outcome. This time around Adidas has clearly worked extra hard to overcome its predecessor's air- and ground- based performance shortcomings. The result, is a ball that takes the best parts of Euro 2012's Tango 12 – thermally bonded sections, extra shoe-gripping material – and adds new features. The most notable innovation is that the Brazuca is constructed of just six identical interlocking panels. For golden-shoe contenders that means more control on curved free kicks and increased passing speed. Adidas claims this is the most tested soccer ball it has ever made and, so far, it seems like a winner. [$160; adidas.com] www.mensjournal.com/gear/sports/the-world-cup-caliber-soccer-ball-20131220$160 for a football is bloody scandalous! They cost no more than a fiver to make. fuck yeah! i was actually gonna address the cost of the ball at some point....saw it in the store the other day and couldn't believe the price. for that price i better be bending it like Beckham when i kick it. there is a fake ball for around $30 but fuck that, it's like squishy toy or something Goal!
|
|