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Jun 17, 2014 11:29 PM
Same argument I made OB1 just let them go on hating Mexico
Jun 17, 2014 11:29pm
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Jun 17, 2014 11:31 PM
So IF Qatar keeps the WC wonder who they take that spot from?
Jun 17, 2014 11:31pm
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Jun 18, 2014 12:10 PM
Great, great goal from Cahill. Will be one of the best of the tournament.
Jun 18, 2014 12:10pm
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Jun 18, 2014 12:20 PM
I like it more than Van Persie's diving header. Goal of the tourney for me.
Jun 18, 2014 12:20pm
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Jun 18, 2014 12:48 PM
Ytowngirlinfla;1627478 wrote:This is running rampant on twitter right now. Sounds like it maybe true and would be GREAT for the US.
The fact he left today's training is the only reason I am even contemplating it might be true.

If he is out, my excitement for Sunday just went through the roof. I am having nightmares of our backline trying to stop him lol.
Jun 18, 2014 12:48pm
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Jun 18, 2014 12:58 PM
If Australia beats Netherlands, I don't know what to believe anymore.

Also, if Ronaldo is out, our chances for a W go from about 20% to probably 50% on Sunday. My chances of getting blackout drunk in celebration remain at 100%.
Jun 18, 2014 12:58pm
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Jun 18, 2014 1:54 PM
He has missed Alot of training but still played against Germany
Jun 18, 2014 1:54pm
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Jun 18, 2014 3:22 PM
So what's the deal with Spain? Tika-taka has been cracked? Or their roster just not getting it done?
Jun 18, 2014 3:22pm
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Jun 18, 2014 3:28 PM
Lol Spain
Jun 18, 2014 3:28pm
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Jun 18, 2014 3:28 PM
Automatik;1627548 wrote:So what's the deal with Spain? Tika-taka has been cracked? Or their roster just not getting it done?
It was never the style, it was the players executing it who were unbeatable. Now, they are still better than this showing so far, but the evidence was there for a possible failure when you look at the club success (lack there of) of Barca this year. Even Real, who had success, would have to credit most of that to foreign players (Benzema, Ozil, Pepe and Ronaldo etc).
Jun 18, 2014 3:28pm
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Jun 18, 2014 3:36 PM
lol Aussie goalie sucks. That third goal was weak!
Jun 18, 2014 3:36pm
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Jun 18, 2014 5:34 PM
Laley23;1627553 wrote:It was never the style, it was the players executing it who were unbeatable. Now, they are still better than this showing so far, but the evidence was there for a possible failure when you look at the club success (lack there of) of Barca this year. Even Real, who had success, would have to credit most of that to foreign players (Benzema, Ozil, Pepe and Ronaldo etc).
I think the game has passed the Spanish style by. Soccer is being played in more aggressive styles than 4 years ago and strikers nowadays dominate the game. Just think the average goals per game were 2.27 in the 2010 WC while going into today it was at 3.14 for this years edition and 7 goals have been scored in the first two games today upping it a tad
Jun 18, 2014 5:34pm
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Jun 18, 2014 5:51 PM
Classyposter58;1627580 wrote:I think the game has passed the Spanish style by. Soccer is being played in more aggressive styles than 4 years ago and strikers nowadays dominate the game. Just think the average goals per game were 2.27 in the 2010 WC while going into today it was at 3.14 for this years edition and 7 goals have been scored in the first two games today upping it a tad
Except literally 2 years ago the euro cup finals consisted of two teams that try control the midfield. Derp.

Spain just had a bad tourney. It happens won't be surprised to see them bounce back for the euro cup.
Jun 18, 2014 5:51pm
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Jun 18, 2014 6:27 PM
FIFA not allowing players to wear Beats by Dre headphones due to Sony sponsorship for the remainder of the World Cup. Makes Sony look childish/jealous in my opinion.
Jun 18, 2014 6:27pm
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Jun 18, 2014 6:31 PM
slingshot4ever;1627586 wrote:FIFA not allowing players to wear Beats by Dre headphones due to Sony sponsorship for the remainder of the World Cup. Makes Sony look childish/jealous in my opinion.
FIFA as well, but their president is already a fucking child.
Jun 18, 2014 6:31pm
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Jun 18, 2014 6:35 PM
like_that;1627589 wrote:FIFA as well, but their president is already a fucking child.
It doesn't make FIFA look childish, it makes them look like how any other business would treat a sponsor's competitor.
Jun 18, 2014 6:35pm
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Jun 18, 2014 6:47 PM
lhslep134;1627591 wrote:It doesn't make FIFA look childish, it makes them look like how any other business would treat a sponsor's competitor.
Then why not stop players from wearing all other brands (Skull Candy, etc.), why just Beats by Dre? It is an attack against a single brand, not all competitors.
Jun 18, 2014 6:47pm
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Jun 18, 2014 7:03 PM
Classyposter58;1627580 wrote:I think the game has passed the Spanish style by. Soccer is being played in more aggressive styles than 4 years ago and strikers nowadays dominate the game. Just think the average goals per game were 2.27 in the 2010 WC while going into today it was at 3.14 for this years edition and 7 goals have been scored in the first two games today upping it a tad
I'm going with what Laley said earlier, more like the player's aren't getting it done. All dominant runs eventually come to an end.

Taken from another forum I frequent....

Spanish National Team
2008 UEFA European Championship - Spain
2010 FIFA World Cup - Spain
2012 UEFA European Championship - Spain
FIFA Team of the Year - Spain: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

And since most of them play in Spain.....

Club Football:
EUFA Super Cup:
2009 Spain Barcelona
2010 Spain Atlético Madrid
2011 Spain Barcelona
2012 Spain Atlético Madrid

2014 UEFA Europa League Final - Sevilla

2009 Champions League Final - Barcelona
2011 Champions League Final - Barcelona
2014 Champions League Final - Real Madrid
Jun 18, 2014 7:03pm
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Jun 18, 2014 7:08 PM
slingshot4ever;1627594 wrote:Then why not stop players from wearing all other brands (Skull Candy, etc.), why just Beats by Dre? It is an attack against a single brand, not all competitors.
I'm assuming because Beats was explicitly mentioned in their contract. Why would Sony pay for a sponsorship and not forbid their biggest rival from free publicity?
Jun 18, 2014 7:08pm
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Jun 18, 2014 7:11 PM
Automatik;1627595 wrote:I'm going with what Laley said earlier, more like the player's aren't getting it done. All dominant runs eventually come to an end.

Taken from another forum I frequent....

Spanish National Team
2008 UEFA European Championship - Spain
2010 FIFA World Cup - Spain
2012 UEFA European Championship - Spain
FIFA Team of the Year - Spain: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

And since most of them play in Spain.....

Club Football:
EUFA Super Cup:
2009 Spain Barcelona
2010 Spain Atlético Madrid
2011 Spain Barcelona
2012 Spain Atlético Madrid

2014 UEFA Europa League Final - Sevilla

2009 Champions League Final - Barcelona
2011 Champions League Final - Barcelona
2014 Champions League Final - Real Madrid

I'm not saying I agree, but the point of Classy's post was that you won't see 2014 and going forward for some of those categories. So posting what they did in the past isn't relevant to his point (2008-2012).

Also, it's relevant that those club teams were carried by foreigners (Messi, Ronaldo, Pepe, etc.)

Auto, I think you were on to something when asking if the tiki taka doesn't jive nowadays.
Jun 18, 2014 7:11pm
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Jun 18, 2014 7:14 PM
The point is the players that were part of that run and their respective club teams have aged, skills declined, etc.
Jun 18, 2014 7:14pm
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Jun 18, 2014 7:18 PM
Automatik;1627600 wrote:The point is the players that were part of that run and their respective club teams have aged, skills declined, etc.
ah okay, then yeah I can see that. I guess we won't know until the next crop takes over?
Jun 18, 2014 7:18pm