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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Jun 17, 2014 11:29pm
Same argument I made OB1 just let them go on hating Mexico
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Jun 17, 2014 11:31pm
So IF Qatar keeps the WC wonder who they take that spot from?
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 18, 2014 12:10pm
Great, great goal from Cahill. Will be one of the best of the tournament.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 18, 2014 12:20pm
I like it more than Van Persie's diving header. Goal of the tourney for me.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 18, 2014 12:42pm
Ronaldo out? Please be yes...
http://soccer.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/769/20140618/ronaldo_could_miss_remainder_of_world_cup/
http://soccer.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/769/20140618/ronaldo_could_miss_remainder_of_world_cup/
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Jun 18, 2014 12:46pm
This is running rampant on twitter right now. Sounds like it maybe true and would be GREAT for the US.Laley23;1627474 wrote:Ronaldo out? Please be yes...
http://soccer.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/769/20140618/ronaldo_could_miss_remainder_of_world_cup/
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 18, 2014 12:48pm
The fact he left today's training is the only reason I am even contemplating it might be true.Ytowngirlinfla;1627478 wrote:This is running rampant on twitter right now. Sounds like it maybe true and would be GREAT for the US.
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.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 18, 2014 12:58pm
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%.
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%.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 18, 2014 1:08pm
According to Portuguese press, the doctor is denying it.
https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=pt&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.record.xl.pt%2FFutebol%2FInternacional%2Fmundial2014%2Fportugal%2Finterior.aspx%3Fcontent_id%3D889659
"Jose Carlos Noronha categorically denies the contents and statements that were quoted by Spanish media"
https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=pt&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.record.xl.pt%2FFutebol%2FInternacional%2Fmundial2014%2Fportugal%2Finterior.aspx%3Fcontent_id%3D889659
"Jose Carlos Noronha categorically denies the contents and statements that were quoted by Spanish media"
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Jun 18, 2014 1:54pm
He has missed Alot of training but still played against Germany
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 18, 2014 3:22pm
So what's the deal with Spain? Tika-taka has been cracked? Or their roster just not getting it done?
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KB0938
Posts: 900
Jun 18, 2014 3:28pm
Lol Spain
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 18, 2014 3:28pm
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).Automatik;1627548 wrote:So what's the deal with Spain? Tika-taka has been cracked? Or their roster just not getting it done?
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jun 18, 2014 3:36pm
lol Aussie goalie sucks. That third goal was weak!
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jun 18, 2014 5:34pm
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 tadLaley23;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).
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 18, 2014 5:51pm
Except literally 2 years ago the euro cup finals consisted of two teams that try control the midfield. Derp.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
Spain just had a bad tourney. It happens won't be surprised to see them bounce back for the euro cup.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Jun 18, 2014 6:27pm
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.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 18, 2014 6:31pm
FIFA as well, but their president is already a fucking child.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.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 18, 2014 6:35pm
It doesn't make FIFA look childish, it makes them look like how any other business would treat a sponsor's competitor.like_that;1627589 wrote:FIFA as well, but their president is already a fucking child.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Jun 18, 2014 6:47pm
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.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.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 18, 2014 7:03pm
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.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
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
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 18, 2014 7:08pm
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?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.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 18, 2014 7:11pm
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.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 18, 2014 7:14pm
The point is the players that were part of that run and their respective club teams have aged, skills declined, etc.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 18, 2014 7:18pm
ah okay, then yeah I can see that. I guess we won't know until the next crop takes over?Automatik;1627600 wrote:The point is the players that were part of that run and their respective club teams have aged, skills declined, etc.