g under p Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 (edited) For me it has to be a country in South America my top FIVE.... 1. Brazil.. seems to be able to turn it up a level when they need to. More players needed if the chemistry comes together this will be the team to beat. 2. Spain....Top notch goalkeeper in Casillas. By winning EURO 2008, Spain seemed to get the monkey off their backs in terms of a reputation for not performing at the international level. 3. Argentina..Performed well at times and over the last couple of World Cups have been the most talented team. With Diego as their coach, this could take them far. 4. England....This team seems jinxed and unable to live up to high expectations. 5. France.....They will miss Zidane and it is unclear what kind of form Vieira and Henry will be in. Your thoughts... Edited May 22, 2010 by g under p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkrush Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Tough to predict this time around. Europeans lose a lot of their value when the tournament is being played outside the old continent because of the heat and humidity. I understand South Africa, in June, is very comfortable so Europe has a chance. I still believe it's Brazil's turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 i know absolutely nothing about soccer, and i'm assuming the US doesn't have much of a chance against the elite teams, but if they beat france i would be a happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilCastro Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 oh how i would love to see the US beat England in that first game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 QUOTE (g under p @ May 22 2010, 01:34 PM) For me it has to be a country in South America my top FIVE.... 1. Brazil.. seems to be able to turn it up a level when they need to. More players needed if the chemistry comes together this will be the team to beat. 2. Spain....Top notch goalkeeper in Casillas. By winning EURO 2008, Spain seemed to get the monkey off their backs in terms of a reputation for not performing at the international level. 3. Argentina..Performed well at times and over the last couple of World Cups have been the most talented team. With Diego as their coach, this could take them far. 4. England....This team seems jinxed and unable to live up to high expectations. 5. France.....They will miss Zidane and it is unclear what kind of form Vieira and Henry will be in. Your thoughts... add Portugal to that list......they will be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalorian Hunter Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 The European teams should perform well as it's the South African winter. It's got the potential to be an open cup this year; Brazil will be there, Europe is looking strong; Spain, England, Germany, Italy and Holland will al be in with a shout, and never rule out the French. Could be some Asian teams springing a surprise or two. Biggest dissapointment will be Argentina - Scraped through qualifying, and their 23 is mystifying; why leave out Cambiasso? Alas, it'll be another infuriating summer of English tabloid hyperbole, Brazil running wild (probably), and the beautiful game's name being desecrated by you lot over the seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 England will look average, then go on to look ok as they qualify through the first phase, then they'll go out in the quarter finals... The winner will be one of the usual suspects: Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Italy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 QUOTE (Mandalorian Hunter @ May 23 2010, 05:26 PM) The European teams should perform well as it's the South African winter. It's got the potential to be an open cup this year; Brazil will be there, Europe is looking strong; Spain, England, Germany, Italy and Holland will al be in with a shout, and never rule out the French. Could be some Asian teams springing a surprise or two. Biggest dissapointment will be Argentina - Scraped through qualifying, and their 23 is mystifying; why leave out Cambiasso? Alas, it'll be another infuriating summer of English tabloid hyperbole, Brazil running wild (probably), and the beautiful game's name being desecrated by you lot over the seas If only Wales could qualify eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalorian Hunter Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 QUOTE (treeduck @ May 23 2010, 10:47 PM) QUOTE (Mandalorian Hunter @ May 23 2010, 05:26 PM) The European teams should perform well as it's the South African winter. It's got the potential to be an open cup this year; Brazil will be there, Europe is looking strong; Spain, England, Germany, Italy and Holland will al be in with a shout, and never rule out the French. Could be some Asian teams springing a surprise or two. Biggest dissapointment will be Argentina - Scraped through qualifying, and their 23 is mystifying; why leave out Cambiasso? Alas, it'll be another infuriating summer of English tabloid hyperbole, Brazil running wild (probably), and the beautiful game's name being desecrated by you lot over the seas If only Wales could qualify eh? We'd take the tournament by storm. Brazil wouldn't know what had hit them - probably Martyn Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g under p Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 http://blogigs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2010-FiFa-World-Cup.png Will or can the USA play better in this World Cup than the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkrush Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 QUOTE (g under p @ May 23 2010, 06:35 PM) http://blogigs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2010-FiFa-World-Cup.png Will or can the USA play better in this World Cup than the last. USA has to watch out for Slovenia. They have a stronger team than people think. England, that's a given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 England. Watch them. They have the team, but more importantly they have a manager who rises above the "Ingurland remember 1966 we invented the game blah blah blah" media horseshit, so won't be distracted by the nonsense. I hope they do it, but I would like the US to beat them at "sawker" though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 For very obvious reasons I hope France win f*** all, cheating cheese eating surrender monkeys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalorian Hunter Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ May 25 2010, 08:51 AM) For very obvious reasons I hope France win f*** all, cheating cheese eating surrender monkeys. I always thought France were a decent, respectable team. Not sure what you're harping on about with this 'cheats' business. Loony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkrush Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 QUOTE (Mandalorian Hunter @ May 25 2010, 05:30 AM) QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ May 25 2010, 08:51 AM) For very obvious reasons I hope France win f*** all, cheating cheese eating surrender monkeys. I always thought France were a decent, respectable team. Not sure what you're harping on about with this 'cheats' business. Loony. I think he's talking about Henry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalorian Hunter Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 QUOTE (blackhawkrush @ May 25 2010, 11:22 AM) QUOTE (Mandalorian Hunter @ May 25 2010, 05:30 AM) QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ May 25 2010, 08:51 AM) For very obvious reasons I hope France win f*** all, cheating cheese eating surrender monkeys. I always thought France were a decent, respectable team. Not sure what you're harping on about with this 'cheats' business. Loony. I think he's talking about Henry. The lost art of a sarcastic statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 With Ballack out I'm not sure that Germany will have what it takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 QUOTE (Mandalorian Hunter @ May 25 2010, 01:26 PM) QUOTE (blackhawkrush @ May 25 2010, 11:22 AM) QUOTE (Mandalorian Hunter @ May 25 2010, 05:30 AM) QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ May 25 2010, 08:51 AM) For very obvious reasons I hope France win f*** all, cheating cheese eating surrender monkeys. I always thought France were a decent, respectable team. Not sure what you're harping on about with this 'cheats' business. Loony. I think he's talking about Henry. The lost art of a sarcastic statement. Lowest form of wit you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g under p Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 Injuries are going to play a key role in this year's World Cup. I think it was Germany or England had an injury today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkrush Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Anybody taking time off work during the World Cup? I've got a vacation saved up so I'll be able to catch at least some of these games. Gotta get ready for those 6:00am starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g under p Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 Nope I'll watch when I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g under p Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 I don't know how far the USA team will go due to this being the youngest team since 1994. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalorian Hunter Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 QUOTE (g under p @ May 27 2010, 02:38 PM) I don't know how far the USA team will go due to this being the youngest team since 1994. As far as they usually go: A swift plane ride home after the group games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g under p Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 Has anyone noticed the amount of advertising ESPN is placing on the 2010 World Cup. it's like a poker game and they're going ALL IN with U2 as the theme songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkrush Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 12 days 10 hours 36 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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