Football World Cup '10

[LabradoRacer 2]

Teams I want to do well: Holland, Spain, Argentina, Germany. Hope these 4 are the semi-finalists. Sad about Ballack missing out. Even sadder is the absence of Juan Roman Riquelme (yea, I already ranted about it in the 'rant' thread). Hope that even as Argentina does well, Maradona dies of cocaine OD.

Teams I violently want to fare badly: Brazil, Italy.

I think Holland, Spain, Argentina & Brazil (wince) are the teams most likely to play attractive football.

And one more thing. Anyone who uses the word 'soccer' should be shot dead.

[Kopite Girl 0]

TBH I'm ecstatic that diving little b#####d Ballack is out! Happy to see Jamie Carragher pull on the Three Lions once more.

I too like Holland, Spain. I like Brazil and Italy (sorry Jay) also. Spain have quality players

Each tourney I always say I'm not interested in England but I find myself cheering them with the same kind of passion I do with Liverpool. So lets hope Rio leads the team well. One hell of a responsibility.

So. I'd love England v Spain final. Would be brilliant.

[yurp 0]

Teams I want to do well: Holland, Spain, Argentina, Germany. Hope these 4 are the semi-finalists. Sad about Ballack missing out. Even sadder is the absence of Juan Roman Riquelme (yea, I already ranted about it in the 'rant' thread). Hope that even as Argentina does well, Maradona dies of cocaine OD.

If those teams win their groups then they can't be the semi-finalists. Argentina and Germany would meet at the Quarter Finals, Then the winner would meet Spain in the Semi and then Holland in the final.

However, if Argentina finish 2nd in their group, then everything would fit perfectly for those 4 teams to be the semi-finalists. This is conceivable since they have S.Korea and Nigeria to deal with.

Ballack will be missed, although Kroos has been in good form.

What Maradona will do with Argentina is anyone's bet. They could soar, they could fall apart. I hope to see them play as they can.

Spain look very strong and after Euro 2008, they seem to have the belief now. They are strong contenders.

England will probably fall at the quarters or semis at most (usual story).

My predictions...

Last 16:

Mexico

France

Argentina

Nigeria

England

USA

Germany

Ghana

Holland

Japan

Italy

Paraguay

Brazil

Ivory Coast

Spain

Switzerland

Last 8:

Nigeria

England

Germany

Argentina

Holland

Brazil

Spain

Italy

Semi-finalists:

England

Brazil

Germany

Spain

Finalists:

Brazil

Spain

Of course the world cup always has some upsets, so expect it to be nothing like that . England could easily loose to the USA in the group stages and be 2nd in their group, which would mean they would probably get knocked out by Germany.

[LabradoRacer 2]

I think according to the pattern of winners alternating between Europe & South America (for quite a few world cups), this time it's a South American winner. It had better be Argentina.

[LabradoRacer 2]

If those teams win their groups then they can't be the semi-finalists. Argentina and Germany would meet at the Quarter Finals, Then the winner would meet Spain in the Semi and then Holland in the final.

However, if Argentina finish 2nd in their group, then everything would fit perfectly for those 4 teams to be the semi-finalists. This is conceivable since they have S.Korea and Nigeria to deal with.

England will probably fall at the quarters or semis at most (usual story).

Bummer that Argentina will have to bleed a little for things to go my way. Oh well, guess it'd be worth it.

And you guys diss England too much. It has a superb team. When compared to the Indian one, that is.

[LabradoRacer 2]

Meaningful trivia: Each one of groups A, C, G, H has 2 teams speaking the same language. Guess the players will be able to understand the opponents' abuses, for once!

[Kate's Dirty Sister 0]

England's going to win!!!!!

Seriously I'd love to watch England win but I think they will do it, hopefully one day they'll surprise me. I've always liked Netherlands since Jaap Stam used to play, he was one of my favourite players so I've kind of always supported them too and I really hope they perform this time. And it would be nice to see a country win who hasn't won it before (or just has one star from many many many years ago..)

[yurp 0]

Happy to see Jamie Carragher pull on the Three Lions once more.

Sign of a doomed campaign if you ask me

I think according to the pattern of winners alternating between Europe & South America (for quite a few world cups), this time it's a South American winner. It had better be Argentina.

Yep - Usually a S.American team wins when the WC is outside Europe. They also do well in hot summer WC's though - This will be S.African winter (although probably not that cold). Also it'll be European timezone (Euro teams will have less no time change to get used to). Most stadiums aren't at particularly high altitudes either. Should be interesting.

[LabradoRacer 2]

My bad. Group A doesn't have 2 teams speaking the same language...the 2 teams are England & USA.

[mikathegreat2 2]

Spain are my pick to win & i'd like them to do it as it'll be the 1st time they will ever lift a World Cup! Mind you, ye can't rule out the usual suspects Brazil, Argentina, Germany, England, even the cheating gallics might pose a threat! The only weakness with Spain's sqad is the lack of physical strength e.g. Torres, 6'0", reasonably big buy, as strong as a jinny-jo! Germany & England are much more physical & will break your leg to get the ball e.g. Carra in his day!

[yurp 0]

My bad. Group A doesn't have 2 teams speaking the same language...the 2 teams are England & USA.

Huh? - You were right...

Group A - Uruguay & Mexico (Spanish)

Group C - England & USA (English)

Group G - Brazil & Portugal (Portuguese)

Group H - Spain, Honduras & Chile (Spanish) - Although the Spanish may not understand the S. Americans too well

[yurp 0]

Spain are my pick to win & i'd like them to do it as it'll be the 1st time they will ever lift a World Cup! Mind you, ye can't rule out the usual suspects Brazil, Argentina, Germany, England, even the cheating gallics might pose a threat! The only weakness with Spain's sqad is the lack of physical strength e.g. Torres, 6'0", reasonably big buy, as strong as a jinny-jo! Germany & England are much more physical & will break your leg to get the ball e.g. Carra in his day!

Spain look favourite to me too. They have real strength in depth.

English fans always complain because the WC refereeing favours gentler football than the premiership. I think the English defenders have to learn to be a bit more delicate with their oponents.

[LabradoRacer 2]

[quote name='adamstrags' date='23 May 2010 - 01:04 PM' timestamp='1274619847' post='317328']
Huh? - You were right...

Group A - Uruguay & Mexico (Spanish)
Group C - England & USA (English)
Group G - Brazil & Portugal (Portuguese)
Group H - Spain, Honduras & Chile (Spanish) - Although the Spanish may not understand the S. Americans too well
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My bad about my bad. I meant Group C doesn't have 2 teams speaking the same language [img]http://www.totalf1.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/whistling.gif[/img]

[LabradoRacer 2]

So, it's nice to see Spain the favourites!

[Rainmaster 7]

They say it's one of the few times people who aren't usually interested in football, become interested in football. That's certainly true for me.

[Pucky the Whale 0]

Super cool predictions!

Round of 16

Group A Winner: France (W)

Group B Second: Greece (L)

Group C Winner: England (W)

Group D Second: Serbia (L)

Group E Winner: Netherlands (W)

Group F Second: Paraguay (L)

Group G Winner: Brazil (W)

Group H Second: Chile (L)

Group B Winner: Argentina (W)

Group A Second: Mexico (L)

Group D Winner: Germany (W)

Group C Second: USA (L)

Group F Winner: Italy (W)

Group E Second: Cameroon (L)

Group H Winner: Spain (W)

Group G Second: Portugal (L)

Quarter-finals

France (W)

England (L)

Netherlands (L)

Brazil (W)

Argentina (W)

Germany (L)

Italy (L)

Spain (W)

Semi-finals

France (L)

Brazil (W)

Argentina (L)

Spain (W)

Third Place

France (L)

Argentina (W)

Final

Brazil (L)

Spain (W)

[JHS 1]

Great, some overpayed tossers jacking off. Ah, no thanks. I'll be watching a huge 0% of it. Thank God this horse manure only comes around every four years.

If England gets the right to hold the World Cup, I think I might just have to emigrate.

Sorry. I'll leave you in peace now. I just saw a football topic here and couldn't resist airing my views on footbore.

[freaky2 1]

Spain look favourite to me too. They have real strength in depth.

English fans always complain because the WC refereeing favours gentler football than the premiership. I think the English defenders have to learn to be a bit more delicate with their oponents.

I agree about that! That's the reason I don't like any Italian team, they're brutes! English players are a bit less savage XD

They say it's one of the few times people who aren't usually interested in football, become interested in football. That's certainly true for me.

I'm interested, but this is one of few times I actually watch it to know what's going on.

[LabradoRacer 2]

Fellas, let's take this thread seriously now. By posting pics of the WAGs. Oh, just one rule. No pics of Posh Spice. If you do, it'd mean instant death.

[LabradoRacer 2]

English fans always complain because the WC refereeing favours gentler football than the premiership. I think the English defenders have to learn to be a bit more delicate with their oponents.

I agree about that! That's the reason I don't like any Italian team, they're brutes! English players are a bit less savage XD

Aah, Juan Roman Riquelme is not one to indulge in silly tackles (I've rarely seen him indulge in the ugly manner of playing). For him, it's about actual football. Yes, I'm a Juanistic Romanistic Riquelmesteric.

[yurp 0]

Super cool predictions!

France are always a bit of an unknown...

1998 winners

2002 knocked out in group stage without scoring a goal

2006 finalists

[Kopite Girl 0]

Fellas, let's take this thread seriously now. By posting pics of the WAGs. Oh, just one rule. No pics of Posh Spice. If you do, it'd mean instant death.

If one of you post a WAG on this thread, I'll find you and slice your nuts off.

Beautiful women thread exists. Thats if WAG's Indeed are beautiful. Living on their mans money, making their names off his success, plastic freakshow twats. I've no respect for 'women' who do that. Posh and Cheryl the only 2 I know of who are successful in their own right.

[pabloh20 1]

If one of you post a WAG on this thread, I'll find you and slice your nuts off.

Beautiful women thread exists. Thats if WAG's Indeed are beautiful. Living on their mans money, making their names off his success, plastic freakshow twats. I've no respect for 'women' who do that. Posh and Cheryl the only 2 I know of who are successful in their own right.

Before you slice our nuts off, do you give them a bit of a cup and grope first?? I need to know if it's worth taking the chance.

[mikathegreat2 2]

I still think Maradona has been back on the powder for picking the ancient (& who I thought retired from footie until 2 weeks ago) Veron instead of Cambiasso, one of the best holding midfielders in the world!! I mean the f**k?? Anyhoo, ironic that the World Cup is coming up & tension between North & South Korea are very high again! Mind you the DPR have to defeat Brazil, Portugal (who drew 0-0 to Cape Verde Islands on Tuesday ) & Ivory Coast! The Republic have a hard enough group, Argentina are a quality team, Nigeria have good players & Greece might throw a few surprises!

[yurp 0]

I still think Maradona has been back on the powder for picking the ancient (& who I thought retired from footie until 2 weeks ago) Veron instead of Cambiasso, one of the best holding midfielders in the world!! I mean the f**k?? Anyhoo, ironic that the World Cup is coming up & tension between North & South Korea are very high again! Mind you the DPR have to defeat Brazil, Portugal (who drew 0-0 to Cape Verde Islands on Tuesday :lol: ) & Ivory Coast! The Republic have a hard enough group, Argentina are a quality team, Nigeria have good players & Greece might throw a few surprises!

The two Koreas can't meet until the semi finals (not much chance of that).

On the other hand there'll be increased pressure on the teams to get further than the other.

They'll probably both go out in the group stage, but South Korea might get 3rd place and bragging rights.