The Official 2014 World Cup Thread

[ElNono]

South America undefeated so far, tbh.... let's go Uruguay...

[IronMaxipad]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqGy4fmCIAASIha.jpg:large


:lmao

[Jodelo]

Finally a good referee (Brych)!

[ElNono]

South America undefeated so far, tbh.... let's go Uruguay...

welp, that was that :lol

[NASpurs]

South America undefeated so far, tbh.... let's go Uruguay...


CONCACAF is undefeated :lol

[IrisHockey]

holy shit

[resistanze]

Through 6 games:

2014 World Cup: 22 goals
2010 World Cup: 8 goals

:lol

[Franklin]

:lol sissy british fucks

[rascal]

Lots of diving in every game and fake injured players lying on the ground.

[it's me]

Lots of diving in every game and fake injured players lying on the ground.

lol.... first time you watch soccer?

[NASpurs]

Not a big Kobe fan but I dig this.

''It's my favorite sport to watch. I enjoy watching football more than I do basketball actually. I grew up playing football, I grew up in Italy so from the age of 6 to the age of 15, I just played football every single day.''

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqIn2SYCUAAt_JB.jpg

[rascal]

lol.... first time you watch soccer?

No

[Muser]

Is this the best opening to a World Cup in the modern era of football? It's been the most entertaining I've seen, although I've only seen them from 98 onwards.

[ElNono]

Is this the best opening to a World Cup in the modern era of football? It's been the most entertaining I've seen, although I've only seen them from 98 onwards.

It's been pretty good, tbh... I think soccer is evening out everywhere, and you get great matchups... I've been watching since '82 and this one has a lot of goals in the early round...

[Venti Quattro]

It's been pretty good, tbh... I think soccer is evening out everywhere, and you get great matchups... I've been watching since '82 and this one has a lot of goals in the early round...

You're that old, pops

[ElNono]

You're that old, pops

:lol I was 9 in '82... you do the math

I actually recall some of '78 too... but not a lot...

[Franklin]

chicken shit playing soccer in brazil with random nigs after refusing to play for his team that pays him 30m/yr just to avoid the shame :lol

paying him 30m/yr to play street soccer with Brazilian nigs :lol

[Venti Quattro]

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[Venti Quattro]

478238038674251776

:lol :lol

[Blizzardwizard]

478238038674251776

:lol :lol

I don't think you can fully realise how bad a place Stoke is unless you actually go there :lol

[Baam]

478238038674251776

:lol :lol

:lmao so true...

[lefty]

A Chinese football fan has reportedly died after staying up on successive nights to watch the World Cup.

The 25-year-old man from Suzhou, near Shanghai, was found in front of his TV hours after the Netherlands beat Spain 5-1 in their first round game on Friday, which finished at around 5am Chinese time, and doctors said his death could have been caused by sleep deprivation.

The time difference between Suzhou and Brazil is 11 hours, meaning fans have to stay up through the night to follow the World Cup, and it appears this particular enthusiast took things a little too far.

According to the Xinhua news agency, doctors said the death was related to an excessive lack of sleep, but couldn't be sure whether it was sheer exhaustion or a possible heart attack.

[Cry Havoc]

What the fuck. Wouldn't you just pass out at some point? How did dude keep himself awake?

[TampaDude]

478238038674251776

:lol :lol

:lmao

[Venti Quattro]

http://i.imgur.com/3ovD8Gh.png http://i.imgur.com/LMCOIwC.png http://i.imgur.com/sTAve3I.png http://i.imgur.com/Xss1Dgu.png http://i.imgur.com/hG3InQC.png http://i.imgur.com/zTEsGV3.png http://i.imgur.com/urCOAo6.png http://i.imgur.com/NUB6ASn.png http://i.imgur.com/4t219WZ.png http://i.imgur.com/F2Ek9v4.png http://i.imgur.com/jMeFdwQ.png http://i.imgur.com/BAtzP3v.png http://i.imgur.com/uMPDrjh.png http://i.imgur.com/EvorHHs.png http://i.imgur.com/xLwDn1s.png http://i.imgur.com/9fpREKQ.png http://i.imgur.com/fNf0caN.png http://i.imgur.com/Vn8kgfx.png http://i.imgur.com/qWWM5IN.png http://i.imgur.com/J2fQLdn.png

[Venti Quattro]

http://i.imgur.com/iTgd5V4.png http://i.imgur.com/GgsY3Xw.png http://i.imgur.com/oES3csQ.png http://i.imgur.com/TvVByqL.png http://i.imgur.com/0Phfjtn.png http://i.imgur.com/ERa1Xfc.png http://i.imgur.com/1S28FYQ.png http://i.imgur.com/rwJfPlK.png http://i.imgur.com/jK5UlhD.png http://i.imgur.com/74SVW01.png http://i.imgur.com/PivyNCA.png http://i.imgur.com/Xe81pmS.png

[lefty]

Venti doing work :lol

[urunobili]

Quote Originally Posted by urunobili
is it too wild to think Spain may not get out of the group stage?
Quote Originally Posted by Venti Quattro
You're on drugs if you think they're not getting out of the group stage.

[urunobili]

Venti: I accept public apologies...

just saying...

[ElNono]

is it too wild to think Spain may not get out of the group stage?


You're on drugs if you think they're not getting out of the group stage.

Venti Quattro Venti Quattro Venti Quattro Venti Quattro Venti Quattro Venti Quattro Venti Quattro

:lol

[Venti Quattro]

Venti: I accept public apologies...

just saying...


Venti Quattro Venti Quattro Venti Quattro Venti Quattro Venti Quattro Venti Quattro Venti Quattro

:lol

I'm the Soccer Forum Big Dog

:lol apologies tbh

[elemento]

Robinho :lmao

http://s28.postimg.org/k4ed2nugd/photo1_1.jpg

[urunobili]

I'm the Soccer Forum Big Dog

:lol apologies tbh

aceepted tbh

You have to realize and honor posters from countries with WC tradition and winning culture tbh :hungry:

[urunobili]

aceepted tbh

You have to respect and honor posters from countries with WC tradition and winning culture tbh :hungry:

[DAF86]

Robinho :lmao

http://s28.postimg.org/k4ed2nugd/photo1_1.jpg

Don't understand shit, tbh.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Don't understand shit, tbh.

- Weren't Spain the favourites?

- And weren't you in the World Cup sticker Album?

[DAF86]

Thanks.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Thanks.

Yr Welcome. Did my fair share of vacationing in monkeyland, I can undestand some of their sounds.

[dfens]

Yr Welcome. Did my fair share of vacationing in monkeyland, I can undestand some of their sounds.

:lol

[The Gemini Method]

good thing I didn't drop cash money on any teams this year...

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

I really with Dinho would have made Brasil's roster. They are too young and inexperienced to win this whole thing IMO..

Neymar is going to fold and who do they have to back him up if he falters? Oscar? Hulk?

[urunobili]

You guys read about the immediate ban the FIFA imposed on Beats headphones because its partner Sony complained that players are wearing those everywhere?

[urunobili]

http://www.cnet.com/news/fifa-bans-beats-headphones-from-world-cup-matches/

[lefty]

:lol Beats Audio

[NASpurs]

It's a miracle! :cry


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/10914352/World-Cup-2014-Police-investigate-fans-with-wheelchairs-pictured-standing-up-during-matches.html

World Cup 2014: Police investigate fans with wheelchairs pictured standing up during matches

[Venti Quattro]

It's a miracle! :cry

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/10914352/World-Cup-2014-Police-investigate-fans-with-wheelchairs-pictured-standing-up-during-matches.html

World Cup 2014: Police investigate fans with wheelchairs pictured standing up during matches

Paul Pierce is watching the World Cup now?

[mystargtr34]

Testing my skin..

[Venti Quattro]

good thing I didn't drop cash money on any teams this year...

Some of my friends dropped money on Spain going all the way and I am still laughing at them

[IronMaxipad]

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-cup-referee-gets-the-boot-after-bad-calls/

[skmblz]

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[Infinite_limit]

[June 21st]


Top 8 Teams
1. Netherlands
2. Chile
3. France
4. Germany
5. Brazil
6. Italy

HAVEN'T PLAYED ANYONE YET
7. Belgium
8. Argentina

[lefty]

2 great games today so far

[Infinite_limit]

So one side of the bracket is shaping up to be clearly tougher


Brazil
2nd place Chile
Colombia
Italy / Uruguay
France
1st place Germany



Vs


1st place Netherlands
Argentina
Belgium
2nd place USA



It's crucial for USA to win the group as they would be underdogs versus Belgium (instead of Russia/Korea) but if you're Germany, do you almost prefer the USA to beat Portugal and draw in the finale? Thus finishing 2nd

[jag]

Go USA?

[DMX7]

Oh man, jerry sandusky must be loving this. Where do they get these random kids from?

[LakerHater]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqxEZFAIUAAeEKp.png:large

[LakerHater]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqxdKpRCUAADj6-.jpg

[LakerHater]

http://i.minus.com/ixpytEcEc5PiR.gif

[Venti Quattro]

480866479488118786
:lol 2010 World Cup

[Budkin]

http://i.minus.com/ixpytEcEc5PiR.gif

Seriously amazing goal. Damn...

[DMX7]

https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=http%3a%2f%2fi1157.photobucket.com%2falbums %2fp600%2fmparks10%2f90531817-7146-46EF-ABEC-C661E717C8C3_zpsnebc2k0o.png&t=1403486250&sig=GwUwWS8PEADb6ukIYmTIEw--~B

[Venti Quattro]

https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=http%3a%2f%2fi1157.photobucket.com%2falbums %2fp600%2fmparks10%2f90531817-7146-46EF-ABEC-C661E717C8C3_zpsnebc2k0o.png&t=1403486250&sig=GwUwWS8PEADb6ukIYmTIEw--~B

:lmao Aggies

[Infinite_limit]

480866479488118786
:lol 2010 World Cup
Dump World Cup, i stopped watching. No Africa ever again, in anything

[DMX7]

:lmao Aggies

And the second the flag goes down, they score. That just what it means to be an Aggy. Fail of the highest order.

[lefty]

Dump World Cup, i stopped watching. No Africa ever again, in anything
WTF does that have to do with Africa?

[Muser]

Vuvuzelas IMO

[lefty]

Vuvuzelas IMO
oh yes poor pro millionaires couldnt score a lot fo goals because of the vuvzelas :lol

:cry

[Infinite_limit]

WTF does that have to do with Africa?
They put on a crappy World Cup

People don't consider Algeria as Africa, so relax

[lefty]

They put on a crappy World Cup

People don't consider Algeria as Africa, so relax
I'm not upset because of Algeria wtf :lol


Yeah Africa is responsible for players playing like shit


It all makes sense now !!!!!!!

[Muser]

It was a crap World Cup to watch because of the constant droning of that shit, it clearly affected the players.

[Infinite_limit]

It was a crap World Cup to watch because of the constant droning of that shit, it clearly affected the players.
Such a black thing to do. Watching isn't sufficient, you have to make noise. Browns are similiar with their whistling. Whites are cultured enough to sing songs.

[JohnnyMax]

South Africa world cup sucked

[lefty]

It was a crap World Cup to watch because of the constant droning of that shit, it clearly affected the players.
if that affected them then they are a bunch of pussies, sorry :lol

In which case the players themselves are still to blame for that shitty WC :lol

[The Gemini Method]

Yeah, whites are cultured to sing trash Jack White songs and hum out of tune. Get the fuck out of here with that shit.

[Infinite_limit]

Yeah, whites are cultured to sing trash Jack White songs and hum out of tune. Get the fuck out of here with that shit.
It's true. Whites sing cultural songs & sit quietly during the action. Blacks are there just to make noise: Dancing & blowing a horn during the game. Always trying to be a part of the action and upstage "the event". Have to make their presence known. Just look at their god damn Churches

[Amuseddaysleeper]

This is random, but how come Argentina never wears the dark blue away jerseys in the WC? They look so much better than the baby blue striped ones.

[Infinite_limit]

Striped is classic

They wore these in 2010
http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Greece+v+Argentia+Group+B+2010+FIFA+World+0W0XDsnZ T-fl.jpg


and these in 2006
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41832000/jpg/_41832750_riq_getty300.jpg


^ Navy + Black doesn't match

[The Gemini Method]

It's true. Whites sing cultural songs & sit quietly during the action. Blacks are there just to make noise: Dancing & blowing a horn during the game. Always trying to be a part of the action and upstage "the event". Have to make their presence known. Just look at their god damn Churches

In what sense of the word 'culture' is Seven Nation Army? They have been just as boisterous as any of the non-whites and let's not forget the hooliganism. Which, though, isn't much of an issue these days still was mostly perpetuated by the whites. Who cares what they do--it's about having fun and cheering for your team. Not some quite bullshit like this is Wimbledon. Might as well take up tennis if you want that uppity white nonsense shit.

[The Gemini Method]

This is random, but how come Argentina never wears the dark blue away jerseys in the WC? They look so much better than the baby blue striped ones.

I'm partial to the light blue striped jerseys. The white shorts may be a bit much but its pretty cool gear. Yeah, they wore the darker kits in the previous WC. The all white, though, it kinda not their style though.

[Infinite_limit]

In what sense of the word 'culture' is Seven Nation Army? They have been just as boisterous as any of the non-whites and let's not forget the hooliganism. Which, though, isn't much of an issue these days still was mostly perpetuated by the whites. Who cares what they do--it's about having fun and cheering for your team. Not some quite bullshit like this is Wimbledon. Might as well take up tennis if you want that uppity white nonsense shit.
Who sings Seven Nation Army? Which nation

I would find their behavior obnoxious & it would affect my experience if I were at the game sitting next to them. Which is what South Africa was like since local population takes a portion of each match

[The Gemini Method]

Who sings Seven Nation Army? Which nation

I would find their behavior obnoxious & it would affect my experience if I were at the game sitting next to them. Which is what South Africa was like since local population takes a portion of each match

England was the first then I heard it during the German Match and Netherlands when they were waxing Spain. I give you the vuvuzela was a terrible thing and that would've pissed me off--but that wasn't a black thing alone. Everyone was blowing into those horns. I like it when the fans sing their native songs whether its the Indomitable Lions or the Albiceleste supporters. I think the horns do put me in partial agreement but I don't think it should matter. These people are dropping hundreds upon thousands to be at the game and as long as they aren't stabbing each other or really being aggressive in the way of how they support their teams, then fuck it.

[Blizzardwizard]

It was the vuvuzela's fault :cry

[Infinite_limit]

England was the first then I heard it during the German Match and Netherlands when they were waxing Spain. I give you the vuvuzela was a terrible thing and that would've pissed me off--but that wasn't a black thing alone. Everyone was blowing into those horns. I like it when the fans sing their native songs whether its the Indomitable Lions or the Albiceleste supporters. I think the horns do put me in partial agreement but I don't think it should matter. These people are dropping hundreds upon thousands to be at the game and as long as they aren't stabbing each other or really being aggressive in the way of how they support their teams, then fuck it.
Agreed. IMO It should be strictly chants associated with the nation. 'The Wave' is also annoying

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Yeah, I know it's the classic ARG colors, but I find the solid blue so much better this year:

http://www.subsidesports.com/us/media/catalog/product/cache/1/large_image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/xlarge/ArgentinaASS2014b-No16.jpg

It is just weird that they never wear them at all this year while other teams seem to alternate their jerseys game by game.

Didn't realize how often they wore solid blue in the past tournaments.

[Muser]

If you honestly don't think that a loud, constantly droning noise wouldn't affect the players then I don't know what to say. It clearly would affect communication, which in a team game is obviously crucial.

I don't see how this is hard to comprehend. It also made it nearly impossible to watch with any sound.

[Infinite_limit]

If you honestly don't think that a loud, constantly droning noise wouldn't affect the players then I don't know what to say. It clearly would affect communication, which in a team game is obviously crucial.

I don't see how this is hard to comprehend. It also made it nearly impossible to watch with any sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7tlcTtbPEA

[lefty]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq2YiU-CUAEbqS2.jpg

[DAF86]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq2YiU-CUAEbqS2.jpg

What do "SpG", "AW", and that number on red means?

[NASpurs]

What do "SpG", "AW", and that number on red means?

According to google, SpG means:


Sarong Party Girl (also known as SPG) is a derogatory term used in Singapore and (to a lesser extent) in Peninsular Malaysia.

Seems about right.

[hater]

It was a crap World Cup to watch because of the constant droning of that shit, it clearly affected the players.

:lmao what?? :lol

[Venti Quattro]

According to google, SpG means:

Seems about right.
It means Slaves per game, homie.

[Slomo]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/how-the-brazuca-may-be-changing-soccer-at-this-world-cup-031924953-soccer.html

[SAtown]

It wouldn't be a WC without someone talking about the differences the ball is making

[The Gemini Method]

Fuck it. It has this soccer neophyte more interested. I have watched part of or complete games at a higher clip than usual. I've surpassed the 2010 viewership and we still have like a couple weeks to go.

[ManuLoco]

Last world cup there were 7 American countries that made the round of 16, they all choke. This world cup won't be any different. Germany-Netherlands in the finals.

[hater]

Last world cup there were 7 American countries that made the round of 16, they all choke. This world cup won't be any different. Germany-Netherlands in the finals.

:tu most bean-eaters will be gone by quarters

[DAF86]

Last world cup there were 7 American countries that made the round of 16, they all choke. This world cup won't be any different. Germany-Netherlands in the finals.

America has only two elite teams: Brazil and Argentina. When those two fail to meet expectations is normal for the latter stages to not have American teams. But it's not a matter of quality, is a matter of quantity. No matter how much Europe sucks they will always have the majority of teams in the latter stages just based on the numbers of teams they can get into the tournament.

[Infinite_limit]

America has only two elite teams: Brazil and Argentina. When those two fail to meet expectations is normal for the latter stages to not have American teams. But it's not a matter of quality, is a matter of quantity. No matter how much Europe sucks they will always have the majority of teams in the latter stages just based on the numbers of teams they can get into the tournament.
Look at the 3 worst calls of the Tournament
- Fred penalty vs Croatia
- Dzeko's disallowed goal
- Italian red card

All of these directly effected qualifying for Europe. Portugal is in the toughest group. The only obvious chokes are England & Spain. If Swizz & Russia qualify, I'll call it even.

South America benefits from no border changes. Europe is constantly changing (IE Yugoslavia) new teams rise & old teams fall. It's a huge advantage to be able to pencil in a World Cup appearance every 4 years. Financial commitment and national backing.
There are still many quality teams watching from home
- Norway
- Sweden
- Slovakia
- Turkey
- Czech Republic
- Ukraine
- Hungary
- Bulgaria
- Poland

and many more

[DAF86]

Don't even know what they fuck you're trying to say but...

:lol At the Marchisio red being a bad call
:lol Euros harder than the WC

[Infinite_limit]

Don't even know what they fuck you're trying to say but...

:lol At the Marchisio red being a bad call
:lol Euros harder than the WC
No offense, you seem like an un-educated individual. Carry on with your smiley emoticons.

[resistanze]

Look at the 3 worst calls of the Tournament
- Fred penalty vs Croatia
- Dzeko's disallowed goal
- Italian red card

All of these directly effected qualifying for Europe. Portugal is in the toughest group. The only obvious chokes are England & Spain. If Swizz & Russia qualify, I'll call it even.

South America benefits from no border changes. Europe is constantly changing (IE Yugoslavia) new teams rise & old teams fall. It's a huge advantage to be able to pencil in a World Cup appearance every 4 years. Financial commitment and national backing.
There are still many quality teams watching from home
- Norway
- Sweden
- Slovakia
- Turkey
- Czech Republic
- Ukraine
- Hungary
- Bulgaria
- Poland

and many more
You forgot non existant penalty on ivory coast to put Greece through.

I know, they barely qualify as European but still.

[DAF86]

No offense, you seem like an un-educated individual. Carry on with your smiley emoticons.

I'm educated enough to know the Eurocup can never be harder than the WC. :lol

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Euro's pretty easy qualifying schedule. Most matches are played in non-hostile enviroments, at sea level and pretty much in the same weather conditions you'd expect back home (some exceptions like Russia, but they're a minority). And you usually get 1, 2 or even 3 punching bags in the group to rest key players and concentrate on the team whose challenging your spot.

In the Americas you get absolutely hostile crowds throwing all kinds of shit on your players from papers and coins to fireworks and knives; parking outside your hotel to make noise to avoid the players getting a good night sleep and throwing rocks at the team bus. Refs also feel the pressure, you must play with absolute concentration or the slightest contact could be a penalty or a red card. And nevermind playing in spots like La Paz, Quito or Barranquilla with alttitude and heat. If they complain about Brazil, they should try Venezuela away, they'd probably be crawling 15 minutes into the match. For all their techo-savvy coaching staffs, they should try to play with the ball and forget about their robotic training :lol

And the distances to cover are far greater in the Americas. You have +5 hours flights. Most European nations are the size of my backyard :lol. You'd have to get a Group with Portugal, Iceland, Russia, Kazakhstan, Finland, Azerbaijan and Malta to start comparing. But the standard wouldn't be even close with all those minnows there.

[Infinite_limit]

I'm educated enough to know the Eurocup can never be harder than the WC. :lol
Greece today
Swizz tomorrow
Russia thursday

EUROPA RISE UP

[DAF86]

Greece today
Swizz tomorrow
Russia thursday

EUROPA RISE UP

The finalists of the Eurocup just two years ago got eliminated in the first round. You should just stop talking now. :lol

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Greece today
Swizz tomorrow
Russia thursday

EUROPA RISE UP

Why u have Mexican club skin if so European?

[Infinite_limit]

Euro's pretty easy qualifying schedule. Most matches are played in non-hostile enviroments, at sea level and pretty much in the same weather conditions you'd expect back home (some exceptions like Russia, but they're a minority). And you usually get 1, 2 or even 3 punching bags in the group to rest key players and concentrate on the team whose challenging your spot.

In the Americas you get absolutely hostile crowds throwing all kinds of shit on your players from papers and coins to fireworks and knives; parking outside your hotel to make noise to avoid the players getting a good night sleep and throwing rocks at the team bus. Refs also feel the pressure, you must play with absolute concentration or the slightest contact could be a penalty or a red card. And nevermind playing in spots like La Paz, Quito or Barranquilla with alttitude and heat. If they complain about Brazil, they should try Venezuela away, they'd probably be crawling 15 minutes into the match. For all their techo-savvy coaching staffs, they should try to play with the ball and forget about their robotic training :lol

And the distances to cover are far greater in the Americas. You have +5 hours flights. Most European nations are the size of my backyard :lol. You'd have to get a Group with Portugal, Iceland, Russia, Kazakhstan, Finland, Azerbaijan and Malta to start comparing. But the standard wouldn't be even close with all those minnows there.
I achnolwedge the hostile crowd, conditions and field quality. This is true.

Overall, I think South America has made big strides since 2006. We shall see how this translates in 2018 @ Putinland.

My point about South America is in modern times it's always been 9 nations. They know each other well. You don't have any up & coming nations like Bosnia, Serbia, Slovenia or Estonia etc. It's difficult when you only qualify once every 12 years. To maintain financial & general public backing. Of the 36 UEFA teams ranked in the FIFA 70, only 6 qualify every single time. That's a lot of turnover.

Sidenote: Your description of Europe being "size of my backyard" makes it more impressive. Imagine Yugoslavia still being around, Germany being combined with Austria & Liechtstein, Czech + Slovakia, Russia still having Ukraine & Georgia, Poland + Lithuania. Finland with Estonia & Latvia. UK having Ireland, Scotland & Wales. ETC. These teams would be even better

[Infinite_limit]

Why u have Mexican club skin if so European?
There is no Dortmund skin. I like Tijuana logo

[ManuLoco]

America has only two elite teams: Brazil and Argentina. When those two fail to meet expectations is normal for the latter stages to not have American teams. But it's not a matter of quality, is a matter of quantity. No matter how much Europe sucks they will always have the majority of teams in the latter stages just based on the numbers of teams they can get into the tournament.

Yes, but again, last world cup, after the group stage, everyone was talking about how dominant the American countries were, yet only one American team reached the semis... and it was fucking Uruguay going through the easiest path in the history of WCs. I mean, in 2010 the (American countries in round of 16)/(total of American countries in WC) ratio was much higher than the European ratio. This time history is repeating itself. Everyone is saying "this is South America, South America over Europe blah blah blah" but I only see Colombia or Chile getting to semis but failing to go further because they are much weaker mentally and physically, and play worse football than Netherlands and Germany. One out of four semi finalists is not a good thing. No finalist in South America will be much worse. Europeans will end up laughing at the American continent.

[DAF86]

Yes, but again, last world cup, after the group stage, everyone was talking about how dominant the American countries were, yet only one American team reached the semis... and it was fucking Uruguay going through the easiest path in the history of WCs. I mean, in 2010 the (American countries in round of 16)/(total of American countries in WC) ratio was much higher than the European ratio. This time history is repeating itself. Everyone is saying "this is South America, South America over Europe blah blah blah" but I only see Colombia or Chile getting to semis but failing to go further because they are much weaker mentally and physically, and play worse football than Netherlands and Germany. One out of four semi finalists is not a good thing. No finalist in South America will be much worse. Europeans will end up laughing at the American continent.

I expect a Germany-Holland final, tbh. But that doesn't take away from the fact that Europe underachieved on this World Cup. Teams like Spain, Italy and England getting eliminated in the first round is a huge failure. Compare that to South America's 5 of 6 teams already qualified with the chance of the 6th one to qualify too and it's already a success. Europe usually fields three times as many teams as any other confederation and have 6 of the 8 historically elite teams of course they're going to get the most amount of teams in the latter stages but that doesn't mean they do well on a particular World Cup it just mean that there are way too many countries jammed toghether on that little continent, tbh.

[Infinite_limit]

I expect a Germany-Holland final, tbh. But that doesn't take away from the fact that Europe underachieved on this World Cup. Teams like Spain, Italy and England getting eliminated in the first round is a huge failure. Compare that to South America's 5 of 6 teams already qualified with the chance of the 6th one to qualify too and it's already a success. Europe usually fields three times as many teams as any other confederation and have 6 of the 8 historically elite teams of course they're going to get the most amount of teams in the latter stages but that doesn't mean they do well on a particular World Cup it just mean that there are way too many countries jammed toghether on that little continent, tbh.
America needs to develop a 3rd Elite team. Chile defeating Brazil is a good start, or if need be Colombia. Argentina needs to reach the Semi's as well

[ffadicted]

Look at the 3 worst calls of the Tournament
- Fred penalty vs Croatia
- Dzeko's disallowed goal
- Italian red card

All of these directly effected qualifying for Europe. Portugal is in the toughest group. The only obvious chokes are England & Spain. If Swizz & Russia qualify, I'll call it even.

South America benefits from no border changes. Europe is constantly changing (IE Yugoslavia) new teams rise & old teams fall. It's a huge advantage to be able to pencil in a World Cup appearance every 4 years. Financial commitment and national backing.
There are still many quality teams watching from home
- Norway
- Sweden
- Slovakia
- Turkey
- Czech Republic
- Ukraine
- Hungary
- Bulgaria
- Poland

and many more

You are very biased tbh. Listing any of those teams are quality teams is a bit of a joke tbh. In this world cup, there are more good teams from americas than from europe, there's no question, and those teams are (not shockingly) playing far better than their european counterparts. With that said, only brasil and argentina are in the level of germany and netherlands, 2 and 2 for real contenders.

[NASpurs]

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[IronMaxipad]

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[Infinite_limit]

You are very biased tbh. Listing any of those teams are quality teams is a bit of a joke tbh. In this world cup, there are more good teams from americas than from europe, there's no question, and those teams are (not shockingly) playing far better than their european counterparts. With that said, only brasil and argentina are in the level of germany and netherlands, 2 and 2 for real contenders.
Nation - UEFA Ranking:
Norway - 8
Sweden - 13
Slovakia - 18
Turkey - 16
Czech Republic - 23
Ukraine - 26
Hungary - 27
Bulgaria - 28
Poland - 36

As a reference point: Belgium is #22. If none of those teams are quality, then 2/3 of the entire World Cup Tournament isn't either. Most if not all those teams would qualify in every region except for Europe & South America


1. Brazil vs Netherlands
2. Argentina vs Germany
3. Colombia vs France
4. Chile vs Belgium
5. Uruguay vs Greece
6. Ecuador vs Russia

I'll leave out Italy although they played South American #5 to an even match. In those 6 matches, I'll take Europe in atleast 4 of the matches. England & Portugal are the European bottom feeders in this Tournament and they still played USA & Uruguay very well. If Swizz & Russia make the Knockout Stage, then Europe will have performed decently.
- England bombed
- Spain finished 3rd in a very tough Group
- Everyone else has played nearly on Par

If no more than 1 South American team cracks the Semi-Final then how impressive was it all? I had Chile making the Knockout Stage and Ecuador is a surprise. Why should I be impressed by South Americans performance so far? Conmebol is the big winner thus far. USA & Mexico benefit from having a cake walk to Qualifying every 4 years. You think Klinsmann would have joined USA if they had to qualify from Europe? No. Because these teams would qualify only every 8-12 years.

[Franklin]

Nation - UEFA Ranking:
Norway - 8
Sweden - 13
Slovakia - 18
Turkey - 16
Czech Republic - 23
Ukraine - 26
Hungary - 27
Bulgaria - 28
Poland - 36
Sweden didn't even qualify for the WC this year :cry, but at least we have Aron Johannsson on the US side :king:

[DAF86]

:lol UEFA rankings

[Infinite_limit]

:lol UEFA rankings
Kiddo, I'm bringing numbers into the discussion. So it's not just "Europe sucks because they didn't win every match"

[DAF86]

UEFA rankings :lol

[Infinite_limit]

UEFA rankings :lol
"Europe sucks because Bosnia didn't defeat Argentina"

[FlAVaK]

There is no Dortmund skin. I like Tijuana logo

:wakeup

[DAF86]

"Europe sucks because Bosnia didn't defeat Argentina"

And Italy didn't beat Costa Rica, and England didn't beat Uruguay, and Spain didn't beat Chile, and Portugal didn't beat USA, and Croatia didn't beat Mexico, etc, etc, etc...

I never said Europe sucks, heck I even said I'm expecting an all European final.

You did say the Eurocup is harder than the WC. I would like to know the reasoning behind such an odd opinion, tbh.

[Infinite_limit]

And Italy didn't beat Costa Rica, and England didn't beat Uruguay, and Spain didn't beat Chile, and Portugal didn't beat USA, and Croatia didn't beat Mexico, etc, etc, etc...

I never said Europe sucks, heck I even said I'm expecting an all European final.

You did say the Eurocup is harder than the WC. I would like to know the reasoning behind such an odd opinion, tbh.
World Cup has African, Asian & Middle Eastern teams that traditionally park the bus. I will have to see how this plays out in Russia 2018, to make an official ruling if this is no longer the case.

[lefty]

World Cup has African, Asian & Middle Eastern teams that traditionally park the bus..
http://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/03/Stare-What-GIF.gif

[Muser]

I think that it's harder to qualify for the WC in Europe, but I don't think the euro cup is harder than the WC.

[DAF86]

I think that it's harder to qualify for the WC in Europe, but I don't think the euro cup is harder than the WC.

It depends on the group you get. The qualifying system in Europe sucks, some shitty teams get a laughably easy group and qualify while better ones get knocked out because of bad luck with the draw. I pretty much doubt a team like Greece for example (which has a 50/50 chance to make it to quarters here, unbelievable) would have qualified to the WC playing in South America but a team like Sweden might.

[Infinite_limit]

It depends on the group you get. The qualifying system in Europe sucks, some shitty teams get a laughably easy group and qualify while better ones get knocked out because of bad luck with the draw. I pretty much doubt a team like Greece for example (which has a 50/50 chance to make it to quarters here, unbelievable) would have qualified to the WC playing in South America but a team like Sweden might.
Which groups are you pointing at? The three softest groups

Group E
- Swizz
- Iceland
- Slovenia
- Norway
- Albania
- Cyprus


Group B
- Italy
- Denmark
- Czech
- Bulgaria
- Armenia
- Malta


Group H
- England
- Ukraine
- Montenegro
- Poland
- Moldova
- San Marino



Winner qualifies automatically. 2nd place team goes into Playoffs. I think those groups are pretty even. The gap between the 2nd & 3rd team isn't large. 4th Place teams of Norway, Bulgaria & Poland is pretty solid.

[DAF86]

Yeah, all those are pretty shitty groups. Argentina and Brazil would love to breeze through those groups instead of having to play in Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador. etc.

[Infinite_limit]

Yeah, all those are pretty shitty groups. Argentina and Brazil would love to breeze through those groups instead of having to play in Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador. etc.
They breeze thru that group anyway and win shit in the main tournaments

Venezuela is the best team not to qualify out of South America and they are 40th in FIFA rankings.

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol read this article about the biggest sooks at WC

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/our-2014-fifa-world-cup-in-brazil-sookometer-is-your-definitive-guide-to-footballs-worst-sooks/story-fnkjbhv0-1226967472066

LOL first paragraph, french monkeys

[resistanze]

They breeze thru that group anyway and win shit in the main tournaments

Venezuela is the best team not to qualify out of South America and they are 40th in FIFA rankings.
FIFA rankings?

[Infinite_limit]

the ESPN intro cartoon is pretty bad ass with the music. Always gets me in the mood

[DAF86]

No matches tomorrow :cry

[Thebesteva]

http://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/03/Stare-What-GIF.gif

:lmao

[SAtown]

No matches tomorrow :cry

I'm actually glad so I don't have to avoid spoilers all day at work for once :cry

[DAF86]

I'm actually glad so I don't have to avoid spoilers all day at work for once :cry

Where do you live son? lol at the thought of avoiding WC spoilers here in Argentina. In fact, lol working during the WC here in Argentina. :lol

[SAtown]

Where do you live son? lol at the thought of avoiding WC spoilers here in Argentina. In fact, lol working during the WC here in Argentina. :lol

San Antonio tbh. The gringos I work with are all futbol fans all of a sudden, and the tv in our conference room is on WC all day. I like to tape the matches or dl them after work imo

Although the best part is my boss kicks me out of the office to watch Mex play during the week

[it's me]

Ramadan in 2014 will start on Saturday, the 28th of June and will continue for 30 days until Sunday, the 27th of July.

Will this affect teams with majority of Muslim players?

[lefty]

African Teams :lmao


Don't play for the flag anymore :lmao



The Nigeria squad at the World Cup have missed a scheduled training session in a row over bonus money.

[TDMVPDPOY]

African Teams :lmao


Don't play for the flag anymore :lmao



The Nigeria squad at the World Cup have missed a scheduled training session in a row over bonus money.



theres a high chance if these clowns werent kicking a ball for a living they be either picking bananas in the jungle or joining koni or boko harim

[Infinite_limit]

Will this affect teams with majority of Muslim players?
Haha yes it will.

Won't matter though because France & Germany will skullfuck regardless. Maybe France & Belgium have a few Muslims

[hater]

Damn africa is just on another level folks

[hater]

Will this affect teams with majority of Muslim players?

France is fucked :lmao

[hater]

theres a high chance if these clowns werent kicking a ball for a living they be either picking bananas in the jungle or joining koni or boko harim

Theyd be kidnapoing schoolgirls tbh :cry

[Infinite_limit]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkOuuIpfXNs

[ffadicted]

lol @ all the references to FIFA rankings when arguing about who performs better at a world cup. You guys must be new to world cup football tbh.

[Infinite_limit]

lol @ all the references to FIFA rankings when arguing about who performs better at a world cup. You guys must be new to world cup football tbh.
There needs to be a reference point

[lefty]

. You guys must be new to world cup football tbh.
http://i.imgur.com/17Mbtks.gif

[DAF86]

Now that my ass has losen up I can post this.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNbV8pIyfiM

[Flawless]

lol USA

[IronMaxipad]

:lol usa
:lol we won the hex:cry
:lol same fate as mexico
:lol moral victories
:lol concacaf
:lol Jotovan
:lol "gap"
:lol we earned respect
:lol fgts

[elemento]

Little Argie knows what's good :lmao


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsjue72VNqg

[Infinite_limit]

“Now comes a mediocre player with a plaintive interview and false claims, and denounces the work of the coach," Magath wrote in German. "The player Landon Donovan, at Bayern, was once considered unsuitable for the second team. I find such behavior unspeakable, unworthy of an international player."


HEAD-SHOT

[Infinite_limit]

Will the FIFA force the Semi-Final teams to give an "Anti-Racism" speech and pose for Photos again? Get a grip FIFA

[Jodelo]

One thing about this world cup is, that the ballboys are really bad. They take sooo long to get a ball in the game, 4-5 times a game there are 2 balls on the pitch. It's a minor thing but still...

[Infinite_limit]

ESPN Soccer Power Index


TEAM - FINAL PCT - CHAMP PCT

Brazil - 65% - 45%

Argentina - 57% - 23%

Germany - 35% - 18%

Netherlands - 43% - 14%

[pgardn]

ESPN Soccer Power Index


TEAM - FINAL PCT - CHAMP PCT

Brazil - 65% - 45%

Argentina - 57% - 23%

Germany - 35% - 18%

Netherlands - 43% - 14%

Well that seals the deal then...

[Venti Quattro]

And no Germany ain't winning

A bunch of mental midgets


Mental midgets, I said


Im pretty sure he got Germany :lol


Who is winning it : Well, let's see ....

- Germany : mentalmidgetsmentalmidgetsmentalmidgetsmentalmidge ts .... so, no


:lmao :lmao Germany's gonna dominate the 2014 Brazil WC like it's September 1, 1939, nigga. Count on it.


Like they were supposed to dominate the last Euro ? :lmao


Charge it on inexperience last 2010. But Germany is ready for war in 2014


I said Euro

It was in 2012


Still, I think they weren't ready enough. If the recent turn of events in Europe are any indication, then ze Germans are ready to take over world football for another time.


Keep in mind that those damn foreigners are instrumental in Dortmund and Bayern going 3rd Reich on Europe.

The only cold blooded German players are Muller and Lahm

The others are pussies

What did I tell lefty? :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[Venti Quattro]

Look at what Pique is doing :rollin
487048584190115840

[Infinite_limit]

Yahoo Sports

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/kegstermd/Jurgen_zps278b7aba.png

[SAtown]

:cry always depressing when it's over :cry

[Infinite_limit]

:cry always depressing when it's over :cry
Yaaaaaa. Let down until Champions League

[DAF86]

Champion

Germany

2nd time predicting a WC on ST and 2nd time I get the champion right. :hat

[IronMaxipad]

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[ElNono]

^ I was just reading about that... didn't take long to get back to normal :lol

[mudyez]

Is it ok for Germany to steal the term "Drive for Five!" now? :)

[FlAVaK]

Is it ok for Germany to steal the term "Drive for Five!" now? :)

:hat

#wirfuervier is over now. And there is nothing that rhymes with "fünf"! So it has to be #drive4five...

[The Gemini Method]

WC Withdrawals

[Spur|n|Austin]

http://i.imgur.com/O8mjQub.jpg
ElNono - How cruel is this?

[ElNono]

http://i.imgur.com/O8mjQub.jpg
ElNono - How cruel is this?

:lol nothing cruel about it, tbh... it's actually a good depiction of ARG harboring dem krauts, tbh

[Spur|n|Austin]

:lol nothing cruel about it, tbh... it's actually a good depiction of ARG harboring dem krauts, tbh

:lol touche

[Venti Quattro]

489682527884689410

[Infinite_limit]

489682527884689410
France too low. How far did Spain drop?

Uruuay will start steadily declining. Where is Italy?

[FlAVaK]

489682527884689410

Actually, Brazil is ahead of Spain. Italy is at 14...

http://de.fifa.com/worldranking/rankingtable/

[FlAVaK]

England behind Bosnia :lmao

[Infinite_limit]

1. Germany +1
2. Argentina +3
3. Netherlands +12
4. Colombia +4
5. Belgium +6

6. Uruguay +1
7. Brazil -4
8. Spain -7
9. Switzerland -3
10. France +7

11. Portugal -7
12. Chile +2
13. Greece -1
14. Italy -5
15. USA -2

16. Costa Rica +12
17. Croatia +1
18. Mexico +2
19. Bosnia +2
20. England -10

[Venti Quattro]

Why do Germany have to play to qualify for the Euros? Okay I get that it's entirely a different tournament, but they're the world champs and they should be given a pass until the 2018 World Cup.

[Infinite_limit]

Why do Germany have to play to qualify for the Euros? Okay I get that it's entirely a different tournament, but they're the world champs and they should be given a pass until the 2018 World Cup.
Would make some teams soft. No competitive matches for years.