Rio de Janiero - 2014 Fifa World Cup Thread

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First topic message reminder :

This **should** be the main article for the Fifa World Cup 2014 competition that happens in 10 days time. Lets try and keep the debate simple yet reasonable about all of the build-up, the stadiums, the countries, the players, the qualifying, the winners and most importantly, the "bought" 2022 World Cup.

Enjoy! (And... lets try and make this World Cup as good as possible considering all of the poor build-up, tragic deaths and he outrageous violence that has been happening over recent months)

[DirectView2]

Did you just get banned and setup a secondary account in five minutes? Bravo sir.

I didn't get banned for breaking any house rules genuinely speaking, but whatever as they don't want me here anymore i agree the decision and move on, this account is created to inform I would't be able to reply any more coz I got banned, I won't be posting with this so I have no fear of creating this one and genuinely declaring it as mine.

Yes I am brave, but this scenario is just too easy.   

[The Special Juan]

I'd like to apologise for this game

Its the first I've bet on

And I bet on both teams to score

Its all my fault

It's ok, I forgive you (but that's because I didn't bother wasting any mental energy by watching it)

[compelling and rich]

i had germany, nigeria and ghana today so looks ike that one is out the window

although i did have benzema first goal and france to win 3-0 yesterday and muller top scorer before the tournament so not all bad

[Duty281]

I had £100 on England on Saturday - damn and blast!

Hey ho, I had a safe £300 on France yesterday, and a reasonably comfortable £250 on ze Germans.

And gamblers don't make any money...

[CFCNick]

No Wondolowski for USA. What is Klinsmann thinking?!?!

[westisbest]

He looks a decent player from what i have seen.

Ha, fair play Phil Neville.

Joking he loved social media until 24 hours ago.

[Duty281]

Has Alan Hansen already retired from punditry? I thought he was doing the World Cup as well, but I haven't seen him yet.

I'd never thought I would miss Hansen, but when Rio is the replacement...

[Hammersmith harrier]

I've enjoyed Rio's input.

[Hero]

I think Rio has come across very well too, puts his points across showing his knowledge.

[skyeman]

But Neville got five hundred complaints to the BBC, for having NO emotion and being monotone. Thought it would have been a lot more.

But Auntie Beeb said "he is a valued member of our team and shall continue"

Won't be around after the WC then  

[skyeman]

I think the USA could beat Ghana tonight.

Going for 2-1.

[Duty281]

But Neville got five hundred complaints to the BBC, for having NO emotion and being monotone.  Thought it would have been a lot more.

But Auntie Beeb said "he is a valued member of our team and shall continue"

Won't be around after the WC then  

Dear BBC,

I'd rather like to be a commentator on your Match of the Day lark. I combine over-the-top patriotism with casual xenophobia - a perfect mix with plenty of emotion.

Expect the complaints to rise fourfold!

Ta, Duty.

[skyeman]

But Neville got five hundred complaints to the BBC, for having NO emotion and being monotone.  Thought it would have been a lot more.

But Auntie Beeb said "he is a valued member of our team and shall continue"

Won't be around after the WC then  

Dear BBC,

I'd rather like to be a commentator on your Match of the Day lark. I combine over-the-top patriotism with casual xenophobia - a perfect mix with plenty of emotion.

Expect the complaints to rise fourfold!

Ta, Duty.

  

Frig, did you see the abuse Neville got on Twitter. And his reply!!

[Duty281]

Yeah, poor Phillip.

Even some parts of our policeforce joined in!

And now he's retweeted some of the few positive comments just to make himself feel better! Bless.

[skyeman]

Neville sounded as enthusiastic as Cameron inviting Miliband to Downing St, bringing with him a copy of the Sun.

[CFCNick]

Clint Dempsey clearly not the only Seattle based athlete that can hit Beast Mode.

[skyeman]

USA, USA, USA.

[westisbest]

USA USA USA.

Only thing going to ruin this game is that trailer park trash Savage commentating.

Pure scumbag.

[skyeman]

USA USA USA.

Only thing going to ruin this game is that trailer park trash Savage commentating.

Pure scumbag.

Better than Neville though.

[westisbest]

Not for me.

Great turn out for the americans.

Not a huge distance.

The game is growing.

[Scrumpy]

Is there anyway to turn off savage?

Giving Dempsey a hard time because he didn't sing the anthem, what a tool Robbie is, not fit to lace the boots of Dempsey or comment on a World Cup game, how many world cups have you been to Robbie?

Take a look at the 2nd picture in the article. Lol

https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/the-rio-report/facts-7-truths-savage-messi-immortality-030028879.html

[skyeman]

Is there anyway to turn off savage?

Giving Dempsey a hard time because he didn't sing the anthem, what a tool Robbie is, not fit to lace the boots of Dempsey or comment on a World Cup game, how many world cups have you been to Robbie?

Take a look at the 2nd picture in the article. Lol

https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/the-rio-report/facts-7-truths-savage-messi-immortality-030028879.html

   

See what you mean by that .

[Scrumpy]

I guess he was cheap!

[skyeman]

USA should be 2-0 up, step one foot to the right. GOAL. Poor.

[CFCNick]

Savage wouldn't cost anything I suppose as he's already a BBC employee. It's like when Simon gets Westlife or Leona Lewis on X Factor.

[CFCNick]

Altidore down. Here's your chance Wondo!!! Show the world what you can do.

[skyeman]

Misses a sitter, then out of the WC. OUCH.

[CFCNick]

What?!?! Still no Wondo???

[westisbest]

Didn't realise Donavan wasn't in the squad.

USA holding their own so far.

[skyeman]

Don't think either of these will cause Portugal many problems.

[Liam]

On Savage, I can tell you as a Welsh fan he NEVER sung the nationaly anthem, he used to turn sideways and close his eyes and listen. What a hypocrite.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Fairly sure Norwich had more quality in the final third than this Ghana side, my word they've been atrocious

[Lowlandbrit]

Don't think either of these will cause Portugal many problems.

If only because USA might not have any players left by the end of this.

[CFCNick]

Don't think either of these will cause Portugal many problems.

12 years ago a much stronger Portugal side got best by a worse USA team.

[skyeman]

Don't think either of these will cause Portugal many problems.

12 years ago a much stronger Portugal side got best by a worse USA team.

At the 1950 World Cup in Brazil, the United States defeated England 1–0. So fair point. 

[skyeman]

Well, a good night for two German managers thus far.

[Lowlandbrit]

America have looked awful since Altidore went off. Bradley's had a shocking match.

[skyeman]

It has been coming.

[skyeman]

Oh my. I might get the 2-1 right.  

[westisbest]

Great stuff.

Wasted a bit of time though after the goal.

Cmon USA, hold out.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Can't see either these two progressing but it's been a fun game

[CFCNick]

USA will get a point off Portugal. It'll go down to goal difference.

[skyeman]

Love this WC.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Meh USA were pretty lucky Ghana had the end product of Ricky Van Wolfswinkel, can't imagine Ronaldo will let them off the hook so easy

Altidore looks like he could be a big loss if they're gonna defend and look to nick something. Can't get up the pitch nearly as well with that Johansson bloke

Ghana were awful, defending non existent 

Germany will Muller (ya get it ) these two

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

How in the blue hell did Dempsey get man of the match ahead of Jones/Beckerman????!

[cherriesfna]

USA got lucky, They won't steal 2 goals v Portugal and Germany and no way will they keep a clean sheets either,

[cherriesfna]

But that win did a hell of good for football in the USA

[socal1976]

My two teams did allright last night. USA getting some payback against the Ghanians. I think a confident USA side can get a result against Portugal. Portugal are just not as good as everyone seems to think. Ronaldo has never really impressed me on their national team side and their defense looks absolutely attrocious. They are one man team and if the USA can contain Ronaldo defensively and get some good crosses in the box and deliveries on set pieces they should be able to score.

Iran pulled out a draw, really was the better side from the opening 10 minutes on. They are not as bad a side as this match reflects. They probably won't make it out of the group but can play much better than this. One thing that reflects well is that the Iranian back line and defensive midfield was pretty much untroubled for the vast majority of the match and broke up Nigeria's play. Nigeria's passing was pretty awful though and helped them in their defend and counter set up. Iran's goal keeper is still like always a disaster waiting to happen. Reza Goochanejad looks a lively striker and probably should have scored on that header off the corner.

[GSC]

But that win did a hell of good for football in the USA

Not really, the US always tends to hop on the bandwagon WC time

[westisbest]

Not really, they have had a good following for sometime now, even at non WC games.

They need to start with Wondalowski next match.
That Johansson looked bush.

They are capable of getting a result against Portugal, but think Portugal will nick it 2-1.

I hope not though.

While we're on this group.

Muellar should be banned for the next 2 games.
That was just disgraceful what he did yesterday.
Just pathetic. Main reason I dont watch to much football these days. To much of that carry on.

Portugal defender should have gone into the German dressing room and knocked that c*nt the fk out.

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