Rio de Janiero - 2014 Fifa World Cup Thread

by Nachos Jones Fri 27 Jun 2014, 12:17 pm

First topic message reminder :

Linebreaker wrote:Pretty much the same as you Nachos but I'll come out of the cellar and pick Belgium over USA.

Belgium have not impressed me at all, lack cohesion. I think that under Klinsmann, the USA are tactically superior and will pick Belgium on a counter attack.

by Lowlandbrit Sat 28 Jun 2014, 9:58 pm

http://screamer.deadspin.com/the-james-rodriguez-wondergoal-as-called-on-colombian-1597472344/all

by Champagne_Socialist Sat 28 Jun 2014, 9:59 pm

Fernando wrote:
kingraf wrote:Fernando - is that really Wenger?

Yes it's him Bixente Lizarazu & Christian Karembeu and a random Arsenal Scout apparently

I thought Wenger was in Milan sealing the deal with Balotelli?

by Champagne_Socialist Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:00 pm

The Special Juan wrote:Is Rodriguez always this good or is he having the tournament of his life?

Well he cost Monaco £45 mil and chose them over Man U and he got the most assists in France last year.

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:02 pm

The Special Juan wrote:Is Rodriguez always this good or is he having the tournament of his life?

seems to be just wasted and unknown at Monaco tbh

by Fernando Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:03 pm

Champagne_Socialist wrote:
Fernando wrote:
kingraf wrote:Fernando - is that really Wenger?

Yes it's him Bixente Lizarazu & Christian Karembeu and a random Arsenal Scout apparently

I thought Wenger was in Milan sealing the deal with Balotelli?

He doesn't do the transfers, Dick Law does and that is by far the best name ever for an negotiator. The names Law, Dick Law

by **Crimey** Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:04 pm

mystiroakey wrote:
The Special Juan wrote:Is Rodriguez always this good or is he having the tournament of his life?

seems to be just wasted and unknown at Monaco tbh

Rubbish.

People have been going crazy over James Rodriguez all year...particularly after Falcao got injured because they moved him centrally and he got very good.

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:05 pm

yes thats my point - he has been playing well its just unknown to the masses mr 'rubbish'

by kingraf Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:05 pm

Argentina were in a similar position vs Germany, in 2006 - absolutely bossing the game before he chose sub Riquelme for a more defensive-minded player - it cost him the match and probably his job. Has he learnt from it, or will his Colombian side shut up shop and get burgled at the death?

by **Crimey** Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:06 pm

mystiroakey wrote:yes thats my point - he has been playing well its just unknown to the masses mr 'rubbish'

Unknown to you.

He's not a star yet, but the noise on him has not been quiet at all and a lot expected big things from him this tournament.

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:07 pm

no not unknown to me. but unknown to many, but unlike yyou i am not trying to put the poster down by saying what you said

by Fernando Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:07 pm

2-0 James Rodriguez

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:07 pm

Beautiful beautiful goal

by Nakatomi Plaza Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:07 pm

Dos para Rodriguez

by Duty281 Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:08 pm

Game over...James Rodriguez again!

That was beautiful play, well-worked and simply finished.

by **Crimey** Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:08 pm

He might be a good shout for the Golden Boot now. 5 goals, and Colombia likely to go to the next round.

by kingraf Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:08 pm

Nope - they are about to thrash the Uruguayans.

by **Crimey** Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:09 pm

mystiroakey wrote:no not unknown to me. but unknown to many, but unlike yyou i am not trying to put the poster down by saying what you said

He asked a question, he didn't make a wrong assertion.

by kingraf Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:09 pm

How the hell do you pick a player of the tournament?

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:10 pm

the only one that made the wrong assertion was you. Now just leave it.

by Guest Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:11 pm

Just emphasing again, how poor our supposed `group of death` really was. Rodriguez has been brilliant.

by Duty281 Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:11 pm

kingraf wrote:How the hell do you pick a player of the tournament?

James Milner!

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:11 pm

kingraf wrote:How the hell do you pick a player of the tournament?

well so far Rodriguez , but RVP has a game to come

by The Special Juan Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:12 pm

Crimey wrote:He might be a good shout for the Golden Boot now. 5 goals, and Colombia likely to go to the next round.

I think it will go to Muller myself, but who knows?

by Lowlandbrit Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:12 pm

Rodriguez and Colombia are playing like Neymar and Brazil were supposed to.

by Duty281 Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:13 pm

Brazil are going to have make a significant step up in quality to get the better of Colombia, who have looked the best of the South American teams thus far.

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:14 pm

John wrote:Just emphasing again, how poor our supposed `group of death` really was. Rodriguez has been brilliant.

well i think we all saw the difference between Uruguay with Suarez and without!

same applied to there qualifying- It was only Suarez's late form and burst of goals that got them in to the WC in the first place.

by Nakatomi Plaza Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:14 pm

The Special Juan wrote:
Crimey wrote:He might be a good shout for the Golden Boot now. 5 goals, and Colombia likely to go to the next round.

I think it will go to Muller myself, but who knows?

Argentina have this chap called Messi who's on four goals. Might be in with a shout particularly as he's up against a defence that contains Phillipe Senderos and Johan Djourou next.

by Scrumpy Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:15 pm

Lowlandbrit wrote:Rodriguez and Colombia are playing like Neymar and Brazil were supposed to.

I was just thinking that.

Such a shame fifa have robbed the lovely Uruguayans of a QF Lol.

by Fernando Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:17 pm

Does that Volley remind anyone else of Maxi Rodriguez's one that was class can't remember who against though.

by Nakatomi Plaza Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:17 pm

Think it was Mexico 'Nando.

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:17 pm

Nakatomi Plaza wrote:
The Special Juan wrote:
Crimey wrote:He might be a good shout for the Golden Boot now. 5 goals, and Colombia likely to go to the next round.

I think it will go to Muller myself, but who knows?

Argentina have this chap called Messi who's on four goals. Might be in with a shout particularly as he's up against a defence that contains Phillipe Senderos and Johan Djourou next.

Alot of people writing the Argentinians off at the moment- but just think about the attacking threat if arguero and Higuian also come to life!

by **Crimey** Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:18 pm

Think the player of the tournament will likely come from a finalist. If Messi keeps it up and Argentina do win, he will get it.

So far I think it goes:

1. James Rodriguez
2. Argen Robben
3. Lionel Messi

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:18 pm

Fernando wrote:Does that Volley remind anyone else of Maxi Rodriguez's one that was class can't remember who against though.

You see its all about the rodrguiez's

Thats why we didnt get out of the groups- Jay got injured Crying or Very sad

by **Crimey** Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:19 pm

Yeah I think Muller or Messi for the Golden Boot, barring a surprise elimination in the R16 for either side.

by Nakatomi Plaza Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:19 pm

Yep, eerily similar

by kingraf Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:19 pm

Jeez - Messi is going to molest that Suisse side... Although that Algerian side is no great shakes either.

by westisbest Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:21 pm

Nakatomi Plaza wrote:
The Special Juan wrote:
Crimey wrote:He might be a good shout for the Golden Boot now. 5 goals, and Colombia likely to go to the next round.

I think it will go to Muller myself, but who knows?

Argentina have this chap called Messi who's on four goals. Might be in with a shout particularly as he's up against a defence that contains Phillipe Senderos and Johan Djourou next.

I doubt Senderos will start.

They are also up against a guy called Shaqiri, who is decent, not many people making any noise about him.
Will make it tough for Argentina.

C'mon the Swiss.

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:21 pm

kingraf wrote:Jeez - Messi is going to molest that Suisse side... Although that Algerian side is no great shakes either.

The swiss are organised . Not sure if it will be that easy. Can see a bigger performance from the other front men if they are going to win big

by Guest Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:25 pm

Swiss looked organised shipping 5 against France. Messi will run riot.

by Duty281 Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:27 pm

I wonder who gets the job on the camera team of picking out the pretty girl in the crowd? Laugh

by westisbest Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:29 pm

Have a feeling Shaqiri might have a blinder, add to his goal talley.

Hope so anyway. Only 22, big future ahead.

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:29 pm

John wrote:Swiss looked organised shipping 5 against France. Messi will run riot.

both teams went mental that game. but what a game. I think the swiss have no option but to go full on pulis

by Fernando Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:29 pm

It's a great job Dootie. It's like being a pervert but it's ok cos your on TV Laugh

I miss the girl who got her juggs out.

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:31 pm

Duty281 wrote:I wonder who gets the job on the camera team of picking out the pretty girl in the crowd?

Are you going to apply?

But bear in mind we like seeing hot girls not hot boys!!

by Duty281 Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:34 pm

mystiroakey wrote:
Duty281 wrote:I wonder who gets the job on the camera team of picking out the pretty girl in the crowd?

Are you going to apply?

But bear in mind we like seeing hot girls not hot boys!!

Gutted. This is Brazil, there's loads of the latter!

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:34 pm

You have to think a lot of PL and even Champ managers must watch some of there players at the world cup and think - why arnt they this good at home!!

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:35 pm

Duty281 wrote:
mystiroakey wrote:
Duty281 wrote:I wonder who gets the job on the camera team of picking out the pretty girl in the crowd?

Are you going to apply?

But bear in mind we like seeing hot girls not hot boys!!

Gutted. This is Brazil, there's loads of the latter!

many of the former are also the later in brazil!

by Duty281 Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:39 pm

mystiroakey wrote:
Duty281 wrote:
mystiroakey wrote:
Duty281 wrote:I wonder who gets the job on the camera team of picking out the pretty girl in the crowd?

Are you going to apply?

But bear in mind we like seeing hot girls not hot boys!!

Gutted. This is Brazil, there's loads of the latter!

many of the former are also the later in brazil!

This isn't Thailand!

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:40 pm

Oh trust me- the Brazilians are also bang on it

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 10:41 pm

wait....

Not saying I know from experience or anything Wink

, Just you know I read the interweb from time to time and you pick up on these things

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