Rio de Janiero - 2014 Fifa World Cup Thread

[J.Benson II]

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Maybe Toure just never saw Mexico's game against Cameroon or Bosnia's game against Nigeria?

[Derbymanc]

Unfortunately Socal one of Brazils players was gonna get a kicking eventually, as the more player get kicked off the field with nothing being done, the more annoyed they get, especially when it's obvious that they are getting the benefit of the doubt EVERY time.

It's a shame one of the better players is out and hopefully he'll recover with no lasting challenge but maybe it will stop Scolari sending his players out with the message to kick lumps out of others.

[Nachos Jones]

Without using Google translate, using only my knowledge of Afrikaans and Suisse German, I'd guess you typed - .... but still completely in it. Go Holland go... No clue what Wij Zijn means

It means 'We are nearly there but not all the way just yet'

[Duty281]

Duty really is delusional when it comes to England. Even now he still thinks they could have won the World Cup.

Yep when you're coming up to the semifinals and no team has really impressed, rather they're all largely mediocre, then you realise this is a wide open tournament that plenty of teams could have won. Costa Rica being a penalty shootout from the last four probably tells it all.

[J.Benson II]

Duty really is delusional when it comes to England. Even now he still thinks they could have won the World Cup.

I wonder if there is some deluded Cameroonian out there somewhere saying stuff like "Such a wide-open tournament will further frustrate Cameroon, as they could have given it a real go."

  

[Nachos Jones]

I find it pretty shocking that a lot of people on this site actually feel like Neymar got what he deserved or was faking at the time when he got kneed in the back. When I saw the knee in the back it looked pretty vicious and at least deserving of a yellow card. Neymar isn't even as close to as big a diver as Robben, I still don't want either guy to be injured and knocked out of the tournament. Some of the commentary during the Brazil match and even after the news that the kid had a fractured vertebrae on this site has been pretty harsh and borderline grotesque. Neymar is a major talent and has carried an anemic Brazil attack in this world cup, I certainly don't watch tournaments and hope that players like him get their vertabrae crushed and get knocked out of tournament they have worked for 4 years to win. In fact, I read reports that a couple of inches up and the kid could have had a career ending or even crippling injury.

Socal1976,

Neymar dives just as much as Robben (both are poor for it) but Neymar's reactions after every slight touch is to writhe in pain solely to get a fellow professional a card and that to me is the worst kind of diving. People were bound to question his integrity when he went down due to the fact that he always reacts as if he has received a serious injury, its the 'Boy who cried Wolf' syndrome.

My personal opinion is that its slightly gamesmanship from the Brazil camp and don't think that Neymar's tournament is actually over, that's just me though.

If he is indeed seriously injured then I wish him a speedy recovery. He is a very talented player but that doesn't excuse his blatant cheating in my books.

James from Columbia was kicked all over the park by a Brazilian team set up to nullify his threat by kicking him everywhere and not once did he complain, he just got on with the game. That's a player I like to see and respect.

[Derbymanc]

 Perfectly summed up Nachos

[Gibson]

Hup Holland Hup! Need a goal like this from Robben, Van Persie or Snijder.

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

Geloof.

[Lowlandbrit]

Can't remember seeing a less convincing attempt at winning a knockout match than Costa Rica's effort last night. Started playing for penalties at the opening kickoff.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I think Costa Rica changed their game to nullify Holland. Which for the most part they did. Sneijder at least has arrived and shown the class he has, absolutely top notch performance.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

The last thing Costa Rica wanted to do was to give RVP, Robben and Depay space to run into and use

[Fernando]

And people said Heskey couldn't score. I present Mrs Heskey (No idea how he's managed this)

[Dolphin Ziggler]

We all know that Emile is going to have something else big other than a paypacket. It probably goes down easily for a big man

[J.Benson II]

And people said Heskey couldn't score. I present Mrs Heskey (No idea how he's managed this)

Looks like Flavor Flav there.

[Gibson]

I think Costa Rica changed their game to nullify Holland. Which for the most part they did. Sneijder at least has arrived and shown the class he has, absolutely top notch performance.

All true Dolphin.   

Sneijder has recovered his form during the course of the comp, for sure. Could easily have had a hat-trick. And Robben is on fire. Van Persie has been flat since the early rounds. He  must be saving his best for Argentina. I hope.

[Lowlandbrit]

Sneijder has recovered his form during the course of the comp, for sure. Van Persie has been flat since the early rounds.

For some reason those two just don't seem to gel on the field, so it tends to be one or the other.

[Nachos Jones]

So Brazil have appealed against the one match ban of Silva.. http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28185948

This is getting ridiculous. They will probably win as well since Fifa will step in because they desperately want Brazil to win this.

Seriously fed up to the back teeth with this Brazil team. Neymar could have seen several yellows and a ban but was looked upon leniently by the Ref's. How Fernandinho escaped punishment is beyond me as he has been a fouling machine but not picked by Ref's because of is importance to the Brazil team.

They have been given a free ride and yet still have the gaul to complain and appeal against one decision against them.

Corruption reigns supreme here. Really fed up with Fifa and Brazil.

[Duty281]

They'll try anything once!

[Nachos Jones]

Classless team run by a classless manager. Simply poor.

I really used to love Brazil as a team, played some fantastic football but in the last 20 years they really have formed into such a classless bunch that I am desperate to see lose.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

[Ent]

I see Neymar is teeing up his miracle.

Wouldn't be surprised to see him in the semi, would really get the country even more behind them.

[Fernando]

It's going to be the fat Ronaldo saga all over again except win this time.

[kingraf]

Nothing could ever be like Ronaldo 98, could it? I mean that led to a national inquiry!

[Fernando]

In good news for Brazil fans, The Spanish muppet that let them kick James Rodriguez & The Colombian team about for 90 mins is favorite to be the ref for the final

#HandThemTheTrophyNow

[westisbest]

I'd love to see a Germany Holland final, with Holland winning.
 
If Failing that, Germany Argentina.
 
An Argentina win v Brazil would be funny, but would like to see Germany beat Brazil.

[Duty281]

In good news for Brazil fans, The Spanish muppet that let them kick James Rodriguez & The Colombian team about for 90 mins is favorite to be the ref for the final

#HandThemTheTrophyNow

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/06/referee-suarez-bite-charge-brazil-germany-semi-final

Fear not!

[Fernando]

In good news for Brazil fans, The Spanish muppet that let them kick James Rodriguez & The Colombian team about for 90 mins is favorite to be the ref for the final

#HandThemTheTrophyNow

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/06/referee-suarez-bite-charge-brazil-germany-semi-final

Fear not!

That's not him he's Mexican

#StillDoomed

[DirectView2]

I'd love to see a Germany Holland final, with Holland winning.
 
If Failing that, Germany Argentina.
 
An Argentina win v Brazil would be funny, but would like to see Germany beat Brazil.

+1

[Duty281]

This game won't be pretty, but I think Germany will carry the day by a single goal inside the ninety minutes.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Klose plays. Bernard plays. This could be fun

[Nachos Jones]

I have this feeling that Germany are going to copy Brazil in their tactics of falling over ever three seconds and trying to get players sent off. Doesn't bode well for the match and as much as I want to see Germany win, I cant see that happening. Too much home ground advantage and the ref's will again be conned by the Brazilian players.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

You're getting a little bitter now mate!

[Nachos Jones]

Oh I am very bitter. Have really had enough of Brazil's antics.

Just ignore me though and enjoy the game

[Fernando]

Brazil XI: Cesar, Maicon, Dante, Luiz, Marcelo, Gustavo, Fernandinho, Hulk, Oscar, Bernard, Fred

Germany XI: Neuer,Lahm,Boateng, Hummels,Hoewedes, Khedira, Schweinsteiger, Ozil, Muller, Kroos, Klose

[Lowlandbrit]

Could this really end any other way than Klose scoring the winner?

[Nachos Jones]

Ideal situation for me would be for Germany to win 1-0 with Klose getting the goal and breaking Ronaldo's record. That would be some achievement but for me, Ronaldo will always be the best striker I have seen at World Cups.

[kingraf]

The German team is just soo much better on paper, even with Sami. Gonna take a special performance from Brazil to win this, or a referee job the likes of which hasn't been seen since South Korea. Germany have the talent to blow this Brazil team to shreds, but I suspect they'll just grind, which could be a mistake.

[Nachos Jones]

Are the German team that much better on paper though? I think that they may be slightly better but not much better. If the game is refereed well then I can see a very boring game going to extra time and possibly penalties (although Brazil will not want penalties against Germany).

[kingraf]

I think they are... Lahm is an elite defender, Hummels as well, while Boateng is better than decent in the middle. Germany's midfield chows Brazil's, and Klose vs Hulk/Fred maybe a toss-up in club colours, but it's one way traffic in national colours

[Duty281]

Germany's organisation and superior midfield could be the undoing for Brazil.

I think the Europeans have the better team, but the South Americans have a potentially pivotal advantage in that they're at home.

Close, but I'll favour Germany!

[Nachos Jones]

Well I hope so but I cant see anything other than a Brazil victory, purely based on my bitter comments above

[GSC]

Beautifully sang by all 3 Germans

[Pal Joey]

Germany just needs to keep cool and tight in defence and let Brazil carry on with any antics. Think they'll be too strong. (famous last words!)

[Hero]

Must have missed the news that Neymar died with the way the Brazilians are carrying on.

[Scrumpy]

Oh dear!

Germany look like england banging it forward and unable to control the ball.

[Scrumpy]

Never a foul the refs are on the Brazilians side already.

You've got to love FIFA Fair Play lol

[Fernando]

Germany 1-0 - Muller (going to overtake Klose if keep going at this rate)

[Pal Joey]

Tor!!!!

[Duty281]

Yes Germany!

Awful defending.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

GOL GOL GOL GOL GOL GOL GOL ZE GERMANSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

[Scrumpy]

Yesssssss

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