World Cup - Page 13

Gailh · #**181** 07-03-2006, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mari

think I'll support Italy now, though I've a bad feeling Germany's going to win... sorry David, but as I'm Dutch I could never support Germany.

Why: 1974.

I have a feeling that Germany is going to win but I wont be supporting the Germans either. Why? We've lost twice on penalty shoot outs to the Germans and it's not that I'M bitter or anything ........

Gail

DavidMn · #**182** 07-03-2006, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Street Angel

I totally agree with what you said. Argentina is a bit more "intimidating" than Italy, but nevertheless Italy is a *very* strong opponent!

And David... "outplayed"? "things [just] falling into place for Germany" ?? I'm getting more and more desperate the more you say!

Where's the confidence and the fighting spirit?

One more statement like this and Chancellor Merkel will personally stop you from ever setting foot on German soil! German fan? Ah, the shame!!

Oh youre too funny!

DavidMn · #**183** 07-03-2006, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mari

think I'll support Italy now, though I've a bad feeling Germany's going to win... sorry David, but as I'm Dutch I could never support Germany.

Why: 1974.

I totally understand. I appreciate your loyalty to your country.

DavidMn · #**184** 07-03-2006, 10:01 AM

As for France, they outplayed the Brazilians completely as far as I could see it. More knowledgeable football minds than myself may disagree, but I believe France will win over Portugal even thought their coach has won 12 consecutive eorld cup matches. BTW, to my English friends, the fact that Beckham gave up his captaincy of the team was pretty big news over here. I'm sure it was there as well.

shackin'up · #**185** 07-03-2006, 10:50 AM

I support the germans from now on. From the teams left, they play closest to the dutch style. I have to overwin some syndroms but if one's fair: Germany plays the most daring game. But to name Argentina more intimidating than Italy is far from realistic. They were back in the days but today it's the portuguese and italians who play the best psychodrama. Awful, but effective.

no, germany, if they stay cool-why not, it's their strength- will be playing Portugal in the final. And win by penaltyshootout.

DavidMn · #**186** 07-03-2006, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by shackin'up

I support the germans from now on. From the teams left, they play closest to the dutch style. I have to overwin some syndroms but if one's fair: Germany plays the most daring game. But to name Argentina more intimidating than Italy is far from realistic. They were back in the days but today it's the portuguese and italians who play the best psychodrama. Awful, but effective.

no, germany, if they stay cool-why not, it's their strength- will be playing Portugal in the final. And win by penaltyshootout.

Portugal. Really? interesting. I would feel them to be less of a threat than France.

shackin'up · #**187** 07-03-2006, 11:05 AM

Until now, the french have played one good game. They're gonna overestimate themselves after they've beaten Brasil. Portugal is more realistic. They did not play ONE good game this tournament, but got into the semis. They KNOW that they are the surprise and will act like it: wait until the opponent makes the mistake. And they have an even better penaltykiller in their goal than germany. The germans will win it because they donot place their penalties IN the net, but their aim is THROUGH the net: it's that total focus that will bring them their victory.

Unbelievable to hear that from my mouth. I'll have to live with AGAIN four years living next to the Weltmeister. Brrrr.

DavidMn · #**188** 07-03-2006, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by shackin'up

Until now, the french have played one good game. They're gonna overestimate themselves after they've beaten Brasil. Portugal is more realistic. They did not play ONE good game this tournament, but got into the semis. They KNOW that they are the surprise and will act like it: wait until the opponent makes the mistake. And they have an even better penaltykiller in their goal than germany. The germans will win it because they donot place their penalties IN the net, but their aim is THROUGH the net: it's that total focus that will bring them their victory.

Unbelievable to hear that from my mouth. I'll have to live with AGAIN four years living next to the Weltmeister. Brrrr.

Good stuff Gerald, thank you.

Mari · #**189** 07-03-2006, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by madformac

Italy dive and cheat too much.

err, don't we all? That's football!

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Portugal beat England and they are too boring as well

France are just France and I have issues with the French.

Which leaves Germany. Now being English technically I should not support them. They are our arch enemies on the pitch (and off it too judging by history) but I like the way they are playing and they seem very much in control.

England won the World Cup when it was held in England in '66

Argentina won the World Cup when it was held in Argentina in '78

France won the World Cup when it was held in France in '98

So logically Germany will win it in Germany in '06

Shiver. But my guts say you're right. Won't go as far as Gerald though and actually support them

Mari · #**190** 07-03-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Gailh

I have a feeling that Germany is going to win but I wont be supporting the Germans either. Why? We've lost twice on penalty shoot outs to the Germans and it's not that I'M bitter or anything ........

Gail

No... of course you aren't... me neither!!! It's only a game, after all?

Gailh · #**191** 07-03-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mari

No... of course you aren't... me neither!!! It's only a game, after all?

the late great Bill Shankley (manager of Liverpool) once said that "football isn't a matter of life and death - it's much more important than that!"

But it is only a game - nobody died. You'd think we English would be used to it by now!

Gail

Mari · #**192** 07-03-2006, 01:47 PM

Over here, if you say "it's only a game" about football, most people will try to kill you

In the most cruel way.

Uh, I guess it's a Dutch expression that's hard to translate.

shackin'up · #**193** 07-04-2006, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mari

Won't go as far as Gerald though and actually support them

No yer right. I'm not proud of my posts here in this thread.

shackin'up · #**194** 07-04-2006, 04:21 AM

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England won the World Cup when it was held in England in '66

Argentina won the World Cup when it was held in Argentina in '78

France won the World Cup when it was held in France in '98

So logically Germany will win it in Germany in '06

What a crap logic

what happened in '70, '82, '86 '90 '94 and 2002? The home countries did not win.

madformac · #**195** 07-04-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by shackin'up

What a crap logic

what happened in '70, '82, '86 '90 '94 and 2002? The home countries did not win.

Well apart from 1990 the host countries were all crap. Then again who was it that won in '90?

Oh yes it was the Germans. (After they beat England on penalites as usual in the semi)

Who were the biggest underperformers of the '90 World Cup? Yup, the 1988 European Champions (they played in orange

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