FIFA World Cup 2014 !

[gadjo_dilo]

just when I wanted to go to sleep :mad:

[Tazio]

Holy crap!!

[gadjo_dilo]

:eek:

[odykas]

1 - 2 :eek:

[steveaki13]

Double Wow. Costa Rican Party time.

[pino]

What the hell is happening ???

[pino]

Hard to say whether this is good or bad for Italy and England...

[gadjo_dilo]

Wow. Deserved really, Uruguay have been average. I predicted 2-1 so its still on.

You had to predict 1-2 :p

[steveaki13]

Costa Rica screwing my predictions and putting themselves in pole to challenge England & Italy.

Pino.. I think this is better than a Uruguay win slightly, but a draw would have been good.

[odykas]

Hard to say whether this is good or bad for Italy and England...

I think it's good, provided that they will be able to win the match vs Costa Rica.... :rolleyes:

[steveaki13]

Remember 1990 when Costa Rica beat Scotland one their way to a second Round match. Could be about to do it once again.

[steveaki13]

I think it's good, provided that they will be able to win the match vs Costa Rica.... :rolleyes:

Not to worry... England can lose to anyone. :p

[odykas]

Not to worry... England can lose to anyone. :p


I think anyone can lose to anyone.... :dozey:

[pino]

Not to worry... England can lose to anyone. :p

Not according to Steve Gerrard ! :p:

[steveaki13]

Also this sums Uruguay up too. They got 4th in the last World Cup but didnt qualify for the one before and were knocked out in the first round in 2002.

They can be awful these days or battle all the way. They are of course South American Champions and should never be taken lightly. They could beat both England and Italy still.

[steveaki13]

Not according to Steve Gerrard ! :p:

What does he know. ;)

[Tazio]

Pino.. I think this is better than a Uruguay win slightly, but a draw would have been good.

Quit begging, you don't want to start thinking about backing your way in.....yet! :p;

[steveaki13]

I think anyone can lose to anyone.... :dozey:

Italy cant. :D

[odykas]

1 - 3 :eek:

[gadjo_dilo]

noooooooo.........

[steveaki13]

Wow. I never thought this could happen. Uruguay look dead tonight.

Laugh at Uruguay or fear Costa Rica :eek:

[pino]

This means that Italy must win vs England !!!

[steveaki13]

This means that Italy must win vs England !!!

Surely it means England must win vs Italy? ;)

[pino]

Surely it means England must win vs Italy? ;)

Exactly ! :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

I surely must go to sleep now.

[steveaki13]

You cant miss the second biggest match of the World cup so far. :( (Spain v Netherlands a replay of the last final is bigger)

[Tazio]

Surely it means England must win vs Italy? ;)

What this actually means is Uruguay are up sh*t creek unless they beat Italy and England. ;)

[steveaki13]

What this actually means is Uruguay are up sh*t creek unless they beat Italy and England. ;)

What about when Costa Rica beat both of us. Costa Rica 9 points. Then what. :monster:

[Tazio]

What about when Costa Rica beat both of us. Costa Rica 9 points. Then what. :monster:
If That happens, and Uruguay advance I'll get one of these:

http://culturaltattoos.org/wp-content/gallery/english-tattoos/english-tattoo-18f4bee44d84f22522fb8008e5b9b87e01fb4fa9.jpg


:uhoh: :angel:

[veeten]

Mark v. pino.

"it's business, nothing personal..." :p:

[pino]

Lol veeten, Mark doesn't give a peanuts about this ! ;)

[steveaki13]

Lol veeten, Mark doesn't give a peanuts about this ! ;)

I won't wish you good luck Pino as I want the luck, but I hope the better team on the night wins and its not settled by a dive or cheating.

:)

[pino]

Good luck steve ! ;)

[steveaki13]

Hope we all mind the sand. Its like being at the beach

[steveaki13]

Not the start I expected. Its an open game. I was expecting a game of who can defend the most. :p

[pino]

Boring start if you ask me...

[pino]

Where has England learned to play catenaccio ? :p:

[odykas]

^ But they are too fast for the Italian defence :rolleyes:

[pino]

Damn right ody, don't understand why Prandelli choose Paletta and left Bonucci on the bench...

[steveaki13]

Probably most dull game of the first round, but still in my mind it was going to be worse. :D

Neither GK had masses to do. Some great defence by the Italian when the ball went across the goal face.

Either team could win this, haven't learnt anything yet really

[steveaki13]

Where has England learned to play catenaccio ? :p:

We want to become mini Italy :)

[odykas]

Goal!

[veeten]

still boring now, pino?... :D

[steveaki13]

Well done Pino. You are now looking better. byebye England. :uhoh:

[Alexamateo]

Equalizer! :D

[odykas]

1 - 1 :eek:

[veeten]

spoke too soon, steve.:D

[steveaki13]

Oh.... or not then. who would believe it.

This World Cup is shaping to been the opposite of South Africa which was defensive and dull.

Goals all the way.

[steveaki13]

spoke too soon, steve.:D

Wouldn't have believed it. Now we have an injured physio.

[gadjo_dilo]

Just wake up and I see goal after goal.....:confused:

[steveaki13]

Just wake up and I see goal after goal.....:confused:

Hi Gadjo.

[gadjo_dilo]

Hi. Missed the first part cos I couldn't hear the alarm clock.

[odykas]

Balotelli :eek:

[veeten]

Hi. Missed the first part cos I couldn't heard the alarm clock.

next time, let the rooster sit on the bedpost. Works better that way. :p: :D

[odykas]

Something is wrong here. As per the football books:
- Enlish style is based on attacking football
- Italian style is based on defensive football

Am I wrong? :dozey:

[pino]

I believe Prandelli made 2 mistakes, Panetta is too slow and Balotelli is too lonely in the front. So I say : Panetta and Verrati out, Bonucci and immobile in !

[steveaki13]

Something is wrong here. As per the football books:
- Enlish style is based on attacking football
- Italian style is based on defensive football

Am I wrong? :dozey:

Nope. Roy Hodgeson has made us the new Italy. :rolleyes:

[gadjo_dilo]

If That happens, and Uruguay advance I'll get one of these:

http://culturaltattoos.org/wp-content/gallery/english-tattoos/english-tattoo-18f4bee44d84f22522fb8008e5b9b87e01fb4fa9.jpg


:uhoh: :angel:
Oh dear God! Please do a miracle and let this happen. We have to see such piece of art on Taz's chest.

:angel:

[Tazio]

Great counterattacking by the Brits, I am very impressed. Serious role reversal going on here.

Hi Gadji :kiss:

[steveaki13]

Oh dear God! Please do a miracle and let this happen. We have to see such piece of art on Taz's chest.

:angel:

Im not sure that isnt Taz's chest already :p

[odykas]

Super Mario! :eek:

[gadjo_dilo]

Hi Gadji :kiss:
Hi :wave:


ooooh.....goal again.....
come on England!!!!!!!!

[steveaki13]

balls :dozey:

[gadjo_dilo]

Im not sure that isnt Taz's chest already :p

:eek:

[Tazio]

by the Brits,
Sorry guys I hope I didn't offend anyone, I meant England :o

[steveaki13]

Sorry guys I hope I didn't offend anyone, I meant England :o

too late. I am not in the mood now. :mad: I am offended.

[Tazio]

Rooney!!

[steveaki13]

Rooney!!

....... is pants. :mad::p

[odykas]

Great match!

[steveaki13]

Could still see it being 2-2 or 3-1.

England just hanging on to Italy's tail but just cannot win these kinds of games.

Pressure on for Uruguay and Costa Rica.

[Tazio]

too late. I am not in the mood now. :mad: I am offended.
I can't get an HD English station on TV so I'm watching it in Mexican ;), and they call ya''awl boys something like Anglo-terra :crazy:
That's ok Steve I see your mood changing before this match is over. Your boyz are quite dangerous.

[veeten]

too late. I am not in the mood now. :mad: I am offended.
'ow bout a friendly pint. :beer:

[pino]

Great save by Sirigu !!!

[gadjo_dilo]

Steve doesn't drink alcohool. :p

[steveaki13]

Steve doesn't drink alcohool. :p

:p You can have mine.

[Tazio]

'ow bout a friendly pint. :beer:
Too early in the afternoon!

[steveaki13]

Can't see where an England goal is coming from. We look like our old selves in the last 10 minutes. Poor on the ball, lacking ideas and energy.

Sad. Hopefully we can beat Uruguay and Costa Rica but I wouldn't bank on it. I predicted we would go out in the group and that could still easily happen.

[Tazio]

Maybe off a free kick!

[odykas]

Sirigu is the perfect replacement for Buffon.

[gadjo_dilo]

Maybe in the last minute.......

[steveaki13]

Maybe this corner?

[gadjo_dilo]

Maybe next time? :angel:

[pino]

Maybe not !!!

[odykas]

Pirlo :eek:

[steveaki13]

As per usual we cannot quite match the top nations. Its uphill to qualify now. :( oh well at least we tried harder this time and played better than in 2010.

[pino]

How about some prediction for tonight ? I think it will be a close fight, hopefully 2-1 to Italy :D

Well done Pino !!! :D

[steveaki13]

Well done Pino. :)

Now to watch the final 13 hours of Le Man. :pimp:

[gadjo_dilo]

Don't be sad Steve. It's not over yet and this sport is played with a round ball so anything may happen.

Congrats Pino. Enjoy your success but don't be a big head.:p

[pino]

Thanks steve, England can still qualify though ;)

[steveaki13]

Don't be sad Steve. It's not over yet and this sport is played with a round ball so anything may happen.


I am not too sad. I dont like losing, but I am just happy to be at the party to be honest. :)

[pino]

Congrats pino. Enjoy your success but don't be a big head.:p

Love you too ! ;)

[odykas]

I liked the new English team.

I think they can do a lot better if they get some more experience (and then get rid of dinos Rooney / Gerrard)

[Tazio]

England had great scheme in the first 20 minutes or so because that is when I took a break from the game and missed almost all of next 25 min's. But Italy sort of weathered the storm and the turned it over to their finesse game with Super Mario giving them a big fast talented physical antithesis type football player. That is why he needs to be wing forward, because they can generate offense (or the fear of it), and play the controlled relentless though mediocre offensive game. Their control of the balls just inside midfield though was superior by a little and they controlled and pushed their transition game very well. But then again I think they sort of knew what to expect from England, and they knew they had fast wings that ain't no freakin' secret! They had to respect the counter-attack but a speed advantage (which can be neutralized) in their set offense (England’s), with speed and at least 3 shots before Italy scored and had all the best chances. I think England has a fascinating side, and I think they are the new old Italy to a degree were fortuitous (Italy) because I saw a lot of shots from them that early that were really struck well, but didn't find the back of the net, Of course Italy had some well struck balls after they had the 2-1 lead that were scorched or tattooed! http://i46.tinypic.com/hv9ul3.gi:grenade:
http://i46.tinypic.com/hv9ul3.gi

[Tazio]

Pretty much what everyone expected Ivory Coast 2 Japan 1

[steveaki13]

Group A
Brazil 3-1 Croatia 3-1
Mexico 2-1 Cameroon 1-0

Group B
Spain 1-1 Netherlands 1-5
Chile 4-0 Australia 3-1

Group C
Colombia 1-0 Greece 3-0
Ivory Coast 1-1 Japan 2-1

Group D (being honest not with England tinted glasses)
Costa Rica 1-3 Uruguay 3-1
England 1-1 Italy 1-2



My guesses were ruined a bit yesterday

[Mia 01]

The english team played well, in the heat, but the italians was the better team and deserved victory.

Congrats Pino! (Not Ferrari)

[Tazio]

England had great scheme in the first 20 minutes or so because that is when I took a break from the game and missed almost all of next 25 min's. But Italy sort of weathered the storm and the turned it over to their finesse game with Super Mario giving them a big fast talented physical antithesis type football player. That is why he needs to be wing forward, because they can generate offense (or the fear of it), and play the controlled relentless though mediocre offensive game. Their control of the balls just inside midfield though was superior by a little and they controlled and pushed their transition game very well. But then again I think they sort of knew what to expect from England, and they knew they had fast wings that ain't no freakin' secret! They had to respect the counter-attack but a speed advantage (which can be neutralized) in their set offense (England’s), with speed and at least 3 shots before Italy scored and had all the best chances. I think England has a fascinating side, and I think they are the new old Italy to a degree were fortuitous (Italy) because I saw a lot of shots from them that early that were really struck well, but didn't find the back of the net, Of course Italy had some well struck balls after they had the 2-1 lead that were scorched or tattooed!

P.U.I. :rolleyes: :p:



Congrats Pino! (Not Ferrari)

I'm glad we have a proper perspective :confused: :laugh:

[pino]

The english team played well, in the heat, but the italians was the better team and deserved victory.

Congrats Pino! (Not Ferrari)

Thanks Mia ! :)

[odykas]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqLy4AYCEAABYi6.jpg

Pirlo with a fan.

[pino]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqLy4AYCEAABYi6.jpg

Pirlo with a fan.

That's the "fan" who said, they were, and had a better squad, so they would win :p:

[steveaki13]

Even Switzerland v Ecuador is a decent game. Showing this world cup is about attacks.

Gives me hopes Argentina and Messi will perform well.

[gadjo_dilo]

Ladies (?), gentlemen and mr. Taz, please stand up for La Marseillaise.

[pino]

Vamos Honduras !!! :D

[odykas]

^ You don't support Pogba? :p:

[pino]

^ You don't support Pogba? :p:

Only when he plays for Juventus :p:

[steveaki13]

France getting a bit frustrated at the moment. Getting a few nasty incidents.

[pino]

Let's hope it doesn't end in a fight !

[steveaki13]

Let's hope it doesn't end in a fight !

Its the French. Of course it will end in a fight. Its just how long until that fight. ;)

[Tazio]

Ladies (?), gentlemen and mr. Taz, please stand up for La Marseillaise.

Dang I missed it :angryfire. I was out getting a haircut, and grabbing some Ale for the match. I'd like to let my English dawgs know I'm drinking Newcastle today in honor of your teams excellent showing yesterday :beer:
What have I missed so far in the French match, it couldn't be too much?

[Tazio]

That one hurts !!

[pino]

Balls :mad:

[steveaki13]

Dang I missed it :angryfire. I was out getting a haircut, and grabbing some Ale for the match. I'd like to let my English dawgs know I'm drinking Newcastle today in honor of your teams excellent showing yesterday :beer:
What have I missed so far in the French match, it couldn't be too much?

Good news Taz. (on the beer)

France dominating, Honduras hanging on, then a Penalty and sending off of a Honduras player. Now France lead 1-0 with more to come I guess.

[odykas]

Stupid attempt by the defender.

Penalty + second yellow :s

[gadjo_dilo]

Its the French. Of course it will end in a fight. Its just how long until that fight. ;)
Aren't they the gallic roosters? :confused:
Anyway the roosters scored. Allons enfants!!!!!!

[steveaki13]

Honduras GK looks their best player.

To be honest. 10 men. I see Honduras conceding a few in the second half.

[Tazio]

Good news Taz. (on the beer)

France dominating, Honduras hanging on, then a Penalty and sending off of a Honduras player.

What did he do to get sent off?

[pino]

No going to watch this anymore. Going to walk my dog whilst listening Neil Young, instead ;)

[steveaki13]

What did he do to get sent off?

First yellow card for stamping on a French player, second for giving away a penalty by pushing a French player in the back.

They obviously scored the Penalty

[gadjo_dilo]

Dang I missed it :angryfire.
I missed La Marseillaise. TV transmission started after it was finished.:angryfire:
I even gave up washing the dishes just for that moment......

[steveaki13]

I missed La Marseillaise. Transmission started after it was finished.:angryfire:
I even gave up washing the dishes just for that moment......

:wave:

[Tazio]

goalllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!

[odykas]

Goal line technology sucks :laugh:

[gadjo_dilo]

I'm going to bed.

[steveaki13]

Its crazy. The actual technology gives the goal in the Refs ear and he gives the goal. They should make the TV & stadium coverage wait a couple of minutes to play in the graphics. So as not to confuse the situation.

The graphics we saw on Telly have no relevance to the goal. Thats something colourful to show on screen of how the decision is made.

Why they stop the footage when the ball first struck the post "no goal" instead of playing it through straight to when the keeper pushed it in "Goal" I dont know because that was what caused the confusion.

The crowd not working it out saw it stopped after it hit the post and saying no goal and celebrated. Then once the replay was played on to when the keeper pushed it over the line and it says goal. the fans suddenly go mad.

If they took time. FIFA would realise there is not a need to show the audience the incident until the game is back under way. Just let the Ref give the decision and play on before showing replays.

[steveaki13]

I'm going to bed.

Night Gadjo

[Tazio]

I'm going to bed.If you were here with me you could be watching at 14:00. Of course we could do "it" in bed :devil: :love:

[Tazio]

Goallllll Goalllllll Goalllllll

[steveaki13]

Taz.. You looking forward to your must win game v Ghana tomorrow?

[odykas]

The French are happy today.

But I would like to see them against other teams ;)

[pino]

Not impressed by the French, Honduras is the weakest squad, and played one man down...

[steveaki13]

Argentina and Messi next.

I dont see Messi scoring loads because he is a midfielder for Argentina rather than false 9 attacker at Barca.

He will run the team rather than score the goals. Look out for his passing and assists as well.

[odykas]

I hope we see some quality stuff from Argentina.

But I wouldn't bet on it :dozey:

[pino]

I will definitely watch Messi and co. vs Bosnia, but I am not sure Argentina will win...

[Tazio]

Taz.. You looking forward to your must win game v Ghana tomorrow? I am but unfortunately I will be at work for the broadcast, and will have to sneak views on my lapotop :mad:
Here are my preferences for the outcome of the cup:
I'm pulling hard for the Dutch, but they are really the only European team I think I like except Spain and France, I guess Italy a little but Taz the American really doesn't care for Italians. I would really be happy if a team from the Americas win the championship as long it is not Brazil, or Argentina to a lesser degree. I do like Mexico and hope they do well especially if/when the US take a quick exit.

[Tazio]

I will definitely watch Messi and co. vs Bosnia, but I am not sure Argentina will win...
I hope they get a thorough ass whippin' :)

[odykas]

Mascherano in? :dozey:

[Tazio]

I have to watch this game in Mexican also. I guess I should turn on a UK stream on my desktop for the audio!!

[odykas]

Nice gift :dozey:

[Tazio]

own goal :uhoh: :eek:

[gadjo_dilo]

Perfect start for Argentina. :p

[Tazio]

I see this match getting out of hand early!

[gadjo_dilo]

I have to watch this game in Mexican also. I guess I should turn on a UK stream on my desktop for the audio!!

Why? Isn't the match broadcasted in USA?

[Tazio]

Perfect start for Argentina. :p

I missed you Gadji :mark:

[pino]

Perfect start for Argentina. :p

Why you always support the strongest squads ? Just curious ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

I missed you Gadji :mark:

:kiss:

[Tazio]

Why? Isn't the match broadcasted in USA?It is but I currently don't have a premium package, because my new roommates are cheapskates. The France game was on network in the USA, but not this one. I just watch them on the local Spanish speaking network channels. It really isn't a big deal to me.

[Tazio]

Argentina looks very good, but Bosnia-H seems to have settled down a little, Go B/H! ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

Why you always support the strongest squads ? Just curious ;)

Because women like the winners. :p

You have a short memory. At the european championship I supported Poland motivating that. I. like. outsiders and you were also intrigued.
Argentina is my fav team of all times and those who know me can prove it (see thread. Interview the person below you - Word games). Fair to say I'm a bit annoyed by all the fuss about Messi but I hope he'll prove he's a genius.

[gadjo_dilo]

Btw a statement like " perdect start for Argentina" doesn't necessarily mean I'm a fan.

[pino]

Don't get mad, I was just curious. ;) Anyway most women don't like easy-winners :p:

[steveaki13]

Argentina and Messi sinking fast in people's estimations playing like this. Average is being kind.

Leo not even running or moving

[Tazio]

Anyway most women don't like easy-winners :p:
Unless they have tons of dough, and will finance a boob job ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

Don't get mad, I was just curious. ;) Anyway most women don't like easy-winners :p:

They do in my country.. :devil:

[odykas]

Argentina play like previous world cups.... boring :snore:

[gadjo_dilo]

Messi finally touched the ball. :eek:

[pino]

Argentina play like previous world cups.... boring :snore:

ody, so far all strongest sides have been very disappointing. But this is just the beginning, so I am sure we will see big improvements by all sides, starting from Spain ;)

[journeyman racer]

ody, so far all strongest sides have been very disappointing. But this is just the beginning, so I am sure we will see big improvements by all sides, starting from Spain ;)

It'll be tough for Australia to win that dead rubber....

[gadjo_dilo]

If you were here with me you could be watching at 14:00. Of course we could do "it" in bed :devil: :love:
Too bad I'm not. I could have enjoyed the spanish comments and socialized with your roommates. :p :devil:

[odykas]

It'll be tough for Australia to win that dead rubber....

:laugh:

Never underestimate 5pa1n ;)

[odykas]

Double Post

[pino]

Lol ody ! :D

[odykas]

Aguero missed by a mile :laugh:

[pino]

Can't believe the was not place for Tevez in this squad ! :crazy:

[pino]

What a fantastic goal by Messi !!!

[odykas]

Messi finally scores.

[gadjo_dilo]

Messi woke up, and maybe I should go to sleep....:p

[Tazio]

I've switched from Newcastle to Corona Familiar, I guess. I'm drunk as a skunk! ,

[gadjo_dilo]

....and smell accordingly. :p

[Tazio]

I ain't heard no fat lady sing yet! :eek:

[Tazio]

....and smell accordingly. :p

You're mean! :mad:

[gadjo_dilo]

Sorry.....:kiss:

[odykas]

Good game by Bosnia.

[Tazio]

Sorry.....:kiss:
It's ok that is a very old and benign American expression for being under the influence of alcohol. It usually doesn't warrant a comment about the first person having poor hygiene. But while we are on the subject of funkiness, yeah when it comes to sex, the smells of our reproductive parts are attractive although not always agreeable to some puritanical types!

[Tazio]

Good game by Bosnia.Yup and it also illustrated to me that Argentina may be the best team in the whole shooting match!!

[Tazio]

I've switched back to Newcastle.

[gadjo_dilo]

It's ok that is a very old and benign American expression for being under the influence of alcohol. It usually doesn't warrant a comment about the first person having poor hygiene. But while we are on the subject of funkiness, yeah when it comes to sex, the smells of our reproductive parts are attractive although not always agreeable to some puritanical types!
Come on.... It was a joke.
You're always mocking me and I don't get angry.

[Tazio]

Come on.... It was a joke.
You're always mocking me and I don't get angry.Silly, I was also only joking when I posted:


You're mean
Sorry Gadji, but sometimes when I am with drink I ignore the obvious. Please don't let this be our first quarrel since we declared undying love for each other, and our future intentions :(

[Storm]

Messi, Alexis and Neymar all scored in rd 1..while Barca midfield and defence got showed up...hmmm

[gadjo_dilo]

Please don't let this be our first quarrel since we declared undying love for each other, and our future intentions :(
I can't remember such things so maybe it was my turn to be drunk then......:confused:

[odykas]

Messi, Alexis and Neymar all scored in rd 1..while Barca midfield and defence got showed up...hmmm


Even Mascherano played ok :dozey:

[Storm]

Even Mascherano played ok :dozey:
because he played as a midfielder..his actual position :erm:

btw Samaras is useless...Mitroglou is injured is he?
Karagounis should play too!

[gadjo_dilo]

btw Samaras is useless...
at least he's very handsome. :heart:

[odykas]

btw Samaras is useless...Mitroglou is injured is he?
Karagounis should play too!

Samaras / Gekas / Katsouranis = useless
Mitroglou = unfit
Karagounis = too old
Holebas (our LB) cannot defend

After the world cup Claudio Ranieri is probably taking over (I'm not sure if this is good or bad :p )

[odykas]

at least he's very handsome. :heart:

He looks like Jesus :s

[gadjo_dilo]

After the world cup Claudio Ranieri is probably taking over (I'm not sure if this is good or bad :p )
Let's hope it's bad cos we'll be again in the same group in the qualifying competition for UEFA Euro 2016.

[gadjo_dilo]

He looks like Jesus :s
I love Jesus.....

[pino]

Ranieri is a nice person and a very good coach ! I guarantee for him :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

But a good coach needs a good squad.....

[pino]

But a good coach needs a good squad.....

Give him money, and he will build one :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

Give him money, and he will build one :p:
Is Greece in the position to offer money? :confused:
Besides a national squad can be built only with the players who have that citizenship.....
Of course you can naturalize a few players but the good ones have already played for their own country.
Anyway a team is built in time and until Greece will have a new face we'll beat it and go forward. Just keep that Mitroglu apart.

[pino]

Good players are not enough to build a good squad, you need good staff, fitness center, etc etc ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

Good players are not enough to build a good squad, you need good staff, fitness center, etc etc ;)Back in 1994 we hadn't such stuff but we were great.
And I think neither Brazil had on the times when Garrincha played.:devil:

[pino]

Time have changed, today's football is more than just players ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

Time have changed, today's football is more than just players ;)
Sadly neither players aren't what they used to be....
I'd rather watch them playing for the game's sake than seeing their faces or muscles on stupid tv commercials. At the end of the day football is a game where players mission is to score goals not just keep a convenient result for getting points in a sports ranking.

[pino]

Didn't you just say Samaras was handsome ? ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

I said it with the meaning of " if you have to play with bad players at least pick up the good looking ones".:devil:
Matter of fact I'm currently working to build a team of the cutties of this world cup. I'll make it public at the end of the competition.

[henners88]

Hoping to watch my first match all the way through tonight! Iran vs Nigeria.

I missed the England vs Italy game as I was away with family and the 23.00 BST kick off was far too late for me. I can't stay up past 10.30 these days. I watched the highlights though and was chuffed with how England played, finally some passion!

I was gutted I missed the Spain vs Netherlands match, looked epic.

[pino]

I stopped my vacations, in order to be at home so I could watch as many matches as possible, without anyone to disturb me. But off course if I had a beautiful and young princesse, she would be my first thought and priority ;)

[odykas]

^ Vacation -> World Cup -> Vacation

Life is tiring :smokin:

[henners88]

I stopped my vacations, in order to be at home so I could watch as many matches as possible, without anyone to disturb me. But off course if I had a beautiful and young princesse, she would be my first thought and priority ;)
Sounds like a brilliant plan Pino I have to say ;)
My little Princess will be old enough to watch it with me properly in 4 years, so I'll have her trained in the art of fetching beer from the fridge by then lol :)

[Storm]

2300 is far too late??
the earliest kickoff is 2130 here with the last one on saturday at 0630 !!
Last night I slept (ior tried) to sleep after the first game at around 2330 and then woke up at 0325 for Argentina game....til 0520 or so and then slept again till 7am :ninja:

But yes, I am getting old for this too.

[Mark]

I'm intending to sleep through as many England matches as possible, even the ones that start at 5pm, especially those ones :D

[gadjo_dilo]

My little Princess will be old enough to watch it with me properly in 4 years, so I'll have her trained in the art of fetching beer from the fridge by then lol :)

Be careful. I started like that when I was very young and then I've become addicted to football.
And to beer as well, :p

[pino]

I'm intending to sleep through as many England matches as possible, even the ones that start at 5pm, especially those ones :D

Then get-off from here :p:

[Mark]

I guess you're happy with Italys results so far? Can they win the entire thing once again?

[Tazio]

I'm angry because I have to miss the U.S. - Ghana match because of work! :mad:
It's still not too late to take a sick day :idea:

[pino]

I guess you're happy with Italys results so far? Can they win the entire thing once again?

You never know with Italy, as we always compete with a very strong squad. But if I have to be honest I believe it will be Germany to win this time. They will beat Spain in the final, while Brazil will beat Italy for the bronze. Finally, beating England always gives me a great joy... :p:

[henners88]

2300 is far too late??
the earliest kickoff is 2130 here with the last one on saturday at 0630 !!
Last night I slept (ior tried) to sleep after the first game at around 2330 and then woke up at 0325 for Argentina game....til 0520 or so and then slept again till 7am :ninja:

But yes, I am getting old for this too.
It is too late with a little one who gets up any time from 4.45am to 6am and wishes to have your full attention whether you've had a good night sleep or not. To top it off she has a chest infection and I think I've slept 8 hours in total since last Thursday! Its put a serious damper on my World Cup so far but I'm sure those of you further around the planet have it worse with games in the middle of the night. This is the first World Cup I can remember where I've missed so much 5 days in I think. Four years ago I'd have watched at least 4 games in the pub by now lol. The joys of parenthood, but as Pino says other things take priority sometimes :)

[Mark]

You never know with Italy, as we always compete with a very strong squad. But if I have to be honest I believe it will be Germany to win this time. They will beat Spain in the final, while Brazil will beat Italy for the bronze. Finally, beating England always gives me a great joy... :p:

I would like to see anyone but Brazil win; I think because they are the favourites so having them win would be boring.

[Mark]

To top it off she has a chest infection and I think I've slept 8 hours in total since last Thursday!

Same here mate, I feel your pain!

Not on the sleeping part mind, she's been sleeping well!

[steveaki13]

I have to miss the first game today. The best one after all. :mad: Germany v Portugal.

Well angry. :p

[odykas]

I won''t miss the match but .. I like none of them :s

EDIT: CR7 is starting :erm:
Go Germany :crazy:

[gadjo_dilo]

I'm angry because I have to miss the U.S. - Ghana match because of work! :mad:
Now it's my turn to say that if you were here with me you could be watching at 1.00
:laugh:

[steveaki13]

I miss Germany v Portugal but phew. Luckily I am back for the big game. Nigeria v Iran. :dozey:

[odykas]

Go Iran :D

[gadjo_dilo]

I'll support Portugal. Have a soft spot for this country and esp. for portuguese language


http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/keep-calm-e-for%C3%A7a-portugal.png

[odykas]

Great country but .... CR7 :mad:

[pino]

As ody, I like none of them and I am watching it outside on a big screen, among thousands Danes who supports Portugal, as they hate Germany ! For sure due to arrogant duo Ronaldo&Pepe, I won't support Portugal :p:

[pino]

I'll support Portugal. Have a soft spot for this country and esp. for portuguese language


http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/keep-calm-e-for%C3%A7a-portugal.png

Once again we are on differents sides ! :confused: Didn't you say in your country, women always supports winners ? :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

My parents were colonists in this country. I'm atypical. :angel:

[odykas]

CR7 vs Bayern :dozey:

[pino]

1-0 and I can't believe it but the Danes are on Germany side :eek:

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Germany too efficient

[veeten]

Germany, double-time march!!!

[veeten]

Baited! that's all that was...

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Classic Pepe.

[veeten]

Muller took total & complete advantage of him... like a fish on a hook.

[veeten]

Muller... again.

[odykas]

CR7 getting punished!

[odykas]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqQ-idyCUAAfZXQ.jpg

Stupid camel :p:

[pino]

Classic Pepe.

This idiot should have retired from football years ago !

[veeten]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqQ-idyCUAAfZXQ.jpg

Stupid camel :p:

No water for him!... :p:

[odykas]

Pepe got what he deserved!

[veeten]

one more goal, and I fear a complete meltdown by Portugal.

[veeten]

Portugal = blood in water

Germany = Sharks!

[veeten]

Hat-trick for Mueller...

[gadjo_dilo]

This stadium from Salvador is cursed for the teams from Iberian peninsula. First Spain, now Portugal. Scary........:confused:

[pino]

This stadium from Salvador is cursed for the teams from Iberian peninsula. First Spain, now Portugal. Scary........:confused:

Bullshit ! Both Spain and Portugal lost, because they were crap !

[gadjo_dilo]

Go Iran!

[pino]

Go Iran!

Have to agree with you this time, sorry :p:

[odykas]

Go Iran :D

[gadjo_dilo]

I support Iran as an homage to these wonderful girls who are crazy for football

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xF029bEi00
Excellent movie. I highly recommend it.

[pino]

Thanks gadjo, I am starting to like you now :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

By the end of World Cup you'll appreciate me as much as you appreciate race aficionado. :p

[pino]

By the end of World Cup you'll appreciate me as much as you appreciate race aficionado. :p

Don't be that sure, I am not an easy man ! :p: ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

Whatever but

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vY-4zWKsJM

:wave:

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Could have our first 0-0 here

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Worst game of football so far. I know it's a 'world' cup but isn't it sad that poor quality teams are there over decent teams like Sweden, Ukraine or Czech Republic?

[veeten]

Humorous moment there...

Cameraman pans to the section where a couple of Iranian & Nigerian fans waving their flags and banners. And what does the cameraman do? Focus on a blond cutie sitting between them.

Good work, buddy! Excellent job! :D

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Booooorrrriiiiiinngggg!!!!!!