This world cup is like world war two. Poland didn't even make it to the start, the French surrender early, usa come through late and we are left to fight the bottle of shiraz germans! Wouldn't say Poland didn't make it during WW II, they were the first to fight against Germans and later attacked by ...

This world cup is like world war two. Poland didn't even make it to the start, the French surrender early, usa come through late and we are left to fight the bottle of shiraz germans! Wouldn't say Poland didn't make it during WW II, they were the first to fight against Germans and later attacked by ...

About time I reckon. Sure, he did great in 2004, but you can't live with memories only, have to look forward. And Greece didn't play up to their potential after winning Euro. Wonder who will be in charge next.

t9rres wrote:it was really good this morning to hear Advance Australia Fair chanted by the aussie fans in the crowd

i think you could hear the english chant God Save The Queen as well

Yeah I have heard it as well. I think there will be more of it in later stages, with less and less Africa's teams in WC

J.Mata and D.Villa to Barcelona

César Azpilicuet from Osasuna to Olympique Marseille for ca. 7 mil Euros. Interesting, young talent, was in 1st pick of 30 Spanish players for this years WC, unfortunatelly didn't make to final 23 man squad.

Surely, I wouldn't place England vs Algeria game in the same line like Germany vs Serbia or Spain vs Swiss. There was a lot of passion in those games, teams were trying to do their best. And England? Walking around the pitch, terrified to do anything with the ball, just passing to the nearest team ...

After game bookings for divers. No other way, or like Nice One Cyril mentioned, introducing video replays during the game, which, as FIFA plainly stated few times lately, won't happen.

I know it would be hard, but would love to see both Chile and Spain go through from this group. Not convinced with Swiss style of playing.

Red-4-Life wrote:hopefully ghana can pull off a huge upset here. cant see it happening though

Same, hard to believe Ghana will put up a fight against Germany. Germany to win quite easily for me.

BADA BING wrote:WATCH THEM go through to the next round

Just can't see that.

S. Korea is a pretty decent side, regardless of the final score vs Argentina. I think it will be a draw in S.Korea - Nigeria game which is a shame, would love to see Nigeria's keeper still in the tournament in next phases, one of the most pleasant surprises of this WC.

Great game, maybe even the best game of the tournament so far for me. Could really go both ways in the end, hope for more games like this.

Anelka announced he quits his national team career.

not sure why was it disallowed? Bradley on offside position?

Nice game to watch, enjoyed it to pieces. Still think Germany will finish top of the group, can't see Ghana winning against them. Loew's subs weren't spot on for me, Ozil played really good, and players introduced on the pitch didn't give much to team's effort (especially Marin)

Looking forward to a great game this one.

Draw for me.

Loppermann wrote:

coachingsoccer wrote:wasn't sarcastic, really ;)

By the way, shame to see him play cracking again, but making such a mistake on last goal...

why the eye roll?

at myself, for messing with club names.

Loppermann wrote:

coachingsoccer wrote:

Loppermann wrote:
plays for Hapoel, not Maccabi Haifa

Thanks, wasn't sure. My bad

no need to be sarcastic because you're wrong

wasn't sarcastic, really ;)

By the way, shame to see him play cracking again, but making such a mistake on last goal...

cole_trickle wrote:yaya toure from barca to man city for 25 million pounds

about 15 mil too much, but if you can afford it, why not.

+ many empty seats in the stadiums during games worrying considering that this is supposed to be the biggest football event in the world and can't even sell out a stadium Apparently tickets are basically sold out, but people are not showing up. Maybe some logistic troubles, hard to get to stadium ...

4-6 pts possible.

Not sure if Germany will beat Serbia though, will be a close game for me.

+ many empty seats in the stadiums during games

Red-4-Life wrote:boring game but was a decent goal. Keeper maybe could have done better.

I think he surely should have done better. Just push it to side, nothing more. Not sure what was he thinking about, trying to catch it? Another crazy goal in this WC.

Plays for Maccabi Haifa if I remember right. And yes, if he continues to play like that he will go to a better league surely. My best bet is on French league, they seem to trust African goallies in some way (which is not so common in football world). plays for Hapoel, not Maccabi Haifa Thanks, wasn ...

Yossi B. to Chelsea for 6 mil.

Not sure what to think about it.

TOPGUN-JIMMY-AUFC wrote:

Hawkesy wrote:one of the most boring games off football I've ever seen. RUBBISH!!

worse then the greece game really?

Surely for me. Korea played some good football against Greece, in Algeria vs Slovenia both teams were really poor.

Not sure which one was more rubbish to watch, this one or Serbia vs Ghana. Probably Slovenia's game, not the best World Cup to watch so far. Bunch of poor games + vuvuzelas buzz all the time + free seats in the stadiums.

Pretty poor performance. All went German's way though, quick first goal, poor goalkeeping from Mark on second goal, red card for Cahill (not 100% if it was a red card to be honest). But hey, Germany was always favourites of this group, and Ghana vs Serbia showed they are nowhere near to the quality ...

Messi was a bit unlucky not to score one or more goals in this game. But Nigeria's keeper was real class, respect. Agreed. Hat off to the keeper, he would be loving it! Could put him on the radar for some big european clubs? Not sure where he plays at the moment though. agreed, keeper was inspired ...