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World cup 2014
TAZ
#21 Posted : Thursday, May 08, 2014 11:28:26 AM
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@Bebeto...Oscar and Willian probably deserve to be in the team but i do not think they can have the same kind of influence that Ronaldinho & Kaka had in previous WC. One thing that they'll also lack is pace on the flanks, that's why i'm surprised Lucas Moura was left out. Anyway, they will be the hosts so i expect them to reach Q/f or s/f but i wouldn't bet on them winning the trophy.
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#22 Posted : Thursday, May 08, 2014 12:34:09 PM
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Have to say, for once the Brazilian squad lacks flair, apart form maybe neymar who tries, his downside being he goes to ground too easily.
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Murang'a
#23 Posted : Thursday, May 08, 2014 1:00:50 PM
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bebeto wrote:
TAZ wrote:
Murang'a wrote:
BRAZIL SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Jefferson (Botafogo), Julio Cesar
(Toronto FC), Victor (Atletico MG).

Defenders: Dante (Bayern Munich) David Luiz
(Chelsea), Henrique (Napoli), Thiago Silva
(PSG) Dani Alves (Barcelona), Maicon (Roma)
Marcelo (Real Madrid), Maxwell (PSG).

Midfielders: Fernandinho (Manchester City)
Hernanes (Inter) Luiz Gustavo (Wolfsburg)
Oscar (Chelsea) Paulinho (Tottenham
Hotspur), Ramires (Chelsea), Willian
(Chelsea).

Forwards: Bernard (Shakhtar Donetsk), Fred
(Fluminense) Hulk (Zenit) Jo (Atletico MG),
Neymar (Barcelona).

Breakdown of Brazil's roster
EPL - 6, Brazil - 4, Serie A - 3, La Liga - 3,
Bundesliga - 2, Ligue 1 - 2, Ukraine - 1,
Russia - 1, MLS - 1



IMO that squad is simply not good enough, unlike previous squads it lacks experience, pace and creativity. The midfield is also packed with defensive midfielders. I don't understand why Lucas Moura was left out.


@Admin.....Kindly merge the two World Cup threads!


I'd still fancy them to be among the favourites. Plus Oscar and willain are enough of the attacking MFs. Selecao's strength has always been in their defensive play
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27281923

Brazil have always outplayed teams because of their defensive prowess and not to mention the emerging issues in football where defensive teams have yield better results as compared to the opposite.
But am anxious to see whether this inexprienced squad( Its not that they are but if you compare them to their past squads) will match the other 'big boys'
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TAZ
#24 Posted : Thursday, May 08, 2014 1:45:08 PM
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Well Brazil will have to play Spain or Netherlands either at the last 16 or q/f stage.
TAZ
#25 Posted : Thursday, May 08, 2014 2:19:58 PM
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Germany’s 30-man provisional World Cup squad:

Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer, Roman Weidenfeller and Ron-Robert Zieler.

Defenders: Durm, Boateng, Grosskreutz, Höwedes, Hummels, Jansen, Ginter, Lahm, Mertesacker, Mustafi, Schmelzer.

Midfielders: L Bender, Draxler, Goetze, Goretzka, Hahn, Khedira, Kroos, Meyer, Mueller, Ozil, Schweinsteiger.

Strikers: Klose, Podolski, Reus, Scheurrle, Volland.
qooler
#26 Posted : Thursday, May 08, 2014 5:58:00 PM
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bebeto wrote:
Theu wrote:
bird_man wrote:
How shall we watch this with games starting at 2am & some at 5am Kenya time??

Will be tough. Reminds me of USA'94.


This was a tough one. I was in class 7, and my uncles would force us to go sleep as they watched; but trust boys and thank God for the mianyas in wooden houses. We would watch the games through them.....until your team scores, you forget you were hiding, celebrate and all hell brakes loose.


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Angelica _ann
#27 Posted : Thursday, May 08, 2014 6:14:17 PM
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qooler wrote:
bebeto wrote:
Theu wrote:
bird_man wrote:
How shall we watch this with games starting at 2am & some at 5am Kenya time??

Will be tough. Reminds me of USA'94.


This was a tough one. I was in class 7, and my uncles would force us to go sleep as they watched; but trust boys and thank God for the mianyas in wooden houses. We would watch the games through them.....until your team scores, you forget you were hiding, celebrate and all hell brakes loose.


Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly kali

@bebeto it is your turn to revenge Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly
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TAZ
#28 Posted : Monday, May 12, 2014 4:05:32 PM
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England World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster, Ben Foster, Joe Hart

Defenders: Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Phil Jagielka, Glen Johnson, Phil Jones, Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling

Midfielders: Ross Barkley, Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Raheem Sterling, Jack Wilshere

Strikers: Rickie Lambert, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge, Danny Welbe
bebeto
#29 Posted : Monday, May 12, 2014 4:25:00 PM
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Angelica _ann wrote:
qooler wrote:
bebeto wrote:
Theu wrote:
bird_man wrote:
How shall we watch this with games starting at 2am & some at 5am Kenya time??

Will be tough. Reminds me of USA'94.


This was a tough one. I was in class 7, and my uncles would force us to go sleep as they watched; but trust boys and thank God for the mianyas in wooden houses. We would watch the games through them.....until your team scores, you forget you were hiding, celebrate and all hell brakes loose.


Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly kali

@bebeto it is your turn to revenge Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly

lol.
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Lolest!
#30 Posted : Monday, May 12, 2014 7:03:30 PM
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TAZ wrote:
England World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster, Ben Foster, Joe Hart

Defenders: Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Phil Jagielka, Glen Johnson, Phil Jones, Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling

Midfielders: Ross Barkley, Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Raheem Sterling, Jack Wilshere

Strikers: Rickie Lambert, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge, Danny Welbe

star studded countries like these can afford to let go of star player like Ashley Cole. When Cameroon qualified for 1990 cup, President Paul Biya personally pleaded with 38yr old retired player Roger Milla to play
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kangi
#31 Posted : Monday, May 12, 2014 9:03:49 PM
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Lolest! wrote:
TAZ wrote:
England World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster, Ben Foster, Joe Hart

Defenders: Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Phil Jagielka, Glen Johnson, Phil Jones, Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling

Midfielders: Ross Barkley, Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Raheem Sterling, Jack Wilshere

Strikers: Rickie Lambert, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge, Danny Welbe

star studded countries like these can afford to let go of star player like Ashley Cole. When Cameroon qualified for 1990 cup, President Paul Biya personally pleaded with 38yr old retired player Roger Milla to play


I think England is just overrated. Don't expect them to go past last 16. Theirs is akin to Kaa ngumus analogy of a small boy wearing the fathers shoes.....hakuna majali kanaenda. Am interested in the Netherlands squad, judging from the 2010 escapades.
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tassia
#32 Posted : Monday, May 12, 2014 11:15:24 PM
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This is the provisional squad for Spain. If they get enough time to play together before the games start, they should make every team sweat. Note...this has not been announced...just speculation from the media.

Spain's likely World Cup squad

Player Position Club
Iker Casillas Goalkeeper Real Madrid (ESP)
David de Gea Goalkeeper Manchester United (ENG)
Pepe Reina Goalkeeper Napoli (ITA)
Gerard Pique Defender Barcelona (ESP)
Sergio Ramos Defender Real Madrid (ESP)
Javi Martinez Defender Bayern Munich (GER)
Raul Albiol Defender Napoli (ITA)
Jordi Alba Defender Barcelona (ESP)
Nacho Monreal Defender Arsenal (ENG)
Cezar Azpilicueta Defender Chelsea (ENG)
Xavi Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Xabi Alonso Midfielder Real Madrid (ESP)
Sergio Busquets Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Andres Iniesta Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Cesc Fabregas Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
David Silva Midfielder Manchester City (ENG)
Santi Cazorla Midfielder Arsenal (ENG)
Thiago Alcantara Midfielder Bayern Munich (GER)
Koke Midfielder Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Diego Costa Forward Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Alvaro Negredo Forward Manchester City (ESP)
Jesus Navas Forward Manchester City (ESP)
Pedro Forward Barcelona (ESP)


kingfisher
#33 Posted : Tuesday, May 13, 2014 7:27:57 AM
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tassia wrote:
This is the provisional squad for Spain. If they get enough time to play together before the games start, they should make every team sweat. Note...this has not been announced...just speculation from the media.

Spain's likely World Cup squad

Player Position Club
Iker Casillas Goalkeeper Real Madrid (ESP)
David de Gea Goalkeeper Manchester United (ENG)
Pepe Reina Goalkeeper Napoli (ITA)
Gerard Pique Defender Barcelona (ESP)
Sergio Ramos Defender Real Madrid (ESP)
Javi Martinez Defender Bayern Munich (GER)
Raul Albiol Defender Napoli (ITA)
Jordi Alba Defender Barcelona (ESP)
Nacho Monreal Defender Arsenal (ENG)
Cezar Azpilicueta Defender Chelsea (ENG)
Xavi Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Xabi Alonso Midfielder Real Madrid (ESP)
Sergio Busquets Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Andres Iniesta Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Cesc Fabregas Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
David Silva Midfielder Manchester City (ENG)
Santi Cazorla Midfielder Arsenal (ENG)
Thiago Alcantara Midfielder Bayern Munich (GER)
Koke Midfielder Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Diego Costa Forward Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Alvaro Negredo Forward Manchester City (ESP)
Jesus Navas Forward Manchester City (ESP)
Pedro Forward Barcelona (ESP)




wapi el-nino???
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#34 Posted : Tuesday, May 13, 2014 7:30:38 AM
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kingfisher wrote:
tassia wrote:
This is the provisional squad for Spain. If they get enough time to play together before the games start, they should make every team sweat. Note...this has not been announced...just speculation from the media.

Spain's likely World Cup squad

Player Position Club
Iker Casillas Goalkeeper Real Madrid (ESP)
David de Gea Goalkeeper Manchester United (ENG)
Pepe Reina Goalkeeper Napoli (ITA)
Gerard Pique Defender Barcelona (ESP)
Sergio Ramos Defender Real Madrid (ESP)
Javi Martinez Defender Bayern Munich (GER)
Raul Albiol Defender Napoli (ITA)
Jordi Alba Defender Barcelona (ESP)
Nacho Monreal Defender Arsenal (ENG)
Cezar Azpilicueta Defender Chelsea (ENG)
Xavi Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Xabi Alonso Midfielder Real Madrid (ESP)
Sergio Busquets Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Andres Iniesta Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Cesc Fabregas Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
David Silva Midfielder Manchester City (ENG)
Santi Cazorla Midfielder Arsenal (ENG)
Thiago Alcantara Midfielder Bayern Munich (GER)
Koke Midfielder Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Diego Costa Forward Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Alvaro Negredo Forward Manchester City (ESP)
Jesus Navas Forward Manchester City (ESP)
Pedro Forward Barcelona (ESP)




wapi el-nino???


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#35 Posted : Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8:10:59 AM
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kingfisher wrote:
tassia wrote:
This is the provisional squad for Spain. If they get enough time to play together before the games start, they should make every team sweat. Note...this has not been announced...just speculation from the media.

Spain's likely World Cup squad

Player Position Club
Iker Casillas Goalkeeper Real Madrid (ESP)
David de Gea Goalkeeper Manchester United (ENG)
Pepe Reina Goalkeeper Napoli (ITA)
Gerard Pique Defender Barcelona (ESP)
Sergio Ramos Defender Real Madrid (ESP)
Javi Martinez Defender Bayern Munich (GER)
Raul Albiol Defender Napoli (ITA)
Jordi Alba Defender Barcelona (ESP)
Nacho Monreal Defender Arsenal (ENG)
Cezar Azpilicueta Defender Chelsea (ENG)
Xavi Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Xabi Alonso Midfielder Real Madrid (ESP)
Sergio Busquets Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Andres Iniesta Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Cesc Fabregas Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
David Silva Midfielder Manchester City (ENG)
Santi Cazorla Midfielder Arsenal (ENG)
Thiago Alcantara Midfielder Bayern Munich (GER)
Koke Midfielder Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Diego Costa Forward Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Alvaro Negredo Forward Manchester City (ESP)
Jesus Navas Forward Manchester City (ESP)
Pedro Forward Barcelona (ESP)




wapi el-nino???


Wapi Mata?
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#36 Posted : Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8:14:46 AM
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TAZ wrote:
England World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster, Ben Foster, Joe Hart

Defenders: Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Phil Jagielka, Glen Johnson, Phil Jones, Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling

Midfielders: Ross Barkley, Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Raheem Sterling, Jack Wilshere

Strikers: Rickie Lambert, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge, Danny Welbe

Curiously, the english champions have only one player in the squad, no?. Bunch of mercenaries!
tassia
#37 Posted : Tuesday, May 13, 2014 9:09:33 AM
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KulaRaha wrote:
kingfisher wrote:
tassia wrote:
This is the provisional squad for Spain. If they get enough time to play together before the games start, they should make every team sweat. Note...this has not been announced...just speculation from the media.

Spain's likely World Cup squad

Player Position Club
Iker Casillas Goalkeeper Real Madrid (ESP)
David de Gea Goalkeeper Manchester United (ENG)
Pepe Reina Goalkeeper Napoli (ITA)
Gerard Pique Defender Barcelona (ESP)
Sergio Ramos Defender Real Madrid (ESP)
Javi Martinez Defender Bayern Munich (GER)
Raul Albiol Defender Napoli (ITA)
Jordi Alba Defender Barcelona (ESP)
Nacho Monreal Defender Arsenal (ENG)
Cezar Azpilicueta Defender Chelsea (ENG)
Xavi Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Xabi Alonso Midfielder Real Madrid (ESP)
Sergio Busquets Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Andres Iniesta Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
Cesc Fabregas Midfielder Barcelona (ESP)
David Silva Midfielder Manchester City (ENG)
Santi Cazorla Midfielder Arsenal (ENG)
Thiago Alcantara Midfielder Bayern Munich (GER)
Koke Midfielder Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Diego Costa Forward Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Alvaro Negredo Forward Manchester City (ESP)
Jesus Navas Forward Manchester City (ESP)
Pedro Forward Barcelona (ESP)




wapi el-nino???


Wapi Mata?


As for Torres and Mata, there are other players who are considered better and it may not be a surprise if they will be missing in the team.
McReggae
#38 Posted : Tuesday, May 13, 2014 3:48:32 PM
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Divock Origi has been named in the Belgium's National team to the world cup!!!
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#39 Posted : Tuesday, May 13, 2014 3:54:13 PM
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McReggae wrote:
Divock Origi has been named in the Belgium's National team to the world cup!!!


At 19.
TAZ
#40 Posted : Tuesday, May 13, 2014 3:59:11 PM
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Spain 30-man provisional squad...

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Napoli/ITA), David de Gea (Manchester United/ENG)

Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Sergio Ramos (both Real Madrid), Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba (both Barcelona), Cesar Azplicueta (Chelsea/ENG), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich/GER), Raul Albiol (Napoli/ITA), Alberto Moreno (Sevilla)

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas (all Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Ander Iturraspe (Athletic Bilbao), David Silva (Manchester City/ENG), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal/ENG), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Tiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich/GER), Juan Mata (Manchester United/ENG)

Forwards: Diego Costa, David Villa (both Atletico Madrid), Alvaro Negredo, Jesus Navas (both Manchester City), Pedro Rodriguez (Barcelona), Fernando Llorente (Juventus/ITA), Fernando Torres (Chelsea/ENG)
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