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| Time Mage 2407th Post
 
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|  "The World Cup Thread!" , posted Fri 9 Jun 23:36
Here we are, one more time, to comment all what you want about this year's Football World Cup.
I'm afraid this time the thread isn't going to be as popular as in previous years, since Daala and Whitesword, the other football fans besides me doesn't post that much lately, but whatever.
Anyway, in a bit more than an hour, the World Cup will begin with Germany - Costa Rica. While I'm not very interested in the match itself, it will be a good test to see what has Klinsmann been able to do with the Germn team. I'm rooting on Costa Rica in this one, but I don't think they'll win.
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| Maese Spt
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|  "Opá, amo a po er mundiá...!" , posted Sat 10 Jun 03:36
Oh, yeah, it's that time of the year already.... no, wait, the World Cup comes only every 4 years.
Anyway, I'm eager to see if japanese guys are able to make their way into the next round, how deep will Spain sink this time, how well that young dutch attacker is gonna play, and how Germany is (hopefully) going to beat Brazil on the great final.
Sure, Brazil has the best team of the entire competition, and if there is a team wich can win two Wold Cups in a row that is the "canarinha", but... man, such a godlike feat seems almost impossible to me. Germany plays at home and has a competetnt team, so I bet they will be the champions. Argentina may have a chance as well, but I say so on every Wold Cup and those damned fools always manage to screw it up. Maradona's shadow is too long, it seems.
So, as always, on this World Cup I'll be a die hard supporter of Japan (my weeaboo side betrays me, naive me), Germany, Holland and, to a lesser extent, Argentina. Spain? Oh, we all know how far Spain is gonna reach even before playing, so why bother?
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It's ironic that I'm discussing about soccer on a videogame related board, while I despise 99% of soccer simulators...
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| Spoon 1327th Post
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| "Re(1):Opá, amo a po er mundiá...!" , posted Sat 10 Jun 03:39
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Oh, yeah, it's that time of the year already.... no, wait, the World Cup comes only every 4 years.
Anyway, I'm eager to see if japanese guys are able to make their way into the next round, how deep will Spain sink this time, how well that young dutch attacker is gonna play, and how Germany is (hopefully) going to beat Brazil on the great final.
Sure, Brazil has the best team of the entire competition, and if there is a team wich can win two Wold Cups in a row that is the "canarinha", but... man, such a godlike feat seems almost impossible to me. Germany plays at home and has a competetnt team, so I bet they will be the champions. Argentina may have a chance as well, but I say so on every Wold Cup and those damned fools always manage to screw it up. Maradona's shadow is too long, it seems.
So, as always, on this World Cup I'll be a die hard supporter of Japan (my weeaboo side betrays me, naive me), Germany, Holland and, to a lesser extent, Argentina. Spain? Oh, we all know how far Spain is gonna reach even before playing, so why bother?
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It's ironic that I'm discussing about soccer on a videogame related board, while I despise 99% of soccer simulators...
Canada will win the World Cup, which will be met with indifference and ignorance in North America... until the riots in all the real soccer nations make headline news in North America.
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| Time Mage 2408th Post
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| "Re(2):The World Cup Thread!" , posted Sat 10 Jun 05:27
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It's not like I'm dead or anything damn it, I just choose to lurk moar.
Hey, I was not complaining! (Well, I was ¬¬)
Anyway, wow, the first and last goals from Germany were amazing, it's good to see a good start of the championship. However, getting two goals from Costa Rica doesn't speak very well about Germany's defense.
Oh, exodus, I'm sorry about your ticket planes... But I don't really think that the prices have risen because of the World Cup. I mean... There is very little people from the US who are interested in the World Cup enough to go to Germany to see it. So don't bring strange excuses and go visit Iggy! 
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| Time Mage 2409th Post
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| "Re(2):The World Cup Thread!" , posted Sun 11 Jun 06:27
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Believe me, football is very dear of most people in here, I've got Ps2 and my older brothers and their friends treat it like PES/Winning Eleven machine. Actually most of Ps2 owners in here thinks PS2 as a winning eleven machine.
Oh, I feel identified! Here happens the same. For my brother, the PS2 is "That machine that plays the latest Pro Evolution Soccer and those strange games from his brother". Many, many people buys the PS2 only to play Pro Evolution, GTA, and a few more (the booooring F-1 games, for example).
By the way, the matches of today:
England 1 Paraguay 0
Trinidad & Tobago 0 Sweden 0
Argentina 2 Ivory Coast 1
Oh, and yesterday, besides Germany - Costa Rica, there was another match:
Poland 0 - Ecuador 2
I'm surprised Sweden didn't managed to score a goal against Trinidad & Tobago, they have very good forwards.
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| Shooo-rook
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| "Re(3):The World Cup Thread!" , posted Sun 11 Jun 06:45
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Believe me, football is very dear of most people in here, I've got Ps2 and my older brothers and their friends treat it like PES/Winning Eleven machine. Actually most of Ps2 owners in here thinks PS2 as a winning eleven machine.
Oh, I feel identified! Here happens the same. For my brother, the PS2 is "That machine that plays the latest Pro Evolution Soccer and those strange games from his brother". Many, many people buys the PS2 only to play Pro Evolution, GTA, and a few more (the booooring F-1 games, for example).
By the way, the matches of today:
England 1 Paraguay 0
Trinidad & Tobago 0 Sweden 0
Argentina 2 Ivory Coast 1
Oh, and yesterday, besides Germany - Costa Rica, there was another match:
Poland 0 - Ecuador 2
I'm surprised Sweden didn't managed to score a goal against Trinidad & Tobago, they have very good forwards.
I saw the last few minutes of the Ivory Coast and Argentina match, and i was pullin' for the Ivory Coast... Anyways, what happens when both teams score 0?
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| kofoguz 372th Post
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| "Re(3):The World Cup Thread!" , posted Sun 11 Jun 08:09:
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Oh, I feel identified! Here happens the same. For my brother, the PS2 is "That machine that plays the latest Pro Evolution Soccer and those strange games from his brother". Many, many people buys the PS2 only to play Pro Evolution, GTA, and a few more (the booooring F-1 games, for example).
You know its like buying 102 inch plazma just for watching news. Non-stop.
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I saw the last few minutes of the Ivory Coast and Argentina match, and i was pullin' for the Ivory Coast... Anyways, what happens when both teams score 0?
Well I didnt watch it that carefully but by luck, I saw that shorty Saviola do fake injury and it was his wrong leg. I mean nobody was that near to fake and trick the refree also he act like his safe leg was injured. I know a lot of fotball player do that but this was so damn obvious in every camera angle and darn funny when he started to fake.
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| Time Mage 2410th Post
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| "Re(4):The World Cup Thread!" , posted Sun 11 Jun 21:09
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I saw the last few minutes of the Ivory Coast and Argentina match, and i was pullin' for the Ivory Coast... Anyways, what happens when both teams score 0?
In this first league stage, a win gives 3 points, a draw 1, and a lose 0, so both teams will get 1 point. after every team has played against the others of their group, the two teams with more points advance to the eighthfinals (is that a word in English?). In the case of a draw, the total goals scored and taken, and the individual matchups are taken into account.
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| Tai-Pan
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| "Re(4):The World Cup Thread!" , posted Tue 13 Jun 05:07
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Believe me, football is very dear of most people in here, I've got Ps2 and my older brothers and their friends treat it like PES/Winning Eleven machine. Actually most of Ps2 owners in here thinks PS2 as a winning eleven machine.
Oh, I feel identified! Here happens the same. For my brother, the PS2 is "That machine that plays the latest Pro Evolution Soccer and those strange games from his brother". Many, many people buys the PS2 only to play Pro Evolution, GTA, and a few more (the booooring F-1 games, for example).
By the way, the matches of today:
England 1 Paraguay 0
Trinidad & Tobago 0 Sweden 0
Argentina 2 Ivory Coast 1
Oh, and yesterday, besides Germany - Costa Rica, there was another match:
Poland 0 - Ecuador 2
I'm surprised Sweden didn't managed to score a goal against Trinidad & Tobago, they have very good forwards.
I saw the last few minutes of the Ivory Coast and Argentina match, and i was pullin' for the Ivory Coast... Anyways, what happens when both teams score 0?
Right now im watching Italy vs Ghana. I hope Italy wins, even though Ghana is pushing the ball and making Italians nervous. Im kind of sad Japan lost to Australia.
I looking forward to Argentina this friday, Im argentinean so I had some mini-heart-attacks during the last match against the Ivory Coast.
I just HOPE Brazil doesnt finish first again....its just boring.
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| Maese Spt 260th Post
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| "Re(8):The World Cup Thread!" , posted Thu 15 Jun 02:58
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The US's performance today was horrible... The Czech Republic Dominated... Rosicky's two goals put the nail in the coffin
Yeah, the States have improved a lot in these last years, but they are a low-tier team yet, so to speak, while Czech Republic would be a mid-tier, so the result was expectable.
Oh, and today must be a wonderful day for Time Mage, I suppose: the best Wold Cup start up in spanish soccer history! Nobody expected such a result. I mean, Spain should win against Ukranie, sure, but a 4-0 is much more than most optimistic forecasts could ever guess. A most promising headstart. Anyway, it's only the first match, the true Wold Cup begins on the second round and we all know Spain's speciality is screwing it up right there...
And the rest of the tournament... well, Brazil's dissaponting victory was not a surprise at all, since brazilians tend to be kinda uncomfortable when the World Cup is held on european lands. I'm interested on the Germany vs Poland tonight. I bet the TV speaker is gonna make some lame WWII jokes about it.
On the other hand, Japan's humiliating loss against Australia pisses me off to no end. Now it's almost impossible for Nakata & Co. to qualify for the next round. To think that, before the infatuous match, that Zico moron had the cheek of saying that they were even able to win the Cup... shame, shame.
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| Time Mage 2418th Post
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| "Re(9):The World Cup Thread!" , posted Thu 15 Jun 06:55
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Oh, and today must be a wonderful day for Time Mage, I suppose: the best Wold Cup start up in spanish soccer history! Nobody expected such a result. I mean, Spain should win against Ukranie, sure, but a 4-0 is much more than most optimistic forecasts could ever guess. A most promising headstart. Anyway, it's only the first match, the true Wold Cup begins on the second round and we all know Spain's speciality is screwing it up right there...
I am happy, indeed. Not only because of the score, but because they played DAMN WELL. However, the truth is that Ukranie performed really, really bad, they weren't even trying, it seemd. And lack of pressure = Xavi has time to think his next pass = total domination.
BTW, did I say that I hate exams? I missed Germany's match, and it was really exciting, or so they say.
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| Tai-Pan
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| "Re(8):Re(10):The World Cup Thread!" , posted Mon 19 Jun 06:48
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Whats the problem between Rid and the WC?
He hates football, if nothing has changed since the last time he mentioned it. So, the fastest Argentina is eliminated, the faster all the football-related crap that accompanies a WC will fade there.
Hmm, I feel sorry for him... Argentina is probably going to last til' the very end of the tournament. I predict a Germany vs. Argentina on the final.
And didn't Tai-Pan hate soccer as well? What the heck is he doing on a World Cup thread rooting for the albiceleste?
Oh, and USA's draw against Italy was quite a surprise! And with 9 players! Truly heroic. Indeed, soccer is a sport where gekokujô takes place quite often. But I'm afraid Japan won't be so lucky against Brazil... *sigh*
What? That I hate it?? No way!! I LOVE IT!!!! So there..hehe, as for Rid, I would suggest him to relax and close himself into his room enjoying anime or whatever game he likes and ignore all the soccer maniacs. He cant hope his country's soccer team loses just because he hates soccer! Lol.
Well, Korea did good against France, it was a good match, I hope Korea does better, whats going on with France?
Brazil did an OK job, they are not the same as the last WC, I dont know whats wrong with them.
As for Japan, they are probably out, but I hope they play well against Brazil, or at least injure some of their players!! hehe
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| Time Mage 2423th Post
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| "Re(3):Re(10):Re(10):The World Cup Thread!" , posted Tue 20 Jun 17:26
Spain 3 Tunisia 1
Yay! After going down 0-1, Spain managed to come back thanks to their good offense. Sadly, Spain defenders played very poorly yesterday: It was one of the worst Puyol matches I've ever seen, he was insecure and slow. And considering he is the soul of our defense that hurt. Also, the Tunisians played very intelligently, pressuring our midfield in order to difficult our midfielders work, which is crucial to us. But in the end, Spain won, and I'm happy. ^^
Also, Ukranie scored 4-0 against Saudi Arabia. They sure needed that after their last match against Spain.
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| Maese Spt 264th Post
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| "Re(9):Re(10):The World Cup Thread!" , posted Wed 21 Jun 02:48
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What? That I hate it?? No way!! I LOVE IT!!!! So there..
Heh heh, finding one was strange enough, but I knew there couldn't be TWO soccer-hater argentinians out there. Now the Universe is in order once again.
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As for Japan, they are probably out, but I hope they play well against Brazil, or at least injure some of their players!! hehe
Fair play, fuck yeah! Now, that's really typical argentinian! Like the old brazilian saying goes: "mais animal qui o zagheiro argentino", lol. But heck, that's what I like of Argentina's playing style: sturdiest defenders of the world wisely combined with talented people on midfield and forward lines!
Hmmm, I'm quite excited about the inminent Argentina vs. Holland... And let's see how Germany plays today, now that they don't have the pressure of passing to the next round anymore.
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| Moriya
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| "Re(2):Re(10):Re(10):The World Cup Thread!" , posted Wed 21 Jun 06:54:
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What really puzzles me is Ronaldo, is there something really wrong with him or its just bad luck?
There's plenty wrong with him. He'll hardly be the same Ronaldo from 4 years ago.
He's overweight, and his emotional state is not so fine either (lots of pressure on him, people saying he's fat and everything), which reflects on his physical condition (he's had fever, headache and dizziness; in the match against Croatia, where he barely played, he had felt sick just before the match started - kinda reminds us of what happened in France in 1998).
In the match against Australia he did a little better, but still very far from his prime. He's just not the same physically, and I doubt he'll get much better... shame.
EDIT: Thankfully, it seems that I was a little wrong on that. He's not in his best shape, but he's better than what most people would believe him to be.
So, today he became the top scorer ever in World Cups, tied with Gerd Muller.
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| Time Mage 2426th Post
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| "Re(9):Re(10):Re(10):The World Cup Thread!" , posted Tue 27 Jun 05:29
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Coming out of the closet hibernation to say that I'd probably like soccer football better if (A)the U.S. didn't suck at it and (B)there wasn't the whole thing where each team dives 20 times a match. I mean, yes, magic spray, ha ha, what a gas, but I'd rather just see some hockey-esque brawls. There's too much of the touchy-feely homoeroticism and not enough vicious bloody homoeroticism. It was much better than I expected, though.
Yeah, well, I don't like the divings either, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying football.
Anyway, today Italy won by an unfair penalty in the last minute. Soooooo typical from Italy.
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| Maese Spt 265th Post
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| "Re(2):Re(10):Re(10):Re(10):The World Cup Thre" , posted Fri 30 Jun 03:48
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Can somebody please take out Italy? I really don't like those guys.
Don't worry, Germany will do it. Sadly, on the final, not earlier.
Oooh hoo, and Spain. Transcending History and the world, a tale of overhype and fail, eternally retold. Every year's story.
Well, not really, since this time they managed to surprise me once again and completely failed against that bunch of frenchard old geezers. I kinda expected they somehow would make their way to the 1/4finals and there fall heroically versus Brazil, but... Indeed, the "reds" never cease to amaze me. Lucky me who never give a damn for them.
Anyway, I'm happy for Zidane, he's a nice guy and he deserved it.
Oh, and I have really mixed feelings for the Germany vs. Argentina clash. I love them both! It will be the final of my heart! Please don't hurt each other, sweeties...
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| whitesword 1595th Post
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| "Re(4):Re(10):Re(10):Re(10):The World Cup Thre" , posted Fri 30 Jun 19:12
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I'm with Argentina on that one. Somehow, I don't like hosts winning the tournaments, so the sooner they are eliminated, the better. Plus, Argentina plays great.
Germany is OBVIOUSLY going to win the match.
You've just been overwhelmed by the HARROWING, SHAMEFUL, and some might say DISGRACEFUL defeat your PATHETIC Spain has suffered at the hands of a bunch of no good EXPIRED French GEEZERS! GASP!
Thusly you have collapsed into a PITIFUL state of DEMENTIA which has caused you to develop INCOHERENT DELUSIONS that Argentina has a chance against Germany. ZOMG!
YOU POOR POOR SICK BASTARD! I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU! I HOPE YOU RECOVER AND FIND YOUR WAY BACK INTO NORMAL SOCIETY.
And for the record, if somehow, by some fluke of quantum physics, the match ends with Argentina having scored more goals than Germany (yes, I know, an unrealistic scenario, but still..) then it would have only happened because of those lowdown, dirty, no good...GREMILNS! DAMN THEM!
I hope that clears everything up. Thank you and have a good day.
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| Tai-Pan
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| "Re(7):Re(10):Re(10):Re(10):The World Cup Thre" , posted Sun 2 Jul 10:57
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Man, Argentina got pwned...
I dont think so, did you watch the match?
Argentina really had the ball, Germany missed so many passes, they were scared and commited many mistakes. Also, the referee made sooo many mistakes, for both teams.
In soccer penalties are like a lottery anyway.
Im surprised that Brazil is out, and for some reason Im happy France is doing well. I prefeer the French team over the Germans, cause as someone said, I dont like the local team to win their own cup.
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| Time Mage 2437th Post
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| "The World Cup is great." , posted Wed 5 Jul 06:42
Wow. Just wow.
Germany 0 Italy 2. Really intense match, with countless opportunities for both teams, and exciting to the very end. Despite having to go to the extra time with 0-0, the game was offensive and really good. And, in the 118th minute, Italy finaly scores the 0-1. After that, with the Germans all out looking for a miraculous draw, Italy scored the 0-2 in a counterattack.
Best game in the WC, by far. Both teams deserved to win, really, but Italy made an amazing extra time, and they got the reward. BTW, Italy played totally different from their usual style, attacking a lot, and even attacking more when the match was ending.
I'm glad I'm not German nor Italian, because I would have suffered several heart attacks watching this.
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| Time Mage 2438th Post
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| "Re(1):Italy goes offensive and the Apocalypse" , posted Thu 6 Jul 03:39
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and now a team with both Gatusso and Camoranesi has made its way to the World Cup final...
Hey! Gatusso and Camoranesi are both excellent players! The fact that they excell at defending doesn't make them worse. I mean, Camoranesi was performing some sort of "what a central defense has to do and when" course during the match, anyone that wants to be a good central should just replay the mtch and watch him play. And Gatusso was, as always, everywhere. I love those players that doesn't play the ball too good, doesn't shoot or dribble well, either, but manage to run all over the field during 120 minutes, recovering a lot of balls, interrupting the opponent offensive and just being an incredible annoyance to the rival. Gatusso, Makelele, Redondo, Albelda... Threy play ugly, but they are really effective in most teams.
Yeah, Zidane (aka Zinedios Zidane) is the nearest thing to a deity in football, but those players aren't exactly bad.
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| Maese Spt 276th Post
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| "Re(1):LATE POST" , posted Sun 9 Jul 05:02
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Maese Spt your predictions were incorrect!
Argh, sure they were! Man, I must be the world's worst divinator... Now I'm gonna have a looong talk with the guy who sold me that cheap cristalball. And it won't be a pleasant talk, mind you.
Oh, and Time Mage: you sure have a weird taste when it comes to soccer players! OK, you can keep Gatusso, Makelele & Co. all for you; I'd rather root for Ronaldinho, Messi, Shevchenko and such, lol.
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| Time Mage 2439th Post
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| "Re(2):LATE POST" , posted Sun 9 Jul 07:21
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Oh, and Time Mage: you sure have a weird taste when it comes to soccer players! OK, you can keep Gatusso, Makelele & Co. all for you; I'd rather root for Ronaldinho, Messi, Shevchenko and such, lol.
Eh, I just recognise a good player when I see him. Their job isn't beautiful, but is as necessary as the strikers one. And of course I love watching Ronaldinho, "Zinedios" Zidane, and all of the creative players (who doesn't?), but a good defender that's always where he has to be is interesting to watch, too.
BTW, Germany ended third after beating Portugal 3-1.
Now I'm rooting for Italy in the final. Partially becuse France beat Spain, but also because if I have to go for a defensive team (both are), I'll go with the original. That, and Italy has shown that if they want, they can transform into a really offensive team, and this France can't.
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| Time Mage 2440th Post
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| "Re(3):lolz" , posted Mon 10 Jul 07:38
Sadly, I wasn't surprised by that behavior. Zidane has done similar things in the past. I clearly recall his red card against Saudi Arabia in 98 and two more with Real Madrid, one against the Juventus in a Champions League match, and in a La Liga match, too. It looks like sometimes, specially if he's tired and/or he isn't doing a good match, something in his head turns off and he does some stupid thing, like stepping onto another player in front of the referee, or performing a criminal tackle, or... Well, headbutting the opponent.
Anyway, it's a pity he has to end his career like that, he has been one of the best players in football history, and he was performing quite well in this match (specially in the first half).
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| Maese Spt 281th Post
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| "Re(4):lolz" , posted Wed 12 Jul 04:37
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Sadly, I wasn't surprised by that behavior. Zidane has done similar things in the past. I clearly recall his red card against Saudi Arabia in 98 and two more with Real Madrid, one against the Juventus in a Champions League match, and in a La Liga match, too. It looks like sometimes, specially if he's tired and/or he isn't doing a good match, something in his head turns off and he does some stupid thing, like stepping onto another player in front of the referee, or performing a criminal tackle, or... Well, headbutting the opponent.
This man speaks the truth.
Italy's victory and Zizou's martial arts demonstration only confirm my theory: the little beauty remaining in soccer has finally died on this World Cup. Now I only expect Zidane will enter the K-1 circuit to develop his mighty potential to the fullest.
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"Re(10):Re(10):Re(10):The World Cup Thread!" , posted Wed 28 Jun 23:42
happend. 
