Rio de Janiero - 2014 Fifa World Cup Thread

by FootballLight Mon 2 Jun 2014 - 20:37

First topic message reminder :

This **should** be the main article for the Fifa World Cup 2014 competition that happens in 10 days time. Lets try and keep the debate simple yet reasonable about all of the build-up, the stadiums, the countries, the players, the qualifying, the winners and most importantly, the "bought" 2022 World Cup. Whistle

Enjoy! (And... lets try and make this World Cup as good as possible considering all of the poor build-up, tragic deaths and he outrageous violence that has been happening over recent months) Fingers Crossed

by Dave. Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 19:47

He's no Bill O'Herlihy but I prefer him to Lineker.

by AberdeenSteve Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 19:53

What a terrible opening ceremony...

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 19:59

Ian Wright doing secondary host. ITV are a shambles

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:00

Ian Wright is A great TV presenter Laugh

by Ent Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:01

An hour and a half to analyse the opening of the World Cup and we get fabio cannavaro giving his England 11 and Gordon strachan talking about watching a game on television.

Bravo itv - any chance of tonight's teams?

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:01

Thank god he is normally on the radio!!

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:03

In fairness, the Beeb will have Savage.

by Ent Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:04

Rioting from a year ago?

What was the point of that beach section.

Roll on kick off.

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:07

Not being a cynic, but ITV have been Poopie thus far.

by Ent Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:09

They are always abysmal.

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:12

They should be building it up, not just keep putting on nobodies and silly clips. Football should come first.

by kingraf Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:13

Ryan Giggs doing the local pundit work... I. Don't. Understand. His. Accent.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:13

Fancy a draw tonight 2-2

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:15

kingraf wrote:Ryan Giggs doing the local commentary... I. Don't. Understand. His. Accent.

Giggs? WTF. He knows nothing about the WC Laugh

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:17

Blimey. Anti WC protests. Some build-up.

by kingraf Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:18

skyeman wrote:
kingraf wrote:Ryan Giggs doing the local commentary... I. Don't. Understand. His. Accent.

Giggs? WTF. He knows nothing about the WC

He might not, but I'm more concerned with the fact that I have no idea about what he's saying.

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:19

kingraf wrote:
skyeman wrote:
kingraf wrote:Ryan Giggs doing the local commentary... I. Don't. Understand. His. Accent.

Giggs? WTF. He knows nothing about the WC

He might not, but I'm more concerned with the fact that I have no idea about what he's saying.

Normally, i like women. The Samba dancers look great.

by kingraf Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:22

Also with some guy called John Dykes - I mean, who are these people?! Where are our normal half-priced Englishmen? I miss John Barnes, and Gary Bailey.

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:24

kingraf wrote:Also with some guy called John Dykes - I mean, who are these people?! Where are our normal half-priced Englishmen? I miss John Barnes, and Gary Bailey.

Jonh will be on the Beeb, much more insightful.

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:25

King? Your prediction tonight.

Going for 3-1 to Brazil.

by Hammersmith harrier Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:35

Two world cup winners and Lee Dixon haha.

by Hammersmith harrier Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:40

I don't think that's a particularly strong Brazil team, I can definitely see an upset tonight, the Croatians look stronger in Midfield.

by kingraf Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:42

Going 3-0 Brazil, Skye. I don't watch to much international footie, so I might be wrong.

With the way midfields are set nowadays, I think a compact team with workrate, can spring a suprise a lot easier

by Scrumpy Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:55

How did Adrian Charles get this gig the bloke is a sweaty blob!

Why aren't these teams in an all one colour kit or was it just England who fell for that one?

We should have told FIfA where to go on that one!

by Scrumpy Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 20:58

It's a good job they can play football as they can't sing!

by AberdeenSteve Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:00

Hammersmith harrier wrote:I don't think that's a particularly strong Brazil team, I can definitely see an upset tonight, the Croatians look stronger in Midfield.

Are you looking at the same team?

Oscar, Neymar, Hulk & Fred up top? Frightening.

Pretty solid back line too.

by kingraf Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:02

64 games... Law of averages dictates that eventually this dove gimmick ends badly.

by The Special Juan Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:04

Hulk's overrated.

by Hammersmith harrier Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:05

AberdeenSteve wrote:
Hammersmith harrier wrote:I don't think that's a particularly strong Brazil team, I can definitely see an upset tonight, the Croatians look stronger in Midfield.

Are you looking at the same team?

Oscar, Neymar, Hulk & Fred up top? Frightening.

Pretty solid back line too.

I'd say it's a team full of over rated players, don't rate Hulk or Fred that highly while Neymar didn't impress for Barcelona, Oscar is a good player but nothing special. As for the back line well they can't defend it's that simple.

by Guest Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:09

Should hitting the target there

by kingraf Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:09

Modric just bossed that midfield.

by Guest Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:10

The Special Juan wrote:Hulk's overrated.

The not so incredible hulk

by AberdeenSteve Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:11

Hammersmith harrier wrote:
AberdeenSteve wrote:
Hammersmith harrier wrote:I don't think that's a particularly strong Brazil team, I can definitely see an upset tonight, the Croatians look stronger in Midfield.

Are you looking at the same team?

Oscar, Neymar, Hulk & Fred up top? Frightening.

Pretty solid back line too.

I'd say it's a team full of over rated players, don't rate Hulk or Fred that highly while Neymar didn't impress for Barcelona, Oscar is a good player but nothing special. As for the back line well they can't defend it's that simple.

Couldn't agree more mate Laugh

I should have entered a smiley somewhere to show my sarcasm, apologies. Only player I actually rate in that Brazil team is Marcelo. I actually have to ask, is that the Fred who played for Lyon during their Champions League days?

by Scrumpy Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:13

Goooooooooaaaaaaallllllll

Lol

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:14

Hulk is going green.

by SirJohnnyEnglish Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:15

Game on here so!

by kingraf Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:15

That Brazilian midfield is being overrun. The Croatians are running straight past them, which isn't giving the defense time to set.

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:15

Fantastic game now. Brilliant.

by kingraf Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:15

That Brazilian midfield is being overrun. The Croatians are running straight past them, which isn't giving the defense time to set.

by Scrumpy Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:15

Park the bus.

by Scrumpy Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:18

Stadium looks small what's the capacity?

by Hammersmith harrier Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:19

kingraf wrote:That Brazilian midfield is being overrun. The Croatians are running straight past them, which isn't giving the defense time to set.

The difference in class between the midfields hasn't been mentioned by anyone, Rakitic and Modric up against Paulinho and Gustavo is only going to end one way.

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:19

Scrumpy wrote:Park the bus.

In {Croation accent} I am not Jose Very Happy

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:21

Croatia look better tbh.

by SirJohnnyEnglish Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:23

Brazil playing their way into it to be fair. Game looks like it could have plenty of goals in it

by The Special Juan Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:23

gazzyD wrote:
The Special Juan wrote:Hulk's overrated.

The not so incredible hulk

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:26

SirJohnnyEnglish wrote:Brazil playing their way into it to be fair. Game looks like it could have plenty of goals in it

Aye, picking it up now. All out attack.

But if Croatia bang in another one. WOW.

by compelling and rich Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:26

said before the game i would rather have Croatias central midfield than brazils, brazil is just workman like to protect imo overrated CB's and wingers for fullbacks

by skyeman Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:29

That could have been a red for Neymar. Riots.

by Guest Thu 12 Jun 2014 - 21:29

Neymar lucky there

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