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    The 2014 FIFA World Cup

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    • Megatron1505M
      Megatron1505
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      I think this needs a thread, plenty of discussion to be had here.

      Who's do you fancy? Any bets being had? Players to watch out for?

      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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      • mclaincauseyM
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        All I can say is that I am disappointed that Landon Donovan was cut from Team USA.

        Think it, be it.

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          I hope the socceroos go ok but thinking they're going to get spanked being in the same group as Spain and Netherlands.

          Money's on Spain to win the thing, their squad    😞

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          • PeterP
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            yes, this ovbiously needs a thread! good thinking.

            my team, sweden, didnt qualify cause our team is pretty shit nowadays. germany has always been my second team, im also excited for belgium and uruguay.

            i also hope that both brazil and argentina will turn out to be huge disappointments haha..

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            • Megatron1505M
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              I'm throwing £10 on Colombia at 33/1, their climate, they're ranked 5th in the world and absolutely no one expects it.

              Players to watch, Falcao, Cavani, Hazard.

              Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                I think it'll be an Iran v Honduras final.

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                • DanielAFCD
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                  I'm predicting Germany. I've said Netherlands the last couple of times and they always let me down.  I'd also predict something dramatic to happen confirming that brazil should never have been named host

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                  • jock1624J
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                    Neither of my countries , Scotland or Canada qualified and hoping Japan goes further this time.
                    Spain is one to watch obviously and Brasil has the most pressure . England may surprise or
                    implode early . Going to be brill footie to watch either way .

                    Mirthing my way through life.

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                    • DanielAFCD
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                      I think Joel Campbell could be a surprise name in the tournament for Costa Rica . He had a good season for olympiacos including a great showing and goal against united a and he is hoping to break into the arsenal squad next year

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                      • louisboscoL
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                        i think belgium will be the team to watch out for. they've quite a good squad. though i'm hoping england does will this summer cause i'm a huge fan and they've been a let down on the big stage..

                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                        • summ3rhaysS
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                          I'm really looking forward to the  World Cup. It's kind of a relief that the US drew the group they did. No false expectations to get out of group.

                          IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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                          • GilesG
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                            @DanielAFC:

                            I'd also predict something dramatic to happen confirming that brazil should never have been named host

                            On that note, there are "off the record" conversations happening between The IOC and London at the moment,  about whether London could host the Olympics if Brazil aren't ready….

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            • Finn666F
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                              ^

                              …but i also think that something like this could happen. doesn't hope for it though.

                              btw. my money is on brazil this time. would be dope as f... if they could win the damn thing!
                              otherwise i'm hoping for the netherlands to make it a bit further. always a favourite team of mine.
                              portugal could also be on the list!

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                              • GilesG
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                                I am serious….And so are the iOC......

                                What would you be doing?

                                http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/apr/29/rio-2016-olympics-worst-preparations-ioc

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                • QinhanQ
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                                  @Schlunta:

                                  I hope the socceroos go ok but thinking they're going to get spanked being in the same group as Spain and Netherlands.

                                  Yep, Australia is going to be thoroughly spanked.

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                                  • Finn666F
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                                    @Giles:

                                    I am serious….And so are the iOC......

                                    the first post sums it up very well imo:

                                    _"Same every Olympics.

                                    They're not going to be ready! Danger! Danger!

                                    Then everyone starts fawning over great it all is when it starts"_

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                                    • gbougardG
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                                      Brazil (I have no idea what they are worth, though), Germany (as usual, athletic, solid, inspired at times), Italy (why? I dont know but they always seem to be able to get far), Holland (as usual, but I have no idea what they been up to lately), Argentina (really? naaaah), Spain would be a feat of epic proportions.
                                      France, England, peuleazze, naah

                                      Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
                                      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
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                                      Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

                                      Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
                                      Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
                                      Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
                                      Ric

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                                      • ChrisC
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                                        Worse preparation than Athens is a pretty harsh assessment.  And as badly as Greece wanked around, at least they didn't have to send in the army to occupy swaths of the city to take it back from drug gangs.  But yeah, they've got two years to pull it together, so who knows?

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                                        • wariosssW
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                                          Germany or Brazil are most likely to win.

                                          Argentina and Spain are just behind them.

                                          Belgium, France and Italy, could be the surprising underdogs.

                                          I think Immobile from Italy squad could do an amazing worldcup…

                                          Expressing views that you had to hide. Let them know that you are not happy with the things they throw at you

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                                          • DanielAFCD
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                                            Beyond preparations is the very real question of safety.  Many of the favelas are currently occupied by government forces in preperation for the WC. The ones not in the immediate vicinity of the stadiums are controlled by local militias. Ben Anderson (BBC frontline football, along with  much more) gave a very sobering and honest view of the situation on episode 1 of season 2 of vices HBO show. Highly reccomended viewing if you are interested in the subject, along with the entire series. They have covered some really interesting stuff in the last two years.

                                            Not to mention that from the riots that happened during the confederations cup it's very obvious that many of the people of brazil are quite pissed off that they are starving and living in squalor while their country dumps billions into the World Cup and Olympics

                                            @Finn666:

                                            @Giles:

                                            I am serious….And so are the iOC......

                                            the first post sums it up very well imo:

                                            _"Same every Olympics.

                                            They're not going to be ready! Danger! Danger!

                                            Then everyone starts fawning over great it all is when it starts"_

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