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As of right now, you've got to say that Spain and Brazil are the two favorites to win the World Cup.
Looking at their "line-ups" I'm giving Spain the edge...just look at this(haven't included call-up which Torres is in)
I'm liking their chemistry better.
Argentina is a huge mess...I don't have any clue on how fans are dealing with it (wanna shed light CT?)
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Argentina is a huge mess...I don't have any clue on how fans are dealing with it (wanna shed light CT?)
I'm not an Argentina fan but their situation appears to be similar to France's. A team with tons of talent at almost every position butthey cant find the right mix to string together some good results. As much as I hate Domenech, at least he has some coaching credentials, unlike Maradona(who's NEVER been on the sidelines, even as an assistant). He was just handed the job because he's one of the best players of all time
Look at Argentina's depth up front...Higuian, Tevez, Aguero, Messi, Milito. I'd have nightmares too as a coach if I had to choose only 2 of those guysas starters. Argentina has a bunch of other problems as well such as the lack of a creative AM/CM to make things easier for their strikers. And how aboutMaradona's squad selection...Gabriel Heinze as a regular starter. Really?
We'll see how the groups fair. I think Argentina will still be seeded as a "Pot 1" team when the WC draw comes around so they shouldn't havemuch trouble advancing out of their group.
Is Mario Balotelli Getting called up for the World Cup for Italy.. If he doesn'tOriginally Posted by Prolific Sole
FORZA ITALIA!!!!!!!
.....that is all.
One World Cup is all it takes.Originally Posted by kingkb34
I usually never watch soccer but this has me intrigued.
Nah.Originally Posted by King Beef
They need to replay that France vs Ireland game. Pronto!
Couldn't have said this better myself. All sports need replay, even if it is a minor handball in the box, it could change the game.Originally Posted by Carlos Tevez
Nah.Originally Posted by King Beef
They need to replay that France vs Ireland game. Pronto!
Ireland got screwed but terrible ref. decisions happen all the time. If FIFA orders a replay of that match then they are opening up a huge can of worms. Every time a ref. makes a wrong decision, clubs/NTs will ask for a replay.
I mean, can you imagine a similar incident like that happening in the WC finals and then FIFA ordering a replay 2 days later?
FIFA needs to institute video replay for goals (to see if the ball crossed the line) or any incident within the box that can lead to a goal (a handball or a foul within the box).