Alik
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Italy has got realistic chances as usual. I actually don't think Spain will past the semis.
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they aren't better then let's say France, Italy, Colombia, Chile, Portugal, Netherlands...
Belgium has 2 or 3 world class players (Courtois, Kompany, Hazard) and the others are just good and could maybe become world class (which isn't sure).
against Germany they don't stand a chance and I think Portugal is also stronger.
me is a belgian
the 2 real favorites are Germany and Brazil but if Messi really wants te become one of the greatest players he needs this world cup title. Next time he'll be already +30.
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King Leo
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Watch out for Japan. I believe they will surprise many. Brazil in addition to be playing at home have a balanced team. I like their chances but hate the pressure that's on their shoulders. Speaking of pressure everyone is expecting much from Messi besides Argentina's weakness in defense. If Messi can perfect his free-kicks he will have a major impact on the outcome of WC.
I'm hopeful for Colombia. Spain is still a strong team but passing the ball around and no serious strikers will kill them this time around.
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Germany are my picks. Don't think Africa will do very well this time around. Iran & USA will have a good time at the beach or perhaps have a talk on peace in the middle east.
update: Classic final between Argentina and Germany
I'm hopeful for Colombia. Spain is still a strong team but passing the ball around and no serious strikers will kill them this time around.
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Germany are my picks. Don't think Africa will do very well this time around. Iran & USA will have a good time at the beach or perhaps have a talk on peace in the middle east.
update: Classic final between Argentina and Germany
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KingMessi
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I'm thinking Diego Costa can fix that. He and Villa are working great in tandem at Atletico.
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Flavia
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If the draw had benefited Brazil, I'd believe it. But it didn't.
in the 1/8 brazil is going to face spain or netherlands so it doesn't make sense
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Flavia
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Dailyfail saying "supporters will face tarantulas, scorpions, snakes and venomous insects at football world cup stadium in Brazilian jungle" 
Manaus is quite a civilized city, there's nothing of the sort there. Just the heat. Yellow journalism
Manaus is quite a civilized city, there's nothing of the sort there. Just the heat. Yellow journalism
Alik
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Manaus is quite a civilized city, there's nothing of the sort there. Just the heat. Yellow journalism
Stop trying to fool us!
Chainsaw
Killahead
The Observer
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Negredo, too.
Costa, Negredo, Villa, Pedro. Spain are stacked upfront. Only Argentina have a better striking force (mainly because of Messi).
Brazil's first choice centerforward is now relegated into 2nd division by the way.
The Observer
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Di Maria is a central midfielder in Argentina's system. Honestly, without Messi Argentina wouldn't scare me at all. They'd be a slightly better Uruguay. Plug Messi alongside Cavani and Suarez and it's more or less the same result as the current Argentina team.
barcanuck
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They have a 4 all star player attack which works well with each other hence they won South American group stage qualifying. Spain's attack has gone down hill with the demise of Xavi and Iniesta. Confed cup showed this where they were held scoreless by Italy and Brazil when the games started to matter.
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