Alarcón
New member
Well most people's countries don't have the slightest chance of winning the World Cup so I guess a lot of people do. I think the Germans and English on here still have some kind of weird illusion that their country might win it but they'll also support Argentina as soon as their countries drop out in the quarter finals.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
When Norway can't make it to the WC or the Euro then you gotta find another team.
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voodoomaster
Guest
I would have rooted for Argentina Even if norway participated. More interesting: what the fuck is wrong with messi??? Some kind of flu again? Vomitting? Chewing gum? I am very uneasy about this, hope it wont affect his playing.
Luftstalag14
Culé de Celestial Empire
I honestly think Germany has a decent chance, despite Loew.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
I think they have a good chance
of winning the bronze(3rd place) final yet again because of Low.
Cule4life
The Culest
Now that Reus is out Low will unleash his man crush Poldi who will win the WC buy himself leaving the likes of Messi and Iniesta in tears.......
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footyfan
Calma, calma
Luftstalag14
Culé de Celestial Empire
Messi's nemesis is actually Thomas Müller. Whenever Müller performs well (like in the 2010 WC game between Argentina and Germany and the 2013 CL semi-final between us and Bayern), Messi flops. Look out this time.
Kerrybai
New member
Relax, its happened for a long time now.
Ireland are not present so i put my full support behind Messi and Argentina.
Luftstalag14
Culé de Celestial Empire
The thing that is really upsetting and worrying is exactly because it has happened for a long time and nobody seems to be able to do anything about it, to cure it.
Messi and Argentina all the way.
I hope Brazil, Spain and Germany crash out of the tournament ASAP. A man can dream.
CatalinR10
Senior Member
Gnidrologist
Senior Member
I also support Argentina because of Messi. He must win it to shut the ups of all the naysayers. Unfortunately i also want Spain to win two WCs in a row to make a point and frankly, they have better chances to do that imo.
AURELIUS
Member
Messi's nemesis is actually Thomas Müller. Whenever Müller performs well (like in the 2010 WC game between Argentina and Germany and the 2013 CL semi-final between us and Bayern), Messi flops. Look out this time.
He did fine in the friendly in 2010 and 2013 although Muller was subbed to allow ter Stegen to replace Zieler. That is more down to the tactical set up in those games.
Low loves bringing Reus (now Draxler who is one to really watch and better than Reus) and Muller to tuck into midfield and double up on either the opponents wingers, press the opposition fullback or tuck into midfield and harry someone like Messi.
Given that Messi was dropping deep into his own half in 2010 with an inexperienced di Maria and Maxi in midfield
Diego, he was unsurprisingly less effective. This time at least the coach knows what he is doing. Messi will get support from one of the fullbacks should he pop up on that side out wide.Argentina were in a low gear. Some nice possession football. They will need to be sharper game by game in the group and there was the odd sloppy pass which can result in dangerous turnovers.
Main thing is only Palacio has a real problem injury wise and that is just an ankle sprain. Zab, Garay and Higgy were all rested. They may lack match sharpness though but will be fresh.
One concern is Rojo. Great as a centreback but at fullback his lack of speed is more pronounced as is his tendency to tuck in still and not show the opposition player wide. We really needed a natural fullback in one of the spots. However Sabella like Low prefers centrebacks in these roles.
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AURELIUS
Member
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