World Football Thread X - Germany 2006

[Spiffor]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger
Not likely though, without Zidane in the middle.

I'm very glad that Zidane won't be there, actually.

France's main problem in this cup has been a dramatic lack of creativity and daredevilness. We were stuck with old tried recipes. Without Zidane, our team will have to think about how to win, and to be creative about it. Also, the individual players will know they have to compensate for his absence, and maybe they'll actually make an effort then

[alva]

They usually self-destruct once their aura of their greatness is burst

Many of Spain's problem can be traced back by language problems and/or rivalries.

[Lawrence of Arabia]

without zidane you wont be slowed up when attacking.

[SpencerH]

Originally posted by alva

They usually self-destruct once their aura of their greatness is burst

Many of Spain's problem can be traced back by language problems and/or rivalries.

I've heard that before but since I have no knowledge of one way or the other I cant refute or confirm it. What I have seen many many times though is that the teams with the biggest ego's can be psychologically beaten by that first goal against them. One notable exception was the 1982 Brazil team (who were probably the best team I've ever seen). Their ego was so great that it took 2 goals against them to burst their bubble. I'm not saying that these teams just roll over and play dead but that the flair that characterizes their style of play is lost in the rush to equalize the score. Since they are no longer playing 'their game' they tend to be doomed.

[Cort Haus]

Fabregas looked awesome for Spain when he came on - their first two goals and numerous chances came through him. They have to be contenders up there with Argentina.

[Mr. President]

Originally posted by Datajack Franit
Remember under which dirty ways SK advanced to the 2002 SF. Criminal referees against Portugal, Italy, Spain, then finally they were defeated by Germany. I don't think they have any trace of dignity to play a real match against Switzerland, so they'll probably settle for a 2-2 like Sweden-Denmark in Euro 2004 (arranged to kick out Italy)

Yeah, FIFA hates Italy and they always have!!

MAYBE IT WAS TEH J3WS!!!1

[Cort Haus]

Peter Crouch

http://www.redcafe.net/showthread.php?t=117376

[SpencerH]

Brilliant free kick goal by Costa Rica.

[Colon™]

Originally posted by alva

They usually self-destruct once their aura of their greatness is burst

Many of Spain's problem can be traced back by language problems and/or rivalries.

I guess that's why Belgium has never been world champion either.

[Cort Haus]

btw - that Crouchie link is full of stuff like this:

[Cort Haus]

and this

[reds4ever]

WARNING: Redcafe is a ManU forum.... (and has a gay name)

[alva]

Originally posted by Colon™


I guess that's why Belgium has never been world champion either.

Can be damned sure of that!!

Happens here too btw, there needs to be x amount of players of each part of the country (it has gotten better nowadays though).

[BeBMan]

Ger wins 3 - 0

[Harovan]

Teh Klose somerset!