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what a cheap shot. him and gatusso.
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italians got pissed - they came to geneva thinking that they was gonna blow away the swiss, then they realized that they hadnt paid off the ref.
here's to a quarterfinals match between them."Everything for the State, nothing against the State, nothing outside the State" - Benito MussoliniComment
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"Everything for the State, nothing against the State, nothing outside the State" - Benito MussoliniComment
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Originally posted by Wernazuma III
Sorry, but if anything, Europe has too few slots if it were for quality only.
% of teams advancing to phase 2:
CONCACAF: 25% (1/4)
CONMEBOL: 75% (3/4)
UEFA: 71% (10/14)
Africa: 20% (1/5)
Asia: 0% (0/4)
Oceania: 100% (1/1)
And you want to tell us Africa and Asia certainly deserve more slots?
Now,I agree that this WC wasn't particularily favorable for Africa, but still, you can see the trend.
I'm not arguing for more slots for Europe or South America, since it's a good thing that the WC actually has a good number of teams from all corners of the world. But stating that Europe is over-represented...
hmmm-- I am quite comfortable with the current numbers from each region. They reflect the fact that Europe is the best football region. There is no way one can deny that. However, if you cannot make the top FOURTEEN, it is difficult to argue that you are a top team that was hard done by in the qualification process.
I think that the current number of spots for Africa or Asia is a small price to pay for the development of the game. Africa in particular seems to be very competitive within its own region. Its interesting to note that that NONE of the African teams in the top 20 of the FIFA rankings (Nigeria, Cameroon and Egypt) qualified this time. (I know we berate the rankings)You don't get to 300 losses without being a pretty exceptional goaltender.-- Ben Kenobi speaking of Roberto LuongoComment
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It looked like France had arrived last night - it was great to see Vieira and Henry on top form together again.Originally posted by reds4ever
France looked pretty good IMHO. Looks like the WC starts from here...
They were also good for 80 minutes against S. Korea, but they look far more dangerous without Zidane.
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You can barely call the qualified nations the top FOURTEEN. There are several groups in Europe...and there are often so called death groups.Originally posted by Flubber
However, if you cannot make the top FOURTEEN, it is difficult to argue that you are a top team that was hard done by in the qualification process."Football is like chess, only without the dice." Lukas PodolskiComment
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and as soon as they put zidane back in, the french will lose."Everything for the State, nothing against the State, nothing outside the State" - Benito MussoliniComment
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Serbia & Montenegro is something of a special case, I can imagine weren't terribly motivated to perform well under that banner, considering the recent political events. Plus, they were in the group of death.Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
Europe ALWAYS thinks that some quality European team was not included and have ever since the percentage of European teams in the Finals went down. And perhaps one or two did, but the answer to make sure they were in the Finals instead of Europe's Serbia & Montenegro who finished last in this World Cup (though I realize they were good in qualifying).
And IMO, it is better to be too exclusionist than being too 'open'. It makes the Finals far more exciting that few teams are in, and much more of an achievement to get in. And of course there are questions of how freaking long can the World Cup go on for. IMO, a month is a very good time frame.
Though Africa should get at least one more spot. Probably from CONCACAF, even though Trinidad & Tobago (who finished 4th and won the playoff to get in) played pretty well. Make the final one game playoff to get in be between Asia & Africa perhaps.
And there are quality teams missing who can easily top, say, T&T or Togo: Turkey, Russia, Romania, Denmark...DISCLAIMER: the author of the above written texts does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for any offence and insult; disrespect, arrogance and related forms of demeaning behaviour; discrimination based on race, gender, age, income class, body mass, living area, political voting-record, football fan-ship and musical preference; insensitivity towards material, emotional or spiritual distress; and attempted emotional or financial black-mailing, skirt-chasing or death-threats perceived by the reader of the said written texts.Comment
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Yeah DeRossi is obviously a punk. Wouldn't be so bad it if he didn't keep claiming innocence after the foul.Originally posted by siron
Very brilliant game against Italy.
Here are the highlights of the 2nd half:
Check out De Rossi's performance.
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Don't try to confuse the issue with half-truths and gorilla dust!Comment
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senderos out two weeks."Everything for the State, nothing against the State, nothing outside the State" - Benito MussoliniComment
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Damn! Poor Phil.Originally posted by Lawrence of Arabia
senderos out two weeks.
It was a mighty header, and with Henry's finish too it was a good day for Arsenal goals.
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What the hell is that?!Originally posted by siron
Very brilliant game against Italy. Here are the highlights of the 2nd half:
Check out De Rossi's performance.DISCLAIMER: the author of the above written texts does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for any offence and insult; disrespect, arrogance and related forms of demeaning behaviour; discrimination based on race, gender, age, income class, body mass, living area, political voting-record, football fan-ship and musical preference; insensitivity towards material, emotional or spiritual distress; and attempted emotional or financial black-mailing, skirt-chasing or death-threats perceived by the reader of the said written texts.Comment
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"he's here, he's there, he's every ****ing where, senderos, senderos""Everything for the State, nothing against the State, nothing outside the State" - Benito MussoliniComment
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I thought thats the game Lawrance has talked about. Check out 7:40 in the video for DeRossi's assault. The swiss referee Urs Meier (commentator on ZDF) referred to that foul after the USA-Italy match. He also said directly after the Swiss-Italy match that DeRossi shouldnt be allowed to participate in the WC. Well, he was prolly right.Originally posted by Colonâ„¢
What the hell is that?!"Football is like chess, only without the dice." Lukas PodolskiComment
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"He's here, he's there, his nose is over there, Senderos, Senderos"Originally posted by Lawrence of Arabia
"he's here, he's there, he's every ****ing where, senderos, senderos"
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