Italy still not in the FIFA Top 10 (4 Viewers)

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Primo

Primo

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    Take it however you guys want it. It's just a list...
     
    Stu

    Stu

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    Jul 14, 2002
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    Why shouldn't Holland be at 3?:confused: They have some of the most talented and hard working players on the planet and have been very impressive in their Euro qualifiers and friendlies,hence their introduction at number 3. When you can honestly name 5 teams better than Holland then get back to me.
     
    Slagathor

    Slagathor

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    Jul 25, 2001
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    I guess I'm still not impressed enough by them after they missed the WC....

    Better than Holland? Brazil, Turkey, Spain and perhaps England...
     
    JuveCampione

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    Sep 21, 2002
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    ++ [ originally posted by Erik ] ++
    Holland at three? Why on earth?

    Oded - Are you talking about friendlies France and Argentina have played recently? Because France for example absolutely SUCKED against Cyprus for the EC qualification!
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    hm... you have to remind me the result!
    they doing good i think!
    Argentina don't play much, but they did beat Japan.
     
    Stu

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    ++ [ originally posted by Erik ] ++
    I guess I'm still not impressed enough by them after they missed the WC....

    Better than Holland? Brazil, Turkey, Spain and perhaps England...
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    Brazil? Yes...Turkey and Spain? Maybe...But England..nope.
     
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    Primo

    Primo

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    IMHO, I think that the title of "TOP TEN" is very vague. FIFA should start to rank National Teams into more specific categories like "Best Attacking Team of (a certain span of time)", or "Best Defensive Team", and "Team with the Best Possession".

    I don't know, TOP TEN just seems too general and it doesn't really explain anything. Making more specific titles would definitely clarify each team's strength/weakness...
     
    Tom

    Tom

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    Oct 30, 2001
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    I agree with DPA, there's no way we are better than holland right now. Another point..I don't think these rankings should be over an 8 year period! Why should the 94-95 years have any effect on the rankings..they are insignificant!
     
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    Primo

    Primo

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    exactly...there are so many things they take into consideration.
    they should be more specific...
     
    Stu

    Stu

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    ++ [ originally posted by Paolo_Montero ] ++
    I agree with DPA, there's no way we are better than holland right now. Another point..I don't think these rankings should be over an 8 year period! Why should the 94-95 years have any effect on the rankings..they are insignificant!
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    I agree...Basing a ranking on an 8 year period is just stupid. Current form over the last year or so should take dominance over these rankings.
     
    Slagathor

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    I suppose the eight year period is being used because winning a trophee like a World or even European Cup is not something that comes every year.

    Perhaps two lists would be the best way. The 8 year one that we have now and another one, based on recent performances.
     
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