[WC] World Cup 2014 - General Talk Thread (58 Viewers)

[Trequartista]

A lot of people think he's overrated, he'll have to do well to prove everyone wrong. If not scoring goals then he better be assisting Immobile or Balotelli like crazy.

He had a poor season but one cannot deny his talent. If he improves his decision making and finishing, he'll become a very good player.

 

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[.zero]

Why waste a spot with a guy whose knee could crack at any minute.


Besides, the unearthed hidden raw unforgiving talent that is Mario Balotelli will cover nicely.

@Dru @Kyle

Word

I already fired shots in the Azzurri thread

 

[Ragazza]

He had a poor season but one cannot deny his talent. If he improves his decision making and finishing, he'll become a very good player.

Agreed, no need to convince me of that.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

I actually think Insigne will do well if given the chance. He's creative, quick, direct and is another option to use with taking set pieces. Too bad he's ugly and Neapolitan.

 

[Ragazza]

He's like the forbidden fruit for you, Aus.

For me too man... me too.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

I feel dirty just thinking about it

 

[Mister]

Didier Deschamps' final France 23-man squad

Goalkeepers: Mickael Landreau, Hugo Lloris, Stephane Ruffier;

Defenders: Mathieu Debuchy, Lucas Digne, Patrice Evra, Laurent Koscielny, Eliaquim Mangala, Bacary Sagna, Mamadou Sakho, Raphael Varane;

Midfielders: Yohan Cabaye, Clement Grenier, Blaise Matuidi, Rio Antonio Mavuba, Paul Pogba, Moussa Sissoko, Mathieu Valbuena;

Forwards: Karim Benzema, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Loic Remy, Franck Ribery

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Colombia captain Mario Yepes: "There will be sadness when the World Cup squad will be made public"
BREAKING NEWS: Falcao is out of World Cup

 

[AFL_ITALIA]

France seem quite dangerous already, and they'll only get better in the coming few years.

 

[Ragazza]

I feel dirty just thinking about it

I want to make his Vesuvio erupt.

 

[Mister]

 

[SuperGaZi]

Nigeria announce World Cup squad

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama, Austin Ejide, Chigozie Agbim

Defenders: Joseph Yobo, Elderson Echiejile, Juwon Oshaniwa, Godfrey Oboabona, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Kenneth Omeruo, Efe Ambrose, Kunle Odunlami

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi, Ramon Azeez, Michael Uchebo, Reuben Gabriel

Strikers: Osaze Odemwingie, Ahmed Musa, Shola Ameobi, Emmanuel Emenike, Babatunde Michael, Victor Moses, Uche Nwofor

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Ribery makes France World Cup squad


The full squad:

Goalkeepers: Mickael Landreau, Hugo Lloris, Stephane Ruffier;

Defenders: Mathieu Debuchy, Lucas Digne, Patrice Evra, Laurent Koscielny, Eliaquim Mangala, Bacary Sagna, Mamadou Sakho, Raphael Varane;

Midfielders: Yohan Cabaye, Clement Grenier, Blaise Matuidi, Rio Antonio Mavuba, Paul Pogba, Moussa Sissoko, Mathieu Valbuena;

Forwards: Karim Benzema, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Loic Remy, Franck Ribery

Falcao to miss World Cup

Colombia squad in full:

Goalkeepers: David Ospina; Faryd Mondragon; Camilo Vargas.

Defenders: Juan Camilo Zuniga; Pablo Armero; Santiago Arias; Eder Alvarez Balanta; Mario Alberto Yepes; Carlos Valdes; Cristian Zapata.

Midfielders: Carlos Sanchez; Abel Aguilar; Alexander Mejia; Freddy Guarin; Juan Guillermo Cuadrado; James Rodriguez; Juan Fernando Quintero; Aldo Leao Ramirez; Victor Ibarbo.

Strikers: Jackson Martinez; Adrian Ramos; Teofilo Gutierrez; Carlos Bacca.

 

[ALC]

No Falcao. Looks like it's Ibarbo's time to shine!

 

[Roman]

Any suggestions on Brazil's starting lineup?just curious for fantasy lineups..
Cesar
Alves-Luiz-Dante/Silva-Marcelo
Oscar-Gustavo-Ramires
Hulk-Fred-Neymar
?

 

[jukazem]

Argentina's 23 man squad.

Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero (Sampdoria), Mariano Andujar (Catania), Agustin Orion (Boca Juniors).

Defenders: Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City), Federico Fernandez (Napoli), Ezequiel Garay (Benfica), Marcos Rojo (Sporting Lisbon), Hugo Campagnaro (Inter Milan), Martin Demichelis (Manchester City), Jose Basanta (Monterrey).

Midfielders: Javier Mascherano (Barcelona), Fernando Gago (Boca Juniors), Lucas Biglia (Lazio), Ricardo Alvarez (Inter Milan), Augusto Fernandez (Celta Vigo), Angel Di Maria (Real Madrid), Maxi Rodriguez (Newell's Old Boys), Enzo Perez (Benfica).

Forwards: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Gonzalo Higuain (Napoli), Sergio Aguero (Manchester City), Rodrigo Palacio (Inter Milan), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Paris St-Germain).

which one's the leftback? I was expecting Otamendi.

 

[.zero]

Argentina's GK situation is interestingly mediocre

 

[CrimsonianKing]

Argentina's GK situation is interestingly mediocre

So is their defense.

 

[Powis]

Argentina's GK situation is interestingly mediocre

Serie A keepers are really good though. I would rather be worried about their defense.

 

[ALC]

This is kinda cool.

 

[Nenz]

lol Les Murray. Always does his utmost with the pronunciation.

 

[ZoSo]

Les Murray hero