France don't represent a top favour team ,IMO.
They are not so dangerous as before.
They are not so dangerous as before.
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Pele has tipped England and Italy to be Brazil's biggest challengers at the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany.
"I've seen a lot of games in the last two years and England have improved a lot," the 65-year-old told BBC Sport.
"Of course if nobody gets an injury, then I think England, Italy or Brazil will be in the final.
"But if I have to name a team to win, I name Brazil. Not only because of their quality, but also because they have two players in every position."
As the winner of three World Cups with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970, Pele certainly knows what it takes to succeed in the biggest sporting event on globe.
But even football's most famous face, who won a lifetime achievement award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year show, realises that next summer's tournament will throw up a few surprises.
Asked whether England can win against Brazil, he said: "They can beat them of course, but the World Cup is very tough.
"If you have a chance to play two legs then we can compare, but the quarters, semi-finals and final are one game each.
"Anything can happen in one game. That is the problem with the World Cup, it is a box of surprises."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4522802.stm
"I've seen a lot of games in the last two years and England have improved a lot," the 65-year-old told BBC Sport.
"Of course if nobody gets an injury, then I think England, Italy or Brazil will be in the final.
"But if I have to name a team to win, I name Brazil. Not only because of their quality, but also because they have two players in every position."
As the winner of three World Cups with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970, Pele certainly knows what it takes to succeed in the biggest sporting event on globe.
But even football's most famous face, who won a lifetime achievement award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year show, realises that next summer's tournament will throw up a few surprises.
Asked whether England can win against Brazil, he said: "They can beat them of course, but the World Cup is very tough.
"If you have a chance to play two legs then we can compare, but the quarters, semi-finals and final are one game each.
"Anything can happen in one game. That is the problem with the World Cup, it is a box of surprises."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4522802.stm
Perhaps. But isn't this about choking as well? You've lost a lot of games against the Czechs in the recent past and now they're becoming invincible to you. All in all they aren't half as talented as Holland. That said, there's no chance you'll be crowned world champions IMO. Not as organised as England, not as fancy as Brazil and not as angry as Italy or Spain.
Well if Holland can survive their group this summer anything is possible. Seeing that your opponents will probably be either of Portugal or Mexico, I would not exactly say you're inferior to those two sides...quite the opposite to the latter. And considering this is going to take place in Europe you'll have a slight advantage over some of the other countries, however then again you would probably face England in one match or another so you'll have the work cut out for you.
Don't get me wrong. I like Pele. I just hate it when sports journalists get so desperate for a story that they do something so irrelevant as to ask a byegone player as if he's somehow an authority on something that has little to do with how good he was as a player -- as if there's no difference.
If he was a successful NT coach who mastered the art of team preparedness, match-ups, and preparation -- you might have something. If he was a successful bookie who made millions on his predictions, you'd really have something.
Instead, what we get is a pointless interview akin to asking Dustin Hoffman what upcoming Hollywood movie will gross the biggest opening weekend at the box office.
And this is the BBC? Shameful, just shameful.
If he was a successful NT coach who mastered the art of team preparedness, match-ups, and preparation -- you might have something. If he was a successful bookie who made millions on his predictions, you'd really have something.
Instead, what we get is a pointless interview akin to asking Dustin Hoffman what upcoming Hollywood movie will gross the biggest opening weekend at the box office.
And this is the BBC? Shameful, just shameful.
Obviously his words and opinion dont mean anything, because everything is possible leading up to the tournament and beyond. I guess, its just a sign of respect to let the world in on Pele and his views - which by the way are off as far as I'm concerned. Brazil wont be getting anywhere close to the final. 
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Maradona: “Seems Like Pelé’s Having His Period”12/12/2005 10:13:00 PM
Diego Maradona has waded into Edson Arantes do Nascimento (a.k.a. Pelé) about the "pavadas" – nonsense – after O Rei made some (as usual) ill-advised comments about Corinthians’ newest idol: ex-Boca Juniors star Carlitos Tevez.
Maradona was annoyed that Pelé said that Tevez was only able to pick up the ‘Best player in the Brasileirão’ trophy as Robinho is now with Real Madrid. "Pelé is like that; he’s always got an opinion about everything. It seems like he’s having a period and he’s feeling all flustered. It really irritated me to find out that he’s been speaking against Tevez”.
The mythical Albiceleste ‘Dios’ was at the Bombonera to see Boca Juniors face Independiente. Minutes earlier, Maradona had hugged Tevez, present at his old haunt after winning the Brazilian league with Corinthians. Carlitos had his good work in neighbouring Brazil recognised at the Buenos Aires Stadium before Boca made his day by beating their rivals 2-0.
Maradona: “Seems Like Pelé’s Having His Period”12/12/2005 10:13:00 PM
Diego Maradona has waded into Edson Arantes do Nascimento (a.k.a. Pelé) about the "pavadas" – nonsense – after O Rei made some (as usual) ill-advised comments about Corinthians’ newest idol: ex-Boca Juniors star Carlitos Tevez.
Maradona was annoyed that Pelé said that Tevez was only able to pick up the ‘Best player in the Brasileirão’ trophy as Robinho is now with Real Madrid. "Pelé is like that; he’s always got an opinion about everything. It seems like he’s having a period and he’s feeling all flustered. It really irritated me to find out that he’s been speaking against Tevez”.
The mythical Albiceleste ‘Dios’ was at the Bombonera to see Boca Juniors face Independiente. Minutes earlier, Maradona had hugged Tevez, present at his old haunt after winning the Brazilian league with Corinthians. Carlitos had his good work in neighbouring Brazil recognised at the Buenos Aires Stadium before Boca made his day by beating their rivals 2-0.
