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Under Drillo as well.

Better than Williamson but I think he's a player that could go earn money somewhere like the US and help that league get better.

If this motherfucker scores against Argentina when I'm at the Iran - Bosnia game I'll be pissed. I want to experience his first world cup goal on the TV live, not in highlight mode after game.

Belgium: Thiabut Courtois (Atletico Madrid), Simon Mignolet (Liverpool), Koen Casteels (Hoffenheim), Silvio Proto (Anderlecht). Toby Alderweireld (Atletico Madrid), Anthony Vanden Borre (Anderlecht), Laurent Ciman (Standard Liége), Vincent Kompany (Manchester City), Daniel Van Buyten (Bayern München), Thomas Vermaelen (Arsenal), Nicolas Lombaerts (Zenit), Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham) Axel Witsel (Zenit), Steven Defour (Porto), Marouane Fellaini (Manchester United), Mousa Dembélé (Tottenham), Nacer Chadli (Tottenham), Kevin De Bruyne (Wolfsburg) Romelu Lukaku (Everton), Divock Origi (Lille), Eden Hazard (Chelsea), Dries Mertens (Napoli), Kevin Mirallas (Everton), Adnan Januzaj (Manchester United) Ecuador Maximo Banguera (Barcelona, Ecuador), Adrian Bone (El Nacional), Alexander Dominguez (Liga de Quito) Gabriel Achilier (Emelec), Walter Ayovi (Pachuca), Oscar Bagui (Emelec), Frickson Erazo (Flamengo), Jorge Guagua (Emelec), Juan Carlos Pareder (Barcelona, Ecuador), Cristian Ramires (Fortuna Dusseldorf) Segundo Castillo (Al Hilal), Carlos Gruezo (Stuttgart), Renato Ibarra (Vitesse), Fidel Martinez (Tijuana), Cristian Noboa (Dynamo Moskva), Pedro Quinonez (Emelec), Luis Saritama (Barcelona, Ecuador), Antonio Valencia (Manchester United) aime Ayovi (Yijuana), Felipe Caicedo (Al Jazira), Jefferson Montero (Morelia), Joao Rojas (Cruz Azul), Enner Valencia (Pachuca), Armando Wila (Universidad Catolica)

Australia has had their final squad announced no? They were at least the first team to arrive in Brazil. Arrived last week.

Put him behind the striker and he's still worth that money and then some. Problem at Barca is there is no position for him, shouldn't go back to Arsenal though he's the last thing they need. is that really his best position? Think he's better a bit deeper in the Ramsey position. But now they have Ramsey- there's no need for Cesc for all that money. Sanchez / Pedro would be a great signing for Arsenal. Without a doubt, at least nowadays he needs to be at the end of attacks in between the lines as much as possible. He's not the same player he was and doesn't have the dynamic ability to escape markers like Xavi and Pirlo can. Play him behind the striker, where he can either get in between midfields and defenses unlocking you with killer through balls or making runs beyond the striker ala Lampard. If you don't play him behind the striker now you are wasting what his current strengths are IMO. The position CD wants him to play is the one he's been playing and failing consistently for Barcelona. He needs the number 10 role behind the striker, someone with more movement than Messi as well.

Just arrived in Brazil. Glad to have been able to get my tickets at the airport, really glad to see that nothing has changed in Salvador in the last 7 or 8 years Airport still being renovated and the new highways north of Salvador have no lines and lights Love it. At least everyone will get to see the real Brazil and no fix-up.

Fucking hell missed this.

Really like him, but he'll just come here to be another Benny

He plays for Nigeria, not Italy.

10 days

Paraguay 1-1.

Excellent finish by Griezemann.

Ghana, Nigeria, and Cote D'Ivoire are more highly regarded. Cameroon have failed to qualify for two consecutive Cup of Nations, though they obviously have talent. They have been suspect at the back and are aging upfront. They should at least battle in that group, though. Surely Ivory Coast must be the only team with a slight chance of quarter-finals? :shrug: Ivory Coast should be favoured to finish second in their group. I believe both Ghana and Nigeria have a good chance to make the second round as well and anything is possible from this point. Ghana 2010 team was nothing special, but nearly made the semis. Cameroon and Algeria will finish last in their groups, imo. This is all just conjecture and prediction, the likes of which we have heard for nearly a year now. It is not long until the final reckoning. Fwiw, I don't think Ivory Coast are an exceptional side when compared to the rest of the Africans, even though the names stand out. I was just thinking that Ivory Coast surely has the biggest chance of winning their group. Although they'll play England, Uruguay or Italy in the last 16 so...

Ghana, Nigeria, and Cote D'Ivoire are more highly regarded. Cameroon have failed to qualify for two consecutive Cup of Nations, though they obviously have talent. They have been suspect at the back and are aging upfront. They should at least battle in that group, though. Surely Ivory Coast must be the only team with a slight chance of quarter-finals?

Two players that impress players of video games, but underwhelm those who have seen them play. CIV's entire defensive mentality as a team has been really poor whenever I see them play in the last few years. They have a group they should get out of this time, though, It would be nice for this generation to put together one tournament run to be proud of, because they haven't to this point, a few disappointing ACN silvers aside. Never been impressed by Traore, never really understood the hype. On the other hand Doumbia has looked a decent player even if he seems to miss chances after chances in the CL for CSKA.

Chile will be a joy to watch. Sucks that Gonzalez is out, but they'll somehow go loco anyways. Also Miiko Albornoz is a fullback not a midfielder. Hope Japan and Chile do well. Two really likeable and enjoyable teams to watch.

There are some really bad players in this Sweden team like. Lustig, Granqvist, Toivonnen and Hysén are all pretty rubbish to say the least, especially at international level. Yet Lustig and Toivonen are one of the best in the team. Everything except Zlatan is really rubbish tbh.

Rossi dropped for Italy. Gianluigi Buffon, Juventus, Salvatore Sirigu, Paris Saint-Germain, Mattia Perin, Genoa. Ignazio Abate, Milan, Andrea Barzagli, Juventus, Leonardo Bonucci, do, Giorgio Chiellini, do, Matteo Darmian, Torino, Mattia De Sciglio, Milan, Gabriel Paletta, Parma. Alberto Aquilani, Fiorentina, Antonio Candreva, Lazio, Daniele De Rossi, Roma, Claudio Marchisio, Juventus, Thiago Motta, Paris Saint-Germain, Marco Parolo, Parma, Andrea Pirlo, Juventus, Marco Verratti, Paris Saint-Germain. Mario Balotelli, Milan, Antonio Cassano, Parma, Alessio Cerci, Torino, Ciro Immobile, Torino, Lorenzo Insigne, Napoli.

Can't wait to bring "Ha Ha f*** You Mole" to the WC thread. Cameroon scores.

Nah, but been terrible for ever since Henrik Larsson and Ljungberg retired basically. It's just Zlatan and no one else nowadays. As much as I hated Olof Mellberg he could at least defend a bit.

Özil with so many misplaced passes this half.

The expert has spoken.

I think they'll have a huge advantage, loads travelling to their games as well as the home fans and neutral being on their side. In terms of weather they'll have an advantage over Italy but that is all. Sao Paulo weather will suit England well. I know saying they'll walk away is a exaggerated, but I do consider them strong favourites to win the group. Will the Brazilian fans really support Uruguay? I thought they weren't the best of pals. I'd have thought the neutrals would be behind Costa Rica, if anybody. In SA we support each other. As for Costa Rica support might be theor way but I meant in the important games between uruguay and the two european sides