Kanji Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Messi hattrick please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Mascherano just get pwned! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Gerrin! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 What a take! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 GOL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Great finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Gol.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Now Belgium need to come out to play and Messi can wreak havoc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Superb finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Anybody else sick of hearing the pundits saying they're shocked that Brazil aren't playing like Brazil? They haven't played that way since the 80s yet all of a sudden they should be able to go back to this mythical style of joga bonito. Brazil carry an almost mythical aura about them which simply isn't justified really, not these days anyway. They are more European than South American and that's predominantly down to the vast majority of their players playing in Europe and the fact that how the game is played these days follows a standardized type pattern. When Brazil "played like Brazil" the game wasn't quite as global as it is now. Their own unique way of playing, style and flair hadn't been cross-contaminated by other styles and ways of playing. Brazil still produce and always will produce amazingly gifted players, but they will struggle to produce players as different and as unique as Pele, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Zico, Ronaldino, Garrincha, Romario, Rivelino, Jairzinho, Falcao, Socrates et al because the game is too samey samey nowadays and more about tactics, systems and physical prowess'. That and Brazilian football culture at grassroots level has changed with the introduction of coaches, soccer academies etc. I like Neymar and think he's a very good player, but I could name 10 or more better footballers in the game today. He's a top player, but compared to say the original Ronaldo or even Rivaldo, he just doesn't compare. I also think a lot of the aura that surrounds Brazil is because when they were truly great you only ever saw their players and way of playing on TV during the World Cup. There was no internet back then. When Pele rocked up on TV it was a case of wow. Same with how Brazil played. There was nothing to compare. I'm sure there are old men in Brazil who have seen a very different Brazil and a very different Brazilian many a time to the kind of Brazilian side and player we have all been brought up on. Having said all of that, they are still the most amazing story in world football and there is nothing quite like watching the Brazilians and their players play the beautiful game the way they do, even if it isn't like how they used to play the game. This current Brazil side is average in the pantheon of great Brazil sides as are those who wear the shirt compared to former players, but they play with so much will and energy its still good to watch, Neymar a key example. Lets not forget the weight of expectation and pressure on them, its huge. But here they are in the Semis and with a great chance of winning the World Cup. I personally hope Holland do as their own football history deserves to be capped by such a magnificent achievement. If not them, Brazil all the way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 GONZALO'S ALIVE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Nice goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Great finish that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ManDoon Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Dat finish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Argentina not really chasing a second here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 After being spoilt by the group and round-of-16 matches, the QFs have been rather underwhelming so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 After being spoilt by the group and round-of-16 matches, the QFs have been rather underwhelming so far. You're right but it's still attack vs defence a lot of the time which is still entertaining by default. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Good game this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 That ball from Messi man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I think Wilmots is mad to have started Origi after Lukaku scored that all important goal vs USA. Should have trusted his main man and kept the pace of Origi as a weapon to bring on against tired legs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Lush pass that from Messi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 What a pass Messi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Well marshalled by Kompany. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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