Bleed-Blue Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Groups Schedule Mascot Venues Rio São Paulo All Venues The Ball Brazil Are you ready:dance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleed-Blue Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hope you guys don't mind me making the thread. I'm really looking forward to the World Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBee Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Argentina :cheer: Brazil :cheer: Portugal :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakk Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 :dance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakk Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Hope you guys don't mind me making the thread. I'm really looking forward to the World Cup no problem :five: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBee Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 no problem :five: +1 :two_thumbs_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBee Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 :cheerleader: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakk Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 last time I had supported England :--D but question is which team to support this time :--D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakk Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 :cheerleader: teri yahan bhi watt laga kar hi rahuga :hitler: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakk Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 there is one more thread fifa world cup 2014 http://www.indiancricketfans.com/showthread.php?t=312890 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleed-Blue Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 there is one more thread That was just question thread I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleed-Blue Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 no problem :five: +1 :two_thumbs_up: :icflove: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBee Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 last time I had supported England :--D but question is which team to support this time :--D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumar713 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Nice OP:two_thumbs_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumar713 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Argentina :cheer: Brazil :cheer: Portugal :cheer: :giggle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleed-Blue Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Nice OP:two_thumbs_up: Thanks:icflove: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooda Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I will be supporting Italy as I always do in big tournos. I would love to see Messi have a blinder and win Argies a WC, to cement his place as the greatest ever.. or one of... First match will be good, Croatia could shock Brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid_SuhaiL Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Germany :cheer: Spain :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBee Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 :giggle: What the feck ? :facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleed-Blue Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Squad BRAZIL Who’s in (23-man final squad) Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Toronto FC), Jefferson (Botafogo), Victor (Atletico Mineiro) Defenders: David Luiz (Chelsea), Dante (Bayern Munich), Thiago Silva (Paris Saint-Germain), Henrique (Napoli), Maicon (Roma), Dani Alves (Barcelona), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Maxwell (Paris Saint-Germain) Midfielders: Luiz Gustavo (Wolfsburg), Paulinho (Tottenham), Fernandinho (Manchester City), Ramires (Chelsea), Oscar (Chelsea), Willian (Chelsea), Hernanes (Inter Milan) Forwards: Hulk (Zenit St. Petersburg), Bernard (Shakhtar Donetsk), Neymar (Barcelona), Jo (Atletico Mineiro), Fred (Fluminense) Who misses out Many would have liked to have seen Miranda of Atletico Madrid get the nod over Napoli’s Henrique as fourth-choice centre back, while others thought that Philippe Coutinho deserved a shot as a midfield wild card. Kaka and Robinho were the biggest names left on the outside looking in as Scolari went for youth and hunger over experience. Biggest selection headline Henrique. While the Napoli man has adapted reasonably well to Italian football in a short time, and decisively, was a key player when Scolari was in charge of Palmeiras in 2012, the howls of derision over his selection were loud. 'It’s a terrible choice,' said 1970 World Cup legend Tostao. 'He’s an average to below average player. He’s not good enough for Brazil. Other than Henrique, there’s nothing that crazy on the list,' tweeted ESPN journalist Leonardo Bertozzi. Surprise package Perhaps nippy winger Bernard, who will be itching to go after a frustrating first season with Shakhtar Donetsk. Scolari likes his versatility, and the fact that he plays 'with joy in his legs.' Chelsea’s Willian is someone who could play a bigger than expected role. Danger man Brazil will rely on Neymar to bring the magic, but Fred will be the one expected to provide a physical presence in the area and snaffle up whatever loose chances are going. Architect With Oscar neat and skilful but not a truly creative thinker, Brazil will rely heavily on Neymar’s electricity to unlock defences. The Hatchet Man Brazil don’t really have one, but Wolfsburg’s Luiz Gustavo is the team’s most understated player, calmly breaking up opposing attacks and short passing his way out of trouble. Marcelo can play the headless chicken role. The verdict: Does this squad have what it takes to go all the way? It remains a strong looking squad, though a lot, perhaps too much, will depend on Neymar’s ability to cast a spell up front. The Barcelona man aside, the side’s attacking options can look a little pedestrian, with domestic based strikers Fred and Jo unlikely to terrify too many top level defences, and no truly creative force in midfield, despite Oscar’s cleverness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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