I figured with 65 days to go, now is a good time to start a thread for the real Football fans on BP (j/k).

Anything related to WC preparations, squads, players, coaches,, and ultimately games can be discussed here . Things will probably heat up as we closer to June but why not start a bit early .

Please make sure any discussion is civil, respectful, and no trolling.

 

So, who do think will win? which team are you cheering? who will be the dark horse? will the USA make it out of the first round? 

 

ET VOILA ! hmm nice Mannschaft !!

Too bad. France just didn't look like they were in the game. Must have been really hot out there.

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David Luiz - when he gets it right at crucial moments from his free kicks - it is spectacular to watch

Silva's yellow is a big blow, what was he thinking !!!

If Neymar is declared unfit, Brazil is in big trouble.

Gonna be a huge semi

Neymar ruled out of WC with a broken vertebrae

No upsets = boring

Neymar ruled out of WC with a broken vertebrae

It was a reckless challenge by Zuniga. If he's got any sense he'll be on the first plane out of Brazil before he gets lynched!

Ah crap; I really wanted Belgium to kick Holland out of the tournament :-)

Ah crap; I really wanted Belgium to kick Holland out of the tournament :-)

 

Too bad Bearcrash! You played well. 

 

If we win tonight we will take revenge for you.

Dare i hope to see a Brazil Argentina final? The atmosphere and tension in the stadium would be white-hot deadly!

Dare i hope to see a Brazil Argentina final? The atmosphere and tension in the stadium would be white-hot deadly!

Germany should fancy their chances vs Brazil.

What a move by Van Gaal

Netherlands v Germany would also be a match with a lot of historic Rivalry.

But I tend to agree. In Brazil, Brazil facing their mortal enemies would probably be the best fixture from a neutral perspective.

Personally still hoping for the first scenario of course. If that were to happen, Netherlands have a chance to get a world title by defeating all three nations that have previously denied us one in the final (Germany, Argentina & Spain).

One can only dream...

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ok then, let us hear it for Semis prediction :

 

Germany over Brazil :

 

With the loss of captain and talisman this will prove too steep of a hill for Brazil to climb. Even though Germany has been far from dominant in their previous games, they posses the players to neutralize Oscar and Hulk .

 

Argentina over Netherlands :

 

RVP has been far from convincing in his last two game with Robben again leading the charge for his team. The Argentineans are better equipped to handle the Dutch offense while on the other end Messi & co should be able to inflict some damage

I agree with Germany. However, Brazil could surprise them. But I think Germany.

 

The Netherlands will win over Argentina. Argentina only won once from us. Eventhough it was a WC-final. 

A repeat of 74 final would be really something on South American soil

A repeat of 74 final would be really something on South American soil

 

Revenge!

Semifinals:

Brazil v Germany

4pm Est.

Anyone else leaving work early?

Watching it at work.

Brazil has resorted to thuggery and abandoned the jogo bonita and will try to bully Die Mannshaft today.

 

http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/worldcup/la-sp-world-cup-baxter-20140708-story.html

Wow!!!!

I can't believe I'm seeing this...

Blitzkrieg?

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Indeed. Holding back a spoiler...but yes.....unreal

Brazil's defence is pathetic. Glad they've been exposed by a decent European side. Far too overrated!

OMG.  Brazil has never been down by 4 in WC history, let alone 5. 

 

And the huge unbeaten streak in Brazil is done. 

 

Really missing Silva, no organization.