TrinityRoadSteps Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I don't really care who wins, as long as it isn't Germany.........I think if they win then when we look back on the 2014 World Cup in 20-30 years time it will be remembered for a very controlled, sterile and solid Germany win, rather than the following- Netherlands winning their first ever World Cup, destroying the current holders 5-1 in their first game, crazy penalty shoot-out keepers, and Villa having a World Cup winning captain in their ranks. OR Argentina winning the World Cup on their arch-enemies soil, with Lionel Messi proving once and for all he is the greatest player of all time (in my opinion) by dragging a weak Argentine team through the competition. OR Brazil winning their own World Cup, after losing their star man with a broken back in the quarter final, and battling through despite fielding arguably their weakest team in World Cup history It might just be me, but I like a bit of 'romance' with my World Cup and it has definitely delivered so far, and any of the above happening will add to it. Germany winning it would take a lot of the romance out of the whole tournament,and make it less memorable as time goes on. I want the Argentina scenario so we can tell kids, grandkids we watched the best player EVER lift the World Cup. Jordan Bowery is Argentinian ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted July 8, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 8, 2014 My body is ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradd92 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Ronaldo Lima my personal favorite player and imo the best finisher of all time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I don't really care who wins, as long as it isn't Germany.........I think if they win then when we look back on the 2014 World Cup in 20-30 years time it will be remembered for a very controlled, sterile and solid Germany win, rather than the following- Netherlands winning their first ever World Cup, destroying the current holders 5-1 in their first game, crazy penalty shoot-out keepers, and Villa having a World Cup winning captain in their ranks. OR Argentina winning the World Cup on their arch-enemies soil, with Lionel Messi proving once and for all he is the greatest player of all time (in my opinion) by dragging a weak Argentine team through the competition. OR Brazil winning their own World Cup, after losing their star man with a broken back in the quarter final, and battling through despite fielding arguably their weakest team in World Cup history It might just be me, but I like a bit of 'romance' with my World Cup and it has definitely delivered so far, and any of the above happening will add to it. Germany winning it would take a lot of the romance out of the whole tournament,and make it less memorable as time goes on. I want the Argentina scenario so we can tell kids, grandkids we watched the best player EVER lift the World Cup. They won't have it though. They will insist Messi (and Cristiano Ronaldo) played caveman football and the guy who happens to be the best active player in the world at the time is in fact the best player ever. Every generation needs their own heroes, just look at how quickly the biggest names of the 90s and 80s have been forgotten, even claims that Maradona was the best ever are often met with "piss off grandad" these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 If we get a goal as good as this in the Netherlands vs Argentina game I will be all I'm hoping for a Netherlands vs Germany final. Don't like Brazil much this year, they are dirty bastards who have profited from some very generous refereeing decisions and I don't want to see them kick their way to the trophy. The other semi requires less explanation. Concrete Ron in a World Cup final? YES PLEASE. Roa has the misfortune of being the goalkeeper who let in probably the two most memorable goals of the '98 World Cup At the age of 30 I think the best 2 international level goals I've ever seen (fwiw bergkamp also has my favourite v Newcastle too) They've just talked about Brazils fouling, more than anyone else, fernandinho has 26 fouls so far, was interesting that pretty much every german interviewed in the last couple of days has mentioned it too, obviously sowing the seed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I love the national anthem of Brazil. My personal fave along with Italia and Deutschland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Love that anthem, holding up Neymar's kit is a bit much though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 The Russians have the best national anthem. [/offtopic] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 French for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted July 8, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 8, 2014 That was never a corner... I get really suspicious when a host nation is playing in a knockout game. That was suspicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 That was an all dayer on Gustavo not given though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Luiz Gustavo got sold by Bayern who have 6 out of 11 in the German team. This should show but I know football don't work that way. OT: The russian anthem for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradd92 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) Do Germany have an out and out striker to replace Klose after this World Cup? Assuming they want to keep Muller as a CF Edited July 8, 2014 by Bradd92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Talking of anthems, the Montenegron anthem is amazing. They played England a few times in the qualifiers recently, if you're wondering why I would be listening to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Germany's away kit is amazing. Black and red together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradd92 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Muller keeps giving it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Germany's away kit is amazing. Black and red together. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjaacckk91 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Do Germany have an out and out striker to replace Klose after this World Cup? Assuming they want to keep Muller as a CF What happened to Mario gomez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Easy goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted July 8, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 8, 2014 Muller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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