ESR - 2014 WORLD CUP IS ON

<< Comment #5 @ 09:11 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #4

I dont have high hopes for NL this world cup, so get to it and join spain in the next round ;>

<< Comment #6 @ 09:17 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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Python - Reply to #5

lol, we have no hope :O

be lucky to score a goal...but still, we got dis.

<< Comment #16 @ 10:06 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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losty - Reply to #5

if holland or spain go through as runners up from the group they will almost certainly face brazil in the second round.

<< Comment #19 @ 11:25 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #16

thats why not much hope :PP

NL isnt the same team we had in the 90's, i mean ive yet to see whats gonna happen, but i always feel like our defense is weak. van persie is past his prime and robben needs to be careful not to get injured :w

<< Comment #103 @ 15:55 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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ProT ' - Reply to #19

You were saying...?

<< Comment #109 @ 16:31 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #103

lol i dont even know wtf. its like NL held back all this time, everything fell into place o_O :D

<< Comment #112 @ 16:35 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #109

combo that with a clueless spain in the 2nd half... all of my what

casillas motm

Edited by kevz at 16:35 CDT, 13 June 2014

<< Comment #114 @ 16:53 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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ProT ' - Reply to #112

Well... I'll keep an eye on the dutch team, for sure. Apart from the spanish fail, they still played some very good football.

<< Comment #117 @ 18:38 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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butcher_kgp - Reply to #5

do you have more hope now :P ?

<< Comment #118 @ 19:01 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #117

totally. i still find our defense to be dodgy, just a little less so than the previous years. it helped that spain didnt play like expected aswell. this also means that we will likely top our group so we wont face brazil the next round; bretty awesome for NL and a double whammy for spainlol

<< Comment #7 @ 09:18 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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[mash]

Thomas M�ller > all

<< Comment #195 @ 13:50 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #7

That guy. He's so good.

Edited by [mash] at 13:50 CDT, 16 June 2014

<< Comment #239 @ 19:19 CDT, 18 June 2014 >>

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madbringer - Reply to #195

I don't understand it, I just don't. How can someone so lanky and shabby be so efficient?! I mean he seems like a joke next to, say, Aguero, Drogba, Benzema or even Mandzukic. Yet the stats don't lie. What a mindfuck of a player he is.

Edited by john "Zerofor" rembo at 19:19 CDT, 18 June 2014

<< Comment #242 @ 10:18 CDT, 19 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #239

It's the name.

Seriously, i guess it's because he doesn't make mistakes. He never backs down, never loses faith, he's always standing where he's supposed to stand. He throws himself into pretty much everything and always has his foot/shoulder/knee/ass/dick in the right place to score. And he's got a horses lungs.
He's the perfect modern striker imo.

Also why include Aguero in that list? What has he ever done that's worth a mention?

Edited by [mash] at 10:23 CDT, 19 June 2014

<< Comment #245 @ 13:30 CDT, 19 June 2014 >>

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madbringer - Reply to #242

I wouldn't say perfect but I agree with the rest. Plus he's a real team player, rare feature in someone that's often the focal point of attack formations.

Aguero

He's just what the stereotypical forward is to me I suppose. Really liked him in his Atletico Madrid days.

<< Comment #630 @ 13:24 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #7

<3

<< Comment #8 @ 09:27 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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kenZu

Fuck the gay sport football.

and don't tell it's called soccer, sucker

<< Comment #31 @ 13:23 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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deadlift - Reply to #8

I will stab you

(joke, so dont start some real life witch hunt to track me down and so forth)

Edited by deadlift at 13:23 CDT, 12 June 2014

<< Comment #64 @ 04:53 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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kenZu - Reply to #31

I am not that kind of guy

(unless when I'm out of arguments :D)

<< Comment #39 @ 15:01 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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T1E - Reply to #8

do you want some bud light with that?

<< Comment #63 @ 04:52 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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kenZu - Reply to #39

light... LIGHT?

=> Tripel Karmeliet

<< Comment #71 @ 07:16 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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!nFerNo - Reply to #63

Learn to drink and go with a Straffe Hendrik.

<< Comment #75 @ 09:41 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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kenZu - Reply to #71

D'oh!

I don't know this one, will try it ASAP!

Is this really your favorite?

<< Comment #246 @ 13:38 CDT, 19 June 2014 >>

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!nFerNo - Reply to #75

It was before I became a teetotaller.

<< Comment #86 @ 13:04 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #39

come on man, bud light sucks :) i worked in two pub in my life and i guarantee you find better beers! :)

<< Comment #180 @ 12:18 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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T1E - Reply to #86

How did you react when people told jokes in those bars?

<< Comment #186 @ 13:24 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #180

sorry i didn't get your point, what kinda jokes such as?

<< Comment #191 @ 13:44 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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T1E - Reply to #186

People who say soccer like light beer. There. Ruined it.

<< Comment #193 @ 13:47 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #191

in brazil people don't have the habit to drink good things, in brazil people drink what have a massive propaganda innit, they prefer johnny walker instead of white horse, or budd instead of guinness, montilla instead of captain morgan.. and so on.. people here are so dumb that they pay like 10 reals for a bottle of Quilmes, and you find quilmes for 6 pesos, 7 pesos in argentina, which 1 dollar makes almost 5 pesos.. so imagine that..

<< Comment #73 @ 08:22 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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nex1 ' - Reply to #8

You must be 'murican. Keep playing your gay sports, the ones in wich you wear rubber protections and run for ten seconds at maximum before the game is stopped for ten minutes of commercials resulting in 11 minutes of actual game play over three hours of "match".
You know, that feminine version of Rugby, the one that is played only by muricans and that no one cares about in the rest of the world.

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB1000142...2055561406

<< Comment #76 @ 09:43 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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kenZu - Reply to #73

L2read

<< Comment #77 @ 09:44 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #73

ping pong ultimate sport

<< Comment #9 @ 09:28 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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WTFProoF?!

Does: "I don't give a flying fuck about this boring sport", count as a prediction?

<< Comment #12 @ 09:49 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #9

Ofc it does, all the billions of people that follow the #1 world sport are scared shitless that WTFProoF doesnt gives a fuck.

<< Comment #10 @ 09:30 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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sonic

Edited by sonic at 09:30 CDT, 12 June 2014

<< Comment #18 @ 11:22 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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WTFProoF?! - Reply to #10

Wow, Murica sure looks skanky as hell!

<< Comment #20 @ 11:29 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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sonic - Reply to #18

BR alltimes best

BR? BR?

<< Comment #21 @ 11:38 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #20

pl? siema! pl?

<< Comment #37 @ 14:25 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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Vig1lante - Reply to #20

Korea

<< Comment #51 @ 19:12 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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jamalz - Reply to #10

JESUS DAT ARGENTINA GIRL $$$$$$$$$$. ALL oVER THAT SHIT SON

<< Comment #53 @ 20:50 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #51

Shes from Paraguay actually, but as they didnt classified for this world cup, she picked argentina.

google search image: larissa riquelme

<< Comment #94 @ 14:03 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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Anonymous (85.226.40.246) - Reply to #53

Isnt that dorismar from argentina?

<< Comment #65 @ 04:59 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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alb - Reply to #51

Das it mane, DAS IT

<< Comment #87 @ 13:05 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #10

HHHAHHAH nice!

<< Comment #91 @ 13:21 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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sonic - Reply to #87

*enhance*

Edited by sonic at 13:21 CDT, 13 June 2014

<< Comment #92 @ 13:29 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #91

considering this picture, i might advice you that there are brazilian girls hotter than her :D

but honestly i dunno why but i prefer argentine girls :0, and argentines have the same opinion on the contrary hahahah!

<< Comment #131 @ 06:10 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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pepidda - Reply to #92

matter of taste probably. but i can ensure you this is EXACTLY what german men like. damn she makes me go crazy :D

<< Comment #136 @ 09:45 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #131

man i have played a german girl while i was in argentina, i mean i like german girls tho but it depends also where the german girls come from, swiss girl is also very intense to play. come to brazil you might enjoy a bit :D

<< Comment #142 @ 11:59 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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pepidda - Reply to #136

haha you�re a funny guy i will for sure one day :D

<< Comment #143 @ 12:05 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #142

man a girl where you from Berlin lived in my house when i was in argentina, she has a relationship with a guy from Aruba, so they came together to argentina, in short.. she was very nasty, once in the middle of the party she came to me and said: Rodrigo my room is open to you whenever you want to come!

i did a pokerface :0

crazy berlin girl, i have the feeling that berlin is a very underground atmosphere hahah!

<< Comment #148 @ 16:04 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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ZeriouS - Reply to #143

Berlin: All you can imagine.

<< Comment #154 @ 06:14 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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pepidda - Reply to #143

nah there are fucked up bitches everywhere. dunno i didn�t like berlin that much. some nice clubs bit of underground ye but don�t expect too much.

<< Comment #140 @ 11:41 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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Unanimous - Reply to #92

do you mean like hellen matheus hot? (she's brbrbr btw)

Edited by Unanimous at 11:42 CDT, 14 June 2014

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_agu - Reply to #140

she is not my type of woman. i prefer claudia rossi!

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Vig1lante - Reply to #91

Edited by Vig1lante at 16:16 CDT, 15 June 2014

<< Comment #11 @ 09:46 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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skint

Argentina

<< Comment #14 @ 09:59 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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cityy

Belgium!

<< Comment #24 @ 12:01 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #14

imo they too young to win it this year. maybe in 4 years

<< Comment #15 @ 10:05 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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losty

I have these bets...

argentina + agureo top scorer double
brazil + neymar top scorer double
ronaldo or messi as top scorer
7/8 favourites group winners excluding group d

think england will go out to brazil in the quarter finals. can see italy being a good outside bet and who knows maybe uruguay and belgium can surprise a few people.

argentina for me though.

<< Comment #17 @ 11:20 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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[mash]

Germany 2nd or 3rd again. Somehow L�w is not able to put some kind of killer instinct into the teams' mind, so meh.

Edited by [mash] at 11:20 CDT, 12 June 2014

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T1E - Reply to #17

to be fair being on top of the world with no strikers is huge, I think he gets criticized to much for not coming first each big tournament

<< Comment #34 @ 14:02 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #23

Yeah, definitely. Point still stands tho. What the team showed in the last three deciding games against Spain and Italy was pretty lame considering their performance in the games before.

Edited by [mash] at 14:11 CDT, 12 June 2014

<< Comment #25 @ 12:01 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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hitsu

considering the cup is in Brasil, id say the have the biggest chances, because the refs will help them a lot.

besides that spain and germany.

<< Comment #27 @ 12:53 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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WTFProoF?! - Reply to #25

Do you even care to educate yourself how refs for big sports-events are selected?

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hitsu - Reply to #27

either you're naive as hell or dont watch football at all m8.

do i have to remind infamous FIFA WORLD CUP 2002 in KOREA AND JAPAN?

<< Comment #61 @ 03:42 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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InDepther - Reply to #29

they helped vs Croatia. The ref actually decided the game.

So, ur comment was spot on [+]

<< Comment #32 @ 13:32 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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megaman3 - Reply to #27

fifa controls soccer in disgusting ways. Refs in particular dont matter much.

Pretty much in every wc there's major drama and from time to time in each relevant football league.

Edited by megaman3 at 13:33 CDT, 12 June 2014

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WTFProoF?! - Reply to #32

That's not the point here.

<< Comment #36 @ 14:14 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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megaman3 - Reply to #35

That's what hitsu is talking about when he says "because refs will help them a lot". Any soccer fan knows that.

Fifa will certainly help brazil in this cup, by favorable refs (instructed to do so) and in other ways too. Refs are mostly the medium when cheating and not the guy behind it, so the particular individual refs' bias doesn't matter almost at all. Also they are all top notch so big unintentional mistakes are rare.

That's why how refs are selected doesn't matter at all really, as fifa is not impartial in first place and they are the ones that select the refs. Any method used to pick can be cheated on and be made to still look fine, for example by using wamr/hot balls, and everyone can be influenced. You think it's a coincidence that brazil, germany, italy, argentina, etc. always get an easy group, compared to other top seeded tho smaller countries?

In the end if fifa wants to cheat they will and they have done so hundreds to maybe thousands of times. That they are a big organization (the biggest sport organization of them all) doesn't mean they are objective. If anything you should "educate yourself" about the matter instead of telling hitsu to do so, because fifa is one of the most corrupt organizations around and has hundreds of public cases proving so.

Edited by megaman3 at 14:28 CDT, 12 June 2014

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megaman3 - Reply to #36

lol it just happened.

1-0 Croatia, then Brazil tied the match. At around 70 minutes, still 1-1, there's a completely made up penalty in favor of Brazil.

Told you. It happens every.fucking.time in soccer, which is different than other sports (see #9 then #27).

<< Comment #45 @ 17:05 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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vor_ - Reply to #43

It's not quite completely made up, if I were the Croatia manager I'd have been stressing to my players just how important it is not to give ANY chance for decisions like that. But his hands were on Fred and he gave the referee a decision to make. I definitely agree with your general point though, they're looking to give stuff like this to Brazil.

<< Comment #58 @ 01:17 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #45

yeah exactly, it was typical pitch smarts of Fred. He felt a hand on him, and didnt care about shooting anymore.

a lot of refs wouldnt say its penaulty, and noone would blame them

<< Comment #62 @ 03:50 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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InDepther - Reply to #58

Such penalties are given only when there is bias. If all these fouls were given, then we would have a penalty after almost every corner. You certainly don�t give that when the score is tied.

<< Comment #59 @ 02:10 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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Anonymous (62.47.30.11) - Reply to #45

He didnt make a decision like that in the match before.
It was not the first time that a defense player used his hands.
Its the responsibility of a referee to make it from beginning of the match clear, that he wont allow such things.
It was a very suspicious decision

<< Comment #46 @ 17:07 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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me - Reply to #43

Indeed, obvious corruption is obvious. Disgusting tbh. That's why I pretty much never watch football.

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pepidda - Reply to #36

"they are all top notch so big unintentional mistakes are rare"

hmm. i don�t think so. football is not the fairest sport the referees have huge responsibility and there is barely any technical assistance.- this is the first wc where goal technique is allowed-. and obviously their decisions can and have decided matches. For instance, it�s not a huge mistake if the referee decides that it was offside while it was not because of a few centimeters and the resulting goal does not count, however it decides the game.

I don�t say there�s no corruption, there sure is but you also have to consider the nature of football as an informationally imperfect sport compared to american football.

Also the groups look really even to me.

<< Comment #52 @ 20:24 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #27

Edited by kevz at 20:25 CDT, 12 June 2014

48%

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skulp - Reply to #52

:-D

<< Comment #88 @ 13:06 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #52

sorry, brazil will rape asses as same as forever :)

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terrorhead - Reply to #88

Whos the bitch now? huehueheueh kkkkk

EDIT: I actually feel sorry for you guys now :(

Edited by terrorhead at 16:23 CDT, 8 July 2014

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_agu - Reply to #1114

we have a great team, we all brazilian know it, but our coach break our balls as always, EVERY SINGLE commenter said that we needed to "flood" the midfield in order to gain control of the ball to then.. push the ball towards our "strikers", so what our coach do? the same thing in the past 2 years, same strategy, same everything. that is a good gift to everyone that play against us, unbelievable. anyway i want to see oscar in the next world cup, he will be great. and germany is the best team, just to mention i have bet with me father that germany was going to win by 1x0, he bet for brazil 1x0, i guess every single person in the world has missed a bet on this match hahahahahaha.

now i hope so much for all my forces that germany will beat these argies bastards! haahhaha their arrogance will be their fall.

cheers, next 2018 in russia mother country!

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terrorhead - Reply to #1190

Well said. I wish you guys all the best in future WCs. I also expected Germany to win but not with that score.

Its just a sport after all and things like this can happen :D

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_agu - Reply to #1192

that is the spirit of it!

<< Comment #57 @ 01:17 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #27

so you have anything to add after yesterdays match, which you didnt watch because you dont give a flying fuck about such boring sport?

why did you even comment in first place? you're obviously green about football.

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WTFProoF?! - Reply to #57

Didn't watch it don't know what you are talking about, soccer still sucks balls hard ;).

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steffo - Reply to #27

gooby pls

<< Comment #22 @ 11:51 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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T1E

Argentina xd

<< Comment #26 @ 12:06 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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ins

portugal vs belgium/brazil

<< Comment #50 @ 18:55 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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Python - Reply to #26

Portugal ftw!

<< Comment #28 @ 13:11 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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MailmanMel

the swiss will take it

<< Comment #30 @ 13:18 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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lokaria

Brazil - Argentina

Argentina wins, Di Mar�a PotC

<< Comment #33 @ 13:36 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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esdf '

Croatia shitfacing all these div2 retards.

<< Comment #38 @ 14:26 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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Vig1lante - Reply to #33

Croteam Rules

<< Comment #40 @ 15:14 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

First goal just like I predicted

<< Comment #41 @ 15:19 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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ffx

Somehow I don't really care much about national football. Prefer Bundesliga and Cl. At least there people know it is about teh money ;).

As long as Germany has Loew they won't win)

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ybl

zoot streaming?

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pacmanpl

Jews will win Keppo

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<< Comment #49 @ 18:33 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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esdf '

great ref. made up penalty, disallowed clear goal. wp fifa.

edit: also, http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/world-...ee-3684571

Edited by esdf at 19:08 CDT, 12 June 2014

31%

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #49

Pretty shady stuff as always, if winning a world cup is so hard, doing it when youre not supposed to by the higher ups is like really impossibiru.

Prolly the worst brazilian national team ive seen in my lyf.

<< Comment #56 @ 22:26 CDT, 12 June 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #54

just like stermy didn't care for quake yes :D))

<< Comment #66 @ 05:20 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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esdf ' - Reply to #54

tbh i'm quite aware that if brasil didn't win that game there'd probably be riots and i'm quite aware that ref is going to pull for the host nation, specially when that nation is brasil. i just couldn't believe he'd have the balls to do it so blatantly.

edit: also http://youtu.be/GMSPrDve4o0

Edited by esdf at 05:30 CDT, 13 June 2014

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terrorhead - Reply to #66

lol@video

that was bad. fuck that :(

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ZeriouS - Reply to #66

For ease of watching and comparing.

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zb0t - Reply to #78

ROFL so sad

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skulp - Reply to #78

ye lol for the 3rd goal that foul was just so insanely clear

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melechesh ' - Reply to #78

lul

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esdf ' - Reply to #78

love the way how fred thanks god after diving :D imba

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_agu - Reply to #54

do not understand football as i see, this brazilian squad is one of the best we ever had, marcelo, daniel alves, maicon, THE BEST DEFENSE IN THE WORLD like david luiz and thiago silva, luiz gustavo is ok, paulinho rocks, oscar.. nothing to say, probably one of the best youngsters mid-field in the WC, neymar star and hulk. come on..

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pacmanpl - Reply to #89

And still they can't do shit without a bag of faggy magic from referee : )

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_agu - Reply to #96

really? who won the last confederations cup?

<< Comment #102 @ 15:45 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #97

I just randomly took a shit here - move on, sir :)
But srsly - These shenanigans with referee looks kinda disgusting...

<< Comment #106 @ 16:00 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #102

you don't know a thing about football :)

<< Comment #107 @ 16:01 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #106

I know enough to say it's silly as fuck :)

<< Comment #110 @ 16:31 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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esdf ' - Reply to #97

3rd goal - clear foul
2nd goal - no penalty
neymar - no red card
alves - same shit
etc etc

best thing was fred thanking god after he dived. hypocrites :)

<< Comment #121 @ 19:57 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #110

why when brazil wins everyone cries out? :)

<< Comment #130 @ 05:37 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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esdf ' - Reply to #121

cause they cheat and dive

<< Comment #137 @ 09:49 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #130

argentines, spaniards, some english(not all i know), uruguayans, french(not all again), portuguese� all of them dive, and you say nothing about it.. maradona almost actually have won a world cup by scoring "LA MANO DE DIOS(translating: the god`s hand)" and you say nothing.. come on..

ah by the way, italians cheat a lot, it is because you don't "see" it, remember materazzi vs zidane? 85% of footballers dive and cheat, just my opinion.

<< Comment #145 @ 15:00 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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By $\0/$ -xinnn- - Reply to #137

i don't get your point, saying others apart from Brazil cheat sometimes doesn't change what happened, doesn't it?
I would be as mad as him if i were croatian.
Fred should be disqualified at least for one match ( and Diego Costa too in my opinion, for the headbutt).

But i don't buy the "Fifa wants Brazil to win otherwise riots and shit" thing.
Mistakes happen, it's a shame that with all this money around football there isn't already a good way to help the referees to prevent or at least correct them.

<< Comment #146 @ 15:33 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #145

They don't want to prevent shit like that.

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_agu - Reply to #145

i saw oliver khan as the best player of the world cup 2002 because rivaldo did that dive.. considering that he was the best player in the world cup, in 2006 YOU europeans put brazil as the winner and you put all de media ON us and we lost because we didn't play all that we could because we were already the "champion" without playing.

you are italian, to my surprise, remember materazzi? took zidane off the match, come on, you gave to us the TETRA champion, this year you will be raped again.

<< Comment #153 @ 20:14 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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By $\0/$ -xinnn- - Reply to #147

huehuehue gibemonyplox

<< Comment #188 @ 13:31 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #153

IOHEIOHIOEOHEIOHEIO :D

<< Comment #172 @ 04:28 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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steffo - Reply to #147

we lost because we didn't play all that we could because we were already the "champion" without playing.

materazzi? took zidane off the match

<< Comment #296 @ 20:00 CDT, 22 June 2014 >>

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madbringer - Reply to #89

this brazilian squad is one of the best we ever had

No, actually this is one of the worst you ever had. You don't even have a fucking striker this time around, come on.

<< Comment #298 @ 21:36 CDT, 22 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #296

anyway, it is your opinion i respect it but i don't agree i think just to mention we have the best defense in the world again, before was Lucio and Juan, now we have Thiago Silva and David Luiz. enjoy the world cup cuz it has some incredible matches :)

Edited by _agu at 22:02 CDT, 22 June 2014

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madbringer - Reply to #298

"we have the best defense in the world" xD

Alright, let's just agree to disagree, the matches, as always, will show the truth. Chile will be a nice test of what this Brazil team is made of.

<< Comment #138 @ 10:04 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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incanu7 - Reply to #49

My fellow Croat, remember this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Pm4jD5kU4U

Sometimes the ref takes a shit on your head, sometimes it's the opponent's head.

I think it's better that we lost that game, this defeat should keep the players down to earth and more focused on the real matches we have to win.

<< Comment #174 @ 07:11 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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esdf ' - Reply to #138

sorry, but i don't see on this video croatia diving or playing dirty overall. yeah, the ref was handicapped, but at least we weren't provoking and played fair. something you can't say for brazil few days ago.

<< Comment #67 @ 05:30 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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esdf '

<< Comment #69 @ 05:47 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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Snow_Crash - Reply to #67

i feel you dude
its not the first time such things happen
croatia played amazing and deserved atleast a draw

<< Comment #72 @ 08:12 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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nex1 '

Unbelievable shameless performance of corruption already in the first match. Not bad.
The elbow blow Neymar hit the Croatian was alone more than worth of an expulsion. Just imagine if some Croatian hit Neymar with the exactly same blow.

the penalty the referee gave to Brazil was completely, totally made up. Ridicolous. And the last goal... apart the foul posted above that started the whole action, and that should have stopped the game, you could see two Croatian players running side by side with the Brazilian like they were saying "can't touch him", if only they lifted a finger on him it would have been another penalty or who knows what.
With an unbiased referee they would have stopped that ball, wich would have resulted in 1-1.

Terrible, really terrible. But if this is Brazil's level, they still aren't going to win. The players were nervous, tense, and unable to invent anything. Croatia was picked to make them look good, and they could have easily lost it without the scandalous referee.

Edited by nex1 at 08:13 CDT, 13 June 2014

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hitsu - Reply to #72

hahah please stop posting on this site. with every post im getting more and more sure you're cmss alt account.

putting the penalty aside, croatians were weaker, and they defensive plan was based on fauls. they should be thankfull noone got red.

<< Comment #134 @ 07:46 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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nex1 ' - Reply to #84

but i tought you were his alt account. This makes me the third one, so.

<< Comment #218 @ 14:39 CDT, 17 June 2014 >>

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CMSS - Reply to #84

check IP noob

<< Comment #74 @ 09:31 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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r1ddler

Im conflicted...On one hand Croatia played well and were cheated, but on the other hand.

<< Comment #79 @ 11:21 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #74

on the other hand, they didn't score a goal, it was an own goal and lost 3-1. malandragem prevails.

Edited by danstar at 11:29 CDT, 13 June 2014

<< Comment #119 @ 19:04 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #79

ye but motivation means soooooooo much. getting hit in the head with poor decision making is just demoralizing. could of well been a 2-2 end result tbh.

<< Comment #251 @ 17:32 CDT, 19 June 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #119

the ref was scandalous i agree, you won't be seeing him anymore at this cup for sure, however these players are all pros and have to deal with this in every game thye play, its not as if the morality wins on the pitch.

<< Comment #80 @ 11:53 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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24

Mexico is already robbed of 2 goals, nice way to kick off the day.

<< Comment #82 @ 12:45 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #80

its like the refs were ordered to make fatal mistakes, so Blater will get re elected after his promise of video replays

<< Comment #179 @ 10:30 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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Kokain - Reply to #80

Mexico always looses those first games. I also never understood why every World/Euro cup opens with Mexico. I remember when Stoichkov punished Mexico with incredible sprint. Then many years later South Africa scored an identical opener against them and won

<< Comment #85 @ 13:00 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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skulp

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Edited by skulp at 13:10 CDT, 13 June 2014

<< Comment #90 @ 13:10 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #85

one of the best strikes in football ever.

<< Comment #178 @ 10:28 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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Kokain - Reply to #85

<< Comment #93 @ 13:32 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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_agu

i think this world cup is very even and nobody has mentioned that in brazil already, as i might seen. today spain will play the nederlands in a few minutes, and i really want to see how argentina is playing and germany. fortunately USA will play Germany in here in my hometown!

but i think brazil will win the world cup, if not, it may be follow to germany, spain or argentina :0

<< Comment #95 @ 14:48 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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kevz

fuck yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh 1-0 to NL at halftime.

and 1 for the ref.

<< Comment #98 @ 15:22 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #95

<< Comment #111 @ 16:34 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #98

can see the regret in his body language before he hits lol. hopefully none of that this year, hes still on the pitch ;x

<< Comment #124 @ 22:58 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #111

nederland is my fav team except of brazil of course, my past background goes back to nederland, family is really strong in recife, where mauricio nassau has made a lot for the city, as we never had it in colonial times.

<< Comment #129 @ 05:35 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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palatka - Reply to #98

looked to hurt about as much as a ball to the knee... by football standards!!

<< Comment #123 @ 22:56 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #95

what a match, you guys have really raped them hahahaha!

<< Comment #99 @ 15:26 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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[mash]

Robben <3

Haha, brilliant!

Edited by [mash] at 15:31 CDT, 13 June 2014

<< Comment #101 @ 15:37 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #99

HAHAHAHAHA!

<< Comment #100 @ 15:32 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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twister

LMAO @ Spain

<< Comment #104 @ 15:55 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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Padawan

5-1 GG SPAIN

<< Comment #105 @ 15:55 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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Pill_

GET REKT SPAIN

<< Comment #108 @ 16:09 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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[mash]

next, 3-1 Chile, 60� for me!

<< Comment #120 @ 19:16 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #108

!

<< Comment #122 @ 22:09 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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24 - Reply to #108

The fuck.

<< Comment #128 @ 05:10 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #122

Great innit. Next 1-0 Greece, another 40.

<< Comment #139 @ 11:08 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #128

ul :P

<< Comment #144 @ 12:33 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #139

Well, tonight was just too much luck I guess. :)
Anyway, I got a mate to chip in 10� on a 3:2 for Italy over England. Will be 720� winnings. Let's see how that goes. :D

After that my betting career is over.

Edited by [mash] at 12:34 CDT, 14 June 2014

<< Comment #151 @ 19:15 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #144

Ah well, still 50�. \o/

<< Comment #113 @ 16:51 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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Silencep

rekt

<< Comment #115 @ 17:06 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #113

fastcaps

<< Comment #116 @ 18:08 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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Mirio

so glad spain got rekt after that fucking dive

<< Comment #125 @ 23:04 CDT, 13 June 2014 >>

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lanf3ust

C H I L E
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L
E

<< Comment #126 @ 01:47 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

I'm glad they did show NED-SPA rape porn late so children weren't watching

<< Comment #127 @ 04:16 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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hitsu

Fun fact: so far the teams are much more aggressive in gameplay, and they score more goals than 4 years ago.

7 vs 14

<< Comment #135 @ 08:42 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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draven-

rekked

Edited by draven- at 08:43 CDT, 14 June 2014

24%

<< Comment #149 @ 17:34 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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T1E - Reply to #135

most surprising thing about this is, he wasn't carried from the field on a stretcher

disclaimer: I like the guy a lot as a footballer =)

Edited by T1E at 17:34 CDT, 14 June 2014

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draven- - Reply to #149

rekked

Edited by draven- at 18:45 CDT, 14 June 2014

<< Comment #166 @ 20:23 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #135

grat goal btw!

<< Comment #152 @ 19:24 CDT, 14 June 2014 >>

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megaman3

This world cup has been awesome so far, at least on the pitch. Very entertaining matches, top notch level, lots of goals, beautiful too.

Also my team won (and gstructor's lost, hue).

Edited by megaman3 at 19:25 CDT, 14 June 2014

<< Comment #155 @ 13:41 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #152

Oh yeah, that was beautiful by Costa Rica!

<< Comment #156 @ 13:51 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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24 - Reply to #155

He's Chilean.

<< Comment #157 @ 15:00 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #156

I was talking about gstructors team.

<< Comment #158 @ 15:14 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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24 - Reply to #157

That's Uruguay.

<< Comment #159 @ 15:33 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #158

[...] (and gstructor's lost, hue).

Oh yeah, that was beautiful by Costa Rica!

<< Comment #161 @ 16:19 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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24 - Reply to #159

I'm dumb.

<< Comment #162 @ 17:19 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #161

Nah, it's okay.

<< Comment #169 @ 23:37 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #161

stick with the trivia my liege

<< Comment #167 @ 20:24 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #152

no draw games yet in the tournament, awesome!

<< Comment #176 @ 09:49 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #152

yeah, while a lot can be say about infrastructure, the WC will be remembered for very high level, not unfinished stadions.

<< Comment #163 @ 17:25 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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zb0t

First game with the goal technology (camera/watch for referee)

was funny

http://brz2014.aq.pl/fra-hon.php

<< Comment #164 @ 19:17 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #163

We live in future!

<< Comment #175 @ 09:02 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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Kokain - Reply to #163

That site is awesome. Many thanks

<< Comment #177 @ 09:49 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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zb0t - Reply to #175

Hey np man.

In case someone needs the home page http://brz2014.aq.pl/

The good thing is that they update is very fast! At least until now they did while I was watching a few matches!

<< Comment #165 @ 19:26 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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zb0t

https://twitter.com/zh1nt0/status/478270391325319169

<< Comment #168 @ 22:07 CDT, 15 June 2014 >>

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pecka_

guess who

Edited by pecka_ at 22:08 CDT, 15 June 2014

<< Comment #170 @ 03:25 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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zb0t - Reply to #168

Didier Drogba

<< Comment #173 @ 05:22 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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r1ddler

http://www.24sata.hr/galerija/show/poslastica-za-nase-navijacice-lovren-srna-i-decki-skroz-goli-371495/922834

dat team chemistry

Edited by r1ddler at 05:23 CDT, 16 June 2014

<< Comment #181 @ 12:37 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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melechesh '

sorry ins

<< Comment #183 @ 12:59 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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hitsu

nothing better than one sided ref in a WC game.

penalty out of air, gotze pushed one of defenders, then got pulled down. offensive faul? nope.

no 11 for portugal in second half + a lot of german fauls, which somehow escaped the attention of ref.

gg FIFA wp.

<< Comment #184 @ 13:04 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #183

but hey, Podolski won \o/

Jeszcze Polska...

<< Comment #185 @ 13:05 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #184

uber alles

<< Comment #197 @ 14:01 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #184

dont forget mirek klozet

<< Comment #187 @ 13:25 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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Anonymous (134.93.57.65) - Reply to #183

lmao have you ever touched a ball in your life? because you dont seem to understand what a "faul" is

- ur old buddy ja ja ve ve

<< Comment #190 @ 13:33 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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cityy - Reply to #183

Pepe should just not be allowed on the streets tbh. He can Never Contain himself.

<< Comment #192 @ 13:44 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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T1E - Reply to #183

ITS THE FIFA CHEM TRAILS. WAKE UP SHEEPLE.

<< Comment #196 @ 13:59 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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pepidda - Reply to #183

penalty for germany was legit. I agree that Portugal should�ve gotten penalty aswell but that was the only fail decision maybe bit harsh on Pepe he just wants to play :D that bein said.

M U E L L E R
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L
L
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R

<< Comment #199 @ 14:14 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #196

red card for pepe was the only good decision in this match.

<< Comment #204 @ 17:49 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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megaman3 - Reply to #183

You say Gotze I think Goatse.

<< Comment #207 @ 21:52 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #204

<< Comment #212 @ 06:27 CDT, 17 June 2014 >>

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teju__ - Reply to #204

Not even klose.

<< Comment #182 @ 12:57 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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Mirio

RIP ins

<< Comment #244 @ 13:28 CDT, 19 June 2014 >>

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flocks - Reply to #182

I didn't know mexico was out.

Edited by flocks at 13:34 CDT, 19 June 2014

<< Comment #189 @ 13:32 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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deotrip

ez

<< Comment #194 @ 13:49 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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ffx

Rather bad performance from Portugal. Especially that midfield looked dogshit :D.
Should be glad Reus is injured otherwise you can add 2 goals on top of the 4 :O

<< Comment #198 @ 14:12 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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ybl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHeuZ-m1tek

<< Comment #200 @ 14:24 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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[mash]

Also dat free kick by Ronaldo vs. Lahm. :D:D:D

<< Comment #201 @ 14:43 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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hauer - Reply to #200

Well hit on such a small target. lol

<< Comment #202 @ 15:09 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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cityy - Reply to #200

Best scene of the Game!

<< Comment #206 @ 21:48 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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Python - Reply to #200

http://i.imgur.com/Ikj3i30.gif

Gif of the free kick!

<< Comment #203 @ 15:45 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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ybl

rofl

http://img.welt.de/img/wm-2014/crop129147534/.../title.jpg

<< Comment #209 @ 02:32 CDT, 17 June 2014 >>

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scowl - Reply to #203

Don't jump to conclusions from a single frame, he was indicating that he wants to switch positions with another player:

[img1]

Edited by scowl at 02:32 CDT, 17 June 2014

20%

<< Comment #213 @ 11:28 CDT, 17 June 2014 >>

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ybl - Reply to #209

wow, proof of lying media conspiracy world destruktn

<< Comment #205 @ 17:59 CDT, 16 June 2014 >>

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A1RMAN

I don't watch football regularly, can someone explain why crowd is booing CR? Of course, he is strenxy, but he is great player, isn't he?

<< Comment #208 @ 02:25 CDT, 17 June 2014 >>

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cityy - Reply to #205

90% jelly and 10% because he is a poser.

<< Comment #210 @ 02:35 CDT, 17 June 2014 >>

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maza - Reply to #205

Germans boo him because he's the biggest threat to german team and therefore dislikable. And because football fans are as dumb as it gets. Mostly the latter I think.

<< Comment #249 @ 16:12 CDT, 19 June 2014 >>

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DamianLillard - Reply to #205

Because he is the popular pretty boy from school who got all the chicks. If he looked like Jonah Hill he would have won 12 ballon dors.

Edited by DamianLillard at 16:14 CDT, 19 June 2014

<< Comment #250 @ 17:27 CDT, 19 June 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #205

they boo'd him out mercilessly because he played bad, simple as that.

<< Comment #253 @ 20:15 CDT, 19 June 2014 >>

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puritan ' - Reply to #205

People like modest heroes, and CR isnt one of them.

I, too, really disliked him in the past, but later on I realized that hes not just an arrogant ass with pure talent to kick the ball better than others. He puts 100% into everything he does, hes insanely determined to be the best and to do his best all the time.
One can only learn from that kind of attitude.

<< Comment #255 @ 20:23 CDT, 19 June 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #253

ye ur first line totally reflects this

http://digital-football.com/featured/cristian...-facebook/

<< Comment #261 @ 08:47 CDT, 20 June 2014 >>

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puritan ' - Reply to #255

...yet theres plenty of people who boo at him and chant Messi!, Messi! even when hes having a good game.

<< Comment #262 @ 08:57 CDT, 20 June 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #261

always depends which couple of thousand people are in the stadium, but that doesn't compare to 50 million.

Edited by danstar at 08:57 CDT, 20 June 2014

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puritan ' - Reply to #262

Messi has 60m fans on his FB and people dont boo at him that much. They dont shout 'Ronaldo!' when he touches the ball.
What about Casillas (20m)? Everyone seems to like that guy, even the opposing fans. Theyre both those nice, silent types.

So I still think the main reason for that hate is his self confidence.

<< Comment #264 @ 09:52 CDT, 20 June 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #263

confidence will drive anyone who is insecure pretty much insane. im not really up to date who gets boo'd out more, but im well aware that even popular players recieve negative feedback for not living up to their expectations, its not always that fans are so supportive they will forgive whatever goes wrong. on the contrary, but then again, different people have different followers.

<< Comment #211 @ 06:17 CDT, 17 June 2014 >>

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esdf '

imba red card against portugal. seeing how mueller dived that was yellow at best. seeing how neymar got only a yellow for deliberate elbow in the jaw, should be also only yellow at best.

also, the penalty for 1-0 seemed to be a dive. at least by the criteria shown by the ref when he refused to give one for portugal as well.

Edited by esdf at 06:30 CDT, 17 June 2014

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scowl - Reply to #211

imba red card against portugal. seeing how mueller dived that was yellow at best.

I think that the red card was for commiting a (weak) headbutt onto a sitting opponent while in plain sight of the referee. If so, the fact that M�ller may have oversold the initial hand to his face has nothing to do with the card.

seeing how neymar got only a yellow for deliberate elbow in the jaw, should be also only yellow at best.

Any referee decision from the BRA-CRO game should not serve as reference for anything imo. The referee was so obviously favoring Brazil that you can't reasonably judge the ruling of other referees against it.

also, the penalty for 1-0 seemed to be a dive.

Meh, hard to judge. There was a fair amount of pulling on G�tze's arm, so I think that the penalty is a decent decision.

at least by the criteria shown by the ref when he refused to give one for portugal as well.

That's a mistake by the referee, but at this point in the match, it didn't matter anymore.

Edited by scowl at 18:14 CDT, 17 June 2014

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kevz - Reply to #216

good to see someone is paying attention, the ref didnt have much to do with the match end results :>

<< Comment #214 @ 11:39 CDT, 17 June 2014 >>

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CMSS

Semi finals will consist of, germany brazil argentina and spain (maybe belgium not argentina but still)

England will probally not get out of their group, if they do, the furthest they will go is quarters.

<< Comment #217 @ 14:25 CDT, 17 June 2014 >>

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T1E - Reply to #214

Wow you enjoy living on the edge eh

<< Comment #219 @ 14:40 CDT, 17 June 2014 >>

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CMSS - Reply to #217

At least i have not fallen off the edge like Portugal

Benfica | Ins

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InDepther - Reply to #214

and Spain?

<< Comment #215 @ 13:35 CDT, 17 June 2014 >>

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[mash]

2-1 Mexiko, d. Santos+Hernandez.

<< Comment #221 @ 13:05 CDT, 18 June 2014 >>

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kevz

well that wasnt close at all or anything x_x

NL back to its usual self

<< Comment #224 @ 14:57 CDT, 18 June 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #221

hahahhaha

<< Comment #222 @ 14:45 CDT, 18 June 2014 >>

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impulseBE

rip spain

<< Comment #223 @ 14:57 CDT, 18 June 2014 >>

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hitsu

i dont know what it is about australians, but how cant you love them?

first fraze and camma, now whole football team. god they so awesome <3

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<< Comment #225 @ 15:06 CDT, 18 June 2014 >>

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terrorhead - Reply to #223

hey thanks :D
EDIT: can't plus you :(

Edited by terrorhead at 15:07 CDT, 18 June 2014

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hitsu - Reply to #225

but i will plus you m8!

<< Comment #234 @ 16:41 CDT, 18 June 2014 >>

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terrorhead - Reply to #233

thx m8 :0

<< Comment #226 @ 15:18 CDT, 18 June 2014 >>

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hauer

lol Spain. 8>

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melechesh '

ouch jeje

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ybl

adios

<< Comment #230 @ 15:59 CDT, 18 June 2014 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #228

can't wait for that ADIOS SPANA guy to be available in [img1] format, i fucking spilled my beer

Edited by quake is potat at 15:59 CDT, 18 June 2014

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megaman3 - Reply to #230

Edited by megaman3 at 16:44 CDT, 18 June 2014

51%

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melechesh ' - Reply to #235

das it mane

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skulp - Reply to #236

[img1]

denied because it's too big most likely so here goes http://i.minus.com/ibrwAJrdojkvDw.gif

Edited by skulp at 08:25 CDT, 25 June 2014

<< Comment #229 @ 15:58 CDT, 18 June 2014 >>

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Laim

The way Spain plays reminds me of Swedens style of playing. Don't attack, don't defend just walk around a little bit and kick the ball around without any plan at all.

<< Comment #232 @ 16:25 CDT, 18 June 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #229

why do you say so? you got zlatan.

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Laim - Reply to #232

And that really helped getting us where?

But seriously nothing works in the team, there is no real plan and eventually somebody just shoves the ball in and hopes that someone will get it in somehow. Even if we had the worlds best finisher it wouldn't matter since we can't control the game and create chances.

<< Comment #237 @ 18:10 CDT, 18 June 2014 >>

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zb0t

http://uppix.com/f-140303479966653a1df1b0016c94f.jpg

<< Comment #238 @ 18:36 CDT, 18 June 2014 >>

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Python

http://giant.gfycat.com/TidyRepentantKestrel.gif

Tim Cahill's goal!

Straya!

<< Comment #241 @ 07:07 CDT, 19 June 2014 >>

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Fraze - Reply to #238

Yeah fair goal... haha Had me out of my seat.. haha

<< Comment #240 @ 19:31 CDT, 18 June 2014 >>

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madbringer

Ok everyone, Germany wins it, go home, nothing to see here.

<< Comment #243 @ 11:39 CDT, 19 June 2014 >>

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T1E

Everyone who hates the fake / staged audience shots as hard as me, [+] here

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puritan ' - Reply to #243

I am grateful for that kind of audience, since I still remember the vuvuzelas.

Edited by puritan at 14:03 CDT, 19 June 2014

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pacmanpl - Reply to #243

They should stick to good ol' tits

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Kokain - Reply to #243

T1E I don't understand how do you mean? audience shots?

<< Comment #254 @ 20:16 CDT, 19 June 2014 >>

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puritan '

That greek anti-football needs to fuck off.

<< Comment #256 @ 20:39 CDT, 19 June 2014 >>

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madbringer - Reply to #254

It's 10 years overdue. Iceland, Serbia, Sweden, Montenegro etc don't get in but the fucking Greeks do. Sigh.

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kevz - Reply to #256

i do miss sweden this world cup :(

woulda been much more entertaining than greece, muuuuuuuuuuch more :w

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InDepther - Reply to #259

sorry for qualifying, next time we will try to lose

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danstar - Reply to #269

greece is awesome, i think he just meant to say, zlatan is missing ;)

<< Comment #273 @ 22:25 CDT, 20 June 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #272

nah, greece isnt awesome this time round. they had some tense matches in the past though, which was entertaining :>

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danstar - Reply to #273

u get the picture ^^

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InDepther - Reply to #273

greece isnt awesome this time round

I agree with that. When we qualified for WC, I had high hopes, but the last few months things changed. At that time, we had for once a true hitman, Mitroglou and he was playing with my club as well, Olympiakos. Olympiakos had just won Manchester United 2-0 and qualifying was a certain thing. But then, just before the rematch in Manchester (like it couldn�t wait), we sell Mitroglou to Fulham. After that, Olympiakos lost to Manchester and Mitroglou didn�t settle well in his new team, like I expected. He is now just a shadow of himself. He lost weight, his face looks like his gf just broke with him� he is like a ghost. We are once more without any real scorer.

<< Comment #275 @ 02:34 CDT, 21 June 2014 >>

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InDepther - Reply to #272

yes, zlatan did everything he could vs Portugal, but I think CR had a better team to support his efforts. That was probably the best qualifier game.

<< Comment #277 @ 03:12 CDT, 21 June 2014 >>

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Vdo - Reply to #275

Sweden does not deserve to be in WC, worse team in many many years.

<< Comment #257 @ 20:51 CDT, 19 June 2014 >>

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obi

gg england, sit down.

<< Comment #260 @ 08:34 CDT, 20 June 2014 >>

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cityy - Reply to #257

The 2:1 could have been a goal from an amateur game in the countryside. Insane performance from Uruguay team never the less.

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weltschmerz - Reply to #257

Considering the endless talk about getting even with "Fritz" they might at least try to meet him.

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[mash] - Reply to #266

Absolutely unfathomable how bad they are.
Same goes for Italy. Apparently only Pirlo is able to play some real fucking football. God, I hope the go out.

<< Comment #265 @ 13:00 CDT, 20 June 2014 >>

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Mirio

Wow Costa Rica is the most impressive performance in this tournament!

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skulp - Reply to #265

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Heartlesss

France Switzerland was an amazing match.

France looking strong, hope it will stay that way.

5-2 (should've even be 6:2 cause last goal of benzema hasn't been counted sadly :()

<< Comment #268 @ 18:18 CDT, 20 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

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Kokain - Reply to #268

I'm actually hating on Uruguay a bit. I remember watching them in the qualifier against Argentina 3-2. Never seen 90min of action before. It was like a Quake 3 match. Now that the World Cup started they are just taking it easy and wait for somebody to end them out of their misery.
They are not the japanese speedy ninjas with a hint of south american football I saw before

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #270

First: England played very rough and tough, a kind of football were not afraid of, but obviously doesnt helps to create the most spectator friendly show, like the vs Argentina match you mention.

Second: England, Italy and Costa Rica is far from easy

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 21:48 CDT, 20 June 2014

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Mirio

Finaly a proper use for the freekick spray

Edited by Mirio at 08:52 CDT, 21 June 2014

35%

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Ffleri

i'm not that interested in football or anything but this cup i've watched almost every game and germany seems real strong, brazil plays shit tho idk why ppl type it top1 so often

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pacmanpl - Reply to #279

cause they have 12 players in the team

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Ffleri - Reply to #280

yeah but still, i doubt they can win 1(referee)v11 because the actual players aren't doing shit on that field - at least from what i saw

Edited by Ffleri at 13:22 CDT, 21 June 2014

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[mash]

I think I need a new heart.

(Plus for whoever gets the reference.)

<< Comment #283 @ 19:43 CDT, 21 June 2014 >>

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puritan '

Dzeko scored a regular goal, yet some kind of village shepherd on the lines called it offside.

Whatever happens, that corrupt, senile cunt Blatter needs to go. The number of mistakes by the refs is outrageous.

Theres just no reason not to have the video. Footballs evolving, even the fucking boots made so much progress during the past decade its not even funny. Players are becoming faster, training methods are more effective, tactics is much more complicated. No human eye can see everything and/or perfectly.
Video - 10 seconds to make things clear. 10 seconds. Yes, twas a penalty. No, that wasnt a goal. Solved. Use it during imporant moments only. Delays? As if were not seeing the divers humping the grass for 20 mins every game.

Secondly, let only good, international refs handle games on this level. Only the good ones. No care whether theyre all white or black, german or swedish. Save your fucking "lets show the diversity!" to your fucking Colors of benetton ad.

Obviously I got carried away, but this just pisses me off.

<< Comment #285 @ 22:33 CDT, 21 June 2014 >>

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Laim - Reply to #283

Some years ago there was a Swedish hockey player in the studio during one of these events and he just laughed at the whole sport and said that the only person in the world that needs to know anything(referee) knows the least about what is going on. If the ball crossed the line or not, if a player dived or not the referee can't see on a replay but the whole world can see it and can make a fair judgement of what the referee should do.

Also it won't take 10 seconds to make a judgement most of the time. If there is an offside or not will be seen in a second if the person making the decision have his own tv, and seeing how much money they are willing to spend i guess they can afford a tv for the linesmen.

<< Comment #287 @ 03:00 CDT, 22 June 2014 >>

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Lacceh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE_xIIwnMgo

<< Comment #289 @ 16:13 CDT, 22 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #287

so cringy

<< Comment #290 @ 18:57 CDT, 22 June 2014 >>

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weltschmerz

Erx - Germany and USA now just have to "agree" on a tie and Ghana and Portugal are out.

<< Comment #291 @ 19:13 CDT, 22 June 2014 >>

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madbringer

Holy shit this Portugal team is bad. First match I thought it was simply Germany making them look like fools but apparently it was no mere fluke. "Lucky to get a draw" doesn't give it justice. It should have been a mauling. Fuck off and let Ghana or USA through, deserve it more.

<< Comment #292 @ 19:15 CDT, 22 June 2014 >>

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Leerno - Reply to #291

Cameron must have bet on Portugal.

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[mash] - Reply to #291

The fuck was that shit. Was 30sec away from another 70�. :-C

Jones should've killed CR long ago.

<< Comment #293 @ 19:17 CDT, 22 June 2014 >>

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Leerno

CONCACAF representing remarkably well in spite of this tie.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #293

Agreed, Europe is being decimated early.

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[mash]

Edited by [mash] at 19:56 CDT, 22 June 2014

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byce

I was at my dear old dad's house during the USA vs Portugal game and I got him to watch it because I wanted to. He's into American football and baseball but not soccer (this was the first game he'd ever really watched).

He complained a lot about how watching the teams control the ball and pass it around was boring and compared it to the fourth quarter in American football where the winning team just tries to run out the clock. He did get excited for the shots and goals, though.

He thought the last-minute goal to tie the game seemed "strange" and claimed Portugal was given the goal to keep them alive in the cup lol

"Politics!"

<< Comment #300 @ 03:23 CDT, 23 June 2014 >>

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Memento_Mori - Reply to #299

I agree with him on soccer being often boring. The only fun part to me are goals (or attempts). So if you are lucky teams go full aggressive and you see plenty, but a lot of times you have shitty 1-0 matches where even the 5 min recap is embarassing. I watched Italy Costa Rica the other day and I found it a terrible show. Then you have more exciting ones like Germany Ghana, which was particularly cool to watch in a public place as there are many germans in zurich, so loads of noise for both sides. My main fear is that playing spectacular may not be the best strategy, and that strong defense > strong attack, which ultimately would mean the game is not really a good one for a show. Still the whole fan machine they built from it is quite impressive, but you could probably replace the game and it would still be amazing.

<< Comment #302 @ 03:48 CDT, 23 June 2014 >>

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DamianLillard - Reply to #300

Luckily this wc has worked against that hypothesis. Fun teams have succeeded while boring teams have failed.

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24 - Reply to #300

Games are interesting if you root for one team. I rooted for Costa Rica against Italy, and enjoyed the hell out of that match.

This is also same in Quake. I find matches boring where I'm not emotionally invested with either of the players, even if there's shit tons of action going on.

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rayu - Reply to #313

this!

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weltschmerz - Reply to #299

I can't stand american football with its endless breaks. A minute of play or so and then already another break, where they stand at the side sticking their heads together presumably to exchange the newest and hippest cookie recipes. BOOOOOORING!!!!

Edited by weltschmerz at 03:37 CDT, 23 June 2014

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Naghokez - Reply to #301

Yeah, I find American football way more boring as well. Same goes for baseball.

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kevz - Reply to #303

dat double post :3

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flocks - Reply to #303

As an american, I agree with you 100%. That shit is a god damned snooze fest. The only time I sort of enjoyed baseball was way back in 1994 I went to watch the Cubs vs. Rockies in Colorado. Even then, it still wasn't great because I had to sit next to some gigantor fatass that was so massive his fat rolls spilled into my seat and it was just awful.

Oh, and he was a loud drunk.

In short, fuck baseball.

<< Comment #304 @ 05:29 CDT, 23 June 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #301

dont worry, logic isnt something that comes natural to americans. american football and baseball is highly entertaining to them for some weird reason ;p

<< Comment #306 @ 07:02 CDT, 23 June 2014 >>

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nex1 ' - Reply to #304

Also driving cars in endless circles.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #306

lol

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byce - Reply to #304

I realize saying "American football" is inviting a lot of hate posts followed by "yeah me too"s on a site with a diverse user base like this one but actually what I said was that... well, nevermind, you're right, Americans are idiots that will never amount to anything. Fuck America, plus me now!

Anyway, obviously *no one* loves to watch men huddle together for a moment. There are boring things about all sports and these things are clearly not the reason why people watch.

I don't know why I bit on this petty shit but I spent too much time writing this post on my phone to just delete it.

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kevz - Reply to #314

Edited by kevz at 02:36 CDT, 24 June 2014

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melechesh ' - Reply to #316

look like serj and malakian

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weltschmerz - Reply to #314

We know what you wanted to say, and I don't support those generalizations above (the only one I'd feel inclined to do is that americans probably start exhibiting withdrawal symptoms after 5 minutes of regular tv program without a commercial break, presumably also the reason why, after the super bowl, I feel like I'm seeing more talk online about how good this or that commercial was than about the actual game), but american football is still boring as hell.

Also, 2x45 minutes of passing the ball "around" aren't about "running down the clock", they're about overcoming the middle field and defense of the opponent, to get the ball into a modestly sized goal having a keeper able to protect it. And I truly embrace the idea of sending players onto the field for a full 45 minutes to execute a game plan all on their own instead of having lengthy discussions with the coach every other minute. Which is why I suggest renaming american football (which probably should be called handball anyway) into american mouthtalk.

The proposition that stoppage time was given just to let Portugal have their goal and that there was anything fishy about it is plain ludicrous of course. Sorry. Each game has stoppage time to account for the breaks, and in this world cup referees have been specifically advised to make it ample. To actually counter attempts at running down the clock, e.g. when players force breaks onto the game by pretending injuries.

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byce - Reply to #319

Someone said soccer and American football are both boring at times and you turned it into a which-is-better flamewar, great job. Also, you came up with blaming the stoppage time on your own, I never said that.

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weltschmerz - Reply to #394

The funny thing is, they actually tried to promote american football (well, the super bowl at least) on our mainstream free-to-air tv here in Germany for a a couple of years, where there's never a commercial break amidst a running program. Which left the commentators with the task to somehow fill all the gaps produced by waiting for the commercial breaks on american tv to finish. So they explained the rules over and over again, shared some trivia, talked about family life and finally ended up tickling each others balls - well, that's at least how it felt like. Kind of an embarrassing procedure, really. Then the rights wandered off to commercial tv because nobody could stand that shit and now the whole "project" is as good as dead because viewer counts are miniscule.

Just another hint, in case you ever wondered why american football isn't more popular elsewhere the world, and why football (soccer) doesn't receive more promotion in the US.

<< Comment #420 @ 02:33 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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byce - Reply to #418

Actually I don't care if it's popular anywhere. Again, you're making this into an us versus them when it just isn't. I guess you've been in so many football vs American football arguments that it's just become automatic.

I won't bite again, just nibble. Nowhere in the rules for good ol' handegg does it say that the game must stop for commercial breaks.

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weltschmerz - Reply to #420

Wasn't it you opening up that debate using your "good old dad" as a stand in? When telling how much he's into american football and baseball but had to "complain" about how football feels like all players do was "running down the clock"? A tiny tad hypocritical, aren't you.

Edited by weltschmerz at 02:47 CDT, 25 June 2014

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byce - Reply to #421

No, that's not what I said. I said he found both games to be boring at times. What I was mostly pointing out was that he felt FIFA was corrupt after watching only one game.

I suspect we have a language barrier thing going on or something. Let's just end it here.

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weltschmerz - Reply to #562

http://esreality.com/post/2610835/#pid2609724

Nice paddling back and twisting your own words there. "Language barrier" my ass.

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byce - Reply to #570

You win the imaginary argument!

<< Comment #307 @ 07:21 CDT, 23 June 2014 >>

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InDepther

who would have guessed?: match-fixing

Edited by InDepther at 07:34 CDT, 23 June 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #307

bad link

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InDepther - Reply to #309

thanks, fixed

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weltschmerz - Reply to #307

There's been a similar match fixing scandal roughly a decade ago in the Italian premier league. Then they went to Germany to win the 2006 world title and everything was forgiven and forgotten.

Also, we know that the Fifa is corrupt, don't we. There'd be little sense in holding the national teams accountable though, it's not their fault.

<< Comment #312 @ 16:19 CDT, 23 June 2014 >>

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[mash]

Fred only 2m offside this time. Hate that guy.

<< Comment #317 @ 02:37 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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r1ddler - Reply to #312

http://imgur.com/fhdvTL0

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[mash] - Reply to #317

Yeah, was about to correct myself but cba.

<< Comment #318 @ 03:28 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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DamianLillard - Reply to #312

Fred and Hulk are the Robin and Garfunkel of Brazilian football. At the moment their individual contributions are weak.

<< Comment #322 @ 06:24 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #312

i was sure hes offside too, but then noticed Luiz was past the defenders, and the ball should be used to draw offside line.

<< Comment #320 @ 04:34 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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Ryan2015

The Netherlands Won again ! fuck all you beetches!

<< Comment #323 @ 12:39 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

Did Suaroz just bite that nigga?

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puritan ' - Reply to #323

He did.
Should be banned for 10 years.

Edited by puritan at 12:43 CDT, 24 June 2014

<< Comment #325 @ 12:56 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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DamianLillard - Reply to #324

Squeamish cunt perfect fit for barca

<< Comment #327 @ 13:12 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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puritan ' - Reply to #325

Yeah I suppose I was a bit squeamish. Biting him was the right thing to do, its a part of football after all.

<< Comment #326 @ 12:57 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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twister

fifa is such a disgusting organization

<< Comment #328 @ 13:14 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #326

obvious cherrypicked hothead ref to throw an easy red card, then doesnt see shit when suarez goes on a biting rampage, bahaha

hope suarez gets banned and uruguay wont have shit to say in the next round.

<< Comment #329 @ 13:21 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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melechesh '

ADIOS ITALA

<< Comment #331 @ 13:29 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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cityy

That game between italy and uruguay was really terrifying. Hope Su�rez gets banned for the first ro16 game.

<< Comment #332 @ 13:33 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #331

should get banned for fucking life

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melechesh ' - Reply to #332

same as that cocksucker from honduras and that twatbrain from cameroon

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pacmanpl - Reply to #333

youtube link?

<< Comment #391 @ 18:18 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #347

hmm maybe it wasn't honduras, can't seem to find it, might have been pereira instead

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=golgENO5gxk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKoc0rtCAAc

<< Comment #334 @ 13:52 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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SenT!neL - Reply to #331

that is the third time he bit someone...

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weltschmerz - Reply to #331

Seconded. I used to have a girl friend with a habit of biting me during rounds of particularly passionate fucking, and banning her for a couple helped cooling her down good..

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InDepther

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InDepther

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Edited by InDepther at 18:13 CDT, 24 June 2014

<< Comment #338 @ 14:52 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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T1E

Suarez watching the playoffs in front of the TV

Edited by T1E at 14:53 CDT, 24 June 2014

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T1E

Edited by T1E at 14:54 CDT, 24 June 2014

<< Comment #340 @ 14:56 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Shit happens bros, football is a mans game, i think it was the italian player who with his elbow agression ended putting himsef in Suarez mouth. Fifa wants to only promote messi and ronaldo so they probably will make a big fuss of this. He did two outstanding goals vs England and nobody cared, but here you are all posting your funny images lol.

Cantona jumped the fence and punched a fan, those were the days, sick of the pussification of society.

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Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 15:00 CDT, 24 June 2014

<< Comment #341 @ 15:11 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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vor_ - Reply to #340

It's manly to bite someone? I hope I'm being trolled here.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #341

Its manly to have so much adrenaline in your system that you do whatever it takes to win, that said that move wasnt for winning the game, im sure he did something to Suarez but obviously fifa doesnt shows those replies. Chielini is a very dirty player who has for example taken Cavanis hair, is that manly too?

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 15:51 CDT, 24 June 2014

<< Comment #348 @ 15:54 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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vor_ - Reply to #344

It's pretty clear you're a fucking retard if you're trying to defend biting someone as normal practice in trying to win a game of football.

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<< Comment #357 @ 16:18 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #348

He made 2 penalties, the worst offense in the game, vs Cavani. Karma is a toothy bitch.

<< Comment #342 @ 15:31 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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megaman3 - Reply to #340

Biting is straight up cheating, period. The bite was not a coincidence, a FIFA conspiracy or the Italian player's fault, as afaik this is the third time in Suarez's career that he's done the same. For this latest bite alone he should at least be suspended for the remainder of the cup, as anyone would for purposely kicking the rest in the balls.

In general terms the Uruguayan team is known for playing a more physical game than the rest, but that doesn't mean that attitude should be allowed. The game is about kicking and passing the ball around, not about biting and injuring players out of frustration (against CR) or to gain an unfair advantage (like in every single of their matches). Everyone is playing under those rules, but they complain every time they are punished for straight up cheating.

Edited by megaman3 at 15:45 CDT, 24 June 2014

<< Comment #343 @ 15:41 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #342

CHI CHI CHI LE LE LE

<< Comment #345 @ 15:47 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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obi - Reply to #340

He elbowed him in response to getting fuckin bitten. Do you think biting someone like a retarded child is "manly"? The guy is a deranged moron.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #345

Guy gas issues no doubt, but its fun how much reaction he generates out of jelly, not because ha can bite but because hes the best 9 in the world. Rooney just said England has to get it nasty to have success.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 15:51 CDT, 24 June 2014

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cityy - Reply to #346

I don't think he generates any reaction from jelly. Biting people is just fucking stupid and should bring you into a hospital for mental disorders. Not more and not less.

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obi - Reply to #346

He generates reactions because he bites people. This guy is so dumb he can't control himself from chomping on people with his giant horse mouth. We'll see how much success Uraguay have when he gets justly banned from the rest of the competition.

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cityy - Reply to #345

I wouldn't even call it "response". It was a reflex which is natural.

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obi - Reply to #351

What? Of course it was a response, it being "reflexive" has nothing to do with that.

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cityy - Reply to #352

What I was trying to say is that he did not want to intentionally hurt su�rez.

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obi - Reply to #354

I think you're right. Something being a response doesn't imply it's a deliberate or meditated action though. Anyway it doesn't really matter.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #351

Suddenly Chielini is such a fair player, lmao, so "natural".

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cityy - Reply to #360

I didn't say that.

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Eviili - Reply to #360

What Chielini should have done is turn around and give him a proper Zidane headbutt.. guess ur 7th title is bye bye))

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pepidda - Reply to #345

Oliver Kahn "the Titan" also bit at least one player

He is my Idol

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obi - Reply to #353

oh

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[mash] - Reply to #353

Well, he didn't really bite him, didn't he? Was it the scene with Heiko Herrlich?

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pepidda - Reply to #386

hmm you might be right it may well just have been a lttile mumbling as opposed to suarez dracula bite :D

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gienon - Reply to #340

Would you let him bite you after you blow him? That's as manly as it gets in your book, I guess.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #370

No no no, youre talking from YOUR book, which no doubt it pretty gay.

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melechesh ' - Reply to #340

wow

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kanzakiii - Reply to #340

[+] man up guys.. he deserves ban tho

Edited by kanzakiii at 18:20 CDT, 24 June 2014

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kRoNic- - Reply to #340

It's not a fuckin conspiracy it's the third time he's taken a chunk out of a player like Hannibal fuckin Lecter

Cantona got a 9 month ban for kung fu kicking that fan.. so ye hopefully suarez gets the same.

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gSTRUCTOR '

One red card that could have broken the guys leg, 2 penalties not awarded, yes we had our share of crazinesses, but lets not act like we Italians are saints. Or england whose only world cup was a big robbery. I didnt saw so many gifs of the dutch player chest kicking Xavi Alonso..

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 16:28 CDT, 24 June 2014

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Pill_ - Reply to #358

Then you were clearly living under a rock at the time.

Hell, everybody still brings it up whenever De Jong touches the ball in the national team

<< Comment #359 @ 16:29 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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[mash]

gstructor goes into uru-denial-mode again. what a surprise.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #359

1. Guys has issues
2. Best 9 in the world atm
3. Youre a fucking moran
4. Chielini made 2 penalties that were not awarded, so take it like some kind of karma if you want, god knows.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 16:32 CDT, 24 June 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #361

So, how long should he be banned? What do you think? I think 10 games should be alright. Like the last time he FUCKING BIT SOMEONE on the pitch.
Jesus man, get a grip and stop the stupid nationalism.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #363

1 game, like the red card he should have been awarded it the ref saw it. Anything more is cherrypicking to damage us, otherwise neymar should have been also sanctioned with the strong elbow to the jaw he got away like nothing. Get real, all but uruguayans cant stand the nation with more football per capita glory in the world and will try to damage us as much as possible, like england did with the "racist" remarks of suarez towards evra, forgetting that here in uruguay were not racists, like for example argentinans that hunted and killed them (their national hero Sarmiento wrote about it openly) so here saying negro doesnt means anything. Yet the Premier in a first gave a sanction out of an interpretation.

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megaman3 - Reply to #368

Even if an elbow or a headbutt happen to be a deliberately cheap tactic or aggression in some cases, biting is a whole different level, totally unacceptable in everything and in every way. The actual word is not 'unsportsmanlike' but 'barbaric' or 'mental', because biting has nothing to do with playing the sport at all and only someone with severe issues decides to bite, instead of a strong kick for example.

This is just like Tyson's. One thing is a low blow, which at least is within the realm of the sport, of what anyone could think of doing when pissed off and the idea is not to really kill or injure the guy for life, but another thing is to chop the guy's ear off. Only a psycho does those things.

For a clearly unsportsmanlike kick that was purposely done to damage the other player, something outside the sport (not just a foul) like the kick from Maxi Pereira n to the costa rican player by the end of the match in this cup*, the sanction is always being suspended for many matches, but this goes even beyond that. For one bite a player should be banned for at least 10 matches, like he was before. That's half a season and might as well ban him for the whole season (tyson lost his boxing license for just one). Then someone with 3 bites in his career like Suarezshould be permanently banned from the sport, as he's a psycho, not only one match**. To the very least he should be suspended from the whole cup: it'd be really weird if he isn't.

And no, it's not 'manly' or something to be proud of. Cantona and Zidane made a mistake but they at least had a reason and they didn't do anything insane nor damaging, whereas this is just mental.

To be honest I don't think you'd say the same if Neymar had bitten someone in the world cup. You'd say the opposite, that Neymar and Brazil are getting protected because of de facto powers, when in actuality you could say the same if Suarez and Maxi Pereira are not severely sanctioned for the bite and kick. In this cup at this moment you could say fifa is protecting uruguay, as two of their players should be out of the cup already.

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2V_w04Yis8
**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy31pdfntUw

edit: I just read your post criticizing england's world cup win (#360). To be honest you might as well say the same as Uruguay's first, because it's a similar situation and worse. But no, since it's uruguay you'll say it's legit and counts today and stuff, but all the other similar cases do not, right?

Edited by megaman3 at 18:07 CDT, 24 June 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #374

Did you know what Chielini was saying to him? Have you heard what Materazzi said to upset Zidane? Harsh stuff bro. Why hating us that at least have chances to keep it in southmurrica and defending the dirty Chielini? Headbutting isnt insane too? Punching a fan? hmmm nonono nothing is worst than a bit that didnt generated blood, burn him!

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 17:39 CDT, 24 June 2014

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Vdo - Reply to #378

It's the third time, I think he should be banned for life but that also goes for Pepe, those two are not safe to have around other players and should be in prison by now for their assaults.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #374

good fifa is protecting Uruguay according to megamen3 ROFL LMAO

Neymar didnt bite but did an elbow to the jaw without ball, and Brazil also was awarded a stupid penalty on the same match. Fifa did nothing with Neymar. But nothing compares to a bruise right bro!

Would be pretty awesome if they also rob chile vs brazil, if theres no bite then theres no harm, only bites matters, penalties and red cards dont. HAHA

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 10:18 CDT, 25 June 2014

<< Comment #778 @ 21:49 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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_agu - Reply to #361

hipocrita

<< Comment #362 @ 16:41 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Zidane, one of the best of all time, headbutting matterazi anyone? How many matches did fifa sanctioned him for? Oh but hes european so...

world cup too, vs dirty italian player too, coincidence?

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 16:42 CDT, 24 June 2014

<< Comment #364 @ 16:55 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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Feschio - Reply to #362

You must be trolling

<< Comment #371 @ 17:05 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #364

At all. And im Italian too, but dirty players shouldnt cry so much when theyre the ones that get owned.

<< Comment #366 @ 16:59 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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cityy - Reply to #362

Didn't he retire from the national team after that game..? Not much to sanction there

<< Comment #369 @ 17:04 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #366

Haha, sanctions are given no mather if the player retires or not. It was much clearer than Suarez incident, but got shrugged, get real.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 17:06 CDT, 24 June 2014

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cityy - Reply to #369

http://www.wthr.com/story/5174172/zidane-face...-from-fifa

I guess "something" has been done to punish it. However, the point of my comment was that you don't even know what you are talking about asking for how many matches he got banned after he retired..

You should consider taking a step back and getting a neutral view. Maybe you will come to the same conclusion as the 10 other people here who pointed out that su�rez is apparently mentally challenged - no matter how good he is at football.

Edited by cityy at 17:19 CDT, 24 June 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #373

Ive already said guy has issues...

but you guys, poor chielini, bring the pitchforks are laughable. Dummet entering vs liverpool 5 minutes before the end of the premier, and only targeting suarez knee, was pretty lame, he ended in a wheelchair thanks to it, that generated much more damage than suarez teeth to Chielini. Wheres was the outrage from the fair football community that now wants to burn him? It was so clear he entered to damage him, but no sanction and no gifs. Yet he got 10 matches for saying "negro". LMFAO

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 17:35 CDT, 24 June 2014

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cityy - Reply to #375

Look at this bullshit you are talking. I never said chiellini was an amazing fair player. I never said the ref decided this game or that the red card was not fair although you could probably argue about it looking at other decisions from this world cup.
I think italy played shit and that's why they lost, without intending to attack the uruguay team. Stop being so biased.

The only point I was trying to make is that biting people has nothing to do with football and that su�rez should be banned from the first ro16 game as he apparently is too dumb to understand the rules of this sport.

<< Comment #382 @ 17:54 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #375

You seem unnervingly obsessed with the idea that Suarez has every right to bite another player just because other players have done similar things in the past which resulted in different degrees of punishment and public reaction, instead of just putting aside your pathetically obvious and childish national pride and accepting the fact that biting another player is completely fucking retarded and unacceptable, regardless of whether players have got away with similar actions in the past or not, regardless of whether their actions have received less negative media coverage or not, and regardless of how good they are on paper.

Now I finally understand why you were convinced I used to be stalking you on ESR. You're absolutely fucking delusional. So much "pro-common sense" talk over the years, and now you completely fucking lose it trying to defend some twat purposefully biting someone's shoulder just because you were born in the same country as him. Awkward to see.

Edited by quake is potat at 17:57 CDT, 24 June 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #382

:_(

<< Comment #403 @ 20:50 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #382

ouch gg

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #382

The damage that balotelli did to Pereira jumping and kicking the back of his head was greater, as well as the knee ko he received in the england match. Why no outrage from you on that?

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 20:57 CDT, 24 June 2014

<< Comment #424 @ 05:45 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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By $\0/$ -xinnn- - Reply to #405

just shut up, i hope you were drunk yesterday night
no excuses for this shit otherwise

<< Comment #429 @ 07:13 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #405

Get back on topic figit D:

<< Comment #396 @ 18:29 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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Naghokez - Reply to #362

FIFA, soccer�s world governing body, said yesterday that Zin�dine Zidane, the French star who head-butted an opponent in the closing minutes of the World Cup final, would be suspended for three games and fined 7,500 Swiss francs (about $6,000).

Source.

Chiellini isn't even the one who was pushing Suarez, since it's Suarez who ran into him and pushed him - but even if Chiellini had been at fault, you're a fucking retard for defending the idea that biting another player is anything else than an absolute disgrace and clearly worthy of a ban. Disgusting (and obviously much worse than Zidane's headbutt - he must be mental to bite someone like that, especially since it's the third fucking time he does it).

Edited by Naghokez at 18:31 CDT, 24 June 2014

<< Comment #367 @ 17:01 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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kevz

lolgreece.

srsly.

lol.

<< Comment #379 @ 17:48 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

European does a headbutt in a world cup = http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/art...eiled.html

Southmurrican does a bite in a world cup = BURN HIM

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 17:49 CDT, 24 June 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #379

Youre idiocy is unchallenged on this site.

You're defending someone who fucking bit two people in professional sport and used his hands to prevent a goal in 2010.

That guy is mental and a cheater, get over it.

<< Comment #384 @ 17:56 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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Mirio - Reply to #383

3 people already ;D

<< Comment #385 @ 18:00 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #384

Normally I would agree on a one game ban for this, but tbh a guy who bites three people should be banned until the next WOrld Cup.

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_agu - Reply to #383

uruguayans like argentines are a bit hypocrite, it is like such as the "hand of god" that maradona scored against england. i mean brazilians cheat a lot too, but at least we admit when we cheat and when we are wrong, specially when things too obvious like that happen.

<< Comment #380 @ 17:48 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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Lacceh

wow

gstructor illiterate moron confirmed :/

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #380

thanks

<< Comment #387 @ 18:04 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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Python

http://gfycat.com/AlarmedCostlyHound

Gif for people who are curious

<< Comment #388 @ 18:06 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #387

alarmed costly hound indeed

<< Comment #390 @ 18:13 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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Python - Reply to #387

Bite mark

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq6djZnIAAAV0bK.jpg

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #390

shopped, search the original images/vid and there are no marks, or everybody suddenly forgot photsop exists?

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Python - Reply to #398

Here are the originals

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq6rjHqIMAA4DVA.jpg

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Python - Reply to #398

you might want to watch this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bLdJ5thc8U

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24 - Reply to #390

gSTRUCTOR's right, that's shopped. Here's the original (thank me later):
http://www.nemzetisport.hu/data/cikk/2/34/52/...5229/7.jpg

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<< Comment #393 @ 18:24 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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Python

I love the photoshops coming out already

http://i.imgur.com/PL1OuPp.jpg

<< Comment #395 @ 18:27 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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Python

Someone put a bet on Suarez biting @ the world cup too!

https://twitter.com/FootyQuandary/status/4815...80/photo/1

<< Comment #397 @ 18:54 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #395

lol

<< Comment #400 @ 19:16 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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Python

Another angle of the Suarez bite on youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bLdJ5thc8U

Look at him! RAWRRRRRRRR! How can anyone deny that?!

<< Comment #404 @ 20:55 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #400

Minimal damage to Chielini, why no outrage of the 2 penalties he did to Cavani and the referee didnt awarded? A penalty for your team has much more value than what Suarez did to Chielini. Why no gif of balotelli kicking the back of the neck of Pereira? ;)

<< Comment #412 @ 22:47 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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Python - Reply to #404

They aren't my team. My team is already out. Uruguay are through so no one really talks about the teams who have just been defeated.

Stop diverting from the discussion. You can't advocate that biting is ok because it isn't. We'll see what happens in the next few days if FIFA does anything (probably not).

It's also like saying that if Suarez got a red for that bite, Uruguary wouldn't have scored as they scored from the continuation of that.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #412

Ah i see you logic, so you can kill someone with a kick to the head, and if you lose nothing should happen right? RIDICULOUS

<< Comment #437 @ 07:56 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Python - Reply to #432

You mean the one he got a yellow card for?

Nothing happened for that?

<< Comment #443 @ 08:21 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #437

kick to the head=yellow card
bruises=ban

lol

i never say biting is ok

<< Comment #413 @ 22:51 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #404

because biting is funnier.

<< Comment #406 @ 21:03 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

U R U G U A Y
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/art...t-off.html

http://larrybrownsports.com/soccer/mario-balo...ick/233554

So he has a record of kicking in the head, and he did it on this very match. Isnt kicking the head worse than some bruises? Who are you guys to say whats worst? You pick on Suarez weakness, but not one gif of Mario.

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Yes biting in a football match is wrong, but so is an elbow to the jaw (neymar) and head kicking (ballotelli)

<< Comment #407 @ 21:10 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Waiting for the gif of the guy that purposely elbowed some guy nose and made a bloody mess of it. SANCTION! BAN HIM!

http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/24/crazy-japan-sta...g-4774655/

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 21:11 CDT, 24 June 2014

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danstar - Reply to #407

Edited by danstar at 22:04 CDT, 24 June 2014

20%

<< Comment #408 @ 21:21 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Chielini, one of the dirtiest players in football history, after making 2 penalties, and other things they dont show in slow motion like the suarez one, receives some bruises and goes full cinderella while crying a river. BUAHHHHH

vs

Pereira received a knee to the head in the England match, got KOed OUT COLD, the medics said he should go out, and when he recovered shouted LIKE CRAZY that he HAD to continue. So he did and performed awesomely, the match ended, he never cried.

<< Comment #417 @ 00:46 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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flocks - Reply to #408

Are you okay?

<< Comment #419 @ 02:20 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #408

The bite should never have happened. But it's also clear that the Uruguayan team depends on Suarez, so banning him pretty much kicks them out of the tournament. I'd support a diligent treatment of the matter and, when imposing a ban, to postpone it until after the world cup.

Regarding the Zidane head butt, he has been provoked into it when that filthy Italian called his mother and sister whores, hasn't he. I just felt sorry for the poor fellow when he wandered off the field in what was supposed to be his last professional game. "Zizou" was one exceptionally gifted player, and the way he and his team (Thierry!) kicked the Brazilians out of the competition during that cup was just awesome to watch.

<< Comment #426 @ 06:07 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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pepidda - Reply to #419

If you bite someone or other unfair physical action takes place like intentionally stepping on a guy�s foot, and the ref doesn�t punish it, Fifa has the right to make a decision post mortem. I think suarez will get red card be missing until quarterfinal and that�s it.

I understand the Gstructomat a bit though. Both the bite and the example i gave are objectively totally despicable period. but there are way too many retarded child associations going on here.

<< Comment #433 @ 07:37 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #419

How do you know Chielini didnt provoked Suarez? You were next to them hearing?

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weltschmerz - Reply to #433

Maybe he did, but Zidane was sent off the field with a red card. The same would have happened to Suarez if the referee had noticed. The real problem with a bite though is that it can actually be dangerous. You're putting a shitload of germs into the wound with your teeth and the whole thing can easily lead to a serious inflammation.

And seeing how this has happened repeatedly I'd suggest that Suarez gets himself some treatment. I understand the whole stress/tension/emotions argument, but you can't just go and physically harm people. It's really unfortunate, Uruguay has shown some very good football and great spirit during the cup so far, and Suarez surely is a remarkable player. But he definitely crossed a line there.

I guess a lot depends on his reaction. If he just denies the whole incident ppl will know there's no desire for improvement, because the facts appear to be clear. If he finds some words of remorse though and promises to better himself, who knows. They might give him another chance but - frankly - I doubt it. Others could easily feel encouraged to act in similar manners, and that's one thing the Fifa definitely doesn't want.

Edited by weltschmerz at 09:39 CDT, 25 June 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #474

Agreed, and you talk like someone genuinely searching truth so i have a question for you, a kick in the back of the head can generate a big inflamation too, it can even kill you. Dont you think theres too much press of Suarez bite and no mention of Balotelli jump kicking the back of the head of Pereira? Or the elbow to the jaw of neymar that should have gotten him a red card and nothing happened? He should have been denied to play next match by fifa. Dont you think theres some bias vs Uruguay?

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 09:50 CDT, 25 June 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #478

Well, all I can talk about is my people and media here, and I can tell you for sure that there's no bias towards Uruguay whatsoever, and especially not so in the football context. The Uruguayan team is well respected and held in high esteem, everybody knows its history and very much appreciates their passionate and accomplished gameplay, and especially so in view of the comparatively small size of the country.

As to those other fouls, you'll probably agree that in a game where some kinds of physical contact are expected and allowed to happen, as long as you play the ball at least, there's a grey area where you can't always decide how much of a deliberate act a foul was. And when "kicking" for example is part of the game it can occasionally be tough to decide if a kick hitting another player was a deliberate one.

And if the rules of the game allowed for grabbing the ball with your teeth for example, where the ball had an according handle, and a ball had been nearby you could indeed say "well, maybe it was an accident". But, in the context of what kind of physical contact can be expected to happen in football in accordance with its rules, this one just has been too far off. It's been a clear assault, and that in a competition which receives world wide media attention like none other. The Fifa doesn't appreciate this at all, if only for business reasons, and everybody knows that. Suarez knows that too.

I understand though that you might feel upset about the proportions this whole thing has been blown into. I mean, in terms of how much real harm has been done this incident can be assumed to be much more innocuous than many others. But since it's so easy to make fun of a "bite", and you know how people like to jump at these kinds of opportunities, especially online, you see happening what's happening right now. But, as said, I wouldn't see that as a general bias. It would have literally been the same reaction if any other player from any other country had done this. I'm pretty sure about that.

<< Comment #495 @ 11:07 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #492

OK thanks for your unbiased input, i agree biting is bad for the game. But there are other situations which clearly should be a red card like neymar elbow and wasnt. Im not saying an elbow is the same as a bite, im saying if youre gonna act after the games and referees act, do it the same for both teams. If nigerian gets 3 games out for elbow, i want Neymar to have the same fate. Its blatant bias at that fifa level imo. What happens in the pitch stays in the pitch is an old saying here.

Another example the best player in the world throwing before games, thats one of the signs of doping, everybody knows he received tons of drugs to become what he is, things that may even have permanently enhaced him, and prolly he still has to take some things because once you hijack the hormone system you never become the same again. Yet costa rica get 7 players tested cause they shouldnt play so well.

Maybe Germany isnt biased, but fifa sure is. Its in the genes you need to become a big fish in so big organizations, like Havelange was proven to do.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 11:10 CDT, 25 June 2014

<< Comment #503 @ 11:49 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #495

Of course is Fifa biased. They're a company - even though registered as an unincorporated association in Switzerland for taxation reasons, because the Swiss (suckers) allow that since the little they get is still good enough for them - and a corrupt one on top. Fifa stinks. Everybody knows that.

And of course will Fifa always show more lenience towards the team hosting the world cup, and especially so the Brazilians, than anybody else. If only for the sake of the show. But they're still holding the rights to the football world cup, and everybody trying to succeed in that context knows that he's got to play by their book, at least roughly. What Fifa didn't accomplish was forcing a certain brand of headphones on the players for example, so that's where mini revolts occasionally succeed.

Man, don't take this too personally. I fully understand your disappointment, your team has been faring really well so far and I'm sure you've been eagerly looking forward to a good couple more of those really exciting games. And now's danger your team's run gets thrown off track. That's very, very unfortunate, and if I were you I'd suffer just the same. But then, maybe everything takes a reasonably good turn anyway, so I'd recommend to just wait right now and see what's going to happen.

<< Comment #644 @ 14:58 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #503

What do you think of the sanction Suarez received?

<< Comment #409 @ 21:56 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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megaman3

gstructor went full gstructor

<< Comment #411 @ 22:16 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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Mirio

Edited by Mirio at 22:16 CDT, 24 June 2014

<< Comment #414 @ 22:52 CDT, 24 June 2014 >>

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Python

Greece qualifying for the final 16 for the first time :O

Wonder if they'll repeat Euro 2004!

<< Comment #445 @ 08:34 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Mirio - Reply to #414

On top of that they are going to play against Costa Rica, which means one of them is in the Quarterfinals!

Edited by Mirio at 08:34 CDT, 25 June 2014

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Dammaj

Edited by Dammaj at 23:11 CDT, 24 June 2014

<< Comment #423 @ 05:39 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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kevz

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/world-...ay-3760364

"National daily El Observador printed a picture of Chiellini pulling his shirt down to show Suarez�s bite mark in the wake of the attack and made the extraordinary claim: It could be a mole on his shoulder."

Its not gSTRUCTOR's fault, all Uruguayans are just straight up retarded.

<< Comment #425 @ 06:01 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Naghokez

From another angle (it can't get more obvious than this): http://a.pomf.se/phdzcy.gif

<< Comment #430 @ 07:24 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #425

BUT OJ SIMPSON GOT AWAY WITH MURDER AND YOU SAID NOTHING ABOUT THAT

SUP WITH THAT?

38%

<< Comment #439 @ 08:09 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Naghokez - Reply to #430

Ahahah :-D

<< Comment #427 @ 06:20 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Nuked User

* N U K E D *

<< Comment #428 @ 06:53 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #427

xD

<< Comment #431 @ 07:26 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #427

br? br? br?

<< Comment #436 @ 07:52 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #427

So retarded that if it werent for our players, the main european leagues would be so sad. England, Italy and Spain back to house in first round.

<< Comment #438 @ 08:09 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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ffx - Reply to #436

Our zoos would also be less interesting xD

<< Comment #441 @ 08:18 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #438

:o

<< Comment #690 @ 08:03 CDT, 27 June 2014 >>

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Eviili - Reply to #438

y p0ke 0oR0oGhuAyaN`s?))

Edited by Eviili at 08:12 CDT, 27 June 2014

<< Comment #435 @ 07:47 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Dempsey is a real football player too, got kicked in the nose, bloodied, kept playing like a boss, while that pussy chielini cries like a bitch for some bruises. I know i know, bruises are worse than head concussions for uruguayan haters :D

<< Comment #442 @ 08:19 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #435

still drunk?
plz m8 stahp ; _ ;

<< Comment #444 @ 08:25 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #442

Stop showing how biased are most posters vs Suarez? nah thanks, ill keep showing them

If fifa punish Suarez for bruises, i hope they do AT LEAST the same to players that kick/knee/elbow heads.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 08:25 CDT, 25 June 2014

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Ffleri - Reply to #444

well kicking your enemies/opponenets sounds much more normal and reasonable (to some point) than eating them - in the end we're talking about humans, right

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #449

Suddenly a bruise is "eating" and kicking the back of the head is normal and reasonable. weird logic u have

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Ffleri - Reply to #459

i didn't say it's reasonable or normal though
also i didn't say a straight up bruise is eating, but it appeared on the guy's arm because the other guy wanted to eat him xD

ur sentence might have been truth but the problem is you either misunderstood what i said or manipulated my words so you don't sound like a dumbfuck :X

Edited by Ffleri at 12:45 CDT, 25 June 2014

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xero- ' - Reply to #444

I can only imagine what your raving would be like if someone had bitten Suarez.

<< Comment #440 @ 08:17 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Fifa: were bruises are worse than head concussions by kick/knee/elbow

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 08:26 CDT, 25 June 2014

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Ffleri - Reply to #440

it's not about the result and post effect it's about the cause.

so not head concussion vs bruises but a knee vs fucking cannibalism - what an uncivilized barbarian lmao, can't imagine how fuckd up his thinking proceses must be

Edited by Ffleri at 08:50 CDT, 25 June 2014

<< Comment #454 @ 08:55 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #452

Because kicking people in the back of the head isnt barbaric, right?

<< Comment #514 @ 12:47 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Ffleri - Reply to #454

definitely less than an attempt to eat other people, but yes - it still is a savage-like reaction

<< Comment #446 @ 08:34 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

I know you guys only want to talk about Suarez but

Uruguay 2 : 1 England
Uruguay 1 : 0 Italy

Pretty impressive for a 3 million 3rd world country huh?

<< Comment #451 @ 08:47 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Notreallyamember - Reply to #446

this and their previous successes at worldcups and copa americas are amazing accomplishments for such a small country.

you can thank suarez for being a special needs kid who bites people not once, not twice but on three separate occasions that people are not focusing on this.

the fact that you, his teammates and his trainer are actively trying to suggest that this isn't a big deal or that chiellini would fake bite marks is not only preposterous but also pathetic

this doesnt mean that some italian players aren't cunts or that zidane wasn't out of line with the headbutt.

<< Comment #447 @ 08:37 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Mirio

lol and he is still going on ...

<< Comment #448 @ 08:42 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #447

Ofc im still going on, im showing how biased you guys are. Or you too believe Balotelli jump-kicking heads is ok? Oh but hes European so hes "civilized".

<< Comment #450 @ 08:47 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Mirio - Reply to #448

You should be celebrating that you won instead of ranting 24 hours here and wasting your life time.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #450

Uruguayans are natural rebels who couldnt be conquered by the big boys brazil and argentina when the countries were being formed. Rebel blood run through our veins, thats why we are the protagonists of the biggest upset in sports history. I dont believe showing people how biased theyre toward us is wasting my life time at all...

All the international media is doing the same that is happening in this thread, no mention of Uruguayan kicking 2 european asses and sending them back to europe. Thats why im balancing the equation here.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 08:55 CDT, 25 June 2014

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Mirio - Reply to #453

Defending such a retard is the definition of being biased.

Seriously, if someone in my team would do such bullshit (again) I do not want to see him in that jersey again - no matter if hes the best or worst.

(Yes, Zidane, Balotelli are stupid and Italians play dirty - we know that already and I agree)

Edited by Mirio at 08:59 CDT, 25 June 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #456

Im not defending him, im showing you guys how much you focus in that action, but say nothing about other more damaging actions like jump kicking the back of the head of a player.

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Twisp. - Reply to #461

Well its you that do 90 percent of the talking, you are as insane as raythenoob. Calm down please.

<< Comment #455 @ 08:56 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Naghokez - Reply to #448

So now the moron who's only defending the fucking psycho who bit another player because he plays for his national team is giving lessons about bias?

<< Comment #457 @ 09:03 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #455

Im not defending his actions, im pissed off at him. What im saying is your judgement is impaired by bias when you say nothing about other player that jump kicked the back of the head in the same match. A much more damaging and dangerous offense (and i could give other examples happening in this very world cup)

Got it now bro or should i explain it slower so you can get it?

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 09:05 CDT, 25 June 2014

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pacmanpl - Reply to #457

If I say u r retard I mean u r retard. Other people have nothing to do with u being retard.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #460

Let me see im a retard because i want a fair game, where ALL crazinnes, like jump kickin the back of the head, gets sanctions. Not only the players they cherrypick because they want to put them out of the tournament. Mmmm a retard would let him get fucked over, so how someone who wants fair sanctions for EVERY non sportsmanship behavior getting punished is being a retard? Dont you think fairness is good for the sport? Then clearly youre the retarded biased one.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 09:12 CDT, 25 June 2014

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #462

Did it ever occur to you that our "bias" has something to do with the fucking game? Yeah, Balotelli was reckless when he was playing for the ball, aka playing the game. Show me a ball when the biting occurred and I'll show you a mentally challenged fan defending a mentally challenged player just because they come from the same shit heap of geography. But yeah, excuse our bias.

Edited by Nzr0 at 09:21 CDT, 25 June 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #465

If a 15 time continental cup champion, 2 times world cup champion is a shit heap of geography, what exactly is Bulgaria? ROFL LMAO

<< Comment #469 @ 09:25 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #468

another shit heap of geography

you retard

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #469

LOL pot calling kettle black, priceless.

<< Comment #471 @ 09:29 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #470

naw, everyone calling you a retard

and it's not even priceless, it's not the first time

<< Comment #475 @ 09:42 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #471

Butthurt europeans calling retard to the guy that want fair treatmant to ALL players with unspormanship behavior? Nothing new under the sun. Millions of flies eat poo, that makes poo nice to you?

<< Comment #479 @ 09:52 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #475

You want me to not call you a retard? Start providing counter examples where at the very least no ball was involved but really preferably where biting was involved as well AND on multiple occasions by the same player. AND THEN I want you to search esr and link me posts where the people here calling you and suarez a retard defend that behavior the way you do - you know, with vaguely pertaining examples. Then we're all biased.

<< Comment #466 @ 09:21 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #462

Fairness in a football?

What
da
fuq?

No one cares about zidans headbutting people like a pokemon. Maybe because people like him or maybe because it's not a thread about pokemons.

<< Comment #463 @ 09:15 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Naghokez - Reply to #457

If you can't see what is particular about biting other players, then you're a hopeless case.

<< Comment #464 @ 09:18 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #463

If you can't see what is particular about jump kicking the back of the head of other players, then you're a hopeless case.

<< Comment #473 @ 09:35 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Naghokez - Reply to #464

Like Nzr0 said, Balotelli was playing for the ball and did not intend to injure the other guy. The sole intent of Suarez was to injure Chiellini.

<< Comment #476 @ 09:43 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #473

How do you know Balotelli didnt wanted to hurt him? He has already kicked players in the head in the past so...

<< Comment #477 @ 09:47 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Naghokez - Reply to #476

There's really no point in arguing this further - you've clearly demonstrated you were utterly biased and dishonest in your appraisal of Suarez's extremely ugly attack on Chiellini. The rest of the world agrees with us and not with you in singling out Suarez's foul, and hopefully he will be appropriately punished.

<< Comment #480 @ 09:53 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #477

ofc the rest of the world agrees, only Uruguayans want Uruguay as champion. Dummet extremely ugly attack on Suarez knee that ended him in a wheelchair and nearly out of the world cup, i didnt see any reaction of that ugly agression towards one of the best 9 in the world. hmmmm

<< Comment #481 @ 10:01 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #480

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_kw7iyRzBo

wow, surprise surprise, there is a ball there

and still, no biting

and still no posts where "biased euros" try to defend that behavior with flawed reasoning

I'm waiting

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #481

Got it, if the ball is there,you can injury the knee of a player and leave him in a wheelchair, or like balotelli jump kick the back of the head. But if theres no ball, even a bruise is enough for a BAN HIM.

Neymar elbow was also withouth ball, and no posterior fifa sanction, not even the red card he should have faced. Bias much? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014...-2014.html

haha fucking biased bitches

<< Comment #489 @ 10:38 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #482

No, I'm pretty sure that's against the rules too, but the punishment for when no ball is involved should be bigger in order to not have a prison riot at a football game.

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[mash] - Reply to #480

Get over yourself. It's really hard to grasp your stupidity. Stop comparing biting someone in the shoulder on the pitch with a harsch foul.

Why do you do this? No one ever said that Balotelli shouldn't get punished. I hate the Italian football just like any other human being outside of Italy.
Suarez bit someone (for the third time)! in the shoulder like a mentally challanged kid. He should seek psychological help and should get banned for a long time.
There's a fucking difference between a foul and biting someone. Why can't you just agree that he should get banned instead of comparing it to different fouls?

If that would've been e.g. Kevin Gro�kreutz I'd hate the shit out of him and ban him for all international games until the next World Cup in an instant, because I'm not mental and I don't have too much stupid national pride.

But OH NO it's just because it's Uruguay. I could not give less fucks about Uruguay or any other nation for that matter.

Edited by [mash] at 10:19 CDT, 25 June 2014

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Mirio - Reply to #484

*throws kebab in your face*

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[mash] - Reply to #485

:D Used him as an example for a reason.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #484

Jump kicking the back of the head isnt a foul, its barbaric, like biting. The kick that Alonso received on the world cup final was barbaric too, but the dutch received no sanction. Could keep giving examples. I want a fully clean sport or a fully dirty one, what i dont want is cherrypicking according to the importance that fifa gives to the country the player comes from.

Nigerian player was banned for 3 games for an elbow in this very world cup, neymar only got a yellow card. If you cant understand that fifa isnt fair when giving sanctions, youre either dumb or in denial.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 10:25 CDT, 25 June 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #487

I didn't say FIFA is fair in anything. Life isn't fair. Remember Ger vs. Eng 2010. The goal by Lampard that wasn't given? Shit's unfair. I wish there would've been the goal technology back then so it could've been avoided.
The rule is FIFA can act in the event that the referee didn't decide ingame. Referee acted in case of Balotelli. He didn't in the case of Suarez, because he didn't see it. Problem is, the whole world saw it and the whole fucking world frowns upon biting people.

Your arguments are flawed. The rules save Balotelli from futher sanctions, they don't save Suarez.
IT'S THE FUCKING RULES.

And I do think that Neymar should be punished for the elbow aswell as Fred for the dive.

Edited by [mash] at 10:41 CDT, 25 June 2014

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #487

I want a fully clean sport or a fully dirty one, what i dont want is cherrypicking according to the importance that fifa gives to the country the player comes from.

Yes, because we can't prevent/punish all injustice we shouldn't bother to prevent/punish any injustice. Some solid reasoning.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #490

Yes, we can. With the ammount of techonolgy, cameras, etc, we can. Problema is we dont want. Its way better to be able to cherrypick for the upper echeleons of fifa. A form of subtle manipulation.

<< Comment #494 @ 11:01 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #493

Yeah, because everyone always is against Uruguay because ... ?

Do you want football to become like American Football or Basketball?

<< Comment #497 @ 11:25 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #494

fifa and england for a start

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[mash] - Reply to #497

How and why?

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #498

fifa: because we are small, not good for the bussiness, and famous for leaving locals out.

England: because theyre pretty xenophobic in general, and Suarez was a bad suprise for everyone but liverpool. And now winning vs them on the world cup and leaving them out of the competition. (the sun article that stated "Get well slowly Suarez" being one good example) karma is a bitch, wishing bad onto others they ended with their worst show in a long long time.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 11:46 CDT, 25 June 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #499

More importantly: How?

And what does this have to do with Suarez BITING someone in the shoulder?

Also funny how the yellow press in England is synonymous with England for you.
You strike me as a 10yr old.

Edited by [mash] at 12:13 CDT, 25 June 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #501

The tens of thousands booing him in every stadium each time he touches the ball is press also? haha bitter dude u are

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[mash] - Reply to #508

I, too, would boo the mental biter guy who denies a goal with his hands. The guy's a fucking cheater who doesn't give a fuck about fair play.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #511

Maradona is regarded as one of the best of all time next to Pele, did a goal in a world cup with the hand. No fifa sanction. Guys a cheater too?

<< Comment #518 @ 13:02 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #517

Yes, he is. He's also a druggie and an idiot.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #518

So only rock stars can be cool? Football players should be monks?

<< Comment #522 @ 13:07 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #520

No, they should just not bite other players, score or deny goals with their hands and don't use drugs.
The fuck are you trying to say?

Edited by [mash] at 13:08 CDT, 25 June 2014

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puritan ' - Reply to #517

The title says "2014 WORLD CUP IS ON". Thats why people are discussing Suarez here.

Youve gone all the way from "Man up guys" and "but but look at the others..." to "this is all a conspiracy against Uruguay!".

That shows some sick state of denial. Also shows that you have no balls, as the only right thing to do here would be being proud of your national team and admitting that your national hero is a lobotomized asshole with no respect to anyone else.

Regardless of what happened in the past.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #524

One more time, i condone Suarez actions, yet for example the aggresion of Zidane got him player of the world cup! While a suarez bite got him 4 months without work. Seems just.

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #641

Zidane didn't dive trying to make himself the victim, nor did he finish the match.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #642

Keep the excuses coming :D

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #643

You mean the differences? Yeah whatever, they don't even matter because previous misconduct doesn't justify present or future misconduct. Stop trying to justify the actions of a lunatic to yourself when he happens to be playing for your national team. And also in general.

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puritan ' - Reply to #641

...the aggresion of Zidane got him player of the world cup!...

Wrong. Zidane's aggression got him the red card, his skills got him the trophy.

And not like that's any relevant. Suarez got suspended for biting someone for the third time. Three times. That's 3.
He needs help.

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ProT ' - Reply to #652

Or food.

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pepidda - Reply to #484

i just want to mildly point out that Kevin Gro�kreutz is a son of a bitch. thanks :)

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flocks - Reply to #476

The headkick = not sure if intentional(according to you).

Biting = un-fucking-questionable intent.

You really wonder why people are questioning your sanity, at this point?

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pacmanpl

get well

<< Comment #491 @ 10:42 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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megaman3 - Reply to #458

This is what drug abuse does to you on the long run

should I kappa or nokappa

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pacmanpl - Reply to #491

Breivik Face (no space)

<< Comment #472 @ 09:34 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Laim

This thread have reach hilarious levels of bullshit.

<< Comment #504 @ 11:49 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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xero- '

Do South American players take acting classes as part of their training?

<< Comment #505 @ 12:11 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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[mash]

lmao@current game btw

<< Comment #507 @ 12:20 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #505

Argentina defense is a joke.

<< Comment #512 @ 12:36 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #507

The whole team apart from Messi and di Maria is a joke.

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hitsu - Reply to #512

lavezzi is also good, cmon.

<< Comment #506 @ 12:14 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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ProT '

Biting in a gSTRUCTOR kick to the back of the head.

<< Comment #510 @ 12:26 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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zerxez

the fact that referees can throw teams out of the tournament with faulty decisions ruins it for me. it makes the sport and tournament a colluded fraud. This is 2014, have a 4th referee review questionable decisions on the computer, and instantly report back to 1st referee, like I think they do it in NFL. Or maybe every team could have 3 chances per game to appeal against referee decisions for review

<< Comment #515 @ 12:50 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #510

its always been this way, maybe go watch american football, it has all that you ask for.

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zerxez - Reply to #515

it has always been this way makes it good or has any relevance at all? it's not even a damn argument! and no, Id rather watch football, but the referee rules are down right retarded, this aint the 1930s anymore

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danstar - Reply to #519

american football is a snorefest with the systen in place that you imply they should be using in soccer.

the argument you give is being oversensitive to say the least, football has never been accurate but during events such as the world cup where many matches follow up on another you notice it more how bad decision making is. if you change the rules the flow of the games will change too.

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zerxez - Reply to #523

it wouldnt take long for a 4th referee to give his sentence to the earpiece of 1st referee, and it could be limited to 3 instances per team and match, to avoid the worst tournament-changing judgements which are generally a few per match. also time would be saved cos of much less protests from teams

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danstar - Reply to #527

so you say, i bet you are not the first to come up with this absolutely outstanding idea yet it never passed the judgements of the fifa.

less protesting for teams? haha.. what bs! everyone would claim to repeat every scene someone isn't ok with, u cant just have it for some situations, its all or nothing. thats why it will not work or change the flow of the game entirely.

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Naghokez - Reply to #529

They have it for tennis and it works perfectly. Each player can ask for three verifications (is it per set?). Each time the appeal ends up being justified, they don't lose a verification, but they lose one each time the appeal isn't justified.

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danstar - Reply to #534

the idea is good, but will it be executed well in football is what i question. perhaps they should at least consider it for everything that happens inside the penalty area.

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Naghokez - Reply to #547

Yes, you could place some limitations on it to indeed avoid breaking the flow of the game too often. Red card decisions, penalties and the like.

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zerxez - Reply to #534

so tennis already has it, american football, and I'm sure other sports aswell. Wake up and smell the coffee FIFA, its 2014 ffs #FailFish

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Anonymous (188.192.9.233) - Reply to #554

In the NBA the refs can also go and review foul calls by watching the footage of different camera angles on a monitor at the sidelines.

I don't understand how Football ("Soccer") is so damn popular. I mean, cmon... it's 90 minutes of almost nothing happening. Add in the fact that 1 wrong call from a referee can change the entire game.... it's a bunch of bullshit. In other games (such as NBA), there's 100 baskets happening. Yes, 1 bad call can/could change the outcome, but the percentage of 1 basket changing everything is much smaller than compared to 1 goal (penatly kick) or red carding a player (10 vs 11 players) in Football ("Soccer").

I was at a damn Champions League of Bayern Munich here at the Alliance Arena... and for it being such a big event, it was one of the most boring things ive ever done. A regular season NBA game in Miami was far more compelling than that (and I'm not a great fan of basketball either, just judging by atmoshphere, etc...).

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #576

People have different likes and opinions. For example, 100 baskets happening make each basket 1/100 of the emotion of 1 goal in a soccer match. Could go on but your trying to rationalize a like which wont work.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #510

Yes its sad what happens with referees, but not watching football at all is even worse.

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frs - Reply to #510

yeah football is a joke sport until they do something about the refs. practically every other major sport in the world has video refs etc.

<< Comment #516 @ 12:54 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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melechesh '

yet another esr account hacked by jamerio

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ProT ' - Reply to #516

yet another esr ~~account~~ mind hacked by jamerio

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gSTRUCTOR '

Fricking dirty Chielini, he reported to fifa that the mark was already washed when they went and didnt showed it, when in fact he didnt showed it because those marks are old! If using old scars as proof isnt cheating, then what is it?

I leave you all with an image of Chielini from 2012

Whos the pretending cheater now?

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 13:21 CDT, 25 June 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #525

Suarez is. Seriously, fuck you.

Can we please move on now?!

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #526

Ofc you wont wait till the photo is aproved and you an see some evidence. You already have your own judgment. :D

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 13:36 CDT, 25 June 2014

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megaman3 - Reply to #528

A video is worth a thousand images.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #532

Thats not an official video so could be tampered. The image i posted and still isnt approved shows Chielini having that mark on 2012.

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Naghokez - Reply to #533

So he had the mark since 2012 and it had disappeared the same night? Do you actually think before writing down stuff?

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #535

U dumb bro? I wrote he REPORTED it was washed. BUT he didnt showed because they would realize its old. So better for him not to show it. Did you get it know or should i go slower?

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 15:10 CDT, 25 June 2014

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Naghokez - Reply to #537

Don't you think that if it was the same mark it would be extremely easy to establish it? And also that regardless of the mark we can directly see Suarez - who has a history of biting people - biting him on video, and from multiple angles?

Edited by Naghokez at 19:10 CDT, 25 June 2014

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flocks - Reply to #538

NO DUDE FIFA CONSPIRACY

#ILLUMINATY

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #538

You see Suarez getting his head onto Chielini, theres no shot of the actual bite where you can see him opening his mouth and biting.

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melechesh ' - Reply to #541

proof

Edited by quake is potat at 15:52 CDT, 25 June 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #543

You dont think him showing a mark that he already had in 2012 is fishy?

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Nuked User - Reply to #556

* N U K E D *

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #559

h8r

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Naghokez - Reply to #541

http://a.pomf.se/phdzcy.gif

18%

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[mash] - Reply to #545

I think he just wanted to kiss him and then tripped.

It very much reminds me of this

Edited by [mash] at 18:54 CDT, 25 June 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #541

Edited by [mash] at 19:14 CDT, 25 June 2014

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melechesh ' - Reply to #557

there is only one word that describes that

disgusting

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24 - Reply to #525

It's funny, because you said before that the picture showing the scar was shopped. Now you admit that's a real scar, but an old one? And to prove that, you show us a picture, even though you were going on earlier about how pictures can be shopped.

So many controversies in your argument, it's sad.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #567

Sorry for not being perfect like you 24, fact remains chielini is a dirty crying bitch.

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gSTRUCTOR '

Sakho just elbowed on purpose a south murrican without ball, referee didnt saw it. FIFA SANCTION!

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 15:13 CDT, 25 June 2014

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megaman3 - Reply to #536

ok lets say fifa concedes your wish and sanctions everyone you think should be sanctioned, including neymar and whatnot.

Doesn't that mean Maxi Pereira and Suarez should be sanctioned too, for that criminal kick and crazy ass bite?

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #540

Yes. I would have no problem if the rules are applied to everyone. Problem here is the obvious cherruypicking of Uruguay and Nigeria players in the cases i mention, while not messing with Brazil etc.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 15:39 CDT, 25 June 2014

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megaman3 - Reply to #542

Would you say the same knowing that Neymar's elbow is worth 1 match of group stages (red card, so expelled from the match plus suspended for the next one) and Suarez's is worth at least this whole cup, because his infraction was much more severe?

With that said, if both aren't sanctioned it means fifa would be supporting uruguay more than brazil, because the uruguayan's infraction was much more severe and clearly intentional. That's how things are today, yes with fifa supporting uruguay the most in this whole cup, as Suarez's has not been sanctioned and is 100% obvious he should at least be out of this whole cup.

See? your paranoid point of view makes no sense, to such extent that it actually is against your interests. It's as silly as defending a bite and intentional fouls in soccer then say they are manly, lol.

Edited by megaman3 at 17:36 CDT, 25 June 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #549

Bitting isnt manly, whats manly is that what happens in the pitch stays in the pitch for everyone or for no one. Crying for bruises isnt manly, more when you have done as much fouls as Chielini, even broking 2 guys legs without any consequence for him.

Hmmm your second paragraph is intentionaly malicious and flawed. Your giving only the reasons that fit your preconceived opinion, to support your biased view. If they dont do it its far from fifa supporting us and you know it. I'd say opening the pandora box of sanctions would be the main motive. You give an hipotetical scenario thats not possible, cause fifa already did nothing to Neymar (which at least should have been suspended 1 match) but was quick to act vs suarez.

Ive respected your opinions so far but now the butthurt chilean has showed his ugly face, i understand tho must be hard to never won anything at football.

Welcome to my ignore list, and goodbye from my quakelive friend list.

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Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 21:42 CDT, 25 June 2014

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cityy - Reply to #536

There's probably going to be one.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #546

Hoping so.

<< Comment #596 @ 09:33 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #546

AAAAAAAAAAAnd no sanction for the french...

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danstar - Reply to #536

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[mash] - Reply to #548

See, gstructor? You should be like the last guy.

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obi - Reply to #551

Hes a FIFA plant, this is a classic propaganda piece trying to malign the glorious nation of Urgay.

<< Comment #561 @ 19:34 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #558

What if Suarez is the double-agent? Serious 24-shit right there.

<< Comment #552 @ 17:45 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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deotrip

jump kicking the back of the head (c) gSTRUCTOR

man suarez is fucking kuku in his brain. i really thought he had changed after the ivanovic bite...
hope he gets banned for the rest of the cup and a nice fat fine!

such a shame. skillwise hes top in the world :/

<< Comment #553 @ 18:10 CDT, 25 June 2014 >>

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Python - Reply to #552

Yeah, I can't believe that he did it, he's a little nuts on the field :O. He's such an awesome player yet does this :|

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #552

haha

Flying kick is the correct term, thanks for the correction.

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gSTRUCTOR '

Trivia: Chielini has broken the bones of two players, damaging their careers and lifes, yet he never received a fifa sanction.

Inb4 shills saying those things happen in the game, and bruises are worse than broken bones.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 21:22 CDT, 25 June 2014

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hitsu - Reply to #564

goddamit, srsly dude you're going full retard.

trying to justify suarez because "other did not get sanctioned" is dumb, and its a sign of your utter bias, which is natural considering you're from uruguay, and in such shithole you dont have many things to be proud of.

Italians are master provocators, and in the end they won. Suarez wont play anymore in this WC, and uruguay will get eliminated. GG WP italy.

<< Comment #573 @ 05:00 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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Laim - Reply to #571

You are just jealous because you won't win super koziols "retard of the week" award this week.

<< Comment #572 @ 04:15 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #564

Suarez turns 12

you realise gstructor, that 95% of fouls on the pitch happened because of trying to regain control of the ball, right?

suarez just outright attacked someone because of his mental issues. biting is what infants do, you dont keep it as a habit into adult life.

pointing fingers doesnt excuse anyone to comit the same act or spin a crime into something positive, again, thats childrens reasoning. srsly, get your head out of your arse and grow up.

<< Comment #578 @ 06:23 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #572

plused for gif 10/10 didn't watched

<< Comment #582 @ 08:16 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #572

You get there was minimal, if any, damage to Chielini, while Neymar and others have done elbows on purpose, without ball, and no fifa sanction? You enjoy corruption because fifa on you side (europeans).

<< Comment #586 @ 08:44 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #582

did u even read my post? all of it?

<< Comment #577 @ 06:12 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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Anonymous (188.192.9.233)

How anyone can actually defend Suarez is completely beyond me...

He has the behaviour of a 5 year old barbarian imbecile. Seriously, who the fuck bites other people... lol

<< Comment #580 @ 07:36 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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zerxez - Reply to #577

you do realize tribes/countries used to kill and eat each other in wars? now we have world cup, but once the fossil fuels run out..

<< Comment #583 @ 08:18 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #577

Wheres the proof of the bite? Wheres the blood of Chieni? Everybody is inocent UNTIL proved otherwise. You get it? You want him out because hes so damn good and uruguayan. Fifa can only act after a match if theres damage, in this case theres no damage. Repeat it all the times you want, that doesnt means its true.

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Naghokez - Reply to #583

http://a.pomf.se/phdzcy.gif

<< Comment #579 @ 06:54 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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sizzrp

france 0-0 vs ecuador lol ;ddddddd

hmmmm who's going to win this cup guys?

1.holland(biased yes but realistically i think we can make it)
2 colombia
3.germany

<< Comment #702 @ 12:08 CDT, 27 June 2014 >>

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Vdo - Reply to #579

The awesome thing is that no one has a god damn clue and in this world cup it could become the most unexpected team ever. I'm rooting for Chile though.

<< Comment #584 @ 08:21 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Terry did a worse racial offense and nothing happened, while suarez was suspended, on the premier. This is the same, much worse things have happened in this very world cup with no consecuences. Sorry, Nigeria also got santcioned for an elbow similar to Neymar one, who got nothing.

Justice should be for everyone or no one. Period.

Most of you guys are as filthy as fifa, and you know it.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 08:25 CDT, 26 June 2014

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kevz - Reply to #584

you assume everyone on esr is picking on suarez and thinks every other footballer can do anything they want. you are wrong. suarez brought this on himself (and his team)

any offense should be punished, wether or not that happens is up to fifa or whatever league they play in. fact is though, suarez biting someone isnt the first time, and if punishment gets handed out and in linear fashion, he should get a 20 match ban.

how can you not see this? whats wrong with you?

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #588

Im not assuming shit bro, enjoy being a filthy european and defending FIFA corruption and bias. You could learn a thing or two from weltschmerz, who while being european, is not filthy and accepts fifa is corrupt. (#505)

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 09:07 CDT, 26 June 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #589

You are beyond saving. I assume everyone in this thread is aware of the fact that FIFA is a fucked up organisation with angry white old and corrupt assholes trying to milk every last bit out of this sport.

Again, I see no one picking on South America or Uruguay in here. The whole atmosphere on ESR in general is pretty much leaning towards a "no nation" attitude (imo).

I don't give a FLYING FUCK if the mental biter guy is named Suzuki, Dejagah, M�ller, Rooney, Silva, Robben, OR WHATEVER THE FUCK YOUR NAME IS FROM WHERE YOU'RE FROM.

If some German player did that, I would call it a disgrace to the sport. I think he should be properly sanctioned. At least ban him from the rest of the tournament.
Suarez bit someone FOR THE THIRD TIME. He should be punished accordingly. Nine games is not too harsh tbh.

The guy is mental and should seek psychiatric help.

This is no football folklore like, let's say, Pippo Inzaghi. Guy used to fly like a bird in the box and everybody outside of Italy hated him for it. But he was also world class at anticipating the movement of a defense when playing for offside, thus scored a lot of goals.
Now everybody is like 'Hey, remember Inzaghi? That guy heheh."

No one will respect Suarez ever again. He lost all credibility as as human being and as a football player. For me that happened 4 years ago when he denied a goal with his hands and felt really good about it.

Again, THIS HAS FUCK ALL TO DO WITH URUGUAY YOU STUPID FUCKING DIPSHIT.

Had to rant for one last time. Phew.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #604

THIS HAS FUCK ALL TO DO WITH URUGUAY YOU STUPID FUCKING DIPSHIT

The same way the cameroon player getting 3 games ban vs 0 game ban for Neymar for same action (elbow without ball) has nothing to do with the countries they come from.

Your either delusional or lying.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #588

Whats wrong with you that you dont understand elbows to the jaw and kicks to the back of the head are more dangerous and should be punished too? How can you not see this? Where you outraged when your fellow dutchman gave a flying kick to the chest of Xavi Alonso in a FUCKING FINAL WORLD CUP MATCH that 2.5 billion people saw?

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 09:16 CDT, 26 June 2014

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Anonymous (204.45.134.110) - Reply to #591

By definition, in a game where you mainly use your feet, just the act of biting itself compared to intentional kicking, tackling or what have you, is simply disgusting.

Everybody knows that FIFA is corrupt, but that is completely irrelevant. It's the third time he goes Dr. Lecter on the field and it simply could not go unnoticed.

You can't be that thick, but in case you are, i sincerely feel sorry for you and your fellow countrymen that insist that he was performing a friendly shoulder-fellatio and was mistreated for it.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #599

Same action (without ball elbow), 3 matches ban for Cameroon player, nothing for Neymar. Comments on that?

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Mirio - Reply to #601

He got a Yellow Card, therefore can't be banned afterwards.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #658

He can, receiving a card in the match doesnt means fifa cant act after if it considers the action violates the same statutes they used against Suarez.

Recent french elbow with no card, sup?

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 17:51 CDT, 26 June 2014

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Mirio - Reply to #661

Well, no. The referee judged it this way and it's like a golden rule of FIFA that they can't touch these decision.

Here another ridiculous example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-y9yhBOyY0
They won 3:2 because of this "goal", but the game could not be replayed, cause the referee decided it's goal.

In the 90s the german association decided to replay a match, because of a ridiculous decision, but FIFA said it's not ok and the replayed match did not count.
FIFA even said they would ban the national team from the next world cup if they don't use the result of the first match.

French elbows were not seen and should receive a ban for sure!

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flocks - Reply to #664

What? How can someone say this is a goal? Forgive me, as I'm not super-knowledgeable about football, but, is there no instant replay for such crazy nonsense to happen

That is just nuts.

Also, I didn't notice but was there an actual hole in that netting or did it somehow stretch out and then fall back into place.

(forgive me, my eyes are getting worse. getting new glasses next week! :D)

Edited by flocks at 20:16 CDT, 26 June 2014

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Mirio - Reply to #669

Yes there was a little hole in that net and the referee did not see that and it can't be overruled.
Sooo ridiculous!

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[mash] - Reply to #669

I've got an even better one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kShS20yT8IU

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Mirio - Reply to #685

that match got replayed though, where DFB showed the finger to FIFA. ^^

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ProT ' - Reply to #599

shoulder-fellatio

I lol'd. :)

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kevz - Reply to #591

lol.

the whole of NL never wanted to see De Jong back on the pitch after that.

believe it or not, dutch people are very down to earth.

i dont support corruption either, its disgusting.

anyway this onesided conversation is getting boring, enjoy watching your much beloved team lose the next round ;p

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #594

We might lose the next round, but the two times we reached finals of a world cup we won (when small countries werent damaged by fifa corruption), while you have reached 3 and won 0 ;p

I dont care if you never wanted to see De Jong back, fifa made no sanction to him ffs. Thats the issue here, fifa arbitrary post-match decisions.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 09:38 CDT, 26 June 2014

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gienon - Reply to #595

"We reached finals"?

All you reached is a bag of potato chips from the couch in front of the TV.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #653

how though, tell me more please

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nex1 ' - Reply to #584

You are the one with the filthy mentality. Or shall we call it Uruguayan mentality?

I can only imagine how much of an hysterical bitch you would sound if only someone bite Suarez.

<< Comment #585 @ 08:36 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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InDepther

warning: new disturbing footage from WC

<< Comment #587 @ 09:00 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

9 matches and 4 month suspension for Suarez for bruises

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ProT ' - Reply to #587

And a $100K fine.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #592

Yes.

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obi - Reply to #587

What do you think they should have done? Don't change the subject to what other people have done in the past, I'm asking about this particular case.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #597

The whole issue here is fifa arbitrary actions so if i cant comment on other people, i wont comment at all cause thats the key here, 9 matches, 4 months without being able to ENTER a fucking stadium as spectator, etc. While not even 1 match for Neymar elbow without ball, but yes 3 matches for the Cameroon player that did the same. Shit stinks. Sport results shouldnt be decided out of the pitch by arbtirary decisions that diminish the value of the title a lot.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 09:54 CDT, 26 June 2014

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ProT ' - Reply to #598

BREAKING NEWS: FIFA is is a corrupt organization with a hidden agenda.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #600

The agenda is pretty clear, some countries are supposed to win world cups, some teams dont. No matter the skill.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 09:57 CDT, 26 June 2014

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ProT ' - Reply to #603

Well... If it's that well known, then you should blame Suarez for giving FIFA the chance to screw your team instead.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #605

Yes, thats true. He fucked up big time AND fifa stinks.

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24 - Reply to #600

That's actually true, but not because of this incident. (Good summary here.)

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ProT ' - Reply to #613

I'm well aware of FIFA's antics, but thanks for the link anyway. That was funny. :)

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obi - Reply to #598

I'm not asking about FIFA. How should a player who has bitten people three tomes be punished? This is a different issue to FIFAs corruption.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #622

Thats the issue, the same guys that do millions of dollars from Qatar Jeques to make a world cup there, punish him like hes the devil.

<< Comment #628 @ 13:21 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #623

They're punishing him like he bit someone at the cup with a history of biting people on the pitch.

<< Comment #632 @ 13:31 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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obi - Reply to #623

Can you answer the question? How should a player who has bitten people three times be punished?

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ProT ' - Reply to #632

He should obviously be bitten to death.

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obi - Reply to #634

its only fair

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gSTRUCTOR '

He cant even train with liverpool or any other team for 4 months. Theyre damaging his career big time.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 10:11 CDT, 26 June 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #606

He damaged his career on his own.

Edited by [mash] at 10:14 CDT, 26 June 2014

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Naghokez - Reply to #606

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #611

Haha im not sad at all bro, 4th in the last world cup, the best player in the last world cup was uruguayan, actual copa america champion and having more titles than any other south american country, and classified for the next round in the 2014 world cup after beating England and Italy. My national team has given me so much joy that theres no place for tears for this particular incident. How many joy moments have your national team gave you? :D

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 10:27 CDT, 26 June 2014

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Naghokez - Reply to #612

I don't care about my national teams, in any sport ,-) The one sport I do follow is chess, and I couldn't care less about nationality.

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pepidda - Reply to #615

oh really?

What tournaments did you watch did you see the rapid and blitz championship in dubai?

Do you think Anand will stand a chance against the three time world champion Carlsen?

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Naghokez - Reply to #680

I did, amazing display by Carlsen :-) After finishing first in the rapid tournament I honestly thought he'd be a bit too tired to perform as well in the blitz, so I was very happily surprised to see him win it since I support him and Caruana (who unfortunately didn't do as well).

I think Anand does stand a chance, even though for me Carlsen is a heavy favorite. Vishy doesn't have anything to lose and the pressure will be on Carlsen this time - we saw at the candidates that Vishy is still more than capable of playing very solidly, and in a bo12 if there are many draws one or two mistakes can cost you the match. This may be something Anand is counting on, even though I think he'll still try to go for sharp lines a bit more often in order to avoid some of the endgame struggles he had to face last time. Still, I'm rooting for Carlsen and I think it is more likely he'll win due to simply being (imo) a better chess player, capable of handling pressure, and hungry to defend his title (so he'll probably put a lot of effort into his preparation, especially since last time we could see that initially struggled with some of the openings that he was supposed to have well prepared). Who are you rooting for?

Edited by Naghokez at 05:21 CDT, 27 June 2014

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pepidda - Reply to #684

Carlsen made a huge impression on me at the rapid tournament when it was 10th round or something and he was in pretty bad position versus some sort of well known 2730+ player with both having 7 minutes on the clock and Carlsen thought for 6:30 mins and when his opponent offered trade of queens he suddenly played for the win and made it happen. This guy�s mindset is really inspring.

I think Anand will have to prepare better this year and try to get some interesting play going maybe not 1. e4 maybe 1.d4 or even 1.c4 i hope we won�t see so many berlins this time. Im definately rooting for Carlsen

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Naghokez - Reply to #687

Yeah, he managed to turn around a few games very impressively :-) The trap he set against Mamedov in the blitz tournament was also particularly nice considering the time pressure.

Yes, hopefully we get a nice duel between the two. Go Carlsen ,-)

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nex1 ' - Reply to #612

It doesn't sound like it gave much joy to you... more like a gaping anus.

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24

Well, Su�rez just wanted to beat Italy...

The ban is the biggest in World Cup history, beating the eight games given to Italy's Mauro Tassotti for elbowing Spain's Luis Enrique in 1994.

...and looks like he did it!

Edited by 24 at 10:20 CDT, 26 June 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #610

Difference is that elbow totally decimated Luis Enrique on that action. Chielini got some bruises and cried like a bitch.

<< Comment #617 @ 10:44 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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kRoNic- - Reply to #614

I don't know why you're defending suarez if i was you i'd be pissed off at him! he's basically ruined your teams chances doing something so ridiculously stupid its beyond reason

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #617

Who said im not pissed at him? But im more pissed about the english pirates, fifa big fishes, and fucking 2 times leg breaker chielini, giving lessons of morality.

<< Comment #618 @ 12:04 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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Aquashark

lmao@gstructor

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palatka - Reply to #618

lmao@football

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xero- ' - Reply to #619

lmao@lmao

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #618

You find it funny that the sport becomes a joke? fifa sanctioning a Cameroon player for 3 matches for the same action Neymar was not sanctioned? This isnt only about Suarez.

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[mash] - Reply to #627

No, he finds it funny how unbelievably stupid you are.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #629

So because i cant stand corruption im stupid? Newsflash: stupid people let others fuck them.

I truly believe germans are the smartest people in whole europe, you being the exception that confirms the rule.

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[mash] - Reply to #633

No, not because of corruption, but because you defend a guy who bit 3 people.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #637

And you defend a guy that broke the legs of 2 players and got 0 sanction.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 14:30 CDT, 26 June 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #638

I don't, you lackwit.

19%

<< Comment #620 @ 12:37 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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melechesh '

He just HAS to be trolling, lmao

<< Comment #621 @ 13:01 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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Teen Queen '

Just a quick reminder, gSTRUCTOR is the same guy that posted about chemtrails on twitch chat.

Go figure.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #621

Sure? Cant remember touching that topic.

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gSTRUCTOR '

This world cup just became so much more epic, i wouldnt want to play vs Uruguay now, the more they fuck us (Yes Suarez fucked up but the sanction is ridiculous) the more theyre empowering us to play at 300%.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 13:18 CDT, 26 June 2014

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hitsu - Reply to #626

300pc like against costarica?

uruguay is nothing without suarez atm.

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hitsu - Reply to #626

sup with playing at 300pc?

looks like its end of WC for uruguay. hahahahaha

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nex1 ' - Reply to #626

Play at 300%? All bites on a single person or one on three different players?

<< Comment #631 @ 13:30 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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melechesh '

Edited by quake is potat at 13:30 CDT, 26 June 2014

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hauer

Now I think the whole country of Uruguay is utterly appalling. Makes me sick.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #636

Keep the hate coming bro.

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gSTRUCTOR '

FIFA:

Suarez cant play fifa in playstation
Suarez cant collect picture cards from the 2014 world cup album

More coming...

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melechesh ' - Reply to #640

what's the point of hijacking your own thread with the ramblings of a lunatic

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Laim - Reply to #645

He planned it all along #Illuminati

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #657

ROFL

<< Comment #649 @ 15:39 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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megaman3

Now the Uruguayan federation is thinking about appealing. They should apologize instead.

Blinded by ego.

<< Comment #650 @ 16:02 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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Lacceh

redonkulous

<< Comment #651 @ 16:13 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl

Retarded like a Pole

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Bob

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Edited by Bob at 12:24 CDT, 26 June 2024

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pacmanpl - Reply to #656

If I would play in WC I would shoot people with ASG and spray them with pepper gas.

Edited by pacmanpl at 17:56 CDT, 26 June 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #656

While it's true that the media/Internet blows most everything out of proportion, the sanction is justified without question if you ask me.

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gSTRUCTOR '

Onto Colombia, nice team they have, on of the most solid teamplay from 3/4 to the goal ive seen in the world cup, if we cant recover the ball in the middle of the pitch consistently we will have big problems.

Russia out, Capello out i suppose.

Both teams i chosed as strongest contenders on our side of the bracket, though luck.

<< Comment #662 @ 17:52 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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Mirio - Reply to #660

James = $$$
Great player.

<< Comment #665 @ 18:11 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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dem0n

Belgium = strongest defense of the WC so far, with the only goal conceded beeing a penalty.

GOOOOO !

<< Comment #666 @ 18:33 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #665

u guys are like the silent heroes, i sincerely hope that someoen wins this thing who never won it before - few options there :D

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Leerno - Reply to #665

The only reason I have any hope is due to Benteke's injury.

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dem0n - Reply to #671

Unfortunately, it brought Origi to the spotlight, and he's beeing great so far :D

<< Comment #668 @ 18:41 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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weltschmerz

Very calculated and controlled game by the US team today. I expected them to burn all their gas, to "show the world what they're worth" yet they didn't, obviously planning for the longer run. Congratulations.

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Python

Portugal out and US in!

Ghana also only needed to win their game by 1 goal to make it to the round of 16.

Portugal have been so disappointing :|

<< Comment #676 @ 21:34 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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ProT ' - Reply to #670

Tell me about it. :(

<< Comment #677 @ 21:39 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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Python - Reply to #676

I know :/

My parents are Portuguese, so I still remember the disappointment of Euro 2004 :O

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ProT ' - Reply to #677

At least we got through to the playoffs that time... :[

P. S.: Um abra�o intercontinental. :)

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madbringer

As a (semi) fan of CR and a (semi) hater of Messi.

CR could have single-handedly secured easy escape from the group stage for Portugal. He ended up screwing up like ten 100% chances and only scored when the oppositions goalie passed to him.

Messi had one and a half of a clear scoring chance over three games and netted four times.

Mueller will win Germany the World Cup.

Edited by john "Zerofor" rembo at 21:01 CDT, 26 June 2014

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Python - Reply to #674

Pretty sure Ronaldo is playing injured but I'm yet to see the game.

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hitsu - Reply to #674

Cmon, germans are a unknown.

They won against shit playing portugal, tied with ghana, and won 1:0 against USA. Its not possible to talk about their strenght at all.

And with every match they will be in bigger asshole, as every european team. Moisture will kill them all. Easy WC for one of S. America teams.

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[mash] - Reply to #682

Have to agree. Although I guess that IF an European team can do it, it's Germany.

Dream final would be vs. Oranje. :)

<< Comment #691 @ 08:05 CDT, 27 June 2014 >>

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Pill_ - Reply to #689

Ye and then we finally manage to overcome our national trauma concerning germans and football finals!

...sif :'(

<< Comment #692 @ 08:12 CDT, 27 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #691

:)

Man, I'm so cheering for it to happen. Would love to see Robben against his team mates, v. Persie getting frustrated against Lahm and M�ller scoring the 2:1 AGAIN.

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madbringer - Reply to #682

I don't know, man. Germany and Netherlands are the only teams so far in this WC that didn't show any major flaws, and out of those two Germany has the stronger squad on paper. I suppose this could be the tourney of Chile, Colombia or Mexico, but do they have the overall quality?

You have to put the Germans as strong favourites. Either that or you believe Messi and/or Neymar will drag their respective teams all the way. Unlikely, but could happen I suppose.

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[mash] - Reply to #715

Hear! Hear!

I hope you're right. Would be p sweet for the team. Guys are awesome on the pitch. Also Jogi could step down with dignity and shut all those nay-sayers up. I like the guy and he knows what he's doing, despite some mistakes here and there.

Edited by [mash] at 20:50 CDT, 27 June 2014

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hitsu - Reply to #715

Lol, please. Germans are carried by Muller in the same degree Messi and Neymar drag ARG and BRA. And look on the results again: 4-0 vs 10man portugal(+lack of contrao), then tie with ghana and small win vs USA. Nothing flashy, except Muller ofc.

And NL wont get past first team with balanced gameplay. I bet its mexico actually. Just look on the match against Australia. It was close as fuck, playing in starting lineup. First team with decent defensive will make dutchies act like little bitches. its always like that.

If u want to cheer for EU teams go for france. They play fresh, fast, and teambased football atm, a real fest for eyes. They will go really high in the tourney(id say semi's), but as every european team they will get killed by climate

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ffx - Reply to #717

I'm so glad you know so much about football. Pls keep us entertained with your fountain of wisdom \o/

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Laim - Reply to #718

Actually he is somewhat right. Germany destroyed a shitty Portugal and then struggled with Ghana and USA which should be rather easy victories for them. They have time to improved of course and they have to if they are going to win.

Holland trashed a shit Spain that found out that they couldn't play with their mouths full of cocks. After that they played a 3-2 game against Australia which is poor, and then a good result against Chile. So it is difficult to say how good they are. As shit as Spain were it isn't an achievement to win against them.

I haven't seen France play a whole game so i can't say how good they are. But their results so far are good.

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madbringer - Reply to #717

Here lie the remains of ESR's foremost footballing expert.

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hitsu - Reply to #1130

rip myself.

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[mash] - Reply to #682

sup?

<< Comment #713 @ 14:00 CDT, 27 June 2014 >>

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DamianLillard - Reply to #674

On top of which I am starting to understand the CR hate. I used to think he was the definite player, great at everything, more involved in games, where as Barca-Messi went to embarrassing lengths in saving his energy (link). But Jesus I hate CR on the pitch, it's like he is an infant on negative age - protesting every decision, lying on the ground prolonged times. I think Messi deserves the respect he is getting by being somewhat upright amidst what travesty of sissiness modern football has become.

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/lionel-mess...nto-5-3km/

<< Comment #761 @ 16:44 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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Laim - Reply to #713

You have summed up how pretty much everybody feels about Ronaldo.

<< Comment #681 @ 22:00 CDT, 26 June 2014 >>

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pepidda

such boring play by germany and USA noone willing to risk anything..

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[mash] - Reply to #681

Why would they? It would be pretty stupid to go in a frenzy like in the Ghana/Ger game, wouldn't it?
They both deserved to go through, so no harm done imo.

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pepidda - Reply to #688

i don�t kwow it�s just not the message i want to get from a team that has aspirations for the title.

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ProT '

At least we tried.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #683

Crazy that Ronaldo had many chances of scoring and could only score the easy goal the Ghana goalkeeper awarded him.

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ProT ' - Reply to #695

It's FIFA's fault, man. I'm telling ya! ;)

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #697

:D

<< Comment #696 @ 10:06 CDT, 27 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Chielini: The Fifa sanction is excessive

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 10:09 CDT, 27 June 2014

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gSTRUCTOR '

Fifa just anounced that Sakho wasnt going to be sanctioned for the elbow to the face he gave to a Ecuatorian player without ball.

So to recap:
If a Uruguayan player shows unsportmanship behaviour towards a european and the referee dont see it, but theres video evidence, fifa acts anyway.
If a Cameroon player shows unsportmanship behaviour towards a european and the referee sees it, and awards a red card, fifa acts anyway and ups the suspension to "three-match suspension for "breaching 48 par. 1 d of its Disciplinary Code, which relates to 'assaulting (elbowing, punching, kicking etc.) an opponent or a person other than a match official'"
If a French player shows unsportmanship behaviour towards a southamerican, and the referee dont see it, but theres video evidence, fifa dont acts, cause breaching 48 par. 1 d of its Disciplinary code doesnt apply to them.

Some high level bullshit right there for anyone with a minimal sense of justice. So keep calling me names bros, i dont care!

As time passes and fifa keeps becoming more and more corrupt, not only $$$-wise but sport-wise, referee-buy-wise (Nishimura anyone?), etc-wise, the value of the title diminishes for the prot�g�es of fifa, and becomes nearly impossible to win for nations like us. We coped with 200.000 brazilians on 1950, but what can you do vs fat fishes that decide on their desks the destiny of the people that really make football, the players.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 12:08 CDT, 27 June 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #700

A red card doesn't automatically mean a one game ban, you know. The penalty is up to debate.
In the case of Suarez: His unsportsmanlike behaviour in the past is added to the actual penalty.
First bite: 7 games
Second bite: 10 games
Third bite: 9 games and four months

He that will not hear must feel.

I agree that Sakho should be sanctioned for his actions, but it has nothing to do with Suarez.

We coped with 200.000 brazilians on 1950, but what can you do vs fat fishes that decide on their desks the destiny of the people that really make football, the players.

How about not biting other players?

Edited by [mash] at 12:10 CDT, 27 June 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #703

It has nothing to do with suarez but has all to do with the value of the title. France shouldnt have sakho for at least 3 matches, as well as Braazil shouldnt have Neymar for 3 matches if fifa applied their rules equally. These examples void the value of the title for Brazil and France in case they win it.

Keep mentioning the bite if that makes your corrupt ass happier, friggin idiot. Unsportmanship behavior is unsportmanship behavior. The suarez example was because fifa acted on videos, while ingnoring the video of Sakho. The apples to apples example is the cameroon(3 matches ban ) vs french(0 matches ban) elbow. Got it now or should i exaplin it slower?

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 12:34 CDT, 27 June 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #705

I agree that the decision on Neymar is somewhat shady. Brazil is supposed to go far in the tourney, but I believe their journey stops with Chile or at the last with Germany. So that's taken care of.

Sakho should've been sanctioned, yes. A ban for the rest of the tournament would've been appropriate. So it's a bit unfair, yes. But to see a conspiracy towards South America is far fetched to say the least.

I keep mentioning the bite, because the penalty for it got you and your fellow countrymen all wound up and it's the core of this stupid discussion.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #707

The core of this non stupid discusion is fifa unfairness damaging some countries while helping others.

The decision on Neymar is totally shady, not somewhat, same for Sakho. But you are doing, at your level, the same that fifa does, being arbitrary.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 12:50 CDT, 27 June 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #708

Same for Pepe from Portugal, headbutting a DOWNED player with the game stopped!!!

Only 1 match suspension for the red card, no act from fifa, because breaching 48 par. 1 d of its Disciplinary Code doesnt affects him. "Somewhat shady" too? Headbutting a fucking downed player ffs!!!

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 13:10 CDT, 27 June 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #709

FIFA can't overrule ref's decision.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #710

Now your trolling, fifa can and should have banned him for at least 3 matches like they did with the cameroon player for an elbow. In fact he should have been banned for a lot more following suarez ban decision logic. Or only biting is non standard? How many headbutts to a downed opponent have you seen in football?

Also the referee saw the Suarez incident and awarded a foul, that was the referee decision, but got overruled.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 13:32 CDT, 27 June 2014

<< Comment #706 @ 12:26 CDT, 27 June 2014 >>

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puritan '

I wonder if Suarez gets a "bites players" perk in the next Football Manager.

<< Comment #712 @ 13:36 CDT, 27 June 2014 >>

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teju__

At first I thought it was cool that a professional football player created this thread and keeps posting in it, but it got quite annoying after a while...

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gSTRUCTOR '

FIFA blocked the buying of tickets for the Colombia - Uruguay match from Uruguay till now, problem is that travel agencies canceled the travels due to low demand so anyway most people will be unable to attend.

Uruguayan people on other countries were able to buy them, and those who were knowledgeable enough to use proxies.

Source: http://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/aparecie...ombia.html (Main newspaper from Uruguay)

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 14:06 CDT, 27 June 2014

<< Comment #719 @ 08:40 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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koOma

not enough racist ramblings. paging jamerio.

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gSTRUCTOR '

Not even a yellow for the 5 of Brazil that made the chilean fly in the air only 3 min in the game.
Min 22, foul from neymar without ball, no yellow.
Yellow for the 5 from chile for repeated fouls, but no yellow for the 5 of brazil who also did many fouls consecutively without yellow.

S H A M E
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Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 11:42 CDT, 28 June 2014

<< Comment #721 @ 11:30 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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kanzakiii - Reply to #720

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKG-kbKeIo

<< Comment #722 @ 11:50 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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melechesh '

half-time face-slapping best part of the match

<< Comment #723 @ 11:50 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

Enterntaining high-octane first half, but I have to continue my fred/hulk-bashing. Doesn't Brazil have better forwards? Luiz and Alves are more active on the offense.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #723

Totally, robinho and ronaldhino?

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DamianLillard - Reply to #725

Well Hulk had much better effort on second half, Jo was even more shit than Fred. Dicked their best opportunity.

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gSTRUCTOR '

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPi0ZKe0Ybc

Min 1:09, Kahn tries to bite a rival, dedicated to mash.

German bite = Titan
Uruguayan bite = psychiatric patient

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 12:03 CDT, 28 June 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #724

Fuck off.

1.) Think about the English verb '(to) try.'
2.) Where did I say that his action was acceptable? Right, I never did.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #726

okok if you only try no harm then LMAO@mash

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[mash] - Reply to #727

What about my second point?

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #728

Agreed thats why i make no comment on that.

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[mash] - Reply to #729

You lack discussion skills. Now quit the shit, get over it and continue watching the god damn tournament.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #730

Lacking discussion skills doesnt changes truth.

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pepidda - Reply to #724

yea that was me i love Kahn for his aggressive antics some of them are legendary and you love Suarez and rightfully so just don�t bother with the people who think he is retarded.

<< Comment #732 @ 13:00 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

Looks like it's going to pens. Chile actually seems lil more energetic, but plays it very safe.

<< Comment #733 @ 13:36 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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Bob

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Edited by Bob at 12:24 CDT, 26 June 2024

19%

<< Comment #735 @ 13:43 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #733

Bravo will be hero of the day!

Edited by [mash] at 13:44 CDT, 28 June 2014

<< Comment #736 @ 13:59 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #735

pity

<< Comment #742 @ 14:23 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #735

ahem

Edited by skulp at 14:23 CDT, 28 June 2014

<< Comment #743 @ 14:29 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #742

Not really outstanding saves tho.

<< Comment #744 @ 14:30 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #743

oh fuck your whore (c) nEk

<< Comment #748 @ 14:56 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #744

Edited by [mash] at 14:56 CDT, 28 June 2014

<< Comment #734 @ 13:41 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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[mash]

Thank you, Howard Webb.

<< Comment #760 @ 16:43 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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puritan ' - Reply to #734

Exactly. Blatter wont like this.

<< Comment #737 @ 14:03 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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Vdo

Well done by Chile!

<< Comment #738 @ 14:04 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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oooo-

fucking brazil

<< Comment #739 @ 14:15 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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melechesh '

was looking forward to making an "outbrasil" joke. maybe next week...

<< Comment #741 @ 14:18 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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megaman3 - Reply to #739

Did you catch the "Adios spana" guy appeared again on tv.

<< Comment #750 @ 15:08 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #741

no, was he doing anything lulzy?

<< Comment #740 @ 14:18 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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Aquashark

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrPSDNkIgAA9HZZ.jpg

<< Comment #745 @ 14:49 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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weltschmerz

This cup appears to slowly turn into a cheesy soap opera. Especially the teary, camera-bound pseudo drama surrounding the Brazilian team is increasingly getting on my nerves.

<< Comment #755 @ 15:51 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #745

haha so true bro, and now no replay of the penalty that yepes did to forlan and got him mad, but yes replay of the forlan response.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #755

Here is the elbow to forlan from Yepes that should have been a penalty and fifa didnt showed reply

https://vine.co/v/MFO5pjjJd2l

<< Comment #746 @ 14:55 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Trivia: Uruguay is playing the 50 match of the world cup, in the same stadium that won it last on '50.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 14:58 CDT, 28 June 2014

<< Comment #747 @ 14:55 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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megaman3

Thanks to all players

except Jara (own goal + missed the last penalty)

<< Comment #751 @ 15:30 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

Move over Cahill

<< Comment #752 @ 15:31 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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[mash]

Goal of the tournament, so far, by James.

<< Comment #753 @ 15:32 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #752

i no rite. it fell so close to his feet anyone else would have just made a mess of it

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #752

No, not so far, there wont be a better goal, that was perfection.

<< Comment #756 @ 15:58 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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Toilet_paper - Reply to #752

A beauty indeed

<< Comment #757 @ 16:09 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #756

and another one.

<< Comment #762 @ 17:03 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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Heartlesss - Reply to #757

with perfect teamplay!

<< Comment #763 @ 17:04 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

gg wp Colombia

<< Comment #764 @ 17:21 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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forthelulz - Reply to #763

more like gg no re

also u mad?

<< Comment #766 @ 17:36 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #764

why would i be mad? They played better and won, no excuses.

<< Comment #765 @ 17:24 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #763

Uruguay appeared to be mentally crippled more than anything else. Too passive in the beginning. And lacking somebody actively seeking responsibility for scoring the goals. Was a really good game though. Those late pushes were some to sympathize with.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #765

Uruguay appeared to be mentally crippled more than anything else.

Agreed we started playing really bad, when Colombia scored we improved but the second goal was too much. That said we had some chances but that Colombian goalkeeper was on a really good day.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 17:40 CDT, 28 June 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #767

Really good game though. I'm always impressed with the physical presence of the Uruguayan team. You can count on them trying to win.

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[mash] - Reply to #772

Seriously? You call that 5-3-1-1 system, giving the opponent 70% possession, 'trying to win'?

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weltschmerz - Reply to #773

That part has been addressed in my previous post, dumbwit. The plan they came onto the field with was bad, presumably also due to their confidence having taken a blow recently. But the initiative shown during the second half was a valiant one, and that's how they should have played from the beginning.

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[mash] - Reply to #782

The always come onto the field with the same plan since roughly 6 yrs. Some might argue it's their way since forever.

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weltschmerz - Reply to #784

Well, they obviously rely on counterplay a good deal. But this time they just went too passive during the first half, plus they lacked somebody able and lucky enough to transform those counters into goals.

What I meant to say is that they didn't give up. On the contrary, while the Columbia team increasingly fell back into defense mode during the second half, Uruguay began to push pretty hard and found themselves a couple of opportunities they unfortunately couldn't take advantage of. But they showed a powerful game pretty much up to the last minute, and I enjoyed this one much more than Brazil vs Chile.

<< Comment #769 @ 17:45 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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hitsu

as a side not i'd like to notice our fellow gstructor prolly reached the hights of retardation in this thread, not reachable for me :D

<< Comment #770 @ 17:47 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #769

He really is something.

<< Comment #787 @ 12:13 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #769

[ + ]

<< Comment #822 @ 00:05 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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SigningOff - Reply to #769

Oh, I dunno know about that...

<< Comment #837 @ 15:05 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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xero- ' - Reply to #769

Well, let's not get ahead of ourselves. If Poland is in the next Euro, I'll be expecting you to at least challenge for gstructor's crown.

<< Comment #842 @ 16:34 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #837

What do you mean by "if"?:D

Platini is close friend of our federation president, Boniek. They played in Juventus together :-) Because of this next euro 24 teams gonna compete. Even Poland is not that shit :D

<< Comment #774 @ 19:56 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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madbringer

I still can't believe Brazil managed to crawl by Chile to the next round. Gotta be the magic of playing home hard at work. Least it was JC being a hero, the only likeable player Brazil has right now.

Can't wait till this barely working vehicle crashes against the Colombian tank after it steamrolled the completely toothless (HEHEHEHEHEHEHEEEEE) Uruguayans.

<< Comment #777 @ 21:33 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #774

Edited by skulp at 21:34 CDT, 28 June 2014

<< Comment #775 @ 20:45 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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kanzakiii

JAMESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ♥♥*
e: French Ligue1 players are the best lolol

Edited by kanzakiii at 08:50 CDT, 29 June 2014

<< Comment #776 @ 21:06 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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Python

http://gfycat.com/YearlyFabulousCaiman

What a goal from the Colombia vs Uruguay game!

Also the first time that Colombia has got past the round of 16.

Edited by Python at 21:08 CDT, 28 June 2014

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nex1 ' - Reply to #776

That's racist. Also not all balls that enters the net are goals, if they aren't manly enough and you can see it ony appears so because of the angle, it all comes from fifa because they hate on poor uruguayans but not on brazilians fuck brazilians i'd bite their shoulders off.

<< Comment #780 @ 21:58 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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_agu

i want to see james vs brazil :)

<< Comment #781 @ 23:48 CDT, 28 June 2014 >>

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butcher_kgp

expected semifinals:

Brazil vs Germany
Netherlands vs Argentina

<< Comment #783 @ 02:42 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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Bob - Reply to #781

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Edited by Bob at 12:25 CDT, 26 June 2024

<< Comment #1057 @ 17:53 CDT, 5 July 2014 >>

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butcher_kgp - Reply to #783

your predictions are as weak as your national team.

<< Comment #786 @ 11:32 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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melechesh '

COOLLER BREAK

<< Comment #790 @ 12:46 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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ProT ' - Reply to #786

"You have to choose situations when to bite but when to not bite. I'm talking it."

<< Comment #791 @ 12:51 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #790

I am tasting it.

<< Comment #792 @ 12:54 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #791

ROFL

<< Comment #788 @ 12:34 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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danstar

<< Comment #789 @ 12:37 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #788

$$$

<< Comment #793 @ 12:54 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Poor ins, so close.

<< Comment #794 @ 13:03 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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butcher_kgp

The Dutch may win the whole thing this time. The determination was visible.

<< Comment #797 @ 13:11 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #794

Mexico also fucked up when they thought they already won and gave Holland the pitch.

<< Comment #805 @ 15:13 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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Bob - Reply to #794

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<< Comment #819 @ 19:34 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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madbringer - Reply to #805

Of course they won't, SOCCER IS COMING HOME, LET'S DO IT ENGLAND!!!!!!

<< Comment #795 @ 13:09 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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alb

Hup Holland Hup!

<< Comment #796 @ 13:11 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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Lukas

10 years older

<< Comment #798 @ 13:14 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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Eviili

dat penalty.. sooooo suspicious.Also Radamel Falcao anyone??

<< Comment #799 @ 13:20 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #798

Robben is one of the best if not the best pretender in football (apart from one huge player). Mexico did a penalty to Robben in the first half that wasnt awarded, so seems fair.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 13:21 CDT, 29 June 2014

<< Comment #801 @ 13:26 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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InDepther - Reply to #798

probably wasn�t, but Robben was denied a real penalty before that. Generally, the ref made many mistakes, but the result was fair imo. Mexico didn�t hold the ball as it should in the end and you could smell the goal coming for Holland. Both teams disserved it and it could go either way.

<< Comment #815 @ 18:30 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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Python - Reply to #798

Looks like he had his foot stepped on, thought it was a penalty.

<< Comment #800 @ 13:24 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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skulp

lol now you talk about brbr penalty heuheuhee

<< Comment #802 @ 13:43 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Broken leg for the Mexican player that went out injured, wishing him a speedy and full recovery.

<< Comment #803 @ 13:52 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

UFC fighter going full Suarez!

http://gfycat.com/UnrulyFearfulAkitainu

:D

<< Comment #806 @ 15:15 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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Bob - Reply to #803

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<< Comment #807 @ 17:03 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #806

MMA referees are known for not being the brightest people, look how he shows his arm with a bloody bite mark exactly in the same place the other guy had his mouth.

<< Comment #817 @ 18:46 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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Pawulon - Reply to #803

NSFW GAY PORN INSIDE

<< Comment #818 @ 19:28 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #817

OMGOMG

<< Comment #804 @ 14:54 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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[mash]

gogo Costa Rica!

<< Comment #808 @ 17:55 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #804

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

<< Comment #809 @ 17:57 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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InDepther - Reply to #804

fu

with such a retard goalkeeper as ours, you surely can't go far

<< Comment #813 @ 18:18 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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DamianLillard - Reply to #809

That's true. Rather than blame Gekas, much stronger emphasis should be about the disparity within goalies. Greek Goalie overwatched seemingly snail-pace ball crawl into the net and was out of it during pens. Gaylord Navas was world class, best goalie this wc thus far.

<< Comment #814 @ 18:30 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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InDepther - Reply to #813

Navas was almost a team of his own and the penalty he saved wasn't easy. It was more of success of him, than bad execution from Gekas.

<< Comment #816 @ 18:45 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #809

Excuse me? It's not the goalkeepers' fault, it's the whole team, the coach and his strategies.

<< Comment #820 @ 19:57 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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InDepther - Reply to #816

It's not the goalkeepers' fault, it's the whole team, the coach and his strategies.

I don�t agree�

personally, I am happy with how they played. Played with passion and had good chances to score. It was obvious they didn�t want it to go to the penalties. Even the goals they missed weren�t that bad for blaming. Imo all the Greek players, apart from one (our goalkeeper), played much better than CRC. Even at the penalties and to my surprise (because it was the first time we were shooting penalties), they executed pretty well. I would love to say they sucked, but they didn�t. Our goalkeeper sucked (especially in comparison to Navas), but I am OK with the rest of our players.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #820

they executed pretty well.

Agreed, Greece had better penalty executions than Chile and Brazil yesterday.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 21:29 CDT, 29 June 2014

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DamianLillard - Reply to #820

Duarte's foolish red played also a big part in Greek's late game domination

<< Comment #825 @ 03:20 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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InDepther - Reply to #824

true, it had a visible impact on the game

<< Comment #826 @ 04:31 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #820

Come on. The first half basically consisted of both teams eyeballing each other. Only after the first goal was scored Greece's field players felt compelled to get some action going. And then they played 54 minutes - almost an hour - in the majority, a unique advantage they failed to turn into the winning goal. True, they tried, and very hard, but at some point you got to admit that quality was lacking. You can't put all the blame on the keeper alone.

Edited by weltschmerz at 04:35 CDT, 30 June 2014

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InDepther - Reply to #826

I wouldn�t call Salpigidis chance at first half eyeballing...

and we are talking about football here� I mean it�s perfectly possible to not play bad and still lose. What you didn�t like about our players�quality? They were very fast, good at defence, good at 1vs1 and had chances for goals, even in the eyeballing face. Ok, maybe they are not the best at scoring goals, but they didn�t really throw their chances. All the missed goal opportunities were moderate attempts that Navas took care of (+ lets not forget that Costa Rica has a very good defence too).

We had one true scorer, Mitroglou, but after Olympiakos gave him to Fulham, he is now a ghost of himself.

Btw, imo goalkeeper is the most important player in a team. In the euro 2004 , apart from our luck, Nikopolidis was probably the best keeper of that tourney.

Karnezis didn�t do many mistakes in this game, but that was because our defenders played really well and very few times the ball reached to him. He was like invisible. The one time the ball was going in, he just looked at it. At the penalties, I was hoping for someone to try too hard and totally miss, because he was invisible there too and there was no way he could catch any.

He is part of the team and as such we disserved to lose, but he was by far the weakest link.

Edited by InDepther at 05:54 CDT, 30 June 2014

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pepidda - Reply to #827

i agree that greece gave away many chances by playing low balls into the center from the flanks hoping for the best. At no point in overtime i had a feeling that their attack would crush through and really threaten Navas who really was a beast that game. The greeks were motivated kudos to them but their attacking play waas predictable and they didn�t have the last bit of will to place the ball in the net.

<< Comment #829 @ 06:42 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #827

Well, I wasn't really clear. I didn't really mean the individual players skills, but the team as a whole. Including the coaches and their strategies. They played like this under Rehagel, which sucked ass from the start, and here we are in Brazil, ten years later, and they're still doing it. 9 defenders, 1 'striker' and everybody just hopes SOMETHING gets through.

The players execute it kind of well, but you gotta say, as a spectator of the game, it sucks big time.

Edited by [mash] at 06:43 CDT, 30 June 2014

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InDepther - Reply to #829

fair enough, but that style seems like it is changing and we were certainly attacking more in this WC. We have added to that initial good defending game, more speed, attacking and pressure.

I think we also need: a bit more imagination with better passing game and probably a fearsome scorer (which never was a big problem, since all the players can score).

and of course, if you want results too, we need a good keeper (that�s always a must for every team)

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[mash] - Reply to #830

I think the first measure would be to get a decent coach with his own ideas. Not fucking Otto reloaded. :)

<< Comment #831 @ 09:36 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #827

You could turn the argument right around - 1 goal can always happen, by sheer misfortune, even to the best keeper. And it's one single goal we're talking about. If Greece had lost 4:1 I might have considered thinking about the keeper's responsibility. But in this case it appears rather bizarre to put the blame on him while, during the whole 30 minute extension, the field players didn't manage to score a single goal despite being in the majority. If anything else, you might blame bad luck. But the keeper didn't really make the difference in this game.

<< Comment #810 @ 17:59 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

Think about the irony. Greece lost the one match they deserved to win.

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InDepther - Reply to #810

imo we deserved other games too. We played bad in first game vs Colombia that proved to be really good after all and then we were playing better and better.

in this game CRC goalkeeper dwarfed ours in the game and later in the penalties too

<< Comment #812 @ 18:16 CDT, 29 June 2014 >>

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ProT ' - Reply to #810

#fifaminnati

<< Comment #832 @ 10:12 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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son1dow

All the European teams I liked dropped off, and all the ones I don't are left. Spain, Portugal, England (okay I saw that one coming) out. With South Korea and Brasil being the only non-european teams I cheered for, if Brasil didn't win the lottery against their last opponents, I would have stopped watching the world cup.

France, Germany and Holland are shaping up to win things meanwhile. Perhaps I should bet against all teams I like next time, or get in a aquarium in front of a camera and point towards the flag of the team I don't like with tentacles, that way I'd make some money.

<< Comment #833 @ 11:30 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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cityy

Somebody punch that Giroud moron in the face please. Twice please.

<< Comment #835 @ 14:43 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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[mash]

4-0

<< Comment #839 @ 15:53 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #835

oh lol
i die

<< Comment #838 @ 15:41 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Trivia: Theres only one country Germany has played more than one time in world cup history and always lost, Algeria.

<< Comment #840 @ 16:04 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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flocks

Trivia: Suarez apologizes for biting.

https://twitter.com/luis16suarez/status/483659463417548800

<< Comment #841 @ 16:18 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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ZeriouS

GER vs ALG, German shoutcast, (really dynamic and lively!) : http://www.inforadio.de/livestream/mdrinfo.html?autostart

Has someone a decent stream from Algeria?

<< Comment #843 @ 16:44 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

LMAO@Muller

<< Comment #844 @ 16:55 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

Amazing goalkeeping both ways. Bring on Klose!

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InDepther - Reply to #844

idd

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #844

K L O S E
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Hoping he beats the fat fifa-sucker record.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 17:13 CDT, 30 June 2014

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[mash]

Well, at least the FairPlay-Trophy will be ours.

What a shit game.

Neuer, the man of the match. Absolutely brilliant. Here's his heatmap.
And here's the real one. Incredible.

Okay, with a little distance I have to say Germany showed a lot of heart tonight and really kept that fighting spirit going. They also have the best goalkeeper AND the best sweeper of the tournament in one person.

Edited by [mash] at 18:57 CDT, 30 June 2014

<< Comment #848 @ 17:47 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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Anonymous (80.133.136.175)

I'm glad these constantly whistling Algerian fans got disappointed.

<< Comment #849 @ 18:10 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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weltschmerz

I've got to say I'm increasingly warming up to this team. Even on a day when they suck they appear to be willing to put their back into it and win a ko game.

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[mash] - Reply to #849

While this is true, the game awkwardly reminded me of the game vs. Latvia in the '04 Euros.

God, tonights game made me 10 years older.

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weltschmerz - Reply to #850

When you look back at cups Germany won you'll see that it's never been a dominating performance throughout. It's always been a Wechselbad. Personally, I'd really appreciate if - instead of just playing "beautiful" or "entertaining" football - our team made it into a final again, and possibly win it. I'm not quite positive yet, but from all I've seen so far I'd say this time chances don't look too bad. In fact, in case of a win vs. France I'd be fairly optimistic.

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[mash] - Reply to #851

Agreed.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #851

Germany is also the most consistent team ever, winning more first, second, and third place titles in Fifa world cups than any other country.

<< Comment #853 @ 18:50 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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zerxez

Germany-Algeria best match so far of the tournament for me. Algeria showed so much heart and good mentality. They didn't play too rough either like teams tend to do in this situation. Brazil played like scared little chickens in their round of 16.

<< Comment #854 @ 19:02 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #853

Up to now, Brazil played to survive and not to win. They might turn it up a notch though, seeing how much it is a mental thing.

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zerxez - Reply to #854

I also think the climate plays a huge role. This was the 1st match played in Porto Alegre, under somewhat proper conditions. Some might say that it's up to the physical fitness and mental fortitude of players, but every human has its limits.

You cant run matches in Manaus in 32C and 70% humidity, run around constantly for 90 minutes or more, and expect the players to be able to thermoregulate properly. The body can't get rid of all the heat because evaporation from the skin will not work properly in very hot and humid conditions, leading to the body overheating, and players cant exert themselves properly. Imo they should've played all the games in southern Brazil.

Basically, if a player is drenched in sweat it means their thermoregulation isn't working properly, because of excessive heat and humidity. To avoid overheating during pnysical exertion (because overheating the brain and other organs means death) the human being evaporates excessive heat through the skin. Now if the air is to hot and humid, it is saturated in water vapor and so will not be able to accept the heat exchange from the human body. This results in the water vapor instead condensing on the skin, that is it converts to liquid form, and the human fails to thermoregulate properly.

In what is known as the wet bulb temperature the human can't successfully thermoregulate at all anymore, and the organs will shut down and the person will die.

So basically if a player is drenched in sweat, they are not thermoregulating properly, there will be overheating taking place in the body, meaning performance of the player is severely compromised. This is why the players in Porto Alegre had so much more energy and the game was going back and forth and was exciting the whole way. This is how football should look like.

This is a huge reason why players and teams underperform in the World Cup and other tournaments being played in excessive heat and humidity,You can talk about the coach and his advanced strategies all you want, but if your players can't thermoregulate properly they can never perform properly.

You would think organizations like Fifa would take stuff like this into consideration but of course not, human stupidity and ignorance will always prevail.

Edited by zerxez at 20:17 CDT, 30 June 2014

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melechesh ' - Reply to #856

Q A T A R
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of course they take it into consideration, they're just corrupt as fuck that's all

Edited by quake is potat at 01:15 CDT, 1 July 2014

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hitsu - Reply to #857

nope. i mean yeah, they corrupt as fuck, but qatar wont be big problem.

qatar is has a lot more dry climate compared to brasil, its will be mroe like RSA WC.

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horf - Reply to #862

Not all the time, but probably drier at sometimes of the year.

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DamianLillard - Reply to #857

Gonna google part-time jobs in that area December/January

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DamianLillard - Reply to #856

Does this give Southern Peoples advantage, perhaps due to living under rougher conditions or darker skin, or is it essentially the same for everybody?

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zerxez - Reply to #858

It is usually told that African-Americans are descendants of slaves that were taken from West Africa. They were bred for physical fitness etc, which is probably a reason African-Americans are so dominant in NFL and NBA.

But all humans thermoregulate in the same way, there are limits to what the human organism can cope with.

Lackluster performances by the West African teams that had to play their games in excessive heat and humidity I think shows this.

If the World Cup has to be played in summertime it should be played in the southern hemisphere, but far away from the Equator. If they put it in Europe or NA they should play it in spring instead to avoid possible heatwaves of July.

Darker skin has nothing do to with thermoregulation. It only means that they won't burn their skin as easily, because the melanin pigment acts as protection from UV damage.

Edited by zerxez at 08:56 CDT, 1 July 2014

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nex1 ' - Reply to #858

It mainly depends on being used to it, because the body can increase or decrease the metabolism to adeguate to hot or cold climates.

Africans aren't good at termoregulating in wet areas because they comes from hot but extremely dry, desertic areas, where the perceived temperature is way lower than the effective one due to sweat having an extremely easy time in evaporating.

Peoples coming from hot but wet areas are more used to it, like filipinos or south americans for example.

Obviously the fact that many matches are played in the hotter regions of brazil is not casual but planned to give brazil and south americans teams in general more advantages.

Fifa is a totally corrupt and shameless organization, and is trying to do whatever possible to give the cup to brazil.

<< Comment #860 @ 04:10 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #856

The climate certainly plays a role, in this case especially the change. The German team went to some lengths to become comfortable with those warm and humid conditions, and now they had to play in a comparatively cold area again. The coach said that it's putting a strain on them, and that this might be the reason why Hummels caught an influenza and why a couple of other players didn't feel completely fit neither.

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zerxez - Reply to #860

I think optimal conditions would be about 20C, maybe around 60% relative humidity.

You can train all you want to be comfortable in excessive heat and humidity, as I said though, the way you thermoregulate depends on the heat and relative humidity of the air around you, otherwise a sufficient heat exchange can not take place, and your will overheat. Simple as that. We are not superheroes

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danstar - Reply to #866

optimal conditions would be if all teams had an equal break, just take the guys playing in the premier league for example.

they play all winter, a billion cups per year, or other teams who won the champions league didnt get a proper break at all - 3 weeks prior to the WC. incluide some preparations and they had zero breaks.

you forget the most important factor, that players gotta recuperate.

<< Comment #875 @ 10:56 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #856

Its not stupidity but convenience, so euros can watch the matches live in proper hours. Meanwhile Blatter is sitted comfortably watching the match in an air conditioned room.

<< Comment #855 @ 19:32 CDT, 30 June 2014 >>

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kanzakiii

a bit late but , heres robben POV cam before / during and after the penalty , its quite nice to see:

http://vimeo.com/99539200

<< Comment #861 @ 04:13 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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Eviili

no virgins to starving Algeria, nope.Need to respect ramadan, Allah will be disappoint!

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horf - Reply to #861

They don't have to fast while they're traveling, or when it inflicts self-harm.

EDIT: THEY'RE

Edited by Rauvz at 10:43 CDT, 1 July 2014

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[mash]

Do you guys agree with this: https://twitter.com/AlexiLalas/status/483739365743816704 ?

<< Comment #865 @ 09:08 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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kanzakiii - Reply to #863

"Soccer Analyst," .........
edit: sweeper GK already exist with like of higuita , barthez ...etc but Neuer is a beast thats for sure

Edited by kanzakiii at 10:06 CDT, 1 July 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #865

Barthez pls. He was nothing off the line.

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kanzakiii - Reply to #879

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XGpiYbUqBY

couldnt find better , but theres some actions of him off the line ;)

<< Comment #867 @ 09:19 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #863

wouldnt say redefined, but neuer's decision making in last nights match was perfect. top 3 keeper of the world, if not the best :>

<< Comment #868 @ 09:59 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #863

What impressed me most is the personal risk he took. One step too late in one of those very tight situations and he, and he alone, might have looked like an utter fool. Dude did that to keep his goal clean and secure the win, and that's precisely the team spirit I like.

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[mash] - Reply to #868

By the way, M�ller said that his stumble was on purpose.
Making a fool out of yourself in front of a hundred million people for the team.
Only M�ller.

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weltschmerz - Reply to #888

I heard him saying that but it doesn't make things look any better. As an accident it was a particularly clumsy one. And as a planned gimmick it was embarrassingly ineffective. Or, as Kafka says: manche List ist so fein, da� sie sich selbst umbringt.

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[mash] - Reply to #889

Kafka <3

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weltschmerz - Reply to #891

No doubt.

<< Comment #869 @ 10:05 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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InDepther - Reply to #863

actually he was your best stopper and he completely threw off Algeria�s game�

he probably had such instructions from the coach, who analyzed that part of Algeria�s game very well

<< Comment #877 @ 11:45 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #863

no. he was playing really good, but nothing spectacular or innovative.

well, maybe for USA players it was innovative.

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[mash] - Reply to #877

No, I will not take the bait.

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hitsu - Reply to #878

and how was it a bait?

i just said i disagree, according to your request, and flamed the guy because hes a american without any good teams in his roster

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[mash] - Reply to #886

It was the very definition of 'spectacular'. Also the coaches decision to let him play as sweeper and put both centers really high is innovative.

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hitsu - Reply to #887

coaches decision to let him play as sweeper

please show me iview confirming it.

algeria played really defensive, so it was logic that german defenders will play really high, therefore there was a lot of room for past the defence passes. really nothing spectacular nor innovative. just not seen too often.

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[mash] - Reply to #890

I'm just assuming here. And if you'd know Manuel Neuer, you'd do the same. His play IS innovative, look at his assist statistics for instance.

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hitsu - Reply to #892

assist statistics

ow, so he plays well with the foots? so innovative. i think this trend started with barca domination.

i dont have to know every single neuer match to see you're a fucking ignorant when it comes to football.

he played well and his moves were rather brave, but as i said: nothing special. just good decision making and correct circumstances.

ps. in the end you took the bait.

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[mash] - Reply to #894

Nah, I slipped off the hook.

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inTheory - Reply to #878

But he is trying so hard to reach same level of retardation as gSTRUCTOR.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #884

Not standing corruption and injustice can only be seen as retarded to cowards.

<< Comment #937 @ 19:28 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #901

nope, thats ok.

trying to rationalize bad deed, because other bad deeds didnt get punished is retarded.

<< Comment #870 @ 10:31 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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son1dow

What do you guys think of Germany's play last night? To me, it seemed like they're going to struggle vs France if they don't step it up.

<< Comment #873 @ 10:50 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Franch Matuidi broke two bones of Nigerian Onazi's leg, no fifa sanction, as with Sakho elbow to Ecuatorian.

<< Comment #874 @ 10:52 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Grondona asked to change referees for Suiza-Argentina match, and fifa granted his wish.

<< Comment #880 @ 13:18 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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melechesh '

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melechesh ' - Reply to #880

nvm

<< Comment #881 @ 13:22 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

Arg-Swi Clumsy and harebrained game. Set pieces have been awful throughout the tournament.

<< Comment #883 @ 13:32 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

ahaha epic fail by swiss

<< Comment #885 @ 13:40 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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T1E

well good England didn't go to playoffs - how hard they would have failed in extra times and pens wouldn't be nice to look at

<< Comment #896 @ 16:37 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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Mirio

Ro16 matches kinda disappointing imo.
6 of 8 matches without a goal in 1st half. :s

<< Comment #899 @ 16:58 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #896

Its normal, after group stage teams are closer in skill and they are more careful cause you lose one match and youre out.

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InDepther - Reply to #896

+group stage had suprises, but in Ro16 all 8 favorites won� and almost all barely

<< Comment #897 @ 16:43 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz

A beer for Howard, on me.

<< Comment #898 @ 16:52 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

Belgium, the agent of football accuracy-wise.

<< Comment #900 @ 17:02 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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[mash]

Aww, sad.

<< Comment #902 @ 17:05 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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Naghokez - Reply to #900

How dare you?! :p

<< Comment #906 @ 17:15 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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son1dow - Reply to #900

why would you cheer for the yankees

<< Comment #908 @ 17:28 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #906

I like their spirit and the hype they are creating back home. :) Plus I always liked Jermaine and J�rgen.

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son1dow - Reply to #908

But their hype and spirit derive from the fakest, most undeserved nationalism ever :<

<< Comment #916 @ 17:44 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #910

Jesus. Please lose the political blabber, this is the football world cup. The US team is consistently among the most fair, most ambitious and least arrogant teams around. It's always great to have them.

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son1dow - Reply to #916

I also don't support France because they're white flag wavers IRL, and Germany because of the nazis

Edited by son1dow at 17:49 CDT, 1 July 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #910

What he and gstructor (iirk!) said. They played with everything they had and that deserves cheering.

I hate nationalism like nothing else, even more so here in Germany, but I cheer for the team nonetheless and why wouldn't I? I know and love the guys for 8 years now.

<< Comment #924 @ 17:58 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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son1dow - Reply to #923

I just don't know enough about football to appreciate all the world cup as much without the nationalism, so I'm just having fun. Don't take me too seriously in this case :)

PS. I actually appreciate the more informed comments in this thread, be it by you or anyone else. So there's that.

Edited by son1dow at 17:59 CDT, 1 July 2014

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melechesh ' - Reply to #908

howard masterrace

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weltschmerz - Reply to #914

Howard was awesome. I'm a bit baffled though, I thought the defense let him down due to physical exhaustion. But towards the end they all became alive in a way I would have never expected.

<< Comment #912 @ 17:39 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #906

USA doing better would make more fans and USA is a huge market, if more people played football in USA they could produce many AAA players, which all who love the sport would enjoy.

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son1dow - Reply to #912

It's a good point, but it wasn't enough for me when compared to other countries. It's the antithesis of your country in this way, btw :)

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Anonymous (188.192.21.41) - Reply to #912

I lived in the US for over 10 years and I can say that it's the most sport crazy place ever (at least compared to the european countries I am from and have lived in).

However, back when I lived there (about a decade ago), soccer was an absolute NO-GO for any 'good athlete'. It was literally seen as a little kids and womens sport. In high school/college, it was embarrassing to be playing soccer if you were a guy.

If/once that perception changes on a big scale (as it seems to be doing more and more over the years), the US will become a force to be reckoned with (as they are in pretty much any other sport). The sport education and system over there is just amazing for bringing forth great talents (especially highschool/college).

Plus they have a big population and have great amount of funds (sponsors/etc) to pursue their goals.

Give it a few more years/decades, and they'll be way up there. :)

<< Comment #904 @ 17:12 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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son1dow

Belgium lacks boldness in finishing and stuff. They should have three goals with strong shots NOT into the goalkeeper by now.

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ProT ' - Reply to #904

They could and should have finished it before the overtime...

<< Comment #907 @ 17:16 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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son1dow - Reply to #905

It felt like they couldn't do a right move when presented with the actual chance, even though general play was superb.

<< Comment #909 @ 17:32 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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Leerno

Well played Belgium. At least we made it a bit interesting at the end.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #909

Dempsey had the 2nd goal, fuck. Was rooting for usa, love Klinshman, talent and class in a single pack.

<< Comment #913 @ 17:40 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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Leerno - Reply to #911

Yeah, twice in the last 15 minutes we had what seemed like sure chances. That's American finishing for you. I feel bad for Besler though. He played a perfect game for over 90 minutes. Center backs just aren't allowed to make mistakes.

Edited by Leerno at 17:40 CDT, 1 July 2014

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gSTRUCTOR '

Cant believe the "luck" of Argentina (Groups werent luck but a fraud by fifa with that fake drawing) they want Messi to win a world cup so he gets on level with Maradona, difference being Maradona is rightfully a FIFA hater, while Messi is a FIFA sucker.

Iran, Nigeria, Bosnia, Suiza and next Belgium, would put them in the semifinals, such bullshit. Also they have played 4 matches so far, all in the south were temperature and humidity is nice compared to the 1pm 35�C 80% other teams had to cope with.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 17:47 CDT, 1 July 2014

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son1dow - Reply to #918

difference being Maradona is rightfully a FIFA hater, while Messi is a FIFA sucker.

Context? Thanks.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #921

Maradona already after Mexico 1986, when they played with similar conditions to Brazilian north, wanted to create a international player union to take care of things like players not having to endure running for 90 mins in inhumane conditions. Like with fifa chosing SEVEN players from Costa Rica for a doping test cause they werent supposed to be so good, is similar to the 94 fiasco where Maradona was suspended without a proper 2nd vial test, cause it was tampered, they suspended him anyway, cause the last thing FIFA wants is a proper union putting players first, like it should be cause theyre the real heroes of the sport.

Messi, well if you already dont get FIFA wants to push him so bad, no comment made by me will change your mind.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 18:19 CDT, 1 July 2014

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son1dow - Reply to #927

I don't have an opinion, just don't know. Draws did feel like unfair, but maybe that's just them seeking marketing for their star player? What points to Messi being a sucker?

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #928

I didnt said hes a sucker, i said hes a fifa sucker, or do you think such corrupt organization would push so badly a player that isnt on their side?

About the draw please watch this and decide for yourself, its so obvious i cant believe the ammount of Flouride most people has taken to be so sheep http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T2j9AU70oE

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 18:23 CDT, 1 July 2014

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son1dow - Reply to #929

You think he's been pushed a lot before, not just here? I meant fifa sucker. Maybe he's just neutral so they have no reason not to push him?

Edit:Well he's definitely not doing the draws right considering the criticism they're facing. I don't know enough history to decide if I should believe fake draws to be likely.

Edited by son1dow at 18:34 CDT, 1 July 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #930

Not such thing as neutral exists, the reason he does nothing is because hes making millions, or as the great Edmund Burke putted it "The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing"

Maradona not only was a real Fuoriclasse, he has more balls than the 23 current Argentina players put together. And he was talking about this things when he was on top of the world.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 18:46 CDT, 1 July 2014

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son1dow - Reply to #931

While that is true, if most players stayed neutral through their careers and then became vocal after them, I wouldn't mind and we'd come out on top I think. I'm not saying it absolutely clears him, but he'd be in a bad position to start criticizing.

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weltschmerz - Reply to #927

take care of things like players not having to endure running for 90 mins in inhumane conditions

I'd always support such an initiative. Clearly, teams are forced to play at ridiculous times and under brutal conditions to accommodate the European market, so that stinking Fifa can maximize their profits. The problem though is that the protagonists of these initiatives aren't always shining examples in the credibility department. Maradona made a fool out of himself often enough. And in your case, I guess the vast majority here gave up on trying to separate whine from wisdom a long time ago.

Edited by weltschmerz at 18:55 CDT, 1 July 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #918

There's no chance in hell they'll win it with only two players. lmao. Schweinsteiger would tear Messi a new one and that's that.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #925

Hoping so.

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hitsu - Reply to #925

i bet it will be called innovative and spectacular gameplay by you.

germans are as bad as argentina atm.

<< Comment #922 @ 17:52 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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Leerno

Forgot to mention Wondolowski's attempt right at the end of regulation time.

Gatg;aghk;sadgh;kl could have put it away right then.

<< Comment #933 @ 18:46 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Trivia: Argentina last win vs a European in 90 minutes on the elimination phase of a world cup was in '86.

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melechesh '

well, i'm gonna call it

colombia > brasil
germany > france
costa rica > netherlands
belgium > argentina

germany > colombia
costa rica > belgium

germany > costa rica

Edited by quake is potat at 18:51 CDT, 1 July 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #934

Belgium is presumably dead. The win today was well deserved, but I don't think they'll manage to physically recover in time.

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dem0n - Reply to #936

Why ? They're the youngest side yet alive in the world cup (they were second behind Nigeria if my memory doesnt fail) and most of their players are playing in the EPL which is arguably the most physical demanding of all leagues in the world. I think Belgium's physical abilities are one of their strongest attributes...

EDIT: in their wc campaign so far, i'm yet to see any of the belgians so heated up physically that they'd ask for a replacement, which adds to my argument.

Edited by dem0n at 19:43 CDT, 1 July 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #939

The last 15 minutes they were goners and fully unable to put up any notable resistance. It's a miracle they survived the US team's pushes there. Mind you, I'm not saying that because I'm against the Belgians or anything. But this cup is taking an unusual toll on everybody, and you can see who's taking the extra strain into account.

The domination the Belgian showed during most of the regular play time can also be seen as an extraordinary waste of resources, and I believe it'll prove that way. They won, yes, but with all their failed attempts they weren't effective at all and will very likely have to pay for that ineffectiveness later.

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dem0n - Reply to #943

Guess time will tell, but in that aspect, beeing a young team plays a big part mind you :).

edit: not to mention we have plenty of subs who could very well be into the first team sheet. If Origi is tired and can't recover at 19 yo, well Lukaku who played roughly 30 minutes and who is 21 can replace him, e.g. Same goes for Mirallas or Januzaj, and we still have Defour and Dembele, etc etc.

Edited by dem0n at 09:36 CDT, 2 July 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #948

Sure. I'm certainly not trying to prove a point here. But we've been playing world cups over many decades in all parts of the world, and it has been repeatedly mentioned beforehand how hard they're to win in South America, also due to climate conditions. And it's not like the locals were any more "resistant", it's just that they know better how to spend their energy. For European teams, the risk of overpacing is pretty high and - one might say - especially so for young players looking to prove themselves. Anyways, we'll see soon enough how well your guys uphold.

<< Comment #951 @ 14:23 CDT, 2 July 2014 >>

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dem0n - Reply to #949

Your point is valid ofcourse :).

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[mash] - Reply to #934

COL > BRA
GER > FRA
NED > CRC
ARG > BEL

GER > COL
NED > ARG

GER > NED

#dreamfinal2014

Not so sure about Colombia and Brazil. I kind of want Germany to crush Brazil.

Edited by [mash] at 19:29 CDT, 1 July 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #938

COL > BRA
GER > FRA
NED > CRC
ARG > BEL

Agreed

<< Comment #941 @ 21:33 CDT, 1 July 2014 >>

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ProT ' - Reply to #934

A > B
C > D
E > F
G > H

A > C
G > E

Germans > *

<< Comment #942 @ 02:18 CDT, 2 July 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #934

colombia < brasil (not by skill, but probably by dive and blind ref)
germany > france
costa rica < netherlands :P
belgium > argentina

germany > brasil
netherlands > belgium

germany > netherlands (because germany)

<< Comment #945 @ 07:32 CDT, 2 July 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #942

How's the overall sentiment in your cute little country? Everyone cheering for the final vs. us? :)

<< Comment #946 @ 07:54 CDT, 2 July 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #945

oh yeah, the hype is on :P

i always remain sceptical though, but we have the bracket on our side ^^

<< Comment #947 @ 09:15 CDT, 2 July 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #946

Let's hope the gods of football grant us our wish. :)

<< Comment #952 @ 23:04 CDT, 2 July 2014 >>

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ProT '

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/06/20...ected.html

<< Comment #954 @ 06:13 CDT, 3 July 2014 >>

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Aquashark

i'll take France over Germany free!

<< Comment #955 @ 08:29 CDT, 3 July 2014 >>

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puritan '

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-in...world-cup/

Yeah, I guess its a good enough excuse to restrict alcohol before that desert world champs.

<< Comment #956 @ 03:19 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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danstar

go Colombia \o>

Edited by danstar at 03:20 CDT, 4 July 2014

<< Comment #957 @ 07:38 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #956

10/10 would marry

<< Comment #1009 @ 01:58 CDT, 5 July 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #957

you mean you would bite :P

<< Comment #1022 @ 08:38 CDT, 5 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1009

ofc starting with her ear :F

<< Comment #958 @ 09:59 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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[mash]

Welcome to 2010:

Neuer
Lahm - Boateng - Hummels - Howedes
Schweinsteiger - Khederia
Muller - Ozil - Kroos
Klose

God, I still have uni-work to do. CAN'T FOCUS

Edited by [mash] at 10:08 CDT, 4 July 2014

<< Comment #959 @ 10:15 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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skulp

ADIOS COLOMBIA

<< Comment #962 @ 11:04 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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Mirio - Reply to #959

brbrbrhueheeuhehuehueue

<< Comment #965 @ 12:04 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #959

Sure? No hate towards Br, but i have Colombia on this one, unless the referee pulls a Croatia. Hoping no brazilian decides to suicide.

<< Comment #974 @ 13:02 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #965

trust me we already got our teeth on this one

<< Comment #979 @ 13:34 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #974

trust me we already got our ~~teeth~~ tears on this one

fixed :p

<< Comment #981 @ 13:42 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #979

I only see one person crying on this thread...

K a p p a

<< Comment #989 @ 15:48 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #981

hahaha some one please apply cold water to the gstructor burn :D

<< Comment #1220 @ 14:08 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #981

K a p p a

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 14:09 CDT, 10 July 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1220

Somebody not approving my 3mb file of delicious brazilian tears? Is it u butcher? You told me 6mb was too much, i compressed it to 3mb cmon

<< Comment #1222 @ 14:26 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #1221

guess they chewed you on that one

<< Comment #1225 @ 16:57 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1222

:D

<< Comment #991 @ 16:58 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #974

SHIT YES.

<< Comment #960 @ 10:43 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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son1dow

I would mock my friend who cheers for Arsenal about them looking to grab Ballotelli, but now I'm the fool it seems :(

http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/...ID=HP_HN_1

Barca pls :(

PS. For context, FIFA are even speaking of not letting him train, which is ridiculous even with such offense IMHO.

http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2014/07...d-to-train

Edited by son1dow at 10:47 CDT, 4 July 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #960

Yep, ridiculous. Meanwhile Matuidi playing no problem after cracking 2 bones on purpose (he went directly for the leg).

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 12:07 CDT, 4 July 2014

<< Comment #961 @ 10:53 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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son1dow

Also, this match I guess I'm cheering for Germany! Go you economic powerhouse socialist dudes!

Edited by son1dow at 10:53 CDT, 4 July 2014

<< Comment #963 @ 11:07 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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ZeriouS

FRA vs GER:
- German radio livestream: http://www.mdr.de/static/radio/livestreams/fe...modus=info
- more German receiving variations (.pls, .m3u, bitrate,...): http://www.mdr.de/mdr-info/livestreams100.html

Edited by ZeriouS at 11:28 CDT, 4 July 2014

<< Comment #964 @ 11:24 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

I didn't know 2GD was french (nr11)

Edited by DamianLillard at 11:24 CDT, 4 July 2014

<< Comment #967 @ 12:42 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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son1dow

That Germany's attack at '81... Ouch. You really shouldn't miss there

<< Comment #968 @ 12:47 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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son1dow - Reply to #967

And at 87 too.

<< Comment #969 @ 12:55 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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Mirio

go home baguettes

<< Comment #970 @ 12:57 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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[mash]

pure relief

<< Comment #971 @ 12:58 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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Mirio - Reply to #970

Sch�rrle man!

<< Comment #972 @ 13:01 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #970

Sch�rrle fail.

<< Comment #973 @ 13:01 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

Shit game all around, was expecting more

<< Comment #977 @ 13:20 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #973

Maybe write Fifa a letter and tell them to not schedule matches to be played in Rio's noon heat.

<< Comment #975 @ 13:05 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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skulp

http://www.myinstants.com/instant/oea-brasil-2014/

<< Comment #976 @ 13:11 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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Mirio - Reply to #975

http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/

<< Comment #978 @ 13:21 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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kanzakiii

NIQUEZ VOS MERES

https://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/...1404496399

<< Comment #982 @ 13:44 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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son1dow - Reply to #978

He probably gives powerful high-fives.

<< Comment #980 @ 13:35 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Glad to see the dirty frenchies out.

<< Comment #983 @ 13:55 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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megaman3

Everyone's dirty except URUGUAY, BEST NATION ON EARTH.

<< Comment #984 @ 14:00 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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zerxez

Another match ruined by insufferable conditions. Germany-France was one of the worst football games I have ever seen. If you have to play in Rio atleast play at night. Did you notice the players only played at the part of the court where it was shade? Absolutely pathetic. No wonder people think football is boring with games like this. These conditions make no one justice, least of all the audience. France had 1-2 goal chance, Germany played horrible aswell. Philiph Lahm said after the game that the conditions were insufferable

Edited by zerxez at 15:53 CDT, 4 July 2014

<< Comment #986 @ 14:47 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #984

Did you saw the guys that were on bear customes? INSANE

<< Comment #985 @ 14:36 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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son1dow

Goooo Brasil!

<< Comment #987 @ 14:52 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz

I'm cheering for Columbia.

<< Comment #988 @ 15:08 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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son1dow

GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

<< Comment #990 @ 16:55 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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Mirio

BRA < GER

<< Comment #992 @ 16:58 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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skulp

PORRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

<< Comment #993 @ 16:59 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #992

Congrats, intense match.

<< Comment #994 @ 17:05 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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pacmanpl

BR?
BR

<< Comment #995 @ 17:07 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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son1dow

That David Luis goal.

<< Comment #997 @ 17:47 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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Shin-obi

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Edited by Shin-obi at 18:02 CDT, 4 July 2014

<< Comment #996 @ 17:47 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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hitsu

that foul on neymar. fucking pitch bandit.

<< Comment #998 @ 17:50 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #996

I truly hope he's good to go, everyone anxious as fuck for news :S

<< Comment #999 @ 17:52 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #998

You mean you and your family?

<< Comment #1000 @ 17:54 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #999

yes, Brazil

<< Comment #1001 @ 17:55 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1000

Ok.

<< Comment #1005 @ 19:15 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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ybl - Reply to #1001

http://gfycat.com/ScentedJampackedArmyworm

<< Comment #1006 @ 19:25 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #1005

asshole inc

<< Comment #1002 @ 19:07 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Neymar out the rest of the world cup, fractured vertebrae. Tough shit, karma is a bitch :(

According to the brazilian team medic, its not bad enough for surgery.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 19:14 CDT, 4 July 2014

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Mirio - Reply to #1002

I dont really like him, but no yellow card at least? Please..

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1007

There's been a couple of fouls in that game (and others) that should have seen yellow at least. There seems to be a Fifa directive at play.

Edited by weltschmerz at 04:39 CDT, 5 July 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1011

The referee was crap, he allowed James to be fouled hard many times without yellow at the start, once the pitch gets dirty theres no going back.

<< Comment #1003 @ 19:08 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

So brazil loses its captain and main star for the Germany match.

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gSTRUCTOR '

3 players fractured so far iirc, cant remember so many fractures in a single wc.

<< Comment #1008 @ 20:35 CDT, 4 July 2014 >>

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butcher_kgp

Germany will beat a weakened Brazil I think. The team that comes out of the other half of the bracket is more likely to win the cup, So far it seems Netherlands is the most likely team but there can always be an upset.

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danstar - Reply to #1008

so anyway, brasil is a 5x world champion, lets not forget that :))

in retrospective its better for brasil to have won against colombia since germany needs some harder competition before they reach the finals like this.

gl to germany, if they lose now they'll get the most desirable match to play in the tournament, a proper barn burner for the third place.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1010

Being 5x world champion is cool, but losing both cups organized on your country suxs bigtime.

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hitsu

btw. it hurts my eyes to see germany this far in the tournament, and most likely advancing to the final, considering brasil will play without 2 key players :X

its like the old germany team is back. we will play shit for 6 matches, and still advance :X

for all yermans: yes, they play shit. they control the ball, but its just pointless passing. yesterday they had no situations till france pushed a bit further and opened themself for counters.

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1013

This must be about the dumbest comment in this thread. It's been repeatedly said how this cup developed totally different from expectations, how it's overly physical and how technically apt players like �zil simply get run down. Pretty much like Neymar by the way, and I'm not only referring to the latest incident. The German team plays exactly what this cup demands.

<< Comment #1021 @ 08:20 CDT, 5 July 2014 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #1019

i doubt this cup requires passing the ball, counting on referee to whistle not existant fouls, like yesterday.

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1021

2nd dumbest comment acknowledged. You're your strongest competitor, by a margin.

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pepidda - Reply to #1013

did you even watch the match? the goal was scored after a free-kick?!
yes they are complete shit worst team in this wc yet they are in semi-final... ok that makes sense.

with comments like this the only thing you show is your blatant anti-germanyness

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hitsu - Reply to #1020

wait wait. are you trying to tell me germans DID not score a goal against france after a free kick?

pathetic cunt, go get a clue.

all you yermans are so proud of everything thats coming from germany, you fucking voted a nazi party for your leaders in democratic vote. you people, among many good things, have one big con: you bratwurst fegs are biased and not objective towards anything thats concerning you.

<< Comment #1034 @ 13:09 CDT, 5 July 2014 >>

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pepidda - Reply to #1032

q.e.d

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hitsu - Reply to #1034

so you're still sayin germans did not score against france from free kick?go watch german games before you talk to me again, ignorant.

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pepidda - Reply to #1037

no u misunderstood that

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hitsu - Reply to #1038

did you even watch the match? the goal was scored after a free-kick?!

yeah, i totally "misunderstood". ignorant riding winning train.

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pepidda - Reply to #1042

you did not even mention how the goal was scored why would i question it then lol common sense

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InDepther - Reply to #1020

when someone says how boring Germany�s game is, he is anti-german

but when someone says shit about the Greek team that actually played pretty well vs CRC for 120 mins under the same shitty conditions, then he says the truth

double standards

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pepidda - Reply to #1035

nah it�s not that easy. i just suspected hitsu�s rambling to be about germany in general and not about football and he exposed himself in the above post better than i ever could.

i don�t have a problem if you say german game is boring but saying it�s complete shit is suspicious.

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[mash] - Reply to #1036

he's just trying to troll.

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pepidda - Reply to #1039

weird attempt then :D

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[mash] - Reply to #1061

That's because he is weird.

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hitsu - Reply to #1036

germans are far from shit, unlike their gamestyle during this WC.

whatever germans do its organized, planned and solid, and i have a lot of respect for your nation. on the other hand, as i said: you bratwurst are far from being critic about themselfs.

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1045

That's factually wrong I'm afraid. Our team's coach has been met with lots of criticism after the Ghana and Algeria games. And now I'd recommend - not to educate yourself, because I don't see how that could be of any use - but to just shut up your filthy mouth.

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hitsu - Reply to #1046

<witty your mom joke, which wouldnt get past moderation>

arnt you the one who tried to convince me its the conditions in brasil that force germans to play shit? but now its lowe's fault?

hilarious. maybe make up your mind.

<< Comment #1012 @ 05:10 CDT, 5 July 2014 >>

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kevz

col-bra was one of the most pathetic football matches ive seen in a long time, with even more pathetic refereeing. gg fifa.

its still pretty sad to see yet another player with a bad injury :/

but hey, its neymar the scubadiver, now brazil wont be able to do shit. karma is a bitch innit.

<< Comment #1014 @ 05:37 CDT, 5 July 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #1012

hype and homefield advantage can't be ruled out just yet.

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son1dow

This laid-back refereeing is bullshit. Hitting someone in the back like that could end in paralysis or something. And at 87th minute... wtf.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1015

The bullshit and laid-back refereeing started much earlier bro, when brazil continuously fouled James without seeing any card. And when James does one foul, he immediately gets a yellow. Even spaniards were saying how crappy their referee was doing.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 08:45 CDT, 5 July 2014

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son1dow - Reply to #1025

The whole game was laid back refereeing, and I was unhappy about it. More cards please.

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T1E

THANK YOU COLUMBIAN NAZI WEED POPE

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DamianLillard

I'm counting on ARG-BEL to be the saving grace of these disappointing quarter finals. NED will probably score 2 quick ones against CRC and lay back the second half.

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InDepther - Reply to #1017

lets hope

group stages were so much better. NED vs CRC it might end up be NED vs Navas.

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melechesh '

the moment when david luiz kept peeking at the big screen to make sure he was still on camera while pretending to console james after the match (eventually exchanging shirts after further peeking), together with the fact that he already took credit for an own goal in a previous match, has to make him quite possibly the most repulsive human I have seen this wc.

Edited by quake is potat at 12:56 CDT, 5 July 2014

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melechesh ' - Reply to #1028

also THANK YOU COLUMBIAN NAZI WEED POPE

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melechesh ' - Reply to #1029

also ADIOS BELGIA

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1028

It has to be said at some point that the way Brazil present themselves as world cup host is bound to leave a bad taste. The weepy drama they create around their team is kind of embarrassing to look at, and the constant booing of opponents isn't exactly testament to good sportsmanship either.

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skulp - Reply to #1028

how do you spot shit like this? do you have ESP?

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[mash] - Reply to #1041

ESP? What's that?

One of the big German broadcast stations let's you manually choose from every camera angle in the stadium. On their live stream that is.

Maybe it's possible in Poland, too.

<< Comment #1052 @ 17:44 CDT, 5 July 2014 >>

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lewl - Reply to #1044

Extra Sensory Perception, like you see ghosts 'n' shit

16%

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DamianLillard

Edited by DamianLillard at 12:55 CDT, 5 July 2014

23%

<< Comment #1040 @ 15:00 CDT, 5 July 2014 >>

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[mash]

HUP HOLLAND HUP

<< Comment #1043 @ 15:51 CDT, 5 July 2014 >>

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cityy - Reply to #1040

They play like Germany today.

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melechesh '

you dirty cocksuckers best be cheerin for costa rica rica rica

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[mash] - Reply to #1048

No! Me want Ger vs. Ned.

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melechesh ' - Reply to #1049

The only 2 remaining teams that actually play football are Germany and Costa Rica, so for me that would be the most desirable result. Any other matchup will be unwatchable (you really want to see robben diving every 5 minutes?), although I guess I would actually watch a hypothetical Brazil-Holland match just for the cringy lols.

Anyway, we should be cheering for Costa Rica for their epic world cup journey of a lifetime, above anything else!

Edited by quake is potat at 17:21 CDT, 5 July 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1050

I'd gladly cheer for Costa Rica, but you got to admit that the only team creating situations right now is the Netherlands.

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kevz - Reply to #1050

costa rica playing football, lol

12 defenders and more diving and crying than robben did in half his career ;p

<< Comment #1072 @ 21:21 CDT, 5 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #1062

you are such a controversial person

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steffo - Reply to #1062

12 defenders

11 defenders and a rabid dog :)

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DamianLillard - Reply to #1050

The diving seems like a Bayern Munchen thing. In addition with Robben, Muller dived all game long against France.

Costa Rica's christmas tree is excruciating to watch. Usually I root for the underdog, but I'm glad these shit flies and their cunty all def until pens style is off the cup.

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[mash] - Reply to #1074

lol, what?

What is your definition of diving? It seems rather skewed to me.

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melechesh '

:(

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1053

You've got to agree that the Netherlands are playing a pretty nice tournament though. It's not like they're winning their games by accident.

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melechesh ' - Reply to #1055

I stopped following football over a decade ago after the amount of diving and fouling became too pathetic to watch, but I still tune in to the world cups. Imo, there are two types of teams, a small minority who actually play football, and the vast majority who incorporate diving and fouling as an integral part of their strategy. Netherlands are of the latter, and they can go suck a whale's cock. Regardless of how well they play during the brief periods where they actually do play creative football.. how many free kicks and yellow cards for the opposing team have been earned by Robben's theatrics alone? I'd like to give him a high five. In the face. With a chair.

I didn't want to engage in an argument in this thread anyway so I guess we'll just agree to disagree :p

Go Germany!

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1059

That's an unfair judgment. Whatever you might think of Robben's occasional dives, they weren't decisive in today's game in any way. It's been a recognizable team effort, and I'd say the end result adequately reflects what the major part of the game was about.

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wrong person - Reply to #1059

started to watch after 60th minute, but it looked like
- ned were strangling costa rica from that moment on
- costa rica had no strength (that explains why they all laid on a grass after 90' and made everyone wait after, while only 1 or 2 ned players laid on the grass)
- costa rica played to hold on and was waiting for penalties; cause it seemed like the only hope for them to win since their goalie was saving them from everything (nevertheless, he did play proper ''lottery'' once penalties were taking place; while ned goalie was looking on the ball and not guessing; like a boss :D)
- since they were hopping on penalty shots, they tried to kill the clock multiple times, if you didnt notice, and it didnt look like 'actual football'; looked pathetic to me at the moment when a referee ''helped'' costa rica player to get from the grass with smile on his face, even tho he was dying 10seconds ago and asking for medics)
- and almost all these ''robben's theatrics'' on replays looked like they just needed to stop him hence so many fouls; and ye, he did player really well and was trying hard to score by himself at the end :/

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puritan ' - Reply to #1059

Wanna see some football? Then follow one of the rich teams (such as RMCF for example, theyve been excellent throughout the last season).

National football is probably the worst pick when it comes to entertainment and fair play, sadly.
Even your Costa Rica. Imo all the "fun" part comes from their underdog status and the actual achievements. But not like they played open, offensive football... and the amount of 'zomg a truck just hit me and im slowly dying in pain' kind of overracting was nearing 9k.
Also you can tell its all about business and politics. Fifa is the Cosa Nostra in sports and the national teams slowly become clubs, purchasing players from all around the world. Sick.

Edited by puritan at 19:28 CDT, 5 July 2014

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DamianLillard - Reply to #1067

Or better yet, that other team from the same town

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ZeriouS

...........

<< Comment #1056 @ 17:51 CDT, 5 July 2014 >>

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wrong person

<3

<< Comment #1058 @ 17:57 CDT, 5 July 2014 >>

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ybl

why is no one breaking robbens bones ...

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[mash] - Reply to #1058

I like him, he's a stand up guy. Sometimes I don't get the hate. Most of the time he's not actually diving, he's overacting and he knows when to fall.
I don't like it very much, but I don't hate the guy for it, because 99% of the time he's playing like his life depends on it

Plus he was born on the same day as me. We're like cosmic buddies.

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puritan ' - Reply to #1063

I can understand the hate.

I wanna see MEN playing football, not some pussies falling down and screaming every time they get the chance. Sometimes its like watching some kind of degenerated species, with glass instead of bones.
Take Chiellini - his shoulder gets bitten, and he collapses and screams. I mean yeah, it probably hurt, but is that an appropriate reaction by an adult male?

Then there are people like Robben. Extremely talented, driven personalities. I wanna see him withstand that shoulder-on-shoulder and score. And the others like him too. He gets paid for entertaining people, not for acting like a little girl.

Edited by puritan at 19:27 CDT, 5 July 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #1068

Okay, Mr. Sexist.

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Kokain - Reply to #1069

The hate comes from Euro cup 2012 and that other international league. He gets the ball and start shooting from impossible positions like the touch line, especially when his team can't even get close to the opponent. He also gets out ran regularly and lifts his arms in the air when this happens and the ball is taken cleanly. Most people back then said he should retire to his fisherman dreams. Enough of quick feet but no speed and wannabe skills like Ronaldo but ends up like C.Ronaldo. A lot of his "fints" fail when it comes to passing opponents but they keep his because his direction changing technique still works.

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1070

Just to be sure, is this discourse about Arjen Robben or the Netherlands' current world cup run?

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pepidda - Reply to #1070

indeed that�s where the hate stems from and understandably so Robben really has been a fucking diva until 2013. But then he bettered himself under heynckes in munich and became more of a team player and someone who always gave everything he had. just liek in the Ned - CRC match his sprints and will in the end were outstanding

Edited by pepidda at 22:05 CDT, 5 July 2014

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kevz - Reply to #1073

Its good to see some people in this thread are paying attention. I fucking hate diving, acting, delaying, and aggressive behavior when players get frustrated... But NED is behaving quite well this world cup.
Robben is a much better teamplayer and barely dives compared to a few years ago (just overacts when fouls get made, pay attention people), De Jong isnt karate kicking anyone and seems to have toned down the aggression. Most of our team is happy to pass the ball instead of going ham and hoping for long distance or difficult shots to work.
NED is actually functioning like a team, every single player. This was a big issue a few years back under Van Marwijk where some players had problems with other players and it showed on the pitch.

So yeah, im glad we got past Costa Rica. Robben carried the team while getting knocked upside down half the match, ontop of CRC defenders diving to get Robben off the pitch. Kuyt proving once again hes a very capable allrounder (but also made the mistake not scoring from Blind's pass where 3 players didnt hit he ball lol) But RvP played poorly...

All in all, you can put CRC in the same league as Brazil and Colombia, where diving and acting > skills. NED as a whole is getting closer to having respect for the game, which im happy to see.

Bring on NED-ARG, itl be another nailbiter, hopefully with more than 0 goals :>

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cityy - Reply to #1078

Aye, Robben doesn't really dive at all this wc. I even notice a lot of occasions where he gets fouled and keeps on going. And his overreaction is just reasonable punishment of too slow defenders. Something players like neymar should so as well.

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hitsu - Reply to #1070

you could actually see he got back to his usuall selfish style yesterday during OT, when he totally didnt care for team mates, and just tried to finish everything by himself :D

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Pill_ - Reply to #1076

I wouldn't pass the ball either to yesterdays Van Persie.

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Kokain - Reply to #1077

Hitsu and Pill_ both correct at the same time

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fau - Reply to #1068

I wanna see him withstand that shoulder-on-shoulder and score.

From what I can recall he does this better than others when there is a chance to score.

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Laim - Reply to #1063

he's a stand up guy.......
stand up guy........
stand up.........

<< Comment #1083 @ 17:00 CDT, 6 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Brazil has appealed the yellow that Thiago Silva received on the match vs Colombia. LOL. This world cup have been shady enough but if now they approve this appeal i would say the other 3 teams should retire and give Brazil the world cup. Beause the help they received with the weak group, nishimura fisco and being local, to name a few, isnt good enough for them...

F U C K B R A Z I L
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Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 17:03 CDT, 6 July 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1083

Interesting. Reminds me of the Torsten Frings situation in 2006, where Germany did not appeal even though having every right to do so, to not leave the impression of trying to gain an unfair advantage as the host of the world cup.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1084

Germany winning its deserved 4th cup would be awesome, Klose doing at least one more goal would be the icing on the cake (Fuck fifa-sucker Ronaldo)

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 18:40 CDT, 7 July 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1085

Klose is presumably gonna play vs Brazil - my personal guess - because that game is expected to be rather brutish, and he's a fairly robust player. Probably the same vs Argentine, if that's gonna be the final or matchup for 3rd place. And yeah, I'd like to see him make 2 more goals at least - also to tie up with "England" - for the fun of it and because he really deserves it. An awesome, genuinely humble team player lacking any attitudes whatsoever.

The rest I guess mostly depends on the will and the nerves. I don't see why the German team shouldn't beat any of the other three remaining ones, but, as you probably know, world cup semis and finals follow their own rules. Taking out Brazil in their home country would certainly be a lovely feat though.

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kevz - Reply to #1086

I wouldnt mind it if Germany won, its a great team that even has players on the bench that could form a capable 2nd German team lol. But if there is one team I dont wanna see win its Brazil. Used to love watching them play with their creativity but this world cup's been rather embarrassing for multiple reasons. Argentina doesnt really deserve it either with their whole team practically getting carried by Di Maria and Messi (yes, in that order)

My preference: 1: NED 2: GER 3: ARG 4: BRA

Go kick some Brazilian ass tonight Germany! (And then we come kick your ass in the finals! :D )

<< Comment #1095 @ 09:43 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1089

Whatever it is, match for 3rd place or finals, I'm hoping that Germany's next opponent will be the Netherlands. They're a fun team to watch, don't play like the world depended on it and would be an opponent to actually enjoy playing football with. With both teams in their best shape it could easily become the best game in the whole tournament, from the technical, tactical and viewer experience perspectives.

<< Comment #1091 @ 09:21 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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skulp

AUF WIEDERSEHEN DEUTSCHLAND

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Pill_ - Reply to #1091

That was fast wasn't it?

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skulp - Reply to #1110

deffo escalated quickly SoonerLater

<< Comment #1118 @ 16:36 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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hauer - Reply to #1091

AUF WIEDERSEHEN

<< Comment #1092 @ 09:27 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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ZeriouS

\ SCHLAAAAND /

<< Comment #1098 @ 15:25 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

Muller does it again. Never seen anyone so good of getting the ball to an empty space where no1's at.

I wonder if L�w took Klose for demoralizing effect, he knew taking the all time scoring record from Ronaldo would be a blow to morale

<< Comment #1099 @ 15:25 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

F U C K Y E A H
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<< Comment #1100 @ 15:28 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

Rape is an understatement. Unbelievable.

<< Comment #1101 @ 15:36 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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terrorhead

lol wtf

<< Comment #1102 @ 15:37 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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hauer

huehuehue

<< Comment #1103 @ 15:40 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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Lacceh

welp
that was anti-climactic

<< Comment #1104 @ 15:43 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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hauer - Reply to #1103

There is still time (c) zoot

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<< Comment #1105 @ 15:47 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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Toilet_paper

pff 4 goals in just 7 mins time

<< Comment #1106 @ 15:48 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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kanzakiii

i dont want to live on this planet anymore 5/0 half time this is fucked up

<< Comment #1107 @ 15:49 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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kevz

brazil actually playing with 11 against a strong team :D

<< Comment #1108 @ 15:51 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1107

finally! :D

<< Comment #1109 @ 15:51 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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Aquashark

i'm so sad right now that gSTRUCTOR isn't Brazilian..

https://twitter.com/ichlugebullets/status/486...31/photo/1
https://twitter.com/RomeluLukaku9/status/486607188845412352

huehuehuehuehue

Edited by Aquashark at 15:53 CDT, 8 July 2014

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Toilet_paper - Reply to #1109

hehe

<< Comment #1112 @ 15:57 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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cityy

What I like the most about this game is that their fans finally shut the hell up.

<< Comment #1113 @ 16:00 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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nex1 '

Huehue@Brazil

<< Comment #1115 @ 16:16 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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ffx

Anyone else excitingly awaiting shitsu's match analysis :D?

5:0 and still dropping like ripe mangos from the trees. BrBrBr

Edited by emoFX at 16:24 CDT, 8 July 2014

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ffx - Reply to #1115

6:0

http://i.imgur.com/mjJaPQB.gif

<< Comment #1119 @ 16:41 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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ffx - Reply to #1116

History repeats itself. First Poland now Brazilian. #Blitzkrieg

Gotta work on that defense guys)

<< Comment #1122 @ 16:51 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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son1dow - Reply to #1116

with sound

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLZUKqpXYzU

<< Comment #1117 @ 16:28 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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melechesh '

i think this may just end in a penalty shootout

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DamianLillard - Reply to #1117

Well atleast shootout

<< Comment #1120 @ 16:49 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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skulp

lul oke you win

<< Comment #1123 @ 16:51 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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xoji

I can't believe �zil missed that, that ruined it for me.

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<< Comment #1132 @ 21:58 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1123

Hes has played the whole world cup far from his normal level.

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DamianLillard

Some retard somewhere who bet on 1-7 is now a millionaire.

<< Comment #1126 @ 17:17 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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melechesh '

and then scolari was all like Xddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

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hauer - Reply to #1126

Is that the face Oberyn made?

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Mirio

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Edited by Mirio at 17:50 CDT, 8 July 2014

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butcher_kgp - Reply to #1128

too soon.

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son1dow

place img not working!

Edited by butcher_kgp at 03:05 CDT, 9 July 2014

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A1RMAN

I hope Skulp is ok.

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24 - Reply to #1133

He's not from Uruguay, so he should be able to handle it fairly okay.

<< Comment #1134 @ 23:13 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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Vig1lante

Germany 7 - 1 Brazil

Edited by Vig1lante at 00:14 CDT, 9 July 2014

<< Comment #1135 @ 23:33 CDT, 8 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

[img1]

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gSTRUCTOR '

place img not working!

Edited by butcher_kgp at 03:06 CDT, 9 July 2014

<< Comment #1138 @ 02:08 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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r1ddler

I was laughing the whole game. Surreal.

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[mash]

best thing I ever saw

<< Comment #1140 @ 02:45 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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[mash]

Well, this is what you get when you do everything wrong. This was the worst effort of a host in the world cup ever.
They tried to win this on emotion alone and then they had a mental breakdown.
This has nothing to do with Neymar or Silva, the whole team+staff was a complete mess.

IHR SEID NUR EIN KARNEVALSVEREIN!

Edited by [mash] at 02:49 CDT, 9 July 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1140

I wouldn't add insult to injury. The Brazilian team took the loss in an unexpectedly fair manner and I really hope fans don't judge them too harshly. You just can't send a team into a world cup in a "condemned to win" manner.

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[mash] - Reply to #1141

The cheer was just very fitting. 5000 Germans louder than 60 000 Brazilians.

Sure, I feel for the Brazilians, but not for their team. Their whole run to the semis was undeserved. They played utterly unfair and relied solely on the emotions.
What kind of coach does that?
Plus the had absolutely zero strategies, no tactics and no talent. They loss is very much deserved even on this magnitude.

The only positive thing for them is Neymar stepping up his game and manners. The young guy really showed the world what kind of player he his. He, and only he, deserves respect.

Edited by [mash] at 03:29 CDT, 9 July 2014

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cityy - Reply to #1143

I feel more for the Team than for the Fans because they were pretty damn shit.

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zerxez - Reply to #1143

the importance of the coach "strategy" is grossly overstated

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[mash] - Reply to #1145

I know. I'm aware that players on this high level of play probably don't need a coach to know what do to, but in this case?

It was quite obvious that Scolari did absolutely NOTHING in that regard. It seems like he told them to commit fouls and dive whenever they can and the rest is up to god and Neymar. (same person?)

I'm gonna edit this post when I've got the time. Have some other things to say.

edit:

They had no plan whatsoever. The only thing they did "good" were the tactical fouls and that only worked because the referees were obviously working in their favor.
Germanys chief scout pointed this out months before the World Cup and L�w positioned his team accordingly.
They had no heart, they didn't work hard, but they dived and fouled. Scolari didn't form a team and the guys apparently had no incentive to do so on their own.
Now, their individual skill was suffice in the group stage because the opponents didn't have anything to offer really. They were lucky against Chile and they brutally fouled their way through an inexperienced Colombia.
Then the Germany game showed that their individual skill isn't high enough either.
They were mentally, strategically and tactically weak, because the coach didn't do his job.
Also exaggerated expectations should not be a problem either. Germanys team had the same problem in 2006 and went okayish with it. They didn't fully break down mentally, because of the good work of their coaches.

Brazil met one team that was prepared and they went down. Don't know where I'm going with this anymore, but I really hated how Brazilian football presented itself this past month and in my opinion it's completely the fault of their coach and organization staff.
How I would've loved a really intense fight between those great football teams.

(also obviously not everything pointed at you. :) )

Edited by [mash] at 11:19 CDT, 9 July 2014

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Eviili - Reply to #1150

Problem is their team simply isnt good enough, they dont have what it takes to win the cup and theire most likely aware of that anyway.Hence why they played so poorley through entire tournament.It looks like theire trying to adapt european style of play or something, this team is nothing like their previous generation, its just odd without any structure in game.I agree completley about their dives and the acting scenes were disturbing, it was like watching Italians play,but without proper defense.Going through their 2002 list and comparing it with todays team it becomes evident how poor this team is..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_FIFA_World_Cup_squads#Brazil

<< Comment #1153 @ 11:35 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1145

But the importance of the coach player selection is key.

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1143

"No talent" can't really apply, seeing how this was essentially the same team that won last year's confed cup, beating Spain 3:0 in the final. And while some of what you said might be true, it's still the players who stick their neck out while trying to meet grossly exaggerated expectations. I'd say winning the game and proceeding to the finals should be good enough, there's really no need keep on throwing insults at them.

<< Comment #1148 @ 09:50 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #1146

this is just how the general "huehuehue brbr" fandom works here, you don't get it. people are just insane. :D

<< Comment #1155 @ 12:01 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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megaman3 - Reply to #1148

I prefer to say 'passionate'.

Such passion for something, in this case football, causes people to behave very emotionally, turning their brains off. This very thread shows that, with URUGUAY BEST NATION EVER THE REST ARE CHEATERS EVERYONE IS AGAINST US THE 1930 CUP TOTALLY COUNTS.

I don't find that a bad thing, or insane or think those people are dumb. I find such irrational passion makes life more much entertaining, and pity the ones that don't feel it.

<< Comment #1172 @ 17:45 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #1155

there's nothing wrong with being passionate about something, I for one share this feeling for the sport and for many other things, but when it goes down to the point that you start harming 'yourself' (ie booing at your own team, all the time being extremelly overcritical and negative on every single opportunity), I think that's just not being passionate anymore, it's being in fact an idiotic piece of turd.

<< Comment #1181 @ 18:30 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #1172

Yeah, I got fucking angry at them when they booed their own team in some group stage game.
What is it with these people? You don't boo your team if your the host of the world cup. Geez.

<< Comment #1188 @ 19:23 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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megaman3 - Reply to #1172

I share this feeling for cooller.

homo

<< Comment #1159 @ 12:45 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1148

Well, I guess I should know what Schadenfreude is.

<< Comment #1149 @ 09:54 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #1146

Where's the insult? Come on, it's a cheer in a competitive environment. 'Ihr k�nnt nach Hause fahren" is not an insult. Neither is what I wrote.

<< Comment #1157 @ 12:40 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1149

Where's the insult?

- worst effort of a host in the world cup ever
- the whole team+staff was a complete mess
- NUR EIN KARNEVALSVEREIN!

To name a few rather tasteless examples from the first of your posts I was responding to. And again, the Brazilian team took this painful loss with astounding dignity and fairness. This certainly deserves some respect.

<< Comment #1158 @ 12:45 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #1157

What the ... ?

The first two are facts if we only include the usual suspects. (i.e. exclude USA, Chile, Sweden, etc.)

The team+staff was indeed a mess.

And it's just a taunt. If anything the Brazilian fans were bad mannered the entire tournament.

<< Comment #1160 @ 12:47 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1158

I see, it's a "taunt" now. So you feel a need to "taunt" people after they suffered devastating loss?

<< Comment #1161 @ 12:51 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #1160

No, I don't feel the need to, I just thought it was funny, you know. Because of Brazil being know for their carnival? And Mertesackers quote about 'Karnevalstruppen' in the Playoffs?

Don't really get the hostility here!?

<< Comment #1163 @ 12:55 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1161

There is no hostility. I made a sober remark about the appropriateness of certain kinds of behavior. And it's you who seems to be getting worked up about it, presumably because you're having a vague feeling that I might be right. In terms of good sportsmanship, for example.

<< Comment #1164 @ 13:01 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #1163

Ehh, no. Clean conscience over here.
I pointed out why Brazil lost yesterday and cited a cheer/taunt which I thought to be quite funny yesterday.

And again, Brazils team and fans lacked good sportsmanship throughout the tournament. One could argue that they brought the mocking on themselves.
I'm not even doing that, but I can't really sympathize with the team either.

<< Comment #1165 @ 13:04 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1164

Very well, I said what I felt had to be said. Carry on, soldier.

<< Comment #1166 @ 13:07 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #1165

Thank you, good sir.

<< Comment #1147 @ 07:32 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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son1dow

I'm conflicted as to whether I should cry or laugh.

Edited by son1dow at 07:35 CDT, 9 July 2014

<< Comment #1151 @ 10:46 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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QLFailingGerman

Yawn sucks to be so good that everything is decided after 30 minutes into the game

<< Comment #1152 @ 10:52 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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hauer

<< Comment #1154 @ 11:52 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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megaman3

Schadenfreude: pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others (Brazil's).

On the opposite side (Germany's), someone else's victory is not our own.

<< Comment #1156 @ 12:06 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #1154

I don't get it.

<< Comment #1162 @ 12:53 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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megaman3 - Reply to #1156

It's referring to everyone -not only in ESR- that's mocking BR for losing and feeling happy for Germany's victory, though they aren't German.

<< Comment #1167 @ 13:09 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1162

But if they were German it would be particularly bad, wouldn't it. As L�w himself already said, we know what it feels like. And we do. Well, at least those of us who care.

<< Comment #1168 @ 13:41 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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megaman3 - Reply to #1167

That's bad too, but mocking or celebrating externally is sad.

Except if it is to uruguay. Bite me gsustroctr Kappa

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DamianLillard - Reply to #1168

I think this has more to do with taking them down a peg. I don't think people enjoy Iran or Ghana losing, but there is sense of righterousness in Brazil, the most dominating World Cup nation, or Spain, the most dominating country of last years, being given the rough treatment once in a while. Our little countries lose all the time, but nobody symphatizes with us.

Secondly, it's not like Brazilian audience is very lovable kind. They booed Germany the twenty minutes, until Germany shut them up. Then they spent the last half booing their own team. What a bunch of cunts.

<< Comment #1169 @ 16:22 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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[mash]

I don't know what to think of this game. It lacks everything. I want yesterday back.

<< Comment #1170 @ 16:41 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #1169

Wow, how bad this is. Makes me angry.

Shots on goal: 0 - 2

Do both teams only have one tactic? If so, why doesn't it include trying to score?
I'm fairly certain Germany will beat both of them quite handily.

Edited by [mash] at 16:47 CDT, 9 July 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1170

It's a rather typical semifinal. Nobody wants to make a mistake, and both teams are pretty effective in neutralizing each other, even if not always in an entirely fair manner. Good thing is, we know this going to be decided today.

<< Comment #1173 @ 17:46 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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son1dow

ARGENTINAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm happy NED's luck ran out. For as long as I remember, they've been lucking out in equal situations vs every team. Lotteries suck, but I'm happy.

<< Comment #1174 @ 17:52 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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kevz

deserved loss, weak ass offense by NED =/

<< Comment #1175 @ 17:53 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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Ffleri

Germany seems so fucking strong after I watched all those playoff games, like literally outclasing anyone that played there. I think the final will go pretty easy in their hands. Perhaps another 7:1 stomp? ))))

Edited by Ffleri at 17:54 CDT, 9 July 2014

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skulp - Reply to #1175

14-0.5

<< Comment #1177 @ 18:02 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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Ffleri - Reply to #1176

ez

<< Comment #1191 @ 23:52 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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Leerno - Reply to #1175

Rewatch their group stage game against Ghana. Not saying Ghana and Argentina are anything alike, but Germany certainly didn't look like World Cup champions that game.

<< Comment #1178 @ 18:06 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Van Gaal fucked up not waiting to change the goalkeeper like vs Costa Rica. Basic rule of life: If it works, dont change it.

Netherlands must be the most successful country to never win a world cup.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 18:07 CDT, 9 July 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1178

I believe they had already exhausted their number of players to change, no? In particular, the Costa Rica stunt probably didn't really contribute that much to improve the goalie's self esteem.

Mehmet Scholl said on German tv that van Gaal was more about himself than the team, and that it backfired today..

<< Comment #1180 @ 18:24 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1179

Van Gaal did the last change in the extra time. Agreed about Van Gaal being a douche, many times he took credits for the wins in the press conferences.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 18:26 CDT, 9 July 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1180

Frankly. I would have preferred to see the Netherlands in the final, in their full capacity, and to see Brazil meet Argentina in the consolation match, because they love each other so much. As it stands now, the whole thing might become pretty anti climatic.

<< Comment #1184 @ 18:43 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #1180

lol no way, without van gaal the dutch team wouldnt even be playing against argentina.

and it sounds like your press have only just met him and feel that he comes across as arrogant. we've known him for decades, hes alright, dont worry :P

that keeper change also seemed purely psychological. i suppose krul's length helped a lil bit, and that he was fresh on the pitch... it just so happened to have worked out.

in this game against argentina, rvp shoulda been taken off for the entire 2nd half. granted 5-3-2 wasnt good against argentina in the first place, but at the same time we couldnt let messi walk about freely.
stale match with great defending on both sides, and then facing superior penalty shooters :3

<< Comment #1186 @ 19:00 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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pepidda - Reply to #1184

i have to say compared to krul the original dutch keeper was lacking any carisma during the penalties he looked even scared in his goal to me

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1186

His face was totally scared, and his fingers looker butter made with the deciding penalty from Maxi. Krul the other day looked really bad ass, even intimidating the players before they shoot.

kevz: fox sports l.a. (best sport channel with people from every country from l.a. with spanish language) showed many moments on press conferences where Van Gall took credit of the good results, saying that his changes had been key.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 20:05 CDT, 9 July 2014

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24 - Reply to #1189

I don't even get why Krul's on the bench in the first place. Not like he's not a great a fucking keeper anyway. He's one of the best 3 keepers in Premier League. Not only good with penalties, has more confidence, and also good in open plays.

But yeah, even if you don't play him, he should have put him in for the penalties. Cillessen looked completely clueless.

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1195

You can't play a "psychological trick" like this twice, cause the surprise effect is gone. Plus the behavior of Krul was highly questionable. So Cillessen was the first choice for the field game for the whole tournament, but by not informing him about the card he's going to pull in the Costa Rica game van Gaal gave Cillessen's self esteem a blow. And Argentina's players could expect a mentally weakened Cillessen and place their shots with confidence.

Some consider this a classic example of how a cheap trick might get you a temporary advantage but eventually backfires. But the real issue here is that the Netherlands showed a pretty good offensive game during the tournament, where van Gaal clearly forced them into defensive mode this time. Which many around here think was wrong, they could have beaten Argentina on the field if they really had gone for it.

<< Comment #1205 @ 07:41 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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24 - Reply to #1200

I don't think it was just a cheap psychological trick. He guessed the direction right 5 out of 5 times, and saved 2 of those. Cillessen was 2 out of 4 with 0 saves.

<< Comment #1209 @ 09:46 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1200

We will never know what would have happened with Krul on the penalties, but the other guy looked like shit, period.

<< Comment #1203 @ 06:22 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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Pill_ - Reply to #1189

Welcome to Van Gaal. That's just how the man is. He's also a brilliant trainer-coach and like kevz said, without him the dutch team wouldn't have played half as good. His arrogance is somewhat justified IMO.

Also Krul's stats suggest he actually isn't that good at stopping penalties you know. There was a radio interview with Ajax' main scout after the game and he immediately said it was probably just a psychological trick, because he felt there were better penalty keepers in the Netherlands.

Edited by Pill_ at 06:25 CDT, 10 July 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1203

Of course it's been a trick. And a cheap one too, because he's clearly been gambling on the inexperience of the Costa Rica team, and that they might actually believe that van Graal pulled out a secret weapon there. And Krul's - rather offputting - antics did the rest. Had he tried the same thing on a more experienced team, like Argentina for example, they would have briefly chuckled and scored their goals anyway.

<< Comment #1196 @ 02:08 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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InDepther - Reply to #1178

stopped watching after the 1st half of the extra time. I was thinking that if the game was going to penalties, there was no chance for Argentina to win with that Dutch giant penalty keeper who played at the end vs CRC. When I saw today that Argentina won in penalties, I was wtf? How?... so they didn�t switch keeper this time after all�

<< Comment #1201 @ 05:42 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #1196

You know a team can only swap 3 players total, right? :P

De Jong couldnt manage the full 120+ minutes, so rookie Clasie came on. Martens Indi same story (and yellow card) so Janmaat came in and Kuyt swapped position. Last but not least RvP wasnt 100% fit ontop of being a one trick pony; especially with our poor offensive plan, so we had to try it with Huntelaar. There just wasnt any room. Plus what weltschmerz said, psychological tricks dont work twice ^^

Maybe we should of went with a more agressive 4-3-3 for the entire 2nd half and just wing it, expecting goals against, but scoring more ourselves.

srsly tho, why would you stop watching right before the penalties? :D

<< Comment #1207 @ 09:43 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1201

Agreed, penalties must be the most tense aspect of football.

About Huntellar, i would have left RvP walking 20 minutes more and secured better chances in the penalties. Krul wasnt only a psychological trick vs Costa Rica, guy breathes confidence, while the other goalkeeper looked like he was crapping his pants on the penalties.

<< Comment #1211 @ 10:23 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1201

I believe the Krul stunt wasn't really helpful for the moral of the team. We did a similar thing with Argentina in 2006, but way more subtle. Where we did not switch goalie's and did not try to intimidate the shooting players, but where Lehman just had a paper in his sock which he pulled out before a shot, as to suggest that it contained some info about the particular players shooting habits. And we won that shootout, too. But there already the general feeling was that it's been borderline cheap trickery. That's not really the way any team wants to win, and in particular doesn't it strengthen the players' self esteem and confidence.

<< Comment #1212 @ 11:28 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #1211

didnt notice any drop in confidence of the entire team. they trust van gaal and the technical advisors. cillessen didnt appear to make mistakes either against argentina. our keeper just isnt the best penalty stopper regardless. the fact that our offense was average at best and continued to worsen over 120 minutes is what i believe made the penalties more nerve wrecking. vlaar didnt shoot properly (not sharp enough, too slow) and it all went down the toilet from there, too bad cause he was hollands motm until that moment..

but overall the gameplan just seemed wrong, and a crappy rvp and probably still injured de jong didnt help either.

im actually not looking forward to brazil-ned tbh. brazil is playing dire and so did nl yesterday, meh, gief finals for some .de raep :P

<< Comment #1217 @ 13:22 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1212

they trust van gaal and the technical advisors.

Well, that trust might have taken a blow with the Krul stunt. Because Krul was informed and Cillessen wasn't. Trust is a mutual thing, as you probably know, and if you, as a coach, don't trust your players with your decisions you can't expect them to trust you. And such stunts of course might have an impact on the whole team.

The drop in confidence I felt was pretty obvious, if only in terms of body language and determination. I'd be willing to attribute that to general physical exhaustion though, because the team apparently hasn't been that fit anymore either.

And to repeat, Mehmet Scholl - who knows van Gaal from Bayern M�nchen - found pretty harsh words for his tactics. I mean, apparently you're willing to give him credit for having formed that team to begin with, but I can tell you that over here we've seen a lot more potential that we feel hasn't been fully realized.

<< Comment #1182 @ 18:31 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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[mash]

Welp, can't say I'm scared. I just hope they don't lose in a silly way like an early ARG goal or Neuer pulling a '02 Kahn or sommet.

<< Comment #1185 @ 18:53 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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pepidda

i�m a bit late but really kudos to Julio Cesar his speech right after the match it was really touching me this guy really has an awesome attitude.

see you in 4 years brazil

<< Comment #1187 @ 19:07 CDT, 9 July 2014 >>

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melechesh '

ADIOS HOLANDA

<< Comment #1194 @ 00:53 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

It was reported 2 dutch players denied shooting the first pen. That's why Vlaar went first.

<< Comment #1204 @ 07:03 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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Anonymous (91.179.38.122)

I feel sad my national team lost but we expected too much from them.

I was rooting for the Netherlands I think they were playing better. Penalties, we lost. I don't complain about penals we moved on in the tournament too thanks to penalties.

I'm now rooting for Germany. Best overall team ever.

<< Comment #1197 @ 03:32 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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SIHdW3W

what a boring sport, fell asleep during 2nd half but I hope argentina wins so messi will archieve one more big trophy as he deserves it for being the best player (IMO).

<< Comment #1198 @ 03:34 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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cityy - Reply to #1197

Yea, except no.

<< Comment #1199 @ 03:38 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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SIHdW3W - Reply to #1198

no point discusing with a german at this point :o)

<< Comment #1223 @ 14:31 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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cityy - Reply to #1199

I was actually mostly referring to messi deserving the cup win as his performance this worldcup did not stand out (possibly yet). :)

<< Comment #1206 @ 09:41 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1197

cool story

<< Comment #1208 @ 09:45 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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SIHdW3W - Reply to #1206

almost as good as your 6907 previous stories

<< Comment #1214 @ 12:00 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1208

Sure? imo nothing beats posting negative comments in a thread about a sport you consider boring. First class trolling.

<< Comment #1215 @ 12:16 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1197

Also this isnt duel but a team sport, so being the best player deserves nothing, being the best team does and no doubt Germany is.

<< Comment #1216 @ 12:30 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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T1E - Reply to #1197

Deserves? No. But if he WINS it, he wins it :)

<< Comment #1218 @ 13:53 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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Aquashark

fell asleep swiftly in the first half, woke up at the final extra time whistle

such a boring match, both teams afraid to commit waiting for the others to make a big mistake. seen this quite a few times in this WC.

i really wish a futsal/indoor soccer variant would be more popular..

Edited by Aquashark at 13:54 CDT, 10 July 2014

<< Comment #1219 @ 14:02 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

Two argentinians suffered a cardic arrest and died while watching the ARG NED match, one of them an adolescent

crazy stuff :((

<< Comment #1226 @ 17:13 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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ZeriouS - Reply to #1219

:/
src?

<< Comment #1228 @ 18:59 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1226

here

<< Comment #1235 @ 05:20 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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ZeriouS - Reply to #1228

damn r.i.p.

<< Comment #1227 @ 17:33 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1219

Might relate to the two stars they keep talking about. One of which doesn't really shine too much.

<< Comment #1229 @ 19:00 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1227

Ive read rumors that the reason Messi and Spain sucked in this world cup is due to stricter anti doping controls from fifa, and that they dope no problemo in Spain.

<< Comment #1230 @ 19:48 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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ProT ' - Reply to #1229

The reason is that the clubs that spend hundreds of millions in players like to protect their investments.

<< Comment #1231 @ 20:11 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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megaman3 - Reply to #1229

What?

Against Germany Messi gave at least three clear "goal-passes", out of nowhere (really pressured) and with individual plays, of which two were in the extra time. That his teammates failed to score doesn't mean Messi didn't play well, and really can't ask more of someone as "marked" as he was. Messi scored in the penalties too.

Plus he practically won two other matches by his own, among other plays, when they were ending and again individual plays, scoring and giving away the goal to Di Maria.

In the end Messi so far has had a fantastic World Cup, period.

The other star that plays in Spain is Cristiano, whose bad performance was expected as he was injured and he only plays really well against smaller teams in not crucial matches.

And about the Spaniard team, it had very sensible losses in every position.

Not.Everything.Is.Cheating.And.Conspiracies.

Edited by megaman3 at 20:35 CDT, 10 July 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1231

They ripped Messi on BBC, pointing out how "now that we have the data these days" it was easy to see that he doesn't like to run anymore.

<< Comment #1232 @ 03:11 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1229

Well, with "stars" I was referring to the two titles, one of which is covered with filth of course. By the way, according to statistics, I believe round and about 6 to 8 people should die from cardiac arrest each day in Argentina.

Edit: corrected figures, estimates made from US yearly cardiac rates and considering a 300mio vs 40mio population.

Edited by weltschmerz at 03:25 CDT, 11 July 2014

<< Comment #1224 @ 15:06 CDT, 10 July 2014 >>

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qwih

all heil the huelocaust o7

<< Comment #1234 @ 04:38 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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pacmanpl - Reply to #1224

o7

<< Comment #1236 @ 09:12 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

Gstructor's behavior oddly makes more sense after watching this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BwVxmJPies

<< Comment #1237 @ 09:19 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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DamianLillard - Reply to #1236

Paraguayan shit brick weed

<< Comment #1242 @ 11:20 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1237

My pals proclaimed me the "CogoMaster" (cogo comes from cogollo, which is akin to bud in english) because i have the highest quality self planted stuff. Keep trying, only quality counts for me, thats why im a die hard quake fan too.

<< Comment #1245 @ 15:15 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1242

Don't you guys have a pharmaceutical lobby in Uruguay? You should know that anything that isn't a pill is unhealthy.

<< Comment #1247 @ 19:17 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1245

R O F L
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I luv you, no homo.

Could write so much about the pharma mafia and what true health is, in fact i have done but nearly nobody cares here on esr.

<< Comment #1248 @ 06:50 CDT, 12 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1247

Presumably a presentational problem. Whatever ideas you're trying to promote on esr, do

- stream them
- on stream, go with your hand through your hair every 2 minutes saying "you have stuff in your hair, you're a gamer", with a French accent
- call the whole thing "my experiences with rapha's next qcon config".

This way your ideas should be met with considerable more interest. For guaranteed success, hire a big tittied hooker and have her flash her boobs every 5 minutes on cam (while you're again going through your hair saying "you have stuff in your hair ...").

<< Comment #1253 @ 20:42 CDT, 12 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1248

:))

<< Comment #1238 @ 09:45 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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kanzakiii

https://vine.co/v/MUQjpvDKr9B

Muller and neuer full of swag

<< Comment #1240 @ 10:09 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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gienon - Reply to #1238

Same socks as on the pitch?

<< Comment #1246 @ 16:57 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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dadS - Reply to #1238

arse zip for easy access

<< Comment #1239 @ 09:49 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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Mirio

NED rigged

<< Comment #1241 @ 10:34 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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Mirio - Reply to #1239

Ok or Vlaar is just a cunt :D (shoulder)

<< Comment #1243 @ 14:01 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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Kokain

Made me laugh. Legendary subtitles

<< Comment #1244 @ 14:26 CDT, 11 July 2014 >>

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[mash]

<< Comment #1249 @ 16:17 CDT, 12 July 2014 >>

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DamianLillard

Hollandl's goals influenced by two bad calls. Not that Brazil hasn't been shit

<< Comment #1250 @ 16:30 CDT, 12 July 2014 >>

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DamianLillard - Reply to #1249

How much did you pay this nigga?

<< Comment #1251 @ 17:14 CDT, 12 July 2014 >>

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kevz - Reply to #1250

oO

ref was just blind, loads of shitty calls for both teams.

<< Comment #1254 @ 20:48 CDT, 12 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1251

What a coincidence Brazil gets bad calls in a match nobody cares, while they were pursing the big prize referees did the bad calls vs Brazil rivals. Cheap fifa tactic to discredit NIshimura etc fiascos.

"Look in this match the referee wasnt on Brazil side, FIFA legit!"

<< Comment #1260 @ 09:00 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #1254

welcome to gstructor's head

where the first match in the groups is more important than the match for third place and every call regardless if it's beneficial or detrimental just proves the conspiracy

smoke it after you post, not before pls

<< Comment #1261 @ 09:11 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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DamianLillard - Reply to #1260

Paraguayan shit brick weed.

<< Comment #1267 @ 12:07 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1261

Fucking troll, hallucinogens are tools of enlightenment and realization for smart people. Did you knew that in Greece only the brightest minds, participated in rituals where they consumed stuff with similar effects to thc and lsd, like the fungus ergot from rye, that helped them to open their spirituality and intuition to attain higher levels of consciousness? And then something so awesome as Philosophy was born, yet you can be sure there were lots of silly people without enough intelligence to get it and calling them things similar to "Paraguayan shit brick weed".

P W N E D
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So in a nutshell, youre stupid and shouldnt consume hallucinogens, but calling names on smart people that consume them and realize things you cant grasp only shows that not only your dumb, but also jelly.

<< Comment #1271 @ 12:30 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1267

For starters
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-he...udy-finds/
or
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/magic-mushrooms-...d=14623870

<< Comment #1262 @ 09:21 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #1260

the fact that you don't believe his conspiracy only proves even further!

<< Comment #1265 @ 11:06 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1260

LMAO a fucking bulgarian troll teaching me about football. Yes the 3rd place match nobody wants to play, even Van Gaal said id. If Brazil would have lost the first match of groups it would have been a disaster for them and their chances of advancing would have been diminished a lot.

Keep drinking your kool aid, you dont need to smoke paraguayan shit brick to act like a retard, because rich people love poor people, fifa dont cares if a big profitable country or a small one wins the world cup, and ponies are everywhere. Also Oswald killed JFK and the man was to the moon on the '60s.

<< Comment #1266 @ 11:50 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #1265

nothing about chemtrails?

<< Comment #1268 @ 12:08 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1266

Never talked about that.

<< Comment #1269 @ 12:26 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #1268

yeah stick to stuff you know, like the moon landing...

<< Comment #1270 @ 12:28 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1269

Sorry, forgot you went there.

<< Comment #1272 @ 13:15 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #1270

Oh nice argument, so you were there at the JFK assassination? And I just assume you're replying to me from FIFA headquarters, so while you're there do something about the corruption(which nobody is disputing btw).

<< Comment #1282 @ 19:44 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1272

If you would have researched about a topic you obviously are clueless like youre about football, you would have seen the video where the bodyguards that were close to the car where JFK was going, receive an order to not be so close to the car, and right after JFK is shooted.

He was going to abolish the Federal Reserve (which isnt federal but a private org) and the big stinky fishes werent happy about the idea and killed him, an inside job.

Keep thinking it was Oswald, you have nothing for me, but i understand that being unaware of so many topics you think im nuts, fucking sheep.

<< Comment #1294 @ 20:45 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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naper - Reply to #1282

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

<< Comment #1295 @ 20:45 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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naper - Reply to #1282

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

<< Comment #1305 @ 22:08 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #1282

My ignorance of matters(JFK assassination included) does nothing to my ability to see through your "arguments". But come on, enlighten me on the moon landing. How does one go about creating a conspiracy involving hundreds if not thousands of people and keep it a secret for almost half a century now. Surely at least one person has come forward and confessed?

<< Comment #1275 @ 17:21 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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Naghokez - Reply to #1265

rofl, you just HAD to go full conspiracy-nut as well.

<< Comment #1252 @ 18:05 CDT, 12 July 2014 >>

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puritan '

Germany vs Argentina tomorrow?

WRONG.

http://www.thesportbible.com/articles/north-k...-world-cup

Edited by puritan at 18:07 CDT, 12 July 2014

22%

<< Comment #1256 @ 22:30 CDT, 12 July 2014 >>

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DamianLillard - Reply to #1252

"7-0 win over Japan, 4-0 against USA and a 2-0 victory when they �faced� China."

Was kinda expecting for South vs North Korea Finals after their convenient path

<< Comment #1263 @ 10:39 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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puritan ' - Reply to #1256

Was thinking the same thing, but then I realized the evil south koreans probably didnt make it through the qualis or lacked money for plane tickets to get there.

<< Comment #1264 @ 10:45 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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kanzakiii - Reply to #1252

obvious fake nice propaganda

<< Comment #1255 @ 20:50 CDT, 12 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

I have to admit i felt a little sad for brazilians today.

<< Comment #1258 @ 06:11 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1255

It's likely a systemic problem. I've been underwhelmed by the "Selecao" for a while, at least regarding their world cup performances. They increasingly struck me as self-complacent, lazy and overpaid fuckers with shaky nerves who just kept winning occasionally because everybody was giving them too much credit. In fact, this time Chile should have put and end to their misery already.

I hope they'll understand the outcome of this cup as the medicine they needed and are going to clean their house. In particular, this over-reliance on and ecstatic worshiping of single star players has to end.

<< Comment #1257 @ 05:50 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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nex1 '

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<< Comment #1259 @ 08:22 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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[mash]

I'm getting a little nervous.

<< Comment #1273 @ 15:54 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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skulp

LUL ADIOS SPANA GUY IS BACK

I BELIEVE 1X0 MESSI Kappa

<< Comment #1283 @ 19:46 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1273

That fatty stinky idiot was wrong the only time he tried to predict a result :D

<< Comment #1287 @ 19:53 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #1283

:D:D

<< Comment #1274 @ 16:46 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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weltschmerz

Die griesgr�migen Gesichter der Argentinier vermiesen so'n bi�chen die Stimmung, oder was meint ihr Jungs?

<< Comment #1276 @ 17:28 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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pacmanpl

P O D O L S K I
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<< Comment #1277 @ 17:30 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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Teen Queen '

grats on almost 1300 replies :)

<< Comment #1278 @ 17:36 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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skulp

just a great event

<< Comment #1289 @ 20:13 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #1278

ye, considering your own kids will be uneducated for a corrupted retard festival, surely great.

<< Comment #1290 @ 20:37 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #1289

they would stay uneducated regardless

<< Comment #1291 @ 20:38 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #1290

spoken like a proud troll, gj pancho

<< Comment #1296 @ 20:47 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #1291

proud troll? pretty far off. it is just the dull truth, not as if all these billions would have been invested in education/whatever if BR WC never was to happen. curruption works its ways, however it can.

<< Comment #1299 @ 21:12 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #1296

people becoming pro football players in your country is pretty much the main thing that keeps em alive, its clear they will prepare for a home-coming event.

it provides tons of backgrounds for training-centers, future pros like neymar and the likes, a future, if u wanna call it that. one where kids who witnessed this bad beat of brazil will work to eradicate the opposition in the future.

its sad to witness any form of state of emergency, as central european.

<< Comment #1279 @ 18:11 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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byce

gg wp

<< Comment #1280 @ 18:49 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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Mirio

Man of the Match: Schweinsteiger
Argentina tried to foul him from the pitch, but it did not work.

I don't get why Messi became player of the tournament. Sure he is a great player, but he did not score a single goal in the KO stage.
Other nominees like Robben (3rd place), M�ller (2nd place), James or Hummels played much better..

<< Comment #1281 @ 19:23 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #1280

that guy is a true sport

<< Comment #1285 @ 19:49 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1280

Because Grondona is vicepresident of FIFA, or do you think having Iran, Nigeria and Bosnia on their group was casual? And not having to play one time in the north with 30� plus degree? He even fucking made fifa to change some REFEREES that he didnt wanted on Argentina matches, how much more blatant you can get?

But divine justice made Germany prevail, i love it!!!

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 19:51 CDT, 13 July 2014

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danstar - Reply to #1280

the guy who literally died diving the last part of the match ...

messi worked his ass off, you are clueless.

whats ur take on the thai-boxing goalie?

edit: rotfl at the brazillian plus

Edited by danstar at 07:45 CDT, 14 July 2014

<< Comment #1292 @ 20:42 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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byce - Reply to #1288

Don't hate on skulp, he is not your normal Brazilian. He can count and shit. He's a super Brazilian.

<< Comment #1303 @ 21:33 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1292

:D

<< Comment #1306 @ 22:09 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #1292

Edited by skulp at 22:09 CDT, 13 July 2014

<< Comment #1293 @ 20:43 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #1288

what's so wrong about that? I'm not blindly biased enough to ignore the force and unbridled desire of a man for his goal.

also I love how you and some other people on this thread tend to complain and bring down shit on various affairs just for the sake of it. it really nullifies the whole "point" you're trying to make

<< Comment #1297 @ 20:54 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #1293

bring down shit, like the stretched leg in 2010? or the bite from suarez? or?

if i were to give you a stretched knee to the face on the streets you'd be the first to sue me. but ye here its fair :)

dont talk like you can justify obvious bs, stretched knee to the face of a player and the foul is counted for germany, good call.

<< Comment #1301 @ 21:16 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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skulp - Reply to #1297

I wasn't restricting myself to this thread only actually, also there would be no point in diving further into this.

also not saying those plays were fair at all, the thing is you & others (no matter the country) mention whatever the wrong call for a play on the game of the day as long as it fits for proving you're right or something, which is ridiculous since there were also wrong calls/ignored fouls in favor of the other side. anyways, what I mean is the referees were p bad throughout the whole cup, and it's not like it's extraordinary or something for football, just stop bitching and deal with the final result

<< Comment #1302 @ 21:20 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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danstar - Reply to #1301

wrong calls and tough actions are part of football, no problem with that, my concern was that everyone just ignores it when their favored team wins.

you say physical injury is nothing extroardinary, but if it conflicts judicial views it very well is. you justify it as ok, ok.

go on.

<< Comment #1310 @ 00:42 CDT, 14 July 2014 >>

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megaman3 - Reply to #1302

On an individual level not everyone is like that.

Then among biased people some are more than others (gstructor). The same goes about nations too, as there's countries famous for those double standards such as Argentina. "Mano de Dios"... when it benefits them.

And BTW it wasn't a clear penalty by any means. The GK went for the ball and touched it first, before kneeing Pipa unintentionally. It wasn't a foul per se, but could be considered one exceptionally if the ref thinks it was intentionally -which clearly wasn't- or if it was excessive force even though the play was ok, which is a matter of opinion. I think that with context considered it clearly wasn't a foul, because it would have been a penalty (at the middle of the pitch maybe yes. No cards though, if you read the rules), in a world cup and in a final too (yes that does matter).

As an offtopic, come to think of it probably no south american wanted Argentina to win, as they are above arrogant and conceited. For example the local fox sports is owned by them and the channel would have been forever unwatchable.

Edited by megaman3 at 01:17 CDT, 14 July 2014

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danstar - Reply to #1310

it is useless to debate because it won't change the result, didn't call for a penalty btw, its clear that if you jump up with a stretched knee there is an intention, it wasn't a reflex to begin with.

as for your last paragraph, that seems to be 1:1 the same with germany over here.

<< Comment #1316 @ 05:39 CDT, 14 July 2014 >>

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cityy - Reply to #1313

If you consider that a penalty, the tackle vs. kramer was a penalty as well.

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danstar - Reply to #1316

i never mentioned a penalty, i consider it a foul which must be punished with a red card to prevent people from going that far and protect the players. same with hoebedes but w/e.

you compare a raised knee with someone running into another players back. Neuer should be awarded with the golden knee, not glove.

Edited by danstar at 06:12 CDT, 14 July 2014

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cityy - Reply to #1319

Penalty/foul, whatever. I'm comparing something that happens on the field to something that happens on the field. Both players looking only at the ball and hitting the other. Unfortunately for Higuain it was the knee for him. The ref should just have given a throw-in.

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Naghokez - Reply to #1313

There was no intention - Neuer only looked at the ball and raising your knee is the normal way of jumping to get higher than normal. Try it at home :-)

Now Aguero's clenched fist, THAT was a clear card, and red would not have been undeserved. There is absolutely no reason to clench your fist for playing purposes.

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danstar - Reply to #1328

that excuse is just lol, even if you jump out like that and leave your knee up you are exactly aware of what you're doing.

saying its not intentional while doing it intentional to jump higher...

:))))))))))))))))))

<< Comment #1330 @ 09:05 CDT, 14 July 2014 >>

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Naghokez - Reply to #1329

Intentional to jump higher, not intentional to injure another player.

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danstar - Reply to #1330

yes i know! :D.

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Mirio - Reply to #1288

Diving? He got a laceration from Aguero and could barely walk anymore. Biglia and Mascherano fouled him kinda synchronal even two minutes earlier.
At least Aguero should have been sent off with his 2nd Yellow for that move.

Anyway, sure Messi shot great goals and nice assists, just saying that others were better in the tournament, imo.

Of course you need luck in a final like this. Both teams played well and got their chances. Argentinas defence was a bit sloppy one time - boom - goal.

Neuer plays the ball with his hand first which is legit, but the knee thing was unnecessary. Though, he got to jump somehow to reach the ball first.
It surely was no foul by Higuain what the referee decided. :D
The scene reminded me a bit of Schumacher vs Battiston in 82.

I guess I agree with "Graham Poll's Verdict" in this article.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014...iston.html

Maybe it was just a revenge for Kramer getting knocked out by Garay in 1st half. =)

Overall I think the referee was quite off with his decisions about giving cards or not giving them, but no crucial mistakes.

Edited by Mirio at 21:11 CDT, 13 July 2014

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danstar - Reply to #1298

lol

e: ye german goalies all be crazy & i agree with you, well said.=)

Edited by danstar at 09:04 CDT, 14 July 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1298

IMO Argentinans were the ones that started fouling the shit out of Germans in brutal fashion. To think Germans or any other team would just receive those hits and do nothing is stupid. In the Neuer incident was clear he was just trying to save receiving a goal and he went full force and was the first to touch the ball (i agree it wasnt a foul by Higuain tho) while many argentinans looked like really trying to hurt them, example the aguero punch to schwansteiger or whatever its spelled. On fox sports argentinans are crying nonstop about the Neuer "penalty" to Higuain, but they say nothing about the rude and on some ocassion bad intentions of argentinan players.Talking about Neuer, Romero had one ball where he went full force too but with the leg "De Jong" style, thanks god no german was there to receive it.

The key about this issue are referees, if a referee shows soon a yellow as it should be on this dangerous incidents, players will try to commit less fouls. If a player commit another, boom second yellow and red as it should, thats the reason cards were added to the sport in the first place! I dont enjoy a match plagued of fouls, less so when i see bad intentions towards other players. I didnt enjoyed this match for that reason.

Edited by gSTRUCTOR at 21:58 CDT, 13 July 2014

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danstar - Reply to #1304

ye but then again you defend a vampire.

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1307

Again? Thats the only argument you can bring isnt it? I dont defend Suarez biting, he shouldnt have done it, what i defend him getting such harsh sanction for something now even Chielini admits he used only to gain an advantage on the game and produced him 0 damage, while leg breakers and fucking spine breakers receive nothing.

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danstar - Reply to #1308

just like robben admitted he dived on purpose yet people praise him here like some demi-god?

besides that and the fact that suarez bottle openers work great as a product i dont see the problem.

i actually did enjoy the final game btw, from start to finish. argentina not using their chances when they had em cost em dearly.

take a good look at the commited foul statistics and you will see germans flags all over the place, either way. its biased bullshit from the people here as always, saying someone running into someones back is worse than a goalie that is outside the penalty area knocks someone down with a high knee is just laughable.

Edited by danstar at 01:16 CDT, 16 July 2014

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1304

Pretty much. Argentina played it tough from the beginning and tried to neutralize the forwards by intimidating them with fouls. You don't respond to that you lose, simple as that. What Neuer did was just as uncompromising as their play but technically no foul. The game went down the rough way because the Argentinians called for it. And the referee allowed for it so that's that.

Edit: incidentally, from the same game (first half, 34:11)
http://postimg.org/image/umzdyi5tp/

Edited by weltschmerz at 14:13 CDT, 14 July 2014

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gSTRUCTOR ' - Reply to #1315

Fucking monkey, thanks god Klose was smart enough to evade him

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weltschmerz - Reply to #1334

That's what you do when a ball comes in high and you're trying to compete for it with the goalie inside the penalty box - get out of his way. Unless you're certain to reach the ball first and willing to take some damage in exchange for a penalty. That's maybe also kind of a compensation for the goalie often taking hard kicks when the ball comes in low and he can't really protect himself.

In Neuer's case it's clear that he does neither, try to deliberately hurt or even just intimidate Higuain. He lifts the knee to do both, protect himself and stabilize himself in the air to possibly land on his feet again. Because he couldn't hope to grab the ball but only to knock it away, so he had to make sure he would get into a secure position again asap.

It's been a perfectly normal goalie move and it's Higuain who failed to keep his eyes open. Anybody with minimal clue about football knows that. Where the stretched leg in the gif above, if it had hit, would have been much harder to explain.

Edited by weltschmerz at 15:02 CDT, 14 July 2014

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ZeriouS

A thrilling tournament. Ecstatic chaos in Berlin.

<< Comment #1317 @ 05:40 CDT, 14 July 2014 >>

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cityy - Reply to #1284

chaos confirmed!

<< Comment #1286 @ 19:52 CDT, 13 July 2014 >>

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gSTRUCTOR '

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<< Comment #1311 @ 01:26 CDT, 14 July 2014 >>

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melechesh '

I think I would have given Navas the player of the cup award, the amount of crazy saves...

<< Comment #1312 @ 01:34 CDT, 14 July 2014 >>

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omek

10/10 didn't watch any single match of the wc.
can't wait for the same emotions in 2018.

<< Comment #1314 @ 04:40 CDT, 14 July 2014 >>

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[mash]

WOHOOOOOOOOOOO

What a beautiful game and evening. Respect Argentina and Lionel Messi.

ALEMANIA CAMPE�N!!!

Edited by [mash] at 05:11 CDT, 14 July 2014

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[mash] - Reply to #1314

btw where does this thread range in the most commented thread league?

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flocks - Reply to #1318

Wherever it is, it shouldn't be counted at all. Half of the posts are made by a raving lunatic.

Putting this up in that league would be like giving the 'Most Viewed Post' award to Jammy McJammerson's "f5 malfunction."