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Discussion in 'Germany: National Teams' started by Cris 09, Sep 6, 2015.

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  1. TitoTata

    TitoTata Member+

    Jun 26, 2014
    Thought he’d retired years ago
     
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  2. BVBFNM

    BVBFNM Member+

    Apr 3, 2016
    Club:
    Borussia Dortmund
    He should retire from playing football altogether. He very rarely plays with all the lingering pain.
     
  3. Collected

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    Jul 19, 2014
    And give up 20 million a year? There is no way he will do that. He is just happy to train with Real Madrid and earn a fortune until June 2024 when his contract expires.
     
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  4. Anti Santos

    Anti Santos Member

    Sporting
    Portugal
    Jun 29, 2021
     
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  5. Shwass5555

    Shwass5555 Member

    Bayern München
    Germany
    Nov 21, 2022

    Still holds the records for the most bookings. 16 bookings and 4 red cards. That was an epic game (more of wrestling match at times) with so many big names Figo, Ronaldo, Deco, Gomes, Robben, Van Bommel, Sneijder, Van Persie among others.
     
  6. Alex C

    Alex C Member+

    Oct 27, 2015
    Chatham
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    I remember the TV cameras picking up the red carded Deco, Van Bronckhorst & Boulahrouz sitting together on the steps watching the rest of the match lol. Crazy game.

    upload_2022-12-8_16-13-52.jpeg
     
  7. Collected

    Collected Member+

    Jul 19, 2014
    Luis de la Fuente is the new Spanish NT coach

    He led Spain U21s to 2 final appearances (1 win) in a row in the U21 Euros. Apparently his style of play is the same as Luis Enrique's (endless passing that will bore fans to death). More misery for Spanish fans. It looks like the 10-year trophy drought will continue for a bit longer.
     
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  8. Ger90

    Ger90 Member+

    May 13, 2016
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    why bit longer? Could take awhile if ever. They only won trophies to a Golden Generation.

    is there such a thing anyways? So much overhype and lacking in numerous positions too.
     
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  9. Collected

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    Jul 19, 2014
    "A bit longer" was a euphemism. Of course it's going to take a long time for them to turn it around.
     
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  10. BVBFNM

    BVBFNM Member+

    Apr 3, 2016
    Club:
    Borussia Dortmund
    I hope they never do.
     
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  11. Shwass5555

    Shwass5555 Member

    Bayern München
    Germany
    Nov 21, 2022
    Spain will never repeat what they achieved between 2008 and 2012. That was a very special team with very special players all over the field in defense midfield and attack.
     
  12. TitoTata

    TitoTata Member+

    Jun 26, 2014
    Never say never !!

    They just need one or two decent scorers / strikers … they turfed up two amazing midfielders in Pedri then Gavi so a striker or two is not impossible.

    Fati would have been part of the answer but he’s completely fecked up, sadly
     
  13. Shwass5555

    Shwass5555 Member

    Bayern München
    Germany
    Nov 21, 2022
    They do have a great midfield but their forward and defense no where near the same level. Im not saying they will never win a trophy again, just the complete dominance they had from 2008 to 2012 is almost impossible to replicate.

    Casillas, Ramos, Puyol, Pique, Busquets, Xabi Alonso, Xavi, Iniesta, Villa , Fabregas.......

    World class players all over the pitch all in their absolute peak for club and country, its incredibly rare to see and keep at that level for 3 tournaments.
     
  14. poorvi

    poorvi Member+

    Feb 5, 2006
    Bombay
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Is Neymar playing deep today?
     
  15. poorvi

    poorvi Member+

    Feb 5, 2006
    Bombay
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Juranovic is the best wing back in this WC. Or at least among the best.
     
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  16. saj7866

    saj7866 Member+

    Dortmund
    Germany
    May 10, 2014
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Yep. Vinicious is in his pocket.
     
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  17. Collected

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    Jul 19, 2014
    Brazil’s midfield trio is very attack minded. It’s usually not a good idea to use a midfield like that against quality opposition. You can get punished. Fortunately for them, Croatia don’t have the players up front to punish them. As Croatian players get tired, Brazil should still take care of business.
     
  18. poorvi

    poorvi Member+

    Feb 5, 2006
    Bombay
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    I :sleep:'d off for 5 mins in between.

    Someone score a late winner. No extra time please.
     
  19. BVBFNM

    BVBFNM Member+

    Apr 3, 2016
    Club:
    Borussia Dortmund
    Extra Time.
     
  20. Collected

    Collected Member+

    Jul 19, 2014
    Our boy Borna Sosa is struggling against Antony.
     
  21. poorvi

    poorvi Member+

    Feb 5, 2006
    Bombay
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Aesthetically, it hurts my eyes to see so many players wear yellow and dye their hair platinum blonde.

    Romania also pulled off something like this at WC 98.
     
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  22. Ger90

    Ger90 Member+

    May 13, 2016
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    if this goes to PK, LMAO

    this is legit the worst WC I've ever seen
     
  23. Collected

    Collected Member+

    Jul 19, 2014
    You mean in terms of entertainment or quality?
     
  24. BVBFNM

    BVBFNM Member+

    Apr 3, 2016
    Club:
    Borussia Dortmund
    Neat Neymar goal.
     
  25. Ger90

    Ger90 Member+

    May 13, 2016
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    both, lol

    in any case Brazil winning is for best.

    not convinced Croatia can beat Netherlands-Argentina and also Brazil vs Dutch or Argentina is more interesting SF.

    if Argentina makes SF they need the harder SF opponent which is Brazil
     

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