gotosy 493 Report post Posted June 26, 2014 Argentina’s Sergio Agüero to miss Swiss match with injuryThe Argentina striker Sergio Agüero will miss the last-16 clash with Switzerland after suffering a muscle injury in his left leg and could be out of the World Cup should they progress. Agüero’s injury in the 3-2 victory over Nigeria on Wednesday is a major blow to the South Americans’ campaign to capture a third World Cup, this time on the soil of their great rivals Brazil. The team doctor, Daniel Martinez, told reporters the 26-year-old was undergoing magnetic resonance and other urgent treatments at the team’s camp in Belo Horizonte. “We have all the resources available to progress as quickly as possible,” he said. “He won’t be ready for the Switzerland game, and from there we’ll check his evolution day by day.” Other sources close to the team said Agüero would almost certainly also be out for further games if Argentina progress. ... http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/26/argentina-sergio-aguero-world-cup-injury Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorbr 50 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 Can we predict here, for the quarters? I bet it will be BRA X URU, FRA X GER, MEX X CRC, ARG X USA. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 Can we predict here, for the quarters? I bet it will be BRA X URU, FRA X GER, MEX X CRC, ARG X USA. Pretty much my predictions as well. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
binary 50 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 imagine a mexico vs usa semi-final. jeez talk about crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorbr 50 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 imagine a mexico vs usa semi-final. jeez talk about crazy. Indeed... if that happens, the one that wins will really be a strong contender in the final round... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) First time in history that there won't be an Europe vs. Europe match in R16. (or straight since 1986 - this because some World Cups didn't have Round of 16 phase) Continents: 5 from South America, 3 from Concacaf (8 out of 10 from Americas qualified) 6 from Europe 2 from Africa (first time ever 2 teams qualify for R16) What an World Cup! Edited June 27, 2014 by Danny El Tico Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) http://abcnews.go.com/Business/2014-fifa-world-cup-soccer-tournament-taking-bite/story?id=24182230 World Cup Taking a Bite Out of Worker Productivity American workplaces have been faced with a new dilemma as the World Cup heats up and the U.S. continues on in the tournament: What do you do with employees who want to get into the patriotic spirit and watch the matches? Funny stuff. Americans are still getting used to World Cup. Here in Brazil, when our national team is schedule to play, almost eveybody gets half-day-off from job, most of people got to work with green-yellow clothing and all my work's building is decorated with flags of Brazil, posters of players or even a huge World Cup schedule with scores in the wall of my department room... Edited June 27, 2014 by Danny El Tico Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woohooitsme83 297 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 Team USA posted this in preparation for the USA V. Germany match: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faster 545 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 That just seems like the worst possible bracket for Brazil. Having to potentially play two tough games against fellow South Americans is very daunting. France-Nigeria and Germany-Algeria are the two easiest to pick. Should be a nice quarter-final. Colombia-Uruguay and Costa Rica-Greece could go either way. Belgium and Netherlands are favourites, but wouldn't be surprised if Mexico or USA won. Now Brazil-Chile and Argentina-Switzerland are the interesting match-ups. If Argentina plays like it did against Nigeria, Bosnia and Iran. Switzerland could produce an upset. Chile has looked better than Brazil. Only losing to one of the best looking teams so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 That just seems like the worst possible bracket for Brazil. Having to potentially play two tough games against fellow South Americans is very daunting. Really not worried here, unless for some Penalty Kick decisions... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 Allez Le Bleus!!! Uh la la! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) And now, The Telegraph says "This is the best World Cup ever"... http://babb.telegraph.co.uk/2014/06/34-2014-reasons-this-has-been-the-best-world-cup-ever/ Edited June 27, 2014 by Danny El Tico Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 And now, The Telegraph says "This is the best World Cup ever"... http://babb.telegraph.co.uk/2014/06/34-2014-reasons-this-has-been-the-best-world-cup-ever/ You gotta laugh Danny!...WE already knew that, even before it started! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faster 545 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 Really not worried here, unless for some Penalty Kick decisions... With Julio Cesar I'd be worried about penalties. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 With Julio Cesar I'd be worried about penalties. That's my claim... Penalty Shootouts... Brazil have not great kickers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotosy 493 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 Belgian PM offers Obama beer bet over World Cup clashBRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo challenged U.S. President Barack Obama to a bet over Belgium's impending World Cup knock-out match against the United States, offering the prospect of some "great Belgian beers" should the U.S. team win. On Thursday, Belgium beat South Korea 1-0 to top Group H, setting up a clash with the United States after Juergen Klinsmann's team pipped Portugal to second place in Group G on goal difference despite losing to Germany. "Hey @BarackObama, I am betting some great Belgian beers that our @BelRedDevils will make it to the quarter final!" Di Rupo tweeted in the early hours of Friday. As of Friday morning, the U.S. President had not replied to the challenge. He may be well advised to abstain from such a bet, as Belgium are the bookies favourites going in to last 16 match on Tuesday. Obama should also be warned that a large number of Belgian beers have a very high alcohol content. It was not clear precisely what beers Di Rupo was offering in the bet. http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2014/06/27/belgian-pm-offers-obama-beer-bet-over-world-cup-clash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord David 224 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 Will Obama respond with a case of American "beers"? Or a mixed pack? Or some Californian wine instead? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ofan 697 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 Obama makes the same bet with Harper for every US-Canada hockey game. Obama sends Yuengling and Harper sends Molson Canadian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sagacious 17 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 That just seems like the worst possible bracket for Brazil. Having to potentially play two tough games against fellow South Americans is very daunting. France-Nigeria and Germany-Algeria are the two easiest to pick. Should be a nice quarter-final. Colombia-Uruguay and Costa Rica-Greece could go either way. Belgium and Netherlands are favourites, but wouldn't be surprised if Mexico or USA won. Now Brazil-Chile and Argentina-Switzerland are the interesting match-ups. If Argentina plays like it did against Nigeria, Bosnia and Iran. Switzerland could produce an upset. Chile has looked better than Brazil. Only losing to one of the best looking teams so far. It is actually an easy bracket for Brazil, only European teams can stop Brazil. My prediction: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krow 562 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 how do i make one of those myself? was that a website or did you have to photoshop it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sagacious 17 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 how do i make one of those myself? was that a website or did you have to photoshop it? Click on "Knock Out" button http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/10501412/World-Cup-2014-Wallchart-Predictor-Game.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zekekelso 794 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 No love her for the Columbians? I know they were in a weak group, but they looked darn good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zekekelso 794 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 Allez Le Bleus!!! Uh la la! Wouldn't those be Dutch flags? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ofan 697 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 Wouldn't those be Dutch flags? Who cares? ;p Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
