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This could be the most wide open world cup in years. No clear favourite. No team really firing on all cylinders. I've just put a cheeky bet on Argentina. So much firepower and it being in south america swayed me


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As I've said before, I believe the US will win a World Cup before the much prophecised (and seemingly delayed) African breakthrough, but that doesn't mean that they're going to win of course. T

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I'm sure that's what America would like to think, and I'm equally sure there's some currency in it, but by the same logic think yourself lucky that India has never taken to baseball (3 times America's

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After the 2010 WC, I predicted that it would be Germany and Brazil in the finals of the 2014 WC. I haven't seen anything to make me think otherwise. FWIW, here are the groups. We definitely have the m

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I can't argue that but you can't count out Germany, Spain or Brazil.   I'm really looking forward to it.

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This is a good question for the U.S. team.

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oh wow, that's tough.

Demsey

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Although I like Gomez and E. Johnson.

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oh wow, that's tough.   Demsey Donovan Altidore Wondo Although I like Gomez and E. Johnson.

Yeah I agree. Those are the four I would pick. I think they will make room for Eddie somehow. No idea who I would start against Ghana.

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People should be paying close attention to Belgium during the world cup. They have a relatively straight forward group and have some of the most impressive young players around. Hazard and Kompany to name a few. Adnan Januzaj has also declared his allegience to Belgium so I wouldn't be surprised if he makes an appearance at the world cup. Definately a team with massive potential for the future.

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B[quote name="GDM0001" url="/t/73308/2014-fifa-world-cup-thread/30#post_986987"]People should be paying close attention to Belgium during the world cup. They have a relatively straight forward group and have some of the most impressive young players around. Hazard and Kompany to name a few. Adnan Januzaj has also declared his allegience to Belgium so I wouldn't be surprised if he makes an appearance at the world cup. Definately a team with massive potential for the future.[/quote] Belgiums getting quite a lot of attention lately, that team is loaded. Lukaku, cortois, mirallas, benteke

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People should be paying close attention to Belgium during the world cup. They have a relatively straight forward group and have some of the most impressive young players around. Hazard and Kompany to name a few. Adnan Januzaj has also declared his allegience to Belgium so I wouldn't be surprised if he makes an appearance at the world cup.

Definately a team with massive potential for the future.

I think the only problem with the Belgium team in this world cup is the starting 11 is great but as a squad i think they are lacking a bit of strength in depth.

I'm not sure who is going to lift the cup but I am going to have a daft e/w bet on the French as they provide some value for money.


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That is a bit of an issue with the Belgian team. They do lack the depth as other nations. But there bench can do a job. I am really hoping that they will do well this year. Love seeing a young team doing well.

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The US left Landon Donovan off the team.  They will not win or tie a game and be gone quickly.

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The US left Landon Donovan off the team.  They will not win or tie a game and be gone quickly.

I was not completely surprised, but this is in a way very shocking!  How could he not be valuable even as a sub?

http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/jurgen-klinsmann-delivers-bombshell-by-excluding-landon-donovan-from-usa-world-cup-roster-052214

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That doesn't surprise me since he stepped away from the world cup qualifiers. They do need him. I see an early exit.

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That doesn't surprise me since he stepped away from the world cup qualifiers. They do need him. I see an early exit.

It appears Klinsman is just trying to get some experience for younger players.  Landon had to know this could happen taking all that time off.

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OLE OLE OLE OLE THE WORLD CUP STARTS TODAY!

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OLE OLE OLE OLE THE WORLD CUP STARTS TODAY!

Woo Hoo!!! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!

Of course, we don't play until Monday at 6PM, but still... it's the World Cup!

Sports this weekend is going to be out of control with the Stanley Cup, NBA Finals, World Cup, and US Open. Love it! :banana:

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Woo Hoo!!! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!

Of course, we don't play until Monday at 6PM, but still... it's the World Cup!

Sports this weekend is going to be out of control with the Stanley Cup, NBA Finals, World Cup, and US Open. Love it!

I know I was thinking that earlier today about what a crazy sports weekend this is. :beer:

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I know I was thinking that earlier today about what a crazy sports weekend this is.  :beer:

My butt is going to be flat after this weekend. :-)

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