Who will win the World Cup?

[stefankarakashev]

Your predictions!

I apologize to all people who voted and posted on the previous poll, but a mod deleted it on accounts that I did not include the USA, so I had to start it again. :slant:

[BradG7]

I ain't much of a European Football fan, but I like Ronaldo and Brazil, he is amazing to watch on the field ;)

[SpiderX22]

I don't know who will win, and I don't really care who wins, but I'm from Germany...so I hope they win. But with some insanely good times (Brazil), it should be quite a challenge.

[MartyBong]

I don't know who will win, and I don't really care who wins, but I'm from Germany...so I hope they win. But with some insanely good times (Brazil), it should be quite a challenge.

Hahaha. wha'!?

You don't care but you hope they win? cool.

Man, that other thread was hilarious! What are those mods like?

Peace, M

[BradG7]

Those mods actually was one, me. I take full resposability for what I did, because I was offended by commenets made by some members towards my country. So for future reference, I am very patriotic, so do not mock any country that way, because I will defend any nations pride.

[GEH4EVR]

And I also agree with what BradG7 did, I love my country and he did what was right.

So on to football...

[Captain Hornblower]

He was not right deleting the whole poll.

[MartyBong]

Yeah, on to football.
What you said about all teams having an equal chance of winning is cod Brad.
USA have little chance of winning, because they arent good enough. Brian McBride might grab a few goals, he's a classic center forward and made of solid granite, but thats about al.

I really think, that with a bit of luck, England will win. theyre second favorites, and thats where we need a bit of luck.

[BradG7]

I believe the Czechs are ranked second, only to Brazil. If you ays that they have no chance of playing, why do us Americans even show up??? Because we know there is a chance, if everything went down like it was supposed to, then why would anyone play.

[stefankarakashev]

My source is this http://www.willhill.com/iibs/en/buildcoupon.asp?couponchoice=WC988239

Multibet Competitor Price Unit Stake E/W
Brazil 3.25
England 6.00
Germany 8.00
Argentina 9.00
Italy 11.00
France 13.00
Spain 15.00
Holland 15.00
Portugal 23.00
Czech Republic 34.00
Sweden 51.00
Mexico 51.00
Ivory Coast 51.00
Ukraine 67.00
Croatia 67.00
Usa 81.00
Australia 81.00
Switzerland 101.00
Serbia & Montenegro 126.00
Korea Rep. 201.00
Japan 201.00
Ecuador 201.00
Ghana 251.00
Poland 301.00
Tunisia 501.00
Paraguay 501.00
Iran 501.00
Trinidad And Tobago 751.00
Togo 751.00
Saudi Arabia 751.00
Angola 751.00
Costa Rica 2001.00

[BradG7]

I didn't mean the sports betters, they are always different, I meant that on CNN they said that the Czechs were 2nd :confused:

[stefankarakashev]

Never mind :)

[MattBCFC]

The Czech Republic are ranked 2nd In the FIFA world rankings: Linky (http://www.soccerphile.com/soccerphile/news/fifa.html)

I'm supporting England and the Aussies though! ;)

[Flying High]

Given the fact that England invented football and its rules... It is fair to say that if we are beaten... then the other team simply are not playing the game in the manner in which it was intended..

Our game... our rules... We Win ! ;)

[BradG7]

Thank You Matt, that's what I was reffering to ;)

[Captain Hornblower]

The Czech Republic are ranked 2nd In the FIFA world rankings: Linky (http://www.soccerphile.com/soccerphile/news/fifa.html)

This is the funniest ranking I've ever seen... :lol:

[Beezer]

Germany is my favorite. Here is my sophisticated reasoning behind that choice:

1. My sister-in-law lived in Germany for 2 years.
2. I bought my first collectible soccer jersey there.
3. They have amazing beer.
4. They have really good food.
5. They are the home team.
6. I'm an American and wanted to root for a team with an actual chance of winning.

[BradG7]

I might support Germany a little, just because they invented Bratwurst, and I love grilled Brats :D
Those rankings are odd, yes, but they must be true, they are from the site meaning "Loving Soccer like it's family"-Soccerphile ;)

[MartyBong]

The rankings are only an indication of the last 10-15 games or so, but when you spent your time playing Mickey Mouse teams like Peru and Venezuela, like the US and Mexican squads, you tend to climb the rankings pretty quickly.

Most of the teams know they have little chance of winning, but the show peice that is the World Cup is more tthan enough reason for these teams to play.

Peace, M

[Captain Hornblower]

The rankings are only an indication of the last 10-15 games or so, but when you spent your time playing Mickey Mouse teams like Peru and Venezuela, like the US and Mexican squads, you tend to climb the rankings pretty quickly.
http://www.my-smileys.de/smileys2/emotlol_2.gif

[Appletom]

Germany invented Bratwurst, and I love grilled Brats :D LOL - Brad and I agree on something, Germany will now be my favorite to cheer for (after Mexico).

http://www.bratwurstpages.com/brats.html

Or - if you want to start from scratch - http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/44/Bratwurst456.shtml

[shrinkingman]

It might help to look a bit further than the FIFA world rankings. There's an interesting list on Wikipedia of the FIFA world cup seedings, in which there are a few surprises. The Czech Republic are only 16th, but the USA are 9th. And England 2nd! They're based on a bit more than recent form, so perhaps a bit more balanced. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seeding_for_2006_FIFA_World_Cup

btw, USA v Czech Rep being played right now, 30 minutes played so far, Czechs are 2-0 up.

[Captain Hornblower]

LOL - Brad and I agree on something, Germany will now be my favorite to cheer for (after Mexico).

http://www.bratwurstpages.com/brats.html

You guys are so funny :lol:

[memmetch]

i want italy to win but the results of the poll kinda suggest that im alone :crysmilie

[shrinkingman]

i want italy to win but the results of the poll kinda suggest that im alone :crysmilie

Maybe not, the question is not who you want to win, it's who you think WILL win. I'd like to see England win it but I voted for Brazil.

[BradG7]

Bratwurst are that good, mmmmm, Oh, btw, you can see who voted what you know.

[BradG7]

Speaking of Bratwurst, had some for lunch today, with cooked onions on them :D

[memmetch]

yeah i hope italy will win because i think they deserve it this year..........and i bet money on them :lol:

[stefankarakashev]

Imagine football without Brazil.

[stefankarakashev]

If France play the way they did today, they're never going to win the Cup..

[MartyBong]

If France play the way they did today, they're never going to win the Cup..

Apart from the fact they already have won it, thats a pretty apt description of thier performance. All about the Koreans now.

[stefankarakashev]

i said if they don't change their play they can't win this tournament

[SpiderX22]

Crazy game...Germany vs Poland. No goals up till 90th minute. Then three attempts in one minute, 2 hit the top beam, 1 goal, but its called offsides and doesn't count. Then in like the 91st minute, Neuville (substitute) gets the ball in. Man..I don't live in Germany anymore, but the fans must have gone crazy!

[Acman3192]

I'm an American, but I see no hope for the Americans after the 3-0 loss to the Czech Republic. I would like to see Italy win because I am an Italian-American.

[SpiderX22]

I'm an American, but I see no hope for the Americans after the 3-0 loss to the Czech Republic. I would like to see Italy win because I am an Italian-American.


Italy most likely will win.

[BradG7]

Ciao, io sono Americano e voglio L'Italia hai paura di L'America.
How's my Italian Acman?
Translation- Hi, I'm American, and I want the Italians to fear America.
;)

[Xanana]

I"m sorry, but we are the best
Brasil (with S),will win the World Cup for the 7 times (Hexachampion)
Yeah! Yeah!
:spin:

[BradG7]

Well aren't we the conceeded one :menacing:

[Captain Hornblower]

I"m sorry, but we are the best
Brasil (with S),will win the World Cup for the 7 times (Hexachampion)
Yeah! Yeah!
:spin:
Hexa means six, hepta is seven. :lol:

[Captain Hornblower]

I"m sorry, but we are the best
Brasil (with S),will win the World Cup for the 7 times (Hexachampion)
Yeah! Yeah!
:spin:
1. Brasil is the native name, Brazil is the English name.
2. The Brazilian team can win the Cup 7th time not before 2010. Up to now they've won it five times (http://www.fifa.com/images/pdf/IP-301_09A_alltime.pdf), this time could be #6 (so the Hexachampion is kind of correct :) )

[rayzor810]

Looks like Argentina are gonna go a long way unfortunatly... They just opened a can of whoop *** on S&M... 6-0!!

[shrinkingman]

Looks like Argentina are gonna go a long way unfortunatly... They just opened a can of whoop *** on S&M... 6-0!!

Maybe, but big scorelines sometimes mean the opposition weren't palying too well. I saw the first half and it looked to me like Serbia were just trying to collect as many yellow cards as they could, not playing at all well. I doubt Argentina would get 6 goals against a decent side.

[bauer24]

most people say Brazil and thats the boring choice. I'll say Italy will win it.

[BradG7]

Hmmmmm, after scoring on themselves, I think Italy is a long shot. :lol:

[kazuma]

Ciao, io sono Americano e voglio L'Italia hai paura di L'America.
How's my Italian Acman?
Translation- Hi, I'm American, and I want the Italians to fear America.
;)

The correct translation is

"Ciao, io sono americano e voglio che gli Italiani abbiano paura dell'America".


Regards,
Kazuma

[kazuma]

most people say Brazil and thats the boring choice. I'll say Italy will win it.

As an Italian, I don't think that they can win this cup, according to the fact that when the opposite team blocks 2 players (Pirlo and Totti) Italy really have hard time to create something.

Beside Brasil, that is not at 100%, i can see Argentina and Spain. My outsider? Equador!

Regards,
Kazuma

[BradG7]

The correct translation is

"Ciao, io sono americano e voglio che gli Italiani abbiano paura dell'America".


Regards,
Kazuma
Yes, you are right, I wrote the English part wrong, "Italians" should've been singular. Why "che", doesn't it translate to "that"? :spin:

[kazuma]

Yes, you are right, I wrote the English part wrong, "Italians" should've been singular. Why "che", doesn't it translate to "that"? :spin:

Hi,
Hard to explain. I haven't done a literal translation, but I did try to give to the italian sentence the same meaning you gave to the english one.
But yes, "che" can be traslated with "that" most of the times, but not always.

Che cosa cavolo hai fatto ieri? What the hell have you done yesterday?
:)


Regards,
Kazuma

[SpiderX22]

Germany, for the first time since 1970, won all three of their round 1 games, after beating Ecuador today 3-0.

[BradG7]

Che cavolo succede? What the cabbage??? hehe, I know, we make fun of our teacher for that expression :lol:

[kazuma]

Che cavolo succede? What the cabbage??? hehe, I know, we make fun of our teacher for that expression :lol:

We have an idiom in Italy that is "Conosco i miei polli", whose meaning is that I know very well in a particolar situation the people who am i interacting or talking with. The literal translation is "I know my chickens". I started saying that idiom in english, instead of italian... and slowly I started saying "I know my kitchen", instead of "chicken"...
When I moved in the USA (I lived there for 5 years) I didn't realize that I was still using that idiom inenglish, so many times I had to explain to my co workers the meaning of that.

So don't worry about making fun of teachers... I think languages are made for that :)


regards,
Kazuma

[stefankarakashev]

The Czech Republic are ranked 2nd In the FIFA world rankings: Linky (http://www.soccerphile.com/soccerphile/news/fifa.html)

Obviously, the second (Czech) and the fifth (USA) in the world could not qualify for the next round... Italy and Ghana are throuh.

[BradG7]

The USA is better than that :whine:

[SpiderX22]

The USA is better than that :whine:


Apparently not. 1 goal in 3 games. But yes, they were in probably the hardest group. Still not a reason to score just 1 goal. =P

[tico005]

Even Costa Rica scored 3 goals

[BradG7]

Hey, add them up, we were awarded 2 goals in the tournament :lol:

[kazuma]

Hey, add them up, we were awarded 2 goals in the tournament :lol:

Well, yes, but you didn't score one of them... we did. We just got the wrong side... ;)


regards,
Kazuma

[BradG7]

That's why I said awarded.

[kazuma]

And is a pity, because there are a few good players in the team...

I'm happy for Australia going to the next round.


regards,
Kazuma

[SpiderX22]

Well the update:
Brazil beats Ghana 3-0 in stoppage time.
France beats Spain (who hadn't lost a game in last 25 games) 3-1. Ribery and Zidane had nice goals.


Quarterfinals:
Germany vs. Argentina
Italy vs. Ukraine
England vs. Portugal
Brazil vs France

I wanna see Germany, Ukraine, England, and France win, but Brazil is amazing, Argentina is really good, so is Italy, and Portugal is good too.

[Captain Hornblower]

... but Brazil is amazing, ..., so is Italy, ... is good too.
Did we see the same games?

[stefankarakashev]

Did we see the same games?
I think he speaks in general..

The quarters will be interesting to watch!

[MattBCFC]

I like how my previous posting has created a fuss :lol:

My predictions for the quarters:

(Winners in Bold )

Quarterfinals:
Germany vs. Argentina
Italy vs. Ukraine
England vs. Portugal (Hopefully)
Brazil vs France

[stefankarakashev]

Germany vs. Argentina
Italy vs. Ukraine
England vs. Portugal (hopefully)
Brazil vs France

[BradG7]

I like Ronaldihno, that's all the American knows ;)

[MattBCFC]

Germany are through after winning 4-2 On Penalties after the game finished 1-1 in normal time. Massive fight at the end of the game though!

Linky (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991602.stm)

[stefankarakashev]

Someone has copied my poll!
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=100924&page=71

At least it was more successful than this one

[stefankarakashev]

My favourite teams Brazil and England lost :whine:

[stefankarakashev]

Germany - France the final, old enemies?

[kazuma]

And, as usual, a World Cup that is played in Europe will be win by an european team (while when not in europe, will be wen by a non-european team). Only once this rule has been violated, in Sweden.


Regards,
Kazuma

[Captain Hornblower]

Germany - France the final, old enemies?
Noooo, France has never been an enemy to us.... just a victim :D

*duckandhide*

[stefankarakashev]

Noooo, France has never been an enemy to us.... just a victim :D

*duckandhide*
Hahaha :lol:

[kazuma]

YES!
We did it !!!... Grosso & Del Piero did it!


regards,
Kazuma

[stefankarakashev]

Bravissimo Italia!

I feel sorry für Deutschland...

[kazuma]

Before the game there were two "traditions". Germany never lost in that stadium. Italy always won against Germany in the World Cup.
The second one is a stronger tradition!

It has been a great exciting game, it's a pity it wasn't the final, because Germany played really well.


Regards,
kazuma

[stefankarakashev]

This was undoubtedly the best match of the tournament so far

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41847000/jpg/_41847960_camoranesi_getty416.jpg

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41848000/jpg/_41848156_grosso2_getty416.jpg

[stefankarakashev]

I am usually wrong in my predictions, but I'd bet on Italy to beat France in the final... unless, of course, Zizou has something to say?

[kazuma]

This was undoubtedly the best match of the tournament so far


The only very sad thing was listening to the germans whistling while there was the Italian national anthem.

Probably that helped to make our player angrier. Especially Grosso & Del Piero :)


For tonite game... i like 3 players of Portugal (Deco, C.Ronaldo and Figo) and 2 in France (Ribery and Zidane)... so they should win 3-2.


Regards,
Kazuma

[MattBCFC]

My Predictions for the 3rd Place/ Final

3rd Place: Portugal 1-3 Germany

Final: France 1-2 Italy ;)

[paul89]

I hope you are right and Germany will win , but I hope France wins the final.
F*****g Italy :whine:

[paul89]

Yeeha!!! germany wins 3-1 :clap: :givebeer: :rofl:

[Captain Hornblower]

My Predictions for the 3rd Place/ Final

3rd Place: Portugal 1-3 Germany
Cool! Can you also predict lotto numbers? :D ;)

[MattBCFC]

Sadly, No, Lottery numbers are not my thing! It was a complete fluke about the Germany game though! :lol:

[kazuma]

I hope you are right and Germany will win , but I hope France wins the final.
F*****g Italy :whine:

It's so sad reading these messages... even after we WON the cup.

I was just thinking... if we are a f*****g team, how can we describe the teams that we defeat?

Fortunately I know that in Germany there are smarter people :)


Regards,
Kazuma

[paul89]

Hey, please don't take this personally, i was just angry, :brick:
because you defeated us :whine:
But now i think Italy deserved it to win, just because of what Zidane did.
I am really disappointed of him.

Stay cool :givebeer: