#1 Re: Off-Topic » EURO 2016 » 2016-06-10 18:31:50

Black Mamba wrote:

France will win. Allez les Bleus!

Despite playing at home, i think France won't handle the pressure on the final stage of the competition. I predict that Germany will win and do the double (WC 2014 & Euro 2016). France have a problem in their defence with the absence of Varane, they simply don't have a guy to support Koscielny, Rami or Mangala aren't good enough. Also, Diarra is a useless player and i don't understand the reason why he plays.

Germany have great players such as Muller, Kroos, Ozil, Neuer or Hummels and on top of that, a great coach and a better organized team than the others.

To sum up, in the semi-finals Germany will knockout France and Spain will knockout England. Then, in the final Germany will overtake Spain and be crowned European Champions.

Be aware that i predicted the same result before WC 2014 and it was confirmed weeks after, so you can bank on it smile

#2 Re: Off-Topic » 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil » 2014-07-06 13:20:26

Costa Rica for me a boring team. Credit to them and to their coach for getting through the group stages in a very tough group, and for reaching the quarter finals of a World Cup, without doubt the biggest surprise of this WC.

But playing a very defensive system 5-4-1? That reminds me of catenaccio, they barely had an attempt on yesterday's match, that's not 21st century football, for god's sake. Thankfully Netherlands went through, and Van Gaal proved decisive with the introduction of Krul just seconds before extra time was over.

Now I predict an all European final between arch rivals Germany and Netherlands, and Germany will get the better and become World Champion.

#3 Re: Off-Topic » World Cup 2014 quiz » 2014-06-12 21:58:47

My answers are:

1) Which country wins the FIFA World Cup 2014?
Germany

2) The winning country will be from which continent?
Europe

3) Which countries will reach the final?
Germany - Spain

4) End result of the final?
2-1

5) Fastest goal of the tournament will be scored after how long?
B - 60 to 180 seconds

6) Which of these teams won’t advance from the group stage?
England

7) Which of these will advance from group stage?
Russia Uruguay USA

8) Which team will have let in most goals after the group stage?
Australia

9) Which team will have most yellow cards after the group stage?
Nigeria

10) Will Miroslav Klose surpass Ronaldos scoring record in this tournament?
Yes, Salto-Klose will score 2 goals in this competition.

11) Will any player score a hattrick?
Yes -> Messi the best player in the world

12) The goals per match average for the entire tournament will be?
A – Less than 2,4

13) Which team will receive the FIFA Fair Play Trophy?
Australia

14) Which player will receive the Golden Glove award?
Neuer

15) Which player will receive the Golden Ball award?
Ozil

16) Which player will receive the Golden Boot award?
Messi

17) How many goals will the top scorer make?
5

18) Which quiz participant will have fewest correct answers?
Denny, maybe.

#4 Re: Off-Topic » 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil » 2014-06-07 22:42:52

Coco wrote:
Pinho wrote:

Brazil have great players but their coach has proved he is a damn shit

Scolari a damn shit ? Where is the evidence ??


Yeah, Coco, a damn shit. He was the one who lost twice AT HOME against Greece, when coaching the Portuguese national team during the Euro 2004. With the best bunch of players Portugal has ever had, like Carvalho, Jorge Andrade, Deco, Rui Costa, Figo, Ronaldo and so on, he disappointed all the fans by losing against a reasonable Greek side.

At Chelsea, his reign only lasted for 5 months and was sacked. At Palmeiras, he resigned after the club was relegated to Serie B. His teams don't play good football and the results have proved it.

He only won the WC 2002 because in all the football competitions i've watched, it was the most shameful WC with scandalous ref decisions that knocked out Spain and Italy, for instance, against South Korea. That left the way open for Brazil to the final, but Brazil never convinced, even against Belgium or Turkey they suffered a lot to get through.

#5 Re: Off-Topic » 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil » 2014-06-07 21:13:22

bidji91 wrote:
tuia wrote:
Lecter wrote:

Im bias cuz im Portuguese but i think we´re going far. Every competition we go far, semi or finals, so even though I dont really like this specific national team I still think everyone is underestimating us. I think Germany is the team to beat and Brasil. Argentina I dont see them as a team and their defense is not quite up there with the rest of the team. Spain is playing tiki taka and everyone already knows how to beat that fking boring game. Outsiders will be Italy, Netherlands, Portugal and im thinking a big surprise like Croatia. Those guys always had great players and are though to beat. Maybe Colombia can be there but with Falcao out it will be hard.

I am betting Portugal won't overcome the group stage, luck will run out this time. For me, who will win World Cup will be Brazil, Spain or Germany, but I stick with Brazil, because of the home advantage.

And we know this Home advantage can make the difference! Brazil also knows it!


Yes, what an advantage. With the refs on their side, it will be easier for Brazil to get to the final stages of the competition. Brazil have great players but their coach has proved he is a damn shit, they will be knocked out at the semis by Germany.

I bet on Germany to win the World Cup, with Bayern, Dortmund and Arsenal players all combined, they will be unstoppable. European nations will rule.

#6 Re: Off-Topic » 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil » 2014-06-07 21:03:12

My preview on the WC Brazil 2014:

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