The World Cup 2014 Thread

[spookyturtle 9,466]

England's style of play is based on pace and work rate, whereas Continental European teams employ a higher degree of technical skill and tend to play a slower game. England's game is unsuited to Brazil's heat and humidity and their fatigue showed toward the end of both of their matches in this tournament. Qatar in 2022 will be a nightmare.

Latin American teams play with more natural flair and don't like dealing with the physicality of the European game. Mind you, when they're on top of their game, they can take apart a European team and make it look easy.

Thank you once again for the info. I have a lot to learn. I do see the difference in the style of play say between Germany and Chile or Brasil. Some teams play a fast style, others more precise and deliberate. I really enjoyed the Chile game yesterday.

[Big Papa Zone 93]

This sums it all up nicely (and far more eloquently than I ever could):

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/18804/9355163/world-cup-uruguay-defeat-only-highlighted-how-england-are-often-let-down-by-their-key-men-when-it-matters

[Pooky 3,787]

It was mid-fifties Fahrenheit during England's game today - like a Thursday night in Sheffield. No excuses. We were cr@p. Again.

Maybe they thought they were actually in Sheffield, got really depressed and decided they just wanted to go home.

[Pooky 3,787]

This sums it all up nicely (and far more eloquently than I ever could):

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/18804/9355163/world-cup-uruguay-defeat-only-highlighted-how-england-are-often-let-down-by-their-key-men-when-it-matters

They fail to mention how Glenn Hoddle completely screwed it with David Beckham.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Costa Rica made it to the round of 16. England is going home. Italy still has to earn their spot in the top 16. It's an upside-down world.

Well done Costa Rica.

[Peikko 1,575]

The Swiss goalie is awesome, I love his glove/boot fashion sense

[JohnR! 5,495]

The Swiss goalie is awesome, I love his glove/boot fashion sense

The Swiss aren't having much luck today... Having said that their goalie just saved a penalty kick, so he is as good as gold!

What's with the pink and blue shoes?

[Jacque67 7,328]

Oh no! England out of World Cup already! Thanks Italy;) !!!!!!!!

[Peikko 1,575]

The Swiss aren't having much luck today... Having said that their goalie just saved a penalty kick, so he is as good as gold!

What's with the pink and blue shoes?

Look at the gloves too, he's quite the mannequin. France just scored again, it's an entertaining game, fashion notwithstanding.

[Super King 26]

Swiss's passing has been terrible in 1st half!!!!

[Jacque67 7,328]

Well, at least we haven't lost our sense of humour!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2663475/Rubbing-As-worse-mocked-pictures-poking-fun-Steven-Gerrard-Queen-shared-interne.html

[Pooky 3,787]

Oh no! England out of World Cup already! Thanks Italy;) !!!!!!!!

I think the Italians might be a little worried, right about now. The second qualifying spot in the group is between them and Uruguay, and the world saw what a difference Luis Suarez made for Uruguay against England.

[Jacque67 7,328]

Lol!

Edited June 20, 2014 by Jacque67

[Pooky 3,787]

Haven't you heard? Italy lost to Uruguay so England is out of the World Cup- ha ha!

Almost quick enough.

Italy lost to Costa Rica

Edited June 20, 2014 by Pooky

[Pooky 3,787]

But England are still out of the World Cup.