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RE: Group-D - WC 2014 - ElMago99 - 06-25-2014
I'm not sure why Balotelli is the way he is, but he's too unpredictable. I actually thought for Italy he was a different person. He worked hard for the shirt, often played up top by himself, gave his body up, didn't do too many stupid things, and didn't act out.
This tournament I just felt like whatever brains he had, he lost. He looked lost up top, frustrated, and that any moment he court hurt someone or get a red. He did nothing on the field, and the yellow he got forced Prandelli's hand. His actions of sitting on the bus by himself, if true, are silly. Like a child.
I cannot help but keep reminiscing over Italy 2006. Balanced squad, stronger at the back and in midfield... I mean, yes, there were many legends on the team (Nesta, Cannavaro, Gattuso, Pirlo, Totti, Del Piero, Inzaghi), but also great role players in Perrotta, Camoranesi, Grosso, and Materazzi. Luca Toni, & Gilardino did their part too. Luca Toni was in his prime at the time, which was good for 32 goals per season.
The thing I remember most about those players are the defensive/tactical ingenious, as well as the tremendous
.. Italy simply needs to go back to that, and a more old fashioned coach like Capello. As for grass roots, yes, more emphasis on defense + younger development, giving them a chance in Serie A, etc.I'm still very disappointed from yesterday. For me, the World Cup is over.
RE: Group-D - WC 2014 - xudong - 06-25-2014
(06-25-2014, 01:20 PM)Stitch Wrote:(06-25-2014, 05:38 AM)xudong Wrote: This is unfortunate. This was the first WC that I actually don't have a real team to follow/support (after BiH was eliminated, of course - this one is for you, Stitch.). I was in the process of shopping around, and Suarez and his Uruguay was actually on my short list after their heroics against England.
I m the same bro. Both BiH and Italy are gone, no real reason to watch WC anymore
Except to root against the Germans. I have an annoying friend who supports them, so I want them to lose
I think I may support Greece the rest of the way. You can read my reasoning in their group's thread.
Oh damn, Stitch. I was actually thinking that I should start supporting Germany.
I don't think Greece will go far at all. They don't even deserve to be in the final 16.
RE: Group-D - WC 2014 - Stitch - 06-25-2014
Well they do play costarica in the 16s
RE: Group-D - WC 2014 - xudong - 06-25-2014
exactly. :d costa rica is so good this year. :d
You know what, I think I will support costa rica. thanks for reminding me and helping me find my new team.
RE: Group-D - WC 2014 - Aficio - 06-25-2014
Like ElMago99, I also think of Capello for Italy's new coach, but he is only available after a bad WC
And the candidate now is Mancini
RE: Group-D - WC 2014 - xudong - 06-25-2014
Capello once said that he is too old and wanted to retire. I doubt that he is getting younger now.
RE: Group-D - WC 2014 - Aficio - 06-25-2014
Capello still have 4 years in his contract with Russia:
http://www.espnfc.com/russia/story/1691344/fabio-capello-signs-new-russia-contract
So if the Russian don't need him, maybe he wants to use those 4 years to prove them wrong
RE: Group-D - WC 2014 - xudong - 06-25-2014
After their captain, coach, now it is the Uruguay FA, who came out and declared that the bite mark was PS'ed.
![[Image: Img401379732.jpg]](http://photocdn.sohu.com/20140625/Img401379732.jpg)
What next? Uruguay president will announce that it all was a scam, that Chiellini didn't even play that day, and what Suarez bit on the pitch was just a snack bar? :d
RE: Group-D - WC 2014 - Stitch - 06-25-2014
are they retarded or what? what about videos of him biting chiellini?
RE: Group-D - WC 2014 - reza - 06-26-2014