Which teams will face off in the World Cup 2006 group stage?

[Andy]

Origionally posted by EL
So Robinson and Gary Neville are world class but not Ballack? Kidding right?

When did i say that Robinson and Gary Neville where world class? I merely said that they where top players.

Origioanlly posted by EL
I watch rahter much premier league, and I have to say Robinson is quite succeful there. The problem is that premier league does not hold the high standard of Serie A or La Liga! I would even hold Bundesliga as better. Sure there is one top world class team, Chelsea, but the others more or less sux compared to middle teams in the other leagues (and I'm saying this as a ManU fan). Ok, Liverpool won CL last season, but I think we all can agree they had some luck on their way.
This is why I think you English's always overestimate your team, it's because you always overestimate your league.

Even if the english teams where of a lower quality than the spanish or italian leagues a football and a goal are of universal size so as long as he can stop a goal in one leage what's to stop him doing it in another league?

Origionally posted by EL
I ment players with his style in general: technical, speedy and creative.
Ibrahimovic i don't think much of never seen him consistently perform.
You'll be suprised when he defeats you this summer!

No player has ever had the style of Ronaldinho, his Skill levels are better than any player i have ever watched and he is almost as fast as any player aswell. And when running with the ball i don't think i have ever seen anyone with the ability to dribble at the speed he does. He's the reason why i think Brazil will win the world cup.
oh, and Owen will be the player that scores the winning goal against sweden to secure top spot in the group for us.

 

[EL]

and Owen will be the player that scores the winning goal against sweden to secure top spot in the group for us.

No no, you know how it ends between us, at the best you get a draw...

 

[Andy]

Yea, probably. Does anders svensson still make it into the swedish squad?

 

[EL]

Yea, probably. Does anders svensson still make it into the swedish squad?

Well, it's a battle between him and Kim Kallstrom (in Rennes) about the offensive central midfield position.
An other oldie, Alexandersson, is still hanging around too, though he probably won't make the starting eleven (as a wing midfielder).

 

[siddharth]

Kallstrom is pretty good. They used to show U-21 international matches on TV a while back, and I thought that he played very well. Glad to see that he may get a chance in the world cup.

Who's your first choice keeper? Andreas Isaksson or Magnus Hedman?

 

[Lisa!]

Actually Lisa, the referee were fair and square upon both teams. The korean team stopped as the referee ordered and it was THEN spain 'scored'. It was spains fault not relising thast their goal was not valid (and their fans and the team are moaning about it. Tough)

Yeah, I remember, but you know the referee had no reason to stop the match at that scene. and it wasn'this only mistake.(he took 2 other opportunites from Spain and that's not why I say. I'm quoting an expert in fact!) But anyway let's forget all about it. It wasn't such a big deal for me even 4 years ago!

 

[Sprinter]

I guess Brazil, England, Germany, Italy will enter the semifinal.

 

[EL]

Kallstrom is pretty good. They used to show U-21 international matches on TV a while back, and I thought that he played very well. Glad to see that he may get a chance in the world cup.

My guess would be that Anders Svensson will be starter, but if he won't do good enough Kallstrom will get his chance. Most people think both of them should play at the same time, with Kallstrom at the defensive midfield position (Sweden plays with this diamond midfield). However, Lagerback (coach) sticks to Linderoth in this position, which I think he does totally correctly...Linderoth rules!

Who's your first choice keeper? Andreas Isaksson or Magnus Hedman?

Definitely Isaksson. His like number one, two and three. Magnus Hedman quit playing earlier this year, and now working as a trainer in the U-21 national team. Anyway, Isaksson has been number one for several years now, and with all right.

 

[Lisa!]

I guess Brazil get the cup again!

 

[MSI]

I guess Brazil get the cup again!

i hope i am dead before that day :/, i hope they don't win ..

 

[Sprinter]

Maybe US will win worldcup?
But unlikely, US people prefer basketball which i feel dull!

 

[Sprinter]

Do you gamble for soccer? Millions dollars were bet for the matches.

 

[EL]

Italy and especially German don't have a chance! I would rate any of the look outs before German.. Italy are ok.. but not as strong as Netherlands England or even Croatia..

Guess the outcome of this world cup was hard to predict for the experts...

Anyone still doubting Italy had a great teamplay?