LittleHurt05 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 19, 2014 -> 03:04 PM) There's always stars from club play that do thrive, but we're talking about two of the best players in this generation in Messi and Ronaldo that haven't exactly fulfilled expectations in World Cup play. As TheTruth05 said, it probably has to do with their teams. Ronaldo and Messi play on two of the most stacked club teams in the world. Their club teams are definitely better than their national teams. Plus, when you're as big as Ronaldo and Messi and you're going to be the target for both your opposition and your home country. Ronaldo is in a less enviable position than Messi since Argentina has better talent surrounding Messi. So whatever goes wrong probably goes on your shoulders, especially if you don't play well. It's a bigger stage and there's a lot more pressure to perform. I really wish baseball could have something similar to the World Cup. The World Baseball Classic is a joke. It's clear that the guys who participate care more about their ML career than their home country. I feel like it's almost the exact opposite in the World Cup. Reminds me of Poland's great star Lewandowski. It's amazing how much better you play when surrounded by a superstar roster. Not as easy when surrounded by ten fellow Poles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 England still has a good chance to get through. I think Costa Rica gets trucked in these next two games. Maybe they make them competitive, but getting a point from these last two would be as shocking as beating a Suarez-less Uruguay was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Good chance is a pretty big stretch. The big problem is the Uruagay v. Italy, because Englands chance depends on Italy beating Uruagay in a game where the Italians would only need a draw to be the top seed of the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 England still has a good chance to get through. I think Costa Rica gets trucked in these next two games. Maybe they make them competitive, but getting a point from these last two would be as shocking as beating a Suarez-less Uruguay was. I think Costa Rica can lock it down against Italy and manage a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 19, 2014 -> 02:32 PM) Entertaining 2nd half with local favorites Colombia and Ivory Coast. After two goals for Colombia, Gervinho had a really nice run and finished on the left hand side despite being fouled...but they couldn't quite manage to tie it in the final minutes. It's becoming clearer how difficult it will be for a European team to win in South America. Clearly, Netherlands is the co-favorite right now, but Argentina/Colombia/Chile/Paraguay all are going to be tough to knock out in front of their home fans. Even Mexico and Costa Rica seem to be energized playing closer to home. Article on the enigma that is Rooney, and why he's so controversial among England's faithful. http://www.espnfc.com/blog/marcotti-musing...oney-is-madness No, no they are not. At all. QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Jun 19, 2014 -> 04:48 PM) Real Madrid is probably salivating at the thought of getting Suarez this summer. Better have an open wallet. I really think he's staying at Liverpool. Just signed a new deal, young team that is only gonna get better and Champions League next season. He may move in 2015 but I think he remains this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jun 20, 2014 -> 08:17 AM) I think Costa Rica can lock it down against Italy and manage a draw. I think they could grab a goal (Campbell is awesome) but I think Italy wins 3-1. Italy does not want to have to get a result against Uruguay to advance. They are essentially in with a win today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Wow, CR just got screwed out of a PK. Blatant foul in the box not called. EDIT: And then they got one anyway, 1-0 CR. Edited June 20, 2014 by HickoryHuskers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Costa Rica takes a 1-0 lead on Italy. They have looked really good again today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Costa Rica looking pretty impressive in the 1st half. 1-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jun 20, 2014 -> 11:45 AM) Wow, CR just got screwed out of a PK. Blatant foul in the box not called. Yep, but we get justice a couple minutes later since Costa Rica just scored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Italy better come out firing and try their best to at least get a draw out of this game. They are being outworked by Costa Rica and they definitely do not want to play Uruguay in a winner take all match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Costa Rica seems to be more in their element when not playing in a blizzard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Costa Rica wins 1-0, England eliminated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 America para los Americanos...guess that's true. European teams dropping like flies. Uruguay is gonna knock out Italy, book it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 America para los Americanos...guess that's true. European teams dropping like flies. Uruguay is gonna knock out Italy, book it. If Costa Rica wins Group D and Mexico is runner-up in Group A, there is the potential for a Costa Rica-Mexico quarterfinal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jun 20, 2014 -> 01:04 PM) If Costa Rica wins Group D and Mexico is runner-up in Group A, there is the potential for a Costa Rica-Mexico quarterfinal. Yeah, but first gotta get past Croatia. Not gonna be easy but seems like that Brazilian weather is affecting European teams much more than American teams. Edited June 20, 2014 by MexSoxFan#1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Yeah, but first gotta get past Croatia. Not gonna be easy but seems like that Brazilin weather is affecting European teams much more than American teams. Probably a combination of weather and travel. Even if you arrive a week or two early, having to be 5+ time zones from home really sucks. Big advantage to CONCACAF teams even though they aren't all that close to Brazil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 CONCACAF kicking some ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 20, 2014 -> 11:48 AM) CONCACAF kicking some ass. Lets hope it continues on Sunday!!! I have long been laughing at everyone writing off CR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 20, 2014 -> 06:48 PM) CONCACAF kicking some ass. Agreed, what a fantastic world cup for the Americas (unless Brazil loses and they kill every living footballer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 French speaking country 1, partially French speaking country 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Make that 2-0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 France 5, SnowFrance 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Switzerland was ranked 6th coming into the tourney, right? Crazy World Cup so far. Can't wait for that Uruguay/Italy winner-take-all game. Interesting match-up. Wasn't that impressed with Italy at all watching them in the first half. Might as well have been watching the 2009/11/13 White Sox highlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 20, 2014 -> 06:34 PM) Switzerland was ranked 6th coming into the tourney, right? Crazy World Cup so far. Can't wait for that Uruguay/Italy winner-take-all game. Interesting match-up. Wasn't that impressed with Italy at all watching them in the first half. Might as well have been watching the 2009/11/13 White Sox highlights. Only if you believe those bogus rankings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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