FIFA World Cup Germany 2006

[Shuja Ali]

I guess Crouch should be the choice. With his recent performance I guess he can also make a difference.

[yiannakop]

I really believe England can do that this year. So I'll go with them.

I really WANT to believe that also... but with this coach......
Dont forget the Euro 2004 and what this terrible coach managed to do....
Anyway, I am not fanatic with England I just support them. I also support Germany and Argentina.

[cilu]

Well, it's possible that Germany and Englad to meet after the group phase, as the winner of group A plays agaist the second from B and vice-versa.

[exterminator]

Go ... India .. Go !!!

Ok, seriously - England - I don't know why but may be because when I started watching soccer it started with this country's team and its league. And most importantly - I know each player they have quite well enough to choose the starting 11 from.

Cilu said rightly about their midfield - but I think the best thing this time would be their defence - with the miserly John Terry and then having Rio alongside with Ashley cole and Neville on left and right backs. That will just be terrific. Having Sol/Carragher as a backup options shows the depth they have in defence.

The only thing that bothers me is the chance of absence of Rooney and the presence of Crouch. I so not like that guy - he can do nothing except for heading the ball. I seriously doubt if he can boost the team or be a force in times like Eng vs Portugal in Euro 2004 or Eng vs Brazil in the last WC. He would become another mere spectator. Rooney is so very different. Jemaine Defoe would have had been a better option or rather Joe Cole in the front. Other option would be Carrick if Joe Cole plays at RM/RW.

But yeah Sven is so stupid sometimes with his tacts.

[cilu]

I don't know why but may be because when I started watching soccer

<cough>hm</cough> it's FOOTBALL not SOCCER. If in America they prefer to call a game that's mostly played with hands football too, well, that's it, but this sport that we are talking about is called FOOTBALL. It's FIFA (Federation Internationale de FOOTBALL Association) not FISA (Federation Internationale de SOCCER Association).

[Vedam Shashank]

Beat the HEAT!!!

Bring them on.......wake em up

Yeaaahhhhhhhhh.... GO MAVS.......

Hooray to Dirk the unstoppable..... whoooaaaaa

Mavs in 7

[exterminator]

<cough>hm</cough> it's FOOTBALL not SOCCER. If in America they prefer to call a game that's mostly played with hands football too, well, that's it, but this sport that we are talking about is called FOOTBALL. It's FIFA (Federation Internationale de FOOTBALL Association) not FISA (Federation Internationale de SOCCER Association).

Ahem.. Ahem.. Okay.. football.. not soccer. Actually, the recent clients visiting us in India were Americans - so had to use that terminology. Moreover - I visit this one for the latest news - www.soccernet.com and it's a british website I guess. And hence I got acquainted with it.. No probs .. <switching mode to replace soccer by football>

However, who do you guys think would be the boys to watch? (note - not men to watch) - I would not want to miss the following:
1. Rooney (if he plays)
2. Messi
3. Kaka
4. Robben
5. Ronaldinho

[cilu]

Well, I think Messi will make a difference for Argentina. Could prove a key player at the world cup. I hope Rooney can play as well as 2 years ago...

[Melvik12]

I will dance for Portugal,it deserves,I am really fan of their team and theri superstars like figo and ronaldo.

[cilu]

So Germany opened in style the tournament, though Costa Rica put some pressure on them. 4 - 2 is a fairly score. I'm looking forward to see how will they perform with Balack on the pitch.

In the meanwhile, you can make your virtual fantasy team here. My team is called Cilu Ball Sorcerers and it's in England Fans group. Good luck!

[dglienna]

I think the USA is playing soon. Didn't realize that there were 64 games in all. It'll have a lot of TV coverage.

[Shuja Ali]

Poland again lost the opening match.

Poland missed few chances and the only goal they scored was declared off-side. Wat that actually off-side? What do you guys think?

[cilu]

No, that wasn't an offside position. But the second goal of Ecuador was scored from offside.

In 20 minutes England will Play against Paraguay...

[Shuja Ali]

In 20 minutes England will Play against Paraguay...

My favorites are going to play their World Cup opener, what am I doing on this stupid computer.

I am off to watch the game.

[ovidiucucu]

I voted for Ecuador.
See you after the final...