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it's hard to see anyone other than Germany win, with France perhaps the best of the rest.
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it's hard to see anyone other than Germany win, with France perhaps the best of the rest.
Let's not forget we're talking about a WC, not a EC...
Quite frankly, I haven't seen enough from the non-EU teams to qualify (not to say: dismiss...) them as 'the rest ', as far as chances of winning are concerned.
I only know the (historic) power of European football has been rapidly equaled (and maybe even surpassed by now...) by many south American nations (a.o.); as well as African football getting stronger every year. Apart from the fact that EACH tournament has at least ONE significant 'outsider' (mostly 2, sometimes 3...) nobody really had seen comming, I'd say that this quote here is premature to say the least.
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it's hard to see anyone other than Germany win, with France perhaps the best of the rest.
Let's not forget we're talking about a WC, not a EC...
Quite frankly, I haven't seen enough from the non-EU teams to qualify (not to say: dismiss...) them as 'the rest ', as far as chances of winning are concerned.
I only know the (historic) power of European football has been rapidly equaled (and maybe even surpassed by now...) by many south American nations (a.o.); as well as African football getting stronger every year. Apart from the fact that EACH tournament has at least ONE significant 'outsider' (mostly 2, sometimes 3...) nobody really had seen comming, I'd say that this quote here is premature to say the least.
but the Cup has never gone outside Europe or South America. With the latter currently in the doldrums, that points to Europe.
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grzegorz67
it's hard to see anyone other than Germany win, with France perhaps the best of the rest.
Let's not forget we're talking about a WC, not a EC...
Quite frankly, I haven't seen enough from the non-EU teams to qualify (not to say: dismiss...) them as 'the rest ', as far as chances of winning are concerned.
I only know the (historic) power of European football has been rapidly equaled (and maybe even surpassed by now...) by many south American nations (a.o.); as well as African football getting stronger every year. Apart from the fact that EACH tournament has at least ONE significant 'outsider' (mostly 2, sometimes 3...) nobody really had seen comming, I'd say that this quote here is premature to say the least.
but the Cup has never gone outside Europe or South America. With the latter currently in the doldrums, that points to Europe.
The cup has twice gone outside Europe or South America - Brazil won it in Sweden in 58 while Germany won it in Brazil in 2014. Not sure where Italy winning it in America in 1994 sits.
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grzegorz67
it's hard to see anyone other than Germany win, with France perhaps the best of the rest.
Let's not forget we're talking about a WC, not a EC...
Quite frankly, I haven't seen enough from the non-EU teams to qualify (not to say: dismiss...) them as 'the rest ', as far as chances of winning are concerned.
I only know the (historic) power of European football has been rapidly equaled (and maybe even surpassed by now...) by many south American nations (a.o.); as well as African football getting stronger every year. Apart from the fact that EACH tournament has at least ONE significant 'outsider' (mostly 2, sometimes 3...) nobody really had seen comming, I'd say that this quote here is premature to say the least.
but the Cup has never gone outside Europe or South America. With the latter currently in the doldrums, that points to Europe.
The cup has twice gone outside Europe or South America - Brazil won it in Sweden in 58 while Germany won it in Brazil in 2014. Not sure where Italy winning it in America in 1994 sits.
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The cup has twice gone outside Europe or South America - Brazil won it in Sweden in 58 while Germany won it in Brazil in 2014. Not sure where Italy winning it in America in 1994 sits.
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Nate
Tonight England play against Brazil at Wembley stadium.
I predict England 0 Brazil 6
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Stoneage
It's a friendly, isn't it? I predict 2-2 then...
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Cristiano Radtke
A new IORR prediction game is on the way?
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DandelionPowderman
Will be fun, Mike!
I must say that Denmark were really impressive last night. Christian Eriksen is an attraction alone. What a player!
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Wild Slivovitz
Silver Dagger, I like the Spurs, but this year the premier league is a no contest, as Manchester City is way better than all the others. I've seen them live at the stadium at the latest Champions League game, and I've been really impressed!
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MAF
It's sad that only one of these teams - Denmark and Ireland - can go to Russia next year. I would like to see both in the turnament - good teams and absolutely great fans!
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Cristiano Radtke
A new IORR prediction game is on the way?
Yes - once we know who has qualified and the draw I will organise a prediction game for World Cup 2018.
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DandelionPowderman
Will be fun, Mike!
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Will be fun, Mike!
I must say that Denmark were really impressive last night. Christian Eriksen is an attraction alone. What a player!
Yes - Spurs need to watch out as not only is Harry Kane a high profile potential acquisition to big spending Real/Barca/PSG but so too are Eriksen, Dele Alli. And there are also rumours that their manager Pochetino has come under the eye of Real president Florentino Perez as a successor to ZZ.
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calipachangero
Vamos Perú!!
First time since 1982 to take part in the World Cup, today thursday is gonna be a bank holiday all over the country!!
Even sweeter thinking of Chile staying home><