simplythebest 11,453 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Oh God, don't go there. We'll be hearing how Maradona "single-handedly" won the world cup next.It's ridiculous, Maradona never won the Champions League unlike Messi so what does that mean? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,714 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I can see Argentina doing well actually. Maradona was entertaining but his squad was quite baffling, i.e no Cambiasso and Zanetti. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,890 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 It's ridiculous, Maradona never won the Champions League unlike Messi so what does that mean? Quite.It's funny, if Italy had won the World Cup in 1994, Roberto Baggio would have virtually the same CV as Maradona (couple of league titles, a UEFA Cup and the World Cup), and would probably have a more legitimate claim to have "single-handedly" won the World Cup (he didn't and the Italy squad was a terrific one, but they performed poorly and he bailed them out time and time again).Somehow I doubt that people would claim that Baggio was the greatest ever if that had happened, and it DID happen in 1982 with Paolo Rossi, so clearly Maradona's claim to the title of the greatest is really to do with his talent, rather than his achievements, and that's fair enough. He's arguably the greatest ever. If he hadn't won the World Cup in Mexico he would still have been arguably the greatest ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,890 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I can see Argentina doing well actually. Maradona was entertaining but his squad was quite baffling, i.e no Cambiasso and Zanetti.Gutierrez rather than Zanetti Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,009 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Belgium. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutonblue 1,974 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Belgium Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Probably Belgium, but the team who nobodies mentioned yet, who won it last time in Brazil (against Brazil) are a better bet for the semis and a dark horse too. And those mentioning France ? They aint qualified yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,639 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Messi has to win a World Cup to be the greatest player ever, it's the only thing maradona has over him.I can't see why people on here and writing off Brazil, they beat Spain 3-0 this year FFS!What about everything else Messi has over him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,890 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Probably Belgium, but the team who nobodies mentioned yet, who won it last time in Brazil (against Brazil) are a better bet for the semis and a dark horse too.And those mentioning France ? They aint qualified yet.I would love it if Uruguay won it again Love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Walnuts 1,061 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Think it will be Germany myself but Brazil might do it with a home crowd behind them, Could see Argentina doing well although would never hear the end of that makes Messi the best player ever comments if they win it. No chance of Belgium getting further than the quarters I think, might be dark horses for Euro 2016 though with the experience of a major tournament behind them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 16,958 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I would love it if Uruguay won it again Love it....with a last minute controversial winner from Suarez. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,793 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Probably Belgium, but the team who nobodies mentioned yet, who won it last time in Brazil (against Brazil) are a better bet for the semis and a dark horse too.And those mentioning France ? They aint qualified yet.Probably because Uruguay have been shite since they won the Copa America. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalton 1,192 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I think the african teams could easily throw up a suprise packageand with the underdog tag will gain alot of brazilian support.The Italians will reach the 1/4 finals but brazil will be hard to beat on hole soiljust hope neymar behaves himself in the penalty box as the refs will be under pressureto give the home team decisions as the host nation.Germany v Brazil final Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,752 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Maybe shouldn't be in here but Ghana beat Egypt 6-1 in one of the African playoffs.That's a shocker of a result for Egypt Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 16,958 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Maybe shouldn't be in here but Ghana beat Egypt 6-1 in one of the African playoffs.That's a shocker of a result for EgyptSaw that American coach of theirs - Bradley? - on TV at the weekend. Looks like he'll be ex-coach soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,752 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Saw that American coach of theirs - Bradley? - on TV at the weekend. Looks like he'll be ex-coach soon.You would think so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yata 161 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Spain... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstone 374 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Spain...You really would be daft not to back them in some ways - i don't think they will win it but i see no good reason as to why they're not favourites given they have won the last 3 major tournaments. Think it will be them on ze germans Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstone 374 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Argentina to win it.Spain, Germany, Argentina and Colombia(dark horses) to make the final 4. Hopefully see Argentina meet Brazil in the QFs and knock them out.What a daring prediction Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalvinC 1,414 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 22/1 on william hill - i might stick 30 quid on itSame. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAvenger 10,206 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Brazil or Argentina to win.....you heard it here first !!!Only about 4 teams capable of winning so there will be no dark horses Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstone 374 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Same.won 80 quid midweek and stuck it all on a few teams tomo that will double my money - might just stick the winnings completely on it and it will return over 2 grand if it wins Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,360 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I would love it if Uruguay won it again Love it.This. It would be magnificent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott1872 862 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Brazil will be shagged off the first decent side they meet, Germans wont win it, C'mon the French! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis 1,011 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hoping England but fancy Germany or Holland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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