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Cristiano Ronaldo is center of U.S. soccer team’s attention at World Cup
washingtonpost.com ^ | June 20, 2014 | Steven Goff

Posted on 06/20/2014 11:19:50 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper

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Kevin-Prince Boateng starts for Ghana
61 posted on 06/21/2014 11:21:47 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Germany unchanged for Ghana clash
62 posted on 06/21/2014 11:23:13 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Mertesacker handed 100th Germany cap
The Arsenal defender is to become only his country's 10th international centurion at the age of 29, just under a decade after making his first appearance, against Iran
63 posted on 06/21/2014 11:27:35 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: MHGinTN

Yes, Dejagah is very good. I watched him play every week back when he was at Hertha BSC. Close friend of Kevin Prince Boateng then, who also played for Hertha.


64 posted on 06/21/2014 11:33:16 AM PDT by cartan
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Good news!


65 posted on 06/21/2014 11:34:00 AM PDT by cartan
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To: Berlin_Freeper

http://www.westport-news.com/news/crime/article/Police-Soccer-star-Hope-Solo-arrested-in-assault-5569609.php


66 posted on 06/21/2014 11:35:33 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Best referees so far have been Mark Geiger of the USA and Howard Webb of England. Someone made a big deal out of Geiger getting two matches prior to Howard Webb getting his first. However, one must keep in mind that Howard Webb has a tremendous reputation within FIFA and this is Geiger’s first World Cup. Howard will get assigned to a couple of very big matches in the knockout phase because everyone knows he is one of the top 2-3 most respected refs in the world. Since he did the final in 2010, it is certain he won’t be assigned the final this year.

Geiger has gotten rave reviews from FIFA and will be rewarded with at least one assignment in the knockout phase; maybe even two.

The Jananese ref who screwed up the Brazil-Croatia match was demoted to fourth official status and the LJ who screwd Mexico out of two goals has been sent home. FIFA does not tolerate incompetence from referees.


67 posted on 06/21/2014 11:36:05 AM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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To: Berlin_Freeper

You can take the girl out of the trailer park, but.....


68 posted on 06/21/2014 11:40:47 AM PDT by safeasthebanks ("The most rewarding part, was when he gave me my money!" - Dr. Nick)
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Germany conserving energy


69 posted on 06/21/2014 12:47:12 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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It’s very hot and humid on the field. Germans are having trouble to keep running. Africans don’t seem to mind.
70 posted on 06/21/2014 12:49:01 PM PDT by cartan
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To: Berlin_Freeper

This was not on the script.


71 posted on 06/21/2014 12:51:28 PM PDT by dfwgator
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Ghana really is playing for survival, I may be way way wrong but it seems likely the USA will win tomorrow and if Germany wins today as well, it’s too late for the other two.


72 posted on 06/21/2014 1:01:08 PM PDT by BeadCounter
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Ghana answer right back, well done....


73 posted on 06/21/2014 1:11:48 PM PDT by BeadCounter
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To: BeadCounter

GHANA

BLACK STARS!!!


74 posted on 06/21/2014 1:20:07 PM PDT by BeadCounter
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To: BeadCounter

Not good for the US.


75 posted on 06/21/2014 1:20:19 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: cartan

Unbelievable mistakes by the German defense.


76 posted on 06/21/2014 1:20:55 PM PDT by cartan
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To: cartan

If this holds up, the US MUST BEAT Portugal. A tie still puts them in jeopardy.


77 posted on 06/21/2014 1:22:09 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Dziekuje, Miroslav!


78 posted on 06/21/2014 1:28:08 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: cartan

Klose does his salto. He previously said that he was too old for that stuff now.


79 posted on 06/21/2014 1:28:59 PM PDT by cartan
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Klose for the rescue :)


80 posted on 06/21/2014 1:29:54 PM PDT by cartan
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