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World Cup 2014: Goals, drama & that bite - is Brazil the best?
bbc ^ | 10 July 2014 | Phil McNulty, John Motson

Posted on 07/11/2014 12:34:25 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper

Record goals, Suarez gnaws, that James Rodriguez strike, passion, drama, colourful fashion - what a World Cup this has been.

It was a tournament that started with a bang as the hosts came from behind to beat Croatia, and has since delivered fantastic entertainment almost game after game.

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: worldcup2014
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The German machine, that demolished the hosts 7-1 in the semifinal, is suddenly an ominous proposition. The awe and aura around Joachim Low's team has left Argentina fans somewhat jittery.
61 posted on 07/11/2014 1:08:36 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Germany 7 Brazil 1)
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Argentina coach set to quit
his agent says.

"I am certain that Alejandro will not continue with the team,"

62 posted on 07/11/2014 1:13:04 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Germany 7 Brazil 1)
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"How marvelous and beautiful it is to make people happy."
63 posted on 07/11/2014 1:16:50 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Germany 7 Brazil 1)
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Over 10 heads of state are expected to attend the final match of the FIFA World Cup between Argentina and Germany at Rio de Janeiro's world-renowned Maracana stadium on Sunday.
64 posted on 07/11/2014 1:22:38 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Germany 7 Brazil 1)
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keeping Lionel Messi quiet must be the top priority for Germany
65 posted on 07/11/2014 1:25:20 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Germany 7 Brazil 1)
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Don’t Bet Against a Team With Lionel Messi on It
I would not bet a cent against a team that includes Lionel Messi and whose defense has not yielded a goal to any opponent over the last three games, two of which ran into extra time.
66 posted on 07/11/2014 1:29:41 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Germany 7 Brazil 1)
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Jose Mourinho: 'Lionel Messi is not the greatest player ever'
not

67 posted on 07/11/2014 1:31:29 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Germany 7 Brazil 1)
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Messi is the only man who can stop a German triumph
68 posted on 07/11/2014 1:37:13 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Germany 7 Brazil 1)
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A whack, a crack, and out through the space the leather pellet flew,
A blot against the distant sky, a speck against the blue.

69 posted on 07/11/2014 1:41:03 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Germany 7 Brazil 1)
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South Africa was the worst, for an obvious reason.

If Qatar manages to keep the 2022 World Cup, that will be the worst.


70 posted on 07/11/2014 2:48:25 PM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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Messi or Mueller for the Golden Ball, but Lahm deserves to win.


71 posted on 07/11/2014 2:53:31 PM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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Neuer, especially if Germany wins the Cup.


72 posted on 07/11/2014 3:07:31 PM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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