Nope...
"FIFA's regulations now state that the trophy, unlike its predecessor, cannot be won outright: the winners of the tournament receive a replica which is gold plated rather than solid gold."
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2014 FIFA World Cup |OT| Spa1n v The Netherland5
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Nope...
"FIFA's regulations now state that the trophy, unlike its predecessor, cannot be won outright: the winners of the tournament receive a replica which is gold plated rather than solid gold."
Sviatoslav
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Two of the last three actually.
That's what I have been saying... 1000% is just a bit too much Elephant
Charles Foster Kane
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I hope Honduras wins tomorrow!
Submarino Conversível
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Argentina has a real manager this world cup right? You guys should be fine unless I'm underestimating Bosnia.
Epic. Really well made.
CMojicaAce
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Submarino Conversível;116604332 said:
(´･ω･`)
Sabella is weird, but unlike Maradona he is an actual proffesional coach.
I thought I wouldn't shed tears from laughter today again after that Japan's anthem picture in Portuguese but you just proved me wrong. #dead
Broder Salsa
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I just got my 5-0 france bet on. Make it happen, 31 times money back.
Based SunhiLegend already made it.
Oh.....my.....god
Ah, you're right. Twice in 80+ years. My bad. In 2002, Japan did not have to play any qualifying matches. So, in essence: 1.
Charles Foster Kane
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We all know France is going to rip them a new one, but there's no harm in wishing.
ShinRPGamer
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Join the club. Not a fan of the French and I love me some upsets.
KidA Seven
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Point is, Zaccheroni did not transform Japan. Japan's commitment to technical football at youth level and the start of the J League in the 90s is responsible for their transformation.
Storm Kyleis
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Sviatoslav
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Considering that Japan won both the 2000 and 2004 Asian Cups I doubt they would have had trouble qualifying in 2002.
air jordans for dogs
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Upsets is the name of the game this WC
Vulcano's assistant
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thread title lacks 1000% elephant content
The Asia Cup is not a litmus test for any qualifying team on the world cup stage.
Even so, have it. 2 group-stage passes in a century of soccer. Hardly "a team that wins knockouts", as you refer to it.
For the interested, the Portuguese federation has been posting a bunch of videos of the team during their training: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMfEEaNYYX5w6nbvccTCHhg
A lot of people are showing up at their trainings in Brazil.
A lot of people are showing up at their trainings in Brazil.
Good luck with that.
Sviatoslav
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How exactly is being the continental champion not a litmus test of qualifying against the same exact teams?
And you're trying to make it seem as I'm the one who threw a crazy statement out there. You said Zaccheroni transformed Japanese soccer. What is this new level that he's taken them to that I'm not seeing? They made the knockout round last WC and looks like they won't this time around.
Me too, go go CONCACAF!
That's Hiroko Tabuchi
What did his sign say?
Tragicomedy
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gutter_trash
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Portugal will be getting the brunt of the support in 90% of their games this tourney
Same thing people told me yesterday about CR. HondurasGAF don't despair!
The Chosen One
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Who's watched every game so far this WC?
I have, but I think I'm going to tap out for tomorrow's Swiss v. Ecuador game. I'm getting a severe lack of sleep and I'm falling behind on work. I'll still watch the Argentina and France games later that day. And I'll DVR the Swiss v. Ecuador game in case it turns out interesting.
I have, but I think I'm going to tap out for tomorrow's Swiss v. Ecuador game. I'm getting a severe lack of sleep and I'm falling behind on work. I'll still watch the Argentina and France games later that day. And I'll DVR the Swiss v. Ecuador game in case it turns out interesting.
Shame Japan lost. Ivory coast really turned it around.
Costa Rica kicking Uruguays ass was a pleasant surprise.
Italy beating England was to be expected. Seriously England is a low tier team just overhyped by the media and its about time many of us acknowledges it < Half English man speaking
Hope Switzerland and Honduras win tommorow. I will laugh really hard if Argentina loses as well.
Costa Rica kicking Uruguays ass was a pleasant surprise.
Italy beating England was to be expected. Seriously England is a low tier team just overhyped by the media and its about time many of us acknowledges it < Half English man speaking
Hope Switzerland and Honduras win tommorow. I will laugh really hard if Argentina loses as well.
gutter_trash
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Tomorow I am taking a break, Sunday's games completely do not interest me in any way shape way or form. I will PVR the highlights reel but that's it.
Argentina taking a walk in the park in their group = zzzzzzzzzzz.
I remember when we thought USA tying England was a big deal. Beating them is expected by me now.
FootballFan
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I've watched them all
#RetiredLife
Switzerland are beasts. They will win the WC.
Shaqiri will be player of the tournament.
I have and i plan to watch all the games i can, i live in Mexico tho so the schedule is great, games begin at 11 here. I work at a home office too which is not bad
I will try to watch every game.
really
Charles Foster Kane
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How is the US team? Got a chance?
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