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Football Thread 2013/14 |ot22| Financial Fair Play? Je ne comprends pas.
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The_Hitcher89
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With Van Gaal though, can't see you faling to finish fourth in 15/16.
If you'd employed Hodgson, on the other hand...
Poor Gerrard, he will never get it.
Wow, the person making the gif was even too dumb to understand how the show works.
Since Hitcher did it, why not..
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Germany
Kit:
Nickname: Nationalmannschaft, Nationalelf, DFB-Elf, Die Adler, Die Mannschaft
WC Rivals: Holland, France, Italy, Spain
World Ranking: 2nd
Previous WC: 17 visits
Best 1954, 1974, 1990 Champions
Last 2010, Semi-finals
Route to the finals:
Their name alone induces fear on the rivals. Germany. They've been historically among the best teams in the competitions they play in, but as of late, their dominance has taken serious blows. After the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 Euro fiasco, it's time for them to prove why they've been World Champions 3 times, and for the Nationalelf, the only way to prove so is by conquering Brazil. And they have the means to do it.
Joachim Löw is the head Adler. Under his coaching, Germany's play style has been praised by both press and fans, but that has proved to be not enough to conquer titles. The Qualification Rounds came and went for the Germans, who easily beat their rivals and secured their spot on Brazil early on. Now it's time for Germany to climb back to the top of FIFA's World Ranking.
Players to watch:
Mario Götze
One of Bayern's most important signings during the last season. Götze is an incredibly talented attacking midfielder, and his boots may hold the key to victory.
Manuel Neuer
The talented German goalkeeper is back. Since the last World Cup, Neuer has tasted glory with his team, FC Bayern München, and will, without a doubt, want to taste Worldwide glory with his National Team.
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Costa Rica
Kit:
Nickname: los ticos, la sele, la tricolor
WC Rivals: Honduras, US Soccer Team, Mexico
World Ranking: 28th
Previous WC: 4 visits
Best 1990, Round of 16
Last 2006, Group Stage
Route to the finals:
Los ticos are back. After finishing their worst World Cup performance in Germany 2006, where they finished 31st out of 32 teams, and after losing to Uruguay and not making it to South Africa 2010, this is their year of redemption. This time around, young talent will replace old legends, such as Walter "El Paté" Centeno and Rolando Fonseca, both retired in 2009 and 2011 respectively, as they seek glory and revenge after their last World Cup appearance.
Under Pinto's coaching, the team managed to advance to the Fourth Round of Qualification, also known as the Hex, without trouble, after beating both El Salvador and Guyana. The Hex didn't present much trouble to los ticos either, as they secured their ticket to the World Cup two matches before the Round ended. During this final Qualification round, they managed to beat Jamaica, Honduras, Panama, Mexico and even the US's national teams, proving they're not playing this time around.
Players to watch:
Joel Campbell
With only 21 years of age, Campbell is representing a whole new generation of Costa Rican talent. The striker is owned by the English club Arsenal FC, but is currently loaned to the Olympiacos FC. Campbell is a fearless striker with great physical qualities and a taste for scoring.
Celso Borges
Celsinho Borges is the active player with the most scored goals with La Sele. Borges plays as a midfielder with AIK Estocolmo, and at 26 years, his European experience will prove to be invaluable as his team tries to write a story with a happy ending in Brazil.
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Chile
Kit:
Nickname: la roja
WC Rivals: Brasil, Argentina, Uruguay
World Ranking: 14th
Previous WC: 9 visits
Best 1962, Third Place
Last 2010, Round of 16
Route to the finals:
At the end of 2012, the Chilean Football Federation made the decision to replace Head Coach Claudio Borghi with the Argentinian Jorge Sampaoli, after seeing Borghi's poor performance. The replacement of coaching staff proved to be a wise move by the FFCh, seeing how Sampaoli managed to take Chile to the 3rd place in the CONMEBOL.
Sampaoli took over Chile in a moment of desperation, and managed to bring the best out of the squad, which caused Chile to perform at a high level during the Qualification Rounds. La Roja, under Sampaoli's direction, managed to beat Ecuador, Venezuela, Paraguay and Uruguay, which proves the strength of its players.
Players to watch:
Arturo Vidal
El Rey Arturo is, without a doubt, one of the players to watch in this World Cup. Vidal is one of the best midfielders in the world right now. Along with his club, Juventus FC, Arturo has conquered 3 Serie A titles in a row, and now he seeks international glory with his country.
Alexis Sánchez
Sánchez is a world class striker who plays for FC Barcelona. After a disappointing season with his club, the World Cup is the only thing he has left to turn this season around. His quality and determination will certainly put rival defenders in trouble.
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I had to change Campbell's image. Pls understand, Wes.
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Germany
Kit:
Nickname: Nationalmannschaft, Nationalelf, DFB-Elf, Die Adler, Die Mannschaft
WC Rivals: Holland, France, Italy, Spain
World Ranking: 2nd
Previous WC: 17 visits
Best 1954, 1974, 1990 Champions
Last 2010, Semi-finals
Route to the finals:
Their name alone induces fear on the rivals. Germany. They've been historically among the best teams in the competitions they play in, but as of late, their dominance has taken serious blows. After the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 Euro fiasco, it's time for them to prove why they've been World Champions 3 times, and for the Nationalelf, the only way to prove so is by conquering Brazil. And they have the means to do it.
Joachim Löw is the head Adler. Under his coaching, Germany's play style has been praised by both press and fans, but that has proved to be not enough to conquer titles. The Qualification Rounds came and went for the Germans, who easily beat their rivals and secured their spot on Brazil early on. Now it's time for Germany to climb back to the top of FIFA's World Ranking.
Players to watch:
Mario Götze
One of Bayern's most important signings during the last season. Götze is an incredibly talented attacking midfielder, and his boots may hold the key to victory.
Manuel Neuer
The talented German goalkeeper is back. Since the last World Cup, Neuer has tasted glory with his team, FC Bayern München, and will, without a doubt, want to taste Worldwide glory with his National Team.
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Costa Rica
Kit:
Nickname: los ticos, la sele, la tricolor
WC Rivals: Honduras, US Soccer Team, Mexico
World Ranking: 28th
Previous WC: 4 visits
Best 1990, Round of 16
Last 2006, Group Stage
Route to the finals:
Los ticos are back. After finishing their worst World Cup performance in Germany 2006, where they finished 31st out of 32 teams, and after losing to Uruguay and not making it to South Africa 2010, this is their year of redemption. This time around, young talent will replace old legends, such as Walter "El Paté" Centeno and Rolando Fonseca, both retired in 2009 and 2011 respectively, as they seek glory and revenge after their last World Cup appearance.
Under Pinto's coaching, the team managed to advance to the Fourth Round of Qualification, also known as the Hex, without trouble, after beating both El Salvador and Guyana. The Hex didn't present much trouble to los ticos either, as they secured their ticket to the World Cup two matches before the Round ended. During this final Qualification round, they managed to beat Jamaica, Honduras, Panama, Mexico and even the US's national teams, proving they're not playing this time around.
Players to watch:
Joel Campbell
With only 21 years of age, Campbell is representing a whole new generation of Costa Rican talent. The striker is owned by the English club Arsenal FC, but is currently loaned to the Olympiacos FC. Campbell is a fearless striker with great physical qualities and a taste for scoring.
Celso Borges
Celsinho Borges is the active player with the most scored goals with La Sele. Borges plays as a midfielder with AIK Estocolmo, and at 26 years, his European experience will prove to be invaluable as his team tries to write a story with a happy ending in Brazil.
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Chile
Kit:
Nickname: la roja
WC Rivals: Brasil, Argentina, Uruguay
World Ranking: 14th
Previous WC: 9 visits
Best 1962, Third Place
Last 2010, Round of 16
Route to the finals:
At the end of 2012, the Chilean Football Federation made the decision to replace Head Coach Claudio Borghi with the Argentinian Jorge Sampaoli, after seeing Borghi's poor performance. The replacement of coaching staff proved to be a wise move by the FFCh, seeing how Sampaoli managed to take Chile to the 3rd place in the CONMEBOL.
Sampaoli took over Chile in a moment of desperation, and managed to bring the best out of the squad, which caused Chile to perform at a high level during the Qualification Rounds. La Roja, under Sampaoli's direction, managed to beat Ecuador, Venezuela, Paraguay and Uruguay, which proves the strength of its players.
Players to watch:
Arturo Vidal
El Rey Arturo is, without a doubt, one of the players to watch in this World Cup. Vidal is one of the best midfielders in the world right now. Along with his club, Juventus FC, Arturo has conquered 3 Serie A titles in a row, and now he seeks international glory with his country.
Alexis Sánchez
Sánchez is a world class striker who plays for FC Barcelona. After a disappointing season with his club, the World Cup is the only thing he has left to turn this season around. His quality and determination will certainly put rival defenders in trouble.
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I had to change Campbell's image. Pls understand, Wes.
Vivalaraza
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Broder Salsa
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This is seriously amazing.
LabouredSubterfuge
Member
If someone told me they were acting out a parody I'd believe them.
The_Hitcher89
Member
@Herr K, make sure to keep the url of that post saved so Wes can collate them easily 
Vivalaraza
Member
They have to be. Surely. They're nervous cos of the camera.
I refuse to believe.
"Wilson has the best standing spring you have ever seen in your life."
Hope wilson gets a fair amount of chances next season.
The_Hitcher89
Member
There's a bit where Butt picks his nose and looks at the results
omg I love this
I wonder if there's a video of Woodward calling people and youtube-ing players
@Herr K, make sure to keep the url of that post saved so Wes can collate them easily
Will do.
Remains to be seen how many teams have the quality and discipline to pull it off.
Not too many l think.
Is this not the most horrific 90s photo ever?
There aren't enough smhs big enough.
Claudio effortlessly pulling off that wig.
Junior suicide right here.
I trust you Caramac. I'm glad you of all people picked Italy.
Perfect Blue
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Don't worry man I don't really want him on Chelsea either.
Baconsaurus Rex
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heymanskii
@vincentkompany concratz with your deal with forehead and sholders! I Will use your soap every day!
:lol
Bayern will sell Schweinsteiger and then Cesc will fuck off to Bavaria.
90 is a fair price for Suarez. Being a racist, older than Bale and insane knocks a few bucks off.
The thought of Ribery trying to hug our Cesc after a goal makes me ill too.
This doc is going to be hilarious, I have never been less inspired by a team selection
All depends on who we bring in now.
I don't want to be saying "turned down for what?" all season.
Broder Salsa
Banned
Encrypt your shit = one less lonely black person.
Don't Laugh
Banned
just a heads up for the world cup thread: fifa has updated their world rankings for the month of june
Godfuckindammit
Hold on to yer nipples, PoolGAF, it's gonna be a long, long, looong summer
I thought you wanted Suarez?
WAT! Go make a thread.
Broder Salsa
Banned
I would be DC'ing. Was posted in the thread about the original vid.
just a heads up for the world cup thread: fifa has updated their world rankings for the month of june
USA over Chile? It's happening guys. USA taking overrrr
If you don't all watch this stream of the Witcher 3 I will think less of you
http://thewitcher.com/stream
(sounds the Yurt alarm)
http://thewitcher.com/stream
(sounds the Yurt alarm)
just a heads up for the world cup thread: fifa has updated their world rankings for the month of june
How the hell is england 10th?
The only possible solace is winning the EPL or Champions League.
Names won't sate me when we're struggling for fourth again next season.
Broder Salsa
Banned
It feels like I am back at dial up here, why is it so sloooooooooooow.
Broder Salsa
Banned
There we go. One game to actually be excited for.
FortuneFaded
Member
Is this not the most horrific 90s photo ever?
Number 12 looks like the love child of Alan Shearer & Chris Sutton.
shaqiri
Eh. If we bring in a world class striker and DM and still end up 4th I don't think having Cesc would change that.
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