FIFA World Cup 2010 - Predictions/Discussions/Updates

[DP McCoy]

News ...

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...191130,00.html

There's always something isn't there?

And ...

http://www.skysports.com/football/wo...191099,00.html

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There goes England's backup. They stand considerably weakened in the ranks behind.

And this is a really big blow for Ivory Coast. Tough going now that Drogba's out.

[roshiq]

Saw the other night friendly match between Italy(1)-Mexico(2) and France(0)-China(1).

May be the big teams don't give their total effort in friendly matches like this just before the big tournament but overall France & Italy both were utterly disappointing.:mad:

Sad to hear that about Drogba.

[TheWickerFan]

The vuvuzela. I think I'll have to watch this World Cup with the sound down.

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More injury news -

http://sports.rediff.com/report/2010...waits-scan.htm

http://sports.rediff.com/report/2010...iss-opener.htm

And a bit of surprising news for the old work horse -

http://sports.rediff.com/report/2010...guarantees.htm


They say he's past his prime, but is he, really? France's hopes have dimmed considerably now.

[Bastet]

Originally Posted by Angra

Group A
1.France
2.Uruguay


Group B
1.Argentina
2.Nigeria


Group C
1.England
2.Algeria


Group D
1.Germany
2.Serbia


Group E
1.Netherlands
2.Denmark


Group F
1.Italy
2.Paraguay


Group G
1.Brazil
2.Ivory Coast


Group H
1.Spain
2.Chile

God, I hope you are right- I have bleedin' Algeria in the sweepstake at work!

[Bastet]

Originally Posted by zwoti

henry - passed it. ribery has been playing well for bayern so he might have a good tournament. france will probably be undermined by their manager domenech again.

kaka - not been playing well, absent from the real team recently. but brazil have so many good players that they should progress.

forlan - not expectin anything from him, not expecting anything from uruguay.

lampard - how many deflections and penalties can 1 man get. rooney is the main man for england.

klose - does he play anymore, can't get into the bayern team anymore, like gomes.

robben - been playing very well, holland if they click will do well.

japan, paraguay, cameroon - not expecting anything.

drogba - class player (pains me to say this).

ronaldo - very good player, but the rest of the team not enough to progress far.

italy - too old

spain - the team to beat, class players.

argentina - brilliant individuals, but a team? i'd say no, and maradona doesn't help any.

No, No, No! Lampard has better legs (and a nicer ass) then Shrek :p

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I have edited the original image of the WC schedule out from the following post and prepared an extensive chart - which would be easy to help keep a tag on the scores, plus regular updating will make it easy to follow for all of you.

Here it is, ladies and gents. Your very own HDC Football WC 2010 Planner.

I suggest bookmarking this post -

http://www.horror.com/forum/showthre...d=1#post862692

Will be updating it throughout the WC. If I am not online for any reason, I ll like to request Zwoti to keep it updated as much as he can.

Thanks in advance, Z.

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Drogba returns -

http://sports.rediff.com/report/2010...oast-squad.htm

Here's to hoping he makes it into the final squad for the opener against Portugal.


Also, the Dutch are keeping Robben in the squad despite his hamstring injury -

http://sports.rediff.com/report/2010...utch-squad.htm


And, no prizes for guessing who everyone is betting on to lift this WC -

http://sports.rediff.com/report/2010...lculations.htm

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READY?!

Yes folks, today is WC KICKOFF DAY!!!

The first match will tee off in just over an hour from now. The hosts will be taking on one of the most bouyed and attacking sides of the tournament.

Who are we betting on? The emotional support is with the hosts, but the realists are counting on the Latin Americans to pull off an emphatic win.


So, wherever you are, grab some beers and chips and jump into the couch in front of your TVs, and tune in to ESPN (or whichever local channel in your area is streaming the WC Live!).

It will be - SOUTH AFRICA versus MEXICO!

Catch you all during the match!