One BCFC Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 3 hours ago, EnderMB said: You say that, but the USA just failed to qualify, and IIRC FIFA make more money from the yanks than anyone else during a World Cup campaign. It's probably the only time every four years that the whole country gives a shit about football, and now they'll have destroyed all that growth over the last decade. No, the difference with USA is they dont attract a market globally to have shirts sold and players faces branded everywhere across the World like Argentina do with Messi. Must be tough for FIFA already with Holland and Robben not qualifying and no Sanchez or Bale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 3 hours ago, Kingswoodactor said: Germany, Brazil & France the 3 favorites you'd think? Argentina & Spain will be in the mix I imagine, Belgium always have high hopes but usually crumble. Italy will probably scrape through their play offs to qualify, but then will do well in the tournament like they always do. England to scrape through a poor group in 2nd place on 5 points, win a last 16 tie 1-0 against one of the African nations through pure luck and a set piece, before crashing out to a decent outfit in the quarters. Am I missing anything?! Spain are a standout for me and I think they will win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 17 minutes ago, BA14 RED said: Spain are a standout for me and I think they will win it. I'm going to go out on a limb here, but I reckon Germany will make the semi finals at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 I'm expecting France to win. I don't think England will make it out the group stages...again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 3 hours ago, Kingswoodactor said: ..................... before crashing out to a decent outfit in the quarters. Ha, not heard that statement for a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderMB Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 1 hour ago, BA14 RED said: No, the difference with USA is they dont attract a market globally to have shirts sold and players faces branded everywhere across the World like Argentina do with Messi. Must be tough for FIFA already with Holland and Robben not qualifying and no Sanchez or Bale. Who do you think buys a lot of this stuff? In terms of markets, especially in relation to the FIFA game, the US is a huge consumer. Without the USA in the World Cup, loads of US companies will pull their adverts, fans won't buy the games or the kits, and FIFA will lose a ton of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 33 minutes ago, EnderMB said: Who do you think buys a lot of this stuff? In terms of markets, especially in relation to the FIFA game, the US is a huge consumer. Without the USA in the World Cup, loads of US companies will pull their adverts, fans won't buy the games or the kits, and FIFA will lose a ton of money. Having had to suffer US coverage of recent World Cups, I would note that the broadcasters have started to embrace the tournament as a whole, and show some, if not all, games, as compared to NBC's coverage of the Olympics where if an American is not competing, the particular discipline doesn't really exist. In addition, there is a sizeable [insert other country]-American market that WILL be watching regardless if the USA are not playing. I.e., I can't imagine they will pull their advertising en masse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 5 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: I have been to Buenos Aires twice and, given it is the only country I have visited that Britain has been at war with in my lifetime, I had no grief whatsoever and met some lovely people. I will note that down in Ushuaia they play the Malvinas card rather more. I know United fans would chant Argentina, and likely some bought shirts: from memory that was in protest at the general vilification of Beckham from August 1998 onwards: hanged effigy at Upton Park rings a bell. Now, that rings a bell. I think you are bang on there As for your first point, I don't know anyone who has been to Argentina who doesn't have anything but lovely things to say about the place and the people. It's just Maradona and anyone who ever pulled on that shirt that I can't stand. I'm fed up of Messi as well, I can appreciate his genius, but he's no Gary Shelton, is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Now, that rings a bell. I think you are bang on there As for your first point, I don't know anyone who has been to Argentina who doesn't have anything but lovely things to say about the place and the people. It's just Maradona and anyone who ever pulled on that shirt that I can't stand. I'm fed up of Messi as well, I can appreciate his genius, but he's no Gary Shelton, is he? If I had to list my favourite players of all time, likely at least 2 would be Argentinian: Batistuta and Zanetti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, One Team In Keynsham said: If I had to list my favourite players of all time, likely at least 2 would be Argentinian: Batistuta and Zanetti. Meh Never been a fan. Always liked the Germans though, go figure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Mario Kempes was pretty good. Loved watching him when i was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 4 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: I'm going to go out on a limb here, but I reckon Germany will make the semi finals at least. Brave that... seriously though, I think their 3rd team could beat England! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedJim Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 7 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: I have been to Buenos Aires twice and, given it is the only country I have visited that Britain has been at war with in my lifetime, I had no grief whatsoever and met some lovely people. I will note that down in Ushuaia they play the Malvinas card rather more. I know United fans would chant Argentina, and likely some bought shirts: from memory that was in protest at the general vilification of Beckham from August 1998 onwards: hanged effigy at Upton Park rings a bell. Buenos Aires is an beautiful city, with some of the best steak, wine and gelato you'll ever consume. South America is an incredible place, and the passion for football there is something else. If you like an adventure, go there and it'll be an experience you'll never forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 5 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: I'm going to go out on a limb here, but I reckon Germany will make the semi finals at least. Not a reckless gambler are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 5 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: I'm going to go out on a limb here, but I reckon Germany will make the semi finals at least. cant beat watching the germans getting a semi on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 10 hours ago, Super said: Maradona was in a league of his own in fairness and Messi never turned up in the final in 2014. Messi is better - probably a lot better. But it's fair to say that Maradona's ball skills were probably the best ever seen by a footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Whether we like them or not, Argentina have some great players and have produced some great players down the years. On paper they should be in the mix for the WC IMO. For the equaliser that probably was my favourite- the speed of thought and slickness of Di Maria and Messi combination was brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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