Italy eliminated again! They have not been in the World Cup since 2014. Karma is beautiful. Remember what Materassi did to Zidane and got him thrown out of the final
Brazil back to basics?
@CricSham
Bro, since I was a child, I supported Brazil they have been my team then and always.
What a struggle that must have been in resisting the temptation to jump ship to France or Spain.
Could you define what exactly it is you mean by the 'yogo Bonito' style? Or do you just know it when you see it?
@KTom
No struggle at all. Especially since Brazil has won more WC championships than England, France, and Spain combined.😃
Unfortunately, I didn’t finish high school so I had to check the meaning as well. Perhaps you’re in the same boat. In that case do your own homework.
@CricSham
Sadly, Germany yet to get their comeuppance. I'll never forget the German who though sent off was laughing how he goaded Rijkaard. In response to his insult Rijkaard spat on him and was also sent off. That screwed up The Dutch's midfield which handed Germany the win.
@Brerzerk
The Germans are a special breed. Do you remember the 1982 World Cup when their goalkeeper Schumacher mugged the French player and left him, sprawled on the field in a coma, knocked out two of his teeth and several broken ribs. Captain Michelle Platini said they all thought the player died when they took him off on the stretcher. The Europeans have always played a physical game and they kicked the living daylight out of the South American teams. That is the reason why Pele said he would never play WC football again after 66. they almost took both his legs out.
@Jumpstart
I read a piece that Neymar is no longer being considered by Ancelotti. Except for Martinelli they really don’t have a number nine.
@CricSham
Are you a child left behind(your words not mine) 😄 martinelli is not a 9 and will not play that position he and vinicius play the same position.you already have players like joan pedro ,endrick and igor who are natural center forwards.
@Jumpstart
It’s a big lost if Neymar does not play because Ancelotti wants to go back to the Brazil style. Neymar play similarly like Messi he switches into a false 9 if needed. And from all indications, Rafinha may not be fit for the World Cup but even if he is, will it be 100%? This guy has been out 2/3? times this season. With both Neymar and him out, they don’t have that goal scorer. Vini can, but he does so much work defensively and with his tremendous burst of speed you don’t want to put him there.Martinelli is their best option at the moment. I’m worried and it’s not often I worry about Brazil.