Football World Cup 2014 - Page 14

adzii_nufc · 31-10-2013, 17:32

Quite alarming when you think as Brazil as one of the standout countries to host it in. Hasn't this happened to numerous players and former players now. They've been mugged, seriously injured or killed. I'm unsure but I think Pele is on that list. I was with the Spain and Brazil squads during the Olympics and I considered our security to be lacking (G4s played a part in that though) unless teams are taking their own private security escorts then I'd be worried given the current state over there.

thenry · 31-10-2013, 17:40

Brazil's public are pee'd. They want change from the slums, murder, vicious circle of life currently in place over there and when they see soo much money being thrown at the World Cup they have understandably raised their concerns which is nuts in itself and shows how dire the situation is over there. Brazil, the football loving country protesting over the World Cup cost in their own country. People over in Brazil reckon change will be underway after the World Cup so yup tightened security will have to be in place. It could get messy if the cartels feel threatened by change which is inevitable. Brazil have recently sold part of the oil reserves they have.

adzii_nufc · 31-10-2013, 18:09

Can't blame the public. People are still living in poverty and slums but the country is spending billions on a football tournament.

I don't think FIFA should allow countries that have vast areas that are poverty stricken to host a world cup until said areas and general standards are met.

thenry · 31-10-2013, 18:16

FIFA would argue the tournament will bring prosperity. Like the Olympics had for Spain all those years ago

I get the argument though, Brazil does have money to up living standards.

thenry · 07-11-2013, 16:15

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Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez has been given his first call-up to the England squad for this month's friendlies against Chile and Germany.

Goalkeepers
Fraser Forster, Joe Hart, John Ruddy.

Defenders
Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole, Kieran Gibbs, Phil Jagielka, Glen Johnson, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Kyle Walker.

Midfielders
Ross Barkley, Michael Carrick, Tom Cleverley, Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Andros Townsend, Jack Wilshere.

Forwards
Jermain Defoe, Rickie Lambert, Jay Rodriguez, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge, Daniel Welbeck.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24849964

good to see some new faces.

thenry · 10-11-2013, 20:59

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Episode 1 - The Road to Rio
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: Sunday 10 November 2013
In 2014 the FIFA World Cup will be held in the home of football, Brazil. So what can England football fans travelling there expect? Victoria Derbyshire is in Rio to find out.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03jbx9c

thenry · 11-11-2013, 17:55

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Authorities in Brazil have begun a crackdown on the notorious gang that has threatened a "World Cup of terror" next summer.

http://news.sky.com/story/1166714/wo...il-terror-gang

Former PCC drug trafficker Daniel Martins in the piece above made sense. the gangs wont attack the WC, they will obviously look to sell drugs but the attack will be on the forces that go for them.

thenry · 12-11-2013, 17:55

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Manchester United duo Michael Carrick and Danny Welbeck have been ruled out of England's friendlies against Chile and Germany.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...le-and-germany

The new faces will get an even better chance to feature now, all is not bad

denphone · 13-11-2013, 05:49

Yes it will be nice to see some of the newer players.

thenry · 15-11-2013, 20:05

England XI vs Chile

Forster; Johnson, Jones, Cahill, Baines; Milner, Lampard, Wilshere; Rodriguez, Rooney, Lallana.

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Ian Wright has a point on Milner-Barkley. We all know Milners a tactical utility player. We havent though seen Barkley feature on this stage.

denphone · 15-11-2013, 20:11

Oh dear England a goal down after poor defending.

colin25 · 15-11-2013, 20:13

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Originally Posted by denphone

Oh dear England a goal down after poor defending.

yes..oh dear

thenry · 15-11-2013, 20:24

Barkley would suit this game, going forward. Hes got to have some tactical discipline, tracking back in him having played for Moyes as well.

denphone · 15-11-2013, 20:39

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Originally Posted by colin25

yes..oh dear

Do this defence know each other as they look like lemmings jumping off the cliff.

thenry · 15-11-2013, 21:29

You know who has scored for Portugal. The goal was coming all game. and France are 1 down.. boring.

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omg Henderson & Cleverley on. Roys thrown this game.