Football World Cup 2002: Who do you think will win?

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Sorry UMAIR but this is really very.........
....anyway this is mine:

Group A
France
Denmark
Senegal
Uruguay

*Dangerous group and tough oppents France will have to face. Senegal might show their best side in this tournament.

Group B
Spain
South Africa
Paraguay
Slovenia

*A though group but finally these two team should be successful.

Group C
Brazil
Turkey
China PR
Costa Rica

*China is not this bad, but coz of weak defence this team will unable to gain 2nd position in this group.

Group D
Portugal
Poland
USA
Korea Republic

*Well this if these two teams don't qualify, then it will be a huge set back for European Football.

Group E
Germany
Cameroon
Republic of Ireland
Saudi Arabia

*Never underestimated Cameroon.

Group F
Argentina
England
Nigeria
Sweden

*I wish that Nigeria does better here.
The most toughest group of this tournament.

Group G
Italy
Croatia
Mexico

Ecuador

*Mexico might surprise us here.

Group H
Russia
Belgium
Japan
Tunisia

*Though I'm impressed the way Japan has improved in the last couple of years, I don't think they'll be able to qualify for second round. Not this time.

“WatCh youR tHoughtS; they become words.
WatCh youR wOrdS; they become actions.
WatCh youR aCtiOns; they become habits.
WatCh youR hAbiTs; they become character.
WatCh youR chaRactEr; it becomes your dEsTinY."

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Well I am a big Fan of latin style of Footbal...so I am gonna cheer for Argentia and Brazil.
European style sucks !!!!
They totally take the beauty and art out of game...

Unka Jo Kaam hai Ahl-e-Siyasat Jaane,
Apna paigam muhabbat hai ,jahan tak pahuche

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Have u ever seen FRANCE play?

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“WatCh youR tHoughtS; they become words.
WatCh youR wOrdS; they become actions.
WatCh youR aCtiOns; they become habits.
WatCh youR hAbiTs; they become character.
WatCh youR chaRactEr; it becomes your dEsTinY."

24

WOW AQ!
This is a new one.
I never heard anyone say that.

Euorpeons have the best style of playing football, you can't never get bored, the passing style.

While S Americans have the style of dribbling the ball all to the other side of the field, really boring.

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france or argentina!!! no doubt about that!
may be italy have an outside chance

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[quote]
Originally posted by UMAIR316:
**WOW AQ!
This is a new one.
I never heard anyone say that.

Euorpeons have the best style of playing football, you can't never get bored, the passing style.

While S Americans have the style of dribbling the ball all to the other side of the field, really boring.

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[/quote]

I guess my taste is different than you..I like dribble,one touch and small passes...and this is what I get in the game of Argentina or Brazil..

where as European style is mainly long passes ,lots of stamina !!!!
May be Englsih and some east european countries are little different as they play fast footbal..

Then again diff people can have diff choice ...so take it easy !!!

Inefct I see lots of similarity in European style of Soccer and Hockey !!!!

But then Its me !!!!

Unka Jo Kaam hai Ahl-e-Siyasat Jaane,
Apna paigam muhabbat hai ,jahan tak pahuche

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[quote]
Originally posted by andha_qanoon:

I guess my taste is different than you..I like dribble,one touch and small passes...and this is what I get in the game of Argentina or Brazil..

where as European style is mainly long passes ,lots of stamina !!!!
May be Englsih and some east european countries are little different as they play fast footbal..

Then again diff people can have diff choice ...so take it easy !!!

Inefct I see lots of similarity in European style of Soccer and Hockey !!!!

But then Its me !!!!

[/quote]

Again I would suggest, u should go and watch FRANCE play.

“WatCh youR tHoughtS; they become words.
WatCh youR wOrdS; they become actions.
WatCh youR aCtiOns; they become habits.
WatCh youR hAbiTs; they become character.
WatCh youR chaRactEr; it becomes your dEsTinY."

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Thanks for pointers.

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I love watching Italians and Spainish play Football, as I think they have the best leagues in the world.

The South Americans are in a class of their own.

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No wonder the South Americans are inspiring the Spainish/Italian Leagues for more competition.

Personally I don’t perfer the rough style played by Germany or England, where tackling is the case. I love to see dribbling, smart strategies, friendly play.

Group A:
1st France
2nd Uruguay

Group B:
1st Spain
2nd Paraguay

Group C:
1st Brazil
2nd Turkey

Group D:
1st Portugal
2nd Poland

Group E:
1st Cameroon
2nd Germany

Group F:
1st Argentina
2nd England

Group G:
1st Italy
2nd Croatia

Group H:
1st Russia
2nd Japan

Round of 16
1st E vs. 2nd B
Cameroon vs. Paraguay

1st A vs. 2nd F
France vs. England

1st F vs. 2nd A
Argentina vs. Uraguay

1st B vs. 2nd E
Spain vs. Germany

1st G vs. 2nd D
Italy vs. Poland

1st C vs. 2nd H
Brazil vs. Japan

1st H vs. 2nd C
Russia vs. Turkey

1st D vs. 2nd G
Portugal vs. Croatia

Quater Finals:

France vs. Brazil
Cameroon vs. Italy
Spain vs. Portugal
Argentina vs. Turkey

SEMI FINALS:
Italy vs. Portugal
Argentina vs. France

FINAL:
Italy vs. Argentina

EVERYONE PUT IN YOUR PICKS.. because onlt 15 DAYS LEFT TILL THE BIG SHOW
Let’s see who actually comes somewhat close to the real life saga, that we call the World Cup :smiley: