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You guys talk about how technology changes stuff. How many times have we had this discussion with respect to hockey and football? It happens with every sport. It even happens when NFL refs and NHL refs look at instant replay.

You want to see bad refereeing. That, my friend is horrid officiating.

Do you know how much money was made during the USA world cup in 94? From what I remember it was one of the most successful non-Euro WC's. Don't mistake a bad call with a game being fixed.

I don't think it's crooked. I mean it's Slovenia. Who gives a **** about Slovenia??? If FIFA really wanted to fix a game, they'd want USA to win. There's more money to be made with USA soccer than !@#$ing Slovenia. Sometimes refs are really really bad. It happens. They are a part of the game. I am pretty confident England will beat Algeria this afternoon. That being said, the way to pass would be a win against Algeria and England beating Slovenia. If England ties Slovenia, it will go a 3 way tie breaker at 5 points. Good luck.

They try to make it equal by adding some from all the countries. IMHO, I would just use the refs from the big countries.

If you're talking about a free kick, the USA played fouled him. I agree he whined but the foul was clear.

Wow you're really good From now on, DON'T GET BURNED ON THE COUNTERATTACK.

Games not over.

But Zidane is Algerian ... I hated France a bit after WC 98, i hated France more than anything after Euro 2000... And the hate has been progressively growing.

Go Mexico!!! !@#$ you domenech!

It's not losing value, it's just transfered to the government who will transfer it to crappy programs that don't get anyone anywhere.

He's a news bot. It's automated dude.

Right... luck? How many goals did Italy allow the entire tournament? How many did they score? Are you implying beating the home favorite in extra time by 2 goals is luck? Are you going to mention Australia, of course you would but you would obviously forget that there was a red card given that was undeserved. Any given day Argentina could score as they wish but once they face a strong defense, they will be shut down. Just ask Barcelona against Inter. Not only that, Nigeria and Korea could have easily scored more goals against Argentina. Their back line looked weak and now they lost Samuel. Get a clue dipshit.

I repeat, Argentina's defense, midfield look weak. They won't be able to score like that against the big clubs.

I could care less about Mexico. A France defeat is music to my ears. Right now, GO SOUTH KOREA!!!

!@#$ France.

Remember. Spain never scored on us. They won't win. No amount of video will teach them to play defense. They are too stubborn.

Just watched Spain vs Switzerland. Typical fancy soccer and terrible finishing. Props to the Swiss. Not even 5 minutes of stoppage time could stop them.

I would have liked to see them beat Brazil. Although I think for every goal they score, they are allowed to eat a full plate of food

Spain are known for choking in the WC. I picked a draw in my pool. I figured they'd at least score a goal. These are teams that rely too much on their attack and know **** about defense. How well do explosive teams in the NFL do compared to defensive historically.

Argentina won't win. Their coach is their Achilles heal. Re-watch Argentina Nigeria. Nigeria had all the space in the world to move the ball against Argentina. They have no defensive midfield. They are too attack minded and will lose to a team that knows how to defend and counter. Trust me.

So far the usual suspects are 2-0-1. (Germany, Brazil, Italy) The favourites are 1-1-1 (Argentina, Spain, England)

Amazing! Forza Italia

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Spain moves the ball so well. Clearly the class of the tournament. Will they win their first ever? I doubt it...