The World Cup 2014

[dutchie]

In the final of the Federation Cup this morning Brazil annihilated the current World Champions, Spain 3-0.

The 2014 WC will be a one sided event with the home side winning in a cantor.

But it will be a big party in Rio!

 

[McLovin]

The 2014 WC will be a one sided event with the home side winning in a cantor.

That's what they said last time Brazil hosted it.

Anyone thinking of going?

 

[dutchie]

Brazil where the World Cup 2014 is to be hosted.


http://www.news.com.au/sport/footba...-player-to-death/story-fndkzvnd-1226675487467

Soccer referee in Brazil beheaded by angry fans after stabbing player to death


A soccer referee in Brazil was beheaded by angry fans after he stabbed a player to death.

Police in northern Brazil say one man has been arrested after the incident in a local league match in the town of Pio XII.

Local reports said the referee, Octavio da Silva, stabbed Josenir dos Santos after the player became involved in a physical confrontation with sa Silva and then refused to leave the field.

Dos Santos died while being taken to hospital.

Outraged spectators reportedly stormed the field and stoned the referee before decapitating him and putting his head on a stake in the middle of the ground.

A 27-year-old man was arrested on July 2, while the investigation is continuing.

Almost 50,000 people were murdered in Brazil in 2010 and the country is under pressure to show it is a safe place to visit ahead of next year's World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games.




(The international players might turn up but perhaps the International Referees might have second thoughts.)

 

[Tink]

The Socceroos have landed a horror draw for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, drawn alongside Spain, the Netherlands and Chile

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-07/australia-world-cup-draw-forces-check-of-expectations/5142118

 

[dutchie]

I have watched the A League a bit on SBS and can see that the standard has improved a lot over the last 5 years or so.

Unfortunately we are no where near the standards of Europe and South America (understandably so).

I have also watched most of our qualifying matches and feel that this squad of players are not as good as the one which contested the previous World Cup.

I therefore predict that we will lose our three preliminary games by at least two goals in each match.

However we do have a good record against The Netherlands.

We are still learning and growing!


PS Chile might be a surprise packet in this group.

 

[Tink]

Not long now...

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/

 

[Tink]

Also, good to hear.

SBS has announced its broadcast schedule for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, which includes every match of the world’s biggest single sporting event LIVE and EXCLUSIVE across all platforms.

All matches will be live on SBS ONE and SBS HD, with the only exceptions being the concurrent group stage matches which will be broadcast live on SBS 2 and then replayed on SBS ONE immediately afterwards. All matches will also be streamed online.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup will kick off with the opening match between Brazil and Croatia at 5:30am AEST on Friday 13 June live on SBS ONE.

Australia's FIFA World Cup campaign begins against Chile at 7:30am AEST on Saturday 14 June live on SBS ONE. The Socceroos' tournament continues when they go up against Netherlands at 1:30am AEST on Thursday 19 June live on SBS ONE, and Spain at 1:30am AEST on Tuesday 24 June live on SBS ONE.

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/05/16/brazil-coming-live-and-exclusive

 

[dutchie]

My prediction is for Brazil to just beat Germany in the final.

 

[prawn_86]

My prediction is for Brazil to just beat Germany in the final.

My prediction is there is going to be a lot of tourists with cameras, passports, wallets, bags etc stolen. The gov has hardly been able to crack down on crime at all

 

[dutchie]

My prediction is there is going to be a lot of tourists with cameras, passports, wallets, bags etc stolen. The gov has hardly been able to crack down on crime at all

Your prediction is probably more realistic than mine.

 

[DB008]

My guess (in order)...

1) Brazil
2) Argentina
3) Spain


http://www.bloomberg.com/visual-data/world-cup/#0,0,-1

 

[dutchie]

Also, good to hear.

SBS has announced its broadcast schedule for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, which includes every match of the world’s biggest single sporting event LIVE and EXCLUSIVE across all platforms.



http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/05/16/brazil-coming-live-and-exclusive

I'm really going to enjoy watching the Australia vs The Netherlands game.

 

[Tink]

I am sure you are, that's not until next week.

Not long now, looking forward to it

 

[dutchie]

First game

Brazil vs Croatia

5.00 am Friday 13th on SBS

Brazil to win.

 

[bellenuit]

Funny, but too true.....

John Oliver: FIFA and the World Cup

 

[dutchie]

Interesting predictions


http://fivethirtyeight.com/

go to Interactives - world cup (at right)

 

[Tink]

Here we go again, no sleep.
Let's see how true those predictions are, dutchie.
I think Brazil will win tomorrow too.

 

[Logique]

My prediction is for Brazil to just beat Germany in the final.

Spot on I'd say. Get on Brazil at home. The rest is just television ratings.

Socceroos - oh dear, let's hope the damage isn't too embarassing. Kruse is a huge out.

 

[dutchie]

Opening game Brazil 3 Croatia 1

Brazil unconvincing in opening game. Room for improvement at this early stage.

Brazil got a very dodgy penalty.

Brazil can be exploited down their right side.

Neymar clashed with Croatia midfielder Luka Modric and should have been red carded but only got yellow.

Croatia valiant effort and should have got more out of the game.

Hope we don't get more preferred treatment of home team by the referee's.

 

[McLovin]

I only gamble once every four years, at the World Cup. I had the draw at $5. Even with hindsight, I think it was a decent punt. Brazil looked pretty unconvincing, but the first games always throw up a few surprises.