The International Football Thread

[Jase 43,479]

But Mario's technique, especially in shooting is at a completely different level than the c*nt.

Maybe. Better than Hernandez but still not too much difference really. Gomez has been underwhelming for Bayern in the big games in this past season.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Maybe. Better than Hernandez but still not too much difference really. Gomez has been underwhelming for Bayern in the big games in this past season.

Yes, Gomez "chokes" in big games, but that's a different matter. A lot of players, even top players, under-perform in big games. I'd argue Robben is a 'choke" as well.

[Jase 43,479]

Yes, Gomez "chokes" in big games, but that's a different matter. A lot of players, even top players, under-perform in big games. I'd argue Robben is a 'choke" as well.

Agree with Robben but the point here is poachers like Gomez and Hernandez are completely useless if you don't create chances for them. Fail to do that and you will hardly see them in games because they are limited as a player and their link-up play are virtually non-existent.

[Shane 2,275]

What have Gomez and Hernadez have in common?

They both choked in the Champions League final, Ooooohhhh yeeeaaaahhhhhhhhh

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Agree with Robben but the point here is poachers like Gomez and Hernandez are completely useless if you don't create chances for them. Fail to do that and you will hardly see them in games because they are limited as a player and their link-up play are virtually non-existent.

Agreed. This is why I think that Drogba will never be replaced at Chelsea, he has revolutionized the concept of the lone striker.

[Shane 2,275]

Agreed. This is why I think that Drogba will never be replaced at Chelsea, he has revolutionized the concept of the lone striker.

Pffft, Clearly never seen Andy Carroll!

[Leif 6,006]

This Italy - Russia game is great so far. Just attack, attack, attack. http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/125179/1/watch-russia-vs-italy.html

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

World Cup qualifiers: Ivory Coast 2-0 Tanzania. FT. Goals from Salmon Kalou and Didier Drogba.

[Fernando 6,463]

Any1 care about the South American Qualifier?

Right now Uruguay and Venezuela tying.

My country plays later against Argentina, don't think we have a chance!

[LucasRiver 31]

If somebody wants see good football watch argentina match

Line Up:

[Fernando 6,463]

Playing in Quito if i am not mistaken?

Argentinians and Brazilians are normally bad there.

[Fernando 6,463]

down 2 - 0 already. I stop watching.

Argentina is too much for Ecuador.

[LucasRiver 31]

Playing in Quito if i am not mistaken?

Argentinians and Brazilians are normally bad there.

Buenos Aires

[Fernando 6,463]

Buenos Aires

No wonder. I was like what is going on? How can they get beat like that in Quito!

[Alfp26 59]

Spain vs China friendly just started. Torres and Mata on the bench.

[Alfp26 59]

Torres is going to enter now for the second half. Let's see if he can score some goals! There are two more changes remaining so Mata can still participate we'll see...

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Torres had a couple of nice chances, but China's goalie and their defence was pretty good. Should have got an assist though for his flick-on for Albiol.

Mata on the other hand was just a BEAST. His 20 or minute cameo was really really good. Him and Iniesta completely changed the game and created so many chances.

[Ollie 4,400]

Torres was excellent, he looks really quick and sharp and easily coulda had a couple of goals. Mata was class too for his 20 or so minutes. Best player tho was Iniesta, the run for the goal was just genius, he is a genius. I know it was only 1 late goal to nil but they ooze class, fantastic to watch. They should win Euro 2012 at a canter in all honesty. This era of Spanish footballer is different class.